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WELCOME TO IKETERU! TOWN OF ETERNAL SUMMER IN MINAMI-IZU

IKETERU STATION

Karin, I need to go poop.

- This place? - Yeah.

It's a temple.

I wonder if they're still alive.

How many years has it been?

Maybe 20 years?

- Sure this is alright? - Yeah, it'll be fine.

I'm back!

Hello, can I help you?

I'm back. It's me.

- Tetsuya. Recognize me? - Hm?

Oh right, this is my daughter, Karin.

You got married?

Quite some time ago.

What grade are you in, Karin?

I'm in 5th grade.

A 5th grader...

Sorry to ask, but can we stay here a while?

I suppose that's okay, but don't you have a job?

Well... I do this and that...

Where's your wife?

She died three years ago.

Hello?

Yeah, thank you, thank you, thank you. Okay, okay, okay.

Okay, at 2 p.m., right? Okay, okay. Alrighty meow. Got it.

Where're you from?

Haven't seen you around.

You can't just come in here.

She was worried about you till the very end... you stupid idiot.

I'd... like you to lend me some money.

What's it for?

A loan shark.

I was about to be killed and narrowly escaped.

- I'll pay you back pronto. Please. - What the heck have you gotten into?

Come on, what's it even matter?

So, how much?

- One million yen would be plenty. - Get outta here.

Huh?

Asking for money as soon as you get back? Leave at once.

Just 500,000 then. Please, I beg you.

Leave!

Never show your face again!

Karin! Karin...

Hang here for now. I'll go repay that loan and be right back for you.

Now, be a good girl. See you.

What?!

Tetsuya, do you have any money?

It'll be alright.

It's never been alright before.

Hold on a sec.

This is all I've got.

Sorry.

I'll be back by the anniversary of Mom's death.

Let's visit her grave together, okay?

That goes without saying.

See you.

You big dummy!

Have a drink.

That sounds great. Thank you.

The idea of leaving behind a cutie like you... That idiot.

Karin, if you have any troubles, don't hesitate to tell me.

Okay, I won't.

You're a good girl, aren't you?

Yeah, I get that a lot.

- I'm off to work, Your Reverence. - Take care.

Anzu...

This girl here is Karin. She's Tetsuya's daughter.

She'll be staying a while, so look after her.

Alrighty meow. Pleased to meet you.

Grandpa, what's with that cat?

Oh, Anzu? He's our pet cat.

But he's strange, you know? He talks like a human.

Well, Anzu is a ghost cat, after all.

GHOST CAT ANZU

We named that cat Anzu.

We raised him with great care...

But, the strange thing was

Anzu never died no matter how much time passed.

Even after 10 - then 20 - years passed, he was still perfectly healthy.

After 30 years had gone by, somehow or other

he had become a ghost cat.

You're a bit tight here.

O-ouch.

- Sensei, I've let the tea cool. - Okay.

So, Mr. Tsurumaki, the 30-minute course?

- Yes, please. - Got it.

That's the spot, huh?

Yes, right there, Sensei.

You sure do know my pressure points.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Take care.

It's the ghost cat of Sousei-ji Temple.

We should say hi to him sometime.

Die. Die.

Die!

Karin, do you want to head out and play for a bit?

I'm alright. I'm used to being alone.

I see.

Besides, I don't have any money at all...

Inoue...

It's Anzu.

- Yo! - Yo!

Who are you guys?

I'm Inoue, a 5th grader at Iketeru Elementary!

I'm Hayashi!

Um, so...

What do you want?

Want something to drink?

How about a coffee?

- You paying? - Yeah!

So, the two of us made this delinquent group called "The Contrarians"...

Would you consider joining us?

We defy society, you see...

Can't say I'm interested.

Yo, Karin!

Wh-Who's that?!

Bro, please fill us in!

Karin, huh?

Oh my god, she's an angel.

Go talk to her.

No way, I can't!

CAFÉ LINDON

Go ahead and drink up. It's on me.

Hey... can you tell me about that ghost cat?

I also wanna know about this town.

You on that motorbike! Pull over on the left!

Hello there. You were speeding quite fast.

Please show me your license.

I forgot it at home.

Really?

Really, I don't have one.

That won't do!

Your name?

Hachiko.

You're Anzu, aren't you? The adopted child of Sousei-ji Temple.

I've heard of you.

Alright, get in the squad car.

- Why? - For a traffic violation.

Seeing as I'm not human, I thought I didn't need a license.

