Kikurage... Please resurrect Matsumura.
He's so minced up that it's pointless.
Stop that...!
Now then, let's talk about what we learned today.
And that is the nature of Ebisu's magic.
Well then, I'll explain it to you!
Why are you here...?
Ebisu's magic is transformation type that turns whoever gets in contact with her smoke into a lizard.
The smoke shop's product list referred to it as "magic to become a mysterious lizard-person".
It's a pretty useful magic if you are able to master it.
And Ebisu!
Seems like the turmoil yesterday made your memories return a little, so...
Were you the one who cast the magic on the lizard-bastard from Hole?
The man in the mouth said...
You're...
The one who got in my way!
Risu....
I can't get that guy's face out of my head.
We were in the world of the sorcerers only for a single day...
And my memories came back a little...
If I could stay there longer...
Caiman! Want some more gyoza?
Huh? Uh, sure...
Well then, I'll make some right away!
I won't get Nikaido involved anymore.
Going to work now?
Y-Yeah...
Thanks for the food!
Goodbye, Nikaido...
"A Good Day To Leave".
Here. Take 'em twice every day. After a meal.
Oh dear! I'm totally like one of the magic victims now!
By the way, is Caiman here?
I brought some gyoza for him.
What? Didn't you know?
He quit yesterday!
Professor Kasukabe!
Squee?
Ah, Nikaido!
I thought you'd come here before long.
Where's Caiman?
Last night Caiman asked to use that door again, so I gave him the key to my house.
By now he's probably...
Left already...
All alone... To the world of the sorcerers...
Shocking!
My name is Caiman.
To regain my real face and lost memories...
I'm looking for the person who cast the magic on me.
There you go! Thanks for waiting!
Thanks!
My only clue is a Cross-eye called Risu.
Kesbeel park? Thanks man.
Hey! Pay for the beer!
Uh-oh!
"La La La Mystery Man"
Dine and dash!
I'm so broke!
I gotta hurry up and find a job...
The town is really bustling for some reason.
Oh?
This is the place...
There ain't any Cross-eyes around...
Hey!
Huh?
I heard there are guys with cross-marks on their eyes around here.
What? Do you want some black powder too?
Powder?
Haven't seen those guys anywhere lately.
I'm looking for them too...
But I think they'll come around again once Blue Night is over.
Ah, make sure to book a reservation for the Blue Night party at our place!
"Blue Night, once every four years..."
"The festival to pick your partner"?
I'm starving...
Do I have to steal food to survive again...?
What do you want from me? Leave me be!
- Hm?
Shut the hell up! Just be quiet!
Good. Get the carpet ready...
Bring him to my pla-
You bastards!
If you take my employees...
How am I supposed to run my business?
Bastard! Don't move!
I'm s-sorry, president...
For real, Fukuyama...
You always give me trouble by being so careless!
Huh?
Eh?
The hell? You bastard!
One more!
Huh?
Man... I spent too much energy there.
Sorry for causing you trouble, president...
For real, you...!
Hey, you okay?
Don't worry 'bout me, I'm just hungry.
Huh?
Eat up! Our famous meat pies!
Looks so good!
Huh?
Yo, Kirion! Come and greet our guest!
Don't sweat it! She's a quiet one.
Have some red wine with that.
Anyway, who were those guys from before?
Collectors.
They snatch away talented sorcerers before Blue Night.
But man, this is seriously good!
Why don't you take your mask off to eat?
Ah...
Huh?
Huh? Is that a mask too?
No... This is... Magic made me like this...
Ah, manager, it's gotta be that!
Lately you haven't been able to go to Hole, so people are using other sorcerers for practice...
Th-That's right! Man, what a bother!
Where do you live? Somewhere around here?
Umm... I don't have a home.
I'm looking for a job, you know any place I could work at?
Why, in that case...
Why not just work here?
Huh?
Our place is always looking for part-timers.
Isn't that because you start hitting them right away?
Let's do a proper introduction.
I'm Tanba! Call me president from now on!
