When Nanashi opened his eyes he realised the pain had gone, it had been almost unbearable and now it was no longer there. He blinked, he was warm. Inside, though the last thing he could remember was being on the bike, with Kotarou and... the dog, running at their heals.

This wasn't a bike and a quick look round showed that the kid and his dog (what was his name?) were no where to be seen. There were people though... or a person and a...

Sitting leaning against the window, cap in hand he spoke up, "We could ask you the same question."