Original subtitles

Since ancient times,

fear has bred demons and specters, known as aberrations,

that have wrought harm upon humankind.

Amid such turmoil, this land has been ruled

by emperors with a supernatural power called Divine Revelation,

the psychic ability to see the future.

EMPERORS

Under their leadership,

paranormally-powered clans suppressed the aberrations.

For generations,

clans with various paranormal powers have served the Emperors,

protecting this land from the aberrations.

However, some paranormals

who suffer unfortunate deaths as a consequence

have their souls sealed…

COCOONS

…inside danger-suppressing "cocoons,"

which are interred in special graves: sepulchers.

SEPULCHERS

The aberrations have been quelled.

This land is now in a state of peace.

There are various clans that possess unique powers,

TADAKIYO KUDO KIYOKA KUDO

and they preserve the purity of their bloodlines

through a constant cycle of mutual cooperation and conflict.

I am the eldest daughter of one such paranormal family,

the Saimori clan.

My parents' marriage was political marriage.

But soon after my birth, an illness took my mother.

My father remarried an old flame, and Kaya was born,

ABERRATIONS

who has the power to see aberrations.

Bitter. Remake it.

Please forgive me…

- Aren't you ashamed? - Kaya. She cannot help it.

It is her mother's fault.

Please forgive me.

- Wipe it before it leaves a stain. - Certainly.

After that, get changed. In your room.

My life here ends today.

No one would believe these are my entire bridal items.

We've come from Matsuzakaya to deliver the kimono.

- Come in. - Thank you!

Madam, hello! Excuse us!

Come in!

- Excuse us. - Excuse us.

How beautiful you are!

Miyo?

What's going on?

I shall marry…

Master Kiyoka Kudo.

All of a sudden? The Kudo family?

I am 19 now.

It is past my time.

Forgive me. I wasn't able to help.

No need to apologize, Mr. Koji.

Perhaps…

my new life will be a happier one.

What's that?

How's this? Perfect for our engagement party.

Yes, it's lovely.

Koji, come along.

Time to go.

Mother!

Happiness does not await me.

I merely await to join my mother in Heaven,

and all I do… is to breathe.

Your Majesty.

Soon…

our world will change…

The right things… in the right places.

Kudo is famously cruel and merciless, no?

He attacks women, specters… Anyone he abhors.

His many noble fiancées all fled within three days.

That girl's just like her mother. She doesn't deserve to exist.

Exile or death… Either way, Miyo has no future.

Thank you very much, sir.

I am marrying into an elite family with many paranormal powers.

Its head leads the Counter-Aberration Paranormal Corps

at only 27 years old…

MY HAPPY MARRIAGE

I am honored to meet you.

My name is Miyo Saimori.

I am accustomed to being neglected.

All I can do is conform myself to the rhythm of others.

Cease that immediately.

Please forgive me.

Your apology is unwanted.

Lift your head.

Miyo, you said?

Yes, sir.

You must obey my every word.

Leave if I say, "Leave." Die if I say, "Die."

No objections.

Understood, sir.

Mother!

I'm sorry, Miyo.

Please forgive my weakness.

Nevertheless, you are still…

"You are still…"

Good morning… Lady Miyo?

I'm sorry. Oh, dear.

The master's wife shouldn't be…

Forgive me! I entered without permission…

Oh, not at all. On the contrary, I've inconvenienced you.

No, I simply woke up early…

Forgive me.

Please call me Yurie.

I appreciate your help. I am really grateful.

Don't be…

Now then.

Before sonny wakes, let's finish other chores.

Yes.

May I leave the kitchen to you?

Sure. I mean, if you don't mind…

- Oh, please use anything in there. - Yes.

Good morning, sir.

Now then.

Sonny, time for breakfast.

Not "sonny."

Of course.

Put the paper away, sonny.

This morning, Lady Miyo cooked for you.

- Is that so? - Yes, sir.

You try it first.

Can't you eat it?

- Well, I can't, before you-- - You poisoned it? How obvious.

Sonny!

No suspicious food.

I'm sorry about this…

Good morning.

Good morning.

COUNTER-ABERRATION PARANORMAL CORPS

- Enter. - Excuse me.

The résumés of new prospects. Please cut them down to five.

I must see their powers.

Quite an illustrious intake.

Your latest fiancée fled as well?

Sighing over Yurie scolding you?

- No. - She only came yesterday…

That's a new record! Congratulations.

