1 00:00:03,041 --> 00:00:05,041 Well, time to get cracking. 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,083 Sic 'im, boys. 3 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:31,041 Impressive swordsmanship. But you're gonna have to do better than that to beat my inugami. 4 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:54,041 There's just no end to them. 5 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,000 Invisibility. 6 00:00:59,041 --> 00:01:01,083 Oh! So that's your power? 7 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:15,000 Didn'tcha know? Dogs have very keen senses. 8 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:26,041 It's too bad that your power turned out to be useless! 9 00:01:26,083 --> 00:01:30,000 Indeed. Which means it's time for plan B. 10 00:01:30,041 --> 00:01:31,000 Hm? 11 00:01:31,041 --> 00:01:32,041 Dart. 12 00:02:57,625 --> 00:02:58,708 Yeowch, that hurt! 13 00:03:01,625 --> 00:03:04,625 Say, buddy. Why do you have two pow-? 14 00:03:09,625 --> 00:03:10,666 Hold your horses! 15 00:03:15,708 --> 00:03:19,625 Nice try, but you missed. I'm just a mirage. 16 00:03:26,666 --> 00:03:29,625 Sorry, buddy. But this is the end of the line. 17 00:03:31,666 --> 00:03:34,666 My inugami are pretty amazing, don'tcha think? 18 00:03:34,708 --> 00:03:36,708 Oh, shoot. You can't hear me anymore, huh? 19 00:03:39,666 --> 00:03:40,625 Toodle-oo. 20 00:03:41,708 --> 00:03:44,625 I'll admit, they were rather formidable. 21 00:03:47,666 --> 00:03:49,625 How are you not dead? 22 00:03:49,666 --> 00:03:54,625 I'm honestly impressed. Your dog spirits are on par with superior demons. 23 00:03:55,666 --> 00:03:57,625 Attack, inugami! 24 00:04:03,666 --> 00:04:05,625 You stole them from me?! 25 00:04:05,666 --> 00:04:07,625 Aw, man! That's not fair! 26 00:04:12,625 --> 00:04:13,666 Have mercy. 27 00:04:13,666 --> 00:04:14,666 Why should I? 28 00:04:15,666 --> 00:04:18,625 Now talk. Let's hear what you have to say. 29 00:04:18,708 --> 00:04:20,625 You're not gonna kill me? 30 00:04:20,625 --> 00:04:24,666 I need you to answer some questions. I won't kill you if you agree to talk. 31 00:04:24,708 --> 00:04:26,666 And if I refuse? 32 00:04:27,666 --> 00:04:30,625 Then I'll just have to steal your memories by consuming you. 33 00:04:30,666 --> 00:04:31,666 Yikes. 34 00:04:31,708 --> 00:04:34,708 Alrighty, then. I guess I'll answer your questions. 35 00:04:35,625 --> 00:04:37,666 Not like I can fight back, anyway. 36 00:04:37,666 --> 00:04:41,708 Yeah, right. I know you must still have tricks up your sleeve. 37 00:04:42,625 --> 00:04:46,625 Look who's talking. 38 00:04:49,541 --> 00:04:53,541 I'll happily answer your questions. But would you get rid of these pups first? 39 00:04:53,583 --> 00:04:55,541 They're freaking me out. 40 00:05:04,416 --> 00:05:08,375 You really did it! Has anybody told you that you're way too gullible? 41 00:05:08,416 --> 00:05:10,416 You're not lying though, are you? 42 00:05:10,416 --> 00:05:11,416 Other people do. 43 00:05:12,375 --> 00:05:16,375 Can you give me just a sec? I've gotta fetch my inugami. 44 00:05:16,375 --> 00:05:21,666 Oh, but don't worry. I won't try and make a break for it. 45 00:05:25,375 --> 00:05:28,458 Thanks, boys. I'll be sure to put you to rest later. 46 00:05:31,375 --> 00:05:32,375 What're those? 47 00:05:32,416 --> 00:05:34,416 Papier-mache figurines. 48 00:05:34,458 --> 00:05:38,416 Have you ever heard of "tsukumogami"? Basically, they're objects infused with emotion. 