To a forty-year-old adult, two years might not make much of a difference.
At most, their hair might turn a little grayer, their body might lose a bit of vigor,
and they might lose their breath more easily.
That's what happens to most in two years time.
But for children twelve years of age,
two years is more than enough to bring about drastic changes, regardless of their era.
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Saki!
Geez, I told you to wait for me.
Sorry, sorry.
You weren't in the classroom, so I figured you might've gone ahead.
Geez...
I said I'm sorry.
Did you take a good look?
I did.
Look at that.
Satoru and Shun are as happy together as ever.
Hey.
Hi.
Saki.
Hmm? What is it?
Nothing.
We had all turned fourteen.
Episode Eight
Omen
Saki, check this out.
Isn't it a bit distorted?
What? Are you kidding me?
It's perfectly flat!
The middle of my face isn't that sunken-in!
What? Isn't it your heart that's distorted here?!
Ouch! You little—
Sorry, I didn't see you there.
Well? Can you feel the chick in its egg, growing and taking shape?
No, all I have so far is this vague feeling.
It's a challenging task, to be sure.
But if anybody can do it, it's you, Aonuma-kun.
Please let me see that adorable little chick soon.
Shun!
How is it? Going well?
Piece of cake.
You're really good.
Come on.
It's nothing compared to your task.
You have to hatch it in two hours, right?
You're exaggerating.
Everyone expects great things from you, man.
Want to go to the infirmary?
I'm okay.
It's just a little cut.
Let me see.
Hmm...
The bleeding shouldn't be too bad.
Subaru!
This must mean...
Subaru!
There he is!
Wait, Shun!
Got you!
Let go.
And if I said no?
Now you've done it.
Like I said—
Maria! Maria!
Maria!
Oh my, what's wrong?
You're just like a child right now.
Take a walk with me.
A walk?
Please!
All right.
We're going to take a walk.
Let's continue later.
Thanks.
I really appreciate the beautiful portrait.
That's why they went looking for green stones.
I think there's plenty near the mountain stream that runs through the little oak forest.
So, what happened?
Come on, tell me.
I won't do anything unless you answer me.
Come on in!
Maria...
The scientists considered it their immediate duty
to create a society of love similar to that of bonobos.
Hey, look.
I bet Satoru copied it.
Lately he's been trying so much to be like Shun.
Yeah...
It's none of my business, though.
Hey... is it fun?
Being alone and chasing after Maria.
Is it really that fun?
Why don't you find someone too?
Hey, we should match, too.
Fine with me...
Actually, let's not.
We'll look dumb trying to copy them.
Hey! Wait, Saki!
What on Earth are we doing?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
See you later!
Bye!
Hey, cheer up.
What's wrong, Shun?
Nothing. I just need some time alone.
It was my fault.
Please!
Fault? What was?
I...
Satoru, can we stop acting like we're lovers now?
I'm fed up with being your little doll.
I get it. I'll change.
No, you don't get it.
Being together around the clock is suffocating.
I want to be alone.
Let's go our separate ways.
See you.
Why...?
There y'are, Satoru.
Rei...
Does this mean Satoru dumped him?
But he was all over Shun...
Was it Shun, then?
Who knows?
We're drifting apart.
Saki and I will be together forever, right?
Yeah.
Hey, look!
H-Heavens, Kaburagi-sama!
Welcome to our class!
Is this a bad time?
N-Not at all!
I cannot imagine an honor greater than having you visit my class.
Is there anything in particular on your mind?
No, there isn't.
I simply thought I'd check in on what our next generation is learning.
Hey, what's Kaburagi Shisei doing here?
On the contrary, I'd like to see a normal class.
I heard he could use his Cantus to split the Earth in half if he focused.
Very well. This way, please.
Did you know that?
No, but it wouldn't surprise me if he could. He is the most powerful Cantus user.
Anyway, this is a great chance to draw some praise!
Not very exciting, huh?
What are you imagining to create it?
Sir! I am imagining a perfectly flat lacquered board!
