Original Concept EIICHI KAMAGATA
Original Story / Screenplay HIDEYUKI KURATA
Original Character Design TARAKU UON
Character Design / Animation Director MASASHI ISHIHAMA
Production Design NORIYUKI ZINGUZI
Art Director EASTER ｷ YATUKUMI Art Conception HIROSHI IZUMI Color Coordinator MAYUMI TANAHASHI
Director of Cinematography KAZUNARI NISHIDA Editing MASANORI SAKAMOTO
Sound Effects MINORU YAMADA Sound Mixer YASUSHI NAGURA
Recording Director HIROMI KIKUTA Music Director TAKASHI KODAMA
Music TAKU IWASAKI
Producer TOMONORI OCHIKOSHI
Animation Producer YUJI MATSUKURA
Director KOJI MASUNARI
Animation Produced by J.C. STAFF
Produced by ANIPLEX INC.
Episode 9 Heart of Darkness
So, when they first met...
Their relationship started out as that of teacher and student.
I heard they invited everybody in the class.
But not even half showed up.
They nurtured the relationship... But not even half showed up.
And the understanding and trust between them grew stronger.
I can't tell who's who.
And the understanding and trust between them grew stronger.
You were absent from school all the time.
It didn't take long for that trust to turn into affection. You were absent from school all the time.
It didn't take long for that trust to turn into affection. Wasted your youth writing novels.
After a respectable courtship... Wasted your youth writing novels.
The couple decided to marry as soon as Yoshie graduated. You never even had a boyfriend.
The couple decided to marry as soon as Yoshie graduated. Oh, but you did have a girlfriend, didn't you?
The couple decided to marry as soon as Yoshie graduated. A girlfriend?
However, they were torn apart by a twist of fate...
Yeah, the substitute teacher who came to fill in for the one on maternity leave.
Kenji was transferred to a school here in Gifu Prefecture... Yeah, the substitute teacher who came to fill in for the one on maternity leave.
Kenji was transferred to a school here in Gifu Prefecture... The one with glasses.
Shortly before Yoshie's graduation. Oh, yeah, what was her name?
The young and innocent lovers decided not to confide in anyone...
Yomiko Readman.
About their relationship... Yeah, that one.
And to wait for the day they would be united again... I don't swing that way if that's what you're thinking.
Before pursuing their relationship any further. But you went to her home all the time after you left school, right?
Before pursuing their relationship any further. That brings back memories.
Then, as if to test them even more, God gave them another challenge. What's she doing nowadays?
Then, as if to test them even more, God gave them another challenge.
Gone missing. It's been four years already.
Kenji, who had started teaching at the local high school...
Are you serious?
Fell victim to an accident caused by...
falling rocks on the way back from school one day. I'd like to know where she went.
The accident left him in a coma for four long years.
And that's why you quit writing books?
The accident left him in a coma for four long years.
That's not the only reason.
And who awakened him with her dedicated nursing? That's not the only reason.
And who awakened him with her dedicated nursing?
Hey, when the reception's over, why don't we go to the hot spring?
Yes, none other than Yoshie! Hey, when the reception's over, why don't we go to the hot spring?
Their love prevailed against all the difficulties that had surged against them... Oh, the one near the ruin they recently found?
Like unrelenting waves, and made this day possible! Right, the ancient burial mound or whatever it is.
Like unrelenting waves, and made this day possible!
So, everybody, please welcome love's victors with a big round of applause! Mmm, that sounds pretty good.
So, everybody, please welcome love's victors with a big round of applause!
Hey!
You bum sisters!
Stop loafing around and start working! Move!
Why are you in such a bad mood?
It's my turn to clean the room today!
But I can't do it with you all lying around in the way!
Get some sun for a change, you pasty girl!
On your feet, you fool of a sister.
Out of my way!
Out of my way!!
- So you want to be vacuumed, eh?
- John Woo... - So you want to be vacuumed, eh?
I...
"san".
Oh, how timely.
I was thinking we'd have to cut down on milk money...
if we didn't get any work this week.
What?
So, where is this mission going to take us?
A place called Gifu Prefecture.
World Map
Gifu Prefecture?
