第8話: 姉は妹の失踪前に、幼少期の伝説と行方不明の腕時計を思い出す

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Two sisters are about to part ways at the train station. The elder sister notices her watch is missing, reminding the younger sister of an urban legend from their childhood - the clock man kidnaps you, depending on whether you give him a clock or a wristwatch; she couldn't remember which was the right answer. They part ways, and the elder sister remembers a watch she got for her birthday, which she was admonished to not lose, before going to bed. The next morning, she returns to work after having taken some days off; her workplace senior is missing her watch and murmurs vaguely about a wrong choice, before walking away. Sometime later, she learns that senior passed away during her time off, even though she had just seen her. That night, her sister appears at her window forlorn, saying she finally understands. She recounts the story of when they were accosted by the clock man as children; back then, the elder sister offered him her wristwatch. It was the wrong choice, so the younger sister was taken away. Surrounded by shadows, the elder sister blacks out. When she comes to, she finds her childhood watch on the coffee table, and ponders if she will be next... (Source: Wikipedia)