02x11 - The God Goes Back to Being a Child

[bunniefuu]

Heyhave you heard the phrase "a sea of flames"?

It's saying that the fire is like the searight?

I want to see this "sea of flames."

Likeif we set fire to this whole areaall the way to the horizon...

Would that make a "sea of flames"?

Forget it.

You might be able to set the firebut I doubt you could quell it.

Do not play with fire when you cannot control itAkura-oh.

If you want to see a sea of flames,

I will show you an ocean of foxfire that devours crimson flames.

Someday.

{OP}

I wonder what's happening on this world

avoidI wonder what's happening on this world

I fly through the sky into space

avoidI fly through the sky into space

and circle the world

avoidand circle the world

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday

avoidMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday

With my periodic biorhythm

avoidWith my periodic biorhythm

I'm like a washing machine

avoidI'm like a washing machine

Just kidding

avoidJust kidding

YesI'm spinning around

avoidYesI'm spinning around

Aroundaround the world

avoidAroundaround the world

Because there's no limit to my love

avoidBecause there's no limit to my love

Spinning aroundaroundaround the world

avoidSpinning aroundaroundaround the world

I want to tell you that I love youeven if it confuses me

avoidI want to tell you that I love youeven if it confuses me

Bambambam

avoidBambambam

You're not paying attention

avoidYou're not paying attention

Sometimes love keeps being one-sided

avoidSometimes love keeps being one-sided

It's gotten so hopelessly complex

avoidIt's gotten so hopelessly complex

But I'll make it all true with a miracle

avoidBut I'll make it all true with a miracle

HeyGod,

avoidHeyGod,

I'm your god

avoidI'm your god

I think

avoidI think

{Part A}

Kirihitoare you awake?

How are you feeling?

Do you mind if I come in?

You haven't eaten since morningright?

You have to eat something.

Ohgood. Your complexion looks great today.

It's your favorite: sautéed liver with garlic chives.

Boys need to eat a lot to build their strength.

If you don't eatyou won't heal as quicklyokay?

Ohdearyour hand is so cold.

Did you forget to turn on the heat?

I told youdidn't I? I'm busy right now.

You don't need to prepare my meals for me.

Leave me aloneMother.

Y-You're right. I'm sorry for interrupting your studies.

But...

Meals are a different matter.

Make sure you eat it all.

Once you're doneleave the plates out in the hallway for me.

The God Goes Back to Being a Child

Damn. I never know how to deal with that woman.

Oh-ho! Are these organ meatsMaster Kirihito?

Liver and chives! Liver and chives!

They sealed off Yomotsu Hirasaka but there are other entrances to the Netherworld.

I made this stone mirror with soil I brought back from the Netherworld.

When it resonates at the frequency of the Netherworld,

the entrance should be complete.

And soon enough...

the door will open!

I'll enter the Netherworld once more and this timeI will regain my old body.

The two of you can stay here.

Daemons and spirits turn to dust when they come in contact with the air of the Netherworld.

But will you be all right going alone?

Yeah.

That woman's hair...

That is the key.

Heading out to do battleMaster Kirihito?

How incredibly brave of you.

I would absolutely love it if you took me to the Netherworld with you.

You! You're that rude bastard from before!

Whoa-oh.

What are you doing here?!

WellI am so ashamed about what happened with Kurama.

I really dropped the ball there.

You're pathetic.

You talk such a big gameand then you come back here with nothing to show for it. That's gutsyYatori.

I'm so flattered! You actually remember who I am!

Trickle

Trickle

Master Kirihito!

Of course.

Do I look so stupid that I can't even remember your name?

Master Kirihito!

The stone mirror is about to open!

It's finally opening...

Master KirihitoI would like to accompany you as well.

No way!

Fine.

What?

Have it your way.

If you can keep up.

The underground world of stench and defilement.

Those who cannot withstand the poisonous atmosphere turn to dust.

