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Yuko Oshima

Mami Yamasaki

Mai Nishida

Hey, hey, did you know that on the roof of the community center, severed heads appear?

It used to be a death penalty execution spot, so many heads were cut off there.

No way. I heard that it happens in the girls' bathroom at school too...is it the same?

Hey, why are you guys making so much noise about a stupid story?

So disgusting.

I'm just tired from work today.

Listen to me.

Do you know what you can see in the mirror?

Yeah, I know. When you look into the mirror at midnight you can see a death god.

No,you can see your dead face.

No, a death god.

I said dead face.

No, that's not right.

No, death god.

You're so stupid. Everyone said it.

Then, do you know...

Teke Teke.

Once in a lifetime means only once, right?

Kana! Please!? I'm asking this just once in a lifetime favor? Once in a lifetime means only once, right?

Once in a lifetime means only once, right?

For you it's three times.

That's because I'm just having fun living with three lives!

So please, just this once in a lifetime favor.

I didn't know you were OK with such a carefree guy.

But he's cool.

He's the ace in soccer.

Hey Kana, you guys were in the same class in middle school, right?

Just for one year, and we didn't even talk at all.

I'm too lazy to ask him out for you.

You need to do these things on your own.

But...

Stop behaving like a spoiled kid!

Kana-sama, next week's lunch is on me.

Well, fine then.

Ayaka Sekiguchi?

Who's she?

You know...in my class.

I don't know her.

She likes you, Utsumi-kun.

Does that mean that she wants to go out with me?

Yeah, I guess.

I see.

OK.

What?

I will go out with Sekiguchi.

But I thought you didn't know her.

Yeah, but I know about you.

What?!

Be more polite. You're not even an adult.

You're so quick as usual.

Never mind me. What do you think of Ayaka?

I said I will go out with her. You guys think of something we can do.

See ya.

What the...

How was it?

He will go out with you.

What? Really?

I can't believe it.

Good for you. You get to go out with that carefree guy.

Oh no. What should I do? You're not lying, right?

It's true.

That's so great.

Hey.

I wonder what type of clothes he likes.

Should I grow my hair longer?

Isn't the usual Ayaka-san just fine?

Hey, this someone else's business, get serious. -Yeah, someone else's business.

Kana.

Yes.

Thanks.

Next week's lunch, please.

Yes, Kana-sama.

I'm home.

Welcome home.

Hello, Rie-nee chan, what is it?

Where do you think I am right now?

I have no idea.

Hey, Rie-chan is upstairs.

Hi.

I told you not to come in without permission.

Get out, I have to study.

It's trespassing.

So mean, although I brought good things.

What is it?

Well?

Your new boyfriend?

Too wild.

The other guy was better.

Oh, really.

I have to change.

I'll watch.

But we're cousins.

So what.

You've really grown up, huh?

You're the kid!

Well, I am the cuter one.

No way!

Aunty, Kana is in her rebellious phase!

How did it go?

He only talks about you.

What the hell is that?

Because...

The only common subject is about you.

Oh, but he's a really nice guy.

Also, he said, "let's go home together today."

That's great!

Can you come along?

Huh? Why?

Because, I'm nervous if it's just the two of us.

Just this once in a... I meant, um.

Just for today. Please!

Can't you come along?

Please!

Ok?

I got a new cell phone. I can watch TV.

Cool. Lots of people have those nowadays.

I want one too.

Look at this.

We'll be broadcasting from the scene of the crime.

The day before yesterday, the body of the office worker, Hiromi Shimizu, was found here in Nagoya-shi.

The lower half of her body has been cut off. No one knows the cause.

We asked the people in the area, and they said that during the after hours, the area is deserted.

There are no witnesses to this case.

Scary!

Is this well known?

Yeah, didn't you see it on TV?

That's all you hear on the news.

In Elementary, wasn't there a story of Teke Teke?

I know that!

What is that?

It's a ghost that doesn't have its lower extremities.

At night, when you walk on the overpass...

It makes a "teke teke" noise and comes closer.

When you look back, it will cut your body in half, and you will die.

And if you don't die at that time, you will die three days later for sure.

I don't know that much.

You've never heard of it?

Nope, never.

She heard it, but she just forgets.

Kana even forgets what we talked about yesterday.

Isn't that a little bad at your age?

No way.

I'll be right back.

Ayaka's cute, right?

