Original subtitles

Will he be released once again?

Note: Youko mispronounces "Otousan," the Japanese word for father, as "Otosan."

Note: Youko mispronounces "Otousan," the Japanese word for father, as "Otosan."

Otosan?

Hey, Maiko-chan.

It's me, Kawahira Keita.

What? You don't remember?

How cruel of you.

Oh, that's it!

Yeah, Kawahira Keita, the one with the dog collar.

Shukuchi.

All right! I did it!

Keita, dinner will be ready soon!

It was fun, wasn't it?

Keita!

Go out again?

Sounds great!

Shoo! Shoo!

Oh, sorry, I have a really disobedient dog.

Anyway--

Don't mind me.

It happens all the time.

That whore!

T-To tell you the truth, I lost my house, and I was wondering if you'd let me stay with you...

With my dog!

Hello?

Hello?!

You don't need to continue talking to her!

Cut it out already!

If you hadn't interrupted me, we might have escaped from this pitiful life!

I made a good impression on her.

The last one in my address book...

Who cares?

It's fine here, isn't it?

Hell no!

At night, I can't sleep because I get bitten by mosquitoes.

And in the morning, I'm forcibly woken up by the cicadas!

I've had enough of this!

I'm hungry...

Thanks for the meal.

You're welcome.

Did it calm you down?

Yeah.

Youko.

What is it?

You're so energetic.

Huh?

Jeez...

Life's been full of misfortune ever since we got involved with him.

Our apartment was destroyed...

My bank account disappeared...

Negative force?!

Because you defeated the shinigami that was attached to the Shindou family, it seems calamity has fallen upon you.

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, I think it's something temporary, but...

Ka-Karina-san?!

I-I'm sorry, I seem to have strained my back.

What?!

It seems anyone who becomes involved with you will experience misfortune.

Y-You've got to be kidding me.

Thanks to that, I haven't gotten any job offers.

All my lifelines have been cut.

But it's just temporary, right?

I sure hope so.

It's like a passing rain cloud.

It'll be sunny again.

You haven't changed.

Really?

I'm going out for a bit.

Where to?

It's a secret.

Is that so?

A bit too late...

They're out of business...

I'm hired?

Yes, you are.

It's cute!

You look really great!

Try saying, "Welcome home, Master."

What for?

Don't worry and just say it.

In that case...

Yes, go ahead.

Welcome home, Master.

Moe!

Ah, that's perfect!

Man, I'm burning!

Umm, what kind of business does this place run?

What?

You came here not knowing what this place is?

Umm, yes...

Well, this place is for...

And also...

Where you grope and such.

Please excuse me!

W-Wait up!

You'll be able to become number one!

And I thought I finally found a job.

Is this all due to that misfortune?

At this rate...

Keita...

You haven't changed.

I have changed...

When I first met you, I thought it would be easy to tell you about my true identity.

When that time came, I was going to tell you right away.

But... as my enjoyable memories with you added up...

I...

Hake?

A red fox.

A green raccoon.

A golden fox... huh...

Red, green, golden...

A green kappa...

What?

What the hell's that?

Listen up.

Remember to return this favor to me one day.

That one day can be right now as well, if you wish.

Here you go.

Keita-sama!

How cruel of Grandma.

She's the one who gave me the job, but when I asked for help, she totally ignored me!

I insisted she help you out.

Thank you, Tomohane.

So, I brought food, and these as well.

As expected from you, Nadeshiko-chan!

There's fireworks as well.

Umm, where's Youko-san?

She's out right now.

I see...

Did you have something to tell Youko?

N-Not really.

Maybe we just missed her on our way here.

Huh?

Well, I hope so.

It would be great if Youko were here.

Huh?

Oh, it's nothing at all.

Wow, it's beautiful.

Why didn't you at least let Keita stay over at your place?

That's what I wanted; however...

"However"?

Souke said that kind of misfortune is contagious.

Hake.

So what did you want to tell me?

You didn't come here to relax, now did you?

So you saw through me, huh?

Well, let me get straight to the point.

Dai Youko is about to release himself.

A great monster that manipulates the dark side, petrifies his opponents, specializes in fire based spells and shukuchi,

shakes the universe with just a single leap, and can do anything with that breath of his.

He is strong and arrogant.

When he feels irritated, he will destroy a whole mountain.

He is just like a child.

No. It's all the worse because he's an adult.

We have been able to seal him away with the power of the Kawahira family; however,

the barrier is falling apart due to his raging spirit.

Otosan is?

Otosan!

What are you doing, dear daughter?

Otosan!

What are you doing, dear daughter?

That's right.

With these hands, I sealed Otosan away.

Although it'll only buy us some time, we're currently reinforcing the seal with an animal barrier.

So he wants me.

This Youko.

Yes.

However, you have the right to refuse.

