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Hey... I'm carsick.

You brake too hard. Like mom.

Wanna drive?

If you can't, hush.

You suck.

How is it?

- Big. - Not what I mean.

Feels weird, no?

Should've stayed home.

What home?

I'm working, so behave.

Hello. I'm Gunji Nakazawa. Mom's out shopping.

Aren't there two of you?

I'm alone.

- Your luggage. - No. It's okay.

Well, I'll make tea.

Someone likes you.

I don't...

believe in this stuff.

But my mom's not doing well.

And... she thinks you can help

So, yeah... Please.

Just show her there’s nothing scary here.

Yes. That's my job.

Hi!

I'm Teiko.

- Aren't there two of you? - She's alone.

Oh, really?

It's an honor. Airi-sensei.

There’s food for your stay. Ask if you need more.

No restaurants nearby!

- Did you show her around? - We waited for you.

Put these away. We'll take it from here. Right?

Where... should we start?

Show me where you saw him.

We own a few rentals...

Bought this at auction.

It was a hotel, then an old couple lived here.

Now, I’m here alone.

I keep thinking I’ll fix it up but it’s a lot to take on.

That clock...

only tells time when it wants.

That door...

always opens on its own.

I was here making tea.

I set the cup down, looked up...

and saw him.

There.

I dropped my teacup. I really liked that one.

I ran to get Gunji. He happened to be here.

I didn't see anything.

He thinks I've lost my mind. Right?

No, I just didn't see it. I waited till 12:00 like you said.

Yeah...

He usually comes in the 12 o'clock hour.

- Day or night? - Both.

Someone gave up after one day.

I heard the phone ring.

- Sometimes he calls. - You don't know it's him.

Who else could it be?

Do you remember his face?

After my husband died, I took up painting. They say it calms you.

Didn't work for me.

Here...

Sorry...

If you die clinging to worldly things, you can’t move on.

Your soul stays behind?

- You're stuck in a loop. Like Sisyphus. - Sisyphus?

Trapped in a moment in time.

My job is to help souls become unstuck... and go to the next world.

I see. "Next world," huh?

So, what now?

I’ll retrace your steps to experience what you did.

You're moving in?

How do you get rid of him?

There's a veil between our worlds. It's thin.

I pierce the veil to commune with them.

Hold on.

So, you open the veil and take them down?

I use a method from my mother and her mother before.

I can't wait!

I'm sorry... I need you to leave for the ceremony.

Huh?

It's dangerous.

No. We’re paying good money. Let us watch.

I'm sorry.

This isn't a show.

Plus, there’s nothing to see. Yeah...

Also, I need a deposit to start.

Enjoy your stay.

The hotel number. Call when something happens.

Sis.

Was that you?

Sorry.

I couldn't resist.

This place is funny... creepy too.

Hey, hey. How is he? Handsome?

Stop.

Airi, spend time with the living.

Not just the dead.

Look who's talking.

Hello?

- Hello. - It's Gunji.

Yes.

I forgot something. We inventoried everything.

If anything’s missing... we’ll know.

Nice guy.

You saw him?

Really?

Yes, just as you said.

I knew it.

I’ll make contact tomorrow in daylight.

Not tonight?

I never work at night. Veil's too thin.

It gives them more power.

The veil...

But I wanted you to know...

I'm not crazy, right?

That's correct.

Oita? Too far.

Tochigi.

Closer.

But first finish this job.

Won't be long.

Once we know what he wants, piece of cake...

What?

Like you didn't notice.

This spirit is... different.

He's not normal.

He's just a dead guy.

What's up? See something?

It’s like when I died.

I feel like...

something terrible will happen.

There was the white-eyed ghost...

who followed us.

- Remember? - I forgot.

Liar. You were so scared.

Always asking me to hold you.

I’m always by your side...

because I worry for you, Airi.

Stop treating me like the baby. I've outgrown you.

But I'm...

Sorry.

Hello?

Gunji?

If that's all, I'm hanging up.

Yep, got it.

Bye-bye now.

Stay out this time, sis.

I understand. I'll be quiet.

That's not what I meant.

Then what?

I'll do it alone. Don't distract me.

Last chance to walk away.

And then what?

I have to live. Unlike you.

Fine.

But if you do this, promise me.

You'll see it through to the end.

