Don't be so full of it, middle school punk!
Quit struttin' around like you're all that, you hear?
Hey, call the others over.
We'll make a show of this.
Get her on her knees, make her show respect.
You little--
Get back over here, dammit!
Don't go picking fights with a middle schooler.
Act your age.
What're you screaming about?
I-I crashed into you yet again.
--I-I'm sorr--
--Uotani! --I-I'm sorr--
Where are you?!
There she is!
Crap!
Don't run away, you punk!
Stop, dammit!
I'm only running 'cause she...
She just...
"Fruits Basket"
Why'd you help--
Please...
You all right there?
Y-Yes. P-Please go in...
We need to tend your cuts, Uo-chan.
"First Aid Kit"
Stop calling me that!
--And I'll do it myself! --Oh, okay. Sorry.
I ended up coming here again.
Is that her dad?
Didn't realize he was dead.
"Get better soon!"
"Mom's ♡ Tohru's ♡" "Tohru's "Tohru ♡ Mom's ♡" Mom's ♡"
Those doting idiots.
Oh, yeah, that tofu...
...was probably for dinner.
It's unfortunate that it was cloudy all last week.
--Yes, I'm sure many people's clothes didn't dry properly.
--Bye. See you tomorrow! --Yes, I'm sure many people's clothes didn't dry properly.
--Bye. See you tomorrow! --Whereas this week, we've suddenly had a succession of clear skies.
--Bye-bye. --Whereas this week, we've suddenly had a succession of clear skies.
That's true. It really felt like spring today.
It looks like this will continue tomorrow.
It was so warm, I even got sweaty.
Why is the temperature rising so high?
Uo-chan ! I-I mean, Uotani-san,
I hope you'll stay for dinner--
Uotani-san?
Of course it's uncomfortable here.
I've never experienced an atmosphere like this.
'Cause I've never had it.
So I feel like an outcast, and it's uncomfortable.
But even if I had something like this,
I'd still say things "you're not my dad" and "go to hell,"
like I didn't give a damn.
Even if my old man had dinner waiting for me,
I'd say "I'm not going home,"
or say "it tastes like crap" and refuse to eat.
I know I would. Without batting an eye, too.
So what difference does it make whether I have this or not?
Isn't it the same?
It should be the same.
So what's with this?
I'm jealous, and I want it, too...
I feel like an idiot!
Uo-chan?!
Oh, I-I mean, um...
Yeah, what?
What?!
Uo-chan...
The skyline near twilight.
The smell of dinner cooking.
Houses lit up.
The home you go back to after saying bye to your friends.
People who wait for you to come home.
Kind people who welcome you home with a smile.
Was I actually just lonely?
I just relaxed a bit, that's all.
All this time...
...maybe I was actually just lonely.
Trivial moments...
...but precious moments.
Maybe that's what I was looking for..
Listen to me, blabbering on about my embarrassing youth.
Anyway, I love Tohru.
Love.
So what happened with you and her mom?
Oh, right. I guess I pretty much just told you my memories with Tohru.
Hm, maybe I shouldn't tell them the next part.
Uotani!
Step outside, we got business with you.
Alone, obviously.
Should we head out soon?
Yes, our stomachs are satisfied.
She blew us off!
See? I told you we shoulda called her out earlier!
It's 'cause you took forever getting pics of the boys, Ishi-chan.
--Not my fault! I couldn't get a good angle of them--
--Thanks. --Not my fault! I couldn't get a good angle of them--
--Thank you. --Not my fault! I couldn't get a good angle of them--
Thank you very much!
Hey! Wait, Uotani!
Oh, I didn't mean... you guys...
Nope, I can't tell anybody about this.
It's a little embarrassing how I acted after that.
Hey, stop!
I said stop, Arisa Uotani!
Quit ignoring us, dammit!
Oi, you sure you don't know them?
They're calling you by name.
I've never met those outdated delinquents in my life.
