I'm such an idiot.
I should have known she would go fight Kuesu.
She always goes off to fight after leaving me out of harm's way.
I'm always the one being defended.
It's my fault for not taking a stand against Kuesu.
Maybe I should have stayed over, too.
I'm sure Yuto will be fine, but...
You lack the strength to protect the young master.
You're just a powerless commoner.
They're wrong.
Yuto wants a regular, ordinary life.
Who's the furthest from extraordinary in Yuto's life? Me.
I can't change.
He needs me to hold him when he can't handle any more of the extraordinary.
We'll never be able to negotiate with Jinguji.
The cat and I agree on this point.
Her condition...
He is certainly sympathetic to the cat.
But I...
If I were to get hurt, would Yuto...?
I can't hold my breath, it's not good to quarrel.
Bounce Bounce Bounce, It's a quarrel, right?
My heart lightly scatters all around.
That way, this way, which way?
You forgot, didn't you?
That important thing.
Stretch Stretch Stretch Bounce Bounce Stretch
Crawling around and deceiving is something I can't do.
I can't be dishonest.
I'm sorry for lying. Don't get mad, alright?
Act like you always do.
Show me what a cool guy you are.
Only...
Let's raise our love together.
Enduring round after round,
tomorrow, you'll wake up to a vigorous chime.
Oh~ but I'll return
With a sparkling visit
See! You smiled!
The truth is, I like you.
I have always loved you.
What a nuisance!
I'm sorry for starting a fire and shooting a gun...
...but isn't your job to hush that up?
Then tell me how many shots you fired.
Recovering the shells isn't easy.
Who has the time to count every shot they fire?
Your gun carries 20 shots.
How many shots are left?
Two.
You shot 18 times?
You weren't loading extra bullets, were you?
What?
Nothing.
This is nothing compared to demolishing a mountain in the German countryside.
I do make an effort to minimize damages.
I understand that.
I know you're upholding your family name, but try to keep it under control.
My family name...
Yes, everything I do is for the Jinguji Family.
Master...
Don't touch me.
Don't look at me like that.
I'm hideous.
I fell into Kuesu's trap and was nearly swallowed by my own darkness.
I'm a vile beast.
I should not have returned.
Master!
Himari!
Have you been here this whole time?
Are you all right? How are you feeling?
I feel terrible.
I lost.
I could flatter myself and call it a draw...
...but I lost Yasutsuna and ran home.
I'm no bodyguard.
I don't care if you ran. It only matters that you're safe.
Don't coddle me!
Your kind words cut deeper than any sword.
In any case, you need to keep resting.
Her magic is still inside me.
It should be gone in a few days, but we don't have time.
Master, could you bring me my bag?
Sure.
What is that?
It's an esoteric pill. This should remove the magic left in my body.
Take anything you wouldn't want broken and leave the room.
Once I take this, I will lose my sanity and go on a rampage.
Your sanity?
I can't just leave you.
I'll stay here no matter what happens to you.
I'll stay with you.
Master...
Whatever happens, don't blame me.
There's silvervine in this pill.
Uh, Himari?
H-Himari?
You're in total cat mode!
You're just a cat!
That's some fast acting medicine. And that look...
You look like a predator about to pounce on her prey.
Ow!
Ouch! Hey!
Idiot. Play with your stupid cat all night, then.
C-cut it out!
Don't make me rub them!
Ouch.
Is this what you meant by "lose your sanity"?
Just what are you thinking?
Himari's just acting weird because of the silvervine.
Endure it! You've got to endure it!
I can't call myself her master if I can't accept her!
Ow! Don't scratch me, Himari!
Keep your clothes on!
Good morning, master.
Himari, you're better.
My body and mind are back to normal.
We must have done a lot while I was out of my mind.
How was I?
W-we didn't do anything!
I'm only joking.
I may have lost my sanity, but your kindness still reached my heart.
I'm sorry for causing such a fuss.
If that's how you feel, don't go passing out behind my back any more.
Don't be so reckless again.
Master...
That's an order. Got it?
Very well. You have my word.
That's right. I still haven't thanked you for nursing me back to health.
Close your eyes. I'll give you something good.
You don't need to thank me.
Hurry up and close your eyes or you'll regret it.
I don't...
Hi-Himari!
Allow me to correct myself. I didn't give you something, I took something.
Master, I won't lose even if I'm up against a Westernized demon slayer.
I can't let her act recklessly any more.
Your lips taste rather strange, master.
They've been covered in tears, snot, and saliva all night.
Go wash your face, you idiot!
I need to be clear with Kuesu.
This is it.
Is this the complete inventory of the weaponry in the Noihara storehouse?
Yes, that is all Kaya listed.
Are you trying to replace Yasutsuna?
I'll need something to settle things with Kuesu...
...but what is all of this?
Ryoken, Sakaba, Iwakudaki...
Some of these sound like toys.
Perhaps you would like to see them for yourself.
You brought them with you? You don't seem to be holding anything.
I am a Fuguruma-yobi.
I am no ordinary messenger.
I have everything in my stomach.
How disturbing.
I understand. Thank you.
Yes.
You finally came, Yuto Amakawa.
I'm so sick of waiting I was about to have a fit.
H-Hello.
What are you nervous about?
Come in.
Reception told me you were coming, so I prepared some tea.
I've never been to the top floor of a hotel before.
It's a little different from what I had imagined.
Is that so?
Most of the furniture is my own, actually.
I intend to stay here quite a while, so I made changes as I saw fit.
