1 00:00:01,293 --> 00:00:03,963 [SAKURA] We're on a journey to bring spring to Yamato. 2 00:00:04,713 --> 00:00:07,800 Luckily, we haven't run into any trouble so far, 3 00:00:07,842 --> 00:00:09,760 but we can never be too careful. 4 00:00:10,928 --> 00:00:13,305 So, I've asked the Agent of Summer 5 00:00:13,347 --> 00:00:15,808 if we can stay with her while we're here on Iyo. 6 00:00:17,518 --> 00:00:18,978 They said yes? 7 00:00:19,018 --> 00:00:20,228 I'm sure the two of you will have 8 00:00:20,270 --> 00:00:21,730 plenty of things to talk about. 9 00:00:21,772 --> 00:00:24,358 Agents rarely get the chance to see each other. 10 00:00:24,399 --> 00:00:25,776 Something to look forward to. 11 00:00:26,276 --> 00:00:27,486 Also... 12 00:00:28,529 --> 00:00:30,865 the Agency will keep its distance. 13 00:00:30,906 --> 00:00:34,451 They won't monitor us as much in another season's territory. 14 00:00:34,493 --> 00:00:36,787 I can finally get Lady Hinagiku away 15 00:00:36,829 --> 00:00:38,205 from the things that bother her. 16 00:00:38,246 --> 00:00:40,207 Like the Agency, the Village, 17 00:00:40,248 --> 00:00:41,876 potential insurgent attacks. 18 00:00:42,083 --> 00:00:44,879 This is about more than keeping her safe from danger. 19 00:00:45,546 --> 00:00:47,798 We lost so much time together. 20 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:49,341 I'm taking it back. 21 00:00:51,426 --> 00:00:54,847 Hinagiku is curious about the Agent of Summer. 22 00:00:55,681 --> 00:00:59,434 Do you think she could be Hinagiku's friend? 23 00:00:59,476 --> 00:01:01,020 [caws] 24 00:01:03,271 --> 00:01:05,440 [♪ opening theme song playing] 25 00:02:33,361 --> 00:02:36,406 [RURI] I had fun with all of my friends at school, 26 00:02:36,448 --> 00:02:38,492 a loving family to come home to, 27 00:02:38,951 --> 00:02:41,160 and a sister I adored. 28 00:02:42,161 --> 00:02:44,623 I thought life would always be that way. 29 00:02:45,791 --> 00:02:47,292 But I was wrong. 30 00:02:47,334 --> 00:02:49,168 Everything changed. 31 00:02:49,878 --> 00:02:51,046 Why me? 32 00:02:51,088 --> 00:02:53,090 I don't understand. 33 00:02:54,800 --> 00:02:56,343 [HINAGIKU] Sakura! 34 00:02:56,384 --> 00:02:58,595 Look at this! A bunny! 35 00:02:58,637 --> 00:03:00,806 Yes, it's very adorable indeed. 36 00:03:00,848 --> 00:03:03,725 And a puppy! And a kitty! See? 37 00:03:03,767 --> 00:03:05,644 That's quite an unusual friendship. 38 00:03:05,686 --> 00:03:07,980 [HINAGIKU] And the birds, and the squirrels! 39 00:03:08,022 --> 00:03:10,315 This is paradise, Lady Hinagiku. 40 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:11,399 I will take your picture 41 00:03:11,441 --> 00:03:13,318 so I can always remember this moment. 42 00:03:13,944 --> 00:03:16,738 [WOMAN] I'm glad to see you two get along with animals. 43 00:03:17,238 --> 00:03:18,907 It's nice to meet you. 44 00:03:18,949 --> 00:03:20,492 I am the Guard of Summer. 45 00:03:20,534 --> 00:03:22,619 My name is Ayame Hazakura. 46 00:03:24,788 --> 00:03:26,456 Please, come in. 47 00:03:26,498 --> 00:03:27,833 Would you like me to prepare rooms 48 00:03:27,875 --> 00:03:29,793 for the rest of your security detail? 49 00:03:29,835 --> 00:03:31,045 [SAKURA] No, thank you. 50 00:03:31,086 --> 00:03:33,797 We've asked them to accompany us at a distance. 51 00:03:33,839 --> 00:03:34,882 [door opens] 52 00:03:35,340 --> 00:03:37,425 [AYAME] You must be exhausted after such a long journey. 53 00:03:37,467 --> 00:03:39,344 [Hinagiku gasps in amazement] 54 00:03:39,386 --> 00:03:43,431 Sakura, the room is almost as beautiful as the garden. 55 00:03:43,473 --> 00:03:45,893 I'm delighted to hear the space is to your liking. 56 00:03:45,934 --> 00:03:47,769 We appreciate your hospitality. 57 00:03:47,811 --> 00:03:48,979 Yes, thank you. 58 00:03:49,021 --> 00:03:51,523 It's perfect, Lady Hazakura. 59 00:03:52,066 --> 00:03:53,400 [AYAME] You're welcome. 60 00:03:53,567 --> 00:03:56,319 Though I'd prefer you call me Ayame, if you don't mind. 61 00:03:56,862 --> 00:03:58,237 It should make things much easier 62 00:03:58,279 --> 00:03:59,322 when you meet the Agent, 63 00:03:59,531 --> 00:04:01,533 since the two of us share the Hazakura name. 64 00:04:02,784 --> 00:04:04,119 - Huh? - I'm sorry. 