Good evening.
Good evening.
It's a peaceful night.
It is. Has your rest gone well?
Yes, it has. Thank you for asking. I'll be gone in two days' time.
...I see.
In that time, I want you to do something for me.
What is it?
I want you to find a friend.
...Huh?
All this time, even with Hana and I, you've always spent your life alone. As they say, the grass is greener on the other side.
You want someone who's been alone their entire life to make a friend?
If you took a look around you, you would find it's easier than you expected.
...I know… but…
Yokai and human, does it matter as long as you trust and care for one another?
I suppose in the end it doesn't.
It is in the nature of yokai and humans to crave companionship. Without it, we would all wither away, our unspoken dreams and wishes dying with us.
….
I know it will be hard, and you don't have to do this for anyone. In the end, you must do what makes you happy.
But eventually, it will lead to making a friend?
Yes.
I see. Then… I'll try.
Good. When Hana and I leave…. Don't be too sad. It was merely the end of our time together, but our friendship will last for eternity.
...Thank you.
Thank you. Have a good night.
Good night.