Natsume Yujin-cho Roku
See us?
You can see us?
Open it. Open it.
I get stuck and can't get in.
Let me in. Let me in.
Let me in, damn it.
Damn it!
The
Bound
Ones
Get your hands off my prey!
It hurts!
Damn it! Damn it!
Stop it.
You're an embarrassment.
Give up and begone.
Traitor!
Curse you! Curse you!
Shut up.
Begone!
Thank you.
Are you okay?
Yes.
I wasn't doing it to help you.
If I let a child of man be hurt on the property,
it would be a problem for my master and the lady.
I told you not to interfere.
You need to leave, too!
I'm not here to exorcise you.
What was that thing?
If you know what's going on in this house, tell me.
You're Takuma-san's familiar, right?
Wait!
Sheesh.
Thanks, Sensei.
I just drove it off.
Looks like the thing outside can't get in.
It's probably because of those talismans all over the place.
That woman was probably inside before they were put up.
There's still things I want to ask that youkai.
Let's search for her.
Hey! Wait, Natsume!
Light?
Where's it coming from?
A hole?
Natsume?
Are you okay?
Sorry, there was something on the other side of the wall...
The way these talismans are put up makes no sense.
I'll go outside to take a look.
Let me in!
Let's go together.
Be careful.
There's another one.
It's gone.
Urihime, did you see anything?
Hiiragi sensed something around the house and is following it.
Something in this area was looking inside the house.
Find it.
And there's one more, as well.
Yes, sir.
When did you start doing things like this, Natori-san?
You mean being an exorcist?
I went to my first meeting in my second year of high school, I think.
That's where I met Takuma-san.
When I was just getting started, he helped me out a lot.
Before that, I would go through the stuff in the storeroom at our house.
Where's this coming from?
No...
It was fun to see you in that movie.
Thanks.
But when I see you doing this stuff,
sometimes I get really worried.
I'm sorry. This isn't my place to say, but...
Thank you.
I think I understand.
At this point, given how crazy you are,
if you started working as an exorcist,
I'd be so worried my heart would burst.
You should be normal.
You should live a normal life.
Natori-san...
Now that he can't see them anymore,
Takuma-san is trying to live a normal life with Tsukiko-san.
Anyone who tries to interfere with that will have me to deal with.
See? I knew it.
They're trying to destroy this wall and bring disaster into the house.
Those aren't human nail marks.
I'll search the outside with my familiars.
You and Sensei go back to Tsukiko-san.
Right.
Natori-san said that Takuma had three familiars.
One of them was that woman,
and the other two are probably the ones
outside the house now.
Do they really hate Takuma-san?
That's strange.
Tsukiko, are you home?
W-Wait...
I'm back.
Don't open the door—
Who are you—
Get inside, now!
Who are you?
What are you doing in my house?
"I'm not telling you,
you failure of an exorcist," huh?
Master, there's no need to trouble yourself over the words of a rude youkai.
No.
That's not what's bothering me.
Who are you?
What are you doing in my house?
Um... uh...
Father, he's my guest!
You're home early.
What happened with the play?
I didn't feel like it, so I came home.
Tsukiko, what are you doing behind my back?
I-I'm not...
She called me.
It's been a long time, Takuma-san.
Shuuichi-kun?
Shuuichi-san.
Tsukiko-san,
if this is the work of one of his old familiars,
you should tell Takuma-san.
Old familiars?
Yes.
It looks like one of the familiars is inside, and the other two are outside.
I see.
Sometimes, when I was at home or leaving,
I felt like I'd sensed them.
But, at this point, I'm not even sure I really did.
I lack the power to release them.
It's natural they'd want me to pass away soon.
So, what do you think I should do, Shuuichi-kun?
If they seem dangerous,
I don't think this will stop unless you seal or exorcise them.
Even though I'm the one at fault for getting rid of them
after I couldn't see them anymore?
Are you going to underestimate them
and involve your family in your own fate?
Natori-san!
I'm sure you have your attachment to your familiars,
but I don't want to have regrets, if something happens to you.
As Natori-san cautioned,
it's dangerous to underestimate them.
But just because they're close doesn't mean they hate you.
The two outside seem to be out of control,
but I think you could talk to the one inside.
You can see them, too?
Yes.
Natori-san's helped me a lot.
I see.
Natsume.
Natsume!
Wait!
What should I do?
How can I protect them?
If you know, tell me.
At this rate, we'll have no choice but to exorcise the ones outside.
I don't want to make Natori-san or Takuma-san do that.
Can you help me?
Oh, dear.
When I talk to you, I remember things I don't want to.
Until just a little while ago,
I talked with my master just like this...
If the two outside had tried to hurt my master,
I was going to handle them myself.
But if they want freedom,
I want you to free them.
Someone with your power may be able to do the Ritual of Release.
The Ritual of Release?
Natsume?
Natori-san.
Are you okay?
Yes.
I was right. The youkai in the house was trying to protect Takuma-san.
Could I let them see each other again with Taki's circle?
No, but that's...
Natori-san, um...
Is there any kind of spell that can
let someone who was once able to see youkai see their own familiars again?
Natsume, like I told you before,
those spells are forbidden.
Even for an exorcist and his familiars.
Some of the most dangerous can even curse people who aren't involved.
If you bind their real name,
even your normal speech becomes words that they must obey.
There are also cruel spells that allow you to crush their name and take their life.
Well, that technique takes a lot of power and may not actually exist...
Natsume?
No, it's nothing.
Enough wasting time.
If the sun sets, you'll have a mess on your hands.
Yeah, you're right.
It's started to shatter the roof tiles.
