Art by Kyosai Kawanabe
A wavering wraith of karmic retribution Art by Kyosai Kawanabe
A wavering wraith of karmic retribution
on a wandering path of wretched fate.
Thoroughly despised and fractured,
a set of two mirrors facing one another.
Coming forth from the darkness where time intersects,
your grievance shall be avenged.
Hell Girl Two Mirrors Tell me what time it is right now
Hell Girl Two Mirrors Say it's a dream, hold me
The city in ruins looks familiar
Inside that photographic collection I flipped through with you
Why am I alone all alone?
Right away, right away, I realize it's a dream
I run through the rubble, I kick something
Searching for the exit that will wake me from the dream
I have to hurry, I have to hurry
I can hear your voice from somewhere
You can only see eternity in the flow of time
Tell me what time it is right now
Say it's a dream, hold me
My heart's on the verge of becoming still, make it stir again
Please
You're next to me
Probably having a different dream
I don't need the sun
Right now, I miss your smile
To the peaceful lakeshore, yoohoo, yoohoo
Lovely Hills Culture Center To the peaceful lakeshore, yoohoo, yoohoo
From atop the hill, yoohoo, yoohoo
The young echo reverberates
It reverberates unto the town of our dreams
Lovely lovely lovely hills
Our beautiful town
Okay, one more time from the top. Our beautiful town
Okay, one more time from the top.
Please make sure you stay on key.
Damn. He sucks. Please make sure you stay on key.
Damn. He sucks.
He'll hear you, Dear.
Like I care.
He sucks, so he should just pretend like he's singing.
And here we go.
To the peaceful lakeshore, yoohoo, yoohoo
Hell Girl!
Is there still something you want from me?
Or are you here at someone's request again?
I am so jealous! You are such a good singer!
What? Oh, please... I am so jealous! You are such a good singer!
What? Oh, please...
Damn youngster! Always getting on my case!
Your grievance has been heard.
Then stop this already!
Dear!
Dear?
Let's play!
Don't ignore me!
Don't show your face around me.
Do you hate me?
No...
Do you hate me? Despise me?
Wanna banish me?
Distrust
I would like to speak with you regarding Mr. Kimihiko Komaki.
After choir practice, I heard that you had a word with Mr. Komaki?
He said he wanted to buy stocks
and he was asking me what he should buy.
Because I used to work at a brokerage firm, you see.
And then?
We left together, but we saw that boy along the way...
"That boy"?
That boy. The Devil's child.
He was lying in wait for us past the post office.
He said he needed to talk to Komaki
and then the two of them went off somewhere.
I wouldn't know what happened after that.
So he's planning to frame a child for it? What a rotten adult.
Now...
How will the police respond?
So, is there anyone?
Anyone who can vouch for your presence on the bridge at that time?
So, she did banish someone.
There's no one.
I see.
Thank you.
Come to think of it, a bus passed by.
A bus?
Now that you mention it, maybe I did see him...
You saw him?
Was he alone?
Was there anyone else with him?
Um...
I was on the bus at the time, but I didn't see anyone there.
Oh, maybe he's right.
Which is it?!
Oh, I'm sorry. I don't remember.
Never mind that. Please hurry up and arrest the culprit.
It's that boy, right?
Though, I don't know how he did it.
Oh, no. That's...
Please investigate this thoroughly.
It will be too late by the time the next incident happens.
Everyone's fallen prey to their fears and suspicions.
I suppose it can't be helped.
We haven't made any progress towards solving this case, after all.
Is there anything I've overlooked in my investigation thus far?
But you know, where'd they go after they disappeared?
Hell, probably. He's the Devil's child, after all.
Maybe he's using Hell Link!
I wonder if it really does exist.
Hell Link?! I wonder if it really does exist.
Hey, hey, what's this Hell Link?
What? You don't know?
Someone you have a grudge against can be sent to Hell by...
Yes, yes, Hell Link.
Cybercrimes Task Force
Take a look at this.
That boy was accessing that site practically every night.
What kind of site is it?
Who knows?
I went there at midnight just to check it out,
but I couldn't get it to connect.
Why pick such an odd time?
That's the rumor.
Hell Link can only be accessed at midnight.
According to whom?
