1 00:00:01,458 --> 00:00:05,416 ANSEI YEAR 2 2 00:00:17,458 --> 00:00:19,458 I don't know when I learned to live with this. 3 00:00:20,458 --> 00:00:23,416 Although I have no qualms about hunting demons at this point, 4 00:00:23,458 --> 00:00:27,458 it feels like my blade is getting more clouded with blood each time I slay one. 5 00:00:30,499 --> 00:00:34,499 Or... perhaps it's my heart that's clouded. 6 00:02:01,541 --> 00:02:05,541 Thanks for your help. Sorry that I can't pay you more. 7 00:02:08,499 --> 00:02:12,541 Beautiful snow. Like the moon in fall and the flowers in spring... 8 00:02:12,541 --> 00:02:17,499 My lord was the type to enjoy such slices of nature's elegance while he indulged in a drink. 9 00:02:17,583 --> 00:02:22,583 I plan to honor his memory by making him a grave and pouring out a bottle of his favorite sake. 10 00:02:24,583 --> 00:02:27,583 I'll be going now. You have my gratitude. 11 00:02:40,541 --> 00:02:43,499 Dad, you're supposed to go easy on the booze! 12 00:02:43,541 --> 00:02:45,541 Oh, lighten up! 13 00:02:45,541 --> 00:02:48,541 I rarely get a day off like this. Here, join me. 14 00:02:48,541 --> 00:02:51,499 No thank you. It's the middle of the day! 15 00:02:56,499 --> 00:03:01,541 So, all the servants in the mansion and even the samurai charged with protecting it just up and vanished? 16 00:03:01,583 --> 00:03:06,499 Yep. And then a dozen or so demons made a lair out of it. 17 00:03:06,499 --> 00:03:08,499 Sounds like it was a busy night for you... 18 00:03:08,499 --> 00:03:11,583 Here, let me carry that! You must be tired. 19 00:03:12,499 --> 00:03:15,541 Don't worry about it. Today's a day for celebration, remember? 20 00:03:17,499 --> 00:03:19,499 Yes, of course. 21 00:03:19,499 --> 00:03:21,499 Step right up, folks! 22 00:03:21,499 --> 00:03:26,541 KUNOYA SPIRITS I know you've been waiting for this! A fresh shipment of Yuki-no-Nagori has arrived! 23 00:03:26,541 --> 00:03:28,582 YUKI-NO-NAGORI One sip and it will steal your heart. 24 00:03:28,582 --> 00:03:33,582 One cup and it will send you to Heaven. One bottle and you'll never be the same again. YUKI-NO-NAGORI YUKI-NO-NAGORI 25 00:03:33,582 --> 00:03:39,582 But don't take my word for it. Yuki-no-Nagori is now in stock, so please try some for yourself! YUKI-NO-NAGORI YUKI-NO-NAGORI 26 00:03:39,582 --> 00:03:41,499 Gimme three! Three bottles! 27 00:03:41,499 --> 00:03:42,499 Sake, eh? 28 00:03:42,499 --> 00:03:44,499 Everyone's going crazy for it. 29 00:03:44,499 --> 00:03:45,499 Should we buy some? 30 00:03:45,499 --> 00:03:49,499 No. Dealing with a crowd like that is the last thing I want to do. 31 00:03:49,499 --> 00:03:53,582 Good point. We still have prep work to do, so let's keep moving. 32 00:03:53,582 --> 00:03:56,499 Take it easy, folks! Don't trample me! 33 00:03:57,541 --> 00:03:59,541 Brrr! It's freezing! 34 00:04:01,582 --> 00:04:04,499 Hello, how's it going, everybody? 35 00:04:04,499 --> 00:04:05,499 Welcome! 36 00:04:05,499 --> 00:04:06,541 You're late, mister! 37 00:04:06,541 --> 00:04:10,582 Sorry, milady. The shop was just busy as all heck today. 38 00:04:10,582 --> 00:04:14,582 Well, this party is for you, anyways. So I guess it doesn't matter. 39 00:04:14,582 --> 00:04:17,499 Now we're just waiting on Miura-sama. 40 00:04:18,499 --> 00:04:19,499 Hey, Naotsugu. 