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Uninstall.

Back then, the greatest shock to our reality...

was that our lives were so primitive and simplistic, it was laughing in our faces.

Even covering my ears, the truth slipped through my fingers and left me confused.

Where in my frail body am I supposed to hold the strength to stand?

Uninstall. Uninstall.

Right now, I can't even begin to understand...

how the countless lives on this planet are essentially one.

Uninstall. Uninstall.

It looks like I'll have no choice but to act as a soldier who knows no fear.

Uninstall.

Uninstall.

You're up.

I... will fulfill my duty.

Friends

Nakarai-san, what's wrong?

What?

You're gonna hit us?

Just... help clean up.

Did you hear her? Just help clean up?

Kids with great parents sure say some amazing things!

Instead of cleaning the classroom, why don't you go find your dad?

Wait, I guess that's impossible! There's no way you'll ever find him!

There's just too many possibilities when your mom sells herself on the street, huh?

Why don't you leave it at that?

My mother never...!

Oh, really? Then I guess everything's just fine!

As long as I fulfill my obligations, everything will be okay.

For as far back as I can remember, I've always tried to be a model student.

Because the things my mother had done always bugged me deep down.

So that I would always be told I was reliable and respectable...

So that nobody would hate me, I've always tried to be helpful to others.

Where did I go wrong?

I'm scared.

That's all I can seem to think about right now.

Even though I have to protect what Daichi-kun protected...

No, not just Daichi-kun!

What everyone's been protecting this whole time...

If I sit still like this, I'm gonna go crazy!

I have to do something! There must be something I can do...

What can I do?

I know!

I wonder if it's a bit too flashy...?

Mako-chan, are you here?

Huh? Ah, yeah!

I'm coming in.

Just a sec!

Mako-chan, I don't need dinner tonight.

Okay... got it.

What's the matter?

It's nothing... really.

What's that?

Ah... my costume for the culture festival at school.

Oh my, really?

I thought you were doing more seamstress work.

If you're so busy, you really don't have to do all that needlework.

There's no reason to trouble yourself over money.

If you keep this up, Cho-san will just keep asking you for more!

But I like the needlework... so I think I'll be fine.

You be sure to eat dinner tonight, okay?

I know.

That way, you'll grow up to be the most beautiful lady in the country!

No... that's not me.

What are you talking about?

I'm so proud of you, my number one daughter.

Well, I'll be off!

Have a safe trip.

After this, it looks like I'll only be able to make about... three more, huh?

But I don't have any money...

Miko-san! Are you there?

Ah, come in!

Hey. Is Miko-san in?

You just missed her.

I see... we must've just passed each other.

Is it about work?

I was just bringing over a little present.

Is that needlework?

I guess you could call it that.

You sure are something else, Mako-chan.

Helping Miko-san out like this.

Nabe-san...

Umm... I never actually asked you, but...

Is it true that Mom sold her body?

That's what I've heard.

So... it was true...

Ah, no, no! We're talking a long time ago when she was younger.

Miko-san was really beautiful back then.

She's gotten her act together and is a wonderful woman now! Very much so!

Ahh... want a bite? It's sweet!

Nabe-san, I need a favor from you.

W-What is it?

Please...

find me a customer!

Bokurano.

Bokurano.

Welcome.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

May I have this seat?

Huh? Ah, yes.

Nakarai Mako-san, right?

It's a pleasure to meet you.

My name is Tatara Soji.

I-I'm Nakarai. Please treat me well.

Shall we have dinner, then?

Ah, yes...

I'll bring the car around, so wait here, okay?

Okay.

Nakarai-san!

I don't really want to interfere with your life, but... could you explain what's going on here?

I can't tell you.

But...

I won't leave the city, so would you please stop following me?

All right.

If anything happens, just call my cell phone, okay?

Did you enjoy dinner?

Yes, very much.

I'm glad.

Could I ask you one thing?

Yes?

Why do you need money so badly?

If you don't want to tell me, that's fine.

Out of... self-satisfaction.

I see.

Then what would you say if I gave you that money for nothing?

Why would you?

Out of self-satisfaction... I guess?

I'd be very thankful... but I must decline.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.

What's so funny?

Ah, sorry.

I was just thinking "like mother, like daughter."

A long time ago, over ten years I'd say, Miko-san told me the same thing.

You know my mother?!

Yeah.

Even since before you were born.

You see, I've actually proposed to your mother before.

Though she refused me.

Why?

Probably because I'm not charming.

That's not true...

I met Miko-san back when I had just started at a pharmaceutical company.

There was a strikingly beautiful woman sitting in the waiting room, so I spoke to her.

It didn't take long before I fell head over heels for her.

I want to take care of you and the child growing inside you!

I'd be very thankful... but I must decline.