65 00:04:04,161 --> 00:04:05,913 I should have explained earlier. 66 00:04:06,747 --> 00:04:08,957 Lady Ayame and the Agent of Summer, 67 00:04:08,999 --> 00:04:10,209 they're sisters. 68 00:04:11,210 --> 00:04:12,669 One's an Agent, 69 00:04:12,711 --> 00:04:15,714 and one's her guard? [gasps] 70 00:04:16,506 --> 00:04:19,384 Hinagiku and Sakura aren't blood. 71 00:04:19,426 --> 00:04:20,635 Aren't sisters. 72 00:04:20,677 --> 00:04:23,513 But still, sometimes it feels like they are. 73 00:04:23,555 --> 00:04:24,890 - Don't you think? - [gasps] 74 00:04:25,140 --> 00:04:28,143 [exclaims] I would never presume to call myself your sister. 75 00:04:28,727 --> 00:04:30,020 Hinagiku thought 76 00:04:30,062 --> 00:04:32,940 Sakura would like being her sister, 77 00:04:32,981 --> 00:04:35,025 but she doesn't. 78 00:04:35,067 --> 00:04:38,403 - So, she was wrong. - Hold on! 79 00:04:38,653 --> 00:04:40,321 That's not what I meant at all! 80 00:04:40,363 --> 00:04:41,698 I'll be anything you want. 81 00:04:41,740 --> 00:04:44,118 Your sister, your friend, or even just your sword! 82 00:04:44,826 --> 00:04:47,121 Please, I would be honored if you called me sister! 83 00:04:47,412 --> 00:04:49,081 Are you sure? 84 00:04:49,123 --> 00:04:51,208 [SAKURA] Yes, I'm positive! 85 00:04:51,917 --> 00:04:54,002 I'd heard rumors that you two were close, 86 00:04:54,044 --> 00:04:56,880 but if anything, it seems everyone was underselling it. 87 00:04:56,922 --> 00:04:59,841 [Sakura gasps, clears throat] Well... 88 00:04:59,883 --> 00:05:03,178 As someone who got stuck serving her spoiled little sister, 89 00:05:03,220 --> 00:05:04,930 I admit I'm a little jealous. 90 00:05:04,972 --> 00:05:06,974 [HINAGIKU] Your sister's spoiled? 91 00:05:07,015 --> 00:05:09,977 Yes, to put it mildly. 92 00:05:10,894 --> 00:05:13,105 [SAKURA] Speaking of, now that we're settled in, 93 00:05:13,147 --> 00:05:15,690 my lady and I were hoping to get the chance to meet her. 94 00:05:17,192 --> 00:05:19,318 Unfortunately, she's resting right now. 95 00:05:19,694 --> 00:05:21,446 Maybe another time, though. 96 00:05:22,281 --> 00:05:23,364 [wings fluttering] 97 00:05:25,159 --> 00:05:26,325 [chirps] 98 00:05:31,623 --> 00:05:33,875 - [birds chirping] - [dogs barking] 99 00:05:38,213 --> 00:05:41,382 [HINAGIKU, SAKURA] Aww! 100 00:05:41,758 --> 00:05:43,802 [AYAME] The animals are all very affectionate. 101 00:05:43,844 --> 00:05:44,970 - [camera clicking] - Feel free to cuddle with them 102 00:05:45,012 --> 00:05:46,638 as much or as little as you want. 103 00:05:47,264 --> 00:05:49,390 [HINAGIKU] You have so many animals. 104 00:05:49,432 --> 00:05:51,143 But why is that? 105 00:05:52,227 --> 00:05:54,437 The Agent of Summer was bestowed with the power 106 00:05:54,479 --> 00:05:55,939 known as Life Operation. 107 00:05:55,981 --> 00:05:58,817 She can use it to speak with or even control animals. 108 00:05:58,859 --> 00:05:59,985 So lucky. 109 00:06:00,027 --> 00:06:02,237 Hinagiku wishes she could do that. 110 00:06:02,279 --> 00:06:03,446 It's just not fair. 111 00:06:03,488 --> 00:06:05,907 While I imagine talking to animals is fun, 112 00:06:05,949 --> 00:06:08,327 summer comes with its own set of challenges. 113 00:06:08,367 --> 00:06:11,079 Feeding and caring for them is outrageously expensive. 114 00:06:11,121 --> 00:06:12,831 You should see our yearly budget. 115 00:06:13,290 --> 00:06:15,709 I always find myself wishing that I had more to spend 116 00:06:15,750 --> 00:06:17,169 on Lady Hinagiku's wardrobe. 117 00:06:17,211 --> 00:06:18,628 Then you understand! 118 00:06:18,670 --> 00:06:21,256 Picking out the wardrobe is the best part of our job! 119 00:06:21,298 --> 00:06:22,341 I love it! 120 00:06:22,799 --> 00:06:24,968 I bet you spent some real money on those? 121 00:06:25,010 --> 00:06:27,762 The world of traditional dress is perilous, yes. 122 00:06:27,804 --> 00:06:28,972 And yet... 123 00:06:29,014 --> 00:06:30,307 - [gasps] - ...look at her! 124 00:06:30,349 --> 00:06:32,142 The charm she exudes while wearing it 125 00:06:32,184 --> 00:06:33,643 makes every sacrifice worth it! 126 00:06:33,685 --> 00:06:35,354 It's so inspiring! 