Time to get up, Dad! You'll be late
Yes
Morning
Good morning You're here so early
Actually, today's the last day for our bakery
Oh, I see
But I'm glad I managed to keep my promise, to the end
Thank you for everything
Happy birthday
Thank you
Yuji? Where's my new toothbrush?
I told you yesterday
The miracle...
that unfolded during the rainy season that year,
started in this forest
The miracle only lasted 6 weeks...
Maybe, it was nothing more...
than an illusion we glimpsed beyond the mists
But there's no question...
that we saw my mother
BE WITH YOU
It's been a year now, since Mio died
I wonder if Takumi and Yuji are really all right
You see how Takumi is...
She never should have gone through with having Yuji
It was such a difficult birth
She was just fine before she had Yuji
To my little Yuji - Mommy
Where do all the people go when they die?
They're on the Archive Star
Isn't that what Mommy wrote in her book?
Is Mommy really on the Archive Star, too?
That's what I think
Mommy would never lie
That means Mommy's coming back for the rainy season, right?
Isn't she?
Yeah...
All right, let's eat
Sorry, Daddy messed up again
That's OK, I can eat it
Thanks for the food
Thanks
I'm going first, Daddy
Off you go
Daddy, don't be late
I won't
I'm off
Aio
Send this, OK?
This order...
It'll be much more efficient in this order
Thanks
Sure
And...
Thank you
Sure
And also... I think that's out of season
It's a winter suit...
Oh, sorry
...it's likely rain will be heavy at times
Given the fast-moving front,
it seems rainy season has finally arrived
The rainy season...
Do you like rain?
Yes, well...
I see... It's the festival this weekend
Does Yuji want you to take him?
I can take him if you like...
Aio san
No, um...
This is ready
Thank you
Going to the festival?
Yes!
Aren't you going to the festival?
Um, my Daddy...
doesn't like to be around lots of people
Oh, I see
You heard the chime
What's that?
It's upside down
It'll make it rain! It's Aio's fault!
I think it's sweet
Time to start our lesson Maths is next
Doctor...
Why can't Daddy do things? Is he sick?
Yeah, that's it
Let's say your Daddy
was a car It's like his gasoline gets stuck
It's not that he's sick in his head or in his heart
Do you understand?
But your Daddy isn't unhappy
Why not?
Because he has you
Yuji
I'm sorry to be late, Doctor
Don't worry, take your time
I feel bad for Yuji
Why?
With me for a father...
That's not true at all
I'm impressed that you've overcome local doubts,
and turned out to be such a wonderful father
Hardly
I wish I could do things for him... like a normal parent
It's over a year now, since Mio san's death
Recently, I remember...
less and less about Mio
I only feel her when I watch her on video or look at her photograph
But Mio's coming back
Soon...
In the rainy season?
Yes
With her last words she promised she'd be back in the rainy season?
She wrote it in Yuji's book, too
Do you believe that?
Yuji believes it
I see...
Is it impossible?
As I thought...
Well, scientifically,
after all, I am a doctor
Yes, it's as I thought...
- Aio - Yes?
Do you want Mio san to come back, too?
Yes
Because I failed miserably to make her happy...
Is that what you think?
With my condition,
I was only a burden
From beginning to end
Just once,
I wish she'd felt happy that she'd shared my life
So if she comes back,
I want to make her feel that way
Take a trip on a train somewhere,
like a normal couple...
I see...
Doctor, you don't ask about my condition, even though,
you're a doctor
How are you feeling?
The same
Lousy, huh?
That's not true
It tastes lousy
I'm sorry, Yuji
It's OK, I can eat it
I'm all done
Hey, Yuji
How'd you like to go to the festival on Saturday?
Remember how you went with Mommy before?
You said you had a great time
But...
will you be OK, Daddy?
I'll be fine, you want to go, right?
Yeah!
Aio!
Aya chan
Let's go look over there
Yuji!
Daddy, I want to try this one
Daddy!
Yuji!
Daddy
Yuji...
I'm sorry
So sorry
Daddy, you're not going to go away...
go away, are you?
