Kairoushuu took Daya!?
Is Banten even taking this seriously!?
By abiding by the wishes of the academy's headmaster, Shiriusu Hashiba...
...the student, Kurookano Shijima, gave the kinjutsu scroll to Miharu-san.
Miharu-san, who was brainwashed by Kairoushuu, left along with them.
That's quite enough. I do not wish to hear anymore.
Please let me be alone.
My sincerest apologies for not being of any help.
Excuse me.
Leader.
What should we do now?
Daya.
Izunashingan.
Tenpenka.
And Kira.
Aren't you the least bit worried?
Kairoushuu already has four scrolls.
The only possible scroll left to us...
...is Banten's Engetsurin scroll.
Obtaining that final scroll will be the most troublesome of them all.
Engetsurin's existence is shrouded in mystery.
There isn't a single person that knows what kind of kinjutsu Engetsurin might be.
We'll take them back once Hattori-san has collected them all.
地を這うように進んでは
chi wo hau you ni susunde wa
As if they were crawling on the ground, the same mediocre days repeat themselves over again.
平凡な上昇繰り返す
heibon na joushou kurikaesu
刻まれた運命だって ただ深呼吸
kizamareta unmei datte tada shinkokyuu
Even though my destiny is carved in stone, I just take a deep breath.
足りないのは分かっていた
tarinai no wa wakatteita
I knew it wasn't enough when the passing days were crushed by thunderous roars.
轟音に積されそうな日々
gouon ni tsubusaresou na hibi
針のような雨も止んで君が来た
hari no you na ame mo yande kimi ga kita
When the needle-like rain stopped pouring, you came.
SHA LA LA
I SING FOR YOU
SHA LA LA
FIGHT FOR MYSELF
SHA LA LA
I SING FOR YOU
SHA LA LA
「退屈」 はもう限界です。
taikutsu wa mou genkai desu.
I can't stand this boredom anymore.
立ち尽くしたステージで殴り返す勇気
tachitsukushita sutēji de naguri kaesu yuuki
Standing exhausted on this stage, I'll find the courage to strike back.
I DON'T CARE
「存在」 さえも君は笑うかな…
sonzai sae mo kimi wa warau kana...
Will you laugh at my very existence?
走り出したペースで流れてった風景
hashiridashita pēsu de nagaretetta fuukei
Running at my pace the scenery passes me by.
I DON'T CARE
正しいかどうかを確かめに行くのですか
tadashii ka douka wo tashikame ni yuku no desu ka
Would you come with me to find out whether it's right or wrong?
Episode 16 A Foreign Guest
Oh, thanks. Bye.
That Miharu...
Looks like he lied to his grandmother and left the house.
It's hard enough following along with his lies.
So it's true. He's working with Kairoushuu now.
He probably has no intention of coming back to Banten.
Aizawa, I...
You'd like to know, right?
About me.
Because we know so little of each other...
...it has brought us to this difficult moment.
Immortal?
I couldn't die even if I wanted to.
When we were at Alya, you saw it happen...
...when I was shot by Kannuki.
What do you mean you can't die?
Is it because of Shinrabanshou?
What?
Do you not believe me?
It was about near the end of the Edo period.
The owner of the Hijutsu at the time...
...was a ninja who was also a very talented doctor.
In order alleviate various medical problems...
He performed experiments with the Hijutsu on living organisms.
Immortality, artificial human life, and the translation of senses...
One of the products from his experiments was me.
The ones who survived were me and another.
Following any rumours that would lead to a revived Hijutsu...
...we travelled the distances between east and west.
We wish to be freed from our cursed immortality.
That is the only wish we have.
And of course...
Ten years ago...
What? You met him...
...the owner of the Hijutsu.
Unfortunately, the Shinrabanshou erased any memories of that event.
I don't remember anything related to the person who owned it 10 years ago.
Currently, I am a foster child of Banten's Aizawa clan...
...using the identity of a fourteen year old named Kouichi Aizawa.
I am waiting for the revival of Shinrabanshou.
Until the day I die.
And for that to happen, I've been thinking of taking the Engetsurin...
...and delivering it to Miharu.
The truth is...
...I even know where you're hiding it.
Because everything can die.
Therein lies the strength of life.
We desire death.
Having to watch my father and mother...
...Miharu-kun, Raimei-san, and Kumohira-sensei...
...all die before my eyes...
...is something I don't want to see.
Kouichi.
I want to be separated from this curse.
Because...
Being alone is terrifying.
I doubt your determination to stop anyone from using the Shinrabanshou could be shaken by knowing this.
Kouichi!
Even if I fell, I wouldn't have died.
You really think that's the problem!?
