Haha… sorry about that. That was a pretty terrible confession, huh?

Thanks. I'm not giving up yet. Guess I just haven't gained enough affection points.

Kumi and I… we were kind of childhood friends. Got separated when we were kids. Never thought we'd reunite in high school.

Ugh... The "devil" in my right hand is starting to ache. I'll be in better shape to trigger the Confession Event tomorrow!

Ahem, sorry. Kumi complained about this before. Sometimes my delusions slip out loud.

Senpai, you idiot… You don't understand my feelings at all...

Sigh... Senpai's always like this… calling me out and confessing on a whim.

But he's the one who's forgotten what happened.

Actually… we've been together for a long time. But somewhere along the way, he forgot. And ever since then, he's kept coming to confess again and again.

…I feel like this has happened many times already. Like we're stuck...

Yes. At first, I thought something was wrong with me. But these last few days, I've started to believe it's really happening.

Could you tell him for me?

If it's me, he'll just take it as a joke like all the other times.

Haha… dumped again. Another failed confession, huh?

She really said that? Well… it's not like I don't remember anything.

It's just… those memories feel too fuzzy, too good to be true.

Maybe I've just been too scared to accept that those happy moments were real.

Thanks. I'll talk to Kumi right away.

Kumi… I… I'm sorry.

Senpai, you know, half the time I don't understand what you're talking about.

You're not a Resonator, but you always say things like, "There's a mysterious power sealed in my right hand" or "My eyes can see the future"...

And you just kept spouting some quotes from who-knows-where and treating made-up things like common knowledge...

But still, I tried. I kept trying to remember, to understand... because I wanted to know more about you.

I didn't reject you because I disliked you. It's just... we're already together, and you don't need to do that anymore!

I see... So that's what you really meant. I get it now.

No more confessions, Kumi. From now on, let's just... talk more. Be together, happily.

Yeah. That'll do, Senpai.

We've already lived a happy life, haven't we?

Hello… I'm waiting for my Daddy and Mommy to come home.

Aunties and Uncles said Daddy and Mommy went to a place really, really far away, so we can't meet for now.

But every year on this day… they ride the sea waves back home to visit me.

Today's the day. I've been waiting so long, but… they still haven't shown up.

Do you think… maybe Daddy and Mommy forgot about me?

Mm… you're right. Even if they moved somewhere else, they must be busy, just like always.

So I'll wait a little longer. Maybe they just want to surprise me.

Hello. I… I saw Daddy and Mommy just now.

Yes. It was only for a few minutes, but… they really came back from the water to see me.

Mommy hugged me so tight, and Daddy patted my head just like he used to.

It felt like a dream. I was so happy… but also so sad. Is that strange?

…Actually, I know. Mommy and Daddy… and I aren't supposed to be here anymore.

But I promised them I'd see every beautiful place in our hometown for them.

Thank you… I'm sorry. It's just... when you leave, I think I need to cry a little longer.

Ugh… why's it taking so long? Sigh... It's already past my curfew. Mom and Dad are gonna kill me.

If it keeps up like this… when am I ever gonna get home?

Yeah… I don't wanna walk. Last time I went home in these leather shoes, my feet swelled up like balloons.

…Thank you, stranger.

I can… finally go home now.

…Ichika. My pen name is Ichika.

I'm Aoba. Sorry, I... I don't remember anything.

Me neither. But I believe…

Someone once wrote letters to me and saved my life in the Tacet Field. That must've happened in the past.

Yeah. I've always remembered that I've been searching for someone, all this time.

…Then, how about we say that today is the day we first meet?

Sure. Why not?

…Ichika. My pen name is Ichika.

I'm Aoba. Hm? …Wait. I remember now. We met yesterday.

Yes. Yesterday was the first day of our reunion after we parted. And today… is the next day.

…So time is moving forward now.

The sun's still bright. Why don't we take a walk in Central Park?

Hey, human. It's me talking, meow!

Nothing shocking about that! In this city of strangeness, there are even talking capybaras, meow.

Anyway, a word of advice: you and that black-haired girl are both "outsiders." Careful you don't get swallowed up, meow.

That girl? A while back she gave me some weird-tasting canned fish, meow.

Oh, and one more thing: watch that tower. You humans love building dangerous toys, meow.

Hey, great human. It's me talking, meow!

Looks like you and that black-haired girl did something real big inside that tower, meow.

Most people in this city had their wishes fulfilled and "left" with no regrets, meow.

I've got a bold theory about Honami. No one else wants to hear it, though. Are you interested?

This city's already been destroyed. And everyone living here—including us—is already dead.

Surprised? I didn't just make it up. At some point, this place doesn't feel like what it used to be.

We can't go anywhere. Strange stuff keeps happening everywhere. Yet everyone acts like it's normal.

Believe it or not, I'll find a way to prove my theory. Just watch.

Oh, it's you again.

Ever since something happened in Neon Tower, my head feels much clearer.

By the way, I've started writing a wish list.

Yep! I'm jotting down everything I want to do. It's tough, because my list is super long.

Like… I want to explore Meishin Passageway, see the view from the top of Neon Tower, and become the best kart driver…

You know, I'm greedy. But once I check off every last wish, just like the others here…

I think I'll finally "wake up" from this summer dream.

Huh? What's my wish? I... I want to eat Starflower Candy and Candy Apples from Ginga Street. Oh! And a strawberry mille-feuille too!

Why is it all food? Using the legendary miko's power for snacks seems… a bit too much, don't you think?

Is it true, though? Can she really fulfill people's wishes?

Well… officially, she acts for the good of the whole nation, so she doesn't respond to trivial, personal desires.

But I heard… if you're lucky enough to meet her in person, you might be blessed with good fortune.

Listen! I had the worst dream ever...

Oh? Did someone steal your snacks again?

I'm not joking… I dreamed… Honami and so many other places were all destroyed…

And the miko who's supposed to protect us was gone too.

That's… really scary. But somehow… I feel like it wasn't just a dream.

Alright! Next, I'll bring pop anime culture into Honami Crossing.

Miss… I'm afraid Master would never approve such a proposal.

Hmph, like I care. Don't you think the Crossing is dreadfully boring as it is?

Not a single shop leaves any real impression… Well, Shashou Cafe stands out a little, I suppose.

By then, we'll have more anime merchandise shops and mascots parading down the street to attract customers.

Sigh... The higher-ups of the corporation will certainly raise objections.

Hey! Where did you go? Just vanished after saying something like, "I have no more regrets"…

Did I ever allow you to disappear like that? Did you forget the promise we made when we were kids?!

...I swear I won't be this willful anymore.

Just please... don't leave me alone...

Haha… sorry about that. That was a pretty terrible confession, huh?

Thanks. I'm not giving up yet. Guess I just haven't gained enough affection points.

Kumi and I… we were kind of childhood friends. Got separated when we were kids. Never thought we'd reunite in high school.

Ugh... The "devil" in my right hand is starting to ache. I'll be in better shape to trigger the Confession Event tomorrow!

Ahem, sorry. Kumi complained about this before. Sometimes my delusions slip out loud.