01x23 - Jou to Kotowari

[bunniefuu]

♪ Your secret, in this
never-ending night ♪

♪ Don't hide it, just tell me,
your back shot ♪

[Daemons of the Shadow Realm]

♪ It was me who was left behind ♪

♪ I lost love and trust, everything ♪

♪ If your wish to make up
is just another lie ♪

♪ Then turn three times
and give me your paw, woof ♪

♪ Your proud nonsense ♪

♪ Was like a needle that dug
into my heart ♪

♪ From an empty person like you ♪

♪ I was hoping a miracle comeback ♪

♪ In a world full of bugs,
we met and we laughed ♪

♪ I want to be happy in the next life ♪

♪ I'll scatter abracadabra
all over this world ♪

♪ You're a joker pretending to
be a hero of justice ♪

♪ The real you beneath that disguise,
is more frightening than a ghost ♪

♪ Your heart is a dummy ♪

♪ Every day, my heart goes
through so much pain ♪

♪ And you're nothing
but a selfish desire ♪

♪ Making a fool of yourself,
like a childish trick ♪

♪ Locking away Pandora's box ♪

♪ Your secret in a never-ending night ♪

♪ If you're going to hide it,
then do it till the end ♪

♪ In fidelity, in union ♪

♪ Tell me, don't cover it up ♪

♪ Don't hide it, just tell me,
your back shot ♪

♪ The days controlled by nightmares,
head shot ♪

Tanikaze?

What's their relic doing here?

Guys, get down!

[Episode 23
Emotion and Reason]

What was that? What exploded now?

Jin-san.

That's one sturdy sack.

What happened?

Tanikaze exploded.

Akio! Bunbun!

Akio's gone.

He's gone?

If he was blown up,
he'd be all over the walls.

So he escaped.

Aw, man. This infirmary is ruined.

Generally speaking, Daemons will
prioritize protecting their master.

Someone used that against us.

Because Midori released Akio-san...

Midori-san did nothing wrong.

They protected their master.

They did good. They deserve praise.

Tanikaze, the one who just blew up,
was covered in some kind of slime mold.

The same thing happened to Yamakaze
at the front gate earlier.

It must be some kind of parasite that
turns its host into an expl*sive.

Not only that, but I didn't
detect the Daemon itself,

so it must be able to split off
pieces of itself.

It can split off pieces?
So it's like Kin'u-gyokuto.

How long had they been infected?

I don't know.

Damn it. Who did this?

They'll pay for turning helpless
relics into bombs.

Jijimaru, Babamaru, let's look for Akio.

Yup.

They exploited a Daemon's tendency to
prioritize protecting their master.

That's certainly true.

But what if they meant to k*ll
Akio while he was captured?

Do you like this picture
of you or this one?

Personally, I like both.

We're back! We checked it out!

A doggie!

There were a few patrol cars
parked at the warehouse.

The atmosphere didn't seem very tense.

Really?

The pervman slaughtered a bunch of
people, but they're not freaking out?

They must have someone to
get rid of bodies, too.

Kagemori Jin's Daemons are
cleaners, aren't they?

Jin? Oh, right. So he cleans
up messes for the Kagemoris.

I actually haven't seen his Daemons yet.

Better be careful.

You're right. Every faction
has its own cleaner.

Like Higashi Village's "gravedigger."

How much does this old sh*t
know about Hana-chan?

I erased the security camera footage.

Tadera, can you drive?

Yeah.

That's my car.

You can use it to get home.

Well, thanks.

Any GPS trackers?
Are you going to tail me?

No. I apologize for tailing
you the other day.

Jin was angry with me.

I won't do it again.

Yeah, right.

Can you extract information on the
Tadera clan from his Daemons?

No. He doesn't have his own
Daemons with him, so we can't.

Jin? Sorry, I meant to
come right back, but...

What?

The infirmary, too?
Is Sakurazawa-sensei okay?

I see. Find him.

Asuma, Asa. We're heading back.

Akio escaped.

He... escaped?

Again?

Our lead on Mother and
Father disappeared.

Brother! Brother!

Yuru!

Yuru!

Hey, are you okay?

He's got a fever.

It's not uncommon for Higashi Village
folk who descend the mountain.

The different bacteria and
viruses down here get them.

Even without that,

he's been fighting nonstop in
strange places since he got here.

