What is the meaning of this?!
Yuzu's gotten pretty good at her work.
I'm telling you to take a break.
You're a workaholic as it is.
That's for me to decide!
I'm in perfect health. I'm fine!
Who's going to take my place, anyway?
That is not for you to decide.
Listen, you're going to take tomorrow off.
I know how you feel, Satsuki,
but you aren't going to get out of Konohanatei just because you work especially hard.
Um...
I-Is something wrong with Satsuki-chan?
Konohana Kitan
Episode 2 Spring Journey
You aren't going to get out of Konohanatei just because you work especially hard.
I know that.
But the more time I waste, the further I get set apart from her.
What the hell?!
It's a cherry blossom bath.
I heard we're draining this bath tomorrow.
I hope you enjoy it.
I've never had sake in an outdoor bath before.
Although Kiri does it all the time.
Do you not like sake?
I don't drink at night.
I usually have to make plans and prepare for the next day.
You can get a good night's sleep today, then.
Right...
I don't need to think about anything tonight.
It'll be a full moon soon.
When did I stop looking up at the sky?
The world moves forward, no matter what we do.
Blink or look down at your feet, and the scenery changes in a heartbeat.
It would be a shame not to notice it.
A shame, huh?
This, too, is a remnant of the spring that had passed by while I was looking down.
Do you want to be putting in all of this work?
I'm sure you're tired, too.
I'm fine.
I've got tomorrow off, too.
Screw this. Join me!
O-Okay.
Is she drunk?
You said you have tomorrow off, right?
Perfect.
Come with me.
Huh? Where?
You haven't hung out in town yet, have you?
I'll show you around.
I'll treat you to something nice in return for the cherry blossoms and sake.
You don't need to.
Besides, um, I don't have anything to wear.
I'll lend you a kimono.
See you there.
My first time going out!
Unbelievable!
Are you really going to go out with that bedhead, Satsuki-neesama?
It's not like I have work today.
Absolutely not.
Go fix it immediately.
And your obi's the wrong color, Yuzu-chan!
I'll lend you one. Come with me.
I can't stand it when girls are indifferent about fashion.
What?
Oh, I, um... I've never seen you raise your voice before, Ren-chan.
Pardon me. A lady must be graceful, even if her house is on fire.
She's cute, and she's amusing!
Huh? Satsuki, there's a hole in your sock.
Oh, I guess it's oka—
It's not okay!
Change it!
I've never seen Satsuki-chan getting scolded.
Ren, what time were the guests coming today?
She still has all kinds of expressions that I've never seen before.
Two parties at six.
Righto.
Satsuki-neesama is attractive.
I wish she would be more mindful.
She'll have to worry about her appearance even more if she becomes a priestess.
Huh?
What? You haven't heard?
Satsuki-neesama is going to leave Konohanatei to become a priestess.
Satsuki-chan is...
leaving Konohanatei?
What a swell day for an outing.
What? You're being weird.
I never thought you would invite Yuzu on a date.
I'm just showing her around town because I suddenly have nothing to do,
thanks to a certain someone.
Kiri! Kiri!
Yes, Okami?
We're going to have two additional banquet guests.
Okay, I'll inform the kitchen.
Thanks.
Hey, are you sure...
It's fine! We don't have too many people staying tonight.
Just go!
We left late because Ren held us up.
You look so pretty, though, Satsuki-chan.
There she goes with her shamelessly embarrassing comments again.
Satsuki-chan, look at that!
How cute!
Maneki-nekos!
There are so many of them!
We have all kinds of faces.
Come take a look.
The one with its right paw up brings good fortune,
You like cats?
and the one with its left paw up brings in customers.
Yes!
Really?
Cats aren't that tasty, though.
Salt
Shoo! Shoo!
There are more shops over there.
Want to check them out?
Okay.
You're having mitarashi dango, huh, Satsuki-chan?
They look good.
May I have a bite?
Okay.
Girls do like this kind of thing.
You can have a bite of this, too.
O-Okay...
Here you go.
Here.
See?
The shiratama is all jiggly and tasty.
N-No one's watching, right?
It's such a big city.
I used to live at a temple in the mountains, so I was shocked at first.
You seem comfortable around people, though.
The temple had a lot of visitors.
We had a lot of human visitors, too.
I see.
No wonder she tends to have a lot of human knowledge.
There are humans in this town occasionally, too.
Really?
It's a post town for travelers.
You can expect to see just about anyone here.
It's beautiful.
It's exciting when you think that everyone who passes by has their own secrets.
Is it?
Thank you very much for inviting me out today.
As long as you're having fun, I guess.
Yep.
I just had time to spare.
I never did anything to be thanked for.
That would be easy enough to say.
Dango
So why can't I say that to her?
Don't go getting weird ideas!
If this were Kiri, I'd totally say it.
The tsundere look doesn't suit you.
This girl throws me off, somehow.
Long time no see, Tome-san.
Have the cherry blossoms bloomed at the shrine yet?
About that...
The cherry blossom season's over, and the tree hasn't grown a single bud.
I suppose it's just too old now.
That's a shame.
You'll never see such a fine sacred tree anywhere else.
So, where should we go next?
I want to see the shrine.
The shrine?
There's nothing interesting to see there.
I, um... just want to pay my respects to the god.
