According to urban legends,
kids that have fallen asleep with their cyberglasses on
have ended up going to the "other side".
I've been here before...
Yuko...
Be careful.
Yuko...
You're very close to it.
Wait! Who are you?
Run away.
What does 4-4-2-3 mean?
Yuko,
you must run away!
Hurry!
Wait!
A dream?
C'mon, c'mon! You're gonna be late!
Yasako!
Good morning.
I was almost late on the last day of the term!
Hey, ya jerk!
What the hell are ya doin'...
...here?
You're a lifesaver, auntie.
Haraken!
Thank you.
You know I'd do anything for you.
Cut it out!
Hey, you there!
Yes?
Where's the parking lot?
Uh, it's, err... over there.
Miss Isako!
These are yesterday's profits.
Amazing, Miss Isako!
Would you stop calling me Isako?
By the way, I'd like to give you this.
It's a platinum ticket for tonight's summer festival!
What's that?
You don't know?
This is a superticket that allows you to try
any of the attractions for free, from the red fish fishing to the shooting range!
That's really...
amazing.
I saw it again today at the crossing.
Maybe you won't believe me, Ken'ichi,
but yeah,
I think it was Kuroe.
I really need you to go there tomorrow and see for yourself.
Can you do that?
Meet you at Kayano Shrine.
So this girl is Yuko Amasawa.
She moved into town two weeks ago.
More than enough time to cause trouble all over.
And here's the other one.
Well then,
I wonder which one opened
the hole in the station.
I knew it.
There's an obsolete Space here.
It's pretty big.
I'll go verify.
This one
moved here recently too.
Isn't that the same surname as my boss?
Oh man! She's the boss' daughter!
Things are getting complex.
Pochi,
was that a kirabug signal?
I better put out more of these just in case.
A-And you are...?
Oh my, if it isn't Maiko-sensei!
I'm Miss Harakawa!
Um...
Ah!
The relative of Harakawa from the Biology Club?
Yes, that's right!
We've met before.
Oh...
from that time!
I'm really sorry I drank too much;
I'm so embarrassed!
That's all right.
By the way, I'm actually on the clock.
I was tracking an abnormality in the Space,
and there seem to be some irregularities in the gym.
Could you please show me around?
Oh...
in that case...
Well, please follow me.
One false move and she'll be on to me.
Should I create a diversion?
In the last two years,
a number of you kids have become at risk of causing car accidents.
Please don't use your glasses
when you go out in the street.
Geez!
He's blaming the glasses again.
Hey, Fumie.
Do you think the teachers feel the same way?
What's that?
That Kanna's death was her own fault.
I think they do.
Haraken has suffered for a year all alone.
Now I know why he's always so gloomy.
Me too...
Let's do our best to help out with Haraken's research!
This one is the boss' daughter.
And the other one...
That old lady...
She came to the closing ceremony. What's she up to?
What is it?
Well, I asked my dad about her,
and if I'm not mistaken, she's an employee from his department.
Huh?
You know, my father works for the glasses company, Megamass.
As far as I know, he's temporarily working at the municipal office.
What an amazing coincidence!
So that ridiculous nickname, "Satchii"...
...was apparently my dad's choice.
The same goes for the "Me Satchii!" thing.
R-Really?
Oh, look over there, Yasako.
That lady is Kanna's mother.
Okay, kids! Quiet please.
Ken.
Ma'am.
It's been a long time, Ken.
How are you doing?
How are your dizzy spells?
I'm all right now.
I've only had them a couple of times since then.
Ma'am,
what did the police say in their report?
They said the cybernavi couldn't have made a mistake.
On the contrary,
they believe Kanna was somehow the cause.
I've decided to leave this town.
By the way,
there's something I'd like to ask you.
These are Kanna's glasses.
The police finally returned them.
I wanted to look inside,
but they must require some sort of key.
I'd like you to find out
if there're any clues inside that might prove useful to us.
