Yuichi: That's because I've been waiting around out here for two hours.
Nayuki: O...Oh, my goodness! I didn't realize I was so late! I thought it was just two o'clock!
Yuichi: Even if it were two o'clock, you'd still be an hour late.
Nayuki: Aren't you cold?
Yuichi: I'm freezing.
Nayuki: Oh, I guess so. I'm so sorry! It's been seven years now. Hey, do you even remember my name after all this time?
Yuichi: What about you? Do you still remember what my name is?
Nayuki: It's Yuichi.
Yuichi: Hanako.
Nayuki: No, that's not it at all!
Yuichi: Steve.
Nayuki: You do remember that I'm a girl, right?
Yuichi: Man, I'm seriously gonna catch a cold.
Nayuki: You still haven't guessed my name.
Yuichi: Come on. Let's get out of here.
Nayuki But... Yuichi?
Yuichi: Are you coming? Nayuki.
Nayuki: Mmhmm.
A girl: It's a dream... I'm dreaming... It's the same one I have everyday. And it never ends.
Red snow... A world stained in red. A small child is crying, almost eclipsing the sunset.
I wanted... I wanted at least to wipe away his tears. But my hands wouldn't leave my sides. And the tears streaming down his cheeks disappeared into the snow. All I could do is watch... It was so frustrating and sad. "It'll be alright... Don't cry... I promise..."
I can't help but wonder whose words those were? They seem too far away to be mine. The dream fades to a distinct color. It fades... to a promise.
Nayuki: Where's my uniform?
Yuichi: Where the heck am I?
Nayuki: Oh no, I really don't have time for this!
Nayuki: Uniform? Uniform...? Oh. Good morning, Yuichi.
Yuichi: Do you have to make such a ruckus this early?
Nayuki: No, no, that's not right. You're supposed to say "good morning" back to me, okay?
Yuichi: Fine. Good morning.
Nayuki: Perfect. Now, wasn't that much better? Oh! Yuichi, have you seen my uniform anywhere?
Yuichi: I thought Aunt Akiko said she was gonna wash it for you, didn't she?
Nayuki: Oh!
Yuichi: No big loss. It's the dorkiest uniform ever.
Nayuki: It's not dorky!
Yuichi: Whatever, dork.
Nayuki: I found it. It was in the laundry like you said.
Yuichi: Glad I could be of some use.
Nayuki: It's still a bit damp, though.
Yuichi: Well then, why don't you put it under the kotatsu? That should dry it pretty quick-like. Uh... you know?
Nayuki: But, if I put it under there it's gonna get all wrinkled, won't it?
Yuichi: Smart people don't wear wet clothes.
Nayuki: Well, I guess I'd rather be unwise than wrinkled.
Yuichi: Aren't you still on winter break until tomorrow?
Nayuki: Yeah, but I've got to go to school for club stuff. I'm team captain, you know?
Yuichi: Oh, yeah, you mentioned something about that yesterday.
Nayuki: Yup, it's for the track team.
Yuichi: So you're captain of the track team, are ya?
Nayuki: Yuck, it's more wet than I thought.
Yuichi: Aren't you supposed to be there pretty soon?
Nayuki: Mmhmm. I know, I know, I've gotta hurry up.
Akiko: Nayuki!
Yuichi: Huh?!
Akiko: It's so late already. Are you sure you're going to make it on time?
Nayuki: I will if I can do a hundred-meter dash in under seven seconds.
Yuichi: It'd have to be a world record.
Akiko: Be careful, honey.
Yuichi: Can I ask what that's for?
Akiko: What? This thing?
Yuichi: Oh, I was thinking that... never mind.
Nayuki: Alright, see you guys later!
Yuichi: Hey, Nayuki!
Nayuki: Huh?
Yuichi: Can you maybe show me around town when you get back later?
Nayuki: Mmhmm! I'd be happy to, if that's what you really wanna do.
Yuichi: Yeah, I think I would.
Nayuki: Then it's settled. I'll see you later.
Akiko: Be sure to watch out for cars now.
Akiko: It's hard work, isn't it? Feel free to take a break whenever you get too tired.
Yuichi: Thanks. But I'm alright.
Akiko: Can't tell you how nice it is to have a boy around.
Yuichi: This is my mother's younger sister, Akiko Minase. She's Nayuki's mother.
Ah? Man, can that girl shovel some snow or what!
Yuichi: I am wiped.
Akiko: Thanks for the help today.