Not yet.

- Move! - Hey, wait! Yurie did scold you?

She got up early to cook for you.

She's not the poisoning type.

We've barely met. I don't trust her.

How could I eat her cooking?

Lady Miyo is unlike the others somehow.

I am pleased to have her.

She is the first of your fiancées to be kind enough to assist me.

This still bothers me.

A conjured bird?

My yard, this morning.

Intriguing.

I found this on my rounds.

Creepy. Hoped you might know it.

What is it?

Never seen one. What about you, Mochizuki?

Neither have I.

Don't do that!

Oh, no!

Stay calm!

Idiot! No fire powers indoors!

- 2nd Security Unit departing! - 3rd Security Unit departing!

IMPERIAL AGENCY

TSUGUHARU SUDO, ARMY STAFF OFFICE CHIEF

Chief Sudo.

This being sent to me cannot be good news.

Thank you for making time, sir.

It's urgent you see this.

NORIO KAMOMURA, IMPERIAL AGENCY DIRECTOR

- Bring Tsuruki to me. - Yes, sir.

Paranormals in sepulchers

lost their lives in battle, or used their powers traitorously.

They cling to the living world, and remain powerful in death.

So this cocoon is part of a restless paranormal?

The Emperor was right.

He foresaw cocoons coming to the capital.

It cannot have escaped by chance.

We believe…

that someone opened several sepulchers.

Yes.

Seals were deliberately broken, releasing numerous cocoons.

Our men are hunting them,

but the culprit is unknown.

To avoid an outcry, I want to handle this in secret.

But we are shorthanded.

Understood.

Cocoons found in the capital shall be dealt with by my men.

Excuse me, sir.

Tsuruki of Tsuruki Trading.

A venerable trading company, and our secret liaison.

As a private citizen, he can move and gather intel freely.

Arata Tsuruki's the name.

He has no powers, but quickly took over the company.

His bargaining and negotiation skills will prove useful.

Best of luck, Commander Kudo.

Thank you.

Welcome home, sir.

I… must apologize for this morning.

In your position--

In your position, you cannot eat food made by someone you do not trust…

I acted foolishly.

That sounds forced.

Oh no, sir! It was entirely my fault.

Horrendously tattered clothes. Severely chapped hands.

Unbefitting an elite young lady.

I have been sent an outright misfit.

I bathe before dinner.

- I'm sorry, the water is not-- - Fine. I can heat it.

The Saimoris control wind?

Yes, sir.

This will be a first for you, then.

Fire heats the water…

Only my power can.

You did so yesterday too?

I'm sorry I did not thank you.

No need. Why apologize with every breath?

- I'm sorry-- - Enough.

Overdoing it devalues it.

This morning…

I was merely being cautious.

Cook for me again tomorrow.

Of course, if you add poison, you'll regret it.

Understood, sir.

What is this?

Medicinal herbs. Always put them in.

As you wish, sir.

Call me when ready.

As I am a Saimori, he must presume I have powers.

I am not right for him.

When he learns I am powerless, he will surely expel me.

Kaya can see demons now!

Kaya, it scared you, didn't it?

Both her parents had powers… Poor girl.

Powerless wretch. Powerless wretch.

It should be about ready now.

- Until now, I could never eat… - I'll go get some fresh air.

…unless I cooked for myself.

What a lovely day.

I did what I could to make it through each day…

Perhaps this will not be to his taste.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Bless this food.

- Bless this food. - Bless this food.

Very good.

Slightly different to Yurie's, but not bad.

Thank you… sir.

Why are you crying?

Please forgive me.

No more apologies.

Oh, thank you…

This is the first time…

someone has praised my cooking.

I'm so happy…

Please forgive me…

Yurie, do me a favor.

Report to me on what she does.

I'll look into the Saimoris.

Yes, sir.

Have a nice day.

What?

To the imperial family and other clans,

bloodlines are crucial.

The telekinetic Tatsuishis

are planning a new political marriage

with the wind-wielding Saimoris.

Koji, which is best?

Koji? Which do you like best?

Well… Either is fine with me.

Is this one too bold?

Which do you prefer?

Remember our agreement.

Koji is to marry Kaya.

Miyo is to marry my eldest son.

- When Kudo rejects her, you can-- - Miyo's mother had a powerful gift!

Miyo's child could manifest that power.

If she does, you can pay me generous betrothal money.

I paid a lot to marry her mother…

It must be recouped.