Slumbering somewhere down here is my body.

And I will get it back.

It's massive.

So this is the Netherworld.

I never imagined that it was so hot down here.

Good grief. I wonder where Master Kirihito ended up landing.

Master Kirihito!

Thank goodness! I wouldn't know what to do if I was lost!

How unexpected.

You're still alive.

Huh?

Weak spirits turn to dust when they touch the Netherworld's air.

I thought that you might turn to dust like Tekkimaru did.

Who are you really?

And what's your interest in Akura-oh?

I...

used to serve Master Akura-oh long agoyou see.

Grrrrr

Smack

Grrrrr

Don't lie. Someone like you...

It is true.

AlthoughMaster Akura-oh is unlikely to remember me.

Because I was shy and always off in some cornercrying to myself.

You seem youngMaster Kirihitoso I doubt you ever had the pleasure of knowing Master Akura-oh.

He possesses a spirit of pure wickedness.

He is also true to his own desires and cares naught for others.

But even somany underlings wanted to follow his leadand Itoowas one of them.

Are you listeningMaster Kirihito?

It's hot.

drip

drip

Wherever the two wentnone could stand before them.

Before their great mighteven the heavenly gods stood by and did nothing.

However...

At one pointMaster Akura-oh and the fox grew apart.

And it was all downhill from there.

The fox disappearedand Master Akura-oh's body went to the Netherworld.

Do you know what their disagreement was—

It was because the fox got stupid.

That vulpine fool became infatuated with some human girl

and got this crazy idea that he was going to become human too!

Oh!

I will make Nanami's favorite Salisbury steak today.

Do you actually know how to make something that fancy?

YesI looked into itand it is actually rather simple.

And the flavor will disguise the shiitake that are going in.

That's so mean! Nanami hates shiitake mushrooms!

Then let me add something.

I'll put in a lizard's tail.

I want Nanami to have more energy.

Gecko! Softshell turtle! Salamander!

Hey!

You're slacking off again!

Did you even finish cleaning the storehouseMizuki?!

OhNanami!

The new year is just around the corneryou know.

Yesma'am.

Ohwe're having Salisbury steak tonight?

I can't wait!

I see.

So the fox has actually gotten soft.

But seriouslyit is so hot here!

Where do you suppose we are?

It feels like we've walked an awfully long way.

Is Master Akura-oh's body still far away?

Maybe I am imagining it but it seems to be getting hotter and hotter.

WellMaster Kirihito?

I found it.

I found my body.

I can hardly believe it was discarded in such a wretched place.

Wh-What is that mountain of fire?!

No question about it.

My body is at the top of that mountain.

I guess this is the Netherworld's de facto dumping ground.

The gods must use this place to incinerate undesirable entities that are too much for them to handle.

Master Kirihito?

But those flames can't burn my body to ash.

Self-regenerating over and overfor all eternity...

What is the matterMaster Kirihito?

Continually burning in hellfire...

My body...

Master Kirihito!

Now that we know what the situation is let us turn back for today.

If we stay hereI am afraid that you will dry up into a husk.

Don't be ridiculous! It's right in front of my eyes!

Unfortunatelywe are not immortal.

We cannot climb a mountain like that.

Unless...

If you had some way to extinguish the flames that would be different.

Dammit! Dammit!

He put me through this and I hate him from the depths of my soul,

but I can't retrieve my body without his help?

Whewwe have returned.

Master Kirihito!

Please hang in thereMaster Kirihito!

Bastard! What did you do to Master Kirihito?!

Ohplease. I did nothing.

Helpfrom that bastard?

I can't believe I almost considered that a possibility.

Whatever it isif it's usefulI'll use it. End of story!

If I can retrieve the bodynothing else matters!

Yessir!

Master Kirihitothere's black smoke coming out of the stone mirror!

Poison from the Netherworld.

It's leaking out from the stone mirror?

Monjirou!

