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This is the tale of one man's encounter with the truly bizarre.

Master Hatsuchiyo.

Master Kikuchiyo.

Master Umematsu.

Master Hanamaru.

Master Tsurumaru.

Master Akamaru.

Master Akamaru? Where are you?

Master Akamaru?!

What? Akamaru is missing again?

Yes.

He has a penchant for adventure

so I suspect he must be exploring the estate somewhere.

What a troublemaker.

Organize a search and rescue team immediately!

Yessir.

So dark... can't breathe...

Help me...

Hey listen

This is rough my heart got attached to yours and can't be separated

Gazing into each other's eyes as we get tangled and untangled

Until I make you mine

Humans are so foolish

Modeling things after fantasies

Don't take it as being natural

And love me

You're longing for my presence huh?

Just divulge your true feelings

Because even if you hide them by acting cool

They're clear as day

You're fine as is

You don't have to change

I already know

So don't act tough

It's okay for you to show me just a little right?

Oh come on now

Even if I grumble about being lonely

You just poke fun at me

Why can't you actually pay proper attention to me?

Hey listen

This is rough my heart got attached to yours and can't be separated

Gazing into each other's eyes as we get tangled and untangled

I came to realize my feelings

It's not enough I need more time with you

I want us to live and laugh together

Craving each other's attention and then losing it has made me understand

This is my love!

Has it reached you?

Although I've been unable to put an arrow straight through your heart

Isn't this awesome?

What I want is to make you say that I'm unforgettable

And I don't care how many years into the future I have to wait

As long as I get to hear it

Hello!

Hey Mendo?

We came to check up on you!

Young Master!

Your friends have come to visit you.

Do I have your permission to let them pass?

Tell them to leave.

But sir...

Just send them away!

As you wish.

Oh right...

I guess it's been a whole week since I last attended class.

Honestly I could use some company.

Like Miss Lum and Miss Shinobu...

I guess the one saving grace

is that I don't have to look at Moroboshi's dumb face.

In any case I hate the thought of anyone seeing me like this so much that...

...so much that you'd rather die?

Moroboshi you bastard!

I can help with that!

Back off!

The heck? He seems totally fine!

What's the deal?

We thought you were sick.

You could have said something Mendo!

Don't just shoulder the burden by yourself!

We're here if you want to talk it out.

Yeah! Being cooped up in here alone really will make you sick you know.

Look at how worried we all are.

You can at least tell us what's up!

I find it hard to take advice from you of all people...

But I am in a tough spot.

However I want you to promise me one thing.

No matter what you see don't freak out.

So Mendo...

mind if I ask you something?

What is it?

You having an octopus stuck to your head doesn't really come as a surprise...

It should dammit!

But why does it have a floral design?

Yeah that doesn't sit right with me either.

Ah well you see...

It rubbed off?!

Whoa!

This all started a week ago.

I awoke in the middle of the night in pain

and that's when I sensed something translucent hovering before me...

But nothing was actually there.

So I went back to sleep.

And when I woke up the next day...

Ugh. My head is killing me.

I'm going to skip school today.

It feels like something is literally sitting on top of my head.

Oh please. It's just your imagination dear brother.

My god!

The sauce is stuck in midair!

Oh no!

Don't move Brother!

Huh?

I'll put on the finishing touches!

Wh-What the hell...?!

That's Master Akamaru! He's been missing since last night!

And he's been stuck to my head ever since.

So the floral pattern was Ryoko's doing huh?

You can't pull it off?

Well it has no physical form to actually grab...

Let me try.

Wow.

What are you doing you clown?!

Shucks I was just testing your theory about it having no physical form.

After you already checked with your hand?!

Do you think it's a ghost?

I really hope not.

But every night I've been plagued by nightmares of Akamaru

moaning about being cold cramped and in pain.

I'm wondering if he got stuck somewhere dark and narrow and then perished.

At the very least I want to have a proper burial for him...

Master Akamaru!

Where are you Master Akamaru?

I have my people searching for his remains right now.

Come on out Master Akamaru!

But they haven't found any trace...

Don't jump to conclusions!

This Akamaru friend of yours isn't dead just yet!

That thing attached to your head is a spirit known as a "cowalker".

Miss Sakura! I can't believe you came all the way here to see me!

Wow! Your spiritual sixth sense is incredible!

I should have known I couldn't keep this a secret from you.

Ah well it was actually because of Ten.

He was going all over town talking about you.

Get this! That dummy Mendo was actually...

