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AUGUST 15, 2009 (HEISEI 21)
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Whoa! What's with the outfit?
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I'm dressing up for the festival today.
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How about you?
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I'm helping to run things.
It's at my family's shrine, y'know.
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I have to be the Itsukihime.
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Isn't Kaoru with you?
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She said she would come, too.
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She had something else to take care of first.
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Oh yeah?
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Well, I'm surprised to see you so enthusiastic
about this. Wearing a yukata and all.
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It's not a yukata. It's a kimono.
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But yeah, I'm pretty excited.
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I'm upholding a very old promise
with a good friend of mine.
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Let me guess... is it a girl?!
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How did you know?
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She must be a looker!
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Of course.
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She's a celestial maiden, after all.
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See you later. I have to get going now.
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Huh? Hey, wait!
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Celestial maiden?
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AUGUST 8, 1872 (MEIJI YEAR 5)
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DEMON SOBA
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A temple festival?
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Yep. It's on August 15th down at the Aragi Shrine.
There's gonna be a boatload of food stalls and such.
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You should take Nomari-chan and check it out.
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Nothin' wrong with a little fun, right?
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And?
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I love how quick you are to read between the lines.
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I caught wind of a strange rumor. You interested?
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You've heard of "Swan Maiden" tales, yeah?
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Well, the Aragi Shrine is known for worshipping
fox deities and has its own tale about a celestial maiden.
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Except it's a wee different from the ones in other regions.
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In this version, the maiden gets her cloak stolen
and marries a young man from a blacksmithing village,
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but then she falls very ill.
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To save her, the young man tries
to send his wife back to Heaven.
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He does this by using a special mirror
that connects Heaven and Earth.
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And that's the sacred relic
enshrined at Aragi - an iron mirror.
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A mythical mirror connected to Heaven?
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Here's where things get interestin'.
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Sometime last night, a strange light came flooding out
of the shrine's inner sanctuary where the mirror is kept.
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According to the fella who saw it,
it was followed by the silhouette of a person.
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Well? This kinda stuff is right up your alley, ain't it?
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Yeah, it does pique my interest.
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That was worth listening to.
I'll consider it payment for your meal.
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Oh, ain't that nice.
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A temple festival, eh?
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My apologies for keeping you waiting.
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I serve as the Head Priest here.
My name is Kodai Kunieda.
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My name is Jinya Kadono.
I run a soba shop along Sanjo street.
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So, getting straight to the point...
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The iron mirror, yes?
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I don't think there's very much I can tell you.
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Last night was likely just some thief
trying to pilfer offerings.
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It's true the mythology behind that mirror
says it acts as a bridge between Heaven and Earth.
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But it's nothing more than that, a myth.
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It's not something that happens daily.
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I'm still curious about the mirror. May I see it for myself?
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I'm very sorry, but it's not open to the general public.
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I see.
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Darling.
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Oh, Chiyo!
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Sorry to interrupt your conversation.
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You have a visitor waiting.
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Kadono-san, I'm afraid I must go.
If you'll please excuse me.
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Of course. Thank you for your time, sir.
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Jinya-sama. Please visit again should you need anything.
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We will be happy to help.
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Thank you. Well, I'll be on my way now.
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Invisibility.
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Where the heck am I?
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Hey! Can anybody hear me? Kadono-kun? Miyaka-chan?
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Please let me find somebody soon...
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Oh, thank God! I was hoping you'd be nearby!
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We finally meet up!
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Um, gosh...
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What's the deal?
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I'm not sure what to tell you.
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Wha-? But you... huh?!
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Well, let me start with my name. I am Jinya Kadono.
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What? Is this some kind of prank?
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Huh?
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I don't really understand, but forget it.
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More importantly, I would like to hear your story.
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Uh, sure.
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But before that, I have something
that I want ask you, okay?
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Why are you dressed like that?
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Is something wrong with my outfit?
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Well, uh, I guess it looks good on you, but...
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Oh! Wait a second!
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Hey, so, uh... where exactly is this?
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The Aragi Inari Shrine.
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That's not exactly helpful.
Could you give me a more general region, uh, sir?
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Near Sanjo street in Kyoto.
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And you can drop the "sir," if that makes things easier.
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Thanks.
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Kyoto, huh?
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One more thing! What year is it right now?!
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The fifth year of the Meiji era.
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Uh, thank you. I think I've got it figured out now.
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Kinda depressing that crazy stuff like this
doesn't even trip me up, though...
