Original subtitles

Do wishes really come true?

At this mini shrine?

Spot on, right?

Info from your old-people network again?

How did you know?

Spot on, huh?

Is that it?

It really exists.

You weren't even sure?

Knock it off.

This is good.

Did you see that?

Yes. I saw something white.

Stop it.

- I saw it! - No way.

Don't be a wuss.

A palm civet? Those can run on two legs.

You're such a know-it-all.

Do palm civets talk?

Knock it off!

A job as a substitute teacher.

Right, for a teacher on maternity leave.

At least six months guaranteed, so I'm going to accept it.

I'll look for a new job in the meantime.

Yes, but it's better than nothing.

I couldn't pay the renewal fee for my apartment lease.

Don't remind me.

I know, I know.

It's not about whether I can or can't. I have to do it.

Okay. Bye.

But...

You must be tired.

Here, have some tea.

Thanks, Grandma.

- Tell me the truth. - What?

Was I meddling by introducing you to this job?

No, not at all.

I lost my job as a temporary worker. I appreciate it.

But how many years has it been since you were a trainee teacher?

Please, stop.

Don't say it.

I am mustering all the confidence I have left in me.

I see. Understood.

Good luck.

Yusuke-kun, set these plates.

Here.

Thanks. It's done!

- What did you make? - Paella.

You're so gloomy.

Stop pouting, it's not going to fix anything.

Wakaba, don't say that.

Shut up!

- Itsuki! - No!

Don't.

What about dinner?

Why did you say that?

He looked bummed out. I wanted to cheer him up.

You made it worse.

It's no fun without Minato.

It's a four-player game.

- Sonny, you're not helping. - It was a three-way match.

Again with the excuses...

Hey! Wait! No!

You're so jumpy.

Itsuki, you also stink without Minato.

Shut up.

I'm not in the mood. I'm logging off.

Guess we're done for today then.

This is no fun.

It's true. She always used to protect me.

In that case, you protect me next time.

But...

I'm useless.

[Happy birthday to you]

No, not this.

No.

Not this either.

No.

Why are they all so lousy?

Master, how about this?

A union of three very strong wishes.

They glow so brightly. I think they're worth a look.

Yes. This is good.

Whoa, you're already ready to go!

We can activate the Yokai-Pedia, right?

Right?

But to solve this, we need...

someone at this level.

But Master... He's a supreme ghost.

These wishers are kids.

What? Kids?

Yes.

But they might succeed because they're kids.

No other ghost can make this wish come true.

But if they can't overcome the challenge...

Come on...

Look at how strong their wish is.

They might actually succeed.

Don't say what you don't mean.

- What was that? - Nothing.

Also this and this.

Three lines?

That's harsh.

But you can't break the rules to help them.

The book's challenge...

It's theirs to overcome.

Of course. I'll go let them know.

In any case, three lines...

[Ghost Book]

Please wake up.

Huh? What?

Keep your voice down.

My name is Book Boy.

"Book Boy"?

Do you want to make your wish come true?

My wish?

- At the mini shrine? - Yes.

Are you going to grant it? I'll do anything to make it come true!

It'll be a life-threatening challenge.

Life-threatening?

Fine.

I'll do it.

Understood.

I have a message from my master.

Get the Yokai-Pedia in the used bookstore...

...where the mini shrine is.

What was that?

The room was my own bedroom,

but this small white ghost asked me if I wanted to make my wish come true.

Wait. Was he this big?

How do you know?

A life-threatening challenge?

Whoa... I just got the chills.

How did you know?

- He was in my dream too. - What?

Say, didn't it feel kind of real when you woke up this morning?

What do you mean?

Maybe that weird ghost actually came to us?

No, no way!

That'd be too scary.

Did he mention a Yokai-Pedia?

- That part too? - Oh, seriously?

Sonny!

I also saw that white ghost.

Don't just say whatever to join our conversation.

I swear I saw him.

- Liar. - It's true!

- Draw him or something then. - Okay.

- You sure? - Yes.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Looking good, Principal. - I know.

It's too much of a coincidence.

The same dream.

That's it...

Book Boy, right?

Yes.

I told you. I saw him.

My gosh... This is creepy.

- Itsuki, stop being a coward. - But it was him.

- Hold on. - What?

Didn't he say something about the mini shrine?

Our wishes!

We can make them come true?

- It was real? - Seriously?

Go to your desks.

This is Hayama Yoko-sensei, who's filling in for Henmi-sensei.

She's super cute.

Vice Principal, you must be happy that she's so pretty.

This is no time for jokes.

Hayama-sensei, introduce yourself.

Okay.

Good morning.

As the Vice Principal, my name is Hayama Yoko.

This is my first time teaching, but I'll do my best.

Please treat me kindly.

As you know, Henmi-sensei is now on maternity leave.

Hayama-sensei will be your substitute teacher in the meantime.

So you're like the backup.

Alright, be quiet and behave.

