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* Hana's [[spoiler:dream]] reunion with [[spoiler:her lover, the wolfman.]] Everything in this scene, from the intimacy of the dialogue delivery to the incredibly beautiful and subtly detailed gestures in the animation, are utterly magnificent.
** To put it in context: ten years have gone by, and still they both love each other so strongly. [[spoiler:We knew Hana did throughout the story, treasuring his in-memoriam tribute and taking care of their children, but the Wolfman never stopped watching them, even from beyond the grave]].

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* The warmth and respect in Yuki's voice when she narrates how her father was a werewolf. This becomes [[HeartwarmingInHindsight more-so heartwarming]] the second time watching when one bears in mind that at some point in her life, Yuki grew [[IJustWantToBeNormal ashamed]] of her wolf heritage. If it's any indication, not only has Yuki made peace with her wolf heritage, but that she still honors her late father's memory.
* Hana and the wolfman's [[spoiler:all too brief time together]] is so packed with these, it's hard to pick out a single moment. Their [[TwirlOfLove jubilant embrace outside the cake shop]] after Hana learns that she's pregnant is a big one.
* Although tinged with [[TearJerker sadness]], there's
Hana's [[spoiler:dream]] reunion with [[spoiler:her lover, the wolfman.]] Everything in this scene, from the intimacy of the dialogue delivery tearful [[ThePromise promise]] to the incredibly beautiful and subtly detailed gestures in the animation, are utterly magnificent.
** To put it in context: ten years have gone by, and still they both love each other so strongly. [[spoiler:We knew Hana did throughout the story, treasuring his in-memoriam tribute and taking
her late husband that she would take care of Yuki and Ame, followed by her smile.
* There's a short scene in the manga where baby Ame is crying at night and Yuki decides to cheer him up with a little howl. After he lets out a howl of his own, she tells him that "wolf kids are strong!". Technically speaking, Yuki was the first one to teach her little brother that his wolf heritage is something to be proud of
* Ame and Yuki playing in
their children, but new backyard and running around the Wolfman never stopped watching them, even from beyond the grave]].forest. After spending their early years being cooped up in an apartment and having to hide what they are, seeing them finally get to let their wild sides out is like a breath of fresh air.



* There's a short scene in the manga where baby Ame is crying at night and Yuki decides to cheer him up with a little howl. After he lets out a howl of his own, she tells him that "wolf kids are strong!". Technically speaking, Yuki was the first one to teach her little brother that his wolf heritage is something to be proud of
* Ame and Yuki playing in their new backyard and running around the forest. After spending their early years being cooped up in an apartment and having to hide what they are, seeing them finally get to let their wild sides out is like a breath of fresh air.

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* There's a short scene in the manga where baby Ame is crying at night and A preschooler Yuki decides [[{{Adorkable}} greeting her father's shrine]] as though it were her real father. It has a wholesome, innocent feel to cheer him up with a little howl. it, as though he were there in spirit.
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After he lets out visiting a howl of tamed wolf at a nature sanctuary, on the bus ride home, Ame wonders to his own, she mother [[spoiler: if his late father was anything like the pitiful wolf they saw today. Hana tells him that "wolf kids are strong!". Technically speaking, Yuki was the first one to teach her little brother he wasn't, that to the contrary: "[[DeceasedParentsAreTheBest Your Dad was special. He was one-of-a-kind...]]"]]
* During one of Souhei's visits to Yuki's home, Hana invites him inside to talk about what happened. She [[SecretTestOfCharacter gauges]]
his ability to keep Yuki's secret by asking him to recap how his ear got scratch. Not one instant does he imply it was Yuki. Hana already knows the truth, but his claiming a wolf heritage is something to be proud of
* Ame
did it and Yuki playing in their new backyard had nothing to do with him getting hurt tells her he's good at keeping her secret. When she asks if he holds anything against wolves now, he answers that he doesn't and running around in fact still thinks they're cool. This is [[MeaningfulEcho meaningful]] when you remember Hana's loving promise to Ame that she would stick up for wolves, no matter what. [[LikeParentLikeSpouse Souhei is just like Hana]].
** Also in that same scene, however [[TearJerker sobering]] it may be, there's one instant where Souhei wordlessly finds [[NotSoDifferent common ground]] with Yuki. Whilst sitting at
the forest. After spending their early years table, in the corner, he spots the shrine of Yuki's [[DisappearedDad late father]]. Given what he know about Souhei's mother being cooped up in an apartment and having to hide single, it tells us he can relate with Yuki: he knows what they are, seeing them finally get to let their wild sides out is it's like to not have a breath of fresh air.father in one's life.



