He Forgot His Promise To Marry Her But She Didn't?! - Manga Recap

the warm breeze flows on a peaceful summer day and the sound of typing Echoes In The Air a young boy kodo sits at his computer relieved when he finally finishes his assignment relaxing in his chair he picks up a book to read but doesn't get to unwind for long as his phone starts ringing we grudgingly he walks toward the sound grabbing a snack as he searches for his phone when he finally finds it lying on the ground he answers the call discusting how everything went smoothly with the unpacking surprised by the unexpected response from the

caller he soon heads to Meo where he meets a couple The Man Hands kotoru his ticket while he turns to hug his wife koduru isn't happy to see the affectionate couple in front of him and complains that they could have gone without him the man counters asking if he doesn't care about them getting lost on the trail kotoru argues that it's nearly impossible to get lost when using the cable car but the man remains cautious about potential mishaps without further argument kotoru joins the couple silently following them around and buying a box of snack when

they offer him food as they walk along the track kodu explains that track number one is well constructed with stores and bathrooms he introduces them to various attractions like the monkey Park and the good luck octopus mentioning that cars can also pass through this track the couple Walks Behind him taking pictures as he explains that after passing the temple they just need to follow the path to the summit kotoru notes that this place is more suited for sightseeing than hiking he's about to say more when when the woman interrupts asking if he researched a lot

about this place since he seems to know so much kotaru replies that he doesn't have much information while the man tells his wife how koduru has spent his life here the locals of heoi often visit the mountain even for school trips the woman satisfied with the explanation asks kotaru why he doesn't seem happy to return since he recently moved back he admits that he doesn't have good memories associated with this place just then a strong wind starts blowing nearly knock them off their feet the man quickly checks on his wife while kodu stares off into

space murmuring how this is the place where a Tango kidnapped him upon reaching the temple the couple asks kodu for more details about his abduction he tells them it was very mysterious but he has no memories of the incident only stories from his relatives the man inquires if he lost his memories due to the shock kotaru responds that his body seems to remember as if it wants to stop him from coming here later while sitting alone on a bench his thoughts swirl around the strangeness of the incident back in elementary school he couldn't recall anything

about being lost in the mountains but he feels someone intentionally covered up those memories he senses he has visited this place before and remembers crying out of fear he is curious about how he was rescued but he reassures himself that it's probably good he can't remember as it was a traumatic experience suddenly the couple returns but kodu feels something strange as blurry memories of a girl surface the couple continues discussing tangis and their similarities to yukai the man mentions that the God here is also a Tango assuming kotoru knows this they talk about two statues

one of a man with a long nose and another with a beak and admire the beautiful leaves of the Season meanwhile kodu recalls someone mentioning the names of trees and plants and a realization hits him he has met someone here he starts running ahead standing on the edge of a small Cliff recognizing the path ahead as he descends a twist cuts his cheek and a flashback hits him he remembers being at the same spot with someone else he takes a step but gets Tangled in a branch almost falling turning around he comes face to face

with a giant wolf and a girl wearing a bird mask kotaru stares in shock as the girl warns him not to come here saying there can't be a third time before he can process what is happening he finds himself sitting on the temple stairs the man asks if something is wrong but codu dismisses him lost in thought about the girl back at home he cooks dinner while glancing at the compass in his hand late at night he decides to return to the mountain surprised by how dark it is a stark reminder of how scary it

must have been for a child as he steps forward he's surprised that no one is trying to stop him this time kotu feels a deep sense that he can't remember something very important and that he needs to meet someone here suddenly his foot slips and he falls into a ditch the accident triggers another flashback he remembers crying because of his injuries sitting beside a giant dog a young girl approached him asking if he had been crying for long and then offering to see his injured hand despite her concern she effectively heals his wound and kodo

finally stops crying she kneels in front of him suggesting they go get some medicine and for the first time he sees her beautiful face back in the present kodo wakes up to find the girl from his childhood sitting in front of him she's worried about his injuries but he just stares at her and the small Wings on her back when he remains silent for several moments she waves her hand in front of his face asking if he hit his head before she can finish kodo interrupts asking if she was the one who rescued him in

