Having sensed peace throughout the world, Fushi awakens from a long slumber.
He begins a new journey.
He meets new people.
You can stay forever, if you want.
I-If you insist...
I want to die.
Her name was Mizuha.
Doesn't that hurt?
You probably shouldn't ignore it.
A Knot in the Soul
Wh... What?
Hey...
Hey.
That was so funny.
You know in that video...
What?! What do you think you're doing?
Oh, sorry. It's just that you look like someone I know.
Well? Has life been fun for you?
What? Is that a question?
Look, there she is.
She's at it again?
Right? She's crazy.
Bye.
Wait!
Peaceful to the point of being boring.
Mom.
Someone ought to tell me if there's something fun going on.
Why aren't you waiting in the nurse's office, Mizuha?
Now, let's go to the hospital.
So you're enjoying life.
That's great.
Dinner time!
Who were you talking to earlier?
The descendant of someone I used to know, I think.
I don't know her name.
But I'm glad she seems to be doing well.
Descendant?
How old are you, Fushi-san?
He's estimated to be 800.
I borrowed a bunch of books that mention Fushi.
You're the legendary immortal that awoke from a tree.
A messenger of God! Right?
Kazumitsu, what's this dish called?
Hm? It's curry rice.
So anyway, he randomly came up to me and started talking to me.
He was dressed weirdly, too.
He must be from overseas, right?
Have you developed a crush on this boy?
No, it's nothing like that.
We're moving, Mizuha.
We'll be out by next month. Be ready.
Hey, Fushi-san!
Have you seen this video?
This is called a video, huh? Everyone has one of these.
No, this is a smartphone.
Here.
Is this my tomb?!
Oh, Bon.
Do you know him?
He's with me.
I knew it!
Hands up, thief!
How dare you?!
You!
A Bonchien cosplayer!
Take a picture with me!
Can I have your autograph?
What is wrong with you people?
Fushi! Where are you?!
Isn't this the Uralis castle?
There's a ton of these videos lately.
It's a series of videos of people who time-traveled from the Middle Ages.
Let me go! This is a mistake!
I'm a soldier who served Uralis!
Kai!
Hairo!
He's stealing booze!
What the hell are you looking at?!
Messar!
I just wanted to show him his hometown.
I thought he'd handle it all right since he's a grown-up...
Let's help them!
Why don't we teleport them here?
I can't. I'd need them to die first.
Yikes. What's up with that rule?
Oh, look at the comments.
"If you know anything about this video, please contact the Tasty Peach Foundation."
That has something to do with Bon.
We can email them, then!
Hold it!
Are you bringing even more people here?!
How many more now?
Um, eight...
Wait, seven people and two animals?
That's too many!
Long ago, where I lived, there were things that came to kill us just because we existed.
My dream was to take the people I care about to a place where those things didn't exist.
This town—this home—is perfect.
So I want to bring them here.
Please, Kazumitsu?
Why are you a small dog now?
I'll leave if you say no.
Don't go!
Come on, Gramps!
Look at him! He's so fluffy!
But we don't have that much space.
Oh, I can make more rooms.
Maybe I ought to trust my grandkids' instincts on this one.
Thank you, Gramps!
I love you!
Is everyone really coming?
Yup. That's what the Foundation told me.
Listen, Fushi.
There are a lot of people here. You'd better not transform.
Got it.
What if it's a trap set by a secret organization pretending to be the Foundation?
If it is...
Fushi-sama and Aoki-sama?
We're from the Tasty Peach Foundation.
I'm Aoki Aiko. I'm the one who contacted you.
Thank you for waiting.
They're all waiting this way.
What is this Tasty Peach Foundation business?
We carry on the will of the Uralis Kingdom and offer support.
Our organization exists to pass down the promise made by Prince Bon and Fushi-sama.
We have been preparing for the day when Prince Bon would return to life.
Guys! It's been so long! How've you all been?
How've we all been? You ass!
