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DAIEI MOTION PICTURE COMPANY

Hello? Who's there?

Mrs. Nanjo! Mrs. Nanjo!

What is it, Ms. Shige?

The maid...

What's wrong with her?

She's dead!

THE SNAKE GIRL AND THE SILVER-HAIRED WITCH

PRODUCED BY KAZUMASA NAKANO ORIGINAL STORY BY KAZUO UMEZU

SCREENPLAY BY KIMIYUKI HASEGAWA

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY AKIRA UEHARA

SPECIAL EFFECTS BY KAZUFUMI FUJII

SOUND RECORDING BY KIMIO TOBITA

MUSIC BY SHUNSUKE KIKUCHI EDITING BY YOSHIYUKI MIYAZAKI

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR KAZUO KOBAYASHI

CAST:

YUKO HAMADA, SACHIKO MEGURO

YACHIE MATSUI, MAYUMI TAKAHASHI

SEI HIRAIZUMI, YOSHIRO KITAHARA

KUNIKO MIYAKE, OSAMU MARUYAMA

SABURO ISHIGURO, TADASHI DATE

MARIKO FUKUHARA, MICHIKO FUJI

DIRECTED BY NORIAKI YUASA

MEGUMI CHILDREN'S HOME

- Who is it? - Sayuri.

- Come in. - Yes, Sister.

Your father has come to take you home.

- Did they take good care of you? - Yeah.

From now on, your new surname is Nanjo.

Or rather, you'll be returning to your old name.

Because we've found the parents you were parted from at birth

and now you can go home with them.

Isn't that wonderful?

Listen to what your mother and father tell you, okay?

- You'll be a good girl, won't you? - Yes, Sister.

- Tatsuya? - Did you call for me?

Come in.

Mr. Nanjo, this young man grew up at Megumi,

and has worked here his whole adult life.

His name is Tatsuya Hayashi.

He will oversee Sayuri's start at her new school.

Much obliged.

Sayuri, here's your stuff.

And this is a present to mark the occasion.

Thanks, Brother!

Look after yourself!

Thank you for everything. You've been very kind!

Say goodbye to the director.

Goodbye, Sister!

Goodbye.

Isn't this great, Sister?

Yes.

Sayuri, there's something I wanted to talk to you about.

You'll see when you meet your mother once we get home,

but six months ago,

she crashed into a truck by a nearby construction site

and hurt her head badly.

Since the accident,

she can't remember anything from the past.

So, she might be...

a little different to normal, but you mustn't let it bother you.

- Okay? - Yes.

NANJO

Welcome back.

What's all this about?

Yes, the maid suddenly collapsed while cleaning.

- She died? - Yes.

We called for a doctor, and he told us she'd had a heart attack.

I see. How tragic.

- This must be Miss Sayuri? - Yes.

Sayuri, this is our faithful housekeeper,

Ms. Shige.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

Now, let's go inside.

After you.

Mrs. Nanjo?

Mrs. Nanjo?

Sayuri, this is your mother.

Oh! Tamami?

Tamami, when did you get to be so beautiful?

Such a sweet little face. We're very lucky, aren't we?

Yuko, this isn't Tamami. Her name's Sayuri.

Sayuri?

Of course! You're Sayuri!

I'm sorry.

Of course. Ms. Shige, show Sayuri-chan her new clothes.

Yes, Mrs. Nanjo.

Go and get changed in your room.

Yuko, Sayuri has lived her whole life as an orphan.

Give her all the affection you can.

Of course, my dear.

Your mother prepared this room for you, Miss Sayuri.

Please put on whichever clothes you like.

- Dinner will be served in 20 minutes. - Okay.

Wow!

My dear parents...

Mom just called me Tamami, which was a bit weird.

It doesn't matter, though.

I've just met my mother and father for the first time!

How happy I am!

God, if this happiness is all a dream, please don't ever let me wake up!

Oh! That suits you so well.

Come closer.

Dad! Mom! Thank you so much!

There's no need for that.

You're our darling, only daughter!

Now, let's have dinner!

Mr. Nanjo.

- A telegram for you. - Telegram?

I see.

This happens just as Sayuri comes home, of all times...

What is it?

It's from the university in Africa.

They've found the venomous snake I've been searching for for so long.

They want me to come right away.

- Venomous snake? - That's right.

Your dad researches all kinds of animals' venom.

Once I can examine this snake, my work will be complete.

But to go to all the way to Africa when we've only just been reunited...

