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Note: "Seikatsuku" means "life struggles."

Seikatsuku?!

Are you talking about my situation?

Note: "Seikatsuku" means "life struggles."

Who said anything about you?

Note: "Seirei Nouryoku Katsuyou Kurabe" means "Practical Application of Spiritual Ability Contest."

Seirei Nouryoku Katsuyou Kurabe.

Or Seikatsuku for short.

Note: "Seirei Nouryoku Katsuyou Kurabe" means "Practical Application of Spiritual Ability Contest."

You don't need to shorten it so drastically.

So, what is it?

It's a festival for mediums that's been held occasionally since ancient times.

But there are no restrictions on who can participate.

It's an event where anyone confident in their strength can enter!

What?

I've heard of this before.

If you win, everyone will respect you a lot!

Oh...

You will participate as the representative of the family,

and make the Inukami Tsukai of the Kawahira family known throughout the world!

That's awesome!

You're the representative!

J-Just wait a second!

What happened to Kaoru?

Isn't Kaoru usually called for this kind of thing?

For reasons we can't reveal, Kaoru-sama will be unable to participate.

So I'm just the backup...

But we have been told to support you.

So we will do anything to be of some help to you.

A-Anything?!

Anything...

How lucky of me.

Keita-sama...

Please take care of me as well.

Keita-sama is mine.

Quit joking!

Keita-sama is mine!

What did you say?!

Do you want to fight?

Both of you, stop it now.

It's just so sad watching you two fight over me.

Keita-sama!

I'll do it!

I'll definitely win!

There's no way Keita could lose!

I think so too!

But it may cost us if we let our guard down.

What's wrong, Keita?

I agreed to it without thinking...

But I'll be representing the Kawahira family, right?

If I lose, I'll bring shame to the Kawahira name.

If that happens, it will trouble Kaoru.

And how will you all face Kaoru?

Either way, I have to win.

There's actually a lot of pressure on me.

So I can't really get too happy about this.

In order for Keita-sama to win, we must work hard to support him.

Yeah.

Well, that's how it is.

So let's take it easy and party!

Huh?!

W-What?!

Now, now. We're taking it easy, so...

Don't touch me!

Jaen!

Both of you!

What are you doing?!

It's okay. It's okay.

After all, we're taking it easy...

It was the usual Keita-sama after all.

Well, he's this energetic, so he'll be fine tomorrow.

Victory is definitely ours!

Are you sure?

You're right.

Well then, please excuse us.

We will meet you tomorrow at the stadium.

Yeah. See you later.

I'm hungry...

Is the delicious aroma coming from here?

Excuse me for my intrusion.

Ah! This is it!

I will graciously accept it.

Keita, wake up already!

If we don't hurry, we'll be late!

Jeez.

Gosh, Keita...

You never get tired of these things.

If you don't get off quickly, I'll burn you.

Jeez.

Keita.

Wake up already!

Keita.

Ke-i-ta!

Keita!

Keita! Keita! Keita! Keita!

KEITA!!!

Huh?

Keita?

Get a hold of yourself, Keita!

Keita!

Everyone! Thank you for waiting!

Who founded this tournament?

The Seirei Nouryoku Katsuyou Kurabe.

This year we are holding the 256th tournament.

Taking on the role of announcer, and of judge as well, will be I, the traveling cat, Tomekichi.

If you see an unusual statue, please inform me.

Well then, we will now begin the first match of the tournament.

Contestant Invisible Woman versus Contestant Macho Loach.

What's the matter?

No!

She has lost her fighting spirit.

Contestant Invisible Woman seems to have lost to her own modesty.

Contestant Macho Loach wins!

Contestant Macho Loach will now wait for his next opponent, Kawahira Keita.

Souke-sama, what are those?

Oh, these?

If this was horse racing, they'd be betting slips.

I'm taking a big risk with this.

I'm counting on you, Keita.

When I woke up this morning, he was already like this.

He's not energetic at all!

There is no chance of him winning like this!

