I was walking back to my accommodation after coming outside to get some fresh air. Amidst the white snow that covered the ground to the point where we couldn't see the sidewalk at all, it was already late at night. It must have been around 7 p.m., with only lights from a few poles along the road ahead.

But then I noticed a young woman in a bright white dress sitting under one of the lampposts. I walked closer with concern

I stopped in front of her. Is she hugging her knees with her shorts and chills?

"You." I gently nudged the other's shoulder. Before she looked up Long white hair that reaches around the hips Skin as white as snow, black eyes I'm a petite woman. If she stood up, she'd be about as tall as my chin. I'm 172 centimeters tall, but if you look at other people, she'd be tall.

"Nah....cold." The short voice of the other party spoke up.

“Why are you here? Are you lost?" But she was wearing a very strange outfit. Why are you wearing a yukata?

"Aren't you a little lost, seeing me as a child?" Why do you have to sound so dissatisfied? I picked up a hot bag and handed it to her.

"Here, this should help." She quickly grabbed it. But I began to wonder why such a beautiful woman could be left alone in the cold snow. Japan has a lot of strange things. Oh, because originally I was a Thai who came to Japan only.

“Are you human?” she asked me, obviously acting like she wasn't human.

“Must be human. Why are you asking something strange? So, how can I help you?”

"We don't need help from humans." Oh, this is cosplay. Cosplay. Well, if that's not the case then It must definitely be a ghost according to Japanese people's beliefs. The girl in the snow, Yuki Onna, is probably the first.

“But you look very cold. There's really nothing to help with, is there?"

"I said no, human."

"Then I'd like to return to my accommodation first." Why do you seem so friendly? I turned my back on her and walked along the same path as before. But I felt that she was following me. Made me immediately turn to her behind me.

"Is there something wrong?"

"Can I have that thing again?" She probably meant the hot bag. But I didn't bring more than one.

"Hutshit!!" She sneezed with mucus flowing. Wait a minute, are you sick? Oh, if that's the case, please allow me. I held your hand tightly.

"What are you doing, human?"

“Well, you followed me here. You must really be lost. So come here first thing in the morning and then come back.” I held her hand tightly. I was wearing gloves and when I touched the other person's hand I felt a cold sensation pass through the gloves.

"yeah"

I held her hand until I reached my own accommodation, which was a wooden hut with lots of utensils and a warm fireplace inside. Opening the door, she immediately ran in front of the warm fire. She really was a strange person.

“Here,” I held out a thick blanket. Big floor for you She put it on with an expression that made it seem like she was enjoying the warmth of the fire.

“Aren't you afraid of us? People around here who come to visit see us all run away.” The other party's sad tone spoke out. Why should I be afraid of you?

"Why"

"Didn't you hear that Every night, a ghost of a young woman comes and takes people's lives." Oh, it's true, the owner of the place I'm renting here also said that. But I think it's just a story.

"So?"

"Don't you understand what we're saying?"

"Are you saying that you're the ghost girl? No, probably not. Haha. How can any ghost be cold? Plus the ghost that is said to be Snow Maiden too." I said, truly expressing my thoughts.

She turned to me in the chair and to her on the wooden floor in front of the fireplace.

"Are you saying that I'm not fit to be a snow girl? We must be sixty years old, human."

“What hospital did you drop out of?” I asked in a tone that wasn't very serious.

"Wow...why don't you believe us? Do humans say such cruel things?" Ah!! What did I say that struck the other person's heart? She cried. How can a 60 year old still be so childish?

"I really don't believe us. For us."

"I believe it. Miss Snow!” Of course, if it were true, who would believe it?

“You lie!!! We can know who is telling the truth or lying. You humans are going to be eaten by us.” Everyone already knows that what I just said might not be true. To believe her is very difficult. If I said I was acting in a movie, I would probably believe it.

"Hahaha, I'm sorry, it's very difficult for me to believe you."

“Then please give me your hand,” she said. Before I could do as she told me, I took off my glove and handed it to her. Did you rest your cheek on my hand like a child? Wait, why is it so cold? It's like you're holding on to ice. I was shocked for a moment. It would definitely be impossible for a human body to be this cold. I immediately forgot to pull my hand away because it was so cold.

"How is it? Can you believe us yet?" But it's difficult to believe that you're a ghost.

"There must be some kind of technique."

“Oh my gosh, this human! We're starting to get dissatisfied."

"I'm sorry. Please calm down first."

"Then you can tell me a lie or the truth." Okay, like you really want me to believe it. So, where will it come from this time?

"So, I have a brother and a sister."

"Lying" is also correct. Must be a fluke. I don't have any siblings anywhere.

"I have a really good-looking boyfriend."

"Lying again." Um...well, I don't have a boyfriend yet.

“I feel like you are very beautiful. If it weren't for the fact that she was mentally ill..." It's true that I felt that she was a beautiful woman.

"You crazy human!! Are you just going to tell me you like me?"

"Um, well."

“Just a real human being. What right do you have to like me?”