Look who's talking!
Don't you look down on us!
Sure, we're just some ordinary delinquents now,
but we're gonna make ourselves famous thrashing all the show-offs like you,
build a delinquent army that scares the shit outta people,
and take over this whole neighborhood!
Good luck.
She doesn't mean it!
I wonder what a delinquent army is.
Shall I take care of them?
Bad idea.
But yeah...
...I used to be like them, too.
I wanted people to pay attention to me, but I also wanted to be left alone.
No matter how old people get, they never stop being selfish.
Everybody. Me included.
Adults, too?
Then why do they act like they're so much better than us?
My deepest apologies!
From then on, I went to Tohru's house often.
Kyoko-san always warmly welcomed me.
She always listened, and carefully considered my childish problems.
All right! Finished removing the stems!
Thank you for your hard work!
Hey, Tohru? Why do you always speak so politely?
That was Katsuya's-- Oh, Tohru's dad's name was Katsuya.
That was a habit of Katsuya's that Tohru caught.
Thank you very much.
But I don't mind! It's so cute!
You really are such a doting parent.
It's cute, but still.
Before I knew it, that place became a comfortable atmosphere.
I guess Kyoko-san and Tohru made it that way.
So, that's how I started spending more time with them.
I became friends with Tohru, and even started going to school.
--Because if I went to school, I could see Tohru.
--The year 1600. --Because if I went to school, I could see Tohru.
Um... The Battle of Sekigahara.
The third shogun?
Iemitsu Tokugawa.
Okay, the year 1853.
First hint: a foreigner.
Second hint: a boat.
Oh, the arrival of Perry-san!
Bingo!
But you don't need the "-san."
Oh, right!
Studying was fun once I understood it.
And it was easy to get along with Tohru.
That's because Tohru was standing by me from the start.
--Whenever I swallowed my pride to seek her out, she was already right there.
--I made too much curry yesterday, so please come by and have some.
You serious? I'll be there.
Uotani-san?
What do you think you're doing?
We're just talking.
Honda-san, are you all right?
What do you mean?
But apparently we didn't look like friends to the people around us.
Nothing I could do about it.
I haven't seen Uotani lately.
Akimoto, y'know anything?
No.
I heard she's actually been going to school.
Oh, hell no. Go get her!
We gotta teach her a lesson.
"Cooking Classroom"
Hey, Honda-san?
Yes?
Are you and Uotani-san best friends?
B-B-Best friends?! I don't deserve the honor of something so wonderful--
But maybe I'm the only one who thinks we are.
Sorry.
Huh?
They can't be best friends!
Uotani and Honda-san are so different.
It seems like our teachers are on the lookout, too.
And maybe Honda-san actually does bad stuff in secret.
Right? She does hang out with Uotani.
No way I can go in there now.
I don't care if they talk about me,
but I don't want them to spread rumors about Tohru.
Is it better if I'm not around Tohru?
Should I distance myself?
What? Honda-san, you made one too many.
No. This is for Uo-chan!
What?! You wanna leave the gang?!
You've lost your dumb mind.
You think we'll let you go just like that?
I'm sure you know the punishment for leaving.
I know.
Then get ready, punk!
Everybody gather up!
Crap, I'm scared.
I wanna run.
I wanna run, but...
But...
I'll teach you!
Nuh-uh! The night's just beginning.
I wanted to change.
It was the first time I wanted to.
I didn't want to be like this anymore.
I wanted to change!
Because...
Because I...
Hey!
Hey, get up!
How long you gonna lay there--
Let's leave it at that.
Who is it?!
Kyoko-san...
You awake?
Kyo--
Hang on, don't move.
Your leg's hurt.
An older girl from your gang came to my house.
She had a mole on her chin.
She said she couldn't stop them herself,
and asked me to help you.
Akimoto-san...
I really like her, you know?
If she wants to go straight, then she should.