Um... well... yeah.

It's not like I like her.

Huh?

You asked, so I'm just doing it.

What do you mean?

Well, because we're in the same grade, so yeah.

You don't make sense.

We have a test, right?

We do? -For English.

I get bad grades in English.

OK, I'm this way, so...

OK, bye. -Bye-bye.

What's wrong?

It was like you two were dating.

Huh? What are you saying?

I don't really care.

What do you think about Utsumi-kun?

I don't have any feelings for him. I told you before, we're not that close.

You may be the only one...

thinking like that.

What do you mean?

I'm going home this way.

Ayaka.

I only came along because you asked me to.

You're always like that, Kana.

You're always looking down on me You think I'm stupid, right?

Give me break!

Did I say too much?

Ok, I'll go apologize.

The body was ripped in half.

They said that there was blood everywhere.

It's creepy.

Ohashi-san.

Ohashi-san... are you Ok?

Can you come with me?

Thank you for coming.

Excuse me.

Sit over there.

Have a seat.

OK, so...

You must have been close friends with the deceased Sekiguchi-san.

Ohashi-san?

Are you Ok? Just take your time.

Ayaka was...

the first person I talked to in class.

We lived near each other...

and stayed over at each others' house a lot.

We studied...

together.

Last night, Ayaka Sekiguchi, Keita Utsumi and yourself were with each other?

Is this correct?

Yes.

Keita said that he left both of you and went home.

We would like to know what happened after that.

It was like you two were dating.

What are you talking about?

Nothing really happened.

About halfway home we split up into different directions.

That's it.

Are you sure nothing happened?

Any little detail is fine.

What do you think about Utsumi-kun?

I don't have any feelings for him. I told you before.

You may be the only one thinking...

like that.

What do you mean?

Sekiguchi-san didn't return home the usual way.

I wonder why?

You're always like that, Kana.

You look down at me!

You think I'm stupid, right?

Give me a break!

I don't know.

News about the Nagoya office worker murder case.

The victim's boyfriend, 28 years old...

has been arrested for murder, by the Aichi-ken Police Department.

Now to the live broadcast.

The suspect, Hashimoto, was very nervous during the investigation.

He has denied any involvement and has stated seeing a woman with no lower extremities.

Kana?

Are you alright?

You can stay home from school, if you want.

I'm Ok.

Stop fussing around.

You're going to get killed by the Teke Teke.

You believe in that stuff? Brat!

Shut up stupid!

Cut it out!

You skipped school, huh?

You should talk.

Can't you see I was worried looking for you?

I lied to the police...

that on that day, we split up as usual.

We actually got into a fight.

Hey... Do you have some time?

Be more polite.

I talked with Sekiguchi, only once but...

What do you think we talked about?

It was about you.

She was bragging about you, saying that you were the best friend ever.

Even when you guys fight, the next day, you guys would forget about it.

She said it was good that both of you were forgetful.

She was laughing.

Right here is fine.

I'll take you home.

It's OK, we're in different directions, right?

Next time, let's go somewhere together.

I guess that's a "no".

Did you see the news in Nagoya?

Huh?

The culprit said that he saw a woman with no lower body.

Are you talking about Teke Teke?

Because.

Maybe Ayaka got killed the same way.

Well, it may be the same culprit.

It's OK. It's just a story made up for brats.

I guess you're right... sorry.

When you look back, it will cut your body in half, and you will die.

Kana!

Ayaka?

Get on? -Go!

Hurry!

Faster!

Why?

Ouch...

Utsumi-kun.

You can't enter the competition anymore.

Now I can rest.

That time I...

It's OK, you must be tired, you should rest.

OK?

Ohashi-san, please have some.

No thanks, I'll be leaving now.

Historical City Legends.

Teke Teke

Rie-nee chan?

Are you interested in ghosts?

Are you researching Teke Teke too?

You too?

Ah, no.

Sorry...

I didn't know you teach Cultural Anthropology.

Didn't I mention it before?

You only talk about boys.

Well, so I'm researching about these things.

Even about Teke Teke?

Hey, why are you interested in Teke Teke?

You wouldn't believe me.

I'm also...

researching about the murder cases too.

She's your friend, right?

Look at this.

At night, Teke Teke will appear by the overpass, and look for a target.

When the victim looks back, they will surely be killed.