No,
I won't go away, I promise
I'm sorry
I'm sorry, Yuji
Hey, Daddy
It's my fault Mommy died, right?
Isn't that true?
Yuji, why would you say that...
Because,
I heard our relatives say it...
That's not right
It's not your fault
Besides,
Daddy's never going away
OK
I want to see Mommy
What are you looking for?
A four-leaf clover
Mommy wants to make a wish
What kind of wish?
For Mommy to get all better
Thank you
Mio
Are you OK?
I'm fine
It's really pouring
Wa-ter
Ter?
Ter-mite
What's that?
Yuji
Be careful
I'm OK
What are you looking for?
A big secret I promised Mommy
Promised Mommy?
But I can't find it anymore
Better mark it
Yeah...
Mommy
Mio
Mommy!
Mio...
Is it really you, Mio?
Mio?
Is that my name?
Mommy
Mommy?
Who are... you?
Don't you remember, Mio?
You're... my wife...
And Yuji's mother
I'm... a wife
And mother?
See, look
It's me...
Mommy, what was it like on Archive Star?
Oh, um, Mio
You'll catch cold, you should change
Your things are all still there
Still there?
Right
Hurry up and change
Yuji, come with me
Just come, come
Listen, Yuji
It's our little secret that Mommy's back, OK?
Why?
They don't know about the Archive Star, so they'll think she's a ghost
Right
And Mommy doesn't seem to remember anything
Not about Daddy, or about you
Or that she died, once
Why?
Maybe that's how it is when you come from the Archive Star
Why is it like that?
How should I know!
I'm sorry
Sorry
She doesn't remember me
No
I see
She can start getting to like us...
Like you and Daddy, too...
May I ask a question?
Please
Did I used to live here? With you?
Yes
Why is this house such a mess?
Was I such a slob?
Of course not You're very neat
But you were...
in bed, sick...
Yeah
I see
But still...
What a mess
You're right
What was I doing in those woods?
We were on a walk... The three of us were
- A walk? - A walk
Then, you felt a little strange
And you were resting
You were resting
Then it seems... you lost your memory
It seems
Yeah, it seems
I see
You're a cute boy
Yuji?
I'm... Mio?
Your wife...
and Yuji's mother
I see
Breakfast's ready
Wow!
Yeah? You, first, Yuji
Morning
Daddy!
Look at this perfect fried egg It's been a long time!
You're right
Something's strange
Yeah? Oh, this?
Not your clothes
You two
- That's not true - That's not true
I'm off
Off you go
Mio
I think you'd better not leave the house
Wouldn't want you to get sick again
I'm off, then
Your shoelace
Off you go...
Takumi san
Yeah, I'm off
Teacher!
Morning
You won't believe it, it's amazing, yesterday...
What?
Oh... a secret
You're just making it up
No, I'm not, but it's a secret!
I'm jealous, you have a secret
It's good to have secrets
Good morning
Something good happen?
Yes
What?
It's a secret
Oh, I see
This is better
Oh, thanks
Yummy
Yeah?
It's delicious
Was I a good cook?
You sure were
OK, boots
Was this me?
That's right
Then, who's this?
Taku san
Then I'm pink...
What a darling...
He's your child
Yes, I gave birth to him
We were husband and wife, right?
That's right
I can sort of understand
that you two are my family...
And I think it's true
But...
I'm sorry, I still can't remember anything
Take your time, take your time
Tell me about us
About us?
How did we meet?
How did we fall in love?
How did we come together?
We met in the spring, as juniors in high school
We were both juniors?
That's right We were in the same class for 2 years
By chance, you sat next to me both years
I fell for you first...
You were cheerful and cute,
and you got great grades A model student
But you were moody and it seemed to me
that you were always angry about something
I liked that about you
Yeah, I liked that
Didn't I like you back?
I think... my love was unrequited
Unrequited?
Yeah
I was an oddball
I had no interests other than Track and Field
and I was never one for hanging out
I was kind of aloof...
and always alone
I see... Were you a fast runner?
Yeah, I held the prefectural record
But at the track meet during our first year in high school...