So, she was abused entirely because she lacked powers.

Against expectations.

Please sign this!

- Godo. - Yes.

I didn't ask for that.

Better to ask me than a pro.

Look. Seen this?

MOTHER: SUMI USUBA

Come with me.

- Sumi Usuba? Is she Miho's mother? - Yup.

The Usuba family.

I looked into them too, but found out nothing.

They're all in hiding.

They have the power to disrupt minds.

Mr. Tsuruki.

I hear you have a plan to protect the capital.

Please wait at reception.

Why do you know of them?

My work entails talking with people everywhere.

I hear street gossip, idle rumors, truths and lies.

Disrupt minds?

Hallucinations, clairvoyance,

altering senses and memories.

Psychological manipulation.

I've never heard of that.

Too powerful even for you?

Oh, I mean nothing by that.

Is that so?

Still, I'm surprised.

I heard you were cold as ice toward women…

but not your current fiancée.

Yurie, what of Miyo?

After assisting me,

she spent the day mending kimonos, away from my prying eyes.

Also, it seems she cannot sleep well.

On my next day off, I shall go to town.

Understood.

Care to join me?

You haven't been out yet.

But I cannot.

What?

No reason to, and I would bother you--

I would not mind. But if you don't want to--

- No, I didn't mean-- - Then we shall go.

I was not allowed to leave the Saimori estate,

so I know nothing about the town.

I must not bring shame upon my master.

Please, do not trouble yourself…

Don't be silly.

If I see a bud, I want to help it bloom.

Sit down.

All right, then…

Now, hold this.

Oh. Your hands aren't as chapped.

You're right… The medicinal herbs perhaps?

Herbs?

The master always puts them in his bath…

Since his childhood, sonny loathes medicinal herb baths.

Oh, it was for me…

Let's make you much prettier.

Look in the mirror now.

It's all right.

No need to flinch.

I am so two-faced.

Take a look.

I know I am powerless, and undeserving of acceptance,

- but I fear being disliked. - Please excuse my cold hands.

Next comes rouge.

Thank you for waiting!

Thank you for waiting.

I'm sorry…

Shall we?

Good morning.

Good morning.

KIMONO FABRIC

Welcome, Mr. Kudo.

Much obliged.

I've chosen some items from the ones you requested.

Please come in.

Allow me, sir.

Sonny Kudo, this is a first for you.

I wouldn't… say that.

Oh, dear.

I meant, you bringing a lady.

That is another matter.

Now then, let us begin with these.

- This one is very nice too. - Hello.

Welcome.

This one is beautiful too.

You like it?

Well… No, it just…

brings back memories.

It looks like my late mother's kimono.

Look at him.

So lovely.

What was your mother like?

My…

Not your stepmother.

You mentioned your mother's kimono.

My mother…

died when I was two.

Oh, I don't remember much,

apart from her sakura-colored kimono,

and long black hair.

I see.

You take after her, then.

Who do you take after?

People say my mother, but I'm not sure.

Not sure? Why is that?

She was a popular socialite.

Rarely home,

so my sister and I were raised by Yurie.

I also struggle to define what a mother is.

We're the same…

Oh, please forgive me!

How rude of me…

Lift your head. No need to shrink.

Rather than your apology, I appreciate your honesty.

In truth, I did not deserve to lift my head.

And yet…

I wanted to…

stay with him, as much as fate allowed.

That's better.

Are you getting any sleep?

Yes, sir.

Show me.

Oh, what's this? It's glittering.

It's glittering.

You all right?

The Emperor's lack of an heir once caused concern, but 16 years later,

the next in line to the throne, Takaihito, was born.

We Kudos have links to the imperial family,

so as a child, I served as Takaihito's playmate.

Cocoons in town are returned to their sepulchers.

So far, there have been no casualties.

Kiyoka, are you not afraid?

Are you, Prince?

Albeit vaguely, I can see the future now.

You mean…

My father's death.

His latest revelation will likely become his last.

Kiyoka.

Do not die.

My men and I would for you.

Promise me.

You must not die.

As you wish.

The opened sepulchers…

Before long, the capital will be ravaged by war…

Kiyoka… Kudo…

The Counter-Aberration Paranormal Corps must act as our shield…

and protect… our people.

Here it is.

Thank you.

It has pretty colors.

I shall buy food, so would you mind waiting?

NOTIONS STORE

Not at all.

