Well, I'll leave that matter to you then.
Alright!
Let's wear these sandals today!
That's great!
Note: An obidome is an ornament worn on a kimono sash.
The colour goes with our obidome!
This is for work, you two!
Don't be so concerned about style!
Alright!
Well then, let's go!
We're going!
Go on then.
Take care.
Come on, let's go!
Yes, let's go!
Things are getting busy!
Zakuro, you're in the way. Move out of the way!
No, go over there!
S O R R O W F U L
P A S T
Ah... I've had enough!
michite yuku deai kara sakanobori
満ちてゆく出逢いからさかのぼり
Blooming fully, from the meeting during ascending up the slope.
sorezore no kanashimi kara unmei ga saita
それぞれの悲しみから運命が咲いた
From different sadness, fate blooms.
kirei da to iwanaide hana no na wa
綺麗だと言わないで花の名は
Please don't call it pretty, the flower's name.
yondarachitte shimau yo densetsu no hana
呼んだら散ってしまうよ伝説の花
If you call it it will scatter, the legendary flower.
mamoru toki ni wa jitto shizuka ni
守るときにはじっと静かに
It is quiet when it protects.
jounetsu te ni shita MERODII
情熱手にしたメロディー
The melody made in the passionate hand
tomaranai
とまらない
can't be stopped
nagarete furete
流れて触れて
It flows, it touches.
MOON SIGNAL COMES koyoi no tsuki wa
Moon signal comes 今宵の月は
Moon signal comes, tonight's moon
watashi no kokoro shitteiru no naze na no
私のこころ知っているのなぜなの
Why can it understand my heart？
MOON FOREIGNER yasashisa dake jya
Moon foreigner 優しさだけじゃ
Moon foreigner, just with kindness
daiji na hito ushinau kamo shirenai
大事なひと失うかもしれない
You might just lose your important ones.
nee kore wa…kore wa koi desuka
ねえこれは…これは恋ですか
Hey, is this... is this love?
kiko enaide to mu jun shiteru ne
聞こえないでと矛盾してるね
This would contradict with "please don't listen" though,
subete wo ima koso mite
すべてを今こそ見て
Please watch everything, now!
Why?
Susukihotaru and the others went out!
Why are we the only ones who don't have any work?
It's just a simple investigation.
There's no need for everyone to go.
But!
Zakuro.
When did you become so interested in work?
It's not really like that...
Everyone else is trying so hard, but we're the only ones...
Activity Report 8/4
At the flood plain where we went for flower viewing,
we suddenly encountered
a lightning beast that was
in a reckless frenzy.
Zakuro neutralized it, and restored it to sanity.
Damages
4 cherry blossom trees were knocked down.
Damages
Ministry of Youjin Report Book
At the flood plain where we went for flower viewing,
we suddenly encountered
in a reckless frenzy.
Zakuro neutralized it, and restored it to sanity.
Ministry of Youjin Report Book
At the flood plain where we went for flower viewing,
a lightning beast that was
Zakuro neutralized it, and restored it to sanity.
4 cherry blossom trees were knocked down.
Then start by working on what's closest to you.
I don't feel comfortable entrusting you with a mission when you always seem to be arguing with your partner.
Agemaki, lift me up high!
Okay, here we go!
That's not fair!
Lift me up next!
Okay.
Hey, mister! It seems that you're finally used to youjin now!
I suppose so.
Peaceful relationships with youjin is another important duty for a member of the Ministry of Youjin.
Playing with children is nothing like work!
Zakuro-kun...
I want to do some proper work.
Because you're unreliable...
Could there be a mission for us?
No...
It's not necessarily a mission.
Of course it is!
Let's go!
Zakuro took Agemaki away!
Wait!
Ah... I've come here today because...
Ah... well...
I thought that I could get some advice about a youjin here...
Well...
Hmm...
We were almost caught!
You're getting too excited!
Hmm... well...
Women and children have recently been going missing in my village.
It has happened more than once or twice.
This is getting really strange.
There are people who say they've been spirited away.
What's the matter, Zakuro-kun?
Alright! I'll go!
Come on, Zakuro!
We're still talking!
You're going to accept the request, aren't you?!
I can ask about the rest later!
At least wait for Susukihotaru and the others to get back.
Please.
Please, Kushimatsu.
The scenery is passing by so quickly!
Umm...
