Land of Tanabata (2024) s01e03 Episode Script
Episode 3
1
[Emi] We're looking for this person,
you see.
Don't think I've seen him before.
Are you Mr. Minamimaru?
[Mr. Hayano] Welcome to the land
of your ancestors, Marukami Village!
Hey.
Big brother
[Emi] This town is hiding something,
and everyone is in on it.
[Sachiko] As far as I know,
there are only five people Within Reach,
including you.
Five telekinetics?
[Emi] Look, above Mount Marukami.
I'm going to go check it out.
[Sakuragi] Isn't it off-limits?
[Emi] There are only six rocks.
Does this mean one rock disappears
each day of the seven-day festival?
Previously on Land of Tanabata
Protests Held
Against Golf Course Construction
"We strongly condemn
the plan to build a golf course
on Mount Marukami."
What's this about?
Apparently, they were planning
to carve out
the course from the Seven Peaks
to the east of Mount Marukami,
and from Mount Marukami itself.
Yeah, the place Tagaya built a model of.
"This is the unanimous opinion
of all the townspeople."
[Sakuragi] "We have always lived together
with Mount Marukami."
Letter of protest
"This principle
is deeply rooted in our town,
regardless of generation.
Mount Marukami must never be desecrated.
We are prepared to do whatever it takes
to protect our sacred Mount Marukami
from being defiled by outsiders."
Marukawa Town Committee Chairman
Genichiro Hayano
Does this mean
Hey, wait! Nanmaru!
[hurried footsteps approaching]
[Tagaya] What?
-Wait!
-[Emi] Stop!
[all grunting]
Tagaya! Are you all right, Tagaya?
[follower 1] What are you doing here?
Where is Professor Marukami?
[follower 1] Huh?
[breathes heavily]
You're hiding him, aren't you?
[follower 1] What are you talking about?
[breathing heavily]
[grunts]
You killed him, didn't you?
[follower 1] What?
[follower 2]
It seems there's been a misunderstanding.
[Mr. Hayano] We have been performing
the Tanabata ritual,
passed down through generations
of the Marukami family.
Ritual?
[Tagaya breathes heavily]
We should treat him quickly.
[Mr. Hayano]
Let's go down the mountain together.
Okay.
[Mr. Hayano] So then
tell me
What exactly did you see here?
[Tagaya grunts]
People
holding long torches
formed a large circle,
and stamped on the ground.
Someone was
setting off
bright fireworks.
Anything else?
It was dark,
so I didn't see anything else.
I see.
Let's hurry up
and get down this mountain, shall we?
[uneasy music playing]
Okay.
[Tagaya groaning]
-[Emi] Keep going. Just a bit more.
-[Tagaya] Okay. Sorry about this.
[running steps approaching]
[Tagaya grunting]
-Professor Emi!
-Tagaya!
[Tagaya] Nanmaru.
-Are you all right?
-[Tagaya panting]
We were attacked
after going up Mount Marukami.
What? What do you mean?
He's alive.
What?
Nothing.
Basically, we saw something
we shouldn't have.
A ritual outsiders aren't allowed to see.
[Nanmaru] You really saw that?
We can't stay here any longer.
Everyone, pack your bags.
We'll head back to Tokyo
early tomorrow morning.
[students] Okay.
[Nanmaru] All right, can you walk?
[Tagaya] I'll manage.
[Sakuragi] You're bleeding.
Are you okay?
[ominous music playing]
[wind gusting]
[theme music playing]
Land of Tanabata
Cafe Marukami
[birds chirping]
-[Nanmaru] Sachiko!
-[running steps approaching]
[Nanmaru panting]
Sachiko!
Nanmaru?
[Nanmaru panting]
Hey, Sachiko
[Sachiko] Yes?
I'm going back to Tokyo.
[Nanmaru] So, that's why
Can we exchange LINE?
What?
Um
but I've never done that before.
It's easy. Give me your phone
and I'll do it for you if you don't mind.
Okay then.
Thanks.
[Nanmaru] Here.
