Natsume encounters a spirit who was enslaved by his grandmother Reiko 50 years ago by writing his name on a torn page from the Book of Friends, and tying to a tree in a forest. Can Natsume help locate the torn page? What was Reiko's intention of tying it to a tree?
I like a good tragic hero story. This episode really drives it home with him getting sick and pushing himself nonetheless. If you like this main character I suggest you play Growlanser IV: PS2
A wonderful episode, but based on a misconception of how trees grow ... no matter how long you wait, the branch won't be getting any higher. Even if we let that slide, a tree that old probably adds only a few inches over 50 years ...