When we first met Sae in Magano,
I kind of had a feeling...
that she was just like me.
So when I heard that I was found in Magano, it was like, "Oh, I figured."
But in the end, what am I?
Around there, huh?
That's where the weird spell power was sensed?
H-Hey!
Don't go too far on your own, Seigen!
Yeah, I know.
What is it, Seigen?
Wh-What in the...
What the hell is a kid doing here?
Ten years ago... they found me here.
Do you... feel anything?
No...
I thought I might remember something by coming here, but...
I guess that'd be too convenient.
But I wanted to get a look, anyway.
At the place where it all started for me...
With you.
Thanks for coming with me.
I promised...
From here, we'll look for something only the two of us can do.
Yeah!
We both need to get stronger!
We should look into where you came from, too.
And we still need to go to high school, too...
We've got a lot to do.
Yeah.
This can't be...
Mikage-dono...
Have you found where Arima-sama has gone?
Please, recall the Twelve Guardians immediately.
The Master Repays a Favor I Want You To Eat Me
The Twelve Guardians have returned to Kyoto, eh?
Enjoy your brief respite,
before this country is stricken by catastrophe.
Ioroi Residence
Welcome home, Papa!
You've gotten bigger again, Hayato!
You must be exhausted after your long trip.
The bath is ready.
I appreciate it, Tamami.
All right, let's all jump in together!
Okay!
Hayato, can you wash your dad's back?
Yeah!
I see—
Is Arima-sama all right?
Hm...
The older kids are saying the Kegare have been more active lately...
I hope this doesn't mean something unfortunate is going to happen.
It's all right.
I'll protect the future for these kids.
Mitosaka Clinic
I see business is as busy as it ever gets for you, quack.
Well, I deal in exorcisms, so having no patients is a good thing.
Still, for them to call us back so soon...
What do you suppose Mikage-san wants?
Time is money.
I just want to find out what this is about and get back to finding Arima-sama.
Yep...
Kyoto Station
I'm one of the Twelve Guardians.
I need to get over this motion sickness...
Magical Girl BonBonBina
Inanaki Residence
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Lots of great shows this season.
Bye-bye, Co-chan!
Fushiyama Children's Park
Come play with us again!
B-Y-E... B-Y-E...
Bye-bye.
C-U-T-E... Cute.
I want all the mitarashi dango you've got in this store!
Mitarashi Dango
Warabi Mochi
S-Sir...
Kibiken Sweets Shop
Buying that many is a bit—
Keep the change!
Shiga Lake, Magano
How about it, Tatara?
K-K-K-Kura—
Kuranashi! Kuranashi!
Kuranashi Kuranashi Kuranashi Kuranashi!
Where are you?!
Kuranashi!
I see... You picked up Kuranashi's lingering scent around here?
Then this is where Arima-sama...
Oh, right, I suppose we've been summoned.
Sada Home
Most honorable Father!
I, Sakura, have returned!
Now...
I must take my leave!
Zeze Home
This house has really quieted down without you...
I heard Miku-sama was chosen as the new head of the Zeze clan.
She certainly is capable enough.
Does this secure the clan's future for now?
Well, this is only a rumor I heard, but...
There are difficulties with Miku-sama's personality.
Specifically, she's an intense misanthrope...
Shut up.
Miku-sama! Miku-sama!
Quit shouting my name.
Miku-sama!
You can't stay holed up in your room all the time.
You should get some fresh air!
It's a gorgeous day to be outside!
I swear...
You're always so obnoxious.
Miku-dono!
What is the holdup?!
We must hurry to see Mikage-dono!
Your daughter certainly grew up to be a pain, just like you.
Hey, loli-girl.
You look the same as always.
Aren't you supposed to be 56 this year?
Shut up.
You don't have a shred of sensitivity, do you?
That one even struck a nerve with me.
Calling us back like this probably means something major is up,
right, urchin head?
Correct.
This is very difficult for me to say...
I still have trouble believing it myself, but...
Would you just spit it out already?
We don't have a lot of time to spare.
Forgive me.
Kengo, you know he's the acting head exorcist, right?
Well then, Acting Head, could you continue with your explanation, please?
Right...
I recently received an oracle regarding Arima-sama's absence.
It seems Arima-sama...
has passed away.
Hey, are you saying...
D-E-A-D... Dead.
That's a load of crap!
You're saying Arima... Arima-sama... is dead?!
I don't want to believe it, either!
Sir Ioroi, calm yourself.
But...
He realizes this isn't something to be said lightly.
Yes...
But I thought that I must tell you all what the oracle said,
grievous though it may be.
If this is true, it means Arima-sama was killed by...
Kuranashi!
Moro...
It seems you've gotten stronger again.
No, it's still not enough...
Not enough to repay my debt to you.
You've got quite the appetite.
Still hungry?
Follow me.
I'll see that you get your fill.
An abnormal lust for eating...
You certainly have potential.
I'll help you grow.
Thanks to you, Kuranashi,
I was able to taste so much superlative spell power, like I'd never eaten before.
I want to repay you.
I want to get stronger, so that one day, you will have this body...
Then eat these exorcists to your heart's content.
Yes...
That was the point of opening the Dragon Spots.
Then that was some kind of plan?
Tainting the humans with miasma and having the exorcists purify them?
Not exactly.
The exorcists believe they've cleansed the miasma, but...
They've actually been accumulating it within their own bodies this entire time.
Kuranashi... That's devious, even for you.
In time, they will be puppets we can manipulate at will.
Do you hear them, Twelve Guardians?
The footfalls of your impending annihilation...
Kuranashi! Kuranashi!
Kill you! Kill!
There, there...
You can't lose it now, okay, Tatara?