It's Nanmaru. Thanks!
[soft chuckle]
-Thank you.
-[soft chuckle]
Now we're connected,
even though I'll be far away.
Message me anytime.
Okay.
See you then!
[soft chuckle]
Bye.
One friend
Nanmaru
It just hit me
There's no time for this now.
[Nanmaru mutters]
[Sakuragi] You took so long, Nanmaru.
I'm sorry.
-Here, your ticket.
-[Nanmaru] Thank you.
-Here.
-[Tagaya] Thank you.
-[Emi] Here.
-[Sakuragi] Thanks.
This is everyone's money.
You look after it, Tagaya.
[Tagaya] Okay
All right then, take care, everyone.
[Sakuragi] What? Aren't you coming?
I'm going to stay here a little longer.
I'm certain
that Professor Marukami is here.
The Marukami Seminar
will be suspended for a while.
I'm staying too.
[Emi] No way.
You should know best, Tagaya.
As a university lecturer,
I can't put any of you in danger.
I'll be home in no time.
Come on, off you go. You too, Nanmaru.
Hey there.
[eerie music playing]
[Takashi] Is that Minamimaru guy here?
Takashi
Huh?
[receptionist] Wait!
You can't go up!
Takashi!
Darn. Did I just miss him?
[exhales sharply]
[sighs]
[line ringing]
[pops]
Don't do anything silly.
Guestbook
Joto University
Marukami Seminar
[Takashi] "Marukami Seminar"
Sayuri Emi, Mamoru Tagaya,
Tomoko Sakuragi, Yoji Minamimaru
-Thanks.
-[book thuds]
[Takashi] All right then.
-[door slides open]
-[Takashi sighs]
[door slides close]
What is it, My Lord? You're grinning.
[chuckles]
Nothing.
It's Nanmaru. Thanks!
It was fun talking to you. From Sachiko.
[Tagaya sighs]
[inhales sharply]
-[distant rumbling]
-[Sakuragi] Oh.
-It's here.
-[Nanmaru] Oh.
Come on.
[indistinct chatter]
-[Tagaya] Look? See.
-[Sakuragi laughs]
[Sakuragi] What is this?
Professor! Wait!
Hey there.
[ominous music playing]
[Takashi] Do you know a guy
called Minamimaru?
[Tagaya] Who are you?
Just tell me.
You went to Marukawa Town
with a Minamimaru, right?
He's not here today.
Then, what are his contact details?
I don't know.
[Takashi] Surely you do know.
You're so persistent!
You're not from this school, are you?
What do you want with Nanmaru?
[eerie music playing]
[Aki] Excuse me!
Could it be
that you're interested
in the "Chowa!" that Nanmaru does?
It was fun talking to you. From Sachiko.
Long time no see! Are you well?
I had fun too!
[Nanmaru sighs]
It feels like
I ended up
being so half-hearted.
Nanmaru! We might have a new recruit.
-What?
-[Aki] Come in.
[Nanmaru exclaims]
Are you Minamimaru?
-It's you. From when it hit me.
-[Takashi] What are you talking about?
Well, it's hard to explain
There's something
I want to talk to you about.
You have
the Ability to Reach, don't you?
What?
Come with me.
Okay.
Wait, I'll come with you!
Thanks for your help.
Huh?
[Takashi] All right, show me the power
that you showed Sachiko.
[Nanmaru] Okay.
[shouts]
Chowa!
[pops]
[Nanmaru panting]
[Nanmaru] See.
My power! The Ability to Reach!
[soft chuckle]
Pathetic.
Eh?
No good at all.
And you don't need to shout like that.
I'll teach you from scratch.
Huh? Wait.
Sir, does that mean
you have the Ability to Reach too?
"Sir"?
[sighs]
Listen.
You were focusing on the mark you made
on the paper just now, right?
It's going to hit the material
and disappear as soon as you bring it.
That's why it doesn't get big.
[Nanmaru] Bring it?
[Takashi] Midair.
[Nanmaru] Midair?
