WEBVTT 00:01.020 --> 00:04.270 KEIO YEAR 3 (1867) 00:05.690 --> 00:07.100 Long time no see. 00:07.310 --> 00:08.850 How's life been treatin' ya? 00:09.480 --> 00:11.190 What are you doing here? 00:11.190 --> 00:15.270 Yeesh, not much of a welcome. You got beef with me or what? 00:16.230 --> 00:17.900 I wouldn't put it that way. 00:19.730 --> 00:22.730 Well, I'm here to treat you to a cup o' tea. 00:23.230 --> 00:25.560 You came all the way from Kyoto for that? 00:25.560 --> 00:26.690 Yup. 00:26.690 --> 00:29.650 Anyhoo, you'll let me in, won'tcha? 00:32.940 --> 00:36.690 I gotta say, your digs are as bland as ever. 00:42.900 --> 00:45.020 Gone from hunter to kidnapper, eh? 00:45.520 --> 00:47.020 That's my daughter. 00:47.020 --> 00:47.770 Huh?! 00:48.980 --> 00:51.060 Your daughter, really? 00:52.230 --> 00:54.850 Hi there, lil' missy. What's your name? 01:00.310 --> 01:01.400 Nomari. 01:03.480 --> 01:08.350 Sorry if I spooked ya, Nomari-chan. But I got some business with your daddy here. 01:11.980 --> 01:14.850 Such good manners. Hard to believe that you raised her. 01:15.310 --> 01:16.150 Right? 01:17.850 --> 01:20.730 Shucks, I wasn't expecting ya to just agree with me! 02:57.850 --> 02:58.690 What's this? 02:59.150 --> 03:01.940 A natsume tea caddy. Well-crafted, ain't it? 03:02.810 --> 03:05.480 Except that nobody seems to care for it. 03:06.100 --> 03:08.690 So it's just been sittin' and gathering dust. 03:09.440 --> 03:10.980 It's the hydrangeas, I'd bet. 03:11.350 --> 03:12.020 Hm? 03:12.650 --> 03:16.150 Hydrangeas can change color based on the soil they're grown in. 03:17.100 --> 03:22.440 Therefore, many people consider these flowers to be a bad omen that represents treachery and fickleness. 03:22.850 --> 03:24.940 Oh? Go figure! 03:25.310 --> 03:27.020 Or so I was once told. 03:27.190 --> 03:29.230 Still, this is a solid piece of work. 03:29.230 --> 03:31.310 It'd be a shame to just let it go to waste. 03:31.520 --> 03:35.600 So here I am, hopin' that you'd be willing to use it to make us some tasty cups o' tea. 03:37.520 --> 03:39.190 You think I know how to make tea? 03:39.190 --> 03:41.900 Well, shoot. That's my bad! 03:42.310 --> 03:46.940 I ain't cultured enough to know the first thing about how to perform a proper tea ceremony, myself. 03:50.520 --> 03:53.440 I don't suppose ya know anybody that could? 03:54.190 --> 03:56.560 Well, there is one person who comes to mind... 03:57.060 --> 03:58.600 Oh, that's great! 03:59.020 --> 04:02.480 Then let's go. We can all chew the fat over some tea. 04:03.560 --> 04:06.900 Then catch up on ghost and demon news, too. 04:11.900 --> 04:14.190 Wow, look at how big this sweet pea has gotten! 04:14.350 --> 04:18.730 Oh, stop it. You saw her just the other day, Dad. 04:18.730 --> 04:19.440 Huh? 04:19.690 --> 04:23.440 Well, yeah. But kids grow extra fast whenever you're not looking. 04:23.440 --> 04:26.810 Like by a head or two every day! 04:27.270 --> 04:31.850 Trust me, Ofuu. I still remember the days when you were all teensy-weeny! 04:33.190 --> 04:34.480 Enough, Dad. 04:35.690 --> 04:38.850 Oh! I should hurry and make her a cup of tea. 04:39.350 --> 04:42.940 Gosh. Looks like Nomari-chan's already stealing hearts, eh? 04:43.100 --> 04:46.940 Yep. Although, I think it's more that my dad is just a lovesick puppy. 04:49.730 --> 04:51.730 Ofuu. Will you watch her? 04:51.730 --> 04:52.400 Sure. 04:52.940 --> 04:55.310 Have a good time, Daddy. 05:00.560 --> 05:02.190 Have fun! 05:08.190 --> 05:09.270 See you later. 