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Hatsuko.

Hatsuko.

Hatsuko Hatsuko-chan.

It's better to return to your body soon.

It's still too early for you to pass through this gate.

Who are you?

I am of the same substance as you.

Person of the same substance?

Yes, you just died a moment ago.

Died? Me?

Yes.

Wow, what a fantastic dream!

So? Are we going to heaven together from now on?

Are you so eager to try going to heaven?

I'd like to try going.

If we pass through this gate, we can go, right?

If we pass through this gate, we won't be able to return.

You have to abandon all memories of the mortal world.

Amazing...

In dreams, you can hear about the theory of the afterlife.

Well, then

Do you want me to prove this is not a dream?

Please go ahead.

- Close your eyes just like that. - Yes!

Look over here.

Doctor Takenaka, Doctor Takenaka

Please come to the internal medicine department.

It's your body.

I have bandages on my head...

Mom?

Aunt and uncle too...

Wow, what a dream!

This is the first time experiencing something like this.

You refuse to acknowledge that this is reality, don't you?

Alright, then, please show me how you spent your day until you go to sleep at home at night.

From waking up yesterday morning.

Alright.

Hmm, well...

Yes, I remember it clearly.

As usual, I was rudely awakened by my mother.

- Yeah. - Hatsuko?

Wake up, Hatsuko!

Honestly, you really...

It's like this every morning, you know.

Yesterday, I was one train late than usual.

I don't like this train because it gets really crowded.

Every day, boring classes...

We will begin the evacuation drill. We will begin the evacuation drill.

A fire has broken out in the home economics classroom.

Everyone, please follow the instructions...

But we had an evacuation drill yesterday.

That was also during math class!

Unfortunately, today's period ends here.

- It feels like you were saved by the gong, huh? - Yes.

- It feels like I was saved. - Right.

Make sure you do it properly by next time.

Alright!

Please follow the class monitors instructions and act accordingly.

Alright, please group together by team and exit to the hallway.

Please go down the stairs on the east side.

Everyone, cover your mouth with a handkerchief and evacuate.

Ms. Kunishita.

The duty student, please bring the attendance book and come out.

I got super nervous.

Here I go. I got to talk to the admired Tsudanuma, you know.

Alright, second-year students, please begin moving.

And then, lunch break.

The worst thing happened.

Hey...

- What's up? - Huh?

Hatsuko's rumored boyfriend!

This guy, Natsuyama Noboru, is famous as a weirdo in the next class.

Hey, cut me some slack.

I'm unlucky too, aren't I?

Of all people, to be chased around by someone like this.

Hey, have you decided to take the test? Hey.

- Test? Huh? - ESP test.

If Kunishita take it, I think she'll definitely get a good result.

ＥＳＰ？

Extrasensory perception Supernatural perception...

You know, it's like that superpower thing people talk about.

Right?

Like this, like this.

- Natsuyama-kun. - What?

I heard you've seen a ghost?

Ah, I met and talked to one. Yeah.

Liar.

It's true. Hey, you, be careful next time. Give it a try walking.

If you were in the countryside, you might have the ability to see ghosts.

Is it true that there is?

This looks delicious.

Huh? What's wrong, don't be stingy!

Hey, what are you doing?

Just so you know, try not to say strange things in public too much, okay?

I'm not of the same kind as you.

And also, don't casually call me by my first name, okay?!

Oh, and you know, the yen is high, right?

It's the worst, isn't it?

Adding insult to injury, the subsequent PE class turned out

to be my despised nemesis, the marathon.

I've already felt like I want to die.

Hello, Kunishita-san. Hurry up and run!

Skip, skip, skip. Hurry up!

When I finished my duties for the day and thought about leaving,

Megumi and the others had already gone home.

So, I brought that snow willow back to my place.

Huh?

I felt like someone was calling my name.

When I listened closely, I realized it was the sound of a puppy crying.

So, I gathered my courage and went inside to check.

And then, you know...

And then...

What happened after that?

What did I do after that, again?

Look over here.

You finally remembered, huh.

Yes, I remembered.

My legs got stiff, and then...

It's almost too consistent to be a dream.

And then, I really...

Died?

Right.

Have you finally understood?

Well, are you a real...

Ghost!?

