North Entrance Ticketing
Good morning, Master.
Hey, Mob. A bit chilly out today, isn't it?
Looks like you're all set, Ritsu.
Didn't know you were so excited about hot springs.
This is nothing, really.
Anyway, thanks for inviting me along as well, I guess...
You could at least try to sound like you mean it.
Good morning, everyone.
Hey, Serizawa.
Uh, how long do you think this trip is?
We're staying one night. Just one.
Oh, sorry...
I figured I'd bring some stuff just in case, and now here I am.
And why do you look so beat when we haven't even started the trip?
Well, I was so anxious last night that I couldn't sleep a wink.
I haven't gone on holiday in twenty years...
I totally understand.
I'd have trouble sleeping on the nights before field trips, too.
Ahem! Listen up, all of you.
While this is a trip to the hot springs, we're going for work.
And you, Serizawa!
You're still a trainee!
Don't get too excited.
Y-Yes, sir! I'm terribly sorry!
Now start handing these out.
The First Spirits and Such Company Trip ~A Journey that Mends the Heart and Heals the Soul~
Trip guide Date: 1/7 Published by: Spirits and Such Consultation Office
Wh-What is this?
Our trip guide.
You're the most excited one here.
Spirits and Such Consultation Office
Two Days Ago
Ibogami Hot Springs? I'm afraid I've never heard of it.
Ibogami Hot Springs can be found deep in the mountains of Zebra Prefecture.
Some might say it's a hidden gem.
My family runs an inn there that's been in business for a century.
We were quite popular with hot springs enthusiasts,
but lately, because of some reviews, our business has tanked.
Ah...
Ibogami Hot Springs Reviews Reviewer [Date of review] 03/02 17:10:41 It was the worst. Never going again. I ended up in a parallel world. Reviewer [Date of review] 01/15 10:32:51 Ibogami Hot Springs is bad news. It was just exhausting. Reviewer [Date of review] 12/26 16:48:40 The hot springs were fine, but I was exhausted by the time I got there. This ended up the worst trip ever. Reviewer [Date of review] 11/06 18:25:14 I was immediately exhausted. Never going again.
I see... A parallel world, eh?
At first, I just thought someone had a grudge against us.
But when guests would show up at our inn,
so many of them seemed completely exhausted.
They all claimed that they wandered into a parallel world.
Oh, I'm terribly sorry. I caught a cold recently...
If this keeps up, our inn will be finished.
Please help us, Master Reigen.
Ibogami Village in Zebra Prefecture, huh?
That's pretty far.
Plus, they might just be trying to make themselves feel better
by blaming a "parallel world" for their falling popularity.
Of course, we'll pay for your travel expenses along with your fee.
And we'll provide accommodations at our inn as well.
We'll welcome you with open arms
and serve you dinner with nothing but local ingredients.
How many people can I take with me?
Huh?
Ah, well... Ahem.
Very well.
I, Reigen Arataka, shall accept this job!
Mob Psycho
First Spirits and Such Company Trip
~A Journey that Mends the Heart and Heals the Soul~
Hometown Shop
Zebra Meigetsu
Hey, this mountain veggie bento is great!
I'm pretty sure you bought too much.
Well, she said she'd pay for all our travel expenses, so why not?
You're such a trashy bastard.
Come on, loosen up already, Serizawa.
Y-Yes, sir.
But I'm still just a trainee...
I know what I said earlier,
but this trip is also a way to welcome you to the company.
You don't have to worry about doing anything this trip.
You just need to carefully watch us work.
Yes, sir...
Go on, have one. They're great.
Things not to do list 1 •Do not turn down anything your boss offers you!! •Do not sleep while working •No being late!
In that case... I'll gratefully take one.
This seems like a school trip, so it's pretty fun.
Right, Nii-san?
Yeah.
A school trip, huh? That takes me back.
Playing cards, having pillow fights, testing everyone's courage...
I don't mind setting up a test of courage tonight, you know?
Give me a break. We're not in grade school.
I'm gonna run to the restroom.
Oh, me too. I've been holding it for a while now.
Then you can use it first, Nii-san.
Let's go.