That's it. We'll call her Backup-sensei.

Mind your manners.

Oops. My bad.

Watch it.

What if a used bookstore is really there?

We'll go in. Right?

Yes.

But he said it's life-threatening. Doesn't it sound bad?

What does that mean?

We have to risk our lives. What else?

Wait. So if we fail, we die?

We won't know if we don't try.

- Come on, Sonny. - Pronto.

Pronto?

Wait for me!

‎[Book Store]

I don't believe this.

Didn't it used to be a mini shrine?

Was it built overnight?

No way.

You can't build something like this overnight.

This is so creepy.

So what should we do?

No choice but to go.

Wait a sec.

Let's peek inside first.

Okay.

Here's our chance.

Those boys...

Give me a break.

Minato!

Don't.

No.

Hey.

Did you find it?

Yes.

- Shall we? - Let's go.

‎[Ghost Book]

Is this what we're supposed to get?

It looks really expensive.

Do they lend it out?

Should we steal it?

You're saying idiotic things again.

Shut up. I was joking.

Hi, Guys!

Don't panic. Let me explain the rules.

They're gone.

You guys! Come back!

Who are you?

I'm sorry, I'm their homeroom teacher.

I'll bring them right back!

Wait. I haven't explained the rules yet. Will they be okay?

This store runs surprisingly deep!

- Yikes! - Weird!

This is too strange.

Hey...

What is this store?

You guys... Wait.

Why is Backup-sensei here?

What? This is...

We're back where we started.

‎[Book Store]

We finally got out. What is this place?

- Darn it. - What is it?

Look.

You still had it? We didn't pay for it.

This is bad. We'd better return it.

I don't want to go back.

But...

Hey... You guys...

What in the world... are you up to?

Oh...

- UFO! - Whoa!

Hey...

What's going on?

‎[Land for Sale]

- We lost her. - Yes.

What do we do about this?

- You keep it until things settle down. - What?

Just hide it somewhere. It'll be fine.

But we stole it...

Then are you going to go return it?

No way, I can't.

- You're so useless. - What?

Let's just go home for now. Okay?

I'll call you.

Let's go, Sonny.

Don't call me useless.

[Stop]

I'm home.

Mom? Where are you?

[Magazines]

Mom?

What's happening?

Doorbell...

Itsuki, are you there? Hey!

You're not going to believe it!

- It's bad! - We're coming in!

Excuse the intrusion!

- Cell phone! - What?

- Give me your phone! - Oh.

Hurry up!

- Here. - What happened to it?

Yours too, huh...

What?

Ours aren't working either.

What? Mine shouldn't be broken.

Isn't it weird that all our phones aren't working?

What should we do? I'll Google it!

But my phone is dead.

- And the grown-ups... - Grown-ups?

Kids too. We're the only ones in town.

What?

See?

Yes... What's going on?

What does this say?

Yu... ka... pe... kyan?

What's that?

It must've been the wind...

You really think so?

- No. - Taichi!

Minato?

Itsuki and Sonny too!

What are you guys doing here?

You too, Minato...

Why?

Why? Why!

When I realized, I somehow ended up in this world.

How did you come here?

Come here? Don't we live here?

But there's something definitely weird about this.

Look.

I think it's a fake world.

Why did we end up here?

Don't worry.

Now that we're here.

You know how to escape?

We're... still working on it.

Right.

But we'll find a way, for sure.

Come here. You, too.

What's going on? What secret are you keeping from me?

It's guy talk.

You guys are wrong if you think this is a dream.

So what about Minato?

A fake?

You just wanted to use that word, didn't you?

Minato is Minato. She's real.

I can tell.

I suppose... If you say so.

- You guys... - Whoa!

You've been talking for a while now.

Minato, do you know that you...

First things first.

Let's first find a way out.

For starters, let's go to that used bookstore. Okay?

Come on. Let's go.

Don't tell Minato what happened. She will be so shocked.

Okay.

It was here, right?

What was here?

We ended up in this world from a used bookstore that was here.

"Used bookstore"? Where is it?

Look over there. Was it like that before?

No.

I think it was much taller.

Totally suspicious. Let's go.

- Yes! - Let's go!

- Minato, come with us! - O-Okay...

What is this?

This is bad.

We're trapped in this world.

What now?

We do have a grown-up! Yoko-sensei.

She came here with us.

A grown-up, but she's the backup. I doubt she can help.

- Who's that? - Oh.

A substitute teacher for Henmi-chan, for her third trimester.

She came to this world with us.

But where is she?

I know where she lives.

She's Granny Hayama's granddaughter.

Who's Granny Hayama?

A friend.

You are so popular with the senior citizens.

Is it this house?

Is Backup-sensei here?

You guys!

What a relief!

We got a grown-up!

What's relieving about this? How did this happen?

I'm here because I chased you, right? You did something, didn't you?

We have no idea why this happened.

We thought you might be able to explain things to us.