[Takashi] Create it in midair.
Look.
Like this.
What the heck is that ball?
[Takashi] It's this sphere
that is known as "Beyond the Window."
Those who can make this are Within Reach.
Like this, slowly
Watch.
It's stopped.
[soft gasp]
Amazing.
Don't touch it!
You'll lose your hand.
-[pops]
-[yelps]
When the target is a solid or liquid,
it reacts instantly,
and about the same volume
as the sphere disappears.
What on earth
Okay. Now it's your turn.
That's right. In midair.
[Takashi] Close your eyes and concentrate.
Oh.
[groans]
What are you doing? You suck at this.
Sorry.
[sighs]
Being Within Reach
means reaching Beyond the Window.
[Takashi] You extend your hand,
grab a little from Beyond the Window
and bring it to you.
Your hand reaches Beyond the Window.
[inhales sharply]
[mutters]
I'll give you a tip.
Imagine you have another thumb
existing symmetrically to your thumb
and the outside of your pinky finger.
Create the sphere by imagining yourself
pressing 12 fingers on one point.
[inhales deeply]
[light suspenseful music playing]
[dramatic music playing]
That's it.
Keep going.
[dramatic music continues playing]
[gasps]
[pants]
[dramatic music continues playing]
No way! What?
-[Nanmaru] Sir!
-[Takashi] Don't move!
[Nanmaru] Okay!
[pops]
[Takashi scoffs]
[laughs]
You did it. You did it!
Great work.
Whoa! I did it!
[laughs]
Thank you so much!
I never thought
I had this kind of power.
That's right. We're special.
We're the chosen ones.
Special?
Yeah.
[laughs]
Amazing! Look at this hole!
I did it too!
Wow.
[Nanmaru] And look how big it is.
[laughing]
-Yes!
-[school bell chiming]
I did it!
[Nanmaru]
I don't have to shout "chowa" anymore.
[Takashi] Never say "chowa" again.
[Nanmaru laughing]
[inhales deeply]
[sighs]
I'm so tired.
[soft chuckle]
[mutters]
[grunts]
[tapping on phone]
Sachiko, I met your brother today!
He taught me a lot.
[message buzzes]
[exhales deeply]
[grunts]
-[phone chimes, buzzes]
-Eh?
That was fast.
Stay away from him. No matter what.
[light music playing]
-[door opens]
-[door bell chimes]
Welcome.
[cafe owner] Please sit where you like.
Where are you gentlemen from?
Tokyo.
Wow. What brought you
to a boring town like this?
Just a bit of work.
I see, I see.
Boring here, isn't it?
[chuckles]
What would you like to order?
I recommend our cod roe spaghetti.
-All right, that then.
-[cafe owner] Okay.
And for you, sir?
The same.
[cafe owner] Certainly.
Please wait a moment.
[pensive music playing]
-[faucet squeaks]
-[water running]
Just like you said, two of the men
came to the cafe.
-[Mr. Hayano] They went there too?
-Yeah.
[sighs]
In any case,
tell all the townspeople
to keep their lips sealed.
[all] Understood.
[Mr. Hayano] Unbelievable.
Outsiders keep on showing up
in our village.
This isn't good.
[sighs]
[birds chirping]
[phone buzzing]
Withheld number
Hello.
[caller] Emi.
It's me.
[soft gasp]
[exhales shakily]
Professor Marukami!
[soft music playing]
I'm sorry I worried you.
Things are a bit complicated.
I don't know when I'll be back,
or if I can ever make it back at all.
Professor, what happened?
[Professor Marukami]
The Window it opened.
A Window of the heart
that I never knew of.
[dog barks]
Saying that doesn't help me
understand at all.
[dog barking]
[Professor Marukami]
I'll contact the university and my wife.
Professor
You haven't killed anyone, have you?
I'd never do that.
Never.
[Emi] I believe you.
[soft chuckle]
Thank you, Emi.
Head back to Tokyo, for your sake too.
Goodbye.
