01x03 - The Wheel Comes Full Circle

[bunniefuu]

- [gasps]

[screams]

[Ivan Kwong's "Make Believe"]

♪

- Now take back hope

Now take back hope

All the feelings we want

to let free ♪

Yeah

Words are overwhelming,

choking me ♪

Hmm

One thing changes

to another thing yeah ♪

I think I know who

you wanna be ♪

But do you know who

you wanna be ♪

Oh yeah

All I ever wanted

Is just another chance

[singing in Japanese]

Picking up the pieces alone

in the dark ♪

Can I fix my broken life

Can I

Now take back

[singing in Japanese]

♪

We'll never let this go now

[singing in Japanese]

Now take back

[singing in Japanese]

♪

We'll never let this go now

[singing in Japanese]

Now take back hope

Now take

back hope ♪

♪

[indistinct chatter]

- Thank you, o great one,

for sharing these mementos.

- [grunts]

- Dammit, Yoshiken.

Where'd you disappear to?

- [vomits]

- You're gonna be okay.

- Oh, what the hell?

Whose sick idea

of a joke is this?

- It was those damn foreigners!

- No, please don't talk

like that!

- Taka, don't tell me

you're siding with them!

We know all about how

the big one

was carrying

animal carcasses around!

- Everyone is talking about it!

I thought you

and your buddies went

and confronted him!

- [gasps]

Please, settle down.

Kan isn't the one who did this.

- [vomiting]

- I'm sick.

How could you?

- Is this the way

you welcome visitors

to your home?

- This is blasphemy!

It's an evil ritual!

- Wait, what do you mean?

- Dammit, Taka.

Was it you who did this?

- Of course not!

What makes you think that?

- Koba told me

of the strange rock you

have been studying!

- [gasps]

Doesn't it look like

an artifact?

- Rubel, wait.

That wasn't--

- No, you may have been correct

about your worries, my friend.

There are stories

of heretics carving the mark

of the devil into animals

before sacrificing them.

- You have it wrong.

It's not like that.

That stone was found

in the tunnels with the ruins,

and finding that dog's head

was just as unspeakable to us

as it is to you.

- You don't have

to explain yourself to them.

Those foreign b*stards

are the ones who made

that sauce in the first place.

- Kan made the sauce.

It was him.

- None of us could ever do such

a thing so terrible!

We are unable to drink

the blood!

It is forbidden!

A Japanese person had

to do it!

- That's enough, Rubel.

- You stay out of this, Kan!

- How dare you accuse us?

We never wanted your kind here

to begin with!

- Listen, you are

the ones who accused first!

- We have a right to be angry!

This is a terrible country!

- [exhales]

[and so the wheel comes

full circle.

- [grunts]

[all shouting]

Enough fighting!

[all gasping]

[whimpering]

[cicadas chirping]

Please, just stop.

I just--I want all

of us to be friends.

- [whimpers]

[dramatic piano music]

♪

[chickens clucking]

♪

- Hmm.

- What does, "The wheel comes

full circle," mean, Taka?

- It's when something starts

to change for the better,

then something interrupts

that movement

and everything goes back

to the bad way it was before.

- Wow, Taka.

You know a lot of things,

and you know exactly what

to say in any situation.

- [exhales]

- Looks like Kimi's staying

inside again today.

- Can you blame her?

She's been through a lot.

- Taka, you're not gonna help

with the search this time?

- [groans]

- Is this really the best time

to focus on your research?

I can understand wanting

to get out of helping,

but think about the image

you're putting out there.

- [groans]

- Huh?

- With all the board retirees

in Kurosaki,

there's more than enough folks

for the search.

If we assume that they'll come

up empty like we did with Momo,

we'll need someone who can look

at all this

from a different angle.

- What are you talking about?

- For starters, the police

aren't taking this seriously.

They wrote off the dead fish

and fruit sauce matters

as nothing

but tasteless pranks

done by kids,

and as for

the four missing people,

they think they just don't want

to be found.

- You all right?

You're starting to worry me.

- There have been

three incidents:

dead fish,

animal carcasses,

and people vanishing leaving

only moss behind.

The fish and

the carcasses might seem similar

but they're not.

The fish dumped in

the garden weren't directed

at any one person.

There's nothing specific

about it.

The animal carcasses,

on the other hand,

were the opposite.

- You think Kimi was the target,

right?

- Right.

It was Kimi's idea

to have a shaved ice party,

and I think someone wanted

to ruin it.

- Who was it?

One of the interns?

- I can see why you'd want

to believe that, Koba,

but it's just

as likely that this

is from someone who wants

to get rid of the interns.

We can't jump to conclusions.