World Map Which country is it in?
That's pathetic.
You still call yourself a bodyguard?
That's right.
I am a bodyguard. Not a Sherpa.
Don't act so uptight.
To willingly carry a lady's luggage is...
all part of being an English gentleman.
I'm 100% American!
I'm going to charge extra for this.
Enough with the jokes, Drake.
What makes you think I'm joking?
That's the lost cemetery.
The long-searched-for burial mound left by the indigenous people.
It's a mountain.
It appears to be an ordinary mountain from the outside.
And what do you want from there...
that's worth the risk of being spotted by Dokusensha?
I'm not telling you.
Why not?
Because it's a closely guarded secret of the UK.
Your only concern should be your job, which is, as usual, to protect me.
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb Bun with Bean-Jam Filling
Welcome to the Village of the Ancient Tomb!
It's crowded.
Japanese people have a soft spot for fads like this.
Well, I guess we're the same.
Apparently, the ruins are right around the corner from here.
Should we visit it later?
But they're still conducting research on it, right?
It can't be open to the public.
Her name is Alice Alice Arquette.
Commonly known as Triple A.
A former British Museum archaeologist.
It's been confirmed...
by satellite that she entered this country via Narita two days ago.
Where is the photograph?
Oh, it came off.
An archaeologist means...
her visit has something to do with the ruins?
Probably.
We tracked her to this area by satellite...
but lost her when she went into the forest.
For your information, she's a huge fan of hot springs.
If you can stake out the area and find her, it'll make me very happy.
But there are lots of inns around here.
Yes, that's why you'll be working with Woo this mission.
You can combine your efforts and search the town.
- Is she alone? - Nice to work with you.
- Is she alone?
- No, she has a bodyguard with her.
- What kind of a hot spring is this? - No, she has a bodyguard with her.
I don't know what to tell you.
- None of this was here four years ago.
- Roasted green tea!
Hot milk.
Yes, coming right up.
Don't tell me you came here because of the hot springs.
The Town of Hot Springs
No way.
Not even I would mix private and public matters like that.
But I guess I could take a hot spring bath.
We won't be sneaking in until nightfall anyway.
Are those three your apprentices or something?
Wow, talk about pretentious. Who do you think you are?
I don't take apprentices!
I don't know.
They're supposed to act as my bodyguards...
but in reality, they're just freeloaders.
Isn't it annoying, though?
You used to shout at people at school to...
get away whenever they came near you.
It's been more than six months, huh?
I'm surprised you haven't kicked them out.
Yeah.
You used to work with a Paper Master, right?
Yeah.
Could it be her?
I hear it's a team of three this time.
It can't be her.
Even if it was her, I would be just as unrelenting.
My job is to guard you.
That's reassuring to hear.
Work hard to earn child support for your daughter.
And what does that woman have?
It's just a guess, but we think it's the "Book of the Forlorn Blood".
It's another one of the British Library's valuable books.
Our previous missions involved...
The "Book of the Pulsing Flesh" and the "Book of the Rising Intellect".
Is there any connection between them?
It's just a coincidence.
She looks young.
Nee-san!
You guys!
Follow them!
Hey, what are you guys doing?!
Sumiregawa!
Hey, you!
It's a dead end.
Just wait and see.
They're coming.
Get in.
What is this?
I've never seen letters like this.
Not merely ancient ruins, are they?
Hey!
What are you doing in a place like this?
Well, um, we're just...
I told you to stay at home.
Who are you chasing?
We'll explain later. Just go outside and wait for us.
- Explain, now.
- Sensei... - Explain, now.
It's dangerous here.
Oh no, our meal ticket is getting away.
Nee-san...
Just break it down, quickly.
Oh, OK.
It's really solid.
Stop it!
Let's go!
I'm sorry, Sensei!
We'll see you later!
Wait!
Should we use the rope?
Do we have any other choice?
Halt!
You must be Paper Masters from Dokusensha.
Drop your papers and turn your backs to me.
Maggie-chan, let's take him by surprise.
But...
He won't fire.
I need to borrow this.
Maggie-chan!
I got you!
Ma-nee! Mi-nee!
