"I want to play in the pool Mummy!" "Not today!" "You're going to the festival Grandpa and Grandma aren't you." "Pool!" "No!" "I'll tell Daddy you weren't listening to me!" "Shun, when you go to Grandpa's..." "Shun?" "Huh?" "Shun has disappeared?" "I wonder where he could be?" "Aha!" "Shun?" "Where's..." "Shun..." "Shun!" "Shun!" "Eriko" "Shun has..." "What's happened?" "What are you doing?" "Shun has gone missing." "What?" "Shun...where are you?" "Sorry, excuse me." "Shun!" "Shun!" "Oh, I'm sorry." "I'm very sorry." "Shun..." "Shun!" "Shu-n!" "Hey," "What?" "Do you think there's been an accident?" "What are you saying?" "Don't be ridiculous." "Anything?" "Let's search the nearby area again." "Good idea." "There's no way a small child could come this far." "Let's take my car." "Ok, let's go." "You must be Shun's father." "Actually, we've just received news of an incident at Misorano Park pond." "The pond?" "A boy has been found..." "Please come to the station to identify him." "The station..." "Not the hospital?" "The station." "Shinji..." "It's better if you wait here." "No..." "I want to go." "We found him!" "Where was he?" "He climbed a tree and couldn't get back down." "I'm so relieved." "The child who had drowned was not Shun." "You did your best." "Yes." "He's grown hasn't he." "Hmm?" "He's grown." "You don't notice because you see him everyday." "I do notice!" "Ok, up, up!" "Careful Shun!" "Careful!" "Oh that was dangerous, really dangerous!" "Let's get started." "This is newly made by Kazu." "Hey, you'll come and visit during firefly season won't you?" "Of course we will." "We helped bring them up." "But we won't come if there's just one or two." "Don't worry the light will be blinding." "What kind of fireflies will those be?" "Hey Rio, look look!" "Shun really gets on with Rio." "Well he's the person who rescued him from the tree." "If it wasn't for that we wouldn't have employed him." "We hadn't wanted a part timer." "By the way, how are the blog photos?" "Oh I forgot!" "You always do." "So in the end you're going to let this place." "At this time it's not so easy to sell a house." "But I think it's for the best." "Looking after him, we don't how long it will last." "What are you saying exactly?" "No no!" "I didn't mean..." "But it's really good of you moving to care for your father-in-law." "I'm a model daughter-in-law." "Oh I just remembered..." "I don't think it will suit our shop." "What will you do if we don't take it?" "Leave it here." "But I don't really want to give it to a stranger." "Well..." "We'll take it, I mean we're just next door." "Good idea." "Really?" "Ready?" "And.." "lift!" "Be careful!" "This is really heavy." "It's seriously heavy." "I hope a strange person doesn't move in next door." "Eri, why don't you come to Osaka too?" "I mean, your husband's job has transferred there." "That's true." "Hang on" "What about me?" "I'm not going." "It's different for me, my parents-in-law are here." "Thank you very much everyone!" "When are you going to transfer back to Tokyo?" "I don't know, ask God?" "Come and visit whenever you like." "If you're over there, definitely come and see us." "I will." "Then I'll come too." "Then I'll come too." "Well, why don't we all just move to Osaka?" "Good idea." "I...when I think about that house being empty..." "Well, you could come to Osaka more often." "Shun can't behave on the Shinkansen for such a long journey." "You can do it." "You're a big boy now aren't you." "Yes!" "See." "If we went to Osaka, you'd be home late everyday." "And I don't know anyone in Osaka..." "And because of that we're doing things this way." "Yes but..." "You said you'd be coming back to Tokyo soon." "Come, it's barely been a year." "It's been long enough." "What do you want me to do?" "I don't like it." "I've got to go." "See you soon Shun." "Bye-bye Daddy." "You mean 'see you soon'." "Bye." "Have a safe trip." "He's gone." "He's gone." "Exactly one year has passed since that day." "I feel the worry from it has died down." "You won't go climbing anymore willl you." "I won't." "This new worry, it's probably because of the empty house." "Or maybe it is because the same season as that day has come round again." "Are you from around here?" "I'm a bit lost." "I don't really know the area..." "Is Misorano-cho, Block 3 around here?" "It's probably up there." "So you do know." "Have we met somewhere before?" "Grow up to be strong fireflies!" "You can do it." "Thanks very much." "Next, it'll finally be time to release the Kawanina." "What're Kawanina?" "Food for the fireflies." "Oh Rio!" "You're late, we've just finished." "I know you don't want to hear it from me but for the time being, you're a member so try to be on time ok?" "Right, let's