Tsuritama (つり球)

Tsuritama Episode 1

Long ago, a five-headed dragon lived in this ocean.

The violent dragon caused much suffering for the people.

Eventually, a black cloud covered the sky,

bringing a deep, deep darkness with it.

Just when everyone had given up

and thought the world would end, something happened.

A single ray of light shone down from the sky.

An unearthly beautiful princess arrived riding on a purple cloud.

The woman smiled, and her smile illuminated our dark world.

Odakyu Katase Enoshima Station

Well, then.

What are you gonna do?

So pretty!

How was it?

Did you find anything good?

Sakuragai, sakuragai.

Haino, haino, haino.

Yoisho, yoishona.

Haino, haino, haino.

Yoisho, yoishona.

Yoishona!

Sanada-kun is transferring today.

I'm sure you're all very sad,

but he has to leave because of his family's work.

How many times have I gone through this?

Let's hear from Sanada-kun one last time before he leaves.

Right.

I have to say something.

But I never know what to say.

I didn't make a single friend or any fond memories.

Um, thanks for... everything.

Don't look at me like that.

Please.

Crap.

It's happening.

Help!

I did it again.

You shouldn't be carrying something so heavy!

Oh, welcome home.

I'm fine. This is the last one.

How did it go?

It was all right.

I see.

Keito-san!

Landlord.

Here's something to eat.

Oh, thank you.

I'll be so lonely without you.

We were only here a short while,

but thank you for all you've done.

Let's go, Yuki.

Where are we going next, Grandma?

A wonderful place.

I'm sure we'll find something good there.

Enoshima Bridge

What's wrong?

Panicked Fishing

Here?

Yeah, isn't it great?

Yeah.

And that's where I'll be working.

Amazing.

What do you think?

This place is amazing. I can see the ocean.

Are you really going to school?

You could start tomorrow instead.

It makes no difference if I go today or tomorrow.

I see.

I hope you make lots of friends.

I'll be fine.

I'm used to transferring by now.

See you later.

Yuki.

Smile, and hold your head high.

That's it. There's a nice smile.

Whitebait bowl?

Looks like they serve it raw or boiled.

Sky...

Tree!

Yuki Keito

There.

Good.

What about this place?

Hello.

Hello.

I'm Haru.

Haru-kun.

What a wonderful name.

Yuki Keito

I'm an alien!

Yuki Keito

Oh, really?

Haru Yuki Keito

I'll live here.

Haru Yuki Keito

Will you promise me something, then?

Promise?

Tapioca.

Why do you think he came here?

You're right.

He's probably just another tourist.

He's not that old yet.

If I give up my seat, he'd probably be offended.

Crap. I can't give up my seat now.

But if I don't, he'll think I'm cold.

What am I gonna do?

What am I gonna do?!

But I have to...

Thank you.

Not at all.

What?

She's laughing.

They both go to my school.

They must have seen everything.

I'm still fine.

I'll get it right this time.

We've got two transfer students today,

but I guess one of them's running late.

Could you go ahead and introduce yourself?

Yes.

Sanada Yuki

This introduction will decide everything.

Calm down.

Just do it normally.

Normally.

Nice to meet you.

My voice!

Nice to meet you. I'm Sanada Yuki.

I'm from Osaki.

I've transferred more times than I can count,

but I'm still not accustomed to introducing myself,

so sorry if I seem a little awkward.

Good, keep it up.

I just...

What just happened?

Don't panic.

I saw the ocean on my way here.

You can see the ocean from Enoshima.

Hey, everyone knows that already!

The ocean's really big, the sky's beautiful,

and the air is really nice.

Enoshima is a wonderful place.

Yes, good. Very good.

And...

And? Why'd I say "and?"

I haven't thought about what to say after that.

What am I gonna do?

Just say something.

What should I do?!

Thank you.

This is fine.

I'll just calm down and go my desk.

I hope you'll all be nice to Sanada-kun.