Can I?
I'm sure that Kanna
would be more at ease if it were you
and not some stranger that looked into it.
I understand.
Why Kanna was there that day,
what she was doing,
what she was feeling.
That's all I want to know.
Ma'am, please wait for me.
I'll find out the truth behind this for sure,
and report it to you, ma'am.
Hey, could it be
that Yasako feels something for Haraken?
You think so?
Sum-mer fes-ti-val! Oh yeah!
Today's a fun, fun sum-mer fes-ti-val...
Hey, ex-boss!
Stop dancing around and help us out!
He's right, ex-leader!
We have to finish, or we won't be done on time!
Stop calling me "ex"!
We're almost done training!
Now let's get ready for the festival!
Not yet.
B-Boss!
Not yet?
Just in case, we'll set a shortcut to the other school building, too.
Hey, I have to get ready for the festival...
And besides, what do you want us to do all this stuff for?
On the night of the school sleepover,
you'll have a duel against them,
and then you'll lure them inside the school building.
After you defeat them, you'll take their glasses.
The details are written in there.
Duel?
Hey, we can't go around doing such childish things!
We don't have time for that!
Are you disobeying me again?
W-Wait...
We don't mean to disobey.
Th-That's right.
Isn't that right, Daichi?
Then do as I say.
Don't make me repeat myself!
Daichi.
What is it?
You asked to become my disciple, did you not?
If you succeed in this plan,
I'll teach you a few encoding techniques.
Really?!
Really.
But if you fail...
You'll be dismissed from this club.
What?!
What the hell?
She pisses me off!
And she's just a girl!
This is my club!
How could she possibly dismiss me?
We can't go against her.
Just a little more and we're done.
I'll let you guys take care of my part.
You're so mean, Daichi!
I'm the son of the festival's committee president,
how can I possibly skip helping with the preparations?
You just want to skip work, don't you?
Is that festival so important?
You just don't get it.
It's called "the spirit of a Tokyo kid".
But he dresses and acts like a Daikoku kid.
So she was really looking into Kuroe's sickness...
Mom, you know this town really well, right?
Yes,
I used to take many walks side-by-side near the station with your father.
Way back before you were born.
Is there a stairway with a lot of torii on it?
A stairway?
Well, I don't know.
Look, they've started!
Hey, you're finally here!
Come over here!
C'mon, climb!
So this is the plan:
Tomorrow, at the school sleepover, we'll challenge Busue and her gang to a trial of courage.
A trial of courage is a typical children's game. You follow a scary path; at the end, you have to leave proof that you were there, typically a sign or item.
Of course, I've laid lots traps on the course.
Then we'll focus our attack,
and make her pay for the two years' otoshidama damage she did!
Well, it's exactly as the boss, Isako, said to do.
Shut up!
Okay, now, let's follow the plan.
Oh, now I remember, Isako said...
Said what?
...that we'd better wait until she arrives.
Why?
She said she doesn't feel comfortable leaving everything to you.
What the hell! That...!
She's looking down on me!
Hey, Daichi!
How dare you skip helping out today?
C'mere!
It hurts!
Let go of me, Dad!
So this is the key Kanna's mother mentioned.
Haraken.
Sorry for being late.
What's wrong?
Where's Fumie?
She's not here yet.
She said she'd be a little late.
Ow!
What the hell are you doing with those rocks?!
Daichi, what are you doing here?
I came here to challenge you to a duel.
A d-duel?
That's right!
So where's Fumie?
She's not here yet.
I see.
Then I'll wait for her.
Ow!
Kyoko!
Ramune is a drink popular among kids.
It's going to be boring if we just stand here like this; let's buy some ramune.
Oh, great idea!
I mean...
Well, it's okay. I guess.
What the hell are you doing, you brat?!
Kyoko!
I've told you not to get close to strangers, haven't I?
That's not what you should be scolding her for!
Sorry to keep you waiting!