41 00:04:19,499 --> 00:04:21,541 Ah! My apologies for being late. 42 00:04:21,541 --> 00:04:23,541 I appreciate you making it out here. 43 00:04:24,499 --> 00:04:27,499 That's everybody. Shall we get started? 44 00:04:27,541 --> 00:04:29,499 KIHEI SOBA 45 00:04:29,541 --> 00:04:32,541 Shucks! I can't believe you're all here for lil' old me! 46 00:04:32,541 --> 00:04:35,499 Looking back, it's been 15 years since I first started at Sugaya... 47 00:04:35,499 --> 00:04:36,582 You can skip the speech. 48 00:04:37,499 --> 00:04:38,582 Cold as ice, aren't you? 49 00:04:39,499 --> 00:04:41,499 Okay, I'll keep it simple. 50 00:04:42,582 --> 00:04:47,582 I'm happy to announce that your boy Zenji has been promoted to the job of head clerk at Sugaya! 51 00:04:48,499 --> 00:04:52,582 It's a real pleasure to have you all here to celebrate with me. My thanks to everyone for coming. 52 00:04:53,499 --> 00:04:55,541 Congratulations on the promotion, Zenji-san. 53 00:04:55,541 --> 00:04:57,582 Gosh! Thank you, Ofuu-san! 54 00:04:58,499 --> 00:05:01,582 Congrats. Make sure you help Jyuuzou-dono as best you can. 55 00:05:02,499 --> 00:05:04,499 O-of course, you know I will! 56 00:05:04,541 --> 00:05:07,499 I'm gonna make Sugaya the biggest shop in town! 57 00:05:07,541 --> 00:05:10,499 I'm sure you'll do great, Zenji-dono. 58 00:05:10,499 --> 00:05:13,541 Just wait and see! I'll be the greatest head clerk of all time! 59 00:05:13,541 --> 00:05:15,541 Already inflating his ego. 60 00:05:15,541 --> 00:05:18,499 Please, milady. Can't you let me have fun tonight? 61 00:05:18,499 --> 00:05:19,541 I'm just stating the facts. 62 00:05:19,582 --> 00:05:21,541 Okay, that's enough bickerin'. 63 00:05:23,582 --> 00:05:25,582 It's time for food! Dig in! 64 00:05:26,582 --> 00:05:28,582 Whoa, chicken hot pot! 65 00:05:28,582 --> 00:05:32,499 A special day like this calls for more than just plain ol' soba. 66 00:05:32,499 --> 00:05:34,541 Congratulations on the promotion. 67 00:05:34,541 --> 00:05:37,541 Aw, pops! You're the best. 68 00:05:38,499 --> 00:05:41,541 We didn't forget about drinks, either. Here. 69 00:05:44,499 --> 00:05:45,541 Thank you kindly. 70 00:05:47,541 --> 00:05:50,499 Holy cow! This is primo kudari-zake! 71 00:05:50,499 --> 00:05:52,541 How'd you get your hands on this?! 72 00:05:52,541 --> 00:05:55,499 Jinya-kun procured some especially for you. 73 00:05:56,499 --> 00:05:57,582 Well, it's a special occasion. 74 00:05:59,499 --> 00:06:02,499 Jeez, you're gonna turn me into a blubbering mess. 75 00:06:02,541 --> 00:06:04,499 Thanks for the awesome gift! 76 00:06:04,541 --> 00:06:06,582 Alrighty! Everybody chow down before it gets cold! 77 00:06:17,416 --> 00:06:19,416 KIHEI SOBA 78 00:06:21,457 --> 00:06:23,499 Oh, hey! I almost forgot. 79 00:06:25,457 --> 00:06:26,499 YUKI-NO-NAGORI 80 00:06:28,416 --> 00:06:29,416 What's that? 81 00:06:30,457 --> 00:06:35,457 YUKI-NO-NAGORI It's a trendy new sake. The boss has been drinking it every night and raving about how good it is. 82 00:06:35,499 --> 00:06:37,416 My father, really? 83 00:06:37,416 --> 00:06:40,499 Yep. I figured today was good day to share a bottle with everybody. 84 00:06:40,499 --> 00:06:42,416 Yuki-no-Nagori, huh? 85 00:06:42,416 --> 00:06:44,416 Oh, you know about it, Jinya? 