It's truly good to be back.
Are you sure you should be up and about?
Yeah. I feel better after a night in my own bed.
That's about what I expected.
You have practice this early?
I have to get back into the groove.
I see...
A-Actually!
You might be able to see the ocean from the top of the mountain this morning.
Care to take a look?
This is a nice place, isn't it?
I'm glad you could see it before you left, Miyuki-kun.
Before I left?
I heard that Sagara-san changed his mind.
Aren't you going to transfer back to your old school now?
You must be happy.
No, I doubt I could go back.
What?
I guess you could say I don't miss it enough to go back.
I've never been able to figure Yukimasa out,
but I think this incident has made one thing clear.
Suzuhara, do you remember what happened with the Hime-gami?
Well... yes.
It's just, it doesn't feel like that was me.
It was like I was an onlooker, listening to someone else talk.
That isn't so terrible.
Supposedly it's common for people not to remember
what happened while they were possessed.
Possessed?
It's called "possession" when a spirit takes over your body.
Yukimasa already knew her well.
That Hime-gami is precisely what he has been searching for.
Sagara-san actually holds her dear, not me, huh?
It'd probably be wise to think of her as a completely different person.
In that case, I'm not the Hime-gami.
So it's safe to assume that you won't jab at me anymore,
saying I can't do anything, right?
This isn't a laughing matter!
Yeah, you're right.
You don't need to worry about that anymore.
I'm transferring to Tokyo soon anyway.
Tokyo?
Yeah.
Yukimasa originally wanted to send me to Houjou Academy.
I suspect that school has something beneficial to the Mountain Monks.
Houjou Academy...
Father recommended that school to me as well.
I'm not going to avoid standing in the same ring as Yukimasa anymore.
I want to acquire the power of a Mountain Monk in my own right.
Why did I want to attend Sototsugawa High
badly enough to go against Father's wishes?
She's here! She's here! Izumiko, are you feeling better?
Yeah.
Listen, there is something important we need to tell you.
To be honest, it's about Wamiya.
Wamiya-kun?
He doesn't stand out any, so it's easy to forget all about him.
But that isn't very cool, you know?
Here!
"Limited Time Animal Print" "Tocho Banana"
Izumiko, please give this to him on behalf of everyone.
You were the main one who felt bad that he couldn't make it, Izumiko.
It's okay. You don't have to worry about any rivals.
I didn't mean it like that!
Pluck up the courage to give it to him.
It's true that you were sad he couldn't come with us, isn't it?
Yeah...
W-W-Wamiya-kun!
Here. It's from the girls.
For me? Are you sure I can have it?
I want you to have it.
It's a shame you couldn't attend the field trip, huh?
Yeah... Suzuhara-san, are you glad that you went?
I ran into some hard times,
but there were also things that made me glad I went.
I wish you didn't go.
What?
You shouldn't have gone to that tainted city.
You seem like a completely different person from before the trip.
I do?
You aren't going to leave this town, are you?
You aren't thinking about going to Tokyo, are you?
Why are you asking questions like that?
Suzuhara-san, didn't you say that you hate Sagara-kun not that long ago?
I did! But...
You've had a change of heart.
If he is the one who made you change,
I will have to eliminate him.
What's gotten into you guys?
We've been tolerating your antics this whole time!
You've got a big, fat ego.
And here I thought I was toning it down.
I'm gonna kick your sorry ass outta this school!
Even Wamiya's saying that.
Who is Wamiya?
Shuddup!
Fine! But you threw the first punch!
Is Wamiya the one pulling the strings?
Where is he?!
You're...
Get lost.
I can't stand seeing scum like you around here.
Rokkon shoujou, shin shoujou ni shite moro moro no kegare wa nashi.
Are you all right, Miyuki-kun?
Miyuki-kun!
It's nothing serious.
"Nara" "N 10-76"
It was just as Izumiko-san said.
Did you get into a fight with Wamiya-kun?
Who is this "Wamiya" guy?
Wamiya-kun is Wamiya-kun.
Satoru Wamiya-kun is a fellow classmate.
I don't know who he is.
How could you say that?
During roll call, I come after Ayumi Watanabe since I'm a transfer student.
And I'm the last person on the roll.
There aren't any students named Wamiya.
That can't be...
Izumiko-san, what made you think that something bad was going to happen to Miyuki-kun?
