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How many ghost stories

have you heard in your life?

All the famous ones…

begin like this.

You pick up something that should be left alone,

you watch a video that should be left unseen.

Excuse me.

Or…

you enter…

a room with a curse.

The carpet stinks of mold like you wouldn't believe.

And what's the deal with that black and white photo?

Why do I care if you're low on budget?

I can't shower with this yellow water.

Get me another room or you won't see me on set tomorrow.

This is the scariest urban legend of the year.

Backbending Femme of Room 414.

Of so many ghost stories in the world,

only a select few will be remembered.

Welcome to Ghost in the Tale.

Our guest today is Golden Ghost winner, Ghostress diva Catherine.

Hello, all, I'm Catherine.

What do you think sets you apart from the rabble?

What's your secret?

The key to a good scare…

is timing.

You can't redo a scare,

and it takes a lot of practice to be spontaneous.

Help!

In position in three.

Yes.

Three, two, one.

Eyes rolling.

Must be one of those spontaneous moments.

Connie, that's not very nice.

I'm after all the face of Formalline Cosmetics.

-This should do you some good. -You need it more, thanks.

The lovelorn suicide backstory

is based on your own experience?

Yeah, I committed suicide

after my lover left me.

I'm green with envy.

This is what we call "dying with a gold spoon in your mouth."

-And the lover? -Died of my curse, of course.

-That's youth for you. -Uh-huh.

I heard you have a new protégé.

Care to introduce her?

Not now, no.

She's not ready.

-Maybe next… -Hello, I'm Jessica.

So nice to be here.

Hello, Connie, big fan.

So happy to finally meet you.

Have a seat, Jessie.

Thank you.

Now, Jessie, we know Cathy takes work very seriously.

It must be hard to train under her wings.

Not at all, I've always looked up to Cathy.

I'd heard about Room 414 even before I died.

You can say I grew up being scared by Cathy.

Same here.

-Really? -That's right.

How do you plan to scare in the future?

She's just a rookie, that's not…

Actually, I'm thinking of the Internet.

I want to set up a cursed site.

Whenever the living visit

and watch the cursed video,

my face will appear on screen.

While they're distracted,

I'll sneak up from behind

to deliver the ultimate…

This Internet idea sounds like a novelty.

Novelty of little use.

Wouldn't work on people with no computer or Internet.

I told her a million times,

TV is the way to go.

Best to stick to the basics. She just wouldn't listen.

Cathy, she doesn't have your scary look,

so she needs new tricks to be seen.

A ghost with talent will naturally be seen.

Only those without talent rely on tricks.

Being a scary ghost is simple as that.

Are you checking out of Lucky Hotel

because you take issue with Catherine's ways?

Why, no.

Cathy always told me to create my own urban legend.

That's why I made this difficult decision.

Jessica's video is a huge success.

Her debut scare not only went viral,

but will be adapted into a movie by the living.

Jessica replaces Catherine as the face of famous cosmetics brand.

Being scary makes you worthy. Treat yourself to Formalline.

Best Ghostress of the 36th Golden Ghost Awards.

The award goes to…

Jessica.

I'd like to thank the jury,

my team,

the people who got me killed,

and Cathy.

You were right.

A ghost with talent really will be seen.

It's ghosts who fail to keep up with the times

that need to worry.

Being a scary ghost

is as simple as that.

Thank you all!

Guo, I'm telling you

I had a win at sports lotto today.

I even found some money on the ground.

But no matter how many ghost stories you've heard,

there's no way you've heard of me.

Because small-timers like me

can never be seen.

Hey! This is all we got today so make it last.

We can always buy more.

Yeah, with my money.

This is all I have left.

Just ask your dad to burn some more.

Why don't you ask your dad then?

Doesn't your family provide any offering?

Say,

think they'll scare anyone at the toilets today?

Don't know and don't care.

Help, ghosts!

I was the first to scare him in the toilets.

Not before he picked up my red envelope.

Which was placed in my pavilion.

Okay, stop.

Stop it already.

Hush!

In any case,

the cleaner you scared isn't anybody famous,

so there won't be any appeasement ritual.

What happened today will only be

a bedtime story for his grandkids,

so it doesn't matter which of you scared him first

because it contributes nothing to our revenue, okay?

And you, the guy was kind enough

to clean your toilets, and you drove him away.

Now your toilets will only get dirtier.

Who's gonna come and be scared by you?

What's the matter with you?

You've not only got shit stains but shit for brains?

What are you laughing at?

With you small-timers moping about,

how are we pros supposed to scare?

Excuse me, can you keep some distance?

That's so rude!

-You're asking for it. -Hold it, You There,

where are you based?

Just…

over there.

Over where?

Let's see your license.

Noobs don't even know what Haunting License is.

Stupid brats.

Park No. 2 is designated for urban legends,

so if you're not licensed to haunt

you need to clear out.

Oh, let's go.

-Sorry, little losers. -Losers.

Crawl here all you want, you'll never make it big.

Shitty ghostress.

What's wrong with shitty ghostress?

-Rolling in shit is hard work. -Yuck, keep away!

Where do we go for dinner?

Beats me.

My dad used to lay out roast chicken or steak at meal times,

but this year he's only burned this.

Can't eat phones, can you?

Now I have to scavenge for food.

Thanks for your hard work.

Get up.

Come on, get up.

Today's the 6th.

So what?

"So what?" It's your birthday!

Will your folks prepare something yummy?

Idiot, nobody lays out an offering on birthdays.

Yes, they do, let's go.

You're always eating my food, time to provide.

I'm not going back.

Happy birthday, honey.

Dinner's ready.

Happy birthday.

Let's eat.