What did I tell you? We can't rely on grown-ups.

What's that supposed to mean?

And why would you rely on me? I'm just the Backup-sensei, right?

It bothers you, huh?

Introduce me.

This is Hayama Yoko-sensei.

This is Tachibana Minato.

Hello. I'm Minato Tachibana. I'm from the same class as them.

Same class?

May we come in?

- Thank you. - We're coming in.

Lock the door.

- Hello... - Hello...

Hello...

Hello.

It's an even bigger mess inside.

Go home if you want.

It's not like I want to be here...

Stop it. Chill.

Wow.

It's connected.

- How far does it go? - How should I know?

Look!

We're so high up.

Be careful.

- So high. - Don't fall.

What happens if we do?

Look over there.

- You guys! - Watch out!

Are you guys okay?

Are you trapped?

- Are you okay? - Hey!

What now?

We were over there, right?

This is crazy.

What's happening?

Who knows?

You guys take that room, then.

Yoko-sensei, let's take the other room.

That's not fair.

You want us girls in that weird room?

No. We got it. Please.

That's definitely Minato. It's her all right.

Did you think I was a ghost or something?

No.

Sensei, let's go.

- You sure? - Of course.

It's your house to begin with.

- Sleeping over? - Yes. Do you mind?

What's up?

I'm just thinking Minato's back.

- It's been only a week or so, right? - Yes.

Don't you know how long this past week has felt like?

I'm happy for you, Itsuki.

It's not like that.

Then what is it like?

Nothing. Don't push me.

Sonny, you're good with the knife.

Let me try.

Ready?

Here we go.

Turn it off!

How's it going? You guys doing okay over there?

Why is this happening?

That's my question.

Thank you for the meal.

I'm so full.

Taichi and Itsuki, you two wash the dishes.

- Seriously? - Of course.

We three cooked dinner.

No way.

This is fun, kind of like camping.

You have fun wherever you are!

What was that?

Should we go look?

I think we're safe in here.

This has got to be a dream.

We should stay inside at night.

For sure.

Be careful. Good.

Like this?

- Good. - Okay.

Hey, what did you guys wish for at the mini shrine?

What?

We're here because of it.

That's what started this.

What did you wish for?

Think about it. Probably the same as you guys.

Let's write down what we wished for and show each other

on the count of three.

- Okay. - Sounds good.

Okay. Thanks.

Sorry.

Here.

All right.

One, two, three.

Just as I thought.

Sonny, pencil.

- Thanks. - Sure.

And this.

But...

Look at this.

Let's think about it tomorrow.

- Let's sleep. - Yes, let's sleep.

- Again? - Again!

We can't sleep.

But this is fun, like being at an amusement park.

Please...

They've settled down.

It seems like it.

I'm so glad I ran into them. The hot shower was nice too.

How did you end up in this world?

It's all kind of hazy.

I wonder why I'm here.

Why do you look so serious?

Oh... For an instant...

Nothing.

Forget it.

- Good night. - Good night.

So you were told in your dreams to get this book.

And when you got it, you ended up here.

Then it's definitely because you took this book.

What? Now there are two lines on the cover.

Wasn't it like that yesterday?

No, there were 2.5 lines yesterday.

You're so attentive.

The lines are getting shorter?

What does this seven mean, then?

Maybe this is the seventh volume?

In any case, let me see the content.

Book Boy?

The page was blank yesterday.

It's the ghost that appeared in my dream!

Book Boy is knowledgeable about the Yokai-Pedia.

He's always near the person with the book.

He's quick and it hurts when he scratches you.

But don't worry.

You can catch him by pressing the Yokai-Pedia on him.

Does it mean he's been near you this whole time?

Seriously? Where?

You mean he's here in this house?

Calm down! He's not here.

But it says he will definitely be nearby!

We would've seen him already. Did you see him?

You found me.

You're all so slow. It's about time you noticed.

Hurry! Press the book on him!

Got him!

Oh my gosh! He's so cute!

I hate being called cute.

Catch him!

He's getting away!

Are you okay?

Hurry. He's getting away.

Too late.

- Nice try... - What?

Taichi, when did you set that up?

I used my brains.

- You're amazing! - I know!

What?

What what?

What now?

Oh... Yes...

[Check]

It changed.

He was the white ghost.

Should we try summoning him like in a game?

Come out, Book Boy!

It worked.

You tricked me! You guys are so sneaky.

Would you rather stay in the book?

No. I'm sorry.

It was you, right? You made us get this book.

I have approval. Don't complain to me.

By the way, who are you?

Are you also taking the challenge?

But your wish hasn't been approved.

Wish? What wish?

I see. You got involved.

Involved?

It can't be helped.

Are you going to return to the normal world alone?

Can I go back?

I can't leave them here.

No need to force yourself.

I'm not. I'm an adult after all.

An unreliable one.

I'm offended. Goodbye.

Wait.

