I understand now.
How'd it go?
All the people here are tourists.
Hmm... then let's check the places #1107 was seen.
Ice cream...
Huh?
I want to eat ice cream.
And I'm not just trying to get you to spoil me.
My magic needs a lot of sugar to work.
...Really?
Tasty?
Not bad.
As I thought, the world outside really is wonderful.
Fake Memories
Here. It's a portrait of the high schooler in the memories of the police.
Nanami, your drawing skills are...
Yeah, advanced.
Well, whatever. We'll dispose of him, too, but let's start with #1107.
What are you writing?
A journal. We may be working at this for a while.
Umm...
You won't forget me, will you?
Why're you asking that all of a sudden?
That doesn't matter. Just answer the question.
How could I? I wouldn't be able to do my job if I forgot you.
Oh.
Liar.
I guess it won't be so easy to find her.
...And you sure can eat.
This is also for my magic.
Really? You sure you don't just want to eat sweet stuff?
Anyway, do you really have to raise your skirt everywhere we go?
I can't scan a person's memories unless I see their eyes.
Raising my skirt is the most effective way to get people to face my way.
More importantly, we need to go somewhere with more people, or my magic will be useless.
You're probably right about that.
The biggest city near here would be...
You're right. We probably have a better chance here.
But if you raise your skirt in a city like this, you'll get reported to the police.
Then what should I do?
You don't have to do anything.
You're cute. People will turn and look even if you just stand there on the sidewalk.
What?
Say something.
...Are you blushing?
It's hot. I'm taking this off.
What?!
This is even worse!
Hey, whatcha doing?
That's some sexy outfit you got on there.
Wanna come hang with us?
Lemme give your boobs a quick squeeze!
Don't bother me.
Papa! Mama! Where are you? Let's go home!
Hey! What's wrong? What the—?
What did you do to him?
I erased all his memories between today and the time he was five.
Now he's a five-year-old who needs a shave.
These sunglasses are definitely not coming off.
If you're tired, we can take a break. I doubt we'll find her right away, anyhow.
Ki-Kikka?
Now my work is practically done.
Did you learn something?
Hey, can I go around on my own for a day? I'll do what I'm supposed to.
What are you talking about? Do you understand the position you're—?!
Scanning and erasing memories aren't the only things I can do.
If I look someone in the eye, I can give them new memories, too.
That doesn't seem to faze you.
Yeah. As long as I'm wearing sunglasses, you can't mess with my memories.
I've been looking for you, Yasuda! How dare you fool around with my sister!
Huh? Who the hell is Yasuda?
You lost this fight the moment you brought me to a place with this many people.
This is why I didn't want to let witches out of the lab!
You bastard!
There you are, Sakamoto!
Kawasaki! How could you swindle my mom like that?!
This is for my daughter!
Dammit!
...Could you guys let go of me?
Sorry.
What was I doing?
Oww...
I saw his memories...
What are the researchers trying to do?
I can't believe I just whacked my head into a telephone pole...
Ah...
I knew it would take no time for him to forget me.
Kikka!
What's up?
Well... er...
My friend said she wanted to meet you, Ryota.
Huh?
Will you come with me for a minute?
I think she's around here somewhere.
Is that her over there?
Nanami, I brought Ryota over.
Thanks. You can leave now.
Uh... okay...
Why do I have to introduce Ryota to some girl?
Huh? Where did I even meet her?
What's your name?
Nanami.
I found #1107.
Kotori, Kazumi, Neko, and Kana. Those four are at the observatory.
A witch? Wait!
Settle down. I don't want to kill anyone if I can help it.
My magic works instantly.
Your magic is reading people's memories?
No... not just reading, but changing, too, right?
What gives you that idea?
There's no way Kikka has a friend who's a witch.
Despite that, she called you a friend.
In other words, you can not only read memories, but change them.
Who are you?
If you have to ask, it must mean you have to see someone's eyes for your magic to work.
I screwed up. I didn't think there'd be someone this perceptive...
I was planning to just erase his memory of meeting me, but...
You're not going to kill me, then?
Huh?
The others who've been after us so far have all been the type to go straight for the kill.
But you're different.
What about it?
Well... uh... I guess...
I wondered if we could be friends.
Friends?
Nothing to report at present.
Please extend the time on Nanami's beacon.
Yes. I'll check in again tomorrow.
But why is it my job to watch over the castle and report back at certain times?
Don't talk nonsense.
I'm going to enjoy being outside for a day and then return to the lab and report you guys.
If I do that, I'll get rewarded.
I dunno what your reward will be, but are you okay with just one day of freedom?
We have a clue that could lead to getting more pills.
If we do something about the beacon, you could be free for real.
You're saying you can take off the beacon?
I'll sure try. Please believe me.
It's hard to believe you when you say that while averting your eyes.
Let me look at your memories again, and if you're telling the truth, I'll believe you.
You won't erase them or change them?
You mean I should trust you when you don't trust me?
I get it. I'll believe you.
Sorry. It seems I went too far.
I erased all your memories from the time you were born.
Now you're a baby who can't even talk.
Sorry...
I know I needed to to dupe her, but acting like a baby — that was totally ridiculous.
Ow!
But I remember my name, everything that happened today...
Did she mess up? Or...?
67, 68, 69, 70...
Umm...
Are you done yet?
I didn't count to a hundred yet, did I? Ya gotta take your time in the bath.
What, are you dizzy?
I'm not dizzy...
You mean, you're turned on?!
N-No! And don't ask me stuff like that, either!
Hey!
We got trouble!
W-W-Why are you peeping?!
Now's not the time to worry about that!