This is the lunch Kushimatsu-san gave us.
And these are some oranges I bought at the station.
Well, I'll be going ahead of you and wait.
I don't actually want Zakuro to do this investigation.
Why's that?
Was there something strange about Zakuro-kun?
Seeing as you're her partner, you should hear about this.
About how half-demons are born.
A pregnant woman is spirited away.
When she returns, the child inside her womb has become a half-demon.
The woman is said to be possessed by a fox and is despised.
The child that was born is taken away from its parents right away.
Then Zakuro and the others...
That happened...
But they're always so cheerful...
That's because they have friends.
But there are some things that alone can't solve.
Zakuro trusts you.
Is that so?
That's why she is sometimes unreasonable.
I want you to accept her.
I'm ready.
I'm counting on you.
The woman selling them was proud of this year's oranges. She said they're sweet and soft.
Here you go.
Hey, mister! Are you going to peel one for me?
Hey!
Ah, nature is the best!
See, Zakuro-kun? The air is so fresh!
I'm going.
The air won't make you feel full, mister!
I've already told you! Don't touch my butt!
It's okay!
Well, well! Thank you for coming this far.
This is such a remote place, there isn't anywhere to stay.
This is where you'll be staying, please have a good rest.
Oh, this is pretty exciting!
Hey...
Well then, please excuse me.
Ah, you've cheered up.
Don't be so easygoing!
This is shameful!
We don't have a choice.
There aren't any rooms.
Hey, you!
Alright then.
What are you doing?
What?
I thought I'd change into my pajamas...
Don't do that in front of a girl!
Don't come past here!
I'll stab you if you do!
I get it!
I definitely won't do anything that could ruin the name of the Imperial Army!
I'm not so sure about that!
Kushimatsu said that a man who loses his senses is more frightening than any monster!
Kushimatsu-san...
You're okay with Mamezo?
That's because Mamezo is a friend.
A friend... isn't he a male too?
What are you muttering about?
Anyway, I won't make a move!
You're pretty scary yourself!
No, it's not that youjin are scary! Just now, I was...
Your personality... I mean...
No...
I shouldn't have said that either...
Umm...
That's definitely true.
Humans wouldn't touch a half-demon.
Like I said, that's not it!
Where are you going?
You're being overprotective, aren't you?
What are you looking at?
So you are still awake.
Why have you been worrying about me since this morning?
You probably heard something from Kushimatsu.
Yes.
What was it?
How half-demons are born.
My mother was spirited away twice, once while she was carrying me and then once again when I'd grown up.
Then...
She didn't return the second time.
Zakuro-kun...
So...
I can't stay calm when I hear about people being spirited away.
I always think I might find some information about my mother.
I'm sure
that your mother is somewhere, doing well,
and thinking about you all the time.
I'm sorry!
Saying that without any proof...
But I just had that feeling.
Thank you.
For peeling the orange.
But that orange was sour.
Sister.
Yes.
We've been around to several places, but we have hardly any clues.
Aren't they the children that live with the village head?
Half-demons are unusual.
They're probably the type that leave when they see something scary.
That doesn't seem to be the case.
Hey, miss!
Play with us!
There!
They're spinning around!
Why are you smiling?
I'm not.
You were.
You looked like you were having fun.
The children around here become friendly too quickly.
Being with a half-demon doesn't bother them at all.
If the children in the city were able to get to know you properly, I'm sure they'd become friendly.
Anyway, I tried asking those children about the disappearances.
So you were actually investigating it?
Of course!
Hey!
Come here.
Zakuro-kun?
I feel sorry for you. All alone.
Come here.
Zakuro-kun!
It disappeared...
It was like someone was calling me.
Just like you were now...
I wasn't really...
Come on, let's try somewhere else!
Stay away from me!
Zakuro.
Come here.
Zakuro-kun!
Zakuro!
That was... a fox?
The woman is said to be possessed by a fox...
Zakuro-kun!
Come here.
I finally caught up!
Oh?
The fox from earlier...
I'm glad you're safe.
Someone was calling you after all.
I...
There's a cave here?
Before that...
Here you go.
Ah, that's right.
My sword and the oranges too, if that's alright.
I was in a hurry, so this was all I could bring...
What is it?
It's nothing.
They've gone inside.
What's next is...
Sister!
Note: An Izuna is a person who can control a fox spirit.
An Izuna?!