Taichi.

If you're staying, think of a wish.

You must have summoned me for a favor.

You summoned me for no reason?

Then tell us about this Yokai-Pedia if you're so knowledgeable about it.

What is this?

May I answer?

Yes. Tell us.

You can catch a ghost by pressing its page in the book.

We know already. We read it.

Be patient. I have more information.

The captured ghost will obey one single command you give it.

- Are we good? - What?

I'm done!

So what are these blank pages?

Pardon me?

Like I said, what are these blank pages?

And the lines on the cover and the number seven...

Look. It's six now.

Only one command per ghost.

What? When did we command you?

You commanded me to answer your question,

so I did.

Is that how it works?

- Are you serious? - You didn't tell us.

You didn't ask me.

Hey.

Did this become a six because we caught him?

Does it mean we have to catch six more like him?

I understand the urge. But too bad.

You can only catch a ghost once and ask for help once.

Darn it.

Good luck in overcoming Yokai-Pedia's challenge.

You made the wish yourselves.

Right, Young Lady?

I heard you say you'd risk your lives.

Risk your lives?

Maybe...

I knew it! The next ghost is now revealed.

Yamahiko? [Yamabiko]

No. Yamabiko as in echo.

Like in the mountains.

Shout toward the mountains and you'll hear an echo.

It's the work of Yamabiko.

Dirty words will anger the ghost, and it may attack you.

But don't worry.

It won't attack you if you don't use dirty words.

That means...

Is he really here?

He must be if he makes the echo in the mountains.

Yahoo!

Yahoo!

He's here!

I didn't know it was a ghost.

All right. Here I go!

Poop face!

Poop face!

Piss pants!

Piss pants!

Boys...

I know.

Stupid!

Stupid!

Why are you being such a goody-goody?

Sorry.

Puke breath!

Puke breath?

H-Hey... He kind of sounded angry.

You big (bleep)!

He said it.

That's enough already!

Itsuki! The book!

Got it!

- Are you okay? - Are you hurt?

Can you get up? You okay?

Are you in pain anywhere?

It takes longer to do it.

Leave it to me.

Bring it on, you dumb echo!

Geez... Definitely life-threatening!

Duck!

Watch out!

Run!

He's coming back!

Over here, you dork! This way!

[Check]

Wow! We did it!

But this ghost hunt thing is quite tough.

And there's a time limit.

Look.

I know what this means now, 1.5 more days.

And we have five more to catch.

What if we can't?

The end of this world?

What will happen to us?

- Will we disappear? - What?

Wait. That's no good.

Let's hurry. What's next?

Ittan-momen.

This one has legs.

A ghost that's a roll of cotton. It can fly.

When it gets angry,

it'll wrap itself around you to suffocate you.

But don't worry.

It hates being dirty, so it'll stay away from dirty people.

It can suffocate us.

Don't panic.

If that's the case... I brought these.

I was a designer in Tokyo.

The Backup's job in Tokyo...

Don't call me that.

This is ink for silkscreen printing.

Let's use this.

We're running out of time.

We have to catch five more by tomorrow night.

Here.

Come on. Come on.

But where can we find Ittan-momen?

Should we lure him out?

Old Man Suzuki is an expert in fishing with live decoys.

The decoy lures the fish.

Old Man Suzuki?

We're fishing buddies. I call him Su San.

You really are popular with senior citizens.

The incredible grandson charm.

Look!

Ittan-momen!

Hey, you!

Here he comes.

Who are you? This is my turf!

It's mine starting today.

You must be joking. Get lost!

Wait. This is just a piece of cloth!

A trap? You coward! I'm pissed off!

Sonny!

I can't hang on anymore.

Do you yield?

Wait! Stop! Yuck!

Come down if you want to stay clean!

Okay! Okay!

[Check]

Finally, we caught three.

Can we catch them all within the time limit?

What's going to happen when we catch all seven of them?

Maybe some kind of completion bonus?

Or do we get to return to the normal world?

We have to catch four more by the end of tomorrow.

By the way, where's Backup-sensei?

She was doing something in our room.

You guys... Don't you think teamwork is important?

And so...

Ta-da!

I made a T-shirt uniform to boost our spirits tomorrow...

...because it's the last day.

Who wants one? Raise your hands!

It's way too cute for my taste.

What's wrong about cute? Right?

But wearing matching T-shirts...

That gung-ho spirit is kind of...

Sensei?

We're already in the new Reiwa era.

Right. I'm outdated, from the Heisei era.

Come on. Try it on.

I made them for us.

Here.

Backup Sensei,

you're the cheerleader type who's way too bubbly, aren't you?

Don't call me that.

Let's wear this tomorrow, okay?

Come on!

Come on...

Are you crying because we didn't like your T-shirt?

I'm cutting an onion.

Curry again? Your cooking skills are so limited.

You don't have to eat it.

I give up. Someone, take over.

I know how to use only a microwave.