Promise me, Airi.

Hush.

It's no use.

What are you looking for?

Perhaps I can help.

What's inside?

Guess?

Ew...

Who's there?

Sorry.

You must think I'm silly.

It’s just...

I couldn’t resist, I had to see.

But I didn't see much.

You lit the candle and sat for hours.

Nakazawa-san.

Call me Teiko.

Teiko-san.

I can't let you take part.

But...

We didn’t meet by chance. A shaman came here.

He told me of traveling sisters who help people like me.

But then you arrived alone.

I don't want to pry.

Then don't.

I just thought...

maybe I can learn your ways.

I’ve always been spiritual.

But I want... certainty... proof...

of the afterlife.

If you get proof, then what?

With or without proof...

we all meet the same end.

Still, I just...

Look...

This is no hobby or game.

But you just sat there.

I don't do this by choice.

I...

I'm so sorry.

But still...

Can't I help?

There must be something.

What about the teeth?

Why frighten her more?

Shouldn't she know?

I'll finish tomorrow then it's over.

Take it from your older sister.

- We're closed. - But...

Who's this?

Hey, hey.

I'm off tonight.

Hello.

- Sorry. - No, I...

About yesterday...

We got off on the wrong foot.

The first album's okay but they were better as a trio.

You like their later stuff?

They didn't click until Radio Activity.

Weird taste. Nakazawa-san.

That's you!

Mom was out all day. What’s up?

I asked her to research the house.

Otherwise she'll spy on me.

Sorry.

She's just excited.

So?

Time to fess up.

Why were you here last night?

Last night?

I was on a hard mattress at the hotel. Thanks to you.

Don't lie, I saw you.

Sure it was me? Not the ghost?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Take a closer look.

Sure we don't look alike?

Yes.

How can you be sure?

Because, he's behind you right now.

Not funny.

Maybe you should call a taxi.

One more round first.

Been to many one-taxi towns?

Zero-taxi towns too.

A traveling Ghostbuster.

Yeah.

So, how is it? Working with ghosts?

Has ups and downs. Like your job.

I just manage properties. Nothing scary like you.

- Ghosts aren't scary. - Huh?

Because they prove life after death?

No.

- The living scare me more. - Huh? Why?

I never know what they want.

Spending all your time with the dead.

Lonely way to live.

No lonelier than you.

Young guy in his prime... in a one-taxi town.

Living the dream!

I don't live here, I'm visiting.

Why’d you come tonight?

I told you.

- We got off on the wrong foot. - Still think I'm a fraud?

Call a taxi.

- This is my house! - Thought you don't live here?

Saturday, huh...

Hello?

Is it him?

Or a pervert.

I'm going to bed.

I can't see.

Can't see.

They put something in the food.

- Sister. - Run away, Airi.

- Sis, wake up. - They think we're witches.

Run away.

Airi...

It's dark.

Sis. Wake up.

It's okay.

That's in the past.

Go away.

Morning.

Good morning.

- Morning. - How'd it go?

Very well! I'd be a good detective.

The last owner never restored the hotel.

But they used it as a bed and breakfast.

By law, they must keep a ledger. But when I found it...

Something bad happened here.

Didn't it?

Teiko-san, it's okay. It's in the past.

You found something.

How to explain?

I think I know what he wants.

- Really? - I'll finish today.

I'm not in a hurry. Stay as long as you like.

Gunji won't mind either.

You upset?

C'mon.

Who are you?

I am...

no one.

Why do you stay? Just leave.

The one who should leave is you.

I know what you seek.

But why?

Because I don't have...

my own.

Your own?

Soul.

I'm not dead.

I get it. Nobody accepts they're dead.

I'll give you what you want.

Then you'll see.

It's no use staying.

Give it back! Give it back! Give it back! Give it back! Give it back!

You can't stop me.

Shut up.

Run away...

like you did before.

Your sister... poisoned.

All you did...

was run.

How?

Teiko-san?

Sorry, door was open.

- Are you the new owner? - No.

A tenant. So was I.

A pleasure, I'm Suzuki.

You used to live here?

Yes, some time ago. Funny place for a church.

They tried to use it for weddings. Not many takers.

I rather like it though I'm not religious.

I hear there's a new owner.

Yes.

Do they plan to renovate?

Sorry. I just want to see it again before they gut it.