Don't worry about me, Dad.

Mom and I will take good care of each other.

But still...

How long would you be away?

Two weeks at most, I would imagine.

I can carry out the detailed research once I get back.

Well, Mom and I will be waiting here for you.

Will you?

Well, if you don't mind, I'll catch a flight tonight

and come back as soon as I can.

- Promise to be good while I'm away! - Yes! I promise!

Excellent! Alright, let's eat, then I need to pack!

Okay.

That's Mom!

What's she doing up so late?

Here. Eat this.

Isn't it a bit late to be making an offering at the family altar?

And it's scraps from dinner, too.

See you tomorrow, okay? Good night!

This is naughty! I shouldn't be snooping.

What?

What happened? She only just left the offering!

Surely the family spirits didn't actually eat that food?

Mom must have taken it with her! That must be it!

Night!

The next morning,

I woke up early and decided to explore the house.

Oh? This must be Dad's room.

It's so dark!

What are you doing here?

I, um...

It's not safe here. All these animals are venomous.

Your father does important work in here. You mustn't come in without permission.

- Okay? - Yes. I'm sorry.

Who's there?

Wait there!

In this sacred room,

we enshrine the Buddha and our ancestors.

You mustn't peep in here.

I understand.

I know, come and say hello to the spirits.

- You're now a part of our family. - Okay.

Come.

This is Sayuri. Is that alright?

Now, look directly at the Buddha and say hello.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

- What's the matter? - There was something...

Sayuri-chan.

Don't tell Dad about today when he comes back from Africa.

It's our secret.

Okay.

You're starting at your new school today!

Ms. Shige will take you.

Now, go and have breakfast. You mustn't be late.

Okay.

Why do we have to keep it secret from Dad?

In all my lessons at my new school,

all I could think about was that altar...

But...

Brother!

Hey!

The director asked me to bring some documents over.

- You look happy! - Oh, yeah.

That's a relief. I thought you might be lonely here.

I'm fine! I have the doll you gave me.

If you're doing so well, maybe you don't need the doll so much.

What do you mean?

You know, if you open her arms up, she sings a beautiful song!

Oh! Does she?

So if you're feeling bad, just sing along with the doll

and you'll cheer right up.

- That's it. - Really?

Well, I guess I'll be going.

Why don't you come see us at Megumi sometime?

Okay! Say hello to the sisters for me!

Later!

It seems like someone was here...

Huh?

One more thing to worry about.

Actually, not just one thing.

Oh, Miss Sayuri! What's the matter?

There's a snake... in my bed!

- Surely not! - There is! It's true!

Is it really?

There's nothing here.

There, under the pillow.

See? Nothing.

You must have dreamed it.

Now, go back to bed. Okay?

I'm going to turn the lights off.

How strange. I'm sure it was there...

So if you're feeling bad, just sing along with the doll,

and you'll cheer right up.

Who's that?

Mom! Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

What is it, Sayuri-chan?

In my room! I saw someone who looked like a monster!

- A monster? - Yes!

You really saw someone like that?

Yes.

I see.

Alright. Come with me.

Let's go.

Okay.

Alright. Come out.

What happened, Tamami?

"Tamami"?

Tamami, were you in Sayuri-chan's room?

Yeah. I just wanted to make friends.

Is that right?

Mom, who is she?

She's your...

Your older sister.

My sister?

That's right.

It's a long story. She can't go to school,

and she lives a lonely life up in the attic by herself.

That's terrible.

Why can't she live with us?

You mean you wouldn't mind being with Tamami, Sayuri-chan?

Of course not! She's my big sister, after all!

Really?

Thank you, Sayuri-chan!

Isn't this wonderful, Tamami?

Now we can all live together.

Only as long as Dad's away.

Only as long as Dad's away?

Why is that?

After that evening, my sister Tamami and I shared a room.

I promised my mom

that I would be friends with this poor sister of mine.

But...

Alright, Tamami.

Come here.

Such cold hands!

Such soft hands!

They must be delicious!

This seals the friendship.

Now, let's go to bed.

Good night, Mom!

Good night, Sister!

Tamami! There's a scratch on your cheek!

What are you staring at? Go to sleep already!

Okay!

Sayuri-chan!

Sayuri-chan!

Now, Sayuri-chan! Let's go see your dad!

See dad?

Yes! Ever since you got here,

many strange things have happened, haven't they?

I've been worried!

Sayuri!