- That may be so, Taka,

but think about how long we've

known everyone who lives here.

Do you really think one

of them's a psycho?

- Not impossible.

Even Wada's shown a side

of herself

we've not seen before.

- Huh?

- I made this for you folks.

Please, give it a taste.

It's herring curry.

I did plenty

of research before making it,

and to be careful not

to contaminate the dish,

I used a brand new cutting board

and knife to dice everything.

- What's got into Wada?

She have a stroke or something?

She's always been

a foul-tempered old hag.

- She may act tough,

but it turns out that deep down

she's a kind and decent person.

She's remembered something--

stories she heard

from her grandmother as a child.

The piles of fish

are called katamiwake

It means "sharing of mementos."

- The sharing of mementos?

- Yeah.

I asked around during

the search yesterday.

There are only two others

who remembered it.

They said it was a sign

of good fortune--

an omen of an impending rebirth.

That's why she's being so nice.

Kurosaki's mythology lives on

in the few remaining people

who remember it.

Or in Wada's heart,

at the very least.

The return of dead loved ones

that Yoshiken mentioned

fits perfectly

with this rebirth idea.

Except I still don't

get how those piles

of dead fish are related

to the mementos of the dead.

This whole time I thought

they were part

of an ancient ritual--

some transfer of power,

but if they're mementos--

- Taka.

Do you really think

that everything

that's been happening

has something to do

with the so-called lyrics

of some mysterious ancient song?

- Yes, I do, actually.

Mementos and moss

are major parts

of the Kurosaki funeral song.

It's very possible that

someone's basing their pranks on

the lore in those lyrics.

But now I've hit a brick wall.

If only I had a few more leads.

- Sounds like you

could use some shut eye.

Don't worry about the search.

I'll cover you.

- I appreciate it.

Kimi and Wada aren't wrong

with their approach.

The division between ourselves

is truly dangerous.

We need to pull it together.

- Oh, I wouldn't worry.

You and Mr. Koshide

are on the same page there.

- In any case,

no action

can be taken unless someone

has actually been

physically harmed.

We must all work together

to keep our shared

community safe.

There's a simple way to do that.

both: Watch your neighbor's back

and they'll do the same.

- After that

we picked watch captains.

That pranking b*stard won't

be pulling any more tricks.

- I dunno.

[lighter flicks]

I get the feeling this

is all gonna backfire.

- What makes you say that?

- [exhales]

Lynching, informants,

ostracism--

Self-policing organizations

can be abused.

You remember what happened,

don't you?

How oppressive

the neighborhood association

were in the '40s?

- All right,

what do you suggest we do?

- [grunts]

- Well,

I guess I should get going.

Take it easy.

- [grunts]

[rain pattering]

[gasps]

Another sun shower.

What?

- What on Earth are you doing?

What is that filth in your ears?

- We listen to music!

It's not filth!

- You open the door

and strange smells come out!

- I beg your pardon?

- They don't even say hello

when we pass each other.

They're rude.

- They say hurtful things.

They go to Koshide

with their problems instead

of me directly.

- They act like common,

uncivilized trash.

- They're a bunch

of arrogant b*stards.

- Maybe it's best

if we just stay away from them.

- I wish we never came

to this accursed town!

- [vomiting]

- Hey, Mom,

are you okay?

- [gagging]

[doorbell rings]

- [gasps]

Uh, coming!

[door creaks]

- Morning.

I just dropped by to return

the recipe book I borrowed.

[toilet flushes]

Huh?

[door closes]

Are you all right?

You look like death warmed over.

- Oh, I'm sorry, Wada,

but I"m not

- I already know what's wrong.

You're stuck between

those watch captains

and the interns,

I bet.

Well, I gave them both

a piece of my mind.

- What?

You really shouldn't have.

- No, it's fine.

I couldn't care less

if they hate me.

You shouldn't have to deal

with all that crap on your own.

It's too much stress.

If you don't mind me lending

a hand,

I'll keep track

of the daily reports

from the watch captains.

I realize your husband must be

a pretty busy man

but dumping everything on you,

Keiko, is downright heartless.

- [sobbing]

- Mm-hmm.

- [gasping]

- What?

- I said we should go out there

and get to the bottom

of this ourselves!

Everybody in this whole complex

has become miserable.

So it's time

for the girl detectives

to step in!

Summer's almost over

and school's gonna start soon.

This is our last chance

to do anything.

What do you say, Kimi?

Are you in?

- [grunts]

I'm in.

I wanna know why the bad guy's

been doing all these pranks.

- Now we're talkin'.

Can you come outside now?

- Yeah.

I'll be right now.

[door squeaks]

I'll be back later, Mommy!

