The smell of stone.
The smell of iron.
The smell of something like iron.
The air here is cold, pure, and fresh.
Just like a grave.
Like the inside of a grave,
and like the bottom of a coffin.
It's chilly.
It's cold.
It's dark.
I whisper.
I wake up and whisper.
I sleep and whisper.
I open my eyes and whisper.
I close my eyes and whisper.
The lump of iron that is me continues to whisper.
Yachi...
Yachi Haruaki-san?
Yes?
Please sign here.
Oh, sure.
Man, that was heavy as hell.
What is this?
Oh, well...
My dad collects antiques.
He's always sending me some crazy stuff from overseas.
I don't really know what it is, either.
Geez. This again.
Since Dad sent it, there must be something wrong with it.
They say the more complicated it looks, the less problems it actually has.
Yeah. That's probably it.
All right!
I'll store it inside and forget all about it!
How rude.
The kitchen?
A naked rice cracker thief?!
Chapter 1
I Have No Idea Who Goes to Bed
You... You're the pervert from earlier!
A-Are you going to play with my body again?!
S-Stay back!
I'll... I'll curse you!
Wait.
You're that thing?!
What is this?
Roasted tea.
Roasted tea?
That's right.
Since ancient times, man knew that rice crackers go best with roasted tea.
Rice crackers...
Are you talking about those crunchy, crackly things?
Exactly.
Though, depending on the time and occasion,
you may want to substitute milk.
But roasted tea is standard.
I see.
You're right.
How the heck did you come from that box?
By the way, what's your name?
Fear.
So, what exactly are you?
What kind of box?
Shut up!
That's none of your business!
I'll curse you! Dummy!
Why are you acting so immature?
What are you, a grade schooler?
Same goes for you!
Mister Pervert-Who-Tries-to-Dig-into-a-Lady's-Past!
I know people like you tend to have some sort of messed up life.
So, if it bothers you that much, I'll drop it.
I just don't like that form.
I only took it because he told me it would be easier to get here in it.
Are you talking about my dad?
He called himself Honatsu.
Are you his son?
Yeah.
I'm Yachi Haruaki.
Pleased to meet you.
Haruaki, I have something serious to talk with you about.
Go ahead.
I am a cursed tool.
A tool powered by the negative emotions in humans,
such as hate, envy, and the urge to kill.
They say tools that have been cursed too much by humans,
begin to gain human characteristics.
The proof is my existence.
I was cursed, and given consciousness.
Because I was cursed,
it in turn activates another curse.
One that makes my owner go mad.
Honatsu told me that, if I came here,
I could undo the curse without harming anyone.
I believed him!
That's why—!
That's why I'm here.
I see. We can do that.
This area is filled with orderly energy,
and it all gathers in this house.
But...
I'm special, so I'm immune to curses.
Is that even—
Yeah, it is.
So, just staying here works wonders,
but there's a way to actively dispose of your curse, too.
Actively?
That's right.
Curses are manifested through negative thoughts.
That means they can be neutralized by exposure to positive thoughts.
What do you mean?
I guess the subtle meaning is helping others.
That way, you can be thanked. Or liked, maybe?
Wait a sec!
Why are you asking me?!
Good morning, Haruaki-kun.
I figured you were already up,
so I thought we could have breakfast together.
Wow, time flies.
Oh, perfect timing.
Hey, Haruaki.
We're all out of rice crackers.
Excuse me, Haruaki-kun?
Who might this child be?
Let me introduce you two.
Is that how you talk to a stranger?
I have a few problems with your face, Miss Expressionless.
Expressionless?!
Um...
I know!
Let's all have breakfast together!
How about it?
Sorry to intrude.
It's been a while since we've eaten together.
Go eat, already!
Must be a skill to make everything you eat go straight to your breasts.
If I may.
It would be sad if those nutrients never went to your breasts.
Yo... You wench!
I'll curse you!
I'm pretty sure you started it.
I didn't like how she treated me.
Besides,
for some reason, I just love pissing off Miss Cow Tits over there.