Yes, I said you are of the same essence as me, didn't I?

- I see. - Okay.

- I'm a ghost too. - Yes.

I'm a ghost... Me?

That's why I said it before, right? Go back to life soon.

If you go near your own body and concentrate your consciousness, it should work.

Is it really that easy to come back to life?

Hmm, well, you know...

In your case, it's special.

After all, the cause of death is your premature conclusion, you know.

My premature conclusion?

Yes.

Ah.

When the iron beams fell,

did you say your legs got stiff?

Yes.

What were you thinking at that moment?

What do you mean, well, of course, I was surprised...

But yeah...

Rather than being scared,

I was probably thinking,

"Ah, am I going to die like this?"

When I thought that, suddenly everything that happened before rushed through my mind.

Yes. And in the next moment,

the iron beams struck your head.

...it's just what you are imagining.

Oh... In reality,

the iron beams only fell in front of you,

and it didn't even graze you.

What hit your head was...

It was that.

You fell along with the iron beams,

and your head just hit a lunchbox.

Well then...

I died prematurely, didn't I?

Right.

That's why your body is still perfectly working.

Exactly, because it's not a physical cause of death.

For a long time now, I've been telling you to stop playing here.

Well, hurry. Let's go back to the room we were in earlier.

Wasn't it dangerous?

It really gave me a startle.

It would be good to quickly demolish such a dangerous place, wouldn't it?

It collapsed quite a while ago, didn't it?

Allowing such a vast land to be used for play is wasteful, and.

Yes...

Ordinary people can't see us, and,

It seems like they can't even hear what we're talking about!

Well, I guess we're like invisible people, huh.

Oh, invisible people, huh...

Yeah.

Huh!?

In that case, there's a place I'd like to detour to.

Oh, I'll be back soon, so is it okay if I go?

- No, if you do that... - Well then, wait here!

I'll be back soon!

It's a week's worth of constipation.

I mean...

The cells of the body are constantly dying moment by moment.

You can go home easily now,

but if it becomes tomorrow,

you'll need as much energy as it takes to cure a week's worth of constipation."

If it's been two days, it's equivalent to two weeks.

I understand.

Is there still something else?

Well, you see...

We spirits have the ability to teleport.

- Teleportation? - Yeah, well, the method is simple.

Just think of the place you want to go in your head.

The place I want to go...

Ah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. What should I do? I really...

I'm sorry...

Ah, I'm sorry, I really didn't mean it that way.

Ah, what should I do? Stupid, stupid, stupid...

I see, so I'm a ghost.

So that means...

Coming closer...

Can do something like this.

Just kidding, just kidding!

What should I do?

Hey, Tsudanuma-san.

I have passed away.

Will you shed tears for me?

Mr. Tsudanuma.

When I first saw you on the day of the entrance ceremony,

I thought, 'Ah, this person.

I had a vague feeling,

That If I study here, I'll surely meet wonderful people.

What?

Wait a moment...

Hey, Tsudanuma-san.

What do you think of me?

I don't have any special qualities,

and I'm not that cute.

Hey, have you ever paid attention to me even once?

It's done.

No, no, Tsudanuma-san!

Tsudanuma-san, you mustn't go into the toilet.

You should just leave things like the toilet to other people...

Mom?

Are you there?

Tch, I give up.

Ah! Tsudanuma-san.

No, not again...

Yes, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

It's me.

Ah, Sakaki-san?

Now...

I got a call from Professor Fukazawa.

There was an accident during Kunishita Hatsuko's commute home from school.

I heard she passed away.

What, Kunishita-san?

Um, she was on duty today.

Yes! I did duty today.

Did you remember?

Really?

What kind of accident?

I don't know the details,

but apparently something fell on her head in an abandoned factory.

So, the farewell ceremony is tomorrow.

I heard there's a wake tonight.

The teacher suggested that while everyone attends the funeral tomorrow,

it might be inconvenient for a large group to attend the wake,

so perhaps only the committee chair and vice-chair should go.

Okay, I understand.

Wow, Tsudanuma-san is coming to my house!

What should I do? It feels like a dream!

- Yay, he's coming... - Okay, then at 6:30 at the station.

Yeah, okay, that's right!

My room is in a mess.