You abandoned us in the middle of nowhere and did a shit job reviving us!
You say that, but it looked to me like you were enjoying yourself.
I was living in prison until the Foundation came to get me out.
Why don't you say something?
Hey, now, cut it out, Messar.
Bon. You look fabulous.
It's almost like you're someone else.
I'm not used to it yet, though.
Oh, don't say that, sir.
You look great, Prince Bon.
I find the customs and clothing of this time distasteful,
but it's necessary in order to blend in.
Yup, yup.
I know, right? I think so, too.
Fen and Nixon? Are they there?
Should I bring them back to life?
That won't be necessary.
They've made their own decision to stay in their current state. They've accepted it.
All right, then.
Ooh, you're considerate, aren't you?
What is it, Fushi?
Oh, never mind.
It's nothing.
In any case, the best way to stay out of trouble is to blend in and not get noticed.
Get noticed?
Easy for you to say. You don't have to be in your own skin.
I'm sorry, that was thoughtless of me.
I'm not angry.
I like the way I look.
Thanks, Fushi.
You didn't forget us.
Gugu.
Where's March?
I thought she was with you in Yanome.
March...
We don't need to bring March here.
She seems to have found a kind family.
She's better off with them.
Fu-chan!
I'm here!
March! But why?
Why?
These men showed up, so I came with them.
Is something wrong with that?
Well...
Thank goodness.
Thank goodness for nothing!
Why the hell am I back in a kid's body?!
Oh, good. It was a success.
You call this a success?!
I mean, you said before that you wanted youth.
I-I did say that, but I can't believe you'd actually do it.
Also, I made myself resilient to poison for your sake, you know!
Yeah, I know.
How am I supposed to help you in this flimsy body?!
The world's peaceful now, Tonari.
It was meant to show my appreciation.
Should I not have?
Nope. Imma sock you once.
Yeah, get him! I'll give you a hand.
Messar!
How dare you lay a hand on Bon-sama?!
Messar!
Stop it!
No violence!
I'll calm them down!
Fire!
What do you think you're doing?!
You're all under arrest!
Shit, it's so cramped in here.
Hey, isn't that...
Senpai!
Hey there.
Well, come in.
Remember when I said I fished up a weirdo?
His friends are living with us now, too!
Fushi, messenger of God, and his warriors of light!
I used to just live with two other people,
but now there'll be nine more people and two animals.
It's gonna be even more awesome!
You two, get in the car!
We're out of here!
Don't worry.
That bear's with me, too.
I thought I'd have him help build new rooms.
Oh, all right, then.
No, that's not all right!
What about our stuff? Everything inside our house?!
No problem.
I'll just rebuild all of it.
You sure have found some useful abilities in the short time I haven't seen you, Fushi.
Big!
I kept the furniture the same and made the place twice the size.
You're amazing, Fushi!
Thank you, Fushi-san!
I never agreed to this.
My apologies.
I, Bon, will handle any complaints.
What about him?
You don't expect me to keep him here, do you?
There's no way!
Take him to the zoo or something.
No! I'm not letting you take him anywhere!
May I ask who owns the forest behind the house?
It's mine. Why?
The Tasty Peach Foundation will front the costs and deal with maintenance and upkeep.
Please, mister.
Let him stay, please, Gramps?
You'd better look after him.
Okay!
Thank you, Gramps!
That's all the lumber scraps.
That's Gugu.
He's super strong, and he can even breathe fire.
He's crazy.
Well, the Foundation will take it from here.
That man's Bon.
He's really important in Uralis, apparently.
Hang on. May I have the scrap metal?
That guy's a former weapon craftsman named Kai.
He has a really cool scar on his face.
Yo, old man.
Where's the closest brothel around here?
Dunno. Find it yourself.
I dunno what Messar does.
I dunno if I like him much.
Did you say something, kid?
Hairo's fascinated by Grandpa's dentures for some reason.
March, I'll leave the ointment here.
Thanks, Auntie—Big Sister Tonari.
