Chapter 31

Awakening (目覚め, Mezame) is the 31st chapter of the Fumetsu no Anata e manga.

Summary
Fushi decides to leave knowing now that the Nokkers will always be after him. Booze Man tells him he doesn't have to leave in a hurry but Fushi is resolved to leave. Fushi tells Booze Man that Shin offered to deal with the aftermath so he isn't needed here.

Meanwhile, Rean wakes up and rushes to find Gugu. Gugu, as a ghost, talks to Fushi (who can't hear him) about the dream he had. He says it was the epitome of happiness except that one thing was missing — his true self. He tells Fushi he has no regrets. He notices March's ghost hiding behind them and turns to look at her.

At the same time, Rean comes running to Booze Man's shop. Unsure of what to do, Fushi transforms into Gugu and is found by Rean. Rean, overjoyed, thinking that Gugu is alright hugs "Gugu" and tells him she loves him. This deeply unsettles Fushi. Rean asks him what's wrong and he tells her nothing is wrong. She then asks where's Fushi, and he lies and tells her "Fushi" died. Rean can't believe it.

Rean and "Gugu" go to "Fushi's" grave where Shin has also left manjū. She cries and says "he was so wonderfully brave." Pioran and Booze Man interrupt and tells "Gugu" to leave it to them and that he should get going soon. Rean asks "Gugu" where he is going and he lies and tells her he's just going shopping. She offers to come with him but Pioran tells her not to worry about it and to go with him another time. She tells "Gugu" that when he comes back she'll be waiting for him where they promised to pick flowers together. "Gugu" agrees. Rean also tries to give back the ring to him but he tells her to keep it to remind her of Gugu but he stops himself before saying that. She smiles and says "yeah." Booze Man gives Fushi a bag with some food and money for his journey and tells him to be careful out there. Fushi thanks him and sets off.

Night falls and Rean is lying alone in the field where she promised to meet Gugu. Her father finds her and says he's been looking all over for her. She tells her father she won't get married because she has someone she loves. Her father asks who that is and if he can meet him. She responds that that person is no longer here and that he's surely with "him."

Chapter Notes

 * Fushi decides to leave the Booze Man's shop and Takunaha.
 * Gugu and March are shown to follow Fushi as ghosts.
 * Rean decides she won't ever get married because she loves Gugu.
 * It is hinted that Rean knows the truth about Fushi and Gugu.

Trivia

 * Manjū is a traditional Japanese confection similar to mochi and is usually filled with red bean paste.
 * The cloth wrapped around Gugu's grave is from the outfit he wore to Rean's birthday party.