A witch is after us again! And she found out about you guys and this place.
Here's what Nanami looks like.
I'm always impressed how you can remember the details so well.
Maybe Nanami being unable to erase my memories was thanks to my photographic memory.
Found her.
Huh? Already?
Her, right? She was caught on a park camera tonight.
But I can't figure out where she is right now.
If we don't make a move before morning, we may miss our chance.
I see.
Then, I'd like for all of us to decide together.
If we find Nanami, will we fight her?
Or will we escape this place and lie low somewhere else? What should we do?
You're checking out?
Yes.
Your payment has already been made. Safe travels!
I've made up my mind. No more magic for today.
Just for today, I'm going to be a normal girl.
Crud, I'm hungry.
Hey.
Lend me some money. I want to go shopping.
I'm okay with lending you some, but will you actually pay me back?
You won't? Then I guess you'll have to sell me your body.
Huh?
How much?
¥50.
Jeez, you're cheap.
With that, I can buy a day's supply of ¥10 candy.
Then how about you let me see your boobs for ¥1,000? That's probably the going rate.
Even though you've already seen way more than my boobs in experiments...
Huh? What are you talking about?
...Did I erase those memories, too?
Okay then, boobs.
That's some pretty nice coloring.
Beautiful gradation...
Have you seen ¥1,000's worth?
Yeah, I'm good.
Who was that... again?
¥1,000. Wow, I can buy a hundred ¥10 candies.
The power!
What'd you go droppin' it in a puddle for?!
I'm sorry...
You think apologizing is enough?! You owe me damages!
I don't have that much money.
How much is it?
How much does that card cost?
It's rare, so about ¥1,000, but...
Okay.
Th-Thank you. Are you sure it's okay?
You guys are friends, aren't you?
Well, yeah... Right?
Yeah.
Then don't fight. Hold your friends dear.
Thanks, Miss!
Thanks!
So I saved their friendship by showing a guy my boobs.
Hey, how much for my belly button?
I saw it before, so ¥0.
There she is!
That girl is near the castle!
Phew! So she hasn't left the city.
Got it. Kazumi, please keep monitoring her.
Roger.
U-Umm...
I'm not confident I can completely avoid looking at her eyes.
If I try not to look, it seems like I definitely will.
Yeah. Hmm...
So then I thought, what if we wore sunglasses?
Sunglasses?
I can't switch places with someone who is wearing sunglasses, so...
That guy is actually pretty nice. He gave me ¥1,000 to see my armpits.
It's okay. I have unlimited funds.
I wonder where I can get cake. The cheesecake I've dreamed of!
I'm so hungry...
Let's get crepes!
Oh, good idea!
I'm getting blueberry!
Hey, that's what I was gonna get!
Hm... then I'll have chocolate-banana with extra whipped cream.
Don't copy me.
Really?
Sure, sure.
Friends, huh...
Looks like fun.
Murakami, Nanami is on Nakamachi Street!
Got it. Let's go!
This is so expensive! What the heck?!
Japanese Ice Cream Matcha Roll Cake Pancakes with Maple Soft Serve Chiffon Cake Mont Blanc Tropical Gelatin
I thought my ¥1,000 would last forever, but it's practically useless!
Have you decided?
I'd like to eat this cake.
Sure, and how about to drink?
The drink doesn't matter.
...Okay.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
The day I get to eat cheesecake has finally arrived!
I've considered dying so many times,
but this makes me so glad to be alive!
I don't want to go back to the lab.
I wondered if we could be friends.
Whoa, she's smiling!
Oh, she is!
I've erased a lot of people's memories on the lab's orders.
And the only people who know me are a few members of the lab.
Nobody knows me.
I'm alone.
Nanami!
Why didn't you lose your memories?
I don't forget anything once I've seen it, so it seems your magic didn't work on me.
Interesting. You're write-once? You won't live long.
Huh?
So, what do you want? You're obnoxiously well-prepared. Planning on fighting me?
No! We want to save you!
"Save"? Don't be ridiculous. I tried to erase your memories, you know.
There's no reason for you to save me.
I'm serious. Believe me!
You don't need a reason to save someone who is suffering right in front of you.
"Suffering"? Me?
You think you know something about me?
I've been alone my whole life.
Man, is it really hopeless?
Hey!
Neko!
Not too bright, are you? If you take off your sunglasses, I can mess with you.
All of us witches... there's no place in this world we belong.
So we have to work together.
If you'll believe in us, Nanami, I think we'll get along.
"Get along"?
I can't believe it... I can't believe that crap!
K-Kuroha.
Nanami...
I'll protect Nanami!
Her memory's been changed!
No matter what happens, I'll protect her!
Kuroha! Hold on! Calm down!
Neko, Nanami is tricking you!
Don't insult my friend!
I didn't give her any memory of us being friends. Why would she...?
If we find Nanami, will we fight her?
Or will we escape this place and lie low somewhere else? What should we do?
Both options suck...
I want to save her. I want to save this Nanami girl.
Yeah, that's how I feel, too.
It'd be great if we could be friends with Nanami, too.
Kuroha!
Neko!
Wait!
Huh?
Kuroha.
Murakami?
She undid the magic?
Magic?
Nanami was manipulating your memories.
W-What?!
Why did you give Kuroha her memories back?
Because... in both of your memories, I was there.
So how long do I have to watch this castle, anyway?
I don't want to go back to the lab.
I don't want to erase myself from your memories.
What... should I do?
What's this?
Nobody would want to go back there.
So we'll save you. If we put our heads together, we'll think of something.
Whoa, whoa. This is no joke.