* Hana's [[spoiler:dream]] reunion with [[spoiler:her lover, the wolfman.]] Everything in this scene, from the intimacy of the dialogue delivery to the incredibly beautiful and subtly detailed gestures in the animation, are utterly magnificent.
** To put it in context: ten years have gone by, and still they both love each other so strongly. [[spoiler:We knew Hana did throughout the story, treasuring his in-memoriam tribute and taking care of their children, but the Wolfman never stopped watching them, even from beyond the grave]].



* Hana and the wolfman's [[spoiler:all too brief time together]] is so packed with these, it's hard to pick out a single moment. Their [[TwirlOfLove jubilant embrace outside the cake shop]] after Hana learns that she's pregnant is a big one.
* After visiting a tamed wolf at a nature sanctuary, on the bus ride home, Ame wonders to his mother [[spoiler: if his late father was anything like the pitiful wolf they saw today. Hana tells him that he wasn't, that to the contrary: "[[DeceasedParentsAreTheBest Your Dad was special. He was one-of-a-kind...]]"]]
* During one of Souhei's visits to Yuki's home, Hana invites him inside to talk about what happened. She [[SecretTestOfCharacter gauges]] his ability to keep Yuki's secret by asking him to recap how his ear got scratch. Not one instant does he imply it was Yuki. Hana already knows the truth, but his claiming a wolf did it and Yuki had nothing to do with him getting hurt tells her he's good at keeping her secret. When she asks if he holds anything against wolves now, he answers that he doesn't and in fact still thinks they're cool. This is [[MeaningfulEcho meaningful]] when you remember Hana's loving promise to Ame that she would stick up for wolves, no matter what. [[LikeParentLikeSpouse Souhei is just like Hana]].
** Also in that same scene, however [[TearJerker sobering]] it may be, there's one instant where Souhei wordlessly finds [[NotSoDifferent common ground]] with Yuki. Whilst sitting at the table, in the corner, he spots the shrine of Yuki's [[DisappearedDad late father]]. Given what he know about Souhei's mother being single, it tells us he can relate with Yuki: he knows what it's like to not have a father in one's life.
* The end, with [[spoiler:Hana hearing Ame howl in the woods, letting her know he's all right.]]
** The music at the end, a loving lullaby from a mother to her child.


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* After visiting a tamed wolf at a nature sanctuary, on the bus ride home, Ame wonders to his mother [[spoiler: if his late father was anything like the pitiful wolf they saw today. Hana tells him that he wasn't, that to the contrary: "[[DeceasedParentsAreTheBest Your Dad was special...]]"]]

