Damn it. What's with all this work?
Stop slacking off and get back to work.
You've been told by Joutoku-baa too, haven't you?
Aren't we just being used?
This is part of training, so stop complaining.
What an uptight girl...
What did you just say?!
Nothing at all!
Damn it, I have no memories of myself spending my youth! Give me back my sixteenth summer!
Jeez.
Let's see...
All living things are born into a transient state.
And those states consist of heavenly beings, humans, Asura, animals, hungry ghosts...
And what was the last one...?
Demons.
Oh yeah, that's the one. Demons.
Unless one attains spiritual enlightenment, we will recur through this wheel of life of these six states for eternity.
And this hell on earth is the Tokyo desert, the cold concrete jungle, and...
Wait a minute... What was I talking about?
Hey, Nii-chan, I don't understand it at all.
I don't understand it either.
You were explaining it to us not knowing it yourself?!
There's so many kanji that it's really hard to memorize.
It's hard to understand what young people say, isn't that right?
S-So, Nii-chan, does the spiritual world really exist?
What?
Nobody would know that for sure until they die, right?
T-To put it short, the key to longevity lies in living earnestly, hard, and an enjoyable life.
Which leads to attaining spiritual enlightenment. And so that's how it is.
So that means it's alright for us to have fun, right?
Yes.
Everyone should smile happily, and have an easy and enjoyable life.
But you always scold me when I'm trying to have some fun.
A-As expected, Chitose-chan is k-kinder and I-I prefer her over him.
Chitose-chan, I love you!
Please marry me. I assure you that my experienced technique is quite amazing!
Nii-chan, you could use more training.
What did you just say?!
Oh my.
I like you, Ikkou-chan.
You look just like my dead Ojii-chan.
You shouldn't say that.
If I was fifty years younger, I wouldn't have left you alone, you know.
That still doesn't make much of a difference...
I'm still fully active!
Come on, show me the thing I want to see now.
We received a lot of gifts, didn't we?
It's heavy, you know. Let's just go home already.
What are you talking about? That was just the first one.
There was a cool bug over there.
Really? Show it to me!
We're still going to go visit the other places?
Wait for me, Onii-chan!
That's part of a Saienji monk's duty, isn't it?
No sex appeal at all.
Girls nowadays...
Didn't they teach you at school to not lift up a girl's skirt?!
That's not what they call a skirt!
Yeah, yeah. She's weird. Let's get out of here.
Looks like those kids are enjoying their summer.
I want to have fun, too.
As I've been telling you, we have work to do.
What happened to the others?
Why are we the only ones doing this?
It seems like the others are busy with their club activities.
What kind of excuse is that?
They're allowed to be doing that?
Of course, they're high school students after all.
I'm a high school student as well.
Damn it. If only I was in some club, then I would have a valid excuse.
Everybody didn't join a club for that reason.
Then what's the reason?
It just means that everyone has their own way of spending their youth.
Youth?
So our youth is all about going around and preaching?
"We are always happy to serve the community." That's our Saienji, isn't it?
Right about now, everybody else must be going...
"It's the beach!", "It's the mountains!", and enjoying themselves.
I...
I'll pass on that.
I agree.
Those sorts of things don't suit you at all.
Hey! Let's get moving!
Ah, bad karma!
Sumi, your cake is delicious.
I'm glad it came out well.
I failed 27 times before getting it right.
The 28th cake is an accomplishment, huh?
Hey, I'm hungry!
Give me something to eat!
Oh, it's Yuuko.
Which clubs were you helping out today?
Well, the kendo club, the baseball club, the boxing club, the fighting game club, and...
Either way, a lot of clubs.
Did you win?
Of course. I won them all.
There's no way a team with me in it would lose!
Hey, this cake is pretty good.
Hinata-chan baked that one.
Hey, not bad at all.
So I can eat all of this?
Go right ahead.
Thanks for the meal!
Thank you for coming!
I-I think I had too much.
Yeah, a little too much.
As usual.
I need to burn this off before dinner.
You're still going to eat dinner?
Hey, can we stop by the arcade on our way home?
There's a new fighting game out.
No, we can't.
We forced our temple chores on Chitose and Ikkou, remember?
Damn.
What's this?
Photo machines these days can take such great photos.
Of course, having good models is important too.
I'm sorry.
Yuuko insisted that we stop by.
I played the boxing game just once!
I'm sorry we forced all of our chores on you.
No, not at all.
I like doing these temple chores anyway.
We'll cover for you when you go out, so just give us a call anytime, okay?
Alright, but don't worry about it.
You're not using your young body to its full extent.
And you're abusing yours.
She's popular with all of the men.
Is that true?
Don't say something that'll lead to a misunderstanding.
Aren't you going to join a club, Chitose?
I'm not really interested in anything else, so...
What a waste of a young body.
Stop bringing up my body.
Let's enjoy our youth to its full extent!
Feel free to enjoy it as much as you want.
I sure will!
Well then, we'll come right back and help you once we're done changing.
Take your time.
By the way, where's Ikkou?
