By the way, I've got a question for you.
Did your Mama not teach you the incredibly basic lesson
of not pointing sharp objects at people?
That sounds way worse than whatever she taught you about love.
Don't insult Mama, you monster!
I only know what I've been taught!
What kind of logic is that?!
Would you just...
...think for yourself for once?!
Mama...
I wouldn't say we're close now, but there's definitely a deep bond between us.
Mama!
This is the price you pay for all you've done.
Take a good look.
Mama! Mama!
Mama!
Merfolk. Merfolk are terrifying.
Episode 12 "During the Rainy Season"
Koitaro-chan! Koitaro-chan!
Mama...
Call a doctor or therapist or something!
Hurry!
What's going on?
Sir!
Ma'am, Yui-ojosama is safe!
So is the Moris' kid!
What should we do about the festival?
Shut up! That doesn't matter right now!
Yeah, but...
We need instructions.
Yaeko.
Dad.
What's going on?
It seems like an explanation is needed.
Well, uh...
Sorry, Mori-kun. Come with me.
And Mogura-san, we need your gift of the gab.
I've got this.
Excuse me. Is there an underwear shop around here?
We're trying to explain things to the islanders without mentioning the merfolk spirit.
Could you be quiet?
What? You were being treated that badly?
That's why you were depressed? Poor guy.
That must've been hard.
Uh, yes. Actually...
Anyway, that Yui-san, huh?
What an awful thing to do.
I had no idea.
But why didn't you say anything until now?
You could've talked to us.
What's the island going to do now that the president's like that?
We'll just have to figure something out.
Like what?
They're dumping it all on us? How irresponsible.
But according to what we just heard,
Samejima-san's been doing all kinds of things in the shadows.
He did it for us, right?
But remember when Kimura-san suddenly left?
Yeah, and ten years ago, Suzuki-san had an accident.
I've never mentioned this before, but when my husband made a mistake at the factory...
Y'all are acting shocked about Yui-san, but if you ask me,
there's always been something off about her.
What? Really?
The president could be a bit creepy sometimes.
Personally, I never liked that old woman much.
I see. I understand.
The Samejimas are the bad guys.
Defeating the old woman will bring peace to this world.
It was the royal family who made the people that way.
Do we need the local police to look into this?
What about the business?
Hey, Samejima matriarch!
We want an explanation!
An apology, too!
Mama.
Mama. Mama.
Damn the curse of the merfolk.
It's destroying everything.
Hey!
Say something!
Foolish islanders.
That man's a good speaker.
I miscalculated.
All the islanders have sided with him.
I did this to myself.
Everything is a performance, including this world.
Enough!
"We didn't know anything."
"We were made to do it."
That's all true.
But we're all responsible!
If we wash up on that shore, whose fault is it?
If we wash up on this shore, whose fault is it?
Well, we're not waves! We're humans!
What are we abandoning our brains for?
In the end, the Samejimas beat us with their smarts!
How can we act like we're the good guys?
We should be ashamed!
Samejima-san, we cannot forgive you,
but we must also apologize for making you do everything.
And most of all, we must apologize to the children.
Before anything else, we must say this to them—
It's all right.
Let us handle the island and the business.
You should prioritize your own futures and consider what you'll do next.
I think I'll leave the island.
What?
I lived in the countryside before moving here.
I'd like to see the city.
What's Tokyo like? Is rent expensive?
Pretty expensive.
But if you're not picky, you can find cheap places.
I don't know that I trust what Tokyo considers cheap.
If you don't mind questionable properties, I can show you a few places.
They're cheap.
I like visiting real estate offices just to look at layouts and tour properties.
What kind of recommendation is that?
And what kind of obnoxious hobby is that?
Questionable properties?
By the way, can I say something strange?
When I was lying on the rock,
I dreamed that the grumpy red panda game character saved me from a giant monster.
The doll Kirihara-san made for me was carried out to sea with my wallet,
but I think he really did protect me.
In fact, I feel like I can still almost see...
This can't be good. Did I hit my head?
