A Letter to Momo Page #4

I'm glad I don't have training today.

I should clean things up while I still can.

You haven't even touched your homework, have you?

It doesn't look like you can go out today anyway.

Finish it up.

Where's my reply?

Yes.

Dear Dad

Hey, did you see my hand mirror?

Knock the door!

You left it open.

What about the hand mirror?

I don't know.

Isn't it on the dressing table?

That's strange...

I don't look bad at all in this form.

I'm so handsome no matter what my body looks like.

I wonder if this is what they call "class?"

Let me see.

Not bad.

Our job as the Guardians is so much easier when they're in home together.

I couldn't agree more.

By the way, are we getting enough protein?

They're back.

I'm hungry.

You guys!

Yes?

Seriously, how many times do I have to tell you?

I told you to never steal...

You can't take that!

What's the big deal?

I just borrowed it for a bit.

Watch it!

That's a precious gift my dad bought for my mom!

Give it back!

Give it back!

Hey!

Cut it out! Stop!

Give it back!

Momo?

What's going on here?

Are you hurt?

I'm sorry, Mom.

The mirror broke.

I don't care about the mirror!

Please explain this.

It wasn't me.

I didn't take them.

Are you saying someone brought them here?

Mom...

Tell me the truth.

Momo.

You may not believe me, but...

there are yokai here, and they're hungry.

Momo. Don't lie.

I'm not lying.

Momo!

I'm not lying!

Where are those yokai, then?

They're right here.

No, they're not!

Yes, they are.

No, they're not!

Can't you see?

You've changed, Mom.

How so?

You haven't been yourself since Dad died.

Don't change the subject.

I'm not!

You don't understand me at all, Mom!

You're never home.

You've forgotten about Dad.

Wait! We're not done here!

Where were you yesterday?

We were waiting for you.

Sorry.

I actually couldn't dive off the bridge until last year.

You'll be able to jump one day.

It's almost time for the festival.

The straw boats I showed you the other day will be carried here by our dads, and released into the sea.

It's quite a sight.

My dad's gone.

Don't take it too hard.

It's a common family quarrel.

Don't you remember? It's all your fault.

I...

I had a fight with my dad right before he died.

When my parents went on a date for the first time,

they went to see a performance by the Vienna Boys' Choir.

I found out that the same choir was coming to Japan on the day of their wedding anniversary,

so I asked my mom to buy three tickets.

But we only made a promise to spend the day together,

without telling my dad about the choir.

I wanted it to be a surprise.

Then, on that day...

I'm so sorry.

I promise to keep my schedule open next week.

It has to be today.

It's an important research project.

A lot of people will be in trouble if I don't go.

But...

Please?

I'm begging you.

Okay? Hmm?

Whatever.

I hate you, Dad.

Don't even bother coming back.

Vienna Boy's Choir

Dear Momo

Why did I say such a terrible thing?

I'm sorry!

I didn't know it was such an important letter.

It was sent to the Sky by mistake!

What? By "Sky," you mean...

Not the attic.

A greater Sky.

Do you think the boats will be all right?

Yeah.

Youta?

Youta... did you... see Momo?

I saw her by the beach earlier, but it's been a while.

Thank you.

I may have said something terrible to her.

What's wrong?

Are you all right?

Hang on!

We were quite mischievous in the past.

We crossed the line,

and the boss in the Sky finally punished us.

We lost our true forms and powers.

Nowadays, we're just lowly servants.

Only our appetites haven't changed.

We're stuck in our role.

What about Sugawara no Michizane?

It was a lie.

What? It was a lie?

Stop forgetting!

You have to stop too, old man.

It doesn't matter.

Momo, we have some ties with your father.

Dead humans wander around the ground for a while,

but they all eventually head to the Sky.

While they're moving from the ground to the Sky,

they cannot watch over their family.

That's when we watch after their families,

and report back to the Sky.

That's the task given to us, the Guardians.

Your father will reach the Sky soon.

When he can watch over you with his own eyes,

our task will be complete.

Believe it or not, it will happen tomorrow morning.

It's almost time to withdraw.

I apologize. We're not allow to say too much.

Hello? You've told her everything!

My dad is...?

Is that you, Momo?

I finally found you.

Hurry and get on the back seat!

Something terrible happened to Iku!

Momo!

Mom!

Momo!

Mom!

Momo. I'm glad you're safe.

Are you okay?

I'm sorry for making you worry.

Where's the doctor?

The doctor and the nurse, Mitsuko, are both on another island for a house call.

They can't come back in the typhoon.

What?

You're completely soaked.

Go get changed.

No, I'm fine.

We're keeping in touch with Miss Mitsuko.

It's no use.

They can't use boats or helicopters until the typhoon passes us by.

This is why I said we need more than one doctor on this island!

What should we do?

If we had a doctor or a nurse here,

they could've given her an oxygen inhalation therapy or an injection.

That's not very effective, and repeated use isn't good for health.

Mom!

Iku!

The bridge! What about that big bridge?

The construction is over, but it's not officially open yet.

Even if it were, it would be too dangerous in the typhoon...

What would happen to her?

A doctor will come right away, once the typhoon passes.

What if it doesn't?

It will, in time. Don't worry.

Calm down.

She must have endured it for a long time.

Poor girl.

She must have been very sad.

But she's the type who kept everything inside.

It must have felt all the more painful.

Mom was crying...

Please cross the bridge to Imabari with me!

I want to bring the doctor here!

We can't!

We're forbidden to get involved in personal matters!

Please!

Who knows what'll happen to use if we broke the rule?

I mean, do you even think we have that kind of power?

You said you'd do anything for me!

That's one thing we can't do, even if you break the pass.

There you have it.

We'll withdraw tomorrow morning.

Please leave us alone.

Fine, I won't ask for your help.

I'll do it on my own!

Momo?

What are you doing, Kouichi?

Stop her!

Kouichi!

Use your bike!

Catch up with us!

Where's my key?

I didn't understand my mom's feeling at all.

You can't, Momo.

Please, let me go.

Don't be reckless! We have to get back!

My mom will die at this rate!

Don't be ridiculous!

That's not going to happen.

All right? Let's go home.

I never got to make up with my dad.

I said a terrible thing to my mom today too.

I have to go now! I have to save Mom!

Momo...

Can you help her?

What?

I know you can help her.

Please, help her out!

Youta...

You're so assertive.

But look at me...

Iku is an important person to me too.

Hop on!

Wish us luck, Youta!

Miyaura! Good luck!

Pass

We didn't have a choice.

There was someone who recently broke the rule.

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