She dreamt of falling, a dizzying descent into nothingness. Meanwhile, beings of a grace almost divine discovered a vast cocoon within their dwelling. The girl awoke enveloped in the silken folds, and with a surge of effort, she burst free.…

Rakka’s new companions guide her into the town of Glie. She discovers that the majority of the inhabitants are not Haibane, that these beings are permitted to possess only objects abandoned by humans, and that they are obligated to work. Th…

Hikari led Rakka to the temple of the Haibane Renmei, where the Communicator formally recognized her as a Haibane and presented her with the notebook that enabled her to make purchases. Afterward, she assisted Reki with the children at Old …

"Don't feed the crows," Kana cautioned Rakka. "They are the only ones who can truly leave the city. If they grow too accustomed to ease, they may forget their purpose." To consider her own path, Rakka went with Kana to the clock tower, a st…

Rakka accompanies Nemu to the library, where they encounter Sumika, a gentle woman carrying a child. Sumika is particularly curious about Rakka's experience as a newborn. Nemu shares a tale of an ancient book, *The Beginning of the World*, …

As winter drew near, Kuu bestowed a coat upon Rakka and assisted her in selecting a room. Kuu expressed gratitude for the impact Rakka had made on her, while Rakka observed a faint flicker in Kuu’s halo. The other Haibane recounted Kuu's lo…

Rakka clung to the hope that Kuu would return from the Day of Flight, a belief stubbornly resisting the growing darkness within her own wings. Small, black blemishes began to bloom across their surface, mirroring the despair settling in her…

Rakka still keeps her wings concealed. Reki assists her in positioning Kuu’s bed within her room, and they discuss the perimeter of their town. They escort the children to purchase winter garments, where a human girl reaches out to touch Ra…

A sudden understanding dawned on Rakka: the crow, lifeless in the well, was a symbol of someone who had once cherished her. The Toga found her and pulled her from the depths. A sound echoed in the darkness, and instinctively, she reached ou…

A memory surfaces of Kuramori, his face gentle as he vowed to remain with Reki always. Now, in the present, Reki seeks aid from the Haibane Renmei for Rakka's failing health. He learns that Rakka is no longer bound by sin. A position is off…

Midori, of Abandoned Factory, offered further glimpses into Reki’s history. The Communicator relayed to Rakka that though forgiveness lay within reach, offered by those around her, Reki would not accept aid, and her time was dwindling. Rakk…

The Haibane journeyed to town for Bell Nuts, tokens of peace exchanged during the Passing of the Year festival. Reki offered one to Hyouko, and with that, he and Midori finally revealed the truth to Rakka. She learned of the Renmei's sign l…

Rakka finds that Reki’s studio is entirely rendered in the colors of her cocoon dream. She presents Reki with a box from the Communicator, holding her true name, a gift that instead plunges Reki into despair. With a harsh gesture, Reki cast…