Trash Day Clock Tower Birds Flying Over the Walls
A bird.
Somewhere, I have...
What is this?
Wake up!
What?! What?!
Oh, Kana.
Don't "oh" me. You said you'd help me work today.
Yes I did. What time is it?
6:34 AM.
I'm still sleepy.
Goodnight.
Hey! Up you go, now!
Stop! Stop it!
There.
Rakka.
OK, let's go.
Did you leave this out here?
Yes, I thought the birds might eat it.
Don't. It'll attract the crows.
They're enough trouble as it is, making a mess of our trash.
But...
Oh, the trash.
Rakka, let's take out the kitchen trash now.
Kana!
Wait.
Oh, again!
Get out!
Damn birds!
Damn it, they're timing out the swing of my broom.
Kana!
Oh, sorry.
You left them all!
I know I closed the doors tight.
They figured out how to unhook the lock somehow.
That's so smart.
It's not something to be impressed about.
Rats, look at the mess they made.
You know, why don't we separate out things that crows may like?
Feeding them like that, what are you gonna do...
if they become dependent and can't live outside this town?
Oh...
There are rules for crows, too.
You can't spoil them.
Come on, get moving.
Oh.
The birds are the only creatures allowed...
to go beyond the walls in this world.
If by feeding them...
we create a place where they can survive without any struggle...
they'll only inhabit this town and will probably never fly free again.
It might be happy for them, but...
I feel sorry for them.
Yes.
Don't you give me that wistful look!
If you don't watch out, they'll crap on you.
Oh, okay.
Let's go.
Not enough sleep? You look out of it.
Well... I can't really remember...
but I think I was having a frightening dream.
Good thing then that I woke you up with such cheer.
Uh, I think maybe that was why.
Well, time for breakfast.
Where did you get that watch?
Nice, isn't it?
I found it gathering dust in the storage over there and fixed it.
By yourself?
Amazing!
It's nothing. I only had to replace one spring.
It's still amazing.
It's only a warm up. I'm gonna challenge a biggie soon.
A biggie?
Wanna see?
Where did you get these?
Aren't they nice?
They were a gift for gathering reference materials...
for the old man at the antique store.
Oh, a librarian abusing her power, aren't you?
Don't go ruining my good name. He was being kind.
I worked a month for it.
Besides, these items were 2nd hand, as they should be.
Sad how deceptive one becomes as she gets older.
Kuu, breakfast.
Come inside.
Here we go!
Come on up.
Isn't it like a secret base?
Yes, amazing.
Don't tell me you're going to fix this?
No way.
This thing's dead. I wouldn't even know where to begin on my own.
This is the one I want to fix.
What is that?
Somebody was living here before...
and that person seems to have tried to modify this clock...
so that the gears would move electrically, instead of by pendulum.
Whoever it was had great skill.
It's almost done.
If the rusted parts are replaced and the motor starts moving...
even the bells on top may ring.
Really?
I wonder if that person was a Haibane, too.
Don't know.
There were drawings and work notes, but they're only about the clock.
They don't tell who wrote it or how many years ago it was written.
I went expIoring in every room right after I was born here...
and only found these in the end.
How should I put it, for me these are like a treasure map.
Anybody would want to continue this work once they read these...
don't you think?
That's why you work at the Clock Tower?
Yeah.
I'm still nothing more than a trainee, though.
I hope you can fix it.
Yeah.
Work!
It's very relaxing for some reason.
Yeah.
This is how morning time should pass.
Good tea makes a difference.
Kana.
Rakka, breakfast!
What was that about?
Wait! Wait!
There.
Jump on, quick!
That's insane!
No, stop! Stop!
You'll bite your tongue, if you're talking!
Uh, we are flying!
I guess wejust made it.
Lucky me.
Seems Master's late for once. Let's go around to the back.
Guess I didn't have to speed like that, after all.
Over here.
Hey, good. It's working.
What?
We're replacing old parts now.
There were people working here pretty late last night.
I see. That's why Master overslept.
Don'tjudge others by your standards!
You're seven minutes late.
Good, right on time.
You fool!
It's useless if the screws in your head are loose!
Who are you?
The new girl I told you about, remember?
She's trying out differentjobs, to pick one.
Then you'll have to make a better impression than this.
Who'd buy a watch from an unpunctual clock maker?
Do you buy clothes from a clothier in rags?
Ouch.
Do you buy liquor from someone who doesn't drink?
I can't buy liquor anyway.
Shut up!
Stop quibbling and go open up the shop!