- Why haven't I met

your mom yet?

- She isn't feeling well.

Thanks for thinking about her,

though.

Let's go.

[pensive music]

♪

[distant crows cawing]

- All of the residents

are willing to talk

but none of them had any clues.

- Yeah.

On the bright side,

everyone really seemed

to cheer up just by talking

to you.

You really are idolized

around here.

- Aw, cut it out.

You're making me blush.

Huh?

[both gasping]

[both gasping]

- Hey, come back here!

- Stay right where you are,

dammit!

- [whimpers]

- Kimi, where are you--

- [grunts]

- I knew it was you!

- The rumors about you

were true!

- Let him have it, boys!

[all grunting]

[blows landing]

- What are you doing?

Stop it!

- What the--Kimi!

- Stay back, child!

We're teaching this sicko

a lesson!

He won't be

k*lling animals anymore!

- [gasps]

Kan didn't do anything wrong!

He just got rid

of the dead animals

from outside my door!

- Kimi!

You knew all along?

- But he has a dead animal

on him!

- That's right!

He tried to sneak it past us

but we saw what he was up to

and caught him!

- But Kimi's doorstep--

there was so much blood

all around.

- [groans]

That's nothin'!

- The other interns came out

and said Kan was up

to no good themselves!

- They said what?

- [gasps]

- What did you say

to the watch captains?

- Well, if one of us was doing

such terrible things, then--

- He never talks to us at all.

He could be doing it.

- [grunts]

I will see Koshide.

This is not the training

we signed up for!

- Rubel--

- I don't want to hear it!

- It's all my fault.

It is because I am bad

at explaining.

If we lose our jobs here,

everything will be ruined.

I beg of you.

Blame me,

not the others.

- [breathing heavily]

[grunting]

- Rubel?

- Rubel!

- [gasps]

We're sorry!

It's just a misunderstanding!

- Wait!

Come back here, you b*stards!

g*dd*mn it.

You okay there, Kan?

Do you need anything?

- I'm okay.

- Kimi, go tell Taka about this.

I'll patch him up back

at my place.

Yuri, you go ahead

and head back home,

and tell your mom

to stay inside for now.

[both grunting]

- [grunts]

Why can't I sleep?

[distant birds chirping]

All the old-timers

have dead bolted their doors

and refused to come out,

and the interns

all have today off

but are staying inside instead.

I guess the wheel really

has come full circle.

[rain pattering]

- [breathing heavily]

- Uh, Rubel?

- [gasping]

I am sorry, Taka.

Please tell no one.

- Are you leaving?

- Yes.

The other interns

don't understand

what's happening around here.

This is only the start.

Things will get worse

if they do not stop and think.

- That's something you

and I can agree on,

but what about Kan?

He's not going?

- It is something we discussed,

but he said that he

will be staying for now.

- I see.

If anyone asks me,

I never saw you tonight.

Take care, you hear?

- [grunting]

Wow, that's pretty.

- Hmm?

[gasps]

- [exhales]

A favor, please.

Tell Kimi I am sorry

her shaved ice party went badly.

Oh, and tell Wada

her curry tasted just like home.

Farewell.

- [exhales]

- [gasping]

- Morning!

- [gasping]

[footsteps tapping]

[birds chirping]

[breathing heavily]

[rain pattering]

[gasps]

[dramatic music]

How did I fail

to realize it earlier?

This trail of torii may

have originally led

to the Kurokado--the Black Gate!

I--I don't believe it.

This is the Kurokado?

But it should be a black gate.

The sacred site isn't on

the mountain.

It's there at Housing Complex C!

[gasps]

[breathing heavily]

I thought this was just debris,

but if our complex

is the sacred site

Could it be?

Is this a sacred stone?

[grunting]

[gasps]

[grunting]

[exhales]

This is--it can't be!

- [humming]

- Oh, Kimi.

- Oh?

- Good morning.

- Morning!

- It's not safe

to be out by yourself.

You should go back inside

with your mother.

- Don't you worry.

I don't know why Taka

isn't here yet

but Koba's gonna

be here super soon.

- Oh, okay.

I suppose that's all right.

- Oh, since I finally get

to have a day off,

I think I'll go relax

and read the paper.

- All right, Dad.

Later.

[cicadas chirping]

- Uh, you're not going?

- I'd rather stay here with you.

- How come?

- Because I'm worried about you

being alone out here, duh!

You have no idea

how much danger you're in.

- [giggles nervously]

Thank you.

- It's the last day

of summer vacation.

How do you wanna spend it?

- Uh--

- It's Kimi and Yuri.

- Good morning!

You okay, Kan?

Does it hurt?

- I am fine.

