1 00:00:01,690 --> 00:00:06,610 With the enshrinement of Jurota, who had a powerful bond with Yamatagi-Madara, 2 00:00:06,610 --> 00:00:09,710 a spell binding her to the land would theoretically be effective. 3 00:00:10,260 --> 00:00:11,480 However... 4 00:00:11,480 --> 00:00:16,260 There was no telling how many decades it would take for the spell to take root. 5 00:00:16,260 --> 00:00:20,740 Someone who had inherited his blood would be able to carry on his work... 6 00:00:21,010 --> 00:00:25,780 but his bond with the mountain god came from being taken into her family. 7 00:00:25,780 --> 00:00:30,640 Taking a human wife would cause that bond to break, rendering the spell pointless. 8 00:00:31,990 --> 00:00:33,770 Hence, we will create your heirs. 9 00:00:33,770 --> 00:00:35,580 This line of sorcery 10 00:00:35,580 --> 00:00:40,250 traces its origins back to a noble who struggled to have offspring for decades. 11 00:00:40,900 --> 00:00:44,860 It is a heretical art that joins outsiders to one's own bloodline: the Black Branch. 12 00:00:47,040 --> 00:00:48,230 Nagi-san?! 13 00:00:49,440 --> 00:00:52,760 The ensorcelled pills contain a powerful effect against infertility, 14 00:00:52,760 --> 00:00:56,090 and those who take them will become heirs to your bloodline, 15 00:00:56,090 --> 00:00:59,170 extending to their children and grandchildren. 16 00:01:01,650 --> 00:01:04,700 Whether due to the corruption of the land, or to the miasma, 17 00:01:04,700 --> 00:01:09,130 there are several couples in the village who have had difficulty conceiving. 18 00:01:15,920 --> 00:01:19,680 At the door were married couples desperate for a child, 19 00:01:19,920 --> 00:01:23,110 those who hoped to make amends for their father's involvement 20 00:01:23,110 --> 00:01:25,420 in the younger priestess's murder, 21 00:01:25,740 --> 00:01:27,690 friends of Jurota, 22 00:01:27,690 --> 00:01:32,350 and those who volunteered out of gratitude or friendship for the younger priestess. 23 00:01:32,950 --> 00:01:34,860 On that day... 24 00:01:36,160 --> 00:01:39,330 they became Jurota's kin. 25 00:01:40,650 --> 00:01:42,960 I've checked the files. 26 00:01:42,960 --> 00:01:46,210 Looks good. Sorry to keep dragging you into this stuff, 27 00:01:46,490 --> 00:01:47,430 Miwa-chan. 28 00:01:47,790 --> 00:01:50,450 Don't mention it. It was fun! 29 00:01:50,710 --> 00:01:54,460 I don't mind helping out the school with a few illustrations every now and then. 30 00:01:54,710 --> 00:01:57,120 Still, even if you're my cousin, 31 00:01:57,120 --> 00:01:59,440 I shouldn't be asking a pro to work for free... 32 00:02:00,470 --> 00:02:02,720 Mom How long do you intend to be on your own? Aren't there any nice girls in your life? When are you getting married? 33 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:05,810 What's up? 34 00:02:06,350 --> 00:02:07,960 Got a message from Mom. 35 00:02:08,670 --> 00:02:10,520 I can already guess what she's saying. 36 00:02:10,520 --> 00:02:12,330 "You seeing anybody?" 37 00:02:12,330 --> 00:02:15,380 "Are you getting married soon?" That kinda thing. 38 00:02:15,380 --> 00:02:16,620 You know it. 39 00:02:17,090 --> 00:02:20,990 You probably get it even worse, since you live with your parents. 40 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:22,860 Nah, they don't bother anymore. 41 00:02:24,930 --> 00:02:27,480 I guess they don't have much hope 'cuz I work at home, 42 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:30,230 whereas you might actually meet someone at the school. 43 00:02:31,780 --> 00:02:35,640 I dunno... I think it all just comes down to luck. 44 00:02:41,350 --> 00:02:43,680 You must never approach those grounds. 