xxxHOLiC Shunmuki

Yuuko-san.

This is a dream.

How is it, Kohane-chan?

It's done.

Would you please dish it out?

Yes.

It looks really well-made.

That's because you're such a good teacher.

That's because you're so skilled.

Both of you are great kids.

Grandma.

Well, well, it looks really delicious.

In such a short time you've become able to make just about anything, Kohane-chan.

Stop crunching while you eat, it's vulgar!

You didn't have to call this guy, Kohane-chan!

I wanted to see Shizuka-kun,

so he could try the food I made.

Damn!

Shizuka-kun doesn't fit you at all.

You are just Doumeki!

Shut up.

Hey.

Until now you were just crunching.

And if you ask for something, at least do it properly.

They are so good friends...

Yes.

How come that everybody misunderstands?

This really looks delicious.

We've got quite a banquet spread before us.

I brought this for you.

I heard you are quite a drinker.

You...how-how-how?!!

Well, well. That was quite long ago.

I can't even handle four bottles these days.

If she said that four aren't all right, does she mean that three are fine?

You went through all the trouble of bringing sake.

I must use my finest cup to drink it.

I'll go get it.

But where?

On a shelf in my room, but it's quite high up.

Yeah, you've gotta work every once in a while.

It's because I'm taller than you.

Only by a little! This much! Just this much!

I've seen that boy before during my fortune telling.

You're always fighting with him, aren't you?

That-That's right.

You seem to be getting closer.

Not intended!

And that's because you've changed, Kimihiro-kun.

Have I changed?

You're the one who should know that the best.

I should, eh?

Because you've changed, the people you met have changed too.

And you've had part of many good encounters, haven't you?

Giving and receiving happiness, helping and being helped.

And being able to accomplish many things.

Yes, good encounters.

Yes.

Yuuko-chan has changed too.

After meeting you...

Even Yuuko-san...

This is it?

I think so.

You know, Shizuka-kun.

What is it?

It's about Kimihiro-kun.

I heard that you and him didn't get along well at first.

That you fought when you first met.

When our eyes met for the first time on the school stairs,

he blew up on me.

Kimihiro-kun said that...

he got mad the second he saw your face and his legs moved on their own.

That was a flying kick too.

When did you start to get along?

That guy doesn't believe that we get along even now.

Even Yuuko-san told him,

even though we told 100 stories at my temple, he's the only one to decide what to borrow.

Even now, each time we meet he might try to drop-kick me.

What about you?

What do you think about Kimihiro-kun?

He's annoying.

During those 100 stories, lots of things happened.

But, at that time I didn't expect anything to change.

He doesn't want to have any connection with me,

and I don't have any reason to be concerned with him either.

If that's how you feel, then why are you always being with him?

It was a rainy day.

I will die like this too.

I will die like this too.

All alone.

That's wrong.

What?

Kimihiro-kun might have been alone on that rainy day.

But that's not true anymore.

We are all here.

Because you're here too.

Then, I'm happy.

I've changed since meeting Kimihiro-kun.

I found happiness.

That's why I wish for his happiness too.

Because, he's a really nice person.

Thanks for inviting us to lunch today.

No, it's nothing.

Thanks for the great sake.

Bring Yuuko-chan and Mokona-chan with you next time, okay?

I'll prepare some of my prized collection of sake for you.

Then, I will bring some awamori too.

After drinking all that you're still talking about alcohol?

This is for Yuuko-san and Mokona-kun.

Thanks.

They'll be delighted.

I hope so.

Will you come to give me lessons again?

Of course.

Your mom has to try some too, right?

Yes.

You know, Kimihiro-kun...

What is it?

Thanks.

Kohane-chan has begun to smile a lot more, hasn't she?

Yeah. She said herself that she has changed.

Is that so?

After meeting you.

Me?

Because you've changed, the people you met have changed too.

Giving and receiving happiness.

And being able to accomplish many things.

Yes, good encounters.

Thanks.

The time I've got hurt...

When I fell from that school window...

The blood from back then...

The amount I lost...was quite significant, wasn't it?

Is it alright?

Aha.

Thank...you.

W-What?

Nothing. I just wondered what kind of expression you had.

Idiot!

Don't look!

Get away! Don't come any closer!

But our destination is the same...

Shut up.

Don't come over here.

"Thank you!"

Thank you! Yeah! Thank you! Wow!

It can't be! You heard?

I was waiting for you, Watanuki, since I knew you'd be bringing something delicious.

I was like "Now? Now?".

Even in the bath!

Hey look! Your skin looks just like tough nicely boiled eggs! See!

Food and alcohol are really the only things you think about.

But how did you know?

A spirit told me you were bringing sake and delicious food.

Doumeki, bring that in.

I'm gonna go and prepare the bowls and chopsticks.

Okay.

Sake!

You, drinking trash!

I'm so glad.

You thanked him.

Yuuko-san, you can only have up to two cups of sake today!

Not fair!

How was Watanuki's expression when he thanked you?

I couldn't see.

Ah, that's too bad.

But well, he really did the best he could this time.