Clannad (CLANNAD)

I hate this town.

It's too filled with memories I'd rather forget.

I go to school everyday, hang out with my friends, and then I go home.

There's no place I'd rather not go ever again.

I wonder if anything will ever change.

Will that day ever come?

Anpan!

Do you like this school?

I have to say that I love it very, very much.

But soon everything changes, well, at least it does eventually.

A girl I don't know...

But she isn't talking to me.

She's probably talking to someone in her heart.

Fun things, happy things, they'll all...

They'll all eventually change someday, you know?

But can you still love this place?

Just go and find more.

All you have to do is find other fun and happy things. It's not so hard.

Come on, let's go.

And so we begin...

...on a long, long upward climb.

I haven't seen it in a long time.

How about it, Sunohara?! You come to your senses?

You and your CD player turned way up, day after day...

Well, I can't get myself going until I hear that song.

Scrum!

I swear, every day it's the same thing.

Okazaki! Don't just stand there, help me!

No, I don't want to turn into a lamebrain like you.

You can be really coldhearted, do you know that?!

Quiet, quiet!

Will you guys knock it off?!

Those stupid kids!

I'm the one all the darn neighbors complain to, you know!

It's not easy being Dorm Mother, is it?

Misae, you should have come sooner to save me.

You're just as much at fault, I'll bet.

I hope you've learned your lesson after that little assault!

Yes, ma'am...

Damn those rubgy team jerkoffs...

No one can hear you if you whisper.

"Damn those rugby team jerkoffs!"

Who said that?!

Are you trying to get me killed?!

You're such a wimp, you know that?

Well if it were just one of those guys, I wouldn't give in.

There are just too many of them.

But just wait and see. I'll get them good just before our graduation day.

Then, Okazaki, as my best friend, I'll let you watch my back!

Lucky me! I got you covered!

You're not gonna do it!

But to be honest with you, I'm on their side, than yours.

Since when?!

That day when-

Keep it down, will ya?!

Shall I kick him back?

And so, this day ends like all the others do.

So, can I have some tea or something?

No, I'm all out.

With no particular objective, and nothing to feel passionate about.

Pretty Please!

Just another unexceptional day. Begging won't get any tea to appear!

This is a world that has ended. Nothing is born, nothing dies.

Not even passing time exists.

If I were looking for somewhere to be born, I don't think I should choose this world.

And in this world, such as it is, there is someone.

I wonder if she can see me?

I haven't been born into this world.

A girl living alone in a world that has ended.

A girl living in this empty and still world.

For some reason, I am bothered by that girl.

Okazaki and Sunohara aren't here yet.

I wonder what they're planning to do about going on to college and entrance exams?

They're seniors, you know?

Forget about those two!

We don't need to waste a moment of our lives worrying over those two bums.

Uh, Okazaki...

Huh? What's the matter? What is it?

Looks like you're a little late again today, aren't you?

So?

Well, I just think you should come to school on time every day, that's all.

Oh? You're starting to sound like the class leader or something, you know that?

But... It's not any "or something." I really am the class leader.

Hey, Okazaki, don't make her cry. You'll have her big sister rushing in!

Oh, don't worry! I'm not crying at all!

Okay, I got it. Let's just see how I do tomorrow.

Well then, uh, I'll read your fortune for tomorrow!

Fortunetelling is my hobby, you see.

Oh boy...

It says you're going to be late tomorrow.

Are you trying to make me mad?!

It's what the cards say! I think this is your future.

You think that's my future?

On your way to school, you'll have a romantic meeting with a sweet girl.

You'll forget all about the time, and that's why you're going to be late.

Seems to be awfully specific, isn't it?

Call it a maiden's inspiration.

Hey, Tomoya Okazaki!

Sister, what is it?!

Uh-oh...

You have got some nerve picking on my little sister, you fleabrain!

I'm gonna beat you!

Jeez, will you relax? I was only talking to her!

That's right, Sis. He wasn't picking on me.

Oh, in that case...

Huh? Were you having Ryou read your fortune or something?

Yeah, she says I'll have a romantic meeting with a sweet girl tomorrow.

Is that so?

Okay, what's up with that face?

Nothing at all, loverboy...

Well, good luck!

Now, where shall I eat this?

A ghost?!

They say that a ghost appears.

You know, the ghost of that girl

killed in that traffic accident.

They were probably seeing things.

A ghost, huh? It's true!

They say she's cute.

Yo! You alone?

You should eat in the classroom with your friends.

Anpan?

Are you listening to me?

No, I'm so sorry,

I'm in the middle of my lunchtime meal.

So I see...

What did... So, what did you want?

Nothing, really. I was just wondering why you're here eating lunch alone.

Let me ask you, do you like this school very much?

Uh, no, not especially...

I love this school very, very much.

I used to have friends I could talk to and teachers I was close to,

but now it's just...

Did something happen?

It's just that I was out of school for a long time last year,

so everything's different.

And I...

...have to take the year over?

Yes, I'm a repeater.

Everybody that I knew has graduated and gone on to their lives,

so there isn't anyone I know here anymore.

It's kind of weird, but I feel a little like Rip Van Winkle.

Oh, I'm sorry,

I've only just met you and I'm telling you all this.

Oh, I see. So, that's why you were talking to yourself?

But weren't you in any of the clubs or anything?

Well, I really wanted to join the school's Drama Club,

but I don't know. Physically I'm weak, so I can't be very active,

so I don't think I'd get any parts.

If that's the case, then just do as much as you can.

Why not at least check out the Drama Club room after school?

But I...

Oh, look!

They're looking this way.

If you're always looking so sad, you won't make any friends.

Try smiling and waving at them.

Ah! Come on, just try it. A big smile!

They didn't notice you.

I guess I don't stand out much, not even in my classes.

This should be interesting. What could it be?

Boy, this is great! What a blast!

Sunohara, what's all the excitement?

It's a raid, I suppose.

Those rough kids from another high school

came riding in on their bikes.

Hey! What are you doing leaning on my head?!

Get off of me!

Huh? Ooh, what's this?

Is she planning to lecture them?

Why is this happening?

This school has the highest rate of kids going on to college in town.

There are guys who are turned off by that.

So, what? You're gonna help her?

I can't just sit back and watch.

You don't have to worry about Tomoyo.

Tomoyo? Don't you know her?

She just transferred here as a junior.

Her name is Tomoyo Sakagami.

She's really super strong.

If you butt in, you're only going to be getting in her way.

But she's outnumbered...

I don't want any unnecessary fuss out of you.

Get out of here or you'll get hurt.

I won't trouble you if you all just leave peaceably.

You wouldn't want to get hurt, would you?

Don't take me for a fool!

Ooh!

Don't take me for a fool!

Oh my gosh, she did it! She's so super cool!

Wow, what in the world was that?

So, who was she? Is she a transfer student or something?

Apparently not much different from your situation,

but she's very popular.

I guess it depends on how you handle things.

When you put it that way, maybe you're right.

Yeah, right...

Who am I to be lecturing her?

Well, I have to go.