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No, Ganmo!

He wants to run as fast as he can, doesn't he?

I'm sorry, Ganmo!

It's starting to get cold outside.

Even I wanted to run,

so I could keep warm.

But...

It was getting difficult just to walk.

Hey,

Isn't that Hiroki?

Hiro!

Hiroki!

You're practicing this late all by yourself?

I'm not good at making shots.

There's a penalty for every mistake.

I really want to play in the next game.

Aya, what's wrong?

Hiro.

Do you know how big the goal is?

About two meters high by five meters long.

Something like this?

Okay, Hiro.

Don't just shoot blindly,

aim to get the ball in this area.

Imagine this is the goal

and aim every kick over here.

Mental training, right?

- Right. - Got it!

Still a little off...

I'll get it next time...

I didn't know you knew so much about soccer.

I was on the basketball team though!

In both basketball and soccer

mental training is important.

Really?

I'm going to make it into the next match!

If I make it, you have to come watch me!

You have to! Promise!

Where are you going? Ganmo...!

Hi.

Wasn't that Mrs. Ikeuchi?

Yes, and her oldest daughter.

Really?

The one that got into Higashi?

Exactly.

The one that's good in school and sports.

I don't know all the details, but

I heard she has some disease.

Really?

That's awful...

Hiroki, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Even though I can't run to my hearts content...

Even though I can only walk slowly...

In spite of that,

there's still a lot I can do.

1 Litre of Tears Episode 6 ~ A Heartless Gaze ~

Now try your left hand.

Faster.

Try to touch your knee with your heel.

Again.

One more time.

One, two, one, two, one, two.

Ok, you can do it.

Lately things have started to seem more positive.

Really?

Today while I was walking

my hand and foot moved at the same time.

I couldn't quite duplicate it.

What do you think?

Based on this, it doesn't seem to be progressing very quickly.

The medicine she's on seems to be good for her.

I think she is doing better than she was.

Shall we take a break?

- I'm fine. - It's almost enough...

to make me believe she will get better.

Today during lunch, while I was drinking tea

I started to choke.

Perhaps if she continues like this...

Doctor?

The medicine won't cause any dramatic improvements.

It will merely suppress some of the symptoms

as long as she continues to take it.

I guess that's true.

Slowly... Yes, like that...

Keep it slow... Good.

[Today during lunch, while I was drinking tea, I started to choke.]

Here, Ako.

Everyone!

Welcome back.

Welcome back!

Everyone, come here!

We're already here.

Ah, I didn't notice.

I have great news!

The supermarket in front of the station,

says they'll start selling our tofu tomorrow!

Really?

That's great!

A supermarket!

Even better,

if it sells well, they'll make us their official suppliers.

Awesome!

Great job Dad.

Have you changed you opinion about me?

- Not really. - Change it!

The house is small, you don't need to shout.

I don't care if it's small, so there!

Come on, let's eat.

Bon appetit!

You know,

I'm really going to work at it.

Tomorrow I'll try another supermarket.

Ako,

watch the shop for me after school.

Sorry, I can't.

I have a class meeting.

Of course, you're no use.

In that case, Hiroki!

You watch the shop for me tomorrow.

Sorry. I have training tomorrow.

A day off won't kill you.

No, he can't!

Tomorrow will determine whether or not he can play in the tournament.

It's an important time for him.

Ah! I'll watch the store.

I don't have basketball, so I won't be busy.

But...

Okay.

There's nothing to worry about.

Right?

Really?

I'll leave it up to you.

Got it!

Take care of the store!

- Good morning, everyone! - Good morning.

Hello!

You're alone today?

Mari and Saki are at practice.

There will be newcomers soon.

Plus I can't have them spoil me forever.

Ikeuchi.

Hello!

Good morning.

How do you feel?

Not too bad.

Ok.

Come back whenever you feel up to it.

You know basketball is impossible with my legs like this.

Right?

Sorry, will you hand me that?

- What? - That.

Thank you.

Hand me that container.

Can't you get it yourself?

It's difficult for me, you know.

- Don't make excuses. - I'm not.

Here.

Temperature, 25 degrees.

[Temperature: 25]

Chemical oxygen demand: 8 ppm.

8 ppm.

pH: 7.0.

Hey,

aren't you're acting like I'm in the biology club?

So what?

You're not doing anything.

That's true.

What are you looking at?

Plankton.

Why?

It's research for Asahina park.

Let me see.

We're going to be participating in the environmental council.

We have to bring a lot of tools. Come help.

I'll think about it.

They're spending a lot of time together lately.

Is that okay?

If you don't do something, Aya might steal him.

There's no way.

She's not good enough.

Oh, this?

That's amazing!

Well, I'm going.

I'm sorry.

It's me who should apologize.

