Description
Episode Title:
The Protector of Smiles.Episode Description:
Chisaki learns of Hikari's return but refrains from meeting him. Meanwhile, Hikari is still recovering from his hibernation when he meets some of his old friends and the fishermen association presents him with the same flag he used during the Ofunehiki. Still refusing to meet Hikari, Chisaki confesses to Tsumugu that she is afraid of how Hikari will react upon seeing her. Hikari dives into the sea and attempts to return to Shioshishio but the sea currents drive him away. As he surfaces, Tsumugu is passing by in a boat, and confronts Hikari for not going to meet Chisaki. Hikari tells him that he is overwhelmed by all the change he has seen and is afraid of seeing the same change in someone as close to him as Chisaki. While returning home, Hikari hears the Ofunehiki song being broadcast. Going to investigate the source, he runs into Chisaki who tells him the song is broadcast every day at 5:00 for the residents of Shioshishio. She then apologizes to Hikari for changing so much, but Hikari says she hasn't changed at all. He returns home determined to face all the changes he now sees and is greeted by Miuna who is waving the Ofunehiki flag for him. She vows that she will do what she can to protect Hikari's smile.
