01x03 - Ketsudan

[bunniefuu]

We'll be arriving shortly.

Thanks.

Thank you.

I haven't been home in days.

I've prepared all the documentation
required for Yuzu-sama's adoption.

All that's needed now are her parents'
and grandparents' signatures.

Got it.

Reiya's secretary, Araki Takamichi-san.

I heard he's also a qualified lawyer.

He must be brilliant.

- SHINONOME

- Are Mom and Dad mad?

- Or will they act like they don't care?

I don't know what to expect,
and it makes me anxious.

That's right. Be brave.

I'm not alone.

THE OGRE'S BRIDE

- I'm home.

- EPISODE 3: DECISION

- And you call yourselves Yuzu's parents?!

This is none of your business!

How is it not my business?

She's my granddaughter, too!

She hit Karin!

Karin must've done something
to provoke her!

But you made Yuzu out to be the bad
guy and wouldn't listen to her.

I'm the one who was hit.

Why are you protecting her?

You may be Karin's grandparents,
but I don't like this.

Onee-chan.

Yuzu!

You must've been so scared.

I'm so glad you're all right, Yuzu.

Grandpa, Grandma, I'm sorry
for making you worry.

That's right.

It was always my grandmother,
not my mother, who hugged me.

My grandfather, not my father,
who smiled with relief.

Yuzu, what are you doing?

First, apologize for hitting Karin.

My parents stopped being my
parents a long time ago.

Honestly, we're always arguing with
Grandpa and Grandma because of you.

Karin.

Knock it off, okay?

I can't believe you ran away
after starting that drama.

Are you an attention wh*re or something?

Not only did you hit Karin,
you made her sad, too.

How dare you treat her that way?

Actually...

How dare you treat my bride that way?

You're...

Youta?

Wh-What brings you here, sir?

Let's begin, Takamichi.

Yes, sir.

Who are you people?

You can't just barge into our home!

We're here to get your signatures

to approve and finalize
Yuzu-sama's adoption.

What? Adoption?

No one told us about this.

We can't expect you to take
care of Yuzu anymore.

So we're taking Yuzu in.

What are you saying?
You can't just do this!

It's the only way for Yuzu to be happy.

You only care about Karin.
You've neglected Yuzu.

That's not true.

Karin is special. Of course
we prioritized her.

That's all you care about.

She's a bride? So what?

You think that justifies
how you've treated her?

Yuzu, how do you feel about this?

- We're the ones who raised you!

- I'm grateful to them for
raising me until now.

- Are you so rebellious that
you don't even realize that?

- But I don't belong here.

- Don't you understand how
hard this has been for us?

- I couldn't say it before...

- I...

but this is how I really feel.

I'd like to be adopted
by Grandma and Grandpa.

I don't think I can be happy here.

You disobedient child!

He's going to hit me!

Reiya.

Wh-What's your problem? Let go!

I told you to let go!

Honey!

Wh-Who the hell are you?

Yuzu, what the hell is this?

Yuzu, you've been selfish enough!

Do you like creating problems for us?

That's right. It's always all my fault.

- Neither of my parents...

- It's always your fault.

- Seriously.

think they've done anything wrong.

I'm so desperate that I'd give
up my own flesh and blood.

It was an unbelievably painful choice.

I always wished they'd accept me
as part of the family someday,

but I realize that's impossible.

They don't understand my wants or doubts.

They won't understand.

Are they protecting me?

Are they saying I don't
have to listen to them?

Thank you.

Yuzu, don't just stand there!
Say something!

Hey, Yuzu!

Silence!

You do nothing but harm Yuzu.

Sign the papers already.

I don't know who you are, but stay
out of my family's business.

I'm the bride of fox demon Kogetsu Youta.

I support this family.

I bet my sister told you lies
so you'd feel sorry for her.

Karin, don't.

Why not?

Burn this rude guy like
you burned my sister!

What is the meaning of this?

Why are you taking her side, sir?

I told you, she's my bride.

Th-This woman is your
bride? That can't be—

Taste Yuzu's pain.

Th-This woman is your
bride? That can't be—

Taste Yuzu's pain.

Youta!

Stop! You're k*lling him!

I've never seen that
icy expression before.

I'm okay. You healed me.

His red eyes have captured
me and won't let me go.

If you say so, Yuzu.

Reiya-sama, these forms have been filled.

This is the last one.

You should sign that before you really
piss me off, for your own sake.

Sign here.

Everything looks good.

Yuzu.

Yes?

We'll never return to this place.

Take only the bare minimum you need.

Let's go.

I'm sorry, Grandma.

Reiya's flames were scary, weren't they?

They were.

I'd never seen a demon
use their powers before.

Right?

He scared me, too.

I'll love you and you alone, my bride.

Around me, Reiya is kind.

Until now, I've been happy
to do as he says, but...

He was so cold back there,
like a different person.

That could be who he really is, but...

But, you know...

He was genuinely angry on your behalf.

Nobody could stand up to Kogetsu Youta.

Karin became more and more spoiled,
and your parents did her bidding.

Even though you were suffering,
we couldn't do anything.

Also...