He's been under constant tension.

His body must be screaming for a break.

The Kagemori infirmary...

Is useless right now.

Brother! Brother!

It's okay.

I'm used to this. Let me handle it.

We're going to lay low at our hideout.

Wait for me to contact you
through Jin's shop again.

[Akio escaped]

[I'm sorry we let someone
trying to k*ll you get away]

[I'm used to being a target]

That said, being betrayed
by someone close to you hurts.

[Thanks for everything.]

[Thanks]

[Get Some Rest]

[Appreciate It]

[The master will be furious with me again.
Well, I still have work to do.]

Let's expand our search
to the back and annex, too.

Jin-san.

Find anything?

Nothing in Akio's room.

If you find Akio, don't try to catch him.

Notify the others.

Yes, sir!

He's not someone you can handle.

Stay in groups of two or more.

Do not act alone under any circumstances.

Sorry. You're stray Daemons now,

but I'm sure you'll be found soon.

[Daemons of the Shadow Realm]

[Danno]

The bleeding's stopped, so we just have
to wait for the flesh to fill in.

Did he get his tetanus shot?

Everyone in Higashi Village
gets theirs from the shaman.

I made an ice pillow.

Thanks.

Now get some rest.

Do you feel any chills?

Sorry for all the trouble.

You don't need to think about
that when you're sick.

We help each other when we're in need.

The aliens... The Daemons in
black said the same thing.

"Daemons and humans are alike.
Neither of us can live alone."

Thanks, Ken.

If you get sick,
I'll hunt a boar for stew.

Please don't commit any
crimes while caring for me!

Will he live?

We're doing everything we can
for him, so he should be okay.

Sorry for making you worry,
Right and Left.

What do you have to apologize for?

Get well soon so we can catch
that Daemon-wielding swordsman.

Your hand feels nice and cool.

Does it?

We are made of stone.

Then hold onto these to
bring your fever down.

Thanks, but no thanks.

Get some rest, Yuru-kun.

Now then...

Where should we even begin?

The new secret lovechild?

She was kidnapped from Higashi Village.

You can't bring a dog here.

This building doesn't allow pets.

He's a Daemon Wielder.

That dog...

is our master!

Go back to your own planet.

I hear Zashiki-Warashi bring good fortune
to homes, so you're welcome to stay.

Take a cushion.

This is discrimination!

I'm back.

Oh, it's so lively in here.

More?!

This is turning into a
Daemon meeting place.

I thought you went home, Oshirasama.

[Asakusa, Kaminarimon]
I was seeing the sights around Tokyo.

You look like you had fun.

I brought you souvenirs
from Tokyo Tower.

Oshirasama, you had money to spend?

Wait, did you make yourself
visible to shop?

Lots of people who work at
temples and shrines can see us.

We became friends, and
they gave me things.

[Asakusa, Kaminarimon, Makunouchi Bento]
Oh, new faces? You must be Danji-kun's partner.

Oshirasama.

Good evening.

Is this... a girl from Higashi Village?

She's so cute. I just love children!

Oh, right. She can't see us.

Hello. I'm Oshirasama.

Crap! She'll faint again!

Here. This is for you.

Thanks.

She won her over!

Um, the village was attacked,

and Mom died, and then...

I see. That must've been hard and scary.

You can tell she loves kids.
- I see. That must've been hard and scary.

You can tell she loves kids.
- You did a good job.

When the mean-looking girl with
braids in red made a gesture,

all the adults were split in half.

My mom was, too.

Would that be the denture-like
Daemons you mentioned?

Yeah. Some girl called
Gabby-chan is their master.

It sounds like Kagemoris
take good care of Asa-chan.

But they k*lled Azami's mom.
She can't stay with them.

After everything she's learned, she might
be thrown in the cell if she goes back.

Please keep Azami-chan safe here.

Seriously?

Dera-san, why do you bring back
more kids every time you go out?

Won't Azami feel safer around people
she knows, like me and Yuru?

How are we going to
afford all these kids?!

You might not get any more work from
Higashi Village after fighting bandits!

When's the next G1 race?

Don't you dare gamble!

I'll win this time! I promise!

Don't cry!

I'm here for you!

I want to go home!

By b*llet train? Highway? Horse?

You can do it, Master!

Don't give up, Master!

Someone's trying to rest,
but they're so loud!

I'm the only normal person here!

