No.
That's not it.
I'm more interested in...
Sticky Trap
Hey, Susukihotaru...
Do my bangs look weird?
Honestly...
You look the same as always.
Are you sure?
He's here!
Here!
These incidents only occur at parties and balls for government officials.
One man, who was able to escape, has testified that
he was lured away by a beautiful woman,
who then transformed into a giant spider.
A spider, which means...
We're dealing with a Black Widow, Lord Amaryoju?
So we would like to entrust
Spirit Affairs with the security for tonight's military gala.
I've got it.
Do you accept?
I have an easier time picking up a cup
if I put pressure on it with the backs of my hands, Kushimatsu.
What?
We understand your request, so rest easy.
Y-Yes, ma'am...
Well, then...
We're in your hands.
Yes, sir!
Lieutenant Hanadate!
Zakuro, it's been a while.
You're sporting a very lovely buckle.
Huh?
R-Really?
Yes. It suits you well.
Farewell.
He's so wonderful.
I respect Lieutenant Hanadate,
but he can be a snob at times.
A snob?
Should you really call someone else a snob?
Mamezo.
Now, now. Don't be so jealous.
Jealous?
I'm simply concerned about her, as her partner on the job.
Come now.
There's no time to waste, Zakuro.
Go make yourself presentable.
Presentable?
You can't go to the party in those clothes.
Huh?
No! No way!
I refuse to wear a Jesuit dress!
Now, Zakuro.
This is for the mission.
Bear with me!
I'll get infected!
There she goes again...
The girls do normally wear traditional clothing, after all.
I'm quite excited.
Sorry to keep you waiting!
I like it!
What do you think, Sir Ganryu?
Well...
I think you look stunning!
I'm ecstatic!
This outfit is making me nervous.
Huh?
Where's Zakuro?
This is ridiculous-
Ow...
I-I already know what you're going to say.
I look strange!
No.
I wouldn't say that you look strange.
Wh-What?
So the clothes make the woman?
Of course not.
You're a lovely girl by nature.
What?
It's just, you tend to behave in an unladylike fashion...
Ow! Ow! Ow!
I've found a use for this Jesuit footwear.
The military and political elite stare openly at us.
I can see a clear absence of class.
That hurt.
Riken...
You girls are also government officials.
Hold your head high.
Oh, the food looks delicious!
In formal attire, you make a striking figure, Sir Ganryu.
Please, girls...
Then we'll break into teams and patrol the premises.
Pay special attention to how the ladies act.
Yes, sir!
Hozuki, Bonbori.
We know.
You can count on us.
What?
Oh, those two are...
Hello there.
Lieutenant Hanadate...
Well, this is a surprise.
Huh?
I'm at a loss for words.
Your customary attire is quite becoming, but you look lovely in that dress.
Please...
He talks a lot for someone at a loss for words.
Would you do me the honor of a dance?
What?
N-No, I couldn't...
From the dance floor, you'll have an easier time observing the ladies.
Um...
Come.
I'll take the lead.
Now, right.
Relax a bit more.
U-Um...
You're performing admirably.
No one would think this was your first time.
Really?
But...
You don't need to worry.
They're all captivated by your beauty.
We want to dance, as well.
That's no fair, Zakuro.
But she's just doing her job.
Then, we should do ours, too.
What are you doing?
Zakuro asked us to attach a petal to every lady here.
We'll be able to sense the presence of anyone with an attached petal.
This way, we'll know if anything strange happens.
I never knew you were capable of such things.
This is our special skill.
You could say that we specialize in magic petals.
Doesn't that sound romantic and lovely?
Romantic, huh?
Agemaki?
What is it?
I'm sorry.
My feet are sore because I'm not used to wearing Western footwear...
It seems that I wasn't meant to wear such finery.
Lean on me.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much...
Where'd that guy go?
Well, what have we here?
I see.
So you're what they call a half-spirit?
This really is something.
Those ears are very peculiar.
Hey! Don't you have any manners?
Oh, I'm scared.
You can tell that she isn't human.
Don't get too close, or she'll bite you.
Here. I'll check if those ears are real.
Why, you...
Oh...
If you make a scene, Spirit Affairs will look bad.
Come on, they're just ears.
Don't get so upset.
Excuse me.
Did my partner offend you in some way?
I would presume that senior officers no longer
engage in the dated practice of hazing spirits.
N-No, nothing like that...
Of course not.
Ah, miss.
Would you care to join us?
Sorry. I didn't expect that to happen the second I looked away...
Oh?
Ow.
Zakuro, that hurts.
Ouch...
Zakuro...
She's so powerful.
And yet she's trembling,
with such diminutive shoulders...
Hey!
Am I a flower?