Yuichi: Not sure how much help I was. I used to come here... to this town I mean... a lot when I was a kid. But the last time I saw Nayuki and Aunt Akiko was seven years ago.
Nayuki: I'm back! So, Yuichi, are you ready for me to show you around the town? Um, is something wrong?
Yuichi: No, I was just thinking you haven't changed a bit.
Nayuki: Uhh... is that supposed to mean that you think I haven't grown up?
Yuichi: Maybe.
Yuichi: Sorry to drag you out again, especially when you just got home.
Nayuki: I wanna help you get familiar with this place as soon as possible. After all, you're gonna be living here for a while, aren't you, Yuichi? Isn't that right? Maybe even forever?
Yuichi: Oh, I don't know if I'd say I'll be here forever. But I will be here for some time. At least until I graduate from school.
Nayuki: And this is gonna be your school.
Yuichi: This used to be just a bunch of wheat fields, didn't it?
Nayuki: Uh-huh. This one's the new building, and over there's the old one.
Yuichi: Can't believe how many students are here over break.
Nayuki: Well, there are all kinds of supplementary classes and club meetings.
Yuichi: Well, I guess I'll be back here again tomorrow.
Sayuri: Hey, Mai!
Mai: Sayuri.
Sayuri: Sayuri's been looking everywhere for you. What have you been up to? You weren't trying to feed that dog again, were you?
Mai: I was only petting him.
Nayuki: And that's the hospital. Well, I guess that was there the last time you were here.
Yuichi: That's one place I hope I don't have to see too much of.
Nayuki: So I guess you don't really like hospitals that much, huh?
Yuichi: I doubt anybody's really all that wild about them.
Shirori's Mom:
Aren't you too cold, Shiori?
Shiori:
Oh, I'm fine.
Nayuki: You don't think so?
Yuichi: Sure is a whole lot busier than I remembered...
Nayuki: Yeah. But I usually shop on the other side of town since this can be a little overwhelming.
Kaori: Nayuki!
Nayuki: Kaori! Hey, Kitagawa!
Yuichi: Friends of yours?
Nayuki: And my classmates. Kaori happens to be one of my favorite people at school.
Kitagawa: What a coincidence! You guys are on a date, too?
Nayuki: Uh...?
Kaori: We are so not on a date! We just ran into each other a minute ago.
Kitagawa: Then, how come you're making me carry all of your shopping bags for you, huh?
Nayuki: Kaori, Kitagawa, this is my cousin. His name is Yuichi Aizawa.
Kaori: I remember you talking about him. I'm Kaori Misaka, but you can call me Kaori, alright?
Kitagawa: And I'm...
Yuichi: I know, you're Kaori's servant, right?
Kitagawa: Hey! Who are you callin' a servant, huh?
Kaori: Make yourself useful and hold this for me for a sec.
Kitagawa: Yes, ma'am.
Yuichi: Oh, whoa man, this guy is pathetic.
Kitagawa: You just watch it, man! If anything I'm Kaori's...
Kaori: Oh, and this too. Here, to commemorate our new friendship!
Kitagawa: Hey, I bought those sodas for us!
Kaori Why would you be so stingy?
Kitagawa: I'm warning you. You better keep your hands off Kaori or else I'm gonna...
Nayuki: Kitagawa!
Kaori: He and I are just classmates, okay? Well, I guess I'll see the two of you at school tomorrow morning, huh?
Nayuki: I'll come by your locker before homeroom.
Kitagawa: Kaori? Can't you at least say I'm one of your potential boyfriends or something? Kaori, wait!
Yuichi: That funny little guy.
Nayuki: They both sit next to me in class. That's how I met them.
Yuichi: Hmm...
Nayuki: Yuichi?
Yuichi: Ah-ha... Uh... I kinda zoned out there.
Nayuki: I guess this hill hasn't really changed at all, has it?
Yuichi: No.
Nayuki: Is something the matter?
Yuichi: The longer we're out here the more I realize I don't remember. I feel like I've had a lot of experiences in this town, but I can't for the life of me recall what they were. I can't even figure out whether I liked this place or not. Maybe it's just 'cause... I was so young? But I keep thinking something familiar's gonna catch my eye.
Nayuki: I'm sure it'll all start coming back to you eventually. Just be patient. You know... I really do love this town. I really hope someday you'll come to love it as much as I do. Look, it's a fox! Come over here, Mr. Fox! It's okay! We won't hurt you. My poor little guy! Come here!
Yuichi: Don't do that! It's gonna bite you. I guess you still love animals as much as you used to.