take a photo to mark the occasion." "Come on Rio." "Ok, ready." "We put the fireflies in the river today Shun." "Excuse me!" "We're thinking of moving here, could you tell me a few things?" "Where do you go shopping?" "Usually to the supermarket by the station." "And opposite the station there's a big supermarket and homestore." "This place is just within Misorano Primary's catchment area isn't it." "Misorano Primary...yes it is." "You must be aiming for there too." "What?" "We get an advantage in the entrance exam." "Oh..." "Actually, we already have a nice house but we need to be in the right catchment area so we're thinking of moving." "I see, you're thinking of going to Osaka." "I haven't decided anything yet." "What does Shinji say?" "He says I can go anytime I like." "It might be for the best." "Especially after what happened." "I know." "If something happens to Shun." "There's no one next door anymore." "Keep going, stop!" "Ooh!" "A truck!" "Shun!" "A truck!" "WOW!" "Come on Shun, we're going." "Who is it?" "I'm sorry it's late" "I just moved in next door." "I came to introduce myself." "Good evening." "I'm Mrs Mayer." "What?" "My husband is American." "So you're my new neighbour." "Yes, it's nice to meet you." "Oh, I've brought you a little something." "Oh thank you." "I'm Mrs Yano." "It's very nice to meet you." "I was a bit surprised when you said your name was Mayer." "The other day, a different couple came to look at the house." "Yes, I heard that." "But we got here first it seems." "I see." "So, did you move for your child?" "Sorry?" "The people who came to see the house," "They wanted to move into this catchment area." "No, it's just the two of us." "Except my husband is currently in America." "Because of his job he had to go away." "He'll be back early next year." "So at the moment you're alone?" "Yes." "Actually my husband is also working away." "Oh so we're the same then." "Yes." "Although I have a son as well." "Shun, come here!" "Shun!" "Don't worry." "It's late, I'll come again." "I'm sorry." "He hasn't been listening to me lately." "Don't worry, good night." "Good night." "Let's go." "It's nice today isn't it." "Good morning" "Oh it's Shun isn't it." "Yes." "Shun, what do you say?" "Good morning Shun." "It's nice to meet you." "Come on Shun, speak up." "It's alright Mrs Yano." "Actually can I ask you about the rubbish?" "What day is normal rubbish?" "Monday and Thursday." "Monday and Thursday." "We put it in there." "Ok." "We're supposed to put it out before 8 o'clock but the collection is always after 11 o'clock." "Recyclable is Wednesday." "Non-burnable is every other Saturday." "Right..." "Non-burnable is Wednesday." "Recyclables are..." "Is cardboard recyclable?" "Yes it is." "But Wednesday is recyclable not non-burnable." "Recyclables are..." "No wait" "Non-burnable is Wednesday?" "Isn't it..." "I'm sorry, I really should know." "I'll copy the instructions later and put them in your letter box." "But anyway, today is normal rubbish." "Got it." "Thank you." "Off we go." "Shun!" "Good morning." "Try and say good morning." "Good morning." "Why couldn't you say that earlier?" "Children who don't greet their elders..." "Oh!" "It's Kotaro!" "Good morning Kotaro." "Good morning." "Oh sorry." "Don't worry about this." "These are the rubbish instructions." "Oh thank you." "That's a big help." "It's difficult by yourself isn't it." "Yes but it can't be helped." "They said they won't come inside to pick up oversize rubbish." "Shall I help you?" "Is it alright?" "I'm very strong you know." "Is it really alright?" "Of course." "Thank you." "This is much heavier than it looks." "Because it's completely solid." "Really?" "Isn't it a waste to throw it away?" "It has good and bad points." "The wood can become quite warped." "You know a lot about it." "Well my job is interior design you see." "Interior design?" "Yes." "But" "Acutally professionals tend not to bother with their own homes." "Really...?" "I'll make you some coffee." "Do you like coffee?" "Yes, thank you." "Having said that I wonder if I can find it..." "I haven't really sorted much out yet." "It's alright." "It's nearly time to pick up Shun." "Sorry about this." "Next time, come round to mine." "Thanks, you were a real help." "Goodbye then." "Goodbye." "Thanks for everything." "That's good." "She seems like a nice person." "Yes." "What about moving?" "Going back to that," "It's strange for a family to be apart for this long." "How's Shun?" "Alright?" "He's fine I think." "He's not at all shy." "Actually he was a bit today." "He's getting more self-conscious." "You think so?" "Yes, so" "You need to consider a school transfer more carefully." "He's still..." "Hello?" "It seems like a power