45 00:02:43,960 --> 00:02:46,800 A glimpse will sicken you; a touch will curse you. 46 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:52,110 Its name, passed down since ancient times, is Yamatagi-Madara. 47 00:02:48,850 --> 00:02:51,900 Yamatagi-Madara 48 00:02:48,850 --> 00:02:51,900 Yamatagi-Madara 49 00:03:02,160 --> 00:03:04,410 Dara-san of the Reiwa Era 50 00:03:04,490 --> 00:03:09,540 Dara-san of the Reiwa Era 51 00:03:04,490 --> 00:03:09,540 Dara-san of the Reiwa Era 52 00:03:04,490 --> 00:03:09,540 Dara-san of the Reiwa Era 53 00:04:11,860 --> 00:04:13,970 You want... romantic advice? 54 00:04:14,660 --> 00:04:18,470 And help finding a nice girlfriend for your caretaker? 55 00:04:18,470 --> 00:04:23,620 I-I understand your concerns, but have you not come to the wrong person? 56 00:04:23,900 --> 00:04:28,110 The cat's face seemed to say, "It ain't like any other humans can understand me." 57 00:04:24,110 --> 00:04:28,120 A face that says, "It ain't like any other humans can understand me." 58 00:04:28,400 --> 00:04:32,750 Well... I suppose I'll see how things are going at the elementary school. 59 00:04:34,050 --> 00:04:38,140 'Tis a convenient garment you wear. I can put a concealment talisman in the pocket. 60 00:04:38,910 --> 00:04:42,010 The cat's face showed pride in the hand- made outfit he received from his owner. 61 00:04:39,130 --> 00:04:42,010 A face showing pride in the hand-made outfit he received from his owner 62 00:04:45,500 --> 00:04:47,650 Kitty! Kitty! 63 00:04:47,650 --> 00:04:50,690 The cat's face seemed to say, "I've endured worse from other whippersnappers, 64 00:04:47,890 --> 00:04:52,270 A face that says, "I've endured worse from other whippersnappers, so I'll let it slide." 65 00:04:50,690 --> 00:04:52,270 so I'll let it slide." 66 00:04:52,510 --> 00:04:54,220 You certainly arrived here fast. 67 00:04:55,770 --> 00:04:56,900 Concealment Talisman 68 00:04:57,150 --> 00:05:00,280 Your homeroom teacher is apparently a long-time bachelor... 69 00:05:00,280 --> 00:05:03,530 and his cat here seems concerned about his prospects. 70 00:05:03,530 --> 00:05:07,900 And here I am, shocked to learn you have a fairytale power like talking to animals. 71 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:10,910 I consider it a passive mountain god ability. 72 00:05:10,910 --> 00:05:12,030 You know what passives are...? 73 00:05:12,540 --> 00:05:14,030 More importantly... 74 00:05:14,380 --> 00:05:18,660 Can you think of any single, appropriately aged women in the area? 75 00:05:18,660 --> 00:05:21,320 I advise against assuming that a grade schooler 76 00:05:21,320 --> 00:05:24,730 would know the age and romantic status of the school's grown-ups! 77 00:05:24,730 --> 00:05:26,070 Fair enough. 78 00:05:26,540 --> 00:05:28,950 Anyway, the first few that come to mind... 79 00:05:29,300 --> 00:05:33,380 are Haruna-sensei the social studies teacher, Junko-sensei the math teacher, 80 00:05:33,380 --> 00:05:35,060 and Shiho-sensei the school nurse. 81 00:05:35,060 --> 00:05:36,430 So you do know? 82 00:05:37,220 --> 00:05:39,180 And they're all single? 83 00:05:39,440 --> 00:05:42,770 Not sure. Want me to ask someone who might know? 84 00:05:42,770 --> 00:05:44,030 Go forth! 85 00:05:44,370 --> 00:05:46,010 Roger-dodger! 86 00:05:48,220 --> 00:05:49,820 Come to think of it... 87 00:05:52,110 --> 00:05:54,940 This is the first time he's done my bidding! 88 00:05:54,940 --> 00:05:59,740 The cat's face seemed to ask, "So you were the one doin' all the favors until now? 89 00:05:55,040 --> 00:06:00,040 A face that asks, "So you were the one doin' all the favors until now? 90 00:06:01,010 --> 00:06:03,550 Oh, really? 