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We're looking for this person, you see.

Don't think I've seen him before.

Are you Mr. Minamimaru?

Welcome to the land of your ancestors, Marukami Village!

Hey.

Big brother…

This town is hiding something, and everyone is in on it.

As far as I know,

there are only five people Within Reach, including you.

Five telekinetics?

Look, above Mount Marukami.

I'm going to go check it out.

Isn't it off-limits?

There are only six rocks.

Does this mean one rock disappears each day of the seven-day festival?

Previously on Land of Tanabata

Protests Held Against Golf Course Construction

"We strongly condemn the plan to build a golf course

on Mount Marukami."

What's this about?

Apparently, they were planning to carve out

the course from the Seven Peaks

to the east of Mount Marukami, and from Mount Marukami itself.

Yeah, the place Tagaya built a model of.

"This is the unanimous opinion of all the townspeople."

"We have always lived together with Mount Marukami."

Letter of protest

"This principle is deeply rooted in our town,

regardless of generation.

Mount Marukami must never be desecrated.

We are prepared to do whatever it takes

to protect our sacred Mount Marukami…

from being defiled by outsiders."

Marukawa Town Committee Chairman Genichiro Hayano

Does this mean…

Hey, wait! Nanmaru!

What?

-Wait! - Stop!

Tagaya! Are you all right, Tagaya?

What are you doing here?

Where is Professor Marukami?

Huh?

You're hiding him, aren't you?

What are you talking about?

You killed him, didn't you?

What?

It seems there's been a misunderstanding.

We have been performing the Tanabata ritual,

passed down through generations of the Marukami family.

Ritual?

We should treat him quickly.

Let's go down the mountain together.

Okay.

So then…

tell me…

What exactly did you see here?

People…

holding long torches…

formed a large circle, and stamped on the ground.

Someone was…

setting off

bright fireworks.

Anything else?

It was dark, so I didn't see anything else.

I see.

Let's hurry up and get down this mountain, shall we?

Okay.

- Keep going. Just a bit more. - Okay. Sorry about this.

-Professor Emi! -Tagaya!

Nanmaru.

-Are you all right?

We were attacked after going up Mount Marukami.

What? What do you mean?

He's alive.

What?

Nothing.

Basically, we saw something we shouldn't have.

A ritual outsiders aren't allowed to see.

You really saw that?

We can't stay here any longer. Everyone, pack your bags.

We'll head back to Tokyo early tomorrow morning.

Okay.

All right, can you walk?

I'll manage.

You're bleeding.

Are you okay?

Land of Tanabata

Cafe Marukami

- Sachiko!

Sachiko!

Nanmaru?

Hey, Sachiko…

Yes?

I'm going back to Tokyo.

So, that's why…

Can we exchange LINE?

What?

Um…

but I've never done that before.

It's easy. Give me your phone and I'll do it for you if you don't mind.

Okay then.

Thanks.

Here.

It's Nanmaru. Thanks!

-Thank you.

Now we're connected, even though I'll be far away.

Message me anytime.

Okay.

See you then!

Bye.

One friend Nanmaru

It just hit me…

There's no time for this now.

You took so long, Nanmaru.

I'm sorry.

-Here, your ticket. - Thank you.

-Here. - Thank you.

- Here. - Thanks.

This is everyone's money. You look after it, Tagaya.

Okay…

All right then, take care, everyone.

What? Aren't you coming?

I'm going to stay here a little longer.

I'm certain that Professor Marukami is here.

The Marukami Seminar will be suspended for a while.

I'm staying too.

No way. You should know best, Tagaya.

As a university lecturer, I can't put any of you in danger.

I'll be home in no time.

Come on, off you go. You too, Nanmaru.

Hey there.

Is that Minamimaru guy here?

Takashi…

Huh?

Wait!

You can't go up!

Takashi!

Darn. Did I just miss him?

Don't do anything silly.

Guestbook

Joto University Marukami Seminar

"Marukami Seminar…"

Sayuri Emi, Mamoru Tagaya, Tomoko Sakuragi, Yoji Minamimaru

-Thanks.

All right then.

What is it, My Lord? You're grinning.

Nothing.

It's Nanmaru. Thanks!

It was fun talking to you. From Sachiko.

- Oh.

-It's here. - Oh.

Come on.

- Look? See.

What is this?

Professor! Wait!

Hey there.

Do you know a guy called Minamimaru?

Who are you?

Just tell me.

You went to Marukawa Town with a Minamimaru, right?

He's not here today.

Then, what are his contact details?

I don't know.

Surely you do know.

You're so persistent!

You're not from this school, are you?

What do you want with Nanmaru?

Excuse me!

Could it be

that you're interested

in the "Chowa!" that Nanmaru does?

It was fun talking to you. From Sachiko.

Long time no see! Are you well?

I had fun too!

It feels like…

I ended up

being so half-hearted.

Nanmaru! We might have a new recruit.

-What? - Come in.

Are you Minamimaru?

-It's you. From when it hit me. - What are you talking about?

Well, it's hard to explain--

There's something I want to talk to you about.

You have…

the Ability to Reach, don't you?

What?

Come with me.

Okay.

Wait, I'll come with you!

Thanks for your help.

Huh?

All right, show me the power that you showed Sachiko.

Okay.

Chowa!

See.

My power! The Ability to Reach!

Pathetic.

Eh?

No good at all.

And you don't need to shout like that.

I'll teach you from scratch.

Huh? Wait.

Sir, does that mean you have the Ability to Reach too?

"Sir"?

Listen.

