01x05 - Rival wa Yûnô Hisho

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You're my bride.

The rest of your life belongs to me.

Reiya...

I can feel how strongly
he feels about me.

He wants to claim my entire being.

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

I know you can't fully
trust me since we just met,

but I won't let you go.

Even if you doubt me, stay by my side.

But what if you change your
mind like Yamato did?

I'm telling you, I won't.

I'm not like your parents or
boyfriend who cast you aside.

It's bad enough that you
dated someone before.

Being compared to that scum offends me.

He doesn't seem angry.
It's more like he's sulking.

If you ever feel anxious, tell me.

I'll alleviate your anxieties as many
times as I need to until you trust me.

Reiya...

If you want a job, help me with my work.

Your work?

Yes.

You'll feel better if you're covering your
own school expenses, won't you?

He's taking my feelings into account.

Yes. Thank you, Reiya.

Will I trust him unconditionally someday?

Will I ever fully trust and
bask in the love given to me?

I hope I do someday.

THE OGRE'S BRIDE

EPISODE 5:
MY RIVAL IS A CAPABLE SECRETARY

Yuzu-sama, take care.

I will.

Yuzu.

Reiya.

I'll send someone to pick
you up after school.

Okay.

Um, do I have to be
driven to school, too?

Of course.

Reiya-sama, it's nearly time.

You, too, milady.

R-Right.

Does Takamichi-san not like me?

I can't get used to being
driven everywhere,

but Nyankichi-kun warned me about
the dangers of being a bride.

Anyway, it was awesome.

Oh, it's Yuzu.

Hey, Yuzu.

I haven't been to class in a few days.

Nothing's changed,
but I missed this place so much.

I was dealing with some family stuff.

Oh, that's what happened?

I'm the only thing that's
changed dramatically.

Good morning.

Good morning, Touko and Nyankichi-kun.

Hey.

All our classmates yield to them,
but not in a bad way.

Everyone looks up to the
dignified demon Nyankichi-kun

and Touko, the bride
he showers with love.

They can't casually speak to them.

Since you're at school, does that
mean you worked things out?

Yeah. I'm going to be working for Reiya.

He was apparently the one
who called my job to quit.

Oh my.

Well, Demons can be possessive. Right?

I'm grateful he's letting me work at all.

I'm surprised Reiya-sama is
allowing his bride to work.

He probably wants to spend
more time with Yuzu.

Hey, uh... did you just
say you're a bride?

Oh, actually...

Yuzu was chosen to be an ogre's bride.

Touko! Why would you say that?

Should I not have?

Is it true, Yuzu?

No way! An ogre?

Is he hot? Is he?

That's amazing! Good for you!

Well? Do you have any pictures of him?

N-No.

I do.

How is he so hot?

Is he even real?

He's gorgeous!

How'd you become his bride?

Why do you have that?

I took it while he was leaving yesterday.

He was happy to do it in exchange
for a picture of Yuzu.

When did you make that deal?

Class has started! Take your seats!

The lesser ogres? When did you get here?

What are those?

They're so cute!

I thought I left you at home.

Hey!

Pets aren't allowed at school!

Um... They're not pets.

Well, there's not much we can
do now that they're here.

Just try to behave yourselves.

What?

Let's get started.

Even our teacher is powerless
against their cuteness.

I-I'm exhausted.

Being interrogated during every
break must've been tough.

Whose fault is that?

Now, now. Let's recharge by eating lunch.

Yeah.

What a luxurious lunch.

The mansion's private
chef made it for me.

It's so good!

Are the Kiryuins treating you well?

Yeah. Everyone's nice to me.

I'm glad to hear that.

I was worried since, you know...
the young master is already engaged.

What?

Her beauty is otherworldly,
and she's smart to boot.

Kiyama Sakurako is popular
among other ogres, too.

She's engaged?

To Reiya?

Yeah. Wait, you didn't know that?

Reiya is engaged?

Nobody mentioned that.
What does that make me?

They keep calling me his bride,

but if he's already engaged,
then why does he need me?

Touko, you're giving her the wrong
idea by putting it like that.

Sorry.

What wrong idea?

First, demons generally
only marry other demons.

You know that already, right?

Yeah.

The next clan head's partner
is chosen by committee.

Reiya-sama's family chose Kiyama
Sakurako-sama to be his fiancée.

They picked her because she's part
of the greatest branch family,

and her demonic power is strongest
among the clan girls around his age.

But when a bride is found,
she takes priority.

Really?

I had a fiancée before, too,

but our engagement was called
off when Touko showed up.

I'm pushing someone like that
aside to become his fiancée?

Reiya doesn't tell me anything.

He was summoned to the main
house again yesterday.

I'm the only one who doesn't understand
what it means to be a bride.

Nyankichi-kun, are brides only women?

Are human men ever chosen?

Right, about that...

Demon women have stricter
standards than men.

They value demonic power and wealth.

Human men without any demonic
power are beneath their notice.

They sound tough.

There's still a lot we
don't know about brides.

How do they give birth to powerful demons

when they have no demonic
power themselves?

How do they enhance their
partner's demonic power?

How do demons know at a glance
who their brides are?

If even demons don't know,
there's no way I would.

We just know that's how brides work.

Nobody actually knows why.

I wish I knew.

Then I wouldn't feel so anxious.

Maybe then I could confidently
call myself Reiya's bride.

To be honest, I don't even really
understand love and romance.

I only dated Yamato because
I was happy someone liked me

and was excited to be asked out.

When I think of it that way,
I wasn't very sincere either.

I'd always hoped someone would
love me, and then I met Reiya.

I should just surrender to Reiya's love.

There's a part of me that whispers that.

But ideally, I'd like to love him back.

