Ep. 11: The Changing Times
Following Kaname’s confession, he and Chisaki attend school normally with their friends. As Shioshishio’s Ena thickens for hibernation, the children must frequently resupply water on the surface. Hikari and others resume eating to delay their sleep, fearing they will never see their friends again. Meanwhile, Akari and Itaru plan their marriage, while fishermen request Hikari’s help with the Ofunehiki ritual to appease the Sea God and end the cold. Iroko deems the effort futile, but Hikari insists on proceeding. With city assistance, preparations begin for a ritual coinciding with the hibernation start. Akari volunteers to replace the offering, promising to return and marry Itaru with his blessing. After the group agrees, Chisaki, inspired by Kaname, confesses her feelings for Hikari.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Rebuilding Ofunehiki and the Reunion of Shioshishio Feuding Parties
- Ep. 8 · Hikari and friends search for a gift for Akari while Chisaki reveals feelings.
- Ep. 9 · Uroko warns Shioshishio adults of catastrophe while Tsumugu and Chisaki seek Ena restoration at sea.
- Ep. 10 · Hikari seeks to stop the freezing saltflake snow by performing the Ofunehiki ritual.
- Ep. 11 · The Changing Times
- Ep. 12 · Tsumugu meets his mother while Hikari confesses to Manaka during wedding preparations.
- Ep. 13 · Manaka offers herself to save Akari during the Ofunehiki ceremony
- Ep. 14 · Five years later, a frozen sea and winter prevail as Chisaki visits Isamu and reunites with Akari and Akira.
- Ep. 15 · Hikari and Chisaki finally reunite after a long separation in Shioshishio