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To me, the world was boredom itself.

I always watched it with indifference.

The smoldering summers.

The freezing winters.

Spring ends.

Autumn arrives.

The seasons tediously repeat themselves.

Like a pinwheel that continues to spin, only time passes by.

To me, the world was an unchangeable place.

Not once was I irritated nor did I feel my heart skip with excitement.

The colorless days passed before my eyes,

and I was very discontent with the world.

Until I met her...

Keita, please... be gentle with me.

Hey, don't move around so much.

But... it hurts.

There's no use complaining.

You brought this on yourself.

This is embarrassing.

Don't stare at it so much.

Quit moving, I said.

B-But!

Oh? You were here, Hake?

Yes, for a while now.

But more importantly, what are you two doing?

Well, you see, she was playing with a cat in the neighborhood and her tail got infested with fleas.

Don't look at the dirty me!

There, there.

I-I apologize for intruding while you had other matters at hand.

Today, I have only come to deliver this letter.

What's this?

Note: "Souke" means "head of the family."

It is an invitation to Souke's birthday party tomorrow.

Note: "Souke" means "head of the family."

Now, excuse me.

He ran away...

...from the flea monster woman.

My, my...

Perhaps it was a bit heartless of me.

I hope she gets better soon,

since I can't do anything about my weakness for fleas.

Well then, I still have places to visit, so I should hurry.

Igusa, are you done preparing the pumpkin?

Yeah, almost.

Hey, Tayune!

You need to turn off the stove soon!

Everyone, we don't have much time left.

Be sure to keep moving your hands and work briskly.

Will do!

Tensou, I'll put the decorations up, so hold the ladder for me.

Oh, sure!

I'll do it.

No, you're dangerous so--

Stop!

Hey, you!

Ouch...

Are you all right?

Oh, Hake-sama, thank you for your hard work.

Oh, Tomohane, you must be exhausted as well.

Not at all.

I'm extremely happy because I can be of help to Souke-sama.

You are a good child, Tomohane.

Tomohane, please hurry!

Ah, okay.

I'll be there in a second.

Well then, I'll see you later, Hake-sama.

You were still awake?

Oh, Hake?

D-Do you want to play too?

Whoa!

I will kindly decline.

Many guests will be here tomorrow.

Please get some rest at a reasonable time.

I beg you!

Though I know there's not much hope.

I'll apologize as many times as needed for my impoliteness.

But I don't have any time left!

What's the matter?

Oh, Hake-sama.

Well...

I understand.

I admit this is on short notice and I apologize for coming on a day other than the contract day...

But I don't have any time left!

All of you inukami, please listen!

Note: "Shinigami" or "death god" is a term originally used for translating personifications of death, such as Death and the Grim Reaper.

My friend has been targeted by a shinigami!

I beg you!

Lend me your strength!

Note: "Shinigami" or "death god" is a term originally used for translating personifications of death, such as Death and the Grim Reaper.

A shinigami?

Well... that's unfortunate...

What's wrong?

Isn't anyone willing to help?!

This opponent fearlessly toys with death.

He's the natural enemy of the inukami and the Kawahira family!

But... even if you say so...

It's forbidden to fight alongside someone who hasn't sealed a contract.

The enemy's just too strong for us.

I see...

I understand.

Inukami, sorry for bothering you.

See you again.

Are you going alone?

That's right.

She only has me to rely on.

What a crazy person, coming on a day other than the contract day.

As a result, we may be abandoning her...

There's nothing we can do.

There's a limit to being irrational.

I'll be looking forward to tomorrow.

Come on everyone, there's only a little bit left, so let's do our best!

It's done...

The cooking and decorations are all done.

All of you have worked hard.

Thanks to you all, it looks like it will be a fun party.

The weather is wonderful.

Hey, Hake!

We're here!

Hello, Keita-sama.

You have arrived quite early.

Well, she kept pestering me to come early.

Because it's better to enjoy festivals early on, isn't it?

I want to watch everyone enjoying it from the beginning.

In that case, please relax in the waiting room for the time being.

I will bring out some tea.

Oh, by the way, is Kaoru coming?

No, he is not here today.

He was here until yesterday, but...

