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I want to end this.

This life of constant running away.

All these eyes ever show me are horrible things.

You can't change fate.

This world is not fair.

But why only me?

There are a great many strange things in the world.

But no matter how odd, how incredible something may be...

if a human does not see it...

if a human is not involved with it...

it is simply something that happened.

Ow!

Hey!

Asshole!

Humans are the most profoundly mysterious living things in the world.

I don't want to see any more.

I have no reason to die.

But beyond that I have no reason...

to live.

Enough?

Mistress, we have a guest.

Come in.

Here we grant wishes.

So...

what is yours?

We grant any wish you may have.

But there is a fair payment.

Everything that is given has its price.

To be given, you must pay that price.

That is the rule of this world.

And what is your wish?

My wish?

You only ever watch. You exorcise nothing.

You're always running away.

Are you searching for your place?

What do you mean?

"Watanuki", written "April 1st". Your first name is "Kimihiro".

"He who searches."

Isn't it your birthday soon? April 1st?

And your eyes.

Eyes that do not want to see the spirits.

You are isolated by what you can see.

If ugliness is all you see, it's best to just keep your distance.

Your wish will require a very high price.

Let's see...

it will cost you the most precious thing you have.

The most precious thing?

What?

I see.

You still don't understand.

I'll be going.

Live here.

I'm looking...

for a janitor.

It's not a coincidence you're here.

But...

There is no such thing as coincidence in this world. The only thing is the Inevitable.

All that happens has meaning.

Mistress, we have a guest.

Come in.

Is it true this shop will grant any wish?

Yes.

If you pay the price.

People envy me.

Maybe because of my work.

I'm a model.

My boyfriend has a company that's going to be listed.

Maybe I'm too out there.

Oh?

I want to get along with people.

Maru, Moro...

Yes, Ma'am.

It's so pretty!

Never take that ring off.

That is the price you pay.

Is that all?

This is so cute!

Go see what happens.

I don't know what you mean.

Excuse me.

Remember what the baby finger means.

A dream?

No. This is real.

Day Monitor: Watanuki

Another day of isolating myself.

Are you OK?

Uh...Watanuki?

I'm really sorry.

Can you stand up?

That butterfly...

Watanuki?

Hey!

Watanuki!

Would you like to sample a fragrance from our new spring collection?

That's so nice!

Yes! Perfect for everyday, and formal occasions.

For sure!

I go to a lot of parties.

I run my own company, so I have a lot.

This'll be good for work, parties, and dates.

My boyfriend's picky that way.

He's a doctor.

But it's got to suit me, you know.

I like the one I have now.

People follow me about perfume.

Ow!

I wonder if she'll realize she's paying the price...

"Link baby fingers in a promise and hope to die"

"Swallow a thousand needles..."

"if you lie"

It feels like ages since I saw you!

Yeah!

Still with that businessman?

He's abroad a lot, but he calls me every day.

Ow!

Is that a cut?

No.

It's dirty.

Yeah.

What's wrong?

Uh-oh...

Liar.

Misaki?

Misaki!

Liar

Lies

Fake

Void

Shut up!

Shut up!

No!

Shut up!

Shut up!

Shut up!

So you can see that?

With those eyes?

I see! You're the one they're talking about.

What did you do to that girl?

It's fate. It's decided.

Fighting it changes nothing.

The only thing is the Inevitable.

Inevitable?

I'm pregnant.

Don't interfere.

She's better off dead.

My parents invited me to London.

Poor thing!

It's true!

Virtue is hell.

Really!

Just accept fate.

Stop thinking. It's easier.

What is your wish?

My wish is...

to have your eyes.

To eat them up!

Go ahead. I don't want them.

That's such a turn-off.

They won't be tasty then.

Don't throw them away!

I'll enjoy them when they taste better.

Watanuki!

Sorry about yesterday. Domeki took your handouts...

We took care.

Don't leave like that.

Apologize to him, Domeki!

You should say sorry.

To me? Why?

You're mad, right?

I'm not angry at all.

I'm sorry that...

You're not mad?

So we can make up?

I'm sorry about this.

Why are you apologizing?

It was my fault.

It wasn't your fault.

Come and hang out with us.

Promise.

You met Joro-gumo?

Who is she, anyway?

