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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.

If you're going to doubt me, then feel free to go ahead as you wish.

If this goes past the point of no return, you're the ones that will be crying.

It cannot be...

I'll say it once more.

The instant that you restore Kazuki Shikimori's ashes and he regains his humanity,

he will lose his memory.

He'll forget about you and everyone else.

He'll forget everything.

Shikimori...

What should I do?

He really has turned out well.

Good morning, Kazuki.

Good morning.

How do you feel?

Huh? Not bad. But...

Mmm, it feels nice.

Yeah, yeah.

Hold on, you two! This is embarrassing!

Oh, but there's nothing to be embarrassed about.

That's right.

Somehow, I just get so happy just looking at your body and...

Hey! Kuriko, you're getting too close to my Kazuki!

Oh, what's the problem? It's not like he's an exhaustible resource.

No, it's not allowed. Kazuki belongs to me alone...

It's my own business what I do to Kazuki, right?

Stop that, Kuriko! I'm the only one allowed to touch him there!

I am coming in.

Why can't I?

Please don't touch him!

Shikimori.

Oh, Rin!

Listen to this, Rin. Kuriko was just up and touching my Kazuki.

Hey, Rin, all that's left are your ashes, right?

I wonder how we restore those to Kazuki.

Speaking of which, how did you restore yours, Kuriko?

Kazuki, is it possible that you and Kuriko did something that you can't tell me about?

No, nothing like that, I'm telling you.

That's right! Oh, hey!

Since we're all here together, let's go out somewhere!

Talk...

Tell me...

I'm telling you, it was nothing!

More importantly, if we all go out together,

then we might be able to spot a chance for restore the ashes Rin's got, right?

Never mind that, tell me...

Yuna! I'm telling you, it was nothing!

Come on...

Rin, you're okay with that, right?

Yuna, that hurts! No biting!

Rin?

Sure...

Jeez, I told you it was nothing, didn't I?!

What did you say?!

I said if you're looking for Kuriko,

she went out with the others just a little while ago.

Why you, I cannot believe you forgot your promise to me!

I will teach you what it means to forget a promise.

Oh, wow!

Go go!

I'm gonna make a corner!

Let's play that.

Sure, let's give it a try.

Man, there are a lot of couples, aren't there?

Well, of course.

This is this area's holy ground for dates for middle and high school students.

Wow, is that so? I didn't know that.

Okay, then, Kazuki, next time, let's come here tog...

And so, go on a date with Rin, right here, right now.

Kazuki...

You're not allowed to do that.

You have me as a wife, so that's cheating.

That's cheating.

Now, now, it's all right, isn't it?

How about on a probationary basis under our supervision, then?

But...

A chance to restore his ashes might come up, right?

I give special permission to do this.

Okay, then, it's decided.

Right...

Umm...

Gazugi...

What should we do?

How about we play a game or something for now?

So, shall we try this one out first?

What is this?

Oh, all you have to do is step on the lit-up panels with your feet

in time to the music that plays.

I'll try it out first so you can see.

Huh?

Well, that's not going to work.

Okay, then, next we'll...

This should probably be all right.

All right...

You're just no good in general.

I'm sorry.

Do not worry about it.

Right...

Okay, then, let's regroup and get our picture taken or something.

They just aren't getting into it.

I'm jealous.

Let's get them more into it with a little bit of my power.

Hey now, you two, you get closer to one another!

That's not allowed! I'm the only one allowed to get close to Kazuki!

Hey now! You know you mustn't interfere with them!

It's everyone else that's interfering!

What are you talking about?

You need to stop getting in the way, Kuriko!

No no no no no!

Yuna!

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Here you go. Sorry the shots came out bad.

They look like spirit photos.

I mean, I'm sorry that they're spirit photos.

Thank you for waiting!

We're supposed to...

Drink this?

No, you can't! That's just too much!

Drink up, Rin! In order to restore Kazuki's ashes!

Rin?

Rin, what's wrong?

I am sorry.

Hold on, Rin!

Kazuki!

Hold up. Let's leave the two of them be alone.

But...

They both get embarrassed easily, so we're just in the way.

It's all right. We will follow them. Okay?

Rin!

Shikimori...

I'm sorry, Rin.

You took the time to go out with me and everything,

but it totally hasn't been going well.

It is not your fault.

It is my fault.

Because my body ended up this way, all I've done is cause trouble for everyone.

I'm really sorry to have put you through an unpleasant experience.

You are wrong.

It is my fault that you used up your magic in the first place.

It is mine...

That's not true! I'm the one who chose to use my magic.

You ought to know I'm right.

Rin, about my ashes...

Don't worry about it so much.

Do you not want to go back to being human as quickly as possible?

Well, I do, but Rin...

I don't want to rush you or anything.

And besides, I thought that the reason you've been down recently

might be because of my ashes.

That is not the case.

Thank goodness. You see, I...

When I get my body back...

I've been thinking that I want to do something for everyone that I've caused trouble for.

For Yuna, Kuriko,

and for you too, Rin.

Oh, I've got it!

How about we have a redo of today's date?

If you're not against it, that is.

Okay...