Since our trip to town, I've been wondering.

What can I do in return for my master?

Sister?

You're still alive.

Amazing.

Kaya. Let's go.

You look as shabby as always.

Did Mr. Kudo cast you out?

At least you're still alive.

I…

Oh, my.

Talking back?

What use would you be to Mr. Kudo?

Powerless wretch.

I must not cry here.

Exposing my weakness would only delight her.

Please forgive me…

Kaya.

You're such a bore.

Careful!

Please breathe slowly.

Focus on exhaling.

You're safe now.

Your nightmares will end soon.

Lady Miyo!

I'm all right.

This gentleman… helped me…

I see.

Thank you, sir…

So, Mr. Kudo.

What brings you here today?

To set things straight between our families.

Set things straight?

Inter-clan marriages are political.

For the benefit of both families.

But I am somewhat reluctant to provide you something in return.

Meaning--

You do not know?

I have a condition.

Apologize sincerely to Miyo, in return for ample betrothal money.

Apologize… you say?

I shall not force you. Just set her free.

Honey…

May we have…

time to think?

Do not make me wait.

Side with me, Koji!

Listen…

Who was that?

Her fiancé!

Such a gorgeous man…

Hana…

I'm sorry…

Hey. You all right?

Hana…

I'm sorry…

No! That hurts!

Call me a thief? Rotten child!

- My lady! My lady! - You burned my mother's kimono!

I don't want her things here!

I…

- Let go! - I…

Hana! You're dismissed!

No!

No! No!

No! You burned my mother's kimono!

Shut up!

Don't do this! Not the storehouse!

Let me out! Open the doors!

I'm coming in.

Miyo?

I'm sorry.

Miyo?

Miyo.

I'm sorry…

Cold hands.

The storehouse… Not the storehouse…

Your burden…

shall be lifted.

I must tell him the truth.

But…

Lady Miyo, are you free now?

You have a visitor.

I…

despise myself.

You're so grown up!

I am married now.

With two children.

My husband and I make a living from farming.

Really? You found happiness…

I'm so glad.

Young lady…

I'm terribly sorry I couldn't be with you when you were in so much pain!

I felt deeply ashamed.

After I couldn't protect you…

But… But I came here because

I wanted to see you happy!

You mean… so much to me…

You suffered through so much…

I wanted to see you smiling and happy.

Hana…

I…

I don't have any powers!

So…

So…

I'm not fit to marry my husband-to-be…

I have no right to be here!

Young lady.

I was dismissed by the Saimoris a long time ago,

so, can you guess how I came to be here now?

When this spoke to me, I was frankly astonished.

It was from someone in Mr. Kudo's corps.

Later, Mr. Kudo came to my village to get me.

My master?

Young lady.

Mr. Kudo is a good man.

My master!

What… What is it?

My master.

There is…

something I could not bring myself to tell you.

I have…

I have no powers.

Both of my parents had powers, but I am powerless.

I only went to elementary school.

For many years, I worked as a servant to my family.

I am poorly educated, and my pedigree is unjustified.

Therefore, the truth is, I am not fit to marry you.

My shameful feelings… caused me to hide this from you…

I feared rejection…

If you wish me to die, I shall.

If you wish me to leave, I shall.

I made this for you with regret and gratitude.

If you do not want it, please discard or burn it.

Thank you for everything.

Cease that immediately.

Powers are irrelevant.

Between us, they are unnecessary.

I do not want you to leave.

Soon, I hope to officially…

become engaged to you.

You prefer not to live with me?

I… wish to stay here.

If you would kindly permit it.

You do not need permission.

I want you to stay.

You and only you.

Will you tie my hair?

Such a pretty color.

Thank you, Miyo.

My pleasure.

For the time being, I may not come home often.

Understood, sir.

I, Takaihito, have come.

Enter…

Come closer…

Your face…

I know what expression it bears…

Your youthful shoulders…

will soon…

bear the entire weight of this nation…

It is beyond my understanding.

Whether willingly or not…

there will come a time when you must understand…

I have done many things

in my time…

From now on…

you will be required to do the same…

I shall.

Kudo of the Counter-Aberration Paranormal Corps…

I must express my gratitude to him…

I shall.

Be careful.

Cocoons possessed them.

Stand back!

They're highly responsive to paranormals.

We're trying,

but they must be expelled for our powers to work.

We're only injuring the hosts.

Kill a host, kill a cocoon?