Actually, that's...
Explaining this would be even more annoying.
Merfolk... Merfolk...
The poor Samejima boy.
Merfolk... Merfolk...
He's been cursed by the merfolk.
Grandpa, don't say weird things like that.
Sacchan's had a tough time, too.
Sacchan.
What? Were you two friends or something?
We were, before the war.
In the end, you loved another woman.
Is that true, Grandpa?
I was pretty popular back then.
He just played with us a lot.
Now! Pull!
Sacchan, what are you going to do in the future?
I'm an only child,
and I don't have any brothers, so I'm taking over the family business.
You can't do that.
In any case, we need to find you a good husband.
You're on the attractive side.
You're decent enough bait.
If you're too studious, people will think you're impudent.
No one wants a true idiot, but try to be a bit dumber than the men.
That's most charming.
It's the best way to live.
I'm sorry, Mother.
I'm not a charming woman.
But I'll do everything I can for the island.
That's the third one.
She loses them because she keeps working.
Honestly. If she doesn't produce an heir, she'll never be good for anything.
I'll get them back someday.
Someday, I will.
I failed the challenge I set for myself.
I'm pathetic. That's all there is to say.
The merfolk's face was that of the woman, but there was no trace of her beauty,
as she'd become an unsightly, malevolent spirit.
Mama. Mama.
You look so sad, Mama.
I'll support you, Mama.
The nakama had underwear.
Great.
Sorry we only had weird shirts, Magi-kun.
Fish Cake
No, I'm sorry.
That's a nice shirt.
Thank you for all of your help.
Not at all. Come back soon.
What's going to happen to the island?
We'll manage, though it'll take some time to deal with everything.
Worst case, even if the company goes out of business, we have to figure something out.
So don't worry about us and focus on your studies.
What? But your specialty is so tasty!
Please don't go out of business!
That's the most encouraging thing you could say.
We'll do our best.
Mori-kun, sorry about the rush.
We have to catch the last ferry. Tomorrow's Monday.
It's fine. Take care.
Also, Yui-chan!
Yui-chan, um...
I don't know what to say. Whatever.
Here. Take this.
I was going to have it delivered to you if you didn't show up.
It's a parting gift.
See you later.
Sato-san.
I heard your name is Mogura-san, Sato-san.
That's a contradictory statement, but yeah, it is.
Did your grandfather or great-grandfather go to Celebes Island during the war?
I knew a guy.
He spoke a lot and was a little bit strange.
His face looked like yours, and he had an unusual name.
I don't think I'd get it wrong.
Is he alive?
He's... No, he passed away.
I see. Then place this offering on his altar.
Unlike my dad and Yaeko, I'm not a good writer, so it's not much of a letter.
Kirihara Yuhachi
You can read it if you like.
Please enjoy this carefully baked specialty of the Kirihara Family
Damn her!
Women like her are the most black-hearted!
Centipedes don't scare me!
I grew up on the island!
Don't underestimate me!
Clap clap
Yae-chan, what were you doing earlier with the pot we used to store centipedes?
There's something on the underside of the lid.
If you ever come to Tokyo, let me know.
I was going to give this to my cousin, but you can have this theme park ticket. You should check it out. It's fun.
If you ever come to Tokyo, let me know.
I was going to give this to my cousin, but you can have this theme park ticket.
You should check it out. It's fun.
Lucky.
Merfolk Island
Magi.
Naturally, they didn't have the internet or GPS in the Keicho era.
Their maps weren't nearly as precise either.
That's why I like looking at updated maps.
I'm amazed by this era in which you can pinpoint your exact location.
Why are there so many dentists downtown?!
Transportation options were way more limited.
Between checkpoints and bandits, you couldn't move around freely.
There were no streetlamps, so people frequently got lost.
That's why I'd forgotten.
I think I've been to this island before.
It's totally different now, so I couldn't tell.
I traveled for a while, starting in the Warring States era.
Dressing like a priest was convenient for wandering around.
During times of war, there are spirits everywhere,
so I tried to collect their flames.
