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Look, Mai! It's a half-moon!

You're right. It's split right in half.

The half-moon's basically like us.

Why's that?

Both sides are the same moon, but one side shines and the other's dark.

Aw, I wish I was as shiny as you, Mai.

I figured it was the other way around.

But if we're both a half-moon,

we'd be perfectly round like the full moon if we became one.

Thank you.

You've finally been sullied.

We now share the same appearance...

We share the same world and memories...

The vague boundary that was between us is now gone,

and we've become one.

Wh-What did you do to Ai-san?

I guess I haven't properly introduced myself yet.

My name's Utsuro. It's a pleasure.

Ai-nee's become one with me.

Ai-nee's filled my empty heart, and I've finally become a perfect circle.

Hooray!

Huh?

Aw, Ai-nee's sparkly heart just feels so comfy!

Now that we've finally become one,

it feels like the halves of our hearts have come perfectly together.

Ai-san's your older sister, isn't she?!

You don't feel anything by doing this?!

Kon, kon. Oh, goodness.

I absolutely hated and loved Ai-nee.

The two of us are one.

We are one and perfectly round.

I'm overflowing with power.

Twin Ninja Art: Twin Sal Trees.

That's...

I have to go now.

Wai—

Hopefully we won't see each other again.

The next time we meet,

it'll probably be...

in a tragedy.

Episode 21: Vague

Ooh, I did it! That definitely left a mark.

Sorry to take you down, as well.

A-Ai-san had been searching this whole time...

for a way to save you, Mai-san.

My name's Utsuro.

I abandoned my heart, my family, my name...

everything... and became hollow.

That's a lie. People's hearts don't become empty.

Even now, aren't you hiding your guilt somewhere within your heart?

If only you could save this world by just talkin'...

No one would ever have to die.

Teru...

If I can get outside, I'll use this power

to make every last shinobi and hero completely disappear.

Shy!

What the heck happened?

Those guys ran off somewhere!

I can... barely breathe...

Hey! Come in already!

My body's not listening to me...

Hello? Shy? You can hear me, can't you?!

But I have to... stop... her...

Come in! Hello?!

I'm sorry... everyone...

Shy.

Huh? Where am I?

Take that blade, Shy.

Who are you?

If you give up right now, Ai, the people of this city,

and Mai will be lost to the darkness forever.

Mai was too kind to live as a shinobi, but too talented to live in peace.

She had no choice but to kill her own heart.

That poor child.

Since you understand people's hearts... No.

Only you can save her and the world.

But I... I can't reach her...

by myself.

But you are not alone.

We are with you.

My name is Purity.

The answer will fill your heart.

Now, take me in your hand...

Hero.

What?

The way to fight...

...is within our hearts!

That's...

Teru-chan's flames.

How bizarre.

Is this Purity's power?

Feel the heart of the blade and connect it with your own.

Then give your body to the blade.

I can feel its heart.

M-My body's moving on its own!

Right now, your body and this blade are one.

Your bracelet is tying us together.

My Heart-shift bracelet?

The more your heart moves your body and the blade together,

the stronger our bond will become.

Move together...

From my heart to my body...

and then my body to the blade...

Secret Twin Blade: Misty Blade Dance!

From the blade to my heart...

Make my heart... spin!

Did ya disappear without a trace?

The wind...

Your suffering and conflicts are coming through to me on this wind.

That's exactly why I have to...

defeat you!

Nihil... are you trembling with excitement, too?

All right, Little Miss Hero.

We're done playin' games now.

Is this... a river?

This is the vague boundary between life and death.

The perfect place to have a battle of life and death.

There's nowhere to run.

This is a battle for our lives!

My flames!

Must be hard to play with your usual fireworks.

Kon, kon.

Shy. Look at the river.

Rivers waver just like hearts do.

Nature will bare its fangs at those it recognizes as its enemy,

and will become the ultimate ally to those it recognizes as its friend.

Become the friend of the universe.

The friend of the universe?

...and then want to help it on its way.

Thank it, believe in it, and let it guide you.

That's right. That's what Ai-san said.

Thanks.

I'll try to believe in it.

What? You're just chargin' at me without thinkin'?

Hidden Sword Technique: Reverse Style!

Amidst the Enemy's Flowers!

Amidst the Enemy's Flowers

Hidden Sword Technique: Flower Brazier!

That's Ai-nee's technique.

She disappeared.

There you are.

Just her blade?

I got a hit in!

Well done.

When a blade and a heart become one to this extent, they're able to change this much?

In that case, I...

just need to dance with Nihil, as well.