It wants in, no matter what.
Before, it was saying...
Open it. Open it.
Let me in!
Why can't they get in, anyway?
That's good question.
It's probably because...
The roof's creaking so much.
Is that the youkai again?
Tsukiko, I'm sorry.
I finally quit being an exorcist after so many years,
and I'm still scaring you.
No, if I could see them, too...
I could've followed in your footsteps and protected you.
I could have told you what they're saying.
I'm sorry, father.
I'm sorry...
Tsukiko...
Be silent, and listen.
Natsume Yujin-cho Roku
Be silent, and listen.
We told each other that even if he could no longer see us,
we would protect our master.
The reason they can't come inside is because the mistress put up talismans.
It was when they were outside.
They were put up in a crude way,
and the little pig and girl youkai can pass through,
but they block our way.
They aren't very smart.
They believe that our master has put up a barrier to be rid of them.
That their master has stolen their home.
And so they want to bring disaster here out of revenge?
Will they stop if the talismans are taken down?
Natori-san.
It's too late.
Their hearts have been changed.
There's no telling what they'll do if they come inside.
But if they're released, perhaps to some small degree...
Please, do not let the mistress learn of this.
Shuuichi-kun,
is there someone there?
There is.
She's worried about you.
Just like how Tsukiko-san is trying her best to protect you,
that youkai is trying to protect this home.
Takuma-san, the youkai outside have their reasons for what they're doing.
Do you know the Ritual of Release?
It seems I'm capable of doing it.
I made these wooden talismans when I began the contract.
They have the name of the familiars on them.
After covering the name with the blood of the contractor,
you draw a large magic circle.
When the youkai enters,
you chant the spell and break the talisman.
It seems simple,
but if your power is weak the talisman will not break,
and if one of you leaves the circle without it breaking,
it's said that it can be fatal.
A little contract like this will be easy for someone with your power.
Sensei?
But if the youkai tries to leave the circle before the talisman breaks,
I'll eat it, even if it makes you complain.
If you want this to have a happy ending, don't screw up.
Right, Sensei.
Natsume.
I'll have my familiars strengthen the area around the circle.
Listen.
If I think it's even a little dangerous,
I'll take over breaking the talismans.
Right.
Open up! Open up!
Let me in! Let me in!
Damn it! Damn it!
Hey!
Can you let me do the Ritual of Release?
That's what Takuma-san wants.
You're the one who can see me?
Is it you? Is it you?
The one who won't let me in!
Listen to me.
It's Takuma!
Takuma! Takuma!
Takuma-san!
It's dangerous! You have to stay inside!
At least let me be here for this.
Takuma!
If they wanted to attack me when I was outside,
Takuma!
they could have done it a long time ago.
Listen to me!
A terrible disaster will befall this house soon!
It's a terrifying, terrible disaster!
When the spell is complete, this house will be doomed!
Natori-san!
That day... that day...
You took advantage of the fact that I left and sealed the house.
But that ends today!
A terrifying, terrible disaster is coming!
It's coming!
It's a terrifying, terrible disaster!
One you can never, ever exorcise.
I'll get rid of it for you!
I'll show you my power!
And then you can let me in again, okay?
I promise...
I promise I'll be useful again.
Takuma...
Takuma!
If I'm useful...
I can be with you again, right?
Natsume, I'll...
I'm fine.
Jinbe, get inside the circle.
Takuma-san wants you to be free.
It is his last wish for you.
Please.
Takuma's... wish?
Benihimo, right?
Takuma-san didn't abandon you.
Even if you could get inside again,
he can't see you, or hear your voices.
Takuma! Takuma!
Enter the circle.
Be free.
I break the spell that binds you,
and release your false names.
Return whence you came.
I witness the ties that bind you
as they break here!
Jinbe, Benihimo, Ginro, are you here?
Jinbe and Benihimo showed me a tiny sliver of memories.
Get some rest.
We'll talk about our next job tomorrow.
The same words, the same time.
It looks a little tough,
but with you guys at my side, I'm sure it'll work out.
Once it's over, we can all go see a movie.
It's been a while.
That was probably the last time
that Takuma-san saw the three of them.
Lie down a little more.
What happened to the youkai?
The Ritual of Release?
It worked.
The two of them said it would be sad if they couldn't talk to me, and left, I'm told.
Thank you.
He's a good kid,
but he always does the craziest things.
What should I do?
I couldn't say.
You've changed a little, too, huh?
Have I?
I don't know about that.
Natsume-kun!
You're awake?
I'm so glad...
Hey, have dinner before you go, as my way of saying thanks.
Um...
Hey, Tsukiko!
This was the end of the story of the exorcist and his former familiars.
Seems like that Ginro woman is staying here for the rest of Takuma's life.
Weird woman.
I see.
Natsume,
we're leaving.
Right.
It's time to put these away, huh?
Jinbe, Benihimo, Ginro.
The time I spent with you...
...was a lot of fun.
You, too, Natsume.
If you're ever in trouble, you can always give me a call.
We can help each other out, huh?
You, too, Natori-san.
Yeah.
Promise, okay?
Yeah.
Urihime.
Yes?
You've seen Natsume act like he's carrying something important sometimes, right?
Find out what it is.
Yes, sir.
Master?
According to Ginro,
it's so dangerous that mere exorcists can't be allowed to find out what it is.
Perhaps it's something that gentle, reckless Natsume can't be allowed to possess.
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Someone you just met?
The next thing you know, he's always either not there,
or asleep, right?
For some reason,
his eyes seemed like they were made of glass.
You sounded so happy when you said it, Natsume, so I also...
Let's walk home together, Natsume.