Well, she's a bit of a problem.

A problem?

She likes you.

It's her fault about that girl.

To get something, you pay the price. That's the rule in this world.

Even still!

Don't give too much, or take too much.

But...

You don't want to see the spirits.

Behind that wish is a powerful emotion.

Well...

What's comforting...

and what's not.

Now you can't tell?

It was the first time.

I...

For the first time I met people to just hang out.

I want...

I want that.

That ordinary thing.

That ordinary life.

I want it.

That's your reason?

What are you doing?!

What we call the world isn't there of its own.

We create it.

Go out and find how valuable you are.

What is truly important to you.

I get it.

I'm...

Morning!

Get up!

The Mistress is in trouble!

Yuko!

I drank too much.

My head hurts.

I'm starving.

We're starving!

Time to dig in!

This is good.

This is good.

This really is good!

It's nothing fancy.

I feel it in every fiber of my being.

Aren't you eating?

I don't like eating. Especially my own cooking.

Oh?

Come and help.

Oh, all right.

Nice.

And clean.

Not bad!

Then I'll be going.

Do me one favor.

She's a drunk.

Um...

Could you tell me if this is the way to Ryukoji Temple?

Uh, yes.

Go right at the next corner, and it's the third...

Could you come with me?

Sorry?

Yo.

Hi.

Watanuki!

Sorry to barge in.

I'd like to see the main hall. Would you mind?

Go ahead.

Thank you.

You come too, bro.

No, thanks. I'm just here because I knew the way.

Bye.

Bro...

come on.

There's something you should see.

Domeki was cool, wasn't he.

You've never seen his archery rite before?

He fires an arrow into the target as a talisman against evil.

A whole year's worth.

Wow.

On April 1st, the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Cool!

You came to see that?

Yeah.

What's that?

My ancestors trapped an evil spirit in there.

Evil?

Yeah.

I saw it once when I was a kid. They'd told me never to look inside.

So of course you'd want to.

I felt like an eye was looking at me from out of the dark.

You came here because you know that story?

I like to visit haunted places and hear ghost stories.

Confronted with an irrational fear, people just go to pieces.

It's hilarious.

That's a weird hobby.

And you?

What?

You have one, don't you?

A scary story.

Um...

It's OK. Tell us.

In your heart you want us to hear it, don't you.

It's fine. Tell it.

Once...

there was a very happy married couple.

Himawari!

Go on.

Nothing bad happened in their lives, they were always happy.

Then they had a baby.

And then they made a wish: May the happiness we have...

"be visited upon this child and this child's partner as well."

The child grew up, found someone...

and was happy, just as the parents had wished.

And?

In time the two were married, had a child...

and prayed in turn.

"May happiness come to our child as it has to us."

And then?

And then...

from somewhere came a voice.

"That cannot be."

"You and your parents have used up..."

"your child's portion of happiness."

The price they paid for happiness!

"Price"?"

Is that true, I wonder.

Great!

That child bears the karma of generations.

Blighting the lives around, unable to feel joy...

wishing never to have been born...

the child faces a life of despair.

What a thrilling story.

Don't mention it.

Today has been productive.

In return, I will tell you something you don't know.

Oh?

There is much in this world you can't see.

You know that very fact makes it even more beautiful.

You don't know where it is. You can't touch it.

We call it spirit.

It feeds on faintness of heart.

Humans think only of themselves.

Something that will destroy those fools...

exists in vast measure behind that door.

If someone ordinary opens it...

something horrible will emerge.

Something...

horrible enough to destroy this world.

What?!

But a true exorcist who opens that door...

will absorb any spirits there.

And that's a problem for her.

Meaning I should make you vanish.

Watanuki!

Watanuki! Hey!

No.

You're not ripe yet.

Can't you do even one job for me?

Yuko!

The witch of dimension...

You look like her type.

She mentioned...

another witch.

A human trying too hard.

She found me and granted me this power.

I will do anything she asks.

Say hello for me.

Away you go.

Next time let's have some fun.

Watanuki!

I'm sorry.

You're sorry again?

I brought that head case here.

I'm really sorry.

Rest.

I'm fine.

I can walk. Put me down.

Come on!

Um...

Thank you. We're good here.

I'm fine.

We should see you home.