cut." "Yes, Shun is fine." "I wonder if it's just here." "Oh next door too." "I wonder how far it's spread." "I'm fine." "You should sleep." "It's an early start tomorrow." "Good night." "Don't be silly." "It's pitch-black." "Sorry I startled you." "Would you like something to drink?" "Oh I can't put the kettle on." "Well, maybe something cold?" "Keep the fridge shut." "We don't know how long this will last." "Your things might go off." "But." "It's alright, I'm not thirsty." "Really?" "It's the first time you've come over." "You saved me." "I'm not used to the house yet, I was a bit scared." "Me too." "I would have been a bit nervous with an empty house next door." "But there are things you can only see when it's dark." "Like fireflies for instance." "Unless it's dark you can't see them." "Um, did I talk about fireflies?" "No." "Why?" "I'm involved with them." "We're encouraging fireflies in a nearby stream." "Oh, that's really good." "Are you interested in fireflies?" "Yes, I suppose I am." "To me they are very special." "Really?" "Ever since that time." "That time?" "I travelled across Asia by myself." "A long time ago, when I was young." "Alone?" "That's amazing." "You think so?" "I couldn't do that." "I'm sure you could." "There's no way I could and my parents wouldn't let me." "Where did you see fireflies?" "It was...in Myanmar I think." "I heard you could see fireflies so I went on a whim." "I travelled for hours by car from the city." "I reached a river and got in a little boat." "There was no current, it felt more like a large lake than a river." "It was very dark but as my eyes grew accustomed to it" "I realised on both banks there were enormous trees like a forest." "I think inpenetrable is the word the perfect word to describe those tall, dark trees." "They were completely different to the trees here." "Almost frightening." "And then...and then amongst those trees, an unbelievable number of fireflies were shining brightly." "With fireflies it doesn't matter how many there are they all seem to be connected somehow." "I realised they seem to glow in the same rhythm." "At first I heard nothing but the splash of the oars." "When I reached the middle of the river I stopped." "Just floating on the water's surface" "They all shone" "Then it was dark" "They shone again, then darkness again." "When watching those fireflies" "I felt my heart was beating in time with them." "When the boat drew near a bank when I reached out a hand the fireflies..." "No, I couldn't see the fireflies but the light of the fireflies wrapped around my hand." "Somehow, it was something not of this world." "A departed soul.... but, not a frightening ghost." "I felt the warm souls of lost family were gathering." "Are you alright?" "Oh I..." "I'm just moved." "They had definitely found happiness." "Mummy!" "Mummy!" "Shun..." "Thank you." "See you again." "Thank you." "Ok let's put them in." "Like this?" "Sorry I'm late!" "Hello." "A new person has moved into Kana's house." "That noisy woman?" "No, someone else." "She seems very nice." "I'll introduce you next time." "So I hope you'll consider this carefully." "Yes of course." "Er..." "It's this way." "It's so easy to get lost in these large buildings." "Well then, I'll be waiting for a favourable reply." "It was good to see you." "Mr Yano." "How was the report I did?" "Report?" "On new product ideas from within the company." "Oh of course, yes it was good." "Really?" "Yes." "Actually, one year ago my son went missing and the police were called out." "Don't worry, he's fine now." "Anyway, that's why products for children's safety are important to me." "I think it will go well." "You don't take off your wedding ring." "I thought all men who work away from home take them off." "Welcome" "Oh sorry Mr Yano" "There's a group of five people expected." "Could I ask you to move along?" "Of course, no problem." "Morning." "Morning?" "What's the matter?" "You seem flustered." "My mother-in-law is unwell." "So I'm going to see her as soon as I've dropped Shun off." "Oh dear." "Well goodbye." "Wait!" "If you like, I can drop Shun off." "Really?" "Don't worry about it." "Oh." "Of course, I don't have any children." "It's not that." "Lately Shun's become a bit rebellious." "It's fine, don't worry." "Shun!" "Come here." "Shun." "Grandma might be ill." "So Mummy wants to see her as soon as possible." "Understand?" "Ok." "Let's go." "Excuse me, could you take him?" "Alright." "Hey Shun." "Try and squeeze Auntie's hand." "Just like this." "Tighter." "Tighter!" "Ow..." "I'm sorry." "You're really strong Shun." "You surprised Auntie." "You're lively aren't you Shun." "This is Aida Mayumi." "I can't get to the phone right now." "Please leave your message after