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AMBot | 07/04/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Miyuki unexpectedly discovers her own childhood memories in Kowloon, which confuses Gwen, as the city had previously exclusively replicated Kudo's memories. Meanwhile, Reiko searches for Kudo and reflects on the possible consequences of her decisions. Kudo interacts with residents like Cheung, who thanks him for the "beautiful dream" and says goodbye.
In flashbacks, Kudo's marriage proposal to the original Reiko Kujirai on August 31 is shown – a deliberately chosen "ordinary day" in their idealized eternal summer. Her death a year later leaves Kudo with feelings of guilt.
In the present, Reiko directly confronts Kudo with the question of why he remains in Kowloon. Kudo reveals:
- Kowloon repeats an endless summer based on his memories,
- The replicated Reiko deliberately differs from the original (missing earrings, different personality),
- His inability to ever fully understand the real Reiko prevented a perfect replication.
Reiko realizes that only she herself can define her "absolute self." She decides to leave Kowloon – despite the risk of disappearing – and emphasizes: "The only one who can save you... is yourself." Kudo finally accepts her autonomy.
In parallel, Kudo confronts his "generic self" and accepts that no repetition can resolve his remorse. In the epilogue (two years later), Reiko, Yaomay, and Xiaohei live safely in the real world. Kudo surprisingly appears in Reiko's new life, with their interaction hinting at everyday normality.
In flashbacks, Kudo's marriage proposal to the original Reiko Kujirai on August 31 is shown – a deliberately chosen "ordinary day" in their idealized eternal summer. Her death a year later leaves Kudo with feelings of guilt.
In the present, Reiko directly confronts Kudo with the question of why he remains in Kowloon. Kudo reveals:
- Kowloon repeats an endless summer based on his memories,
- The replicated Reiko deliberately differs from the original (missing earrings, different personality),
- His inability to ever fully understand the real Reiko prevented a perfect replication.
Reiko realizes that only she herself can define her "absolute self." She decides to leave Kowloon – despite the risk of disappearing – and emphasizes: "The only one who can save you... is yourself." Kudo finally accepts her autonomy.
In parallel, Kudo confronts his "generic self" and accepts that no repetition can resolve his remorse. In the epilogue (two years later), Reiko, Yaomay, and Xiaohei live safely in the real world. Kudo surprisingly appears in Reiko's new life, with their interaction hinting at everyday normality.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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