86 00:06:44,457 --> 00:06:46,457 They say this stuff is best served chilled, so... 87 00:06:46,457 --> 00:06:48,416 Please feel free to use these. 88 00:06:48,457 --> 00:06:49,499 Thanks a bunch. 89 00:06:50,416 --> 00:06:52,457 Now, let's see what all the fuss is about. YUKI-NO-NAGORI 90 00:06:52,457 --> 00:06:54,457 Uh, milady? 91 00:06:54,499 --> 00:06:57,457 You're the star of the party. Let me do the honors. 92 00:06:58,457 --> 00:07:03,415 I never thought the day would come I'd be drinking booze from a cup poured by Lady Natsu. 93 00:07:03,415 --> 00:07:04,499 Living to old age was worth it! 94 00:07:05,415 --> 00:07:07,415 You're not even that old. 95 00:07:07,415 --> 00:07:09,457 I mean spiritually, ya know? 96 00:07:09,457 --> 00:07:13,499 Gosh! I'm so touched! She used to be such a cheeky little brat, but now... 97 00:07:14,415 --> 00:07:16,457 I'll just pretend I didn't hear that. 98 00:07:16,457 --> 00:07:17,499 My bad. 99 00:07:24,457 --> 00:07:27,415 Hey, what's the big idea?! 100 00:07:27,415 --> 00:07:32,457 What the hell? It's salty, smelly, and stings like a b****. Literally undrinkable! 101 00:07:32,457 --> 00:07:33,499 Are you okay? 102 00:07:33,499 --> 00:07:35,457 Should I bring you some water? 103 00:07:36,415 --> 00:07:37,415 YUKI-NO-NAGORI 104 00:07:40,499 --> 00:07:45,415 Urk! It certainly is strong. Not something I would call "good"... 105 00:07:45,457 --> 00:07:48,415 What a shame. That really threw a damper on the party. 106 00:07:48,457 --> 00:07:51,415 Damn, how was I supposed to know? 107 00:07:51,457 --> 00:07:53,499 Oh, hey! Why don't you try some? 108 00:07:55,415 --> 00:07:56,415 Here. 109 00:07:59,499 --> 00:08:03,415 It's not bad. But pretty weak. 110 00:08:03,415 --> 00:08:05,415 "Weak" is not the word I'd use... 111 00:08:05,415 --> 00:08:07,415 Is this really the sake people are raging about? 112 00:08:07,415 --> 00:08:09,499 This is what the boss was drinking, I'm sure of it! 113 00:08:10,415 --> 00:08:13,457 Well, look, we've got plenty of other good stuff to drink! 114 00:08:13,457 --> 00:08:15,415 Right. Let's start this over. 115 00:08:15,415 --> 00:08:16,499 Would you care for some sashimi? 116 00:08:17,415 --> 00:08:18,415 Sounds great! 117 00:08:19,415 --> 00:08:21,457 Lucky for you that everybody's so kind and generous. 118 00:08:21,457 --> 00:08:24,457 But that's normal, milady. You're the overly strict one here. 119 00:08:24,499 --> 00:08:26,499 My point is that you should be grateful! 120 00:08:27,499 --> 00:08:29,415 Heads up! 121 00:08:32,457 --> 00:08:35,457 YUKI-NO-NAGORI 122 00:08:37,415 --> 00:08:38,499 You're drinking again? 123 00:08:38,499 --> 00:08:40,499 Yeah. What's it matter to you? 124 00:08:41,457 --> 00:08:44,415 C'mon, dad. You really need to cut back. 125 00:08:44,415 --> 00:08:47,499 Oh, shadddup! Don't snap at me for indulging a little! 126 00:08:54,415 --> 00:08:56,499 Why hello, ronin. Cold out, isn't it? 127 00:08:57,457 --> 00:08:59,415 I'm looking for work. 128 00:08:59,457 --> 00:09:03,499 Oh yeah? And you're so desperate that you can't even make small talk with me first? 129 00:09:06,415 --> 00:09:07,415 Just teasing! 130 00:09:08,415 --> 00:09:13,415 I'm not sure if they'll lead you to work, but a lot of bizarre stories have been making the rounds lately. 