So you finally came out from under your rock, you damn...
Sorry.
I'm late. I—
Daichi!
What do you want?
What are you doing here?
Well, you see,
I'm on the town committee...
Oh, now I remember.
Hey, why are you all wet?
Did you just...?
I think Daichi has something to tell you.
So what nastiness are you planning to spoil my day?
D-Do you wanna play soccer with me?
That's not right...
D-Do you wanna catch crayfish with me?
No, that's not it...
Oh, I know!
Would you...
come with me to the summer festival?
Would...
Huh?
Would you come to a duel with me?
What the heck are you doing?
How could you challenge her before Isako showed up?
There's still thirty minutes left.
Shut up!
I'd never use such an indirect approach!
I wrung out your jacket.
D-Don't look!
I dunno know what she's going to say about this...
Just wait thirty minutes, then ask her again.
To tell you the truth, I already knew about it.
About the duel.
Oh, really?
But do you think it's normal to say, "Would you come to a duel with me?"
It's such a stupid thing to say.
I'm sure he was just nervous.
Isn't he cute?
What?
What's cute about him?
You really don't get it, do you?
Get what?
It's so like you.
Hey, I have an idea!
An idea?
We still have another thirty minutes before Daichi challenges you again.
Why don't we walk around?
We are at a festival after all.
Yasako, are you starting to say silly things, too?
Alright, c'mon!
Ow!
Damn brat,
watch where yer aiming!
Sorry...
You should try to keep the gun as straight as possible.
Man, the tension is so low.
Yeah, Isako is more fit to be a leader than Daichi.
Right, but I still don't trust that girl.
Trust?
I don't require your trust.
You just need to do as I say.
Isako...
...san?
What?
What's wrong?
No, nothing...
Now call those people over for the duel.
Well, actually...
It's no good!
What's wrong?
Um, I have to go to the toilet...
Eh? Hey, Daichi!
Where are you going?
And I...
Here.
Huh?
See?
Just as I thought!
Wh-What?
It's exactly as I predicted.
It looks like it'll be easier with you two than Fumie and Daichi.
What are you talking about?
You're so mean, Aiko!
Right?
What on earth is he doing?
A duel...
That succeeds...
Hatashiai stands for "duel", but Daichi writes another kanji for "ai" (meet) which can also mean "love".
in love?
Leave us.
Listen, I can call her whenever I want.
Call who?
Miss Michiko.
I have the power to call Miss Michiko.
So what?
I could call her to help us get those brats' glasses.
But I'd feel better if you did it.
Your job will be done when you take her glasses.
Thank you.
Where have you been?
Here, take this.
That's one million yen.
They look much closer now, don't they?
They just need one more push.
By the way, where's Haraken?
Could you please take care of Kyoko for a minute?
Okay.
The voice I heard...
Could it be?
Hey, Harak—
An Illegal!
Oh, that was close!
What's wrong?
You know what? I really like festivals.
Hey, Daichi, do you remember?
When we were in the third grade,
you offered me a platinum ticket.
We used to play together like this.
I suddenly remembered...
It was so much fun back then.
So what shall we do next?
The...
The?
The duel...
We have to duel!
I...
I really...
hate you!
It's heading toward us!
Let's leave!
Haraken!
Haraken, it's dangerous!
Kuro...
Is it really you, Kuro?
Stop!
Kuro...
Tomorrow night at the school sleepover,
we'll have a trial of courage.
That will be our duel.
And what's the prize?
Our glasses.
The loser can't wear glasses over the summer break.
I see it's a serious challenge.
The rules are simple.
You have to reach the roof safe and sound,
and put one of these dolls there.
The one who places the most wins.
Th-That'll be a piece of cake.
We have a designated path to follow.
We can put as many traps as we like on that path.
I see.
I'll put all my best traps.
I can't wait.
Next time
on Dennou Coil:
Miss Michiko: From the Other Side.
See you next time!