Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (カヤちゃんはコワくない)

Mean? Selfish? Or just different?

There are children who are seen that way by others.

But what if that child could see something you couldn't?

This is the story of Kaya-chan, a girl who could see ghosts.

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary

Episode 6: Shopping Malls Aren't Scary

Let's all draw what we remember most from the field trip.

Okay!

What's that, Kaya-chan?

A lot happened on the field trip, but I'm glad we made it back safe.

But I have a lot of questions, too.

If you're going to kill anyone, kill me!

Hey now, Kaya-chan.

Tis foest

This forest

filled with

Don't draw made-up things.

See? What did I tell you?

It's not made-up.

Oh, that! There was a tree that looked like a ghost.

There was?

Yuh-huh. Wasn't there, Kaya-chan?

Yeah.

Oh, uh, I see. Sorry about that, Kaya-chan.

But boy, I didn't know there were ghosts everywhere.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Today's Kaya-sama.

Mommy, what's that man doing?

Shh, don't look at him. Come on.

People like that are dangerous, so don't go near them.

I got it.

Wow, good job.

Kaya-sama, I'm glad you're doing well.

Mob Osamu. Occupation: writer and psychic.

His daily routine: stalking a young girl.

I'm looking out for Kaya-sama!

Malls get crowded in the evening, so keeping an eye on her isn't easy.

I-I lost her!

Where'd she go?!

Despite being the strongest psychic, Kaya-sama is still only five years old.

Unworthy as I am, I, Mobuo, shall protect your peace from the shadows...

Kaya-sama!

There you are.

Oh, Mobuo.

Sh-She noticed me.

My daddy's disappeared.

And she's lost.

An unexpected crisis. This is a problem.

Stare.

While I'd love to assist you,

f-forming a two-person party with me could be, uh, problematic.

Huh?

The mall was crowded just a minute ago.

Oh, Daddy.

Oh, uh, w-wait.

Kaya-sama, please wait!

Kaya-sama!

There's no one here, either.

It's disturbingly quiet.

Kaya-sama, where's your father?

Found him.

Over there.

Huh?

K-Kaya-sama!

K-Kaya-sama! Don't open that curtain so carelessly!

A-A mannequin arm?

That makes no sense.

Whoever beckoned us was clearly a living...

Wh-Who's there?

L-Let's get out of here, Kaya-sama!

Something's going on here.

A hallucination? The underworld?

I can't tell, but...

E-Either way, I need to get Kaya-sama to safety!

A-Are you okay, Kaya-sama?

L-Let's get down to the first floor. We need to get out of the mall.

H-Huh?

Why isn't it working?

I-It's not responding.

We can't leave.

You mustn't give in to fear, Kaya-sama.

I, Mobuo, will make sure you get back to your father safe and sound.

You can't.

Uh, Kaya-sama?

You can't.

Once you set foot in here...

you can never leave.

You can't leave.

Kaya-sama? How?

Where'd she go?

Kaya-sama!

Doors opening.

K-Kaya-sama?

There's the missing one.

Don't bully Mobuo!

Kaya-sama!

Let's go back, Mobuo.

Child Assistance Desk

Kaya-sama, you're such a lifesaver!

That was a painful reminder of how green I am!

Such overwhelming power in that small body is nothing short of divine!

You're truly miraculous!

I humbly ask that you continue to guide this unworthy Mobuo with your strength!

Uh, sir?

Mobuo, don't cry.

Child Assistance Desk

Information

Please enjoy your visit.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Is Sato Kaya here?

Yes, she's been waiting for you.

Kaya-chan, you can go now. Your mommy's here for you.

I'm sorry about that. Thank you for your help.

They look just like each other.

Stop, Kaya.

I can hear her voice.

Mommy!

I'm very sorry.

But I'm not your mommy.

I'm your aunt, Nana.

Auntie Nana?

Kaya!

Kaya!

Daddy.

Come here, Kaya.

Who are you?

And why did you take my child?

She's Auntie Nana.

Huh? Auntie Nana?

Wait, are you Mirai's...

older sister?

Has my sister said anything about our home life?

No, not really.

Mirai—um, my wife doesn't like talking about her family.

I see.

Our family is a little complicated.

I'm sorry for scaring you like that.

Once I found out I had a niece, I wanted to meet her.

Please don't tell my sister about this.

Yes, of course.

But I have a favor to ask.

I'm sorry for not properly introducing myself.

I'm Mirai's husband, Sato Shizuo.

Please tell her parents their daughter is well, and give them my regards.

Thank you. That'll put my mother at ease.

That is...

if she's genuinely okay and nothing's wrong with her.

It didn't turn out to be the worst-case scenario, so I guess it's fine.

I need to check out that house.

So it won't be too late to finish her off after that.

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