Master Kirihitowe must close the hole to the Netherworld!

No!

The connecting aperture can't be sealed without shattering the stone mirror.

I finally got this entrance to the Netherworld opened. I can't destroy it now.

Nothing will stop me from getting my body back from the Netherworld.

And if I must expose this place to the Netherworld's poisonso be it.

Not to me...

Kirihito.

Kirihitoare you studies going well?

We received some peaches so would you like a late-night snack?

LookI told you.

I'm busy right now...

Mother.

Next part coming

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{Part B}

Next part starting

Next part starting

Next part starting

Next part starting

Next part starting

A weddinghuh?

What was that?

Do you want to have one too?

YeahI've actually received a proposal already.

What?!

As long as Tomoe's okay with it I'm thinking of accepting the offer.

Ever since we descended from Mount Kurama I have felt a sharp pain in my chest for some reason.

Master Tomoeyou must go to the Lord Year God's place before the new year arrives.

We need to receive a new talisman and soon.

Ohis it time for that already?

Tomoe!

Wham

Wham

Wham

A lowly familiar proposing to his lady and mistress is deserving of ten thousand deaths!

Outside! Now!

I do not know what you are talking aboutbut...

That is just fantasticsnake!

I will have your hide and leave you out to dry!

Stop that!

Freeze

Freeze

Honestly!

What made you think that I'm the one getting married?

You're notNanami?

NoI'm not!

I only received a proposal asking to hold a wedding at the shrine.

Oh-ho. From whom?

Himemiko of the Swamp!

From Where You Are c&H & blur . }Himemiko of the Swamp

Like hell a catfish can marry a human!

Y-You can't know that unless you give it a try!

Himemiko said that when she and Kotarou are ready they'd love to hold the ceremony here!

Getting to be there from when they met up to when they get married would be so amazing!

They are playing house but this is marriage we're talking about.

An interspecies one at that.

And you are not qualified for this task.

I can do itand I will!

I'm making really good progress as a god in case you hadn't noticed!

YeahI have faith that you can totally pull it off!

And even if Tomoe won't cooperateyou can always count on me.

Thank youMizuki.

Damn snake!

Whew. I'm so relieved.

I totally thought that you were going to relinquish your position to get married.

Oh.

I'm not getting married.

Ever.

Master Tomoeyou must get ready soon.

If you do not hurry to the Lord Year God's shrine the gates will close.

Ahyesthat is right.

The Year God?

That god that comes to your house every year on New Year's Day?

Yesthe god that visits to bring fruitfulness to the new year.

There was originally one god who visited every housebut...

Brianne's hand My back hurts

Being overworked took its tolland he hurt his back.

Nowtwelve different gods take turns each year to serve as the Year God.

Thereforeit has become customary to go to the Year God's shrine each year

to receive a talisman from the next Year God.

And sothe two of us will now go to the Year God's shrine.

Oh? When you say "the two of us," are you referring to you and me?

How sharp you are.

That's right.

What do you say we tend to unfinished business with some rare privacy?

Just a couple of old familiars.

You guys are going alone?

When will you be back?

Geethere is a chance that Mizuki may not be able to returnand I do mean forever.

Nonoit's Tomoe who...

I-I'm coming too.

No!

You'll only make things worse.

I'm coming too!

Sounds good.

Good grief.

It is always like this with her.

Oblivious to her limits she wants to stick her nose in everything.

Wow...

This is the Year God's shrine?

Wellthe entrance at least.

There are so many torii gates.

We just have to pass through theseright?

Nanami

Huh? It has my name written on it.

Nanami

Why?

These are the Torii Gates of Twelve.

It has been twelve years for this Year God and to show your last twelve years to the god,

those who go to the Year God's shrine must pass through these to look back upon their twelve years.

I hate this partyou know.

It makes my head spin.

Makes your head spin?

Call it the twelve-year hangover.

You wait hereNanami.