The internet.
It's a kind of urban legend spreading among the young people.
Umihashi Police Dormitory
Hey, Bro, aren't you going to eat?
Huh? Oh, well...
Honestly! You're totally spacing out.
After I went to the trouble of making sukiyaki, too!
Sorry about that.
Say, Hotaru, have you heard of Hell Link?
Hell Link?
I've heard of it, but...
Do young kids all know about it?
I don't know about that...
But why are you asking?
If it's common knowledge, I need to know about it.
Let me guess. You're thinking the missing persons cases in this town
might be because of Hell Link, aren't you?
You dummy.
The Devil's child... Hell Link...
Honestly, what are people thinking?
I've never once thought such a thing.
But it does bother you.
Then why don't you find out if that kid went to the Hell Link site
by checking the browser history on the computer you guys confiscated?
Ah-ha, so you've checked it already.
The meat's run out, Hotaru. Come on, put in more.
Wouldn't it be quickest to ask him directly?
If he'd actually tell me the truth, I'd ask, but...
So that's it.
Everyone's treating him like a suspect,
so he's shutting everyone out.
All right, guess I'll give it my best shot for Bro's sake.
Here, meat.
Eat lots, okay?
Questioning people in the cold is hard work!
W-Well, you, too. They say the cold going around this year is nasty...
Why do we have to do this?
It can't be helped. The police isn't doing anything.
We have no choice but to protect our town ourselves.
So, it's kind of like a fire watch, right?
You got it.
Sheesh. Infuriating brat.
Well, we'll be counting on you.
Sure thing.
They've even formed a neighborhood watch now.
It's still early evening, but has he gone to sleep?
He's still awake.
He's singing.
Under a spreading chestnut tree
You and I
We will happily play together
Hell Link? Boy Father: seriously injured - 3 months ago Mother: deceased - " Man: missing Girl: missing
Hey, what are you doing?
Solving a case. For my bro.
Umihashi Police Department
This woman...
She's the one who banished Toshiya Kakinuma to Hell.
By which you mean, Mr. Kakinuma was already considering...
Yes...
He said he had no work anyway,
so he wanted to retreat out into the country and take it easy.
And so,
you're saying that child is unrelated to Mr. Kakinuma's disappearance?
Yes.
A guilty conscience, huh?
Was that of any use to you?
Somewhat...
By the way, Ms. Yoshizaki, have you heard of Hell Link?
You have, haven't you?
l-I know nothing about it. P-Please excuse me.
Ms. Yoshizaki!
This was the right thing to do...
This was the right thing...
Oh, dear...
Good work.
Good work to you as well.
What's he been doing?
He hasn't set foot outside since last night.
We have nothing to worry about if he just stays at home.
We can't know that for sure.
After all, he's the Devil's child.
I heard there was an accident on the national highway during the day,
but that could've been his fault, too.
What?
Who's that girl?
Someone he knows?
Come on, answer the door.
Yes?
Oh, Takuma? You're Takuma Kurebayashi, right?
I am, but...
Who are you?
Hotaru Meshiai. But I guess my name won't tell you anything.
I'm actually here because I want to talk to you. I want to help you.
What?
Would you mind letting me in?
You see, I think I can prove your innocence for you.
That's... probably impossible.
It's not impossible!
Never mind that. It'd be better not to get involved with me.
Unfortunate things happen to everyone who gets involved with me.
So leave.
I know about Hell Link.
Well? Will you see me now?
Th-This is bad! That girl's in danger! We have to stop her!
What? R-Right.
No good, huh?
Thank you, Takuma!
Damn!
You accessed Hell Link, right?
The person you wanted retribution against...
It was Mr. Kakinuma across the street, wasn't it?
I knew it.
And could the reason for that be related to your mother's incident?
Y-Yes.
Well, well, she's quite the master sleuth.
She's not the sister of a detective for nothing.
But I...
...didn't use Hell Link.
I know that.
What? You believe me?
I do believe you.
Because, Hell Link is a pack of lies.
What?
It's an internet rumor. An urban legend.
Hell Link really exists.
No, it doesn't.
Then, where did Mr. Kakinuma go?
I don't know where he went,
but it's certain that he was abducted by someone.
