Oh yeah, did you guys see Jinnouchi cleaning up the kitchenette?
Yeah.
She's pretty cute as long as she's staying out of men's business.
She's not for me.
She's way too cocky.
Well, she sure got you good.
Don't let it get to you.
Talk about a nuisance. She's just killing time before she gets married.
That's true.
Excuse me.
Huh?
May I say something?
I heard the Special Anti-grotesquerie Unit is merit-based.
That even a woman can join, if she has the skills for it.
Am I wrong?
If you speak badly of someone like that,
you won't be able to recruit the members that you need. No?
We're putting our lives on the line every time we fight.
I'm not listening to someone who doesn't know anything about it.
H-Hey!
Women have no stamina or physical strength.
Do you think they can fight as well as we do?
Women should know their place and stay there.
If you don't want to acknowledge Kaoruko so badly,
why don't you beat her in a match first?
What did you say?
Kaoruko.
Mr. Tanaka, you're supposed to keep your palm open when you salute.
Let go!
H-Hey!
Are you okay? You're not hurt?
I'm all right.
Good, that's a relief.
Geez, he's so short-tempered.
Sorry about that.
Not everyone is like them.
Right.
Goodness sake. What a pain.
We can clean the pump basin later.
Please come with me.
Oh, steamed buns!
It's a little early, but let's take a break.
I'll make some tea.
Go ahead and try one.
It's delicious! Where did you buy these?
Sorry.
I made them.
What?
Wow, you really can do everything.
That's not true.
But I'm glad you like them.
I've never had sweets at the station.
I feel bad not sharing with other members.
So this is a secret tea party between you and me.
Please don't stare at me so much.
Miyo, you're so cute.
Thank you.
If this could
cheer her up even a little…
MY HAPPY MARRIAGE
DEEP WITHIN THE HEART
Well,
if it isn't Kiyoka.
I didn't expect to see you here. Are you not feeling well?
Enough of your ridiculous jokes.
As you can see, I'm here to visit my subordinate.
Oh my.
Then, could she be your famous fiancée?
I-It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm Miyo Saimori.
I'm Jakuji Unan.
I'm a doctor at this hospital.
Nice to meet you.
Ms. Miyo, you seem to be working hard doing chores in this cold weather,
but please take care of yourself.
Okay.
Dr. Unan.
Where are you?
The minister is asking for you.
Oh, no. Here comes a fussy patient.
Despite everything, he's a relative on my mother's side
and he's a renowned healing ability-user.
He has exceptional skills,
but unfortunately, his appearance doesn't do him justice.
The chaps on my fingers…
YOSHITO GODO
Come in.
Commander!
You came to see me?
And you too, Miyo!
You're awfully popular today, Godo.
What are you talking about? I'm always popular.
Don't snap at me.
I came all the way here to visit you.
Mr. Godo, how are you feeling?
Well, I totally fell for the Gifted Communion's trap.
How silly of me. It's embarrassing.
But just wait and see.
When I'm back on the job, I'll round them up all at once.
Don't act tough and just stay put.
Shut up, will you?
Commander?
Sir?
I forgot I have something to discuss with Unan.
I'll be back.
What was that about?
I guess he feels responsible.
What?
I think it brought back something that happened in the past.
The past?
It's about my father and the commander.
Before, my dad was the commander of the Special Anti-grotesquerie Unit.
He used to work under the commander's father, Mr. Tadakiyo.
So, partly because of that, my dad had high hopes for Kiyoka.
My father noticed his talent as an ability-user early on.
And when the time came,
my dad tried to talk him into joining the unit.
Those with power
have the responsibility to use that power for the good of society.
That's what I think.
Kiyoka.
Fight with us.
This power
is not something I wished for.
Apparently, my dad's ability was getting weaker each year.
If he had someone to leave his job to,
maybe he would have considered retiring.
Soon after,
he died in the line of duty.
Those with power…
Responsibility…
Seeing me like this
may have brought back those memories.
-I'm sorry. -Huh?
It wasn't something I should hear about.
That's not true!
You're his fiancée. In my opinion, you should want to know more.
Do you think so?
