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Come back here!
Tag! You're it!
In this world, there's an invisible magic circle.
Tag! You're it!
Whoa! Try digging over there!
Ew!
What're you doing?
So you did go out with him!
What, what's this?
The circle has an inside and outside.
I can't draw anything here, sir.
Capture the movement.
It's hard.
I know, right?
Let's see.
Hey, no peeking! You perv!
These people are on the inside.
And I'm on the outside.
But I don't really care.
How's it coming?
Um, I... kind of messed up.
Let me have a look.
What?
Oh, no. Are you okay?
What, what happened?
I...
I hate myself.
Anna...
I know it was hard, but you'll be fine now.
Oh, I'm so glad. Thank you, Doctor.
Anna, do you feel okay now?
You're not in pain anymore, are you?
I'm fine.
You looked like you were in agony.
Why didn't you have your inhaler?
I cost you money again.
Why do you say that?
Sasaki
Oh, Miyoko-chan.
We brought Anna-chan's bag.
Her notebook is inside.
Why, thank you.
We're nearby, so it was no trouble. If you need anything else...
Wait...
Has Anna been getting along with you all?
She tells me nothing about school.
We're just normal classmates.
But that's only because Anna-chan's very quiet.
Quiet? More like...
Hey, don't.
Sasaki
We're just a bit loud.
Well, take care.
Ever the worrywart, your mother.
Mother...?
She's probably a hermit at school.
It's true that stress can trigger asthma attacks.
Meanwhile, my husband's off on a business trip again.
Maybe he and I are partly to blame, too.
12 years old...
It's a difficult age.
Have you noticed anything about her?
She... always has an ordinary face.
Ordinary face?
I'm sorry.
Like she won't show her emotions...
She used to be more expressive.
But these days, it's like I don't even know her...
Maybe it's because we're not related by blood.
Then it might be best to consider the treatment plan we discussed earlier.
#1 7:03 Kushiro
Ltd Express Super Ozora
Say, Anna...
Do you remember Uncle and Aunt Oiwa?
The air is very clean where they live.
It seems spending some time there will help your condition.
I can't go with you, but I know the two of them will take care of you.
Be a good girl, eat well...
And come back nice and happy.
She whines like a annoying goat.
Oh, here she is.
Anna-chan.
Remember us?
No, but Auntie told me all about you.
I'm Sasaki Anna.
I hope I'm not much trouble, but thank you for having me.
Our pleasure.
Auntie?
She means Yoriko.
Go on, hop on in. Sorry it's a bit of a clunker.
Sorry it's tight in here.
I don't mind at all.
I haven't been to the station in a while, and the whole area's changed.
There's new shops everywhere.
Where we're headed is a nice, relaxing place.
But since the highway was built, people stopped coming.
Haven't they fixed that pothole yet?!
I hear you have asthma?
Uh, yes.
The wind here will fix you up in no time.
Nice place, huh? Bet you'd like Auntie to see it, too.
What's that over there?
On the cliff.
Oh, that's a silo. It's for storing feed for livestock.
Hasn't been used in decades, though.
Now the village kids use it for dares.
They say there are real ghosts there.
Dear, please!
He loves stories like that.
Well, it's best to stay away from there.
Kishiura Simple Post Office
Look, you can see our house over there.
Here, mind taking this in?
What's this?
Why would you accept this?
It's too much for us to eat.
Honestly, he's always accepting gifts without thinking...
Our kids are all grown up and moved out.
So make yourself at home.
Thank you.
Let's see, where do these go...?
Excuse me.
Daddy
Mommy
You must think it's an odd house.
No, it's a lovely home.
No need for flattery.
Your room's upstairs.
It was my daughter's room.
It's sad to clear everything out, you know?
That's why I left everything just as it was.
I see.
She's a yoga teacher in Tokyo now.
I'm thinking of trying it myself.
Oh, and the closet and shelves are open, so feel free to use them.
Oh, thank you.
“Anything's fine, but please write and tell me how things are. Yoriko.”
