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I want to end this.

This life of constant running away.

All these eyes ever show me are horrible things.

You can't change fate.

This world is not fair.

But why only me?

There are a great many strange things in the world.

But no matter how odd, how incredible something may be...

if a human does not see it...

if a human is not involved with it...

it is simply something that happened.

Ow!

Hey!

Asshole!

Humans are the most profoundly mysterious living things in the world.

I don't want to see any more.

I have no reason to die.

But beyond that I have no reason...

to live.

Enough?

Mistress, we have a guest.

Come in.

Here we grant wishes.

So...

what is yours?

We grant any wish you may have.

But there is a fair payment.

Everything that is given has its price.

To be given, you must pay that price.

That is the rule of this world.

And what is your wish?

My wish?

You only ever watch. You exorcise nothing.

You're always running away.

Are you searching for your place?

What do you mean?

"Watanuki", written "April 1st". Your first name is "Kimihiro".

"He who searches."

Isn't it your birthday soon? April 1st?

And your eyes.

Eyes that do not want to see the spirits.

You are isolated by what you can see.

If ugliness is all you see, it's best to just keep your distance.

Your wish will require a very high price.

Let's see...

it will cost you the most precious thing you have.

The most precious thing?

What?

I see.

You still don't understand.

I'll be going.

Live here.

I'm looking...

for a janitor.

It's not a coincidence you're here.

But...

There is no such thing as coincidence in this world. The only thing is the Inevitable.

All that happens has meaning.

Mistress, we have a guest.

Come in.

Is it true this shop will grant any wish?

Yes.

If you pay the price.

People envy me.

Maybe because of my work.

I'm a model.

My boyfriend has a company that's going to be listed.

Maybe I'm too out there.

Oh?

I want to get along with people.

Maru, Moro...

Yes, Ma'am.

It's so pretty!

Never take that ring off.

That is the price you pay.

Is that all?

This is so cute!

Go see what happens.

I don't know what you mean.

Excuse me.

Remember what the baby finger means.

A dream?

No. This is real.

Day Monitor: Watanuki

Another day of isolating myself.

Are you OK?

Uh...Watanuki?

I'm really sorry.

Can you stand up?

That butterfly...

Watanuki?

Hey!

Watanuki!

Would you like to sample a fragrance from our new spring collection?

That's so nice!

Yes! Perfect for everyday, and formal occasions.

For sure!

I go to a lot of parties.

I run my own company, so I have a lot.

This'll be good for work, parties, and dates.

My boyfriend's picky that way.

He's a doctor.

But it's got to suit me, you know.

I like the one I have now.

People follow me about perfume.

Ow!

I wonder if she'll realize she's paying the price...

"Link baby fingers in a promise and hope to die"

"Swallow a thousand needles..."

"if you lie"

It feels like ages since I saw you!

Yeah!

Still with that businessman?

He's abroad a lot, but he calls me every day.

Ow!

Is that a cut?

No.

It's dirty.

Yeah.

What's wrong?

Uh-oh...

Liar.

Misaki?

Misaki!

Liar

Lies

Fake

Void

Shut up!

Shut up!

No!

Shut up!

Shut up!

Shut up!

So you can see that?

With those eyes?

I see! You're the one they're talking about.

What did you do to that girl?

It's fate. It's decided.

Fighting it changes nothing.

The only thing is the Inevitable.

Inevitable?

I'm pregnant.

Don't interfere.

She's better off dead.

My parents invited me to London.

Poor thing!

It's true!

Virtue is hell.

Really!

Just accept fate.

Stop thinking. It's easier.

What is your wish?

My wish is...

to have your eyes.

To eat them up!

Go ahead. I don't want them.

That's such a turn-off.

They won't be tasty then.

Don't throw them away!

I'll enjoy them when they taste better.

Watanuki!

Sorry about yesterday. Domeki took your handouts...

We took care.

Don't leave like that.

Apologize to him, Domeki!

You should say sorry.

To me? Why?

You're mad, right?

I'm not angry at all.

I'm sorry that...

You're not mad?

So we can make up?

I'm sorry about this.

Why are you apologizing?

It was my fault.

It wasn't your fault.

Come and hang out with us.

Promise.

You met Joro-gumo?

Who is she, anyway?

Well, she's a bit of a problem.

A problem?

She likes you.

It's her fault about that girl.

To get something, you pay the price. That's the rule in this world.

Even still!

Don't give too much, or take too much.

But...

You don't want to see the spirits.

Behind that wish is a powerful emotion.

Well...

What's comforting...

and what's not.

Now you can't tell?

It was the first time.

I...

For the first time I met people to just hang out.

I want...

I want that.