131 00:09:13,415 --> 00:09:19,499 Like a bedridden son getting swapped out with a demon, or a pack of demons seen lurking under a bridge, 132 00:09:20,415 --> 00:09:22,457 or a restless woman wandering the streets at night. 133 00:09:23,457 --> 00:09:24,499 Seems like too many, doesn't it? 134 00:09:25,457 --> 00:09:26,499 Indeed. 135 00:09:27,415 --> 00:09:32,415 Well, we live in turbulent times. This all might just be people's anxiety getting the better of them. 136 00:09:32,499 --> 00:09:36,499 "It only takes four cups of black tea to keep us up at night," as they say. 137 00:09:37,415 --> 00:09:39,415 You mean the foreign ships in Uraga. 138 00:09:39,457 --> 00:09:42,499 Especially now, with the Emperor acting like a lapdog for the Merikens. 139 00:09:43,415 --> 00:09:46,415 Evil runs rampant whenever society falls into chaos... 140 00:09:46,457 --> 00:09:48,499 That seems to be what's happening. 141 00:09:49,415 --> 00:09:51,457 There's a sake called Yuki-no-Nagori selling like wildfire, 142 00:09:51,457 --> 00:09:54,457 probably because everybody wants to drink their problems away. 143 00:09:55,415 --> 00:09:57,415 My customers often brag about getting it. 144 00:09:57,457 --> 00:09:59,457 Have they said anything about the flavor? 145 00:10:00,415 --> 00:10:04,457 "A taste so sublime it'll send you to Heaven." Or something like that. 146 00:10:06,415 --> 00:10:09,499 Harlot. Will you do some digging into that sake for me? 147 00:10:10,457 --> 00:10:12,457 What for? Is it bad news? 148 00:10:13,499 --> 00:10:17,457 I'm not sure yet. Hopefully, it's just nothing. 149 00:10:17,499 --> 00:10:20,457 Hmmm. Fine, I'll do it. 150 00:10:21,415 --> 00:10:22,415 Thanks. 151 00:10:22,457 --> 00:10:27,415 But watch your back. Naotsugu would come for my head if anything happened to you. 152 00:10:29,415 --> 00:10:31,457 Didn't know you could tell jokes! 153 00:10:33,457 --> 00:10:36,457 Ah, no wonder it's so cold out. 154 00:10:55,415 --> 00:10:56,457 Oh! There you are! 155 00:10:58,457 --> 00:10:59,457 Natsu? 156 00:10:59,498 --> 00:11:03,457 Good morning! Though, I guess it's already afternoon. 157 00:11:03,457 --> 00:11:05,415 I'm surprised you knew where to find me. 158 00:11:05,415 --> 00:11:07,457 Ofuu-san pointed me in the right direction. 159 00:11:07,498 --> 00:11:11,457 Go figure you'd be living in a place like this. It's just a stone's throw away from Kihei. 160 00:11:12,415 --> 00:11:14,457 You could've told me, it's not like we're strangers or anythi- 161 00:11:14,457 --> 00:11:15,457 Enough is enough! 162 00:11:16,415 --> 00:11:18,498 Shut it! Just go and buy me more booze, dammit! 163 00:11:24,415 --> 00:11:26,415 Wh-what was that? 164 00:11:26,415 --> 00:11:30,498 The family next door. It seems the father is on another midday sake binge. 165 00:11:31,498 --> 00:11:33,457 Sake, huh...? 166 00:11:33,457 --> 00:11:35,415 So, what brings you here? 167 00:11:37,457 --> 00:11:40,457 Well, I need your help with something. 168 00:11:41,457 --> 00:11:42,498 Whoa, look at it go! 169 00:11:43,457 --> 00:11:44,457 Really, Zenji did? 170 00:11:46,415 --> 00:11:51,415 He's been skipping out on work to get plastered at some bar down in Nihonbashi. 