Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (闇芝居)

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It's time for Yamishibai.

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Round and Around

This is the story of a married couple who will soon be having their first child...

I'm going to be on maternity leave soon,

so kids from other classes have been dropping by to give their regards.

I see. Well, you're quite a popular teacher, after all.

I wouldn't say that.

But they are excited to meet the baby.

Yeah?

And then...

Sensei, did you get a round and around yet?

Not yet, no.

Won't be long, now, though!

Hey, hang on. What are you talking about?

What do you mean? The round and around?

What even is that?

You know, the thing

that connects you to your mom before you're born.

Oh, I get it now. You mean the umbilical cord?

What about it?

I think I'll make some tea.

I'm thirsty.

Yeah, okay.

What the hell?

Shopping District

It's Asako-sensei!

Hello there!

Hello.

Sensei, did you round and around yet?

Not yet.

Round and around!

It definitely doesn't look like it'll be much longer.

That's right. I'm equal parts scared and excited.