My dead grandma forbade me to cook.

I cut my share of onions yesterday.

Sorry.

You'll never be popular with girls.

Sensei, I'll do it! I'm protected.

Nice.

Tissue paper in the nose...

I miss my mom's curry.

Hey... Did you have to bring that up now?

But seriously, what's going to happen to us?

Don't tell me we're going to be stuck here forever.

Don't worry!

We'll get out of this.

In my 30 years of life experience, I've been through a lot.

Stay relaxed and things will work out.

They have for me.

I'm so not convinced.

An excuse of a grown-up loser.

Shut up.

You should listen to grown-ups once in a while.

Now help me.

Okay.

I'll get the cups.

The next ghost has been revealed!

Hyakume? A top-level ghost.

He looks dangerous.

It has 100 eyes that attack and will render you unconscious.

But don't worry.

Just make sure there are 100 victims before you.

A 100?

Why must we sacrifice others to save our own skin?

How are we supposed to defeat this one?

Hey, with so many eyes, wouldn't he be super weak to onions?

Then shall we throw balloons filled with grated onions at him?

That might work.

But we have to find him to catch him.

Let's ask Book Boy.

He's really stubborn. He'll want something in return...

Why are you eating my curry?

What is this? It's super yummy.

I make it properly from scratch.

You're fussy in a weird way.

You ate it heartily last night, too.

In return for dinner, tell us where Hyakume is.

Can I have more?

Absolutely. Eat as much as you want.

Here you go.

Why am I in charge of this?

The air smells like we're inside an onion.

Thanks for doing this.

Can I call you Onion-sensei from now on?

No. Absolutely not. Don't you dare.

You guys had better not miss.

Okay...

By the way, why aren't you wearing our T-shirt?

Oh... We don't want to ruin it.

Excuse me?

We decided to save it until we really need it.

When is that going to be?

Not yet... Right?

You guys, this is our last day.

Is this the right place from his clue?

You changed the subject.

He has 100 eyes so he must prefer a place with many of the same things.

The trees do look similar, but...

He gave us only one clue for five bowls of curry.

Hey! Stand back.

There he is. Look.

We were right. This is the right place.

Those eyes look really scary.

As expected of a top-level ghost.

It's time to show you my kick technique.

I'm up first. Watch me.

Take this!

I screwed up! My eyes!

Who goes there? Show yourselves!

My turn! Go!

My eyes!

What a joke.

All right.

Hyakume!

I'm Sonny, the Great Warrior!

I have come to slay you!

Why is he doing Samurai talk?

- Because he's a granny's boy. - Oh.

I do not recall incurring your wrath,

but I shall deflect anything that flies my way.

Now fight me fair and square!

Oops.

My eyes!

What are you all trying to prove?

That's it.

Hyakume!

Take this!

Oh no! What is this dreadful liquid?

Poison? Is it poison?

I can't believe I was defeated by a fragile maiden.

How embarrassing!

Are you a female ninja?

Sorry.

The top-level ghost wasn't as strong as he seemed.

Look who's talking! You lost first.

I didn't lose. It was just an own goal.

That's worse.

See? I told you things would work out.

Thanks to your tearful efforts, Yoko-sensei.

You think so?

Were you trying to be witty?

Shut up.

But this round's MVP is Minato.

Not really.

It was a tactic created on the sacrifice of all of us.

Did it just move?

Take your hands off. It's Traveling Monkey Bars.

I can't!

My hands are stuck!

Traveling Monkey Bars take people on it into the sky.

Where is it going?

The destination is...

Where?

I can't say.

Stop messing around!

The other world!

What do we do?

But don't worry.

Just avoid the monkey bars in a strange place.

It's too late!

Let's pull it down to the ground with our weight.

Jump!

Backup-sensei...

Don't call me that.

Sonny.

It's flying up!

Sonny, jump!

I'll catch it with this!

Good idea! Can you do it?

I don't know much about how to do it!

We should've done it first!

Why are you all up there?

Because Sensei told us to jump!

But...

You should've warned us first!

I just thought of it!

Oh! We're in trouble!

We're so high up.

- Don't tell me that is... - The other world?

No... I don't want to die!

Stop panicking. We're still too young to go there.

I have a new goal in life, too.

Backup-sensei is around 30 years old,

but she is still kind of... young!

How pathetic! I am to be consoled by a child.

You guys, don't give up. I'm sure there's a solution.

Minato sounds like her now.

Don't give up until the very end.

But...

what should we do?

Hey! You guys!

Hi!

Sonny!

You're here!

I'm putting the Monkey Bars in the book!

Yes! Do it!

We are falling into Hell!

Wait!

Five people are heavy.

Oops... I don't think I can stand this weight...

I accomplished my mission!

See you!

- Take care. - Thanks.

Sorry. I used Ittan-momen.

Don't apologize. Without you, we'd be in the other world now.

Thank you. You made the right decision!

