Sakurada Reset (Sagrada Reset)

Oh, the sunset was so beautiful that I took that one on a whim.

The contrast between the sunset and shadows is splendid, isn't it?

Sumire Soma...

It's the same place where we first met.

Also, the MacGuffin...

Why?

Hey...

Hey, you!

Are you crying?

Why would you think that?

I figured you'd respond if I asked.

Unfortunately, I'm not really in the mood to talk to anyone.

Why?

I dunno. Why do you think?

Because the sunset is really beautiful?

Yeah, that's exactly right.

Now, you've lost your reason for not wanting to talk to anyone.

That's true.

What do you want?

Why do you think there are tetrapods here?

Were you waiting all this time to ask me about that?

Well, doesn't it make you wonder?

There's a river here, so isn't it because the sunset is beautiful?

Is that a reason?

Well, I kinda like the sunset here.

I like it, too.

It's sort of like a scene out of a story.

I think it's wonderful when a boy and girl make a promise to one another in such a place.

That doesn't sound half bad.

Why don't we promise something?

The sun's already set.

Let's meet again, Asai-kun.

Is that our promise?

It will be, if you agree to it.

It's August 7th, 11:49:32.

Looks like we've reset.

What happened?

All sorts of things.

Maybe three things, if I sum it up.

I used my reset ability for them?

Do you remember Eri Oka? She's one year below us.

She used to be Eri Fujikawa.

Her parents got divorced two years ago, so her last name changed.

She didn't possess an ability at the time.

I remember.

She was the little girl who was afraid of her violent dad.

I hate Eri Fujikawa.

She's weak and worthless.

I absolutely hate Eri Fujikawa.

My dad was strict. He'd get mad at me, for better or worse.

My mom sided with me, but all she could do was cry.

Then, one day, Senpai saved me.

What's your mother's maiden name?

It's Oka.

Then, I'll call you Eri Oka.

Huh?

It's a very nice name, isn't it? "Eri Oka"...

It's not really dainty, it sort of seems like a joke,

and it doesn't even make you feel a bit troubled.

It's a strong, brazen name.

It's good that it doesn't suit the current you at all.

You can be Eri Oka after ditching your father and the Fujikawa name.

Your father leaked some information.

It's information he should never leak, you know.

Let's just say you can try telling him that you'll send this to the Bureau.

Isn't there something wrong with that?

Wrong? Of course, there is.

I'm telling you to threaten your father.

You can decide on what to do.

I'm gonna be a strong, wicked person like you, Kei Asai.

I'll become Eri Oka.

I'm pretty sure it's this way.

The person you're investigating is definitely Eri Oka, the third-year from Nanasaka Middle School.

Yes, sir.

She's probably affiliated with the Bureau.

A Bureau staff member recently started to use an ability user by the name of Eri Oka.

Then, does that mean Eri Oka sealed Sasano-san's ability under the Bureau's orders?

I still don't know. I've sorta got a bad feeling about this.

Did you find out anything about her ability?

Not yet. It's taking a bit of time and effort.

Is someone hiding it?

There's a high possibility.

Well, I'll probably learn something once I find out a little more.

Also, I think I have it figured out, but I'll just say this:

Be careful out there.

Are you going to see Eri Oka?

Yeah. I feel that I need to speak with her anyway.

I asked Murase-san for another favor, so she's looking for her for me.

Will that improve the situation?

I'm not sure.

It would be nice if it's the sort of problem I can resolve with an apology.

I have just one question.

Kei, if I were to ever lose my ability to reset,

will that change anything about our relationship?

I don't know.

Then, I swear I won't ever lose my ability.

It's been about 24 hours.

Save.

Save.

That outfit... That's probably Eri Oka.

Huh?

Yoka Murase?

Want one?

No, I don't.

What? But I split it in half.

How do you know my name?

Because I'm doing an investigation on Asai-senpai.

And I know what happened between you and Senpai.

But I wonder why Yoka Murase is here.

I was looking for you.

Then, Senpai did a reset, huh?

How...?!

It's simple.

There's no reason for Senpai's associate to look for me right now.

So, it seems the cause only lies in the future.

Why are you doing Senpai's dirty work?

It's not like that.

He's not the kind of guy you'd team up with or befriend, right?

It doesn't matter what kind of guy he is.

No, it matters. It totally matters.

Kei Asai isn't like that.

He's more self-centered, so he has to be a selfish villain.

What are you trying to say?

Senpai is currently very weak. It pisses me off to see him like this.

At least, Asai is stronger than you.

You're adorable!

I like that you glare at people when you're angry.

What the hell does that mean?

Nothing.

It's just... Well, I should probably confirm Senpai's weakness soon.

Hello.

Hello.

How many years has it been?

A little over 28 years.

Today is August 8th.

I see. Then, it's almost time.

Our promise will be fulfilled soon.

May I see your future?

Please go right ahead.

Are there any problems?

No. There are no major problems.

But...

But?

The Bureau noticed that you're able to go into photographs.

How?

I don't know.

I'm sure he did something to keep an eye on you.

Around three o'clock today, a girl will come by to collect all of your photos.

That's not good.

It's okay.

Even if you lose your photos, our plans won't change.

It'd be best not to put up a fight.

If you go now, things will end up going just as planned.

Huh?

Do you want to see me again in real life, no matter what?

Of course, I do!

Even if it means it'll make someone else unhappy?

Even if it's bad for us to reunite?

For me, there is no point of living in a world of good and evil without you.

All right.

Send me the photos I specified now before they're collected.

Send them to whom?

Send them to Kei Asai.

Help me...!

Murase-san?

Please, help me! Come right away!

Got it. Where are you?

I'm at a convenience store in front of the train station. Where are you?!

I'm at the cafe where we first met.

I'll head over soon.

I'll head over there!

Something came up. Pay the bill with this.

I'm going, too.

No. I'm sorry, I'm going alone.

Nice to meet you, Haruki-senpai.

Hey, now! Aren't you being rude?

There's no point in hiding there.

You really don't hold back!

I'm confident I don't hold back either!

Man, the basket on my bike got dented 'cause I fell down.

I kinda liked this bike, you know.

But not as much as these contacts.

These are custom-made.

There's something faintly written here.

Can you see it? Look, right here.

Take a good look.

Murase-san!

Asai!

What happened?

No one followed you here?

As much as I glanced around, it seemed like no one did.

Be more specific!

There isn't anything scary around?

Anything scary? Like what?

Like a monkey!

A monkey followed you?!

It followed me, or I guess I should say it stared at me.

Anyway, there is no monkey.

Really?

Really.