05:12.690 --> 05:17.480 Just putting it out there, but I bet that soba chef knew how to perform a tea ceremony, no? 05:23.600 --> 05:24.770 Maybe so. 05:27.060 --> 05:29.520 Well, life's complicated. 05:29.900 --> 05:33.060 Both people and towns... 05:33.690 --> 05:36.400 something's always different whenever you see them. 05:36.600 --> 05:39.600 They change in the blink of an eye, even if you never notice. 05:41.060 --> 05:44.150 And if that's making ya feel a little lonesome, well... 05:45.560 --> 05:47.650 maybe it's just a sign you're getting old? 05:48.480 --> 05:49.520 Hell if I know. 05:50.650 --> 05:53.100 Jeez. You sure ya don't got beef with me? 05:54.600 --> 05:57.810 Oh, hey! Wanna do some hanami? 05:57.810 --> 06:00.980 Your friend who can help us make tea lives this way, right? 06:00.980 --> 06:03.100 I know a spot along the way. 06:03.900 --> 06:06.480 Hanami? You mean look at cherry blossoms? 06:06.560 --> 06:07.400 Yup! 06:07.650 --> 06:08.900 But they're not in season. 06:09.150 --> 06:11.020 Oh, pshaw. 06:13.520 --> 06:18.310 Whaddya think? Pretty classy looking shop, eh? 06:46.190 --> 06:47.810 Where are the cherry blossoms? 06:47.940 --> 06:49.060 Don't fret. 06:50.060 --> 06:52.850 Nice. This is good stuff. 06:55.150 --> 06:57.100 Ya look confused. 06:57.690 --> 07:00.850 C'mere. Feast your eyes on this one. 07:03.650 --> 07:05.310 This is bizen ware. 07:05.650 --> 07:09.440 It's made with only clay and fire. No glaze whatsoever. 07:09.440 --> 07:11.020 Looks pretty rustic, eh? 07:11.520 --> 07:15.940 But these cups are great for sake cuz they enhance the aroma and make it taste extra smooth. 07:16.440 --> 07:18.350 That's fascinating. 07:18.600 --> 07:22.190 Hah, I knew that'd get your attention! 07:23.980 --> 07:25.310 Over here is kutani ware. 07:26.270 --> 07:28.900 The lavish aesthetics are their big selling point. 07:29.650 --> 07:31.600 Flowers, birds, landscapes... 07:31.900 --> 07:36.400 They're just as much beautiful paintings as they are dishware. 07:39.690 --> 07:44.770 It was actually a goldsmith who founded kutani ware, so it shares a bond with the Akitsu style. 07:50.560 --> 07:53.230 Well? Pretty interesting stuff, huh? 07:54.600 --> 07:57.600 Learning the history behind these makes me see them in a new light. 07:57.770 --> 07:59.940 Glad to hear it! 07:59.940 --> 08:02.350 But ya gotta be careful. 08:02.850 --> 08:07.600 These can turn people into connoisseurs who take on enough debt to ruin their lives over a single plate. 08:08.060 --> 08:11.350 I'd never get in that deep. I have a daughter to care for. 08:12.100 --> 08:13.850 Hope that stays true! 08:24.400 --> 08:26.770 This is what I came here for. 08:30.100 --> 08:33.980 Nabeshima ware. A plate decorated with enamel cherry blossoms and a brushwood fence. 08:34.480 --> 08:36.270 A real beaut, ain't it? 08:36.810 --> 08:39.480 You're right. This is a good spot for hanami. 08:39.900 --> 08:44.810 Every piece here is filled with the hopes and dreams of the craftsman who made it. 08:47.600 --> 08:51.020 And the best part? These flowers never go out of season. 08:51.600 --> 08:53.730 They've been the same since 100 years ago. 08:53.730 --> 08:55.980 And'll stay the same for 100 more. 09:01.440 --> 09:04.440 Shucks! Beggin' your pardon, good sir. 09:04.900 --> 09:07.400 Sorry to bug ya with my silly request. 09:07.940 --> 09:10.850 Akitsu-dono, was it? That's okay. 09:10.850 --> 09:14.190 Tea ceremonies are not exactly my forte, but I know how they're done. 09:14.600 --> 09:18.190 Besides, I enjoy partaking in a leisurely cup of tea from time to time. 09:18.690 --> 09:22.440 My apologies. Neither of us have experience with tea ceremonies. 