the beep." "Hello it's Mrs Yano." "Thank you for this morning." "This is taking longer than expected." "I'm still at the hospital." "This is a bit of a big favour but could you..." "Yes, yes of course." "I can look after him." "I hope your mother-in-law is alright." "Hang on, isn't that Shun?" "He's not with his mother." "She asked someone to pick him up." "His grandmother is in hospital." "Hmph." "Why didn't she say anything to me?" "Where are we going?" "A secret place." "Shun." "Yes?" "Do you want to climb the tree?" "You do don't you?" "What's wrong?" "Mummy said..." "Daddy too" "I'm not allowed." "It's alright." "You're with Auntie." "Before, I couldn't get down." "You climbed up by yourself?" "I'm not allowed ever." "You can climb up." "Huh?" "Before you got stuck it was really fun wasn't it?" "Everything looks different from up there." "It was fun wasn't it?" "Like being a bird?" "You couldn't get down because you were alone right?" "But if you're with Auntie it's ok isn't it?" "Come on Shun!" "I promised Mummy!" "I promised!" "Ah, this is great." "I can see your house." "And I can see the sea." "You won't tell Mummy?" "I won't." "It's a secret." "Our little secret." "Look can you see?" "Can you see the yachts?" "Welcome back!" "Sorry it's so late." "Shun." "He's already eaten." "Oh, thank you very much." "You did a lot today didn't you Shun." "Huh?" "Were you a good boy Shun?" "Yes he was." "How's your mother-in-law?" "Hmm, she's not so good." "She'll have to stay in hospital for a while." "Oh dear." "I can look after Shun anytime." "Thank you." "I'm very grateful." "But what about your work?" "It's a very flexible job." "Don't worry about it." "I don't know what to say." "It's fine, today was fun." "Well thanks again." "Let's go home Shun." "Your pyjamas." "What's the matter?" "You can dress yourself can't you?" "Oh alright then." "You're turning back into a baby." "Come on." "What did you play today?" "Was it fun?" "I'm sorry about today." "But Grandma's ill." "I can't help it." "Ok?" "All done!" "You're not good with new people are you." "Ok!" "Stop!" "Everyone, sit on the side!" "Shun you're getting really good." "Yeah!" "Come to the Firefly Club next week." "Yes!" "It's been a while." "Oh, Mayumi!" "It seems you've been busy recently." "Well, Shinji's mother has gone into hospital." "I heard." "I had the neighbour look after Shun..." "She's a very nice person, I'll introduce you next time." "Eriko." "Yes." "Kana might have moved away, but we haven't changed." "I know that." "Well that's good." "Your friend is jealous?" "I've finished!" "Before with Kana, the three of us were very close." "I think she must be lonely." "Sorry, let's talk about something else." "Forget it, let's eat." "Summer nabe is really getting popular." "I haven't had nabe for a long time." "Really?" "Because it's just the two of us." "Mrs Mayer, does your husband like nabe?" "Please, call me Saki." "It's what I'm used to." "Then please, call me Eriko." "Alright." "At first he had a hard time picking up anything with chopsticks." "That's expected." "But now he likes nabe." "He's really got into Japanese food." "Oh Shun!" "What are you doing!" "Oh look what you've done..." "What's the matter with you?" "I was going to give this to you as thanks but..." "You don't need to worry about something like that." "I'm sure those sweets are delicious." "I'm sorry, maybe next time." "I'll take them." "What?" "The taste hasn't changed." "But..." "I have a sweet tooth." "You came specially?" "I must be very ill." "Don't be silly." "We just wanted to see you." "Really?" "If you're going to say that we won't come anymore." "Will we?" "She seems to be weaker." "You think the doctor is hiding something?" "I think that's jumping to conclusions." "Let's go home." "In a minute." "On the day your mother came here the neighbour looked after Shun for me." "The neighbour?" "Yes, she moved in recently." "Oh of course." "So you're already that close?" "When she saw I was in a rush she offered to help." "Well I need to say thank you then." "Yes." "Yes we'll go round later." "Seems like she's out." "Must be." "[Why?" "(Keep Your Head Down) by Tohoshinki]" "It's been a while." "Business trip?" "Men working away are popular aren't they?" "Huh?" "I'm saying you must be popular." "Haha." "What do you mean." "Try her." "What?" "Honestly, I couldn't do something like that." "Why?" "Why?" "She's in the same company..." "So someone outside is ok?" "I'm not interested." "I'm just saying try." "Trying is ok right?" "I'm different to you." "Welcome." "Maybe I'll try an affair." "You have many sides to you." "You don't like that?" "Stop it!" "You're that mother." "The mother of the child who drowned?" "Is someone...there？"