91 00:06:03,550 --> 00:06:05,180 Thanks! 92 00:06:07,020 --> 00:06:09,600 Shiho-sensei's the only one who's free. 93 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:11,540 You've got quite the intelligence network. 94 00:06:11,830 --> 00:06:14,670 Does she get along with your teacher? 95 00:06:14,670 --> 00:06:16,860 Dunno. Only one way to find out! 96 00:06:18,290 --> 00:06:20,560 Ooh, perfect timing. 97 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:23,040 Dara-san, do something! 98 00:06:23,710 --> 00:06:26,240 Some kinda, "And now you're sick!" deal. 99 00:06:27,570 --> 00:06:30,690 Okay, I'll try a veeery light cursing... 100 00:06:30,690 --> 00:06:33,400 It should have effects comparable to anemia. 101 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:37,560 That's our tatarigami! Seems like she's not great with fine control. 102 00:06:37,830 --> 00:06:39,960 Nurse's Office 103 00:06:40,450 --> 00:06:42,120 Yes, come in. 104 00:06:42,250 --> 00:06:43,710 School Nurse Shiho Tsuifuji 105 00:06:44,350 --> 00:06:45,590 Pardon us. 106 00:06:45,590 --> 00:06:48,350 F-Fudegi-sensei?! 107 00:06:49,580 --> 00:06:51,400 What seems to be the problem? 108 00:06:52,940 --> 00:06:56,710 Misogiya-kun from my class seems to have an upset stomach. 109 00:06:57,030 --> 00:07:00,600 I ended up feeling legit bad. 110 00:07:02,070 --> 00:07:03,310 Forgive me. 111 00:07:03,310 --> 00:07:04,990 The cat's face seemed to say, "Sorry." 112 00:07:03,350 --> 00:07:04,980 A face that says, "Sorry." 113 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:08,230 I'll let you take it from here. 114 00:07:09,060 --> 00:07:11,650 Someone's voice do be cracking. 115 00:07:15,160 --> 00:07:16,940 Shiho-sensei! 116 00:07:16,940 --> 00:07:18,210 What is it? 117 00:07:18,460 --> 00:07:20,560 Do you and Fudegi-sensei get along? 118 00:07:22,740 --> 00:07:25,190 Sensei? Sensei! 119 00:07:25,460 --> 00:07:28,460 17th Annual North Ojin Elementary School Field Day 120 00:07:29,440 --> 00:07:30,530 Sensei? 121 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:32,930 Tsuifuji-sensei? 122 00:07:33,460 --> 00:07:35,390 Oh, right. 123 00:07:35,390 --> 00:07:38,470 Sorry. Is anyone hurt? 124 00:07:38,470 --> 00:07:40,730 No. But this is for you. 125 00:07:41,500 --> 00:07:43,290 Thank you. 126 00:07:43,950 --> 00:07:48,650 I hope you don't mind me bringing it up, but you've seemed kind of down lately. 127 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:50,990 Did something happen? 128 00:07:52,120 --> 00:07:54,760 It's nothing serious, but... 129 00:07:55,350 --> 00:07:57,620 I fumbled an arranged date. 130 00:07:58,620 --> 00:08:02,770 I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to pry! 131 00:08:03,180 --> 00:08:06,120 It's fine. I'm used to it. 132 00:08:06,650 --> 00:08:10,100 Everyone's always telling me that I look intimidating, 133 00:08:10,100 --> 00:08:11,380 like I'm always in a bad mood. 134 00:08:12,720 --> 00:08:14,250 Really? 135 00:08:14,250 --> 00:08:15,640 Really. 136 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:22,060 I don't dislike children... 137 00:08:22,060 --> 00:08:26,150 But the more my parents push me, the less I seem to care about romance. 138 00:08:26,440 --> 00:08:28,850 Oh, I know what you mean. 139 00:08:28,850 --> 00:08:31,770 I spend so much of my time on my hobbies, not to mention my cat... 140 00:08:31,770 --> 00:08:34,650 Romance and I just don't seem to have each other's number. 141 00:08:34,990 --> 00:08:38,650 Though in my case, I get the feeling all the effort in the world wouldn't help. 142 00:08:38,880 --> 00:08:40,200 Really? 