It's just some leftover meat and potato stew.
I see.
Looks to me like extra, extra meat and potatoes.
Whoever made this must be a living example of a glutton.
Good grief.
I'll just do the talking...
This is Konoha.
She lives in the smaller residence.
I guess you could call her a childhood friend.
This is Fear.
She's yet another guest that my dad sent over.
Where's she going to be sleeping?
Maybe the six-tatami room out back.
No one else uses it.
Y-You're letting her stay?!
I'm thinking that this might be a bad idea!
That's right.
You'd better give me the best room in return.
In return for what?
For feeling up my body, you pervert.
Don't add insult to injury!
Isn't it about time, Konoha?
We should get to school.
I'm going to go change.
That's right!
Haruaki-kun and I are both high schoolers.
Though we're cursed by being in separate classes,
we still have to go to school together and study!
What's that?
You're just going to leave me here?
My, are you implying that you'll be lonely if we left you behind?
I... I never said that!
I'd be overjoyed without Mister Pervert and Miss Cow Tits around!
My bad, Fear.
Eat whatever's leftover.
And here, use this to kill time.
Kill time?
Take this, too.
It's the remote for the TV.
All right, let's get together and NyanNyan today, too!
Nyan!
Nyaa
Paradise
Hell
Wh-What are those super-cute fluffy things?!
Haruaki-kun, let the TV addict be.
We need to get to school!
The both of us!
Hmph!
Yeah, yeah.
Hurry and get out of here.
I'm a little worried, but that's all I can do.
I'm leaving, Fear!
Be a good girl.
Ah, how perfect!
Now I can watch those cute things to my heart's content!
That's all for today.
Next episode will be the super-fun cleaning episode!
See you tomorrow for some more NyanNyan!
See you Tomorrow!
What?
What's that supposed to mean?!
Where are those fluffy things?!
Don't give me this "See you next time!" crap!
Next is the weather forecast.
As the low-pressure storm moves toward the east,
coastlines throughout the country will be seeing heavy seas.
To all vessels currently at sea, please be careful sailing near the coast.
Atmospheric conditions are becoming unstable.
Is this the ocean, Haruaki?
It's a lot darker and colder than I thought.
Hmph.
As if I'd be lonely.
Don't make me laugh, Cow Tits.
And what did Haruaki mean by "Be a good girl"?
Does he think he can command me?
Hmph!
I Have No Idea Who Goes to Bed
Where am I?
There are way too many people.
I... I'll come back some other time.
I don't have to go out.
Ouch!
Oh my, I'm sorry.
What's wrong?
Are you lost?
I-I'm not lost!
I know where I'm going.
I'll curse you!
Hey, Uomasa-san!
Uomasa-san!
This girl is lost.
Where did you come from?
Who are you?
Wrong, Uomasa-dono!
It's, "What's your name?"
Wh-What's with you people?
Get away from me!
Oh!
How nostalgic.
Mind if I see?
Give me about two hours and I'd get all of 'em done.
Aren't you hungry?
Would you like some chocolate?
Or maybe a slice of cake?
Are those rice crackers?
Do you want some?
Japanese rice cookies!
Well, if you insist, then I have no choice.
What's this black stuff?
It's a seaweed rice cracker.
It's like the vegetable of the sea.
The sea...
I see.
Not bad.
It's pretty good.
So this is seaweed.
Right!
I require roasted tea!
Rice crackers go well with roasted tea.
You've got great taste!
That's what Haruaki said.
Haruaki?
Yep!
He may be a pervert,
but he's decent at cooking, and he's pretty smart.
Even though he actually went to school with that big-breasted Konoha.
Do you mean Yachi-san's son?
Kuroi-chan's landlord, right?
Nakajima-san knows where that is.
He's president of the Kuroi-chan fanclub.
Isn't that great?
You can go home now.
I... I already told you I was fine!
Why won't you drop it?!
Why?
Well, we can't just leave you alone, right?
That's right!
The Central Commercial District's first rule is to treat everyone like you'd treat a customer.
Nice one!