I'm the waiter, Fukuyama! Nice to meet you.
I-I'm Caiman.
Are you sure?
You don't even know what kind of a guy I am...
What are you saying? I'll make you write your resume.
Ah...
Well then, when you're done eating, wash the dishes right away.
Y-Yes sir!
And thus, my new life began.
Tachikawa Apartments
Risu
Finally back home.
The room's full of dust!
My cacti are dead!
Just how long was I gone?
My omurice is all moldy!
I really died that day...
No, I was killed. By someone from the Cross-eyes...
That day, I got a job from the Cross-eyes' division leader Tanabe as usual.
The deal's today at 4pm, at the ruins on Salmanza plains.
Five kilos of black powder. Take this.
Is it alright to go with my partner, as usual?
He's not a member of the team, but you can trust him.
Can't do that. You have to go alone.
Risu!
Hm?
Aikawa...
I can't take you with me for today's job.
I'm going to Salmanza plains by myself now.
Got it. But be careful, Risu.
The Cross-eyes can't be trusted.
If you get in trouble, call me.
I'm your partner after all!
As I was ordered, I went to the ruins on Salmanza plains...
And then...
I died.
Why did he have to kill me?
To snatch the black powder?
No, the culprit was a Cross-eye. That's not likely.
And more importantly...
If the Cross-eyes learn that I came back to life...
I might get offed again.
I've only got half of the smoke left!
It's only a matter of time when I can't move anymore! What should I do?
That's it! Aikawa!
Aikawa will help me for sure!
Whoa! Freshly baked!
Put the pies on display in the shop.
Our place is a restaurant in the evenings and we sell the pies during the day.
It's going to be Blue Night soon...
I want to find a partner this year...
Someone who can really bring out the best of my magic...
Blue Night is getting close...
Let it go, Kikurage...
"Gorgeous & Exuberant"
Good morning, Boss! I have today's schedule.
First up is the costume fitting session for the opening party, huh?
Please come to the reception hall.
I shall be making the outfits for everyone today.
First off, if you have any requests, please let me know and I'll incorporate them in the designs.
Striped suit for me.
Make it accented with mushroom accessories.
Make a matching one for Kikurage as well.
As long as it's black I don't care about the rest.
Something that looks strong!
A slim-fit suit that's in fashion now...
Herringbone pattern, thick fabric...
For the shoes...
Full of jewels! Tiara! Fur!
I wonder if something angelic would be alright?
Why are you here?
I want to renew our partnership this year!
I was locked up in the tower four years ago so I couldn't participate!
There's no way someone like you can become my partner!
En...
Are you still looking for a sorcerer who can control time?
Someone like that doesn't exist.
No, there has to be one. I'll find them for sure.
Next I will take your measurements.
Your bust is 62cm.
Your bust is 104cm!
Huh?
Hey, hey...
Hm?
Boss, there's something you need to hear...
I'm busy right now, tell me later.
The thing is, the smoke shop you purchased the other day...
There were some traces of a sorcerer who can control time...!
Wha-?
Those who wish to form a partnership contract with registered members of our family...
Submit your application form and a smoke sample at the reception desk!
Smoke Inspection
You pass.
Here's your invitation to the party.
Denied! Please come again in four years.
Here's a sampling of the dishes that'll be served at the opening party!
Paradise! Paradise!
For the appetizers we have guinea fowl and sautéed cépe mushrooms...
Alright! Time to dig in!
A candy statue of the Boss!
Wonderful!
My lucky color is yellow...
And my lucky item is leather shoes...
Hmm...?
So pretty!
These flowers will decorate the pathway to the venue!
The play being rehearsed on the stage is the customary "Miracle Of The Blue Night"!
The sky shone blue because of all the bugs...
This again...?
The two devils combined their forces!
Hi-yah!
I'm getting sleepy.
And so, the two ruled hell together!
Rejoice!
Such a busy day...
A sorcerer who controls time...
It's been said they don't exist, but...
If one is really out there...
This year's Blue Night...
Somehow I get the feeling that something unprecedented is going to happen...
