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Spoiler for Summary of a portion of what happens in Kanata's route:

In her side of the story, Haruka managed to clear her hatred of Kanata by herself without Riki's help from the very beginning **(This is actually false... Will be explained later). Because Haruka remembered the promise
that she made with Kanata from when they are little and what Kanata's true intentions were.

Kanata is slightly more softer in her route and tsundere-ish with a mix of Kuudere.There are some pretty funny scenes where Kanata gets startled by Haruka calling her Onee-chan or Kanata. We see Kanata teaching Haruka how to cook and shopping with Haruka and Kud. The reason Haruka is trying to hard to talk to Kanata was because Haruka was to be transferred to another school.

Riki has been helping out with A-chan's work. I think it was something about to let Little Busters continue club activity. Riki eventually somewhat gets along with Kanata.

Then, there was an incident where in the courtyard, there were two girls. One of the girls was forcibly trying to get the other girl to let her borrow an alchohol lamp that is used for chemistry experiments. While they were struggling with the lamp, it fell and lit a fire. Kanata walks in about to ask what's going on only to be startled by the fire. She quickly takes off her coat and proceeds to try to put out the fire. She sees Riki and tells him to quickly get water to put it out. After the fire is out, she interrogates one of the girls.

Her voice turns dark, and questions the girl if she was doing this bully someone else. The girl tries to defend herself, but Kanata snaps, not allowing her to even talk back. Kanata threateningly tells the girl that she should experience it first hand herself. Riki interjects and tries to explain the situation since he saw a little of what happened before hand. But after Kanata calms down, Riki notices that Kanata's clothes were soaked and atrocious dark red marks could be seen on her arms. People watching the scene begin to whisper and gossip about the marks, and Kanata begins to stiffen and realize the situation. Kanata quickly turns pale, panics, hides her face, and makes a run for it. Riki picks up Kanata's jacket and chases after Kanata leaving A-chan to deal with the rest of issues.

Once he found Kanata in the backyard, he sees Kanata on the floor crouching, holding her throat, coughing, and vomiting. Riki hurries over but he ends up staring at her arms that look as if they were covered in burns. Riki tries to rub her back. Kanata screamed while coughing, "Don't touch me! Don't touch me... Please don't touch me. Don't come any closer. Don't get close to me.".Riki realizes that Kanata did not even recognize him at all. Her eyes were cursing someone else and glared with hatred. He backs off and tries to reassure her that he won't come near her or touch her. Kanata continues on vomiting, and Riki realizes Kanata's arms are trembling in panicking fear of something scary. He keeps calling her name until Kanata becomes emotionally stable. Once Kanata was finally able to recognize him again. Riki places his own coat onto Kanata. Kurugaya eventually came over and saw vaguely comprehended what was going on. Kurugaya tells Riki to let her take over from here.

Kanata asked if it was the first time Kuruguya saw these marks before. Kurugaya said it's not her first time seeing it, stating that it is common anywhere you go. Kurugaya states what is normal, what is not normal, is something that happens often. Kurugaya apologizes to Kanata, while Kanata asks why she's apologizing.Kurugaya asks if Kanata remembers, but Kanata says that Kurugaya is not involved with it. Kanata says "Even if this is not normal, to me this is normal. This is nothing you have to concern yourself about, because this was how I was born to be. That's all there is to it. Because I realize that, that's all there is." Kurugaya replies "How conscientious, you didn't have to understand it to that extent. I won't ask any further. What you really need to do now is return to your room, take a shower, and sleep. I'll escort you there." Kanata realizes that Naoe's jacket is covering and she feels embarrassed and in pain.

