Hakumei and Mikochi (ハクメイとミコチ)

Let's go on a trip to chance upon a sunset

The wings will always watch over us

Are we so alike somewhere

that we're drawn to one another?

Look, while we're in the world where the sky has drawn near

Begin taking in water.

No abnormalities in water pipe numbers one through seven, or the switching aperture.

No abnormalities in the sound lamp.

Alright, Simon.

We've gone under.

Episode 19

Rhythm of the River Bottom

Amazing!

We're really in the water!

You do know that I can't swim, right, Mikochi?

This is an unrehearsed diving test, but everything's going as planned right now.

There is a plethora of things to research.

I must obtain detailed data.

Well, if we use my sense of rhythm, even if we happen to be in the water-

Konju!

The initial startup of the bones is very delicate. Please make sure you don't lose focus.

Oh... Okay.

She's a tense one, isn't she...

I'm sure she's just nervous.

I'm counting on you to maintain the rhythm.

Okay, okay.

Hm, quite skillful.

We'll be at the marshy region soon.

I lost the rhythm!

And now it's back!

Whoa... it's shaking...

What is she doing?

Konju! Stop! You're going too fast!

The woodcutter ladies are astonishing!

Don't sing! The woodcutter ladies are astonishing!

The woodcutter ladies are astonishing!

Konju!

I-I'm sorry. I couldn't help it...

If you're going to continue to act foolishly, give that back.

Simon is timid.

I don't want you to startle him impulsively.

It's unpleasant.

Um...

I don't care for this.

Huh?

No matter the stage or the performance,

we first start from the concessions of the musicians!

Though I will admit that I am in the wrong for this...

That way of speaking will only cause growing dissatisfaction.

Look. We have such beautiful scenery, so let's take the time to really enjoy this...

How aggressive!

That's how it is.

They don't pay any mind to our circumstances.

This is their world.

Well, this isn't so poorly built that it would break from a few impacts...

...but you wouldn't really know that since you seem to get so caught up in the moment.

It'd be easier to do if your way of speaking were a bit milder, though.

Sorry, that's how I am.

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What are you doing?

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Swimming practice.

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We've gone pretty deep... but can we still go further?

It's been this way since the beginning. It's getting stuffy, you know.

Especially since we're under water.

Hey Sen, can we take a break?

Let's also let Simon rest a bit more.

Well, I guess if it's just a short one.

I also baked a taro root quiche and some apple cookies.

A quiche! I love those!

Sen, do you like quiche?

Somewhat.

It looks like the new water bottle is working well. The tea hasn't leaked at all!

This is the craftsmanship of Honey House, isn't it?

These cookies... are delicious...

Oh, Sen. Konju makes her living singing around the city-

I know. I happened to see her before when I went into the city.

Oh wow, how was it?

I only saw her.

I dislike the noise.

Well then, you must come and listen sometime.

I'll make a complicated ballad, just for you!

Err...

Sen.

What is it, Hakumei?

Let's go listen to Konju's ballad together.

I'm sure she'll make a marvelous song for you. Quiet and powerful.

Just like you are here.

That was delicious, Mikochi.

Thanks for the food.

Let's get going soon.

Are you okay?

I can't take this...

Konju, play it properly.

I know that.

It won't move...

I wonder if Sen will be okay.

And this one as well...

Mikochi!

What is it?

It's absolutely my fault that things got to this point!

Please, come back and haunt me as a spirit to your heart's content!

Where?

That's right! If we all die together, we'll be spirits together as well!

Here, there's still some quiche left.

Munch

Munch

Munch

She's really eating it.

Munch

Yummy... She's really eating it.

Munch

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There was no problem with either the glass window or the bones.

The drainage is also working well.

The sound lamp is functioning normally...

Sen...

H-how was it?

I have a rough idea of the reason why it won't move.

So me getting carried away really is why...

No. I'm the one who got carried away.

We most likely dove too deep.

Simon is too frightened.

Even if the sound lamp works, if he feels upset, he becomes unable to move.

We might not... be able to make it home.

I've had enough!

Sen!

Yes?

Can I sing?!

H-huh?!

It's an energetic and cheerful song specifically for times like this! Okay?!

Y-yeah.

Mikochi, do you know the Woodcutters' Song? Could you do the chorus?

Sure, okay.

Buzz-Tap-

Tap!

The woodcutter-

It moved just now!

Could it be that Simon likes the noise better?

The woodcutter ladies are astonishing!

They are tougher than stone, you know!

Do the next one a bit faster! They are tougher than stone, you know!

They are tougher than stone, you know!

Chip-chip-chop!

Can the wood really be cut up so easily?

Next one! Can the wood really be cut up so easily?

Next one!

Hey, Sen?

Before you give us directions, will you sing with us first?

Fine.

I don't know the lyrics, so it'll be "la la la."