127 00:06:35,394 --> 00:06:37,605 Oh, how I wish I could follow your example. 128 00:06:37,647 --> 00:06:40,317 But my Agent has always preferred a more western style. 129 00:06:40,359 --> 00:06:43,278 Well, at least it keeps our expenses down. 130 00:06:43,320 --> 00:06:44,654 Uh, or maybe 131 00:06:44,696 --> 00:06:47,824 Hinagiku doesn't need to wear a kimono. 132 00:06:47,866 --> 00:06:48,867 A suit might work. 133 00:06:48,909 --> 00:06:50,409 Don't be ridiculous, Lady Hinagiku! 134 00:06:50,451 --> 00:06:52,662 I must agree! You can't toss away your signature look 135 00:06:52,704 --> 00:06:53,914 for a boring suit! 136 00:06:54,122 --> 00:06:55,832 Traditional is the perfect attire for you! 137 00:06:55,874 --> 00:06:57,209 Oh, really? 138 00:06:57,251 --> 00:07:00,587 [AYAME, SAKURA] Absolutely! [echoing] 139 00:07:07,302 --> 00:07:10,889 ♪ 140 00:07:14,226 --> 00:07:16,311 [wind blowing] 141 00:07:19,438 --> 00:07:21,566 [birds chirping] 142 00:07:37,124 --> 00:07:39,751 [AYAME] Congratulations on bringing spring to Iyo. 143 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:42,296 You must be tired after all those rites. 144 00:07:42,337 --> 00:07:44,505 I'll find some refreshments for you. 145 00:07:44,547 --> 00:07:46,465 - [Hinagiku sighs] - Allow me to help with that. 146 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:47,926 Lady Hinagiku, 147 00:07:47,968 --> 00:07:49,970 we'll be right back, so get some rest. 148 00:07:50,387 --> 00:07:51,554 Sure. 149 00:07:52,264 --> 00:07:53,514 [AYAME] Well then, Lady Kayo, 150 00:07:53,890 --> 00:07:55,058 if you'll excuse us. 151 00:07:55,100 --> 00:07:57,352 - [door shuts] - [footsteps receding] 152 00:07:57,394 --> 00:07:58,645 [sighs] 153 00:08:02,941 --> 00:08:04,151 Mm. 154 00:08:05,110 --> 00:08:06,278 [chuckles] 155 00:08:06,736 --> 00:08:08,280 - [door opens] - Huh? 156 00:08:11,616 --> 00:08:15,120 - Mr. Bun. Hello. - [footsteps] 157 00:08:15,162 --> 00:08:17,038 It's nice to see you. 158 00:08:17,080 --> 00:08:18,832 Are you having a good day? 159 00:08:18,873 --> 00:08:20,125 - [hopping] - Huh. 160 00:08:25,880 --> 00:08:27,257 Huh. 161 00:08:28,591 --> 00:08:30,010 [footsteps] 162 00:08:35,265 --> 00:08:37,017 [gasps] 163 00:08:40,895 --> 00:08:42,439 [door creaks] 164 00:08:43,315 --> 00:08:44,523 Uh... 165 00:08:46,818 --> 00:08:48,527 [gasps] 166 00:08:48,569 --> 00:08:51,365 Hello. Hinagiku, um, Kayo. 167 00:08:51,406 --> 00:08:52,866 So, mm... 168 00:08:52,907 --> 00:08:55,410 Might you be the Agent of Summer? 169 00:08:55,452 --> 00:08:57,871 Hinagiku was hoping to meet you. 170 00:08:58,163 --> 00:08:59,247 What's your name? 171 00:08:59,289 --> 00:09:00,499 Is that rude? 172 00:09:00,539 --> 00:09:03,460 Do you need Hinagiku's help? 173 00:09:04,669 --> 00:09:05,753 [gasps] 174 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:08,423 You're so quiet. 175 00:09:08,465 --> 00:09:12,802 Is it because Hinagiku speaks strangely? 176 00:09:12,844 --> 00:09:13,928 [RURI] It's fine. 177 00:09:14,221 --> 00:09:16,639 I'm Ruri. Ruri, the Agent of Summer. 178 00:09:18,058 --> 00:09:20,060 Uh, well, Hinagiku is-- 179 00:09:20,101 --> 00:09:23,021 Well, Hinagiku is just her. 180 00:09:23,063 --> 00:09:26,149 My sister, she's been talking about me, hasn't she? 181 00:09:26,525 --> 00:09:28,651 [HINAGIKU] Oh, Lady Ayame? 182 00:09:28,693 --> 00:09:30,695 She said you were resting 183 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:34,074 because you're not feeling well, right? 184 00:09:34,449 --> 00:09:35,658 [RURI] That's all she said? 185 00:09:35,700 --> 00:09:37,576 She didn't explain what happened? 