Do you have any idea what could have caused him to end up like this?

Is something wrong?

Nothing at all!

I heard Souke-sama bet a large amount on Keita-sama.

They're expecting that much of him.

It's all right...

because he'll win...

Just how?!

This doesn't concern you, does it?!

Oh yes it does!

Keita-sama's loss is also Kaoru-sama's loss.

I cannot just ignore this matter!

I must agree.

Last night, we promised we would work together for Keita-sama's victory.

I-It's all right.

I'll do something about it.

T-That's right!

Youko should take care of things here.

Keita is Youko's master after all.

Right, Igusa?

Huh?

Y-Yes...

Well... umm...

Keita-san!

It's your turn!

What's the matter?

It's nothing.

We'll send him out right away.

I'm letting go, okay?

Begin!

Are they observing closely to see how the opponent will strike?

Neither of them is taking any action.

Still no action...

What's the matter, Keita-san?

Please take this seriously!

Loa-ch...

H-He's down!

It seems Contestant Macho Loach has dried up!

As a result, the winner is Contestant Kawahira!

Why is he acting that way?

What's wrong with Keita?

I'm so nervous.

This is bad.

This is really bad.

How is it Keita?

Is it cool?

Oh, I know! He needs water!

Shukuchi.

I-I'm sorry.

I'll go get a towel.

He's not energetic, but...

It can't be...

Don't touch me!

Maybe that was a bad move...

What if he loses because of me?

Because of this idiot, Kawahira's reputation has been disgraced forever.

Leave, you violent woman!

I can't believe you!

Leave now!

Everyone will blame me!

I might even be kicked out!

Then... Then...

I picked you up.

Don't forget your obligation towards me.

No!

How can I restore his energy?

Is the only choice... to do that?

You wanted to touch my back, right?

There's no choice, so I'll let you touch it.

I don't want to... I honestly don't want to... but become energetic with this!

I can't do it after all!

I'm sorry, I did it again...

Hey, are you okay?

What's going on?

It's not like how you think it is!

For it to be my fault...

That's impossible!

What?

The next match is between Contestant Kawahira Keita and Contestant Ittanmomen Super Thin!

It is said that you can barely feel his texture.

Everyone's wondering how they'll make first contact!

Hey, Keita!

Cloth Filtering!

Contestant Ittanmomen Super Thin is unable to continue fighting.

Therefore, Contestant Kawahira wins the second round!

Keita-san!

Please be serious about this!

Oh, sorry about that.

What should I do?

Maybe Keita-sama isn't energetic because of me...

If they found out about it...

100 lashes!

This is bad...

Keita-sama.

I came to confess.

That chocolate you ate the other day...

is something I picked up off the ground.

I only wanted the holographic card that came with it.

Yay!

I'm sorry.

About what?

Ah! Youko!

Give this to Keita-sama.

It's the golden Great Roly-Poly card.

It has an amazing defense of 1500!

Well, that's how it is!

The winner is Contestant Kawahira!

Sneak...

Umm...

It's that, right?

It has to be...

The other day when I met you in town, I was surprised...

I'm firing you, Igusa.

What?!

Out they go!

I can't live on anymore...

I'm not too good with men, but I'm not trying to avoid you, Keita-sama!

The only thing... I can do right now is...

Is just this...

Let's make a miracle!

Here we go!

Pipiruma Panpuru Kuru Kururin!

Keita-sama, become energetic!

What are you doing?

But I've never been seen by anyone before!

What in the world is going on?!

Tomekichi.

I thought he wasn't like the usual Keita-san...

Is he all right?

It's all right!

I'll help Keita win no matter what!

Well, no, that's not what I meant...

The finals are about to begin, but I'm worried about Keita-sama.

I'll go take a look.

I'll go too.

How is it Keita?

Does it feel good?

What? You're going to push it in there?!

How is it... Keita?

Tomohane!

Don't look!

W-What are you doing?!

Pressure point foot massage.

See, like this.

Ah...

