Holding on tight to the dream that shines and sparkles,
~~ Naru ~~ Holding on tight to the dream that shines and sparkles,
~~ Naru ~~ let's walk towards tomorrow one step at a time.
Oh, through this luminous city,
oh, I run while greeting everyone with a smile.
Even if the wind that blows in my face is really cold,
I kick it away and jump past it with a burst of energy.
Holding on tight to this moment that shines and sparkles,
everything is a precious treasure!
The sun that shines down on hope...
...is always in my heart.
Let's walk towards tomorrow one step at a time.
Long time no see, Kei!
Moe! Wow, how could I have forgotten about you?
Wow, I haven't had this dream in a while...
Oh, okay. This is a dream.
Did you know?
They say that when a couple goes into that annex, they'll stay together forever.
We'll go in together someday, okay?
Then you won't be lonely anymore.
It's a... promise.
Promise me, big brother.
That didn't seem like the same dream as usual...
Where is this place?
Where are we?
N-No....
No!
Don't worry. It's right here.
Why did I dream about Moe...?
It's gone!
Gone!
I-It's not here!
It's gone!
Good morning, Narusegawa.
G-Good morning. What is it?
Y'know, about last night... There was a ring that I--
A ring?
Wh-What ring?
Well, so much happened that it's kinda fuzzy,
but I'm pretty sure I gave you a ring...
Really? You did?
You lost it, didn't you?
I can't believe this woman.
If it were me, I would never let it leave my finger.
Manager: Keitaro Urashima
Uh... how about some tea?
Or some snacks?
Su?!
Hey, you two...
I can't believe that I can't even get near them.
Oh my gosh! Is this the magic power of the abandoned annex?
What's that?
It can't be... How could it have gotten up there?
That has to be it!
Everybody's turning into shooting stars!
I'm sorry, Miss Naru.
I've been feeling strange since this morning.
You too, Motoko?
Don't tell me this is also the power of the abandoned annex...
Ms. Naru!
Y-Yes?
I have something to tell you.
I, as well.
W-Why are you all here?
Oh, don't worry about us.
This is a serious matter affecting all of Hinata Apartments, after all.
- Miss Naru. - Y-Yes?
Why do you let her do this?
We mean Kanako.
She doesn't act like Mr. Urashima's little sister.
It's almost as if they're... they're...
All lovey-dovey!
Miss Naru, I intend to apply for Tokyo U next year.
M-Me, too! I mean, three years from now.
Me, too!
You are?
If we do manage to get into Tokyo U, we'd find happiness there with Mr. Urashima.
Is that something that's okay with you?
Well, that's supposed to be a promise between--
Naru, you told me!
Tell everyone how you really feel!
Tell everyone right now, out loud!
Uh, no...
I mean, that was just... a mistake, I guess you could say.
Miss Naru! Tell us the truth!
How do you really feel about Urashima?
C'mon, guys... let's not do this. Not in front of everybody.
I... I want to know. I think everybody here wants to!
My, this sounds fascinating.
Kanako!
How long have you been here?!
Brother and I were enjoying some quality time alone, and you interrupted us.
Keitaro!
Hey, you're gonna kill him...
Stop messing around, Kanako! Hey, why's everybody--
This is a perfect opportunity. Please answer her right here and now, Naru.
Wh-What's up with you guys? You're all looking so serious.
Oh, come on... It's not like I have a thing for--
Not that again.
Please say it, Naru!
A thing for who?
I... That is, I...
I think I'm in... I think Keitaro is...
She bolted!
Why am I running away?
Right, when push comes to shove, I always dodge the question...
It's almost as if I...
Narusegawa, what's the matter?!
Let me go, Keitaro! I'm not the one you--
Big brother, are you all right?
Big brother!
Big brother...
Naru... segawa...
I thought I'd figured out what he sees in her,
but how can she be so indecisive when he holds her so dear?
All right, then. I'll make her decide!
Wow, this is beautiful!