Jeez...

Even on Grandma's birthday.

He has business to take care of as a member of the Kawahira family.

Well, what about Kaoru's Inukami?

Their master seems to be away.

Oh, about them.

Kaoru-sama sent those girls here yesterday, and they have worked hard on the preparations.

They are tired and are now sleeping in their room.

I see...

They're all sleeping together, huh?

In that case, as a good human being, I should go visit those hard workers and comfort them!

Hey! Keita!

You're thinking of flirting with those girls again, aren't you?!

Nadeshiko-chan!

Sleeping with her sexy lingerie loosened up!

Hey! Stop!

Keita!

Charge!

Hey, Keita! Stop now!

Like always.

Leaving aside his infidelity, he's so energetic for no apparent reason. Just like her when she was young.

What? Why did you follow me?

Well, I just thought you might be feeling bitter, since none of us decided to join you.

Huh?

Idiot, why would anyone hold that against you all?

It's natural for people to be scared.

And you... Are you not scared?

I will warn you now.

The shinigami is truly the most terrible and strongest being.

Someone young and inexperienced like yourself has almost no chance of winning.

You will most likely end up dying pitifully.

Why are you laughing?

Oh, I'm sorry.

But I'm still going.

Even if I'm scared.

Even if I have no chance of winning.

Why?

Why are you going to fight against the shinigami knowing that?

That's simple.

Because I want to live without regrets.

Without regrets?

You know, white inukami, this horrible shinigami killed many skillful people from the Kawahira family.

But even then, I don't want to pretend I didn't see my friend shaking in fear.

I promised myself I would become an ally of justice.

I'll never give up just because it's irrational.

That's why...

...even if the situation is unfavorable for me, I'll charge through!

How interesting.

That necklace is very beautiful.

Will you give it to me?

Huh?

If you do, I will seal a contract with you.

Huh, what did you say?

My name is Hake.

If you release me from this eternal boredom,

I will accompany you wherever you may go.

Since then, I have been running by your side.

Lights on.

An usher is on the way, so please wait just a moment.

All right, everyone, this way please!

Souke-sama, happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Drinking already, are you?

Igusa, it seems we don't have enough beer.

Can you help me bring out some more?

Yes.

Well then, I wonder what the other guests are doing.

Cheers!

Well, I'm only drinking juice since I'm still a high school student.

You want this, right?

Ke-Keita-sama?

Oh?

What's wrong, Hake?

W-Why are you on this side?

Well, you see, it's just more comfortable over here.

Here you go.

Huh?

Hey, Gokyouya-chan, can you bring another bottle for this young lady?

And I want another plate of this meat.

That meat is for the spirits.

It's usually not made for humans.

It's fine as long as it tastes good.

Keita-sama is so funny.

Here's another drink for you.

All right! I'm going to dance!

I don't understand exactly what that person is thinking.

Whether he's a big shot or whatever he may be...

What are you up to?

Quiet.

Look.

Jeez, why are we the only ones working so hard?

Oh? Does Tayune-kun dislike manual labor?

You lazy bum!

That's not what I mean!

It's not like that.

I'm happy that I can be of some help to Souke-sama.

But why are we, Kaoru-sama's Inukami, the only ones working?

What do you mean by that?

Well, you see... There's her.

The one that isn't useful at all.

Oh yeah, her, huh?

Impossible.

That rough and violent Youko, she'd just be in the way if she was here.

Hey now, Imari-kun, you've said her name out loud.

Oh, did I now?

How rude of me.

Well I guess that's true too.

Maybe it'd be better if she weren't here after all.

Oh, it's Youko.

I'm sorry... I'm sorry for not realizing it myself.

Well, umm...

You're right.

When I should be working too...

I'm so sorry!

What's with her?

I'm so... sorry!

Maro-chan, is it delicious?

Tomohane?

Hake-sama!

Don't let me bother you.

Sharing, are we?

Y-Yes, it's a joyous day, so I thought it'd be nice if Maro-chan could have some of the feast too.

It really is a great birthday, isn't it?

Everyone came and is enjoying her party.

Umm, Hake-sama, are you tired?

Why do you ask?

Do I look tired to you?