Keep this secret from your father.

Alright?

Now we can live together.

For as long as Dad's away...

Quick, come on! While Tamami isn't here!

But I'm not dressed.

Don't worry. Leave it to me!

Now,

imagine you're a bird and fly!

One, two, three!

Wow!

How nice!

Sayuri!

Sayuri!

Sayuri, where are you going?

Let's run away!

No! We can't fly!

Now, go!

Hurry up!

Are you going to stay in bed all day? Get up already!

Oh, no!

My sister is awful.

What's this?

They look like some kind of scales.

But why are they here, and why so many?

Yes, it's definitely a scale.

Doesn't seem to be from a fish, either.

I see! This is a snake's scale.

A snake?

Where did you find something like this?

Where? Um, in the yard.

Oh? You must have a sharp eye to spot something so small.

Sir! Snakes eat toads, right?

- And they swallow them whole? - Yes.

Snakes' jaws are slack,

so they can swallow even very large prey whole.

You don't need to worry,

as they'll be sleeping in the ground until their hibernation ends in spring.

But some snakes have a very deadly venom,

so don't go grabbing any.

- Got it? - Yes, sir!

- Right, who's next? - Me!

A snake followed by a toad, huh?

This one's a Japanese common toad.

Toads also hibernate.

Where did you find it at this time of year?

Tenjin Swamp.

Well, it has been warm.

He must have thought it was time to come out!

Surely not! Don't tell me Tamami ts a snake?

- I'm back, Mom! - Welcome home.

- You're back late. - Yes, I had biology club today.

Did you?

What is that?

- A toad! - Good grief!

A friend gave it to me!

It gives me the creeps. Leave it outside.

Okay.

Your bath is nearly ready. Go and take it.

Okay.

- Where's Tamami? - She's out with Ms. Shige.

I felt bad for having the ridiculous idea

that Tamami could be a snake.

Welcome back!

You've been in here forever. Go on, get out.

Okay.

Oh, I forgot my sweater!

Ms. Shige!

Ms. Shige!

What happened? Why are you screaming?

She's a snake! My sister's a snake!

Don't say such silly things!

But her back... Scales all over!

- More lies! - No, I mean it. It's true!

I can't believe what you say anymore.

You've already lied to me about having a snake in your bed!

- That wasn't a lie! - Miss Sayuri.

You can try to fool me all you want,

but you mustn't say things like that around your mother.

Your mother isn't ordinary. Do you understand?

Yes.

But I'm not lying!

How can I get her to believe me?

What's that?

A toad. A school friend gave him to me today.

Where did they find a toad at this time of year?

Tenjin Swamp, apparently.

Tenjin Swamp, you say?

Ms. Shige! Ms. Shige!

Ms. Shige!

Why such a fuss? It's late, you know.

Tamami just went outside!

She went outside?

You're right, it's not on the chain.

Where could she have gone?

Tenjin Swamp, I'm sure of it!

Why would she go somewhere like that?

For the toads. She went to get toads!

Not these lies again!

I'm not lying! She asked me earlier

about where to find toads!

Well, it does look like her shoes are gone.

I told you! I'm not lying! It's all true!

What's all this commotion in the middle of night?

Miss Sayuri says that Miss Tamami went to Tenjin Swamp.

- Whatever for? - She...

I was going to go after her.

I'm going, too.

I can't have anything happening to Tamami.

We won't be long, Sayuri-chan.

Lock the door after us and stay here, alright?

I bet you thought I went to Tenjin Swamp.

I only went as far as the terrace.

Look!

Mom!

Oh, no! Where's the key?

Scream all you want, no one can get in here.

See? The key's here.

You dropped it!

Listen carefully.

Since you've seen my back, I may as well tell you.

I am a snake.

And because I'm a snake,

I want to eat those soft little hands of yours...

Those soft little hands...

Mom! Help!

- I'm sure she must be back home. - I hope you're right.

What's Sayuri-chan doing?

Oh? She didn't even lock the door.

Goodness! Sayuri!

Sayuri-chan!

Sayuri-chan!

Mom!

- What on earth happened? - Miss Tamami, where were you?

I was in the bathroom.

- So you were at home, after all? - Yes, I didn't leave the house.

When I came out of the bathroom, she went and got scared for no reason.

Is that right?

Miss Sayuri, I will never let you fool me again.

These tricks have gone too far.

There's no need to be so hard on her, Ms. Shige.

