Yakusoku no Nanaya Matsuri ~ Starlight Promises

I saw a miracle that day.

It all began when I got a reply to my message for the first time in three and a half years.

Sender: Atsushi Fujii How've you been, Shoma?

Atsushi? Sender: Atsushi Fujii How've you been, Shoma?

Atsushi Fujii

Atsushi, seriously?! Atsushi Fujii

Atsushi Fujii

Hello?

Shoma?

Atsushi?

Yeah, it's been a while.

Don't "it's been a while" me!

There's going to be an unusual festival here. Want to come?

A festival? More importantly, why didn't you ever get in touch?

I sent you a thousand texts.

Sorry. I really meant to get in touch, but...

It's fine.

Huh?

You reached out just now.

Thanks.

Anyway, how've you been?

Fine. Hey, Shoma, how about we meet up and talk a bit?

Yeah, sure.

I've been wanting to talk to you for ages, too.

Really? This is the way?

What is this? Is this really the right way?

Crap, there's no path. I'm lost.

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Atsushi Fujii

The number you are trying to reach is not currently in use.

What? No way!

Wasn't this the number from last time?

Um...

What should I do?

If I get lost here, I won't be able to make it home.

It's pretty deep in the mountains... Where are you? If I get lost here, I won't be able to make it home.

Hey, Atsushi. It's pretty deep in the mountains... Where are you? If I get lost here, I won't be able to make it home.

No Signal

No signal... No Signal

You're right!

See?

That's how far the compass is off from true north.

That's interesting.

Here, it's all set now.

Oh, thanks.

What's this?

Starlight Pilgrimage

It's called Starlight Pilgrimage. Starlight Pilgrimage

What does it do? Starlight Pilgrimage

It's an all-in-one life support app.

Oh...

Starlight Pilgrimage

It's got all the functions you'll ever need, and it's all free. Starlight Pilgrimage

It's got all the functions you'll ever need, and it's all free.

It won't hurt to have it installed.

I promise it'll come in handy.

Huh...

How've you been, Shoma? This is the location of the festival we're meeting at.

What is this place?

Could this be it?

Starlight Promises

Um, are you all right?

Shiori?

Please wake up.

There's a hut just over there. Can you walk?

Yeah, I think so...

Ow...

Are you okay?

Huh? What?

Shh!

Shiori, where are you?

Um, you're not invited, are you?

Invited?

I'm sorry, who are you?

I'll explain later.

There'll be big trouble if you're spotted here.

Huh?

It's too late.

A kid? Er, what... Huh?

Wait a— Ow...

Isn't this kid kinda see-through?

Shiori, you are aware that allowing someone who is not invited

into this area, and trying to harbor them on top of it,

is against our rules, are you not?

Um, this is, well...

Please ensure that he leaves this area immediately.

Why are you see-through?

Due to administrative circumstances,

I've taken the liberty of using a hologram.

Hologram? Wow!

Whoa, what? I can touch it!

It's dangerous to touch it so carelessly.

If you will not leave voluntarily,

I will have to take steps to forcibly eject you.

W-Wait a minute!

What's all this about invitations?

I was just supposed to meet someone here.

I mean... my friend invited me to come here, that's all.

Invited?

His name is Atsushi Fujii.

He was the one who invited me.

Is he here already?

Atsushi Fujii? I'll search for him.

Search?

No one with that name has been registered.

What do you mean, registered?

Do you have to register for this festival?

I cannot give you an answer to that question.

Aw, what? Then can you tell me if this is the right place?

Place?

Yes, that is the correct location.

What is your name?

Mihara. Shoma Mihara.

Um, do you know an Atsushi Fujii?

No.

That's so weird.

I see. Shoma Mihara, I understand the circumstances now.

I will take care of the sign-up process for you, as well.

Huh? Is that okay?

There seems to be some sort of mismatch somewhere.

It's not a problem.

Shoma Mihara, welcome to the Starlight Festival.

My name is Kana. I am the director of this festival.

We would like to warmly welcome you as an invited guest.

Huh? Wh-What does that mean?

Also, Shoma,

it seems that you are the most suitable candidate for the role of the Cowherd.

What? The Cowherd?

What do you mean by "Cowherd"?

Shoma, your room will be prepared for you tomorrow.

For tonight, please use a futon here to rest.

H-Hang on!

Yes?

Is Atsushi really not here yet?

There's no point in me being here if I can't see him.

Please rest assured that I will look into that matter myself.

What?

Um, all right... Thank you, then.

Let's discuss further details tomorrow.

Shiori, please take care of Shoma.

Uh, of course.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

She vanished?!

What the heck is going on?

I'm not quite sure what's happened,

but I'm glad she'll be looking into the matter of your friend for you.

Uh, yeah.

It's already quite late. Please get a good night's rest.

Yes, Musuhi.

Please give me the information about Shoma Mihara again.

This is...

I see.

People's hearts really do work in most interesting ways...

Shoma.

Shoma.

Shoma!

See ya!

Atsushi!

Good morning.

I'm sorry. I did call your name several times, but...

Uh, g-good morning.

Are you all right?

Uh, yes.

That's right... I'm supposed to take part in the festival.

Oh, I have to look for Atsushi.

I'll get ready right away.

Let's see, where are my clothes? My bag should be somewhere here.

It's forbidden to bring personal belongings into this area,

Huh? It's forbidden to bring personal belongings into this area,

It's forbidden to bring personal belongings into this area,

so they've been placed under the care of the organizers.

Huh? No way. Even my wallet and phone?

Yes.

Is that going to be okay?

While you're here, you'll have no need for money or your phone,

so please don't worry.

Uh, that's not what I meant...

I've prepared your clothes for you, so please put them on.

Wear this Spirit Garment as underwear, and then wear these clothes over that.

Lastly, please wear this Spirit Cap on your head.

Spirit Garment? Spirit Cap?

Yes, they are essential garments for this festival.

Really?

Yes.

I'm sure you'll be surprised once you put them on.

I'm starting to feel like I ended up somewhere crazy...

Come on, Atsushi.

Did I put it on right?

Ah! Please put the kimono over it!

It disappeared?!

The kimono, quick!

R-Right!

You should have told me it turns invisible!

I-I'm sorry!

What's up with these clothes?!

Wow!

A place like this in the mountains, huh?

I feel like I've gone back in time.

That village over there is where we'll live during the festival.

Live?