
The police line stretches for whatever reason, as well as an atmosphere that may arguably have no signs of life other than the woman. Well, maybe the atmosphere becomes horror and full of mystery.
Surely Gaia hated this situation, just entering was already uncomfortable.
“What's with this onsen?”
Only flat response is accepted. Though Gaia needs an explanation to eliminate her discomfort.
“Later to talk,” the girl glanced at Gaia while walking, “Oh well, sorry well before. The ticket that we shared at that time should we pull, but because it has already spread so that the ticket can not be easily pulled.”
“It's okay. But strange it feels, why this onsen so save the impression of horror if it is quiet like this?”
It was true, from then on Gaia continued to roll her eyes everywhere. Both hands he folds on the chest, while the fur on his back automatically stands. This is one of Gaia's fears, which is a creepy house.
“Hahaha .. maybe it's because of the old paintings on display.”
“If you may know, why are the tickets withdrawn?”
The girl's expression suddenly became flat, strange. He had just laughed and Gaia thought that it was the right opportunity to ask. Well how else, really a girl who is hard to guess.
After walking for a long time, they finally stopped in a room. When viewed from the tools, objects that are obsolete and unused. Maybe that picture is enough to explain that the place they came to was a warehouse.
“Ee ... why are we here?”
“Quiet, just sit there.”
Show the fingers in reference to two zabutons (traditional Japanese sitting pads that look like regular sitting pillows) in the corner of the room. Gaia sat on it, as well as the girl sitting next to her.
“OK, I'll answer all your questions. This warehouse is the cause of the problems that occur in this onsen.”
“Means?”
Gaia was curious at once flinched. It turned out that the girl was leading him to the source of the answer.
“Because in this room is stored an item. The item was in the form of a dress that had .. which had caused the owner of this onsen to die.”
He could not hold back tears. It is natural, especially what is told is a tragic incident. It must have been so heartbreaking to recall.
Gaia knows about it. He did not know the truth, but still, if it had offended others it might be somewhat worth it not to continue. So, his face was thrown in the other direction.
“Sorry to have asked you, I better not continue.”
“No, you must know the truth.”
Gaia flinched, she instantly returned her gaze. And what he saw, what the hell was that girl. The girl looked at Gaia like she was the culprit, clearly crying and anger mixed in.
His expression became chaotic with bulging eyes and a hand that held Gaia's arm tightly. So tight, that Gaia grimaced in pain.
“A-what is this, why? Why am I so scared?”
Just vented in a mutter. Of course he would not speak directly to that indistinct woman.
“Can I continue?”
Just a nod, Gaia's fear grew even more. What was in the woman's eyes was .. madness. This had just happened and the sudden change was certainly very frightening.
“That night was blood red, whereas back then the date repeated.”
Suddenly the girl stood up and walked around the warehouse. It's like a storyteller who animates his fairy tale.
“He showed his true self .. ahh no, not him but them. Those who bow before him.”
Strange behavior is continued by directly walking and sitting in the original place. A strange and sinister look was attached to Gaia's gaze, accompanied by a wide smile that further added to the impression.
Who can stand this sight. Did he go crazy for losing his family? Ahh, the view of people for the first time is definitely not the real one. The first view inevitably involves emotions and feelings, before they are straightened out by logic.
“Have I been stuck here? And ... and why this guy? CIKH, if I had the answer.”
Maybe being stuck can also get into the guesswork. Normally, the girl could have just told all this while still outside the onsen. No need to go inside. After all, anyone who wants to show the condition of his house to others.
“You know .. you know, back then we were having a family event,” the girl raised both her hands, “There was a father, there was a mother, there was a grandfather, there was a grandmother..”
It turned out that the ten fingers were used to count the number of family members present. After all the fingers he folded, then it could be concluded that the total number of family members numbered ten.
“That night was actually full of warmth, we had fun, had fun. But there is one thing we did not realize, at the same time it turns out there is someone whose big day is not celebrated.”
The woman clasped both hands tightly, strange cries started to come out afterwards. Gaia did not understand the meaning of the cry at all, even she did not understand the behavior of this girl at all.
“Hur birthday has not been celebrated for almost ten years.”