143 00:08:40,560 --> 00:08:41,900 Really. 144 00:08:42,330 --> 00:08:47,280 I don't know if there's any real need to get married, anyway. 145 00:08:47,280 --> 00:08:51,690 Though maybe I'd feel differently around someone who I could really relax with. 146 00:08:52,610 --> 00:08:53,940 Relax... 147 00:08:59,590 --> 00:09:05,320 If nothing else, right now, I'm feeling a bit more relaxed thanks to you. 148 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:11,930 He seems... nice enough. I guess. 149 00:09:14,150 --> 00:09:18,100 Anyway, take your medicine and then lie down for a bit. 150 00:09:23,920 --> 00:09:25,820 And that's how it went! 151 00:09:26,280 --> 00:09:29,200 Yes. We were watching as well. 152 00:09:30,960 --> 00:09:34,140 It's good that they're not at loggerheads with each other... 153 00:09:34,140 --> 00:09:37,590 But they just seem like typical coworkers. 154 00:09:37,590 --> 00:09:39,220 The cat's face seemed to say, "You said it." 155 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:39,220 A face that says, "You said it." 156 00:09:41,190 --> 00:09:43,480 What are you so dismayed about? 157 00:09:43,740 --> 00:09:46,640 It might be difficult to find someone within the school, 158 00:09:46,640 --> 00:09:48,970 but he's earnest, and his students like him... 159 00:09:49,300 --> 00:09:51,940 I'm sure he'll encounter a good match in time. 160 00:09:51,940 --> 00:09:54,990 The cat's face seemed to concede, "Well, if a god is saying so..." 161 00:09:52,230 --> 00:09:54,730 A face that concedes, "Well, if a god is saying so..." 162 00:09:54,990 --> 00:09:58,370 Quit being convinced, damn it! 163 00:09:58,670 --> 00:10:02,590 Kaoru, feeling as though the god and bakeneko couldn't be relied on, 164 00:09:59,100 --> 00:10:02,270 Lately, Fudegi-sensei's mentioned wanting some wool felt. 165 00:10:02,270 --> 00:10:05,650 Wool felt, huh... 166 00:10:02,590 --> 00:10:06,900 decided to leak various bits of info about Fudegi. 167 00:10:05,650 --> 00:10:06,910 Yeppers! 168 00:10:08,580 --> 00:10:12,380 Fudegi's (male) cat who was provided some of Dara-san's yokai power while terminally ill, making him part-yokai. His part-yokai nature only means that he will become a bakeneko after death, so the transformation of his body is still a work in progress. Despite having been provided with this power, he has no supernatural abilities apart from possessing a longer- than-average lifespan and above-average intelligence for a cat. However, as his transformation draws closer, Arare will likely need to leave his master's side before his extended lifespan becomes obvious. 169 00:10:13,120 --> 00:10:17,630 In the end, seven families took Jurota's blood into their own, 170 00:10:17,630 --> 00:10:20,790 taking on the duty of tending to the mountain where their ancestors dwelled, 171 00:10:20,790 --> 00:10:23,770 which would ensure Yamatagi-Madara would remain bound to the land 172 00:10:23,770 --> 00:10:26,010 even after Jurota's death. 173 00:10:26,740 --> 00:10:30,400 They each took the cross-shaped "Ju" character from Jurota's name, 174 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:35,220 which in time would become a part of their own family names. 175 00:10:45,170 --> 00:10:47,810 It's not exactly the same as a cage, 176 00:10:47,810 --> 00:10:51,630 but by setting apart the divine territory as distinct from the rest of the mountain, 177 00:10:51,630 --> 00:10:56,080 it should ensure that one treated as a god is reluctant to leave those grounds. 178 00:10:56,320 --> 00:10:59,580 We've done all the preparation possible with mortal hands. 179 00:10:59,580 --> 00:11:03,180 From here on, it truly is the will of the gods. 180 00:11:19,910 --> 00:11:22,000 Listen well, Jurota. 