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'The pink lights as you doze off...

'...floating up in all the noise suit you to a T.

'Fragments of rainbows in the crowded street...

'...one for you, and one for me.

'Look! There goes the parade!

'Look! There goes the parade!

'The carnival parade...

'The carnival parade...yeah!'

The moon's pretty, isn't it.

Is there really a rabbit up there?

My papa works up on top of tall buildings.

I want to work near the sky, too.

Like 'Chim-Chim-Cheree'.

Don't you think so?

Sis...

Sis!

Are the muffins done?

There's something here.

There.

Where?

On the table.

There's nothing here.

I put your gin lime there.

You did?

So where's the glass?

It disappeared.

Disappeared?

What's that?!

Hey!

What are you doing up there?

And all by yourself...

Do you want a muffin?

They're fresh.

What?

No!

Don't move!

Did you climb up there all by yourself?

I went with the angel.

She was alone.

We didn't help.

Take those home, OK?

OK. Thank you!

Thank you.

Papa! These look real good!

Idiot!

Sir!... I understand

how you must feel, but...

Papa!

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry.

Did you find your cat?

Wait...

This.

You left it here.

I hope you find him.

I'm sorry...did I say

something I shouldn't?

No...

I was just happy

that you were concerned.

I'm living alone for the first time,

so I brought Boo from home...

...so I wouldn't be lonely.

I guess he didn't like the new place.

He'll be fine.

You'll find him. I'll help.

What I mean is, I've just lost one from my place, too.

So...

...Let's both of us look.

Sure.

Thanks.

You're new here.

Have you heard of 'cat mansion'?

'Cat mansion'?

It's an old house

where an old cat lady lives.

See any cats?

Yep!

Good morning!

Good morning.

Hello, cats.

Hello, rabbit.

An angel gave me this.

Really? Isn't that nice!

Let's go.

Good-bye.

'The rabbit I met yesterday,

it's name is Bunny...'

You sing, too.

What song's that?

Sing it again.

Did you eat?

Is your cold gone?

In you come!

Good morning, Chii!

Good morning.

I'll be here at 5.

Isn't that great?

Your papa's coming for you again.

Yeah.

'Bye.

Thanks.

Good morning!

Good morning!

Papa!

Yeah? What?

I want to ask you something.

What?

Why doesn't Kasumi come for me any more?

Did you fight?

No.

She told me to come...

...and to be with you.

And I think that, too.

But if you're with me all the time,

she'll get lonely.

She's a grown-up.

I want to sing the Bunny song with her.

And the Drops one.

I'll learn those songs, too.

Teach them to me.

See you.

Um...

... I'd like to return this.

I'm sorry.

Thank you very much.

You don't get bored with the library?

Isn't downtown in Shibuya more your speed?

No. And I don't get that much allowance, either.

My mom's a single mother.

It's no big deal.

But Kana and the others would laugh

if I said I had no money.

It's nothing to be ashamed of.

When my brother has no money,

he just doesn't go drinking.

Good for him.

But it's a hassle.

I think I'm better off now.

Well, come and borrow a book sometime.

Maybe I will.

A tortoiseshell!

Come here, kitty!

No, I've never seen this one.

He's a tortoiseshell, with a red collar.

Haven't seen him.

I was sure he'd be here...

Some cats don't like being in a group.

Just like some people don't like parties.

You're right.

I don't like them, either.

What about you?

Do you like parties?

Um...uh...

...sorry to bother you.

Come on, Miho.

We'll be going.

Come to think of it,

I haven't seen your bird-girl lately...

'Bird'?

The one you're always with...

I would have sworn she was yours.

She's lost.

I'll tell you if I see her.

Thanks.

And your cat, too.

Please.

Please.

I was sure he'd be there.

There's lots of cats around here.

Yeah.

People feed them.

Then I'm sure

Boo's all right somewhere.

Sure he is!

He's fine.

Who's this 'bird-girl'?

Yeah...

I don't know.

That lady's a bit strange.

Anyway, thanks.

You live here?

Yeah.

Oh...

I'm not on the night shift tomorrow.

Let's look again.

OK.

See you then.

See you tomorrow.

Slice! Slice! Slice!

Ta-da!

What is it?

From Grandma.

Grapes! They smell great!