Who is its master?
Let's go, Daidai!
Hey, what is this place?
It smells really bad.
Hey, don't touch me in a strange place!
This is...
Hey, I can hear a strange voice again.
No...
This time I can hear it too.
Come here.
Behind you!
Come here!
They weren't being spirited away,
he ate them!
Give me that!
I knew it, a sword won't be enough!
Mamezo!
This is spiriting away in name only!
If that demonic thing was a god,
there would be no attachment to this world!
Now, be bewitched!
I won't hold back!
You help too!
Got it!
Well done, well done...
I don't need a song!
Here's your sword.
Didn't you say this wouldn't be enough?
Do you know what that terrible smell is?
It's the smell of the humans he ate.
He enjoys having them rot in his stomach.
That's right.
I like the smell of women's and children's rotting flesh.
The cries of children sound good,
so spiriting them away is just the right amount of excitement.
Women taste best when they're pregnant.
You!
Aren't you the one who's rushing ahead now?!
What? A man?
Men don't taste good.
Well, never mind.
Don't forget there's a woman here too.
That was hard work!
What are you talking about? You were asleep half the time!
Come on, let's report this to the village head.
What are you spacing out for?
You seem to be helping me all the time.
It's not like that.
What?
Come to think of it, didn't you say something about a fox?
That's right.
I thought it was responsible for the disappearances.
But...
Now that I think about it...
What is it?
That fox was really beautiful.
Is that true?
Yes, there's no doubt about it.
They were half-demons.
They arranged the disappearances and tried to lure Zakuro in.
I see.
They've finally made their move.
Hey, Zakuro.
Is it true that you spent the night with Agemaki-san?
Wha...
You're all grown up!
It's not like that!
Don't play dumb, Zakuro!
A man and a woman alone in a small room!
It'd be more strange if nothing happened!
And they had their beds really close like this...
Mamezo!
The calendar said that the day before yesterday was "Toru", a good day for friendship and making things.
Making things?
Ah! That's wonderful!
Right?
It's not like that!
I said it's not like that!
hatsukoi wa・・・
初戀は・・・
First love is like...
IJIWARU na zukuro no kajitsu
イジワルな柘榴の果実
a mischievous pomegranate
iie mitometakunai wa
否認めたくないわ
No, I don't want to admit it
kodomo damashi na deai wa utakata
子供騙しな出逢いは泡沫
The childish encounter will soon pass
jissai koi uranai nado
実際恋占いなど
Anyway, you can't rely on
ate ni naranai
あてにならない
love fortune telling
hatsukoi wa zakuro iro
初戀は柘榴色
First love is like the colour or a pomegranate,
Hey, I'm honoured to meet such a lovely young lady.
Shall I introduce myself?
kono mune ni otosu aka
この胸に落とす紅
the crimson that colours my heart
Right, instead of talking about me, why don't you tell me about yourself?
somaritai no? mada mada kono mama de itai wa
染まりたいの? まだまだこのままでいたいわ
Do I want to change colour? No, I still want to stay this way
hayaru mune wa uragiri mono
逸る胸は裏切り者
My impatient heart betrays me
hikarete iku nante・・・
惹かれていくなんて・・・
I don't want to...
iya!
嫌!
be charmed!
nari yuki ni nari yuki ni
成り行きに成り行きに
I'll end up getting involved,
maki komarete shimau
巻き込まれてしまう
the situation is out of my control
te no kakaru ano hito no shiwaza・・・
手のかかるあの人の仕業・・・
All because of that complicated person...
You're my special partner.
ITAZURA ni ITAZURA ni
イタズラにイタズラに
My mischievously
fukurande iku omoi mou sugu
膨らんでいく想いもうすぐ
growing feelings are just about to
HAJIKERU・・・
ハジケル・・・
explode...
arawareta kajitsu wa amai no
あらわれた果実は甘いの
Is it the fruit that appeared sweet?
hatsukoi wa・・・
初戀は・・・
First love is like...
IJIWARU na zukuro no kajitsu
イジワルな柘榴の果実
a mischievous pomegranate
An announcement?
I see.
Next time, there'll be a fight over someone.
No, that's not it.
If I had to say something, then it would be, "You'll know when you see it."
Next time, Fearsome Distance.
F E A R S O M E
D I S T A N C E
I hope you'll look forward to the sight of us being bewitching.