How do they possess?

We do not know.

They seem to latch onto the mind and manipulate the body.

No way to kill only the cocoon…

Miyo must be lonely without you again.

Stay out of it.

Oh? Who was it that sent Hana a conjured messenger?

For that… I thank you.

Sorry? What?

Thank you!

I admire your honesty.

Our commander's name makes generals shiver!

Because he slashes aberrations' heads with his sword!

You should see how demonic he looks!

Who looks demonic?

I meant, demonic in a manly way…

We were explaining. To Miyo.

Er… Welcome back…

Why are you here?

Well, I wanted to give you this at the door…

I am… concerned you may not be eating well…

Thank you.

May we have some too?

Oh, please do!

- Thank you! - Thank you!

For you, Mr. Godo.

Me too?

I must thank you for Hana…

Commander!

My child smiles now.

Really! How adorable.

Thank you.

Don't you just want to hug him?

What?

We all feel that way.

We look up to him.

I'm okay.

Commander! I'll wipe that!

You did it to me, huh?

How is it?

Good.

- Great. - Made with love!

Are you all right?

Are you all right?

What's wrong?

Can you hear me? Can you stand up?

How wonderful!

- Is this a maple leaf pattern? - Yes. This has a maple leaf pattern

- all over the fabric. - Excuse me.

I cannot accept so many…

Don't be silly, my lady.

This is sonny's kindness, sincerity, and generosity.

Don't reject it.

You're right, sorry…

Which one do you like, Lady Miyo?

Well, I…

Which one?

- This one… - That one?

Oh, this was sonny's instant favorite.

- The sakura-colored one? - My master too…

Not to forget… this as well.

Oh, my! He bought a comb?

Yes. Men give women combs when they wish to marry them.

He should give it directly…

Sonny hopes you'll willingly receive the things you need.

Right.

Look at this too.

I shall go.

Please inspect this sash, Ms. Yurie. The second closest to you.

A pine, bamboo, and plum pattern. Extremely elegant.

I'm sure it will suit her well.

Also, this sash…

Lady Miyo?

Lady Miyo!

Elementary school rolls? They look old.

From Miyo's mother's school days.

There are 27 students at capital schools with the name Sumi.

Twenty-seven?

- You want me to visit every one? - Yes, but it could all be in vain.

SUMI MUROTA SUMI MORI

This will take time.

SUMI SUGITO, SUMI OKAMOTO SUMI KITAMURA

Why go so far? You two are doing well.

I sensed a power like none I know…

I'm sorry…

Could all this be the work of an Usuba?

Out of my way! This is urgent!

No entry to outsiders! Stop!

- Stop. - It's urgent! Let me go!

Mr. Kudo!

I'm sorry, but Miyo is…

- Apologize? - Please, free me!

When will you and your mother stop making a fool of me?

I detest those eyes of yours!

They're just like hers!

Your lineage may be noble, but what makes you so special?

If it wasn't for your mother,

I would've married Saimori earlier!

Say.

Do me a favor, sister.

End your engagement.

Kaya and my father are in collusion.

Kaya wants you, and my father wants Usuba blood.

I can't stop them on my own.

What now?

They might not let us in…

No matter.

You must turn him down.

Then I shall be engaged to Mr. Kudo.

Say yes, why don't you?

The gate is on fire!

Miyo!

Fetch water!

Miyo!

Begone!

Where is Miyo?

Miyo is Tatsuishi property!

No, you don't!

Where are you going?

- No! - Your filthy face needs washing!

Miyo!

Quickly! Put it out!

Where are you, Miyo?

Miyo!

Where are you, Miyo?

Where are you, Miyo?

- Damn that Tatsuishi… - Miyo!

…dragging me into this!

Where is Miyo?

Miyo!

When I give in, the torment ends.

Even when being robbed, I never speak out.

That is how I've lived. It's all so simple…

I pray for the storm to pass quickly.

That is how I've survived.

But now…

Don't you love your daughter?

Love?

Why would I love a powerless mistake?

Say you'll break it off.

I won't!

But now… the one closest to him is…

I am…

my master's…

Kiyoka Kudo's…

fiancée.

Miyo!

Miyo…

Miyo!

Master…

You're safe now.

Let's go home.

I did nothing wrong!

I just tried to fix a mistake!

A mistake?

After all, she's not right for you!

She's powerless! I can see demons--

Silence.

I'd be more useful! More superior--

Silence!