For what?

Because of me you're losing business.

Don't be silly! It's insignificant.

I have faith in my tofu.

I want the whole world to consider it the best.

So, it's up to you.

See you later!

We've used our suppliers for years.

I'm not asking for that kind of loyalty,

I'd appreciate if you just tried it for awhile.

No thank you.

The tofu in our family

is an original recipe passed down from my grandfather.

Once your customers try it, they'll never forget the taste.

Please!

10 orders! No!

Just 5!

Don't be so persistent!

Dad, Mom wants you.

[Ikeuchi tofu shop]

Ikeuchi tofu shop.

Are you by any chance Aya's father?

Yes, I am.

Who's that?

Someone you know?

I told you about her.

He is the father of Ikeuchi, the girl from my class.

Oh, the disabled girl?

Dad!

I understand.

Things must be a difficult for you.

No, well...

In that case, it can't be helped.

Alright.

We'll try your product out starting tomorrow.

Thank you!

Good evening!

Mushroom tofu, please!

Ok!

Aya, you're taking care of store?

Yes. Mushroom tofu, right?

No, no, no, no!

I'll get it.

Sit down, Aya!

- But... - Really, don't worry!

What are they thinking? Leaving you to handle the store alone...

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Hold on, Ako!

Help your sister with the store!

Don't worry.

No. Let me do.

But...

Ako, I'll take some soy milk.

Okay.

- Two servings. - Okay.

- Some pressed tofu as well. - Yes.

Do you know where it is?

This kind.

[Department of Neurology. Primary Neurologist Makoto Okazaki. Specialist in the Japanese Neurology Association]

[Area of research: Analysis of structural degeneration of the nerves. Spinocerebellar degeneration in children.]

[...in 11 cases where spinocerebellar degeneration appeared under the age of 20.]

It's rare for you to call me here.

I'm sorry.

I have a favor to ask of you.

Could you introduce me to Professor Okazaki from Kobe's Faculty of Medicine?

You know him, right?

Professor Okazaki has done considerable research on children with spinocerebellar degeneration.

Why the sudden interest?

It's progressing more rapidly than we'd anticipated.

Aya is?

[I started to choke.]

She may already be exhibiting the final symptoms.

I see...

But even if we change the treatment now,

It's not going stop the progression. You should know that better than anyone.

All the same, please, help me.

Hamsters!

Turtles!

Take this!

You're in the way!

Go wash the bottles out!

Onda.

You haven't finished the questionnaires for the new students?

Sorry! I forgot!

Class representatives have responsibilities.

Ok, ok, I get it.

Haruto.

Do you need any help?

No, it's not necessary.

Didn't you ask Ikeuchi to help you?

She had some free time.

So do I.

-- Why don't you help me with questionnaires? -- Isn't that your job, Onda?

Couldn't you be a little nice to her?

It's clear that she likes you.

He's right.

She's taking out her frustration on me.

Really?

The second she sees me

she starts chewing me out.

Oh, hurry. The bus is here.

Sorry.

There's no need to run.

Thank you.

[Proof of disability] With that you only need half : 120 yen.

Thank you.

Please, sit here.

No, that's alright.

Please, go ahead. I don't want you to fall.

Okay. Sit down.

Sorry.

Come here!

The following people will be participating in the next game.

Goalkeeper: Yamaguchi.

Ok.

Defense: Moudashi.

Ok.

Ooga. Shuzaki.

Tsukada.

That leaves 3 spots open for the center.

I bet you'll be one of them, Nakama.

Moriyama.

Sasaki.

Ikeuchi.

- Not Nakama? - He chose Ikeuchi?

He's gotten better lately.

Ikeuchi?

Ok!

That's all.

Those who were not chosen,

keep at it for next time.

Ok!

Well, back to practice.

Ikeuchi, not bad!

Good job Ikeuchi!

But...

How did you do it?

My older sister taught me a trick.

I know her!

She's beautiful, right?

Really?

Aya's really beautiful!

Plus she's smart and good sports!

She can do everything!

That's so cool!

Ikeuchi, I want to meet your sister!

Me too!

She'll come to the game, right?

Probably.

Hey, wait up!

Congratulations!

It's all thanks to Aya!

Let me see!

All your hard work paid off.

As expected of my son.

- You've never played soccer. - I didn't play soccer, but

I can play badminton.

What relation does that have?

None!

Hiro.

I'll definitely come cheer you on.

Yeah.

Rika wants to go too!

Ok!

Shall we bring lunch and all go cheer him on?

What?

Honey.

I'll have a glass of beer.

Again?

We have to celebrate Hiroki's success!

I guess you're right.

This is so cool.

You know, Aya...

You don't need to push yourself to come to the game.

It's a little far.

I don't mind!