I got so mad, after that,
I did nothing but train like crazy every day
I was obsessed with running faster and just got weirder
I see
I doubt you could have liked me then
Not that you disliked me,
or had feelings for someone else You didn't...
seem to be interested in romance
But that's what I liked about you
I was so happy, just to be able
to sit next to you
But we never said more than,
Morning
to each other,
before graduation
I got an athletic scholarship to a local college
and you were going off to school in Tokyo
Can I sign it, too
Sign it
Oh, sure
Thank you, I felt so comfortable being next to you
Aio Takumi
Here
Thank you
Sure
And then you took off for Tokyo
Wait a minute
When did we start falling in love?
Can you just be patient and listen a little longer?
That first summer vacation,
I happened to hear you were back home
Hello?
Still not yet?
It's coming up real soon
Hello?
My name is Aio
I'm Aio, do you remember me?
Yes, um, I'm sorry to call out of the blue
Remember when I signed your yearbook on graduation day,
I never took my pen back
Could I have it back?
Of course, it was just an excuse
I didn't care about that pen
It's just that, I just had to...
see you again
Just one more time
Aio
Here
Thanks
I'm sorry about your precious pen
Oh, no, it's fine Thanks
It's been a while How have you been?
Fine
Oh, I see
See you
Say...
Do you have time for a cup of coffee?
I do
I couldn't believe I'd found the courage
But that's how our memorable first date took place,
two and a half years after we first met
So then, so then?
I couldn't stop talking, like water from a broken dam
I didn't dare stop
Because if I stopped, I was afraid you'd say you were going home
I was so scared, I talked about track,
about my favorite music,
books I'd just read...
Even how I'd always watched you
Aio
It's cold, isn't it?
You're welcome, if you want
OK, then... I'll take you up on that
Can I... see you again?
I have to go back to the dorm
But...
I'll write you
That's how it all started You and me
I want to get used to you gradually,
the way I did back then
I want to fall in love all over again
Sure... thank you
Mommy, I'm done, dry me
Yuji, you can dry yourself off
OK, arms up
Um
Yes?
You're looking sharp these days
Yes
Did you meet someone special?
Yes
I wish you could eat neatly without spilling
Doesn't Daddy always say the same thing?
You, too, Takumi san
Hey, Aya
You can't tell anyone
You have to promise
One, two and...
Again
OK, one, two and...
Yuji, don't forget your umbrella
Sure
Yuji's Birthday
Mio,
do you think it's a boy or a girl?
An adorable boy
How can you tell?
A secret
Squeaky clean...
I look... so happy
Do you believe me?
Of course you don't
Well, what to say...
You don't seem like someone who'd tell a lie,
but then,
I was also at her funeral
You don't have to believe me
I'm sorry, forget I told you
I'm at a loss
I'm sorry
But...
assuming you're telling the truth,
if Mio has returned in this rainy season,
she must disappear again when it is over
Yes
Is that what will happen?
Probably...
Because Mio would never lie
Which means sad times ahead... for both Yuji...
and you...
The rainy season was over Time to go home
Yuji
Yes
Why are all the sunshine dolls in our house upside down?
You won't go away, will you, Mommy?
Of course not, how foolish
Say, what's this key for?
A time capsule You and I buried it together,
without telling Daddy
A time capsule?
But I can't remember where we buried it
I see
Let's hope we can find it
Um... sparrow
Row, row-your-boat
Boat? Boat-yard
Yard, yard, yard-bird
Bird, bird-cage
It's not here
Not here
If they don't...
Even if I don't get my memory back, it's OK
I love you and Yuji, too
As long as I can stay with you, it's all right
If I can be your wife...
Mio?
What?
Can I kiss you?
No?
What's wrong? Didn't you like it?
I just feel... I'm not sure
Like it was my first kiss
You're right
Please check this
Kaneko san, this is ready, too
...the front is moving swiftly,
which may prolong this rainy season considerably...
Excellent
You're happy about that?
Yes, I'm thrilled
Found it!
To my little Yuji - Mommy
The Archive Star?
Mommy!
I found the Time Capsule! Look!
Wow, so this is it
Shall we open it?
Daddy!
Takumi san!