Wait. Without you, Professor
[line beeping]
[panting]
[panting]
-[dogs barking]
-[indistinct chatter]
Councilor Toshiro Tamabe
The Power to Change Japan's Future
For a Kinder Society
[host] Ladies and gentlemen,
please give a warm welcome
to Councilor Toshiro Tamabe.
[applause]
The Power to Change Japan's Future
For a Kinder Society
[Toshiro] Hello everyone.
Thank you all for gathering here today.
As you just heard,
my name is Toshiro Tamabe.
[suspenseful music playing]
Is this the spot?
Don't you need to check
the position of the lectern?
As for today's theme Can you see?
"The power to change Japan's future."
And, "For a kinder society."
[bodyguard] Are you okay?
I'm sorry,
my colleague isn't feeling too well.
It happens a lot. You don't need to worry.
Is that so?
Understood.
[ominous music playing]
[Toshiro] In Japan,
even elderly bureaucrats
can secure jobs at such major companies,
provided they receive approval
from the National Personnel Authority.
This is Sato. I'm back in position.
[Toshiro] This is evidence
that we don't have adequate laws in place.
I'm not trying to put down the elderly.
-[crowd murmuring]
-In order to raise wages in Japan,
we must resolve this issue
by confronting it head-on!
I have the ability.
The ability to open the eyes
of bureaucrats and politicians.
Huh?
[crowd murmuring]
[suspenseful music playing]
What is that?
[suspenseful music continues playing]
-[pops]
-[crowd gasps]
[ominous music playing]
[crowd murmuring]
[attendee] Oh, no!
[crowd screaming]
[Sato] Are you all right?
Long time no see.
Huh? Where is Professor Emi?
-Ah.
-[Tagaya and Sakuragi] Mm.
I see.
Huh?
Tagaya, did you change your glasses?
-Well
-You have, haven't you?
They look good, with the black on top.
[Tagaya] Professor Emi!
You're back.
Hello.
Did you find Professor Marukami?
Nanmaru, why are you here today?
Oh, yeah. I came because I wanted
to show you all something.
You came just in time!
Can you come with me?
[Nanmaru] I'll do it outside.
-Outside?
-[Nanmaru] Yeah, I'll do it outside.
What is that thing?
Oh, my! Amazing.
[Nanmaru] This is known
as "Beyond the Window."
With this
I pick a target
and release it.
-[Tagaya exclaims]
-[Sakuragi] Huh?
[Tagaya] What's happening?
-[pops]
-[Tagaya yelps]
[Sakuragi] What?
-[Tagaya] What the
-[Sakuragi] How?
No way.
[Tagaya gasps]
[soft chuckle]
Nanmaru, this isn't good.
What? It isn't?
[suspenseful music playing]
You said that in the old families,
there are Window Openers
and those Within Reach, didn't you?
That's right.
[Emi] The person
The person Within Reach
who taught you this skill.
What's their name?
Sir.
I mean,
it's Sachiko's big brother, Takashi.
It's just like the murder
that took place in Marukawa Town.
What?
I've always thought
that the person behind that murder
must have the same ability
as Professor Marukami.
In other words, they're Within Reach.
Does that mean
That Takashi person might be the murderer.
What
[phone buzzing]
Takashi Higashimaru
[inhales sharply]
[sighs]
Hello.
[Takashi] You took so long
to pick up, Minamimaru.
How can I help you?
I see potential in your power.
There's something I want your help with.
[inhales sharply]
-[animals calling]
-[insects chirping]
It has been a long time, Great-uncle.
-It's Sachiko.
-[Sachiko's great-uncle] Oh.
Enter.
Excuse me.
[Sachiko's great-uncle]
Is your grandmother well?
She is.
[Sachiko]
I came today to tell you something.
There are suspicious men in the town.
[Sachiko's great-uncle]
It seems they came by here too.
Pardon?
[Sachiko's great-uncle]
Takashi and Professor Marukami
And me
They're searching for those Within Reach.
[suspenseful music playing]
[soft groan]
[tense music playing]
I have
a terrible feeling.