"Wait a minute, haven't you proven that you're really a ghost?" Her face turned red. What kind of ghost girl can be shaken by the words of an ordinary person like me? But it's cute.

“Then you will definitely believe me this time,” she said with confidence before raising her right hand above her head. Then I noticed what looked like snowflakes popping up.

"Wait a minute." Really? When I saw that, I was so shocked that I immediately backed away and couldn't believe it. The fear was starting to build up that I would have to be killed by her.

"Hutshit!!!" She sneezed after finishing that.

"Because of you. Make us sneeze If we believed in each other in the first place, we wouldn't have to use that power."

"Don't come in." I tried to make up a prayer in my head. But I had never prayed before, so I could only hear it through my ears.

"Sappe Satta..." No, it's a Japanese ghost. How can Thai chants be used? While I was feeling scared

“Huh, you're really afraid of us too!” she cried, this time she looked really sad. No matter how much I wanted to comfort her, my legs couldn't move out.

“Then thank you very much. Even if it's for a short period of time But we are no longer lonely. Probably have to go back and sit in the same place. And..."

Oh my gosh, ghosts are ghosts if they're this cute. I walked up to her and reached out and touched her head before stroking it, not knowing why I did that.

"Please stay together a little longer."

"um..."

"Then can you wipe your tears first?"

"Um." She did as I said easily.

"Then will you please take your hand off my head?" Oh, really, I felt affection for her, so I accidentally caressed her.

“So are the rumors true that you kill lost people?” I asked because she didn't seem like that at all.

"We are not the ones doing it. That kind of cruel thing.” Honestly, she doesn't seem like a very good ghost to be able to make a rumor. It's just a rumor.

"And why is the Snow Maiden so cold?"

“Well, it's cold. Did you know that we feel cold every day and are very lonely? So when you came to greet us We felt a little bit happier. Even if you don't want to admit it. But thank you."

"I'm embarrassed."

"Nothing. This human."

Wherever I go, I meet a real ghost. I'd like to ask a question that I'm really curious about.

"Why did you become a snow girl?" I'm really curious about this. So if I had to guess, she'd probably die around here.

"I don't know. When I found out sixty years ago, I turned into a ghost." Judging from her appearance, she looked like someone her age. With me, probably. 26 years, no more than 30 years.

“But this ghost feels cold like that. I can't believe it."

“We didn't know at first. I didn't feel cold or anything, but as time passed it started to feel better.”

"Then everyone will see you."

"Yes, because we are so strong that we can exist in the human world, haha." Hey, smart mom.

"So you've met other people too?"

"Um, last year there was a lost person and I helped that person too."

"Such a good kid."

"We are not children at all. We must be several years older than you.” If I felt like I wanted to take her back with me, this would be strange. Or not, what an innocent little child she is. So cute!

"Are there other ghosts like you around here?"

“Yes, there are ordinary spirits in the forest that don't have powers like ours. It can only float in the air. Because of this, we are very lonely."

So I'd like to ask this one last question.

“Can you go somewhere else? Like...can you follow me back to my house?" I finished. Her eyes widened as if she knew what I wanted.

“Ah, but there must be conditions that you may not agree to, including side effects after doing that to us. And you just feel sorry for me?” Actually, I feel sorry for her, but I also feel like I like her.

"I have something similar to her. And would it be strange if I said she was very cute?"

"Truth?"

"Um, how do you know if I'm lying or telling the truth?"

"Although we are happy, You definitely can't fulfill those conditions. And it's very risky.”

“If I could do it? Will you go with me?”

“Um…” I asked her the method. She said that she had heard from a shaman who performed certain ceremonies around here.

The method is to make your fate and mine intertwined and then you can follow me. As for the method, it is She brought her face closer. My icy breath hit my face until it formed tiny ice crystals. Even though it hurts, I must endure it. She pressed her lips against mine and her eyes were closed. I was a little startled but I didn't push her away.

Her lips were very warm. It was different from the rest of the body that was completely cold. She sucked on my mouth, making it feel like something was being sucked out. Before you pull away from me Both of our faces were red.

“What lewd thoughts do you think of us? Is it a mental illness?”

“What do you mean?!” I asked.

"Well, when we make fate attach to you, we'll see what you're thinking." This is mind reading. It's the worst, even if I really thought about it that way. But I'm not really going to do it.

"Then from now on we are yours."

"What do you mean?"

“That means we belong to you. This stupid human being! So take responsibility for your life.” Wait, what about the matter of taking risks from now on?

“Soon you should be able to see the spirits of the dead. But don't be afraid, we'll be beside you. You always..."

"What else?"

"Then from now on, please introduce yourself. My name is Himeko Fuyu." Well, we don't even know each other's names, but fate has indeed tied us together.

"I..." Hopefully from now on it will be worth it for me to see the ghosts.

But first, how do you get on the plane back to Thailand? It seems like everyone can see her too..........

From the writer: When it's Halloween, I want to write something about ghosts. Make this story written to satisfy your own needs only. I don't know if there will be a sequel or not, but let's just end it here.