Later Riki learns from Kud that Kud already knows about Kanata's marks. Kud states that normally Kanata is fine, but when she is not prepared to see it, she panics (this part I wasn't sure if Kud meant Kanata is not okay with other people seeing it or she has trouble looking at it herself.) There was one time Kud tried to push Kanata to let her take a bath with her, her marks were seen, and Kanata went into a panic similar to what happened in the courtyard. Kud wants to think that those marks were caused by an accident, but gradually her words show doubt that those scars wounds were an accident. She begins to think that it was from someone else but stops partway her sentence.Kud bows and asks Riki to save Kanata, because Kanata has been having painful nightmares and is most likely still suffering even now. Kud feels she isn't of much use, since Kanata won't talk to her about it. Kanata told Kud that "Saying that the wound is not frightening is more than enough". Kud feels helpless at how she can't do anything to help solve her precious friend's worries. Riki states that he will help Kanata and says that Kud has to help as well. Kud objects, but Riki reassures that Kud can help Kanata.


The more the time comes closer, the more Kanata becomes more closed off and tries to push everyone away. She becomes similar to the persona that you see her in Haruka's route. She doesn't rest at all. Eventually she begins to overwork herself to the extent she even came late to class. Her stress keeps building up until she finally collapses in the rain in front of the girl's dormitory while practicing kendo (Kanata is the ex sub-captain of Kendo club, although she hates kendo), where Kud finds her. Kud hurries to find someone (eventually going to Riki's room) to help Kanata. They brought Kanata to the nurse's office.

Translation

Riki “Futaki-san”

I called her name. There was no answer.

Riki “Futaki-san?”

There was no sign of movement from the other side of the curtain.

Kanata “...What?”

It was a hoarse voice. I opened the curtain.

Riki “Futaki-san... Are you alright?”

Futaki-san placed her hand up to her forehead. She gazed at me absentmindedly.

Futaki “.......”

Riki “Do you remember? You collapsed in front of the dorm.”

Futaki-san didn’t respond.

Riki “I heard that lately you haven’t been sleeping. You must be tired, that’s why...”

Futaki “So, what?”

A flat, cooling voice.

Futaki “Whether I’m tired or what I do has nothing to do with you.”

Riki “... It’s not unrelated to me.”

Futaki “It has nothing to do with you.”

Riki “Even if it doesn’t, I’m worried about you.”

Futaki “Why?”

Futaki-san mutters.

After muttering, her lips curved weakly.

Riki “Because I’m worried about you.”

Futaki “That’s not a reason.”

Riki “That’s because I don’t need a reason. Even Kud, even Haruka-san, is worried.”

Up until earlier, Haruka-san and Kud were watching worriedly.

Riki “There doesn’t have to be a reason to worry about someone. That’s why I’ll worry about you.”

Futaki “You may be right... however leave me be.”

Riki “Why do you have to say this? It seems to me Futaki-san is simply being stubborn.”

Futaki “Stubborn? I guess I am stubborn.... When I was elementary school.”

Riki “Eh...?”

Without inquiry, emotionlessly muttered suddenly.

Futaki “I had a classmate. A child that left little impression. She always stayed in corner of the classroom. Couldn’t do any exercise or studying. She doesn’t stand out. There’s always one of those people right? During the class rearrangement in April, always casting their eyes down. That girl was that type of kid. That’s why she didn’t have any friends, that type of classmate.”

Riki “Who’s this story about?”

Futaki “It’s definitely not about me. But I’m involved in the story... I was the only one who talked to her in class. Maybe it was because we both had an excuse to wear a long-sleeved jersey. She and I always wore long-sleeved jerseys.”

Futaki-san’s lips raised on only one end.

Riki “That’s...”

Futaki ”[Why she hides it?], I don’t know. I didn’t ask. She didn’t ask me either. That may have been why were able to talk to each other. One day... She forgot to have an excuse. There may have been a change in clothes during PE. The bandage was visible with the jersey. Other girls saw it. That bandage was a bit black. Whether it was from medicine or blood. It was most likely both. At those ages, children become unusually fussy. What do you think happened?”

I shook my head.

Riki “I don’t know.”

