Grandma places the origami crane into Hana’s palm. Then she gently pushes Hana’s shoulder — back toward the bus seat.
A vintage omnibus bus pulls up. Its headlights are soft, almost ghostly white. The door hisses open silently. No driver visible in the windshield reflection — only fog. Page 3 (Three vertical panels) Panel 1 (Hana standing, hesitant): She looks inside. The bus interior is dim, warm amber light. Passengers sit in silence — all elderly, all wearing faded clothes from different decades (1940s kimono, 1970s suit, etc.). None speak. None look at her. silent omnibus manga
No dialogue. A single small origami crane appears between their palms — not folded, but manifesting from light. Background: the bus interior blurs into a field of white camellias (Grandma’s favorite flower). Panel 1 (Overhead shot): The bus stops at a station made of mist. Other passengers disembark one by one, walking into a glowing horizon. Grandma places the origami crane into Hana’s palm
The Last Farewell