We're together now.
"A break-in,
followed by a struggle, a crack in the gas line,
and then an explosion..."
"Fortunately, damage was minimal,
and there were no deaths.
The building itself sustained only minor damage.
The burglar escaped."
I don't think a robber entering through
an eighth-story window is very credible, do you?
But there were signs that someone did do that.
And the next door neighbor heard a really loud noise.
He's at N University?
Hmm?...
Isn't your daughter at NU, too, Karahari-san?
Is your daughter doing well?
What's wrong?
Don't even ask.
I don't even want to think about it.
Barricade ourselves inside?
What are you saying, Chief?
I heard the school will
enter by force tomorrow.
We fight to the last!
Chief, please reconsider this...
We're the ones using the building without permission.
We're in the wrong.
What?!
How long do you think it's taken me
to set up all this equipment here?
I can't just hand it over.
But what are you researching, anyway?
Plasma? Auras?
It's all crazy stuff.
Yes, that's exactly it!
The world contains tons and tons of crazy mysteries.
Our job is to scientifically explain each of them,
and use them to destroy the
so-called science that dominates the rest of the world!
That is the True-Science Club's investigative mission!
Bring on the crazy, I say!
Episode 2
A God's Training
Okay, good work.
Once more.
I'm glad we have a place like this.
Yeah, we can't train with other people around.
Utao-chan, you're really good!
I'm sorry. Could you not talk to her too much?
I'm sorry.
You idiot!
Don't lose your focus over a single compliment!
Concentrate! Concentrate!
I thought a god would be a little more impressive.
We don't really know much about them.
In the village, the means to control them is passed down.
To control them?
Certain people are chosen for the special position of a Seki.
They put their soul into the kakashi and control them.
For years, we've used them to help
with logging and building, or to repel enemies.
Then, that person who you said ran away...
Yeah. He's had the talent since he was little,
but there were problems with his personality.
Is he still...
He should be imprisoned.
That's the only thing we can do...
Hey, want some lunch?
Without more time, this was all I could make.
Here you go.
Thanks!
It's great!
These are really great!
We have plenty of them, so eat up.
Is this a dream?
I'm eating a handmade lunch,
Hibino-san made for me.
If only we were alone...
No, Utao is the only reason I'm here.
Utao-chan!
You were that hungry?
You ate breakfast, right?
Controlling a kakashi takes a ton of energy.
Hey, were you also a Seki, Kuga-kun?
Yeah...
I used to control Kukuri.
I got fired because I didn't have enough talent,
so Utao took my place.
I think it was for the best.
She's better at putting her heart into the kakashi.
When someone like me does it...
But I am a bit surprised.
My first impression of you was that you were a little wimpy.
But when Utao-chan's around, you really do act like an older brother.
W-Was that a compliment?
I'm having a hard time feeling good about it.
Quit the club?
You're my last slave... I mean, member.
Um...
Member A!
You don't even know my name...
It's not important.
I'm just a lackey! A slave!
Every day, I have to run your personal errands.
Then there's the crazy stuff I have to do for club funds,
and now we're fighting the school?!
Yeah, yeah.
It took me two years to get into this school.
After all that, I won't get expelled!
Don't point at people.
I'm quitting.
No matter what you say, I'm quitting today...
Oh, hold on...
Rethink it.
I'll let you have some fun...
Don't!
You're not seducing me!
Wait!
Hey! Leave the car!
It's my car!
Shut up!
Give me the car!
No...
It wasn't me!
That was the club area...
Kyohei!
Okay, be careful.
Don't let anyone see you.
What...
Hey, slave!
Wake up!
This is bad...
Hey! Idiot!
Wake up!
Useless, little...
What?
Kuga-kun?
Dummy!
Just remove the door!
Calm down.
I've got to do it right...
Kyohei's watching.
Don't screw up!
Hey!
Kyohei...
Kyohei... Do you not like the kakashi?
I shouldn't have come, right?
This isn't the time!
That's not true.
I was happy to see you again.
What?
You did well.
I see...
So it's a god, huh?
You idiot, don't stop concentrating!
What was that?
Um...
Hibino-san...
Hibino-san, wait!
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry!
I was wrong!
I just... I wasn't thinking.
It's all right, already.
But we need to lay down some rules.
Since we're living together.
Yes, we are living together, right?
Anyway, is it okay for Utao-chan to stay home all the time?
Yeah, don't worry about it.
Correspondence course?
Yes. Only Seki are allowed to do it.
And only through our village.
That's all for today...
But is that really enough?
She's actually good at studying.
Hey, you two seem to be getting along.
Oh, Kuuko.
