I gotta say, Benio-chan, you really look the part in that uniform.
I'm glad we had one in her size.
What?!
Damn it!
Guardian Master Talisman!
Vermilion Wing, come forth at once!
He's one of the Twelve Guardians. Ikaruga Shimon.
The twelve people named after the familiars used by Abe no Seimei-sama...
The highest ranking, strongest exorcists!
Those are the Twelve Guardians!
Ikaruga Shimon...
It ticks me off to admit it, but he was amazing!
Narukami Private Academy
Hey, what are you reading there, Adashino-san?
Let us take a look.
Oh, no—
Did you just hear something?
Huh? Like a voice from on high?
I'm leaving early today.
Leaving early again, huh?
Adashino-san certainly has a lot of mystique.
She's not very easy to approach, though.
That's what's so great about her!
The best girls are always mysterious.
Well, excuse me for being so transparent.
It's close, Benio-sama.
I know.
Another Kegare?
I'm kind of worried.
Where does Adashino-san always go when she leaves early?
What do you think, Rokuro?
I-I dunno...
I mean, it's none of my business where she goes!
What's wrong with you?
You don't have to be so uptight about it!
Adashino definitely is keeping up her "mysterious transfer student" image, though.
Maybe, despite her appearance, she hangs out with some group of delinquents?
Oh, come on! There's no way...
Right?
I'll take it from here.
Benio-chan!
Benio and Mayura Girls' Party
Good morning, Adashino-san!
Good morning.
It's nice out again today, huh?
Days like this make me want to air out the futon and nap in a nice, fluffy bed!
Oh, Adashino-san, do you prefer beds or futons?
I definitely prefer beds!
Adashino-san, can I pair up with you?
Okay.
Thanks!
Here we go!
Wow! You're super flexible, Adashino-san!
Go!
That's enough.
Why?
Adashino-san!
Let's have lunch together!
I made lunch myself today!
I'm not too confident that it'll be any good,
but if there's anything you like, we can trade—
Whoa.
Adashino-san, for our next class, can you share your textbook with me?
I forgot mine...
I'll buy you something sweet after scho—
Why?
Why are you so concerned about me?
Because I want to be your friend!
Is that a good enough reason?
Friends?
I wonder what it is...
I'm not sure why, but I just can't leave you alone!
So...
I want you to stop!
You're leaving school to hang out with dangerous people, right?
How did you know?
Then it's true!
I can't just sit idly by while my classmate is going through that kind of trouble.
If you don't want to, should I tell them
that they should stop asking you to come along?
This is what I want.
Besides...
The more dangerous they are, the better for me.
The more dangerous they are...?
Bring It On!
No way, that's not good!
You need to take better care of yourself!
You and I live in different worlds.
She's a real oddball, huh?
Never saw one like her before.
She walked right through your "stay away from me" aura!
"I want to be your friend!"
If nothing else, at least she was clear about that.
Friends are something...
that I can't afford to waste my time with.
What're you doing?
Down I go!
Nothing.
This isn't like you, you know...
Spacing out in a place like this.
Are you calling Benio-sama spacey?!
You're the spacey one, you dead-weight imp!
Who are you calling dead-weight, you crappy familiar?!
Oh, Benio-sama!
What's with her?
It's good to have you back.
You bet it is!
Isn't this kind of weird?
All I did was get out of the hospital.
Now the Seika Dorm team's best players are assembled again.
That's right!
We just didn't feel complete without you, Ryogo-san.
Sorry to have worried you all.
It's all right. I'm glad to see you're doing well.
I wasn't that worried.
The thought of having you nagging me again
made me feel a lot worse.
Hey now, how could you say that?
There it is!
Hearing you be a grouch again makes me feel like I'm finally home.
What's that supposed to mean?
What're we gonna do about tomorrow's Kegare exorcism, though?
Getting back in action so quickly probably isn't a good idea.
What're you talking about?
I can't keep leaving you guys to handle it without me.
Plus, the Kegare have been getting stronger lately.
Nothing beats having all the fighting strength we can, right?
And we can't always have Benio-san saving our behinds.
You're right about that!
Without Benio-sama's help,
there's no telling where y'all would be right now.
Good point!
No, I was just...
Should I help out?
I-I mean, Ryogo's bound to be shaky since he just got back...
So I figured I'd pitch in, because you guys could use the help...
Rokuro...
Are you serious?
I mean, if you don't need me, that's fine, too!
I just thought, if I have to—
If you have to, huh? Well, I guess you have to, then!
Hey, cut it out!
Ryogo, you idiot!
In that case, it really will be...
All of the Seika Dorm team's best players in action!
Seriously, you guys!
So fang boy is finally getting serious...
Is something the matter, Benio-sama?