This shop appears only to those with a wish.

Exorcist...

your power can help him.

And his you.

Everything that happens has a meaning.

Huh?

What's going on?

That's a nice breeze.

Yes.

How are you?

I'm fine.

And?

Sorry?

How do you feel?

Good.

For the first time, these eyes have been of use.

That's...

Not bad?

Human love is the only thing that doesn't deal in prices.

You're looking good.

Yuko...

You're looking for a janitor, right?

Could I stay here for a while?

And...go!

Watanuki!

Have lunch with us.

Eat.

Thanks.

I want water from a well.

Old well water, not mixed with water from the mains.

You know what I mean.

Yes.

Then give me this.

Wow!

Time to dig in!

This is great!

You're funny.

You'll stunt my growth!

That looks good again!

Time to dig in!

She's made me feel so much better!

I'll pay any price.

I want to win!

You'll make any wish come true, won't you.

Please!

I'll pass this to her.

No!

I want to give it...

to you!

The grilled egg...

You like it sweet.

Yes.

Does it look like you're finding what's important?

Not yet.

Try some of the egg.

It's good!

It's almost festival time.

Yes. He's busy practicing his archery rite.

He eats the lunch, then leaves.

Domeki?

Yes.

That's rough.

For Himawari.

Why?

You should know why.

Huh?

Himawari!

Did I do something?

Then what's wrong?

I'm sorry. Domeki's not here today.

Why does that matter?

You know why.

Hi.

Yuko!

Yuko...

I want to save Himawari.

You see it too, don't you.

That black spirit coiled around her.

Domeki's power as an exorcist...

keeps it under control.

That's why she stays away from you unless the three of you are there.

I've pretended not to see. I didn't want to get involved.

Yes.

She's known about it all along. She's just acted happy in front of me.

But the way I am now, I might save her.

With your help...

maybe I can!

The fate she was born to is rooted very deep.

She was not born to be happy.

To others she brings only grief.

That is the story of her life.

But you can make wishes come true!

Only if the price is paid, and the wish is sincere.

The price to cancel what she bears is very high.

But you could do it!

All right, then.

I won't rely on you.

Himawari!

I'll take that.

Come with me!

No!

Not wanting people hurt...

Watanuki!

but not caring if you are yourself.

Watanuki!

I was waiting until you'd taste good.

But if you're going to die...

I'll have you now.

Are you awake?

Huh?

How did I get here?

A nightmare?

Nightmare?

No, it wasn't.

But...

Yuko...

Go get some fresh air.

But...

Then we'll talk.

What happened?

That was no dream.

Hey, kid!

Is that...

Yuko?

Mom!

Mom?

I get it. The spirits got her.

Mom, no!

No!

Look out!

No.

My mom...

jumped out to save me.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

I see it.

It's my eyes that killed my mom.

Bad things happen in this world.

Call it fate. There's no point in brooding over it.

Mom!

It's my fault.

All I do...

is watch.

I save no one.

Yuko...

Yes?

I don't care what happens to me.

I don't want to hurt anyone.

You're running away again?

No.

You still don't understand...

how seeing you in pain hurts others.

If you won't face them...

What?

And won't think...

How will that help when I can't do anything?

Why face anyone?

Then suit yourself.

There's no point talking to someone who won't think.

Whatever.

No one can change fate, anyway.

Is she...

all right?

You know this by now.

It's natural to want to run from what you can't accept.

It's hard, isn't it.

You poor guy.

You don't need to think any more.

I'll grant your wish.

Give yourself to me.

The only thing is the Inevitable.

I'll give you lots and lots of the words you want.

Watanuki!

We're hungry.

Um...

Morning.

It's beautiful weather.

Looks like a fine day.

Yes.

I'll start cooking.

Time to dig in!

Delicious!

The grilled egg is wonderful.

I like it this way.

What would you like for dinner?

Forget about that. Go see the festival.

Festival?

The archery rite.

But...

Then bring some fried noodles from one of the festival stalls.

Fine.

There.

Hello!

Thank you!

It's the archery! Come on!

Watanuki!

Hi.

I'm getting stuff for Yuko.

Um...

this might sound strange...

but the other day Himawari...

Take it.

What's this for?

Have it.

So...

was that a dream too?

Watanuki! We're hungry!