Oh yeah?

Dammit! That little turd!

That explains why I haven't seen him around.

You buffoon.

Why didn't you come to seek our advice?

W-Well...

Did you think we'd find it funny or something?

Nurse Sakura...

This is hardly a laughing matter.

You stupid jerks!

Young master!

We've searched the entire estate from top to bottom

but there was no sign of Master Akamaru.

O-Oh really?

Well that's an easy fix.

We could just ask him where he is.

You can actually do that?!

Yep.

Uncle! A moment please.

Hm?

Look Akamaru. This is a friend of yours.

Now tell us where you are.

What's that supposed to mean?!

Nobody said anything about having a staring contest!

Moroboshi...

Whoa there. I was just trying to hit the octopus that's all.

You bastard! Prepare to die!

Stay still dammit!

Nice try!

Akamaru?!

It really is you!

My goodness! So that's where he was!

Well shucks. That explains why I thought my pillow felt so lumpy lately.

And you did nothing?

You could've at least checked inside!

C'mon. Wake up little guy.

Oh Akamaru!

Whoa it vanished!

He must have been unconscious under there this entire time.

And his cowalker spirit appeared to try and tell you where he was.

I had no idea Akamaru. You poor thing!

And thus it seemed like all the loose ends had been neatly tied up except...

Hold up! There's still one mystery that needs solving.

Why the hell was there an octopus in your pillow in the first place?

I can answer that...

It's because Master Akamaru is quite fond of adventures!

Oh yeah? That explains everything!

You little scamp! Be careful the next time you go adventuring!

And thus the bizarre incident came to a happy conclusion.

October 20th.

That guy came running by my window again today.

He always looks like he's having a good time

with his attractive smile.

I wonder what his name is?

I wonder if he has a girlfriend?

I wish I could talk to him at least once...

October 27th.

I finally learned his name.

Apparently that's Ataru Moroboshi who lives in the neighborhood.

My mom found out for me.

What kind of person is he?

But my mom just laughed uncomfortably and never gave me an answer.

I guess that makes sense.

After all I'm not in good health like he is.

And he must already be going out with another girl obviously...

Because he's so wonderful.

But I really want him to know how I feel.

And then...

I'll be okay with dying.

Hello!

Here I am!

About time.

What did you need me for?

Well here's the thing...

I need you for a date wi—

We don't need to bother with dating!

Let's skip straight to marriage baby!

Let me finish!

I'm not the one going on a date with you.

Since when did you start playing cupid for other couples?

Just give this a read.

A diary?

Yep.

A few days ago the parents of the girl who owned this diary came to me for advice.

Let's see.

"He's so wonderful."

"His attractive smile"?

Who are they talking about?

From what I see here I'm guessing...

the girl who wrote this diary must have a huge thing for me!

It makes me sick to say but yes.

Anyway it might be a hassle but would you go on a date with her?

Of cours—

No way!

I'd never turn down a request from Sakura

even if this girl was some kind of freaky monster!

Well then that makes things easy.

Okay welp goodbye.

Hold up!

You just said that you would date her no matter what!

Nope! You misheard me!

Dammit! Learn when to quit!

How'd it go Sakura?

Were you able to convince Ataru Moroboshi?

We just reached a friendly agreement.

No we didn't!

Don't worry.

You're not going on a date with a monster.

Just a ghost!

I don't see how that's any different!

C'mon there's nothing to be shy about. Show yourself!

Huh?

This is the owner of the diary.

She's not ready to pass into the afterlife until she goes on date with you.

Oh yeah?

Whoa watch it.

So hey you really dig me huh?

You should've shot your shot and asked me out while you were still alive!

B-But... I was always laid up in bed...

And I'm not pretty or anything...

What are you saying?

You're incredibly charming!

Th-That's not true...

So what's your name? Can I have your digits and address?

Oh um I'm Nozomi.

My address is Tomobiki Town district 1 block 2.

That's Ataru Moroboshi for you!

He'll hit on anything he identifies as a woman; be it ghost or otherwise!

This is going swimmingly so far.

You really think so?

Once that girl finds out what my darling is really like

she'll be heartbroken for sure.

So be it. I don't see any problems with that.

Yeah the goal is for her spirit to make peace

with the regrets keeping her tied to this world.

So it's good if the date goes well.

But it's also okay if she becomes disenchanted with Ataru Moroboshi

since she'll be free from her regrets.

Uh-huh...

Um this is something I knitted while in the hospital...

Oh? For me?

What could it be?