09:22.600 --> 09:24.150 I hope you'll forgive any mistakes we make. 09:24.730 --> 09:28.850 Nitpicking over proper etiquette runs counter to the primary essence of tea. 09:29.230 --> 09:32.730 Please, don't be so tense. Just enjoy yourselves. 09:34.850 --> 09:37.350 Okay. Please wait a moment. 10:01.020 --> 10:01.900 Here you are. 10:11.560 --> 10:12.770 Delicious. 10:13.520 --> 10:15.100 I'm glad you think so. 10:18.310 --> 10:20.600 Aren't we supposed to drink from the same cup in turn? 10:20.770 --> 10:23.100 That's one way of doing it. 10:23.350 --> 10:27.690 But in the interest of socializing, I thought it best to prepare a separate cup for each of us. 10:28.350 --> 10:30.310 Here. Please enjoy, Akitsu-dono. 10:30.810 --> 10:31.850 Thank ya kindly. 10:32.310 --> 10:35.650 I must say, I'm really struck by your generosity, good sir. 10:36.520 --> 10:41.520 Oh, think nothing of it. I gladly consider any friend of Jin-dono's as a friend of mine. 10:41.900 --> 10:45.230 Make yourself at home. I don't even mind if you sit cross-legged. 10:46.560 --> 10:49.230 Shucks, I don't wanna be that audacious! 10:52.230 --> 10:53.600 Mmm! Tasty! 11:08.520 --> 11:09.480 Long way down. 11:09.480 --> 11:12.690 Ready? Three, two, one... go! 11:18.350 --> 11:20.150 Come on down, Jinta! 11:20.650 --> 11:22.020 O-okay! 11:35.060 --> 11:37.230 Hey, that actually felt pretty good! 11:37.230 --> 11:38.480 I know, right? 11:38.770 --> 11:40.730 It's your turn next, you two! 11:42.440 --> 11:43.440 Suzune-chan! 11:45.100 --> 11:45.690 Let's go! 11:45.690 --> 11:46.980 S-sure... 11:46.980 --> 11:48.150 We'll do it together. 11:48.650 --> 11:50.270 Three, two, one, go! 11:52.350 --> 11:54.440 Isn't this fun, Suzune-chan? 11:54.850 --> 11:55.770 Yeah! 12:01.730 --> 12:03.520 Congrats on your first jump, Suzune-chan! 12:06.270 --> 12:07.230 I wanna go again. 12:08.770 --> 12:10.230 Sure! Let's go! 12:10.230 --> 12:10.940 Me, too! 12:10.940 --> 12:12.230 Me three! 12:12.230 --> 12:13.730 C'mon, everybody! 12:18.060 --> 12:22.400 Ya know, I reckon the tea tastes even better thanks to this caddy. 12:22.400 --> 12:24.560 Indeed. It's a beautiful piece. 12:24.810 --> 12:26.520 You've got great taste! 12:26.520 --> 12:29.230 This here's actually the work of a fairly distinguished craftsman. 12:29.810 --> 12:30.730 Wow! 12:31.480 --> 12:33.310 Is something the matter, Jin-dono? 12:35.230 --> 12:35.900 No. 12:37.100 --> 12:40.270 Though I'd argue that calling Somegoro my "friend" is a bit of a stretch. 12:41.650 --> 12:43.900 Yeesh. You're always so mean to me. 12:44.230 --> 12:47.730 But I reckon it's hard for anybody to be as chummy as the two of you seem to be! 12:48.060 --> 12:50.350 I'm happy that's the impression you get. 12:50.650 --> 12:54.020 He's a good friend who I've known longer than any other. 12:54.730 --> 13:00.600 Oh? That's funny, cuz this yokel ain't near prestigious enough to earn that kinda praise. Trust me! 13:01.190 --> 13:06.100 Social status makes no difference. Though, I realize it's unfair for a samurai like me to claim that. 13:06.480 --> 13:11.020 But even so, I cherish the bond that I've forged with Jin-dono. 13:11.600 --> 13:15.850 And hopefully, we can maintain it for many years to come. 13:31.190 --> 13:33.440 Chitose-chan, look at these! 13:40.770 --> 13:42.520 Wow! How pretty! 13:49.270 --> 13:51.690 What's the matter, Chitose-chan? 13:53.020 --> 13:55.060 Oh, it's nothing. 