181 00:11:22,290 --> 00:11:27,510 It's still unclear how much you will be able to restrain the great yokai. 182 00:11:27,510 --> 00:11:30,660 For now, carefully wait and observe. 183 00:11:35,970 --> 00:11:37,640 The sound of bells... 184 00:11:37,870 --> 00:11:40,300 The last is the Spirit Thrush. 185 00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:44,380 It will sound a warning against the tatarigami I have become. 186 00:11:51,400 --> 00:11:52,900 It was like... 187 00:11:53,180 --> 00:11:55,890 I couldn't sense any kind of intelligence. 188 00:11:56,680 --> 00:11:59,780 Perhaps the serpent's body, bereft of its head, 189 00:11:59,780 --> 00:12:02,360 is finding this more difficult than we expected. 190 00:12:02,360 --> 00:12:05,540 If the younger priestess's lingering will is that strong, 191 00:12:05,880 --> 00:12:08,700 that may mean that hope yet remains. 192 00:12:09,960 --> 00:12:12,910 From what Jurota was able to observe, 193 00:12:12,910 --> 00:12:16,220 Yamatagi-Madara kept to the area near where the serpent's head was hidden 194 00:12:16,220 --> 00:12:20,500 and the cursed arm enshrined, on the western side of the mountain. 195 00:12:20,500 --> 00:12:22,180 This is just speculation, 196 00:12:22,510 --> 00:12:24,560 but the younger priestess's concern 197 00:12:24,560 --> 00:12:28,050 is likely the left arm that keeps the serpent's head sealed away, 198 00:12:28,300 --> 00:12:32,550 while the serpent's body is attempting to find and reclaim that same head. 199 00:12:33,140 --> 00:12:38,170 Those conflicting impulses are what keep them in the vicinity of the mountain. 200 00:12:41,690 --> 00:12:43,790 Given your current state, 201 00:12:43,790 --> 00:12:50,230 perhaps it is shameful for me to feel relief that you yet remain in this world. 202 00:12:51,480 --> 00:12:56,960 Jurota would continue attempting to make contact, despite the danger, 203 00:12:56,960 --> 00:13:00,340 but unfortunately, the response he hoped for never came. 204 00:13:03,980 --> 00:13:06,960 His efforts would instead come to an abrupt end in two months... 205 00:13:07,340 --> 00:13:11,800 after he discovered two corpses on the mountain. 206 00:13:14,040 --> 00:13:17,240 Fujioka-san, is that...? 207 00:13:17,510 --> 00:13:20,360 I set a picture of a white snake as my wallpaper. 208 00:13:20,640 --> 00:13:23,790 I got one of the Chinese zodiac charms they sell at the shrine for my phone. 209 00:13:23,790 --> 00:13:25,650 Even though I wasn't born in a snake year. 210 00:13:26,410 --> 00:13:27,750 As for me... 211 00:13:28,150 --> 00:13:33,520 I found a 3-pack on sale, so I bought some snake-patterned undies! 212 00:13:28,160 --> 00:13:35,040 Comfortable as Hell 213 00:13:28,160 --> 00:13:35,040 3 Pair 214 00:13:28,160 --> 00:13:35,040 Trunks 215 00:13:28,160 --> 00:13:35,040 Comfy and easy to wear 216 00:13:28,700 --> 00:13:35,040 3-Pack 217 00:13:33,520 --> 00:13:35,030 Dude, these are trunks! 218 00:13:35,370 --> 00:13:38,520 That seems nice. Maybe I should I buy some. 219 00:13:38,520 --> 00:13:40,760 Nah. I don't think so. 220 00:13:41,920 --> 00:13:44,440 Ever since the incident in the shuttered complex, 221 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:47,600 these middle schoolers, including Amane... 222 00:13:47,600 --> 00:13:52,450 had become worshipers of the serpent— at least superficially. 223 00:13:52,450 --> 00:13:53,420 And yet... 224 00:13:53,420 --> 00:13:58,940 I finally have followers, but the amount of power they grant me seems so meager... 