See, it looks like he's enjoying it, right?

Yeah, I guess so...

Yes... I agree...

But he's still not getting any better.

There's the heart massage left and maybe mouth to mouth CPR...

There's no need!

Really?

But it said so in the book.

What kind of book are you reading?!

This.

"Lovey Dovey Massages for Couples."

Now, now. Calm down.

We heard about the situation from Sendan.

A time like this calls for the special fruits we poured our hearts into growing!

One bite, and no matter how seriously ill,

the patient will become super energetic!

Super energetic!

Somehow that...

seems to be alive...

Well, that's because,

it's energetic!

Energetic?

Energetic!

Well, since you offered...

Keita, eat this and become energetic again!

Keita!

Begin observations.

It's looking good.

Far beyond our expectations!

Stop it!

Stop... it!

Do you intend to kill this kid?

You're Hidarugami, are you not?!

Hidarugami?

Usually, he is in the mountains.

He is an ill-natured spirit who possesses those that pass by and absorbs the life force out of them.

So Keita lost his energy... because of him?!

That's right.

This kid has strong spiritual powers, plus he was energetic for no apparent reason.

And so, he attracted me.

I see!

So it wasn't my fault after all!

You've ruined

our long-awaited experiment!

I'm relieved.

Oh! Give me back my holographic card!

What are you talking about?

I have no clue.

I don't care about that, but I won't forgive those that make Keita suffer!

You want to fight?

I've absorbed all of his life force, and I'm super energetic now!

Jaen!

Haja Soukou - Hatsuro x 4: Kurenai.

Dai Jaen!

Please have mercy!

I'll return the rest of the life force I have left!

I'll spare your life, so hurry up and revitalize Keita!

Yes, ma'am.

I'm home.

I'll be leaving now.

Keita!

Keita!

Keita!

I'm so relieved.

Youko... I...

Keita, it's the finals.

Huh?

Finally, it's the final round!

A match between Contestant Inukami Tsukai Kawahira Keita

and Contestant Fancy Rabbit, who has caught us completely off guard by winning his way to the top.

It seems the spirit has left him.

Of course, that puny little thing.

With that, Keita-sama will win for sure.

Keita-sama, do your best!

Yeah, leave it to me.

They fell for me.

Final round, begin!

It's not that I have a grudge against you, but I have to win here.

I call in the name of the wise ruler of Hakusan!

Frog...

The winner is... Contestant Fancy Rabbit!

Souke-sama...

That Keita...

He lost.

I can't believe this.

Wouldn't you usually win against a rabbit?!

As expected,

from Keita-sama.

Keita, are you okay?

Youko...

What is it?

Did I eat breakfast?

Huh?

Aloha!

How does it look on me?

Keita sure is a wonderful grandson.

Perhaps I'll buy him a souvenir.

Souke-sama, did you not bet on Keita-sama winning?

Who said such a thing?

So you bet on Keita-sama losing?

Big risks depend on that moment's luck and call for heartless decisions.

What?

My goodness, you never fail to surprise me.

Note: "Makeinu" means "loser," but literally it also means a dog that's a loser.

Mr. Loser, bring me some tea.

Yes, ma'am! Right away!

Loser, bring me some snacks.

Note: "Makeinu" means "loser," but literally it also means a dog that's a loser.

Yes, ma'am. Here it is.

Hey, bring the tissues!

Oh, I use them all the time!

Here it is.

Seconds.

Hey, loser, over here too!

Jeez, why do I have to do this?!

I don't understand it at all...

Keita-sama! I spilled it again!

Give me a break!

Keita!

Yes, ma'am?

Keita-sama!

Let's make a miracle!

Make everyone's memory disappear!

When surrounded by endless despair,

one stops walking and stands still.

When that despair is not able to be overturned,

one stops crying and can only smile blankly.

The girl's song freezes time while carrying her cruel destiny.

Next time on Inukami!

Hence, My Song That Wants To Die!

Despair...

That is the disease that leads to death.