She said that'd be a better life for you.
Sempai...
Anyway, leaving the gang was brave. Well done.
Nothing worth praising.
I just caused trouble for everyone. Including you.
Nah! All I did was shoo some kids off and run.
Not cool at all.
But, you're lucky.
You had a kind sempai,
and many people have gone through worse trying to leave their gangs.
You got really lucky.
I'm an idiot.
I don't learn until I get hurt...
I'm such an idiot!
There are feelings that you don't understand until you get hurt and make trouble.
There are feelings you start to understand
only when you've hit rock bottom.
You rebel against what's pure.
But when you're filthy,
you start to long for what's pure.
You need gentleness to feel pain.
You need sunlight before you notice darkness.
You can't underestimate either.
And neither are a waste.
So even if you screw up sometimes, it's not for nothing.
As long as you make sure to think, "I won't let this be for nothing"...
...it's bound to become nourishment for you to grow in life.
That's my theory on life.
Kyoko-san, I...
...want to be Tohru's best friend!
I want to become a best friend...
...that she can take pride in!
I wanted to... I was determined
to change for that reason.
Good.
It's a little embarrassing to remember
how I bawled as she piggy-backed me.
But, it wasn't for nothing.
For a while after, people picked fights with me.
But I somehow got through it.
It's really amazing to not be alone.
I never saw Akimoto-sempai again.
I heard that she moved far away.
I started 8th grade, met Hanajima,
and school became more fun.
"Congrats on Entering High School!!"
Kyoko-san always laughed like she was truly having fun.
But then...
I couldn't believe that she died.
I couldn't believe that I'd never see that apartment window lit again...
I loved her.
She saved a random kid that she didn't have any obligation to.
She was honest and warm and a big softie.
I loved Kyoko-san.
Uo-chan.
Uo-chan!
Hm? What's the matter?
I-It seems things are getting a bit perilous there.
Wh-What should we...
Hanajima, don't go all-out, they're just kids.
Who do you take me for? I'd hardly have to lift a finger.
Don't mess with us!
We gave you a chance to respond and now you're mocking us!
You've been talking the whole time.
Sh-Shut it! I'm gonna send you flying!
--Wh-Wh-Why don't my arms reach?
--Ishicchi! --Ishi-chan! --Wh-Wh-Why don't my arms reach?
The kid doesn't have near enough reach. She should've aimed low.
I hope she'll release her soon.
The best time is when you're still underestimated, girlie.
If you just wanna show off,
there are lots of other ways to do it.
Stop acting out like this while you can,
before anything serious happens.
If you just want someone to scold you, I'll do it any time.
All right. Wanna head back?
Finally.
I-I'm glad it turned out okay.
You okay, Ishi-chan?
C'mon, after them! We'll show them!
I'm not worthy...
What?!
Thanks for today. See you tomorrow.
Yes! Thank you so much, Uo-chan and Hana-chan.
See you tomorrow at school!
I can't see Kyoko-san anymore.
But she left things here for me.
Her many words, feelings, and most of all, Tohru.
All of these things nourish me to grow.
Hold it, Pops!
Didn't your doctor say to drink less?
Whoopsies, you got me!
Don't pull that cutesy act on me, you ass!
You gotta reduce your sodium intake, too!
Sheesh!
The man's hopeless.
Thanks for waiting!
Hey... Wait, what are you wearing?
"Arisa"
Ha-ha! I made it!
"Arisa Uotani fo' Life"
Quit caring so much about how you look.
Uotani-san is Uotani-san, and we're us.
Yeah, I guess that's true...
If you just wanna show off,
"Arisa"
there are lots of other ways to do it.
Stop acting out like this while you can,
before anything serious happens.
If you just want someone to scold you, I'll do it any time.
Shut up!
Don't steal Uotani-san's lines!
Aw...
Hey! You guys!
Wh-What're you--
"What's Important Is..."
What's important is...