You were focusing on the mark you made on the paper just now, right?

It's going to hit the material and disappear as soon as you bring it.

That's why it doesn't get big.

Bring it?

Midair.

Midair?

Create it in midair.

Look.

Like this.

What the heck is that ball?

It's this sphere that is known as "Beyond the Window."

Those who can make this are Within Reach.

Like this, slowly…

Watch.

It's stopped.

Amazing.

Don't touch it!

You'll lose your hand.

When the target is a solid or liquid,

it reacts instantly,

and about the same volume as the sphere disappears.

What on earth…

Okay. Now it's your turn.

That's right. In midair.

Close your eyes and concentrate.

Oh.

What are you doing? You suck at this.

Sorry.

Being Within Reach

means reaching Beyond the Window.

You extend your hand,

grab a little from Beyond the Window and bring it to you.

Your hand reaches… Beyond the Window.

I'll give you a tip.

Imagine you have another thumb…

existing symmetrically to your thumb and the outside of your pinky finger.

Create the sphere by imagining yourself

pressing 12 fingers on one point.

That's it.

Keep going.

No way! What?

- Sir! - Don't move!

Okay!

You did it. You did it!

Great work.

Whoa! I did it!

Thank you so much!

I never thought

I had this kind of power.

That's right. We're special.

We're the chosen ones.

Special?

Yeah.

Amazing! Look at this hole!

I did it too!

Wow.

And look how big it is.

-Yes!

I did it!

I don't have to shout "chowa" anymore.

Never say "chowa" again.

I'm so tired.

Sachiko, I met your brother today!

He taught me a lot.

-Eh?

That was fast.

Stay away from him. No matter what.

Welcome.

Please sit where you like.

Where are you gentlemen from?

Tokyo.

Wow. What brought you to a boring town like this?

Just a bit of work.

I see, I see.

Boring here, isn't it?

What would you like to order?

I recommend our cod roe spaghetti.

-All right, that then. - Okay.

And for you, sir?

The same.

Certainly.

Please wait a moment.

Just like you said, two of the men

came to the cafe.

- They went there too? -Yeah.

In any case,

tell all the townspeople to keep their lips sealed.

Understood.

Unbelievable.

Outsiders keep on showing up in our village.

This isn't good.

Withheld number

Hello.

Emi.

It's me.

Professor Marukami!

I'm sorry I worried you.

Things are a bit complicated.

I don't know when I'll be back,

or if I can ever make it back at all.

Professor, what happened?

The Window… it opened.

A Window of the heart…

that I never knew of.

Saying that doesn't help me understand at all.

I'll contact the university and my wife.

Professor…

You haven't killed anyone, have you?

I'd never do that.

Never.

I… believe you.

Thank you, Emi.

Head back to Tokyo, for your sake too.

Goodbye.

Wait. Without you, Professor…

Councilor Toshiro Tamabe The Power to Change Japan's Future

For a Kinder Society

Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome

to Councilor Toshiro Tamabe.

The Power to Change Japan's Future For a Kinder Society

Hello everyone.

Thank you all for gathering here today.

As you just heard, my name is Toshiro Tamabe.

Is this the spot?

Don't you need to check the position of the lectern?

As for today's theme… Can you see?

"The power to change Japan's future."

And, "For a kinder society."

Are you okay?

I'm sorry, my colleague isn't feeling too well.

It happens a lot. You don't need to worry.

Is that so?

Understood.

In Japan,

even elderly bureaucrats can secure jobs at such major companies,

provided they receive approval from the National Personnel Authority.

This is Sato. I'm back in position.

This is evidence that we don't have adequate laws in place.

I'm not trying to put down the elderly.

-In order to raise wages in Japan,

we must resolve this issue

by confronting it head-on!

I have the ability.

The ability to open the eyes of bureaucrats and politicians.

Huh?

What is that?

Oh, no!

Are you all right?

Long time no see.

Huh? Where is Professor Emi?

-Ah. - Mm.

I see.

Huh?

Tagaya, did you change your glasses?

-Well… -You have, haven't you?

They look good, with the black on top.

Professor Emi!

You're back.

Hello.

Did you find Professor Marukami?

Nanmaru, why are you here today?

Oh, yeah. I came because I wanted to show you all something.

You came just in time! Can you come with me?

I'll do it outside.

-Outside? - Yeah, I'll do it outside.

What is that thing?

Oh, my! Amazing.

This is known as "Beyond the Window."

With this…

I pick a target…

and release it.

- Huh?

What's happening?

What?

- What the… - How?

No way.

Nanmaru, this isn't good.

What? It isn't?

You said that in the old families,

there are Window Openers

and those Within Reach, didn't you?

That's right.

The person…

The person Within Reach who taught you this skill.

What's their name?

Sir.

I mean, it's Sachiko's big brother, Takashi.

It's just like the murder that took place in Marukawa Town.

What?

I've always thought that the person behind that murder

must have the same ability as Professor Marukami.

In other words, they're Within Reach.

Does that mean…

That Takashi person might be the murderer.

What…

Takashi Higashimaru

Hello.

You took so long to pick up, Minamimaru.

How can I help you?

I see potential in your power.

There's something I want your help with.

It has been a long time, Great-uncle.

-It's Sachiko. - Oh.

Enter.

Excuse me.

Is your grandmother well?

She is.

I came today to tell you something.

There are suspicious men in the town.

It seems they came by here too.

Pardon?

Takashi and Professor Marukami…

And me…

They're searching for those Within Reach.

I have…

a terrible feeling.

Translated by Zak