There, there... It'll be okay, kiddo.
What a crybaby...
Takuya, you need to grow up to be a big, strong boy!
Don't scare him like that.
You're such a good boy, Takuya...
My beautiful little baby...
"Episode 1"
Some famous doctor once said that dreams are manifestations of repressed desires.
If that's true, then what does a dream of my dead parents mean?
Blue skies and white... panties?
You're skipping class again?
Would you stand up?
Maybe, if you help me get these pants off.
That would make something else stand up, wouldn't it?
You get it.
You're a terrible student.
You say that,
but a grown-up like you doesn't freak out over it, huh?
I heard about your dad. I'm sorry.
I wish there was something I could say...
Well, it's easier than just having him stay missing forever.
At least I have an answer.
I see.
Dying in a cave-in during his research was more or less how I expected him to go.
Is that all you came to say?
No, I've got a problem I want your help with.
And I've got a different kind of problem...
No.
Teenage boys' problems can be very serious.
A transfer student is coming.
Now? Right before summer break?
Well, she has her reasons.
And I want you to look after her.
No. Why should I?
That's a shame! She's really cute, too...
Then I'll do it gladly!
I thought you'd say that.
Arima-sama, please come to the Historical Research Department.
Boss!
Why did you quit the kendo team?
Leave me alone, Yuki.
I've got bigger problems now.
That's right. You just got called on the intercom.
Could it be over that one thing? Or maybe that other thing...
I was so sure they'd never find that out, though!
It's worrying how many possibilities there are.
Come on, join the kendo team again!
I only did kendo because my dad told me to.
And now he's gone.
So I'm done with it.
But you're in more than one club too, aren't you?
That's right. I'm in the historical research club.
You're after Mio, aren't you?
I know you've got a crush on her.
Go make her yours.
Make her mine...?
Lately there's been that curse thing and the lightning strikes.
She and I have been going around looking into it.
I'm having a great time, honestly!
She loves that paranormal stuff.
That's right!
Wait, boss. You sure know a lot about Shimazu-san.
Don't tell me...
No way in hell do I want to date that ice queen.
Yeah, that's right!
But you know, Shimazu-san's nice to everybody else,
but she's really mean to you.
Shimazu-san!
Hey.
Milady.
Stop calling me that, please.
Then how about "Mio-chan, the school idol!"
Why do you make me so mad?
Not sure.
That time of the month?
How crude!
--What time of the month did you think I meant? --Listening to the two of them talk takes years off your life.
Yuki-kun, let's go!
O-Of course!
Have a nice day, boss!
What? They called me to an empty room?
You may enter.
It's me, Arima.
Excuse me.
What?
Ayumi-san...
Oh? Takuya-kun, what are you doing here?
Well, um...
They called me on the intercom.
What? Did you do something again?
No, I haven't done anything lately.
Aww... You know, it makes it hard for me as your mother when you act that way.
They were calling for me, not you.
About Geotechnics' construction project.
I heard it was having a lot of issues.
Yeah. Weird things keep happening.
I need to go do an inspection right after this.
You're heading to the coast, too?
Yeah.
I don't want to be the kind of boss who just sits where it's safe
and tells other people what to do.
It's good to see you again, Ryuzoji-sensei.
It's been a long time, Ayumi-kun.
I'm glad I caught the two of you together.
I want to talk about Kodai... No, about Dr. Arima.
About my dad?
I worked alongside Dr. Arima in his research for years.
If you'll allow it, I'd like to carry on his work.
I'm sure he'd be happy to hear that.
It's the best thing I can do to remember him.
I'd like you send his research notes to my house.
Of course, I'll pay the costs.
I'll have arrangements made immediately.
I do have a question.
Is there anything Dr. Arima gave you to keep, specifically?
No, I can't think of anything.
Me either.
What sort of thing are you thinking of?
Some sort of archaeological relic.
Relic?
Takuya.
Mitsuki-san!
It's been so long!
Should I call you "Arima-kun" now?
Just call me Takuya.
It really has been forever.
I quit my job as a part-time lecturer here.
Don't tell me it's because of that?
No!
I'm just a lot busier in my job as Ryuzoji-sensei's secretary.
I see.
I heard about your father.
I thought you'd be more depressed.
And if I was?
I'd make you feel better again.
Hang in there.
You too.
It's clear what the decision is for me.
Bye.
Hi there.
What are you thoughts on Geotech's construction project?
Oh...
It sucks I can't go to the beach over summer vacation!
Give back our summer!
Give back our girls in swimsuits!
Thanks.
That was perfect.
I'm home.
What's this?
This size... This weight...
It's gotta be!
An adult...
Ahem, an artistic video of girls posing!
Well done, Yuki!
What is this?
Hello?
What was that about?
Shimazu-san, let's go home.
Just a little longer.
This flower again...
And now, a special report on Sakaimachi.
"More Accidents. More questions about management." We go live to Kaori Asakura at the scene!
--I'm here at the coastal construction site. --Halt the construction!
--That's the girl I just saw. --Halt the construction!
--The demonstrations calling for an end to the construction --Listen to local voices!
--are likely to only get more fierce from here. --Listen to local voices!
It sucks I can't go to the beach over summer vacation!
Give back our summer!
--Give back our girls in swimsuits! --Seriously?
Look! That's Ayumi Arima, the manager of the construction project.
"Geotechnics Coastal Construction Project" Look! That's Ayumi Arima, the manager of the construction project.
--Geotechnics is working to identify the cause of the accidents... --Huh? The clouds...
What is that?