Wamiya-kun didn't seem like his usual self.
He talked about eliminating...
...eliminating you, Miyuki-kun...
Why?
Well, I sort of told Wamiya-kun that I hated you a while back...
Why would you say that?!
Because you were being truly mean to me!
I'm sorry, but I have to floor it.
Something is coming after our car.
Whatever it is, it's clearly not human.
What is it, Suzuhara?
Can't you see it, Miyuki-kun?
I can't... It just feels like something's off.
How about you, Nonomura-san?
I can see spiritual energy converging.
It may be a divine spirit.
That was no mere classmate.
He even possesses the power to control the other students.
Then what would that make Wamiya-kun?
If he is a divine spirit, they are known to curse as well as to bless.
But it is impossible for a human to predict what could incur their wrath.
You've had a change of heart.
Wamiya-kun isn't mad at just you, Miyuki-kun.
He's mad at me, too.
And it's my fault that he's angry at you.
Be more specific.
It's because I went to Tokyo.
What?
I doubt I can lose him, but I will get us to the shrine!
Once we're inside the sacred shrine,
the divine protection we receive there may provide us a fighting chance.
Suzuhara, you still alive?
Ow...
Did you get hurt? How are you holding up?
I'm sore, but I'll survive.
I'm glad to hear that you did not get injured.
I want both of you to carefully leave the car.
Take care not to ignite the gasoline.
Nonomura-san?
Y-You're bleeding!
I'll be fine.
However, it looks like it will take me a while to get out.
How horrible!
You must not allow this to make you lose heart!
Everyone close to the Hime-gami is expected to risk their lives to protect her.
That is expected of you as well.
Do you think Wamiya might be a crow tengu?
I wouldn't be so sure about that.
Are you Wamiya?
So you can finally see me. What do I look like?
Like a normal middle schooler.
I am a normal middle school boy, honest!
At least, I am for as long as Suzuhara-san wants.
I was convinced that I'd known you ever since elementary school...
I've always been with you,
all throughout elementary school and even before that.
Didn't you first begin to see me when you cut your bangs?
I have been on this mountain since ancient times.
The parts of me that drifted about
converged around Suzuhara-san's wish, creating the me you see before you.
My wish?
Didn't you want a friend? A friend who could truly understand you?
I won't let you say otherwise.
After all, that is what gave me form.
And I won't let you say that you no longer need me, either.
Miyuki-kun...
My staff is in the trunk of the car. Use it!
But I can't...
The spirit before you possesses true power.
He could kill everyone here!
Do you think you can exorcise me?
This is my sanctuary!
Miyuki-kun, get the staff!
I... haven't gotten that far in my training!
This isn't the time for that!
Accept what you see before you!
I am accepting it! That's how I know: I can't exorcise him!
You are going to stay here and attend Sototsugawa High School with me.
From now on, everyone is going to treat you kindly, Suzuhara-san.
And what if I changed my mind? What would happen then?
You don't get that option.
If you say that you are going to abandon me,
I could easily bring a bolt of lightning crashing down on us.
Aren't you losing sight of your own goals?
What's the point in killing Suzuhara?!
She must pay the price for using my power.
Suzuhara...
Just make him happy.
What?! Are you saying to give in to Wamiya-kun's demands?
That's the only way out of this!
He said that he's going to kill us if you don't!
He's the divine spirit of the mountain!
How could you say that, Miyuki-kun?
Are you the Miyuki-kun I know?!
Quit thinking only of yourself! You are the one behaving inexcusably!
If you were truly made from my wish, bow down to my will!
Never threaten me like this ever again!
And if I refuse to obey?
I will grow to hate you.
If I hate you, I won't be able to visit this mountain anymore.
Is that what you want?
Regardless of whether you hate me or not, you're still going to leave the mountain.
Even so, there is a clear distinction between the two.
Think about it!
Hey, Suzuhara!
I'm fine. I'm just relieved...
I imagine Wamiya was probably a familiar.
A familiar?
The Hime-gami's familiar.
"Hirayama Clinic"
You could say he was a divine servant who serves a divine master.
While Izumiko-san was still unaware of her relationship with him,
the imposing spirit's powers began to run out of control.
But Izumiko-san locked him into the true master-servant relationship in the nick of time.
You were wonderful!
In other words, I created and destroyed Wamiya-kun, didn't I?
There is no need for remorse.