They're nice, why don't you ever come back?

You never go home either.

I'm only keeping you company.

Thanks.

Wow.

Your parents are good at everything.

Even flower arrangement.

Your sister's a lawyer?

And an author?

You played the piano?

-Hard Work Prize. -Hey.

Keep your hands to yourself.

What's Hard Work Prize?

None of your business. Let's go.

But what is it?

Where is it?

Look for it.

I am looking.

Don't tell me you threw it out.

Of course I didn't.

Where is it then?

Keep looking, look harder.

Don't keep asking me.

I've searched all the boxes and shelves.

How about the stuff on the floor?

What do you mean, stuff on the floor?

My word!

What are you looking for?

Your sister's certificate of merit.

I was cleaning the cupboard, so I put it on top of that bag of books.

Wasn't that bag for recycling?

I already took it out.

Milla!

Get up! Get up!

What?

-What's happening? -I don't know.

Why am I suddenly glitching?

That's it!

Back then,

you were deeply in love.

Back then,

your family really cared for you.

But no matter how close you were, after you're gone,

they will eventually move on

and let us go.

If something that represents your value is discarded,

in 30 days you'll disintegrate.

Disappear without a trace.

Gone. Curtain down. The end.

The end.

But don't worry,

your life after death is only just beginning.

Work hard enough

and you'll find your value

if you have the talent to scare.

For a small application fee,

you can get a Haunting License from the Committee

and roam the world as a scary ghost.

Being licensed to haunt means you can show yourself,

scare the living witless,

and scare your way to fame and fortune.

Have your license renewed regularly for a small fee

and you'll never disappear.

Stick around for as long as you want.

Come to the audition and be like me.

Like me.

Become a pro

and create your own urban legend.

The Committee wishes you an everlasting death

and a haunting presence.

30 days until disintegration

28 days until disintegration

After I hanged myself,

my apartment became jinxed property.

See? Close to Metro, utilities included.

Three bedrooms, 82.5 square meters.

Rent dropping below NT$10,000 and still no takers.

If I'm licensed to keep haunting the premise,

they'll have to have appeasement rituals performed,

so I'm off to a running start.

Please choose me,

Hanged Girl of Jinxed Property.

I was dismembered with a hand missing

after my ex hacked me to pieces.

Yeah, I made front-page news

and was somewhat famous.

To scare, I'll probably do something…

like this.

My right hand is missing.

Have you seen my right hand?

Something like that.

Thank you.

I'm No. 15, Guy Who Needs a Hand.

Thank you.

Excuse me,

can someone give me a hand? Thanks.

Up next is No. 27,

and my personal favorite, let's hear it for

The Tunnel Sisters.

Everyone's heard of the urban legend

of ghosts chasing cars down a tunnel.

Back then,

ghosts haunting the tunnel

had to run after the cars themselves,

often failing to catch up

and letting the cars get away.

I thought, there's got to be a more efficient way,

so I came up with the perfect solution.

The three of us will split the work.

By chasing cars at different points of the tunnel.

-So they can never shake us off. -Good job.

If we get the Haunting License,

we'll start with the Hsin-hai Tunnel.

To revolutionize the business

and scare the shit out of the drivers.

Damn, that's as good as making their debut.

And they look nothing like sisters.

The Tunnel Sisters!

Let's give it up for them!

Okay, now let's welcome

No. 28.

No. 28? Where are you?

You There.

Your turn.

No, no way!

-Hello. -Hi, step up please.

So, No. 28, can you tell us a little

about your cause of death?

Murder.

No, no, no.

It was a car crash.

She's obviously making it up.

Did you make the news?

No.

I see.

How about showing us your killer move?

I hate this world.

Okay, thanks.

-Now… -Sorry, can I have another go?

-I'm kind of nervous. -Okay.

I hate this world.

You There, if you don't mind me asking.

You didn't die a gruesome death or make the news

and you have no killer move, why come to the audition?

I don't want to disappear.

Huh?

I don't want to disappear.

That's touching.

Okay, we thank You There.

Who doesn't want to disappear and has no talent.

Thank you, there you go, thanks.

Here's the contract, take a look

and sign here.

Nice to have your talent on my team.

We're family now.

-Welcome. -Welcome.

Any questions, let me know.

Would you like another family member?

Who are you?

I'm No. 28 back there.

Oh.

-The one with no talent. -Who?

"I hate this world."

Sorry but we're full, come back next year.

But she doesn't have next year. Please.

Oh.

Well,

better luck for a worse death next time.

-Go. Go. -You go.

-Go, girl. -Go.

Die wisely.

Go, girl.

Never mind, let's go grab a bite.

You There,

have you got a minute to spare?

Do you know him?

-Let's go. -No, wait.

-Hey, You There. -Let's go.

I thought you didn't want to disappear?

I'm Makoto.

I run a professional haunting agency.

How about joining me

and creating your own urban legend?

My gut tells me you'll make it big.

Who else do you represent?

You'll see.

This is where we're based

and where the infamous Room 414 Curse was born.

Now you see why I keep a low profile?

No, why?

Come, I'll take you on a pilgrimage.

This is the lobby.

Don't mind the owner lady.

Dining hall but we don't eat here.

Lounge.

All our game plans are made here.

See anything you like, help yourself.

Aerobics room.

We train here for haunting moves.

Watch out, slippery floor.

Make-up room.

It doesn't seem like much,

but here lies the secret of our success.

Isn't this…

This is Kouji, in charge of costume and commotion.

Go away.

He'll warm to you. Next…

…is the legendary Room 414.

How about that?

You'll finally meet the ghostress

from the Ghostboosters.

Isn't it exciting?

What's Room 414?

No idea, and what's Ghostboosters?