I'm sure you were just tired and confused, right, Sayuri-chan?

Now, let's go to my room.

We can sleep together tonight, okay?

I decided that no matter what happened,

I wouldn't tell anyone anymore.

But...

TENJIN SWAMP

...In the end,

I told Brother everything when he came to visit.

It is all a bit far-fetched.

So you think it's my imagination?

Don't get me wrong. I know you're not a liar.

But the fact the director didn't mention...

...you having a sister doesn't quite add up.

I'll tell her everything you told me, though.

- So you do believe me? - Of course I do!

Thank you!

It's not like I can talk to anyone at school about it.

I didn't know what I should do.

Never think like that!

You can phone Megumi about anything, anytime.

I'll be there on my bike before you know it.

So cheer up. Okay?

- Okay! - Alright! Let's get going.

Really?

You mean there was another girl already living there?

Sayuri's father told me

they sent a daughter to a home two years ago.

He lied to you, then?

No.

From what you've told me,

it sounds like the mother is keeping this secret from the father.

Perhaps the home sent her back.

This home...

Yes.

Keep this to yourself,

but this Tamami girl had a liking for snakes from a young age.

All she did was play with snakes.

Eventually, she stopped doing her schoolwork.

One day, on an elementary school field trip,

she found a snake.

She thrust it into the face of the brightest,

prettiest girl in class.

She likely did it out of envy,

but ironically,

the snake ended up biting Tamami on the arm.

They managed to save her,

but later, perhaps due to the trauma,

she came to believe she was a snake herself.

Seeing his daughter develop this mental disorder,

her father decided that she would be better off looked after by specialists,

and so sent her to the home.

I see.

That explains a lot,

but, Sister, mental illness can't cause scales to grow on your back.

Of course not.

Well, you'd have to ask a doctor.

But you know, Tatsuya, there's a condition called elephantiasis

that makes a person's skin thick and wrinkled,

like an elephant.

I see.

I hate her!

I hate Sayuri!

Why won't you do what I say?

Because if I do, Sayuri, the poor thing...

Is Sayuri more precious to you than me?

What? Of course not! You're more...

Then do what I want!

Miss Sayuri! What are you doing here?

I...

Perfect timing! I need to talk to you.

Sayuri.

Starting tonight, I'm going to have your room to myself.

You'll live in the attic. Okay?

- Tamanii... - Be quiet! Stay out of this.

I'm going to get what I want.

- But Ta man... - Shut up!

Mom! It's alright.

I'll move into the attic room.

How do I get up there?

Really? You'll move?

I'll bring you your meals.

Take her up there.

- I said, take her up there! - Yes, Miss Tamami.

Sayuri-chan!

I'm sorry.

There's nothing I can do when she makes up her mind.

No, really, it's okay. I don't want to give you any trouble.

It's only the attic, so I'm still in the same house as you!

I don't mind!

Sayuri-chan!

Thank you!

What's the hold-up? Get up there, now!

Yes! I'll have to make sure she really goes up there!

Tamami!

This might be a bit lonely.

It would have been best if you could keep sharing.

But at least you can't tell any lies to anyone up here.

Ms. Shige doesn't believe a word I say anymore.

Sayuri.

You won't be lonely with this, right?

Maybe it will remind you of Tatsuya.

Miss Tamami!

- Out. - But...

Out!

Now you won't be going anywhere.

And then my doll stopped singing.

Why? Why did something so horrible have to happen to me?

What's she putting my clothes on for?

Oh my...

My... real face.

I wish I could be beautiful.

Even though she was so nasty to me,

I suddenly felt really sorry for my sister.

I'll have to put up with living up here.

Good night, Mom.

Tamami!

Tamami! Sister!

I'm so sorry! I-I...

Tamami!

Tamami!

Mom!

Mom! Mom!

Sayuri-chan?

Sayuri-chan?

Sayuri-chan!

Mom! Good morning!

Sayuri-chan, listen.

Mom has to go to the doctor with Ms. Shige.

So I'd like you not to go to school today,

and mind the house with Tamamii.

- Is that alright? - Okay!

Forgive me, Sayuri-chan.

Tamami is always so selfish.

No, that's okay. I feel really sorry for Tamami.

Thank you, Sayuri-chan!

You're such a kind girl, aren't you?

Mrs. Nanjo! The car is here!

Alright!

Oh, and I've gotten rid of the lock on your door.

You can't be locked in here anymore!

Thanks, Mom!