Now that my belly's full, I'm getting sleepy.
Wake me up when we get there.
Y-Yes, sir!
Ibogami Tunnel
Damn it, Serizawa.
I told you to wake me up.
Huh?
Ow, ow, ow...
Ah, I see... This must be Mob's doing.
I'm so sorry! You told me to wake you up, but I fell asleep!
What in the world is this?
Welp, guess it's time to reveal the trick.
Hey, Mob. Quit hiding and come out.
Did you really think something like this would scare me?
Dimple put you up to it, didn't he?
He was talking about a test of courage earlier.
That's enough now. You're such a kid.
Huh? Wait, I went that way, right?
What the heck are you doing here?
Well, uh...
Really? You're in cahoots with them, too?
No, I—
Yeah, yeah, I got it. Don't worry.
You don't have to say a thing.
Jeez...
Don't underestimate how smart us adults can be...
Things not to do list 2 •When the boss makes a move, "Wait and watch." •The first 15 seconds are key to making a good first impression!
Um, Reigen-san...
Yeah?! What's up, Serizawa?
I'm pretty sure this is the parallel world the matron mentioned.
Precisely. Excellent observation.
You get points for staying alert even on vacation.
Th... Thank you!
No signal
Next is our last stop, Ibogami Hot Springs. Ibogami Hot Springs.
Nothing weird even happened.
Reigen-san and Serizawa-san didn't wake up.
They must be really tired.
Hey.
I've been waiting for you guys.
Hanazawa-kun.
You're rather early.
Since you were kind enough to invite me, I thought I'd scout the area first.
Those two are fast asleep.
I wanted to thank Reigen-san.
He was working really late last night, apparently.
Hidden Gem
Ibogami Hot Springs
I bet he was just making those guides.
Hot Spring Longevity Inn
My, my...
Hidden Gem Ibogami Hot Springs
Welcome.
We've been waiting for you.
I hope you had no troubles on your way here.
Yeah, it went pretty smoothly.
Oh, thank goodness. Please, come in.
Wow... This is amazing.
It's faint, but I do feel a spiritual presence here.
You can start your investigation in the morning.
Please, just enjoy your stay tonight.
Apparently, this inn's been around for a while.
That must be why it has such an elegant atmosphere.
A god named... Ibogami?
Oh, right.
There used to be a hole around here that led to another world,
but a god called "Ibogami-sama" sealed it up, apparently.
Then Ibogami-sama's devotees created these hot springs,
and have worshiped the god for generations.
Huh...
This room's so pretty.
Ritsu, look.
Wow...
What a great view, Nii-san!
This feels so nice.
Yeah. The atmosphere is great, too.
By the way, how's the top of Hanazawa's head looking lately?
Can't see it...
N-Nii-san, apparently there's an outdoor bath, too.
Why don't we check it out?
This is the life.
No matter how much I run... It's no use...
It definitely seems to be some kind of loop.
You seem calm, all things considered, Serizawa...
I was a shut-in for so long that enclosed spaces such as this put me at ease.
I see. Good, then.
I wouldn't be able to concentrate if you started freaking out.
This is really bad...
Mob's not here, and we may never be able to return...
Things not to do list 3 •Keep replies short and quick. •If your boss seems troubled, try reaching out to them! Just make sure you don't wound their pride.
Are you troubled?
No! This is no trouble at all!
I'm just being careful with my investigation
so I can find the cause and banish it forever!
I see.
If you understand, leave the investigating to me.
You do whatever you can.
Yes, sir.
Oh, I see.
Reigen-san and I fell asleep. That's how we ended up over there.
This is our inn's renowned Ibogami Dinner with Ibo's bounty.
This looks so good.
Fried items: Salt-grilled Ibodai Butterfish, Baked Ibogami Village Apples, Paprika & Cucumbers, Rock Butterfish Nanbanzuke Hot Pot: Local Chicken, Tofu, Shungiku, Nagaibo, White Ibo, and White Maitake Hot Pot Stewed Items: Koya Tofu, Carrots, Ibo, and Herring; Konbu-wrapped Butterfish Sashimi: Butterfish Sashimi Soup: Soup with Ibo Meatballs
Everything's got Ibo-something...