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* After visiting a tamed wolf at a nature sanctuary, on the bus ride home, Ame wonders to his mother [[spoiler: if his late father was anything like the pitiful wolf they saw today. Hana tells him that he wasn't, that to the contrary: "[[DeceasedParentsAreTheBest Your Dad was special...]]"]]special. He was one-of-a-kind...]]"]]
* During one of Souhei's visits to Yuki's home, Hana invites him inside to talk about what happened. She [[SecretTestOfCharacter gauges]] his ability to keep Yuki's secret by asking him to recap how his ear got scratch. Not one instant does he imply it was Yuki. Hana already knows the truth, but his claiming a wolf did it and Yuki had nothing to do with him getting hurt tells her he's good at keeping her secret. When she asks if he holds anything against wolves now, he answers that he doesn't and in fact still thinks they're cool. This is [[MeaningfulEcho meaningful]] when you remember Hana's loving promise to Ame that she would stick up for wolves, no matter what. [[LikeParentLikeSpouse Souhei is just like Hana]].
** Also in that same scene, however [[TearJerker sobering]] it may be, there's one instant where Souhei wordlessly finds [[NotSoDifferent common ground]] with Yuki. Whilst sitting at the table, in the corner, he spots the shrine of Yuki's [[DisappearedDad late father]]. Given what he know about Souhei's mother being single, it tells us he can relate with Yuki: he knows what it's like to not have a father in one's life.
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* There's a short scene in the manga where baby Ame is crying at night and Yuki decides to cheer him up with a little howl. After he lets out a howl of his own, she tells him that "wolf kids are strong!". Technically speaking, Yuki was the first one to teach her little brother that his wolf heritage is something to be proud of
* Ame and Yuki playing in their new backyard and running around the forest. After spending their early years being cooped up in an apartment and having to hide what they are, seeing them finally get to let their wild sides out is like a breath of fresh air.


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**[[spoiler: When Ame is ascending the mountain in the manga, he thinks back to when he asked his mother why wolves always have to be the bad guys and her loving promise to always stand up for wolves. It's a heartwarming CallBack that shows just how instrumental Hana was in helping her son's confidence blossom]]
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* After visiting a tamed wolf at a nature sanctuary, on the bus ride home, Ame wonders to his mother [[spoiler: if his late father was anything like the pitiful wolf they saw today. Hana tells him that he wasn't, that to the contrary: "[[DeceasedParentsAreTheBest Your Dad was special...]]"]]
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* A bit of a FridgeBrilliance heartwarming moment that only occurs in the manga. When Ame took Hana to see Sensei, Hana thought to bring a few food items to thank him for teaching Ame about the wild. One of the things she brought was a peach, and consequently it was the only thing that Sensei accepted. In a sense, the peach is a symbol of gratitude for having taught Ame something important. [[spoiler:Hana was always concerned about how she had never been able to teach her kids these things, which leads to both a TearJerker and a CrowningMomentOfHeartWarming during Ame's departure into the wild later on. Why is all of this more important in the manga? Because in the manga-exclusive epilogue, Hana finds something that has been left by her door, which is strongly implied to have been left by Ame.]] What is it? [[spoiler:A peach.]]

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* A bit of a FridgeBrilliance heartwarming moment that only occurs in the manga. When Ame took Hana to see Sensei, Hana thought to bring a few food items to thank him for teaching Ame about the wild. One of the things she brought was a peach, and consequently it was the only thing that Sensei accepted. In a sense, the peach is a symbol of gratitude for having taught Ame something important. [[spoiler:Hana was always concerned about how she had never been able to teach her kids these things, which leads to both a TearJerker and a CrowningMomentOfHeartWarming SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}} during Ame's departure into the wild later on. Why is all of this more important in the manga? Because in the manga-exclusive epilogue, Hana finds something that has been left by her door, which is strongly implied to have been left by Ame.]] What is it? [[spoiler:A peach.]]
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* If you can read between the lines, [[GrumpyOldMan old man Nirasaki]] teaching Hana how to grow plant.

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* If you can read between the lines, [[GrumpyOldMan old man Nirasaki]] teaching Hana how to grow plant.plants.
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** Plus the overall implied childhood romance between them. It doesn't take much to imagine they'll probably end up the reverse version of Yuki's parents.

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** Plus the overall implied childhood romance between them. It doesn't take much to imagine they'll probably end up the reverse version of Yuki's parents.parents[[note]]well....hopefully not an EXACT version, but you get what we mean[[/note]].
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** The very context of why Hana keeps working hard and taking advice from him: she's doing it for Ame and Yuki. She came to the country so they could live freely, and [[TheDeterminator giving up that life is not an option]].
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* When Yuki [[spoiler:reveals her wolf form]] to Souhei. [[spoiler:He tells her that he's known she was a wolf girl for almost two years, but never blamed her for scratching his ear, or told a soul (and never will).]]

