What is Hirai's motivation for traveling back in time?
Hirai wants to see her sister, Kumi, one last time and apologize for their strained relationship.
What does the girl from the future ask Kei to do?
The girl asks to have her picture taken with Kei.
How does Hirai initially react to the news of Kumi's death?
Hirai initially reacts with a detached and almost blasé attitude, which seems inappropriate for someone mourning a loved one.
What does Hirai discover about Kumi's dream?
Hirai learns that Kumi had a dream of running the family inn with her, and she had been working towards that goal.
Who is the first person Hirai encounters in the café?
Hirai encounters Nagare Tokita, the café's owner.
What does the girl do after drinking her coffee?
The girl vaporizes into steam and disappears.
What does Hirai do when she arrives at her family's inn?
Hirai goes to the family altar room and sees Kumi's body laid out.
What does Hirai decide to do after learning about Kumi's dream?
Hirai decides to return to Takakura and help run the inn, fulfilling Kumi's dream.
What is Nagare's special talent?
Nagare makes delicious homemade butter, which he gives away for free to customers.
What is Hirai's profession?
Hirai owns and runs a bar.
What does Hirai's father, Yasuo, do when she arrives?
Yasuo sits silently on the veranda, looking out at the garden, and doesn't acknowledge Hirai's presence.
What does Hirai do when she returns to the present?
When Hirai returns to the present, she abandons her bar and rejoins her family, dedicating herself to the inn.
What does the girl from the future initially say when Nagare asks who she came to meet?
The girl says she came to meet "no one in particular."
What happened to Kumi?
Kumi died in a car accident.
What does Hirai do at Kumi's funeral?
Hirai attends the funeral but leaves without speaking to anyone.
What is the significance of the photo Hirai sends to the café?
The photo Hirai sends to the café shows her smiling happily with her parents, suggesting that she has found peace and reconciliation with her family.
What is the significance of the clock in the middle of the wall?
The clock in the middle of the wall is the only accurate clock in the café.
What is the name of Hirai's family inn?
Hirai's family inn is called Takakura, meaning "The Treasury."
What does Hirai ask Kei to do with the letter Kumi left at the café?
Hirai asks Kei to hand her the letter Kumi left at the café, even though she had previously asked Kei to throw it away.
What is the final message about Hirai and Kumi's relationship?
The final message about Hirai and Kumi's relationship is one of forgiveness and understanding. Despite their differences, Hirai realizes the depth of Kumi's love and her own need to honor her sister's memory.