Fushi decides that he wants to remove the Nokker from Yuki's body.
Alas...
We'll coexist.
Attain me, Fushi.
So you have to be there in my final moments, okay?
Fushi still can't reach a decision.
Stay Here
Such a pain... What should I do?
Kasabecchi, have you decided?
I mean, I haven't really...
I wonder where Mizuha-san's going.
Ah, I get it.
S-S-Senpai, which high school are you going to after you graduate?
Oh, uh...
I'm considering Kawanami High School.
That's an out-of-province elite school!
I can't say I'm surprised.
No way, no way!
There's no way I'll get in!
Let's go to a jankier place that's nearby.
Yuki-kun, you okay? Your desperation is on full display.
Really? Can we pretend that never happened?
Forget it. There's no way.
What's up? Going somewhere?
We're talking about what we're doing after we graduate.
What are you gonna do, Fushi-san?
Be a free spirit?
I'm not really sure, but Bon will figure it out for me.
No, no, Fushi-kun.
You're allowed to decide how you want to live your life.
You can do what you want, you know.
Right.
I know.
Now, Yuki-kun, too.
We have over six months until we graduate.
You gotta get your shit together by then.
I know, but how?
You don't want to embarrass yourself
making Mizuha worry about you when she leaves, do you?
Is there anything you haven't done yet?
Are you really doing everything you want to do?
I haven't finished the occult newspaper yet!
Occult Research Club, assemble!
Off to Hirotoshi's place for an interview!
Time to write the rest of the article!
Yes, sir!
That's not what I meant.
I guess I have to decide what I'm doing, too.
Do I inherit the Black One's abilities?
Do I stay the way I am?
If it's something only you can do, you should do it.
I mean, yeah, if I don't consider the downsides, of course I should do it.
But, like...
I'm still not clear on what I'm so anxious about.
Hey, Horse.
You'd probably tell me to do what I want, huh?
Oh, I came up with a name for you.
How about Tofu?
Don't like it?
How about Almond Tofu?
Okay, what about Mochi?
White Rice?
Napa Cabbage?
Or Bean Sprout?
Ow!
You're so picky.
I'm out of ideas for white things.
Huh?
Isn't this...
that thing the Black One made?
It isn't moving.
Is it dead?
Black One!
You said you can do anything!
That you're omnipotent!
So why is this thing dead?
What the hell is this?!
You could have made it immortal like you did me if you'd cared to!
No one had to die in agony!
Parona and Pioran never needed to die!
Omnipotent, my ass!
You're right.
I gave this being eyes, but it has no nose nor mouth.
It's too weak to live.
Answer my question!
Why do you make us suffer? Are you playing with us?
That isn't a question. It's a complaint.
If you're dissatisfied, you can become a creator yourself.
No one has to die.
No one suffers.
Anyone can become anything and do anything.
You can make that happen.
You're banned! Get out!
Come with me.
Sorry I made such an imperfect thing.
To me, that was perfect.
Yeah, I think that would be convincing.
Michi-chan, can you demonstrate?
Sorry I'm late.
What are you guys up to?
We're thinking of ways the Nokkers can be useful to humanity.
People with disabilities could get up on their own with a Nokker inside.
We could regrow limbs lost in accidents.
Uglies like me could be reborn handsome!
I doubt that.
But why?!
Our abilities are to extend the extremities and to strengthen muscles.
I don't think they allow us to create anything from scratch.
Too bad.
We need to evolve some more to get to advanced transformations.
Le sad.
It should be possible if we can acquire information on Fushi-san's vessels.
I guess, by "information on the vessels," you're referring to DNA?
DNA!
Such a beautiful word.
Isn't this exciting, Fushi?
Oh, sorry. DNA is like the blueprint of a human being.
Using that, we can replicate creatures the way you can.
I heard they've done it experimentally overseas already.
What happened to it again?
If I remember correctly, it died quickly.
Perhaps it was fake news.
It'd be cool to see clone humans in our lifetimes.
Wasn't that banned?
I believe the Church of Bennett protested against it.
We wouldn't need to be talking about this if I inherited his powers.
We wouldn't need to think about the Nokkers' purpose in life.
I could restore Gugu's face, and I could give Hairo real teeth.
Eko could learn to talk.
People could be reunited with the people they miss.
Tonari could see the Janandans.
March could see Parona and her mom and dad.