May I sit down?
Hibino-san?
What?
That's the person we saved with Kukuri!
It was Kuuko?
Hey, you really are getting along.
I guess the rumor's finally coming true.
Rumor?
That after all those rejections,
someone finally got Hibino to date them.
What?
What?!
That's not true at all, Kuuko!
Kuga-kun and I totally aren't...
Immediate denial?
He has some problems at home...
Judging by the strength of her denial,
she must have some feelings for him.
She didn't have to be so firm about it.
And I guess the guy's just an idiot.
So you're from the same village?
That's right.
Anyway, you must have had a hard time.
I heard your clubhouse caught fire.
Oh, how did you know?
I didn't think anyone's really mentioned it.
But yeah, that was a real screw-up...
Are you okay? Will you be disciplined?
They really yelled at me.
But you know...
There are lots of ways to deal with that stuff.
You haven't changed.
Anyway!
I saw it!
What?
A big scarecrow monster!
My shoulders hurt.
Do something about that clumsiness of yours!
Okay!
Concentrate. Concentrate.
What was that sound?
Are you all right?
I-It's nothing!
I just tripped!
But the whole house shook.
U-Um...
D-Did you need something?
Yeah, would you help me with the store for a bit?
Sure, I'll be right there.
Thanks.
The slave who was with me
said he didn't see the scarecrow monster.
He was passed out the entire time.
Weren't you unconscious, too, Karahari-san?
Could you have dreamed it?
I thought of that, too.
But if someone did come and save me,
why not call in to report the fire?
I guess so...
Kyosuke!
Oh, it's you?
She called him by name, right?
An older boyfriend?
It's possible.
I've told you before, call me "Father."
So they're father and daughter.
Father and daughter!
Father, my ass. Stupid Kyosuke...
What are you doing at school?
I'm sure you can guess.
Yeah.
The explosion, huh?
Don't "yeah" me!
It's a huge pain for me!
Why does a detective's daughter
have to be such a delinquent?
Consider your father's position for once!
Father? Hah!
Let's go!
We're wasting time here!
You're...
D-Did you need something?
He offered to take us back by car.
Shouldn't we have taken him up on it?
He's a detective, right?
I don't want him figuring out anything about us.
From now on, we have to be more careful.
Aren't you worrying too much?
It's mean, but I don't think you're being careful. You're being...
Cowardly?
When dealing with kakashi, that's for the best.
Kuga-kun, don't you really want to be a Seki again?
When you were giving Utao-chan lessons,
it felt like you wanted to control the kakashi yourself.
I really don't want anything to do with them.
Not the kakashi... Or the village.
Or Utao-chan?
Yeah.
I hope she doesn't get hurt.
The power of the kakashi
brings disaster, regardless of what you want.
Did something like that happen to you, Kuga-kun?
An uncontrollable power should not be used.
It brings misery both to the person who uses it,
and to those it is used upon.
I don't want that happening to Utao.
We're back.
Welcome home.
What's with that outfit?
I was helping
in Hibino's place.
She helped out when we were busy, at lunch.
And she was surprisingly popular,
so I had her keep doing it.
Did you get any orders wrong?
How many plates did you break?
I didn't get any wrong, and I didn't break any plates!
Only a couple.
How about it?
Why don't we put you in a real maid uniform, instead of that thing?
You'll be popular.
No!
That's true. She'd look great.
Why not come shopping with me tomorrow?
No! Never!
Hey, Dad...
Do you know what happened to Kuga-kun in the past?
Not really.
Since I came here,
I've had almost no contact with the village.
If something comes up, they contact me.
But I don't know what goes on there.
Did something happen?
No.
He had a mysterious look to his eyes...
Aw, jeez!
What's wrong?
Utao?
Not here?
Hey, how many years has it been?
Well? You think Utao will be a good Seki?
You can't really see the stars here.
That's true...
If Kyohei's here, that's enough.
Aki!
Cowardly or not...
Pathetic or not...
I don't want to see a lot of people die.
Kamisama Dolls
Corner
It's Kamisama Dolls Corner time!
You're spinning too much, Kukuri!
Today, we'll talk about controlling Kukuri.
Kukuri Control Manual
You can go, like Un! Or Don!
Secret Kukuri Control Manual
We learned a lot but,
when you get stuck, it's just spirit.
Spirit!
And maybe up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right?
Next time: It Attacks.
Next Episode: It Attacks...
Make sure to watch it.
With regards to the location of the current project, we are indebted to the people of Ibaraki Film Commission in Ibaraki Province. From the Kamisama Dolls staff to those suffering from the East Japan Earthquake, you are in our prayers.