I only wish that--
Urashima was here to share it with you. Right?
I didn't say that!
Why did you run away from him?
Hey... Kentaro, have you ever fallen in love with someone that a friend liked, too?
I don't know. Why?
You want your friends to be your friends for life,
but then once you start dating someone and end up falling in love with that person,
you can't have the same kind of friendship with them anymore.
Being in love sure is rough.
There are so many things to worry about. When you think about it, it's scary.
Scary?
If Keitaro and I became a couple,
I couldn't face Shinobu or Motoko.
I might not be able to talk to Kitsune or Su, either.
No, it's not just that.
I've always had so much fun doing silly stuff with Keitaro,
but if we ever became a couple,
we may not be able to have the same kind of fun anymore.
So, are you saying that it's okay if Urashima decided to go out with Kanako?
I'd die before I ever let that happen.
Well, that proves that you're in love with Urashima.
Still, when I picture myself as the girlfriend of a pervert like him...
So, it's okay as long as you don't fool around with him?
Well, I'm not saying that. Every once in a while might be nice, but...
Would you just...
...give it a rest?!
Kanako?!
Make up your mind, you indecisive woman!
Look who's talking, you sicko with a crush on your own brother!
The things you say make no sense at all!
That's why Shinobu and Motoko are so frustrated at you!
You don't have to tell me that!
It's my problem, not yours!
I just can't leave it alone! You make me so angry!
I can't help it!
What if...
What if they hate me?
I'd go back to being the child that nobody loves!
You'd be loved by my big brother... Isn't that enough?
Hey!
Hey! Urashima!
In that case...
I'll steal him away from you!
Narusegawa?
H-Hey!
Stay away!
Wait!
Huh? What the--?
No... No...
I don't want it to be like this!
Hey! Wait up!
Don't follow me!
Big brother is running after me. Look at how desperate he is.
Is the magic power of the annex doing this, too?
No, that's not true. Big brother thinks he's running after Naru!
I won't be held responsible for what happens, Naru.
If he catches me, I'll...
Hey!
Wait up, darn it! I have something to tell you!
Why did I come here?
Finally caught you.
What are you doing, Keitaro? Let go of me!
Hey, it's not like that!
I still haven't told you how I feel about you, right?
I already know all about it!
You have a huge crush on me, right? You're head over heels in love!
You're wrong.
Uh... Look, Kanako, I'm sorry for forgetting about our annex promise all these years.
C'mon, take off that disguise.
Big brother, you came after me when you knew it was me all along?
Yeah, sure. Hey, there's still some on your face.
I can do that myself, big brother.
Thanks, Kanako.
I bet Narusegawa was being stubborn again.
You've always been caring like that.
That's what I liked about you.
Big brother...
Someone... must be trying to defy the abandoned annex's spell.
Will it hold?
H-Hey, aren't you gonna do anything?
Naru?
- Cheers! - Cheers!
What are you guys doing here?
Oh, you're finally here! If you're looking for Keitaro, he's on the top floor.
Keitaro is here?
Oh, you didn't know?
It looks like we've all been called here to the abandoned annex...
...to defend Keitaro and Kanako.
It's set up so we can't move from this spot,
so we decided to have a little drinking contest.
Like you don't do that every day!
Let me through.
I have to go get my ring back.
Oh, yeah?
We have every right to keep you from going in, y'know?
You're absolutely right. After all, I was dumped by Keitaro.
I, on the other hand, have been your counselor since we were kids.
I can't count how many times I had to give up on guys...
...just because they were more interested in you than in me.
Oh, really?
Yeah, sorta...
But love isn't always pretty.
It's sometimes messy, nasty and sticky.
I never wanted it to be like that.
I know, I don't like it, either.
What am I supposed to do, then?
Beats me.
Thanks.
Oh, dear...
Sorry we couldn't help you out.
You should've known better than to get us to do your dirty work.
I won't let you take one single step out of this room!