the past without waiting for an answer he recounts how he got separated from his school group and fell beside the giant dog the girl seems surprised he still remembers her kodu quickly holds her hand repeating everything that happened that day startled she asks if he remembers their promise seeing his blank expression she realizes he can't recall it and begins to scream at him for coming back despite her warnings her words echo in his mind she had told him not to return for the third time her agitation deepens when she asks if he knows the rules

of the village kotaru stares at her clueless as she struggles to explain what it means for two people who meet three times under the sacred tree a deep blush coats her cheeks as she suddenly hugs koduru revealing that those who meet under this tree must get married in a sacred house a lively party unfolds with many people wearing bird masks celebrating and indulging in food amidst the revry kodu sits with a solemn expression unnoticed as everyone else is absorbed in feasting and discussing heim's upcoming marriage a massed man pours drinks for him and koduru apologizes

for zoning out only to be reprimanded for saying sorry when he is in fact the groom confused he tries to piece together how he ended up in this situation another man compliments his looks and another remarks on the surprise of Heim choosing a human speculating about the potential for them to have a tall son as kotaru struggles to remember events after slipping from the cliff Heim bursts in scolding everyone for organizing a banquet without her consent when someone complains about her tardiness Hine redirects the conversation chastising another for saying she should wear a Tanga mask

even though she is marrying koduru angrily she insists that the mask is outdated observing this kodo is struck by how they are using the same Banner from her birthday party one masked man explains that a banquet is customary after such news but Heim State declares the party canceled complaints arise from the guests accusing Heim of bringing a man here impulsively and insisting they were merely trying to set everything up quickly despite cod's attempts to interject he is ignored I'm explains that curu has only recently regained his memories of their first meeting and is not yet

ready for marriage an elder man counters noting that they have met three times under the sacred tree revealing that Hine had expressed eagerness to marry the human Heim blushes at this exposure but reluctantly admits the truth the crowd then turns their attention to koduru bombarding him with questions about his background and career Hine attempts to intervene but her efforts go unheard finally kotaru speaks up sharing that he hails from heoi works as a system engineer and is currently single with no desire to marry he thanks Hine for rescuing him and clarifies that he is not

bound by Village rules and will apologize if he has inadvertently broken one before he can finish an old woman interrupts insisting that he cannot do that H tries to calm her grandmother but the Elder warns kotoru about the consequences of disobeying their Traditions especially concerning Heim kneading in hair in a protective gesture himim steps in front of kotoru defending him and asserting that he is merely struggling to recall everything confusion flickers across her grandmother's face prompting Hine to reassure her that she will help curu regain his memories acknowledging The Village rules she requests some private

time with kotoru once they find a quiet moment away from prying eyes kotoru expresses his ignorance about The Village's Customs Heim interrupts him returning his mobile phone and suggesting they escape through the sky while everyone is preoccupied with drinking she suggests they need to find in some shoes kotaru still bewildered questions her desire to marry him reiterating his lack of interest in marriage he softly reminds him that he has no real memories and reminisces about how he once chased her repeatedly calling her name kodo admits he can recall that and Heim smiled deepens as she

mentions that he must have a family to protect a moment of reflection passes and Heim apologizes for bringing him into this chaos just then she finds his shoes and realizes he doesn't have a wallet kotaru searches his pockets only to discover his Compass is missing Heim speculates that someone may have picked it up and their conversation is interrupted when a group of children runs by commenting on the presence of a human as hein's wings flutter with excitement she asks if he has a small Compass Enchanted kotaru reaches out to touch her wings surprised to find