The snake and I will gofinish our business and come right back.

An abrupt shift of the consciousness is not safe for humans.

I'll be fine! It sounds kinda fun anyway!

You just have to go through the torii gate with your name on itright?

Not again...

And off she goes...

Twelve years...

I envy Nanami for her unburdened soul.

I'm scared of reliving the years after I had lost Lady Yonomori and shut myself away.

Nanami does define "devil-may-care."

That's not entirely true.

She may say she loves youbut she knows full well that you're not someone she can marry.

Smart girl.

Unfortunatelyshe is not nearly as conniving as you are.

You're amazingTomoe! You know Nanami so well !

The vibe here is getting toxicso I'm going too.

Of course.

I know Nanami better than anyone.

Her habits. Her mannerisms.

Even her sweet smell...

Yes...

Tomoe...

Nanami went in firstbut she still hasn't come out.

Even if some trouble were to crop upit would not be entirely unexpected.

Don't yell at herokay?

In all likelihoodher consciousness is probably hung up somewhere.

You do know it's forbidden to pass through someone else's gateright?

That doesn't matter now.

Where is Nanami's consciousness?

I couldn't even begin to guess.

Tomoe!

What're you just standing there for?! That was Nanami!

Huh?

Nanami's consciousness has gone back twelve years in time!

What?

That... is Nanami?

Nanami.

On your way home from preschool?

Dad.

What's that?

I got bread crusts!

I'm giving them to Mom!

I'll give you something way better.

Look.

Wow! Chocolate!

Yay!

A prize from the slots.

I won todayyou know.

Later.

I've got my w*r chest nowso let Mom know that I won't be back for a while.

Nanami.

I found you!

The little version of you is cute too.

Let's go. Come on home with me.

Kidnapper!

Wha...

That is definitely her.

I told you that she wasdidn't I?! You idiot!

She acts beyond her limits and she is still just as reckless and crazy.

Not only thatbut she has this way of scurrying about and that is adorable in its own way.

Whatever the caseI must work quickly to get Nanami back home.

You have my deepest apologies!

Come on! Are you gonna pay up or what?!

I saw your husband lined up at the slots this morning.

If you've got money to play slotsyou can pay back your debts!

And you're two whole months behind on rent now too!

I am so sorry.

I promise. I'll have my husband pay you by Monday for sure.

Like I believe that!

If you've got no interest in paying upeither...

You don't have money to begin withand you...

Renting a place from someone...

We have to make a living too.

It makes things awkward for me here...

I'll leave for todaybut make sure you have it next time.

I'll have the money by Monday.

Yesof course.

I swear!

You have my deepest apologies.

Oh...

Nanamiwelcome back.

Mom!

Nanami has barely ever spoken about her parents at all.

Now it makes sense.

Makes sensemy tail. Get going already.

Her mother is suffering from an illness.

She is not long for this world.

So one crept away into the night.

And the other stayed just to die.

{ED}

Heycan you hear me?

Come onTomoe.

Heycan you hear me?

Waitjust a little longer.

That is a Nanami I do not know.

That nightI was looking

at the fleeting remnants of the day

The milky way spread across my vision

It was very beautiful

Heycan you hear me?

I don't think I can talk to other people about this

I'll call up GodI think

If a new day hadn't begun

then yesterday's tomorrow would be today

and yesterday would be the day before

I'm waiting for you

I'll stay here

The boat is stopped here

If today weren't today

and were that day insteadohthat'd be nice

{Preview}

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Tomoe and Mizuki take a peek into Nanami's childhood.

Ohsuch a stormy life for one so young!

Can't watch! But can't look away!

What thoughts cross Tomoe's mind as he gets close to this tiny Nanami?

That'd be nicethat's what I think

Next time"The God Receives a Marriage Proposal."

The God Receives a Marriage Proposal

The God Receives a Marriage Proposal

It will be the final episode! Get excited!