I'll be there for sure.

- Ok - Here.

Celebration!

What are you doing?

I'm sewing Hiro's name on his jersey.

Mom should be doing that.

It's rehabilitation for my fingers.

Ouch.

Are you all right?

I'm fine, I'm fine.

I really suck at this.

Oh!

Will you go shopping with me tomorrow?

- Sure. - Thanks.

It's wonderful, we have more customers than ever.

Yeah.

It's because your tofu is so delicious.

We're going to get more and more busy.

You know,

the owner of the supermarket that just started selling our tofu

is the father of a classmate of Aya.

Oh, is he?

He turned me down at first, but he heard about Aya

and agreed to sell it.

We should thank her.

Doesn't it concern you?

What?

Well... That...

It wasn't a genuine acceptance.

You think he did it out of pity?

Even if that's true, is that really so bad?

Pity comes from thinking of yourself in the position of another person's sadness or pain.

True.

Since Aya got sick,

she's caught up in everyone's gaze.

I don't want her to give up because of discrimination.

I want her to surpass it.

But...

many of those gazes are sincere and genuine.

We all need to understand that.

Although it may be difficult.

Honey?

It'll be fine.

She's our daughter.

I'm sure she'll overcome it.

She's good at understanding other people.

I'm so far behind!

Compared to you and Aya, I'm really out of it.

I'll do my best too.

I can't let her down.

Well said!

Excuse me.

Hmm... which should I get?

I can't decide.

There are towels over there too.

Really?

Hey...

Why do you walk so strangely?

Ah... Excuse me!

- Don't worry about. - Come on.

You can't say things like that. That girl is handicapped.

- Hey, that's Hiroki's sister. - Really?

Why is she walking like that?

Couldn't we do this research later?

No.

It's a project for the environmental council. They do it every year.

Wow! Look! A salamander.

Watch... Watch!

Wait, wait!

Hiroki.

You liar.

What happened to your sister being beautiful and good at sports?

You look just like her!

That's right.

It's just like her!

She can't even walk normally,

there's no way she taught you how to play!

It's true!

I'll have her teach you next time!

Yeah right.

Liar.

Liar.

Liar... liar... liar... liar...

What are you doing?

Here! Take it, here!

Come and get it! Hurry! Hurry!

What are you doing!

How about this shot?

Have your sister get it for you, if she's so good at sports!

You lost your ball?

Where? Have you looked for it?

Let's try again.

I'll help you.

- It doesn't matter. - It does!

I said it doesn't matter!

I'm not going to play in the match anyways.

Why?

I'm just not.

So don't bother to come watch, Aya.

Hiro.

Hiroki!

Good evening.

Yes?

Asou.

Ah! Good evening.

Good evening.

That's...

I think it's your brothers.

You found it.

Thank you.

No worries.

Hiroki!

Asou found the ball for you!

Now I see.

You have a tournament soon?

Good luck.

Also...

Take better care of them.

Your ball and your sister.

Asou?

Thank you.

Be careful.

Bye.

See you later!

Hello!

Ah! Hello!

Hey, Aya! Mari and Saki are here.

Hello.

Sorry to make you wait.

We're not in a hurry.

The library isn't going to run away.

Please take care of Aya.

You ok?

I'll be back.

See you later.

Be careful.

See you later.

We'll be back.

You ok?

Take care.

We will.

Take care of her.

Hiroki forgot the money for his entrance fee.

Hey Ako,

could you bring it to him?

Thank you.

Hiro.

You forgot this!

What were you thinking?

Eh? This sister knows how to walk.

Ah! You're Hiroki's big sister, right?

Teach us how to play soccer too.

It wasn't her.

Although there's no way his other sister is teaching anyone soccer.

She can't even walk.

Right Hiroki?

That's why you don't want to be in the tournament, right?

Hey,

Instead of having your sister teach us soccer, why don't you have her teach us to walk?

Ow!

You don't deserve to play soccer.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Doesn't it make you mad to hear them talk about Aya like that?

That's...

Why don't you say something?

There's nothing I can do!

You can't do anything? What can't you do?

Are you ashamed of Aya because she isn't cool enough?

What are you doing, Ako?

Let me go.

Get out of the way!

Who is in the way?

That stupid girl.

That kid is disgusting, but you're even worse.

Ako, what happened?

How dare you talk to your father that way?

What is there to be ashamed of?

What's so embarrassing about Aya?

Aya is amazing.

Ako.

Hey, what happened?

Aya...

...does her best everyday. She goes through rehabilitation so cheerfully.

If I was that sick...

I wouldn't even have the courage to leave the house.

With people staring at me, and

talking behind my back.

I could never smile like she does.

For the first time I understand how amazing she really is.

Look...

Aya sewed this on for you.