49 00:05:39,416 --> 00:05:41,375 And feelings are power. 50 00:05:41,375 --> 00:05:44,375 Since negative emotions can become demons with bodies of flesh, 51 00:05:44,416 --> 00:05:48,375 it's not farfetched for objects to come to life, too, right? 52 00:05:48,416 --> 00:05:53,375 In other words, you can take the emotions of objects and turn them into demons? 53 00:05:53,375 --> 00:05:56,375 Exactly. I can create tsukumogami. 54 00:05:56,375 --> 00:06:01,375 I'm like one of those spirit mediums who controls magical familiars, just with tsukumogami instead. 55 00:06:01,416 --> 00:06:05,416 You called yourself the third generation. Are you from a family of exorcists? 56 00:06:05,416 --> 00:06:07,375 No, not really. 57 00:06:07,416 --> 00:06:11,375 Notable exorcists like Nagumo of the Cursed Sword and Kukami of the Magatama 58 00:06:11,375 --> 00:06:15,416 inherit their techniques by blood, but Akitsu is more of a school. 59 00:06:16,375 --> 00:06:19,416 Initially, Somegoro Akitsu was just an ordinary craftsman. 60 00:06:20,375 --> 00:06:23,375 But the thing is, he was too good at it. 61 00:06:23,416 --> 00:06:27,375 Every object that Somegoro created ended up with a soul of its own. 62 00:06:28,375 --> 00:06:29,375 And I don't mean figuratively. 63 00:06:29,416 --> 00:06:33,375 Things intensified until he conceived of a technique to turn those objects 64 00:06:33,375 --> 00:06:35,375 into tsukumogami that could be controlled. 65 00:06:35,416 --> 00:06:40,416 After Somegoro retired, he passed on everything to his disciple and I'm the third one to take the mantle. 66 00:06:41,375 --> 00:06:45,458 But the name "Somegoro Akitsu" is famous for good craftsmanship, not exorcism. 67 00:06:46,416 --> 00:06:48,375 Sorry, I got off on a tangent. 68 00:06:48,416 --> 00:06:50,375 So, buddy... 69 00:06:50,791 --> 00:06:52,375 It's Jinya. 70 00:06:52,375 --> 00:06:56,375 Right. So, what did you want to ask me, Jinya-san? 71 00:06:56,416 --> 00:06:59,458 Yesterday, you sold a kanzashi to a young lady, yes? 72 00:06:59,458 --> 00:07:03,375 A kanzashi? Yesterday? Let me think... 73 00:07:04,375 --> 00:07:07,416 Ah! That wasn't really a sale, but yes, I did give one away. 74 00:07:08,375 --> 00:07:12,375 Well, the instant she put it on, that young lady took on a totally different personality. 75 00:07:12,458 --> 00:07:14,416 What's the deal with that kanzashi? 76 00:07:14,416 --> 00:07:18,458 I'm not sure what to tell you. It was just an ordinary hairpin. 77 00:07:21,416 --> 00:07:23,375 Oh, hey! I've got it! 78 00:07:24,458 --> 00:07:27,416 I think I can solve your problem with the young lady. 79 00:07:27,416 --> 00:07:30,416 So how about you just put that sword away, okay? 80 00:07:31,375 --> 00:07:32,416 Do you really mean that? 81 00:07:33,375 --> 00:07:34,375 Who knows? 82 00:07:34,375 --> 00:07:37,375 I might be lying, or I might be telling the truth. 83 00:07:37,416 --> 00:07:42,375 But in either case, you have no choice except to believe me, right? 84 00:08:05,458 --> 00:08:06,416 Natsu. 85 00:08:10,458 --> 00:08:13,375 Welcome home, dear brother. 86 00:08:13,416 --> 00:08:14,458 You were waiting for me? 87 00:08:15,375 --> 00:08:18,375 Yes. Because that's what you asked me to do. 88 00:08:18,416 --> 00:08:20,416 Sorry. I know I'm late. 89 00:08:20,458 --> 00:08:26,375 That's okay. I knew that you would come back to me eventually. 