Futaki “[Are you injured?][...Yeah.] It ended with that... What about there?... It ended with that too. But during the next break, the girl was stripped of her jersey. Who committed it? Who did it? Who directed it? In a uncomfortable atmosphere. Some said [You should go to the hospital]”

Futaki “An awful remark. There are limits to trying to gloss it over. That girl had always hid it behind those long sleeves. Most likely she couldn’t even go see the doctor... Bullying occurred immediately after that.”

Riki “Futaki-san, toward that girl...”

Futaki “It was as is. At that time... Even now... I had no room for that. I always only had one person in my mind. My little sister. My treasured, precious little sister... Only that. I was unable to shoulder anything more than that. If I look after her, it would befall on my little sister and I.”

That’s what bullying is like, Futaki muttered.

Riki “... That girl...”

Futaki “After that there was a class change. I don’t know what happened afterwards. It was said that she transferred schools.

Riki “......”

Futaki ...“It was likely afterwards she was driven into a corner.”

Futaki gazed at me.

Riki “Why did you talk to me about this?”

Futaki “Naoe. Your hands small. No, it's not just Naoe. I, everyone’s hand is small and weak. It’s not even certain to even protect only one thing... What do you think awaits you after you hold out your hand to them? There are times when both of them fall off the cliff. When you see that, you try to help them both. And then, you fall over by yourself. Isn’t that foolish? That’s why, don’t lend out that hand. Naoe, your hand, is not something everyone can turn to. Even close people wouldn’t wish for it. Just like how I deserted that girl. Don’t concern yourself with me.”

Riki “Futaki-sa...”

Smack, my hands were swiped.

CG: Futaki cries.

Futaki "I've always done everything by myself. I'm not like you who was always protected. I didn't have any allies. A hero of justice never appeared! Not even a person who would hug me, not even a person to comfort me. Even though my beloved little sister hates me!"

Futaki shouts as she clutches the sheets.

Futaki "For me.... what else is there to even to wish for. It's not even a great wish. I just want for things to continue as it is now. Despite that, you say you're worried? What is there to even worry about?! You should worry about this everyday life that may soon end! What happens to me doesn't matter!"

Futaki-san stared at me.

Riki "It matters. I may be a single straw. Maybe just one unreliable straw. But I, to me, it seems like you're in danger of being swept away."

Futaki "....!"

Riki "As much as one straw is you can still reach out with your body. That's why I don't think it's trivial. Haruka-san"

Futaki "Eh..."

Riki "Haruka-san asked me. Don't you understand?"

Futaki "...Something like that... I can't understand."

Flash back
Haruka"I want you to love Onee-chan... because the one who's in pain right now is Onee-chan."

Futaki "So you're worried about me.... because you were asked to?"

Riki "No."

Futaki "Yes. That girl is meddlesome. Why did she ask that? But, I, I didn't even wish for that...I didn't wish... for that..."

Futaki-san's words fall to the floor. She must have been reminded of the scream earlier.

Futaki "... a selfish person. Really, my selfish self, I'm disgusted by it... Even though I'm not even permitted to apologize. Even so, that girl still asked you to do this. The me who seems to be clinging.... I'm the worst. The worst."

Riki "Taking someone's hand is not [the worst]. Even I do it. Haruka probably as well. Because it makes people happy to be able to help someone. If there is someone who's suffering, I want to help them. There's not need to think of it as a burden. I've been helped a lot. Grow stronger by receiving someone's help.... I think by doing that, I want to become stronger."

Futaki "...Why...? Why can you so easily lend you hand? No one will be saved. [With just that] you can't save anything. Even so, why do lend out your hand?...Why..."

Futaki-san asks me. Why? ... Yeah, [why]? Somewhere inside myself I thought, [why]? That [why?] how would I respond? I don't know.

Futaki "... A fool down to the core. Naoe, you're a hopeless fool."

Naoe "I've been told that a lot."

By Futaki-san.

Naoe "Even a small hand can understand."

Somewhere the answer to [why]? Though I did not know the answer to it, I answered Futaki-san's [why]?

Naoe "We always feel like we're about to be crushed. That's exactly why we need to join hands and lend our hands out."