Not gonna fly! How old are you?

I'm 37.

Get a license before riding, okay? You can get one from age 16.

Looks like a little dirt got on it...

Once it's cooked, it'll be fine.

I hear you got caught riding without a license, Anzu.

Yeah, I'm in a real fix meow.

Just use a bicycle.

Sounds like a big pain.

You'll have to put up with it.

You're not gonna eat, Karin?

The squid's delicious. Try some.

I'm getting an inkling you don't care for squid.

Hey now! You can't be peeing there!

Say, Anzu... Interested in a part-time job?

What is it?

There's been an increase in cormorants,

and they eat all the sweetfish that get released.

Would you drive away the cormorants?

Your Reverence, that won't do.

What won't?

I may live like humans do, but if anything,

I'm more of an ally to the birds and beasts.

I see, that makes sense.

Guess I'll turn them down, then.

Though, I hear they pay 3,000 yen a day.

Huh? 3,000 yen!

No sign of wildlife here.

Let's head over there.

Hey, actually, is it okay if I head home?

Huh? We're talking about 3,000 yen here. You sure?

Oh, here they come.

Wow, there's a ton of them!

Ah, they're devouring the sweetfish!

That's not working. Karin, get the bottle rocket.

Yeah, yeah.

Ignition!

Fire!

They flew away!

Yay! Yay!

We did it!

We got them!

Yay!

I studied so much I wound up stupid, you see.

That right?

The 3,000 yen.

What?

If I hand it over, you'll spend it all. I'll hold onto the rest for you.

What the heck?

I was asked to look after you.

Give it back.

- Give it back! - No can do.

- Give it here! - Not happening.

Nope, nope, nope.

Give it to me!

How high are you gonna climb?!

Darn cat!

This sucks.

Karin!

Hey, what're you up to?

We're on patrol!

Take me someplace fun.

Sure thing. Please hop on back.

- Go right ahead. - Thanks.

This isn't fun. We're not catching a thing.

Sorry.

Aw, girls are such a pain.

You say something?

Oh, nothing.

Rassera, rassera, rassera!

Rassera, rassera, rassera, rassera!

Rassera, rassera!

Hey, guys, you catch anything?

No luck at all.

I see.

Yotchan's sure in good spirits.

Yotchan... Kick! Hup!

What's gotten into him, bro?

Yotchan tells me he landed a job at the home improvement store Donabe.

Wow.

I know the place, they've got everything.

Yeah.

A home improvement store's nothing to get excited about.

How stupid.

This is amazing! Oh boy...

I did it! Yay!

You alright?

I got fired during training on my first day.

No matter what I try my hand at, it never goes well.

Maybe... I'd be better off dead.

What is it?

Aw, I wanna die...

Anzu, what are those?

Are you dumb, Your Reverence? Have you never seen a quail?

Of course I know about quails, but what's with those guys?

I found them during a walk on the mountain and brought them home.

They must have strayed from their parents.

I'll raise them till they're big and sell them to a butcher.

I'm kidding!

Return them to the mountain as soon as possible.

Okay.

You'll be goners if a weasel finds you. Play around here for the time being.

Headed out somewhere?

Nowhere in particular.

No, huh?

I'm off!

Hey, you're the God of Poverty, right?

We need to talk.

What is it?

I'm Anzu Nakamura, the ghost cat of that there Sousei-ji Temple.

Something you want from me?

Brought some sweet rice balls. They're all yours.

Oh, I see.

I beg you! Please stay away from Yotchan.

He's a friend, so I'd hate to see him have a hard time of things.

This's my job, you know.

Look, I get you have your own problems, but just leave town, okay?

Yotchan's luck's about to run dry. And you messed up being found by me.

At any rate, withdraw from this place.

The person you are trying to reach is unavailable.

TETSUYA

That stupid idiot.

Let's have a contest. Whoever draws the shorter one loses.

He is to leave town without protest.

A fair-and-square contest between men. Draw!

What gives? Hurry up and draw.

You're not being very manly, come on!

Enough of your lip!

No complaining if you lose, ghost cat!

This one.

Too bad, but it looks like you lost, God of Poverty.

Mine's longer.

I won, Yotchan!

Now, you'll be back to having average luck!

Ah, darn it all!

Hey there.

The last train's gone.

- Already? - Yep.

Were you waiting for someone?

Not really.

I can lend you an umbrella!

What're you doing?

Want some watermelon?

No, thanks.