People from the Neighborhood Association took him away.
I see, he must be popular as well.
Well, I guess you can say that.
My husband all of a sudden slipped a disk in his back this morning.
I'm really glad that I consulted with Joutoku-san about this matter.
My husband came down with a fever all of a sudden.
I'm really glad that I consulted with Joutoku-san about this matter.
I'm sorry.
I really needed an extra hand.
I'm really glad that I consulted with Joutoku-san about this matter.
I can die any minute now...
That old hag, abusing me like I'm her toy.
Who's an old hag?
Welcome home, Grandmother and Miss Glasses.
Don't give me a weird nickname!
Shame on you. Complaining over a simple errand.
It wasn't a "simple errand" at all!
I want this Saienji to be everyone's, and to be helpful to the neighborhood.
Then everyone else should cooperate!
Are you trying to make feeble women like us do physical labor?
How cruel... Pretending to be a woman at times like these.
You're misunderstanding something... I am a woman!
Your way of handling men is too rough!
At least, you should be honored that you're being treated as a man.
That's reverse sexual harassment...
There's no time to waste laying there.
We have a lot of work to do during the night too.
Ah, bad karma!
Ah, there are new messages for me. More lost sheep looking for their answers today.
"Hello, Sakura-tan.
There are many new games going on sale one after another,
but I don't have enough allowance to buy them all.
Goodbye."
Age 30 - Housekeeper
Go work.
"Hello, Sakura-san.
The number of new shows I want to watch every season keeps on increasing.
I'm so busy checking the airing that I've been skipping work everyday.
Ah, what a bother."
Age 25 - Dream Hunter
Go work.
It's so thrilling that the world is overflowing with all these hopeless people!
Sakura-san.
Chitose! Knock before coming in!
But I did knock...
O-Oh, really?
Sorry about that.
What were you doing?
Oh, nothing really. Honestly.
It looked like you were having a lot of fun.
N-Not really.
So, what were you doing?
Oh, j-just writing an e-mail.
I was replying back to a friend in France.
He said that he wanted to learn more about the temples in Japan.
That's a first. I didn't know you were into those sorts of things.
It's not important enough to inform others about.
So what did you need?
Oh, I just wanted to have a talk, but never mind.
It seems that even someone uptight like you has a hobby, so...
Yes, that's right. Having a hobby is very important.
You can't work hard everyday without relaxing from time to time.
Well then, excuse me.
Say "hi" to the guy in France for me.
Oh, about Sa-cchan, I never understood what she was always up to.
She looked like she was having a lot of fun.
What's wrong? Do you want to start e-mailing too?
It's not that.
I was just curious what everyone usually does in their spare time.
Well, I guess simply put, everybody probably does whatever they want.
Whatever they want?
Just training and duties everyday isn't really much fun, right?
Yeah.
What do you usually do in your spare time, Haruka-san?
It's a secret.
You need to go out and have fun from time to time, you know.
You're the type that'll eventually get married and become a diligent wife.
No, I'm a nun, so...
Didn't you understand that it was a joke?
Were you that slow when you lived in the countryside too?
Chii-chan?
My precious sixteenth summer is about to come to an end because they keep on using me everyday.
I'll go experience it, the city at night!
Ikkou!
Chitose!
And where were you planning on going this late at night?
It's way past our--
Idiot, you're talking too loud.
Please forgive me and let me go just this once.
I just want to make some memories of my summer.
Come on.
It's a cute request, isn't it?
Who said I was going to report you?
Huh?
I'm going with you, understood?
What?!
Chitose, what made you want to do this?
I'm keeping an eye out on you so you don't cause any trouble.
What kind of answer is that?
Don't worry about that.
Hey Ikkou, where's your helmet?
What are you talking about?
It's against the law to ride a bike without a helmet.
You forgot about the law the minute we both got on the bike.
Oh yeah, we're already breaking the law, aren't we?
No need to mention it again.
It makes me feel like I'm doing something really bad.
But anyway, hang on tight!
And make sure you don't fall.
Hey, where are we going?
No clue.
You didn't think of a place to go?
Who knows.
No planning ability at all.
At any rate, I'm going to be free. That's all there is to it!
Hey Ikkou, do you hate the temple?
I'm not sure.
"Who knows." "I'm not sure."
That's all you ever say.
Didn't you come along because you weren't too sure about it yourself?
Never mind.
Anyway, all we need to do is feel refreshed!
Well then... Please enjoy your stay.
Hey! What are you planning on doing to me bringing me to a place like this?!
Aren't you misunderstanding something?
This is about the only place that's open this late where we can go to have fun.
Have fun?
You haven't gone to karaoke before?
The only karaoke in my village was the single karaoke machine at the village hall.
What kind of countryside did you live in...?
So, this is your first time to karaoke?
Yeah...
Here you go.
Choose something to sing.
You'll feel refreshed.
I don't know a lot of songs.
You were really an uptight girl, weren't you?
Yeah, I suppose so...
Alright.
Let's try to find a song that you're familiar with.
Hey, how about this one?
Oh, this one is good, too.
