M-Mr. Arata…
I didn't know you were so brazen,
using your supernatural ability
in this reckless and thoughtless manner.
Uh, well, I…
[sighs]
In any case, I seem to have made it in time.
[Fuyu] Halt! You there!
Who in the world do you think you are, barging into someone's home like this?
Oh yes, Mother, this would be…
Ah, I am terribly sorry for the unannounced visit
and for failing to introduce myself.
Nice to meet you. I am Miyo's cousin.
Arata Usuba is my name.
U-Usuba, you say?
Thank you for always taking such good care of our Miyo.
I had just been thinking that I should pay you a visit
and make the proper introductions.
I normally work as a negotiator for the Imperial household,
and I also have the pleasure of working with your son, Kiyoka.
[gasps]
M-Mr. Arata…
[Arata sighs]
So tell me, your supernatural ability,
what was it that you were trying to use it for?
Um, uh, this man.
If he doesn't receive aid, he will probably die.
I need to do something to try and help him.
How many times have we talked about this?
Acting on your own, the worst case scenario could be losing your life.
I-I know, but…
Hmm.
If you throw yourself into the middle of danger
without any regard for your own safety,
it causes great sadness for those who care about you.
I don't want you to forget that, that's all.
All right then.
Unfortunately, it seems that your supernatural ability
is needed to save this person.
K-Kouta!
[screaming]
However, you have not yet attained complete mastery of your abilities, Miyo.
If you use them, at least have me by your side to watch over you.
Mr. Arata…
[Arata] Please.
Yes.
[theme music]
[screaming]
Help us! Help us!
Get over here quickly! What are you waiting for?
Come on! Hurry!
Sir, are you a soldier?
[Kiyoka] Yes. Tell me what happened.
The rundown shack, a demon came out.
-It already took out some of our group. -Rundown shack?
Yes, you have to help us!
You're a soldier with the military, aren't you?
Hey, we need to get out of here or we'll be eaten!
You're right. You ought to get out of here too, quickly!
[man] I've been waiting for you, Mr. Kiyoka Kudo.
So you're the ones behind this demon mayhem.
[chuckles] Demon mayhem, you say?
We are merely giving powers to those who've been deprived of them.
[Kiyoka] By turning humans into demons?
[man] We are only using a blessing
to unlock the terror you supernatural ability holders hide.
What do you mean, blessing?
[man] This world is distorted.
The existence of abilities and grotesqueries
is kept secret by a small group
who act as if they carry the world on their shoulders.
Under the blessing, the strong, the weak, everyone shall rise.
I've heard enough of this nonsense of yours.
Everyone shall be truly equal in this country, as they should be.
As to be expected, Kiyoka Kudo.
Tell me, do you have even the slightest interest in a world with true equality?
I am not participating in this pointless argument.
[chuckles] It must be nice to be so flippant about your entitlement.
Kiyoka Kudo, with rank, status and supernatural ability.
I'll repeat this again.
I am not participating in this pointless argument.
[man] My, what a noble thing to say.
You repulse me.
[loud whistle]
Never forget, we are the Gifted Communion.
We liberate supernatural abilities.
This is a glimpse of the new world imagined by our founder, Naoshi Usui.
Behold our power.
[distant growl]
[heavy footsteps]
[growling]
[heavy thud]
So that's the demon.
[roaring]
[dramatic instrumental]
[Kiyoka] What are you here for?
As you can see, I came over here to help.
[Kiyoka] I'm more than capable of handling this on my own.
[Tadakiyo] Now, there's no need to be so uptight.
Let me be of some help to you here.
The ones in the capes are mine.
The big one I'll be leaving to you.
[demon roaring]
[shouting]
[groaning]
It's over.
[electricity crackling]
[heavy thud]
[Tadakiyo] Well, that didn't take much.
[Kiyoka] No.
-[Tadakiyo gasps] -What's this?
[Tadakiyo] I sense an ominous aura.
This transformation looks to be the work of some kind of demonic spell.
Did drinking this make him a demon?
[Kouta groaning]
[Miyo] Mr. Kouta?
[groaning]
I've come to bring you back.
Everything's all right now.
[groaning]
Kouta, no!
What now?
What should I do?
I must remember what Mr. Arata taught me.
[groaning]
[gasps]
[groaning]
Why is he…
[Kouta groaning]
[Arata] Miyo!
[woman] K-Kouta!
[groaning]
[Miyo] I have to do this.
I will save him.
I won't give up.
Leave this man.
Get away from him!
[Kouta groaning]
[Arata] Miyo!
Miyo!
[gasps]
Can you see me?
Miyo!
I see you.
We did it.
-We were able to come back. -Yes.
[breathing heavily]
Kouta. Are you all right, Kouta?
Kouta, just…
My son just opened his eyes.
Thanks to you, miss.
How could I possibly thank you enough?
[woman sobbing]
You don't need to thank me.
You saved this man's life.
You can take pride in that.
Right.
I was able to come to someone's aid.
I am truly so glad.
[Kiyoka] Miyo!
[gasps]
Lord Kudo!
Miyo!
Lord Kudo!
I'm so relieved that you're safe.
[Miyo] Yes.
And I, you.
[Kiyoka] You. What brings you here?
Hm.
I came here under direct orders from His Majesty Prince Takaihito.
There seems to be questionable activity by an organization in this area.
The Gifted Communion.
I fought one of its followers today.
I don't know the details, but they appear to be using this blood
to possess humans with demons.
The Gifted Communion?
[Kiyoka] Yes.
Apparently the founder, Naoshi Usui,
is calling for a new world where everyone can become
a supernatural ability user.
[Arata] Wait. What did you say?
Mr. Arata!
Just now, did I hear you say Naoshi Usui?