90 00:08:29,416 --> 00:08:31,375 Let's go out, shall we? 91 00:08:31,458 --> 00:08:35,375 Sure. I'll gladly go anywhere with you, dear brother. 92 00:08:43,166 --> 00:08:44,166 Dear brother? 93 00:08:45,166 --> 00:08:49,208 To be perfectly honest, I don't handle being called "brother" well. 94 00:08:49,208 --> 00:08:53,208 It makes me feel like my biggest vulnerability has been exposed and I hate that. 95 00:08:54,208 --> 00:08:56,166 But, dear brother... 96 00:08:58,208 --> 00:08:59,208 I wanted to protect it. 97 00:09:00,166 --> 00:09:01,916 But I wasn't able to. 98 00:09:05,791 --> 00:09:07,750 I'm not Jinta anymore. 99 00:09:08,750 --> 00:09:12,708 And ultimately, when it comes to you and to Suzune... 100 00:09:12,791 --> 00:09:14,708 I am no big brother. 101 00:09:15,750 --> 00:09:16,750 Wrong. 102 00:09:23,750 --> 00:09:28,458 Why should a bird need any reason to perch itself by a flower? 103 00:09:28,708 --> 00:09:30,750 The same is true of siblings, is it not? 104 00:09:31,750 --> 00:09:36,291 No matter what the circumstances, their bonds can never be completely broken. 105 00:09:36,791 --> 00:09:42,708 After living across many moons, I finally found my way here to be by your side. 106 00:09:43,708 --> 00:09:48,708 And so, I have no doubt that you can also find a path that will take you back. 107 00:09:48,791 --> 00:09:49,791 Take me back...? 108 00:09:51,750 --> 00:09:58,708 We all live in search of the place where our feelings call home, which requires a long journey across time. 109 00:09:58,750 --> 00:10:00,708 I doubt I can find that path... 110 00:10:00,708 --> 00:10:05,708 You will. After all, that is the purpose of life. 111 00:10:05,750 --> 00:10:06,750 Natsu... 112 00:10:07,708 --> 00:10:10,750 No, that's not right. I'm sorry I don't know what to call you. 113 00:10:14,791 --> 00:10:18,750 Thanks for listening to my griping. I owe you a debt of gratitude. 114 00:10:19,791 --> 00:10:23,750 Here. Let me return your other half. 115 00:10:29,708 --> 00:10:32,708 You've got something in your breast pocket, don'tcha? 116 00:10:32,750 --> 00:10:36,708 If my guess is right, then it's probably a comb or a kogai. 117 00:10:36,708 --> 00:10:38,708 Actually, I'd put my money on a kogai. 118 00:10:38,750 --> 00:10:41,750 Just give it to that girl and your problem is solved. 119 00:10:43,708 --> 00:10:44,750 My dear brother... 120 00:10:51,541 --> 00:10:52,208 Now I have found my place. 121 00:11:00,125 --> 00:11:01,166 Dear brother... 122 00:11:07,166 --> 00:11:09,208 ...let us go together. 123 00:11:21,750 --> 00:11:24,750 The word "kogai" comes from the kanji for "hair-scratcher." 124 00:11:25,791 --> 00:11:28,791 Originally, it was a tool that people used to style hair, 125 00:11:28,791 --> 00:11:32,750 but also to scratch their itchy heads without ruining their hairdo, 126 00:11:32,791 --> 00:11:34,833 or by young ladies to keep up their appearance. 127 00:11:35,833 --> 00:11:41,833 So, I suppose if they were made by the same craftsman, you could think of kogai and kanzashi like family. 128 00:11:42,791 --> 00:11:48,750 Oh, but since kanzashi are for women and kogai are tools that men keep attached to their swords, 129 00:11:48,750 --> 00:11:50,833 they're more like older brother and little sister. 130 00:11:51,833 --> 00:11:54,791 That wisteria kogai was another Somegoro work, ya know? 131 00:11:55,750 --> 00:12:00,791 So since you had the sibling piece of that hairpin, I'm guessing that's why it kept calling you "dear brother." 