Nayuki: Don't be scared. Who's a little boo? You are! Oh...
Yuichi: It's a wild animal, Nayuki. You can't really expect it to come when you call it.
Nayuki: That might be true of regular foxes, but the foxes on this hill are completely different. There's even an old legend that tells of how special they are.
Yuichi: Can you tell me how the legend goes?
Nayuki: Of course, uh... Uhh... let's see... You know what? I can't remember.
Nayuki: I need to pick up some things for dinner.
Yuichi: Why don't I just hang out here? I think I'll probably get lost if I go inside.
Nayuki: Oh, no you won't. After all, I'll be with you.
Yuichi: I know you will, and that's what's making me worry.
Nayuki: 'Kay... I guess you can just stay here. Don't wander off on your own, you hear me?
Yuichi: I wouldn't dream of it. I won't leave this spot.
Nayuki: Hmm...
Yuichi: Hm?
Nayuki: I was just remembering having the same conversation with you years ago.
Yuichi: Whatever. Get going, will ya?
Yuichi: Is she right? Did this whole scene already happen seven years ago?
Ayu: Hey, look out! Outta my way! Outta my way! Move it! Uguu... That hurt.
Yuichi: I'm sorry, but you were just coming so fast, I didn't have time to get out of the way.
Ayu: I'm not that fast of a runner.
Yuichi: Are you kidding? You looked pretty quick to me.
Ayu: Uguu... Ah? Come with me. We'll discuss this later!
Yuichi: Hey, hang on! Whoa!
Ayu: In here, this looks good! This should be far enough away, don't you think?
Yuichi: Far enough from what? What's going on?
Ayu: The guy chasing me, that's what.
Yuichi: Huh?
Ayu: And now that you've been seen talking to me, I'm afraid you're in mortal danger too.
Waitress:
Hello, you two.
I can take your order if you're ready.
Ayu: Shh! You crazy?
Waitress:
Whenever you're ready, Miss.
Yuichi: Is that the guy who's chasing you?
Ayu: Yes.
Yuichi: Does it have anything to do with that paper bag you're carrying?
Ayu: N-No. That doesn't have anything to do with it.
Yuichi: That doesn't look like the kind of guy who would chase you for no reason.
Ayu: Yeah, well you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, mister.
Yuichi: Got any idea why he's wearing that apron?
Ayu: Probably... because he owns a taiyaki shop?
Yuichi: So, why would the owner of a taiyaki shop be chasing you?
Ayu: Well, you see... There's this taiyaki shop that I think is the best. And everything was just fine till I put in a really huge order the other day...
Taiyaki Shop Owner:
Thanks, I hope you'll enjoy it.
Ayu: Thanks! Ha Ha Ha. But then it was time to pay and I realized I couldn't find my wallet anywhere, and just as I was trying to figure out what I should do next, a kitty came along and messed everything up.
Taiyaki Shop Owner:
Hey, hey, hey! Get out of here! Come on!
Ayu: Well, the owner's face looked so scary when he was yelling, and so I... I got really scared and ran away.
Yuichi: Sounds to me like everything that's happened so far has been your fault then.
Ayu: Uguu... Look, there's other circumstances and stuff, okay?
Yuichi: Oh, yeah, like what?
Ayu: It's a long story, I don't think you'd be interested.
Yuichi: I got plenty of time.
Ayu: Well, it's kinda complicated, too.
Yuichi: I can handle it.
Ayu: Truth is... I was just really really hungry.
Yuichi: Keep going.
Ayu: That's it.
Yuichi: That's your story?
Ayu: That's it. Yeah.
Ayu: Uguu!
Yuichi: Quit squirming! All of this is your fault.
Ayu: I was gonna pay him back tomorrow! I promise!
Yuichi: It's not good enough! I'll put up the money, but you're going to apologize that guy right now!
I'm really sorry about this...
Taiyaki Shop Owner: Aw, it's okay...
Ayu: I'm so glad he forgave me. It tastes so much better when it's fresh, don't you think?
Yuichi: It's fattening.
Ayu I don't care about silly stuff like that!
Yuichi: Well, in that case, I wanna see you finish every last one of those things.
Ayu: Uguu...
Yuichi: Uguu...
Ayu: Hey, don't copy me!
Yuichi: Well, you said it all the time. I just wanted to try it.
Ayu: Uguu, I did not say it all the time!
Yuichi: What's with the wings on your back?
Ayu: What wings? What are you talking about?
Yuichi: The ones on your back.
Ayu: On my back? Uguu, I can't see my back!
