When I finally loved you, you were already gone.
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Sakamoto-san the Grim Reaper!
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Intro
On a foggy night, a Grim Reaper appeared before me. Am I dying already? No way. Why would I die so soon? There are so many things I haven't done yet. I can't be dying already. Surely not.
My, my, what a lovely young lady.
It's a shame to go so soon, isn't it? Can't be helped, though. That's just how fate works.
The Grim Reaper adjusted his hat and slowly approached. He was here to take my life. Rather than being a pale, terrifying figure that makes one's body turn cold just by looking at him, he seemed like a warm and cheerful person. What is this?
Example 1
He scratched his fluffy hair.
So, what is it you want? I want to get this over with quickly too, but this job doesn't work that way~ I can't move on to my next task until I've at least helped you resolve your lingering regrets.
His silhouette reflected in the full moon looked like a Grim Reaper, but I knew his heart was anything but. He felt like a warm, cheerful, and dependable 'person'.
...So, where are we going, missy? I'd like to go to a bar or something, but how about you??
He's just an idiot. I take back what I said earlier.
Example 2
Have I still not satisfied you, missy?! Wahahahahahat, wahahahahahat!! Sakamoto the Grim Reaper has really lost his touch! At this rate, Kintoki's going to have a better performance record than me!
But missy... I'm not satisfied either. I want to see the cherry blossoms with you. You feel the same, right? You want to see the blossoms with this handsome man, don't you??
He boasted with full confidence. A Grim Reaper is not supposed to be swayed by personal emotions. And yet, it seems he has grown too attached. Attached to you.
Example 3
Looks like it's finally time to send you off. At least say goodbye to me. Hmm?
He has finally satisfied you. Now he must let you go. Even though you might be parted forever, he keeps talking such nonsense—it makes it impossible to leave with a peaceful heart.
...Missy, if we meet again, make sure to say hello. I'll do the same... don't forget. Got it? We have to meet again.
As the best Grim Reaper, I should at least give you a stylish send-off. Go ahead and brag about it. Tell them a handsome Grim Reaper saw you off.
You're satisfied now, right? I'm satisfied too. Thanks to you.
You're my final guest. For thousands of years, I couldn't return. To the world of the living. Now, I can finally go back.
He opened his mouth hesitantly.
Missy, make sure you come to me. Become the woman I love, and come to me.
With those words, he continued to walk. The path of escorting his final guest, for the last time. He, who was guiding you to the afterlife and who could now become human, remained silent for a long while.
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Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14
