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Fushi emerges before Mizuha, who had gone missing.
I want...
to stay here.
Mizuha's life falls apart spectacularly,
unbeknownst to Fushi.
Mom...
The One Who Vanished
I just felt severe pain.
Who could have done this?
Mizuha's scent.
She did this?
Is there anything I can do for you before this happens?
Be my friend.
Sure.
If that helps.
Well, get up.
Can you stand?
Do you have anyone you can turn to?
Let's go see your dad. I'll take you there.
No! Don't!
The police will catch me!
I can't let that happen.
I won't be perfect anymore.
The police?
Are they a threat?
You know, don't you?
That I killed Mom.
Don't let anyone else decide what happens to me.
Help me.
Please.
How?
Take me in!
Hey, you should wear these.
Those are some odd shoes. Thanks.
Come to think of it...
I haven't heard your name yet.
What's your name?
I'm...
Fushi, right?
I read about you in a book.
Why don't you bother hiding your strange powers at all?
Sorry, I thought I'd hidden it.
No one comes here.
Are you really going to live here?
For how long?
Hey, can you make a bed?
Oh, sure.
Doesn't look like there's electricity, so maybe some candles, too.
Oh, how about a lighter or a match?
A lighter? A match?
You really don't know what those are?
Go find some for us.
You can make copies of things once you've touched them, right?
Also, clothes and towels.
Soap, shampoo, conditioner...
I'll need a hair dryer, too.
Oh, there's no electricity here.
Which means I can't use a kettle to make something warm to drink.
I dunno what all that is, but I'll go find something.
Wait.
That's for tomorrow.
Stay with me tonight.
I'm scared.
I'm done.
Okay.
Well? What are you going to do from tomorrow on?
It's probably in the news.
And my fingerprints are probably all over the place.
Obviously, there's no way I'm going to school.
Why did you...
Fushi-san, you live at Yuki-kun's place, don't you?
Yeah.
Why did you come to this town?
No real reason.
If I had to say, maybe because it seemed peaceful.
Was it just coincidence that you ran into me?
I'm not sure.
Hey, why did you...
I'm hungry.
Oh, right.
That's amazing!
You really can make anything.
Go ahead and eat up.
Thank you.
Hey, is there something you like to eat?
Meat, I guess...
Oh, and lately, this stuff.
Ever had bubble tea?
I remembered seeing eggs that look like this in a bog once.
I had no idea they'd be so tasty.
Eggs?
Those aren't eggs! They're just clumps of starch.
Star...?
Oh, I guess that's a modern food ingredient.
The world's so big. I shouldn't be surprised I'm still running into new things.
You're so cute, Fushi-san.
Why did you kill your mother?
I don't know.
I don't remember the moment I killed her.
Though... I do remember losing faith in her.
Mom gave me a hair accessory that was precious to her.
But it was a lie.
I found the same accessory at a shop nearby for just 300 yen.
Maybe your mother cared so much for you that she had to lie.
You aren't even trying to be reassuring, huh?
She wouldn't have lied to me if she cared.
I guess.
I don't know...
I don't want you to see me sleeping, so you have to sleep, too.
Let's close our eyes.
Okay, got it.
Fushi-san, you've met my ancestors, haven't you?
I'm Hayase's descendant.
That's why you were concerned about me, right?
What was she like?
Her?
She was a good person.
In what way?
She took care of me, I guess.
Gave me good food.
She was strong and caring.
She helped people a lot.
She cared about her family.
She was surrounded by a lot of people and friends.
Liar.
I'm not lying!
You don't have your eyes closed.
Oh, you meant that.
There's just one girl suffering in an otherwise peaceful world.
I can't sleep soundly until you do.
Have you closed your eyes?
Yeah, they're closed.
Morning. Breakfast is ready.
I had a dream where Mom was gone and I was all alone.
And then I felt hopeless when I realized that was reality.
But I think reality's happier.
I mean, when I woke up, there you were, Fushi-san.
I'll bring all the stuff you need.
A lighter and shampoo, conditioner...
And your mom, too, if I can.
I'll see if I can bring her back to life.
J-Just a second. Not yet.
Not yet?
Not yet. I just...
If your mom's alive, you can go to school, and the police won't try to catch you.
It solves everything.
What are you talking about?
I killed Mom.
But you don't remember it, do you?
So it's not your fault—
No!
They would have found the body by now!
But wouldn't it be better if she was alive?
Wait!
Please, just wait.
Just do this for me for now.
All right.
I'll do what you want.
Thanks.
Well, I'm gonna go get supplies.
I'll be back as soon as I can.
I'll be waiting.
Damn it! Bon!
Where's Bon?
Bon!
He'f ouf in a meefing wif fhe foundation feefle.
What do you want? It's so early.
I want money.
You just bummed 100,000 off the foundation the other day.
For the brothels again?
No. I found out there's this gambling game called "horse racing."
Wanna come?
I was disappointed when I heard how you died in your past life.
I bet you're going to go down the same way again.
Since when do you talk to me like that?
Dunno. Since forever.
Wanna go?!
Aiko-chan, I broke all the eggs!
That doesn't hurt at all.
Come on, you're embarrassing yourselves in front of the kids, you old geezer!
I'm not old yet!
Damn it, give it a rest, old geezer!
Hey, wanna go to the mall after breakfast?
Is it okay, Grandpa?
Sure.
Ooh, we're coming with—
Fushi!
I didn't know you were back, Fushi-san.
Yeah.
Wanna come shopping with us?
Oh, crap. I don't have any money.
No problem.
I can make plenty.
Ooh, gimme that!
Don't do that!
Why not?!
I won't have to cause any trouble for you.
No means no!
You're going to ruin the value of money!
Value?
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