Oh it's a scarf!

Wow! It's even got my first initial!

Thanks! It's really warm!

I'm glad you like it!

Talk about out of season.

It can't be helped. Since that girl passed away...

on Christmas day.

This is amazing. I can't believe I'm not dreaming.

I never thought that I would actually get a chance to give it to you.

I just enjoyed fantasizing about what it would be like...

I'm glad I made it!

Shucks it's nice to see you so happy.

But that just makes it harder for me to take off!

And it's friggin' hot as hell!

I love it Nozomi!

I would happily accept any gift from you baby!

Really?!

W-Well actually...

Huh?

I have more.

A wool beanie gloves and leg warmers!

Wow! You knitted so much stuff for me huh?

I had a lot of time on my hands.

Wow. That's most impressive.

Oh hey! While we're at it there's one more...

I made a sweater too.

What's the matter? Why'd you run off?

He was so touched by how sweet you are that he just couldn't hold himself back!

It's too late to back out now!

Put it on dammit! Wear the sweater!

Whatever that's easy for you to say!

I didn't come here for a friggin' endurance contest!

Darling! Don't you dare break this poor girl's pure heart!

Oh come on!

You always give me shit when I get something

from a girl made of flesh and blood!

Um you don't need to force yourself to wear it.

Because it's actually not fully knitted...

Huh?

I died before I finished it.

I'm sorry.

If I had known you were actually going to wear it

I would have tried harder to get it done.

That's okay! Just the sentiment is enough for me.

Alright so we'll watch a movie first.

That guy keeps talking to himself Mommy!

Then hit up the amusement park...

Shush!

And after that...

All these people are staring at my darling like he's some pitiful loony.

It's because none of them can see that girl's ghost.

Then we'll have a light dinner and you can go to Heaven okay?

Okay!

Th-That scared me.

Peace! Peace!

Buzz off would ya!

Ah the breeze feels great.

It's still hot out even after the sun went down.

Um...

What is it?

Would you be up for riding the roller coaster with me again?

Oh totally! I could use the cool breeze!

When is her spirit going to pass on?

Hmm. Usually they've made peace and moved on by this point...

My darling is close to hitting his limit!

Something's missing. Some fantasy that she hasn't lived out yet.

Let's check the end of her diary.

December 24th.

Today is Christmas Eve.

I had a dream last night.

I dreamed of walking under a sky of pure white snow

while clutching to his arm.

And he was wearing the sweater that I knitted...

If only it had been real

then I would be totally content with my life.

A sky of white snow huh?

That must be it.

Guess we'll just have to wait until winter comes.

Huh?!

Yep!

You guys must be crazy!

Hey! I have an idea!

For our next ride...

I wanna try tha—

Huh?

S-Strange.

What's going on?

Why is it pitch-black?

It looked so beautiful just a moment ago...

A-Ataru?

Ataru?! Where are you?!

Ataru!

Please say something.

Please... I...

Just a little more...

You okay?

A-Ataru!

The sky is pure white...

Look! It's so beautiful!

Say Ataru?

Hm?

Um could I hold onto your arm?

Of course!

Nozomi...?

You really toughed it out.

Yeah great work.

You must be sweating buckets. Go on you can take that off now.

I'm gonna keep it on a little longer.

That was a very kind thing you did darling.

Hmph! I'm always kind ya know!

Besides anyone would feel guilty for shattering the dream of such a sweet girl.

Gosh.

Maybe I should become a ghost too.

What? Don't be stupid.

The cherry blossoms dance in this town where thunder roars

Hey hey when it comes to you

I just love you so so much that I can't help it

Seeing you watch the cherry blossoms suddenly fills me with sadness

How many more chances will I have to say "I love you" and "I'm yours"?

Hey how many times will I get to see the same spring as you?

Please flowers please flowers don't fall yet

Please spring don't end yet

Even if it's just for a little while longer

I want to be together with you no matter how selfish it is

Please flowers please flowers don't fall yet

Actually time should just freeze altogether

But the sun goes down in spite of my wishes

Blown along into tomorrow with the spring wind

So I smile and say to you "let's come again next year"

On the next episode of Urusei Yatsura...

Mr. Principal!

Haunted Mendo

One Week Later

WHAM!

SPLASH

SPLAT

SPLAT

HAHAHAHAHA

BIFF!

POW!

PLOP

My Diary

Last Date

The Case of the Battered Principal

The Secret Flower Garden

The Home Visit Blues:

Hellish Moroboshi Edition