That smart-looking girl is Tonari.
That's her pet, Ligard.
The smallest of them is March here.
The biggest is this white bear.
So, what are you all up to in this world?
Ah, y'know.
We'll figure it out tomorrow.
Aren't you going to fight evil organizations or anything?
Or help people in need?
Sure, if we have the opportunity.
Also, why've you been talking to yourself all this time?
Oh, this?
Whoo! Nice to meet you!
We're Yuki and Aiko's mom and dad!
We're in the middle of an excavation at the Katsuyama ruins!
Thanks for taking care of my family, everyone!
I've been introducing all of you to my parents who work far away.
Your parents seem kind.
You said that's called a smartphone?
It's amazing.
It's like they're right here, even when they're far away.
Yeah, technology's awesome.
Even with our bodies so far away, our hearts are connected.
Almost like you guys.
You all came together here because your hearts are connected!
I think you're right!
I'm so glad we made it here.
This is all so fantastic!
I'm happy, too!
Yo, show me to my bed.
Do you need something?
Shit!
Who're you calling the Otaku Club?
Isn't this...
Yes?
Here we are.
Assistant Principal... and...
I think this is Mizuha's.
I heard she was absent today, but I believe she's at school.
Guys, hear me out!
The warriors of light are at my place!
Aoki-kun, Mizuha's gone missing.
As of two days ago.
I'll go find her.
Me, too.
I thought her leg was still hurt.
Sorry, Mizuha-chan.
Are you okay?
You sprained your ankle, didn't you?
Don't sweat it.
Why are you crying, Saki?!
Because...
I've liked him from way before!
Cut it out. Come on!
Fuuna!
I'll get the teacher.
Mizuha.
Hanna. What's the matter?
Nothing. I just saw you when you fell, and I got worried.
H-Hey...
If there's anything on your mind or if there's something bothering you,
let me know, and I'll do whatever I can.
You can always count on me.
I consider you my friend, Mizuha.
Then will you cry for me if I die?
Yeah.
Of course I would.
Sorry for creeping you out.
Thanks for coming to see me.
I'm going to take the rest of the day off.
So heavy!
Weak.
Are you all right?
W-Want me to help?
Who's making you carry all that?
Er, I just transferred to this school today, and...
Looks like it's going to rain.
I hope Onii-chan's okay.
He's on grocery duty today.
You're so good at that. Wow.
Thanks.
You can have this if you want.
I want that one.
It's my birthday today.
Okay.
It's your birthday gift, then.
She's not here, either.
I'm sorry, there's someone else I like.
Your eighth confession this year?
Who's this person you say you like?
You've been rejecting everyone for their sake, right?
What? No way, I'm not saying.
Give me a hint.
I'm not telling.
Hanna-chan, got a minute?
Okay, I'll see you later.
Okay.
Hanna-chan, are you close friends with her?
Well... normal friends, I guess.
Everyone says you should stay away from her.
Didn't you know?
So you didn't know.
That girl took A-chan's boyfriend, and then she started flirting with Saji-kun.
Can you believe her?
Right?
Apparently she was walking by the station with a guy from Class 3 the other day.
For real?
Uno-senpai and Umocchan said the same thing.
She stole their boyfriends.
Yup, yup.
So you should be careful, too, Hanna-chan.
You're all idiots.
She doesn't have time for that.
Scary.
What a loser.
Here's a hint.
Someone in my club.
Will you cry for me if I die?
I couldn't respond right away when she asked.
I'm sorry.
Mizuha! Mizuha!
Mizuha!
Please say something if you're there!
Mizuha!
Where are you, Mizuha?
Where are you?
Ow...
My glasses...
Are you okay?
Looks like you aren't hurt.
That's a relief.
Thanks.
Preview
Yuki and the others search for Mizuha.
The lonely girl learns of the legend of the immortal freak.
A gift from mother to daughter
becomes the thing that sets a tragedy in motion.
Mizuha