132 00:12:01,791 --> 00:12:06,791 That kanzashi contained the lingering emotions of its long departed owner. 133 00:12:07,750 --> 00:12:12,750 Frankly, I thought Natsu was searching for this "dear brother" because she had gotten possessed by those. 134 00:12:12,791 --> 00:12:16,750 And what? You resemble that brother or something? 135 00:12:18,750 --> 00:12:20,791 It's like a story straight out of a stage play! 136 00:12:21,750 --> 00:12:25,750 But really, it seems like those two pieces were created as a pair. 137 00:12:26,750 --> 00:12:33,750 "The blooming waves of wisteria come crashing down, as if to betoken the arrival of the cuckoos call." 138 00:12:33,833 --> 00:12:35,791 That's a poem from the man'yoshu. 139 00:12:35,791 --> 00:12:38,750 Somegoro the First was quite the jokester. 140 00:12:39,750 --> 00:12:43,750 Why should a bird need any reason to perch itself by a flower? 141 00:12:44,791 --> 00:12:49,750 So you're telling me that cuckoo hairpin was searching for wisteria flowers all along, huh? 142 00:12:50,750 --> 00:12:52,791 Strange things really do happen in life. 143 00:12:53,750 --> 00:12:54,833 That's weird for a demon to say. 144 00:12:55,833 --> 00:12:59,791 In any case, the journey that kanzashi took is a mystery, 145 00:13:00,750 --> 00:13:02,833 since nobody can really know whose hands it passed between to fill it with such emotion, 146 00:13:03,750 --> 00:13:06,750 and we don't need to know, anyway. 147 00:13:06,833 --> 00:13:10,833 The only thing that matters is the cuckoo found its way back to its brother. 148 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:13,750 All's well that ends well. 149 00:13:16,750 --> 00:13:18,750 Where do you suppose it flew off to? 150 00:13:19,750 --> 00:13:20,833 Into the yonder, obviously. 151 00:13:21,750 --> 00:13:22,750 Yonder? 152 00:13:22,750 --> 00:13:26,750 Yep. Beyond the seas and into the distant skies. 153 00:13:26,791 --> 00:13:30,750 Far, far away. To where its feelings call home. 154 00:13:30,791 --> 00:13:34,750 The only way to know exactly where is to ask the cuckoo. 155 00:13:34,833 --> 00:13:40,791 But at any rate, emotions always return to the place they desire most in the end. That's what I believe. 156 00:13:42,750 --> 00:13:43,750 I see. 157 00:13:44,833 --> 00:13:46,750 I hope that's the case. 158 00:13:49,750 --> 00:13:52,750 Alrighty, then. I better get going. 159 00:13:52,791 --> 00:13:55,750 I suppose I should ask. You're letting me go? 160 00:13:55,791 --> 00:13:56,791 What do you mean? 161 00:13:57,791 --> 00:13:59,791 I'm a demon disguised as a human. 162 00:13:59,833 --> 00:14:01,791 Oh, is that all? 163 00:14:01,833 --> 00:14:03,791 Meh, I'm okay with it. 164 00:14:05,833 --> 00:14:10,791 Don't be such a stiff! I mean, you're friends with Ofuu-chan, aren'tcha? 165 00:14:10,833 --> 00:14:13,791 Too late for me to change course after I let her off the hook, 166 00:14:13,791 --> 00:14:15,833 and you don't seem dangerous, anyways. 167 00:14:16,791 --> 00:14:17,750 But... 168 00:14:17,750 --> 00:14:19,750 I'm just a craftsman at the end of the day. 169 00:14:19,750 --> 00:14:23,791 I do slay demons upon request, and will fight back when threatened, 170 00:14:24,750 --> 00:14:26,833 but I'm not out to kill demons that mean no harm. 171 00:14:27,833 --> 00:14:30,791 That said, you'd better not forget. 172 00:14:30,833 --> 00:14:35,791 Y'all are demons, which means you're always gonna be on the side that gets hunted. 