But watching so many young people die makes you forget what the point of life even is.
Ultimately, I came out even on flames.
I ended up saying something about paying respects to spirits
because I couldn't stand it anymore.
I went by a lot of names, but I think I used the name Koetsu,
which means the opposite of Mogura.
Depending on how you honor a spirit, it can turn them into gods or even monsters.
I always stick my nose where it doesn't belong.
Koetsu the priest
Koetsu the priest?
Private Second-Class Mogura-dono
I can see strange things now. You did this, didn't you? From Kirihara Yuhachi P.S. I lived a long life. That was you, too, wasn't it? Thank you.
Kakemakumo kashikoki, izanagi no ookami, tsukushi no himuka no tachibana no...
The bow's broken,
and this might be the last time we get to see this bonfire at the merfolk festival.
Kashikomi, kashikomi.
If that happens, starting next year,
we can hold a new festival to honor all the spirits on the island.
After all, the living pay their respects so that they can move forward.
I'm glad I came.
Thanks, Yae-chan.
And, you know, life does have some meaning.
Panorama Island
Drawer Street
It's pouring again today.
Purchased
Yen
I brought this for him, but walking through here on a gloomy rainy day scares me.
I've never seen anyone in here, but it's in good shape despite that.
There's stuff strewn about, but without human intervention,
this place should be more run-down.
I feel like the plants would be growing more wildly without maintenance.
Chill
Shiver
Thinking about it gives me chills.
Maybe I'll just go home.
Um, excuse me.
Is Mogura in?
I was going to give this to him.
I'm not sure. He might be out.
Eggs are on sale today.
If you'd like, I can hold onto that for you.
I'll make sure he gets it.
Thank you.
Now that I think about it,
is it okay for me to interact with this person when Mogura's not here?
Rustle rustle
Maybe I shouldn't pry, but I have so many questions.
Is there liquor in these?
Huh? Oh, yes.
That's a shame. He won't be able to eat these.
May I have them instead?
Uh, sure. Go ahead.
Thank you.
Is he allergic or something?
Can he not eat sweets either?
He might've said he doesn't drink when we first met.
An allergy?
Yes, perhaps you could call it that.
He can have as much as is used in cooking.
After all, people don't cook with liquor for the alcohol.
But he cannot consume liquor as an indulgence.
He cannot have any.
I'll make sure he gets this.
May I pass?
Oh, excuse me.
Thank you.
Pardon these narrow streets.
What is with this atmosphere?
In a word, it's truly bizarre.
She was looking at Maggie-kun, wasn't she?
Excuse me.
You can see him, can't you?
Yes, I can.
Um... Are there other people here?
Yes, there are.
Anyone capable of noticing this street is free to travel through it.
Who exactly is Mogura?
He's a human.
Uh, yeah. I'm sure he is.
Though he was originally a god.
Honestly, my first reaction was "Yeah, I had a feeling."
He doesn't drink because he used to be a god.
Offering
Liquor is an offering made to the gods.
Fallen gods have no right to consume it.
That's how it works.
His name used to be Ookamuzumi-no-yumi.
He can no longer call himself that.
There is nothing forbidding you from interacting with him.
That said, I wouldn't recommend it.
Who are you?
His lover.
Mogura's?
Just kidding.
What?
I'm just his jailer.
Because I am a jailer and not a former god, I can consume liquor.
Liquor tastes good when mixed with ramune.
I do not smoke tobacco.
Ramune is one of the best human-made indulgences.
Black Thunder chocolate and shrimp chips are dangerously tasty,
so one must be careful not to overindulge.
Um, sorry for asking so many questions, but what's your name?
Forgive me. My name is Ukigumo.
You may also call me "candy seller."
Mogura Bath
Come to think of it, "Ukigumo" was written on the bath house.
Ukigumo
I manage most of the bath house.
What?
Only one room is "his home," which he created,
although he also uses the entire second floor.
It gave me chills when she said that as though she read my mind.
Oh, he's here.
However, his affability that clears away those chills...
is certainly godlike.