Friends and family, unfinished business...
I could meet him, too.
Joaan.
No...
In that instant, I would cease to be me.
I wouldn't be anyone anymore.
Just like the Black One.
To our graduating third-years, we offer congratulations.
No one even looked at it.
We even had photo evidence, too.
Everyone thought it was occult fiction.
Guess the Occult Research Club ends with us.
We didn't get any new students, either.
Your dream is to grant everyone's dreams, right, Fushi?
Aoki!
Where are you hiding Fushi-senpai?
Buzz off.
I have nothing to share with you after you insulted the Occult Research Club.
Did you need me?
Fushi-senpai!
I'm going to miss you after you graduate!
Please don't go!
I love you. Please let me have something of yours!
Sorry, I don't know what I should give you.
Here!
Have his button!
And get lost!
Greedy girls.
Maybe you can cut them some slack.
It is his last day.
And what about the president?
Huh? What do you mean?
I'm talking about Mizuha-senpai!
I'm in love with you, Mizuha-senpai!
Please go out with me!
Um...
Sorry.
All good, kid.
Huh? Rikuya-kun?
Uh, long... time?
Heya.
I'm feeling all better now.
How about you go out with me?
Oh, no thanks. Sorry.
With me, then!
No, me!
How about me, then?
Mizuha seriously gets on my nerves.
It's all over.
The girl I liked rejected me.
The Occult Research Club's shutting down.
Nothing worked out.
Uh-oh. His bottomless optimism found its bottom.
It's the last issue of our occult newspaper.
Who did this?
Something's raining down.
What is this?
"The Occult Telegraph." Weird.
Yuki!
I made up my mind!
Huh? On what?
On what I'm doing!
Hello, I'm Nono.
I'm a Nokker.
I'll show you my abilities.
How's that?
Fake as hell. Perfect.
I'm glad you got that paid vacation.
How are things at your workshop?
I'm not making nearly as much money as I used to.
I get some enthusiasts once in a while, maybe.
That sounds rough.
I guess I'm not cut out for modern work.
I'm still searching, too.
I heard Fushi's been helping Gugu out at his shop instead of going to school.
It's been over three years since we came to this town.
I can't decide if we're fitting in or not.
Hey, Meiran.
You gave it a name, huh?
Not bad at all.
Fushi wanted to call it Ramen, but Aiko-san objected, so I mixed it up.
Makes sense.
We're back.
Wake up!
Work!
What are you doing, Messar?
I'm doing nothing.
Do something!
Guys!
Let's stop whacking the old guy and have a soda party!
Oh, Kai-san, Hairo-san, welcome home.
Your friends, March-san?
I'm sorry. They're having a sleepover tonight.
What's this?
A Nokker plushie that Onii-chan had made at a local shop.
They're 888 yen each.
Cushions are 1,888 yen.
You're selling them, huh?
Yup!
We're selling them online.
Wait, is this all inventory?
That's a lot of unsold stock...
Nope.
We got featured on TV and on videos and stuff.
We're making a lot of money!
We hear a lot about the Nokkers lately.
Gross.
But that's what makes them cool.
They're famous in urban legend circles.
I have a Nokker cushion, too.
The thought that a legendary creature from 500 years ago
might actually exist just gets me so excited!
The world's beginning to recognize the Nokkers,
thanks to Yuki's initiative.
That's Onii-chan's wish, after all.
Although...
nearly no one believes us so far.
I'm here.
What are you guys talking about?
Hey, Fushi.
We were just discussing the online reaction.
You know how we talk about the Nokkers on our video channel?
In our latest one, we tried fishing with just one finger.
It's getting good reactions, but people tend to think we're just using CG.
CG?
Nono gets a lot of positive comments,
but more for her character than because she's a Nokker.
People think of her the same way they think of ghosts and cryptids.
If only I could get in touch with the Nokker that's inside me...
We could be friends, and we'd make videos together as Nokker-man.
Nokker-man!
Sweet!
That would only get us more compliments on our video editing.
Yeah...
I want people to know they really exist, though.
Weird-ass little doll, huh?
Someone at work gave it to me.
It looks like a monster.
Huh? Er, yeah.
You're going over to your friends' house today, aren't you?
Tomori doesn't know when she'll be done with her club,
and I'm meeting up with my friends, too.
Be sure to take the key with you.
Okay.
See you later.
What's wrong?
