Land of Tanabata (七夕の国)

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

You are...

Within Reach, aren't you?

I'll teach you from scratch.

We're special. We're the chosen ones.

Outsiders keep on showing up in our village.

The Window... it opened.

Goodbye.

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This isn't good.

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

That Takashi person might be the murderer.

I see potential in your power.

There's something I want your help with.

I have a terrible feeling.

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Amazing.

You've come through for me, Masumoto.

I never thought such a power really existed.

Much obliged.

The assassination you ordered on Councilor Tamabe

has been carried out without a hitch.

But the incident in Marukawa Town presents a problem.

Why would he do something so stupid, at a time like this?

There is no problem with him.

He was simply trying to protect his hometown.

As a person Within Reach.

I need someone more reliable.

I'm afraid that won't be possible.

The police have begun investigating what happened to Councilor Tamabe.

What a hassle.

That's why...

I'd like to make a request of you.

- But I nearly drowned. -

I nearly drowned!

The sea!

Let's go to the sea.

- Yeah, let's do that! -

You're late.

Welcome

I'm sorry.

Whatever.

So, how big has your power gotten?

Um...

About the size of a watermelon.

That's good.

Then,

I'll be needing to use your power soon.

Soon?

Look. I want your help with this.

New Skills Development Seminar

"New skills development"?

What is this?

Land of Tanabata

Thank you.

Reception is over here!

Hello. Please line up over here.

- Have your 12,000 yen fee ready. -Choose any seat you like.

New Skills Development Seminar

Hmm. Looking good.

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Mr. Minamimaru! Thank you so much for coming today.

My name is Yagihara.

I will be the host for today's event.

Thank you.

-A host? - Yeah.

All right, show us your power. Don't hold back.

Once you're on stage, I'll guide you.

All right.

You got this.

Ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for coming.

The dubious nature of supernatural phenomena

often points toward the darkness

or to far and distant places,

away from true scrutiny.

Wouldn't it be great to simply prove that such things exist?

That's exactly why

I want to introduce Mr. Yoji Minamimaru, our new skills instructor.

Please give him a big round of applause!

No way. Nanmaru?

Ready, Minamimaru?

Let's begin.

Hold up both your hands.

Close your eyes on the count of five.

Five,

four,

three,

two,

one,

zero.

I can see something.

Me too.

- What? - What is that?

All right, good. Bring that.

Everyone, please take a look.

This is what's called a "Dimension Ball."

Does this look like a regular soap bubble to you?

Of course not!

Now I'd like to show you all

just how powerful this body of energy is.

All right, it's ready.

Everyone,

please watch closely.

Go ahead.

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This is the power of a Dimension Ball!

Woah.

Let's have a big round of applause for Mr. Minamimaru.

-Wow! -Incredible...

For me?

Let's give it up for him!

-Well done. - Ah.

Do you think it went well?

-You were a huge success. -

I knew you'd be able to demonstrate such great power.

Really?

Of course.

It would be a waste not to share this power with the world.

Everyone was blown away, right?

-Yeah. -

This is something that only special people can do.

Special people like you, Minamimaru.

I'd always thought it was all useless.

I can tell you're Sachiko's brother.

Thank you so much for developing my powers.

Great work out there!

The crowd loved it!

- -Wonderful stuff!

All right, here's your pay for today, Mr. Minamimaru.

-We should do this again. -Yeah.

-Tomorrow or the day after. -Really? That's so soon.

We could even do it again today.

- - Today?

Application for New Skills Development Seminar

How much did we make?

Over three million just today.

With him as the face of this thing, we could earn even more.

Here. Your share for today, Mr. Higashimaru.

There are some busybodies around too. We need to be careful.

But Mr. Minamimaru is easy to handle.

I'm not sure if he's dumb or just foolish.

Either one works.

We should increase the number of seminars, shouldn't we?

Right.

Should we do more in a different location?

Where should we do it?

Somewhere that pays well.

Mm...

-Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka. - Right.

So, what did you find?

The residents of Marukawa Town have a stronger solidarity than expected.

There should be several more of them.

I want to find them at all costs.

I've gotten information that there's one in Tokyo too.

Is that right?

What? 300,000?

This much for one day?

I don't even need to get a job.

Woo!

This is crazy. My power is amazing, after all.

Hmm?

What's that?

Maybe a pimple or something, since I'm tired.

Marukami Village

Professor Marukami...

Why...

Why would you throw away your life here?

Is it that important?

Emi.

- Professor... -

My roots may lie in that town,

but it's more complicated than that.

I am... drawn to it.

"It"?