It's so powerful.

That wasn't a technique or anything.

That was just a swing.

You're incredibly strong, yes.

But you won't be able to hit me like that!

Then how about this?

Yamata no Orochi!

The city!

My goodness, you're an awful person.

That's what happens when you dodge my attack.

Hidden Sword Technique: Cherry Blossom Blitz!

Looks like you're gettin' weaker.

I... I still can't win!

Shy, you have more than enough power within you.

But you haven't realized the power of the thing that connects you to the blade...

Your bracelet.

Remember, Shy.

Your wish is not just to win.

My wish?

I want to save everyone.

And that includes Utsuro...

No, that includes Mai-san!

The power of the Heart-shift bracelet...

A power I don't know... that I haven't realized...

I thought the Heart-shift bracelet was something that gave a physical form to your heart...

But if that's true, then why do I understand foreign languages?

The Heart-shift bracelet is a tool to connect me with the world.

If that's the case, there might be a way to connect my heart with the world!

That's right, Shy.

And eventually, that becomes...

the state of complete selflessness.

Where am I?

Shy.

Utsuro Karakuri Real Name: Nationality: Japanese Likes:

Ai-nee! Wait for me!

Nope! Not gonna wait!

Ai-san? But... small?

What's going on?

This is inside Utsuro's... rather, Mai's memory.

Wait, wait!

Which means that these two cannot see you.

I sort of feel like a ghost.

You think this bird's gonna be okay?

It seems pretty weak...

I'm gonna save it, no matter what.

Mai truly loved life.

No matter how small, she loved them and treated them with care.

Uh-huh. So is your mom doin' better now?

I see. That's great.

Come on, now! Pick up the pace!

Yes, miss!

A-Ai-nee, what in the world are ya doin'?

This is Tokimaru! He's my student who came from the next village over.

Only I can use him!

Oh, no. If you ever need anything, Mai-sama, please tell me.

Hey! Don't go betrayin' me!

Then why don't we have some tea together?

As you wish.

Wha—

What the heck?!

I see. So yer name's Tokimaru-san.

That's a lovely name.

Ever since Tokimaru arrived,

Mai's days seemed to be filled with calm and happiness.

But...

Mai's skills as a shinobi were recognized,

and she was undertaking secret missions.

Shy. You're a hero,

but would you consider it a sin to kill one villain in order to save a hundred lives?

Most people probably would not.

But Mai was different.

For the sake of justice, she killed her true kindness.

And in exchange, she put on a cruel mask and created a heart that felt nothing.

That is the current Mai.

She became the persona known as Utsuro.

Mai's heart couldn't handle her missions anymore,

so she hid her guilt behind her mask...

not knowing that this would slowly eat away at her heart.

And then...

That bear was Mai's friend.

They were able to share a very short but peaceful time together.

The mother bear and cub were hungry and wandered down to where the humans were...

and apparently attacked a home.

Mai went to protect the people of the village.

Without realizing it, she put on the mask of Utsuro

and ended up slaying the bear family.

Mai's heart was already on the edge...

but after that, she couldn't tell what was right or wrong anymore.

Shinobi

Mai-sama!

And so...

Mai became Utsuro.

N-No... I can't stay here...

I need to go... where there's no one else...

Into the darkness... where I'll feel nothing...

Somewhere no one... can find me...

Not even myself...

Mai-san... was battling with this all alone?

Where am I?

This is deep within my— within Mai Tennoji's heart.

Mai-san... and... Ai-san!

Ai-nee is currently asleep.

But if she continues to sleep here,

Ai-nee's sense of self will dissolve within me...

and disappear.

No!

So, Miss Hero...

Please take Ai-nee outta this place.

Huh?

In truth, I never wanted anything like this to happen.

I just...

wanted to stay a pure child and live my life laughin'.

I've wanted someone to kill me since I'd been sullied with blood.

Those chains...

This is my punishment, because I was so foolish.

My punishment is to sit here and suffer for eternity

in this darkness where no one else will come.

But even so...

I guess my sin just won't disappear.

I'm the one who brought her here...

And yet I can't help but feel happy that I get to see Ai-nee again.

And that's exactly why... Please, help Ai-nee...

Very well. But what about you?

What's that?

We're out of time.

The connection between your hearts will soon be broken.

But what about Mai-san?

She is the master of this heart.

She cannot leave it.

I know it's a selfish wish.

But please...

Before I destroy them all...

Please save Ai-nee, the world's heart... and the future.

I will.

Impossible...

I'll save them... no matter what!