I'm sorry, master.
It looks like she'll be the perfect meal for Tama.
Guardian Cat
What's going on? Could it be?
What was that?
The Cat, Yuto, and the Maiden's Pure Heart
Look at this mess.
Yu, where is the cat?
"Where?" Did something happen to Himari?
Oh, no. We're too late. They're...
Who are you talking about?
If something happens to me, please look after the young master.
Could she have...?
It seems things have gotten started.
I trust you'll take care of the Ayakashi this time.
I guess I'll go watch from an arena seat.
Splendid.
That's it. That's perfect.
Your bloodthirsty spirit will make a perfect meal for Tama.
There's no need for you to hold back, Tama.
Eat her, and we'll both regain our former strength.
Eat! Eat her!
Is that...?
Is that Himari?
Hang in there, Himari! I'll save you!
No, Yu.
It'd be dangerous to go now.
Dangerous? But Himari...!
Look.
Why...?
How did Himari end up like this?
How, you say?
What are you talking about?
You should know better than anyone else.
You.
Shuten-Douji!
Her duty above all else is to protect you.
She gave herself in to the darkness inside her to protect you...
...of her own volition.
She did what?
She must have realized we sought to use that power, though.
You bastard.
How dare you take advantage of Himari's emotions.
How could you do that to Himari.
No... If only I hadn't been so pathetic.
It's not your fault, Yuto.
Himari...
Do you also wish for the master to fight?
Please look after the young master.
Himari, you...
You...
What a curious bodyguard.
Her vow is hundreds of years old. I can't help but admire her loyalty.
What did you say?
It seems we must defeat you first.
Rinko, wait.
What are you talking about?
Her vow? Her loyalty?
I can't believe my ears.
Do you really believe those are the only reasons Himari chose to fight by herself?
What an idiot!
A woman doesn't put her life on the line for petty things like that!
What do you know about Himari?
You think you understand the bonds Yuto and the rest of us have formed with her?
I don't care how many hundreds of years you've been around. You'll never understand.
Don't underestimate the heart of a woman!
You...
Rinko...
Take them out, Himari.
Destroy these jerks and show them what you're made of!
I don't care to understand such things.
You're the ones who should try to understand our centuries of hatred.
Tama!
Himari!
The nine tailed fox's true form...
Hang in there, cat.
Himari...
Himari?
It seems this fight has been won.
Himari, don't give up!
Come back to me alive!
Impossible!
The cat defeated the fox.
Himari...
Don't make us worry like that.
Hooray! That's my Himari!
I can't breathe.
Himari!
I can't believe she had any power left after having so much drained from her.
Sucks for you!
What's going to happen to my revival?
What about my revenge on the hated humans?
Our voices must have reached Himari.
She's still got some sanity left.
Himari!
How careless of you.
Himari, are you alright?
Oh, Yu.
Liz?
Looks like Himari won.
Himari!
What are you doing to my Yu, you stupid cat?
Does she not recognize us?
That's terrible.
Himari, it's me! Wake up!
That is the cat's true nature.
Taking pleasure in the hunt and losing herself in slaughter.
Stop, Himari! Wake up!
Return to your normal self!
Isn't there anything we can do, Shizuku?
How would I know?
Stop, Himari!
Wake up already, you stupid cat!
Stop, Himari. It's me.
Don't do this!
Stop, Himari!
What is this?
Everyone...
What's going on? What on earth happened?
It was the kitten's doing.
The demon cat of the Amakawa Family who takes pleasure in the hunt and loses herself in slaughter.
Interesting. Are you going to fulfill my wish in my place...
...with the dark power you gave yourself in to in order to stop me?
How ironic.
What is this?
What is the meaning of this? What's going on?
Wasn't your goal eating Ayakashi?
Do something about that out of control cat!
Your role is over.
What?
You were just a pawn I used in my plan for revenge...
...on the humans who turned against us so long ago.
I had originally planned to do it myself once I had been revived through Tama's power.
It matters not to me now.
I will be satisfied if every last human is destroyed.
Run wild, demon cat of Amakawa!
Unleash your bloodthirsty strength!
Use your power to send humans into the pit of fear!
Himari...
In the past, cat-demons tainted by their bloodlust...
...were taken care of by their masters.
"Taken care of..."
Himari...
Don't do this any more, Himari.
If you don't, I'll have to...
Himari, I...
I am Himari Noihara.
As a country bumpkin, I may inconvenience all of you.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
My name is Himari.
I am also an Ayakashi...
...an adorable cat.
You remembered the days we spent together.
That's all I need to go on fighting.
I would fight the world for you!
I may be the first demon you kill as a demon slayer.
I'm sorry.
I can't kill you.
There's no way I could kill you.
I need you in the future I see for myself.
Come back to me, Himari.
What? What is this?
Master, I...
Welcome back, Himari.
I'm so glad Himari's back to normal.
Was that light...?
How many times do you humans have to get in my way...
...before you'll be satisfied?
This power...
The Light Ferry...
He's enchanting the sword.
Himari...
Master, you...
How did he master it so suddenly?
His heart.
His heart's powerful desire to protect the one he loves.
That desire invoked the Light Ferry.
That must have been the key to awakening his powers.
You think the Light Ferry will save you now?
Fools!
How much more do you intend to mock me?
I will bathe in your blood!
This is the Light Ferry, power of the demon slayer Yuto Amakawa!
Wow.
It's amazing.
You can do it.
Take him out, Himari!
Now that I've been imbued with my master's power, you're no match for me in your incomplete state!
How dare you ally yourself with humans, cat!
Fool!
Prepare yourself, demon!
This is the end!
Not again, Yasutsuna!
Himari...
Master...
I'm back, master.
I'm hungry.
The combined power of the Ayakashi and Light Ferry was amazing.
I was worried what would happen for a while there.
The power of humans and Ayakashi were combined.
This would be another form of the coexistence you wish for.
I certainly hope it was.
It's all thanks to Himari your demon slayer powers were awakened at the last minute.
Show some gratitude.
I'm exhausted.
Everything's back to normal.
Why don't we go back to our normal lives?
You said it.
Come on, Himari.
I cannot go.
I am your bodyguard, master.
It is my duty to protect you from any and all foes.
We've all heard it before. So what?
My master became a true demon slayer in this battle.
There is no need for me to protect him any longer.
What are you saying, Himari?
She's exactly right.
Kuesu...
Could you fix these clothes with your power, too?
It will be the last time we see the cat's Light Ferry.
Huh? What?
What's going on?
How strange.
Why can't he use the Light Ferry any more?
The awakening must have been temporary.
Temporary?
His desire to protect someone peaked for only a moment.
You really are useless.
The young master must deeply wish for me to stay by his side.
Does that mean Yuto didn't use his power intentionally?
Not at all. The young master must simply wish to stay with me a little longer.
Hey.
Is that so?
Of course not.
Miss.
Taizo.
What are you doing here, Chairperson?
Don't give us that.
You were the only ones we couldn't get in touch with during that citywide uproar.
Yuto, I was worried sick about you!
Sorry.
What's going on?
What is going on?
Amakawa...
No wonder we couldn't get a hold of you.
What are all these chicks doing here?
Last weather report of the season. ;_;