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I'm Kazuki Shikimori and I'm seventeen years old.

I'm a normal high school student attending Aoi Campus,

and I possess the genes that will give birth to the greatest magician in history.

But I used up all of my magic, so my body turned to ash and disappeared.

All that's left of me is a ghost.

Despite that, Yuna, Kuriko and Rin are by my side as always.

Even though I can't do anything.

I made a boxed lunch!

Wow! It looks tasty!

Can I have some of your omelet?

Sure!

Aren't you going to eat?

I don't need anything. I'm a ghost, after all.

I see.

Elizabeth said that ghosts like this, so...

Is it all right if you don't eat? We still have afternoon classes.

Kazuki...

What's the matter?

I'm sure that there's a way to make you human again.

It's not like you to be so down.

It's all right.

Let me be alone for a bit.

Kazuki...

Seriously?!

Yeah, seriously!

What the?

Why did I just walk inside a place like this?

Yuna...

Shikimori...

That voice... You're that girl from before!

You remember me. How kind.

Don't be so nervous. It's all right.

I'll add you to my wonderful collection.

I don't want any part of that!

But isn't it too late for that?

This room is called a "ghost motel."

Pretty effective, wouldn't you say?

There's no need to be afraid.

Even if you do go back to being human,

it's not as if you have anything to look forward to, is there?

Ghosts have their own kind of joy.

What? Their own kind of joy?

You'll understand soon enough.

What are you doing, Kazuki?

Er, no, this isn't...

You again?

You certainly do like to interfere, don't you?

You're quite ill-natured.

That's none of your business!

Oh, now the mood is ruined.

And just as I was thinking of telling you about the joys of being a ghost too.

Please wait a moment!

See you again, Shikimori...

I mean, Kazuki.

Are you all right, Kazuki?

Yeah.

I'm glad you're all ri...

That's...

Err, no, this is...

You said that you didn't want my cotton candy.

That's so mean of you! Kazuki, you two-timer!

Even if I do manage to become human again, what will happen then?

That magical power might have disappeared.

And even my genes...

Kazuki...

Shikimori...

Kazuki...

Is it even worth me becoming human again?

I don't know.

Again?!

I'm sorry to surprise you so many times.

I apologize for coming in unannounced.

I'm very sorry. I mean you no ill will.

What exactly do you want with me?

I don't want to become a part of your ghost collection.

That's not it.

I came to see whether or not you really want to go back to being a human.

You mean I can go back?!

We're speaking hypothetically.

Even if you do become human again,

there's no guarantee that everything will be as it was.

There could be worse things awaiting you than being a ghost.

Plus, there's no guarantee you can even find a way to turn back.

Rather than going around in circles like that,

shouldn't you just consider the joys of being a ghost?

It's not my intention to trouble you.

If the mood takes you, then come here.

I'll always be available to talk.

All I had to do was color it!

This should make Kazuki happy!

Delicious!

Yuu, want to go to the train station together?

I've got to hurry! Sorry!

See you!

Bye!

You want to know about that woman?

Well, Kazuki is being horrible.

I went through all that trouble to make the cotton candy and he didn't eat it today, either.

I made sure to color it too.

I have a feeling that isn't the problem.

That's why! I've just got to know why that woman's cotton candy is okay, but mine isn't!

She might be using an incredibly good sugar or something!

Our sugar is high quality too, you know.

Then what is it?

I'm curious about who that woman is too.

I'm investigating her through several different channels.

But strangely enough, I haven't been able to find out a single thing.

There are zero clues.

That can't be...

In any case, this isn't normal.

She could be intentionally concealing information about herself, or...

Or?

There might not be any information on her to begin with.

We are not completely without information.

Rin.

Have you found anything out?

There are witnesses who have seen someone who looks like that woman

going into an old mansion outside of town.

There have been several accounts, so I do not think that they are lying.

I see.

It certainly is appropriately ominous for that woman.

It's not what you'd call "picturesque" at all.

However...

What's the matter?

No matter how you look at it,

it appears that this building has been here for at least fifty or sixty years.

I'm just going to discuss it with her, that's all.

How did it go?

It is no use. I cannot tell from the outside.

And there is a barrier preventing entry.

That is proof that there is something inside, is it not?

That's right!

It's obvious that it's an incredible cotton candy factory!

That being the case, I'll find out their secrets and...

Oh! Yuna, hold on!

You must not do that! We need to look into this a little more.

Oh, but why?!

No, no, no!

Hey, Kuriko.

Kazuki!

Please wait! Kazuki!

Hold on. Calm down, Yuna!

Kazuki!

He is not here.

What is this place?

Kazuki and the cotton candy are inside here!

Yuna, it is dangerous to go inside alone!

I'm glad you came.

Did what I said get you thinking?

That's not exactly it.

Being a ghost is a wonderful thing, is it not?

You don't have a body, so it's quite comfortable.

That's not it, either.

It feels like I'm floating, so I can't relax.

And I have to concentrate to hold something like this.

Is that the reason you want to go back to being human?

