Yomei-24 H (Jikan) (Alpha Police Bunko) [Light Novel]

[Machine Translation] Sandy Disease" or "Disappearance Disease". There is an urban legend about this strange disease, which, when contracted, causes the body to crumble into sand and disappear. It is said that during the 24 hours after one's body collapses, one can go anywhere one likes and see anyone one likes, looking the same as before one's death. A childhood friend with whom you had a falling out, a loved one you have always wanted to live with, a best friend with whom you spent many fulfilling days, a stranger with whom you have a future, a family member who has always watched over you... A sad and tender story of people who met once again in the last 24 hours of their lives and set their lives on fire. Winner of the Grand Prize of the 3rd Dust and Warmth Award.

『砂状病』、あるいは『失踪病』。発症すると体が崩れて砂となり、消え去ってしまうこの奇妙な病気には、とある都市伝説があった。それは、『体が崩れてから24時間の間、生前と変わらない姿で好きな場所に行き、好きな人に会える』というもの。喧嘩別れした幼馴染に、ずっと一緒に生きていたかった愛する人に、充実した日々を共に過ごした親友に、未来ある見知らぬ誰かに、いつだって見守ってくれていた家族に...残された最後の24時間で、もう一度出会い命を燃やした人々の、切なく優しい物語。第3回ほっこり・じんわり大賞大賞。