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* When Yuki [[spoiler:reveals her wolf form]] to Souhei. [[spoiler:He tells her that he's known she was a wolf girl for almost two years, the whole time, but never blamed her for scratching his ear, or told a soul (and never will).]]
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Not so much a single moment; the ''entire film'' is filled with the sheer heartfelt parental dedication that Hana gives for her children. It'd difficult to isolate particular incidents when she manages to be an awesome mom in nearly every single scene.

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Not so much a single moment; the ''entire film'' is filled with the sheer heartfelt parental dedication that Hana gives for her children. It'd It's difficult to isolate particular incidents when she manages to be an awesome mom in nearly every single scene.
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** And that single moment afterwards serves as the point where all the others living nearby start helping Hana out with her home and farm, teaching her what she needs to survive. A pair even let it slip that the 90 year old man told everyone to keep an eye out for her.

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* When Yuki [[spoiler:reveals her wolf form]] to Souhei. [[spoiler:He tells her that he's known that she was a wolf girl for almost two years, but has never revealed her secret or even blamed her for scarring his ear.]]

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* When Yuki [[spoiler:reveals her wolf form]] to Souhei. [[spoiler:He tells her that he's known that she was a wolf girl for almost two years, but has never revealed her secret or even blamed her for scarring scratching his ear.]]ear, or told a soul (and never will).]]
-->'''Souhei:''' (gently) You're safe. No more crying.
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** To put it in context: ten years have gone by, and still they both love each other so strongly. [[spoiler:We knew Hana did throughout the story, treasuring his in-memoriam tribute, but the Wolfman never stopped watching her + their children, even from beyond the grave]].

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** To put it in context: ten years have gone by, and still they both love each other so strongly. [[spoiler:We knew Hana did throughout the story, treasuring his in-memoriam tribute, tribute and taking care of their children, but the Wolfman never stopped watching her + their children, them, even from beyond the grave]].
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** To put it in context: ten years have gone by, and still they both love each other so strongly. [[spoiler:We knew Hana did throughout the story, treasuring his in-memoriam tribute, but the Wolfman never stopped watching her + their children, even from beyond the grave]].
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* Hana's [[spoiler:dreamt]] reunion with [[spoiler:her lover, the wolfman.]] Everything in this scene, from the intimacy of the dialogue delivery to the incredibly beautiful and subtly detailed gestures in the animation, are utterly magnificent.

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* Hana's [[spoiler:dreamt]] [[spoiler:dream]] reunion with [[spoiler:her lover, the wolfman.]] Everything in this scene, from the intimacy of the dialogue delivery to the incredibly beautiful and subtly detailed gestures in the animation, are utterly magnificent.

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* Not so much a single moment; the ''entire film'' is filled with the sheer heartfelt parental dedication that Hana gives for her children. It'd difficult to isolate particular incidents when she manages to be an awesome mom in nearly every single scene.

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* Not so much a single moment; the ''entire film'' is filled with the sheer heartfelt parental dedication that Hana gives for her children. It'd difficult to isolate particular incidents when she manages to be an awesome mom in nearly every single scene.scene.
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* Hana and the wolfman's [[spoiler:all too brief time together]] is so packed with these, it's hard to pick out a single moment. Their jubilant embrace outside the cake shop after Hana learns that she's pregnant is a big one.

