Part I, Chapter 18, Tengo Summary

The press conference goes well, and Komatsu is very pleased. Komatsu also notices a strangeness and depth about Fuka-Eri girl that isn't normal. The magazine that contained her story sold out the first day. She becomes an overnight sensation, as Komatsu predicted. Whether or not the story wins the national prize, Komatsu wants to capitalize on the publicity of winning a smaller prize.

A printed version in book form is about to be released in four days when Fuka-Eri calls Tengo. She and Professor Ebisuno meet him at the Shinjuku Cafe. The Professor thanks Tengo for rewriting the story. He also relates to Tengo his fears of Fuka-Eri being forced back to the commune, because the Professor is not legally her guardian. He wants to use the media spotlight to find answers about Fuka-Eri's parents, and get...