on their wounds. The Boy realizes Asato wants to die because he thinks no one wants him. Outside, he takes on the fatal wounds of an accident victim, but the Boy convinces him to give him half, just like the day they became friends, so that they could share the pain equally. The wounds are serious and both spend a long time in the hospital, but during the stay the Boy comes to the conclusion that Asato was given the power because he had a pure heart, and that he wants Asato to always know someone is there willing to share his pain. A patient at a hospital finds a flower with the face of a girl, that hums a beautiful melody. Media Light novel Written by Otsu-ichi, Calling You is a Japanese light novel consisting of a collection of three supernatural short stories. Drama CD An eleven chapter drama CD based on the novel series was released in Japan on June 28, 2003 by Kadokawa Shoten as part of their Sneaker CD Collection line. The cover art is illustrated by Miyako Hasumi. Manga Films The first short story from the novel series was adapted into a motion picture by Toei Company. It premiered in theaters in Japan on June 13, 2007. Directed by Ogishima Tatsuya, Calling You stars Narumi Riko and Koide Keisuke in the roles of the story's central characters Aihara Ryo and Shinya Nozaki, who also performed those roles in the drama CD. The film was released to Region 2 DVD on December 7, 2007 by Media Factory. The theme song for the film "Calling You" was performed by the musical group Dreams Come True. The CD soundtrack, containing twenty tracks including the theme song, was released on June 13, 2007 by Nayutawave Records. The second short story, Kiz/Kids, was also being adapted into a motion picture entitled Kids. Also produced by Toei, this second film is also directed by Tatsuya and was released to theaters on February 2, 2008. Reception References Further reading External links Official Kadokawa Shoten Calling You novel website Official Tokyopop Calling You novel website Official Tokyopop Calling You manga website Official Studio Swan Calling You film website Official Toei Kids film site Anime News Network review 2003 manga Drama anime and manga Kadokawa Dwango franchises Kadokawa Shoten manga Light novels Supernatural anime and manga Toei Company films Tokyopop titles Japanese supernatural films