[closing theme music playing]
[Emi] We're looking for this person,
you see.
Don't think I've seen him before.
Are you Mr. Minamimaru?
[Mr. Hayano] Welcome to the land
of your ancestors, Marukami Village!
Hey.
Big brother
[Emi] This town is hiding something,
and everyone is in on it.
[Sachiko] As far as I know,
there are only five people Within Reach,
including you.
Five telekinetics?
[Emi] Look, above Mount Marukami.
I'm going to go check it out.
[Sakuragi] Isn't it off-limits?
[Emi] There are only six rocks.
Does this mean one rock disappears
each day of the seven-day festival?
Previously on Land of Tanabata
Protests Held
Against Golf Course Construction
"We strongly condemn
the plan to build a golf course
on Mount Marukami."
What's this about?
Apparently, they were planning
to carve out
the course from the Seven Peaks
to the east of Mount Marukami,
and from Mount Marukami itself.
Yeah, the place Tagaya built a model of.
"This is the unanimous opinion
of all the townspeople."
[Sakuragi] "We have always lived together
with Mount Marukami."
Letter of protest
"This principle
is deeply rooted in our town,
regardless of generation.
Mount Marukami must never be desecrated.
We are prepared to do whatever it takes
to protect our sacred Mount Marukami
from being defiled by outsiders."
Marukawa Town Committee Chairman
Genichiro Hayano
Does this mean
Hey, wait! Nanmaru!
[hurried footsteps approaching]
[Tagaya] What?
-Wait!
-[Emi] Stop!
[all grunting]
Tagaya! Are you all right, Tagaya?
[follower 1] What are you doing here?
Where is Professor Marukami?
[follower 1] Huh?
[breathes heavily]
You're hiding him, aren't you?
[follower 1] What are you talking about?
[breathing heavily]
[grunts]
You killed him, didn't you?
[follower 1] What?
[follower 2]
It seems there's been a misunderstanding.
[Mr. Hayano] We have been performing
the Tanabata ritual,
passed down through generations
of the Marukami family.
Ritual?
[Tagaya breathes heavily]
We should treat him quickly.
[Mr. Hayano]
Let's go down the mountain together.
Okay.
[Mr. Hayano] So then
tell me
What exactly did you see here?
[Tagaya grunts]
People
holding long torches
formed a large circle,
and stamped on the ground.
Someone was
setting off
bright fireworks.
Anything else?
It was dark,
so I didn't see anything else.
I see.
Let's hurry up
and get down this mountain, shall we?
[uneasy music playing]
Okay.
[Tagaya groaning]
-[Emi] Keep going. Just a bit more.
-[Tagaya] Okay. Sorry about this.
[running steps approaching]
[Tagaya grunting]
-Professor Emi!
-Tagaya!
[Tagaya] Nanmaru.
-Are you all right?
-[Tagaya panting]
We were attacked
after going up Mount Marukami.
What? What do you mean?
He's alive.
What?
Nothing.
Basically, we saw something
we shouldn't have.
A ritual outsiders aren't allowed to see.
[Nanmaru] You really saw that?
We can't stay here any longer.
Everyone, pack your bags.
We'll head back to Tokyo
early tomorrow morning.
[students] Okay.
[Nanmaru] All right, can you walk?
[Tagaya] I'll manage.
[Sakuragi] You're bleeding.
Are you okay?
[ominous music playing]
[wind gusting]
[theme music playing]
Land of Tanabata
Cafe Marukami
[birds chirping]
-[Nanmaru] Sachiko!
-[running steps approaching]
[Nanmaru panting]
Sachiko!
Nanmaru?
[Nanmaru panting]
Hey, Sachiko
[Sachiko] Yes?
I'm going back to Tokyo.
[Nanmaru] So, that's why
Can we exchange LINE?
What?
Um
but I've never done that before.
It's easy. Give me your phone
and I'll do it for you if you don't mind.
Okay then.
Thanks.
[Nanmaru] Here.
It's Nanmaru. Thanks!