Your father tried to stop the culprit, who then injured him.
That's it, right?
No.
Who's the culprit?
This incident happened right before your eyes.
There's no way you didn't see who it was.
Tell me everything you know.
Please.
Come on, open yourself up to me.
Umihashi Police Hospital
Sayaka Yoshizaki Female Age 28
You should have told her everything.
Even if I told her, she wouldn't believe me.
Even if she doesn't believe you, if you don't tell her,
the townspeople will end up blaming all incidents on you.
They can go right ahead, then.
If that's what'll make everyone happy.
This is no longer a problem that concerns you alone.
Yet another person will be banished to Hell.
Don't tell me that!
All you have to do is stop accepting the requests!
Miss...
That is not my decision to make.
Nobody gets it!
If you do something bad, it'll always come back to haunt you!
Seri, too...
Why couldn't she see that?!
What could Takuma be hiding?
What?
You...
Why wouldn't you believe him?
Huh?
Oh... l-I do believe. That Takuma's innocent.
About Hell Link.
What? But it doesn't exist.
It does.
Invitation, party of one!
Where... am I?
So she's not at your place, huh, Asami?
I swear. Where the heck could Hotaru be at this hour?
What? She solved the case?
For me?
That's what Hotaru said?
"For me", my ass! That idiot!
Mr. Naito, it's cold, so why don't you go home?
No, I'm fine.
Who's that?
Oh, it's the detective!
Are you finally arresting the culprit?
Oh, no, that's not the reason...
Oh, what are you gentlemen doing here?
Oh, we're making sure that boy doesn't get up to any more mischief.
So we take turns to stand watch all night long.
The things we have to do...
I see.
Then, did anyone come to visit this house?
Maybe a high school girl?
Oh, she came. She came.
She arrived in the evening and she's still inside.
I knew it.
Who is she?
Well, she's actually my little sister.
What?
Yes?
I'm sorry for the late hour. I'm Hotaru Meshiai's elder brother.
I've come for my little sister...
She's not here anymore.
She left?
I think so.
He's lying, Detective.
She should still be inside.
There's someone outside and he says she hasn't left.
But... she's not here.
Would you mind letting me check, just in case?
Sure, but...
D-Detective.
These shoes...
Huh?
Wh-What the...?
I'm coming inside.
Hotaru!
Where are you?!
Answer me if you're here!
Hotaru!
What did you do with Hotaru?!
l-I don't know.
There's no way you can't know!
l-I really don't know...
D-Detective, you mustn't be fooled!
He's the Devil's child! He'll lie through his teeth!
I'm not lying!
Then how do you explain the shoes at the entrance?!
I don't know!
There's no way you can't know!
I really don't know!
Still keeping that up, eh?!
Could it have been... with Hell Link?
Is that it?
What's Hell Link?!
l-I see! I had no idea such a thing existed! So that's what you used!
You little bastard!
It wasn't me! It wasn't me...
Someone else...!
No, it was you!
One after another, they've all been related to you and that proves it!
It wasn't me!
Admit it! Say that you banished them to Hell!
It wasn't me! Please believe me!
P-Please stop this!
Say it!
Mr. Naito!
Wh-Who could have...
You must have some idea.
K-Komaki's wife...
It's what they call reaping what you sow.
I consign this grievance to Hell...
No, so as I said, a person vanished right before my eyes.
Please, just send someone over right away!
Hell Link...
Hotaru...
I'm still out of service range...
Where the heck am I?
Oh, I'll ask to borrow their phone.
No empty dreams, no eternal lament
The luster of the moon
Illuminates my soul
The dance of the fiery flowers guide my way
The entangling songs of errors
Bring me heartache
Placing my hand in the endless river, let it wash away
The words that tormented me, dyeing them indigo
The situation has finally become absolutely crazy.
The townsfolk have started banishing each other to Hell, one after another.
Do you guys really get it?
Curses come home to roost, you know.
You guys are going to Hell, too, you know.
Right, Miss?
That's only after you die, though.
Miss...
Oh, here's another request.
Sheesh. When's this going to be over?
Hell Girl Two Mirrors Chain Reaction Sheesh. When's this going to be over?
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Next time, "Chain Reaction".
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