Leaving already?
I don't know when I'll be back next,
but I promise I'll come visit again.
Yeah.
Mom, one more day wouldn't...
I have a surgery scheduled back overseas.
Everyone was crying
Like a star burning blue
Where will we go? What will we see?
We're all going to change, though.
I don't need it, don't want it.
I've already given up on it
After so many sad farewells
And "take cares"
I want to like the present more than the past, the future more than the present.
Gradually my values have changed
I felt more grown up the more they wore away
Lies and betrayals are practically civilities
Everyone ages
But what about the star burning blue?
Our likes and dislikes
They'll all change at some point
A worn-out savior
A medal in a dirty ditch
I don't want to overlook their faint glimmers of light
I hear the sound still ringing from them
Let's move on a bit
Episode 11: The Asahina Family
Good afternoon.
Oh?
Hey.
Good afternoon.
That's...
Shimaki-san's golem.
I'd heard about it,
but actually seeing it is shocking.
Even if it's on our side,
the sight of a golem is unsettling.
The power to create golems...
That's an amazing idea.
Was this guy trying to fight the mage all by himself?
Whoa there.
Still, if its attack connects accidentally, then—
Montag's fist doesn't pack that much punch.
Its primary weapon is its tail.
As long as it doesn't use that, it's a convenient training partner for everyone.
Montag is its name?
Yeah, it means Monday.
My first one was Sonntag for Sunday.
Though that one got eaten by the last golem.
What will you do for eight and up?
I'll use the names of the seasons.
Knocking Montag down with a blow isn't easy,
even if it is a lightweight design.
Shinonome-kun is amazing.
Yeah, he's an amazing guy.
I'm beat.
Mikazuki.
H-Hey!
Swap out.
You came to play, too, Yuu-kun?
Play?
What does he think combat training is?
But no one will die here.
Seems like our superpowers are way more random and haphazard...
Our Holding Field...
is a type of superpower, too.
Something strong that I can imagine...
That's!
Halberd!
Its power is decent.
Hmm.
Hey!
Welcome, Princess.
It's rare for you to come through the front door.
Cover yourself up a bit!
Princess, what's the matter?
I'm running away from home!
Running away?
Yeah, so let me stay here.
Sorry.
Gladly!
Hey, nosebleed.
Still, did something happen?
My mom came home, so...
Huh? Your mom?
Ow!
Sami!
O-Onee-chan...
Sami, why you...
I-I'm not going home.
Don't be selfish!
Come on! You're causing trouble for Amamiya, too!
It's absolutely no trouble. In fact—
N-No, it's nothing.
Fine.
Huh?!
But I can't allow the two of you to sleep together.
Amamiya, you come with me!
Huh?!
So there you have it, Mom.
He'll be staying at our place.
H-Hello.
I'm Amamiya Yuuhi.
Hmm...
That so?
Then make yourself at home, okay?
S-Sure.
This is Dad's study.
You'll sleep here.
Oh! Semi Shigure-sensei's study!
Just settle in and relax.
The Princess's mother is a doctor, isn't she?
And she's also been in France researching the Princess's illness.
But if she runs away from home when her mom's here...
Do they not get along?
That's hard to imagine.
Hello?
Hello! It's your aunt!
How are you?
How was your summer break?
Are you busy at work?
Do you think you can make it home?
It's gotten kind of busy.
Oh, right, right,
your grandpa's been in perfect health since he left the hospital.
He's been wanting to see you, Yuu-kun.
Oh.
Oh, Grandpa, you want to talk?
I'll switch.
I've got to go right now.
Really? Goodbye.
Why are you making that face?
Did I have a strange look?
Yeah.
Hey.
What?
We're going to face even stronger ones than the seven-eyes next, right?
The enemy is definitely growing in strength.
That's for certain.
We probably have a long road ahead.
My mom is a wonderful doctor.
She's in real high demand abroad, so she doesn't have time for me.
Not even when I was suffering most.
You understand, right?
I know they need her over there, and that she left for my sake.
We both understand that.
We all understand.
She has the look of a perfectly normal girl her age.
I wonder if that's how I looked earlier.
Hurry up and attack, number eight.
I don't want any more time with these thoughts.
When I lived in France,
I only saw Sami once or twice a year.
She was cute, and I loved her,
but she didn't really feel like family.
Right before I started middle school,
Mom and I left tiny, sick Sami behind and went to France.
Would a normal person just leave a baby behind like that?
Are you listening?
You're, uh...?
A... ni... ma.
Ani... ma.
Maanima? That's a strange name.
There was a moment when her tiny hand squeezed my finger.
I'll never forget the impact of that moment.
Sensei.
Good morning.
Hey, Amamiya.
Where's Sami?
Well, um...
she said she didn't want to come here.
That girl.
Hey.
Come on, and bring it!
Oh, Amamiya-san, please hear me out!
Mikazuki-san keeps going at it alone and won't swap out.
Good grief.
We'll just have to wait until he tires himself out.
Oh, Kusakabe-kun.
Huh?
I had an idea for your power.
My power?
What if you could go even smaller?
Yako.
I'm fine.
Weather's nice.
Mom won't be back until late tonight, so come home and eat dinner here.
No, I'm fine. I'll manage.