That's how Little Busters came about. Things we were unable to do alone, we gathered together.

Naoe "Even Haruka-san wishes for it. You can take Haruka-san's hand. Taking Kud's hand is fine too. Because up until now, Futaki-san's hands had nothing. The hand, the hand that was lend otu to you, it's fine to grab it. Because I have grabbed the hand extended to me in the past. Here... If Futaki-san desires it, even I."

Is it unconscious? Futaki-san's right hand wandered around the sheets as if it were searching for something. I gently touched her finger. Her hand was trembling. To not trigger the trauma, gently. I encountered her glance.

Futaki "....."

Spoiler for Full Kanata background story leading to up to what is in the present:

When they were younger, whenever Kanata won, we see that she gets gifts for her achievements. On the other hand, Haruka was abused and often came to see her sister. This time Kanata, received a large amount of marbles. Haruka walks into the room despondently. Kanata tries to talk to Haruka. She finds out that Haruka didn't receive any gifts. Kanata tries to split the gifts she received to Haruka, who swatted her hand and refuses to accept them. Kanata asks if it's because Haruka cannot have them because it belongs to the "winner". When this occurs, Kanata resorts to the usual "Haruka is stubborn huh; well then, I'll stop giving you it."

Kanata questions in her mind 'Why are you making such a face? If you want it, I'll give it to you. I'm fine with giving it all to you. If it's Haruka, I'll give you everything.You look as if you're about to cry. Anything else is unnecessary.As long as I have Haruka.'

Kanata continues on her usual, stating that she'll give Haruka one and that she'll take it away if she ever wants it back. This was the only way to make Haruka accept the gift.

After some time, Kanata is starting to notice Haruka is backing away from Kanata when she comes close. A while ago, Kanata received a package sent to "Saigusa Kanata" which had 4 ornaments (the one's that Kanata and Haruka wears). Kanata wants to believe that they're from their real mother. She tries to approach Haruka and give her half of them. Claiming that they're from their mother.

Haruka and Kanata made a promise.
The promise that Haruka and Kanata made to each other was that after they manage to escape that household, they would hand hands together and go see their parents. Until that day comes, they would have to continue to pretend to have a "bad relationship as sisters". Haruka encouraged Kanata to continue rising up as an heir while Haruka herself would continue to be the good for nothing so that Kanata can change the system within the family.

As a result the play of the two sisters with bad relations continued, as Haruka suffers emotional and physical abuse, Kanata suffers from her heart being worn out from unable to help her sister. If Kanata shows any sympathy for Haruka, Haruka will get beaten as a backlash. So Kanata keeps trying to hold onto the lie as a way to protect Haruka. They were both clinging to a sliver of hope to their dream.

Around a cut scene into this flashback when Kanata collapses, we find out Kanata hates the rain, because she has seen the pool of blood on the asphalt many times.

On the day the heir was decided and Kanata was notified by phonecall, it was raining on that day as well. On the phone, Kanata asks what will happen to Haruka, stating it's not out of sympathy but curiosity. Haruka will be entrusted to the Saigusas. Kanata in the midst of thought of what would be the best thing to do. She ended up in front of the Saigusa's house. She hesitated and lacked the courage, but she saw a shadow that she hadn't seen for a long time. As she was about to call out Haruka's name, but it was broken off. Haruka looked at Kanata emotionless as if she were dead.


The dialogue from adults, "Do you why there was two hair ornaments? You have no choice but to be second. This is Kanata's will. It been this way since a long time ago. Don't you know it's decided? It seems Kanata already threw away one of them."

Basically, the adults are mocking Haruka's position and status and telling her Kanata's also behind this. They also tell her that Kanata threw away one of the four ornaments that Kanata gave to Haruka on that day they made the promise. In reality, it was the household that forced Kanata to get rid of one of them, since the household wants Haruka to stop believing in Kanata. From the situation, it seems the adults threw one of ornaments that Kanata had to give up in front of Haruka as proof of Kanata's betrayal. This is why Haruka is seen wearing 2 ornaments normally, while Kanata only wears one presently.