Cathy.

Can't you leave me alone?

Cathy, we have two…

Excuse me! Miss C, we have a check-in.

Get ready now.

See how lucky you are?

Seeing her in action right away.

Huh? What do you mean?

We're off! Let's go.

Sorry, sir, I'm really sorry.

Yes, I was testing the motherboard this morning

and my scooter broke down when I was leaving

because I spent all morning testing at Ms. Chang's.

Yes, I understand.

I'm so sorry I forgot.

I can't believe he went to poop first.

Change of plan, photos.

Wait, I want it to be perfectly aligned.

-With that? -Yeah.

Lower. Now a bit higher.

What're you doing?

-Position doesn't matter. -It does.

A little higher.

He's flushing, be ready.

Wait a minute!

He's at it again.

Okay, up a little.

Up a bit more. Now, down a little.

He's flushing, hurry.

You spent forever on just the one?

There's another one there.

I can do it right now.

I'll do it right away.

I'll do…

Sorry, what did you say?

Yes, right away.

This guy's got nerves of steel.

No, just a corporate slave.

Kouji, get them to make a commotion.

What's commotion?

Go make some noise

to attract his attention.

Go.

No, no, RAM was fine.

It turned out to be the power.

No, I mean,

yeah, RAM was fine.

Yes, yes. I know, I know.

No, it was a virus.

Yes.

Are you a cat or something?

I'll make it loud.

-No, sir, no. -Louder.

I know, I know.

-Yes, I know. -Louder.

Even louder.

No, it was the virus.

All fixed after reinstallation.

What the hell's taking so long?

Jumpsuit, mess with his laptop.

That took some time, yes.

I'm taking the bus in the morning.

Yes, I know.

Where did you dig up these two?

Cut them rookies some slack.

Sorry, yes, tomorrow morning.

I really don't know why this happened.

I know, I know, never again.

Sir,

my laptop.

I think the hinge's broken.

I can go work in an Internet café, there's one nearby.

Move, all of you, clear the hallway.

You two, keep the door shut.

I'm sorry. Yes, I know, right away.

Just give me a minute.

-Pull your weight, Milla. -I'm giving it my all.

Just a little longer.

How much longer?

Hang in there.

Hang in there.

I can't any longer!

Hang in there!

Let go.

Isn't Cathy something?

I'm sorry, sir.

This is not a good time.

Sir, I'm so sorry.

I'll take the bus first thing in the morning.

I'm sorry, it won't happen again.

I'm terribly sorry.

How many times have I told you

I'm not taking any newbies?

Why the hell did you bring in these clowns?

I mean, Cathy, if we make her a hit,

she won't have to disappear, and we'll earn more.

Besides, look at her.

These loser eyes.

She shows a total lack of ambition.

There's no chance she'll ever stab us in the back.

-What? -Did your wits die when you did?

They probably never existed.

We don't need anyone new here, get lost.

Wait.

We haven't scared anyone in months.

More ghosts means more shots.

We need money for license renewal or we're screwed.

-You There, how many days left? -Twenty-eight days.

Enough to make a hit out of you.

What do you say, Cathy? I swear,

if she doesn't scare anybody,

I'll never bring back anyone new.

If she doesn't, don't bother coming back at all.

So you recruited me because I'm a loser.

-I never said so. -Yes, you did.

I said you'll make it big.

It takes more than random scare to be a haunting pro.

You have to become an urban legend.

Kouji, explain.

According to the Practical Guide to Urban Legends,

a complete scare process consists of

trigger, commotion, flow, distraction,

a killer move, spreading a curse, etc.

In short, you need a killer move.

Take Little Red Hiking Hood. She lurks in the mountains.

Drowner. She grabs swimmers in the water.

Jessica…

And Cathy,

does a backbend in a hotel room.

You There, you said you were hit by a car?

Let's start from the car crash.

Stand here when a car approaches.

The driver will hit the brake.

They get out, you slip into the backseat,

they get back in,

you scare them in the rearview mirror. Shit!

Get it?

Here they come.

Sorry, Cathy, can we borrow your license for a bit?

Thanks. Keep this on you.

Think of your deepest resentment.

You'll become momentarily visible. Hurry!

What if they don't brake?

Believe me, they definitely will.

Go girl!

-Fuck, they didn't! -Of course not, you didn't show yourself.

Hang on, here comes another.

Remember, the most bitter resentment.

I don't have any.

People you hate then.

Go.

I don't hate anyone either.

Never mind. As long as you show yourself, they will brake.

Fill this space with trophies.

I know you can do it.

They didn't stop again.

They did, just not in time.

Get in the car.

Quick!

Go for it.

You can do it.

Are you a snail? Hurry up!

Oh, shit!

My Haunting License.

No way she can…

Watch closely.

-That's too much. -Hush.

Isn't that something?

That's absurd.

How can her hair grow just like that?

Well, that's how the living like it.

So we compete with not only other ghosts, but also horror movies.

That's a lot of competition.

Just be thankful you get to do it.

But it's really hard.

Why don't you give it a go?

Like hell I will.

Every ghost story is about you females.

Males have no place at all.

Nice-looking middle-aged males like me scare no one whatsoever.

Never mind.

I'm not talented like Miss C.

Why even bother?

You think Cathy's had it easy?

Now…

hold it.

Push your butt higher.

Higher.

Even higher. You can do it.

Up, up, up.

Have you forgotten

or are you afraid to remember?

Look at this face.

Don't you remember how long you waited

that night in Room 414?

Did he give a damn

when you bashed your head in?

Did he ever feel guilty?

Or light some incense for you?

Not at all!

Nowadays Room 414 has few guests

and the living are desensitized,

but Cathy never gives up.