Anything's fine, but please write and tell me how things are. I'm looking forward to hearing about the days you spend by the beautiful marsh. Yoriko
Postcards, how quaint! You should write her.
Come here for a sec!
Coming!
He can be so pushy.
See you later.
Smells like a stranger's house.
Feels nice.
I've arrived safely.
It's quite nice here.
Mr. and Mrs. Oiwa are both very kind.
Hokkaido, Sapporo-shi Aoba-ku Midorigaokacho 3-8-30 Corporate Ozora 3-203 Sasaki Yoriko-sama
These are delicious.
Sorry, my hands are full right now.
Um, I'm going to the post office.
Sure, go on.
Won't you try this?
Later.
Okay, I'll save it for dessert.
By the way, there's a shortcut near the driveway.
Oh, thank you.
This is the shortcut?
Kishiura Simple Post Office
Boys just drive me mad!
It's tough being class president.
Wait, I need to drop off a letter.
Hey, who's that?
Why is it...
That mansion feels familiar?
I wonder if anyone lives here.
Excuse me...
What a big house.
I guess there's no one here.
Oh, no! What do I do now...?
Thank you.
He's a bear. Or maybe a sea lion.
Sounds like an adventure!
The landscape's completely different during high tide, isn't it?
It's the moon. The power of the moon.
But imagine that, Toichi-san giving a girl a ride on his boat.
He's actually a good guy. Just not much of a talker.
You should ask him for a ride again.
Ask him for a ride.
I will.
But it's best you stay away from the Marsh House.
How come?
Ghosts.
Not again!
I'll get some wine.
Looked like no one lives there.
Not now, anyway.
Used to be a vacation home for some foreigners.
Then it changed hands a few times.
But it's been vacant for a while now.
I see...
Someone's there.
Have you finished them yet?
What Kadoya-san asked for.
Oh... Almost done.
Hey, Anna-chan. Going out?
Yes.
Just finish them already...
Um, I'm going to go sketch.
Sure, go on.
Thank you.
Yoriko-san was pretty worried about her, but she looks fine to me.
As long as she's having fun and eating well.
That's for sure.
All the trash you pick up will be collected here.
Everyone listen!
Now begin!
Look, it's Toichi.
Toichi the mute!
Toichi who only talks once a decade!
Hey, I said we're not going over there until later!
Stop nagging! We're just checking it out!
See ya!
Maybe we'll hear from you next time!
I'm going out.
Wait, Anna-chan.
I have a little errand, so hold on.
Okay.
Honestly, he should be delivering these himself.
“I'm allergic to that lady,” he says!
But Kadoya-san's been wanting to meet you, Anna-chan.
She has a daughter, Nobuko-chan, who's a year older than you.
Nobuko is at cram school today.
Is that so? Oh, that's too bad.
This must be Anna-chan. Nice to meet you.
Oh, um... Hello.
Ah, so you draw, I see?
Show me next time.
No, I'm not very good.
I see...
Oh, you should go to the Tanabata Festival with Nobuko tomorrow.
Great idea! I should still have my daughter's yukata somewhere.
You can wear it to the festival.
But...
Yes.
I'll let Nobuko know. Now come in.
Where'd I put it...
Uh, actually I...
Oh, you're going sketching. Go ahead!
She'll look great!
Ready, and... lift!
This one, too.
Got it.
I won't look good in it.
She should mind her own business.
He's not here.
Bye.
See you tomorrow.
The tide is out.
Again.
I hate festivals.
Hey, let's go.
Wait for me.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Here's some candy.
Thanks.
Aw, I wish I was wearing a yukata, too.
At least you're comfortable.
Mom forces her tastes on me. It's awful.
I think it looks cute.
What? No way!
It's boring and tacky...
So Anna-chan, where are you from?
From Sapporo.
Cool, I bet the city has great shopping.
Maybe lots of cute boys, too?
You be quiet.
Sure, sure.
Not much to choose from here in the boonies.
Why'd you come out here to the middle of nowhere?