What were you thinking?!
I just had to buy us some time.
But still!
Because you can't fire at them, can you?
I have no intention of meddling with your personal principles...
but I do expect you to do your job.
Of course.
Let's go.
It's hot.
Ouch!
My eyes...
I need to find some water.
Anita-chan?
No, it's not.
Maggie-chan?
Who is this?
Who are you?
A friend.
A friend?
I'll lead you.
Come with me.
Thank you.
It's too humid.
Woo-san.
We already told you, our friend has disappeared!
He knows how to fight against Paper Masters.
Come on, send someone out to search, now! He knows how to fight against Paper Masters.
We've called the police, so please...
Yeah, you can kill them both.
Michelle-san and Maggie are going to be OK, aren't they?
Of course they are.
They're much stronger than me.
I wish you'd have told me in advance.
You'd have been angry.
No, I wouldn't have.
I'm just worried.
Is it always so dangerous?
Uh, sort of.
But my sisters always protect me...
so I'm never in any danger.
I see.
Yes.
Well, I have to go back to work.
You, Nenene, should go home!
I told you I'm worried!
Mr. Wong!
Excuse me, have you seen my sisters?
Impressive...
Do I know you?
No. I just happened to be here.
Happened to be here...?
We should hurry.
Wash your eyes.
Thank you.
I have to go now.
What?
Wait, I still don't know who you are.
There's no need.
But...
Wait!
You are...
Goodbye.
Mi-nee!
What's that?
A treasure safe built by ancient people.
Why is it glowing like that?
Maybe to heat up the water.
Stop joking!
Why are you taking off your clothes?!
Don't be stupid.
They'd get wet if I kept them on.
Aah, it feels good.
Hey, hurry up!
Don't rush me. I have to follow the steps in order.
The ancient people hid an artifact here.
And to prevent other tribes from desecrating and robbing it...
they set up booby traps.
If you don't follow the correct steps...
you will be dropped into an underground water vein.
That's why we had to hurry.
If the research team had gotten their hands on this...
they would've messed up everything.
What did they hide?
Oh, right. It's a secret.
A key.
A key?
A key to unlock a new world!
Are you done?
Yes!
The only thing left to do is get out of here!
Hey!
Aah, it's heaven!
This is the greatest treasure.
It's just a hot spring.
No, it's not.
This silky feel to the skin...
This perfect temperature which never varies even one-tenth of a degree...
The minerals...
It's miracle water that raises body temperature and stimulates the brain!
A source for improving cultural activities!
Stop blabbering and get out!
Let me enjoy it for a few more minutes.
Damn.
Drake!
Stay in the water!
Give us the treasure!
Or I won't miss next time!
It's over.
Don't involve the kid or the amateur.
Be careful! There should be another one!
Freeze!
Nee-san! Anita!
You, too!
Run, Alice.
You three, throw your paper in the water.
And you, too! Drop your weapons!
A Paper Master...
Anita!
Why...?
My unlucky day...
What are you doing?
You're supposed to be my bodyguard.
I surrender.
Take the key and whatever else you want.
- Drake! - The key...?
Give it up, Alice.
The key's inside the bag.
Just spare her life...
You!
He said he surrenders!
You seem to be the most powerful Paper Master I've ever seen.
But also the filthiest!
I couldn't fulfill the contract.
I'm sorry.
Push...
the stone switch in the small shrine.
This hot spring will erupt like a geyser.
Alice...
You're fired.
Go back to your daughter.
What's going on?
What was that?
Is that the one who attacked me before?
Most likely...
If you don't want to die, run.
This is a present from Alice!
Too bad you didn't succeed this time.
I'm sorry.
Well, it's all right. We'll pay you anyway.
50% of the full amount, though.
Dokusensha isn't stingy.
Dokusensha?
Bastard!
All the things I cherish
Continue to fall away
Only my memories with you...
Are held fast within my heart of hearts
By the cooling ocean
Our playful shadows
Melted into your slightly over-tanned skin
And the sunset
I wish we could grow up
Without letting go of our hands
I followed in the sunlight
Searching for your form
There was an omen that our love was ending
So we cuddled close