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15 YEARS AGO.

7-YEAR-OLD MOKOMI.

What do you think, Tommy?

Huh, my nail gel is gone!

- Did you really bring it here? - Yes.

- Have you looked for it? - Yes.

- What color is it? - Pink.

- I'll search for it, too. - Thanks.

That's Nana-chan's.

No, it isn't! Why did you say that?

Hey, what's the matter?

Mokomi-chan said that my nail gel belongs to Nana-chan.

Why did you say that?

It said it belongs to Nana-chan.

Who said that?

That nail gel.

It sounds like I stole it.

I'm sorry!

Mokomi, why did you lie again? Apologize to her.

- I didn't lie. - Mokomi!

Mokomi said something weird.

About another object that can talk?

- What a weirdo. - I'm really sorry.

SHIMIZU MOKOMI.

DEFECTIVE ITEMS.

TO BE RECHECKED.

Oh, you're so quick.

It has a defect!

Let me see it.

Ah, there's a dent here.

- Around the tip. - You're right.

You usually don't notice this, do you?

How did she know that?

Let's continue.

This is a reject.

What's the matter?

I think that window should be cleaned...

I'll ask the cleaning vendor to do it on their next visit.

When will it be?

Next month... or maybe the month after that.

Itadakimasu.

- What? Shimizu-san! - Shimizu-san!

What were you doing, Shimizu-san?

What were you doing?

SHIMIZU FLOWER SHOP.

Thank you for your visit!

Your wife's birthday, right?

Sending her flowers as usual...

MOKOMI'S OLDER BROTHER. SHIMIZU SHUNSUKE.

There are perfect flowers for her that have just arrived today.

FLORIST. YODA SUZUNE.

FLORIST. SAKURAI MAYU.

They lay in stock.

Yes. Yes.

MOM.

We will deliver them tomorrow.

Mokomi was taken to the hospital.

Can you drive me there, Shunsuke?

Yes. Thanks.

MOKOMI'S MOTHER. SHIMIZU CHIKAKO.

Cleaning a window? Why did you do such an unnecessary thing?

Sorry.

She didn't really do anything wrong, though.

Make sure not to cause the factory any more trouble.

Okay.

Mokomi, there are some leftover flowers at the shop.

We can no longer sell them. Want to bring them home?

Yes, I do.

- Is she all right? - Yes.

- Hello. - Hello.

Wow, they're so pretty.

They just arrived today.

Cyclamen is indeed so beautiful...

But I think I'll take these instead...

- Here you go. - Thanks.

When I heard she fell from the stepladder,

SHIMIZU

NOBUHIRO

CHIKAKO

SHUNSUKE

MOKOMI

I got really freaked out!

I'm glad she is okay.

MOKOMI'S FATHER. SHIMIZU NOBUHIRO.

She's been working there for two years.

After all the efforts to hold on for so long...

What if she gets fired and becomes a hikikomori again?

She wouldn't get fired over such a thing.

Ah, you want to eat dinner, right?

Yeah, I haven't had anything.

- By the way... - Oh yeah!

You know what day is it in two days?

Yeah... It's Mokomi's birthday.

You always come home late these days.

Does that mean that you have gained many new clients?

Don't you think it's because we had asked a fortune teller...

to find the perfect date to start your own business?

Things go so well at work, without having to worry about retirement.

You can work as a tax accountant even until you're 80.

Listen...

You must come home early on her birthday!

And oh, can you get the cake I have ordered?

The shop is only open until 7pm, so don't be late!

Here.

The receipt.

Okay. I get it.

- So... - Hey, hey.

You'll forget it if you don't put it in your wallet right away! So put it in now!

Take it out now.

Your bento box.

Cleaning a window? Why did you do such an unnecessary thing?

Make sure not to cause the factory any more trouble.

Tommy...

She said it was unnecessary...

She said I caused trouble...

Goodnight.

I'm sorry! My youngest kid was so fussy this morning!

It's okay!

- I'm so sick of this! - It's OK.