Well...
What's this? Nobuko, come check this out!
What is it?
He's always making the same mistakes.
I'll warn him next time.
There it is.
Will my wish come true?
Can I have a candle?
Here you go.
Write your wish on this.
My wish...
Ow!
Sorry about that.
Anna-chan!
Hey, where'd you go?
I was looking for you.
Oh, your wish.
Let's see...
“I wish for a normal life everyday.”
“Normal”?
Anna-chan, what do you mean by normal?
Uh, well...
You see, um...
Wow, look at the color of Anna-chan's eyes!
What about it?
If you look closely, it's really pretty.
It's a bit blue, almost like a foreigner...
Leave me alone!
You fat pig!
Fat...
Uh... I mean...
I see what you mean by normal.
I hate to break it to you, but there's no use pretending to be normal.
After all, you look like just what you are.
Okay, now let's drop it.
You should join us next...
Anna-chan!
Hey, watch it!
Like just what I am...
Ugly, stupid...
Moody...
Unpleasant...
That's why...
I hate myself.
That's why everyone...
We don't have long to live. Typically, you're the ones who...
Still talking about that?
We already settled this matter.
We're not blaming you. It's just that...
I've told you this over and over again.
It's not about money.
I feel bad for her, but...
It'll be best for her if you two...
I'd better get home.
Did someone row it here?
It's stuck!
Throw me the rope!
The rope?
Hurry!
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Oh, um...
Are you a real person?
Don't let anyone hear.
You look just like the girl I saw in my dreams.
Dreams?
Thanks.
It's not a dream.
What's your name?
Anna.
I'm desperate to get to know you.
What about you?
Yes.
Have you seen me before?
Yes.
Often.
I just got here. How long have you been here?
I've been here for ages...
Look at this, the marsh at night.
How beautiful.
Say, let's go down for a closer look.
Madam.
I know.
By the way, where's that child?
Was she not in her room?
I need to get back.
Were they talking about you?
Yes.
I'm usually in bed by this hour.
Come on, I'll row you back.
So it was your boat.
Yes, I left it for you on purpose.
But I thought you'd row a little better.
I know. So did I.
You're my precious secret.
I haven't told anyone about you, and I won't.
If someone finds out, they'll only spoil it.
Please, promise me.
That we'll remain a secret.
Forever.
Yes.
It'll be our secret.
Forever.
It was awful.
She came home crying her eyes out!
Did Anna do something?
She called my daughter a fat pig!
Fat Pig?
And she pulled out a box cutter, too.
The horror!
I doubt she'd...
No, you need to hear it from the girl herself.
Now bring her here.
Seems she's not home yet.
She's a delinquent, out and about this late!
You two are at fault, too!
Better keep an eye on her.
Take this. It's dark.
No, thank you.
What if something happens to one of the kids?
So what if she's a bit late?!
Don't get so riled up.
She is not a delinquent.
Ah, she's home.
Anna-chan.
Aunt Oiwa...
Were you listening?
Don't you worry.
You two'll make up.
Now take a bath and have dinner.
Thank you.
Or is it dinner before the bath?
It hardly matters.
But “fat pig” is a bit harsh.
That's for sure.
It's not that funny.
Dear Anna, Have you gotten pretty used to staying there already? I'm always picturing the shore you write me about in your letters. I can sense the fun you're having everyday from what you write me. Do you walk along the shore barefoot? Glass and other dangerous things can fall in the sand, so please be very careful. Also, playing outside late at night will worry your Aunt and Uncle, so please don't be out too late. And please don't go overboard in helping them around the house, either. It sure is nice to talk to each other in a letter, isn't it? I'm looking forward to getting another postcard from you, Anna. Yoriko
Auntie, worrying like always.
Anna-chan! Watermelon!
Anna-chan?
Two hours until high tide...
Hop in. Time for a picnic.
I brought juice and cookies.
A picnic? At this hour?
That's right. Let's go across the marsh.
You're very good at rowing.
You need to practice, too.
Come here.
It's easy.