Okay, then, once my body is restored.

I promise!

Can you really make promises?

Why would you ask me something like that?

What do you mean, can I make promises?

Is something the matter?

No.

It is nothing.

Hey, Rin, would you mind lending me your katana for a little bit?

What are you going to do with it?

Never mind that.

It's pretty heavy, huh?

Shikimori...

It's all right.

My body is mostly back now, so if I just concentrate my will...

I need to increase my stamina in preparation for when I get my body back.

And besides, I've always wanted to so some real training.

Since I wasn't able to do very much when Shunji was here.

Rin, what's wrong?

I am sorry. I am going to go and buy something to drink.

In that case, I'll keep doing practice swings until you get back.

You do not have to push...

I promise.

If I can keep doing practice swings until you get back,

will you listen to my request?

Your request?

Yeah.

Do whatever you want.

Thanks.

Why are you here?

Is it okay for you to make a promise like that?

What are you talking about?

I felt bad about it, but I listened in.

It sounds like you made two promises.

If Shikimori gets his body back, things will be very interesting.

Why did you make that promise, knowing that you couldn't keep it?

That is not how it was.

Then how was it?

That is not how it was!

I see. It looks like you've already arrived at an answer.

That's very sensible of you.

Oh, yes... This isn't my business,

but it would be best for you not to go back to him.

Man, but this is irritating.

Oh! Wait up, Kuriko!

Oh, Kuriko, Yuna!

Jeez, what are you doing?

What do you think we're letting the two of you be alone for?

As your wife, I've been worried, so worried, even though I understand...

Oh, that's right.

More importantly, please look at this, Kazuki!

You know those pictures from before?

Don't you think that ours are clearer than the ones you took with Rin?

Huh? I don't feel like there's any real difference.

That's not true!

Well, they're all the same, because I'm out of focus.

Fine! Then let's compare mine to Rin's! I'm going to go and borrow them!

If you're going to look for Rin, she'll be back soon.

I need them right now!

She really does hate losing.

She does.

More importantly, Kazuki, how long are you going to swing that?

Well, I promised Rin that I would keep doing this until she came back.

A promise, eh?

I feel like I've forgotten something.

Elizabeth!

Have you finally remembered, Kuriko?!

Huh? Where did Rin go?

Rin?

Oh, Rin, there you are!

Umm, Rin, about the pictures from earlier...

I'd like to borrow them for a bit.

Huh?

Rin?

I am sorry. Please tell Shikimori that urgent business came up, so I had to return home.

Rin...

Hold on, now, cut it out!

Ah, I feel better now.

This is all your fault to begin with, Kuriko.

You're the one who forgot the promise, after all.

That doesn't make it okay for you to go this far, now does it!

Why not? You can just fix it all in a snap with your magic.

Hold on, Kazuki, you're still doing that?

I promised Rin that I would.

Kazuki!

Rin has...

What are you doing, Kazuki?

Yuna, what happened to Rin?

She said that something urgent had come up.

You heard her, right, Kazuki? Stop it already.

Rin will come back.

We made a promise, after all.

Does that mean you've been doing this the whole time?

Please stop! You're overexerting yourself!

But I promised.

Rin isn't going to come. Please stop!

Rin will come.

Kazuki!

Jeez, you're so stubborn.

Yuna, we're going to go look for Rin.

That's the only way to stop Kazuki.

Right.

What a handful that one is...

Kuriko!

Rin!

Please stop it, Shikimori.

You and I will never...

I promised...

Rin...

You win. What is your request?

I want you to smile, Rin.

What?

I mean, you haven't seemed very happy recently, so...

That's my fault, isn't it?

You kept going until your hands ended up like this,

just for a stupid request like that?

You are a fool.

That isn't what you promised.

I want you to smile.

That's right.

Shikimori...

The ashes are...

I'll say it once more.

The instant that you restore Kazuki Shikimori's ashes and he regains his humanity,

he will lose his memory.

Shikimori...

That's right! Shikimori, promise me that you will not forget anything, no matter what!

So it was true...

It's back!

Thank you, Rin!

Huh? What's wrong, Rin?

Kazuki!

Kazuki! Your ashes have been returned, haven't they?!

You're human again, aren't you?!

This! This is it!

Skin to skin really is the best!

Isn't it, Kazuki?

Huh? What's wrong, Yuna?

Kuriko, why are you...

Come on, Yuna, I'm telling you, you're overreacting!

What are you doing?!

Please get away from him, Kuriko!

What is with you? Why can't I? It's not an exhaustible resource!

As his wife, I won't allow any more!

"Wife," "wife," that's all you ever say!

I'm his wife, so that can't be helped!

You're just saying you are, that's all!

That's not true! I am Kazuki's wife!

Shikimori!

Kazuki?

Kazuki!

I wonder if everyone's doing well.

He kept it...

But what do you suppose is going on?

He should have gotten the last of his ashes from you, Rin and yet Kazuki is...

I'm telling you, there's no need to worry, because all of his ashes have returned to him.

I hope that's true...

The next episode of Maburaho is "We Were Seen".

I brought some yatsuhashi!

What?