I'm going home.
I can't let strangers take care of me!
But I will thank you for the seaweed rice crackers.
They were good.
I'll return the favor!
Don't trip!
Come back soon!
Come again!
Why would I thank them?
I should be the one being thanked.
What should I do now?
I know!
The TV said that cleaning is a chore!
All right!
I'll clean up the house!
I know what this is.
It's a washing machine.
You put in detergent and clothing and it'll wash it for you.
I'm a genius.
My adaptation skills are impeccable!
It's easy to be useful to people!
Next is...
I think it was here.
Found it!
I know what this is.
It's a vacuum cleaner.
It sucks up trash.
It also works with electricity.
There should be holes in the wall shaped like nostrils.
Yep! Those are nostrils all right!
A... A spider!
Wh-Wh... Why are you here?!
Are you doing to wrap me in silk and put me in a sticky mess?!
You cheater!
By the power of electricity, I shall turn you to dust!
Wha...
What's that sound?
I may have overdone it.
Does it take this much to wash clothes?
What a beautiful sight.
It's wonderful!
Stupid wind!
I'm home—!
Fear!
What happened, Fear?!
A yellowish-green three-legged alien came by.
Ouch!
Wh-What the heck was that for?!
I'll curse you!
I should be asking that!
The house is in shambles!
Sh... Shut up!
How would I know? Dummy!
I'm tired so I'm going to bed!
Leave me alone.
Hmph! Hmph!
Stupid Haruaki!
He won't even listen to my side of the story.
My collection of junk food toys!
Why would she do this to me?
Um, Haruaki-kun.
Is that—
Looks like I've got no choice.
Fear, I'm going shopping.
You want anything special for dinner?
I'll tell you when it's done.
Stop being in a bad mood.
Fear did?
Is she called Fear-chan?
Sorry, she must have troubled you.
Don'tcha worry 'bout it!
She was a funny one, that girl.
She ran home screaming, "I can't let strangers take care of me!"
I knew it.
Hey, Konoha.
Yes?
You think that's what this whole mess is about?
Yeah.
What should I do...?
Do you remember when I first came here, Haruaki-kun?
More or less.
You sure did some weird stuff back then.
I know, right?
Why'd you bring it up so suddenly?
I think you should just tell Fear-san what you told me back then.
I don't even remember.
What did I tell you?
You haven't changed a bit since then, Haruaki-kun.
Don't overthink things.
Just tell her how you feel, and everything will be okay.
Roger!
Hey, Fear.
Can I come in?
Shut up! I'm sleeping!
If you were sleeping, you wouldn't have answered.
Shut up!
Be quiet!
I'll curse you!
Help me make dinner.
I knew all along, but I still forgot.
You're not a human, but you technically are.
So you'd obviously have some trouble getting used to things.
Sorry.
It was my bad.
If you grate while in a bad mood, you'll only make it spicier.
Oh?
It's quite the strange crop if it can read my feelings.
Just make sure you're gentle.
Hmph!
Easy enough.
Haruaki.
How can I expose myself to positive thoughts?
What's wrong?
I'm pretty sure I felt positive thoughts from those people today...
I think.
But I don't know what I'm supposed to do.
I don't even know if I can do what I'm supposed to do.
Can I really undo the curse?
Of course you can.
I believe in you.
But it's going to take some time.
There's no use rushing.
Just don't kill yourself from working too hard.
No Smoking Thank you for your cooperation
It feels like someone's looking at me.
I... I'm sorry!
No Smoking Thank you for your cooperation
What for?
Er, well.
You're just so beautiful.
Leave it to a Japanese to compliment me.
I'm just a bitch.
No Smoking Thank you for your cooperation
Are you a tourist?
No. More like work.
Pardon my intrusion, but may I ask what that is?
I guess you could call it...
Trash collecting.
Chapter 2
"Do Something, to Something, to Somewhere"
Chapter Two.
"Do Something, to Something, to Somewhere."
Watch it or I'll curse you!
If you don't tune in next time, I'll curse you!
Artist Keiji Gotou