Kiryuin-san looks at you
with the kindest eyes.

Reiya was genuinely angry for me.

You think so?

All the things I'd miss enough to
bring fit in this one little bag.

Yuzu, we should get going.

Okay.

Still, I spent years in this room.

I fled here to escape that family
when I felt hurt or sad.

Thank you.

Youta...

You're kidding, right?

Yuzu, is that all you're bringing?

Yes.

Reiya, will he be okay?

He'll be fine.

I only hit him with a bit of demon
power. He's just unconscious.

And a fox demon will heal
quickly from those burns.

He deserved a little punishment
for hurting you, my Yuzu.

He's alive, right?

His clothes are burnt,
but his skin looks fine. Good.

Humans and demons really
are built different.

Who the hell was that?

Youta-kun was beaten so easily.

He was a demon, right?

His face was frighteningly handsome.

I've seen him somewhere before.

Let's go.

Hey, wait!

You won't get away with hurting my Youta.

You'll pay for this.

I'm going to tell the Kogetsu family.

Youta's family is amazing, you know.

Prepare yourselves.

You and that guy will suffer.

Karin.

That's fine. While you're at it,
tell the fox demon clan head...

that the fox on the ground there
badly wounded my precious bride.

Wh-Who are you?

I'm the next head of the main
Kiryuin family, Kiryuin Reiya.

And Yuzu is my bride.

Kiryuin?! You're an ogre?

The greatest of all demons?

My sister is an ogre's bride?

Yuzu, let's go.

Give me a second.

It was Reiya who gave
me the push I needed,

but this was my decision.

Thank you for raising me until now.

I'm grateful.

I'll probably never say,
"I'm home" here again.

From now on, Yuzu will
live with the Kiryuins.

But don't worry. I'll ensure you
can see her whenever you'd like.

Three guards should do.

Make the arrangements.

Guards?

You don't need to do that.

We'll be fine.

We may be old, but we can keep
our home locked up and secure.

I insist.

That's right. You're the bride's family.

Excuse me, Kiryuin-san.

Yes?

Please take good care of Yuzu.

She's a kind girl.

Because of that, she tends to
take on everything by herself.

She didn't tell us she was
suffering so we wouldn't worry.

That's why she put up with those parents.

Old men like me are powerless.

I can't be there for her
when she needs it most.

Let me take care of Yuzu.

Yuzu, get along with Kiryuin-san.

Come see us anytime.

Grandma, Grandpa, thank you.

See you later. Take care.

Finally...

my new life will truly begin.

The more I see of this place,
the more I realize how huge it is.

The Kiryuin family is amazing.

Is it? This is just my home.

The main family's mansion
is several times larger.

What?

Both my parents live there.

Only my servants and I live here.

I can hardly believe this
place is just for him.

His family must be insanely wealthy.

Since you're my bride, as of
today, this is your home, too.

His bride...

What is a bride actually supposed to do?

Wait, does that mean we'll get married?

What do Touko and her fiancé do?

I suddenly feel nervous.

What's wrong? Your face is red.

I-I'm just a little nervous.

I see. You're cute when
you're nervous, too.

Sheesh.

It's only been a few
days since I met Reiya,

but my life has changed so much.

Welcome, Yuzu. My bride.

I look forward to getting to know you.

I'd be lying if I said I'm not anxious,

but I want to believe in
the warmth of his hands.

This is my new home.

Youta!

Youta, are you okay?

Yeah.

I'm alive.

His power was horrifying.

But if these burns are all I suffered,
then he must've held back.

His bride...

I can't believe your sister
is that man's bride.

I-It can't be.

My sister would never be
chosen to be a bride.

Youta-kun, that man
said he was a Kiryuin.

Is it true?

Yes, it's true.

That was Kiryuin Reiya-sama.

As an ogre, he stands
above all other demons.

And he chose Yuzu for his bride?

Mom, there's no way someone
like that would choose her.

He probably just felt bad for
her because she was hurt.

Karin.

He's not that soft.

Even if they were dying,
he'd ignore anyone

like a pebble in the street
unless they were his bride.

Honey, is there any way to get Yuzu back?

I signed the adoption papers, though.

We raised her until now.

She's just being stubborn.

You're right.

Are they for real?

Youta-kun, could you help us?

Yes, there must be something you can do.

Their attitudes changed so quickly.

I can't.

Youta suffered a disgraceful defeat, too.

He's not someone I could ever speak to.

I thought fox demons were
supposed to be strong.

I won't accept it.

Karin?

Brides are chosen ones. We're special.

I can't believe my sister was chosen.

Not only that,

but she was chosen by a
beautiful and powerful ogre.

Please, Youta.

Bring my sister back.

I'll rip her away from that man.

Karin.

They're the Kiryuin family.

The risk is too great.

He held back earlier not for my sake,

but to preserve his relationship with the
Kogetsu family and other fox demons.

If I'd done anything worse
to that woman, I'd be dead.

But Karin's asking me to do it.

Okay.

No matter who they are, I'll make
any man who upsets my bride pay.

NEXT TIME
EPISODE 4: IS THEIR LOVE FOR THEIR BRIDES ETERNAL?