Time to dig in!

Delicious!

The grilled egg is wonderful.

You said that yesterday.

I did?

Fried noodles for dinner?

Great idea!

If you say so.

Anyway, it's beautiful weather.

Yes.

Thank you!

It's the archery! Come on!

I'd never been to a festival. It's fun.

Yeah?

Take it.

Again?

It's your birthday, right?

That's what yesterday's was about?

Yesterday?

I don't need a gift every day.

Every day?

You gave me some of these yesterday.

What?

Huh?

Your birthday's today, April 1st.

Hi. Where's the noodles?

Yuko, what's today's date?

April 1st. Your birthday.

Watanuki! We're hungry.

Watanuki?

Yo.

So...

do you like living the same day?

It's fun, huh.

I've gotten stronger since I ate your eye.

So as a reward, I've granted your wish.

No more spirit attacks.

Days filled with small joys.

Great, huh?

No need to think.

Just abandon yourself to pleasure.

You're back.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I'll start cooking.

Time to dig in!

Delicious!

The grilled egg is wonderful.

My wish.

No more spirits.

Nothing happens.

No one gets hurt.

Everything as planned. The same things repeating.

Time to stop thinking.

Time to dig in!

Delicious!

The grilled egg is wonderful.

OK!

Great!

Time to dig in!

Delicious!

The grilled egg is wonderful.

Time to dig in!

Delicious!

The grilled egg is wonderful.

Everything as planned.

The same things repeating.

No more spirits.

Nothing happens.

No one gets hurt.

Time to dig in!

Delicious!

The grilled egg is...

Wonderful.

Sorry?

Nothing.

Here? Is this where I belong?

Hey! Himawari!

The closer I get to someone the worse I make things for them.

So I move from place to place.

Don't look like that. It can't be helped.

It's a fate no one can do anything about.

No!

This world is not fair.

I've liked it here.

I realized nothing bad has happened since I've been with Domeki.

But...

I'm afraid I hurt you.

I'm sorry.

So it wasn't a dream.

Tell me what happened that day.

Please!

Watanuki!

Watanuki!

Himawari!

I'm sorry. I wasn't any help.

Don't talk.

That's not true!

Watanuki...

Hey!

I didn't know what to do. Just as my mind went blank...

Watanuki!

I felt a summons.

Come in.

My shop appears to those who want a wish granted.

And so your wound was healed. And we lived happily ever after.

Don't lie! What really happened?

Who cares?

I care!

What's that?

Domeki and I...

paid the price.

Does he have the same bruises?

Domeki...

Now exorcist and visionary are one.

Why?

Why?!

Why for me?!

Because I wanted to.

You'd do the same for me.

Right?

Don't look like that.

Let's say goodbye with a smile.

"Goodbye"?"

I've been in this town too long. I'm leaving.

Himawari, I'm sorry.

I'm really happy I met you.

I'm sorry, Himawari.

Now why?

If it has to end this way, then we should never have...

No!

Nobody can be together forever.

The time to say goodbye always comes.

But...

the memories of our time together will be with me always.

So really...thank you for everything.

Himawari...

Himawari...

The one thing I can do...

is love myself.

May tomorrow be a good day.

Goodbye, Watanuki.

Shit!

Are you angry?

It's my fault both of them paid the price!

Why did they do that for me?

You don't belong only to yourself.

Nothing in this world is completely your own.

Everyone is involved with someone and shares something.

All of the countless choices we are offered...

are miraculously connected.

So what do I do?

Beyond every choice you make lies your future.

There is a fate that is subject to your own choice.

I want...

I want to go to a new tomorrow!

You've paid your price.

The price of repeating April 1st over and over.

Although you can only leave if Joro-gumo lets you go.

And she won't do that without a fight.

There is only one way to escape April 1st.

Eliminate its cause.

And that choice is up to you alone.

This should help you a little.

Thank you.

I need your help.

I can't do it alone.

It's time.

This reminds me of your blood, which I've tasted before.

What's wrong?

What a face!

Let me out!

What are you talking about?

You're as happy here as you were in the womb.

Deciding nothing, thinking nothing, just lying there safe.

No! It's all fake.

Just like you wanted. No static at all.

Just a slow degeneration.

It's perfect!