Should she really be doing that?
Before we talk, give me your cell phone.
W-why?
Just hand it over.
I won't check your call history or anything.
What do you want?
What?
You've been bugged. Someone must have planted it on you on your way up here.
That bitch.
I added my number under "Super Lovely Kuesua".
Well?
Have you decided to join me as a demon slayer?
First, I need to thank you for what you did to Himari.
No master keeps quiet when someone torments his cat.
Did you think I wouldn't be angry?
We were just playing. Besides, she attacked me.
It's not an issue of who attacked who.
What, then?
Himari said it would be unfortunate if I joined the Jinguji Family.
She said she wouldn't stop me.
But what about you?
You fundamentally reject Himari and Shizuku's desire to coexist.
You want to destroy them only because they're Ayakashi.
I don't want to lose my current life...
...and if we can live together, I won't reject the Ayakashi.
I'm not like you.
I can't follow your path.
You're not my ally.
Why are you obsessed with me?
What is this man saying?
We haven't met for years, and now you're claiming me as your fiancée?
You don't know how I've felt.
Shizuku told me the Amakawa and Jinguji Families were persecuted by the other demon slayer clans.
You want the Amakawa Family's Light Ferry, don't you?
The Light Ferry boosts an object's strength.
You need that power to revive the Jinguji Family.
Am I wrong?
It's all for the Jinguji Family.
You're wrong.
I don't intend to use a power that brings unhappiness.
I can't agree to a marriage of calculation. It would only make us unhappy.
That's why...
What?
Why doesn't my voice reach you?
You've changed. It may be too late for you.
At the very least, allow me to be the one to take care of you.
You're different.
I don't need you. You're unnecessary.
Kuesu!
Don't worry, I can do it!
Is this what I get?
Kuesu...
You're a demon slayer too, Kuesu?
Let's work together, then.
I can do it myself. I'm not like you.
That's lame. It would be better for us to work together.
Is that really what you think?
It takes several seconds to cast spells...
...and most offensive magic can only be cast forwards.
Is that how it works?
If we must work together...
...please watch my back.
Sure, okay.
I'll protect you.
Really? You'll protect me?
Of course I will. We'll be fighting together.
Let's defeat all the bad guys.
What have I done?
I was the one who wanted us to kill demons.
I lost my memories...
I had forgotten...
But Kuesu had always...
She had always remembered that promise.
When I was fighting bloody battles...
When I told myself I was doing it for my family, I always...
Not matter how dire my situation, that was always my moral support.
I never showed my back to anyone until you protected me.
But you were always protecting cats and snakes.
To be honest, I was disillusioned.
I was terrible.
Yes, you were.
Do you remember?
If you broke your promise, you'd give me all your sweets and desserts...
...I could ask you for anything morning, afternoon, and night...
...and you'd give me a present and treat me to an expensive dinner on my birthday.
What? That's quite a heavy punishment.
I'm kidding. We never made that promise.
If I kill cats and snakes for the Jinguji Family, I would undoubtedly become your enemy.
Is that why you just tried to kill me?
Of course not. There's no way I could actually kill you.
I really did want to stab you, though.
If I didn't, your power wouldn't manifest.
You wouldn't remember our promise.
You tried to stab me for that?
Listen, I was really scared.
That's what an idiot like you deserves for forgetting something so important.
I suppose I can forgive you, though.
You were actually concerned for me when I fell out the window.
If you can still show me that expression...
...I can't let you down either.
I'll give you a reprieve.
Everything's fine as long as I don't attack that cat, right?
K-Kuesu, thank you.
Don't get the wrong idea. If they get in my way, I won't show any mercy.
Besides, if you spend more time with me, you're sure to notice I'm better.
You're completely defenseless, and you're not a little boy any more.
I suppose you can't help but fantasize about the cat.
But with me around, that will all definitely come to an end.
What are you talking about?
Instead of relying on those Ayakashi...
...you can come to me with the urges you've been having!
How dare you make a talented witch say such things!
I didn't make you say anything!
In any case, you need only keep quiet and protect my back, Yu.
That's all I...
I...
"Yu"?
Since when were you so friendly?
H-Himari!
When did you...? How did you get in here?
What kind of bodyguard can't find her master?
It seems the barrier you put up broke along with that window.
I got to hear the embarrassing speech that came after it, too.
"Embarrassing"?
I'm amazed you haven't given up yet.
You can't fool the young master.
Besides, do you honestly think you can beat me?
I take back what I said.
I'll grant you no reprieve.
This cat doesn't seem to understand her situation.
I couldn't ask for any more.
I'll let you choose the sword you'll die by. Which will it be?
What is this?
Put those away!
This sword will do.
Are you an idiot? Look what you've done to our love nest!
Are you still blathering on about that?
Beam my beam! Let my light...
Beam my beam! ...shine with your light.
Let's go repaint history.
Your best possible match will support you!
By joining together,
we can surely pass over that fence.
Good morning!
What kind of dream did you have last night?
Let's join all the happiness and sadness together...
...and lose ourselves in these feelings.
If you're drawn to me again this morning,
It'll remind me of my reason for living.
Beam my beam! Your power...
Beam my beam! ...is my strength.
It's an infinite, neverending puzzle.
If you embrace me day by day,
our love will go on forever.
You find me dazzling, right?
Let's make some more memories together.
Wait, what's going on?
Why are those two giving fan service?
It can't be helped.
Are the flat chested sisters not good enough?
Don't call me that.
The Meow in the Approaching Darkness