She's always filled with resentment.

I know fully well how much she's done

to keep us from disappearing.

Okay, 500 more sets.

You're in love with her.

No way!

What are you talking about?

So it's unrequited.

Come on, we're professionals.

20 days until disintegration

Anyway, humble origins are not a hindrance.

Put in enough hard work

and you'll find your killer move in time.

I hate this world.

Go.

I have to rest.

-Sleep paralysis. -Huh?

Hold her down.

Grab her.

Harder, harder.

But she's loving it.

Help! She's kissing me!

Elevator going down.

I hate this world.

I hate this world.

Shit!

I can't.

14 days to go

Never mind, we can work on your look.

With the right look, anyone can scare.

But these are all white gowns with long hair.

If you know better, why don't you give it a go?

How about this? Or this? This?

This is how you stand out!

Practical Guide to Haunting Moves

I hate this world. I hate this world.

I hate this world

You can do it. Almost there.

-I hate this world. -One more step.

7 days to go

What do you think, Makoto?

What do you think, Cathy?

It doesn't matter what she wears.

She died poorly, has no talent, and is terrible at timing.

Ghosts like you obviously lived an easy life

and did nothing.

How would you know if I did anything?

So what did you do that's worth mentioning?

Cathy, the acting instructor is almost here.

Why don't you go get ready?

Backbending Femme of Room 414

Haven't had enough of her?

Nah.

It's just she's so stuck-up.

I wanted to see her newbie days.

Seven years ago.

Five years ago.

Shit, the latest clip is four years ago.

See how lucky she is.

Back then, you could get away with such clichés.

Well, she's actually pretty good.

At least she has been seen.

-What're you doing? -Leaving comments.

Dude, this is four years old, nobody will see it.

It's better than nothing.

I can't think of anything.

Help me out.

More people need to see this.

Still watching in 2023!

Pride of Ghost Island.

"Pride of Ghost Island."

I'm in tears.

"I'm in tears."

-Awesome. -"Awesome."

-GJ. -"GJ."

-Sobs. -"Sobs."

ROFL.

How does anyone ROFL watching scary clips?

You think of something then.

For her, I would.

Jessica's reign of terror goes from strength to strength

as she recruits new ghosts

and expands her curse overseas.

So far this year

our cursed video has had

200,000 views in Taiwan,

but Taiwan is small after all.

I came to New York personally this time

to check out the global market,

but if you're in New York,

what if the curse is triggered in Taiwan?

Of course we can't ignore the domestic market,

so I've got many new ghosts

to scare in Taiwan in my guise.

You wanted to make a name for yourselves in tunnels,

but now you're Jessica's doubles.

How do you feel about that?

It's okay. Jessica's being seen

which means we're being seen.

It's an honor, really.

An honor.

Yeah, really.

Going forward, ghosts will be stationed in all major cities.

Wherever the living watch the clip,

the curse will be upon them.

The core, use the core.

One more time, I'll carry you.

Ready? One, two, three.

Kouji, carry her feet.

One, two, three.

Stop! I've got an idea.

Here, turn 180 degrees.

Camilla right hand, Kouji left hand, now.

I'm exhausted.

Ready? One, two, three.

I hate this world!

That's it.

You There, can your head turn 180 degrees too?

-Let me help. -What? Wait.

One. Two.

What the hell are you doing?

There's no way she'll get better before the deadline.

Follow me.

So, what are we doing here?

Yeah, what are we doing here?

Why are you asking me?

So what are we…

If you can't do anything,

you can always jump.

What a stroke of genius, Cathy.

First, let's say this landline's cursed.

-Ring, ring. -The guest picks up.

Ghostress calls their name.

Yo, ghostress, are you listening?

Good. As soon as they pick up,

ghostress calls their name.

A landline is so passé.

Why not use a cellphone?

You're right. Why not use a cellphone?

Let's say this phone's cursed.

We slip it into the guest's pocket and call them.

-Ring, ring. -They pick up.

What if they don't?

They definitely will.

They pick up, ghostress calls their name.

-Makoto. -They will be scared.

We keep them trapped in the elevator.

Emergency stop

The door opens

and they find themselves

in the dining hall on 8F.

They'll be too scared to go out.

At which point Camilla and Kouji

will make a commotion and get them to move.

-Then, You There. -Huh?

Show up as ghostress and give chase.

All the way downstairs You, demonstrate.

Help!

Help!

-Go! -They finally make it out,

a blood-curdling scream comes from above.

And then you jump from the rooftop.

Crash right down, scare the shit out of them.

I hate this world.

See? Simple as that.

Simple my ass, why don't you jump?

You'll jump fine, you just did.

That's because Miss C…

But she can't be on rooftop and in dining hall at once.

Exactly. That's where Cathy comes in.

Not my ghost story, none of my business.

Come on, help the kid out.

I'm busy.

-But Room 414 is emp… -That's okay.

We'll make some commotion in the dining hall.

When will the living check in?

-Tomorrow evening. -We're counting on you.

You can make it!

Thank you.

They checked in. Is she dressed?

-Okay, okay. -No.

Not bad at all.

Nothing remarkable.

Passable, I'd say. Conspicuous at least.

Yes!

I figured the student look should be okay since she died young.

FYI, I also died young, okay?

Okay, more than okay.

Very okay, okay?

Right, let's get started.

Say…

Did you know something happened here?

Shut up, I don't want to hear this.

But it's true.

I think some woman died here

but I don't remember

which room it was.

Don't worry.

If anything happens, I'll keep you safe.

Not here.

Security cam.

Phone, in.

Wait till we're in the room.

Nobody's here to see.

What's the harm?