225 00:13:59,280 --> 00:14:01,380 At its current level of divinity, 226 00:14:01,380 --> 00:14:05,320 it was considered little more than a snake in service of the enshrined god. 227 00:14:05,660 --> 00:14:09,950 As such, very little of that faith actually empowered the serpent. 228 00:14:10,280 --> 00:14:14,990 I need only manifest before them directly. 229 00:14:14,990 --> 00:14:15,940 Cleverly put. 230 00:14:16,230 --> 00:14:19,050 Though if I could do that, I would have settled everything already. 231 00:14:19,050 --> 00:14:20,350 Cleverly put. 232 00:14:21,740 --> 00:14:27,090 But I have absorbed enough vitality at the school to breach her dreams. 233 00:14:27,330 --> 00:14:31,000 Dream breaching is a traditional form of sorcery employed by apparitions. 234 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:35,640 It can be used to directly influence the mind, like a hypnotic suggestion. 235 00:14:35,970 --> 00:14:39,890 I'll remind Amane of the enjoyment she got from a test of courage long ago 236 00:14:39,890 --> 00:14:43,020 and have her encourage all of them to do the same. 237 00:14:43,020 --> 00:14:47,020 I'll guide them toward the pools of miasma that tend to be in such locations... 238 00:14:47,020 --> 00:14:51,400 Agitate the spirits or minor yokai in the area into action... 239 00:14:51,400 --> 00:14:54,660 Then I need only use the pools of miasma to manifest, 240 00:14:54,660 --> 00:14:58,130 and their faith will flow directly into me! 241 00:14:58,130 --> 00:14:59,170 Cleverly put. 242 00:14:59,460 --> 00:15:04,040 I'm not sure why, but I've had a real craving to go on a test of courage lately. 243 00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:06,040 What do you all say? 244 00:15:06,300 --> 00:15:08,420 Sounds good! Let's do it. 245 00:15:08,730 --> 00:15:12,220 In that case... I've got the perfect idea. 246 00:15:12,680 --> 00:15:15,680 You want to do a test of courage on the forbidden ground?! 247 00:15:15,680 --> 00:15:18,350 You set the course, and if anyone starts to stray from it, 248 00:15:18,350 --> 00:15:21,310 just ring the bells and they'll run away. 249 00:15:24,830 --> 00:15:29,590 If the hour isn't too late and you agree to follow my instructions, well... 250 00:15:31,960 --> 00:15:33,120 We're good to go. 251 00:15:33,120 --> 00:15:34,700 You are?! 252 00:15:35,010 --> 00:15:39,390 I had thought the Misogiya whelp, a keeper of the forbidden ground, 253 00:15:39,390 --> 00:15:42,630 would surely have declared the mountain off-limits... 254 00:15:42,630 --> 00:15:45,210 The serpent cleverly put itself into a grave of its own making. 255 00:15:48,430 --> 00:15:50,980 Welcome to the twilight hour. 256 00:15:50,980 --> 00:15:55,160 I'd like to thank you all for choosing to visit the forbidden ground 257 00:15:55,160 --> 00:15:57,270 under the management of my family. 258 00:15:57,270 --> 00:16:01,700 I will serve as your guide in this steel-measuring contest 259 00:16:01,700 --> 00:16:04,860 as the eldest son of my clan: Kaoru. 260 00:16:04,860 --> 00:16:08,410 Now, we'll be making use of a god's territory, 261 00:16:08,410 --> 00:16:10,790 so please adhere to the rules in the handouts 262 00:16:10,790 --> 00:16:13,110 as you proceed through the steel-measuring contest. 263 00:16:13,400 --> 00:16:16,110 Uh, so these directions... 264 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:24,870 There are places on the forbidden ground that are extra-forbidden. If you get near the shrine, stay away! If you hear the bells, run! 265 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:24,870 Route 266 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:24,870 Use the candles Stay within the area marked by the ropes 267 00:16:16,600 --> 00:16:18,310 It says to stay on the course, 268 00:16:18,310 --> 00:16:21,650 and that if you do get lost, to stay away from the shrine. 