Remember I said last night that you're my precious secret?
I remember. And you're my secret.
I'm glad.
Hey!
Good, you're doing well.
But I don't even know your name yet.
I hadn't told you?
Marnie.
I thought you already knew.
That's dangerous.
Go ahead, just keep rowing like that.
There's so much I want to know about you.
But I want to find out little by little.
Slowly, by myself, as we go along.
Okay.
I'll tell you what we'll do.
We'll ask each other three questions a night.
Great.
All right, I'll start.
Question one.
Why are you here in this village?
I have asthma.
The doctor said I should go somewhere with clean air for a while.
Even by skipping school.
Oh no, you're ill?
If there's no attack, I'm fine.
So I'm staying here with Auntie's relatives, the Oiwas.
Who's Auntie?
It's my turn to ask now.
Do you live in that mansion?
Ever since I was two.
With Nan and the maids.
It's juice.
Where are your Mom and Dad?
They only come here sometimes. They're busy with work.
I see.
Question two. Who's Auntie?
My guardian.
But I was a bother to her...
So she sent me here to get rid of me for a while.
What do you mean?
I'll explain someday.
It's my turn now.
Do you have siblings?
I'm an only child.
I see, you too...
Why do you ask?
Oh, it's nothing.
Just curious what it's like to have siblings.
I know, it seems fun just imagining it.
All right, question three.
What's it like living at the Oiwas?
At the Oiwas?
Huh...
How strange...
I can't...
Remember...
Marnie?
Marnie!
Anna!
There you are. I wondered where you went.
Marnie?
I looked all over for you. You just disappeared.
I didn't go anywhere.
I was just trying to answer your question.
Wait...
What was it?
It's okay, it doesn't matter.
I need to go soon. Today is...
Oh, I know!
No no no, I really can't! Parties aren't really my...
Don't worry.
I have a great idea.
It's true.
That's hard to believe.
Sorry, did you wait long? I had trouble getting away.
Marnie.
What do you think?
It's pretty.
I borrowed Nan's shawl.
I'll be scolded again.
This won't work.
Don't worry, I spoke to Father.
Young lady.
I believe it is past your bedtime.
And who might this be?
She is wearing my shawl.
Upstairs!
Wait right there!
You must be up to no good again.
Anna, you go that way.
Marnie!
Why you little...
Marnie! Open this door!
Let's go.
If you keep this up...
You'll grow up to be a lousy adult!
Everyone, we have a lovely flower girl here.
A guest of my daughter.
Ah, a flower girl.
There's Marnie.
She'll be pretty like her mother.
May I please have one of those flowers?
That's my mother.
Hello, dear little witch.
That woman there's the real witch.
I want only one, for good luck.
Will someone kindly pay for my flower?
If it is the witch's command...
Then I'll have one, too.
Here.
For superb luck.
Ah, it's begun.
I'm sorry!
Oh, she ran away.
Come take one for luck!
Young lady.
To your health.
Thank you.
Wine?
Awake now?
I...
Drunkard.
Who was that?
Which one?
The one dancing with you.
You mean Kazuhiko?
An old friend.
He's a good dancer.
So are you.
Now let's dance, you and I.
Wait... I can't dance.
You'll do fine. Just follow my lead.
Look for me again.
And don't tell anyone. Promise.
I know.
Hey, wait...
Is that...?
It's the girl with the Oiwas.
Dear Anna, Are you doing well? I read your story about the tide coming in, and found it very interesting. Isn't it strange that the pull of the moon can change the landscape so drastically? Even though it's far away, it continues to have an effect on the world's surface. It made me think how amazing the moon really is. How was the Tanabata Festival? I hear that even children from neighboring towns come to it and it gets very lively. Did you make any friends? Keep telling me about what you're doing, because I really look forward to hearing it. Oh, and I hear that after the Obon holiday, the weather there turns very finicky, changing on a whim. Please be careful not to get sick. Yoriko
I see. Hope you find the other shoe.
It must be somewhere.
I'll go look.