Great, huh?

'How are you? I hope Chii

hasn't caught cold.'

Nope.

'Father and I--Grandpa and Grandma--

'are fine, although it's been cold here.

'Chii will be six soon, won't she.

'l can't believe that little girl

will soon be starting Grade 1.

'With no mother...'

Papa! Let's have some.

They look great!

Yeah, let's.

First let's rinse them off.

You do it.

No.

This one looks like you.

So you're almost six...

Oh?

'Oh'? It's ( your ) birthday!

What would you like?

Hmm...a 'Totoro' cat-bus...

...or Dr Dolittle's great big pink snail.

You said that last year.

You're not progressing.

Papa...

...don't eat the seeds.

It's OK. They're small.

You'll get a sore stomach.

Now you sound like your mother.

Let's have some more.

Yeah!

Yeah! You bring them.

No.

OK.

That's � 533.

I'm sorry, but pets

aren't allowed in the store.

They're not just pets!

If the moon's not out,

they won't leave me.

Hello!

What is this?!

He showed up yesterday.

Maybe tonight, too.

Call Welfare.

No.

Papa, are you OK?

I had too many grapes.

Your stomach doesn't hurt?

No. I spat out the seeds.

Do you need an ambulance?

Yeah.

Bring me the phone.

Can't you move?

Hurry.

Papa, the phone fell down.

Where's your cell phone?

Papa! Papa!

Chii...

Chii?

Where...

Am I dying?

Go away.

I don't want to die yet.

See you.

Quick! Quick!

Papa!

Hey! Hey! What's wrong?!

Wake up! Wake up!

Come on!

What's wrong?!

Oh, thank you.

What an idiot, huh?

A ruptured appendix, at his age!

It has nothing to do with age.

You sure you won't marry this guy?

Mr Tano! Please!

Talk to her, why don't you?

A pretty girl like this...

I'm thinking about

going back home for a while.

My parents would love to have their grand-daughter with them.

Does this mean you're quitting?

Well...

...take some time off

and let things settle down.

When you decide what to do,

give me a call, OK?

Sorry to trouble you.

It's not the trouble. It's the worry.

Sorry to worry you.

See you.

Thanks.

Thank you very much.

So you won't be coming back?

I don't know.

I had a dream that I'd abandoned Chii.

Just a dream.

I shouldn't be having dreams like that.

Sis, do you remember my friend Misumi?

Nope.

We'd read comics at our place.

I always wanted to go over to her place...

...but she had a sick grandpa

so I couldn't.

I think it was in Grade 4...

...she invited me over

at the end of term.

And?

We were eating cookies when her father came home...

...so drunk he could hardly stand.

He brought out a sword

and started swinging it around.

'l demand satisfaction!' he said.

He accidentally cut

a sliding-door in half!

Some accident!

So we ran outside...

Sure you would!

That's when she said...

...'Emi, when you grow up,

please never drink.

'If you're my friend,

promise me you won't.'

So I swore I never would.

Um...what should I say now?

That you believe

I didn't drink your gin lime.

I believe you! I trust you.

Is there maybe too much marbling in this beef?

Don't change the subject!

What?

My gin lime!

Do you think I drank it?

No.

I don't think you did, either.

Then who did?

We're going round in circles, aren't we.

Yeah, we are.

Stop moving my drinks.

Why not just drink on weekends?

Why?

It's gone.

It's gone!

I'll make you another.

Don't patronize!

Hello?

Hello, Miho? Listen to this...

It's great!

I found Boo. He's right here.

He's fine.

His whiskers are sticking straight out.

Great!

Come on over.

I'm at the cat lady's.

I don't know...

I can't come right now.

I'm sorry.

No, that's OK.

Sorry.

I'll call back.

Is she coming?

It doesn't look like she can tonight.

Come in. I'll make some tea.

All right. Thank you.

Excuse me...

Don't the cats and the fish fight?

I've told them not to.

The cats?

And the fish.

It's no good unless

you tell both of them.

That's what I told the bird-girl, too.

She was here, too?

She just goes anywhere!

Please sit down.

Thank you.

Why can some people see her,

and some people can't?

What I mean is,

why can I see her?

Probably because you need to.

I don't know why I would...

Hmm...

Good?

Yeah!

You want mine?