they are real and move under his fingertips himim blushes at his attention and suddenly asks if he is not afraid to touch a Tang's Wing kotoro admits he is scared but their moan is cut short when they hear someone approaching I'm quickly ushers him into a nearby room while hiding they overhear tangis criticizing Heim for showing her face to a human they expressed concern that she should focus on her duties as a leader instead of bringing in an outsider once the corridor Falls silent ha murmurs that those tangus will be held accountable for their disrespectful

comments kotoro is surprised to learn she is the leader thinking it was her grandmother H explains that her family including her parents and Grandparents were leaders before passing away although the villagers raised her she feels irritation toward their traditional views suddenly Heim excitedly asked asks kotoro for his opinion on whether shorter hakama would be cuter without waiting for a response she Rambles about how masks are an outdated tradition that ruin her hair hottero hesitantly agrees that it's easier to communicate without masks which Delights Heim she changes the topic asking about the device she returned earlier

calling it a Smartphone when she correctly identifies it her Pride shines through as she mentions her familiarity with tablets and computers Karu listens in Fascination as she explains how climbers often lose their devices and she collects them from the cliffs H's fascination with the outside world grows as she describes people enjoying life eating taking pictures and being with loved ones kodu recalls what the other tangus said about her Hine continues lamenting how she cannot use the devices since they are password protected and don't have electricity here being the village leader means she must marry and

be in hair but her desire to experience life outside frustrates her she stands up apologizing for her Rants and Promises to fetch her compass from iin kotaru tries to stop her but she rushes off alone he contemplates the voices outside speculating whether Heine is genuinely getting married or planning to flee he overhears a conversation about the strict rules governing her marriage and the expectation of her to Bear children for The Village's sake in a Serene clearing Hine advises kotoro to breathe deeply if he's scared assuring him he won't fall though he shouldn't look down if

he's afraid of heights Cod asks why no one has followed them and Heim explains they are still celebrating she presents the compass to him but instead of handing it over she clutches it tightly revealing it as a protection charm she made because he Treasures it she wishes in health and asks him to take care of himself before turning to leave curu hesitates voicing his concern about her potential punishment for breaking the rules Heim reassures him saying she hasn't faced severe consequences before although her grandmother warns of dangers in defying tradition with a smile she insists

this is her issue and he shouldn't worry kodo thinks deeply declaring it doesn't concern him what rules this place follows He suggests she has the right to defy them emphasizing that she deserves to live life as she chooses I'm is taken aback considering that if she refuses to marry her family line could end kodo maintains that it's acceptable for her to prioritize her own happiness he explains that while he respects her family she should still escape to experience life a begins to warm to the idea asking if she'll get to wear western clothes and Shop

in modern stores when codu affirms this her excitement builds as she asks about exploring cities and riding trains blushing at the thought as she envisions wearing sneakers trying new foods and walking on the beach her enthusiasm shines holding his hand she declares they should enjoy all these experiences together this unexpected Proclamation stuns koduru who protests that he didn't invite her to live with him ignoring his objections Heim picks him up by the collar insisting they must inform everyone about her decision flying through the air she brings him back to the banquet hall announcing she will

live with kotoru as his wife the crowd cheers but kotoru is still trying to grasp the situation while Heim excitedly continues to chatter about their future together frustrated he again tries to clarify his intentions repeating that she should follow her heart not the rules Heim Giggles insisting her engagement to him is a way to abide by those rules since they will be living together kodu attempts to counter her logic but is interrupted by heim's exuberant shout as they reach his house dropping him on the ground she beams at his home thrilled that it will be

their new Abode remembering her earlier words kodu inquires about a promise he may have made her but Heim refuses to divulge any details hinting he should ask again once he recalls everything as she hugs him tightly she expresses her excitement about living happily together from that moment on kotoro sleeps peacefully on his couch the soft sounds of the morning disrupted only by the ringing of his alarm as he slowly wakes he sees a notification reminding him to take out the trash when he turns around he's startled to find hin sleeping at the table her head