Is that yours?

That's not my ringtone.

When did you get this phone?

It's not mine.

Why is it in your pocket then?

No idea, I'm telling you it's not mine.

-Are you cheating on me again? -Of course not.

-Why aren't you picking up then? -I'm not…

Fine, I'll pick up.

Hello?

Chang Chia-wei.

Chang Chia-wei.

Is this Chang Chia-wei's phone?

It's Chang Chia-wei's phone.

Wrong name, this one.

-I've got your phone. I can take it to… -Sorry, sorry.

Tsou Yi-hsien.

What? Who is it?

I… don't know, some woman,

but she knows my name.

Some woman?

It's not what you think. I don't know.

You better explain yourself.

Close

Open

Close

Hey, hey.

Stop hitting the button.

I'll do whatever I want.

Camilla, write something scary.

You'll break it.

Shut up!

What?

Look.

Coriander

What's there to see?

What? Coriander is horrible.

Why are you still here? Upstairs, hurry!

Poor kid.

She's about to disappear.

All her effort will be in vain.

What's it to me?

I'll be in my room.

Wrong floor.

-Close the door already, it's dark. -I am.

What the hell, let me do it.

Go away.

Hey, where are you going?

It's dark in here.

Never you mind, I'm going home.

Don't be like that.

Why are you always paranoid?

You got a fucking secret phone.

A woman called you on it and I'm paranoid?

I told you I don't know her.

That's what you said about the girl who liked your post.

Well, you like my posts, I like your posts.

We all like each other's posts.

It's just what people do.

What did you do that for?

It wasn't me.

-Yeah right. -It's true.

It just dropped.

I never touched anything.

You're always like this.

Throwing tantrums and refusing to own up.

If you want to break up, just say it.

I guess it's come to this.

Who then? Some ghost?

Maybe, or the wind or something.

Look.

See? It's moving on its own.

Right? Isn't it…

-What are you doing? -You're in the way.

-Hurry! -For fuck's sake!

Wait for me.

Targets heading down. You got only one shot

to land right in front of them.

Shit, hang on!

Hang on, that's a long way down.

What are you waiting for?

Do you want to disappear?

Then climb over.

Targets entering the lobby, on my count.

Wait, hang on!

-Three. -I'm not ready yet.

-Two. -Just a minute.

One. Jump!

Hang on!

Looks awfully scary in the video.

More than 300,000 views.

Raddit. Facecard.

Even 6chan.

"Ghost made a crashing appearance

"and shocked the Internet."

Wow! You made the news.

See? Told you you'd make it big.

Nah, I just got lucky.

So you know it was just luck?

Being lucky is also a talent, right?

Right?

Right?

Isn't it?

You dropped something.

Cathy went to the Committee first thing

and got your license for you.

Shut your mouth!

Professional Haunting License

Why so many requests for this?

Request it and you'll see.

The Adoring Look

Makoto.

Who did this? Stop it!

Holy shit, what the hell's this?

Don't!

No need to be shy.

They'll find out sooner or later.

Come on, I want to hear it.

Me too.

We all had a past.

I make a point of keeping a low profile

but you still found me out.

That's right.

I was a heartthrob in my time.

My first album

came out in the golden era of pop music.

I thought I was talented enough

to stand out from the crowd

and become a superstar,

but there was too much competition.

My album didn't sell

and my agent forgot about me.

The year I turned 35,

I finally got the chance to go on a popular show…

Welcome to Saturday Night Alive.

…and I prepared a killer move

to impress the audience.

Now, let's give a big hand to…

Makoto!

Just like that,

I missed my big break

and died.

What a shame.

Though I didn't get to prove myself in life,

I'm glad to have met you all in death.

I'm especially thankful to Cathy.

Stupid, isn't it?

My God it's cringey.

What's with that outfit?

So cringey.

Did he piss off the stylist?

It's awesome.

I watch it here whenever I need cheering up.

Very nice.

Idol! Idol!

This mustache is so sticky.

I think he looks awesome.

That's my idol.

What are you doing, idol?

Come on, Makoto.

Come on. Come on.

Nah.

-Yes. -Come on.

Hold this for me then.

The adoring look

Every cranny and nook

A bit awkward in my book

Enough, let's stop it here.

Where's my phone?

Smile.

Be more natural.

Not like a dummy.

Smile like everyone else is an idiot

who doesn't deserve to breathe the same air you do.

Like this.

Keep this smile at the party tonight.

Ignore anyone who looks at you

and don't answer any questions.

-Got it? -Yes.

Don't answer that.

Are you guys ready? Time to get going.

Only small fries arrive on time.

We'll leave when it's half an hour late.

Now, a few words from the esteemed Little Red Hiking Hood.

Great, thanks!

A ghostress of few words but much gravitas.

Next is our venerable Chairghost!

Thank you for another year of hard work.

Red Envelope, how've you been? Still single?

True love is hard to find.

Hospital Duo, I heard you scared a vegetative patient awake.

-No sweat. Jolted right out of bed. -He was half dead.

Where's our super diva Jessica?

Flight delay.

Flight delay?

See, moral of the story is

even an international star

can get screwed by the flight schedule.

I just took a look at the Committee's financial statements for the first half.

Numbers are down by 25% from last year,

which is a great pity.

But that's all right.

Let's keep fighting in the second half

and work harder, okay?

Now let's officially begin

the Ghost Festival Party!

Hello, Miss C.

Hello.

Hi, Miss C.

Makoto,

I watched your new clip.

It was really scary.

All in a day's work.

Allow me to introduce myself.

I'm Red Envelope.

This is my calling card.

No harm in taking that.

I know that woman.

I don't.

Cathy.

