Episode 9

Everyone's Reactions

This episode was the ninth story of 'Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16'. I really like the calm atmosphere of sleeper car stories. Especially when there's no announcement and the train suddenly departs, it gives me a little jolt. Some comments mentioned that if you're not careful, you might get left behind when you step outside. Also, losing your ticket means paying three times the fare, which is a bit harsh. It's funny how they say 'let's stop using the ticket' and then there's a comment about someone sleeping, making it feel like the train is falling asleep. There were a lot of 'goodbye' comments, so it ended quietly. Also, the word 'connection' came up, making some feel the link between the afterlife and the real world. This story felt quiet but deep, especially with the comments about 'salt on the floor' and 'burnt salt', which gave that classic Yamishibai atmosphere.