resting on her arms in her dreams she mumbles about wanting more red rice and it suddenly Dawns on curu that he had completely forgotten about her presence seeing that Heim is deeply asleep he silently approaches her his fingers grazing the feathers of her wings The Gentle Touch Sparks fleeting memories of his childhood but before he can Del deeper himim awakens with a start she calls him out for touching her wings while she sleeps and Karu stumbles back hastily apologizing Heim unfazed by his embarrassment suggests they start over she bows politely and insists that he needs

to take care of her since she's unfamiliar with this new life she hands him a small box expressing her desire to meet his family frustration bubbles up in kodo and he snaps at her reminding her that he never invited her to stay in his house I'm undeterred points out that he was the one who suggested she leave her Village hodu argues back clarifying that he only meant she could experience the outside world when Heim innocently states that she doesn't know anyone else he inquires about any Tang communities she explains that the other tangus live in

the mountains which would feel similar to living in the village although he agrees with her reasoning curu still insists she should reconsider her decision and return into her Village ignoring his protests Heim begins unpacking her belongings when he objects she explains that the villagers already believes she is marrying him so going back is not an option reluctantly kodo concedes allowing her to stay for a few days but Heim refuses to accept this temporary arrangement she chats casually about her things asking where she should Place her belongings then she pulls out a jar and calls for

something to come out kodo is taken AB when a fox suddenly emerges from the small small pot staring in shock he listens as Heim excitedly explains how she has many items stored in the jar she offers him some sweets from the village but koduru is still stunned and asks how she accomplished this he questions if she possesses Powers as a Tango Heim blushes slightly saying he can call it magical powers but insists she isn't particularly talented since she's a kurasu Tango suddenly grabbing her hand kodu Marvels at her abilities observing how light appears to emanate

from her Palm he Praises her powers but Heim pulls her hand away teasingly asking if he enjoys touching others curu hastily apologizes but she reassures him it's just her hand turning slightly away she asks if he finds her body appealing he tells her not to phrase it that way but Heim ignores his discomfort standing up to fetch her clean supplies once again kodu is surprised by her magic as she unveils her clean tools proudly asserting that she is a good wife showing off a dust and cloth mix kodu and UNC comfortable and he urges her

to relax this frustrates Heim who argues that she cannot be a good wife by being lazy skeptical about her cleaning knowledge due to her leadership background He suggests she wouldn't know how to clean offended Hine shares memories of running around with a mop as a child and that Tatamy rooms can't be cleaned in circles kodo drops the argument and hands her a vacuum cleaner explaining how it works in encouraging her to try it Hine is astounded that it uses electricity and when she presses the but button she joyfully cheers as it starts moving kotaru Smiles

slightly at her excitement ready to tackle the laundry as he prepares to leave he overhears Heim deciding to clean the back room first he quickly turns around telling her she doesn't need to clean that room but she's already opened the door her eyes widen in surprise at the sight of books piled high when she asks if they are all his he replies they belong to his late grandfather Heim steps inside Enchanted by the collection and excitedly picks out a book about yukai she beans commenting that kotaru must really like UK since all the books are

about them he attempts to deny it but Heim teases him about his interest leading her to wonder if this is why he finds her body fascinating kotoru SI repeating that the books are his grandfathers Heim still smug expresses her desire to Showcase her powers to keru's grandfather believing he would be impressed however when she turns around she finds that kotu has already left the room peeking out the door she calls his name but he merely responds that he's going to do laundry he mentions the library room is dirty adding that she should take off her

socks before entering Heim surprised learns that he recently moved back to the house after realizing her mistake she apologizes for assuming he had always live there curu hesitates finally telling her he grew up in an orphanage hine's expression Falls as she processes this information sharing that she too lost her family but was always supported by her Village kodu explains that he had no one to look after him casually noting the child cannot live alone he doesn't think much of it until he sees her somber expression himim asks if he felt alone to which he replies

he never thought of it that way not liking her pity and gaze he's about to shift the topic when Heim suddenly points out that her socks are dirty she stands up determined to do the laundry instead curu tries to disuade her but she insists she can handle it when he attempts to argue again Heim declares she'll take charge of the laundry and clean from now on vowing to wake him in the morning and prepare food for him kodu stares in disbelief as Heim takes control of the situation he tries to intervene but she pays him