[soft chuckle]
-Thank you.
-[soft chuckle]
Now we're connected,
even though I'll be far away.
Message me anytime.
Okay.
See you then!
[soft chuckle]
Bye.
One friend
Nanmaru
It just hit me
There's no time for this now.
[Nanmaru mutters]
[Sakuragi] You took so long, Nanmaru.
I'm sorry.
-Here, your ticket.
-[Nanmaru] Thank you.
-Here.
-[Tagaya] Thank you.
-[Emi] Here.
-[Sakuragi] Thanks.
This is everyone's money.
You look after it, Tagaya.
[Tagaya] Okay
All right then, take care, everyone.
[Sakuragi] What? Aren't you coming?
I'm going to stay here a little longer.
I'm certain
that Professor Marukami is here.
The Marukami Seminar
will be suspended for a while.
I'm staying too.
[Emi] No way.
You should know best, Tagaya.
As a university lecturer,
I can't put any of you in danger.
I'll be home in no time.
Come on, off you go. You too, Nanmaru.
Hey there.
[eerie music playing]
[Takashi] Is that Minamimaru guy here?
Takashi
Huh?
[receptionist] Wait!
You can't go up!
Takashi!
Darn. Did I just miss him?
[exhales sharply]
[sighs]
[line ringing]
[pops]
Don't do anything silly.
Guestbook
Joto University
Marukami Seminar
[Takashi] "Marukami Seminar"
Sayuri Emi, Mamoru Tagaya,
Tomoko Sakuragi, Yoji Minamimaru
-Thanks.
-[book thuds]
[Takashi] All right then.
-[door slides open]
-[Takashi sighs]
[door slides close]
What is it, My Lord? You're grinning.
[chuckles]
Nothing.
It's Nanmaru. Thanks!
It was fun talking to you. From Sachiko.
[Tagaya sighs]
[inhales sharply]
-[distant rumbling]
-[Sakuragi] Oh.
-It's here.
-[Nanmaru] Oh.
Come on.
[indistinct chatter]
-[Tagaya] Look? See.
-[Sakuragi laughs]
[Sakuragi] What is this?
Professor! Wait!
Hey there.
[ominous music playing]
[Takashi] Do you know a guy
called Minamimaru?
[Tagaya] Who are you?
Just tell me.
You went to Marukawa Town
with a Minamimaru, right?
He's not here today.
Then, what are his contact details?
I don't know.
[Takashi] Surely you do know.
You're so persistent!
You're not from this school, are you?
What do you want with Nanmaru?
[eerie music playing]
[Aki] Excuse me!
Could it be
that you're interested
in the "Chowa!" that Nanmaru does?
It was fun talking to you. From Sachiko.
Long time no see! Are you well?
I had fun too!
[Nanmaru sighs]
It feels like
I ended up
being so half-hearted.
Nanmaru! We might have a new recruit.
-What?
-[Aki] Come in.
[Nanmaru exclaims]
Are you Minamimaru?
-It's you. From when it hit me.
-[Takashi] What are you talking about?
Well, it's hard to explain
There's something
I want to talk to you about.
You have
the Ability to Reach, don't you?
What?
Come with me.
Okay.
Wait, I'll come with you!
Thanks for your help.
Huh?
[Takashi] All right, show me the power
that you showed Sachiko.
[Nanmaru] Okay.
[shouts]
Chowa!
[pops]
[Nanmaru panting]
[Nanmaru] See.
My power! The Ability to Reach!
[soft chuckle]
Pathetic.
Eh?
No good at all.
And you don't need to shout like that.
I'll teach you from scratch.
Huh? Wait.
Sir, does that mean
you have the Ability to Reach too?
"Sir"?
[sighs]
Listen.
You were focusing on the mark you made
on the paper just now, right?
It's going to hit the material
and disappear as soon as you bring it.
That's why it doesn't get big.
[Nanmaru] Bring it?
[Takashi] Midair.
[Nanmaru] Midair?
[Takashi] Create it in midair.
Look.
