Land of Tanabata (七夕の国)

Just a little more.

I will end the nightmares.

Mom...

help Yoriyuki.

Right now, we know about the ability

of those Within Reach in that village.

That means there must be something we can do.

As for me... I'm glad I'm not a Window Opener.

I'm canceling our deal.

You crazy monster.

-Aki! -Nanmaru...

- -

Back then, if you hadn't stopped me...

Nanmaru!

...I could have killed somebody.

I needed to experiment.

Previously on Land of Tanabata

In the early hours of October 13th,

near Kamiseta in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward,

a massive crater spanning three kilometers appeared,

leading to the disappearance of buildings and residents in that area.

In response to this incident, the government announced the possibility

of a large-scale terrorist attack aimed at crippling the capital's functions.

Prime Minister Osanai has reissued a state of emergency

covering the entire Kanto region

and urged citizens to refrain from non-essential outings...

Currently, an emergency stay-at-home order is in effect.

Please refrain from going outside.

Temporarily closed

Prevent further disaster.

Currently, an emergency stay-at-home order is in effect.

Please refrain from going outside.

Prevent further disaster.

You on the bicycle. A stay-at-home order is in effect.

Go on home.

- Thank you, Tagaya. - Not at all.

All right.

- All right, all in. - All right.

-Good morning. - Morning.

-Morning. -Morning.

Nanmaru, pack your stuff wherever it fits.

-Okay. -I'll take it.

Thank you.

There we go.

Thank you.

It feels strange with the streets being so empty.

So much for job hunting.

We're at war now.

Good morning.

Huh?

Why are you here?

Aki said she just had to come.

We're not playing around this time.

I know.

This whole time,

I've been following Yoriyuki Marukami and the others.

I thought I might be of help.

Also...

I want to help Nanmaru too.

Currently, an emergency stay-at-home order is in effect.

All classes have been canceled.

Those on campus should promptly return...

We need to hurry and stop Yoriyuki Marukami.

Currently, an emergency stay-at-home order is in effect.

"End the nightmares..."

I want to know what that means.

Land of Tanabata

Thank you for coming under these circumstances.

Come. This way.

-Nanmaru... - Sachiko...

Don't worry.

End the nightmares?

Is that what Yoriyuki said?

According to Takashi, that is.

We thought that those of you from this town might understand.

From everything I've heard so far,

this seems to be connected to the shared feeling among many townsfolk

that a Window has opened.

Excuse me,

but what's the matter with you all?

You've seen the reports on the disaster in Tokyo, right?

Yes, of course.

Let me ask you clearly.

Could that have been anyone other than Yoriyuki Marukami?

We must now consider

the possibility of another incident and what that might be.

As well as how we can prevent it.

You are all in the midst of this disaster!

We know that well, but...

How does this connect to the sense that a Window has opened?

Well, that's a kind of dream, you see.

What about the Tanabata Festival?

Or the connection to the role of the priest...

Okay, hang on.

We here at Marukawa, cannot divulge everything to outsiders.

We have also thought a lot about

what Yoriyuki's true intentions might be.

However, despite our best efforts, we still don't understand.

- That's true. - I'm sure of it.

He must have some grand plan, one beyond our grasp...

The reason it's beyond your grasp...

is because you aren't thinking.

Nanmaru...

The customs, wisdom, and hardships unique to this land

shouldn't be taken lightly.

But still...

isn't it wrong to shut your ears

and stop thinking in a stubborn effort to protect yourselves?

I saw it.

A great power that was supposed to be unique to this land...

leaked out and wreaked havoc.

Yoriyuki Marukami is just a murderer.

Not a lord, ruler, or guru!

-Ridiculous. -You can't say that.

-That's no way to speak of him. -Right!

Time is of the essence.

Please understand this.

I understand.

Tomorrow,

we'll speak with the head of the Higashimaru family.

Mr. Minamimaru,

Professor Emi,

please join us.

I'll call upon Professor Marukami too.

Professor Marukami...

We have seen acts of terrorism in Tokyo with the bombing of a government building

and the massive explosion in Setagaya Ward,

but the police have yet to identify the perpetrators.

Mr. Shikishima, evidence is very scarce for this series of huge explosions.

Why is that?

First...

Considering the scale of the terrorist attack

and the explosive devices involved, it's likely that a terrorist group

of a few to several dozen people are behind this.

Does such a large criminal organization actually exist in Japan?

Since no such organization...

I'm in Marukawa Town!

I'll find out the truth these townspeople are hiding!

This is an entirely new organization.

However, it's hard to imagine that such a major crime

could be organized in such a short time.

Masami Marukami

It's been almost four days since the large-scale explosion

that occurred in the city, but the police have yet to identify the suspect

or the explosives used in the attack.

- People in the streets... -

Volume: 0

Metropolitan Police Department still unable to identify criminal group

The answer...

is in this town.

Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

It takes about 30 minutes on foot to reach the Higashimaru estate.

Okay.

Um... where is Professor Marukami?

It seems he's going to be a little late.

He'll head straight to the estate.

Okay.

I'm excited to see Professor Marukami.

-I wonder if he's changed. -Not sure...

-Is something the matter? -What?

Uh... Nothing at all. Come on, let's head off.

-Let's go. -This way.

- Sorry I'm late. - Morning.

Good morning.

- Sachiko... -Ah.

Good morning.

Did you sleep well?

-Yeah, thank you. -Not at all.

How about you?

I didn't sleep much.

I see. That makes sense.

Wouldn't it be bad if there's a commotion and all the townspeople show up?

We'll be gone before then.

If you're scared, then just be ready to run away.

What is it?

Nothing.

Where's the old man?

Well, I hardly come here myself recently.

Jeez, you're hopeless.

-This is the Higashimaru estate, right? - Sorry.

Master Yoriyuki...

Is the retired master well?

Yes, sir.

Master!

Is somebody here already?