Your breakfast is ready for you in the dining room.

- Okay! - Well, I'll see you when I get back!

See you later!

- Come with me. - No!

I said, come with me!

Every snake here is venomous.

This is the most dreadful. The benigumo!

If this thing bit you, that face of yours

would look like you'd been burned in a fire!

Scared?

I'll show you something even worse.

Look.

I don't even need to use venom. If I put you in here,

only your bones will remain.

And if I left you in there long enough, even they would dissolve, too.

Scared? Then leave this house!

That's right!

If you go, then don't you dare ever come back!

Got it?

What's this? Aren't you leaving?

No. I'm not leaving.

Why not?

Why not? Because I made a promise to Dad.

I said I'd be a good girl and wait for him.

Good girl, my foot!

Yes, aren't you a good girl? And pretty.

Even though you're only a little pretty and a little good, anyway!

If you don't leave, who knows what awful things will happen?

You still want to stay?

Yes.

If you don't leave, who knows what awful things will happen?

It happened that night.

Something awful, just as my sister said.

Huh?

Damn!

Stop, please!

Stop!

Please take me to Megumi Children's Home!

A strange woman's chasing me!

A strange woman? Get in, quick.

- Thank you so much! - Take care!

Brother! Brother!

Brother!

Sayuri? What are you doing here so late?

- Well... - You'd better come in.

Why would she harass her like that?

I have no idea what the Silver-Haired Witch is, naturally.

But isn't this Tamami Sayuri's actual sister?

Why would she do such things?

Actually, no.

The truth is,

they're not even related.

What?

So they aren't my real parents, after all?

Yes, they are.

You're the one and only daughter born to the Nanjos.

So why did Sayuri come to Megumi as a baby?

Yes. Well, your father will be able to tell you the detailed version,

but there was a mix-up at the hospital, and your parents ended up

with Tamami instead of you.

Oh, no!

Then, several years later,

the mother who brought you up passed away.

As for the Nanjos, they remained completely unaware

that they had taken the wrong child home.

They raised Tamami as their own daughter.

However, when Tamami later happened to have her blood type tested,

they realized she wasn't their child.

After that, your father searched for you everywhere

before finally finding you here.

Then he took you home. That's the long and short of it.

But Sister, is there any proof that I'm the real child?

Indeed there is.

Remember I once asked you to take a blood test?

The results prove beyond doubt that you are their daughter.

That must be why Tamami has been bullying her so much!

Most likely.

I didn't want to cause your father too much worry

while he's doing important work all the way over in Africa.

But this letter arrived by airmail from Africa today.

He asks if everything is okay with you in it.

Shall I write back and tell him the whole truth?

- Thank you, Sister! - I'll start right away.

Okay!

It's late now, so stay the night here.

Yes. Okay, come on.

- Good night! - Good night.

Sleep well.

Tatsuya? Come in.

- You can sleep here. - What about you?

I'll sleep on the couch in recept...

What was that? Stay here.

Sister!

Talk to me! Sister!

Brother, what happened?

Quick! Wake everyone up! Now!

Police? Megumi's director has been killed!

What could possess someone to kill such a good person like the director?

She died with a pen in her hand.

She must have been in the middle of writing the letter to your father.

Yet there was no sign of that letter anywhere.

That's it!

The Silver-Haired Witch followed you here, and...

Mr. Kasugai! What is it?

We just had a phone call from your home, Sayuri.

Her mother has suddenly fallen ill

and they want Sayuri to come home as soon as possible.

What? Mom's ill?

I have to go home, now!

Hold on.

This could be a trap to lure you back home.

A trap? But why?

The only person who knows you're here

is the Silver-Haired Witch!

Alright! Who cares if it's a trap?

I'll go with you and get some proof!

What are you doing?

I'm going to ruin Sayuri's little face!

No, you won't!

I will! I won't be happy until I do this!

Tamami. You're a despicable person.

You're rotten to the core.

I paid too much heed to the scars on your face.

I thought you were just a normal girl who'd become twisted.

I was sure the good in you would awaken one day,

and you would become a beautiful person.

But it was the other way around.

It wasn't your face that was ugly, but your heart!

Your face is just a reflection of your inner self!

Stop it!

I don't want to hear any lectures.

Wait!

If hurting someone will make you happy, then pour it on me!

Tamami. Think about what you're doing.

What do you want, you hag?

Oh, dear!

You'd have been better off minding your own business.

