Ep. 9: Karada begins working at a pension to support herself while Tetsu and Kotomi search for her.
Aired on December 1, 2006
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Karada takes a job at a pension to become financially independent and live on her own. At the same time, Tetsu continues his efforts to find Karada. This time, Kotomi joins Tetsu in the search, assisting him in his quest to locate her. The narrative focuses on Karada's new living situation and the ongoing search by Tetsu and Kotomi.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Karada invites Shoukou to live with her brother while Tetsu studies instead of searching.
- Ep. 6 · Tetsu searches for Karada at her apartment and explores a hidden river source together
- Ep. 7 · Karada and Shoukou bake a birthday cake for Hiro while Shoukou reflects on their shared history.
- Ep. 8 · Karada struggles with independent living and recalls memories during a rainstorm
- Ep. 9 · Karada begins working at a pension to support herself while Tetsu and Kotomi search for her.
- Ep. 10 · Tetsu remains unaware he has already met Karada while searching for her.
- Ep. 11 · Karada reveals her true identity to Tetsu after his cold, while Hiro and Shouko travel by train.
- Ep. 12 · Tetsu believes Karada became an adult as Kotomi departs with a wishing stone fragment.