Good morning!

- Good morning. - Morning!

- Onii-chan, here's your bento. - Thanks.

- Have a safe journey! - Bye.

- Have a nice day! - Bye.

I'm really sorry.

It feels good here, doesn't it?

You're welcome!

MOKOMI. SHE IS A LITTLE WEIRD.

EPISODE 1.

Cleaning a window? Why did you do such an unnecessary thing?

Just make sure not to cause the factory any more trouble.

What's wrong?

No. Nothing.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Um... - You remember, don't you?

Make sure to come home early today. The cake shop closes at 7pm.

Oh, look at the time!

Mokomi!

Mokomi, are you awake?

Mokomi, I'm coming in.

What's wrong? Are you not feeling well?

No, I'm fine.

Well, get up then.

Or you'll be late for work.

I am off today.

I'm taking a day off from work.

Did something happen at the factory?

- No. - Then why?

Are you listening? If you have no reason, you have to go...

I understand. Things like that happen, right?

Today is your birthday.

Happy birthday, Mokomi.

What if she ends up being a hikikomori again?

It's just a one-day off...

What happened in the second semester of fifth grade started from just a mere day!

You never thought that she would refuse to go back to school, did you?

But she goes to work regularly now.

But she said she wanted a day off for no particular reason.

I was wrong for forcing her to go to school back then, and I regretted my action.

So I just put up with it this time.

Anyway, on her birthday party tonight,

let's have fun together without mentioning her part-time job at all.

Okay.

If I am hospitalized, will you send me some flowers, Shunsuke-kun?

Of course! If the hospital allows it.

Manager got caught up early in the morning.

He is so kind, isn't he?

If you come to visit me...

I will get better right away!

Let's go, Haruko-san.

- Bye. - Have a nice day!

Shunsuke!

Thanks. But why did you...

Mokomi takes a day off from work.

- Why? - No idea.

And oh, don't ever mention her part-time job in front of her.

Mom told you to, right?

I didn't go to work today.

My body just wouldn't move.

Ah, sorry! I forgot to open the window!

It's cold...

I'm home!

Welcome back!

- Here. - Ah, so pretty!

- Where's Mokomi? - She's been in her room all day.

I see.

You knew, right? Never mention her part-time job in front of her!

I'm home!

- Welcome back. - Welcome back.

- Here. - Thanks.

Where's Mokomi?

She's been in her room all day.

I see.

You remember, don't you?

I told you not to mention Mokomi's part-time job in front of her!

I got it.

Really? Didn't you forget about it?

No, I didn't!

Mom, shouldn't you watch the pot?

Why didn't you tell me sooner?!

- Keep that in mind. - I will.

What is it?

No, it's nothing.

Mokomi!

I'll open the door.

Mokomi, dinner will be ready soon.

Can you go downstairs?

Yes. I'm hungry.

Are you?

Dad is already home, too.

Mokomi! Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Thank you!

- Happy birthday! - Happy birthday!

- This is my spot, okay? - Got it.

- I'll press the timer. - Okay.

- Do you get this and everything else in the camera? - Yes.

10, 9...

- Do I look good? - Yes, you do.

- It's going to shoot. - Smile!

Who's coming at this hour?

Father?

- Grandpa? - It's him, right?

Why would you open it?

Well, he's...

You don't have to.

But still...

I have cut ties with this person.

Even you Shunsuke... you already forgot his face, didn't you?

No, I can tell by looking at him.

How come?

Well, I just remember the last time I met him at Grandma's funeral.

How many years has it been?

15.

In any case, don't open the door for him.

MOKOMI'S GRANDFATHER. SUDA KAN.

Are you Mokomi?

Yes.

Do you know who I am?

Grandpa.

Yes, this is Grandpa.

- Come on in. - Thanks!

Wait! What are you doing here?

Hello, Father. It's been a long time.

Nobuhiro-kun! You didn't change at all!

Except for some traces of hardships shown on your face.

Shunsuke, you've become a fine young man.

I don't know what brought you here, but please leave.