no mind rushing to his room to grab his laundry he feels relieved to have avoided her washing his underwear with a basket in hand he heads toward the washroom and asks Heim if she can use the washing machine as he opens the door to the washroom he's startled to find Heim changing clothes he quickly slams the door shut asking her what's wrong H casually explains that she's just changing out of the clothes she wore yesterday and that she wants to wash her undergarments kotu yells at her to warn him next time realizing he was the

one who opened the door without thinking H Peaks out dressed in her robe and inquires about his laundry kotaru shuts the door again telling her not to come out wearing her kimona underwear I'm is confused believing she is fully dressed meanwhile kotoro struggles to comprehend why she reacts so strongly when he touches her wings later as he sits in his living room he concludes that he truly needs to find a way to send himim back to the mountains sitting around the table kotoru and Heim enjoy their meal when a loud growl from heim's stomach breaks

the calm annoyed Koro asks why she still hungry when she's on her fifth Manju I'm retorts that it's not her fault she's still hungry standing up kotoro points out that she can't fill up on man juice alone but unfortunately there's nothing else in the fridge peering inside he sigh lamenting his lack of food and decides to head to the convenience store just then hind spots a noodle packet on the side and expresses her desire to eat that kotaro warns her that the noodles won't taste as good as they look on the packaging then asks if

she likes Ramen Hine lights up sharing that she's seen people eating it in the mountains and knows it just requires hot water always wanting to try it she asks if she can prepare it herself kodo nods starting to prepare the instant noodles while telling her not to get too excited however Hine watches him in awe as he boils water sensing her enthusiasm he invites her to join in the cooking confused but eager she chooses the same flavor as him and they both approach the stove kotoro guides her to open the lid halfway and her heart

races with excitement she gasps at the sight of the dried ingredients her face flushing with anticipation kotaru Chuckles and instructs her to fill the cup with water up to the line when Heim struggles to find the line he points it out and she finally begins pouring in the water as the ingredients rise Hine worries about spilling but kodu reassures her that everything is fine she gazes at the filled packet in Wonder and then follows his direction to close the lid they Place their cups in the microwave and Hine counts down the seconds eagerly when the

microwave dings she jumps up thrilled to see her noodles are ready after confirming with kodo that it's time to eat they sit back down and give a quick thanks for the meal Heim Dives in her eyes lighting up as she Sav the noodles she exclaims how delicious they are surprised by the unique flavor that differs from soy sauce the strange waving noodles she notes are delightfully soft and the meat is tender kotaro informs her that they're actually called Chinese style noodles which only fuels her enthusiasm Heim Marvels at how something so delicious can be made

just by adding hot water her Focus returning to her meal codu watches her with a tender smile then suddenly Chuckles when she asks why He suggests she could make another if she's still hungry he teases her knowing she enjoys eating but Heim tries to deny it even as she finishes three more packets afterward she thanks him clapping her hands joyfully while kodu reflects on how much she truly loves to eat Hine closes her eyes in Bliss gigling Softly She shares how she never imagined she'd get to eat noodles after leaving her home in the mountains

remembering the unique taste of soba she once had she expresses her gratitude for living in his house sincerely thanking him for the experience kodo is taken aback by her heartfelt words his face flushing as he points out that it's just a cup of noodles himim insists that if they hadn't met she would never have had this chance to enjoy such food and she's eager to tell everyone how delicious it is curious about their reactions she envisions sharing her Discovery with the Villagers kotoro shyly tells her he can make more dishes for her prompting Hind to

smile brightly she excitedly pulls out another cup of noodles while Cod thinks to himself that he might let her stay a while longer Heim eagerly plans to clean the cups intending to keep them in her collection and once she finishes eating she quickly tidies up everything leaving kotoro bewildered by her determination kotoro prepares a sandwich for Heim allowing her to help with the small tasks her excitement is palpable as they layer the ingredients on the bread and once they finish he Praises her for her effort as a beginner Heim stares at the sandwich marveling at