Just because you're immortal, don't do such things on a whim!
Kouga's kinjutsu scroll.
It has been in our possession since our return from Alya Academy.
A job well done, huh?
Good work, Rokujo-kun.
Also, if possible, we'd like to obtain...
...Banten's Engetsurin as soon as possible.
Would it be possible to do it within one week?
I hope you can do it under such a time constraint.
First, I was driving all the way from Ayla Academy.
Then, there's my article that's almost due.
I was hoping I could get some rest...
Please take this time to rest for a while, and to prepare for the next mission.
Yes.
Actually...
What is it?
Is the research on the kinjutsu scrolls going well?
After I'm able to use the Shinrabanshou...
I was hoping I could help with Yoite's health.
I believe I've told you this before...
...but Shinrabanshou will be used for the future of all mankind.
Even Yoite knows this all too well.
I understand your concern for Yoite's health, however...
...it doesn't seem he has much longer.
But, Yoite is...
Hey!
It's all right.
We, as the Kairoushuu, are to gather the remaining kinjutsu scrolls...
...and obtain the Shinrabanshou, correct?
We are to guide mankind and restructure the world.
That future is closing in very soon.
Miharu-kun.
Hattori-san really doesn't care what happens to Yoite.
Yoite was an abused child, and was saved by our leader.
Huh?
If he hadn't, Yoite would have died long ago.
Yes, come in.
Oh, Miharu-kun.
How is Yoite?
It seems he's stabilized.
Will he be okay without taking him to a hospital?
Well, the patient has to agree to go himself.
Unfortunately, there's nothing the hospital can do to stop the collapse of a Kira user.
The only thing they could probably do for him is give him heart medicine and some painkillers.
There's something weird though.
The stab wound...
It's pretty much closed up compared to when you brought him in.
If we could use the Shinrabanshou...
...perhaps it could even save a Kira user.
That time was only by luck.
I still can't use it freely.
Even though he appears to be dying, he won't die.
He has the kind of body that says, "I can't die no matter what happens."
I don't want to die.
I don't want to die at all.
He should have known the kinjutsu would eat away at his life before he volunteered.
Just what is Yoite-kun wishing for?
Yoite!
Yoite.
How are you feeling? Does it still hurt?
No.
The wound has healed.
Hattori plans on finding Engetsurin and obtaining Shinrabanshou.
He said we should use it for everyone's sake.
You mean to use it for mankind, right?
Since, that's the leader's objective after all.
I'm certain the leader is getting ready to move.
I'm pretty sure Kumohira-sensei won't hand over Engetsurin.
I'm pretty sure the leader won't give up.
If Hattori-san gets his hands on Engetsurin...
...I might not be able to erase your existence.
I have to do something before that happens.
We must obtain Engetsurin before Rokujo-kun learns to control the Shinrabanshou.
Even though Banten's offensive force isn't much...
...they've managed to keep their kinjutsu scroll well hidden.
That probably just means no one's ever tried to steal it.
What do you think of this Kumohira person?
Let's see...
He's an untactful type of guy, and stubborn at times...
Does he really intend to seal Shinrabanshou?
There's only one kinjutsu scroll left to obtain.
Whomever obtains Engetsurin will most likely control the future, correct?
I will be sure to obtain Engetsurin.
So please, don't let anyone else get involved.
Let me off!
Sensei, should I buy you some water?
No thanks.
Kouichi, do you want anything to drink?
Then, I'll take some hot tea.
Me too.
Okay.
Oh, Aizawa.
Even if you've revived...
...my sins still remain.
Sorry.
Then you should repent for your sins.
I've always had the feeling you've been hiding something.
Concerning the memories of Shinrabanshou ten years ago...
...it feels as if you're trying to hide something.
You're just thinking too much.
You probably knew that the Hijutsu would be revived in Miharu-kun, right?
You knew well before anyone that the Hijutsu was revived.
After you made that vow, it was as if you were hiding it all along.
You've been involved with the Hijutsu before.
It's just that, even though you haven't said anything, I can clearly sense that you have.
What is your desire?
To be released from my immortality.
Are you okay with not having that desire fulfilled?
I...
...won't let anyone use the Shinrabanshou.
You know what my resolve is, so why!?
What are you thinking?
Concerning that...
I do want to use the Shinrabanshou for my benefit...
...but I'd like to see it sealed.
Even though it sounds contradicting, it actually makes sense.
I wouldn't want another monster like me to reappear in another activation of the Shinrabanshou.
So...
What happens from here on out is up to you.
I've asked my friends from Banten to help look too, but...
It might be difficult.
I see.
Because Kumohira-sensei is so stubborn...