Long time no see.

Nice of the Committee to remember to invite you.

If it isn't the internationally famous Jessica!

How was America?

You haven't been?

I can take you along next time.

I'm busy, it'd be awkward not to make it back in time.

Still, here I am.

I'm worried for you, though.

Is Room 414 still unoccupied?

All's well in Room 414.

Save those worries for yourself.

Someone in that army of doubles

is bound to turn on you.

No way.

Still holding it against me after all these years?

You must have too much time on your hands.

Luckily, you have this new kid to lord over.

Hello there, we've never met

but you probably know who I am.

What's your name?

I'm…

What's your plan going forward?

My team could use someone like you.

But I…

She got a lot more talent

than my previous protégé.

She deserves better than slaving for you.

Red Hiking Hood, fancy seeing you here.

Excuse me.

What does she mean we never met?

We actually spoke last time.

You were a nobody,

so you were nonexistent in her eyes.

Same with us all.

We make ourselves into monstrosities

lest others look down on us.

Do you know

what counts as talent to them?

As long as you are seen,

they think you're talented.

But what does it mean to be seen?

That's any ghost's guess.

-Please give us another chance. -Sir, I beg you.

-Just another three months. -One month for me.

-My girlfriend turns 60 in two days. -That's right.

But you didn't meet the quota this year.

What would others think if I hand out extensions just like that?

Please, I want to see my daughter in her wedding dress.

-This social distancing makes it hard. -I feel for you, I do,

but protocol must be followed.

Now if you'll excuse me.

-Thank you. -Sir!

Please, sir!

Thank you.

Thank you for your service.

Mt. Jade Raincoats

They used to be huge.

No worries, carry on.

See you, sir.

Bye, see you around.

Hordes of climbers up Mt. Jade and they scared none? Useless.

Cathy.

What are you doing for the holidays?

I'm going back.

To see him?

Yeah.

Any problem with that?

It's not that.

Or you'll stop me from going?

I…

can't say that I will.

Safe travels.

Who's Miss C off to see?

Her ex.

-Wasn't he killed by her curse? -Right?

Don't ask or you'll die again.

Admission to Club Styx Resort

Okay, you take this.

It's all set here.

And these books.

They're heavy, be careful.

Here, careful.

How much left?

This is the last box.

Okay, I'll take this.

Thanks.

Miss,

the boss has a meeting and can't make it today,

but he told me to burn lots of stuff for you.

I hope you like it.

Grandpa.

Mazinger Z is online

A: MZ! B: Where've you been?

C: MZ!!!

Mazinger Z: Busy lately

B: Been so long we thought you died lol

Mazinger Z: Haha

Non-Believer, a Taiwanese influencer with five million subscribers

made an announcement today

that will shock the underworld.

Welcome back, I'm Non-Believer.

Remember the American influencer Rogan?

-Yeah. -He watched a cursed video

and a ghost appeared.

It got him 20 million views.

-That was insane! -Extra.

So, I'm gonna do him one better.

Have you heard of

Lucky Hotel?

-I know, the cursed phone -That's right.

What if we go to Lucky Hotel, find the cursed phone

and watch the cursed video?

Shit, man!

-Getting two ghosts in one go? -That's right!

See what happens next time.

Lucky Hotel, two curses

busted at once.

So busted!

What do you think of this Non-Believer

who declared he's gonna trigger two urban legends?

I'd love to see it, of course.

Getting them scared

means we get five million fans instantly.

I hope the two ghostresses work as a team

and make us proud.

What if they don't?

We'll thank them for their service then.

Wherever the living watch my video, I'll be there.

Chairghost's wish is my command,

but Lucky Hotel

has nothing but old-timers and losers.

Come to think of it,

it's high time Cathy retired.

Am I the only one who thinks Jessica's overrated?

With old-timers in the way,

we young ones will never make it.

Jessica, of course.

Youngsters today haven't been through anything that'd make them proper scary.

Back in our days, Miss Screwpine…

You know Miss Screwpine?

Scared the hell out of everyone.

Little Red Hiking Hood.

She's not in this one.

She's not?

The new girl, of course.

She used to hang out here and learn from us.

If you want to be as big as she is,

make sure to enroll

in our Park No. 2 Crash Course.

Call us at…

They'll both lose.

I'll be the last one standing. A new star…

is about to be born.

About to drop dead

You There, I believe in you.

Don't let us down.

With all eyes on the upcoming

double-bill scare,

let's welcome

the new girl who has shot to fame.

Welcome.

Please take a seat.

Are you nervous about being in

the same production as Jessie?

Jessie, she's literally looking down her nose at you.

Will history repeat itself

with a newcomer stealing your thunder?

Not at all.

I'm looking forward to our collaboration.

What's more,

-I've prepared a little surprise for you. -What is it?

A fun little clip to share with you all.

How nice of you.

-Let's take a look. -By all means.

Here we go.

Now let's welcome No. 28.

No. 28? Where are you?

No. 28, You There?

Tripping

Hi.

So, No. 28, can you tell us a little

about your cause of death?

Murder. No, car crash.

She's obviously making it up.

How about showing us your killer move?

I hate this world.

-Okay, thanks… -Sorry, can I have another go?

-I'm kind of nervous. -Okay.

I hate this world.

I hate this world.

Wait a minute

Isn't it funny?

No, no, not at all.

I gotta learn this.

It's nothing, laugh it off

No way.

You There, how about giving us a demonstration?

-I hate… -I hate this world.

Jessie can't do it.

Did your dad teach you this?

Now you do it.

That's adorable.

I'll have a go, I hate this world.

What the hell was that?

You could've said anything instead of going along with it.

What was I supposed to say?