Very strong and no pain.

- I'm glad to hear that.

Hey, since we're all here now,

wanna hang out

and talk for a minute?

I wanna hear all about

your lives before you came here.

- [grunts]

Sure.

- [gasps]

- Is that okay with you?

- Yes, is fine,

but maybe I do not tell it good.

- That's okay.

Just take your time.

- I'm gonna stop by

the rest home.

Been a while since I've paid

my wife a visit.

You three behave yourselves,

you hear?

- Okay!

See you when you get back!

[dramatic music]

[birds chirping]

- No way.

It's already sunset?

- It really cools down

in the evening, huh?

- It is getting dark early.

You two should return back

to your homes now.

- Aww, but I wanna hear more!

It's really cool how you used

to take ships apart.

Just one more story!

- Come on, Kimi.

Kan's right.

We should head home.

Won't Rubel be worried

if you're not back?

- Rubel is not

[exhales]

Kimi, a favor.

I would like some advice

from Taka.

Would you tell me

where Taka lives?

- Mm.

[doorbell rings]

[doorbell rings]

- Not home.

- But we were in

the garden all day,

and I didn't see Taka even once.

- [gasps]

[exhales]

I've got a bad feeling!

- Uh, Kimi, wait!

Where are you going?

- [breathing heavily]

[both breathing heavily]

[breathing heavily]

[all breathing heavily]

- Kimi?

In here?

But there was nothing before.

- [grunts]

There.

- [gasps]

Where?

What do you mean?

I don't get it.

- Please, you two.

Be careful.

- [gasps]

- What room is this?

- Who tore this up?

Kimi!

[shouts]

- [gasps]

- I have seen this mark.

It is on Taka's rock.

- [gasping]

Where'd this

[grunts]

It fits,

like a key.

Taka must have used this stone

to open up a hidden door.

[grunts]

- Y-you're going in there?

- Mm-hmm.

He's in here.

I can feel it.

- That hole, it is small.

My body cannot fit.

- It's okay.

You can wait back here.

- [grunts]

- [grunting]

[gasps]

[whimpering]

- Kimi, what

[grunts]

Oh, wow.

Huh?

Hey, are you okay?

Kimi?

- It's nothing.

Really, I'm fine.

[sniffles]

Do you think all this

was left here by

an ancient civilization?

I can't understand any of it.

- Hold on.

I think it's

I obviously can't read the text

but I can figure out

the drawings.

- You sure?

- [grunts]

I think it starts here

where this big thing

that looks like an octopus

is dead.

That makes all

these fish guys sad

and they start coming up

on land.

Then a bunch

of them sacrifice themselves

to the god of the mountain.

A lot of them.

For the big octopus,

I think.

But then a group

of people also make their way

to the god of the mountain

and they attack.

The fish people tried

to protect it as long

as they could--

- Stop it!

- Kimi, what the

[gasps]

- I just feel so sad all

of a sudden.

Why-why is the past so much like

the present?

Do people always have

to fight like this?

Is that what it means

to be human?

- Kimi!

There's all kinds

of things out there

to be really afraid of.

But you shouldn't be scared

because I'm here to protect you.

- Why me, though?

- What do you mean, "Why?"

It's because I'm

your big sister, silly.

- [gasps]

[slicing]

- [groans]

[thuds]

- [shouts]

- Thank you.

[water dripping]

[sniffles]

We should get going.

Kan's still out there waiting.

- Right.

[grunts]

- [exhales]

Goodbye, Taka.

- [grunting]

This dog is old.

[grunts]

- Hey, Kan.

- [exhales]

Kimi, Yuri.

- Sorry for the wait.

- [giggles]

I was so wrong.

There wasn't anybody in there.

Let's head back.

- [grunts]

[wind blowing]

- I'm home!

Sorry I kept you waiting.

Yep.

Uh-huh.

I know, I know.

You must be starving.

Let me get you some food.

Mm.

I just don't know

what's what anymore.

Will the wheel come

full circle

For everything?

What do you think

[heart beating]

Mommy?

[heart beating]

[De Tesla's "Secret of the day"]

- Persist in not forgetting

any names ♪

♪

Solemn sign hiding

in your pulse inside ♪

It still owns a bye

♪

Please tell me in the end

Secret how you care

Face the scars

and live with them ♪

Tell me in the end

What makes you care

The secret of the day

We're trying, missing,

pretending ♪

No one told you what

we're chasing ♪

To save the fading

Catching the voice

Dimming but never losing

I will see you there

No another where

♪

The secret of the day

We're trying, missing,

pretending ♪

No one told you what

we're chasing ♪

To save the fading

Catching the voice

Dimming but never losing

I will see you there