>>6142719
Yes, I was just getting to that...
Perhaps not true of "classic" shinigami, but Komachi's abilities may be interpreted in several ways. First, there is the obvious use stated in the games - her ability to manipulate distance allows her to make the width of the Sanzu no Kawa relative, making the comfort of the journey proportional to the deeds in life of her passengers.
Second, as the personification of death (or perhaps *a* personification of death. It's unclear how numerous her kind is) Komachi potentially exists anywhere it is possible for someone under her responsibility to die. No matter how far away she is, she is always very close...
So tonight, supposedly alone in your bed, don't despair but remember that Komachi is right in there with you. All the time. Whether you like it or not. Breathing down your neck and wondering if you're going to come soon or what.