13:55.810 --> 13:56.650 Shall we go? 13:56.900 --> 13:57.900 All right. 14:00.600 --> 14:03.940 Really? Well, we should go together next time! 14:03.940 --> 14:04.560 Sure! 14:17.810 --> 14:21.600 You're right. Hopefully, we'll stay close. 14:22.770 --> 14:25.060 Yes. Indeed. 14:41.440 --> 14:44.400 Akitsu-dono. I understand you hail from Kyoto. 14:45.230 --> 14:46.400 I sure do. 14:47.560 --> 14:49.770 How are things going lately? 14:50.310 --> 14:51.100 In Kyoto? 14:51.900 --> 14:53.060 Let me think. 14:54.560 --> 14:58.310 Well, we've had a feisty bunch of visitors comin' from Satsuma, Choshu, and the like. 14:58.310 --> 15:00.600 Things are kind of a mess! 15:04.440 --> 15:08.850 Beggin' your pardon. Did my answer rub ya the wrong way? 15:09.690 --> 15:11.150 Oh, not at all. 15:16.650 --> 15:20.100 Shucks, that was tasty. I'm mighty grateful! 15:21.190 --> 15:22.310 Same here. 15:22.770 --> 15:25.730 Getting to relax in such good company was a rare treat for me. 15:26.770 --> 15:27.480 Toodle-oo! 15:29.400 --> 15:30.230 Jin-dono. 15:33.400 --> 15:36.900 If you don't mind, could we spar sometime soon? 15:37.900 --> 15:39.480 Why the sudden interest? 15:40.100 --> 15:43.310 No reason. Just want to get some exercise. 15:43.940 --> 15:45.440 I'll gladly spar with you. 15:46.310 --> 15:48.270 But don't hesitate to ask if you need help with something. 15:52.980 --> 15:53.730 Right. 15:54.020 --> 15:56.230 I will. When the time comes. 16:03.730 --> 16:06.150 You're lucky to have him as a friend. 16:06.400 --> 16:07.440 I suppose. 16:08.190 --> 16:10.940 So, what did you really come here for? 16:10.940 --> 16:13.560 Exactly what I told ya before, silly. 16:13.560 --> 16:15.850 Just wanted to chat and have some tea. 16:16.480 --> 16:18.400 And we finished all that. 16:18.770 --> 16:21.020 Now it's time to talk demons. 16:23.150 --> 16:27.480 Like I told your samurai friend, things have been getting dicey. 16:28.230 --> 16:32.190 Demons are poppin' up like mushrooms, even in Kyoto. 16:32.900 --> 16:36.520 And now, a nasty rumor's been going 'round the exorcist community. 16:37.150 --> 16:39.150 It's weird how they keep proliferating, 16:39.150 --> 16:42.900 so people believe there's some kinda demonic kingpin in control. 16:44.810 --> 16:46.020 Somegoro Akitsu. 16:46.350 --> 16:49.730 Has anybody described this kingpin? Like maybe their hair color? 16:50.020 --> 16:53.650 Nah. Nobody's actually seen 'em in person. 16:53.900 --> 16:57.690 Could be a hulking monster or some kinda she-devil... 17:03.690 --> 17:05.560 Can't be sure yet. 17:08.150 --> 17:10.060 So, whatcha gonna do? 17:10.350 --> 17:11.810 Good question. 17:16.440 --> 17:20.650 Well, it's only a rumor. Ain't no proof yet. 17:20.900 --> 17:23.730 But ya better keep that nugget in the back of your mind. 17:24.150 --> 17:26.850 Duly noted. Sorry for all the hassle. 17:27.020 --> 17:29.850 Aw, it's fine. Just a simple "thanks" will do! 17:29.980 --> 17:32.100 I really did want to have tea with ya. 17:32.100 --> 17:36.600 And we covered the demon news. Plus, I even took care of my little ghost problem. 17:37.310 --> 17:39.560 I'd call that a satisfying day! 17:41.270 --> 17:42.810 Well, toodle-oo! 17:44.730 --> 17:46.020 Somegoro Akitsu. 17:46.730 --> 17:52.400 We're done with tea and demons. But I've yet to hear about this "ghost" problem. 17:53.060 --> 17:55.770 Like I said, it's all taken care of! 18:00.600 --> 18:04.060 I was plannin' to send it off by myself, but... 18:04.940 --> 18:08.730 This natsume here was shunned not just for the hydrangea design, 18:08.730 --> 18:11.560 but also cuz strange phenomena occur in its presence. 