Uh...
Do you have to sing?
A butterfly? An ogre?
That's right.
The magic petals only work when we're singing.
Misery in the world.
What?
Don't worry.
Everyone thinks we're drunk, so they're staying away.
Is violence the answer?
Dash of rouge turns to
blade in hand.
Hmm?
Are you sure that you aren't actually drunk?
Oh, you noticed?
Jesuit alcohol isn't bad at all.
Right?
Honestly!
We're on duty here!
We know.
Bravo, bravo, bravo!
Oh?
It's Lieutenant Hanadate.
I don't recognize the lady with him.
Where are they going?
You shouldn't be so nosy.
But...
No fair...
Hmm?
That's no fair, Bonbori!
I want to talk with Sir Ganryu!
I'm sorry, Hozuki.
Let's switch.
Tag.
Am I a flower?
A butterfly? An ogre?
Sir Ganryu...
What do you think about...
Hozuki!
What? Already?
It's just not my day...
Go to Zakuro and Susukihotaru.
Zakuro!
Susukihotaru!
We've located the enemy!
Let's go.
Uh-huh.
It's inside the mansion!
I won't allow that.
Aren't you...
I have this.
Riken!
You are human,
but you choose to protect a half-spirit?
What are you
talking about?!
You won't get away!
What's wrong?
Susukihotaru?
Did you read her mind?
No.
It was so dark...
Darker than night.
I couldn't see anything...
But I could sense her feelings!
Feelings?
Yes.
She's seeking something.
Being chased by something.
And there was this deep sorrow...
You'll be facing me!
Zakuro!
I'm pretty sure that it's here.
Y-You aren't going to wait?
The door's locked.
The magic petal should be inside.
We can have it open the door for us!
The magic petal?
Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be possible.
That burn...
The enemy noticed my magic petal and destroyed it.
My... I'm so sorry, Bonbori!
It's all because I asked you to switch with me!
It's all right.
This is what I get for talking with Sir Ganryu by myself.
What's going on here...
When a magic petal is destroyed, the person singing gets injured,
since we put our souls into the petals.
Hozuki, let's send another magic petal inside.
Let's.
You can't!
What if the enemy notices the magic petal and destroys it again?
I can't allow you to knowingly put yourselves in danger!
Sir Ganryu...
We should find a more peaceful method...
Thank you, Sir Ganryu.
In that case...
Excuse me!
Could you open the door?
Oh, that was easy.
What?
Excuse us!
Is anyone there?
You girls are out of control!
What if something happens...
Sir Ganryu! Up there!
Lieutenant Hanadate!
What's wrong?
There's no need to shout.
This is my room.
Y-You're the one responsible for this?
Why would you...
Are you one of the spirits who's against the new calendar?
This is wrong!
If you disagree with government policy,
you should go through official channels-
Silence!
Nothing irritates me more than a misguided lecture, boy.
You shouldn't treat me the same way you treat those worthless hacks.
In that case,
why are you doing this?
You want to know?
But I'm not going to tell you.
If you want to know the answer,
you'll have to come closer, boy.
I'll make you a man!
Sir Ganryu, please step back.
I-I'm a soldier!
I refuse to hide behind a woman.
Sir Ganryu!
It's okay.
Everything's all right, Sir Ganryu.
We'll keep you safe.
Am I a flower?
A butterfly? An ogre?
Misery in the world.
Is violence the answer?
Dash of rouge turns to
Oh, what's the matter?
blade in hand.
You're only at half strength without your partner?
You have a sharp eye.
Do praise my efforts.
But we're going to defeat you.
Bravo, bravo, bravo!
We're going to protect Sir Ganryu!
Bonbori! Bonbori!
Let me go, Hozuki!
Bonbori is...
I can't.
If I let you go,
I'll get in trouble with Bonbori.
Die!
Zakuro!
How dare you hurt Bonbori?
How dare you?! How dare you?! How dare you?!
Bonbori!
You took your time getting here, Zakuro.
Sorry.
We were attacked by this weirdo.
And then that weirdo suddenly vanished.
Sir Ganryu!
I'm so glad that you weren't hurt.
Sir Ganryu?
You know nothing, yet you're forced to fight.
Such pitiful half-spirits.
What's so funny?
Zakuro, daughter of Tsukuhane...
Why?
Why do you know my mother's name?
Zakuro...
At this rate, you'll soon learn
the truth about your mother... About yourself...
What?
What are you talking about?
What do you know?
Tell me!
She disappeared?
The truth about myself...
The girls are troubled by
the fresh memory of their battle with the Black Widow.
Next time:
Onward Together.
Prepare to be bewitched!
Onward Together
Huh?
Why are you interrupting me?
See you next episode!!