Yuru-san, sorry about all the noise.

He's gone?

Right and Left, where did Yuru-san go?

He hasn't gone anywhere.

I'm here.

What are you doing in there?!

Get back in bed!

I like it in here.

Small dark places help
me relax when I'm sick.

What are you, a wild animal?

You're the opposite of Asa.

Yuru-kun, do you feel well enough to eat?

Like salted rice ba*ls?

Yes, please.

All right.

So good.

Hana-san, your salted
rice ba*ls are the best.

Aw, thanks.

Take these after you've eaten.

What are these pebbles?

Analgesic antipyretics.

I don't want to consume strange
pebbles when I'm sick.

Don't worry. The villagers
take these all the time.

It's the painkiller I used to
bring to the village.

I just ground up these things,
which you can buy anywhere.

You can buy these anywhere?

They're mass-produced
and widely available.

Everyone in the village said
it was really effective,

so I assumed it was a high-quality
product carefully produced by a doctor.

They're definitely effective.

I told you to eat first.

Well, at least you have an appetite.

What a beautiful view, darling.

We gained another kid to support
when your income's about to tank.

Not only that, but two of them
don't have family registers.

Seriously, what a pain in the a*s.

We'll figure it out.

How are you so chill about this?

Where does this composure come from?

Having you at my back gives me all
the confidence I need, Hana-chan-sama.

Are you on team "Yuru should die"?

I don't like kids,

but I'm on team "adults who ruin their
lives and exploit them should die."

Great work today, everyone!

Let's take baths and go to bed.

You might get sick sharing
a room with Yuru.

Come sleep in my room, Ken.

Okay.

Azami-chan, you can sleep in my room.

It's okay, Azami.

She's not scary.

[Hana]

This room is super scary!

I've been waiting for you.

Welcome home, Akio.

I'm back, Mom.

You're hurt?

I'm okay.

You're not okay. You look pale, too.

I lost too much blood.
I'd like to rest a little.

I'm sorry, Akio.

This wouldn't have happened
if I'd gone to rescue you.

Thanks, Mom.

We'll be together from now on, Akio.

Yeah.

Family is a curse.

No matter how much we fight it,
we can't escape that truth.

What happened?

Akio's been recovered.

Recovered! Recovered! Recovered!

He didn't die?

Sorry. I guess I didn't get him.

Well, I'm sure we can
find a way to use him.

Now then...

I wonder how much of our information
leaked to Jin's guys.

I hope the Kagemoris and Higashi
Village keep destroying each other.

Ivan k*lled a bunch of
Higashi Village's fighters.

Destroy each other! Destroy each
other! Destroy each other!

Oh, I just remembered!

I think I heard about that
slime mold thing back home.

Your home?

My ancestors were from
Tottori Prefecture.

There might be someone from
the West who attaches itself

to other Daemons' relics and sprouts.

Yeah, that's it.

They must be a Daemon from the West.

We've waited 400 years.

We can't miss this valuable opportunity.

This time, the West will win.

♪"Little boy spreading his wings,♪

♪ Oh, please...♪

♪ beyond this point lies nothing
but hell.♪

♪ There's no such thing as paradise.♪

♪ Even the tomorrow that should be bright
will surely fade into confusion."♪

♪ The adults seal off your future
with words like these ♪

♪ Break free from them,
embrace your dreams, and fly ♪

♪ Swelling ugliness,♪

♪ emotions far beyond anything human,♪

♪ a swarm of stubborn fools,♪

♪ worthless b*stards who've survived ♪

♪ by sacrificing other people's lives ♪

♪ You can live in peace ♪

♪ and be happy while doing so ♪

♪ I want you, and only you,♪

♪ to stay alive ♪

♪ Dance, just as a peacock ♪

♪ Ignore everything you've heard about,
such as "jealousy" and "impurity"♪

♪ You want to love, ♪

♪ and you want to be loved, ♪

♪ but at some point, this became a world
where even that is no longer allowed ♪

♪ So sick and tired ♪

♪ of this anarchy ♪

♪ caused by rotten muscle-brains ♪

♪ At the end of where your faith leads,♪

♪ there will surely be only those
who believe in you ♪

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He never wished for anyone to die.

He was just living a normal life.

Do I need to go teach
all of them a lesson?

[Episode 24
Higashi Village and Nishino Village]