[Tomoya is narrating about his present life.]
[narrating] I was only living because it was too much trouble to die. I got up in the morning, went to work, I ate dinner, and then I went to sleep at night. It's like my body was doing it out of habit. That's how I lived every day of my life. I worked my body to the absolute limit. I wanted to forget everything, so I let work swallow my life; swallow everything.
[Tomoya is at work late at night.]
MManager
Okazaki, why don't you call it a night? It's late.
[aloud] It's fine. I'll be done in just a second.
MManager
Now don't get me wrong, I appreciate all the work you do for us, but if you keep pushing yourself like that, you're going to end up making yourself sick. You know, you're not even taking time off for Ōbon.
Don't worry about me. I'm doing it because I want to.
MManager
If you don't take off every once in a while, you're going to get me in trouble with the government.
[narrating] After work was rough on me. It was even worse when I had a day off. I would throw my money away just to kill time. To stay away from home, I was hiding from reality because it was the only thing holding me together. I hate this town, but even if I moved away, I wouldn't have anywhere to go; anything to do. I tried to shut everything out; to live without thinking of anything. I wanted to wipe my mind clean. I wanted to forget what happened. Everything I did was wrong. Everything was a mistake. The fact that I met her, the fact that we fell in love, that we got married, the fact that we had a baby...It was all one big mistake I couldn't take back.
[Tomoya and Ushio are on a train and are sitting near a mother and a child causing a disturbance.]
Alright. Well, what do you do with Sanae?
Did you bring any books with you? [Ushio nods no.] What about with the Old Man?
Uh-huh. Like this. [She gets up and gets into a pretend batting stance, imitating Norihiro Komada.] Komada!
Are you doing an impression?
[Dejected] That's too bad. [She sits back down in her seat]
[Thinking] What the heck is he teaching her? [The mother and child are still making a disturbance, Tomoya then speaks aloud, irritated] Shut up! There are other people on this train, you know!
MMother
[Holding her child] I'm sorry. I'll keep him quiet.
Ugh...Dammit... [He then sees that Ushio has disappeared] Ushio? [He goes to look for her] Where the heck did she go? [He goes into another cart and sees Ushio running from out of the bathroom] Give me a break...Ushio, let me know first if you've going to the bathroom, okay? [Pause] What's wrong? [He sees her flushed face] You weren't crying, were you? [She nods no] Come on, don't lie to me.
Sanae? Even she can be strict, huh? Who knew?
But she said there's one place where's it's okay to cry.
Fair enough. I guess nobody would see you crying if you did it in the bathroom. But if you feel like crying, I don't think you should have to hold back. You should cry while you still can. When you get bigger, sometimes you can't cry...Even if you have something you want to cry about.
[Tomoya and Ushio are back on the train after a stop. Ushio is playing with a robot toy Tomoya bought for her.]
It's fine if you don't like it. [Ushio acknowledges him.] Well, I mean you'd probably rather have a girl's toy, right, instead of a robot? [Ushio nods no]
Girl's toys are boring. I like robots.
Well, there's no harm, I guess. It's just a little strange. [Ushio gives him a confused look] No, never mind. Keep playing. [Thinking] Wonder if she's enjoying her summer vacation? Probably not...Since she's stuck with a guy like me...
[Ushio and Tomoya are staying at an inn. Ushio gets up, disturbing Tomoya, causing him to wake up.]
It's dark, so be careful. [He goes back to sleep]
'Kay. [Tomoya feels bad for making her go by herself and accompanies her. Ushio goes down the stairs, into the bathroom, then out.] I did it all by myself.
Good for you... [Tomoya and Ushio are walking down a hallway and she sees a firefly outside.] So what is it this time?
Hm? [He sees the firefly] Oh, it's a firefly. You know what that is, right?
I've never seen one before.
They must come out later here. [Ushio puts on a depressed face] Something wrong? [She nods no] What? Do I have something funny on my face? [She nods no again] Then stop staring at me like that. It's not very polite. [She still has the same face on] Come on, what do you want? If there's something you wanna say, then say it. [Pause] I get it. You won't talk because you're still afraid of me, aren't you? [She nods yes] Alright, out with it already! I promise I won't yell anymore, okay?
I want you to tell me about my Mommy. [Tomoya is shocked by what she said]
I did, but she wouldn't say anything to me.
She wants me to tell you, huh? [Pause] Ask Sanae when we get back. Say you asked me and I wouldn't tell you anything. [He walks off]
[Tomoya comes back from the overlook with Shino to Ushio who is still looking for the toy robot in the field of flowers.]
Ushio! Did you find it? [She nods no]
SShino
Oh, is that your little girl?
Yeah, her name's Ushio. [Tomoya walks towards Ushio] Were you searching for it all this time? [She nods yes] I see. [Tomoya remembers a flashback with him and his father. He then walks over to Ushio and crouches down to her.] Ushio...I'm sorry to have to say this...But we may not be able to find it. We've done everything we can. All I can do now is buy you a new one. Okay? [She puts on a depressed face]
But that...But that was the only one...
No, there was a whole bunch of them at the store.