We gotta go buy Satoru's birthday present tomorrow,
so be sure to keep your schedule clear.
Got i—
Are you all right, Michi?!
That must have hurt! Are you okay?!
Oh, yeah, I'm okay.
No, that was bad.
Let's go to the hospital.
I'm fine!
Look, see?
Okay, I'm going.
Hold up!
Sheesh.
I can't believe she used to be so sickly.
Wait, should I...
Nah.
Key!
Michi, you forgot the key!
I thought so.
A lot of comments saying they want to see Nono-chan's face.
What about them?
How about we answer their wishes and have Michi-chan do a face reveal?
That way, people might believe she's real.
No way, Hirotoshi.
What do you think she hides her face for?
Exactly.
The people in her life don't know that she's a Nokker.
Hey, you made it, Michi-chan.
We were just talking about you.
So we were saying it'd be nice if you could show your face on camera.
No, I mean, I know that won't work, of course.
Sumika-san doesn't know, after all.
That Michi-chan's already dead and you, a Nokker, are taking her place.
I'll do it.
I'll stand in public as a Nokker.
You're sure?
No way.
We just said it'll hurt the people around you.
Besides, what would the other Nokkers on the surface think?
We might agitate them.
I want everyone to accept the Nokkers for who they are.
So I don't want the people in Michi-chan's life
to be sad, or to put her in danger.
It might work if you disguise yourself with some thick makeup.
No, I'll make an appearance in this form.
Michi-chan...
I don't mind if Sumika or the others find out.
I want everyone to accept me for what I am.
I don't want to go on deceiving people.
No, I swear, I'm not up to anything!
Mimori, was there someone outside?
She wanted me to give this to you.
My key...
That voice wasn't Sumika, was it?
Could she have heard us?
Michi!
Sumika...
Sumika, I'm sorry!
You heard us, didn't you?
I don't know what you're talking about.
And I don't know what you are!
I'm not Michi. I'm a Nokker.
I'm sorry for lying to you.
I've always wanted to tell you.
Su—
Sumika...
Yikes! That was scary!
Let's get home.
Hi, everyone. I'm Nono.
This is who I am.
I'm sure you're already aware, but I'm a Nokker.
In the stories, we were your enemies.
But not anymore.
We Nokkers no longer need to be humanity's foe.
Because the people around us taught us that we can be like the humans.
Yum!
So I hope we can go on being friends.
I'm so glad we got to see Nono-chan's smile!
You're adorable! You have no reason to hide!
Thanks for sharing your story.
I love you even more!
We're with you, Nono-chan!
The feeling's mutual!
I'm happy for you, Nono.
Yeah!
Is this what we want?
What's going on? What are you up to?
Go take your seats.
But, Sensei, Michi-chan...
I mean, Nono the Nokker...
The Nokker?
But you've been getting along fine.
Dad said to stay away from her because there's no telling what she'll do.
Michi-san!
Even if we can communicate with them,
once they're taken over by the Nokkers, they may as well be hostages.
That kind of popularity might only make it difficult to see the real problems.
'Sup?
You're the Nokker, aren't you?
Can we talk to you for a minute?
We're your fans, Nono-chan.
But they said on TV that the Nokkers are bad news.
We can't just leave you be if it's true, can we?
So which is it?
I'm a 3-kyu in Katsuyama-style martial arts.
Well? Do you feel like taking us too, for real?
She's angry! Start recording!
Take a look. This is the Nokker everyone's talking about.
Don't bother, Nono.
Let's go. Get on.
It's talking...
Fushi-san!
Holy shit!
Record!
Are you all right?
Let us interview you!
Yeah. Thanks.
We're fans, for real!
Hold it!
It's me, Nono!
I'm being chased by some weirdos!
Huh? Aren't you going to fight?
You're a Nokker, aren't you? Mess them up!
I'm done with this channel.
Run, Nono-chan!
I'll take it from here!
Over here!
H-Hang in there!
I'll fight, too!
Nice! You're all goated!
Thank goodness! Get out of there, quick!
Hang in there, Nono-chan and her, uh, donkey!
Things are fine as they are.
I never took on the Black One's powers.
Preview
In the beginning, it was nothing.
It could take on any form and create anything.
From the records he'd been handed down,
Fushi learns of the meaning of his own existence.
What future does Fushi choose beyond eternal farewells?
To Fushi