Yuichi: Well, maybe if you stood still and just tried turning your head?
Ayu: Hey, you're right! I have wings! Super-cute little wings! I have wings!
Yuichi: You know what? I think I'm starting to understand the vibe I'm getting from you. You're just a weirdo, aren't you?
Ayu: Uguu, I AM NOT A WEIRDO!
So this is goodbye. I hope I see you around sometime.
Yuichi: So do I. And next time I see you, you better pay me back.
Ayu: My name's Ayu Tsukimiya. What about you?
Yuichi: I'm Yuichi Aizawa.
Ayu: Huh? Yuichi? Uh...
Yuichi: What's wrong?
Ayu: Uh, oh, nothing. I just hope we meet again. There's nothing to worry about.
Yuichi: Are you sure?
Ayu: Of course I'm sure! You know, I'm not gonna pay you back if you don't believe me!
Yuichi: Okay, okay, okay...
Ayu: Then it's settled. I'll see you later. It'll be real nice!
Yuichi: Nayuki, I'm really sorry. Come on, I've been apologizing over and over.
Nayuki: I've waited more than thirty minutes.
Akiko: Now, now. Don't fight you two.
Yuichi: Uh, okay. Well, Nayuki.
Nayuki: Huh... All right. Guess I was pretty late picking you up yesterday. Now we're even.
Looks like they finally delivered all your stuff.
Yuichi: I don't think I can put it all away tonight But in the meantime I really do need an alarm clock.
Nayuki: I can lend you one of mine. I mean, if you don't wanna go through your boxes.
Yuichi: Yeah. That'd be great.
Nayuki: How many do you want?
Yuichi: One should be fine.
Nayuki: You can borrow whichever one you want.
Yuichi: Is this hobby of yours or something?
Nayuki: Uh-uh. I wouldn't call it a hobby. I think this would be the perfect one for you. Here!
Yuichi: Uh, thank you.
Nayuki: Hm.
Yuichi: See you later.
Nayuki: Yuichi... At bed time, it's customary to say, "good night."
Yuichi: Yeah, good night.
Nayuki: Mm.
Yuichi: A brand-new life in a brand-new town... Well, sorta. Confusing end to my first day... And right as I started to drift off, I see an image of a girl running. And without ever remembering who she is, I fall into a deep sleep, somehow nostalgic...
Nayuki: Let's go now... Come on, let's go!
Yuichi: Uh.
Nayuki: If we don't hurry up, it's gonna be too dark to go.
Yuichi: Where are we suppose to go again?
Nayuki: Mom asked me to go the grocery store for her, remember? And you promised you would help me carry the bags for me, Yuichi.
Yuichi: No way. It's too cold.
Nayuki: You can't break a pinky-swear! If you break it, you're gonna have to swallow a thousand hundred needles.
Nayuki: Don't you wanna come with me?
Yuichi: I think I'll wait out here. I'll probably just get lost inside.
Nayuki: You wouldn't get lost because I'll be with you silly-head.
Yuichi: I know you'll be with me. That's what makes me nervous.
Nayuki: Then I guess I'll go by myself. Wait right here for me, 'kay? Promise me you'll stay here.
Ayu: Uguu!
Yuichi: What's wrong? What are you crying for? Um, just calm down. What's your name?
Ayu: Uguu...
Yuichi: My name's Yuichi Aizawa.
Ayu: I-I'm Ayu...
Yuichi: And your last name?
Ayu: A-Ayu...
Yuichi: So your last name's Ayu too? Hm?
Man:
What did he do to her?
Woman:
Has he learned from you that poor girl [manners]?
Man:
Unbelievable, where are these kids' parents?
Yuichi: Uhh... Nothing to see here. Let's go some place else. Come with me, Ayu Ayu.
She's late.
What the heck is she doing?
Nayuki:
You've got a bunch of snow on you.
Yuichi:
That's because I've been waiting around out here for two hours.
Nayuki:
O...Oh, my goodness!
I didn't realize I was so late!
I thought it was just two o'clock!
Yuichi:
Even if it were two o'clock, you'd still be an hour late.
Nayuki:
Aren't you cold?
Yuichi:
I'm freezing.
Nayuki:
Oh, I guess so.
I'm so sorry!
It's been seven years now.
Hey, do you even remember my name after all this time?
Yuichi:
What about you?
Do you still remember what my name is?
Nayuki:
It's Yuichi.
Yuichi:
Hanako.
Nayuki:
No, that's not it at all!