171 00:11:51,457 --> 00:11:54,457 Even though we just celebrated his promotion to head clerk? 172 00:11:55,457 --> 00:11:59,498 He's been like this since the day after that. Nothing but drinking all around the clock. 173 00:12:00,457 --> 00:12:02,498 My father is ready to call it the last straw. 174 00:12:03,415 --> 00:12:05,457 And what do want me to do about it? 175 00:12:06,415 --> 00:12:09,457 Honestly, I'm too scared to barge into a bar by myself. 176 00:12:10,415 --> 00:12:12,457 So I want you to come as my bodyguard. 177 00:12:14,457 --> 00:12:17,457 Please? I'll even pay you if you want. 178 00:12:19,415 --> 00:12:20,457 No payment necessary. 179 00:12:21,415 --> 00:12:22,457 You said Nihonbashi, right? 180 00:12:29,457 --> 00:12:31,457 Ugh, it reeks! 181 00:12:33,748 --> 00:12:36,707 Zenji... Why you little...! 182 00:12:36,748 --> 00:12:41,707 Huh? Don't you know how to take a hint? Such an annoying brat. 183 00:12:41,748 --> 00:12:43,707 Get lost, already. 184 00:12:43,748 --> 00:12:44,790 That's more than enough. 185 00:12:45,790 --> 00:12:47,748 Mind your own damn business. 186 00:12:47,748 --> 00:12:49,790 Being drunk is no excuse for that kind of attitude. 187 00:12:51,707 --> 00:12:54,707 I don't take lectures from loser ronin. 188 00:12:54,707 --> 00:12:58,748 Listen here! You've rubbed me the wrong way since day one. 189 00:12:58,748 --> 00:13:00,748 Cut it out, Zenji! 190 00:13:00,748 --> 00:13:01,790 You're drunk out of your gourd. 191 00:13:03,707 --> 00:13:05,707 Screw you, a******! 192 00:13:14,707 --> 00:13:16,707 Sake is a gift from the heavens. 193 00:13:16,748 --> 00:13:21,748 Denying its joys to anyone is beyond the pale, but turning to violence is just plain crass. 194 00:13:21,748 --> 00:13:23,748 H-hey, you hit him too hard! 195 00:13:23,790 --> 00:13:25,748 Not if you ask me. 196 00:13:28,790 --> 00:13:31,707 He needs to regurgitate this stuff. 197 00:13:31,707 --> 00:13:35,748 YUKI-NO-NAGORI Hey, jackass. Who died and made you king?! 198 00:13:35,748 --> 00:13:37,707 You can't pull that shit here! 199 00:13:37,707 --> 00:13:38,707 Yeah, mess him up! 200 00:13:38,790 --> 00:13:41,748 Wh-what is wrong with these people?! 201 00:13:44,748 --> 00:13:45,748 Jinya... 202 00:13:46,707 --> 00:13:48,790 Close your eyes for a bit. This won't last long. 203 00:13:49,707 --> 00:13:50,748 Shut your damn mouth! 204 00:14:19,706 --> 00:14:21,706 Zenji! Are you okay, Zenji?! 205 00:14:21,706 --> 00:14:22,706 Zenji! 206 00:14:22,790 --> 00:14:26,706 He's just unconscious. Don't worry. 207 00:14:27,748 --> 00:14:28,790 Thank you. 208 00:14:28,998 --> 00:14:32,956 Although I really doubt ya needed any. 209 00:14:34,956 --> 00:14:36,998 It saved me some trouble. Thank you. 210 00:14:38,956 --> 00:14:42,915 Still the same as ever, I see. How's life treating you? 211 00:14:42,956 --> 00:14:45,998 It's been some time, Somegoro Akitsu. 212 00:14:46,956 --> 00:14:48,956 The Third, remember? 213 00:14:56,956 --> 00:15:01,915 Huh? What am I doing here...? 214 00:15:03,956 --> 00:15:04,956 Milady... 215 00:15:04,998 --> 00:15:07,915 Oh, Zenji. You're back with us? 216 00:15:07,915 --> 00:15:09,956 M-Milady, I... ugh! 217 00:15:11,956 --> 00:15:13,915 Don't force yourself to get up. 218 00:15:13,915 --> 00:15:14,998 Listen, milady... 