Looks and powers do not matter.

No matter what, I would never choose you.

Take that man to HQ.

Yes, sir.

Nevertheless,

you are still…

The sepulcher vandal's elusive.

Not for long. Show me your baby.

Not again.

So cute!

Hey, Mochizuki. You all right?

Five days later, the Saimori family left their razed estate…

- Good morning. - …for their rural retreat.

Master says it's effectively the downfall of the Saimoris.

The Tatsuishi's eldest son leads them now,

under Kudo family supervision.

Oh, no! Lady Miyo! You're not well!

I am, I am.

- I'll do that! - I'm fine.

Leave that to me. Get some rest.

- Sorry, sir. Please come in. - Thank you.

Lady Miyo, time to go in.

Greetings.

He came to her aid in town in the past.

We must repay him, so…

Is something wrong?

No.

I am in your debt.

Not at all.

I was in a hurry then.

I never knew you were Kudo's fiancée.

I'm surprised too that you work together.

May I ask?

That wound…

This is…

a badge of honor.

No need to deliver your report.

I went to HQ,

- but was told you were tending to Miyo-- - They don't know she was hurt.

What do you want?

That is what…

I want to ask you.

What?

More than the Saimoris, you caused her injury.

Your existence brought it about.

What's more…

you fail to end her nightmares.

Does this mean you're…

If you wish to save Miyo…

bring her to me.

Commander.

1st Security Unit has returned.

2nd Unit will depart.

Sure, got it.

SUMI TSURUKI

Sumi Tsuruki…

Tsuruki.

I beg you… Save me…

There were signs when Miyo came here.

But now, I am certain.

I beg you…

Miyo.

Miyo! Miyo!

Miyo, you're safe!

Miyo, you're safe!

I'm with you now.

It's me. Miyo!

Another nightmare?

No one around… I'm alone…

In dark water…

I'm alone…

Miyo, look at me.

Miyo! Look at me.

You're safe.

You're safe.

- You're safe. - I can't take it anymore.

TSURUKI TRADING

Your haste is appreciated.

You don't know why he has brought you here?

I do not.

Is this the real you?

Meaning?

You talked about a power to disrupt minds.

So I did.

After you helped Miyo, you suddenly disappeared.

The Usubas' power of illusion?

Fear not. This is the real me.

Excuse me, did you say "Usuba"?

I did.

Miyo, come closer.

Yes.

Indeed.

She does resemble Sumi.

Usuba clan elders, and Sumi's father.

He is our grandfather.

Tsuruki is our alias.

My true name is Arata Usuba.

Miyo, I am your cousin.

All I want to know is this.

Who is the paranormal causing Miyo's nightmares?

It is not a person.

Her Usuba blood causes them.

Our powers are unique and strong.

Just having Usuba blood affects the mind and body.

Can your power to manipulate minds…

stop Miyo's nightmares?

Yes. If she stays here,

we can help.

Please, wait!

I cannot leave my master's side.

Your nightmares will kill you.

Plus, Mr. Kudo has the sepulcher case.

- Leave him. - Irrelevant.

Even so,

if she is with a man who cannot end her nightmares,

will she ever find happiness?

If nothing changes, her powers will kill her.

Stay with them.

Do as I say!

As you wish.

We only have western clothes.

Should we buy kimonos?

Miyo.

Why don't we marry?

I have always loved you.

I've longed for you…

and waited.

Our powers were seen as dangerous.

Banned from passing to other clans.

If so…

why did my mother marry a Saimori?

Sumi wanted to.

Tsuruki Trading was going under,

so the Saimoris provided financial aid.

Miyo, you're back where you belong.

Where I belong…

What our clan wants most is peace and tranquility,

so we live cautiously and modestly.

Nothing will hurt you here,

so…

Arata.

We'll continue later.

Godo?

Commander, hurry!

Possessed Imperial troops…

Prince Takaihito!

Are you all right?

Prince Takaihito!

Send a messenger to Kiyoka!

What is wrong, Prince Takaihito?

You have absorbed his history and thoughts.

Isolate the possessed in the cells underground!

Commander!

Mochizuki!

Commander!

Mochizuki!

Isolate the possessed!

Godo!

- Commander! - Situation?

Imperial Agency troops attacked!

Over half our men are possessed!

Civilians too?

None yet! I sent conjured spotters!

All the cocoons are concentrated here!

Conjure a barrier! Let none reach town!