It's a difficult exercise,
but you're doing quite well.
Thank you!
Keep up the good work.
Yessir!
Good job, Satoru!
Everyone was waiting for a historic encounter.
Shun was a genius expected to eventually inherit Kaburagi Shisei's mantle.
He could receive firsthand advice from the great master for the first time.
Please, wait!
What is wrong?
Did something offend you?
Really?!
No, not at all!
I would never doubt your judgment.
Yes... Yes...
What's going on?
What happened?
I don't know. I don't know, but...
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we'll end today's practice here.
Please clean up your workspaces and return to your classrooms.
Hey, Satoru, let's go! Come on!
Go on ahead.
I'll catch up.
Geez!
Come on! Clean up!
Let's go, Shun.
Right.
Hey, that...
Yeah...
Come on, go!
I'll clean up the rest!
I was surprised Shun didn't stop the egg in midair when it fell.
Shun, are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I'm just a little tired.
Want to go home early?
Nah, I'm fine.
This...
What?
This feels so nostalgic!
We've been kind of apart recently.
Shun!
Is something wrong?
Saki...
Don't come closer!
Why?
Sorry... but I want to be alone.
Alone?
Yeah.
Is that why you broke up with Satoru?
I guess...
Do you want to be alone so badly that you'd abandon your friends?
Even if I explained, I don't think you'd understand.
I don't think we'll be able to meet for a while.
How come?
I'll be out of school for a while.
I have to get special treatment.
Are you sick?
Sick... well...
I don't know how to explain it.
It's not my body that's sick.
Anyway, I have to go.
Wait!
Can I come visit you?
I don't think so.
I can't stay at home anymore, either.
Where are you going, then?
To a small bungalow, for rehabilitation.
Where is it?
Sorry. I can't tell you that.
Shun, will you really be all alone?
What about Subaru?
He's at home.
I just wanted to take a walk, so I snuck out alone.
Is there any way I can help you?
Shun, I've always lo—
Saki, I should tell you at least this much.
Remember the summer camp two years ago?
Yeah.
Our Cantus was sealed by Rijin,
but we thought that we managed to hide that.
Right.
We didn't.
What?
I'd say they knew it all along.
I don't know why, but I think they simply decided to delay punishing us.
I'm not sure where this is going.
We've probably been under constant surveillance.
I don't think I really have to warn you by now,
but, Saki, watch out for the cats.
Cats? You mean the Copycats?
Here, take this.
What's this?
A charm against the cats.
I made it.
Subaru has the same, doesn't he?
Please let the others know, too.
Silly dog. I told you not to follow me.
Nakisou na aoringo kakaeteru mune no oku
泣きそうな 青リンゴ 抱えてる 胸の奥
In my chest, I carry a green apple that wets my eyes
Korogatte tsuyogatte
転がって 強がって
I fall over yet pretend to be strong
Kyuukutsu na sora niramu
窮屈な空睨む
I glower at the sky and it seems to suffocate me
Unmei ni juujun ni
運命に 従順に
Do I look like I'd wait quietly
Jukusu no wo matsu mon ka
熟すのを 待つもんか
For destiny to ripen it?
Sen no kaze
千の風
The winds
Agaite sakende
足掻いて 叫んで
I struggle and scream
Fuke fuke
吹け吹け
Blow and blow
Watashi wa shabondama
私はシャボン玉
I'm a soap bubble
Soredemo shinjiteru
それでも信じてる
And still I have faith
Yokisenu arashi ni
よきせぬ 嵐に
In a sudden storm
Joushou shite kakou shite
上昇して 下降して
I rise and fall
Aragau shabondama
抗うシャボン玉
I fight, soap bubble that I am
Soredemo ikiteku
それでも生きてく
And still I live on
Hajikeru shunkan niji hanate
はじける瞬間 虹放て
I make a rainbow when I burst
I can't believe this...
What's going on?!
Mr. Endou said...
"What a pity. He was such a talented boy."
Shun? What happened to Shun?!