Good job, Sonny!

Thank you for the meal.

Relax. Don't get up. You're the hero of the day.

Sonny, you were great today.

You saved us.

We owe our lives to you. Right?

You said you have a new goal in life. What were you talking about?

Nothing in particular. It just came out.

- That's suspicious. - Yes, it is.

But that's true.

- That's suspicious, isn't it? - I swear.

It just spilled out of my mouth.

Don't stop your hands. Keep on massaging him.

Everyone's being useful.

So are you.

It's tedious washing the dishes.

Will you do this for me?

Here comes another one. [Body-double Ghost]

Why is it Itsuki on Earth?

Okay, okay. Sit down.

You asked me to take over.

Here is the next ghost!

We'll get in trouble!

He's here.

How dare you say that!

They are identical!

Body-double Ghost.

If you complain about a troublesome task,

a ghost who looks just like you will come out of the mirror.

That's kind of nice!

But if you're not careful, the ghost will replace you.

Oh, that's what it means.

But don't worry.

It won't appear if you keep doing the task.

You're always too late.

Don't pretend to be the real me! You are the ghost!

Who do you think you are? Go back in the mirror!

Who's the ghost?

Him.

You're his friends, aren't you? Can't you tell?

I can.

Taichi!

I think this is the real Itsuki, judging by the way he talks.

I knew I could count on you.

You're joking! We've been friends for years!

We've been friends since kindergarten.

Itsuki, come here.

Yes.

I knew you'd recognize the real me.

Right.

Go. Do it.

Just accept it, Fake Itsuki.

Why can't you recognize me, Idiot? It's me!

Just joking. You're the fake!

It hurts...

Hold on. Let's get this straight.

You thought I was the fake?

I was wrong.

Give me a break!

Honestly speaking, I couldn't tell the difference.

He's obviously the ghost.

That's what your friendship is.

That's harsh. And this hurts too.

He's going somewhere! That way!

- Get him! - Yes!

- Stop! - Catch him!

- Stop! - No way!

­One by one! What?

You have to catch us both to complete the deal.

They're crafty like Itsuki.

How's this?

Are you surprised?

The smaller they get, the more childish they are.

Itsuki-kun!

Yes!

You're so cute.

You're the best, Minato!

I love you!

That's what they said.

I remember you used to say that.

You guys got engaged in kindergarten.

Don't talk about that!

Seriously, no!

I have an idea. Give me the book.

Give it to me.

Here.

I think they'll do anything Minato-san tells them.

Try it.

- Yes. - Go ahead.

Please.

Will you guys line up and enter this book?

Yes!

See you!

It worked.

Hey!

But this one is probably useless.

Sorry.

The ghost, not you.

This is finally the last one.

Hurry. We don't have time.

Jizuri can distort time and space. [Jizuri]

A violent ghost with many servants in a huge nest.

Wow... He must be the final boss.

It says this is a supreme ghost.

The usual phrase "No, don't worry" isn't written.

That means there's no countermeasure?

We have to beat him ourselves?

Distort time?

Time?

Time...

I know what it means!

I get it!

Tell us.

The book's challenge.

The reason why we're here.

We're here to have this Jizuri dude distort time.

To go back in time. You know what I mean?

Then our wish will come true!

Yes. That's it!

I don't get it.

I'm totally lost.

We came here after we made a wish at the small shrine.

"A wish"?

We finally know why this is happening.

Our wish will come true if we beat Jizuri.

I'm totally confused. What did you wish for?

That is...

We can't say.

That's not fair.

I also deserve to know what's going on here.

I feel left out.

So sad...

We can't tell you! I told you!

Forget it! Fine.

I'll be away for a while. You guys can talk without me.

Wait.

You're just too embarrassed...

That's enough! I'm out of here.

Minato!

Hey...

Can't you see that she's hurt? Just tell her.

We can't. Not this.

You're so stubborn.

You'd agree with us if you knew this.

Is it that serious?

Hey.

Maybe we should tell Sensei.

Promise not to tell Minato?

- It depends... - Then no.

I won't tell her. I promise.

She sounds so easy.

Just so you know, I don't trust grown-ups.

I heard that. You always get on my nerves.

But she helped us on the Monkey Bars, right?

I sure did.

True.

I think we can trust Yoko-sensei.

Okay. Let's show it to her.

[Please save Minato]

What does this mean?

She's in the hospital right now.

Hospital?

We planned a surprise for her birthday.

We usually go home together...

but we made her go home alone.

I can't believe they left me.

[Danger Zone]

She went into a coma.

She's on the brink of death.

It's our fault.

How can we tell her that her life is in danger in the real world?

If we can use Jizuri to go back in time, maybe we can prevent...

Is that true?

What are you doing here?

Sorry. I was hiding.

I suppose you heard us...

Sorry...

What are we doing here?

You risked your lives to come to this dangerous world for me.

Why?

Because...

a world without you wouldn't be any fun.