Look! It's glowing!
--This is unbelievable! Lightning has just struck the area! --Somebody get an ambulance!
--This is unbelievable! Lightning has just struck the area! --We told you this would happen!
Run!
Ayumi-san!
It's dangerous here! Please don't get any closer!
You there! No pushing!
Hey, you, stay out of there!
I'm family!
Okay, take care.
Thank you.
Takuya-kun!
I saw what happened on TV...
Are you okay?
--Yes, I'm just fin-- --You! Kid!
You're not allowed in here!
Toyotomi-kun.
I'm sorry. This is my son.
Oh, he's your son?
It looks like you've raised him well.
But I'm site foreman, and you can't come in here without my permission--
I'm leaving in a second.
I appreciate it.
So he's "Useless Flunky A" in the end credits, huh?
Don't say that!
Takuya-kun, I'm not going to be back until late again tonight.
Okay. Don't push yourself too hard.
Eat dinner without me.
Boss!
Oh, you came to see?
Did you see that lightning blast?
Yeah. On TV.
That's why I came here.
Did you see anything strange?
Not really.
We were over at the shrine...
That lightning didn't seem natural, did it?
Not natural?
That place is dangerous.
You should stay away from it.
You know her?
Nope.
An archaeological something-or-other, huh?
What do you think the transfer student's like?
You were just wishing it was a hot guy, weren't you?
I was not!
Okay, everybody. Sit down.
Welcome, transfer student!
Arima, she's sitting next to you.
Takuya gave it his all...
And still got no reaction?
That girl's kind of impressive.
"Kanna"
Kanna Hatano.
Nice to meet you all.
Girls, no getting jealous because she's cute.
Guys, wait a while before you make a move on her. Got it?
Okay, time to start homeroom...
--So, who's on helper duty today... --We met yesterday, didn't we?
Sensei, Kanna-san's not here today.
--Tell your mother that she should call off the construction project. --Okay, Kazuki.
--Tell your mother that she should call off the construction project. --Okay!
--Come to the teacher's office to get everybody's summer homework later.
--There'll be another accident. --Come to the teacher's office to get everybody's summer homework later.
I'm glad to see you're so happy!
Do you think Arima-kun would join the historical research club?
You want my boss to join?
His father, Kodai Arima, was a famous historian.
I'd love to see his research notes...
Oh, that's why.
What?
No, nothing.
Excuse me.
Arima-kun!
Boss!
Don't tell me you're joining the club?
Yes!
Not a chance.
Where's Ryuzoji-san?
I heard he's not here right now.
I see.
Is something going on?
No. I'll come back later.
Bye!
Boss!
I'm home.
Again?
Sheesh... now what is it?
"Parallel World Constitutive Theorem"?
"Reflector Device Construction"?
"ACU Professor Yurika Imagawa"
"Time is reversible. History is not."
What am I reading?
They didn't write this to be understood at all.
Reflector... Device?
"To my beloved idiot of a son."
Dad?
By the time you read this, I'll have disappeared.
But that doesn't mean I'm dead.
My dad is alive?
Gather the jewels, and go to the base of Ken-no-misaki tonight.
You should find someone waiting for you there.
Tonight at 10?
"Stop the Construction"
Hello! Dad!
Sheesh.
Is that my dad in disguise?
Probably not.
Hey, are you okay?
Were you going for a night swim?
Her ears...
Are you okay?
Um...
Y-Yuno...
"You know"? What are you saying?
W-Wait!
You can't just...
This...
This is impossible!
I see.
So she was abandoned at the far end of causality?
What are you doing here, Takuya-kun?
Who was that girl?
That's what I want to know.
Everything is as Kodai Arima planned it.
Just like that thing you're holding.
What is "that thing"?
Kodai should have left you something that allows you to cross Neumann space.
What are you talking about?
Kodai realized the existence of a law that controls this world.
The mother that gave birth to you gave him the inspiration.
Takuya-kun's...
Mother?
Your mother and Kodai still live in a world different from our own.
How do you know?
The thing you hold is the answer.
And I must have it.
Ryuzoji-sensei!
Seriously?
That's not a cigarette lighter, is it?
Tell me one thing, at least.
Very well.
Can you use this to find my dad?
Correct.
It's the only device that can see the infinite possibilities of spacetime.
We're done talking.
An earthquake?
Is this... resonance?
Did that girl who just disappeared do something?
Give me the device! Now!
Kanna-chan?
Ryuzoji? Ayumi-san!
Huh?
My head!
This is a seriously nasty headache...
Ayumi-san?
Hello, this is your wake-up call!
What do you want?
Huh? You're in a bad mood this morning, boss.
It's summer break tomorrow!
I've got bigger problems!
I'm on my way to the cops.
What, did they get you for underage smoking?
It's not about me. It's Ayumi-san.
My mother is...
Oh yeah.
I love to watch her walk.
She always moves so briskly, like a brisk autumn breeze!
What did you say?
Like a brisk autumn breeze!
Not that!
What did you say about Ayumi-san?
Your mom just walked right past me, briskly...
So it seems.
Oh, Sensei, you're so silly!
Ayumi-san!
Oh, Takuya-kun!
You look pale.
Why are you staring at his face?
Because of what happened last night, obviously!
Last night?
Oh, Ayumi-kun completely blew off our meeting.
She seems busy.
I'm so sorry.
What are you talking about?
Takuya-kun, hang in there.
That's what Kodai wants, I'm sure.
What's going on?
Do they not remember what happened yesterday?
Episode 2: "Parallel World Constitutive Theorem."