Ep 15. In the Remains of Summer English Dub
- January 1, 1970
- 25 min
In the Remains of Summer is the fifteenth episode of Clannad After Story season 2. The episode revolves around the life of the character Tomoya Okazaki, a high school student who is struggling to accept the death of his wife and move on with his life.
The episode begins with Tomoya and his daughter, Ushio, visiting his father-in-law, Akio, at the family bakery. Ushio spends time playing with Akio while Tomoya talks to him about his struggles with being a single parent. Akio advises Tomoya to think about what would make his wife happy and to try to find that happiness for himself and Ushio.
Tomoya takes Akio's advice and decides to take Ushio on a trip to the countryside. They spend time together picking flowers and watching the sunset. Ushio asks her father why her mother died, but Tomoya doesn't have a good answer. He realizes that he has been avoiding the topic and decides to take Ushio to visit her mother's grave.
At the cemetery, Tomoya is filled with emotions and memories of his wife. Ushio asks him about her mother again, and this time Tomoya decides to tell her the truth about her mother's death. He explains that her mother was sick and that she passed away from her illness. Ushio is sad, but Tomoya reassures her that he will always be there for her.
After their visit to the cemetery, Tomoya and Ushio spend one last night in the countryside. They watch the stars together and Tomoya tells Ushio about some of his favorite memories with her mother. Ushio falls asleep in her father's arms, and Tomoya realizes that he has found a new sense of purpose in his life.
In the Remains of Summer is a powerful episode that looks at the struggles of a single father trying to move on after the death of his wife. The episode is filled with emotional moments, as Tomoya comes to grips with his loss and learns to find happiness through his daughter. It's a story of hope and resilience, and it's sure to connect with anyone who has gone through a similar experience.