how it looks so amazing despite having such a scary name after confirming that the coffee is ready they sit down to eat as expected Hine can't help but exclaim how good everything tastes hotaru silently enjoys his meal relieved that he still had enough bread at home while savoring her food Hine expresses her disbelief that she's having such a delicious breakfast and mentions how she's looking forward to more food later kotaru hesitates and Heim sensing his uncertainty anxiously asks if they will have lunch his assurance that he will cook anything she wants fills her with joy

he mentions he's thinking of buying some meat today and her excitement is contagious suddenly Heim remembers she needs to hang the wet futons and clean the house kodo points out that she should prepare her room and tells her to bring her bag however Heim is not pleased with this suggestion nearly shouting that they already agreed to sleep in the same room hotu counters reminding her of their conversation the previous day undeterred Hine Smiles brightly declaring that she has already set up the futons and casually asks which side he prefers as she's not picky ignoring her

kodo starts packing the futons proning himim to protest that she just prepared them he insists they will not sleep in the same room claiming futons are uncomfortable as he turns to walk away H grabs his shirt with surprising strength her determination unwavering as she insists they sleep together on a futon frustrated he tosses the futons to the ground asserting that this will be her temporary room Heim frowns at the distance voicing her displeasure curu struggles internally wanting her to return to her mountains but keeping his thoughts to himself Hine quickly shifts her Focus to the

food asking if she can try it with the white sauce kodo obliges and as she takes a big bite she comments on how it tastes sour compared to the red sauce making kodu think about how wide her mouth is Heim grateful for the meal offers him a bite in return but he hesitates at the thought of eating from a half-eaten slice Hine however insists that it takes taste great leading to playful bickering between them just then a voice from outside interrupts them curious kotoro heads to the door and finds a delivery Rider standing there The

Man Hands him registered mail and asks if he moved here recently when curu confirms that he just arrived this month the riter mentions that someone had said so hu's confusion deepens as the riter explains that the house has been empty for a while and he thought he might have the wrong address the man mentions that the tasaka family once lived there and expresses happiness to see kotoru back leaving him taken back he thanks the man who departs leading kotoru surprised that some people still remember his family after 20 years returning inside Hine watches him eagerly

and asks if he received a letter kotaru suddenly becomes aware of how different she looks with her silver hair golden eyes and small Wings Panic surges through him as he quickly shuts the door frustrated with himself for forgetting how others might react to her presence he worries about what kind of uproar this could create on social media fearing for heim's safety if she were to be discovered his thoughts spiral Imagining the consequences for her and the other tangus potentially leading to experimentation by humans Heim notices his pale expression and suggests he's hiding something kotoro brushes

it off gently patting her hair to distract her when she asks why he did that he tells her it's to remind her to pay more attention to her appearance he's determined to keep her hidden from the outside side world trying to steer the conversation he insists she prepare her bedroom I'm protests but kodu mumbles that it will keep her safe from prying eyes their conversation is cut short when an old woman appears in the doorway staring at them curu rushes out to greet her is heart racing she seems delighted to see him and tries to

recall the name of her son to which kodu informs her he is the grandson the woman apologizes for her poor eyesight mentioning how even her grandchildren tease her relieved that she probably didn't notice himim kodo engages in conversation the old woman reminisces about his childhood sharing memories of how he loved eating watermelons with his grandmother her stories warm keru's heart and he smiles as she recalls how he would devour all the ohaji his grandmother made remembering fondly how he used to bring food to her the conversation fills him with Nostalgia as the old woman Praises