But that's the one you picked out. That was the robot you bought me. [Tomoya starts to understand what she is saying.] That was the first time...Daddy...[Tomoya finally realizes what she means]
Ushio? [She mumbles yes] You've been lonely, huh?
Did you have a fun trip, even though you were with a mean guy like me?
I see...Ushio...Can I...Is it okay if I stay with you?...I know...I know that I've been a bad Daddy for a long time...But from now on, I wanna work hard to take care of you Ushio. So, even if it's tough, is it okay if I stay with you?
But...But I'm still sad that I lost something I can't give back...[Pause] Daddy? Um...I don't...I don't have to hold it in anymore right? Just like you said on the train? Right? 'Cause Sanae she...she told me the only times I can cry are when I'm in the bathroom...or when I'm in Daddy's arms... [Tomoya gives her a positive look. They both embrace each other. Ushio begins to cry.]
I'm sorry...I'm sorry...I'm so sorry...
[Tomoya and Ushio are riding a train back home. Ushio is sitting across from Tomoya.]
Hey, Ushio. [Ushio acknowledges him] I can tell you about Mommy if you'd like that. [She nods yes] Okay then. Then come sit over here. [She sits next to Tomoya] Now, where do I start? Back in high school, Mommy was having a tough time, so she cried a lot. That was back when we first met. She didn't believe in herself very much. I remember she was standing at the bottom of the hill of our high school. Do you know what she did when she was standing there that morning? She closed her eyes and she said "Anpan!" That was a funny habit Mommy had. When she was afraid, she would say what she wanted to eat out loud and it would make her brave again. Back then, Sanae was always busy with work and didn't have time to make lunch for Mommy. Of course, Mommy would have been happy if she had Sanae's food. And maybe Sanae could make time if she had to, but Mommy was too nice to ask her. That's what your Mommy was like. Really sweet. Let's see...What else? Uh, she uh...Uh, your Mommy...Mommy was...[He begins to cry, remembering memories of Nagisa] Nagisa...Nagisa...Nagisa... [Ushio tugs on his sleeve as she begins to cry.]
Silly! Why are you crying, too? [He wipes away her tears] Sorry, it's nothing bad. I was just thinking of Mommy. [He stops wiping] Okay, let's get back to the story. Back in high school, Mommy was really excited about putting on a play. Have you ever seen a play before? [Thinking] Nagisa, I've found it. I finally found it. Something only I can protect. A precious treasure only I can protect. It was right here. Right in front of me...all along...
[Tomoya and Ushio are in their apartment with Fuko over and are about to play cards.]
FFuko
Anyway, let's play cards! So what's your game of choice, Ushio? Blackjack? Poker, maybe? Gin Rummy?
You realize you're talking to a five-year old, right?
FFuko
I didn't think of that. I guess I'm so mature and sophisticated that I end up suggesting adult games without realizing it.
[Groans] Ushio, are there any games you can play?
FFuko
[Joyful] What an enchanting choice, Ushio! That's a perfectly splendid game!
[Scene cuts to the three playing the card game.]
FFuko
Hey, Okazaki, you have the ten of hearts right now, don't you?
Let's just say I have a whole handful of cards I could use. [Short pause] Alright, Ushio, you're up next.
FFuko
Thanks, Ushio! That's just the card I needed. Now I'm back in the game and ready to get my revenge!
Shoot! And I tried so hard to block her!
FFuko
Okazaki's evil scheme has been thwarted and Ushio's proven once and for all that she loves Fuko best!
Get over yourself! [Both Tomoya and Fuko chuckle. Tomoya is looking at the picture of Nagisa behind Fuko.]
[Thinking] If only you were still alive...
[Tomoya thinks of what happens if Nagisa is still alive and Tomoya, Nagisa and Ushio play cards together until Fuko trys to get his attention.]'
Huh? Oh. Sorry. Guess it's my turn, huh?
FFuko
I'm sorry if this is hard on you, Okazaki...I don't mean to bring up memories of your wife...
[Annoyed] I told you, you're nothing like her!
FFuko
Then what kind of person was she? If she wasn't like me, she must have been immature, right?
I'm not sure if it's possible to be less mature than you are.
FFuko
She died when Ushio was born, right? So she never got to meet her?
Yeah. She (Ushio) only know what she looks like from pictures.
Yeah, but I still know lots of stuff about her 'cause Daddy told me.
FFuko
[Chuckles] Now you've got me curious. What kind of was she?
Let's see...Well, she was kind of a crybaby, but she always did her best and worked real hard to have me. [Tomoya starts having memories of Nagisa and starts to tear up.] And I also know that Daddy loved her very much.
[Wiping his tears] Sorry. I still think about her sometimes.
FFuko
I have a lot of free time, so you can call me whenever you like.
FFuko
All you have to do is ask and I'll be here. I'll help you in any way I can, okay?
I have to admit I didn't expect sympathy from you.
FFuko
I wasn't trying to be sympathetic. I just want an excuse to play with Ushio.
[Tomoya and Ushio are walking to the train station, on a trip. Snow is falling.]
Can you walk Ushio? Would you like to take a break?
UOUshio Okazaki
[She shakes her head] Uh-uh.