They were right, I'm a loser,

as you all just saw.

Fake it, then.

Fake it until you make it.

You fake it.

I'm done.

Are you sure about this?

She's trying so hard.

She deserves some encouragement.

See? Just like the real thing.

It's still a fake.

It's okay to fake it now.

Point is she got to believe in herself,

then she'll make it someday.

Your first certificate of merit.

See?

In this life,

what matters most is to succeed.

Take every chance to make ourselves seen

by the entire world,

so that our life isn't in vain.

This will be your space.

Work hard like your sister.

Fill it with medals and trophies and make us proud.

My goals

Perfect attendance

Go on a hot date

Lose weight

Qualify for violin concours

Learn break dance

Withdrawal notice

Graduate from college

Be a good daughter

But what if I can't?

What if I'm never seen,

no matter how hard I try?

That won't happen.

I believe in you…

because you're special.

Be a good daughter

Ghost made a crashing appearance and shocked the Internet

Say,

why did you

take in a loser like me?

Because I was also taken in.

When I died,

I was too good-looking to be scary.

If not for Cathy,

I'd have been long gone,

I also asked her

why take in

a good-for-nothing like me?

She just said…

So you're fine with disappearing?

Seeing you getting laughed at

reminded me of myself.

But I also did think you'd make it.

Professional Haunting License

Do you know…

what the best thing about being dead is?

No longer having to care about what others think.

What if she doesn't come back?

I'm sick of you ghostresses.

You crave nothing but attention,

then you become a pain in the ass.

What's she doing running away like a high school girl

and leaving us stranded?

Excuse me.

The Committee/Joint scare event live

Good evening, everyone.

Our ghostresses are going head to head

with the influencers tonight.

That's right. Will this unprecedented collaboration

scare the shit out of the brats?

For best coverage,

we have many camera ghosts to film and broadcast the event.

Emotions are running high at the Committee.

Even the Chairghost looks excited.

-Hello, sir. -Scare them shitless!

One shot them!

Now entering the scene is Team Jessica

They're good at creating a sense of impending horror by A/V means.

I look forward to what she will bring today,

but I wonder if it's too much overtime

that's giving them the murderous look.

In contrast, there's still no sign

of Team Lucky Hotel.

This may be their home turf

but perhaps what happened on Connie's show has made it awkward.

Will Jessica have to scare by herself?

I'm fine with that.

I can totally do it myself.

No problem.

Very confident indeed.

Finally, Team Lucky Hotel is here,

as each member makes an impressive entrance.

And here, ladies and gentleghosts,

is one of our leads tonight,

Catherine?

But why is she dressed like this?

I guess Catherine will be filling in for the new girl,

but dressed as a high school girl at her age?

That's courageous.

How brave of you, Cathy.

Where's the new girl?

She's having a day off, I'm doing it.

What about Room 414?

The curse of Room 414 is no more.

I'm now the stunt double

of the cursed phone ghostress of Lucky Hotel.

OMG, Catherine says she's retiring.

The night has hardly begun

before Catherine drops a bombshell.

How touching.

Let's work together.

Gladly.

Now, the objective tonight

is to be their scariest to the influencers.

The whole thing must be captured on the influencers' camera.

That's right, I'm sure they'll make us ghosts proud

Hang on, folks,

the popular influencer Non-Believer has arrived,

and both teams are getting ready.

Hello, guys, I'm Non-Believer.

I'm Lola.

And I'm Wu Hsiao-ming, aka Woeful Wu.

Here we are at the Lucky Hotel.

Lucky.

Hello. Checking in.

Boss lady is the silent type.

We're off to find the cursed phone.

Now they're entering the elevator

and looking for the cursed phone.

Triggering the curse right away shows they've come prepared.

It won't be easy to catch them unawares.

Did you hear something?

Fuck, you set me up? You put it here?

Fuck, here it comes.

Hush, be quiet.

-Speaker phone. -Okay.

Hello?

Wu Hsiao-ming.

Sorry, ghost lady, we'll do the vid first.

Hey…

Wow, they hung up on Catherine!

Now, remember your manners,

even if the caller is a ghost.

We just answered the cursed phone.

Let's watch the cursed video.

Too long. Triple speed.

Wow, the cursed video was fast-forwarded!

What an affront to us all!

Too slow-paced.

Right, we answered the phone and watched the vid,

which ghost's gonna come get us?

Now that both curses have been triggered,

the game is officially on.

Wrong floor.

What's this place?

-The dining hall. -Never mind.

-Might as well. -Not so fast.

Not even ghosts would eat here.

Look, he's so scared.

Even with all these charms?

-Granny gave you these? -Do they work at all?

Is something there?

-Is something there? -No.

-Nothing here. -Yes. Yes, I saw it.

Didn't you see it? There!

Where?

Fuck!

Why did you hit me on the head?

How could I? I'm in front of you.

Look at Catherine making a complex move

right after drawing a full circle on them.

Let's watch the replay.

What a fantastic dive.

Now she's charging ahead with a kick,

and rebound, causing rapid-fire commotion

and giving them a scare.

Really impressive.

This takes perfect timing and lots of stamina.

Catherine's still got it.

That's years of experience for you.

Fuck! Why did you touch my head?

I didn't.

-Nobody did. -Cut the crap, you idiots!

-Go take a look. -Huh?

Why me?

Wow!

That was more than a full spin.

A double loop as she gets down on the floor

to prepare for the jump scare to come

by doing the Exorcist Crawl.

Now Catherine is on her way.

Will she score first?

What happened?

The team's checking what stopped her in her tracks.

Building blocks!

What a shame.

Catherine was doing great,

but the blocks spoiled it for her.