Yuichi:
Steve.
Nayuki:
You do remember that I'm a girl, right?
Yuichi:
Man, I'm seriously gonna catch a cold.
Nayuki:
You still haven't guessed my name.
Yuichi:
Come on.
Let's get out of here.
Nayuki
But... Yuichi?
Yuichi:
Are you coming?
Nayuki.
Nayuki:
Mmhmm.
A girl:
It's a dream...
I'm dreaming...
It's the same one I have everyday.
And it never ends.
Red snow...
A world stained in red.
A small child is crying, almost eclipsing the sunset.
I wanted...
I wanted at least to wipe away his tears.
But my hands wouldn't leave my sides.
And the tears streaming down his cheeks disappeared into the snow.
All I could do is watch...
It was so frustrating and sad.
"It'll be alright...
Don't cry...
I promise..."
I can't help but wonder whose words those were?
They seem too far away to be mine.
The dream fades to a distinct color.
It fades... to a promise.
Nayuki:
Where's my uniform?
Yuichi:
Where the heck am I?
Nayuki:
Oh no, I really don't have time for this!
Nayuki:
Uniform? Uniform...?
Oh. Good morning, Yuichi.
Yuichi:
Do you have to make such a ruckus this early?
Nayuki:
No, no, that's not right.
You're supposed to say "good morning" back to me, okay?
Yuichi:
Fine.
Good morning.
Nayuki:
Perfect.
Now, wasn't that much better?
Oh! Yuichi, have you seen my uniform anywhere?
Yuichi:
I thought Aunt Akiko said she was gonna wash it for you, didn't she?
Nayuki:
Oh!
Yuichi:
No big loss.
It's the dorkiest uniform ever.
Nayuki:
It's not dorky!
Yuichi:
Whatever, dork.
Nayuki:
I found it.
It was in the laundry like you said.
Yuichi:
Glad I could be of some use.
Nayuki:
It's still a bit damp, though.
Yuichi:
Well then, why don't you put it under the kotatsu?
That should dry it pretty quick-like.
Uh... you know?
Nayuki:
But, if I put it under there it's gonna get all wrinkled, won't it?
Yuichi:
Smart people don't wear wet clothes.
Nayuki:
Well, I guess I'd rather be unwise than wrinkled.
Yuichi:
Aren't you still on winter break until tomorrow?
Nayuki:
Yeah, but I've got to go to school for club stuff.
I'm team captain, you know?
Yuichi:
Oh, yeah, you mentioned something about that yesterday.
Nayuki:
Yup, it's for the track team.
Yuichi:
So you're captain of the track team, are ya?
Nayuki:
Yuck, it's more wet than I thought.
Yuichi:
Aren't you supposed to be there pretty soon?
Nayuki:
Mmhmm.
I know, I know, I've gotta hurry up.
Akiko:
Nayuki!
Yuichi:
Huh?!
Akiko:
It's so late already.
Are you sure you're going to make it on time?
Nayuki:
I will if I can do a hundred-meter dash in under seven seconds.
Yuichi:
It'd have to be a world record.
Akiko:
Be careful, honey.
Yuichi:
Can I ask what that's for?
Akiko:
What? This thing?
Yuichi:
Oh, I was thinking that... never mind.
Nayuki:
Alright, see you guys later!
Yuichi:
Hey, Nayuki!
Nayuki:
Huh?
Yuichi:
Can you maybe show me around town when you get back later?
Nayuki:
Mmhmm!
I'd be happy to, if that's what you really wanna do.
Yuichi:
Yeah, I think I would.
Nayuki:
Then it's settled.
I'll see you later.
Akiko:
Be sure to watch out for cars now.
Akiko:
It's hard work, isn't it?
Feel free to take a break whenever you get too tired.
Yuichi:
Thanks.
But I'm alright.
Akiko:
Can't tell you how nice it is to have a boy around.
Yuichi:
This is my mother's younger sister, Akiko Minase.
She's Nayuki's mother.
Ah?
Man, can that girl shovel some snow or what!
Yuichi:
I am wiped.
Akiko:
Thanks for the help today.
Yuichi:
Not sure how much help I was.
I used to come here... to this town I mean... a lot when I was a kid.
But the last time I saw Nayuki and Aunt Akiko was seven years ago.
Nayuki:
I'm back!
So, Yuichi, are you ready for me to show you around the town?
Um, is something wrong?
Yuichi:
No, I was just thinking you haven't changed a bit.
Nayuki:
Uhh... is that supposed to mean that you think I haven't grown up?