Used to always lose mine.
There's a bunch of kid's shoes buried in the mud flats.
Don't compare her to you.
I should have the shoes my daughter wore as a kid.
I'll get them out for now.
Thank you.
Marnie...
Wow.
Not only are they big, they're sweet and delicious, too.
You're good with the knife.
Auntie teaches me all the time.
You're so polite and well-behaved, Anna-chan.
My daughter could learn from you.
Passing behind you.
I remember when you first came to Yoriko's place, Anna-chan.
She was ecstatic.
She said wanted to make up for the five years she didn't have with you, Anna-chan.
So she thought of all kinds of things to teach you.
I think your knife skills must have been one of those things.
But she worries too much.
Always calling me for help.
When I told her I was busy, she started pouting.
Oh, I shouldn't share this about your mother.
No, I understand.
You know, Yoriko sent us tons of photos of you.
I'll show you later.
Hey, look.
Found the wind chime I made on our honeymoon.
To survive the summer.
Your hair's getting long.
Shall I give you a haircut?
That would be a disaster.
Mar... nie...?
Look for me again.
How could I nearly forget about Marnie?
Marnie...
Marnie!
Marnie...
May I?
Sure.
I see you draw, too.
That girl looks like someone I knew.
She was a great girl.
Yes, she is.
But I haven't seen her in a week.
I wonder if she's upset that I forgot.
If she's a friend, talk to her and you'll be fine.
Say, will you take a look?
Sure.
Are the colors too messy?
No, it's wonderful.
I'm Hisako.
I'm in love with the Marsh House.
What about you?
I'm Anna. I love it, too.
But I need to hurry and finish this painting...
Because it looks like some new folks are moving in.
The renovations are under way.
Thanks for your hard work. Have some tea.
Oh, thank you. Appreciate it.
Hey, let's take a break!
All right, coming.
Are you Marnie?
Come here.
This is the first time I've seen the front.
It's a lot cleaner now, but not done yet.
Good work, everyone.
Oh, you seem to be doing well.
Brought a friend today, huh?
Put on whatever slippers you like.
A guest?
Yeah, a secret one.
Secret?
Hey!
Sorry, make yourself at home.
No, I'm sorry to trouble you.
Yes, it's a lovely place.
Yes, we're still in the middle of renovation.
This room...
Upstairs.
This old room was left the way it was for now.
Here, this is my room.
Really...
What do you think?
It's a cute room.
It used to be your room, right?
You're...
Marnie, right?
Me?
No, no!
Huh?
But then why have you always been staring at my room?
Because...
See, isn't that where you always are?
I've seen you many times.
No, no.
I just love this mansion, that's all.
That can't be.
When I said Marnie earlier, you were really surprised.
Rather, why do you know Marnie?
I found it behind the shelf.
A diary?
That's right. Your diary.
Marnie!
I'll pour you some Queen Mary, your favorite.
I'll be back.
“Last night, I took the boat out for a row in my nightie."
“The marsh and the moon were very pretty at night.”
I shall do it again.
June 8th. A party!
Father, Mother and many of their friends came.
It was such fun.
I went outside from the sunroom...
And danced with a flower girl.
But...
Nan locked me in my room because of last night.
So there won't be any midnight rows for a bit.
See, it's you, isn't it?
No.
Marnie is...
Someone I made up.
An imaginary girl, only in my mind.
But this is Marnie's diary.
It's as if she really lived here.
So you're not Marnie?
No.
She's just imaginary?
That's right.
I thought you were Marnie, coming back for her diary...
I'm Anna.
I came from Sapporo to get better.
I'm Sayaka.
I'm from Tokyo.
But if she was imaginary, why is her name the same?
I don't know.
Marnie must be real. I'm going to investigate.
Say, Marnie...
Who are you?
Is that me?
Marnie?
Marnie!
Wait, that one's not done yet...
Wow, you draw so well!
Oh, thanks...
I've never had anyone draw me before.
How nice!
I missed you.
I kept calling you in my heart.