I'm curious about the cherry blossom tree, too... and...
I want to see where you'll be working.
Where I'll what?
Ren told you, didn't she?!
That blabbermouth!
I-It's not her fault!
I probably made a mistake.
Besides, I think you'd make a great priestess.
Don't go picturing that!
Where are you going?
The washroom.
Sorry.
D-Did I say something to upset her?
I have to be careful.
Listen. Stay there so you don't get lost.
She still worries about me, even now.
She's so kind.
Are you okay?
Thank you.
I got separated from my sister.
I've been looking for her for five days now.
Five days?
I still have work to do.
What a predicament...
Um...
I-If it's okay, I'd like to help you look for her.
I'd be grateful.
I'm sorry, Satsuki-chan. I'll be right back...
Guess I should head back now.
Hey! You there, girl.
That was bad.
No matter how irritated I was,
I'm talking to you.
it was childish of me to show such attitude to a younger newcomer.
I'm lost. Show me where to go.
Knowing Yuzu, I'm sure she'll pretend she's forgotten about it.
Don't act like you don't hear me.
Rats, I couldn't get away.
You don't get to call me "girl," child.
Get lost.
How dare you!
Mistreat me, and I'll cry.
I'll roll around and wail.
Do you want that?
You'd be the subject of ridicule if I followed you around rolling.
What kind of threat is that?
Damn it.
Fine, fine.
I'm glad you understand.
Sorry, Yuzu. I'll buy you a maneki-neko later.
So, where do I need to take you?
Find my sister for me.
So you're just lost.
I'm not lost!
I went off to have fun when my sister wasn't looking, and now I can't get home.
That's even worse.
Just go away and live by yourself.
How rude.
I-I'm tired of my sister mocking me just because I'm younger than her.
I'm not a child anymore.
Well, older sisters are pretty selfish.
What? You have an older sister, too?
Shoot!
We'll get along well.
We don't need to!
I haven't seen anyone like that.
I see.
Thank you.
Sorry, I don't know the area very well.
That's all right.
Sorry to trouble you.
Where are you traveling to?
To the north.
We travel from the southernmost point, slowly northward.
All of the others have already gone ahead.
My sister and I fell behind.
What? You need to catch up to them soon, then!
Not to worry.
This journey has been undertaken countless times through the years.
Panic as I may, I can never outrun the passing of time.
That's a beautiful thought.
Satsuki-neesama is going to become a priestess.
I was actually sad.
But we aren't parting for life.
There's still a lot that I don't know about this city, about Konohanatei,
and about my friends.
But I want to spend more time getting to like them even more.
Hey, we'll be good friends, don't you think?
Damn it, shut up!
What is your older sister like?
Is she selfish?
Really selfish.
She's self-centered and tactless and...
great at everything.
I have no interest in becoming a priestess.
Let Satsuki have the job.
Her dream is to serve the gods.
She's seriously an awful person.
My sister doesn't think about others, but she's not an awful person.
Damn it, I want to smack her!
I like you.
Why don't you join me?
No, thank you!
What?
It's noble work, serving the gods.
And not just a guardian deity to a small town like this one.
We serve the gods of Takamagahara.
It's a noble task, ensuring the well-being of Nakatsukuni.
You can give your sister a run for her money.
We'll send Hiiragi to serve at Konohanatei.
But dear, everyone expects Hiiragi to become a priestess.
Indeed.
Then let's send Satsuki instead.
Gotcha.
What the?!
Where did this gust come from?
A tornado?
I found her.
She's near the great cherry blossom tree.
If I can make the cherry blossoms bloom, my sister will think differently of me.
I can't do it by myself, but I have a friend with me now!
Wait! A friend?
You aren't going to use me to fertilize the tree, are you?
S-Someone...
Let's make flowers bloom on the dead tree!
The cherry blossom...
The great cherry blossom tree has flowered!
This calls for a banquet!
Time for a festival!
I found you, Satsuki-chan.
I was worried you might be stuck in the toilet.
See? There you go.
You act like nothing happened.
Are you all right?
Y-Yes...
You shouldn't have tugged me without warning.
Oh, my!
A priestess?
Ayame.
Satsuki-san.
It's not often that I get to see you here.
No, er, I...
Come, I'll find you a seat.
W-Wait, Ayame!
Not to worry. I'll have a spot for your companion, too.
What's the matter?
Someone was looking for her sister.
Her sister?
Sh-She... seemed like she really needed help.
I know you told me not to move, but...
Sorry.
No, well, I'm in no position to complain.
It's fine.
She found her.
The one in the middle.
Do you see the silver-haired priestess?
That's my older sister.
I came to Konohanatei in her place.
I wasn't the one chosen to become a priestess.
It's not that I've given up.
Once I'm free to resign, I'm going to aim to become a priestess again.
I'm self-conscious about this, so don't tell anyone.
She's so kind.
She's kind, and clumsy, and doesn't want to talk to people about herself.
And yet she revealed her secret to me.
I never knew it could make me so happy to touch someone's heart.
Wh-What?
What happened to you?
I'm so glad I came to Konohanatei and met everybody, especially you.
Let's go.
There's a banquet at the main hall.
Let's get back to work.
Okay.
Ever northward they travel, leaving behind the footsteps of the bloom.
Let's go home.
Back to our Konohanatei.
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