What?
Rio is my cousin and a
Yes
It isn't officially acknowledged
Could it be that the two
There's no way an average village
Rio's father gained
and was raised to the rank of warrior-noble.
All of us elderly folk
A warrior-noble... In that case
Would it?
That's what I've been saying
Huh? Uh... L-L-Lord Rio!
I-I apologize for my rudeness!
Please
B-But...
L-Lord Rio
My mother may have been
Treat me the way you have been up to now.
Rio... Can I call you that?
Of course.
Please
I will do that.
Your speech hasn't changed back.
Oh! Yes
This is all so sudden.
but Miss Ruri
Yeah
Oh. That means...
Since we're cousins
I want you to refer to me
Can't you?
Well
No
Will this work all right?
Yeah!
And
There is something I would
You're being so formal. What is it?
I'm thinking of leaving this
I see. You will be missed
Will you return to the land
Yes. There's somewhere I'd like
You'll come back to this village
Well... If it's permitted
Of course it's allowed!
What are you talking about?
That's right. Come back any time.
You're a member of this village
Thank you very much.
I was wondering...
Since you said there was somewhere
does that mean there's someone
We aren't related by blood
but there's someone who thinks
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Hello!
Huh? Rio
Oh
I haven't said hello to
so I thought I'd go around
Oh
Huh? What is it?
That manner of speaking!
Sir Rio
Why are you speaking with
Huh?
Oh
What's the meaning of this
Well
I mean
I just asked him to stop using all
She asked—Miss Ruri
so I've tried to change
Does it sound strange?
No!
It isn't strange.
I want that
Sir Rio!
It's not fair!
Rio!
I planted the seedlings in my area
Thank you!
Then
Will do!
Rio!
Ruri's so hardworking!
What?
I think so
What are you talking about? Stop it!
Don't tease me like that.
Miss Sayo?
Shall I help you?
Huh? Oh! Sir Rio
I wasn't paying attention.
Please make sure you remember everything.
I'd like you to supervise everyone
After I've gone
What?
Though it all depends on
Sir Rio...
Are you leaving the village?
Yes.
I haven't told anyone else yet
but this fall
that's when I'm thinking of going.
This fall... I see...
B-But...
if you're staying close
I'm planning to travel across the country
so I don't know if I'll be
Oh
It's still early
but I wanted to tell you well
Miss Sayo?
Is something wrong?
Oh! No. It's nothing.
I got something in my eye.
Oh
I'll use spirit arts to make some water.
Sayo!
What's wrong?
I got some dirt in my eye.
Oh
Yes.
I'm behind on my section
Oh
I'm back.
H-Hey... Sayo?
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Sorry
It's nothing. I'll make dinner.
This is no time to be cooking
Who was it? Who made you cry?
Was it Rio?
N-No
That dirtbag!
No! It's not like that!
Sir Rio said he'll be leaving the village.
That's why...
He's leaving the village?
It's not like that. It has
Huh?
B-Big Brother!
Wait!
Hey
Rio
What do you want with Rio?
Uh...
Oh
I'm begging you!
Please
What?
I-I know that what I'm saying is selfish.
But
B-Big Brother!
What are you doing?
I'm so sorry for the trouble
Come on
Sayo... But you...
I'm really so very sorry.
My brother and I will talk
All right. I won't ask you
Are you all right with that
Yes
Th-Thank you so much!
Come on. We're going
Man
Did something happen?
It was nothing.
Title and rank hold no meaning here!
If you have confidence in your skills
Go for it
Dola
Don't ask the impossible!
Go on!
To leave Sir Rio to one side and
He'll be getting a severe scolding later.
Oh
Really? We'll do that
All right! We're making kamutan this year!
Anyone who wants some
He did it!
I think we should go ahead and eat.
Yes! I'm looking forward to
Ah
Mistress Kayoko.
Thank you so much for your help today.
It's nothing. Lady Yuba kindly invited
It was the least I could do in return.
We're honored and grateful.
E-Excuse me...
Sir Rio
Yes. What is it?
Um
Father
You think so?
I'll make it again sometime!
That hairpin...
You're still using it.
Oh... Yes.
I-I...
Um...
I know it may be burdensome
I-I...
I am in love with you
Miss Sayo
I can't return your feelings.
I-Is that because... Is it because
That isn't the whole reason
Then
Th-That's not possible!
I've worked hard so that
I've trained my body and practiced my
That's...
Please! I'll do anything!
I'll do everything I can
That isn't the issue at all.
I'm very sorry.
I cannot return your feelings.
That's all right.
Even if you never look at me...
It's all right.
Just let me...
At the very least...
Let me stay by your side.
I beg of you.
Miss Sayo.
I'm sorry.
I truly am.
Sir Rio...
Wait...
I'm sorry
That creep. He noticed.
He really is a despicable one.
Blast it.
Thank you for everything
Take care
You don't need to set out
I finished my goodbyes with
And it's going to be a long journey.
You can come back home anytime
Thank you.
So
I'll be off
Yes. Be sure to take care of yourself.
I will. Ruri
Rio!
Take care!
Have a good trip!
Miss Sayo?
Young lady.
Are you in love with Sir Rio?
What? Y-Yes.
Do you love him enough to cast aside
W-Well
Good.
I thought perhaps
W-Wait
I love him!
I love Sir Rio!
And there is no falsehood in your words?
There is not.
Then...
S-Sir Rio
Please
I will.
I hope you'll take even better
I will. And...
Sir Rio!
What is it?
I'm going to work really hard!
You have to do your best too
I will. I'll work very hard.
G-Good.
I am truly happy you came
Thank you very much.
I'm glad I gathered my
Goodbye.
Yes. Until we meet again.
That's true. Until we meet again.
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Is that...
Orphia's Ariel?
Onii-chan!
Welcome home!
I'm back.
I was able to have a lot of good experiences.
Well
Onii-chan
When I told them I have a little sister
I think I might want to meet them
Well then
How long do you think you will be able
Probably a few months at most.
You're leaving again
I'm sorry
I'll make sure I come back
That's a promise
Yes. That's a promise.
Sir Rio.
Was there anything you found yourself
Oh
I still have plenty in
but as I was traveling
I was hoping that you might lend your wisdom.
Of course. Tell us.
Actually
a house I could take with
Oh
Carrying a house... That would mean...
Would he want a house that could be
Yes.
But that said...
He'd probably have to use spirit arts
Once he's like this
Indeed.
Sir Rio
In the meantime
Right
Yeah!
I want to be with Onii-chan the
I've returned!
Welcome home!
Were you able to have a nice
Yes. I was relieved to see that
They all must have been surprised to see
I suppose they were. It has
Master Rio
that Miss Sara and Alma seem to
I-I'm not shy.
The only shy one here is Big Sister Sara.
A-Alma! Stop saying such weird things!
Why are you laughing
No
I just feel like I've really come home.
Both of you have become more like
Th-Thank you.
I haven't changed much at all.
That's not true.
You've grown a little taller
Yes
It must be so nice
Miss Orphia
That calm aura of yours has only grown.
Thank you very much!
Say
Want to take a bath together?
What?
O-Of course he doesn't! What are you saying?
But why?
What's this?
So
I'm still asleep. That's for certain.
Why am I...
sleeping with a naked girl?
Wh-What's the matter
What's going on?
What is it?
What happened?
W-Wait! It's not like that!
What?!
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"A Spirit's Awakening."
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