Ahjowned!
Either eat or talk. Pick one.
All right, then, adjourned!
Everybody, spread out across the country and find Kuranashi.
Once you do, I'll take his head.
Gonna steal the spotlight, Tenma?
Not that I mind, if it makes it easier for me.
I don't appreciate what you're saying, Mitosaka-dono!
Do you have no pride as one of the Twelve Guardians?!
Shut the hell up...
Actually, Tenma, where do you get off giving ord—
Hey, he's supposed to be the strongest Basara, right?
Maybe this Kuranashi bastard will provide a little challenge.
He's not even listening...
Well, even with that tendency, he's still pretty handy to have around.
Honorable Twelve Guardians...
I beg you, please avenge Arima-sama.
R-E-V-E-N-G-E... Revenge.
Let's move.
Sir Ioroi still seems angry.
Ikaruga-dono...
Yes?
There's something I need to ask of you.
Narukami Private Academy
We took all this time off together...
We're gonna be asked a ton of questions.
Exhausting to think about...
Well, you know,
thanks to the Dragon Spot mess, several school days were canceled.
You don't need to worry too much.
If anybody gets too nosy about what Benio-sama's been up to,
I'm gonna clobber the ever-loving snot outta them!
Nah, I don't see that happening.
What was that, imp?!
You want some first, huh?!
Benio-sama...
I wonder what that's all about.
Whoa... Up close, he's incredibly hot!
Are you a model or something?
You're in my way. Move!
Ikaruga Shimon!
Good to see you again, Shimon!
Yeah...
You guys seem kinda close.
Yep! Shimon's been giving me one-on-one lessons!
Oh?
What's that look for?
What brings one of the Twelve Guardians here?
A Kurana— Basara subjugation order's been put out.
A Basara...
There's an abnormal amount of spell power in this area.
Given how potent it is, it has to be a Basara.
One of them is near the school?
I thought the Twelve Guardians were supposed to face Basara in groups?
Subaru-san and Tatara-san are going to meet up with me later.
In that case, we'll fight with you guys!
No need. You'd get in the way.
It's true that we're still pretty weak...
So much that I can't really blame you for thinking we'd get in the way.
But still...
Ikaruga Shimon...san!
I want to get stronger!
So train me!
Please!
Rokuro...
I'd like to ask, as well.
Uh, well, in that case, me too!
I refuse.
I don't have enough free time to spend working with weaklings.
An opening!
Who's open, exactly?
You're open!
Prepare yourself!
You people... I guess I need to do more than tell you.
Sorry, but we don't catch on too quickly.
Hey, it's Shimon-san!
It's great to see you again!
Suzaku is our favorite among the Twelve Guardians.
Oh, I'll put some tea on!
Don't mind me.
Anyway, did something happen with you three?
Kinda...
We were sparring with Ikaruga-san.
You got to train with Shimon-san?
No, I wouldn't go that far...
What the heck?!
Man, I'm so jealous!
Well, it looks like you got your butts kicked.
More or less...
Man, this Suzaku guy shows no mercy.
The imp's one thing,
but I couldn't bear seeing him manhandle Benio-sama and Mayura-han.
That's right!
Shimon, you're always way too hardcore!
But I thought I was actually going pretty easy on you.
You were?!
Anyway, how'd I do?
I've been training on my own since the last time we trained.
Well... I can tell you've improved a bit since then.
Really?!
Not enough to be at the level where you're an actual asset, though.
That's one harsh evaluation, cool red demon drill sergeant!
What's that supposed to mean?
Those two seem to go well together.
All Things Wedding
If we don't watch it, they might get ahead of us!
We're not gonna let that happen, are we, Ryogo-kun?
I'm not really sure it's a competition...
S-Seigen-san?!
I shall crush Kuranashi with my own hands!
Damn it, I'm stuck with you again...
This is super annoying.
And I'm super against it.
Absolutely inconceivable!
You and I are the greatest duo in the Twelve Guardians, Miku-dono!
Huh? I think you mean the most mismatched duo.
Nay!
I have full confidence
that I can count on you to watch my back, Miku-dono!
Good news, Miku!
Sons of famous Kyoto families wish to marry you and enter into the family!
M-Miku?!
What are you...
Nobody knows their damn place...
This is super humiliating, and I'm super embarrassed.
Could it be you already have feelings for some—
It's done... My super masterpiece.
It's a super likeness.
Th-This is... something I made on a whim...
Yeah, I based it on you...
D-Don't get the wrong idea, though!
It's my humble thanks for the loyalty you've shown...
Miku-sama!
Miku-sama! You've been chosen as the Daion of the Twelve Guardians!
I'm so happy for you!
Y-Yeah...
There's actually something I wanted to talk to you about...
Miku-sama!
There's something I need to tell you, as well!
Go on, then.
Though unworthy,
I have fallen in love with a daughter of the Sada clan,
and will be formally marrying her soon!
I see.
Well, congratulations.
I'm... so glad for you.
Miku-dono!
What's the matter?!
Your face has turned red!
Have you caught a cold?!
You need to be health-conscious!
Shut up. It's nothing.
Is that you, Kuranashi?!
Twelve Guardians...
Daion and Rikugo, eh? Such a mellow aroma...
I can't wait to get a taste.
You're... Moro!
Moro?
This is my father's killer?!
Miku-sama...
My daughter...
Please, look after Sakura.
Of course. I'll keep her safe.
With my life, if I have to.
Thank you... so much.
You will pay!
You're the one...
My father's...
I'll kill you myself, you monster!
Idiot!
Don't just rush in!
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Miku-dono! Excellent news!
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"The love that lasts the longest is the love that is never returned!"
Wait, how the hell is that good news?
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