Something happen?

Not really.

The house is getting farther away...

Farther away...

Farther away...

The house is getting farther away...

I think you guys were around here...

You've really gotten big, huh?

Hard to say goodbye after I kept you five whole days.

But, this is how it has to be...

Goodbye, cheepies.

Ow! Ouch! Ow! That hurts!

What?

What is it?

Oh, a hole!

I had no idea the mountain out back had this underground passage.

Oh! What do we have here?

What in the world?

Oh my, that's one huge frog.

- Nice shot! - You're on the green!

Oh, it's the golf course outside town.

Who the heck are you?!

Could ask you the same.

I'm a great monster frog.

Never heard of you.

You're the cat from the temple?

The cheepies urged me to head in, so I followed them.

"Cheepies?"

Oh, those are forest sprites.

Well, take a seat.

What is it you do down here?

I don't really do anything.

I sleep, wake up...

Anyway, have a drink.

Digging holes is my hobby. When I get bored, I dig holes for fun.

Really? That's pretty cool.

I struck upon this last month.

- Amazing! A hot spring? - Yep.

The water's nice, isn't it?! Ribbit-ribbit!

Meow, this hits the spot!

Currently, the person...

Hey, is it really alright if we come, too?

Sure, why not? Ribbit-ribbit.

Good evening!

Oh, there're a whole bunch of you. Come on in.

Want a tour of the temple?

You all good friends?

I wouldn't say that,

but they all took up residence in holes I dug.

What're you up to this late?

Hm?

Having a party.

Who're they?

So that means you're on your own, Karin?

That's right.

I was abandoned by my dad, and I'm all alone.

You poor thing.

My mom died three years ago, and I have no one to depend on.

Plus, I have no money at all.

We are here for you.

Hang in there.

Thank you. You're all so kind.

SOUSEI-JI TEMPLE

Everyone went home?

Jeez, I offered an invitation, yet they just did as they pleased

and didn't keep me company!

They're no fun. I won't invite them again.

Really? I thought they were nice.

Lying Karin...

What?

It's not true that your dad abandoned you.

What? That wasn't a lie.

Yeah, it was.

Well, he sure hasn't come back.

Can you even tell me where he is?!

He broke his promise.

He spouted baloney

like that he'd be back by the anniversary of Mom's death!

I bet he got a girlfriend and is off having fun.

That's gotta be it.

Meow, I don't think that's true.

What would you know?!

I was with him my whole life.

Nobody knows him better than me.

You're just a ghost cat, so don't talk so high and mighty!

Darn it.

This is Karin's pay from that job, so I can't use it.

I absolutely can't.

I guess it's okay. Just need to turn it into more.

Yikes, I lost big time...

I'm in a bad spot here.

Hm?

Huh? That's strange.

My bicycle...

What? It's not here. Nowhere around, nowhere, gone. Huh?

Huh? What? You've gotta be kidding me!

This one's close but not quite it.

What's wrong, bro?

Oh, Inoue and Hayashi.

Seems somebody stole my bike...

For real?

Darn, it's not anywhere here.

We'll help you look.

Right?

Huh? Uh, yeah...

What's the matter, Hayashi?

Do you have the runs?

Darn it, I've been had!

They've got no respect for others' things.

Wh-What're you doing with that kitchen knife?

That blasted thief! If I find them, I'll make them pay.

- What? - I'll kill 'em!

You little...! Die! Die! Die!

- Stop. - Punk! Darn you! Darn you!

I'll buy you a new one, okay?

That's not the issue here.

Stealing someone's bike? I won't tolerate that kind of character!

- Cut it out! - Die!

I'll kill you! I'll kill you! I'll kill you good!

Okay, okay, I get it.

But, Your Reverence,

this makes my blood boil!

I get it, I get it, okay?

- I'll get you meow! - Stop, stop!

Stop! Stop!

Yup, definitely not here.

Frog?

Hi!

Nice shot!

You sure are good at this.

- When did you start? - Yesterday.

Thought we could earn a bit and be of help to Karin.

I see.

I went out and bought this... A lottery ticket.

You know, you're a real nice bunch.

No, no, you're too kind.

Yo.

SOUSEI-JI TEMPLE

Bro, we have something to tell you.

What?

Well...

I'm sorry, bro.

I'm the one who stole your bike.

I'm sorry, so very sorry.

But why?

Karin asked me to, and I felt I had no choice.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I understand. That's enough.

Sorry, sorry.