173 00:14:37,791 --> 00:14:43,791 No matter how kind Ofuu-chan is, or how many people you've saved, or how close y'all are with humans like me, 174 00:14:43,833 --> 00:14:45,750 that fact will never change. 175 00:14:47,750 --> 00:14:48,750 I'm aware. 176 00:14:48,833 --> 00:14:50,750 Glad to hear it. 177 00:14:50,791 --> 00:14:52,750 Well, toodle-oo! 178 00:14:59,833 --> 00:15:03,791 Whew! It's such a relief that you're back to normal! 179 00:15:04,750 --> 00:15:05,750 Except... 180 00:15:05,791 --> 00:15:08,791 Why are so you down in the dumps about it, milady? 181 00:15:08,791 --> 00:15:13,750 Well, you see, she has clear memories of everything that happened. 182 00:15:13,791 --> 00:15:14,833 Oh, dang. 183 00:15:14,833 --> 00:15:18,750 Like, "dear brother" and all that other sappy talk she pampered him with? 184 00:15:18,750 --> 00:15:20,750 That would turn anybody red in the face. 185 00:15:20,791 --> 00:15:23,750 Zenji! You're just asking for trouble! 186 00:15:23,791 --> 00:15:26,750 Oh, sorry! I wasn't trying to make fun of you. 187 00:15:26,750 --> 00:15:28,791 Shucks. Just simmer down, Natsu-chan. 188 00:15:29,750 --> 00:15:32,750 Go ahead and order whatever you want. It's on the house. 189 00:15:32,750 --> 00:15:35,750 Aw, thanks, Mister! 190 00:15:36,750 --> 00:15:38,791 But I notice that our ronin friend hasn't shown up today. 191 00:15:39,791 --> 00:15:42,666 Ready to turn into a clam yet? 192 00:15:42,791 --> 00:15:47,666 You know... I think I'm happy just being a sparrow. 193 00:15:47,750 --> 00:15:48,750 My, my. 194 00:15:49,833 --> 00:15:54,750 Aw, jeez! How am I supposed to look him in the face now? 195 00:16:01,750 --> 00:16:04,750 Goodness. You've got quite the frown today. 196 00:16:05,750 --> 00:16:09,750 Harlot. A little early to be prowling for men, isn't it? 197 00:16:09,791 --> 00:16:14,750 Here I was trying to show a little concern, and all you can be is rude? 198 00:16:14,833 --> 00:16:17,791 Well, since you're here, care to chat for a bit? 199 00:16:18,750 --> 00:16:20,791 The rumor mill has been churning lately. 200 00:16:21,750 --> 00:16:22,750 I'd love to hear more. 201 00:16:24,791 --> 00:16:28,791 I take it you're in the mood for some action to clear your mind, huh? 202 00:16:31,791 --> 00:16:32,791 Did you hear that? 203 00:16:32,791 --> 00:16:34,791 Ugh, not again. 204 00:16:35,791 --> 00:16:41,791 Actually, earlier this morning, I was trying to sleep when I heard the call of a cuckoo from somewhere. 205 00:16:42,750 --> 00:16:45,750 It was so noisy that I couldn't sleep, which is why I'm out and about. 206 00:16:45,791 --> 00:16:51,750 But even now, I just keep hearing its cry nearby. It's so strange. 207 00:16:52,750 --> 00:16:54,750 Hm? What is it? 208 00:16:55,750 --> 00:16:59,833 Emotions always return to the place they desire most in the end. That's what I believe. 209 00:17:00,791 --> 00:17:02,791 There's just no way... 210 00:17:02,791 --> 00:17:04,750 C'mon, what's the deal? 211 00:17:04,833 --> 00:17:07,791 Wait. You don't suppose it's a demon, do you? 212 00:17:08,791 --> 00:17:09,791 No. 213 00:17:09,791 --> 00:17:14,750 Just a cuckoo that made its way through the night, and found a flower to perch next to. 214 00:17:19,791 --> 00:17:23,833 As time stretches on further and further, neither people nor nature can defy it. 215 00:17:28,750 --> 00:17:30,750 Nothing is forever. 216 00:17:31,750 --> 00:17:36,750 However, there is one exception. Human emotions. 