What's wrong, Takumi san!
Are you OK?
I'm sorry This happens, sometimes...
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't want you to worry
Silly
I'm sorry
Can I join you?
You're welcome
OK, then, I'll take you up on that
Tell me what happens next
After that date...
Actually,
we never had a second date
We broke up once
What happened to us?
Because of my condition
Physically, I'd pushed myself too hard in high school,
and my body just started to go haywire
In my sophomore year of college, everything fell apart,
with a crashing bang
Countless medical exams ultimately concluded
that my brain was randomly secreting the chemicals,
that control most motor functions and reflexes
In any case, you really can't run...
I was forbidden to run
Crowds and vehicles were also put off limits
I gave up on everything
and even dropped out of college
Let's take it slowly
You need to take it slowly and learn to live with your condition
Don't worry
It's not necessarily a misfortune
But you...
wouldn't tell me about it?
I didn't know how...
My condition was hard to define
I couldn't even manage
half of what most people could
My future looked bleak
I couldn't ask you to join me in a life like that
That's why... I thought,
I'd just quietly disappear...
Welcome
Aio
Sorry to show up like this
Am I a nuisance?
I heard you quit college...
I've got lots of plans...
So I can't see you anymore
Why not?
Maybe I'll run into you again, at a high school reunion
We might both be married...
I hope you'll be happy, Enokida san
But I...
See you
What I did was terrible
But I kept telling myself,
it was for the best
After a single date and 47 love letters,
our romance was about to end
But I still wanted to see you
It was selfish,
but I wanted to see you again
Traveling to Tokyo alone,
was almost impossible for me,
by then...
But I just couldn't stand it
I just had to see you
Mio
Thanks for this
It really helped
Of course I'm not right for Mio...
That's what I told myself
I wasn't good enough for you
After that, I left you alone
And you left me alone, too
I'm sure Mio feels the same way,
she wants to forget about me
That's what I thought
But then...
One day, out of the blue, you called
You didn't write, you called
Hello?
Hello, Aio...
Can I come see you?
What's that look?
Because...
Don't look at me like that
Because... I don't think...
I'm right for you
That's not true, how foolish
It's fine...
We're just fine
Your conviction overwhelmed me, and I agreed
But you sounded,
almost like you were trying to convince yourself
Eventually, we got married
and we settled here,
close to Dr. Noguchi
And then... Yuji was born?
That's right
And we lived happily after that?
Yeah
And we'll live happily ever after, too?
I feel so calm
Holding me
Holding me?
This is how you always...
slept beside me
I'm off
Off you go
Taku
Don't rush Take it slow
Aio Takumi
OK, you try it now Take your time...
Not so hard
Try it again
I said, you didn't have to tap it so hard
- I can't do it right - Don't be like that
C'mon, Yuji
Yuji!
That's it! You've got it, Yuji!
Daddy!
Good morning
I made this egg
Amazing, Yuji
Morning
Not like this
You've got to shape it, like this
Spread it and tap, tap, tap
Now turn it over
Daddy's shoes are so big, look
I hope there are lots of flowers
I know
A garden full of flowers here would be so beautiful
I wish I could see it
Oh, nothing You take good care of them
Sure
Sunflower
You're working so hard
Yeah
What a big boy
Yeah, Daddy?
When the rainy season's over,
Mommy's going back to the Archive Star, right?
I wonder
But what if she's forgotten all about that
But even if she has,
I'm sure they'll come to get her
'Cause, it's always that way in all the stories
I see
We'd better really enjoy,
the time we have together
I'm sorry I scared you
Mio... san?
...Right?
Yes
But...
I'm sorry
It's really a long story and it'll just confuse you
Will you just listen to me?
Please
I'm asking you
Yes, I will
Thank you
I came here to ask you to do something for me, Nagase san
Ask me?
Yes
Can I ask you to look after Takumi and Yuji?
Look after...
The other day, Aio san said he'd met someone special
Was that...?
But I'll be gone soon
After the rainy season ends
And so,
I want to be sure someone looks after Takumi and Yuji
Takumi needs help with certain things
So I want him...
taken care of
Can I ask you to do that?