Yuichi:
Maybe.
Yuichi:
Sorry to drag you out again, especially when you just got home.
Nayuki:
I wanna help you get familiar with this place as soon as possible.
After all, you're gonna be living here for a while, aren't you, Yuichi?
Isn't that right?
Maybe even forever?
Yuichi:
Oh, I don't know if I'd say I'll be here forever.
But I will be here for some time.
At least until I graduate from school.
Nayuki:
And this is gonna be your school.
Yuichi:
This used to be just a bunch of wheat fields, didn't it?
Nayuki:
Uh-huh.
This one's the new building, and over there's the old one.
Yuichi:
Can't believe how many students are here over break.
Nayuki:
Well, there are all kinds of supplementary classes and club meetings.
Yuichi:
Well, I guess I'll be back here again tomorrow.
Sayuri:
Hey, Mai!
Mai:
Sayuri.
Sayuri:
Sayuri's been looking everywhere for you.
What have you been up to?
You weren't trying to feed that dog again, were you?
Mai:
I was only petting him.
Nayuki:
And that's the hospital.
Well, I guess that was there the last time you were here.
Yuichi:
That's one place I hope I don't have to see too much of.
Nayuki:
So I guess you don't really like hospitals that much, huh?
Yuichi:
I doubt anybody's really all that wild about them.
Shirori's Mom:
Aren't you too cold, Shiori?
Shiori:
Oh, I'm fine.
Nayuki:
You don't think so?
Yuichi:
Sure is a whole lot busier than I remembered...
Nayuki:
Yeah.
But I usually shop on the other side of town since this can be a little overwhelming.
Kaori:
Nayuki!
Nayuki:
Kaori! Hey, Kitagawa!
Yuichi:
Friends of yours?
Nayuki:
And my classmates.
Kaori happens to be one of my favorite people at school.
Kitagawa:
What a coincidence!
You guys are on a date, too?
Nayuki:
Uh...?
Kaori:
We are so not on a date!
We just ran into each other a minute ago.
Kitagawa:
Then, how come you're making me carry all of your shopping bags for you, huh?
Nayuki:
Kaori, Kitagawa, this is my cousin. His name is Yuichi Aizawa.
Kaori:
I remember you talking about him.
I'm Kaori Misaka, but you can call me Kaori, alright?
Kitagawa:
And I'm...
Yuichi:
I know, you're Kaori's servant, right?
Kitagawa:
Hey! Who are you callin' a servant, huh?
Kaori:
Make yourself useful and hold this for me for a sec.
Kitagawa:
Yes, ma'am.
Yuichi:
Oh, whoa man, this guy is pathetic.
Kitagawa:
You just watch it, man!
If anything I'm Kaori's...
Kaori:
Oh, and this too.
Here, to commemorate our new friendship!
Kitagawa:
Hey, I bought those sodas for us!
Kaori
Why would you be so stingy?
Kitagawa:
I'm warning you.
You better keep your hands off Kaori or else I'm gonna...
Nayuki:
Kitagawa!
Kaori:
He and I are just classmates, okay?
Well, I guess I'll see the two of you at school tomorrow morning, huh?
Nayuki:
I'll come by your locker before homeroom.
Kitagawa:
Kaori?
Can't you at least say I'm one of your potential boyfriends or something?
Kaori, wait!
Yuichi:
That funny little guy.
Nayuki:
They both sit next to me in class.
That's how I met them.
Yuichi:
Hmm...
Nayuki:
Yuichi?
Yuichi:
Ah-ha...
Uh... I kinda zoned out there.
Nayuki:
I guess this hill hasn't really changed at all, has it?
Yuichi:
No.
Nayuki:
Is something the matter?
Yuichi:
The longer we're out here the more I realize I don't remember.
I feel like I've had a lot of experiences in this town, but I can't for the life of me recall what they were.
I can't even figure out whether I liked this place or not.
Maybe it's just 'cause... I was so young?
But I keep thinking something familiar's gonna catch my eye.
Nayuki:
I'm sure it'll all start coming back to you eventually. Just be patient.
You know... I really do love this town.
I really hope someday you'll come to love it as much as I do.
Look, it's a fox!
Come over here, Mr. Fox!
It's okay!
We won't hurt you.
My poor little guy!
Come here!
Yuichi:
Don't do that!
It's gonna bite you.
I guess you still love animals as much as you used to.
Nayuki:
Don't be scared.
Who's a little boo?
You are!
Oh...
