The doctor explains the situation to Emma, as Chiaki's dad finally arrives (he's well-meaning, but always a little late). Meanwhile, Fumiko remains by Chiaki's bedside, saying the words she hears at the end of the previous chapter.
https://tapas.io/episode/3849547

What's interesting about this is that Chiaki has heard Fumiko's voice several times over the course of her first eight days in the other world. But this chapter - the source of all the lines Chiaki's heard - has only been part of one day for Fumiko and the others. Just a few long hours. And yet, then we see Chiaki, probably just minutes after when we last saw her in Chapter 7, responding directly. But she remains unheard.

The Chapter 8 End message simply reads "Silence..."

And then one last peculiar little scene with Fumiko to leave you with. ^_^

Also, I mentioned this the other day, but I am going to go on hiatus because I have a huge amount of life stuff to worry about coming up over the next few weeks. Best case scenario, I'd love to be back to posting by late June. If not, probably July. Either way, I'll keep you posted.

I love you all and can't wait to share Chapter 9 with you! ^_^

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