Where the heck am I?

It'll be alright. I can make it to Tokyo on foot.

It's okay. It'll be okay.

I haven't seen Karin. She go somewhere?

Hmm, I couldn't say.

It's almost time for dinner. Go call for her.

Huh?

Yeah, yeah.

Where am I?

Karin, it's dinnertime. Karin?

Shoot!

I'm not about to let myself die in a place like this!

KEEP OUT

Darn it all!

Karin?

Karin?

Karin!

Karin Nakamura has gotten back up!

Come on! You can do it!

Mom!

Whoa?! Karin!

Ribbit-ribbit. What happened? Karin...

Karin!

Karin!

Karin!

Karin!

Huh? Karin!

Ah, what a nice hot spring. This place is great.

Frog, I'd love something cold to drink after I finish my bath.

Okay!

Paradise, simply paradise.

Oh, there you are, Karin.

What're you doing down here?

Nothing in particular.

Gimme a break.

It's pretty late. Come on, let's head home.

His Reverence is worried.

I don't want to.

Why not?

I just don't want to.

By the way...

you stole my bike, didn't you?

No, I didn't.

Lying Karin.

Thieving Karin.

You're one pain-in-the-butt brat.

You should really head home, Karin.

What do you want from me?

Lend me some money.

So, like I said...

I'm going to Tokyo, I have to go there.

Anzu, I'm counting on you.

Meow, this's a bother.

Don't say things like that.

You're the adult, so be sure to look after her.

Will you be okay on your own?

Yeah, I'll be fine.

Both of you, take care to avoid heatstroke.

Yes, sir. We're off!

See you later!

Oh my...

Come on, already.

WHERE ARE YOU, TETSUYA?

Oh boy...

Tetsuya!

Tetsuya! You in there?

It's me.

WE'LL FIND YOU AND PUNCH YOUR FACE IN

DON'T BORROW IF YOU CAN'T PAY IT BACK

He hasn't been back, after all.

Wonder where he went.

He could die for all I care.

Mom...

I'm sorry.

Where are you off to?

Hey, where're you off to?

Be quiet.

Where are you off to?

What is this place?

My mom's grave.

Oh?

It's a locker-style cemetery.

CURRENTLY PAYING REVERENCE...

Huh?

What? Why?

I wonder what's going on.

Miss, may I help you?

Why weren't we able to go inside?

He said we haven't been paying.

Here should be fine, do you want to put our hands together in prayer?

I want to do it properly in front of Mom.

Are you stupid?

Well, let's look for Tetsuya, then.

I'm over it.

Huh? Meow, you know...

I said I'm over it.

There's nothing left to do, so go enjoy yourself.

It's your first time in Tokyo.

What? No, no, no. I can't just, you know...

Besides, there is nowhere I want to go.

I want some time alone!

Alrighty meow.

YOUR EFFORTS OVER THE SUMMER WILL CHANGE YOU!

Shuuichi!

Karin, what happened?

You haven't been at cram school at all lately.

Well, I've been going through a lot.

I see.

Do you have a bit of time?

Tokyo crepes are on another level!

They just came out with these.

Wow, they look tasty!

Hm, velvety...

And yet so fresh.

Are we still on?

What do you mean?

We said we would run away, right?

That we'd go to a tropical island with no grown-ups and get married.

Oh, right.

Will you take me somewhere?

- Huh? Now? - Now.

Well, the thing is...

Shouldn't we wait until entrance exams are done?

Right now, I think studying is most important.

Yeah, true.

You'll go to a private school, right?

That's the plan.

You're a genius, so you'll be fine.

What about you, Karin?

You'll be in a tough spot if you don't study during summer vacation.

You're right.

Got it.

But let's get married someday, okay?

Yeah. Let's both study our hardest.

Oh, there you are.

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Huh? But why?

Oh, we meet again.

Don't tell me you're going for Karin...

It's my job, you know.

- Hey, who're you talking to? - Hold this a sec.

Ow! Ouch!

Huh?!

What's going on?!

Unhand me, ghost cat!

No, no, no, no.

Karin is a no-go.

Huh? Why's that?

Hmm... Because she's a kid?

Come on, I beg you. Just back off this time.

Again? Nope, this time I'm not withdrawing.

I'll do whatever you ask of me, okay?

Not happenin'!

"A friend,"

"a kid"... If you say softie stuff like that, I'll never work!

Alright, then let's try this.

Draw!