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My turn to ask questions. What are you doing here?
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Huh? Well...
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I saw a really bright light and then bam!
Suddenly I'm in this forest.
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I have no idea what I'm doing here, myself!
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I suppose I should ask. Where do you live?
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Oof, that's a tough question.
I don't even know how to get back...
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These houses are awesome! Totally retro!
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That was a horse carriage we just saw, right?
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Wow! Look at all the umbrellas!
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And so, you just brought her back with you?
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You certainly seem to enjoy inviting random girls
into your home, Kadono-sama.
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H-hello. It's nice to meet you.
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Please call me Kaneomi.
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May I ask what your name is?
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Uh, well, I'm...
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Just call her Celestial Maiden.
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Huh?!
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U..um, say what, Kadono-kun?
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You don't want to give us your name, do you?
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Yeah. 'Cuz things might get weird later on.
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But "Celestial Maiden" is a bit much...
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Very well. Then how about "Asagao"?
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Asagao?
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That can be your name while you're here.
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I remember he said I looked like her, but maybe...
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Is that okay with you?
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Makes sense.
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Oh! Uh, yeah!
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Since you have no place to go,
feel free to stay here for now.
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Are you sure?
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I don't mind.
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You can't go anywhere else, can you?
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Yeah...
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I'm only a guest here, myself. So I can't complain.
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With that settled, I'll be heading out now.
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I have a date.
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A date?
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Yes. With a very fine gentleman.
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I can never get a read on her.
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Anyways, I'm sorry. Back to your problem...
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Will you stay or not?
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Uh, well...
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Are you really sure?
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'Cuz even I realize how shady that I seem right now.
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Not a problem.
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Always a big-hearted guy, aren't you, Kadono-kun?
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All right. Guess I'm crashing with you!
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DEMON SOBA
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So, yeah. It's nice to meet you, Nomari-chan!
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My name is, um, Asagao.
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Again?
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Behave.
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Nice to meet you.
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Sorry, I know it's sudden.
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Well, I respect your decision, Daddy.
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Not to try and win you over,
but how about we go out on the town together soon?
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Really?!
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I hear there's a festival at Aragi Shrine.
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We should enjoy the local events from time to time.
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A festival?!
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That's right. Would you like to go yukata shopping
tomorrow, so you have one to wear?
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Okay! You better not change your mind, Daddy!
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I thought you were just joking about being a dad,
but I guess you really are one, huh?
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Yeah, that's what I told you.
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Where in the...?
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Oh, right. I'm in the Meiji period.
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I traveled back in time and met a guy from my class.
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Ridiculous. Who's gonna believe that?
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Go figure, all that silly stuff he said
about being a demon over a century old was legit.
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Good morning, Kadono-kun!
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Awake already?
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Um, I'd like to wash my face...
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There's a well in the backyard. Use that.
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A well?!
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Oh, gotcha! For water!
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She's just like Kaneomi.
Youngsters these days really make no sense to me.
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Welcome in!
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Well, shucks. Did I go into the wrong shop?
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Hi, Somegoro.
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Hm? Oh, hey. Where's Kaneomi?
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Out for a date with a gentleman, apparently.
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What can I get you?
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I'm hankerin' for some kitsune soba.
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How about you, Heikichi?
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Tempura soba, please.
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Here. Your drinks.
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Thank ya kindly.
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Thanks.
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Delish!
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Hold up. I need to get some answers first!
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Hey!
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Wow. A celestial maiden, eh?
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I guess strange things really do happen in life!
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That's funny coming from you of all people.
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Ya got me there!
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U-uh, what is it?
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Sorry. You're such a cutie-patootie
that I couldn't help but stare.
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Huh?!
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W-well, gosh, thank you.
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Allow me to introduce myself.
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I'm Somegoro Akitsu. Jinya's best friend.
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Not according to me.
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Look at you, being all bashful!
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I'm Asagao. Nice to meet you.
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The pleasure is mine.
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You're next, Heikichi.
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You appeared in a shower of light? That's absurd.
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She's obviously just another demon.
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Um, well, you see...
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Manners!
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Ow!
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Don't mind him, Asagao-chan.
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He's just a little idiot.
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What was that for, Master?
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Best keep your mouth shut
if you can't figure out why I smacked ya.
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Um, Akitsu-san? It's okay, I'm not offended or anything...
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That's mighty sweet of ya, Asagao-chan.