Please enjoy your meal.
Ah, Serizawa-san.
Wow, that all looks delicious. I'm starving.
Let's eat.
Man, and here I thought it was a juicy deal...
Why is this happening to me?
Should that jerk be sleeping right now?
He was doing his best, so I thought I probably shouldn't wake him up.
Reigen-san is such a hard worker.
Yes, I agree.
Wow, Ibo-style deer sashimi?
Nii-san, have you tried this yet?
Ibogami-style baked apples, apparently.
They're so juicy!
This salt-grilled Ibodai butterfish is also plump and delicious.
So this is all the food I have on hand...
Gurrrrgle
Oh, Serizawa. How'd it go?
Well, it was really delicious!
Huh? What are you talking about?
I'm asking if you figured anything out.
S-Sorry about that!
It appears that you and I were taken into this dimension because we fell asleep.
I knew it.
Anything else?
Well, this is giving me a nostalgia trip because it's straight out of a retro game.
I first saw this in a single-screen game featuring a pair of plumbers.
Many moons later,
it made a reappearance in a classic RPG's dungeon.
I think that was gaming's heyday, and the best days of my life.
These days, it's just...
Yeah, yeah, I got it. Don't say any more.
Anyway, this is your share.
Right... Thank you very much.
Make sure you eat that sparingly.
Something tells me we've already been here for over two days.
At this rate, we may starve to death... Granted, I'd never let that happen.
But just in case.
I'm going to go take a bath.
He's starting to lose it.
Hot springs are the best.
Wow.
What the hell?
What was he even going to do with this?
Mobpis
Here, have this.
For you, because you're always doing your best!
Capybara Baby Born
By the way, Kageyama-kun, do you have anyone you like?
A baby capybara was born at a zoo in Seasoning City.
Maybe someone from your class, or maybe your club?
Many families came to see the cute little critter.
Om, om, om...
Om Om Om
There's no need to be embarrassed.
Capybaras are giant rodents that live in the Amazon,
Oh, right.
Someone from Salt Middle dropped by Reigen-san's office the other day.
and the sex of the babies cannot be determined until they're about three months old.
I'm pretty sure her name was...
This one seems to be a bit larger than average.
So, what about you, Serizawa-san?!
Huh, m-me?!
The only woman I've talked to in the last twenty years is my mother.
Since capybaras don't handle the cold very well,
I'm so sorry about this.
the booth where they're on display has a heater and heated floors,
Om Om Om
Why's a middle schooler asking a 29-year-old that question? For crying out loud...
and the room is set to maintain a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius...
I'm screwed...
Guess I've gotta go for my last resort.
Hey, this doesn't seem so bad...
You can't be serious!
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Reigen Arataka was here
Happy Trip Journal
Wow...
Um, the matron made some rice balls with Ibodai butterfish rice—
Serizawa-san!
Where the heck did you go?! I was looking for you!
Uh... S-Sorry about that.
I took a bath in the hot springs over there and watched some TV...
Thank goodness...
I'm so happy you came back safe...
Thank goodness. I thought he was going to yell at me.
So, were you able to find out what caused this?
No, not yet.
I think I'm nearing my limit, though.
Oh, hey... Please, help yourself.
Huh?
Here you go.
I feel alive again!
Wait, hang on a sec.
Where the hell did you get this?
Also, why are you dressed like that?
Uh, I got the rice balls from the room, and these are pajamas from the inn...
What? You're able to go there?
Yes.
Okay, seriously!
Why the hell didn't you take me with you?!
I-I'm sorry...
The book I read about business etiquette said to just follow boss's orders.
So that's why you went back and forth by yourself?
Y-Yes...
Calm down. Don't get angry at a newbie.
He's just incredibly awkward.
Listen up, Serizawa.
Reading the business manuals of the world is important,
but what's more important is to think for yourself.
You're no longer anybody's slave or a shut-in.
R-Right...
Please, let me help you somehow.
In that case, could you...
Bring Mob here?
Yes, sir!
Wow, this is intense.
This place is a mess.