- As if I'd fall for that trick again! - What do you mean "trick"?

Come on, take a look.

- This one's longer. - Enough!

This one's shorter.

What are you scared of? Come on, draw!

Hey... who have you been talking to all this time?

Uh, with the God of Poverty.

- What? - He's here right now actually.

What're you talking about? Are you crazy?

No, no, no.

Generally speaking, humans can't see him.

Hmm...

People can't see him.

I see. So, the God of Poverty is right over there?

You're a ghost cat, so it isn't out of the question.

Well, in that case, I've got a favor to ask.

What?

I want to see Mom.

What?

I don't care if she's a phantom or whatever, I want to see her.

Ask the God of Poverty to help.

I mean, he is a god, right?

Here.

You heard her.

Hey, why're we back at Mom's grave?

Dunno.

This way.

Where're we going?

Dunno.

UNDER REPAIR

This's the entrance to the kingdom of the dead.

Huh?

Don't blame me if you can't come back.

What? Seriously?

What? What is he saying?

He says this is the entrance.

Wow...

When this is over, I am going to take hold of Karin.

You got that?

Yeah, yeah.

Hm?

Ouch.

What is this place?

It's the kingdom of the dead.

Whoa! Is that you, God of Poverty?

Sure is.

What?! Anzu? But why?

This's his original form, after all.

What?!

Never mind that, follow me.

- Is everything okay? - Shh!

What is this place?

We cross this bridge.

Hey, a question...

Hm?

What're they doing?

Oh, they're getting their courses determined.

Needle Mountain Hell for you.

- Next, please. - Take the stairs to floor 200.

- Take the elevator to floor 7. - Write your name and address.

This is the kingdom of the dead?

That's right.

Seems pretty peaceful for the kingdom of the dead.

It's anything but! Let's go.

- You've improved. - You know it!

Just took one thrust of this club!

THE GREAT SCREAMING HELL

- We've got trouble! Karin has... - Huh? Karin?

gone down to the kingdom of the dead!

The kingdom of the dead.

Understood.

I'll round everybody up.

Reeks of humans.

She should be somewhere around here...

My mom's in this place?

Yeah, that's right.

Mom?

Mom?

Help me!

Karin, they're gonna kill me!

Save me!

Tetsuya?!

Appears he's half dead. He's been beaten nearly to death.

Help me!

What?!

Seems he's been saved.

Please help me.

He's right on the edge, eh?

- Huh? What? What's going on? - Save me.

Mom?

Hey, what on earth are you doing?!

Did you die? Have you died?

Nope, I'm alive.

Oh...

You're alive?

Impressive you made it all the way here.

Mom, today's the anniversary of your death.

I was planning to come with Dad, but he couldn't make it.

Sorry.

I see. I'd totally forgotten.

Here, you end up losing track of time and stuff like that.

Oh...

Let me get a good look at your face.

I've got to be sure not to forget the sight of you.

Or the taste!

Sorry to interrupt.

We are out of time.

If the demons find you, it'll be trouble.

This's a grave crime.

You are satisfied now that you saw her, right?

Huh?

Yuzuki, what do you think you're doing?

Quit slacking and get back to wo...

Wait, who're you?

Let's go!

- Where're you goin'?! - Hey!

- Hold up! - Hold it right there!

HEART

Lord Enma.

We have a runaway.

Say what?

- Where are we? - Where do you think?

What have you all gone and done?!

Let's go!

Every last one of you is going to the kingdom of the dead!

Ah, long time since I've set foot in this world.

Hop on.

Hey, that's my scooter!

Hey!

Get after them.

Hey, that's our ticket!

- Go, go, go, go! - After them! After them!

- Step on it. - Yes, sir!

- Let me off! - What?!

I'm the one the demons are after.

Let me off. You two, get out of here.

I won't allow that!

Not a chance!

- Karin! - No, no, no, no!

- Karin! - Anyway, let's...

Hurry it up!

What are they doing?!

Yoo-hoo!

- Yoo-hoo-hoo! - Yoo-hoo-hoo!

Hi, ghost cat.

Do you really think you can make a clean escape?

Even you must know how heavy an offense that is.

Karin!

- Mr. Ghost Cat! - Hold up!

Well, we'll be going on ahead!

Those punks!

Why're you so flustered?

Huh?

Up here, there're heaps of creatures with keener noses than yours.

And the dead sure stink.

You're awesome, Mr. Ghost Cat!

Anzu, so what's the plan?