217 00:17:37,750 --> 00:17:41,750 No matter what new shape they may take on... HEISEI YEAR 21 218 00:17:41,791 --> 00:17:44,833 That looks great on you, Miyaka-chan! 219 00:17:46,750 --> 00:17:47,791 Jeez, Mom. 220 00:17:47,833 --> 00:17:48,791 What? 221 00:17:49,750 --> 00:17:54,750 It's been bothering me forever, but why do you insist on making me do this Miko thing? 222 00:17:54,750 --> 00:17:59,791 Like this outfit... I'd be totally mortified 223 00:17:59,833 --> 00:18:06,750 Good question. I suppose it's because that's the duty of the women who are born at this shrine. 224 00:18:06,791 --> 00:18:11,750 I was given two rules: one to add the "night" kanji to my daughter's name. 225 00:18:11,750 --> 00:18:14,750 And the other to never let the Miko line die out. 226 00:18:14,791 --> 00:18:18,791 My grandmother insisted that we keep those traditions alive no matter what, 227 00:18:18,791 --> 00:18:23,750 so I have to pass them down to future generations. 228 00:18:23,750 --> 00:18:24,750 Who knows? 229 00:18:24,791 --> 00:18:26,750 You can't be serious. 230 00:18:26,791 --> 00:18:28,791 Even if we don't know the reasons, 231 00:18:28,833 --> 00:18:34,791 these traditions must be incredibly significant to whoever originally made them. 232 00:18:35,791 --> 00:18:37,750 So I feel obligated to uphold them. 233 00:18:37,833 --> 00:18:44,833 Of course, the most important part aren't the traditions themselves, but the feelings they represent. 234 00:18:45,833 --> 00:18:49,750 Which is why the ladies of our family all have "ya" in our names. 235 00:18:49,791 --> 00:18:55,750 The sentiments from those ages long ago may have gotten lost in the passage of time, 236 00:18:55,791 --> 00:18:59,750 but they still have a home to come back to. 237 00:19:00,791 --> 00:19:03,750 And now, it's your turn to make sure the feelings 238 00:19:03,750 --> 00:19:06,750 of those people from the past can endure into the future, Miyaka-chan. 239 00:19:10,750 --> 00:19:13,791 Okay, I better start fixing dinner now. 240 00:19:17,791 --> 00:19:19,750 She's so weird... 241 00:19:20,750 --> 00:19:24,750 Brr, it's cold! I gotta wrap this up quick. 242 00:19:28,791 --> 00:19:29,791 Pardon me. 243 00:19:30,750 --> 00:19:36,750 Are you the Miko of this shrine? I'd like to ask you something. 244 00:19:36,791 --> 00:19:40,708 Sort of. We're called Itsukihime instead of Miko. 245 00:19:40,750 --> 00:19:42,750 Itsukihime...? 246 00:19:42,750 --> 00:19:45,750 I don't know the exact reason why, 247 00:19:45,750 --> 00:19:50,750 but it's always been a rule here at the Jinta Shrine to call the Miko by that title. 248 00:19:50,750 --> 00:19:55,750 I'm sorry. But could you repeat the name of this shrine for me? 249 00:19:55,750 --> 00:19:58,750 Sure. It's called Jinta shrine. 250 00:19:59,833 --> 00:20:01,791 I see... 251 00:20:05,750 --> 00:20:09,791 Thanks, chieftain... you came through on your promise to make sure this shrine endured, 252 00:20:09,791 --> 00:20:11,791 so I had a place to come back to. 253 00:20:13,791 --> 00:20:17,750 Thank you very much. Now, if you'll excuse me. 254 00:20:17,750 --> 00:20:19,791 Huh? Didn't you have a question for me? 255 00:20:21,750 --> 00:20:22,791 You've already answered it. 256 00:20:22,833 --> 00:20:27,750 You delivered exactly the words that I was hoping to hear. 257 00:20:28,833 --> 00:20:31,750 JINTA SHRINE 258 00:20:34,791 --> 00:20:36,791 ENTRANCE CEREMONY 259 00:20:36,791 --> 00:20:39,375 CLASS 1-C ROSTER MIYAKA HIMEKAWA Yahoo! 260 00:20:39,375 --> 00:20:40,958 Same!