Alright, already. I hear you. Man...
And your bike!
Bring it around to the back like you're supposed to!
Yes, sir.
Damn, he must've been watching me from above.
You, what's your name?
My name is Rakka.
New to Old Home, are you?
Yes.
Used to this town yet?
A little.
Is Kana being nice to you?
Yes.
I'll get to work.
Then you can go clean upstairs for me.
It's been hectic these days.
Master, are we gonna be tending the store today?
No, you go upstairs with her and clear the mess.
It's a total disaster.
Already.
Come on Rakka.
Ask Kana if you have any questions.
Yes, sir.
How come you're so nice to everybody else?
I'm giving you discipline because you have potential.
Don't complain.
So he says.
Oh, my.
Oh, man.
Whew, it gets like this every time they replacejust one gear.
I hope the clock won't get drunk.
Late night snack?
Many people work here at night.
But how can he be so Particular about time...
and so sloppy about things like this?
Where should we start?
The trash first.
Damn, today's a trash day for me.
Kana, hand me a rag.
Here you go.
Everybody is working.
You already knew that.
You know, I wonder why the Haibane work.
Because we have to.
That's not what I mean.
Well...
Have you noticed that this town is extremely Protective of us.
Yes, I guess.
Doesn't it bother you?
It's kind of like being treated like children.
So we work, so not to be indebted to town, I think.
I see.
It sounds very much like you.
I see.
You helped Reki yesterday, didn't you?
Yes.
You, Reki, Hikari and everybody are working in jobs they like.
I don't know what I should do.
If there's nothing, why don't you help Reki for the time being?
She's always short handed, having lots of high maintenance kids...
and she's accommodating of the others as well.
Yes.
Oh, but unless you try hard, you could end up being...
one of the high maintenance kids, instead of helping.
You think so?
Oh no, what I meant was that Reki's too kind.
You just got here, so don't worry about it.
You're doing well today, too, right?
Yes.
Tell you what, why don't we go up?
Come on, it's OK. There are railings here.
Nice view, isn't it?
Yes.
This is the highest point, so if you can stand this...
there's nothing you'll be scared of.
Uh, I'm fine... maybe not.
It's because you're looking down. Look far ahead.
The farthest is the walls?
Yeah.
This town is cone shaped and this tower is at the bottom of it...
so maybe the walls are higher.
I wonder what's beyond those walls.
Who knows.
The Haibane can't even go near them.
Nobody but the Toga come into town, and the townspeople can't go outside.
If you did, you'd never be allowed to come back in again.
Oh, the birds.
Yeah.
They are flying over the walls.
They're said to carry lost items.
Lost items?
Things we left behind and forgot when we went into the cocoons.
Well, that's how the legend goes.
It's probably because the birds come and go over the walls.
Rakka?
Feeling OK now?
Oh, yes I am.
Now, you're fearless.
Cleaning's done.
And this is for you.
What's that?
KEEP ROOMS CLEAN
Mind your own business.
What else?
You can go home for the day.
What's this for?
Punishment for being late.
The clock tower in your home. Go repair that yourself.
You're letting me?
Yeah.
We're not supposed to meddle too much in the Haibane's lives.
Alright!
Oh, wait.
Thank you for letting me work here today.
Hey, is Kana going to go away?
Oh, not at all. I didn't come here to replace her.
I'm just visiting everyone's workplace because I'm new.
Kana loves it here. I can tell.
I see.
Well, with those wings of yours...
they make me think she might just fly away on me one day.
They look fancy, but they actually don't work at all.
I see. That's good, then.
Rakka, can't you go any faster?
No, safety first.
Damn.
Thanks for today.
Yeah, was it helpful?
Yes, I discovered a lot of things.
Like?
That you can'tjudge People by their appearance.
Oh, you mean Master. Don't be fooled.
He's friendly to customers...
but always barking at me.
No, not him.
What?
Nothing. Never mind.
You're strange.
I can smell the river.
Yeah.
I think I've seen scenery like this somewhere before.
There you go again. But I know what you mean, though.
Do you remember anything?
No. Funny, isn't it?
I remember things like how to speak or how to ride a bike, but...
What is it?
I think I used to sing when I was feeling like this.
So I was thinking it'd be nice if I could remember a song.
Hey!
I spent a lot of time finding that net and you rip it apart the next day!
Never give up, huh?
Yeah, those crows.
No, I meant you.
What did you say?!
Oops, backfired.
Hang in there.
You aren't Patronizing me?
That's not true. Hang in there, both of you!
Huh? What's that mean?