Of course.
I'm sure the commander will be happier too if you ask him yourself.
Ask him…
Plus, I think he should've told you about Jinnouchi in the first place.
About Kaoruko?
No. Um, that's…
No point trying to cover it up.
If you're really worried, shouldn't you tell her the truth?
Tatsuishi!
Kaoruko Jinnouchi
was Mr. Kudo's prospective fiancée.
What?
That's right.
But, don't worry.
I realized that I could never be your enemy
after spending time with you.
Kaoruko was my husband-to-be's…
Kaoruko Jinnouchi
was Mr. Kudo's prospective fiancée.
She was?
But,
I heard the marriage offer fell through immediately.
Even if that's the case, I think he could've told you about it.
A former fiancée.
So that means…
I'm sorry.
Huh?
This is embarrassing,
but seeing Godo's condition in person shook me up.
I didn't want you to notice that.
Did Godo tell you something?
A little.
This saber belonged to Godo's father.
Those with power
have the responsibility to make use of that power.
Back then,
out of rebellion towards my family, I didn't try to understand those words.
And because of that, I lost someone dear to me.
Sir…
I'm not good at talking about myself.
It seems I've made you worry for no reason.
I…
I want to know more about you.
Would it bother you if I knew more about your past?
No, there's nothing I don't want you to know about.
Kaoruko…
I heard she used to be your fiancée.
Were you two in love?
What made you think that?
Kaoruko is a very nice person. She's also pretty…
And…
Let me make this clear.
You're the only fiancée I approve of.
Jinnouchi has been and always will be my talented subordinate.
That's all she is to me.
I see…
Trust me.
Yes.
I'm sorry if I've made you feel insecure.
It's my fault for not letting you know.
I'll try to talk more from now on.
So that you'll have less things to worry about.
Thank you very much.
Was that…
Kaoruko, good morning.
Miyo.
What a great timing.
We went to visit Mr. Godo yesterday
and bought some dango on the way home.
Would you like one?
I'll make us some tea.
I'm sorry.
I can't eat them with you.
What?
I don't have the right.
The right?
Actually, I went to visit Mr. Godo as well yesterday.
I happened to be there,
when they were telling you that I was Commander's prospective fiancée.
I see.
You should've come in and say hi.
I couldn't do that.
Because
I really did like him.
The commander.
I never told him how I felt.
It's totally my one-sided love.
So when they told me to come back to the imperial capital,
I really didn't want to.
Because I have to work with the man I love and unit members who think poorly of me.
But then,
I met you.
At first, I had mixed feelings about it.
But as I spent more time with you,
I began to really like you.
I thought, if I remembered your kindness toward me
I could even overcome the backbiting and pressure from the others in the unit.
But still,
there's a part of me
that can't let go of the feelings I have for the commander.
If I'm still wavering like this…
I have no right to receive your kindness, or to be your friend.
I'm so sorry I've kept this from you.
Please raise your head.
I don't want you to
use my husband-to-be as an excuse for us not to be friends.
But…
And…
I'd hate it more, if we can't be friends.
I could never think that love is more important than friendship.
You're the first female friend I've ever had.
I cherish our friendship.
Are you sure you want someone like me as your first female friend?
I want it to be you, Kaoruko.
Miyo.
Let's continue to talk about many things from now on too.
I'd be happy to listen to your problems and anything that's on your mind.
Mikado?
What's going on?
What are the guards doing?
It's Usui's ability.
What?
His Majesty?
Arata Usuba is going after them.
I'm heading to the scene.
Then, I shall too.
No, you stay here and take care of the station.
As you've heard,
I'll be away from the station. Make sure to keep your guard up.
We will.
You take care of yourself too, Sir.
Jinnouchi, please look after Miyo.
Yes, sir!
Squad leader, why are we here?
We do have a powerful barrier around the station, but we can never be too careful.
There's no blind spot in this dojo.
We can keep watch in all directions.
Please refrain from making any selfish moves--
Stay calm!
Nobody move from your spot.
Oh, so you're all here.
I didn't expect such a warm welcome.
Subtitle translation by: Aya Kudo