- I have to tidy up. - Right.

Yeah.

Whoa~ This is terrible.

Huh?

What should I do?

Yes.

Thank you, and my condolences for your loss.

- Is that for you? - Yes.

Hey, over here, over here, over here.

Easy now,

Take it slowly and gently, don't drop it.

Let's keep it going.

Oh, that's good.

Yes, come straight as you are, straight.

Head to the right, right?

I'm letting go.

Okay, be careful and leave it there so it won't fall.

A little more to the right, right.

- I'm letting go. - Okay, is this good enough?

Is it good?

Nakamura-kun, can you and another person bring the sacred items from the car?

- Ah, yes. - Maybe a little more that way?

Good, the altar is over here, right?

You finally feel like returning to your body, huh?

I'm sorry. I completely forgot about you.

It's okay.

Because I was worried, I've been following you all along.

Hmm...

What?

You've progressed quite a bit, haven't you?

I feel strange.

I'm watching preparations for my own funeral, how strange.

But everyone doesn't seem very sad.

Ah, sorry. Could you move that TV over there for a moment?

Come on, you need to get back to your body quickly,

or you'll feel bad for everyone.

Even though they went to the trouble of making the altar, it's going to be unusable.

- I'm still not coming back to life. - Huh?

But Tsudanuma-san is coming all this way to visit.

I wonder what Tsudanuma-san will say when he see my face.

Do you think he'll cry for me?

Huh?

Did you choose this photo?

I dislike this photo even though...

There were more cute photos, right?

Eh, mister!

It's better to return to your body quickly.

You'll understand soon too. Being ghost is just boring.

I'm Kunishita from 4th block (Toshie).

I'd like to order 18 portions of Ue-zushi urgently.

Ah, I understand. Well then, I'll leave it to you.

I remembered something strange.

What?

Hey, have you ever played hide-and-seek?

Um... Yes.

I'm good at hiding,

so I was never found until the seeker gave up.

Yes.

One day,

since the seeker didn't come no matter how long I waited, I decided to come out,

and everyone had forgotten about me and started playing other games.

I was so nervous and tried my best to hide.

Ah, I see.

I have one more place I want to go to.

Will you accompany me to pass the time until the wake?

Ah... Where to?

Here!

I was always watching this boat from the other side.

I always wanted to ride this boat when I saw it passing by the open sea,

but I didn't know where it departed from.

Hey!

Hey.

Hey, can I ask you something?

What is it?

Why are you so worried about me?

Because I really want you to come back to life.

Why?

Whether I come back to life or not...

It doesn't concern you, right?

I want you to come back to life and find what I couldn't.

What couldn't you find?

Why did you die?

The hot air balloon I was on crashed.

Hot air balloon? When?

Roughly... about 80 years ago?

80 years!

It feels like an eternity.

I had always longed to fly through the vast sky.

When I was a child,

I saw a hot air balloon performance by an Englishman named Spencer in Yokohama,

and I was captivated by hot air balloons.

It took me many years of trial and error,

But

I finally managed to complete my own hot air balloon.

On the day of the maiden flight,

oh boy, there were a lot of spectators who came.

I dressed up in my finest clothes and proudly boarded the hot air balloon.

The balloon successfully ascended,

and the shrinking spectators erupted into loud cheers.

However...

When the altitude reached 3500 feet,

a crack appeared on the surface of the balloon.

After that, it went completely upside down.

As I was crashing,

I flashed through my entire life in an instant.

That's when I first realized.

In the end, I...

I hadn't found the most important thing after all.

Ah.

They're migratory birds that died midway.

Migratory birds that died midway?

Right.

The lingering feelings left behind make Them fly through the sky like that.

Instead of that, let's think about all the fun things we can do when we come back to life.

- Fun things, huh. - Yes.

With a physical body, you can do anything.

- Is that so? - Okay.

Eating meals, running with all your might.

Walking through puddles splashily.

- Puddles? - Right.

I want to experience that sensation of splashing through puddles again.

More than that, what you can do as a ghost is more fun.

That's right! See, I told you?

- The summer mountain climbing of the braggart man. - Okay.

He was saying he could see ghosts,

so when I come back to life,

I'll prove that even though I appeared in front of you at such and such time,

you couldn't see me at all.