OK!

'Omelet and rice'.

Have this, too.

There.

It's good!

I could have come

and made dinner...

Don't worry about it.

Where does

your grandmother live?

By a river. Papa says

there are fireflies at night.

Sounds great.

But I wonder if I can make new friends...

Sure you can! No problem.

Chii...

...say goodbye.

What's this?

What flavor?

All-flavors!

Thanks for everything.

Let's go.

'Turning into candy drops...'

What?

Is this some kind of curse?

I don't think so.

I hate having her stalking me.

I apologize for freezing you out.

Do something, OK?

This is driving me crazy.

Maybe she wants that.

Who is she?!

I don't know.

She took my rabbit, too.

The angel?

Yeah.

She's up on the lockers.

I can't see her, but I can feel her energy, kind of.

Really?

Sorry. I was lying.

I had thought you'd see her...

No sixth sense, I guess.

Is this all right?

Rie'll be mad if you talk to me.

No, she won't. She's going out

with Kota now, so it's all right.

Yeah?

And to be honest,

he's nothing special anyway.

I don't know...

He's all right...Like a camel.

What's so good about a camel?

You're weird!

Yeah, Yumi. You're weird.

So you came back, huh?

Hey, wait a minute!

Don't.

Mayo...

Hello.

That's � 231.

There.

231 yen...

Thank you.

Thank you!

Where's that girl lately?

Who?

The one who always buys

strawberry yogurt and cat food.

Should I have asked?

It's OK.

Me and my big mouth!

That's why people hate me.

Everybody's got things

they don't want said.

Maybe some people hate you...

...but there are people who like you, too.

You, for instance?

Sure. But as a friend.

I hope things work out.

See you.

I'm sorry about the other day.

That's OK.

Was something wrong?

My ex-boyfriend showed up.

He wants to start over.

He's so self-centered!

First he says he's bored and wants to break up...

...and now...

You still love him, don't you.

I don't know.

Don't pretend to yourself that you don't know.

If you do that...

...you'll never know if you really do.

Yeah...

Miho...why don't we...

...go get Boo.

He hasn't come today.

Oh...

Well, let's wait for a while at my place.

Is he OK?

As long as you go on needing him, he'll be fine.

Come on in.

Would you like a drink?

Hang on...

I've only got gin.

Whatever.

OK.

Did you find your cat?

I guess you could say that.

She goes around getting hand-outs from different places.

I miss her when she's not here...

...but that's how she likes it.

There.

Three glasses?

Yeah.

It's kind of a charm to bring her back.

That's weird.

It's good.

Isn't it?

I should've asked before... what's your cat's name?

Name?

She doesn't really...

... have one...

... maybe.

Oh.

I've been so worried about Boo...

... I never gave your cat a thought.

And here you've been so concerned about Boo...

Oh, I don't know...

I was really happy when you first spoke to me.

Good.

And I was even happier

when you suggested we look together.

And you made me

a great gin lime, too.

I...

... I like you a lot.

My ex has me a bit confused now,

but I'll be over that soon.

So please don't give up on me.

I'm...

...really...

But isn't it strange...

...how people just don't see.

This is crazy weather!

An ice age...

We'll be wiped out!

We don't get wiped out that easily.

Hi.

Weren't you leaving for your home town today?

I canceled.

I won't make it in this snow

without tire chains.

And it's too cold.

You look awful.

Don't say that!

I'll...

...try a bit harder.

I have to ask you to start

picking up Chii again.

She says it has to be you.

And once she makes up her mind,

she won't change it.

I mean...

...couldn't we go back to the way it was before?

Don't be silly.

Let's do better than that.

You don't mind? I'll be late.

I'm meeting Yumi.

Bring your friends over to our place next time.

But you've got work...

I can take some time off.

We'll bake a cake.

After all these years?

Are you OK?

That looks good.

Try some.

OK.

Hm?

Not bad...

No! Don't gulp it down like that!

Sorry.

Miho...

Miho...

Come here...

Is this a dream?

No, it isn't.

Somehow...

...this is amazing.

'Now I have a Papa and a Mama...

'l have the sky and the stars...

'l have things money can't buy...

'That pesky bunny, that nosy bunny...

'Oh bunny, bunny, oh...'

Come walk with us again!