The Furthest End Awaits (さいはてにて ～やさしい香りと待ちながら～)

Is he really dead?

Of course, nobody knows for sure.

Regrettably it's been eight years since he went missing.

Meaning... the courts can issue a decree in your father's absence.

So, in the eyes of the law he would be considered dead.

Even without any proof of his death,

you would...

basically inherit your father's... outstanding debts.

Of course I'll pay it back.

Yes.

Huh?

You will?

What a surprise.

I shouldn't say this,

but I thought I had come here in vain.

With the way things are in this world,

where family bonds are thinner than paper.

Furthermore, the last time you saw your father was thirty years ago.

But I'm so happy you'll take care of it!

In that case, I'll make all the arrangements.

Oh, one more thing.

I said your father didn't have a single thing to his name.

But there is one.

The boathut.

As an asset it's absolutely worthless.

That's the reason I came here today.

Thank you.

Misaki!

Mommy!

Reaching destination in approximately two kilometers.

THE FURTHEST END AWAITS

I'm hungry.

Yuck!

What did you eat?

Noodle snack.

Let's go somewhere.

Yeah.

YAMASAKI LODGE

Hello.

Excuse me.

Who're you?

What're you doing?

Do you work here?

I dunno if you're some social worker,

but I'm busy. Get out.

Why are you sniffin' around?

I think you misunderstand.

I just want to stay a while.

Just a room, no board.

Huh? Why am I even talking to you?

Get lost.

I'm back.

Arisa!

Let's buy this!

It looks awesome!

Can't buy any snacks today

Put it back.

Come on, cheapskate.

You're not gonna buy anything?

No.

Let's get some more cheese samples.

Oh, sorry.

You OK?

Get up!

Ouch!

Hurry, get up!

Little brats.

I'm too hungry to walk.

How come you didn't buy anything?

What about Mom?

When is Mom coming home?

We gotta go!

C'mon, slowpoke!

I need everyone's lunch money starting from the back.

Except for students with siblings in upper grades.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Yamasaki-san...

Yamasaki-san.

You didn't bring your lunch money?

Okay.

You'll have to write it in your contact notebook.

Hurry up and give it!

You forgot yours, too?

I know I brought it...

Are you sure?

Maybe it was stolen.

Now, now!

Please check again at home, OK?

OK.

Time for class to start.

Open your books...

to page 39, please.

"I'm at home. When can I see you?"

"Eriko."

Is this OK as is?

Yes. It can be used the way it is.

Also, I want to put up

an exterior light there.

And the roasting drum.

Hey Mom.

Um...

About my lunch money.

Gross!

Ouch, dummy!

What the hell!

She hit me!

'Cause Shota took onion from his mouth and put it on my plate!

Eat it or you won't grow big.

That's right, midget!

Don't call me that, stupid!

You're stupid!

Gimme a break! If you're not gonna eat, get outta my sight!

You, too!

Arisa Yamasaki...

Beggar, rich man, king!

Beggar, rich man, king!

Beggar!

She's a beggar so she's a thief.

Give it!

You'll get thief germs!

Ouch!

I'm telling you hurt him!

What's she doing?

She's nasty!

You OK?

You skinned it.

Is here OK?

Over here.

Thank you.

It's ready.

Coming.

Good, ain't it?

Thank you.

Where's Mom?

She went out.

To work?

Said she might be late.

Hey it turned on!

Just a sec.

That's fine.

Thank you.

Arisa!

You gotta see! A steam train!

- Like Thomas the Tank Engine. - What?

It's like a steam train!

This big.

Just come.

You'll see.

What're you doing? Let's go.

"Yodaka".

YODAKA COFFEE

Arisa, get moving.

Hey.

How about a cup of coffee?

Don't look. Strangers are scary.

YAMASAKI LODGE

"I have to go to work."

"Don't eat too many snacks. Mom."

She's at work.

Come on, now.

When will she be back?

She always leaves you and Shota alone, right?

My grandma's here.

I'll speak to her, then.

She's sleeping. She doesn't feel well.

Really?

What should I do?

Just leave.

Hey. Arisa!

Hey now.

Welcome.

Come in.

Seriously?

A coffee shop, all the way out here.

Feel free to sample some.

Please.

This is doing wonders.

I'm exhausted after work every day.

I don't get kids at all.

I'm an elementary school teacher.

Paying a visit?

More like collecting a debt.

The girl at the lodge.

She's the only one behind on her lunch money.

I wish they'd do bank transfers.

I feel bad when she can't pay it.

"So-and-so stole it", or had it stolen. On and on...

Why am I telling you this?

I'm sorry.

Oh, I'd like to buy some.

It's on the house.

No, I couldn't.

You're my first customer.

The selection of beans aren't ready yet.

Shall I grind some?

Yes, please.

And the name?

"Yodaka Blend".

No, I mean yours.