186 00:09:37,618 --> 00:09:39,538 [HINAGIKU] Mm, no. 187 00:09:39,578 --> 00:09:41,789 Right, I guess it shouldn't surprise me. 188 00:09:41,831 --> 00:09:43,958 Ayame doesn't care about me at all. 189 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:46,127 Wait, what would make you think that? 190 00:09:46,169 --> 00:09:47,712 She welcomed the Agent of Spring 191 00:09:47,754 --> 00:09:50,382 without even asking me if I wanted to be a part of it. 192 00:09:50,840 --> 00:09:52,759 But you weren't feeling well. 193 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:54,135 That's just what she said. 194 00:09:54,177 --> 00:09:55,470 I feel fine. 195 00:09:55,845 --> 00:09:58,181 But I stay here because I'm mad. 196 00:09:58,639 --> 00:10:00,392 I'm only doing it to annoy her. 197 00:10:01,976 --> 00:10:03,437 - I mean... - [gasps] 198 00:10:03,478 --> 00:10:04,938 She has no idea. 199 00:10:05,355 --> 00:10:07,107 It's so easy for her! 200 00:10:09,025 --> 00:10:10,609 [HINAGIKU] Lady Summer, 201 00:10:10,651 --> 00:10:13,071 Hinagiku doesn't wanna sound rude, 202 00:10:13,113 --> 00:10:16,741 so please, don't take this the wrong way, but, 203 00:10:17,284 --> 00:10:18,617 Hinagiku thinks that-- 204 00:10:18,659 --> 00:10:19,911 - [AYAME] Ruri! - [door slams] 205 00:10:19,953 --> 00:10:22,289 [SAKURA] My lady! I've been looking for you. 206 00:10:22,663 --> 00:10:24,749 - Mm, so sorry. - [Ayame growls] 207 00:10:24,791 --> 00:10:27,626 [AYAME] Ruri! Come out here and apologize! 208 00:10:28,587 --> 00:10:31,590 No, it's fine. There's no need for that. 209 00:10:31,630 --> 00:10:33,007 You can't just lock yourself away 210 00:10:33,049 --> 00:10:35,302 every time you don't get exactly what you want! 211 00:10:35,343 --> 00:10:36,761 Please, Lady Ayame. 212 00:10:37,137 --> 00:10:38,221 There's no need. 213 00:10:38,597 --> 00:10:40,474 She just said hello. 214 00:10:40,515 --> 00:10:42,309 She wasn't rude, really. 215 00:10:42,350 --> 00:10:43,977 - So-- - [SAKURA] It's all right. 216 00:10:44,018 --> 00:10:45,853 Don't let yourself get worked up. 217 00:10:45,895 --> 00:10:47,147 No harm done. 218 00:10:50,442 --> 00:10:51,650 [Ayame huffs] 219 00:10:52,277 --> 00:10:53,945 [clock ticking] 220 00:10:54,653 --> 00:10:57,740 I hope you can forgive me for losing my temper. 221 00:10:57,782 --> 00:11:00,868 To be honest, I can't stand how selfish she's being. 222 00:11:00,910 --> 00:11:02,870 Please don't let it bother you. 223 00:11:02,912 --> 00:11:04,122 It's okay. 224 00:11:04,164 --> 00:11:06,291 I couldn't bring myself to tell you before, 225 00:11:06,333 --> 00:11:09,043 but Ruri shut herself in her room three months ago, 226 00:11:09,085 --> 00:11:11,379 and hasn't come out for a moment since. 227 00:11:11,670 --> 00:11:14,007 You could say she's on strike. 228 00:11:14,048 --> 00:11:16,301 And why exactly would she do that? 229 00:11:16,343 --> 00:11:17,636 I'm getting married soon, 230 00:11:17,676 --> 00:11:19,929 so I'm resigning from my position. 231 00:11:19,971 --> 00:11:23,016 My sister has had a hard time accepting that reality. 232 00:11:24,976 --> 00:11:26,936 [both gasp] 233 00:11:29,439 --> 00:11:30,607 Hey, Sakura? 234 00:11:30,815 --> 00:11:32,900 Are you planning on getting married in the future? 235 00:11:32,942 --> 00:11:34,194 What?! No! 236 00:11:34,235 --> 00:11:35,278 Of course not! 237 00:11:35,362 --> 00:11:37,113 My only purpose is to stay by your side 238 00:11:37,155 --> 00:11:38,323 for the rest of my life! 239 00:11:38,365 --> 00:11:40,908 I neither plan nor desire to get married! 240 00:11:41,742 --> 00:11:43,244 Right, okay. 241 00:11:43,286 --> 00:11:45,913 Not even if it was Brother Itecho that asked you? 242 00:11:45,955 --> 00:11:47,999 - What about then? - My lady, 243 00:11:48,375 --> 00:11:50,460 why would you mention that man's name? 244 00:11:50,502 --> 00:11:51,878 [HINAGIKU] Sa-- Sakura. 245 00:11:51,919 --> 00:11:53,505 You're scary. 246 00:11:53,921 --> 00:11:56,383 It's just, a long time ago, 247 00:11:56,424 --> 00:11:59,886 it seemed like you thought of Itecho as maybe... 248 00:11:59,927 --> 00:12:02,305 As you said, it was a long time ago. 249 00:12:02,347 --> 00:12:05,058 Those feelings have been dead and buried for a decade now. 250 00:12:05,099 --> 00:12:07,185 They're rotting in the ground. 251 00:12:07,726 --> 00:12:09,812 [HINAGIKU] Is that true? 252 00:12:09,854 --> 00:12:11,064 Yes, it is. 253 00:12:11,272 --> 00:12:12,815 Oh, no. 254 00:12:12,857 --> 00:12:15,151 And after everything... 