I have a feeling he won't hand it over even if he dies.
What do you think it'll take to have him hand it over?
Maybe we can ask her.
Who?
Hanabusa-san.
Oh, sorry.
Come on now.
Her, huh?
She's a person of the real world.
I know, but...
There's no one else we can ask.
Okay.
Even Kairoushuu...
...might use some offensive methods.
We'll need to hurry.
What!? Yoite and Miharu went missing?
The leader said to leave it all up to you.
Will you be okay?
It just means I shouldn't come back until I've obtained Engetsurin, right?
Everything will be fine.
I'm hanging up now.
Honestly...
Dammit.
Do I look like some kind of long-distance truck driver?
Gas is expensive too!
Hanabusa-san is here.
Where's Kumohira Thobari?
I don't hear anyone else talking.
Maybe he isn't here.
Thobari?
Why?
Oh my, Miharu-kun and Yoite-kun.
Welcome.
Good evening.
Oh, you actually wore it.
I'm so happy.
Uh, where's Kumohira-sensei?
Who knows, but I'm sure he'll be back soon.
Come now, come inside.
Sensei, are you okay?
I'll take Sensei home.
So, Raimei, you can go on first.
Okay.
Then...
I'm counting on you, Kouichi.
Sure.
Go on, have a bite.
Rice with chicken and eggs.
You're hungry, right?
I'll bring out the miso soup too.
Yoite, are you going to eat?
No, I ate a bento box earlier.
I see.
Then, uh...
Go ahead and eat.
Thanks for the food.
Yoite-kun, if you don't have an appetite, how about I make you some porridge?
You don't look so well.
I'll go cook some porridge.
It's cold out here, so come on inside.
What do you plan on doing?
About what?
What will you do if Kumohira comes back?
Why did we come here?
But, it's...
Yoite-kun.
Come now, come inside.
I'm cooking the porridge now.
So, let's have some tea while we wait.
Wa-Wait, your shoes...
He's so late.
I hope he didn't collapse somewhere.
Hey.
Hanabusa-san.
What is it?
Do you know anything of Engetsurin?
Engetsurin?
Yes.
Have you not heard of it...
...from Kumohira-sensei?
Engetsurin...
It doesn't ring a bell...
Do you mean Engel's coefficient?
I see...
Why not try asking Thobari himself when he returns?
No matter how many times I've asked, he won't tell me.
I thought you might know something...
Sorry.
Oh, how about some sweet bean jelly.
Do you really know nothing, even though you live together!?
Yoite...
Th-This is something really important.
It's a rule here that we keep the stuff from that world separate from this one.
But...
We're from that world, yet you invited us inside.
To me, anyone who visits is an important guest.
It matters not if they're from this world or that world.
Don't you think it'd be too lonely?
If no one ever came over to visit.
Therefore, rice with chicken and eggs, or sweet bean jelly, or anything is fine.
Thobari is pretty clumsy and stubborn.
He's always running forward with his feelings without reading the situation.
I wonder if he gets into trouble with people in that world because of it.
Has he never argued with you before?
For now, at least.
I worry for him, but I do believe in him.
I'm certain whatever path he picks isn't wrong.
It's a good thing you didn't die.
If you're looking for the washroom, it's at the end of the walkway.
Here you go.
Oh, is something wrong?
Nothing really, but...
Maybe that's Thobari.
Thobari?
You're late...
Evening, ma'am.
furi tsuzuku ame
降り続く雨
Under the pouring rain,
hitori de miushinatteta
一人で見失ってた
you began losing yourself.
kizukana kereba
気付かなければ
Even if you took notice,
mada munashisa ni amanjiteta
まだ空しさに甘んじてた
you would still feel content with being empty.
kono te wo nobasou
この手を伸ばそう
I will reach out with these hands.
furikaeranaide
振り返らないで
So please do not turn away.
kimi no soba ni itai
君のそばにいたい
I want to be by your side.
soba ni isasete hoshii
そばにいさせてほしい
So please let me be close to you.
aruga mama
あるがまま
That's how it is.
sono mama
そのまま
Just like that,
ikite yukeru nara
生きて行けるなら
this is how I will live my life.
kitto sono te wo totte
きっと その手を取って
I will grip firmly onto your hand.
doko made mo toberu darou
何処までも飛べるだろう
No matter where we are we can take flight.
kimi to nara kanata mapping
君となら 彼方マッピング
If we are together, we can map out the distance.
aruga mama de
あるがままで
And that's just how it is.
Next Episode
It's painful to be treated nicely...
Even though we know it's foolish...
...we look lonely.
Episode 17 The Moment of Collapse
Next time: The Moment of Collapse.
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