269 00:16:21,650 --> 00:16:24,870 And also to run if you hear the sound of bells... 270 00:16:25,160 --> 00:16:29,810 Why's it say that not following the rules could lead to death, though? 271 00:16:29,810 --> 00:16:31,120 Because you'll die. 272 00:16:31,510 --> 00:16:32,630 Come again? 273 00:16:32,630 --> 00:16:33,930 You'll die. 274 00:16:35,150 --> 00:16:36,220 Oh, okay. 275 00:16:36,630 --> 00:16:40,610 I guess... it's forbidden ground for a reason. 276 00:16:45,160 --> 00:16:47,540 Now, if you'd kindly split up into groups of two 277 00:16:47,540 --> 00:16:49,890 and carry the candles as you make your way... 278 00:16:57,570 --> 00:17:00,030 This is really done up. 279 00:17:00,350 --> 00:17:01,460 Ain't it, though? 280 00:17:01,790 --> 00:17:03,790 Using actual fire would pose a risk, so these are Dara-san's will-o-wisps 281 00:17:05,810 --> 00:17:09,030 These are the guide ropes that the instructions mention? 282 00:17:09,530 --> 00:17:12,800 Please stay on the path marked by the guide ropes. 283 00:17:12,800 --> 00:17:14,980 Especially considering that away from the trail, 284 00:17:14,980 --> 00:17:18,050 there are sudden drops and areas affected by landslide. 285 00:17:24,050 --> 00:17:25,240 Sorry! 286 00:17:25,620 --> 00:17:28,990 You okay? It's kinda dark, not to mention dangerous. 287 00:17:28,990 --> 00:17:31,180 You wanna hold hands for the rest of the way? 288 00:17:31,180 --> 00:17:32,740 Can we?! 289 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:43,270 Any chance my plan had of bearing fruit fell apart with this pair. 290 00:17:43,270 --> 00:17:46,210 She literally makes it pointless. 291 00:17:51,040 --> 00:17:55,710 At the end of the path, you'll reach what was once an old village graveyard. 292 00:17:55,710 --> 00:17:58,970 Collect one of the bouncy balls. 293 00:18:02,230 --> 00:18:04,220 This area... 294 00:18:04,570 --> 00:18:06,320 How laudable. 295 00:18:06,320 --> 00:18:09,430 It's a graveyard for the members of the western village 296 00:18:09,430 --> 00:18:12,580 who were immolated by the flames of their own savagery. 297 00:18:12,990 --> 00:18:18,420 Even centuries later, it continues to be maintained. 298 00:18:18,420 --> 00:18:21,560 Perhaps it still has a groundskeeper, 299 00:18:21,560 --> 00:18:23,980 but I doubt that is the case. 300 00:18:24,250 --> 00:18:28,600 Even after becoming a vengeful specter, you still cling to such sentimentality... 301 00:18:28,600 --> 00:18:30,500 What a tiresome woman. 302 00:18:31,170 --> 00:18:35,970 How much easier she would have it if only she abandoned her human heart. 303 00:18:37,260 --> 00:18:40,300 Then again, perhaps it was that very failing of hers 304 00:18:40,300 --> 00:18:45,270 that let her befriend the children and hinder my ambitions, 305 00:18:45,270 --> 00:18:47,270 ironic as that may be. 306 00:18:47,860 --> 00:18:50,350 Everybody make it back? 307 00:18:50,350 --> 00:18:51,430 Yep. 308 00:18:51,430 --> 00:18:54,520 Hey! The last duo finally made it! 309 00:18:54,910 --> 00:18:56,800 It was plenty scary 310 00:18:56,800 --> 00:19:00,990 just walking around on a dark mountain with only candles and ropes to guide us. 311 00:19:00,990 --> 00:19:05,150 Especially considering how we've always been told to stay away. 312 00:19:05,500 --> 00:19:10,290 Y'know, one time we looked past the ropes, and then... 313 00:19:17,830 --> 00:19:22,290 we could hear this "ring, ring" sound from further in! And it was getting closer! 314 00:19:22,290 --> 00:19:23,800 So we got the hell out of there. 