I'm leaving.

If you're going to be like that, I'm going to...

play rough.

Did I hurt you? Sorry.

Or did it feel good?

Where do we start?

You like this?

More pain?

Settle down!

You're on a roll today.

Let me out of here!

Now!

I hate people who shout.

Watanuki!

No!

You're safe.

Good.

Oh, dear! And I liked how he looked!

So that's the power of the exorcist, huh?

Very good!

Run, Domeki!

Run!

OK.

Let's play.

Don't worry, I won't kill you.

We'll just play a bit.

When April 1st comes again...

I'll put you and your friends back the way you were.

That's not a bad idea, but...

Watanuki!

What must be must be.

The only thing is the Inevitable.

Domeki!

Run!

You like this best buddy tag?

I chose it.

You're cute.

Domeki!

You know why I've put the world on a loop?

Because you wanted it.

That's how powerful you are.

So shall I make your wish...

come true?

Just for you.

Don't tell...

anyone.

Stay with me.

Do that and I'll free the others.

Just for you, it'll always be April 1st.

I'll keep on eating your other eye.

Well?

So I'm the only one who stays?

The rest go back.

You sacrifice yourself to save them all.

Great, huh?

I've been waiting.

I quit.

I've changed my mind.

What?

I finally understand...

the self-indulgence of self-sacrifice...

to save someone else.

What?!

If I am hurt, there are people who will feel pain.

You made me realize that.

Thank you.

What are you talking about? People don't change, you know.

No!

That's not true. They can change!

I hate that.

You always were a pushy bitch.

So you found what is important?

Yuko!

You really like this kid?

I rather like his sweet grilled egg.

What?!

You're looking good.

Saving him now won't change his fate.

In the end, it's his fate to be eaten someday.

The only thing is...

the Inevitable?

Huh?!

Yes.

The only thing is the Inevitable.

Wait!

Leave her.

But...

When I want something, I get it.

If I can't get it...

I'll wipe out this whole world!

Humans made that door.

Only a human can open it.

They themselves choose the path to infinity.

The fate they choose for themselves is everything.

That can't be. They're not that strong.

None of them can think.

People really are...

dumb animals!

Yeah.

Maybe so.

That's why you're with me, right?

You like...

my looks?

Don't!

Fantastic!

You can't stop it anymore.

It'll eat every human there is!

What an idiot.

Yuko!

Hey!

What's happening?

The spirits your ancestors sealed away are right here.

Shall we run?

No. If we let them out they'll mess up the whole world.

How do we stop them?

I don't know.

But...

we have to!

It's time.

What?

Beings who have existed since long ago.

As long as people leave them be, they are only phantasms.

The rest...

is up to you...

Watanuki.

Yuko!

Enough of this.

Let's go back to where we began.

Yuko!

Let's close it.

And end it all.

Yuko?

Yuko.

Can you hear me?

I made it back from that false realm.

In the end...

without help...

I could do nothing.

All I could do was weep and wail.

I sacrificed you.

You...

have changed, Watanuki.

Yuko?

If nothing else changes...

you can change your fate by seeing the world from a different angle.

Of your own will, you have set out at your own pace.

And now you are able to forgive yourself...

and to love.

Yuko!

Yes?

Yuko...

please don't go.

Finally...

I've finally found you.

We meet people at the time we should.

The only thing is...

The Inevitable?

The same is true for goodbye.

But here you grant wishes, don't you.

So please! I'll pay the price!

I don't want you to go!

I'd love to grant your wish...

No! Yuko...

Will you hear my wish?

Your wish?

My wish is that...

you live in this world.

That's all I ask.

Goodbye, Kimihiro.

Time to dig in!

There are a great many strange things in the world.

But no matter how odd, how incredible something may be...

if a human does not see it, if a human is not involved with it...

it is simply something that happened.

Humans are...

the most profoundly mysterious living things in the world.

Yo.

Yo.

Is this OK?

Is this the answer you chose?

This is where I belong.

I'm going to keep this shop going. I need this place.

For myself, and for those I haven't met yet.

If that's your choice, then it's fine.

I've chosen this.

There is no such thing as coincidence in this world.

The only thing is the Inevitable.

Master, we have a guest.

Come in.

Here we grant wishes.

So...

what is yours?