The sun is fading as it sets over the field of rape blossoms.
The view of the mountain's peak is being covered by an ever-growing haze.
You're pretty good.
You sang a lot after all.
Karaoke is fun.
You're good at singing.
Really?
I couldn't tell.
I guess everybody has at least one thing they're good at.
You have a funny way of showing admiration.
I'm complimenting you, so don't get angry.
Fine.
Well, what should we do next?
Hey, I want to have my picture taken.
What?
Umm...
Aren't there machines like that at the arcade?
Well, yeah. There are, but...
Are there any arcades open this late?
Here's one...
It must be some shady arcade.
It smells musty in here.
There's not a single new game in here.
These guys are fooling around this late at night, huh.
Well, so are we.
Oh yeah.
Ikkou, there it is.
This looks like a piece of junk too.
Hey! Don't get too close to me!
It can't be helped. Or else I won't be in the picture.
Hey!
And where do you think you're touching?!
I was just trying to make it look like we're lovers.
Like I'll ever be your lover!
I'm just trying to set the mood here.
Don't touch me there!
I'm sorry!
Idiot!
That's so mean.
It's all your fault.
Hey, hey.
You guys sure love to show off, don't you?
Yeah!
Ikkou...
She's anxious. How cute.
How cute!
Just ditch this dull, spiky haired guy and come have fun with us.
Come have fun with us.
Have fun...?
Of course, we'll do things that everyone wants to do.
And some things that we'll secretly show you.
Even some things that you'll regret later.
I want to leave...
That's enough!
Ikkou?
What do you want?
Yeah?
Do you really think that we're scared because of your appearance?
We're leaving now.
Chitose.
Okay.
Hold it there. Did you really think that we'll let you leave?
Yeah!
Yeah, we're leaving.
Later.
Leaving?
Don't leave.
Let's have fun forever.
Ikkou, they're...
We won't let you leave.
What's up with them?
You can't leave.
They're earthbound spirits.
Couldn't they have given me a break today at least.
Well, the arcades used to be a gathering spot for these type of kids.
They must've gotten stuck in here or something.
That's right. Our youth will never end.
Let's play forever.
Just break the rules!
Don't trust anyone over thirty!
There's too many of them.
Chitose. For now, we should...
You guys!
Aren't you ashamed of living like that?!
Umm, you know... they're already dead.
Distress, regret, exhaustion...
People are living, while fighting through this great sea of suffering,
But there is no need to grieve this path of hardships.
By living happily, your lives will be respected, and your souls will be guided to paradise.
And what do we have here?!
You refuse to rest in peace and trouble everyone by creating this gathering spot.
Don't you feel bad for your family and ancestors?!
Even if you say that, we're--
Excuses are so unmanly!
I'm sorry.
Accept your sins!
Or else you won't be able to face your teachers and friends again.
This is my first time I've gotten scolded this much.
I really wanted to become a good boy, too!
I'm thankful to my parents as well.
But what can I do now?
Mommy!
The mercy of Buddha is vast.
Work earnestly and your soul will exit the world of the recurring cycle of the six states.
And you'll be able to reach paradise.
My body feels a lot lighter now.
Me too.
I think I can finally go home.
Mommy...
Nee-chan, you're a great girl.
You're a Bosatsu-sama.
Yeah, a Bosatsu-sama!
I'm going to make a fan club for you in the other world.
That's going too far...
Get along with that Nii-chan over there.
I was wrong for taking these actions.
I'll go back to the temple, so please forgive me, God and Buddha!
Ikkou!
Can you hear me, Ikkou?
Chitose...!
Why are you trying to rest in peace as well?
Huh?
What's going on?
It looks like the photo didn't disappear with the arcade.
It must be the arcade's pride.
No way.
Well, it just means that everyone needs time to relax.
Yup.
Huh?
Those bastards! They covered up my face!
Everybody must be awake by now...
I'll need to apologize.
Man, I don't want to.
Hey, I thought you weren't going back.
I lost my will to leave.
You should be glad you didn't lose your soul.
Like I would rest in peace from hearing a sermon!
Although you almost got carried away along with the other spirits.
Besides, I can't drag around a girl dressed like that, can I?
If that's the case, you could've just left me behind.
You just wanted to go back to the temple, didn't you?
We'll leave it at that.
You're so obstinate.
You're so uptight.
What did you just say?!
That's enough for now.
That's right. Everyone has a place where they can always return to.
Sounds like both of you have learned something new again.
That will eventually lead to spiritual enlightenment.
Grandma!
Ikkou!
Did you really think I'd forgive you if you came back smiling.
Please forgive me, Grandma!
You guys ended up staying out all night after all.
Wh-What did you just say?!
A couple with young bodies and energy that's beyond their control!
Ah, the elopement in the night!
Could you stop with your weird fantasies.
You're under arrest for immoral behavior!
Idiot!
And so, next time, it's: Don't Peek!!
Ikkou will be running completely loose at school!
He never learns, does he?
I have a lot on my mind because of him.
Huh? Why are you the one that's worrying?