What was that, all of a sudden?

Isn't that kind of a rude way to treat your guests?

It means that if we are going to proceed, we must be prepared.

We have no choice but to go on.

What's that sound?

It cannot be!

Oh no! Run!

What in the world is going on?!

I'm saying this with your best interests in mind:

Being a ghost is a good thing.

You won't get sick and of course, you won't die.

You don't have to worry about your worldly obligations, either.

That may be true, but...

Being human means nothing but pain.

Unseemly competition, bothersome human relations.

Somewhere in their hearts, everyone probably thinks these things are a nuisance.

Not being bound by them is one of the special qualities of being a ghost.

But the only ones who would know that are people who have become ghosts.

Oh my. Did you think I was saying this without experience?

So then...

Well... What do you think?

In situations like this, the problem is...

Which way to go, right?

Right...

Left...

What should we do?

I will go this way.

If I find Shikimori, I will report to you via telepathy.

If something happens on your end, please let me know.

Rin sure is brave, isn't she?

I think she's just thick-skinned.

Elizabeth.

You're a ghost, so go scout ahead.

No! Even ghosts find dark places unsettling.

If that's the case, then why did you come with us?

Kuriko?

These are some pretty cheap traps they've set up!

Say, Kazuki.

It's not as if I want to force you to become part of my collection.

If you promise me you have no desire to go back to being human,

I have no problem with living in this mansion together with you.

Just the two of us, forever.

Why do you want me so much?

I wonder...

I...

How unsightly.

Swath of Destruction!

What's the matter?

Did you hear Rin's voice just now?

I didn't hear a thing.

She hasn't contacted us telepathically, either.

Yes, but...

Hold on, what is this?

Ah, a drop ceiling.

It's a common trap in comics and movies.

This isn't the place to be acting like you have all the time in the world!

Thus shall it be!

What in the world are we supposed to do?!

Kuriko, this way!

Hurry, hurry!

This pisses me off. This pisses me off...

This really pisses me off!

Now, please tell me your answer.

I think you're right.

I don't even know if I can go back to being human,

and even if I did, there'd be nothing but pain.

That's right! In that case...

But,

I have...

people who are willing to give their all for me.

As long as she... as long as they think like that,

I can't give up on trying to become human again.

Are you serious?

All something like that will do is tie you down.

Yuna! Kuriko! Elizabeth!

Kazuki!

Wait there! I'll save you!

A strong barrier has been erected around that room.

It doesn't matter what kind of magic you use or even if you're a ghost;

it's impossible to escape it.

Why are you doing this?

Because you're being unreasonable. Stubborn people end up looking like fools.

I'm going to stop mincing words.

Kazuki Shikimori, you will consent to becoming part of my ghost collection.

If you do, I'll save those girls for you.

You can't...

The later your answer is, the tougher it will be on them.

Please stop this!

This will end when you make a decision.

You mustn't, Kazuki!

I don't care what happens to me!

Still, thinking about my future with you,

I would like to be saved if at all possible.

Which is it, then?!

Oh no!

For some reason, this is really embarrassing!

This is no time to be saying that!

So, what will you do?

Please save Yuna and the others.

I'll join your collection or whatever you...

Don't do it, Shikimori!

Rin!

Oh, stop holding on to me!

Rin! Girls!

Is everyone all right?

Yuna!

I'm all right.

More importantly...

Oh my. Your timing was as good as I had calculated.

My adjustment for the strength and number of the zombies was spot on!

What was that?

It's just as said. I gave you all a chance.

I'm not really fond of one-sided games.

Never at a loss for words, are you?

I won't forgive you.

I wouldn't, if I were you.

Dr. Akai?

Even if you fought together, you shouldn't think that you could ever beat Shino.

There's no reason for you to interfere, big brother.

Big brother?!

Oh, you didn't know?

This is my younger sister, Shino.

Now come on, we're going. Stop taking up my time.

Okay, okay.

Oh, I forgot to mention this,

but it would be best for all of you to leave quickly too.

So she's a blood relative of his. That explains things.

What the?

This is bad! The room is...

Let's hurry!

What in the world is this?

There's no time to hesitate!

Whoa, it's started to move!

You may have been having too much fun with them.

Oh my. Could it be that you're jealous?

Yuna Miyama. Kuriko Kazetsubaki. Rin Kamishiro.

They're quite amusing.

What is going on?

What was yesterday all about?

I still cannot think of it as anything but a dream.

I can't believe that place wasn't a cotton candy factory.

That's what you're hung up on?

Good morning, students.

Shino!

What do you want today?!

I've come to work at Aoi Campus as an assistant to my big brother...

I mean, Dr. Akai. My name is Shino Akai.

I'm looking forward to us being together every day from now on.

Assistant?

What's going to happen to me...

And so, we were trapped.

For me, of all people, to get caught in a trap...

Shino Akai is a fearsome opponent.

Yes, she is...

it might be best for us to not go near the nurse's office.

Well then, the next episode of Maburaho is "He Ascended"

What's wrong, Rin?

Nothing at all.