01x02 - Tokubetsu na Sonzai

[bunniefuu]

Welcome back, Reiya-sama.

What is this place?

My home.

Reiya-sama, who is that lady?

My bride.

Treat her as you'd treat me.

Your bride?!

YOUR BRIDE?!

I don't believe it!

Prepare a room right away!

Yes, sir!

We must tell the master!

I'll take care of the bride!

No, I will!

If you'd let us know, we could've
fully prepared for her arrival.

Calm down.

For now, Yuzu needs rest.

Um, I can walk on my own.

Hush. Let me carry you.

I'm elated to have found my bride.

THE OGRE'S BRIDE

EPISODE 2: SPECIAL SOMEONE

I've never been carried by a man before.

And we've only just met.

Yuzu, what happened?

Oh, I...

Anyone who hurts my bride will pay.

Tell me.

How did you get that terrible burn?

I want to protect you from all suffering.

My younger sister Karin was chosen
to be a fox demon's bride.

She became the center of our household.

Why...

Why was I born into that family?

I felt so alone.

Thank you for telling me.

May I take this dress?

What?

It's all right. I'll treat it with care.

It's late. You should rest.

Excuse me.

Come in.

Your room is ready.

Good night, my Yuzu.

Good night.

Excuse me!

Wh-What are you doing?

I thought I'd help you change.

I can dress myself!

Is that right?

You look lovely. I'll wash
your clothes for you.

Thank you.

Think nothing of it.

It's an honor to serve you.

I'm glad I won the privilege.

Won?

You're Reiya-sama's bride, after all.

Um...

Yes?

What kind of person is Reiya-san?

He's the Kiryuin family heir.

There are several ogre clans, which
stand above all other demons.

The Kiryuins lead the others,

and Reiya-sama shall be the
next head of the clan.

I see.

If this is the main ogre demon
family, then everyone here is...

Yes, they're all ogre demons.

I'm from a branch family
of a branch family.

So much has happened that it feels like
the incident at home was forever ago.

A bride...

I've been looking for you, my bride.

I can't believe a demon would choose me.

Can I trust him?

I want to believe there are
no lies in those red eyes.

Yuzu.

Will you love me?

Yes.

With everything I have.

Takamichi.

Yes, sir. What is it?

There's no need for a family
that makes Yuzu suffer.

Am I wrong?

Look.

Reiya-sama.

I despise parties.

The humans who shamelessly
approach me only see my power.

At least demon women know their place.

They're clearly far
beneath me in every way.

But human women don't
understand they're a nuisance.

Reiya-sama, it's an honor to meet you.

I'm the eldest daughter
of the Noi family.

Do you have some time after this?

Okay, that's enough.

Sorry, but Reiya-sama is busy.

I'll go on a date with you later.

Ouga.

What a misconception, huh?

Most human women think
they can become a bride

if a demon takes a liking to them.

But not even we know who our brides are.

The moment they met their
human partners or brides,

some say they felt
magically drawn to them.

Others say their hearts began to race.

You believe that nonsense?

I think it's romantic.

They say you're absolutely captivated
by your bride once you meet her

and give all your love to her
for the rest of your life.

I find the whole concept hard to believe.

Children born to brides possess
great demonic strength,

and their families prosper.

But that's only if you're
miraculously able to meet yours.

Most of us give up and choose
demon partners of equal strength.

Isn't that what you did?

You're engaged to my younger sister,

the most powerful member of
my family, Kiyama Sakurako.

Yeah. I'm not opposed to
a strategic marriage.

As the future clan head,
that was my duty.

Or so I believed.

- INVESTIGATION REPORT

- Until I met Yuzu.

Here's your report on your bride.

Her sister Karin, who's a year younger,

is the bride of fox demon, Kogetsu Youta.

Her parents showered Karin with
love since they were young

while mistreating your bride.

What would you like to do?

First, tell all the branch
families that I found my bride.

Tell the Kiyamas that I'm calling
off my engagement to Sakurako.

Now, how do I rescue Yuzu
from that rotten family?

- GRANDPARENTS

- Takamichi, get in touch
with Yuzu's grandparents.

Huh? Where am I?

That's right!

Y-Yes?

Good morning, Yuzu.

G-Good morning.

Did you sleep well?

Yes.

It's scary how beautiful he is.

I should try not to stare.

I brought a change of clothes.

Thank you.

Are those...?

They're the same brand as the
dress Grandpa bought for me.

You don't like them?

No, I do. Thank you.

Then get dressed so we can eat.

I'll be waiting outside.

Okay.

When did he get these?

Good morning, milady.

Good morning.

This way.

It's so good.

Now that I think about it, I can't
believe what I said yesterday.

I asked a man I just
met if he'd love me.

They're so cute.

Um, who are they?

Lesser ogres. Do you like them?

They're very cute.

Then you can have them.

What? Are you sure?

It's fine. I made them for you.

You made them?

Yes.

What should I make?

Too flashy.

That would scare Yuzu.

Perhaps something
like a plushie would do.

A plush?

They look like this.
High school girls love them.

I see.

Can you protect Yuzu?

Approved.

From now on, stay with Yuzu.

Nice to meet you.

Reiya-sama.

Is it ready?

Open this.

I had it mended as quickly as possible.

It's important to you, isn't it?

Happy eighteenth birthday, Yuzu.

Thank you.

Anything for you.

Reiya-san.

Call me Reiya.

My bride alone may call me that.

Really, thank you so much, Reiya.

Why couldn't I have found her sooner?

Unwanted by her family,
Yuzu has been hurt.

But that's also what
makes her vulnerable.

Yuzu, I'll get you out of that home.

What?

If I pamper her and
make her feel loved,

she won't be able to live without me.

I'm sorry, but I looked
into your background.

If staying in that home
would only hurt you,

why not have your grandparents adopt you?

Adopt me?

They've already agreed to the idea.

They were furious when we told them

you'd been seriously hurt
and how it happened.

They agreed to get you
away from your parents.

But I'd be a burden on them.

They'd merely adopt you.

You would live here.

Naturally, I'll pay for
everything you need.

But...

I told you, you're my bride.

How could I allow you to suffer?

Don't say a word. Just let me help you.

Or do you not like me?

This is all so sudden.

Is it really okay for me
to rely on him so much?

I appreciate the offer,
but I can't decide right away.

I'm sorry.

That's fine.

Take your time thinking about it, Yuzu.

Reiya.

What should I do?

Thanks.

- KARIN

- YOU NEED YOUR STUFF, RIGHT?
I'LL BRING IT TO YOU

- You need your stuff, right?
I'll bring it to you.

Karin.

I'm sorry.

Thank you. Um, about yesterday...

I'll never forgive you for hitting me.

Just so you know, nobody cares
that you ran away from home.

You don't belong there anymore.

Of course, I might let you back into
my house if you get on your knees.

Only if you know your place, though.

Thank—

Oh, my hand slipped!

She was wearing cute brand-name clothes.

Where is she staying?

She was surprisingly energetic, too.

Youta, are you listening?

Yeah, I'm listening.

Something about her seems different.

Nobody cares about you.

I know that.

Still, I'd hoped for more

even though I know nobody loves me.

Milady!

Um, I went home to get my things.

I'm sorry I left without telling you.

What's wrong, Yuzu? You're so cold.

Reiya.

Come inside. Let's get you warmed up.

He's so warm.

Is it okay for me to stay here?

NEXT TIME
EPISODE 3: DECISION