Me, too.
Let's go.
Come to my room.
Come to my room, Marnie.
I can't go far from the mansion.
Okay then, we'll go wherever you want.
You know a lot about mushrooms.
Father taught me when I was little.
I once brought home three bags full of mushrooms.
The look on Mother's face!
What's wrong? You're so quiet all of a sudden.
You're very lucky.
I wish I was you.
Talk to me.
I'm...
A foster child.
My real parents died when I was little.
My grandmother, too.
I know they didn't die on purpose, but...
Sometimes I feel like...
I can't forgive them...
For leaving me all alone.
I'm jealous of you.
I think you're lucky to be a foster child.
If you had no relatives...
Then the foster Mother and Father who took you in...
Must be truly kindhearted people.
Then I'll tell you a big secret.
It's about my foster parents.
They're good to me and they're kind.
I'm not their real child, yet they raised me, which I appreciate.
But you see, I saw it one day.
They're paid money for it.
Money?
I found a letter from the government.
It said they were increasing the subsidy for me.
I'm sure there's a reason...
I don't care!
They wouldn't get money if I were their real child.
They get paid because I'm not their real child.
Even worse... they hide it from me.
I see.
But that doesn't mean Auntie doesn't love you.
No! Don't you see?
None of the other families in our apartments receive money. Just us!
She always looks worried that I might find out.
And I hate myself for thinking like this.
I... just can't... believe...
In anything anymore.
Anna, it's okay to cry.
Just know that I love you.
I love you more than any girl I've ever known.
Then you tell me your secret next, Marnie.
It was long ago that I went mushroom picking with Father.
Nowadays, I hardly see my parents.
Mother's usually travelling.
Because of work, Father's home only twice a year.
Usually, Nan and the twin maids are the only ones home.
And me.
I slip out while Nan and the others are gossiping.
And look how free I get to be!
It's lovely when my parents come home.
They host parties!
Like the one the other day.
With my amazing parents...
And many people there, it's delightful.
I get to wear new dresses and dance, too.
That's when I'm sure I'm the luckiest girl in the world.
I see.
Tell me, Anna.
Will you be my friend forever?
Yes.
I'm your friend forever.
Right?
Nan's always in a bad mood.
She yanks me by the arm, brushes my hair very hard...
No one thinks I'm being bullied.
But it really hurts.
Enough to cry.
The maids love to frighten me.
When I was little, they threatened me all the time.
“Naughty kids get shut in the silo where ghosts suck out their souls,” they said.
You mean, the silo on the hill?
Once, they actually took me there.
No!
They dragged me all the way to the silo.
I thought I'd die of fright.
Then suddenly...
Just as we got there, the sky went dark and the dreadful thunder came.
The maids were terrified, so we didn't go inside.
I can endure anything else.
Anything but the silo.
I've never heard such a terrible thing!
I hope the maids and Nan get struck by lightning!
Hasn't anyone ever tried to frighten you?
Never. Definitely not on purpose.
You're very lucky.
I wish I was you.
Our castle...
Poor Marnie.
I love you the most, too.
More than anyone I've known.
Thank you.
Funny, it's like we traded places.
How true.
The tide's coming in.
Hey, let's go to the silo together.
The ghosts must be a lie. Let's go make sure.
Tomorrow... No, let's go right now.
I don't care who Marnie really is.
I just want to help her!
Are you okay, Marnie?
Yes, I'm sure I'll be all right if I'm with you...
Kazuhiko.
Anna-chan!
Perfect timing! I found it!
The rest of the diary. Come to my place.
Marnie...
I'm sorry. Another time.
What? But it's a major discovery...
It's going to rain!
Who is it?
Is someone there?
Marnie!
So you did go ahead. Don't scare me like that.
Marnie.
Are you okay? Why did you go alone...
Kazuhiko!
I'm frightened. I heard somebody below.
I thought I'd die of fright.
Kazuhiko...
What're you saying? I'm Anna.
Pull yourself together.
Anna... Anna!