Like this.
What the heck is that ball?
[Takashi] It's this sphere
that is known as "Beyond the Window."
Those who can make this are Within Reach.
Like this, slowly
Watch.
It's stopped.
[soft gasp]
Amazing.
Don't touch it!
You'll lose your hand.
-[pops]
-[yelps]
When the target is a solid or liquid,
it reacts instantly,
and about the same volume
as the sphere disappears.
What on earth
Okay. Now it's your turn.
That's right. In midair.
[Takashi] Close your eyes and concentrate.
Oh.
[groans]
What are you doing? You suck at this.
Sorry.
[sighs]
Being Within Reach
means reaching Beyond the Window.
[Takashi] You extend your hand,
grab a little from Beyond the Window
and bring it to you.
Your hand reaches Beyond the Window.
[inhales sharply]
[mutters]
I'll give you a tip.
Imagine you have another thumb
existing symmetrically to your thumb
and the outside of your pinky finger.
Create the sphere by imagining yourself
pressing 12 fingers on one point.
[inhales deeply]
[light suspenseful music playing]
[dramatic music playing]
That's it.
Keep going.
[dramatic music continues playing]
[gasps]
[pants]
[dramatic music continues playing]
No way! What?
-[Nanmaru] Sir!
-[Takashi] Don't move!
[Nanmaru] Okay!
[pops]
[Takashi scoffs]
[laughs]
You did it. You did it!
Great work.
Whoa! I did it!
[laughs]
Thank you so much!
I never thought
I had this kind of power.
That's right. We're special.
We're the chosen ones.
Special?
Yeah.
[laughs]
Amazing! Look at this hole!
I did it too!
Wow.
[Nanmaru] And look how big it is.
[laughing]
-Yes!
-[school bell chiming]
I did it!
[Nanmaru]
I don't have to shout "chowa" anymore.
[Takashi] Never say "chowa" again.
[Nanmaru laughing]
[inhales deeply]
[sighs]
I'm so tired.
[soft chuckle]
[mutters]
[grunts]
[tapping on phone]
Sachiko, I met your brother today!
He taught me a lot.
[message buzzes]
[exhales deeply]
[grunts]
-[phone chimes, buzzes]
-Eh?
That was fast.
Stay away from him. No matter what.
[light music playing]
-[door opens]
-[door bell chimes]
Welcome.
[cafe owner] Please sit where you like.
Where are you gentlemen from?
Tokyo.
Wow. What brought you
to a boring town like this?
Just a bit of work.
I see, I see.
Boring here, isn't it?
[chuckles]
What would you like to order?
I recommend our cod roe spaghetti.
-All right, that then.
-[cafe owner] Okay.
And for you, sir?
The same.
[cafe owner] Certainly.
Please wait a moment.
[pensive music playing]
-[faucet squeaks]
-[water running]
Just like you said, two of the men
came to the cafe.
-[Mr. Hayano] They went there too?
-Yeah.
[sighs]
In any case,
tell all the townspeople
to keep their lips sealed.
[all] Understood.
[Mr. Hayano] Unbelievable.
Outsiders keep on showing up
in our village.
This isn't good.
[sighs]
[birds chirping]
[phone buzzing]
Withheld number
Hello.
[caller] Emi.
It's me.
[soft gasp]
[exhales shakily]
Professor Marukami!
[soft music playing]
I'm sorry I worried you.
Things are a bit complicated.
I don't know when I'll be back,
or if I can ever make it back at all.
Professor, what happened?
[Professor Marukami]
The Window it opened.
A Window of the heart
that I never knew of.
[dog barks]
Saying that doesn't help me
understand at all.
[dog barking]
[Professor Marukami]
I'll contact the university and my wife.
Professor
You haven't killed anyone, have you?
I'd never do that.
Never.
[Emi] I believe you.
[soft chuckle]
Thank you, Emi.
Head back to Tokyo, for your sake too.
Goodbye.