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But listen, I didn't get mad at him
just 'cuz he called you a demon.
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Huh?
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The proper response is to accept you
with a smile, no matter whatcha are.
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This disciple of mine has gotta prove he's open-minded
and easygoing, or else we have a problem.
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'Cuz I can't let him inherit the name
"Somegoro Akitsu" otherwise.
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M-Master...
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Anyhoo, you're quite the hot ticket, ain'tcha?
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What do you mean?
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You've already got a daughter in the house
and yet you bring in two girls on top of her?
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Shucks! Just wait until Ofuu-chan hears about this!
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Oh, relax. I'm only kiddin'!
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Who's Ofuu-chan?
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My mentor of sorts.
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She helped me to learn many important lessons.
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I definitely wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for her.
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Oh? Was she someone special to you?
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Well, she's like a friend and sister...
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I can't really explain it in words.
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What's so funny?
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Nothing. It's just surprising.
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Finding out you have a best friend and all.
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I thought I made it clear he wasn't.
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Oh, don't be coy!
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I'm home.
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Hello, little missy.
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Oh! Welcome back, Nomari-chan.
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Whatever.
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Daddy! Do you remember what you promised?
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Yeah. Of course.
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I've just been waiting for you to come home.
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I'll go get ready!
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Kadono-kun. I'll close up the shop for you.
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But I...
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Nope, don't even start!
Just go and keep your promise, Papa Bear!
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You made it sound like you two had just met yesterday.
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But, by gum, you get along like the oldest of friends.
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TEXTILE SHOP
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Anything catch your eye, Nomari?
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You pick one for me, Daddy!
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Okay.
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That yukata there, please.
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As for the pattern...
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Do you have any moonflower?
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Yes, we do.
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Are you sure, Mom?
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Of course!
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Thank you so much!
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My pleasure.
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What is that?
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Ah, that's a ribbon.
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It's an accessory from the west
commonly used to tie up hair.
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They haven't come into vogue quite yet.
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But all the trend-setting ladies around here
already have their eyes on them.
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Okay. Add one of those "ribbon" things, too.
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I'd like a white-powder flower one... but I don't see any.
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Do you have any cherry blossom ones?
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Yes.
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Hey, Daddy?
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Hm?
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What kind of person was my mommy?
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Let me think...
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Your mother's name was Yunagi.
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And she was a huge liar.
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A liar?
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Yes. For example, she always insisted
that she "hated kids."
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But she embraced you with the warmest hugs.
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No matter how much she lied,
she could never hide her love for you.
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That's your mom in a nutshell. A very awkward person.
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The name "Nomari" comes from the white-powder flower.
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I picked it because that flower blooms
in the evening calm - your mother's namesake.
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I never had a real mother, myself.
So I don't know what they're actually supposed to be like.
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But what I do know is that Yunagi
loved you with all of her heart.
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She was an ideal mother, as far as I'm concerned.
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I see.
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Thanks, Daddy.
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It's been on my mind lately.
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I was curious about... what my actual parents were like.
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You knew?
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Obviously.
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Well, you're right.
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I'm not your real father.
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You'll always be my daddy.
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But I've wanted to know about my mom
for the longest time.
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Like, why didn't I have one?
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Of course, I always had you. So it's okay.
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You're my real dad in all the ways that matter.
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Nomari...
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Shall we head home?
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Mmm-hm!
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What's the matter?
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Just to be clear. I don't need a mother figure, okay?
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What do you mean?
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I'm talking about Kaneomi-san and Asagao-san.
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You don't need to worry.
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Really?
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I never lie.
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Besides, I already have my hands full with life as it is.
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Taking a wife is the furthest thing on my mind.
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That's good!
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So, you never had a mom in your life, either?
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Nope.
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Okay, how about this? I'll just be your mom instead!
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Now you're being silly.
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Well, you stepped in to serve as my dad, right?
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So after I'm all grown up, I'll serve as your mom
and shower you with tons of affection!
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Really now? Well, I look forward to it.
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Asagao-san! We're back!
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Oh, uh, welcome back! Did you find a good one?
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Mmm-hm! I'll show it to you later!
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What's gotten into her?
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Well, it's complicated.
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So, about tomorrow...
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Hm?
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I'm going out. What will you do?
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Huh? Where are you going?
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The Aragi Shrine.
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The mythical fox mirror enshrined there was once used
to return a celestial maiden to Heaven.
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I think it's worth looking into.
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Huh?