If you are able to run away, you will be killed three days later, no matter what.

Nowadays, there are corpses that are split in two.

Kids are spreading rumors that it's the Teke Teke.

Were there cases like this before?

Yes, there were.

Well, we couldn't find the culprit for those cases.

Even when we found suspicious people, there was no evidence.

Right after the war, there was a famous ghost story in Kakogawa City about a woman that committed suicide.

That story was the beginning of the legend of Teke Teke.

So, then, a professor introduced me to a Kakogawa City scholar.

I'm going to meet him and talk about this case.

See ya.

Wait.

If I saw Teke Teke the night before last...

will I be dead by tomorrow?

What are you saying?

Kana?

Why do you need so much junk food?

I need energy.

OK, let's hurry.

Why?

Your life is on the line.

I know that very well.

It's still a ways more. Get more rest.

I got an email from Mom.

She must be worried about you.

What should I say?

Tell her you're with me.

That's right.

Let's take a picture.

Make sure you take a cute one.

Do you remember the Australopithecus experiment?

Huh?

When I was studying for college, you helped me with history.

When I said the ape man's name was "Austo Latex".

You said it was Australopithecus, and we fought for who was right.

Yeah, and we promised that the wrong person would get a slap in the face.

When I saw the textbook, you were correct, it was Australopithecus.

So I slapped you in the face.

Really hard. If I won, I was just to do it lightly.

Then you started to cry loudly.

Loud weeping because of you.

Huh? Was it Australopithecus?

Austo Latex.

Oh, Professor Morita... it's been a while.

Is he doing well?

Yes, he sends his regards.

Usually we only exchange greeting cards for the New Year.

Ah, it's this one.

Mikasa-cho Ichoume.

About sixty years ago, a woman committed suicide by jumping off the overpass.

The corpse was cut in half.

A rumor then spread about a ghost with no lower torso.

Why did that woman decide to commit suicide?

Takeda-kun! The coffee is too weak, make it stronger!

Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't research it much, but I guess she got involved with a crime.

That must be the reason why she became half-crazed, too.

When something unusual happens, people make fun and start rumors.

It's too strong now! Do you get addition and subtraction?

Um.

What? If you have something you want to say, just say it.

Ah, no, sorry.

But, it sounds much more than a kid's rumor.

To make someone's death into a stupid rumor.

Do you know where she lived?

Yeah, I know where.

I'll have him show you the way. It's not that easy.

But, that murder case? I don't think it's related.

I don't know if it will help by researching this.

You said that she became half-crazed, right?

Specifically, in what way?

She kept on throwing away red objects.

Red objects?

Clothes, furniture - anything that was red.

I don't know the reason, though. Even if it's true or not.

Down there.

Ah, go down here and go around.

There used to be a training camp here.

Oh, yeah.

Thank you very much.

She said that the landlord's daughter still lives around here.

So, what do you want to do?

OK, take us there.

Every few years people come to ask about Kashima Reiko-san.

She was a beautiful nurse.

She passed away in 19...

1948.

Oh, that's when I was six or seven years old.

Is it true that she was discarding all red objects?

Yes, it was horrible.

Clothes and everything. She threw it out from the second floor window.

Do you know why Reiko committed suicide?

No.

Keep this between us: an American soldier assaulted her.

It happened in the fields, on her way home from work.

Since she was beautiful, she was being targeted...

by many people around her.

You mean she was raped?

Also...

I don't know it it's true or not, but...

she was still a virgin when it happened.

So, she would bleed, right?

That was... it became... that...

I don't know what it's called.

Trauma?

Yes, that! Trauma!

That's the reason why she doesn't like the color red.

You shouldn't believe half of what she is saying.

I also lived close too, but I've never heard of that story.

You just be quiet.

I heard my parents talking about it.

There's no evidence.

Anyway, no American soldier would be in this country area.

Just shut your mouth.

He doesn't know anything.

Thank you very much.

Thank the professor for us.

Excuse me.

Since I wasn't sure, I didn't say anything, but...

Teke Teke may actually exist.

I also think that there is something between the woman who committed suicide too.

Do you know something?

Um.

It was a rumor when I was in Middle school.

A memorial was built at the area where she died.

So her younger sister went there everyday.

She put snacks, flowers and offerings there.

The younger sister passed away and...

The memorial fell down too.

The rumor is that the Teke Teke legend started from about that time.