him for how much he has grown after the brief yet heartwarming encounter koduru returns inside pocketing his compass he finds Hine sitting silently in her room murmuring that she too likes of when kodu agrees they are delicious Hine suggest she could make some then realizes her statement might not be appropriate he gently Pats her head reassuring her kodo leaves to fetch a heater for her while Hine goes back to reading soon after several neighbors stop by bringing fresh vegetables and supplies curu feels a mix of annoyance and concern he worries that if this continues heim's

presence might be discovered suddenly heim's stomach grows loudly prompting kodo to laugh He suggests they should eat something and prepares to order food but to his disappointment all the home delivery options are closed just as he's about to leave for the convenience store him pulls out some paper menus she found asking if they can use them a wave of nostalgia washes over kodo as he takes the menus from her recalling how he used them in the past I'm eagerly requests Curry udon and despite being surprised by her choice since she had tried it for he

agrees to order when the delivery Rider arrives he asks kotaru if he lived there before when kadaru confirms the man shares that his father used to get many orders from this house mentioning that a boy loved to eat Mochi kotoro is stunned trying to process the connection back inside he opens the steaming pots of food and Heim is immediately captivated by the aroma curu tells her the broth smells good and when she asks what he ordered he tells her he's fine with anything as Heim admires the spread kodu reflects on the writer's words and he

suddenly remembers the flavors from his childhood with a murmured realization he takes a bite the taste flooding back and eliciting a smile from Heim as she watches him enjoy his meal once they finish eating kodu comments on how he has overeaten while Hine casually states she is still hungry her big smile lights up the room as she asks what they should eat next excitedly suggesting they can order more food H declares they will eat a lot together from now on when kodo questions if food is the only thing on her mind she clarifies that she

just sees so many delicious things she wants to try as she begins to dream up all the tasty meals hotu gathers his thoughts preparing to tell her something important the next morning when kotoru opens his eyes he is met with the sight a widely smiling Heim startled he quickly sits up on the couch and Heim complains that he should just use the futons instead of sleeping here every night ignoring her complaints kodu asks what she is wearing on her head Hine happily points toward the table proudly announcing that she prepared breakfast for him keru's eyes

widen as he sees the food laid out and he asks as she made rice clumps Hine quickly corrects him stating that it is clearly angery adding with a smile that she is very talented at making it kotaro picks up one of the rice balls noticing how it isn't entirely made of rice I'm explains that she filled them with various ingredients detailing the fillings of eggs and meat she used along with the sauces excitedly she suggests he try the rice ball first hodu is surprised that she has already figured out how to use the rice cooker

when he expresses his surprise Heim replies that she used some of his pots even though they are different from what she has used to at home hastily Codi rushes into the kitchen only to find it in complete disarray Hine quickly defends herself insisting that she was trying to make miso soup but couldn't find the ingredients when codu points to a dirty pot and questions her about it Heim insists she was merely trying to make the soup herself he then asks her how she plans to deal with the mess but before she can answer he tells

her she doesn't even need to cook I'm innocently replies that she hasn't done anything to be a good wife while living in his house so cooking is the least she can do to learn curu reassures her that it isn't written anywhere that a good wife must cook she looks confused by his strange statement prompting him to explain how everything has become easier these days he pulls two packets from the refrigerator and tells her to put the ingredients in a bowl following his instructions she adds hot water and to her surprise they end up with a

delicious miso soup karoo beams with pride and Heim remarks that it's like cup remen noting how it smells just like the real thing as they eek kotoro is pleasantly surprised by the taste of heim's rice balls after breakfast he tells her that he is going out and warns her not to leave the house under any circumstances while shopping for groceries he finds himself worrying about her when someone invites him out for drinks he declines reflecting on how he has bought a lot of supplies for both of them this unexpected Behavior confuses him he never intended

to marry her Upon returning home his thoughts are interrupted when he sees Hine sitting outside with an old lady panicking he rushes over and skold time for leaving the house but she happily explains that the Grandma had Dango for him having remembered his fondness for red bean paste he starts to drive her inside but halts when the old lady mentions how he must be planning to marry Heim himim delighted by the implication chimes in that she is practicing to be a good wife before kotoru can respond the grandma brings up her granddaughter and Heim Giggles