[Kiyoka] Yes.
How could it…
Now I understand.
That's why the prince sent me.
Hey, Usuba.
Naoshi Usui.
He's of the same Usuba bloodline as we are.
Part of our branch.
[Arata] Usui was not a name I expected to hear tonight.
If what you have just told me is real, the founder of the Gifted Communion
was born into a branch family of the Usuba.
In fact, he left the family behind and vanished one day.
That is one Naoshi Usui.
[Kiyoka] What?
He was a supernatural ability user,
and also in consideration to become the fiancée of Miyo's mother Sumi Usuba.
[gasps] He and my mother?
[Arata] Yes.
However, after she married into the Saimoris,
he defected from the Usuba
and vanished without a trace.
He just vanished?
[Arata] I do not wish it to be true.
But if it's the case that Naoshi Usui is the founder leading the Gifted Communion,
it can be said that the fault for all these sins
lies squarely with that of the Usuba family.
Regardless, I'll report what happened today to Prince Takaihito,
and press onward with my investigation into these matters.
Yes, please do.
[Arata] Well, I will take my leave now.
[Miyo] The Usuba family…
That connection means I'm concerned too,
and yet I couldn't find a single thing to say.
Lord Kudo!
Miyo, are you not cold here?
I'm all right.
But won't you be cold if you give me your jacket?
No, I will be just fine.
Your expression is more unbearable to me than the cold at this moment.
Given my mother, and now Usui,
I understand why you appear so troubled.
Such things are difficult to navigate.
I know that.
It is very unfortunate that the things you desire will take time to achieve.
Miyo…
I will accomplish the things that you cannot.
What you can do yourself, I leave to you.
And for anything that you struggle to do on your own, I will be there.
That is how I want to live with you.
If we combine our strengths together as a team,
I believe that we can stand side by side in marriage.
Lord Kudo…
Am I supporting you properly?
Has it been enough for you?
You have already become someone in my life I cannot live without.
Do you not see that?
[tender instrumental]
His smile, illuminated by the moonlight, was so wonderful
that I might have forgotten to blink.
This single moment that felt like forever
became something I'd treasure for the rest of my life.
[Miyo] His lips!
[maids murmuring]
Lord Kudo's lips!
I couldn't sleep at all.
How am I supposed to face him from now on?
How should I act now?
The dress that my sister picked out for me…
I packed it, but didn't get a chance to wear it.
[Nae] This is Nae, may I come in?
Yes, please come inside.
Madam Kudo!
I heard you're returning to the Imperial City.
What a relief that I shall be troubled by you no further.
Mother, for all the grievances I've caused you, I apologize.
Indeed.
I do not want you coming back here ever again.
[Nae] Mistress…
That dress…
Is that dress yours?
Oh, uh, yes, yes it is.
That so?
It's surprisingly nice, for you anyway.
Huh?
So, you're not going to leave without wearing it, are you?
Oh, well, I, um…
I demand that you immediately cease your endless oh-and-ah stammerings!
Give a clear answer!
Are you not able to do that?
Oh, please forgive me, Mother.
And another thing, girl.
How many times must I tell you to stop apologizing right away?
[Fuyu sighs]
Raise your face, for goodness' sake.
I have no sympathy to offer you for your past.
And I will not accept any of your many irritating apologies.
And I don't intend to recognize you.
Y-yes…
[Fuyu] I'm only here to simply communicate something to you before you leave.
You are utterly homely, ungracious, and mannerless.
A tedious, uncultured girl who furthermore bears not a single shred of self-esteem.
However, I am not unwilling to acknowledge just one thing about you.
For the spirit with which you acted for Kiyoka's sake,
I will grant you some favorable consideration upon that.
[gasps]
I-in short, it would seem that you are fulfilling your role as a fiancée.
In a manner that is at least acceptable.
[Miyo whimpering]
[Fuyu] Put out your hands.
What?
Well, what are you dawdling for?
I said put out your hands.
Uh, okay.
What is this?
[Fuyu] Do you not have eyes?
It's a piece of garbage hair ornament
that I used to wear long ago and will never use again.
I believe that is befitting of a girl like you, is it not?
Uh. Oh, but this is--
It's only but a trifle, garbage.
However, if it's the case that you would like to keep it,
then I rather wouldn't mind.
I certainly wouldn't stop you.
Hm.
[Nae chuckling]
If I'm not mistaken, that is the madam's way of giving a gift, young mistress.
If it is to your liking, then by all means, accept the gesture.
R-right.
[Fuyu] Nae, what is keeping you?
Yes, coming.
You made quite an impression yesterday, young mistress.
You were courageous when you saved that young man.
And it seems to me that my mistress thought this of you as well.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
[Miyo giggling]
[Fuyu] Kiyoka, that nervous attitude of hers,
you will have her corrected before you bring her here again.
As someone coming and going from the Kudo Estate,
it is necessary to appear a little more dignified than that.
Very well, then.
Thank you for your hospitality.
Miyo, please take care.
You too, son.
Yes.
[car engine rumbling]
[upbeat instrumental]
Don't move!
Weapons down!
Wait, what?
[soldier 1] It's empty.
It looks like we just missed them.
Keep your guard up.
The followers of the Gifted Communion may still be around.
[gas hissing]
[shouting]
[Kiyoka] I'm heading to the quarters from here.
What will you do?
I will accompany Miyo home.
Following that, I'm thinking of reporting to Prince Takaihito.
-[strange whistle] -[gasping]
[tense instrumental]
[distorted] Miyo! Do not leave my side!
Lord Kudo…
[man] It is a pleasure to meet you.
The head of the Kudo family.
And the next head of the Usubas.
And of course…
My beloved daughter.
[outro music]