So maybe if you put the memorial back into place...

Kana.

Mi.

Sa ka.

Cho.

u.

Enter the name of the area.

That's what I'm doing right now!

We got a discount for this rental car.

Please follow the directions.

Finally.

Do you think that person's story is true?

I don't know, but we should do what we can until it gets dark.

The memorial is just a stone, right?

What do you think?

Are you listening?

Hey, Rie-nee chan? Rie-nee chan?

Are you listening? -Then what should we do?!

We need to do something or we're going to die!

Why us?

I saw it too.

I saw the ghost too.

What? How?

While I was researching, I got curious, so I went to the overpass.

I didn't think it was real.

Why didn't you tell me? -What good would that do!?

What time did you see it?

How about you?

I don't know.

I think.

It was before seven.

Then right after you.

We both only have two hours left.

Hey, is it really here?

There should be train tracks!

I'm just following the directions!

We only have one hour left!

That can't be. I thought they got rid of the overpass.

The train tracks should still be there.

Then what is this thing in front of me?

There's nothing here! Stupid!

Um... I'm going to research it right now.

Just calm down a little. Just calm down.

The maps may have changed.

If the professor catches me, I will be in trouble.

Hurry up!

W...w...wait a minute.

Huh?

It's the same.

Um hello? Are you really sure you are at Mikasa-cho?

Yes we are here.

What did you just say?

I said we are at Misaka.

Misa?

What are you saying? You aren't at Misaka-cho.

It's Mikasa-cho - Mikasa.

It's the kanji with three and the umbrella.

He said it's not Misaka-cho, it's Mikasa-cho.

Oh, it was my mistake.

Can you hear me?

Hello?

Are you at Misaka-cho?

Huh? Oh yeah.

Then if you need to get there by night, you should hurry. It's 8 km from there to Mikasa-cho.

What?

What happened?

He's so slow.

Which way?

Please continue straight ahead.

Which way? -I don't know!

Please continue straight ahead.

Give me a break!

30 minutes have already passed!

Um that is...I see, I see.

Which way do we go?

Um...you go, um.

I think.

Hey you, what are you doing?

Um, nothing much.

This is the Namekata professor's laboratory.

Ah yes, yes I know.

Hello? Takeda-san?

He told me to come here, to check the cabinet.

So, how is it?

OK, so see you. -Wait.

I'm going home. -You can't.

I'm going to go home. -No, no.

Ouch, ouch! -Be quiet.

Did he hang up?

Give it to me! Hello?

Hello? Hello?

What should we do?

Kana.

Choose the way. -What?

Now. We need to choose a path.

Left.

Ok!

Turn right! -Hello?

Turn right! Right! Right!

It's not here.

It's not here.

Why did I choose Teke Teke as my research paper.

Don't give up!

I'm not sure which one of us saw Teke Teke first.

Wait, there!

Kashiwa... Eriko...

This is it!

It's too late! -Hurry! Hurry!

It's past eight already.

Was it Australopithecus?

Australopithecus.

Huh? Was it Australopithecusle?

We have to study more when we get home.

Damn it! What's happening?!

Maybe the red is not good! -What red?!

She doesn't like red, right?!

People that have red close by, they get killed too!

This car is red!

Yes!

Let's go!

Take off everything that is red!

Hurry! Run!

Rie-nee chan! Where are you?!

No!

Kana! Kana!

Here!

Are you alive?!

I'm fine!

You had me worried.

I'm coming, so wait there.

The person who lived there moved.

No. She died.

Isn't she at the hospital?

People say that she threw red things out of the window. -What?!

Why? -I don't know.

One year later

Oh really, when you went to Kakogawa? -Yes.

Sorry to intrude.

It's OK. I never get visitors since I moved here.

Where's Kana-san?

She's in her room.

Ah, please tell her.

Because she won't come out on her own.

I'm entering.

It's been a while.

Do you remember me? It's... Takeda.

Um, it was me at the Kakogawa.

I will be going to college here.

This area.

It was sad.

About Rie-san.

I'm going to do the puzzle.

Would you like some tea?

Kana-chan, it's such a nice day today. Don't you want to go outside?

Ever since her cousin died, she's been like this.

All year?

People said time would heal her, but...

For her, it's the opposite.

Does Kana-chan like sweets?

I bought this for you.

Kana-chan, are you OK?

Are you OK?