Yuichi:
It's a wild animal, Nayuki.
You can't really expect it to come when you call it.
Nayuki:
That might be true of regular foxes, but the foxes on this hill are completely different.
There's even an old legend that tells of how special they are.
Yuichi:
Can you tell me how the legend goes?
Nayuki:
Of course, uh...
Uhh... let's see...
You know what? I can't remember.
Nayuki:
I need to pick up some things for dinner.
Yuichi:
Why don't I just hang out here?
I think I'll probably get lost if I go inside.
Nayuki:
Oh, no you won't.
After all, I'll be with you.
Yuichi:
I know you will, and that's what's making me worry.
Nayuki:
'Kay...
I guess you can just stay here.
Don't wander off on your own, you hear me?
Yuichi:
I wouldn't dream of it. I won't leave this spot.
Nayuki:
Hmm...
Yuichi:
Hm?
Nayuki:
I was just remembering having the same conversation with you years ago.
Yuichi:
Whatever. Get going, will ya?
Yuichi:
Is she right?
Did this whole scene already happen seven years ago?
Ayu:
Hey, look out!
Outta my way!
Outta my way!
Move it!
Uguu... That hurt.
Yuichi:
I'm sorry, but you were just coming so fast, I didn't have time to get out of the way.
Ayu:
I'm not that fast of a runner.
Yuichi:
Are you kidding?
You looked pretty quick to me.
Ayu:
Uguu... Ah?
Come with me.
We'll discuss this later!
Yuichi:
Hey, hang on! Whoa!
Ayu:
In here, this looks good!
This should be far enough away, don't you think?
Yuichi:
Far enough from what?
What's going on?
Ayu:
The guy chasing me, that's what.
Yuichi:
Huh?
Ayu:
And now that you've been seen talking to me, I'm afraid you're in mortal danger too.
Waitress:
Hello, you two.
I can take your order if you're ready.
Ayu:
Shh!
You crazy?
Waitress:
Whenever you're ready, Miss.
Yuichi:
Is that the guy who's chasing you?
Ayu:
Yes.
Yuichi:
Does it have anything to do with that paper bag you're carrying?
Ayu:
N-No.
That doesn't have anything to do with it.
Yuichi:
That doesn't look like the kind of guy who would chase you for no reason.
Ayu:
Yeah, well you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, mister.
Yuichi:
Got any idea why he's wearing that apron?
Ayu:
Probably... because he owns a taiyaki shop?
Yuichi:
So, why would the owner of a taiyaki shop be chasing you?
Ayu:
Well, you see...
There's this taiyaki shop that I think is the best.
And everything was just fine till I put in a really huge order the other day...
Taiyaki Shop Owner:
Thanks, I hope you'll enjoy it.
Ayu:
Thanks! Ha Ha Ha.
But then it was time to pay and I realized I couldn't find my wallet anywhere, and just as I was trying to figure out what I should do next, a kitty came along and messed everything up.
Taiyaki Shop Owner:
Hey, hey, hey! Get out of here! Come on!
Ayu:
Well, the owner's face looked so scary when he was yelling, and so I... I got really scared and ran away.
Yuichi:
Sounds to me like everything that's happened so far has been your fault then.
Ayu:
Uguu... Look, there's other circumstances and stuff, okay?
Yuichi:
Oh, yeah, like what?
Ayu:
It's a long story, I don't think you'd be interested.
Yuichi:
I got plenty of time.
Ayu:
Well, it's kinda complicated, too.
Yuichi:
I can handle it.
Ayu:
Truth is... I was just really really hungry.
Yuichi:
Keep going.
Ayu:
That's it.
Yuichi:
That's your story?
Ayu:
That's it.
Yeah.
Ayu:
Uguu!
Yuichi:
Quit squirming!
All of this is your fault.
Ayu:
I was gonna pay him back tomorrow!
I promise!
Yuichi:
It's not good enough!
I'll put up the money, but you're going to apologize that guy right now!
I'm really sorry about this...
Taiyaki Shop Owner:
Aw, it's okay...
Ayu:
I'm so glad he forgave me.
It tastes so much better when it's fresh, don't you think?
Yuichi:
It's fattening.
Ayu
I don't care about silly stuff like that!
Yuichi:
Well, in that case, I wanna see you finish every last one of those things.
Ayu:
Uguu...
Yuichi:
Uguu...
Ayu:
Hey, don't copy me!
Yuichi:
Well, you said it all the time.
I just wanted to try it.
Ayu:
Uguu, I did not say it all the time!