Do you realize that if we set fire to the oil in the boiler,

the police will simply think that you burned to death by accident.

Damn it!

Listen...

Do we have to kill them?

Of course we do!

They've found out that you're not really one of the family.

But I don't want to kill anyone else!

What are you talking about? If we let Sayuri and him live,

they'll tell your father everything when he gets back.

And if that happens,

you'll be thrown out of the family for good this time.

Don't you care?

No! Don't listen to her.

This face will never be right, no matter what you do!

How are you ever going to live a normal life?

Stop it!

Now, hurry up and kill them!

Then once we get rid of the husband,

only the mad wife will be left!

After that,

you'll inherit all of the family's money!

I see.

So you've been coaxing her this whole time!

Tamami! Don't let yourself be fooled!

She's using you!

Shut up!

You can fix her face, can you?

Everything's about money in this world!

As long as you have cash, you can be happy!

Neither of us have families,

but if we see this through, we'll both be happy, I swear!

We both will?

But of course!

We're not even related, but look how much I care for you!

If all goes to plan, we'll split the money between us!

Now, pour the oil around!

Even if you refuse now,

you'll still be a murderer, just like me!

Stop!

Don't do it, Tamami!

Don't be a damn fool!

Enough's enough!

Stop, Tamami!

Brother!

Hold on! I'll save us!

Here!

Devil!

So weak!

Damn it!

Ms. Shige! What's happened? Ms. Shige!

Mrs. Nanjo! We need to get out at once!

But Sayuri's in the attic!

- It's too dangerous, Mom! - Leave her.

We're well rid of her if she dies.

It's burning me, Brother!

Hold on! I'm almost free!

I'm scared!

Hang in there!

- Everything will be okay. - Brother, quick!

Don't worry.

It's so hot!

I'm scared!

- Come on. - Brother!

Let's get out of here.

Where's Mom?

Yes, your mom!

Alright, I'll go look for her! You run to the construction site.

You should be safe there!

Damn! Why won't she die?

I'll finish her off!

Let me go! Let me go!

Let me go! Let me go!

Let me go!

Let me go!

Sayuri! Sayuri!

Mrs. Nanjo! Sayuri is safe.

Come on! Quick!

Quickly!

Ms. Shige! What are you doing?

Stop it!

- No! No! - Come here!

Get back here!

- Help me! Help me! - Stop that!

Damn!

Ms. Shige! Stop it!

I'll kill you! Die!

Someone!

That's it!

I'll kill you!

Go to hell!

Just die!

Sayuri! Sayuri!

- Help! - That's Sayuri!

Dad! Help me!

Ms. Shige's trying to kill me!

Stop it!

Mum!

Die!

Stop it!

Stop it!

Stop it!

Tamami! Sister!

Stop it!

Please, stop it!

Stop it!

What are you doing? I'll kill her!

No, don't, please!

- Help me! - Where is she?

- No! Look out! - Come on!

- Alright! - Let's go!

Ms. Shige! Stop it!

Stop it!

I'm begging you!

You stupid girl!

Getting in my way like that!

Tamami!

- Get her! - Damn itt!

Take your hands off me!

Get off of me!

Sayuri!

Hang in there!

Brother!

You're safe now.

KANTO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Everything looks normal.

Brother!

The police have arrested her on suspicion of murder.

Really?

Oh, she's awake!

Where... am I?

The hospital, Mom.

Who are you?

- It's me, Sayuri. - Sayuri?

Sayuri?

You're... my baby!

Yes!

That's right!

You're... my real daughter, aren't you?

Mom!

So what your dad told me was the truth, after all.

Tamami isn't our real daughter.

Tamamii...

What happened to Tamami?

Tamami died, instantly.

- What? She died? - Yes.

No! When? Where?

My! This is Tamami?

What do you mean?

It's just, I don't remember her having such a sweet face.

The dead always look very peaceful.

All the same...

I see. So Tamami's heart was just a little warped.

The good in her came out in the end, which is why she's so peaceful now.

I'm sure that's it.

The faces of the living reveal their true nature, too.

Real beauty is not on the outside, but the inside.

In the soul.

After Dad came back from Africa,

we went to visit Tamami's grave.

Mom's memory has now been completely restored!

And today, I am truly happy.

But I can't help thinking something.

What if this happiness I have

was Tamami's parting gift to me?

Tamami, my sister!

I made her a promise.

That instead of worrying about my looks,

I will be a pure-hearted person!

THE END