255 00:12:15,193 --> 00:12:16,528 - [body thuds] - [gasps] 256 00:12:16,570 --> 00:12:17,696 [gasps] 257 00:12:18,405 --> 00:12:19,447 [breathing weakly] 258 00:12:19,489 --> 00:12:20,699 Lady Hinagiku? 259 00:12:20,739 --> 00:12:22,701 Lady Hinagiku! 260 00:12:24,619 --> 00:12:26,913 [owl hooting] 261 00:12:27,288 --> 00:12:29,416 [weakly] Sakura? 262 00:12:29,457 --> 00:12:31,042 It's okay. 263 00:12:31,084 --> 00:12:33,211 You had me worried for a minute there, my lady. 264 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:34,753 - [knock on door] - Uh. 265 00:12:36,256 --> 00:12:38,925 Do you have any news on Lady Kayo's condition? 266 00:12:39,551 --> 00:12:41,344 Seems like it's just a fever. 267 00:12:41,386 --> 00:12:44,639 After days of performing the manifestation ritual, 268 00:12:44,681 --> 00:12:45,973 she's exhausted. 269 00:12:46,807 --> 00:12:48,435 She will recover, though. 270 00:12:48,476 --> 00:12:49,644 There's a powerful ley line 271 00:12:49,686 --> 00:12:51,770 that runs through the summer estate. 272 00:12:52,230 --> 00:12:53,690 You should both take it easy. 273 00:12:53,732 --> 00:12:55,692 Rest up before you leave for Teishu. 274 00:12:55,774 --> 00:12:57,444 [SAKURA] Thank you very much. 275 00:12:57,485 --> 00:12:59,404 Oh, by the way... 276 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:00,572 [squirrel squeaks] 277 00:13:01,448 --> 00:13:03,700 [SAKURA] Ayame said it's all right if I use the kitchen. 278 00:13:03,742 --> 00:13:05,952 I'm going to make you something. 279 00:13:05,993 --> 00:13:07,662 Does porridge sound okay to you? 280 00:13:09,330 --> 00:13:10,707 Yes, please. 281 00:13:11,124 --> 00:13:14,377 Hinagiku likes it best when you put an egg on top. 282 00:13:14,877 --> 00:13:18,339 If it's not trouble, would that be okay? 283 00:13:18,757 --> 00:13:21,008 Nothing you ask of me is a bother. 284 00:13:21,050 --> 00:13:23,970 You know by now I would do anything for you, my lady. 285 00:13:24,429 --> 00:13:25,972 Fever or no fever. 286 00:13:29,309 --> 00:13:30,809 [WOMAN] Lady Himedaka? 287 00:13:31,603 --> 00:13:32,687 Lady Ayame? 288 00:13:33,146 --> 00:13:34,773 Not my usual attire. 289 00:13:34,813 --> 00:13:36,107 Did I surprise you? 290 00:13:36,149 --> 00:13:37,609 What? No. 291 00:13:37,651 --> 00:13:39,235 It's getting late, after all. 292 00:13:40,612 --> 00:13:42,280 Do you need something? 293 00:13:42,322 --> 00:13:44,491 No. I was just observing. 294 00:13:44,532 --> 00:13:46,451 I didn't know you were such a good cook. 295 00:13:46,493 --> 00:13:49,245 Well, I wouldn't say that. Anyone can make porridge. 296 00:13:49,287 --> 00:13:51,247 Oh, then this is a shame to admit. 297 00:13:51,289 --> 00:13:54,334 No one has bothered to show me how to make anything. 298 00:13:55,293 --> 00:13:57,295 Other people have always done all the cooking 299 00:13:57,337 --> 00:13:58,963 and chores around the household. 300 00:13:59,005 --> 00:14:01,966 It almost makes me worry about the kind of wife I'll be. 301 00:14:02,008 --> 00:14:03,718 I should at least learn how to make porridge 302 00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:06,429 for my husband when he's sick, don't you think so? 303 00:14:08,306 --> 00:14:10,057 Then would you like me to teach you? 304 00:14:10,099 --> 00:14:11,225 Hmm? 305 00:14:13,436 --> 00:14:14,562 [bird chirps] 306 00:14:17,315 --> 00:14:19,108 And now, we just let it cook. 307 00:14:19,150 --> 00:14:21,402 Lady Hinagiku prefers hers with an egg, 308 00:14:21,444 --> 00:14:23,446 but we'll wait until it's done to add that. 309 00:14:24,863 --> 00:14:27,826 So, I'd like to ask you about your sister. 310 00:14:27,866 --> 00:14:29,035 Would that be okay? 311 00:14:29,076 --> 00:14:31,870 [sighs] I'm mortified by her behavior. 312 00:14:31,912 --> 00:14:34,165 A proper Agent would never go on strike. 313 00:14:34,541 --> 00:14:36,042 That's not what I meant. 314 00:14:36,083 --> 00:14:38,753 Our relationship is complicated. 315 00:14:38,795 --> 00:14:40,879 My sister has thought of me as her property 316 00:14:40,921 --> 00:14:43,049 for as long as I can remember. 