I'm sorry
I'm not as noble as I thought
I'm worried about them,
but I don't want Takumi with anyone else
I couldn't stand, just couldn't stand to have him love someone else
I'm sorry
Please forget this
It's fine
You don't have to worry
There's no way that he's going
to fall in love with me
I don't think he'd love anyone but you
That's Aio san
Thank you
I'm really talking with you, Mio san, right?
Yes, Takumi's told me about you
It seems that you're always looking out for him
Thank you
Oh, not at all
It's been a while
I'm sorry
I don't remember you at all
How does this look?
Happy Birthday Yuji
I just wanted to check
Yes, what is it?
Your bakery isn't planning to shut down, is it?
Will you be OK?
Of course we will, are you nuts?
Oh, good
Then I'd like to order some birthday cakes
Let's see... 12 years' worth
Once a year, until my boy turns 18
Wow!
Amazing
It's no big deal
It's a birthday cake!
That's right, it's yours
Cool!
Yuji's birthday is next week...
Oh, never mind I wanted to celebrate it today
Sit down
Smile, Yuji. Look this way
Hurry
Mio
You sure?
I'm a little scared
I'm crazy about you
I love you
Aio
What's wrong?
I have to go home!
I just have to go home now
Teacher!
I understand, go on
Mommy!
The National Weather Service has announced the rainy season is over...
Aio san!
Summer's here
Mio!
Yuji?
You listen to what I say, now
OK?
Mommy has to...
go away now
I have to say good-bye
Yuji
Mio!
I'm sorry, Mommy
It's my fault you died, isn't it?
You're so silly Did you really believe that?
Because...
That's not true Not even one tiny bit true
Don't you believe me?
Yuji...
You were born because we wanted you so, so badly
Maybe it's the real reason why Mommy and Daddy met
To make you, Yuji
You brought us happiness
You've made me so happy
Understand?
Yuji,
grow up to be a wonderful man, OK?
And look after... Daddy
Won't you see Daddy?
I wonder...
If he'll make it
He won't make it
He walks so slowly
He goes so slowly
But you know, Yuji
There was a time when Daddy was an incredibly fast runner
He looked very cool
Mio...
I can't find it, I can't
Mio!
Daddy!
Mio!
You made it... I'm glad
Mio
Yes?
I'm sorry
I wanted to make you happy
I couldn't...
make you happy
I'm sorry
What are you saying?
You and your son are quite a pair
I was so happy
I've always been happy
Since I fell in love with you
You were my happiness
Being with you was all the happiness I wanted
If I could,
I would always be by your side
Look after Yuji, OK?
Love him for me, too
Aio...
It's cold
Thank you
I always felt so comfortable being next to you
Found it!
Mommy! Found it!
Mommy!
I see
She arrived with the rain and departed with the rain
She's like a hydrangea
Doctor, do you really believe me?
I wonder...
But I...
fell in love with Mio all over again
I was so happy
I wonder how many people in this world,
can say they've known such a wonderful love
To meet, then be drawn back together again
Over and over again...
You were both lucky enough to meet
your one true soul-mate
June 24th
I found someone I can't help thinking about
All I do is think about him
I wonder if I'm in love
Sophomore, Class 3, Seat 1,
Aio Takumi
Go!
That was clearly a foul
That's unacceptable
But I surprised myself
Why on earth did I do that?
I guess I'm in love with him
But he doesn't know how I feel
It's what they call unrequited love
I used my power on the Student Council
and finally got the seat next to his
I can't even talk to him
But I'm happy just sitting next to him
It's enough to make me kind of... happy
Aio I want to get to know you
What books are you reading?
What kind of music do you like?
What are your favorite colors?
What kind of girls do you like?
Could you fall in love with me?
We have to say good-bye and we haven't even started
What'll I do? What am I supposed to do?
Sorry
Sign it
Thank you, I felt so comfortable being next to you
Aio Takumi
If I'd run after you, I could've returned your pen
But I didn't
Because as long as I had it, I could see him again
I could call him to give it back
and I could see him again
I'll call him
Just tell him I'll give him his pen back
But I couldn't find the courage
I'm sorry about your precious pen
I'm sure I'll find it
I was so surprised when he called me about it
I get to see him
This pen brings happiness
Here
Oh, thanks
It's been a while How have you been?