We blame ourselves for not protecting you.

But we're here now. We were given another chance.

That's why...

We don't regret it at all.

No regrets whatsoever.

I'm happy we're here...

Thanks.

I feel the same way. Sonny, too.

Yes.

Me, too.

I'm glad I'm here if I can help you in any way I can.

What's going on?

Are you okay?

What?

Again? Don't you feel anything?

Feel what?

Look at your hands.

What's happening?

She started to fade away once before.

Does that mean...

This line...

might be the time limit to Minato-san's life.

Your life might be in danger in the real world.

You mean Minato will die when the line disappears?

We must do something. Let's find Jizuri.

Jizuri's nest... Where is it?

Book Boy, I know you're here.

I can't help you even if you ask me.

I won't make a wish, so tell us where Jizuri is.

You came to this world to go through all this trouble.

But are you sure you don't want your wish to come true?

That's right. I now have a more important wish.

I also want to save Minato-san.

Sensei...

I'm an extra here anyway.

Tell us where Jizuri is right now.

I sympathize with you, so here's a clue.

Do you hear that?

Jizuri has just begun to build his nest.

That's the direction of our school.

Let's go.

Wait!

Is that Jizuri's nest?

Let's go find it.

Okay!

I had a feeling this would happen...

Wait a second. They are...

What should we do, Itsuki?

Come out, Yamabiko!

Deflect their attack!

Come out, Hyakume!

Protect us!

You got it.

I've got this. Go find Jizuri.

- Okay. - Let's go.

- Stop them! - Thanks!

No need to thank me. I'm following the book's rules.

The Yokai-Pedia is here. Please beware.

I repeat. The Yokai-Pedia is here.

Jizuri! Where are you?

Please come out.

Who calls my name?

Are you a human?

We're asking for a favor.

Will you enter this?

That thing you hold...

Are you trying to confine me in the Yokai-Pedia?

That would be nice. We'd appreciate it.

Don't you know who I am?

Ridiculous!

Know your place!

What should we do?

- Press the Yokai-Pedia... - We can't go near him.

I'll go. I'm the adult here.

You don't seem to be athletic at all. Don't be reckless.

Taichi!

Hey!

Taichi!

Hyakume!

I'm sorry I'm late.

You're still going to help us?

Not just me.

You guys...

Our contract is to protect you and your friends.

It's the pride and honor of us ghosts to achieve it.

Hyakume...

But... what should we do?

I...

want Minato back, no matter what.

Stop hiding from me like cowards.

Go!

In here!

Yamabiko...

Monkey Bars and Yamabiko.

Very interesting.

Monkey Bars! Yamabiko!

Interesting, indeed.

Scoundrel!

Hyakume!

Now, I've got his eyes to see all around me.

Are you okay?

Minato-san... Your color...

Let's stop this.

After all we've been through?

We're risking our lives for you.

I never asked you to.

Don't say that so casually!

Minato!

It would hurt more if you guys died for me.

Minato...

Minato-san.

It's time to say goodbye.

No!

We don't have a choice! He's too strong!

We couldn't change fate anyway.

Do you understand?

Now go back to where you belong.

The used bookstore.

Yes, we would be the ones.

Minato!

I'm really glad you came!

I was happy to see you

for the last time!

Minato!

Is this the real world?

Are we back?

We're back, right?

No...

No... It can't be.

I don't want this fate.

I won't accept it!

Itsuki!

Minato!

Why?

Why did you come back?

I couldn't leave you here like that.

We are back here as well.

You guys...

We don't want to return to a world without you.

Let's go back together.

Book Boy!

Ittan-momen!

You are such troublemakers.

Take us to Jizuri.

If we blindside him...

It's a dangerous bet. Are you sure?

Yes. I'm in.

I'll show you the power of the useless.

"Power of the useless"?

You big stupid dork! Come and get us!

Come on! You're a supreme ghost? Don't make us laugh!

We want to fry you like deep fried shrimp and eat you!

Brats!

Are you attacking children? Jerk!

Jerk!

I'm not useless.

I don't have a blind side.

This is what you get.

Surprised?

Don't tell me... Body-double Ghost?

This is useless being useful.

I used my brains.

What?

- Itsuki! - Itsuki!

Are you okay?

You did it.

We don't have much time!

Hurry up!

Come out, Jizuri!

Send me back to the moment of Minato's accident.

That's easy for me.

But...

But what?

It'll create slight changes in the world.

You'll lose all your memories of this world.

You guys!

Let's pull it down to the ground with our weight.

Take this!

It's fun.

Things will work out.

I was happy to see you for the last time!

Wait.

We'll still be friends,

but Yoko-sensei will be a complete stranger.

Thanks, but don't worry.

We'll meet again.

I won't forget.

You'd better not forget us.

Go.

I don't care if I forget.

As long as Minato is alive, we can make more memories.

Because we're still kids!

Minato!

Run!

Hurry up!