317 00:14:43,090 --> 00:14:45,635 When I chose to resign and get married, 318 00:14:45,677 --> 00:14:46,761 she took that as evidence 319 00:14:46,803 --> 00:14:49,138 that someone was stealing me from her. 320 00:14:49,180 --> 00:14:51,265 She can't accept that I don't belong to her. 321 00:14:52,225 --> 00:14:53,852 Is that so? 322 00:14:53,892 --> 00:14:55,978 In any case, it is quite unusual, 323 00:14:56,020 --> 00:14:57,146 a guard quitting. 324 00:14:57,271 --> 00:14:59,023 [AYAME] Summer does things a bit differently 325 00:14:59,065 --> 00:15:00,525 from the other seasons. 326 00:15:00,567 --> 00:15:03,361 The Agent of Summer's family sees them through childhood. 327 00:15:03,403 --> 00:15:04,612 Once they come of age, 328 00:15:04,654 --> 00:15:06,447 their spouse takes on the responsibility 329 00:15:06,489 --> 00:15:07,574 of supporting them. 330 00:15:07,906 --> 00:15:09,701 Even if I were to remain single, 331 00:15:09,743 --> 00:15:11,578 I'd still have to pass the torch. 332 00:15:11,619 --> 00:15:14,497 Eventually, her future husband would step in as her guard. 333 00:15:14,539 --> 00:15:16,833 Wait, she's getting married, too? 334 00:15:16,875 --> 00:15:19,168 - Have they even met? - Yes, they have. 335 00:15:19,210 --> 00:15:20,795 They're already engaged. 336 00:15:20,837 --> 00:15:22,213 For what it's worth, 337 00:15:22,380 --> 00:15:25,633 Ruri does seem to have feelings for him, so I'm thankful. 338 00:15:26,676 --> 00:15:30,054 She knows just as much as I do. 339 00:15:30,096 --> 00:15:31,806 We could both be happy. 340 00:15:31,848 --> 00:15:34,058 Marriage is the best path forward for us. 341 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:37,144 And we've gone too far to reverse course. 342 00:15:38,020 --> 00:15:40,857 Despite that, she holds it against me. 343 00:15:41,441 --> 00:15:42,442 Forgive me. 344 00:15:42,483 --> 00:15:44,235 I am definitely oversharing. 345 00:15:44,277 --> 00:15:45,904 Such worries are far from your mind, 346 00:15:45,944 --> 00:15:48,030 so this must sound strange to you. 347 00:15:48,907 --> 00:15:50,074 Actually, 348 00:15:50,116 --> 00:15:52,577 - my lady went on strike as well. - Huh? 349 00:15:53,453 --> 00:15:56,038 For a long time after she returned to us, 350 00:15:56,080 --> 00:15:58,541 she refused to leave her room, like your sister. 351 00:15:59,083 --> 00:16:00,543 It was two more years 352 00:16:00,585 --> 00:16:03,421 before she was willing to resume her normal duties. 353 00:16:03,463 --> 00:16:05,715 She was kidnapped by insurgents, 354 00:16:05,757 --> 00:16:07,592 and imprisoned for years on end. 355 00:16:07,634 --> 00:16:09,552 Of course it took a toll on her mind. 356 00:16:09,594 --> 00:16:10,887 How could it not? 357 00:16:11,596 --> 00:16:13,306 And the Village of Spring gave up 358 00:16:13,347 --> 00:16:14,973 on finding her so quickly. 359 00:16:15,015 --> 00:16:17,435 They decided they would rather wait for her to die. 360 00:16:17,477 --> 00:16:18,436 [gasps] 361 00:16:19,019 --> 00:16:21,105 [SAKURA] As soon as one Agent dies, 362 00:16:21,147 --> 00:16:22,315 the gods select another 363 00:16:22,356 --> 00:16:24,651 from one of the clans of the Four Seasons. 364 00:16:24,692 --> 00:16:26,527 It was easier for them. 365 00:16:27,194 --> 00:16:29,113 - [WOMAN] Then they-- - [SAKURA] That's right. 366 00:16:30,657 --> 00:16:32,241 They gave up on the search 367 00:16:32,742 --> 00:16:33,743 because when she dies, 368 00:16:33,992 --> 00:16:36,162 the gods will move on to the next Agent. 369 00:16:36,746 --> 00:16:38,832 The Village abandoned her. 370 00:16:38,873 --> 00:16:40,750 Waiting for her to die was less risky 371 00:16:40,792 --> 00:16:42,836 than spending resources to find her. 372 00:16:43,711 --> 00:16:44,963 But at the same time, 373 00:16:45,003 --> 00:16:47,089 the fact that a new Agent was never chosen 374 00:16:47,131 --> 00:16:48,967 proved she was still alive. 375 00:16:49,007 --> 00:16:51,552 They all knew exactly how long she was suffering. 376 00:16:51,594 --> 00:16:52,887 They're monsters. 377 00:16:52,929 --> 00:16:54,806 And why would monsters help her? 378 00:16:54,848 --> 00:16:56,390 [gasps] 379 00:16:57,183 --> 00:16:58,476 [utensils thud, clatter] 380 00:16:58,685 --> 00:17:01,061 [SAKURA] Lady Hinagiku knew exactly what was happening. 