YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World (この世の果てで恋を唄う少女YU-NO)

There, there. It'll be okay, kiddo.

What a little crybaby.

Takuya, you need to grow up to be strong!

Come on, don't tell him that.

You're only going to scare him.

You're such a good boy, Takuya.

You're my sweet little angel, aren't you?

I remember reading once

that some famous doctor said,

"Dreams are manifestations of repressed desires."

If that's true,

what does a dream of my dead parents mean?

Just look at that blue sky and those white--

Panties!

Skipping class again, I see.

Would you get up off the ground?

Maybe if you help me get these pants off.

Whaddya say, Eriko?

That would make something else stand up,

wouldn't it?

You know me too well.

You're a terrible student, you know.

See, you say that, but I'm willing to bet that you don't

actually care about that crap any more than I do.

Hey. I heard about your dad.

I'm sorry.

I wish there was something I could say to make it better.

Well, this is better than the uncertainty of not knowing.

At least I have an answer instead of just wondering

if he's okay.

I get it.

He died in a cave doing research.

Which is how I expected him to go.

Is there anything else you wanted?

Actually, I need your help with something.

Hey, I could use your help with something, too.

Hard no.

Problems of teenage boys can be pretty serious.

Look, we're getting a transfer student.

Now? Right before summer break? Really?

Well, she has her reasons,

and I want you to say you'll look after her.

Hard no. I'm not babysitting.

Man, what a shame--

especially considering how cute she is.

Well, why didn't you say so? I'm in!

Ha, ha! Kinda figured that's how you'd feel.

Attention, Arima.

Please report to the Historical Research Department.

Hey, Boss!

You quit the kendo team? What's up with that?

Leave me alone, okay?

I've got some bigger fish to fry right now.

Oh, yeah, that's right. I heard them call you on the intercom.

Hang on, is it about the...? Or the other thing?

Ah! I was so sure they would never find out about that!

Now I'm screwed!

So many options. Almost impressive.

Come on, you've just gotta join the kendo team again!

Look, I only took up kendo in the first place

because my dad told me I should.

And now he's gone, so I'm done with it.

Things change. People move on.

Uh? Anyway, you're in more than one club, though, aren't you?

Ha, ha. Yeah, that's right. Historical Research Club.

And you're after Mio, am I right?

I, uh...!

Dude, don't freak out, I can tell you have a crush on her.

I think you should go for it.

Huh? Do you really?

Lately there's been that curse thing

and the lightning strikes.

We've been exploring all the crazy stuff together.

I'm having a great time with her!

I bet. She loves paranormal stuff.

Yeah, she does! Wait a minute.

Why do you know so much about Shimazu? 'Fess up.

Calm down. I'd never date that Ice Queen.

That's good to hear!

It is kinda weird, though, because she's nice to everybody.

It's only you who really seems to set her off.

Uh?! Shimazu!

Hey.

So, what's up, sweet cheeks?

Don't call me that. You know I hate it.

Sorry, do you prefer "Queen of the World"?

I'll never understand how you

can get under my skin so easily.

Good question, maybe it's just that time of the month?

You misogynist!

I can feel years coming off my life

just from listening to you guys bicker.

Come on, Yuki. Let's go.

Yes, ma'am! Hey, see ya later, Boss, have a good day!

What is this?

Why'd they call me to an empty room?

Ah-hem. You may enter!

Pardon me. It's Arima.

Oh, crap!

Ayumi.

Oh my. Takuya, what are you doing here?

Yeah, funny thing. Ha, ha... They called me on the intercom.

Why? What did you do this time?

Nothing! I've been on my best behavior, I swear!

Aww. I do wish that was the truth, kiddo.

This makes things difficult as your stepmom.

U-Uh...

I'm fairly sure they were calling for me,

and not you. It's probably about

the Geotechnics' construction project.

Ah, yeah, I heard it was having lots of issues.

It's true. Weird things seem to keep happening.

Matter of fact,

I'm off to an inspection right after this.

You're heading to the coast, also?

Well, of course.

I never want to be the kind of boss who simply sits

where it's safe and tells other people what to do.

Good to see you, Ryuzoji. It's been a long time.

Yes, it certainly has. Hello, Ayumi.

I'm glad I caught the two of you together.

About Kodai. No. I mean, about Dr. Arima.

What about my dad?

I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but I worked alongside him

in his research for a number of years.

If you would both be willing to allow it,

I would consider it my greatest privilege

to be able to carry out your father's work.

How wonderful. He would've loved that.

I feel it's the best thing I can do to honor his memory.

So! Would it be all right with you

to send his research notes to my house?

I'll pay for the cost of shipping, of course.

I'll make arrangements immediately.

I do have one question.

Was there anything that Dr. Arima gave you

specifically to keep?

There wasn't. Not that I can think of anyway.

Same here. Nothin' like that. What would it be, exactly?

Excellent question.

Some sort of archaeological relic.

And the plot thickens.

Takuya.

Hey, Mitsuki!

It's been so long.

I feel like we should revert back

to proper names or something.

I'd never forgive you. It really has been forever.

Sorry. I quit my job lecturing here.

Did you know that?

Hey. It's not because of us or...

No, of course not!

I'm just a lot busier now that I'm Ryuzoji's secretary.

Right.

By the way, I heard about your father.

I was a little worried I might find you in worse shape.

And if I was?

Don't you know? I'd make you feel better again.

You hang in there.

Yeah, you too.

Well, you know me. Not really one who gives up easily.

See ya later.

Do you mind, sir?

Regarding the Geotech project. Have any thoughts on that?

Heh. For sure.

It super sucks that I can't go to the beach

over summer vacation! The hot girls in swimsuits...!

Give us back our summer, you hear me?!

Thanks so much! That was actually perfect.

Home at last.

Hm? Package?

It's the right size... and the weight! It's gotta be!

An adult--!

I mean, a very artistic video of scantily clad women posing!

I owe ya one, Yuki!

Uh...?

What is this?

Hello?

Hello...? Hm?

You there? U-Uh? What was that about?

C'mon, Shimazu.

I think we should get out of here.

Give me a few more minutes.

This flower again. Interesting.

And now, a special report on Sakaimachi.

Uh?

Kaori Asakura's live at the scene!

Yes, hello!

I'm here at the coastal construction site.

Didn't I just see her?

As I believe you can see behind me,

these demonstrations do seem to be getting more adamant.

It super sucks that I can't go to the beach

over summer vacation! The hot girls in swimsuits...!

Give us back our summer, you hear me?

Seriously?

Look! It's Ayumi Arima, the project manager.

Thanks, everyone. We're investigating it now.

Working to identify the cause of--

What is that?