219 00:15:15,915 --> 00:15:19,915 I'm sorry! Like seriously, incredibly sorry! 220 00:15:19,998 --> 00:15:21,956 Does it still hurt? 221 00:15:21,998 --> 00:15:23,998 Yeah, a little bit... 222 00:15:24,956 --> 00:15:28,956 Good grief. He really should have gone easier on you. 223 00:15:28,998 --> 00:15:30,915 Well, too late now. 224 00:15:31,915 --> 00:15:32,956 I'm sorry. 225 00:15:32,956 --> 00:15:35,915 I don't need any apologies. Okay? 226 00:15:35,956 --> 00:15:38,956 Yeah, but, I said such awful things to you... 227 00:15:38,956 --> 00:15:42,998 I suppose. But have you forgotten your own advice? 228 00:15:43,915 --> 00:15:44,956 "That's not what matters most." 229 00:15:50,915 --> 00:15:52,956 I mean, sure, all those insults did hurt. 230 00:15:52,998 --> 00:15:54,956 But I know better. 231 00:15:55,956 --> 00:16:02,956 Because even if you meant what you said, you still treasure me as a person. And that's what matters. 232 00:16:03,915 --> 00:16:04,915 Milady... 233 00:16:04,915 --> 00:16:09,748 I'm not naive enough to take what people say when they're drunk at face value. 234 00:16:10,706 --> 00:16:15,706 Even so, I want to apologize. There was something wrong with me... 235 00:16:15,748 --> 00:16:19,748 That's for sure. You even started swinging punches. 236 00:16:19,748 --> 00:16:22,790 I can't deny I was totally drunk at the time. 237 00:16:23,706 --> 00:16:28,748 The buzz had me riding high, but for some reason it wasn't satisfying at all. 238 00:16:28,748 --> 00:16:32,706 And then when you showed up, I got oddly irritated. 239 00:16:33,790 --> 00:16:37,790 More so when it came to Jinya. I totally hated his guts. 240 00:16:38,706 --> 00:16:40,748 Except I have no idea why! 241 00:16:40,748 --> 00:16:43,790 Just let it go, Zenji. You need to rest. 242 00:16:44,748 --> 00:16:46,706 But, I... 243 00:16:53,706 --> 00:16:54,748 H-hello, boss! 244 00:16:54,748 --> 00:16:57,748 So, I hear you made a complete ass of yourself. 245 00:16:57,790 --> 00:16:59,706 My sincerest apologies... 246 00:16:59,748 --> 00:17:02,706 Consider this your last chance. 247 00:17:07,706 --> 00:17:09,790 Aw, man. What am I gonna do? 248 00:17:10,706 --> 00:17:12,790 The only thing you can do is make it up by working hard. 249 00:17:16,790 --> 00:17:19,706 Shut up! Quit crying! 250 00:17:19,748 --> 00:17:21,706 Just bring me the damn booze! Yeesh. 251 00:17:21,706 --> 00:17:23,706 They're really going at it. 252 00:17:23,748 --> 00:17:27,706 I've heard lots of talk about the heroic "demon hunter." 253 00:17:27,748 --> 00:17:29,706 Quite the celebrity, aint'cha? 254 00:17:29,748 --> 00:17:31,706 To an extent, yes. 255 00:17:32,748 --> 00:17:33,789 What were you hanging around that bar for? 256 00:17:34,748 --> 00:17:37,748 Well, something funny's been happening in Kyoto. 257 00:17:38,789 --> 00:17:41,789 I heard about a fella who stabbed his little brother to death. 258 00:17:41,789 --> 00:17:45,748 Now, normally, that's not enough to catch my attention. 259 00:17:45,789 --> 00:17:49,706 But then a string of violent incidents started happening right after that one. 260 00:17:49,789 --> 00:17:53,706 It gave me bad vibes, so I went digging. 261 00:17:53,748 --> 00:17:56,748 Turns out, the victim in that first case bought an unusual sake for his brother, 262 00:17:56,748 --> 00:17:59,706 who then got drunk enough to commit the murder. 