But this also makes the life Draluc has now that he not only has John and his video games, but also has a community of friends and goes on fun adventures with them. The fact that Draluc seems perfectly content to not have any human or vampire friends and to spend every day doing nothing but play video games comes off as a bit pitiful. RELATED: Cowboy Bebop's Original English Voice Cast Explain Why the Anime EnduresĪnother powerful element of the segment is a brief flashback to Draluc's loneliness in his castle. The way these funny moments from previous episodes are presented as typically characteristic of Draluc realistically come together to show how seemingly insignificant events can add up to create powerfully nostalgic memories. The townspeople's testimony references specific events from the series, from Draluc cooking for Hinaichi in Episode 4 to something as recent as a hunter's plea for Draluc to stop calling him a certain nickname because of a gag in the same episode. There are a few reasons why this simple scene is so effective. Even if his life has become somewhat more dangerous, Draus notes that Draluc seems to be having fun in his new home. Deciding that Draluc's life has become more interesting and seeing that he has made more friends since living with Ronaldo, Draus decides that Draluc should stay after all. This is followed by a shot that zooms out and emphasizes how solitary Draluc is in the castle. In flashback, Draus recalls asking Draluc whether he was bored all alone in his castle, but at the time, Draluc says he's content with just John and his games. He reminisces about Draluc's lonely life in his old castle. Related: Shonen Jump Plummets to Lowest Circulation Since 1970sĭraus listens to the townspeople's testimony and realizes what a turbulent reputation Draluc has made for himself in the city. Comically, the only person who might have information about where Draluc is is Ronaldo's self-styled nemesis Tou Handa, whom Ronaldo walks away from. Vampire Control agent Hinaichi hasn't seen him, but being a big fan of Draluc's cooking, asks Ronaldo to get him to make pudding for her, Vampire Empress Maremi Gekkoin laughs at the situation, wondering if Draluc and Ronaldo are "fighting," while the hunter with a bionic arm is nervous to meet Draluc's father. As the two set off to look for Draluc in the city, they bump into multiple characters who don't know where he could be. Ronaldo does not want to lose Draluc because his readers respond well to their partnership. John, Draluc's armadillo familiar, becomes despondent when he recalls one of the times that he was mistreated by Ronaldo as well. Draus, horrified, decides that it's time to take Draluc home. Ronaldo attacks Draus out of habit, causing him to realize that Ronaldo frequently kills Draluc. Showing Ronaldo a book of photos of Draluc, Draus explains his sworn duty to protect Draluc. When Ronaldo returns to the apartment, he finds Draus waiting for him. Instead, Ronaldo leaves Draluc with the neighborhood kids so he can work in peace. Jinta and his friends return to the secret base and read Menma's final messages while thinking about the flower that blooms in the summer.The segment begins with Draluc interrupting Ronaldo's autobiography writing to try to get him to play video games. As for Tetsudō, he continues working on his part-time job and also tries to study again. Later, Jinta starts going to school with Naruko, while Atsumu and Chiriko grow closer together. After shouting out to her to come out, Jinta and the others are able to see and hear her, enabling them to give their final goodbyes before she disappears. As the gang tries to search for her, by playing hide and seek Menma writes some final messages to everyone. Jinta carries Menma to the secret base, but when he gets there, he loses his ability to see her. That was the wish that she needed to grant. However, Menma has started to disappear, because she had made a promise to Jinta's mother to help Jinta. After everyone feels down, Jinta tells everyone about Menma's dream to talk with everyone, so they suggest they bring Menma to the base. Tetsudō had seen what happened to Menma on that day and felt guilty about it ever since. Chiriko tells them she conspired with Menma the day she died in the hopes of getting together with Atsumu, who she secretly had been in love with since childhood. Jinta and the others think that Menma did not pass on because their feelings were selfish. The Flower Blooming On That Summer is the eleventh and last episode of the Anohana anime. Episode 11 - "The Flower Blooming On That Summer"