Let's take a cab before the snow starts getting worse. Let me carry you.
[They start walking, and Ushio's steps begin to slow as her breath gets heavier. She begins to drag her feet when she trips and nearly collapses.]
Ushio! [Tomoya quickly grabs her, breaking her fall.]
Ushio, I'm right here. What is it?
Did we... make it? Are we on the train yet?
Yeah, we made it on the train.
It sure is. It's getting late.
Yeah. Daddy loves you too, Ushio, very much.
[Ushio smiles, and then closes her eyes. Her body becomes limp.]
[Tomoya has several flashbacks, albeit very few, of the time he and Ushio spent together. He continues to cry.]
No! Anything but this! Nagisa! Please save Ushio! NAGISA! Someone... Someone help! Help her! Nagisa...
[Tomoya is walking to school while narrating about his town.]
I hate this town. It's too filled with memories I'd rather forget. I go to school every day, hang out with my friends, and then go home. There's no place I'd rather not go ever again. I wonder if anything will ever change? Will that day ever come?
[Tomoya is walking up the hill to school and sees Nagisa for the first time.]
[Short pause] Anpan! Do you like this school? I have to say that I love it very, very much. But soon everything changes. Well, at least it does eventually. Fun things...Happy things...They'll all...They'll all eventually change some day, you know? But can you still love this place?
If I answer her, then Nagisa and I will start talking to each other. We'll start dating. We'll get married. But maybe it'd be better if that didn't happen after all... Maybe it'd be better if we never met at all...
[Tomoya is back to the day when Nagisa and he first met. Nagisa is walking away behind him. Tomoya turns around.]
[Nagisa keeps on walking while Tomoya gets worried then drops his bag and runs straight towards her.]
[Nagisa turns around when Tomoya comes and Tomoya embraces her.]
Nagisa! I'm right here! Don't leave me!
NNagisa
You had me worried. For a second there, I was afraid you wouldn't talk to me.
NNagisa
At first, you didn't say anything. I was starting to think you'd keep walking away, like you wish we never met in the first place. I hope that wasn't true though.
[Tomoya then embraces her by giving another hug]
NNagisa
Meeting you was the best thing that ever happened to me. You made me so happy.
NNagisa
I don't want you to be lost or afraid or anything like that. From here on out, I know things might be too hard sometimes, but no matter what, please don't ever regret the time we spent together. Is that too much to ask?
[Tomoya touches her face while Nagisa smiles then begins to cry.]
I won't regret a thing. Thank you.
[Tomoya takes her hand and gives it a kiss then hugs her again.]
NNagisa
If you like shall I take you to a place in town where wishes come true?
TRTomoya and robot
Ah... My long journey has finally come to an end...
[Ushio cries after birth. Tomoya wakes up seeing where he is then looks down to see him holding Nagisa's hand.]
[Nagisa lays there still while Tomoya thinks she died again and having flashbacks when she died in the previous time.]
[Tomoya begins to cry. Nagisa wakes up seeing where she is then sees Tomoya next to her and smiles.]
NNagisa
Is something wrong, Tomoya? You look upset.
We're really... We're really together now right?
NNagisa
Of course we are, we'll always be together. Just like we promised over and over again, I'm not going anywhere.
That's right, just like we said.
YYagi
Okazaki, you don't need to worry the health of the baby or the mother. [To Nagisa] Good job. Congratulations.
[To Tomoya] Congragulations to you, too. You did good.
Tomoya? How would you like to give little Ushio her first bath?
YYagi
Support her head with your right hand. Cover her ears so she doesn't get any water in them. That's right. Nice and slow. Does that feel good, Ushio? Now don't dip her head in just yet. You need to wipe her down with gauze first. There you go. Daddy's getting you all clean. Aren't you a happy baby?
NNagisa
[After Tomoya gives Ushio her first bath.] Good job, Tomoya. You did great.
Look at that, as healthy as can be!
NNagisa
When she gets bigger, I hope she's as strong as she is now.
She will be. She'll have a strong mind and strong body, too. Don't worry.
NNagisa
Okay. [Turns her head towards the window.] Hey Tomoya, look outside. Open the curtain, it's so pretty.
TATomoya, Akio, Sanae
Huh?
What? You mean the snow? No, wait. This is...
NNagisa
Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango family.
TNTomoya and Nagisa
Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango, Dango family.
[Ushio cries for joy.]'
NNagisa
Sometimes I wonder, what if this town was alive? What if it had thoughts and feelings like one of us? If it did, I think it would want to make the people who live here happy. When I look at how things have turned out for you and me, I feel like the town might have brought us together; that it might have made this miracle happen. But even if it's wonderful, I guess it's not really a miracle, is it? After all, this sort of thing happens every day. People who live here love this town, and they find happiness here all the time. Even if it doesn't have thoughts, I think this town is still alive in its own way. I think it still loves the people who live here. I've grown up in this town, all of my memories and dreams are a part of it. In a way I feel like it raised me.
So this town is like one big happy family, huh?
NNagisa
Yup, [Chuckles] a Big Dango Family.
Yeah, I think I'm finally starting to get that.
