I loved this arc to begin with, because who doesn't love their induction into a favorite plot, but I gained so much more respect for it after Tsumihoroboshi-hen, and after seeing the original (game) version of Rena's final pleading with Keiichi in the woods. This is one of my favorite AMVs that tries to tell Onikakushi-hen from Rena's point of view. I practically cried after seeing it (...I did that a few times watching this series. Oops).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGQXALvDq5s Here's the translation of the text:
I'll reach him... I know I'll reach him...
His name is Maebara Keiichi-kun.
He a guy who teases me a little, but he always makes me really happy.
Keiichi-kun came to Hinamizawa just a month ago, but I already feel like he's been my friend for years.
I wanted to believe that those days shining like jewels would continue forever......
Keiichi-kun missed school.
The seasons were changing, so I wonder if he has a cold...?
When school ends, I'll go with Mii-chan to check up on him.
Mii-chan and I made ohagi with her grandmother.
I wonder if Keiichi-kun will know who made which ohagi?
But Mii-chan...
She shouldn't have put tabasco in one of them, should she have...?
Get better soon.
And we'll go play at fun places with everyone.
Because I want Keiichi-kun to come to love Hinamizawa even more.
Tragedy at the Hinamizawa Dam
Ever since Keiichi-kun learned about that, his appearance has steadily changed.
He looks so scared and none of his friends can get close to him.
If he's worried about something, he should talk to us.
Because I know that together, we can make him stronger.
...That's right.
His mother told me, "Something important suddenly came up, and we have to go to Tokyo. Please take care of Keiichi."
I'll go bring him some food for dinner.
Some vegetable souzai (I think. That line reads something like that.)
I made it myself.
Do you think he'll notice?
He looked like he was getting better, but I came and upset him... (Once again, there were one or two words here I don't know. This is the gist)
I was trying to play around stupidly and scared him...
I'm sorry.
I wasn't able to save Satoshi-kun a year ago......
This time for sure, I'll save my best friend, Keiichi-kun.
Keiichi-kun......
I hope that you'll find a way to notice that your friends will always be smiling and laughing by your side.
He couldn't figure out the ohagi quiz, so it's time for a punishment game.
"You'll feel better soon."
Pain runs through my body. It's like I've been it by fire. My stomach, my head, it hurts......
But Keiichi-kun's heart hurts even more.
Even though he wants to trust his friends, he can't, and so his heart is on the verge of shattering.
We can't be crushed like this.
We're the only ones who can save Keiichi-kun.
If I call out to him one more time, the old Keiichi-kun will come back...
Believe in me...
He'll show me that bashful smile we all loved once again...
I'm certain...
Keiichi-kun...
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