Kanata tries to say "That not-". Kanata thinks, 'I never thought that. I didn't throw it away. I wouldn't throw it away!

Adults continued to mock Haruka "She (Haruka) clung to it so sincerely, and she didn't even realize she was tricked."

Kanata's mind continues to cry out it's not true, however... Not a word comes out of Kanata's mouth despite her desperate pleas from her heart for Haruka to not believe them. She tries to ask herself what she should do desperately. Haruka looked at Kanata with the same eyes that she gives the adults, mixed with scorn and hatred. Kanata from the bottom of her heart was crying out that it's not true and hopes for Haruka to remember the promise.

It cuts to a kendo match between Kanata and Haruka. Haruka fails to hit Kanata and hits the floor. She stands back up breathing heavily. Kanata think to herself, 'It's frustrating isn't it, Haruka? To be called a unneeded child.' Kanata understands that Haruka has been suffering from not ever being able to be like Kanata and to be betrayed by her. Kanata wanted to be at the very least Haruka's ally, but no one here would protect them. It was no longer an act of bad relations anymore. The act became reality.


Scene translation
*Parts with parenthesis indicate Kanata's thoughts are voiced.
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Haruka "You were lying. The times that you were kind, they were all lies."

Kanata "..."

(No! That's not it Haruka! That's not true. Remember, Haruka. The promise. The promise the two of us made.)

Haruka "You're cruel. I believed you. I didn't believe anyone else. I only had faith in Kanata. You're too cruel. Kanata, you were laughing at me too. That I'm useless, unwanted, you were laughing at me...! If it was going to be like this... If it was going to be like this... It would've been better if you never let me see your kindness! I would've wanted you to hate me from the very beginning! Being kind... Betraying me... laughing at me in the shadows... You're cruel... you're cruel..."

The hair ornament became the foundation of my sister.
It only took one foundation.
What happens when you break that foundation to pieces?
This is the result.

Haruka "You tricked me..."

Kanata "... It can't be helped right? You and I are [different]. Between you or me, anyone would choose me. Anyone."

Haruka "That... just to prove that... You lied... You tricked me?"

Kanata "Yes, because I already knew it was my victory from the beginning. You don't give up Haruka. If I do this much, you'll throw away your naive thoughts."

Those lines made me feel nauseous. Something that those adults would say. What kind of face do I have right now?

Haruka "..."

The sound of grinding teeth. My sister hung her head in shame.

Kanata "..."

Which is the lie? I thought I was acting, these may be my true feelings.

(No!)

Having my sister disappear as an excuse, I may be having fun.

(No! No!)

What should I do? I can't even be kind anymore. This child will reject it. There's a reason for this. For the day we can run away, we promised.

I was threatened that if I don't despise her, she'll be erased. But, at this point, can I even convey that to this child?

Kanata "..."

Only one hair ornament was crushed. In this confusion, this child may have found an outlet by hating me.

(Then... It would best for you not know the reason. Without knowing anything, it's best for you to keep hating me. If you can face forward by holding onto that hatred. If that gives you a little more reason to live.)

Even if drunk in tragedy, people can live by "Aaah, I'm the only one in pain and unfortunate" by cursing for only their own self, they will protect them-self. For that, you need an enemy. A easy to understand enemy.

(I...)

The only thing I can do is to continue being [the real enemy]. I can't reveal my feelings, that's all I can do.

Any other method... I did not know any.
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At a tattered shed, Kanata opened the door with all her strength. She was shocked and unable to say a word. She saw her sister sitting in mud. The roof had a hole. The wall is not even enough to protect from the wind and rain. It was not a place that person can live in. There were footsteps following Kanata.

Kanata snaps at them and demanded for an explanation without turning to look at them. She tries to approach Haruka, which shrinks away from Kanata.

Kanata hears a sorrowful scream from Haruka saying, "No...No... I... won't fail anymore... next time, next time... I'll do my best. I'll try hard... harder.... harder!!!"