I don't want to be humiliated.
But I haven't the courage.
Oh, Anna...
You do have courage. You came here.
Let's go home.
Wait!
It's just the wind. Let's go.
We'll go home together.
Anna, come back here.
Anna!
We made it up. I'm sure we can make it down.
I'll go first, so follow me.
No, don't leave me!
No!
Marnie!
Let's go over there.
I'm cold... So cold...
Oh Anna, I'm scared... I'm scared...
Don't worry, we'll be fine if we're together.
You did well, Marnie.
Are you okay?
Kazuhiko!
I thought you'd never come.
I... I...
Let's go home.
Marnie?
Marnie!
Marnie... You left me behind!
Even you!
Kazuhiko... Kazuhiko...
Kazuhiko's everywhere in this diary.
“Kazuhiko is trying to take me to the silo.”
Silo...
Yes?
Mom cooked some corn.
Hurry or it'll be gone.
Big brother, wait!
Why go out on a night like this?
It's not safe.
My friend might be caught in the rain. What if she gets pneumonia?
Is that...
Anna-chan!
Are you okay?
So cruel...
Anna-chan?
So cruel, Marnie...
She has a really high fever!
I'll go get help.
Anna-chan.
Anna-chan?
Anna-chan...
How's she doing?
Her fever hasn't come down yet.
She did get a shot earlier.
I see.
So cruel...
Marnie, how could you?
I won't forgive you.
Leaving me behind without a word.
Anna! My dear Anna!
Marnie! How could you leave me behind?
Why did you betray me?
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to leave you all alone.
But...
But at that time, you weren't there.
What do you mean?
Oh, Anna, I...
I can't stay here any longer.
I have to say goodbye to you.
So please, Anna, please say you forgive me!
Anna...
Of course, I forgive you!
I love you, Marnie!
And I won't forget you!
I'll never forget you! Ever!
Anna-chan.
Sayaka-chan's here for you.
Thanks.
You could see her in your room.
No, it's nice outside.
The view from the balcony today is beautiful. I'd love to show you too, Auntie. Anna
Sayaka-chan.
Here, a get-well gift.
Thanks.
Also...
I read this, which made me think you might be at the silo, Anna-chan.
What is it?
The rest of the diary.
Didn't you say you'd look at it later?
I'm having trouble remembering.
But I impressed myself.
I stumbled across a clue in this painting that was behind the cupboard.
Maybe I'm psychic.
Turn it over.
Hisako-san!
Please, will you tell us about Marnie?
I want to know.
But...
It's a rather sad story.
Please, I'm ready for it.
It was a long time ago.
I used to play at the Marsh House often.
Marnie and I were very little.
It's a bear!
Let me see.
This is Daddy. Isn't he dashing?
Marnie always loved to boast about her glamorous parents and their extravagant parties.
But the truth is, she was being neglected.
Goodbye, Marnie.
That poor child...
No, don't leave me, Mommy!
Don't go! Mommy!
Seems even the maids were bullying her.
That's awful!
Later, Marnie moved to Sapporo...
And married Kazuhiko-san, her childhood friend.
With Marnie's family torn apart and feeling lost...
He was always there to support her.
I'm glad. So Kazuhiko-san was a good man.
Two years later, Emily-chan was born.
At last in the warm household she'd always wanted, Marnie was happy.
I didn't see Marnie for many years after that.
The next time was...
A few years after Kazuhiko-san had died of an illness.
By then...
Marnie was in a sanatorium due to the shock of his death.
Sanatorium?
A place where sick people go to get better.
What happened to Emily-chan?
Marnie's parents had died, leaving no one to look after her.
So when she moved up to elementary school, she was sent to a boarding school.
By the time she returned at age 13, it was like she had become a different person.
Emily!
She was willful and independent.
She knew Marnie was ill...
But still resented her mother for sending her away.
You think that makes you more motherly?
I want you to live the way you wish, but...
You need to...
They never did make up after that.
As your mother...
I've never thought of you as a mother.
Emily-chan ran away and soon got married.