Wait. Without you, Professor
[line beeping]
[panting]
[panting]
-[dogs barking]
-[indistinct chatter]
Councilor Toshiro Tamabe
The Power to Change Japan's Future
For a Kinder Society
[host] Ladies and gentlemen,
please give a warm welcome
to Councilor Toshiro Tamabe.
[applause]
The Power to Change Japan's Future
For a Kinder Society
[Toshiro] Hello everyone.
Thank you all for gathering here today.
As you just heard,
my name is Toshiro Tamabe.
[suspenseful music playing]
Is this the spot?
Don't you need to check
the position of the lectern?
As for today's theme Can you see?
"The power to change Japan's future."
And, "For a kinder society."
[bodyguard] Are you okay?
I'm sorry,
my colleague isn't feeling too well.
It happens a lot. You don't need to worry.
Is that so?
Understood.
[ominous music playing]
[Toshiro] In Japan,
even elderly bureaucrats
can secure jobs at such major companies,
provided they receive approval
from the National Personnel Authority.
This is Sato. I'm back in position.
[Toshiro] This is evidence
that we don't have adequate laws in place.
I'm not trying to put down the elderly.
-[crowd murmuring]
-In order to raise wages in Japan,
we must resolve this issue
by confronting it head-on!
I have the ability.
The ability to open the eyes
of bureaucrats and politicians.
Huh?
[crowd murmuring]
[suspenseful music playing]
What is that?
[suspenseful music continues playing]
-[pops]
-[crowd gasps]
[ominous music playing]
[crowd murmuring]
[attendee] Oh, no!
[crowd screaming]
[Sato] Are you all right?
Long time no see.
Huh? Where is Professor Emi?
-Ah.
-[Tagaya and Sakuragi] Mm.
I see.
Huh?
Tagaya, did you change your glasses?
-Well
-You have, haven't you?
They look good, with the black on top.
[Tagaya] Professor Emi!
You're back.
Hello.
Did you find Professor Marukami?
Nanmaru, why are you here today?
Oh, yeah. I came because I wanted
to show you all something.
You came just in time!
Can you come with me?
[Nanmaru] I'll do it outside.
-Outside?
-[Nanmaru] Yeah, I'll do it outside.
What is that thing?
Oh, my! Amazing.
[Nanmaru] This is known
as "Beyond the Window."
With this
I pick a target
and release it.
-[Tagaya exclaims]
-[Sakuragi] Huh?
[Tagaya] What's happening?
-[pops]
-[Tagaya yelps]
[Sakuragi] What?
-[Tagaya] What the
-[Sakuragi] How?
No way.
[Tagaya gasps]
[soft chuckle]
Nanmaru, this isn't good.
What? It isn't?
[suspenseful music playing]
You said that in the old families,
there are Window Openers
and those Within Reach, didn't you?
That's right.
[Emi] The person
The person Within Reach
who taught you this skill.
What's their name?
Sir.
I mean,
it's Sachiko's big brother, Takashi.
It's just like the murder
that took place in Marukawa Town.
What?
I've always thought
that the person behind that murder
must have the same ability
as Professor Marukami.
In other words, they're Within Reach.
Does that mean
That Takashi person might be the murderer.
What
[phone buzzing]
Takashi Higashimaru
[inhales sharply]
[sighs]
Hello.
[Takashi] You took so long
to pick up, Minamimaru.
How can I help you?
I see potential in your power.
There's something I want your help with.
[inhales sharply]
-[animals calling]
-[insects chirping]
It has been a long time, Great-uncle.
-It's Sachiko.
-[Sachiko's great-uncle] Oh.
Enter.
Excuse me.
[Sachiko's great-uncle]
Is your grandmother well?
She is.
[Sachiko]
I came today to tell you something.
There are suspicious men in the town.
[Sachiko's great-uncle]
It seems they came by here too.
Pardon?
[Sachiko's great-uncle]
Takashi and Professor Marukami
And me
They're searching for those Within Reach.
[suspenseful music playing]
[soft groan]
[tense music playing]
I have
a terrible feeling.
[closing theme music playing]