“Ten years?”
The speech was directly connected to Gaia's brain. At first glance, various allegations based on the purpose of the girl's speech.
“For so long I have never celebrated my birthday.”
Along with her murmur, Gaia's memory began to reveal about the past. Where he was little, when he was seven.
Flashbacks*
“Ma, Gaia was born on the birthday of friend Gaia ma.”
“Oh, Gaia already got friends.”
“Iya ma, earlier Gaia also clean the toilet friends ma.”
“Ga-Gaia ...,” Her mother hugged Gaia tightly and full of sobs, “Why do you want to be told?”
“Nothing to ma. Said friend Gaia, Gaia can be more healthy and strong .. he said anyway if it is a good sport .. hehehe.”
I don't know what else to say to his innocent son. That smile and laughter really made her mother feel pity, she was her son, but she could only be mute due to incompetence.
Well, the poor condition of their families will not be able to demand revenge on the perpetrators who have a well-off family. They will continue to be oppressed, whether until when it will end.
“Gaia ...,” Her mother lowered her head, the tears are still visible, “You studied diligently well, let you know this world.”
Again a smile in return. Little Gaia raised her mother's face back and gave a smile for her mother to see.
What is the meaning of treasure in this world, for his mother Gaialah the only treasure he has.
“Iya ma, Gaia promise.”
Gaia raised her little finger as a sign. Simple, but very meaningful.
“Oh yes ma, Gaia want nanya.”
“What's the darling?”
“When Gaia's birthday ma? It seems like two years Gaia never made it.”
Her mother was just staring, she still did not answer. As for Gaia, she was confused because her mother had difficulty answering that question.
“Not only two years, but we never celebrate together.”
Just a mutter, he did not dare to reveal it.
“Ehm, later mama replied well. Mama is busy.”
“Ma, why later ma?”
Gaia was constantly pulling on her mother's clothes, while her mother simply stroked her hair affectionately.
“Quiet Gaia, someday you will find the answer. On the day, where you will exceed your limits.”
Flashback off
“It was eight years ago, but I don't remember anything when I was five and under.”
“Hei!!”
The girl interrupted Gaia with a loud cry, making her muttering self flinch suddenly.
“You heard no?!”
“I-iya .. Yes I heard.”
The atmosphere was calm again, the girl was ready to continue her story. The face that was full of anger, turned drastically flat.
“That's why we were all punished, for having fun on top of his suffering.”
Her tears came out again, I don't know what else she cried.
“And that night the corn had been harvested in my uncle's field, but .. but no one would harvest it again and for good.”
“Then, how many people ... were killed that time?”
“EVERYTHING!!”
Gaia felt guilty for asking, now a very loud scream continued to echo in her ears. Well, not on the answer to that question but on the disturbing sound.
“Why can it happen?”
He insisted on asking, even though the ear had been a victim.
“That time we were gathering, corn burning event. You know, all celebrating the corn harvest in my uncle's field.”
Before proceeding, the girl brought the face closer to Gaia. Now their faces were almost touching each other and Gaia's fear grew even more. Well, another weird stunt.
“Suddenly ...,” another strange action, he embraces Gaia's shoulder with a gaze and a swing of the hand that leads to the ceiling, “A black-colored figure appears from the fireplace, the, he who gives us enlightenment while giving us punishment.”
“You know what punishment it is?”
Gaia shakes her head.
“It was death.”
“Ta-So said you're all dead. If you can tell a story like this .. then you are not dead right?”
Gaia succumbed to curiosity and was already predictable what the girl next did. Yep, another strange behavior. The girl stood with her head facing Gaia. Like all movement it means nothing.
“Good question, I like people like that. Wait a minute, I'll introduce myself first.”
“My name is .. Natsuki Ino. Just call Ino, nice to meet you. Oh yeah, what's your name?”
“Gaia Yashashi.”
Suddenly Ino changed his gaze in another direction, something came to his mind.
“I think I've heard that name. Short, I'll search first in my book.”
A small, worn book was taken out of the pocket of her pants. The appearance of the book looked old, but after Gaia had a quick look at the title of the book, she realized something.