Oh, no! How come my toy ended up here?

I'm so sorry, Cathy.

Are you hurt?

How about you take some rest

while I carry on?

Are you okay?

Now Jessica's moving in to take over

as the current ghostress diva.

What we're seeing here is a classic first move of hers.

When the clip finishes playing, filling them with dread,

that's the perfect time for a jump scare.

Now Jessica's getting ready

to make the jump scare.

She's getting up slowly

to lunge at the vulnerable influencers.

The cursed video's also gone wrong!

The mood is suddenly very cheerful. What happened?

I wanted to turn up the volume for you,

but I changed the channel by mistake.

What the hell?

I thought the ghost was coming out.

Who the fuck is this dude?

Where's the ghost?

This is fucking insane!

I can't go on.

This crap can't go on, more like.

Man, what a shitty video.

My mom could've made something better.

I'm going home, you carry on.

I'm done!

Cathy, I thought this was a collaboration.

So did I, but you sabotaged me first.

Scared I'll steal your thunder?

Not with that scant talent of yours.

I'll show you my talent.

Now Jessica's team is causing a commotion,

scaring two influencers

and leading them to the next scene.

These two are scared shitless.

I'll definitely catch some ghosts on cam, let's go!

Hey, Woe,

wait for me!

-We never should've come. -Who could've known?

Targets are in the corridor on 7F

trying to escape by elevator.

But Jessica has a trap lying in wait.

Let's see what they'll do next.

TARGET REACHES THE HALLWAY JESSICA'S TEAM STRIKES AGAIN

Jessica's just pulled a Teleportation.

Let's watch the replay.

Yes, that's her killer move using the Tunnel Sisters.

It takes a lot of team effort.

They must've worked on it for ages.

Yes, we can see how they use the shadows

to hide the differences in the Sisters' figures.

It's really a testament to great team work.

And it's not only the light,

there's also sound effects and voices.

Yes, everyone must do their job

to make such a precise move happen.

Jessica standing by,

again preparing for a jump scare.

I told you it's all about timing.

That's low!

Catherine just cuts in and snatches Jessica's jump scare!

Blocking her completely from cam,

leaving her not a second of screen time.

I've had enough of you!

Out of my way!

Did you get that? She started it first.

It's now obvious

they didn't mean a word they said about working together.

I'll choke you to death!

Let's see what's happening in the elevator.

The ghostresses are holding each other down.

-Jessica finds a weak spot. -The wig, the wig!

And takes the opportunity for revenge

by banging Catherine against the wall.

Ouch, that must hurt.

A nice right hook!

Never seen anything like this in my death.

While I kind of want to let them fight,

I do hope they don't forget why they're here today.

That's right.

Where did they go?

Ghost, there's a ghost!

Stop running! Fuck, I need somebody on cam!

-Scram! -With targets about to get away,

the ghostresses scramble to make up for lost time.

Close the door!

Cathy!

Go away!

-What a disgrace! -What the hell are they doing?

-Shame on them. -Worst scare ever!

Useless fuckers!

The cam broke, we've got nothing to show.

I never should've got you to come!

Fuck you! You think I wanted to do this?

-What a pain in the ass! -Oh, I'm the pain?

It was really careless of them

to break the influencer's cam.

This means everything tonight has been in vain.

The Chairghost isn't looking too pleased.

And it's not only him, the crowd here…

Oh, they're storming away.

It's obvious everyone's bitterly disappointed.

The two ghostresses are surely bound to disintegrate.

Are you happy now that we'll both disappear?

I've never wanted you to disappear.

Yeah.

You just looked down on me.

Everyone is a loser in your eyes.

Fuck!

I hate this world!

Fucking hell!

I can't even do a fucking jump right.

Why am I such a loser?

Bingo!

What are you doing?

Let's go scare some people.

What people? No one's here to watch it.

I'll watch it

I'll watch you

even if no one else will.

Let's go.

Might as well do it together.

I hate this world!

I hate this world!

I hate this world

I can't catch my breath!

-Hurry up! -I hate this world!

I hate this world!

Why is it more tiring

to be dead than alive?

Right, Team Lucky Hotel

seems to be making a desperate last attempt.

There's no one left now.

Why even bother?

Yeah.

Let's have a day off tomorrow.

Just kidding.

All right. Day off, then.

Help, help, man!

Drive, fast!

Enough now.

Hey.

Have I been a disappointment?

You…

are the second best ghostress in the world.

In the end, I still don't know…

what it means to be seen.

I've already given it all.

All I know is that night…

was the first time I felt alive.

What an amazing year.

The most anticipated double-bill scare

almost turned into the biggest fiasco ever

before ending in a crash

causing serious injury to the influencers.

A huge appeasement ritual was performed,

which won the Chairghost back.

Very well.

Granted

Surprisingly, this year's Golden Ghost

was won by Little Red Hiking Hood,

who said she was only taking a stroll in the mountains

when she was caught on cam and went viral.

Well said.

As the new year approaches,

which urban legends will be seen

and who will be forgotten?

Let's wait and…

You have two cards.

And you said you didn't have the Joker!

Oh, jumping really hurts.

Break a leg and all.

-I've lost. -You're the best.

Leave it to yours truly.

Evening. Who's it gonna be today?

Can't you see?

I'm not surprised.

Happy deathversary.

Did you sleep well?

I'm off.

Have a good one.

I'll be late for dinner. Don't wait for me.

We won't, bye.

Bye.

I hate this world.

You know what?

You really…

don't have to be anyone special.

It's okay.

MAKOTO The Adoring Look

The Adoring Look

Okay that's really it

Really

You can go now

See you

This is a work of fiction

Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons,

living or dead, is entirely coincidental!