It's nothing.
Oh, man, this feels great!
He's finally getting serious, huh?
He always said he would become the strongest exorcist,
and that he'd exorcise all evil Kegare.
It's the same for me...
Which is why I can't waste time...
June 11 Adashino-san brought ohagi for lunch again today. I really like her. But for some reason, we still aren't very close. Why can't we be friends?
You and I live in different worlds.
June 11 Adashino-san brought ohagi for lunch again today. I really like her. But for some reason, we still aren't very close. Why can't we be friends?
Okay!
Tomorrow's the day!
Seika Dormitory
Good morning.
Good morning, Benio-san.
Training on a Sunday?
It's great of you to keep at it every day.
We're pretty great ourselves, don't you think?
We've got a packed schedule again today.
Quit complaining.
The Kegare aren't going to wait just because it's the weekend.
I can join you if—
Crap! I overslept!
Sorry... I couldn't sleep at all last night...
Like getting excited the night before a field trip?
You're such a little kid.
Shut it!
I haven't seen you dressed like that in a long time.
R-Really?
Actually, feels kinda big on me.
What do you think, Benio-san?
Looks pretty good on him, right?
Y-You idiot! What're you saying?!
He looks like a kid...
What was that?!
Quit laughing!
Could you let Rokuro handle today's Kegare exorcism?
I understand.
Sorry to impose, Benio-san.
But I want to see just how much he can do,
now that he's taking this seriously.
I'm just as serious!
Adashino-san!
I... I finally caught up...
Why are you...
One of the girls in our class said she saw you running out here,
so I thought, maybe I should start running to help my diet.
I'll take care of that!
Air Fissure Bullet, come forth at once!
Air Fissure Bullet
They all hit the mark!
He really is something!
Let's go, guys!
Right!
Please enjoy.
I asked my mom, and she said this place is famous for their ohagi.
Why did you bring me—
I'm hungry now, too!
Time to eat!
Delicious!
Delicious...
I'm glad you like them.
I'm going to be sticking with you today, Adashino-san.
Even if those bad people call on you, I won't let you go!
Okay?!
I'm not going today.
Someone went in my place.
Someone went in your place?
He's completely useless.
Useless?
Who are you?!
I'm here in Benio-san's place!
Sup?!
Why did I picture Rokuro?
But when he gets serious...
He's earnest, and strong...
He inspires me to have a bit more courage, you might say.
I think that sounds like someone I know.
But I can't let him outdo me.
What am I saying?
None of this has anything to do with you.
No, that's not true at all.
I want to hear all about you, Adashino-san!
I mean...
We're friends, after all!
Friends...
Oh, no!
Damn it, what's with this Kegare?!
Sky Ray Strike!
This thing's unbelievable!
Y-You've gotta be kidding me!
The barrier talismans...
This is...
It's a Magano distortion, Benio-sama!
There's a crack between the two worlds!
Magano gate, open.
Come forth at once!
Adashino-san?
She's an exorcist?
Ryogo!
I've had enough of your crap!
You're not gonna have your way any longer!
Purify! Cleanse!
Come forth at once!
Well done!
Reality gate, open.
Do you figure that gal went home?
Can't blame her, though.
After seeing something that scary, anyone would take off running.
Adashino-san!
I'm so glad!
I didn't know what I'd do if you didn't come back...
I was so worried!
You... were waiting for me?
Of course I was!
I'm so glad...
Um... I'm sorry.
It's okay. Don't worry about that.
I was just so worried!
I'm so relieved...
I'm so glad you made it back...
B-Benio-sama... I can't...
You should've told me sooner!
There are exorcists in my family, too.
My grandpa works at a place called the Seika Dormitory.
The Seika Dorm?
Yeah! Do you know Otomi Zenkichi?
Otomi Mayura
Otomi Zenkichi
Zenkichi-san's family name is Otomi?
You're an exorcist...
Where are you living, then?
Don't tell me...
That was exhausting!
There've been too many really dangerous Kegare lately.
Good work out there. You did well.
Ryogo...
We all made it back in one piece today because of you.
Thank you.
Wh-What's gotten into you?
What're you grinning about?!
Mayura? Why are you here?
Don't you "why" me!
What is this?! You're living with Adashino-san?!
Under the same roof?! Eating at the same table?!
This is just—
What is it?! Explain!
This is getting ugly.
Sure is.
Maybe I should rethink being her friend...
You puberty top-runner!
What does that even mean?!
This is it.
I'm afraid
that I was right.
Next Episode
A new trial for us?
It doesn't seem like that, though.
I won't even say who said it, since the quote itself is so famous...
"That oughta do."
A New Trial Unbelievable Game
What?
Make sure to watch next time!