I'm getting excited! I'm feeling the urge to come back to life now.

That's good.

Alright, let's go to his place right away!

What's wrong, Pee-chan?

It's nothing, right?

See? Alright...

There, there.

That's right, I completely forgot.

Change of destination, huh?

What's wrong?

Why... are you here again?

I remembered.

The reason I came here is because I heard a dog barking.

Yes.

Are you hungry?

But I'm sorry.

I can't do anything for you.

Right.

We spirits seem to be able to do anything, but in reality, we're beings that can't do anything.

In reality, we're beings that can't do anything.

But I can't just leave it like this.

Is there any way to help it?

You coming back to life and helping yourself is the most certain way.

Well... It's no good.

Even if I come back to life, I won't be able to come to help it right away, right?

Hmm, well, that's true but.

I need to help sooner.

Let's try talking to him.

If his claim is true, he might be able to talk to us.

Wow, there's someone who can talk to us?

There are rare individuals who have that kind of ability.

Who? Who? That person.

Ah, I did it.

Are? O?

What?

What... Kunishita?

Hey!

Ah... Oh, sorry.

Oh... you, where did you come in from?

- Thanks - what's wrong? Suddenly.

- Can you see us? - Yeah.

Who's this?

Huh? Um, this person is...

He's my cousin.

Yes, nice to meet you.

Yes.

Ah, I see. You... you came to take the test, right?

No, you see! I came because I have something I want to ask you for a favor.

Um, since you went through the trouble... I thought I'd surprise you a little,

- so I came in through the window. - Yeah.

Through the window? Well, that was quite an effort.

It's the second floor? Here?

If we come along the roof from the fence... it's surprisingly easy, you know?

Yeah, yeah.

Wow, you like those elaborate games, huh?

Ah, well, please have a seat.

Ah, I see. Well then, I'll take my leave.

Um... so, um, about that request?

Ah, you know about the abandoned factory site in 4th block?

Huh?

I know.

So, inside that factory, a puppy was abandoned.

- A puppy? - Yeah.

So, I thought it was pitiful, but unfortunately, both I and my cousin...

- We're allergic to dogs. - Right.

- Kunishita is also no good with dogs? - That's right.

Ah, so that's why, Natsuyama, I feel bad asking,

but could you take care of it for a little while?

What? Me, A dog?

Ah, please!

There's no one else but you who I can ask for something like this.

- Hey? - Yeah.

Oh, is that so?

Hmm... well, yeah. Ah, yay, that's good.

Thank you!

Huh? Oh, no...

Ah... So you two come all the way just to say that?

- That's right. - Yeah.

Hmm...

Ah, I see. That's... Oh, wait, this one, right?

This... I just finished it now.

Hold on, I'm suddenly having some trouble and it's really frustrating.

Oh... What kind of machine is it?

Ah, it's a ghost detector.

It's a type of ion measurement device

that has been modified to detect the aura emitted by spirits.

But suddenly, as soon as I turned this on, you see.

Ah, it's gotten even worse now.

Ah, sorry about that.

Then, shall we return now while we can?

It's almost time for the wake, after all.

Yes.

Thank you very much for your kindness.

Thank you very much.

I'll take my leave.

Eh, are you leaving already?

Tsudanuma-san, wait a moment.

You didn't get to see my face, did you?

Tsudanuma-san!

That's too bad, isn't it?

Ah, that's right.

The two of them might talk about me.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry.

Can we stay like this for sometime?

When I saw Kunishita-san's face I couldn't help myself.

My life, too...

Tsudanuma-san's life, too...

It's something very unreliable.

I wanted to hold you right away at that time.

Tsudanuma-san, I'm truly sorry.

I've wanted to say this since middle school.

I love you.

Ah, you're here.

Hey...

Hey, wait a second. Wait for me, okay?

Ah... Right?

- Ah, I can't say it when you're here. - That's right.

Alright... I'm counting on you.

Don't move too much.

I touched it.

But still, how did shemanage to find you in a place like this?

Heartbreak can be really painful, can't it?

But you know, as long as you're alive, you'll experience new love again.

That's why, hurry back to your body so you can...

Shut up, shut up, shut up!

