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Episode 4 Important Friends
Get in.
S-Sorry.
You're unbelievable.
Wouldn't you normally flee now?
Yeah, you're right. Normally you would.
But I wonder why.
I don't really understand it myself, but...
Isn't that yours? I picked it up for you.
Thanks.
Where are we going?
A hideout no one knows about.
I can't trust Haysin anymore,
and I made the dumb decision to promise I'd protect you.
Unbelievable. What a willful boy.
No matter.
I'll be exterminating vermin with a dear old doll.
Ton.
It's so late already.
What's up?
Did you just wake up?
No, I was doing research in the study.
About your powers, huh?
Yeah, something like that.
But there's too much to read.
Folklore from all places and ages, historical weapons...
Oh, thanks.
There were three books on Toryu alone.
I was surprised.
Apparently Rijan experienced some trial and error with Toryu.
What does that mean?
Anyway, about the search for your friend...
Oh, right. Did you figure something out?
Unfortunately, we haven't.
I searched all the security cameras in town, but there's no sign of her.
Sorry.
It's okay.
You've been taking such good care of me, I have nothing to complain about.
You're even letting me stay here free of charge.
You must want something sweet after staring at books all day.
Vanilla ice cream?
Close.
I'm about to add the magic of espresso to that.
Affogato al caffè.
Are you trying to defile my tea?
You're ruining the aroma of the tea!
Why would you serve that now?
It's delicious.
You don't understand delicate aromas.
By delicate, you mean inconsequential differences, right?
This. These kinds of remarks.
We lose customers because they're always acting like that.
This is the problem with savage beasts.
That doesn't surprise me.
Lady Ton.
As Lady Rijan's descendant, I find your behavior problematic.
Huh? What's problematic?
Spoons aren't meant to be held in your mouth.
It calls your character into question.
And that hairstyle.
It may be fine in the study, but in the presence of others,
Rijan always dressed properly.
Which included her clothes, of course.
You're right. Rijan was always dressed neatly in the presence of others.
Even in battle, she was elegant.
That's a bit close.
You do look like the photos of Rijan...
But is this elegant?
Sorry to disappoint you.
But Shinyao says I'm prettier than anyone—
I'm sorry.
I dirtied your clothing.
Excuse me.
Hey, you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Thanks, Toryu.
Wait!
No way! Your hand!
Don't worry. It's not a problem.
I am not a person, but a tool.
Don't feel like you need to be respectful with me.
In any case, wait here.
Lady Ton, you should change.
This comes first.
That should do it.
You're terrible at that.
Shut up, peanut gallery.
I'll go get changed.
We wouldn't want it to stain.
I'll send it out for cleaning immediately.
This old rag? That's okay.
I also need to go shopping.
Don't worry about it.
Really? In that case, let's go together.
I'll carry our things.
It'll be hard with that hand.
It's not a problem.
I want to thank you.
We'll be back.
It's like they're going on a date.
Huh? Does that bother you guys?
Toryu doesn't bother me.
He'd never make a move on her.
Unlike someone else.
Since you're so worried about her, I'll let you watch.
Well? Can you see?
That's a crisp image.
Unbelievable. This is in poor taste.
Toryu, I noticed you have a talisman over your eyes.
What is it? Can you see?
Lady Rijan gave me this talisman.
It allows me to control myself.
Control?
To answer your other question, I can't see with this talisman over my eyes.
However...
Please don't do that with a face that looks like Lady Rijan's.
You totally can see!
Unbelievable.
What's this?
A bird?
At night?
Are you all right?
Were those Umbra?
Yes. They're conjured creatures.
There must be a sorcerer nearby.
What?
No way!
L-Lady Ton!
Darn bird!
Let go of me!
As you wish!
Huh?
Never mind! Don't let go!
Such a noisy girl.
Thanks.
You're always causing trouble.
The Twilights again.
They're always getting in my way,
but that ends tonight.
They won't be able to stop that jiangshi once he reverts to his true form.
You okay, Toryu?
Jeez.
This isn't like you.
Is that...?
Toryu?
This is what those birds were after.
Toryu, what's wrong?
Rijan's talisman was removed.
What?
So that's...
What?
What's happening to Toryu?
That's the real Toryu.
That can't be possible.
He's an Umbra weapon designed to rampage behind enemy lines
before eventually exploding.
No way. But until now...
That can't be good.
He's attacking everything that moves.
Isn't there something I can do, like before?
No. You can't use that power repeatedly.
Maybe we should use her power.
If he's not stopped, the damage will spread.
It can't be helped.
Okay. In that case...
Imagine what you want and make a strong wish.
That should be enough for your blood and the ring to respond.
We need a talisman that can suppress Toryu.
Got it. I'll give it a shot.
Do a good job.
If you can't do it, we'll have to give up on Toryu.
Wayne, get a sense of the surroundings.
Luke, let's buy some time.
