Is it from Mayura?
Yes.
Adashino-san, you and Rokuro's exploits are even being talked about back here!
You're like, the Twin Stars who are going around fixing up the country!
It's been a while since you left on your trip. Where are you now?
We're headed... toward... Kyoto...
That's a quick reply.
I'm always amazed by her mastery.
Kyoto sounds nice!
Maybe the romantic atmosphere will help set the mood with Rokuro?
Woo-hoo!
What is it?
Nothing.
Is something waiting for us in Kyoto?
Let's put an end to this journey so the three of us can go home.
Om tathagata udbhavaye svaha.
There.
I just purified all the bad energy that made its way into your body.
Really?
You'll have a hospital exam next,
and if everything looks good, you'll be able to check out today.
That's great, Kanade!
Chiyuri...
When I heard you were unconscious, I was so worried!
Yeah...
My consciousness just suddenly faded...
But Mayura saved me.
Thank you.
Nah. If my power was able to be of some help,
that's enough to make me happy.
I have to say...
What?
Well, taking another look at it, that is one crazy outfit.
It really emphasizes that killer body of yours.
Hey! Don't stare like that!
Sorry, sorry.
That's right... There are things I can do to help.
Mayura-chan's Secret Mayura's Secret Lesson
Binding Hold!
That wasn't enough to take it down?!
When they get to this size, it's never that simple!
How many times do I have to remind you that Magano is a battleground?
Dad!
I held everyone back again...
Maybe I'll use the bath.
Mayura, right now the bath is—
Uh, I—
Close the door already.
I-I'm sorry!
She saw me!
Wh-Who was that?!
What's Shimon-san doing at the dorm?
The Twelve Guardians are currently closing Dragon Spots around the country.
The Twelve Guardians! That's awesome!
You guys really are something!
Thanks.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Nagitsuji Ryogo.
I'm Kaibara Haruka...
Though my family name might change sometime soon.
I'm Ikaruga Shimon.
I'm Otomi Mayura.
Otomi?
Oh...
Yo, Shimon.
Must be rough to have Arima running you guys ragged.
Seigen-san! It's good to see you again!
I've been hearing rumors.
Apparently you've been playing quite a major part in cleaning up this mess.
Operational range is Suzaku's greatest strength, after all.
I bet the others are freaking out, realizing they can't slack on this one.
It's nothing that impressive...
I still have a long way to go.
Actually, I hear the Twin Stars are sealing Dragon Spots, as well.
Yeah...
Those two have become pretty reliable, too.
If the two work together,
they might even be a match for one of the Twelve Guardians.
I guess even you can make jokes, Seigen-san.
Your daughter is an exorcist, too?
Yeah.
Seeing as she's your daughter, she must certainly have talent.
Nah.
She's a quick learner,
and she's been mastering enchantments at a decent rate,
but she doesn't have talent.
Really?
Seigen-san, when will you return to Kyoto—
The seat of Byakko in the Twelve Guardians has been vacant
for two years now...
Might be about time to pick a new one.
The more I train,
the more I realize how powerless I am.
I can't let Rokuro and Adashino-san leave me even further behind!
Okay!
Lately this has been feeling tighter around the chest...
Oh, this place is occupied?
You peeping closet pervert!
Stop assailing my character.
Besides, you've already seen me naked.
Um, are you here to train as well, Ikaruga-san?
Yeah.
H-Hey...
If you don't mind, do you think we could
spar together?
I refuse.
Sparring with a weakling would just make me lose my edge.
I guess so...
Sorry for overstepping my bounds.
Watching you is so irritating.
You seem to have such a low level of commitment and ambition.
Are you really Seigen-san's daughter?
What do you want me to say, exactly?
"There's no need to feel down."
"If you work hard, it'll pay off!" Is that it?
I-I never asked you to—
In the end, the only one holding you back and dragging you down is you!
I'm aware that where I am now isn't good enough.
That's why I want to get stronger!
Take your stance.
I'll help you train.
You will?
Your eyes look totally different from when you first asked me, after all.
Thank you very much.
Before we train, I want to ask you something.
Why do you want to be stronger?
Hey, Mayura!
What happened to you?!
I slipped on the stairs yesterday...
Jeez, you need to be more careful, you klutz!
But it's not as bad as it looks.
It's how it looks that's important!
Aw, that pristine skin of yours...
Sorry. But seriously, don't worry.
I'm just fine!
Please, take me as a student!
I probably looked like that back then...
This might be some kind of fate.
The next place a Dragon Spot will appear...
Narukami
There, just as Shimon-kun has arrived?
I'm not sure this can be called a coincidence.
No, given the way things have been unfolding,
I can't help but feel there's some sort of intent behind it.
Don't get too full of yourself, Kuranashi.
Let those who turn away from divine blessings
be struck through with the divine arrow.
Air Fissure Bullet, come forth at once.
Rokuro uses that one all the time.
You provide support from the rear, right?
Yes.
This spell is useful for supporting your comrades,
and since it doesn't put you in direct contact with the enemy,
it's well suited for a scaredy-cat like you.
Wait, scaredy-cat?
Never mind, just remember it.
If you don't want to die in Magano, that is.
Right.
I'll try it.
Before we start training,
you first need to realize what your biggest faults are.
Right.
First...
Your lack of confidence creates doubt in combat.
In other words, you're a scaredy-cat.