"Welcome To Blue Night Land"
Ebisu!
The outfits are here!
It's just like I imagined it!
My dress...
Alright! I'm all ready!
Let's hurry up now...
I'm not very good with shoes like these...
Shin.
You don't look that different from the usual.
That so?
You two! Look, look!
Aren't these wings nice?
Senpai!
What are you doing, you dummy?
These shoes...!
Sorry we're late!
Hey! Noi!
What is it, Ebisu?
Boing! It's my victory!
What's in there?
My huge tits are in there!
Shame on you...
Ebisu...
Hm?
Now then, let Blue Night begin!
Good work, Caiman!
Oh?
Fukuyama? You going somewhere?
It's Blue Night!
A ton of sorcerers gather to search for a partner.
But you knew that, right, Caiman?
A-Ah... Of course I know!
I see, Blue Night, eh?
Everything ready? Let's go!
Huh? Everyone's going out? What about me?
- Huh?
You're staying and watching the shop!
Don't hit me...!
The president and Kirion are accompanying me.
The shop is closed for three days during Blue Night.
Clean it up good!
See you!
A lot of sorcerers will be there, eh?
I wonder if Risu will come...
Please come in two lines!
The accomodations are to the right!
If you have an invitation to the En family opening party come with me!
Must be so amazing to be able to go to En's party...
I wish I could go.
They live in a completely different world from us.
Hurry up and get your ticket ready.
Now then... How am I going to get in?
Let's try going around to the back.
Alright...
Disguise complete!
Hm? Good work, let's switch. Take a break inside.
Hm? What happened to the other guy?
He's in the bathroom!
Didn't expect it to be that easy.
En Family
Waiting Room
We sorcerers...
Um...
First appeared in this world a long, long time ago...
Please spare us the long greetings.
Don't cling to me.
Is my sex appeal making your heart melt?
It's your brain what's melting.
Boing!
That reminds me...
How did you guys become partners?
That's a long story...
Wonderful...
Um... A wonderful future...
- Sexy dance!
Be quiet!
I'm seriously practicing my greeting here!
I'm listening to you!
Excuse us! We have this year's applications.
These are for Boss...
These are for Noi...
For Shin...
What about mine?
There weren't any applications for you...
The applications for Kikurage...
I won't give up Kikurage!
I guess I won't get even a single one again...
You did. You got two.
Eh? For real?!
Senpai... It looks like that bastard is still alive.
Same here.
This is bad, Noi.
We might end up changing partners...
It kinda looks like a festival...
Huh? What's that?
Hey!
Huh?
We need more helpers at the party.
You help out too.
Collect the empty glasses.
Why do I have to do something like this...?
Huh?
Welcome to the Blue Night opening party!
Ah, those two...!
The ones who came to Hole to kill me!
The guy with the long nose who got away before and the skeleton-girl too!
I believe you are here today...
Because you want to partner with a member of my family.
Once the clock hits midnight, you may use whatever means necessary!
Take the sorcerer you're aiming for to that house...
And sign the contract provided by the devils!
You have three days!
Some of you might die, but do your best, everyone!
Oh, and I forgot to mention...
I'll slaughter anyone who tries to get Kikurage!
Well then, cheers!
Cheers!
It's gonna be a problem if that heart-bastard finds me.
Hey!
Huh?
Next up is cleaning the toilets.
Huh?!
Ah, shit! My feet hurt...
Can't walk around like this when that guy's coming.
I need to be completely ready before midnight...
Hm?
Couldn't wait until midnight...
I-Is something wrong?
Noi...!
They pulled the shopkeeper over the counter here and killed him.
The culprit must be pretty strong.
Hm? Ah, Sir!
Phew, so busy!
Seriously... Has Caiman been keeping the customers away until now?
I wonder what he's doing now...
What we learned from the eighth curse:
1. Shin is precious to Noi.
2. Risu was killed by his companions.
3. Partners are determined during "Blue Night".
And what you will learn from the ninth curse...
That is still a mystery.
That is...
DOROHEDORO