Mieruko-chan (見える子ちゃん)

Why? Why won’t it--

REAL Scary Stories

Yeesh, that was scary! I mean, a real heart-stopper! So terrifying!

What did you think, Hitoe-chan?

What would you do if something that scary came at you?

I dunno... Maybe I’d just pretend I didn’t see it?

Or maybe I would just start chanting Buddhist mantras?

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, that’s a common response.

I could also spread some salt around or use some prayer beads.

And if it was really bad, I could call an exorcist.

Look what I got! Meme-chan!

Well, you sure know your options, huh?

NICE!

Have you ever had something scary and paranormal happen to you?

The drain in the bathroom’s clogged.

What? Why?

Probably from all your hair.

No way. Also, they’re doing that horror show.

Really? I’ve been wanting to watch this.

Wait, where’s Mom?

Late.

Hey, it’s Candlelight Junji!

You don’t want to watch Candlelight Junji?

Nope.

Yotsuya

Come on, what’s all this about?!

There’s nothing there! C’mon! Let’s go!

Time to go, now! I’ll feed you when you get home, okay?

Miko, you’re going to be late!

Do you have an umbrella?

I’m good.

But the weatherman says it’s going to rain today!

If it rains, I’ll buy one from the convenience store.

See you later!

Have a good day-- Huh?

Ugh, first period is math?

And I think we have a quiz today. This sucks.

Morning!

Morning, Hana.

Hey, how’d you know it was me?

The squish.

You could at least give me more of a reaction!

It’s early.

Hey, Meme-chan! Did you just get that?

Yeah, I got it at the bookstore.

Aww, she’s so cute! I want one, too!

They had the bunny you liked, too.

Lam-Rab! Lambda Rabbit!

Yeah, they’re kinda similar.

Lam-Rab stuff has tons of shop exclusives, so his merch sells out quick.

Isn’t your room, like, covered in Lam-Rab merch, though?

How’d you know?!

Outta the way.

Oh, sorry.

Hey.

Never mind.

Who was that?

Think she’s in the other class.

The Author’s True Intentions

Right, so...

...we have to think about why the protagonist turned into a tiger here.

It’s kind of baffling, huh?

Why do you think that happened?

If you turned into a tiger, and started to lose your humanity...

Yotsuya-san?

Y-Yes, ma’am?

Could you read the passage on page 57?

Yes, uh...

When the group reached the top of the hill,

they did as they were told and turned to look behind them,

gazing out upon the greenery.

There, they saw a single tiger leap out from the thicket onto the road.

The tiger...

I’m starving!

I thought you already had some bread.

That was just a snack!

You’re a bottomless pit.

I must just have good metabolism, ’cause I’m always hungry!

Shouldn’t you be worried about that?

The other day, I woke up hungry,

but when I looked at the clock, it was only 3 AM! Seriously!

Why’s that a big deal?

I mean, the only stuff in the fridge were leftovers,

like fried chicken, or dumplings, or hamburg steak!

That’s a lot of food.

And my clock had stopped, too!

That’s been happening all the time, lately.

Maybe it’s too hungry for batteries.

And my lights go out all the time, too!

Maybe my whole house is hungry!

Don’t be silly.

Hana?

Look, this is mine!

Huh? What’re you talking--

--Ow! C’mon, stop it! --I see crumbs!

You wanna go shop for underwear sometime?

--Sounds good. --Yay!

It’s just, like, my bra’s been getting tighter lately.

TMI.

Okay, I’d better save up my allowance!