- Sorry, I don't know. - Apologies for asking.

Peaceful, isn't it?

I'll be on my way.

It's funny. This was my base as a salesman. A long time ago.

I was younger than you.

It was a short time, but I can’t forget that time.

Lately it's in my dreams.

Actually, I'm on the road again.

Would the new owner rent that room again?

- I... - Sorry. I bet that's your room now.

Sorry, there I go again.

Can I pop in real quick? Since I'm here?

I get it. A stranger and it's not your house.

When's the owner back?

You don't know?

Surely you're not alone?

I'm not alone.

Some other time, then.

Again, sorry to disturb you. Enjoy your stay.

I made many memories here. Maybe you will too.

Time to go.

I'm off.

- Where? - Don't worry, there's a back road.

- Impossible. - To be dead and alive at once?

- It's not so strange. - Stop!

- Remember the white-eyed girl? - Shut up!

When I was poisoned, I looked in the mirror and knew.

The ghost we saw as children was me.

My spirit drifted back in time.

Because of my great sorrow.

What if he's the same?

You have to do something!

So I'll run.

There's a flesh and blood monster.

Stop him.

- My job is to deal with the dead. - So? And is that job finished?

You can't just leave!

- Leave me alone. - Wait!

Sis! Stop it!

I can't stop him.

But you can, Airi.

Airi. You okay?

Police.

I'm Officer Inokoshi.

Anyone else here?

No.

We received a report. Suspicious activity.

I'll have to come in.

Excuse me, but you are?

I'm a guest.

- Did you do this? - No.

- Look here. If this is a prank. - No!

I almost called the police but you were already here.

So, you are the caller?

No. You arrived before I could call.

They were in the wall.

- Is this why you called? - No. A man came.

Huh? A man?

So?

I think he came for those so nobody finds them.

What gave you that idea?

He must've called you.

He used to live here. Maybe you know him.

Quite a revolting hobby. Do you have a baggie?

Sorry, what exactly did the caller say?

It's a prank.

They said I'd find bodies here.

Nakazawa-san.

Why are they here?

I had to alert the owner.

Old houses have weird stuff.

I read about a house with 12 mummified cats in the wall.

Hey. Wait!

Who is that person?

Long story.

Wait, just tell me what's happening?

The spirit you saw is a man who hasn't died yet.

- Simple as that. - But...

All I can do...

is guide lost spirits to the next world.

But a powerfully gifted spirit may drift the wrong way.

Sorry I couldn't help.

Leave this house.

Whatever happens to that man will happen here.

You're leaving?

Help me.

What happened?

Accident.

Here?

Help.

You?

Who would mourn you?

No good? I'll try upstairs.

It's no use. We'll go on foot. Flashlight. Flashlight.

What is it?

Stay here.

Mom? Airi? Let's go.

- Coming. - Wait.

- What? - Just wait.

Where are the two women?

I'm alone.

Call them.

They won't come.

But you'll be dead. Too bad.

You have me. So let them go. Your secret is safe.

Just walk away.

What would you trade?

Would you trade your soul to let them go?

My soul?

Ancient Assyrians believed the soul lives in the teeth.

Maybe it was the Egyptians. Anyway, I'll let them go.

In return for your soul.

Your teeth, please.

Teeth?

Or all three of you die.

Just pull.

One down, 31 to go.

Start with the front teeth. The roots are more shallow.

Suit yourself.

Gunji.

Hi there.

The pillar, go.

Move it.

Where's the other one?

You... won't leave this house alive.

A threat?

I can read people but you're tough.

A traveler, like me. Scared of people.

Your poor sister.

You blame yourself.

You see so much.

But not your own death.

No one can see their own.

Sure.

It won't be long.

Oh, no. What do we do?

Quiet.

If only you were a ghost.

I am a ghost.

I feel no pain.

No pain.

Gunji-san.

What about Gunji?

I did nothing. I have to protect him.

- He was protecting you. - If I lose him...

What are you?

You go first.

This?

Jump!

You okay?

What's the plan?

Hey, Airi.

Ask for help.

From who?

Bring him in.

Ten seconds.

What did you do?

You're beyond the veil.

Put me back.

Fine. Give up your trophy.

Sis...

I'm scared.

I'm here.

I'm always here.

Airi...

You'll be okay.