You told me to run.

What? Me?

No...

Did it work?

Yes!

Yes!

Our contract has terminated.

Farewell.

It seems like we won't remember anything about this world.

Truth be told, I'm glad I came here.

Thanks to you guys,

I now have a clear vision of what I want to do with my life.

I...

want to be a teacher.

You already are.

You're a great teacher.

Totally.

A bit too optimistic, though.

You don't say that.

Even in the real world, be a great teacher.

Stop it. Don't make a grown-up cry.

We're going to forget what happened here, right?

Can I say something?

Say what?

Minato.

I've always had feelings for you.

- Did you finally tell her? - You're a lucky girl.

Yoko-sensei!

What did you call me?

I like you so much!

Wait... I was just kidding.

No. I'm serious.

I'm honored.

The time I spent with you guys and Sensei in this world...

It was so precious.

Me, too.

I want to remember it forever.

- Me, too. - Me, too.

Thanks, you guys.

No problem. You guys worked hard for this.

Looks like our contract is finished.

See you.

- Bye! - I love you, Minato!

That food called curry was delicious.

Book Boy-chan, thanks for everything.

Itsuki, say that again when we're back in our world.

- Stop it. - Say it again!

I can't. It's not happening.

I'm happy for you.

Say it again!

They did it.

We can finally use this.

[Jizuri]

But don't worry. Never give up and you'll be fine.

I'm relieved.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Looking good, Principal.

I know.

I'll make the pass to him.

And I'm the goalkeeper, so I'll stop it.

- Perfect tactics. - Perfect!

Who will substitute for Henmi-chan?

- I prefer a female teacher. - Me, too.

I want someone like Henmi-chan.

She's so nice.

Good morning.

I can't wait to play.

Be quiet, everybody!

This is Hayama Yoko-sensei, who's filling in for Henmi-sensei.

She's super cute.

Vice-Principal, you must be happy that she's so pretty.

This is no time for jokes.

Could you give us a few words, Hayama-sensei?

Sure.

Good morning!

Good morning!

I was given an introduction; my name is Hayama Yoko.

This is my first time teaching, but I'll do my best.

I'm looking forward to teaching you all.

As you know, Henmi-sensei is now on maternity leave.

Hayama-sensei will be your substitute teacher in the meantime.

So you're like the backup.

No.

I'm serious about becoming a good teacher.

I have a lot to learn and will appreciate your help.

What's the matter?

I'm sorry. I don't know why.

She was crying.

Doesn't it feel like we forgot something important?

Do you know what phantom pain is?

It's the pain of the invisible hand of someone who lost it in an accident.

Well...

we kids lose a lot of things while we're growing up.

I don't think they get lost.

They stay right here.

You guys are such know-it-alls!

Come on! Stop it!

- Go! - Go!

I'm the fastest!

♪ The clock hands stop quietly ♪

♪ They come with lukewarm wind through the windows ♪

♪ To the world of fools who forgot to worship them ♪

♪ When the voice creeping up on your pillow whispers ♪

♪ Here come the ghosts! ♪

♪ Behind your ears, the other world dances ♪

♪ Here come the ghosts! ♪

♪ But they are not that bad ♪

♪ They take you ♪

♪ To the world no one can see to play with you ♪

♪ The ghosts are real ♪

♪ But they are not as scary as the living ♪

♪ Boo! We have a grudge! ♪

♪ Boo! We have a grudge! ♪

♪ Secretly they stay on your shoulders ♪

♪ Watching how this world changes ♪

♪ We were born with a name ♪

♪ We wish ♪

♪ We could embrace the unknown at any time ♪

♪ Here come the ghosts! ♪

♪ On the other side of the river, that child dances ♪

♪ Here come the ghosts! ♪

♪ They start singing, devouring the darkness in our hearts ♪

♪ The ghosts laugh at you ♪

♪ In a language no adults can hear ♪

♪ The ghosts are real ♪

♪ They are watching us by our side, so don't forget that ♪

♪ Both mourners and various gods exist ♪

♪ On this suffocated Earth ♪

♪ You create the ghosts and they come out ♪

♪ Here come the ghosts! ♪

♪ Bringing us together, the dancing living ♪

♪ Here come the ghosts! ♪

♪ All we can do is to wipe off the tears and play ♪

♪ The ghosts leave you behind ♪

♪ Going back to a world that no one can see ♪

♪ The ghosts are real ♪

♪ Farewell, the living, and take care! ♪

♪ Boo! We have a grudge! ♪

♪ Boo! We have a grudge! ♪

Well, the book's challenge this time is over now.

Yes, Master. It worked out well.

See? I told you they'd succeed.

A strong wish makes us strong!

We have a new Supreme Ghost.

You helped them, didn't you?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Oh, well.

Let's go search for the next wish.

Here we go.

So... how many more wishes until we're finished?

I have no idea. It depends on the ghosts' level.

We have a long way to go.