of the thought when the conversation turns to a candy shop curu can't hold back any longer and asks the old lady if she isn't curious about heim's wings the grandma brushes it off thinking it's a trend among young people and kodu feels relieved that she believes Heim is just cosplaying he is thankful for her poor eyesight which allows her to overlook how real he Wings appear his relief is shortlived when he spots a delivery Rider staring at heim's Wings in astonishment quickly kodu pushes Heim inside to prevent any further complications apologizing to the riter and

claiming they are filming something for his website once the coast is clear and the old lady leaves kotoro storms into the room chastising Heim for leaving the house himim explains that the grandma wanted to give him Dango and she insists that it's okay if people see her since she often meets humans on nitty Tau U however argues that this place is different from the mountains Hine still doesn't understand human society and kodu worries about the potential problems if anyone were to capture Her Image and expose her Village H tries to apologize but he cuts her

off suggesting she returned to the mountains he regrets bringing her here but Heim hugs him tightly saying she doesn't want to go back kodo brushes her off insisting that she didn't heed his warnings conflicted about the future he feels she is a burden urging her to go back home Hine quietly apologizes and Retreats to her room as the day wears on kodu becomes increasingly anxious about her wellbeing since she hasn't eaten or drunk anything just as he is about to check on her the door opens and Heim emerges with tear streak cheeks softly she asks

if she can sleep in the same bed with him one last time before returning home and kotoro unable to deny her request agrees later that night as kodu lies in bed he reflects on their earlier conversation he has set their fucans far apart but worries that Heim might be uncomfortable however she reassures him that it's fine as long as they are in the same room breaking the silence himim asks if he is still awake then quickly apologizes for her selfish request she expresses her feelings of being a burden lamenting that she has been too focused

on herself without considering what he is going through despite her self-reflection she cherishes the time they spent together vowing to remember these few days fondly ever since arriving in this world she has been captivated by everything around her realizing that it was all the more special because she was with kotoru h thanks him for showing her this world and asks him to take care of himself when she is gone after she falls asleep kotoro stares at her back pondering how long it has been since he shared his life so intimately with someone the next morning

I'm wakes to find kotoro already busy in the kitchen surprised to see him cooking she hesitantly asks if he needs her help kodu explains that cooking is natural for him as he has lived alone alone but he just hasn't felt like it they begin to eat together and kodu apologizes for shouting at her the previous day he confesses that even though it is good for her to stay it could also put her in danger despite being the one who suggested she come here Hine quickly reassures him that he is a good person who always cares

for her and others she acknowledges that her actions have been selfish complicating things for him kotaru ignit he lied about her being a burden in truth he has enjoyed her company having never imagined living with someone else he finds that it is nice which leads him to think she can continue living with him when Hine tries to respond kodo interrupts her urging her to forget about marriage and Village rules for the moment he expresses his desire for her to live the life she wants promising to help her with everything he contemplates how she can remain

safe while living here declaring that he will cook for her every day and take her out to explore when possible he takes on responsibility of their situation acknowledging that she might find it hard to believe him because he has hurt her before if she wishes to stay and experience this life she can do so without him asking if anything is difficult kodo also warns her that this house isn't perfect and that she will need to endure harsh weather suddenly he panics as Heim bursts into tears quickly apologizing for making her cry Heim admits to being

selfish and asks if she can really stay she expresses her fondness for the house and her desire to be with koduru he confirms that she can stay but she must follow his instructions until he can find a solution to their issues after they settle everything I'm resumes eating her food with a smile cero jokingly mentions that there are plenty of good guys around and she can leave whenever she finds a lover I'm blushes saying he is the first to mention such things but refuses to disclose what he should say she adds that she will wait

for him to regain his memories when kadu presses for details she gets annoyed and he fumbles to say he will repeat whatever it is still unaware of what that int TS here I am it's [Music] [Applause] a here I stand I know I walked away had to find a person I become