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Takahashi Rumiko Anthology

Ep. 9: A grieving widower faces his late wife's spirit while developing feelings for a younger colleague.

Aired on September 1, 2003
Ep. 9: A grieving widower faces his late wife's spirit while developing feelings for a younger colleague.
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After the death of his spouse, a middle-aged man fails to shed tears during her funeral service. His deceased wife’s spirit remains unsettled by his lack of visible grief and returns to haunt him. As she lingers, he begins to experience romantic attraction toward a young female office worker at his place of employment. The narrative explores the tension between his lingering attachment to his late wife and his emerging interest in a new romantic prospect, highlighting the supernatural consequences of his emotional detachment during the mourning process.

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