Y-Yes, sort of.

Well, you see...

This time of year, I find myself recalling old memories.

Especially this day.

This day?

Yes, today is the anniversary of the day Souke and I met.

My, my.

Taking care of drunk gentlemen is extremely difficult.

Thank you for your hard work.

Huh?

Hake-sama, and Tomohane.

What is the matter?

Well, you see...

Nadeshiko, Sendan, and Tomohane.

Do you like your master, Kaoru-sama?

Yes.

Of course.

I like him very much!

That is good to hear.

Please treasure the time you spend with him.

It seems she has finally calmed down.

Yeah.

Poor girl...

She must have been shaking here all alone while I was gone.

Is it time yet?

If what that shinigami said after yesterday's fight is true, it should be any minute now.

He said he would kill everyone this time.

I will warn you one last time.

For human standards, the shinigami will seal strange contracts and take unreasonable actions,

as though he is playing around,

but he is one of the most dangerous monsters to oppose.

Please, do not let your guard down.

Yeah, I came to that bitter understanding yesterday.

Oh, I remembered just now.

Huh?

Come to think of it, today is my birthday.

Hey, white one. I mean, Hake.

When this fight is over...

Huh?

Hold a celebration for my birthday!

I understand.

Let us celebrate it many times.

Yeah, I'll live for at least another 50 years.

Make sure you celebrate it year after year.

Yes, I will bake a cake and even cook a feast.

Here he comes!

Haja Kekkai - Nishiki: Shikokuchuu!

I call in the name of Kasan Soukun!

Sparkling light and black darkness...

...with the two, annihilate all creation!

Watch out!

Are you okay?

Yeah...

But...!

I told you.

One who takes someone's life so selfishly...

And continues to hear someone's cry for help...

I will never surrender to a being like that just because it's irrational!

Follow me wherever I go, Hake!

After that, we went through many things.

Truly, many things.

This wasn't the only time we came face to face with death.

But it is very strange.

When I look back now, they were all fun memories.

It was fun.

But one day, it will all end.

Why must humans have such short lives compared to us?

How many more times will I be able to look up at these cherry blossoms with her?

Fun times are so short and painful.

Like the petals of these cherry blossoms,

the inevitable parting feels lonelier because it was so enjoyable.

But there are probably things that remain.

Look, Hake-sama.

So, you were here, Hake.

Kayano-sama.

Hey, everyone, over here!

The cherry blossoms here are great to look at, aren't they?

Oh, they're quite beautiful.

All right, everyone. Drink up!

No need to be formal anymore.

All right!

Miss! You're very cute!

Keita! You'll take anything as long as it's female?!

It's itching!

You are as energetic as usual.

Of course!

I'm going to live for at least another 50 years.

Follow me, Hake.

You really are a greedy person.

But very well.

I'll accompany you wherever you may go.

Quit bothering me!

Note: "Nopperabou" is a spirit with no mouth, nose, or eyes. It can also mean "smooth."

Hurry up and get away from that nopperabou!

What do you mean "that"?!

Note: "Nopperabou" is a spirit with no mouth, nose, or eyes. It can also mean "smooth."

But where in the world did he inherit

Note: Keita derives the name "Nopeko" from "Nopperabou."

Isn't that a bit rude towards Nopeko-san?!

What do you mean with "Nopeko-san"?!

She's just a spirit!

Note: Keita derives the name "Nopeko" from "Nopperabou."

that rough, reckless, and stubborn spirit?

Look at her beautifully smooth face!

Of course it's smooth! She's a nopperabou!

Look at her beauty!

Indeed.

It's far beyond human standards!

Obviously, it's because she's not human!

Do you really not care as long as it's female?!

Really now, who did he get it from?

Anyone's fine as long as it's not a female dog!

Keita, you idiot!

In the painting "Liberty Guiding the People," by Delacroix,

there is a woman who is guiding the people through the flames during the French Revolution.

The goddess who exposes one breast while carrying a flag.

I can hear it.

Her soul's strong calling!

"Look at me!

Look at me more! Please!"

Next time on Inukami!

Beg To The Exhausted!

Look, Kawahira.

She is your great senpai.