381 00:17:01,103 --> 00:17:03,439 When I was finally reunited with her again, 382 00:17:03,481 --> 00:17:04,941 she wouldn't even eat. 383 00:17:04,983 --> 00:17:06,526 She didn't want to live, 384 00:17:06,567 --> 00:17:08,194 let alone call the spring. 385 00:17:08,862 --> 00:17:11,280 [HINAGIKU] This is what they wanted, 386 00:17:11,322 --> 00:17:13,658 for me to die, 387 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:15,535 isn't that right? 388 00:17:15,869 --> 00:17:17,578 So, why not? 389 00:17:17,620 --> 00:17:19,497 Hinagiku will do it. 390 00:17:19,539 --> 00:17:21,749 Give them what they want. 391 00:17:23,250 --> 00:17:25,419 [SAKURA] To be honest, I can hardly blame her. 392 00:17:25,962 --> 00:17:27,338 They called her a goddess 393 00:17:27,380 --> 00:17:28,798 and drained her of everything they could 394 00:17:28,840 --> 00:17:30,257 before labeling her as defective 395 00:17:30,299 --> 00:17:32,677 when she wasn't living up to their expectations. 396 00:17:32,719 --> 00:17:34,554 They sat by and waited for her to die 397 00:17:34,595 --> 00:17:36,389 when they thought they could replace her and-- 398 00:17:37,139 --> 00:17:39,767 I saw that the world treats Agents like cogs 399 00:17:39,809 --> 00:17:42,102 in the clockwork of seasonal change. 400 00:17:45,272 --> 00:17:46,733 Suddenly it made sense, 401 00:17:46,774 --> 00:17:50,152 why some Agents choose to refer to themselves as cattle. 402 00:17:50,194 --> 00:17:52,196 They spend their lives in a pen. 403 00:17:52,530 --> 00:17:54,198 They have no freedom at all. 404 00:17:55,324 --> 00:17:56,617 I know what you mean. 405 00:17:56,659 --> 00:17:58,160 It just isn't fair. 406 00:17:58,828 --> 00:18:01,205 Nobody asks to be an Agent. 407 00:18:01,247 --> 00:18:03,583 One day, you're chosen at random. 408 00:18:04,542 --> 00:18:06,460 You can't go to school, 409 00:18:06,502 --> 00:18:08,086 or make any new friends, 410 00:18:08,128 --> 00:18:09,505 or have fun. 411 00:18:09,547 --> 00:18:11,340 Your life changes. 412 00:18:11,382 --> 00:18:13,217 You never get to be normal again. 413 00:18:13,259 --> 00:18:15,386 Other people dictate your life's path. 414 00:18:15,428 --> 00:18:17,471 You're not even allowed to disagree with them. 415 00:18:17,513 --> 00:18:18,973 It's suffocating! 416 00:18:19,473 --> 00:18:21,059 But we still do it. 417 00:18:21,099 --> 00:18:22,476 We work so hard. 418 00:18:22,518 --> 00:18:24,020 They don't care. 419 00:18:24,062 --> 00:18:25,229 They neglect us. 420 00:18:25,271 --> 00:18:26,272 They hate us. 421 00:18:26,313 --> 00:18:27,857 All they do is complain. 422 00:18:27,899 --> 00:18:29,943 Nothing we do is ever enough! 423 00:18:29,984 --> 00:18:32,278 Sometimes they even try to kill us. 424 00:18:32,820 --> 00:18:34,864 I don't manifest this stupid season 425 00:18:34,906 --> 00:18:36,032 because I enjoy it! 426 00:18:36,074 --> 00:18:38,034 I honestly couldn't care less! 427 00:18:38,076 --> 00:18:41,161 I only call summer so Ayame will be happy! 428 00:18:41,203 --> 00:18:42,204 [gasps] 429 00:18:42,496 --> 00:18:43,998 Excuse me. 430 00:18:44,040 --> 00:18:46,960 That's what my sister is always saying. 431 00:18:47,585 --> 00:18:48,669 [gasps softly] 432 00:18:49,003 --> 00:18:50,128 Lady Ayame. 433 00:18:50,546 --> 00:18:52,381 Can I ask you one more thing? 434 00:18:52,423 --> 00:18:53,549 Do you really believe 435 00:18:53,591 --> 00:18:55,635 that your sister is acting like a child? 436 00:18:56,928 --> 00:18:58,387 Like a child? 437 00:18:58,846 --> 00:19:00,556 I don't think I said that. 438 00:19:00,598 --> 00:19:03,225 You didn't use those words exactly, of course. 439 00:19:03,267 --> 00:19:05,352 But to call the season just for you, 440 00:19:05,394 --> 00:19:06,479 that's childish. 441 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:08,064 I think it's more than that. 442 00:19:09,023 --> 00:19:12,401 The rituals, they perform them with their whole hearts. 443 00:19:13,277 --> 00:19:15,488 I'm sure your happiness is part of it. 444 00:19:15,529 --> 00:19:18,198 But maybe she can only manifest the season 445 00:19:18,240 --> 00:19:20,576 because of how much you support her. 446 00:19:20,618 --> 00:19:21,995 [cicadas buzzing] 447 00:19:22,036 --> 00:19:24,580 The changing of the seasons is a miracle. 