Second...
You don't have the guts to want to exorcise a Kegare, whatever the cost.
In other words, you're a slacker.
Third...
You let me say all that without a word of protest.
In other words, you've got no spine.
I get that a lot...
You're lacking many of the qualities an exorcist needs.
If you still want to fight in Magano despite that,
first off, you need to learn how to survive.
How to survive?
Air Fissure Bullet!
Come forth at once!
I-I did it!
All it did was fly a bit.
That would be useless in combat.
I'm brand new at this. You could give me a little praise...
What?
Okay!
That was no good at all, was it?
All right, I'll do better next time!
Yeah!
What's with that tone of voice?
Just like Seigen-san said...
She learns fast.
Her control over her spell power shows she has a sense for it.
Here you go.
Thanks.
Did my dad train you, too, Ikaruga-san?
I was thinking the way you teach is similar.
Similar?
Seigen-san and I?
Yeah!
"I taught you this much. Now figure the rest out yourself!"
As you strictly push your student away,
while still watching over them properly.
I-I see...
I don't really know what my Dad is like as an exorcist.
I bet you know that side of him
much better than I do!
Yeah.
Seigen-san saved my life.
No... Not like this!
I don't want to die like this,
while I'm too weak to protect anyone!
I... I want to get stronger!
Life would be pretty easy if crying was all it took to get stronger.
I didn't know about that...
For me, Seigen-san is my lofty goal as an exorcist.
But I can't just keep looking up at him.
I want to catch up to him, and surpass him.
I guess all boys are like that.
It seems like Rokuro's favorite thing to say is how he'll be "the strongest exorcist."
No matter how strong he gets,
he'll never be the strongest exorcist.
Because I'm here.
Besides...
There's also the man they call the strongest of the Twelve Guardians.
The strongest of the Twelve Guardians?
Arima-sama
Arima-sama?
Shimon-kun!
I've got more work for you, since you've been doing such a great job lately!
Is it a Dragon Spot?
Where is it this time?
Well, actually...
Believe it or not, it's right near you, in Narukami!
Barrier
This barrier is keeping the mist contained...
Barrier
So the Dragon Spot is in there.
I'll go, too!
Mayura!
What should I do? I can't get a hold of Chiyuri!
This is where she lives...
Maybe she ended up like I was...
I understand. I promise I'll save her.
Mayura...
Don't.
Ikaruga-san?
If you go in there, you'll just be torn apart.
You want me to abandon my friend?
Think about this calmly.
If you go alone, all that'll do is raise the casualty count to two—
I'm disappointed in you!
I've never seen her look like that before...
Chiyuri!
Risk level A... a True Serpent...
The Kegare type closest to being a Basara...
But I'm the only one here now!
Let those who turn away from divine blessings
be struck through with the divine arrow.
Air Fissure Bullet, come forth at once!
Air Fissure Bullet
It worked!
Oh, no...
I need to at least save Chiyuri!
Mayu...ra?
It's okay. I'll keep you safe.
Okay.
Over here!
Your dedication is admirable.
Huh?!
W-We're flying?!
Prioritizing someone else's life over your own...
That's not an easy thing to do.
Ikaruga-san...
Remember what you told me back then?
Why do you want to be stronger?
I don't have any big goals,
like becoming the strongest exorcist,
or creating a world without Kegare.
The reason I want to be stronger...
is so I can protect people that I see being hurt!
You've got what it takes to be an exorcist.
Although I'm not sure that'll translate to actual talent...
If you're going to praise me, can't you let it stay a compliment?
Wait, isn't this...
a princess hold?!
You fought well. Leave the rest to me.
Okay.
The only enchantment among the myriad of exorcist spells that allows for flight...
Vermilion Wing!
Amazing...
Suzaku's wings are not just for flying!
Vermilion Hawk Infinite Screen, come forth at once!
Vermilion Hawk Infinite Screen
There you are, Dragon Spot!
Purify! Cleanse!
Impure Legion Banishment, come forth at once!
This is the power of one of the Twelve Guardians...
Chiyuri! I'll make you feel better right now, okay?
Don't overdo it.
You're almost out of spell power, aren't you?
I want to do everything I can to help.
Om tathagata udbhavaye svaha.
You should be fine now.
See? I told you...
Sorry about that, Ikaruga-san.
No need to be so formal.
You calling me that... feels kind of stifling.
Okay.
You really saved me back there, Shimon. Thanks.
You two...
S-Seigen-san?!
You two suddenly seem awfully close.
Dad, Shimon helped me figure something out!
I know why I want to get stronger!
Why do you want to be stronger, boy?
I want...
to protect my friends and the people I care about.
That's why I want to get stronger!
Pervy underpa—
That jerk Arima wants to meet Sae?
Yep.
We received word from the Exorcist Union a moment ago.
They asked for you to bring the girl who was found in Magano to Arima-sama.
We have to take Sae-chan to Kyoto?
Yeah! I'm gonna go over there!
There's something about what Sae-chan says that we don't understand.
Yeah.
I'm home!
Next Episode
I'm Tsuchimikado Mikage.
Napoleon once said,
"Circumstances—what are circumstances?
I make circumstances."
I like it! It fits the theme just perfectly.
Unomiya Tenma Transcendence
I thought it would suit you as well, Arima-sama.
Aw, you're such a sweetheart.