Astral Buddy Manga Chapter 015

Chapter 15 of Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Gaiden: Astral Buddy will be released in 2 parts when serialized in Dengeki Daioh and combined together when compiled for the tankōbon version. The first part was released on October 26, 2018.

The chapter was split up in the serialization due to the disruption caused by the.

Part 1
In the distant past, the girl who would be known as Ghost-chan is revealed to have an incurable disease affecting her heart which was discovered before she started elementary school. As there is no cure, only a long-term care could be provided to her.

Back in Ideal, Junko is looking at a fashion magazine until Ghost Girl approaches her, surprising Junko. Junko asks her not to approach lest she hurts with her powers but Ghost Girl notes that Junko haven't had problems as of late, which Junko just now notices. As the Ghost Girl becomes excited, Toomine comes in to tell her to quiet down. The Ghost Girl wants to continue hanging out with Junko but the professor insists. Toomine thanks Junko for keeping the Ghost Girl company, but Junko recalls the time she was cold to her when she asked about Misaki. However, Toomine surprises Misaki and even herself when she pats Junko on the head, blushing

That night, Ayu is still awake, restless because she wants to return the measuring device for her powers. Out comes Ghost Girl, tripping to the floor still too weak to walk on her own, much to Ayu's surprise. After finding her bearings, the Ghost Girl realizes she is talking to Ayu, hugging her in excitement. The Ghost Girl reveals that this is the first time they met, but she was so popular with everyone that she just had to meet her

The Ghost Girl reveals to Ayu that she has been in Ideal for far longer than her, longer than anyone, and Ayu had no idea she was here all aong. She tells Ayu that its all because she was in her hospital room the whole time. The Ghost GIrl that though Toomine sometimes allow her to meet other girls she has never let her meet Ayu. While Ayu wonders why she has been in the hospital for so long, the girl suddenly starts coughing, making Ayu worried for her.

After a while, the girl apologizes for making Ayu worried. Ayu says that it must be tough on the girl, but then she leans close to her and accuses Ayu of feeling sorry for her. She tells Ayu that you she shouldn't feel sorry for her. She tells her all that she has learned because of her disease, from her pulse to what exactly her disease is. Despite all the things she has went through after she got into Academy City, she still still doesn't want to be treated differently. The girl smiles however, noting that Toomine has noticed it about her. Seeing how the girl doesn't let the things that are happening to her get her down, Ayu realizes she shouldn't assume how other people feel and have learned her lesson. Ghost Girl points out her way of thinking is because she is not the only one who has problems not just her, even Ayu and "Misaki-chan". Suddenly, Toomine arrives, calling out for the girl. She is worried sick for her, and tries to check on her condition while the girl tries apologizing. Toomine then asks about Ayu, to which Ayu says that she just happene to run across the girl. Toomine scolds her and says that she shouldn't walk around so late at night.

After the girl and Toomine leaves, Ayu wonders who "Misaki-chan" is.

Major Events

 * Flashback chapter
 * Part 1
 * Ghost Girl's condition is revealed
 * Mitsuari Ayu meets the Ghost Girl
 * Part 2
 * Toomine Kanari's past is revealed
 * How Yumiya Iruka lost her eye is revealed.
 * Death of Toomine Kanari

Characters
By order of appearance:
 * Ghost Girl
 * Hokaze Junko
 * Toomine
 * Mitsuari Ayu

Abilities

 * Rampage Dress - Hokaze Junko
 * Wave Conductor - Yumiya Iruka
 * Mental Stinger -Mitsuari Ayu

Locations

 * Academy City
 * Clone Dolly Ideal