448 00:19:24,622 --> 00:19:26,624 And you make it possible for her. 449 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:28,960 In this cruel world, 450 00:19:29,002 --> 00:19:31,045 she's always had you. 451 00:19:32,046 --> 00:19:33,089 So now, 452 00:19:33,255 --> 00:19:35,299 even though she has someone else to love, 453 00:19:35,341 --> 00:19:37,802 she can't bear the thought of losing her sister. 454 00:19:38,176 --> 00:19:39,428 She needs you. 455 00:19:41,055 --> 00:19:43,099 And that pain runs deep. 456 00:19:43,141 --> 00:19:46,184 If you keep treating her like she's throwing a tantrum, 457 00:19:46,226 --> 00:19:47,520 I don't think that the two of you 458 00:19:47,561 --> 00:19:49,814 will ever find a productive path forward. 459 00:19:51,858 --> 00:19:53,233 [WOMAN] Thank you. 460 00:19:53,526 --> 00:19:54,652 I mean it. 461 00:19:55,736 --> 00:19:57,237 That was a lot to take in, 462 00:19:57,279 --> 00:19:59,157 but it's nice to know someone understands 463 00:19:59,197 --> 00:20:00,950 - the pain an Agent goes through. - [gasps] 464 00:20:01,909 --> 00:20:04,244 I feel much better after talking to you. 465 00:20:04,286 --> 00:20:05,955 No, I went too far. 466 00:20:05,997 --> 00:20:07,623 I shouldn't have spoken about your sister 467 00:20:07,665 --> 00:20:08,916 like I know what she's feeling. 468 00:20:08,958 --> 00:20:11,169 I mean, I haven't even met her yet. 469 00:20:11,460 --> 00:20:12,461 It's fine. 470 00:20:12,503 --> 00:20:14,505 It's exactly what I needed to hear. 471 00:20:15,339 --> 00:20:16,507 Truly. 472 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:19,010 I only wish that someone had said it sooner. 473 00:20:19,635 --> 00:20:20,803 [AYAME] Ruri. 474 00:20:21,888 --> 00:20:23,347 Are you ready to call summer? 475 00:20:23,764 --> 00:20:25,265 [WOMAN] It might be too late, 476 00:20:25,307 --> 00:20:27,727 and maybe it won't change anything. 477 00:20:27,768 --> 00:20:29,687 [AYAME] I wanna see your season. 478 00:20:30,146 --> 00:20:33,273 [WOMAN] I guess I wanted a reason to keep going. 479 00:20:33,315 --> 00:20:36,819 [AYAME] Sometimes it feels like your summer is just for me. 480 00:20:36,861 --> 00:20:39,739 [WOMAN] Because I love her. 481 00:20:41,908 --> 00:20:43,241 [chuckles] 482 00:20:45,119 --> 00:20:46,244 Are you... 483 00:20:46,871 --> 00:20:48,081 - Huh? - Uh. 484 00:20:48,122 --> 00:20:49,415 No. 485 00:20:49,456 --> 00:20:50,750 Don't worry about it. 486 00:20:52,168 --> 00:20:53,251 [cracks egg] 487 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:57,423 [door opens] 488 00:20:58,298 --> 00:20:59,926 - [door closes] - Uh. 489 00:21:00,801 --> 00:21:01,969 [squeaks] 490 00:21:03,512 --> 00:21:04,680 [angry grunt] 491 00:21:09,936 --> 00:21:12,230 [SAKURA] That's good. Your fever's gone down. 492 00:21:13,147 --> 00:21:14,272 [chuckles] 493 00:21:15,024 --> 00:21:16,109 - [door slams] - [gasps] 494 00:21:17,735 --> 00:21:18,778 [gasps] 495 00:21:20,113 --> 00:21:22,240 [birds chirping in panic] 496 00:21:24,158 --> 00:21:26,077 [dogs barking] 497 00:21:26,119 --> 00:21:28,204 [♪ tense music playing] 498 00:21:29,956 --> 00:21:31,289 [SAKURA] Insurgents? 499 00:21:32,750 --> 00:21:35,377 We should have received some warning from the Agency. 500 00:21:35,419 --> 00:21:36,629 - [HINAGIKU] Sakura. - [Sakura gasps] 501 00:21:42,718 --> 00:21:44,804 I'll protect you, Lady Hinagiku. 502 00:21:45,471 --> 00:21:47,681 Stay close to me, and it'll be fine. 503 00:21:48,474 --> 00:21:50,684 Let's go downstairs and meet up with the others. 504 00:21:50,726 --> 00:21:52,728 - [door opens] - [both gasp] 505 00:21:53,520 --> 00:21:55,355 - [radio crackles] - [INSURGENT] Target located. 506 00:21:55,397 --> 00:21:56,565 Moving in. 507 00:21:57,357 --> 00:21:58,400 [Hinagiku whimpers] 508 00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:01,779 [HINAGIKU] Sakura! 509 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:04,240 - [sword clicks, swishes] - [Sakura grunts, yells] 510 00:22:06,159 --> 00:22:08,326 [♪ closing theme song playing]