Don't pay attention to me.

Kunishita!

Kunishita Hatsuko!

Hey, Natsuyama. What are you doing in a place like this?

It's you, huh?

Did you hear? About Kunishita from Class B.

- Kunishita? - Yeah.

I heard she died, hit by a steel beam.

Her funeral is tomorrow, they say.

I got a call earlier about collecting 2,000 yen for the condolence money.

Even though they say she's dead, I still don't quite get it.

- What's wrong with you? - Huh?

Ah, no, it's nothing.

- See you tomorrow. - Yeah.

Did you figure it out right away?

Ah... Yeah.

I'm glad for you.

Hurry up and get something to eat.

Ah... Oh, this guy drank a lot of milk earlier.

Really?

Was it delicious? Hm?

Natsuyama-kun, thank you so much, really.

Ah, no...

It's nothing special... Right?

Is something wrong?

Ah, no, it's nothing.

Alright.

Ah, wait a moment... Shall we take a walk?

It's beautiful, isn't it?

I never knew the city at night could be this beautiful.

I have to go now.

You're being quiet.

Well then...

Natsuyama-kun, is that you over there?

I'm over here.

Thank you so much for today, really.

Well then...

Kunishita!

What is it?

You're allergic to dogs, That's a lie, right.

I'm sorry.

Kunishita.

Let's meet at school again tomorrow.

Let's dance, let's dance on the bridge of Avignon.

On the bridge of Avignon,

I'm sorry about earlier.

Ah, no...

It's my fault.

I rushed you without considering your feelings.

Hey, let's sing together.

No... I don't know how to sing.

I'm also singing casually.

Your turn.

Thank you.

Hey, come out!

Renge Field.

Renge Field.

By this time, the lotus flowers Would be truly magnificent.

Shall we go and see?

Really?

There was a whole field of lotus flowers.

I've also written about this place in my collection of essays.

I've grown up,

so I can't play lying down in the rice fields like I did when I was a child.

hey.

I'm going to butt in again, but...

The area around the school you attend

used to be a dense grove of mixed trees when I was alive.

When we were kids,

we always went there to catch stag beetles and play.

But still, for you who go there every day,

isn't school becoming something beloved?

You're kind, aren't you?

hey there

Why have you been a ghost for so long?

I'm still fixated on it.

In the end, for what I couldn't find myself,

That's the most important person for me.

What do you think is the purpose of a person's life?

As for me...

I believed that my life was for the sake of meeting that one person I'd someday meet.

Maybe I've been searching all this time for that important person whom I could devote my life to.

I was so absorbed in building hot air balloons that I didn't even think about such things,

but it was just me deceiving myself, wasn't it?

Even though I have a stronger-than-average longing for people,

I've gotten used to being alone.

People are mysterious, aren't they?

Even though nobody should be able to be alone,

people boast about not feeling lonely when they are alone.

That's the kind of person I was.

It's a sad story, isn't it?

but.

I'm contented right now.

Even though I can come back to life like you, I'm so busy trying to persuade souls that

don't attempt to come back to life.

Since I started this,

I've had a feeling that something missing in my life is gradually being filled little by little.

While I was alive, I couldn't do anything for others,

but after I died,

I was finally able to wholeheartedly dedicate myself to others.

And someday,

I want to happily pass through the gates of heaven.

What happens when you pass through the gate?

It seems that all memories of this world will disappear.

I don't really understand much about what comes after that.

If your turn comes someday,

it seems you can be reborn as a different person.

It's mysterious, isn't it?

It's the first time I've talked about something like this.

The night is already breaking.

Today is your funeral ceremony, isn't it?

Yoihave to go back soon before the coffin is closed.

Well, go.

This time, it's goodbye, isn't it?

I had a lot of fun while I was with you.

I had fun too.

hey.

I haven't heard your name yet, have I?

As for me...

Ghosts don't need names.

- That's right. - Yeah.

Until we meet again, until we meet again.

♪God's protection.

♪May your soul not depart.

Have a good life.

Even when walking through the wilderness,

Even when the storm blows.

Showing the way forward.

Guide me always.

Until we meet again, until we meet again.

God's protection.

goodbye.

I stopped coming back to life.

What do you mean?

Then, we will proceed with the burial.