Lead him someplace deserted, huh?
After all that big talk, I can't fail now.
It's okay. I can do it.
I'm sure I can.
Give me a talisman to suppress Toryu's power.
That jiangshi was created to take on a company of soldiers.
How well can they do against him?
Over here, Toryu!
Can Ton pull this off?
If she can't, we'll have to prepare for the worst.
I did it!
It's just like the one that was in the book.
You just wait, Toryu.
Did you finish making the talisman?
Of course.
Way to go.
This way.
Follow me.
This is pretty tough.
Ton.
Luke, here.
This should work.
He's coming.
Ton, stand back.
Gotcha.
He's prepared to go down with him.
Good, Toryu. That's how you should fight.
Now they—
That was close.
A-Are you okay?
My leg suffered a little damage, but I dodged it.
I see.
What about the talisman?
I stuck it on him, of course.
We should be fine now.
What?
It didn't work?
I don't know.
It seemed to be working,
but this is the end.
Wait. Does that mean you're going to kill him?
Isn't he your friend?
I'll make another talisman.
Don't.
It'll end the same way.
Can you fight him yourself?
He's just a moving arsenal right now.
I'll manage.
Don't call him that!
Toryu... Toryu is...
Earlier I created a talisman to suppress his power.
But that's not what Toryu needs.
He really needs...
We've known each other a hundred years.
I never thought it would end like this.
It's not over yet.
The talisman Toryu needs, and the talisman I want to give him, is this!
That's different from the one you made earlier.
You're confident it'll work?
Yes.
The earlier one was meant to suppress his power.
But this one...
It's okay. I'll stick it on him.
Don't. We don't even know if it'll work.
More than anything, you're not Rijan.
Who says I can't, just because I'm not my great-grandmother?
Can or can't, you don't know until you try.
And I'll decide if I'll try or not.
Ton, save him.
I don't want to lose my friend here.
Watch out!
That's not good!
Run, Ton!
Lady Rijan...
You're not a tool.
You never wanted to do this.
Haysin may have created you to be a tool and a weapon,
but that's not how I see you.
So...
I'll give you a heart.
See? You're not a tool anymore.
Toryu.
Do you understand me?
The talisman...
But how?
We can't have you exploding in the city.
You've already done plenty of damage, though.
Think Detective Gregory can cover this up?
I'm sorry. How should I be punished?
You should thank Ton.
She created and stuck the talisman on you.
For me? But I'm only a tool.
If you were just a tool, I wouldn't have tried so hard.
This isn't a talisman to suppress your power.
It gives you a heart.
A-A heart? Why?
I don't know what my great-grandmother thought,
but I couldn't think of you as a tool.
If I had to choose, you're...
a friend, I think.
Yeah, a friend.
A friend.
That's right.
You're not a tool. You're a friend with a heart.
That's what we believe. So...
it's only natural we saved you.
Lady Ton...
Nothing's guaranteed to go my way,
but I gained something.
That girl...
If Rijan's blood has awakened this much already,
then with a little more effort...
M-Mr. Toryu?
Lady Ton, we're no longer strangers.
Please just call me Toryu.
Toryu, I—
There's nothing to worry about.
Let me handle everything.
That's not what I meant.
I can handle it myself.
From now on, I shall assist you with all matters concerning your appearance.
I'm not a child.
He's been acting like that since the incident the other day.
But Toryu's cool, right?
Not my problem.
There's no way Rijan was so neat because of Toryu, right?
What?
No, that's not...
Do you need something?
Hey, what are we going to do about that?
Ah, oops.
I nearly forgot.
Ton.
Is that a store apron for me?
Yes.
I see. Now I'm one of you.
Starting today, you're our manager.
Huh?
What?
What?!
Phantom Twilight Plus
Phantom in the Twilight Plus!
This time we'll be introducing the true runaway train of the Twilights, Toryu!
I am terribly sorry about the trouble I caused.
I shall atone for my crimes by self-destructing.
That's what you call a runaway train!
Normally I'm the cool and collected brains of the team,
but when my talisman is removed, I lose control.
Toryu is a jiangshi.
Normally they're like puppets, created by animating corpses.
But in my case, Lady Rijan's special spell gave me life,
turning me into an Umbra with a sense of self.
His weapons are primarily firearms.
But how do you carry such big guns around?
By using magic.
But Gatling guns clearly wouldn't fit inside your sleeves.
By using magic.
Don't probe for details.
W-Well, whatever.
So, how do you get your weapons?
I submit my required expenses to the Twilights, and...
Necessary Expenses
You don't use magic for that?
Next Time
Lady Ton is made manager of Café Forbidden.
Her first job is finding an Umbra lover.
Despite running in circles, the new manager still tries her best,
but the appearance of a surprising person takes the story in an unexpected direction.
Episode 5 The Fairy's Lover
Next time: The Fairy's Lover.