Although this is just based on my speculation.

It's not easy for you to ask me to seal away my own father again, now is it?

Youko?

I'm sorry.

It's just that...

Well then...

I never imagined Otosan would still care about me.

I'll go talk to Otosan.

But first, I need to tell Keita about myself...

Keita!

Hey!

Do you remember this place?

Yeah.

This is where I sealed the contract with you.

This is where I sealed the contract with you, Keita.

Dammit.

If the evil spirits hadn't interrupted me back then, I would've won.

You're such a sore loser.

I'm not a sore loser!

You were shivering in fear at a puppy.

"I'll listen to anything you say! So please get rid of the dog!"

I can still picture you weeping back then.

It's just weird that an inukami is afraid of dogs, isn't it?

I'm not an inukami.

I'm...

I'm...

I'm an enemy of the Kawahira family...

And an enemy of the inukami...

The daughter of the great monster fox, Dai Youko, who's been sealed.

And you sealed a contract with me thinking that I was an inukami...

I'm sorry for keeping it a secret all this time.

Dai Youko, huh?

I've heard of it once from Grandma.

And you're that daughter, huh?

That's awesome!

K-Keita!

Were you listening to what I just said?

Well, how should I put it...

Who cares about that?

Whether you're a dog or a fox.

I sealed a contract with you, Youko.

That's why as long as you didn't bring it up, I wasn't going to say anything about it either.

But I came to check up on you, to see if you were brooding over it.

I told you this before, "You haven't changed."

That goes for me as well.

That's why our relationship will remain unchanged.

This is a good time for it.

Let's seal a contract again on this spot.

Here's the contract payment.

Keita...

That's not like you.

I think so too.

What's the matter?

I have to go, okay?

I see.

Bye.

See you later.

Mother. Let's dance together.

Let's sing together.

Meow. Meow.

Relaxing on the streets, us cats.

And going around the corner further ahead.

Let's dance, and build up this justice.

Note: "Nekomata" is a monster or spirit as big as a medium-sized dog, but shaped like a cat.

In the name of the nekomata, the traveling cat, Tomekichi!

Meow. Meow.

In his name!

Note: "Nekomata" is a monster or spirit as big as a medium-sized dog, but shaped like a cat.

Barrier reinforcement!

Damn you...

Damn you cats!

We did it!

Well done.

Very well done.

Thank you very much.

The victor hasn't been decided yet!

This seal is pointless!

As I thought...

It seems like it won't work out as we hoped.

I will be freed very soon!

Just like that time...

We need Youko's power...

That fox...

That girl is here...

It's that girl...

Youko!

Youko-san!

So you came after all.

Youko...

We've been waiting for you.

Youko, huh...?

Otosan.

How nostalgic.

It's been 300 years since you last came here.

You're so beautiful.

I'm sorry about back then.

I won't cause any more mischief.

Now let me out of here, Youko.

Let me see your face up close.

Otosan...

I'm sorry.

What did you say?!

Otosan.

I'm doing well.

I met Keita and found out what "fun" is.

When I'm with Keita, I can laugh from deep down in my heart.

When I'm with Keita, every day is fun.

Even if there's nothing, it's fun as long as I'm with Keita.

I want to experience more fun times with Keita, so...

Keita, you say?!

In the name of Youko, the daughter of Dai Youko...

Youko, what are you doing?!

Additional barrier reinforcement spell!

What?!

I will never allow it!

I will never allow it, Youko!

Just... Just that!

Papa will never allow you to be with a human being!

Otosan, I'm sorry.

Youko...

We're saved.

Well done.

Very well done.

Hey, you guys!

Will you guys applaud too?!

Sheesh.

As the chief of the inukami, I apologize for the impoliteness of the clan.

Youko...

Youko.

Go return to your master's side.

Yes.

Hake, good job.

I'm surprised you managed to put a bell on the cat's collar.

No, I haven't done anything at all.

It's just that Youko has changed on her own.

Ever since she met Keita-sama.

Kappa!

Why don't you help out too?

Keita!

Hey, welcome home.

Thanks.

Want to have some breakfast?

Yeah.

Keita.

Yeah?

H-Hey!

Keita!

I love you!

Note: This is an excerpt from a Japanese fairy-tale called "Tsuru No Ongaeshi" or "The Crane Returns the Favor."

Once upon a time, an elderly couple saved a crane.

Several days later, a very small and young lady came to visit them.

Note: This is an excerpt from a Japanese fairy-tale called "Tsuru No Ongaeshi" or "The Crane Returns the Favor."

"While I'm weaving, please do not peek inside at all costs."

However, those two peeked.

"How cruel of you to break the promise!"

And so, the young lady turned into a swan and flew away.

Next time on Inukami!

Returning A Favor To An Aroused Keita!

The moral of the story is that it's not good to peek.