What's wrong?

Hurry up, Go back.

I already said goodbye to myself.

Huh?

I also decided to help with your work.

What stupid thing are you saying?

Hey, listen... Bringing you back to life safely is my job! Isn't it?

I finally found something I can do myself.

Today, everyone is busy, but...

Wait a moment!

If it's now, someone might still notice.

Don't say stupid things.

Once you come back to life, there are infinite things you can do.

Well then, we will depart for the crematorium.

If your body is cremated, it'll be too late!

Hurry, go to the coffin... near the coffin! Concentrate! Look!

Let's get ahead of them.

Since you've been throwing a tantrum this whole time, you must be satisfied by now, right?.

When the car comes, you'll come back to life properly, won't you?

Is it okay? Instead of just living like this, helping you would be

- more useful to people. - Wait a moment.

What I'm doing is just boring, you know!

- It's a noble thing! - It's boring!

Compared to living,

it's really boring!

Have you already decided?

What are you saying?

If I can forcibly return you to your body, I'll do it no matter what.

But if you're not in the mood, there's nothing I can do about it!

I already said goodbye.

For the past 15 years, my life has been without any merit,

Even in future, for tens of years,

it will probably be a life without any merits.

What's wrong?

Your unwillingness to come back to life makes me feel sad.

What does 'merit' mean?

Merit means...

In other words... isn't it yourself?

The fact that you like flowers, the fact that you walk slowly,

and the fact that you're not particularly cute...

Aren't these qualities your strengths, to everyone?

Are you not coming back to life?

Yeah, I decided.

Enough already.

Listen, your body will turn to ashes here.

Crying or screaming later won't help! It's too late!

I won't regret it!

Don't you understand yet?

If you die, you'll truly be alone!

That way is better!

Look at it, huh?

Aren't all your friends feeling sad?

Right now, you know.

But from tomorrow, everyone will return to the same routine!

What are you saying?

It's the same as when we played hide and seek.

Even if I'm not around, everyone stays the same!

That's not true!

That's how it is.

There's no one who thinks about me!

I will now light the fire.

Don't act spoiled!

If you yourself don't trust others,

who's going to think anything of you!

Afraid of getting hurt,

I've lived all alone as foolish person.

What I want most now is to love people!

Aren't you the one who taught me that!

That's enough!

So that you can carry out the divine will

you should store up better things.

Please wait a moment!

Please open that a bit.

Lotus..

I want her to have this...

It's the flower she likes.

I went as far as the place written in her diary, but it wasn't there

I searched around there quite a bit, Kunishita.

It's time to light the fire.

It's okay to just open it a bit!

I think she might want this.

Open up~!

Open up~! Open it and take it out, please!

- Be strong. - Hatsuko

I'm bringing Hatsuko home! Mother...

- Hatsuko, please come out! - Mother!

- Bringing you home... - Be strong!

But Hatsuko isn't dead! She's not dead!

I'm sorry, but could you please open the coffin once more?

People like this, even if the coffin is taken out and checked once

when it's closed again, they repeat the same thing.

So please see it nicely.

Absolutely, make this the end of it.

Yes, I understand.

Hey, Mom, you see

They say they'll open the coffin again

If you're satisfied after seeing that

This time, I'll send you off properly, okay?

- Come on, come on, there you go, sorry. - Hurry...

Quickly, bring it out.

Quickly...

Hatsuko...

Hatsuko-chan?

Kunishita, it's Renge.

goodbye.

aunt.

Kunishita.

Hatsuko.

- Dad. - Hey, Hatsuko.

Hatsuko!

- Hey. - Kunishita..

Teacher, we did it!

She's alive.

She's really alive! Why, why?

Kunishita! You did it!

- That's good~! Oh no. - Kunishita, hey!

Everyone, thank you very much! Thank you very much!

Hey, Kunishita!

I finally found you!

thank you.

Kind-hearted Mr. Ghost

Thank you very much indeed.

Hatsuko?

wake up.

You'll be late!

Hatsuko!

Hatsuko, are you awake?

Look Hatsuko.

How long are you going to sleep?

If you keep playing around, you'll be late again!

See you at school.

yes.

I want to fully experience that feeling of doing something vigorously.

♬～

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