So, you're that rookie Seimei-sama sponsored?
Iruka, he can't even move a Godai-kun very well.
He's no match for us.
You shouldn't talk like that, Kajiki.
We have to be nice to those who're weaker and less experienced.
That's a bad guy's face if I've ever seen one.
What's wrong? The up-and-coming new guy got you nervous?
Huh?!
Don't get so worked up.
This is just a mock battle.
Mock or not, you go all in when it's mano a mano!
"Mano a mano"?
It means "one-on-one fight."
But I guess this is two on two.
Kazura, did you do as I asked?
Yes. I used every means to investigate him,
but I discovered nothing at all on Narihira Takeru.
Then perhaps it's the truth that he came from another world.
But he has a bellflower star.
Narihira Takeru
That's a marking that only those of Denji Heian-kyo have from birth.
The mystery keeps getting deeper.
Doesn't it?
Re:Birth Verse
Episode Three Don't Just Focus on What You Can See! Yura's Wavering Feelings
Let's rumble!
That punk.
Paper Veil!
Take-pyon's doing great.
He would've missed without Atsunaga's rite.
Lighten up.
Sign of the Swarm!
Quit runnin' away!
Ah, crap!
Righteous Platform!
War Chant!
Yeah! We won!
Iruka?
You okay?
Kajiki, you and I will invoke a shikigami.
Huh?
Yura switched partners?
This makes it a fight between Five Star candidates.
The finisher!
Atsunaga...
Those two switched positions!
The five elements!
Wood feeds fire, at high power!
Five Thunders!
Take this!
Wow!
What, it's over?
This was a mock battle against Iruka and Kajiki.
There wasn't so much as a glimpse of that power of his.
Doesn't feel like we won.
Why didn't that dark punch of mine work this time?
Huh?
Yura!
Huh?
Uh, well...
You and Kajiki seemed pretty compatible.
What?
If you wanted to pair up with him, I'd be okay with it.
That's how much you like Takeru now?
I don't mean that!
I just think Kajiki's high endurance could let you fight your own way!
Get real!
In that case, don't hold back! Land the killing blow, stupid!
One day until completion
Thanks for doing this every day, Takeru-kun.
I'd have to cook for myself anyway.
I was surprised when Atsunaga-sama brought you along,
but your unexpected skills are a treat.
Where's Atsunaga-sama today?
He said they're choosing Five Stars or whatever soon, so he has to train.
It's time for that, huh?
What about you?
Isn't Five Star the highest rank an onmyoji can achieve?
The reason I became an onmyoji is to protect you!
Your motives sure are biased.
But I suppose I'm pleased to hear you say it so plainly.
Listen!
Would you be willing to do me a favor?
Tomorrow's when the chief reviser's coming to your show, right?
The day after, I'd like you to hang out with me all day!
I'm not sure I could.
There are going to be more shows.
Please make an exception!
The oni are scary, aren't they?
They show up suddenly, make a mess of the city...
I think everyone is on edge.
I don't want to give up because of the oni.
I want to use my dancing to cheer up the people of Denji Heian-kyo, at least a little.
That's the meaning of my life here.
I don't want the stage to lose its value.
All right.
Even if we can't be together, I swear I'll protect you!
Genbu
What experiment?
We're going to have Atsunaga hit you with Five Thunders for real.
Huh?
By "for real," you mean...
Strong enough to kill him.
Takeru, fight back and show us your power from that time.
Don't worry, Shino will save you if you truly are going do die.
In other words, Takeru's life must be at risk for him to use his power?
Will you do it, Takeru?
You bet!
You're sure?
Bring it!
The five elements.
Wood feeds fire, at high power.
Five Thunders!
Seimei-sama!
Shino.
Okay!
How grand, how heavenly. The greatest fulfillment rewards persistence.
Redirection!
I can keep going!
Don't stop me!
Well, well.
Huh?
I'm not hurt.
He canceled out a lightning attack.
It took all I had just to deflect one.
Did you understand Takeru's power?
I'm not sure just yet.
But I am starting to think he might be worth a gamble.
Do you mean making him a Five Star?
Isn't that premature?
She overheard, didn't she?
Opening day today
Sold out
Today is opening day!
Behold the brilliance of the full moon, which even the oni cannot defeat!
It's finally here.
The oni are out! The moon is in!
The day I came to this world.
Hey, Atsunaga.
Just what are the oni, anyway?
What do you mean?
I'm wondering what it is they're after.
It's said the oni pass through the black mist
to take people and objects back to their own world as nourishment.
Nourishment?
It must mean they eat them.
To be chosen with my partner to become Five Stars
and protect Denji Heian-kyo.
That's my dream, as well as Yura's.
Oh, it's starting.
I am so lucky!
Before, I came falling onto the stage during the show.
That led to the reviser summoning Tsukimiya-san,
then we got caught inside the black mist.