Well meow, we'll flee to the ends of the earth!

You dummy.

Hey, do you want to go with this one?

Well, with sumo, I...

What's going on?!

I bet they're chasing after me.

What do you mean?

Anyway, I'll give 'em the slip!

Don't fall behind!

- O-Oh no! - I-I can't see!

Will that be one order?

Hmm, I think I'll have two actu...

Well, things sure have gotten lively!

Go ahead, please feel free to join in.

- Found them. - Good work.

Alright... let's get out of here.

Yeah.

Anzu, this way!

THE SPIRIT OF HOSPITALITY YASURAGI: PEACE OF MIND

Sir.

All you punks...

are going straight to the kingdom of the dead!

That was good.

Alright, it ends here.

Who's that?!

Anzu, we're here to rescue you.

You guys...

Everybody, go get 'em!

Do you want to tussle? Do you?

You do?

Talk about weak...

Let's have a contest! Whoever draws the shorter one loses.

He is to leave town without protest.

A fair-and-square contest between men...

- D-Draw! - You an idiot?

Let's have a conte...

Karin!

- What? - Let's have a contest!

Karin, stop at once!

Enough already.

Please stop.

Lord Enma, please let her be.

I beg you.

I can stop, but you know what's in store once you return, right?

Yes.

And... you're prepared for it?

So be it.

Alright, we are heading home.

Yes, sir!

About time for me to go.

No way.

- Karin... - Absolutely no way.

Dead people can't be up here.

Then, I'll go down there.

Up here, there's nothing good for me anyway.

You can't come!

Nope, I'm going.

What're you saying?

I bet it'd be more fun.

That's not true. It's obviously more fun here.

You think so?

I do. Karin, you need to live a long life.

Live a long life, and do all kinds of fun stuff.

Meet all types of people,

eat delicious food, and then, and then, so, so many...

I don't want to!

Stay here with me for good, Mom.

I'm sorry, Karin, this is out of my hands.

I mean, I died, after all.

Will we meet again somewhere?

We will... surely.

Yeah.

Mr. Ghost Cat, thank you.

Yep.

Mom!

I learned how to do a handstand!

There you go learning something of no use...

It'll be 100 years before you can beat me!

Bye-bye, Mom.

You have me.

What?

I'm a ghost cat and all, so I won't die.

I'll always be by your side meow.

You big dummy.

Heave, ho!

So, what's with that car anyway?

The lottery ticket the hag bought was a winner.

300 million yen!

What? For real?

Alright, let's try it one more time. Put some muscle into it!

Heave, ho!

Let it down, let it down! I don't want to overdo it.

Catch anything?

Not a thing.

Hayashi...

Sorry about everything.

Don't mention it, it's okay.

Right? It's okay, isn't it?

Yeah.

Let's stay on good terms.

Yeah, let's.

I got something!

Wow!

Nice going, Hayashi!

A squid, you got a squid!

Eww, I hate squid.

I'm getting an inkling you don't care for squid.

Drop dead!

Well, I won't be dying, as I am a ghost cat.

That stinks!

Stinky!

- It stinks! - Darned cat, just die!

Stinky! Stinky! Stinky! Stinky!

It stinks like crazy!

What did you eat?!

SOUSEI-JI TEMPLE

Hi, how've you been?

I was on the brink of death,

but I repaid all the money and I'm back to get you.

Pack up, we're leaving.

You just show up all of a sudden? I'm not going with you.

Don't get all angry.

Come on, I'll buy you whatever you want. Okay?

I need to come clean...

I spent all your pay from that job that I was holding onto for you.

Huh? What did you spend it on?

Pachinko.

I was trying to make more.

That's pretty dumb.

I'll pay you back later,

so no hard feelings, yeah?

Like I'd forgive you.

Sorry.

Sorry doesn't cut it, you dummy!

I hate you!

Is your arm okay?

Hard to wipe my butt. But it'll be alright.

It's never been alright before.

Actually, it got pretty crazy. I seriously almost died.

I saw some strange world.

It was kind of like hell, kind of like paradise.

What was all that?

- What is it? - Oh, nothing.

Whew, we made it!

- I'm hot! - I know, right?

Dad, I'm sorry.

Hm?

I'll grow up fast, okay?

Hey, hold up, Karin!

I'll be sure to come home.

I'll attend school and cram school and be a good girl!

So, so, so...

You can visit me often...

I get it.

Stay sharp.

And look alive.

You too!

Anzu!