But… our powers will be unusable.

No matter. These aren't just cocoons.

Shield civilians from harm!

Sawamura!

Yes, sir!

Don't let the cocoons out!

Bind the possessed with ropes and isolate them!

Can you do it?

Got enough rope?

The sepulcher spirits swarmed to HQ.

The Paranormal Corps?

They're fighting.

Defeat is unavoidable.

What do you mean?

Miyo. Miyo! Let me explain.

Let me go!

Arata…

I'm fine. She didn't get me.

I shifted my consciousness.

What… did I do?

Have no fear.

Your dream sight power manifested.

Dream sight?

Yes.

The power to lead others into dreams and visions, and enter them.

You can control the most formidable foe.

The greatest ability we Usubas can possess.

But, I cannot even see demons, so how can I…

I cannot either.

Our powers are not for suppressing aberrations.

I don't understand…

Our role is to prevent paranormals becoming too powerful.

In other words, we exist to defeat paranormals.

Until now, your power caused nightmares.

I must go to my master…

No! We do this for another reason.

The Emperor ordered us.

Now you are with us, you must not go to Kudo.

The Emperor? Why?

His Majesty…

knew dream sight would manifest.

He glimpsed the future, and feared it.

If future sight is inferior to dream sight…

then someday…

your clan could lose its claim to the throne.

Furthermore, Kiyoka Kudo…

If he aligns with Miyo Saimori,

he will be the Emperor's greatest threat.

His Majesty took advantage of the vandalized sepulchers,

and ordered Kiyoka Kudo…

to become a shield.

You all…

You always intended to kill Kiyoka?

He did what he did as a father.

To protect his young, weak son.

Avoid their faces!

If we can't kill just the cocoons,

our men will have no other choice but to kill each other.

What should we do?

What should we do, Godo?

Go get rope!

Avoid!

Avoid their faces!

Okabe…

Okabe…

Okabe!

Okabe!

I don't want to kill.

Commander!

Godo! Stay away!

Bring me rope!

Forgive me, Okabe…

I'm sorry…

I'm sorry…

You poisoned him?

You opened the sepulchers?

How could you?

Father! Father!

Father! Father!

The Usuba clan… is bound by a pact.

If dream sight manifests,

the clan's chosen one must protect it with their life.

You cannot leave.

Devoting my life to protecting you… is my calling.

Avoid their faces!

Commander!

- I'm sorry… - Miyo, please!

Let me go!

No!

Your power is unbridled. It will consume and kill you.

I don't care!

If I can help my master,

I'll die gladly.

Master…

Master…

Master!

Nevertheless,

you are still…

destined to… find happiness…

when you grow up…

Godo!

Godo!

Why?

Look at me!

Commander…

Don't do this!

Don't do this…

Don't do this!

Dream sight is the power to enter dreams and minds,

and kill aberrations within.

Kill it!

Mother…

I…

I…

can't…

go to you yet.

We shall… meet again.

Again…

Miyo!

You fool.

Hey!

You all right?

Hey! You all right?

Somebody… Help me!

Miyo!

Master…

I want to be with you…

right here!

Kiyoka.

Kiyoka. I am deeply sorry.

Miyo's mother… learned her daughter had dream sight…

and suppressed it?

Yes.

To protect her

from my father, and all who would seek to abuse her power.

I'm glad.

That means that Miyo… was truly loved.

Just as you were.

If your father's actions were mistaken…

then only one person… can correct them.

That looks so good on you!

Absolutely beautiful.

It was my master's choice…

I meant, not just the kimono.

It is your beauty that shines through.

Thank you.

When we are loved, we believe in ourselves.

Both sonny and you can take heart in that.

I must go.

Take care.

Master.

You came for me?

Yes. It may snow soon.

Let's go home.

Yes, sir.

Oh, master…

Hm?

This…

broke. I'm sorry.

I'll buy another.

No, I shall keep this as-is…

What matters to me is… Well…

This comb… has a deep meaning…

I heard…

Did you?

Right.

Miyo.

From now on, more hardship surely awaits you.

I am a soldier.

I will be called to engage in deadly combat.

Plus, my personality…

- I'm boring. - No…

But I…

want to be with you forever.

- I'm troublesome, but-- - I've never thought so.

- I am. - No! I'm the troublesome one.

Will you marry me?

- No regrets? - None.

I won't be of much use to you, but I gladly accept.

- Shall we go? - Sure.