Thank you.

Okay, that should do it.

I need to work hard.

I'm practicing for when I
become a working adult.

As president of the massive Kiryuin
Group, Reiya is super busy.

He's always kind to me, but he's
cold and strict with his employees.

Reiya-sama, you've been invited to dinner
with a top-level government official.

Turn him down.

This can't be healthy.

More importantly, Takamichi...

Are you looking for this?

Reiya, why don't you take a break?

Of course.

Yuzu-sama.

I'd like to discuss something with you.

What?

Did I screw something up?

I have a job for you.

What is it?

I'd like you to take
breaks with Reiya-sama.

Uh, what?

When left to his own devices,
Reiya-sama never stops working.

I've asked him countless times
to take care of himself,

but he refuses to listen.

However, it seems he'll
take breaks with you.

Is that why he's been watching me?

I understand.

He hasn't taken a single break
in three hours. It's time.

Reiya, shall I make some tea?

Sure.

Here you are.

Nice timing, Takamichi-san.

I appreciate the compliment.

Takamichi-san brings tea before
I can start making it.

Can he predict the future?

He missed lunch because
his meeting dragged on.

I should go buy something.

Excuse me.

Here you are, Yuzu-sama.

Thank you.

Reiya, you should eat something.

I got something you can
eat with one hand.

Where are we with that matter?

You mean the new brand in development?

About that...

Takamichi.

Right here.

When Reiya asks for "that,"
Takamichi-san hands him what he needs.

When he says ,"Takamichi,"
he understands what he wants and does it.

They're like an old married couple.

I couldn't possibly do that.

And Reiya is generally
indifferent towards others,

but he treats Takamichi-san
a bit differently.

They're more than just a
president and his secretary.

Their trust runs deeper than that.

I want to be as useful to
Reiya as Takamichi-san.

Have you gotten accustomed to work?

Yes. Both you and Reiya
have been great teachers.

I'm glad to hear that.

The atmosphere is always pleasant,
and they're both considerate of me.

Reiya-sama is finally taking
breaks thanks to you.

And the word around the office
is that he's softened up, too.

Oh, I didn't do anything.
I just take breaks with him.

Um...

Is it wrong for a bride to work?

It is. I'm opposed to it.

Generally speaking, brides are treated
with care and not permitted to work.

Other clans might mock us for lacking
the resources to care for our brides.

Keep your mouth shut.

My apologies.

Reiya, um...

People are saying I'm forcing
you to be with me.

I'm not causing trouble for you?

It's fine, as long as I can be with you.

You don't need to worry about it.

You spoil me too much, Reiya.

That's a privilege granted to me.

I won't let anyone else do it.

I'm worried about a lot of things,
but for now, I'll trust Reiya.

Oh, right. Reiya, can I visit
my grandparents next week?

Well...

Yuzu, what's the proper
way to make a request?

A request?

Oh, right!

But Takamichi-san's here.

No, he's not.

What?

Since when?

My agreement with Reiya is that
I kiss him when I ask for something.

Naturally, it was entirely his idea.

I-I can't.

The day I met Kiryuin Reiya-sama,
my life changed.

Kiryuin Reiya?

Why do I have to serve a boy
who just started grade school?

You're still a child, too.

Besides, it's an honor to
serve the future clan head.

I've met the head of the
Kiryuin clan a few times.

Honestly, I don't expect much from
the son of that willowy man.

Takamichi?

I'm Kiryuin Reiya.

His blood-red eyes are beautiful.

His expression is dark and mature.

His entire body is shrouded
in powerful demonic energy.

He has the imposing air of a king.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

This is the master I serve!

I am Araki Takamichi, Reiya-sama.

It's so late already.

Welcome back, Reiya.

I'm home, Yuzu.

They're for you. That's why I'm late.

So many...

Start with this one.

How cute.

A letter?

Yuzu, happy first birthday.

I'm so glad you were born.

From, Reiya.

What is this?

Dear two-year-old Yuzu.

I bet you're great at talking by now.

Dear three-year-old Yuzu.

Are you being demanding yet?

Dear six-year-old Yuzu.

You're finally starting grade school.

I know you'll make lots of friends
right away since you're so kind.

Dear ten-year-old Yuzu.

Are you starting to mature?

Dear thirteen-year-old Yuzu.

You're in middle school now.

You must look cute in your uniform.

Dear sixteen-year-old Yuzu.

Congratulations on entering high school.

I hope you remain in good
health until you graduate.

Dear seventeen-year-old Yuzu.

I had a perfume made for you.

I'll be seeing you soon.

Are these gifts for seventeen
years of birthdays?

Reiya bought all these for me?

My family never celebrated my birthday.

I always felt so alone.

This is for you, now that you're eighteen.

I'm sorry I couldn't find you sooner.

I'm experiencing eighteen
years of joy at once.

I want to repay you somehow.

I want to get you a gift.

I want you to be happy, too.

I can't afford much,
but is there anything you want?

In that case, I'd like a thank you kiss.

What?

On the lips, not the cheek.

B-But I'm not ready.

I'm sorry for putting you on the spot.

As long as you're happy,
I don't need anything else.

Again.

Reiya treats me so well,
but all I do is impose on him.

I want to do something for you, too.

Thank you, Reiya.

My lips can wait a little longer.

I'm looking forward to it.

I still don't believe I
can make anyone happy,

least of all Reiya, whom I just met.

And for some reason,

Reiya's smile makes me
feel happy and warm.

What is this feeling called?

Translator: Sho Stifler
Timer: Edgar Cruz

Editor: Salem Alabanza
Quality Control: Gabriella Alabanza

Final Quality Control: Michelle Tymon

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EPISODE 6: TOUKO AND NYANKICHI