Yuichi:
What's with the wings on your back?
Ayu:
What wings?
What are you talking about?
Yuichi:
The ones on your back.
Ayu:
On my back?
Uguu, I can't see my back!
Yuichi:
Well, maybe if you stood still and just tried turning your head?
Ayu:
Hey, you're right!
I have wings!
Super-cute little wings!
I have wings!
Yuichi:
You know what?
I think I'm starting to understand the vibe I'm getting from you.
You're just a weirdo, aren't you?
Ayu:
Uguu, I AM NOT A WEIRDO!
So this is goodbye.
I hope I see you around sometime.
Yuichi:
So do I.
And next time I see you, you better pay me back.
Ayu:
My name's Ayu Tsukimiya.
What about you?
Yuichi:
I'm Yuichi Aizawa.
Ayu:
Huh? Yuichi? Uh...
Yuichi:
What's wrong?
Ayu:
Uh, oh, nothing.
I just hope we meet again.
There's nothing to worry about.
Yuichi:
Are you sure?
Ayu:
Of course I'm sure!
You know, I'm not gonna pay you back if you don't believe me!
Yuichi:
Okay, okay, okay...
Ayu:
Then it's settled.
I'll see you later.
It'll be real nice!
Yuichi:
Uh...
Ayu:
Are you okay?
Yuichi:
Uh, yeah, I'm fine...
Ayu:
See you later then!
Yuichi:
Oh, no!
Oh man! Oh man! Oh man! Oh man...!
How's it going?
Nayuki:
You lied to me.
Yuichi:
Nayuki, I'm really sorry.
Come on, I've been apologizing over and over.
Nayuki:
I've waited more than thirty minutes.
Akiko:
Now, now.
Don't fight you two.
Yuichi:
Uh, okay.
Well, Nayuki.
Nayuki:
Huh...
All right.
Guess I was pretty late picking you up yesterday.
Now we're even.
Looks like they finally delivered all your stuff.
Yuichi:
I don't think I can put it all away tonight
But in the meantime I really do need an alarm clock.
Nayuki:
I can lend you one of mine. I mean, if you don't wanna go through your boxes.
Yuichi:
Yeah.
That'd be great.
Nayuki:
How many do you want?
Yuichi:
One should be fine.
Nayuki:
You can borrow whichever one you want.
Yuichi:
Is this hobby of yours or something?
Nayuki:
Uh-uh.
I wouldn't call it a hobby.
I think this would be the perfect one for you.
Here!
Yuichi:
Uh, thank you.
Nayuki:
Hm.
Yuichi:
See you later.
Nayuki:
Yuichi...
At bed time, it's customary to say, "good night."
Yuichi:
Yeah, good night.
Nayuki:
Mm.
Yuichi:
A brand-new life in a brand-new town...
Well, sorta. Confusing end to my first day...
And right as I started to drift off, I see an image of a girl running.
And without ever remembering who she is, I fall into a deep sleep, somehow nostalgic...
Nayuki:
Let's go now...
Come on, let's go!
Yuichi:
Uh.
Nayuki:
If we don't hurry up, it's gonna be too dark to go.
Yuichi:
Where are we suppose to go again?
Nayuki:
Mom asked me to go the grocery store for her, remember?
And you promised you would help me carry the bags for me, Yuichi.
Yuichi:
No way.
It's too cold.
Nayuki:
You can't break a pinky-swear!
If you break it, you're gonna have to swallow a thousand hundred needles.
Nayuki:
Don't you wanna come with me?
Yuichi:
I think I'll wait out here.
I'll probably just get lost inside.
Nayuki:
You wouldn't get lost because I'll be with you silly-head.
Yuichi:
I know you'll be with me.
That's what makes me nervous.
Nayuki:
Then I guess I'll go by myself.
Wait right here for me, 'kay?
Promise me you'll stay here.
Ayu:
Uguu!
Yuichi:
What's wrong?
What are you crying for?
Um, just calm down.
What's your name?
Ayu:
Uguu...
Yuichi:
My name's Yuichi Aizawa.
Ayu:
I-I'm Ayu...
Yuichi:
And your last name?
Ayu:
A-Ayu...
Yuichi:
So your last name's Ayu too?
Hm?
Man:
What did he do to her?
Woman:
Has he learned from you that poor girl [manners]?
Man:
Unbelievable, where are these kids' parents?
Yuichi:
Uhh... Nothing to see here.
Let's go some place else.
Come with me, Ayu Ayu.
Ayu:
That isn't my name!