Do you know how hard it was for her to sew this?

Do you understand?

She spent hours on this.

Even when she should have been asleep, she kept sewing.

Hiro.

Could you do that?

Could you work this hard for her?

Why are you ashamed of Aya?

Ako! That's enough.

If that's how you feel, then you're the one I'm ashamed of!

That's enough, calm down!

Hiroki.

You understand what Ako's saying, right?

You,

can feel the pain in here, right?

I'm sorry.

Okay.

That's more like my son.

I'm home!

- Welcome back! - Welcome back!

You're so late. We were worried.

Sorry.

Come on, let's have dinner.

Hiroki!

Let's eat. Oh, there's no sugar.

Sorry, I forgot.

Come on, let's eat!

Ah! Hiro!

Sorry, but I can't come see you after all.

I have other plans. I'm sorry.

What's so important?

I'm going to the movies with Mari and everyone.

Couldn't you tell them you already had plans?

No. Mari and Saki are counting on me.

Hey, Hiro.

Take this.

Use it at the game on Sunday.

Thank you.

Ah, I'm starving! I'm going to go wash my hands.

Here.

I'll come help you tomorrow too.

Isn't your brother's game tomorrow?

Yes, but I decided not to go.

Why?

I don't care how people look at me, but

I hadn't considered Hiro's feelings.

It must be difficult for him.

He's a good boy.

I must be the worst sister.

You should just go.

I'm sure your brother regrets doing the wrong thing.

Even though he really wanted you to see him, now you won't be able to.

Boys can be fragile too.

What is that?

On your face!

Kouhei... What did he do?

I'm filthy.

It won't come off!

Here! Water and a wet towel.

Ah, thank you!

Did you pack an extra t-shirt towel?

Make sure you don't forget anything.

I'll see you later!

Be careful!

I'll bring lunch for you later!

Honestly, they're so loud.

Aya. Get up.

If you're really going to the movies,

you should tell him.

I'm really going.

Really?

[Invitation. To Aya: You have to come. Please. Ikeuchi Hiroki's Debut Match. Asahina Park, November 6th. Kickoff at 10am.]

Hiro...

Let's go, Aya.

Mom.

Hiroki wrote that cause he wants you there.

Is it really okay for me to go?

What are you saying?

Read it carefully!

He wrote it, didn't he?

"You have come." "Please."

[For Aya: You have to come. Please.]

Where is that stupid kid?

There he is! There! Hey, Hiroki!

Hiroki!

Hiroki, good luck!

Hiro!

Aya!

Good luck!

That's my big sister, Aya!

She really is beautiful, isn't she? Are you jealous?

It's all thanks to Ako.

You really are my little girl.

Oh, shut up.

Go, go, go! Hiro! Hiroki, you can do it!

I still can't believe all the mistakes he made.

The "tai" in "goshoutai" is wrong. [Goshoutai: 'Formal Invitation']

[Samurai call] [ 'Goshouzamurai']

He wrote the "tai" in 'goshoutai' as 'samurai'!

Aya we'll have you help Hiroki with his kanji later.

I'm there.

Free shot! Free shot!

Hiro...

You have to imagine this is the goal and aim every kick over here.

That's my boy.

I realized that although there will be heartless looks that hurt me,

there will be an equal number of caring ones.

Because of that, I'm not going to run. Someday I'll be able to make it.

[Kitou Aya with her sister Ako and her brother, Hiroki.]

Kanashimi no mukou wo kishi ni [On the coast across from sadness]

Hohoemi ga aru toiu yo [they say there lies is a smile]

Tadoritsuku sono saki ni wa [When we get there]

Nani ga bokura wo matteru [Something will be waiting for us]

Nigeru tame ja naku [We must not run away]

Yume ou tame ni [In order to chase our dreams]

Tabi ni deta hazu sa [We have to go back]

Tooi natsu no ano hi [to that distant summer day]

Ashita sae mieta nara [If I could just see tomorrow]

Tameiki mo nai kedo [I wouldn't breathe a sigh]

Nagare ni sakarau fune no you ni [Like a ship rows against a storm]

Ima wa mae e susume [I must continue to move forward]

Amakumo ga kireta nara [When the rain clouds disappear]

Nureta michi kagayaku [the wet roads glisten]

Yami dake ga oshiete kureru [Only in darkness will you see]

Tsuyoi tsuyoi hikari [The bright, bright light]

Tsuyoku mae e susume [That guides us forward]

Getting sick is just an inconvenience.

It's true that a school for the disabled would be a good option for her.

Your mother hasn't spoken to you?

We want you to have a lot of options for your future.

My future is for me to decide.

Subtitled in Italian by V-chan. English Translation by Google and Adora2420.

If I have to lose my friends too... ...I won't be myself anymore.