315 00:19:24,080 --> 00:19:26,590 Did you set that up, Kaoru-kun? 316 00:19:28,030 --> 00:19:30,350 The answer is no. 317 00:19:30,350 --> 00:19:32,820 Dara-san's got a knack for theatrics. 318 00:19:36,190 --> 00:19:39,070 See ya, Hinata, Kaoru-kun. 319 00:19:39,070 --> 00:19:40,690 Until next time! 320 00:19:44,460 --> 00:19:46,530 That was seriously scary. 321 00:19:46,850 --> 00:19:50,410 When we heard the bells, Tomoko was bawling! 322 00:19:50,410 --> 00:19:51,950 Like hell I was! 323 00:19:53,500 --> 00:19:58,410 If only they had gone to some other abandoned ruin... 324 00:19:59,710 --> 00:20:05,180 Ukiori 325 00:19:59,710 --> 00:20:05,180 (Floating Dregs) 326 00:20:00,810 --> 00:20:03,500 I thought I sensed a strange presence. 327 00:20:03,500 --> 00:20:05,180 An ukiori, eh? 328 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,470 What an eyesore. 329 00:20:09,540 --> 00:20:13,820 The spiritual energy of these girls has been temporarily heightened 330 00:20:13,820 --> 00:20:16,890 from exposure to the mountain and its divine ground. 331 00:20:16,890 --> 00:20:19,720 Did the apparition follow them in its hunger? 332 00:20:20,020 --> 00:20:23,780 Without access to miasma deposits, even devouring such a low-level spirit 333 00:20:23,780 --> 00:20:26,850 requires me to draw upon their faith. 334 00:20:26,850 --> 00:20:28,390 A sad state of affairs. 335 00:20:30,770 --> 00:20:33,370 She's been escorting them home? Since when?! 336 00:20:33,830 --> 00:20:37,700 You must be the snake apparition Hinata spoke of. 337 00:20:37,700 --> 00:20:39,270 She's found me out! 338 00:20:39,270 --> 00:20:41,750 What now? What do I do?! 339 00:20:41,750 --> 00:20:44,460 B-Begging your pardon, mistress of the mountain... 340 00:20:44,460 --> 00:20:47,890 I should have given my regards upon entering your domain. 341 00:20:47,890 --> 00:20:49,620 'Tis no mere resemblance. 342 00:20:50,010 --> 00:20:52,520 Your yokai essence is identical to that of the serpent! 343 00:20:52,520 --> 00:20:53,770 Geh! 344 00:20:54,170 --> 00:20:58,870 I see. So, before becoming a wild god, the great yokai sired offspring, 345 00:20:58,870 --> 00:21:00,010 and one such descendant... 346 00:21:01,880 --> 00:21:06,480 has become a minor yokai that uses its powers to aid humans. 347 00:21:06,480 --> 00:21:08,480 An odd twist of fate. 348 00:21:08,790 --> 00:21:11,720 Though your power pales in comparison! 349 00:21:14,160 --> 00:21:16,550 R-Rude! 350 00:21:16,850 --> 00:21:20,950 I know not why you haunt that girl, 351 00:21:20,950 --> 00:21:24,120 but for saving Hinata and her friends... 352 00:21:24,120 --> 00:21:25,260 You have my thanks. 353 00:21:25,710 --> 00:21:28,180 You're quite welcome. 354 00:21:32,910 --> 00:21:37,440 That was a close one. I have no idea why she didn't realize who I was, 355 00:21:37,440 --> 00:21:39,940 but if she is unaware of my identity... 356 00:21:39,940 --> 00:21:44,940 it will be all the easier to seek out my head on the mountain! 357 00:21:45,270 --> 00:21:47,360 The forbidden ground's dangerous, so... 358 00:21:45,880 --> 00:21:48,290 The serpent, in its deeply depleted state, 359 00:21:47,360 --> 00:21:49,020 Next time, let's try somewhere else. 360 00:21:48,290 --> 00:21:52,190 was unrecognizable to Dara-san as her arch-nemesis... 361 00:21:49,020 --> 00:21:52,570 Right. Let's do as we're taught and keep away from now on. 362 00:21:52,570 --> 00:21:54,700 You imbecile! 363 00:21:56,590 --> 00:22:00,830 But what the serpent failed to realize was that without Amane as its host, 364 00:22:00,830 --> 00:22:04,560 it would not have been able to enter the forbidden ground at all. 365 00:23:34,970 --> 00:23:40,050 Twelfth Strange Tale How to Spend New Year's