It is not as though Wamiya no longer exists.
He is probably waiting to form a new relationship with you.
When did you decide that you were going to attend Houjou Academy?
I didn't realize I had made up my mind until Wamiya-kun brought it up.
Wamiya-kun realized before I did and that's why...
In other words, Nonomura-san and I nearly got killed
just because you changed your mind.
He was after me as well, so that makes us even!
And I was ultimately able to stop Wamiya-kun.
Hime-gami, eh? I didn't realize just how dangerous she was.
I'll work to reach the point where the Hime-gami's divine spirit
can't kill me without a fight if I incur his wrath.
So you've decided to become a Mountain Monk?
I bet Houjou Academy is the type of place that attracts students in this field.
It is bound to be a great place for you, Suzuhara.
I'll transfer ahead of you so I can inform you of the inside situation.
Okay. I'm counting on you.
But could you do something for me first?
I wanted to give you a proper farewell.
A-A farewell?
I came for you to release me as Satoru Wamiya,
assuming you no longer need him anymore.
Release you? How do I do that?
Suzuhara-san, don't you often dance on the top of the mountain by yourself?
The dance that bound me should also be able to release me.
The dance?
You bound him without realizing what you were doing?!
My dancing was just meant to serve as a workout.
But coming from him, it's probably the honest truth.
Your dances controlled the divine spirit.
That's right. Suzuhara-san, let me see a dance performed in my honor.
Suzuhara, why are you wearing that?
I could have worn my jersey,
but it's easier to dance when I have the right sleeves.
Are you sure it's okay for me to watch?
It's the same whether I show one person or two.
Really, I... I think that I may have been craving someone
who could understand the me standing here.
That is why Wamiya-kun came to me.
I am afraid to be seen because I am afraid of getting hurt.
I am embarrassed of being seen because I am denying myself.
Rather than remain the somber Izumiko Suzuhara I am now,
I want to become something else.
♪ Like a catalpa bow ♪
♪ Being pulled taut and then relaxed, ♪
♪ You do not come when you cannot ♪
♪ Yet come when you can ♪
♪ What decides your actions? ♪
♪ Inform me whether or not you will come ♪
How is this... a girl who can't do anything?
I suppose I have been defeated after all.
She is dancing before you.
You hadn't given up?
Don't you think you're being a sore loser?
I haven't done a single thing to indicate that.
Chapter 3 My First Familiar
Dareka ga watashi wo yobu no Is someone calling for me?
Dokoka de watashi wo yobu Someone is beckoning from somewhere
Tooku kara chikazuiteru He's approaching from the distance
Yasashii hibiki kokoro ugoki dashite The gentle sound of his voice moves my heart
Hitotsu oshiete Tell me one thing
Kono setsunai yokan no mae de Are the feelings I was still unaware of
Mada shirazu ni ita omoi ga Before this sad premonition
Hirogari kaketeru no? On the verge of spreading?
Yume mite ita jiyuu ni In the freedom of my dreams,
Tomadoigachi no mama I act somewhat abashed
Chiisa na koe de negau As I wish in a tiny voice,
Minna to issho ni warai aitai ne "I want to laugh and smile with everyone"
This is Houjou Academy!
You must be pleased! The school is surrounded by more greenery than we expected.
Now do you see that I would never encourage you to attend a bad school?
Hey! I haven't seen you in ages.
Has it been half a year? Or has it been longer?
It is good to see you again.
My father asked me to relay that he regretted not being able to see you today.
Were you still afraid of anything and everything when you came to Tokyo?
I wouldn't say that. I was fine coming here this time.
Yeah? Glad to hear it.
When the new trimester starts up,
be sure not to tell anyone about your hometown or powers.
I hadn't planned on telling anyone, but why do you say that?
You didn't have to take the entrance exam, right?
There aren't a whole lot of people who get excused from taking the exam.
Why was I exempted?
Why do you think?
Houjou Academy is no ordinary school.
Something here has made it earn both Daisei-san and Yukimasa's approval.
Excuse me!
Are you Suzuhara-san? I'm Mayura Souda.
You're so cute! You're adorable, Izumiko-chan!
I had no idea I'd get such a cute roommate.
I'm so lucky!
"Mayura Souda" "Izumiko Suzuhara"
Uh...
Miyuki-kun, you know Mayura-san?
Chapter 4 My First Roommate