263 00:17:59,748 --> 00:18:02,789 Ditto for the other incidents, everybody was drinking booze. 264 00:18:02,789 --> 00:18:07,748 And it's all the same kind, some expensive brand that comes from Edo. 265 00:18:07,789 --> 00:18:09,748 Smells fishy, don't it? 266 00:18:11,789 --> 00:18:13,748 Yuki-no-Nagori. 267 00:18:13,748 --> 00:18:16,748 I've been trying to trace where it's coming from. 268 00:18:21,789 --> 00:18:24,706 Did you find any other clues in Kyoto? 269 00:18:24,706 --> 00:18:27,748 Let me think. There's not much else, aside from a strange woman 270 00:18:27,748 --> 00:18:30,789 who people kept seeing around the time of each incident. 271 00:18:31,706 --> 00:18:32,706 A woman? 272 00:18:32,706 --> 00:18:37,789 Yep. Doesn't really fit the image of a booze hawker, so it's possible she's not even involved. 273 00:18:38,789 --> 00:18:42,748 Say, buddy. How're you planning to learn more about the sake? 274 00:18:43,706 --> 00:18:45,706 A simple threat should loosen some lips. 275 00:18:45,706 --> 00:18:48,748 Jeez, you're a real brute, ya know that? 276 00:18:49,706 --> 00:18:51,789 KUNOYA SPIRITS 277 00:18:55,748 --> 00:18:56,748 Blood. 278 00:19:08,706 --> 00:19:09,789 Yikes. What a mess. 279 00:19:09,789 --> 00:19:13,706 I've seen this man before. He's the owner of this shop. 280 00:19:13,748 --> 00:19:14,789 Well, ain't that a real pisser. 281 00:19:15,706 --> 00:19:18,748 Can't exactly put the screws to a fella that's already dead, can ya? 282 00:19:18,789 --> 00:19:19,748 It's gone. 283 00:19:19,748 --> 00:19:20,748 What is? 284 00:19:20,748 --> 00:19:23,748 Yuki-no-Nagori. There's not a single bottle. 285 00:19:23,748 --> 00:19:27,706 Just sold out? Or something more sinister? 286 00:19:28,748 --> 00:19:31,748 Take a look-see. This is the only area untouched. 287 00:19:32,706 --> 00:19:36,789 And there's no dust on these shelves, which means they were constantly stocked up. 288 00:19:38,748 --> 00:19:42,706 The thugs who broke in must have been throwing a hissy fit over the fact 289 00:19:42,706 --> 00:19:44,748 they couldn't get their hands on something. 290 00:19:44,748 --> 00:19:49,706 Until they finally found some here and carefully hauled it off... 291 00:19:50,706 --> 00:19:52,748 It must've been Yuki-no-Nagori. 292 00:19:53,706 --> 00:19:57,748 But is a few bottles of expensive sake really worth killing over? 293 00:19:57,748 --> 00:20:01,789 We're talkin' about thugs who stole booze that makes people go off their rocker when they drink it. 294 00:20:02,706 --> 00:20:03,789 You know they ain't thinkin' straight. 295 00:20:04,706 --> 00:20:05,789 You have a point. 296 00:20:07,706 --> 00:20:09,706 Go, my paper swallow! 297 00:20:16,748 --> 00:20:17,789 That's quite the weapon. 298 00:20:17,789 --> 00:20:19,706 Well, you can't have it! 299 00:20:19,748 --> 00:20:20,748 What's your take? 300 00:20:20,789 --> 00:20:24,706 The demons smelled all the booze and wanted to join the party, perhaps? 301 00:20:24,748 --> 00:20:26,748 Hard to say if that's a joke or not. 302 00:20:35,789 --> 00:20:37,748 Hm? More snow? 303 00:20:38,706 --> 00:20:39,789 It's been coming down every night lately. 304 00:20:43,748 --> 00:20:44,748 It gives me a bad feeling.