Yes, run! Run!
No, not this time.
If I ran away now, I'd just be doing what I always do.
I'll get dirty, nasty, and sticky.
Because I won't let anyone else have Keitaro!
I-I'm sorry!
It's okay!
That's the Miss Naru I respect.
Motoko?
Now!
Thank you!
When you first came to my house, you were always crying.
Then you finally told me, and only me, the reason why.
You said you were scared that everybody would leave.
That everyone would leave you one day, just like your mom and dad had left you.
And just then, we heard about this abandoned annex from Granny.
When you're a kid, ""being together forever"" doesn't have any real meaning.
I thought you had kept our promise.
I'm so sorry! I forgot all about it!
But even without the annex promise, we'll always be together,
Understand? We'll always be together, 'cause you'll always be a little sister to me.
But the one you really wanted to be with was Naru...
Naru, I've always felt bad about myself.
But living here, I've finally started to like myself.
That's why I have to have Mr. Urashima with me!
That's not true.
Yes, it is!
Shinobu, you're a good girl, and you always have been.
No fair... That's not fair, saying things like that...
I'm sorry, I guess it wasn't fair. I was a coward.
I was always jealous when you and Keitaro flirted.
There were all those times I walked in on the two of you when you were studying!
I went out on dates with Keitaro, even though I knew how you felt about him.
S-So did I!
Really, when?
I'm not telling!
Well, I guess we have other choice.
Nope!
Let's play Rock, Paper, Scissors for him.
Right!
One! Two!
But to me, she's a...
She's a special--
Just this once, I'll let you go...
...with a kiss.
Three!
I lose.
Shinobu, you let me win...!
Naru!
Hurry, please go.
Narusegawa...
L-Listen, I came to get the ring.
And then... I thought maybe you could try that profession again.
Narusegawa!
Why?
That ring! If I had that ring, maybe...
Found it!
Keitaro!
I'll be honest with myself...
So please don't leave me!
Keitaro, I love you!
Naru, you finally found it.
She was one of the promise girls, too.
Ow ow ow...
Don't be so rough, okay?
Hey... Narusegawa?
I love you.
I love you, I love you, I love you!
I'm in love with you, all right?! So sue me!
I may not be the girl your promise was with, but I love you, okay?
I love you! I love you! I love you so much!
I love you.
Thanks.
Um, this is for you.
Wow, that's a grownup kiss... Nice!
Guys?!
This is something that will be rather difficult to accept...
Mr. Urashima and Naru are k-k-kissing?
How dare you...!
- Let's get out of here! - Let's get out of here!
Come back here!
Narusegawa!
Mr. Seta?!
I just found some fascinating ruins. I want you to help out.
Tama?
Kuro!
Me, too!
- And me! - Wait!
Let go of me!
So, where are we headed, Mr. Seta?
What do you mean, where? We can go anywhere.
Right?
Then there's a place I want to go to first.
- Take this couple in love... - Take this couple in love...
- ...to Tokyo U! - ...to Tokyo U!
Oh, give me a break.
Karakara kawaiteiru mune no naka. Inside of me is dry, bone dry.
Futo tachidomari ki ga tsuita kara. I came to a stop and suddenly realized it.
Daremoga isoideiru machi no naka, In this city where everyone is rushing about,
sukoshi yukkuri aruite mita. I tried walking a little more slowly.
Koe ni dasanai negai, When there's a wish I can't voice,
me wo tojite kou omouno, ""Try!"" I close my eyes and say to myself, ""Try!""
Dakedo anata ga iru, ai wo motomete iru. But you're here, you're longing for love.
Donna toki mo kokoro wa aruyo, sobani. Come what may, your heart is with you.
Dakara watashi ga iru, ai wo sagashite iru. That's why I'm here, I'm searching for love.
Futari nara, With the two of us,
yasashii namida ni kawaru, I'm sure it will turn into tears of kindness,
yume wa kitto kanau. and our dreams will come true.