Reigen Arataka was here
What's this?
What's wrong, Master? Why do you look like that?
W-Well, you know...
I was just trying to find out what was causing this phenomenon.
Heh, you probably got all depressed because you couldn't get out.
All right! All of you work together to destroy this dimension!
Huh? But weren't you going to find out what's causing it?
I don't care about that anymore!
The answer is I have no idea what's causing this!
Listen, this world is filled with things that are incomprehensible to the human brain!
Remember that!
But the cause is right there.
Isn't it?
Yeah, I feel some kind of energy from that mountain.
Oh, so it was that.
Should we try getting closer to it?
There's something on the other side of the mountain.
The hell is that?
I'm pretty sure I've seen this shape before...
Oh, it's Ibogami-sama.
There used to be a hole around here that led to another world,
but a god called "Ibogami-sama" sealed it up, apparently.
So this mountain is Ibogami-sama...
And because of that sticky stuff out there, Ibogami-sama's powers are weakening.
Congratulations, Serizawa-kun.
You pass. Excellent work figuring it out.
Yes. That sticky substance is what's causing this supernatural phenomenon.
Huh? But you just said you didn't know what was causing this...
You fool! I was just testing you!
I was testing you to see if you could figure it out!
Well, now that the test is over, let's get the heck outta here.
Get rid of that sticky stuff.
Gross! It's salty!
Where have I encountered this before?
I'm back!
I'm so sick of this...
Wait, my nose feels better.
I wonder why.
How strange.
Wriggle.
So that's it.
Ibogami Hot Springs
Wha? A wart in her nose?
Yeah.
The family of matrons, having worshiped Ibogami for generations,
probably developed psychic powers without even noticing.
That power was sealing the entrance to the parallel world.
And that power was weakened because she caught a cold.
Yeah... Because her powers were weakened,
the entrance to the other world opened,
and if you fell asleep inside the Ibogami Tunnel, you got sucked in.
What the hell?
Psychic powers will always be a mystery.
We got to go into the hot springs and eat delicious food today.
I'm glad we came.
I never knew going on vacation was so much fun.
Oh? Is that so?
All right, then. Wanna have a pillow fight?
I slept so much during the day,
I don't think I'll fall asleep any time soon.
Well, I'm tired.
It's late, so why don't we hit the hay?
You guys are middle school kids. Stop sounding like old people.
Come on. Pillow fight time.
Reigen-san, behave yourself.
Um... I'll join you if that's an order...
Wh-What the hell is your problem?
Talk about party poopers! I was just kidding, anyway.
After you rolled up your sleeves? Please.
Shut up and go to bed.
Right. Goodnight.
Yeah... I can't sleep at all.
So yeah, I took care of the parallel world situation for you.
I think you'll be okay now.
But if you ever need anything again, please give me a call.
Spirits and Such Consultation Office The New Star of the Spiritual World
If you bring in my business card next time, you'll get five percent off.
Oh, my... You're wonderful, Master Reigen.
Now we can continue business at our inn without worrying.
Ibogami
Thank you very much.
Oh, also... If something like this ever happens again, please drink this.
Prayer Pills
runny noses
They're special pills imbued with my spiritual energy.
It's a medicine that'll make Ibogami-sama's powers stronger.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
Just doing my job.
Have a wonderful day!
Please be careful getting home!
Here you go.
Spirits and Such Consultation Office Assistant
Since we moved locations, I had new business cards made.
But I'm only part-time. Is it okay for me to have business cards?
It's fine. Just take them.
Thank you so much.
These business cards just scream "poor."
Nii-san, I wouldn't go around giving those to people.
And Serizawa, here are your business cards.
Spirits and Such Consultation Office Apprentice
A-Are you sure?
Yeah. Starting today, you're officially one of us.
Better keep working hard.
Y-Yes, sir! I'll do my best!
You guys want some, too?
No.
No, thank you.
Nah, I'm good.
Sorry to keep you waiting, Mother.
What? Did your cold get better?
It did. It just suddenly went away last night.
You should be careful too, Mother.
Ibogami-sama will protect us.
Oh, goodness me. Did I catch her cold?