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* Hana and the wolfman's [[spoiler:all too brief time together]] is so packed with these, it's hard to pick out a single moment. Their [[TwirlOfLove jubilant embrace outside the cake shop shop]] after Hana learns that she's pregnant is a big one.
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** The music at the end, a loving lullaby from a mother to her child.
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** Also from the manga epilogue, Yuki writing to her Mother and asking if Ame is alright. Even after [[spoiler: they've grown apart]], the family still love each other.
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* A bit of a FridgeBrilliance heartwarming moment that only occurs in the manga. When Ame took Hana to see Sensei, Hana thought to bring a few food items to thank him for teaching Ame about the wild. One of the things she brought was a peach, and consequently it was the only thing that Sensei accepted. In a sense, the peach is a symbol of gratitude for having taught Ame something important. [[spoiler:Hana was always concerned about how she had never been able to teach her kids these things, which leads to both a TearJerker and a CrowningMomentOfHeartWarming during Ame's departure into the wild later on. Why is all of this more important in the manga? Because in the manga-exclusive epilogue, Hana finds something that has been left by her door, which is strongly implied to have been left by Ame.]] What is it? [[spoiler:A peach.]]
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* The end, with [[spoiler:Hana hearing Ame howl in the woods, letting her know he's all right.]]
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* If you can read between the lines, [[GrumpyOldMan old man Nirasaki]] teaching Hana how to grow plant.
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** Plus the overall implied childhood romance between them. It doesn't take much to see they'll probably end up the reverse version of Yuki's parents.

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** Plus the overall implied childhood romance between them. It doesn't take much to see imagine they'll probably end up the reverse version of Yuki's parents.
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** Plus the overall implied childhood romance between them. It doesn't take much to see they'll probably end up the reverse version of Yuki's parents.
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* Hana and the wolfman's [[spoiler:all too brief time together]] is so packed with these, it's hard to pick out a single moment. Their jubilant embrace outside the cake shop after Hana learns that she's pregnant is a big one.
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* When Yuki [[spoiler:reveals her wolf form]] to Souhei. [[spoiler:He tells her that he's known that she was a wolf girl for almost two years, but has never revealed her secret or even blamed her for scarring his ear.]]
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* The scene in which [[spoiler:Ame departs as a wolf for the final time]] starts as a MAJOR [[TearJerker Tear Jerker]], then takes a very appropriate and uplifting rise straight into heartwarming territory. Ame's howl to his mother and her words of encouragement are pretty damn powerful.

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* The scene in which [[spoiler:Ame departs as a wolf for the final time]] starts as a MAJOR [[TearJerker Tear Jerker]], then takes a very appropriate and uplifting rise straight into heartwarming territory. Ame's howl to his mother and her words of encouragement are pretty damn powerful.powerful.

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* The scene in which [[spoiler:Ame departs as a wolf for the final time]] starts as a MAJOR [[TearJerker Tear Jerker]], then takes a very appropriate and uplifting rise straight into heartwarming territory.

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* The scene in which [[spoiler:Ame departs as a wolf for the final time]] starts as a MAJOR [[TearJerker Tear Jerker]], then takes a very appropriate and uplifting rise straight into heartwarming territory. Ame's howl to his mother and her words of encouragement are pretty damn powerful.
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* Hana's [[spoiler:dreamt]] reunion with [[spoiler:her lover, the wolfman.]] Everything in this scene, from the intimacy of the dialogue delivery to the incredibly beautiful and subtly detailed gestures in the animation, are utterly magnificent.

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* Hana's [[spoiler:dreamt]] reunion with [[spoiler:her lover, the wolfman.]] Everything in this scene, from the intimacy of the dialogue delivery to the incredibly beautiful and subtly detailed gestures in the animation, are utterly magnificent.magnificent.
* The scene in which [[spoiler:Ame departs as a wolf for the final time]] starts as a MAJOR [[TearJerker Tear Jerker]], then takes a very appropriate and uplifting rise straight into heartwarming territory.
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* Not so much a single moment; the ''entire film'' is filled with the sheer heartfelt parental dedication that Hana gives for her children. It'd difficult to isolate particular incidents when she manages to be an awesome mom in nearly every single scene.
* Hana's [[spoiler:dreamt]] reunion with [[spoiler:her lover, the wolfman.]] Everything in this scene, from the intimacy of the dialogue delivery to the incredibly beautiful and subtly detailed gestures in the animation, are utterly magnificent.

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