Kanata stands up with fist trembling screamed "Why... My... What did to my Haruka!? You all promised me, that if I worked hard for all of you, that you wouldn't do anything to Haruka! You told me that! What is this? What is the meaning of this!? Answer me! Answer me! Why are you silent!? ANSWER ME!"

No one said anything, none of the people of Saegusa househeld said anything.

Kanata's uncles made an excuse, saying that they couldn't help it, since they needed something to vent their emotions on. The household members implied that the condition of her sister was actually Kanata's fault. The need to vent was caused by Kanata trying to get rid of the traditions that they have long clung to. Kanata tries to appeal to the townspeople and the members of the household that there must be some of them that must realize these traditions are strange. Kanata wanted to change the customs, like how Haruka told her, even though Haruka sees her as an enemy now. Kanata didn't want to forget the promise.

In desperate long pleading, not a single person said a word. At that time Kanata realizes that no one was going to side with her and Haruka, and that no one was going to help them. They told Kanata that she was not a representative, not until a suitable marriage is done. Kanata questions since she thought this was supposed to be after she finished university. They continue to say there's no reason to change the customs, asking isn't Kanata already happy with everything she has received from them. Kanata did not feel happy. She was under surveillance, forced to do what she didn't want to do, not even allowed to rest. There was no happiness, it was painful. But that wasn't what was painful. Her sister has to suffer. Why is this happiness, she thought.

They questioned Kanata's motive and asked whether it was for Haruka sake and to save Haruka. Kanata knows if she says that, Haruka will be removed. Kanata didn't want her sister to be out of hands reach. She lies again and says that breaking these traditions will help build their reputation back and have the people accept the household once again.Kanata begins to think of whether to ask for help or run away. But comes to the conclusion that running away is only something that's easy to say. As if running away would save them, she thought. If it were that easy, then why is it on television and newspapers there are dozens of children being swept away.

Eventually the discussion was lead into ultimatum. Kanata is eventually cornered to admit that she wants to save Haruka. They told her that if she wants to save Haruka, Kanata must stop her attempts to remove the customs and give up her own future. Kanata questions them that after breaking their promise, how can she believe what they say?

Kanata asks what will happen if she refuses.

They told her, "As it is now, your sister.... Who will be first? Your expectations being realized or that child breaking."


Translation
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Kanata screams at them, "...You. cold-blooded beast!!! You who despised us for being good-for nothing, those words suit you best!"

Household "Are those your true feelings? Fufu, are you that man's daughter? However, it seems your younger sister is obedient no matter what's done to her. I wonder if the resemblance is in how your mother and father couldn't do anything but run away?"

Kanata "Don't insult my parents."

Household "Insult? It was justified assessment. Whether you parents were the worst, the truth is that they abandoned you and ran away. By no means am I blaming them. Everyone prioritizes themselves first."

Overwhelmed in disgust, I felt nausea.

Household "Even Kanata... it's the same for you, isn't it? When I said, you can take her place, you didn't nod did you?"

Kanata "That was.... that was."

I looked down. That was my weakness. That's why, I thought I would change it. That I did not nod. That was my mistake. I wanted to apologize. But, that's no longer possible. If I can't do that, I want to save that child. Even with a detour, I'll make small changes and someday. With that child... My ideas went in circles.There were no exits.

Household "What is Kanata's true desire....?"

A gentle voice. That voice slips into the innermost depth's of my heart. I looked around my surroundings. No one looked away, I couldn't respond. Once I've lost that child's smile, I am already alone. There was no help. There was no salvation. Because I'm not an adult. Or maybe because of my birth. Many people were hurt. I was only one of them. Even if I struggle by myself, it is only a powerless child. There is no way to stand up against it.

Household "You want to save you sister right?"

That's right, my desire is... What I wished for a long long time ago.

Kanata "...If I agree..."

Looking at the floor, I saw the ground. I could hear the sound of raindrops strongly.