18:11.560 --> 18:13.560 It got passed 'round like a rotten potato. 18:14.400 --> 18:18.770 Until, finally, it's last owner passed away. 18:18.770 --> 18:24.400 Nobody ever used it in its lifetime. Then it got left to rot in an abandoned house. 18:25.350 --> 18:29.770 The poor thing. I mean, just look at how adorable it is. 18:30.940 --> 18:33.270 Okay, but what about the ghost? 18:33.650 --> 18:37.060 The emotions infused in this tea caddy brought it to life. 18:37.480 --> 18:39.730 As an Akitsu, I couldn't just toss it out. 18:39.730 --> 18:42.270 So I brought it along to give it a proper goodbye. 18:43.060 --> 18:45.730 It was mighty interested in you, by the way. 18:46.060 --> 18:48.520 Enjoyed its first time doing hanami, too. 18:49.270 --> 18:54.230 It also loved seeing all the different porcelain and pottery displayed in that shop. 18:57.060 --> 18:59.150 A truly fulfilling day. 19:16.440 --> 19:19.810 The tsumogami shaman who can turn the emotions of objects into demons. 19:20.650 --> 19:23.270 This method of exorcism is unique to you, I suppose. 19:26.230 --> 19:29.440 Swinging a flashy blade around isn't the only way to dispel spirits, ya know. 19:29.810 --> 19:32.980 Sometimes the key to making them move on is to befriend them. 19:33.400 --> 19:37.020 That's rich coming from a guy who just attacked me without even trying to talk it out. 19:37.020 --> 19:38.810 Different strokes! 19:41.100 --> 19:43.400 Alrighty. Goodbye for real. 19:43.980 --> 19:48.440 Maybe next time we can have sake over tea, eh? At my place! 20:04.310 --> 20:07.100 Nomari-chan was well behaved while you were away. 20:07.100 --> 20:08.230 That's good. 20:08.230 --> 20:10.480 Hey, sweet pea. How's it taste? 20:11.440 --> 20:13.230 Um, it's plain. 20:13.600 --> 20:17.650 Yep. There's no doubt that she's your kid, pal! 20:23.520 --> 20:24.350 Nomari. 20:29.980 --> 20:33.230 Who'd a thunk the big bad demon hunter was such a doting dad! 20:33.230 --> 20:34.520 Say what you will. 20:35.060 --> 20:38.190 Well, I sure as heck ain't one to talk. 20:40.060 --> 20:41.600 Thanks for da food! 20:42.270 --> 20:43.600 Nicely done. 20:49.400 --> 20:50.600 Daddy! 20:51.350 --> 20:52.400 What's gotten into you? 21:00.230 --> 21:04.440 Whaddya say, pal? Nothing quite like having a daughter, eh? 21:05.480 --> 21:06.150 Yeah. 21:07.230 --> 21:11.020 Fathers can't help but fret over their kids. I get that now. 21:12.350 --> 21:16.480 By the way, have you considered that she might need a mother figure, too? 21:16.900 --> 21:19.150 I got the perfect candidate. You can have my Ofuu. 21:19.480 --> 21:20.770 Come off it, Dad! 21:20.850 --> 21:22.560 But I'm serious, Ofuu. 21:22.770 --> 21:24.560 We can talk about this later. 21:24.940 --> 21:29.190 You haven't been in the best shape lately. Why not call it quits early and get some rest? 21:29.810 --> 21:32.230 Oh, worried about little ol' me? 21:32.650 --> 21:36.560 It's more that I can't clean the table off if you just sit there forever. 21:37.020 --> 21:41.480 Ouch. Feels like Ofuu's been on a real mean streak lately. 21:42.480 --> 21:47.230 Will a day come when Nomari starts treating me like that, too? 21:50.310 --> 21:53.310 Gosh, it's a little early to be worried about that. 21:53.770 --> 21:56.310 Oh, Jinya-kun. You've really changed! 21:57.440 --> 21:58.730 Have I? 22:01.940 --> 22:02.940 I see. 22:04.100 --> 22:06.440 I'm glad it seems that way.