Dusk Beyond the End of the World (永久のユウグレ)

I need you to tell me about Towasa.

Aki-

You know, don't you?

Where she is... and what she's doing.

That's classified.

You can stop doing that.

I won't bother trying to force it out of you now.

You must have some sort of an idea.

Still, if there's a reason you can't tell me, I need to know why.

I want to know about Towasa.

But I want to know about you just as much, Yugure.

Akira...

Here.

You remembered our promise.

Yeah, I guess...

Will you put it on me?

S-sure...

I made a single promise to Towasa.

That I'd maybe get to tell you that story someday.

Our bracelets are different colors.

Episode 9

Overlooking the Expanse

of Days Past

I hate this!

Who needs a dumb ribbon on a bouquet anyway?!

C'mon, don't give up. Let's give it another try.

Even in this day and age, bouquets are a must for a proposal.

It's a lovely tradition!

Remind me what you're doing here...

It seemed like fun!

Beautiful ladies are always welcome in my book.

You haven't changed a bit, Yokurata.

How've you been looking after yourself since quitting OWEL?

I have a few connections.

You two know each other?

Big Sis Amoru?

Oh, sorry! All finished?

It looks great!

I don't know if it'll make Mama happy...

Don't worry!

We're giving it to her with the bouquet, right?

Uh-huh...

Look at you!

You both have the scent of an artist!

"Scent"?

Mhm!

Amoru, you smell like something wistful and nostalgic.

What does that mean?

What do you think it means?

Huh?

Oh, that reminds me.

How come you and Yoiyami have the exact same face as Yugure?

My sister, huh? What a joke!

She's the type to shirk her responsibilities

and go gallivanting around the place!

Ma'am, that's the fifth time you've said that.

Just you wait...

Once we arrive in Omiya, I'll settle the score...

Otherwise, what's the freakin' point of us being a part of OWEL?!

And that's the sixth time you've said that.

That smug face of hers pisses me off...

I feel bad for the poor things.

I wanted to give them a more unique appearance...

I know.

I'm sorry...

But you're our hope for humanity.

And above all, you're my daughters...

which makes you my hope.

You're telling me Towasa vanished?!

Why?!

I don't know.

Apparently, she only took Yugure with her.

If we're supposed to be sisters, why'd she leave us behind?

I should've known back then...

Perhaps it's more complicated because you're sisters.

You act like you know everything.

And yet here you are, shirking your responsibilities, too.

Ma'am, I think you had one too many.

Casta!

Let me vow it to you one more time!

You're the only one I'll love for the rest of our lives!

I know you're sick and tired of me, I get it!

But please, one chance!

You don't get it at all.

What?

Mama?

What'd you say?

I said, "Thank you."

Our plan was a success!

I don't know what's going on, but congratulations!

I wish you all the best!

Isn't it nice being with the people you love?

It hurt to see them like that...

I couldn't speak up, couldn't tell them to include me like usual...

Where do I fit in?

Mama?

Yes, sweetie?

I, um... drew this picture of everyone to help patch things up.

But I had to change it when I saw your face earlier.

It's a good thing you and Mama made up.

Y'think it was the orange bouquet that did it?

Jeez... Papa, you're clueless.

Well, it's supposed to be a secret, but Mama doesn't like sour things.

What?

You're the one who thought she liked oranges.

But Mama thought it was cute, so she's kept it a secret since then.

R-really?

It's true!

So she likes oranges even though she hates sour things!

She likes it even though she hates it. Isn't Mama funny?

Do you hate Papa now?

No, I don't.

Papa is...

I love Vare.

Mama?

I'm sorry.

I'm heading back to my seat.

Caelo...

Big Sis Amoru?

Mama was crying.

It's because of the picture I drew.

No, it's not!

You drew a very important picture, Caelo!

It showed her the truth.

Even if it hurts, she can't pretend like everything's okay forever!

So...

Is it the same for you?

Can we take a walk?

I can't forgive you.

You lied when you said you'd only love me.

And you kept on lying.

The vow you took that day was a lie, and I can't forgive that.

I know you regret it. My mind knows that.

But it's not enough.

I will never forgive you.

That's the first time I've heard you raise your voice like that.

From now on, there won't be anyone to speak up on my behalf.

The children and I are getting off at the next station.

We'll return to Sendai.

I see...

Okay.

I understand.

I love you.

I do, too. I love you, Vare.

Was I really making a face like that?

Dealing with Yugure while Towasa isn't here...

Then there's Amoru's feelings, too.

Am I actually confronting any of them?