Kanata "If I, abandon, my will.... Will you really save that child? No longer, toward that child, absolutely.... won't do anything...?"

Household "Yes"

Kanata "Will you let her go to school?"

Household "Aaa, that's fine."

Kanata "Will you let her live with mother and father?"

Household "Do what you like."

Kanata "Then, then.... Can I hold hands with Haruka??"

Looking up, a cold remark fell on me.

Household "That is not allowed. Don't do that."

Kanata "..."

I tightened my lips. I'm not even allowed to hold hands with her. That's what it means to throw away my future. Yes, I understand. But, Haruka will be saved. In that case, isn't that fine? If I become the sacrifice, Haruka will no longer have to do her best. There is time. Certainly. But if Haruka completely breaks, there is no point in her trying her best.

Kanata "If it's now... I can save Haruka."

It felt like a hope. If I presevere, Haruka will be saved. Then, I have to preserve the status quo. This is what they're saying. That is a very, very good method, I thought. I was tired. That child's smile was unreasonably stolen. No... I was the one who stole it. Where did that stolen smile go? If it's out of reach, I've lost my reason for being here.

Kanata "...Haruka."

My important Haruka. My precious Haruka. My little sister.

Kanata "... I understand."

I said. I should have done this from the beginning. It would have been best for me to be doll. I couldn't be a [good older sister]. We were only two sisters. Ever since we were little, we've only had nothing but cruel memories, but we still had fun. For the sake of that child's smile, I have come a long way.

Kanata "I understand. I'll... be at your mercy."

Until today, I did my best. With my resignation, my little sister will become happy. That is already good enough. With just that, it's good.

Kanata "I won't do anything. Even before graduation, you can marry me off to any relative.

I mistakened the definition of a [good older sister].

Doing my best to save my sister was not being a [good older sister].

Kanata "If that would save Haruka."

--At that time, I should've said that I'll take Haruka's place. Then she wouldn't have been tormented. If I did not exist, that child would be happier even more.

I shouldn't have done something stupid. I.... should have killed my own heart. It's easy. I'm only saying what I couldn't say before now. I simply said it. That's all it is...

Househeld "Really? I'm saved by the fact you're a sensible child."

That's all it is...

Househeld "I promise. I'll free your sister. However, only if you keep your end of the promise. Until you graduate, communicate with your sister the same way as before."

Kanata "...Yes. I understand..."

I'm, already, a doll that can only nod.

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The deal is sealed, and Kanata meets her two real parents which she greeted with "Hajimemashite (a greeting used to indicate it's their first time meeting, which Kanata finds strange/ironic)". Her parents apologize to Kanata for not being able to help her. Kanata explains that Haruka hates Kanata and her real parents. Her mother asks why Kanata is hated as well.

Kanata did not answer the question, but eventually says "The continued act became reality."

Kanata asks for her parents to live with Haruka, but when her mother asks "Kanata, what about you?"

Kanata "We may never ever meet again. I'm not allowed to tell Haruka. Only until the short period up until the end of summer. [The fun family game]. That child might not accept it as fun, but her dream was to live with you two. That's why, no matter what happens, please say you're having fun."

Even if Haruka will reject it, Kanata wants her parents to say they're having fun to Haruka.

Kanata "She was never been told that it was fun to be together. That's why, no matter how awkward please say it's fun."

Her mother accepts the request. Kanata finds her own request odd and thinks that they cannot talk naturally. Wondering where the thing that was stolen has gone to.

Her mother holds Kanata's hands, and Kanata notices how her mother's hands could not be depended on. Kanata felt strange as to how no tears had fallen from her eyes, because she has been a doll for a long long time.

Kanata makes this request, since the two sisters did not understand true happiness. She tells them that Haruka will stay with them. Her mother questions what about Kanata? Kanata believes that even though Haruka will be bullied by her, it's better than living over there. She believes that Haruka may be able to make friends, as well as obtain something that Kanata herself cannot grasp.

I'll edit this later once I have time to write the rest lol....
I might have interpreted a few parts wrong.