I want to raise this child with my own strength.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.

Miko-san wanted to pick the low, rough road.

Apparently, after she became pregnant with you, she quit her business in the red-light district.

She could've easily relied on me, but she probably didn't want to borrow the strength of some man.

We're here.

Welcome!

Mako?!

Mom?!

W-Why are you here?!

Is this where you work?

Hey. It's been a while.

Why are you...?

Wait, don't tell me you...

No, we just ran into each other by chance.

I confused her for you and called out to her.

What a crappy lie.

Hey, Mako-chan! Glad you decided to show up.

Boss! What do you think about this?

Well, it is something the kids these days are doing, so why not overlook it this once?

After all, things like this put a heavy burden of responsibility on the parent.

Mako, tell me the truth.

Umm, that is...

I haven't done a thing.

But since you've come all the way out here, why not come over here and get a glass of juice?

Hey, this is Miko-chan's daughter. Prepare the special juice mix.

Then, if you'll let me through as well...

By "daughter," you mean this girl is Miko-san's?

She sure is a cutie!

You're right, she really is!

Come over here. C'mon.

Okay...

Mako, dear! You shouldn't be coming to places like these!

Hey now, you don't have to say it like that!

Yeah! We all come here almost every day!

Hey Boss, the management has to take some responsibility for a line like that, right?

Oh, well, excuse me. You're most right.

Miko-san, their glasses are empty.

Yes, sir...

But really, when they say "it runs in the family..."

You really are a beauty.

Hey! Don't touch her!

Aw, isn't it fine? Just a little bit...

Right?

You guys! If you do anything to my precious daughter, you'll pay for it!

Miko-san... that's so cruel.

Have you always looked at me in that way?

Ahh... you made him cry.

What are you gonna do about it?

Ah... okay, I'm sorry.

So stop crying.

There's no way I'd do anything to her!

After all, I want to be her father!

I even told you I wanted to take care of both of you for the rest of our lives!

You better not say you forgot the time I seriously proposed to you!

Hey! Now's not the time to bring up such...

What?! You fell for Miko-san?

I don't believe it... so it wasn't just me.

What are you talking about?

Last year, when I proposed to Miko-san...

she told me that she wanted to raise her daughter with her own strength, all noble...

She dumped me.

You too, huh?

What are you talking about?! I proposed to Miko-san, too!

Is that all of us, then?!

Umm... count me in, too.

Miko-nee-san, you're something else!

Everyone, thank you... and I'm sorry.

It really is pathetic!

But, do you understand now, Mako-chan?

Everyone here loves your mother.

Your mother is a wonderful woman.

Yeah.

Ah... this time she's crying.

What's the matter, Mako?

You're acting so weird today.

It's because you have to say unnecessary stuff like that, Boss!

Sorry, sorry.

That wasn't my intention.

The bar and everyone here are important, but you're my greatest treasure, Mako.

I'd bet so.

All right! Let's have a toast to Miko-san and Mako-chan's future!

To the bar, as well.

And to our customers!

Cheers!

You look pretty beat.

Using your sleep time to make some precious last memories, hmm?

Is that... cosplay?!

No, no.

It's a uniform, right?

I'm really just an amateur tailor, so they may not be all that great, but...

The material is pretty nice!

I didn't have much time, so I could only make four.

And it may have been a little unnecessary, but...

Thanks!

They're great! Let's put them on!

They look really good!

Aren't they nice?

I thought you were a little gloomy, but I guess not!

I'm glad to see you're doing okay.

Umm... everyone...

Instead of thinking of it as our duty...

let's all fight for ourselves.

Yeah.

Where are we?!

That's weird... they've always appeared in the cities we live in.

Hey, Dung! What's the meaning of this?!

I guess sometimes that isn't the case, huh?

I don't see any military helicopters, either.

Yes.

But if there are no civilians nearby, I can fight without holding back!

This is good for us!

I won't be pushed around forever!

Our arms are too long!

They're not good for striking it!

That's right...

There was no reason to always be the model child.

If I can take the responsibility on myself...

then it doesn't matter what I do.

Mom...

Thank you.

Yes, hello?

Umm... this is Ushiro Kana.

Is this Tanaka-san?

Kana-chan?

Are you free right now?

Yeah, go ahead.

Did something happen?

Umm... can you do me a favor?

What is it?

Please find... Onii-chan's real mother.

Someone lay a branch beneath the baby bird's feet...

as a guidepost, so it won't get lost on the other side of the river.

Don't think that what you see here is everything there is to the world.

I watch your smiling profile as you gather the unripened blue berries.

I know they'll be bitter, yet your small wings shine brightly as you carry them.

Because you were born, you thought you were perfect.

You tried to fly off, but I held you back.