- Let's come in, Grandpa - Thank you.

Why would you?

Wait!

Calm down!

Now tell me what brought you here.

What brought me here? Um...

I'll be living here.

Please go home!

- Have some drink. - Thanks.

This is good.

Please leave immediately after you finish it!

- Can't I stay? - Are you kidding me?

It was more like an announcement rather than asking for permission!

Please let me live here.

Stop kidding me! I won't let you!

A slight fire broke out at my place.

A slight fire?

Did you forgot to turn off the stove?

Do you often forget about a lot of other things too?

Have you gone to the hospital?

It's not a big deal.

The fire had also been taken care of.

It was only a slight fire, but it might have led to something big!

I was lucky.

But you were also forced to leave your place.

I got unlucky on that part.

But even so, you have the cheeks to come here?

He must have been shocked because of the fire and feel sad now.

Whose side are you on?

Anyway, don't just say whatever suits you, like wanting to live here and stuff.

I don't like the idea. And I'm sure everyone else actually feels the same!

Especially Mokomi, it'll be stressful for her to live with a stranger.

I'm fine with it.

See?

There's no way you are!

I am. He's my grandpa after all.

Listen. You know nothing about this person.

You have no idea how terrible he is.

Neither do you...

Wh...what?

Mokomi.

You don't understand me either...

What do you mean, I don't understand?

Is this about why you took a day off from work?

Mom, don't mention that!

You didn't even tell me the reason.

Of course I can't understand even if I want to!

If something unpleasant happened, just tell me.

Did something unpleasant happen at the factory?

- No. - Then what happened?

You hadn't done anything since you stopped going to school in the middle of fifth grade.

But even if you refused to go to school,

I thought there must be something you could do despite your poor communication skills.

So I helped you find a job in the factory.

And you've been working well for the last two years!

You've been doing great!

But now you took a day off for no reason. Can you explain why?

Mom!

Do you want to be a hikikomori again?

Hey, Mokomi!

I'm not a liar!

I am not a liar...

What are you talking about?

We're not talking about that right now...

Grandpa was the only one...

who didn't call me a liar.

What exactly are you talking about?

What is that about?

Did you meet with Mokomi?

No. I hadn't seen her for 15 years.

15 YEARS AGO.

It will be pouring all day.

Why does rain fall from the sky?

To put it simply,

the water vapor in the air forms into clouds,

and the water droplets in the clouds get heavy and fall due to gravity.

It's not simple at all, is it?

In short...

One day, people's tears will also become rain and fall from the sky.

Tears will become rain?

Yes.

Sad tears, happy tears, and various kinds of tears of people from decades ago,

have become rain and are falling like this.

I see. It holds so many feelings.

Do you understand now?

Yes, I do.

Sad tears, happy tears, and various kinds of tears of people from decades ago,

have become rain and are falling like this.

I see. You're amazing, Mokomi!

Mom's tears will also turn into rain someday, right?

Yes.

What will happen after we die?

Um... I guess we're going to be reborn.

Reborn how?

Being reborn is...

Well, you can be reborn without dying.

You can be reborn even if you're still alive.

Born again...

Mokomi is not coming back.

She must be hungry. Shall we bring her food?

Mokomi's birthday is ruined because of that person!

Why do you always try to torment me?

Mokomi!

About the stepladder incident...

I fell from the stepladder at the factory...

because...

the window was crying.

Its crying made me want to clean it up.

So I tried to wipe it.

Mokomi, why are you still talking about this?

I'm not lying!

The window was crying.

It kept crying.

Grandpa, join the party with us.

Today is my birthday.

I'd love to.

Okay, let's eat, shall we?

- Let's take pictures. - Come on.

Pictures?

Hold on. Are you going to take pictures with us?

Grandpa, sit here.

Thanks.

Mom, hold the flowers!

- I will press the timer! - Mokomi, you sit over here.

Here I go.

- Is everything captured? - Yes, it is.

Here I go!

You stand there!

It's going to shoot!

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