She was expecting a baby, you see.
But...
One day, she and her husband died in a car accident.
I heard Marnie took their child in.
She was determined to never let this child be lonely.
But...
She never got over the shock of losing Emily-chan.
She became very ill, and passed away the next year.
That was about ten years ago.
I'm sorry, it's a sad story.
No, thank you very much.
Marnie adored that mansion.
She loved seeing the marsh from her window.
She said it felt like the birds spoke to her.
She had a lonely life...
But she lived it fully.
Always facing forward with a smile, determined to be happy.
So you've met Marnie, too.
Wish we could've played more, Anna-chan.
The plan was always to stay just for the summer.
Will you come again next summer?
I'm sure I will.
I'll write you.
I'll write you, too.
I put the diary and Hisako-san's painting back where I found them.
Good, it's for the best.
I haven't told my family.
Let's keep it our secret.
How funny...
Marnie brought us together.
That's true.
Marnie...
The girl trapped behind the blue window...
That was long ago.
Exactly, he does it to save to her life.
I love that part.
Ah, now I want to read it all over again.
I'll loan you Volume 2.
Anna!
Auntie!
Anna-chan...
Hey, don't jump up like that!
Sorry, sorry.
Auntie's here.
Ah, Yoriko, you're here.
Thank you for everything you did for Anna.
She's doing so well, and even made a friend.
How can I ever repay you?
Oh, no. We didn't do anything at all.
Anna-chan is a good girl.
It was fun, like having our own daughter back.
She's welcome anytime.
Thank you.
Let's talk inside.
I'm impressed you didn't call us this time.
I'm all packed.
Anna.
Yes?
There's something I need to tell you.
We receive monthly subsidies to cover your expenses.
We receive money.
I've long hesitated to tell you, but...
It's okay.
But believe me...
Whether or not we receive money...
It doesn't change our love for you, Anna.
I already knew.
I'm happy you told me about it, Auntie.
Anna!
I've been looking at the photos you sent, Auntie.
Photos?
Oh, while you were away I was looking at old albums...
And found this picture.
Do you remember?
It's that mansion.
When you first came, you wouldn't let it go.
I was told at the orphanage...
It belonged to your grandmother.
My beloved home Marnie
Marnie!
So that's who she was.
Anna.
And so I was in the silo all night.
I was very frightened.
That's when your grandpa came.
He encouraged me, saying I did well.
I've overcome many frightening things.
And so will you, Anna.
After all...
You're my one and only grandchild, Anna.
Grandma...
Excuse me.
Anna-chan.
Kishiura Simple Post Office
I'm sorry for what I said before.
Don't skip trash pickup next year.
A friend?
Maybe.
Hisako-san!
Anna-chan.
I'm going home to Sapporo now.
Is that right?
But your face tells me something good happened.
Yes, I'm really happy now.
Good.
Um, this is my mom.
Thank you for being kind to Anna.
Oh no, it was my pleasure.
Let's draw together again.
Yes!
I'll write you. I have some wonderful news.
Goodbye.
Thank you very much.
Wonderful news?
Yeah, I'll tell you all about it later.
Oh, why not now?
I promise I'll tell you later.
Mister, Sayaka! Goodbye!
I never had that many friends growing up...
So I learned to be Ok with just me.
Just me, Just me, Just me.
And I'll be fine on the outside.
I like to eat in school by myself, anyway...
So I'll just stay right here.
Right here, right here, right here.
And I'll be fine on the outside.
So I just sit in my room after hours with the moon...
And think of who knows my name.
Would you cry if I died...
Would you remember my face?
So I left home, I packed up and I moved far away...
From my past one day.
And I laugh.
I laugh, I laugh, I laugh.
And I sound fine on the outside.
Sometimes I feel lost, sometimes I'm confused...
Sometimes I find that I am not alright.
And I cry, and I cry, and I cry...
So I just sit in my room, after hours with the moon...
And think of who knows my name.
Would you cry if I died?
Would you remember my face?
The End