Fine
Oh, I see
See you
I'm hopeless You wanted to see him so badly
I can't believe I'm just going home Is that really what I want?
Say...
Do you have time for a cup of coffee?
I do
I've read this book 3 times already...
You couldn't stop talking, like a dam had broken
I could hardly get a word in
But I was so happy
Because I was next to you
I wish this would last forever
Your hand...
felt so warm
But in the spring, you wrote me a letter
It was just three lines...
But, why?
Maybe I'll run into you again, at a high school reunion
We might both be married
I hope you'll be happy, Enokida san
But my...
See you
But my only happiness is at your side
I just want to be with you forever That's all
Are we really over?
I want to see you
I want to see you so badly,
I can't bear it
Aio?
Sorry...
Aio!
Takumi!
Takumi...
Mommy!
Mio?
Morning
I doubt anyone would believe it
I can hardly believe it myself
As a 20 year-old,
I met you as a 29 year-old,
fell in love and made love
I leaped into the future,
into a rainy season 9 years later
Takumi and I had married
and we had a darling boy named Yuji
I was happy
I led a happy life
I fell in love with you all over again
But then I learned...
That I had really died one year earlier
I will die... at 28
Leaving my beloved Takumi and Yuji behind
I'm going to die...
and I'll promise
to return in the next rainy season
Aio, Takumi
If I never see you again,
will I marry someone else and live a different life?
Is there a future for me, where I won't die...
at 28?
But I don't want that
Because I'm in love with you
Because I saw our future together
I want to meet you and be with you...
I choose the life in which I give birth to Yuji
I want to bring Yuji into this world
I don't want it any other way
Hello, Aio?
Can I come and see you?
No matter how briefly,
I'm choosing the future with you whom I love
Aio
Takumi
Yuji
Please wait for me
I want to be with you
What's that look?
Because...
Don't look at me like that
Because... I don't think...
I'm right for you
That's not true, how foolish
We're fine...
We'll be just fine
You and I will always be together
That's just the way it is
The way it is?
That's right
You're my one true soul-mate
I love you
Dad
Shall we get started?
Sure
You sure curry's OK for your birthday?
Sure, I like your curry
Here
- Hey, have you grown again? - You think?
Turn around
No standing on your toes
I am not
You sure?
Like a falling flower petal
Like a dream
It's a miracle to have met you
Loving each other, fighting each other,
Getting past various obstacles together
Even if I'm reborn,
I want to become a flower beside you
How long will it last...
...This sun right above me?
How long can I maintain...
...Your smiling and crying expressions?
If we were to eventually lose everything,
Let's be more grateful of our encounter
The miracle of that day, that time, that place will
Give birth to a new miracle
To gain strength by love
Getting past hard times by believing in each other
What you have left me is still in my heart
Without losing its brightness
I'm happy that we came across each other
This smile I regained
Is my overwhelming feeling of "Thank you",
Now I can move forward
Like a falling flower petal
Like a dream
It's a miracle to have met you
What you have left me is
A treasure of reality called "this very moment"
That's why I will live my life to the fullest
And become a flower
Why do flowers
Wither?
Why can birds
Fly?
Why do winds
Blow?
Why does the moon
Shine upon me?
Why am I
Here?
Why are you
Here?
Why did I
meet you?
To have encountered you
Was a fate.
In a world where people come and go like falling flower petals
Like a dream,
It's a miracle to have met you
Loving each other, fighting each other,
Getting past various obstacles together
Even if I'm reborn,
I want to see you
To fall like flower petals,
I will accept everything in this world
What you have left me is
A treasure of reality called "this very moment"
That's why I will live my life to the fullest
And become a flower
Rain stopped, rainbow appeared,
The light was born in the blue sky
The firm and important thing
Is to recognize that "You love me"
Can I walk on?
I can see it
I hope my feeling can be heard through eternity
Your happiness, your pain, and your everything
Come on, bloom with pride, more and more...