A Letter to Momo

Dear Momo

Seto Inland Sea is wonderful as ever.

It's exactly like I described, right?

There are so many islands.

Yeah.

Sure brings back memories.

You weren't even born on my last visit here.

Right.

Maybe that one over there is Shiojima.

Take a look, Momo.

Just behind the big island.

You can see a glimpse of it in the distance.

Yes.

Welcome to Shiojima

A Letter to Momo

Producers

Ishikawa Mitsuhisa

Ikeda Hiroyuki

Watanabe Shigeru

Hamana Kazuya

Key Animation Supervisor

Andou Masashi

Art Director

Oono Hiroshi

Animation Director

Kusumi Naoko

Color Designer

Mizuta Nobuko

Art Designer

Watabe Takashi

Vehicle Designer

Kawaguchi Toshio

Additional

Animation Supervisor

Inoue Toshiyuki

CG Director

Nishikawa Kazuhiro

Director of

Photography

Tanaka Kouji

Sound Director

Wakabayashi Kazuhiro

Film Editor

Uematsu Junichi

Music

Kubota Mina

Co-Producers

Matsushita Keiko

Mukaichi Motoki

Noguchi Mariko

Okada Arimasa

Written and Directed by

Okiura Hiroyuki

It's exactly as I remembered!

It's old.

That's what's good about it!

Ikuko!

Mom!

It's been so long!

I'm sorry that I haven't made more frequent visits.

I'm glad to see you're doing well.

We old folks live a simple life.

Large items are already in place.

Take your time unpacking the rest.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I only cleaned up a bit.

The movers took care of everything.

But I don't want you to work too hard.

Please leave everything to us.

We'll be staying with you starting today.

She's my daughter, Momo.

Momo?

You're such a big girl!

It's good to see you.

Momo.

Hello.

Hello to you.

Come on right up.

It's your new home.

We will. Thanks.

Which one is our home?

This one.

Grandpa and Grandma live next door.

Oh...

I was surprised to see such a big bridge being built here.

Yes, it's scheduled to open in September.

It'll be pretty convenient.

I don't know whether if it's a good thing or not.

I can only hope the traffic doesn't pollute the island.

Right... I guess so.

So are you feeling better now?

Oh, I'm totally fine now.

Don't worry about me.

Momo,

Ikuko had to live on this island when she was little, for about a year due to asthma.

I'm sure you've heard of it.

You said you wanted to work right away.

What did you do with that condo of yours?

I sold it.

I could've rent it out and made some money,

but I don't care anymore.

I see.

Oh well, it doesn't matter.

Truth be told, we were starting to feel lonely.

The more the merrier.

All our neighbors are very old.

It's always nice to have young people here.

Oh? Do I count as young, too?

Of course!

You've got mail!

Oh, is that you, Iku?

Oh, are you Kou?

I haven't seen you in so long!

I heard you were coming back, so I was looking forward to see you.

Didn't know it was today, though.

What happened to being a businessman?

I quit ages ago!

It just wasn't for me.

I've been doing this ever since.

Uh...

She's Momo.

Kouichi!

Our neighbor's mail is mixed in again!

Learn to do your job!

You're always making mistakes.

Oops, I did it again.

You never change, do you?

Well then, I gotta get back to work.

Talk to you some other time!

He really didn't change at all. I can't stop laughing.

Oh,

it's not moving.

Oh, it stopped moving in early spring this year.

I had a watchmaker to take a look at it,

but apparently, it can't be fixed.

But it feels weird to have a new clock,

so we just kept it there.

Oh... early spring...

You can take it off if you don't like it.

Momo,

can you help me move some luggage to the Sky ?

The sky?

Come on up.

It's a mess, isn't it?

Old folks don't throw things away, you know?

Heave-ho!

Momo, carry that bag over here.

Thank you.

Oh, you have an eye for antiques.

Go ahead and open it.

Take a good look.

Beware of Monsters Vol.1

It's quite odd, though.

Your Grandpa's father collected these books.

There are many other books like it here.

I've been told they're illustrated storybooks from the Edo Period,

but this one is supposed to be especially unique.

You can come up and read it whenever you want.

Well then,

be careful on your way down.

What? You never told me about that!

Yes, I have.

There's Class-2 caregiver certificate training in Imabari.

I knew about that, but you said it's from the day after tomorrow.

Oh, did I forget to tell you?

As it turns out, the course starts tomorrow.

I almost got the date wrong.

What am I supposed to do alone, then?

You have to unpack, and homework too, remember?

They said you can hand in homework from your old school, so you can start now.

That's not what I meant...

The bath is ready. I'm unpacking shampoo and other stuff now, so you go first.

Dear Momo

Dad...

Whatever.

I hate you, Dad.

Vienna Boy's Choir

Don't even bother coming back.

So, did the research ship made it out all right?

Yes.

I-Is my husband alive?

Creativity

Dear Momo

Dear Momo

What were you going to write, Dad?

Let's get going.

This should be enough for now.

Hey, don't they have bigger supermarkets here?

Nope, and no convenience stores either.

No way!

Everyone's waiting for you.

Decide already!

It's a bit heavy, but please carry it for me.

He's about your age. Let's talk to them!

Please, no!

Hey, you guys!

Then, your family grows tangerines too?

Yes.

I'm so glad there's another 6th grader on this island.

Please show her around.

Youta, can you let her play with you guys?

Y-Yes...

Momo.

Um...

See you.

Umi.

Please ask her to join you next time!

Come on!

To Imawari

Don't forget to eat the rice balls.

You can have those puddings too.

Can I come with?

I'll take you with me next time.

The telephone man is coming today.

Please take care of things at home.

Okay...

See you.

What was that thing?

I'm starving to death.

Wanna go check the kitchen?

The installation fee will be included in your next bill. Please let your family know.

Good-bye.

Thank you for coming.

Did I close it?

Maybe there's something in that rice cooker.

Momo is...

Momo!

Where ya goin'?

Roads are really narrow here, so watch out for cars!

What?

E-Excuse me!

Lord Michizane's Tomb

It was just my imagination...

...or was it?

Where am I?

What are you doing?

If you get lost on the island, just look for the sea.

This path extends around the island.

You'll find your way back in no time.

What is it?

Nothing.

Your home is that way.

I live that way.

Wanna see the straw boats?

No one's home.

My grandpa makes them,

but he's out somewhere.

Check it out. This is what it looks like when it's finished.

She's a beauty, isn't she?

It's used for a festival called Miyajima.

We push these off the beach, then...

I wonder where my grandpa went.

Offering

I think I'll get going.

My mom will be back soon, so I'll be at the pier.

Thanks for showing me around.

Miyaura!

We're diving off the bridge again tomorrow.

Come if you want!

Grandpa!

Where did you go?

I needed you here!

Huh?

Fine, I'll go check.

You're such a scaredy-cat.

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