Three days after taking the Zashiki-warashi away from the Nagatomo residence, Kamiyagawa withdrew the money he needed and put together 950,000 Yen, which he transferred to Nagatomo and his mother.
Afterwards, Nagatomo Masao stopped attending Karin High School regularly.
Not until the fifth day did the boy with the crew cut appear again at school.
Lunchtime.
At the artificial lake where student couples liked to gather.
Nagatomo Masao and his girlfriend, Ishino Sayuri, sat side by side on a stone bench in a quiet corner, with no one else around.
The two were discussing the events of the past few days.
Mostly, Nagatomo was talking, and Ishino was listening.
Compared to a week ago, the boy with the crew cut seemed somewhat more mature.
But people don't suddenly grow up overnight for no reason.
Such changes are usually due to unpleasant experiences.