I'll be staying at Yuu-kun's tonight, as well.
I wonder if Onee-chan's mad.
What am I supposed to do about this?
I wonder what he would have done?
Amamiya, want to drink some beer?
I'll have some.
Oh boy, she's lost it.
Sensei.
Hmm?
Can I ask why Samidare-san is avoiding her mother?
It was about four years ago,
right before Sami got better.
One day Sami's condition suddenly took a turn for the worse
and she was unconscious for an entire week.
Tougeno General Hospital
I came back to Japan when I heard the news,
but Mom had patients and couldn't come back.
She'd grown famous and couldn't get time off.
Sami stopped talking about Mom after that.
When Sami's with you,
does she ever start talking about me on her own?
Uh...
Mom went to France with a goal in mind.
But I didn't have any real reason.
It's different now,
but back then, I didn't recognize her as family.
That makes me far worse than Mom.
That's why I always worry.
Does she hate me?
Does she see me as her older sister?
Shinonome-san would probably just go ask her directly.
Probably.
Shall we go, then?
Huh?
H-Hey, where are we—?!
To ask her directly.
L-Listen, you!
You just need to have a frank chat about your family.
Easy for you to say.
Then shall I bring some beer for Samidare-san, too?
She doesn't need it! She's a child!
Then we'll forget the alcohol.
Honestly...
Though she's probably not as much of a child as you think she is.
Please try talking to her without treating her like a kid.
Oh?
All right. Let go of me.
I'll go by myself.
Sensei.
Don't forget your smile.
Show her being an adult is fun.
What happened to you?
You sound like Shinonome-san.
You're the one who said it.
That you'd smile for Samidare-san and me in Shinonome-san's stead.
Like this.
Like this?
Not bad.
I know it's out of character.
But I couldn't enjoy my beer with that look on her face.
I don't want to see the Princess looking upset forever, either.
I only knew him from the book,
but you sounded like Akitani-dono, too.
It wasn't a big deal. I just imitated them.
Didn't you know?
Children grow up by imitating adults.
That so?
Sensei?
Sami was asleep.
Want another drink?
No, it's early, but I'm going to bed.
She looked a little more relaxed.
Oh, Mom.
Welcome home.
She's sleepwalking!
Feels like this has happened before.
Back when I decided to live here three years ago.
Am I going to be able to take care of you?
I'm not confident.
Yeah, the same baby from before was right here.
I realized this time I had to do my best
and be her family.
...but I promise I'll come visit again.
Promise, huh?
Yuu-kun, what's wrong?
Her schedule got moved up and your mom has to go back today.
The Tengu Legend?! The Mysterious Tengu Girl
What's this, a person?
It's the Tengu Girl people are talking about lately.
Tengu Girl?
Princess.
Tengu legends are common in this area.
I'll be home by evening.
Oh?
Her mother will be gone by evening.
Her outfit also resembles the uniform of a local girls' school.
Hmm.
There haven't been any announcements from the government about this waterspout.
Pardon me.
I wonder if there really was a nuclear test?
Onee-chan.
I'll step out.
How else would you get water to shoot up like that?
Thanks.
Sami, I'm sorry.
Huh?
I'm sorry for leaving you behind and going to France.
Unlike Mom, I didn't have a reason to go.
Why are you bringing up something from so long ago?
It felt normal not having you around.
You're wrong.
It's normal for family to live together.
Mom went to France because I was born.
It's my fault our family was split apart.
I'm sorry for being born.
How could you say that?!
Onee-chan, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Sami, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for hitting you.
I'm sorry for making you say you were sorry for being born.
I'm sorry.
Don't be!
I'm sorry for making you hit me.
Onee-chan, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Sami, Mom's the same. She feels guilty, too.
You know Mom's a doctor and that she has important work to do.
That's why you avoid her instead of blaming her.
Please, stop running and see her.
Sami.
I'll be home later.
You're following her?
She looks like she wants to be left alone.
She also looks like she's seeking help.
Mom, Sami said she'd be home later.
I see.
Princess, let's head back.
Yuu-kun, you've grown up.
I can't.
I'm scared.
I honestly don't hate her.
I'm just scared that she might not love me.
That's impossible.
Sorry, but I just can't.
I can't become an adult.
I did it!
I jumped it!
Y-Yuu-kun...
Let's go home.
You don't need to be scared.
You have me.
Yeah.
Let's go home.
Mom...
Oh well, there's always next time.
Mom.
Sami!
Mom!
Sami, I've missed you so much!
M-Mom!
Stop it, you're a grown adult.
What are you talking about?
A good adult doesn't hide her feelings.
Hello, Auntie?
Is Grandpa there?
No, it's nothing in particular.
Hello? Yuuhi?
Yeah.
Yuuhi, how are you?
Anima?
Looking back to those times, I always thought
It was hard to live life true to myself.
I recall those times.
I wanted to forget, but now it's different.
Back then we stared at that same sky.
I'll never forget you, or our endless dreams
As we gazed at that sky after fate brought us together
I dream of us together, of those days I remember
But dreams end and I wake up
Seeking the future
I reach for the light,
Always thinking of you in
every little thing
Next Episode: The Spirit Anima and the Beast Knights