And then...
Wait, not long after I got here...
Whoa!
I can't just sit here!
Down in front!
What're you doing?!
What gives?!
Everyone! Get away from here!
The black mist is coming soon!
Are you listening?!
Go someplace else!
Centennial Fest
What's his problem?
Hurry, run!
What a creep.
The black mist is coming! Hurry!
Let's go that way.
Mhm.
What does he think he's—
There will be a black mist outbreak in sixty seconds.
Black mist
You mean it's really happening?!
It's forecast to span 200 meters, centered at Left Capital, Jo Seven, Bo One.
Black mist
Damn!
Hurry! Stand up!
That's...
I won't let it happen the same as before!
Black mist
The next day
He predicted the black mist outbreak?
Yes, sir.
Takeru claims to have come back in time.
Oh?
He says he watched Tsukimiya-san lose her life,
and the instant he himself died, he leapt to an earlier time.
And apparently, today is that day.
I had my doubts until now.
But I believe him.
No matter who Narihira Takeru really is.
Yesterday's black mist...
That girl made it to safety.
I bet that means Tsukimiya-san can be saved too!
In fact, I didn't fall onto the stage, so she won't be summoned by the reviser.
Has she been saved already?
Or is that wishful thinking?
Hey, you got a minute?
I'm busy today.
Humor me!
What's up?
No onmyo techniques. We'll just fight unarmed.
Huh?
Let's find out which one of us is stronger.
You know, that "mano a mano" thing.
Then I'm not about to say no to that.
This is where you want to do this?
Yup.
The black mist that involved Tsukimiya-san is this afternoon.
I still have time.
But why do you want to go mano a mano all of a sudden?
Is it because Atsunaga's teaming up with me so much?
I told you, I just want to make it clear who's stronger.
Okay. And we're definitely not using onmyo techniques?
Naturally.
Whoever's on their knees or backside first loses.
I hear that.
You ready?
Let's do this!
Okay, feeling good.
I knew she'd look beautiful!
Wait, there are more important things today.
What is so special about today?
Takeru-kun said it was important, too.
Well...
I cannot say.
Hey. The chief adviser's messenger is here.
He thought her dancing yesterday was so wonderful,
he wants her to come receive a reward from him right now.
You're good, even without onmyo techniques!
I have the best footwork...
in all of Denji Heian-kyo!
Intense punches, too!
Don't ridicule me!
Huh?! I wasn't!
What would a guy who fights like you know?!
You say you're the best, but you keep lashing out.
Can't seem to figure you out.
Shut up, amateur!
I have to be the best at everything!
Or else I won't be a match for Atsunaga!
But what does he do?
He says I should partner with Kajiki so I can fight my own way!
If he's got something to tell me, he should just say it!
I get it.
I know I'm holding him back.
Wha?!
He got me.
You're on your butt, so I win.
You took advantage of that moment.
A Narihira family motto:
"What you see in front of you means everything!"
If someone looks away, of course you attack them!
You got that right.
This sort of thing is why Atsunaga's had it with me.
A Narihira family motto:
"Don't just focus on what you can see."
No matter how things look to you, you don't know how he really feels.
If you want to know, come out and ask him.
Aren't your family mottos contradictory?
Huh? No, they're not.
If you say so.
There will be a black mist outbreak in twenty seconds.
Twenty seconds?
It's forecast to span 400 meters, centered at Left Capital, Jo Three, Bo One.
It's still morning! That's too soon!
Takeru?!
Hurry!
Takeru-kun!
Tsukimiya-san?!
I thought you were at the stage!
Takeru-kun!
Save me!
Damn it, why?!
Takeru!
The cloud clunker!
It's "cloud car."
Who cares?
Where's Atsunaga?
Stuck inside the black mist.
We can't wait around for someone else.
Looks like you and I will have to invoke a shikigami.
What?!
Let me have control.
I have to protect Tsukimiya-san no matter what.
I'll beat that oni!
What are you saying?! You don't have the—
Fine, if it's you.
Huh?!
Let's make this quick!
Linked Escape Gates!
Oh yeah, that's what this one did!
Damn thing's powered up, too!
You won't get me with that again!
Tsukimiya-san!
Good, she's okay.
It's going after Tsukimiya-san!
That's dirty, you bastard!
Uh-oh! The spirit reactor's output efficiency is at D grade!
It'll be rendered inoperable!
This is turning into the worst-case scenario!
We'll have to fall back, Takeru!
Takeru!
I don't... think so.
This time, I swear it!
I'll protect her!
This is your power?
There it is.
It escaped!
I've already figured out your MO!
As if I'd let you win.
Tsukimiya-san.
She's alive.
She's alive!
I did it! I managed to protect her!
Takeru?!
What's this?!
Hey, Takeru!
I'm out!
Yura! What happened?!
What the heck's going on?!
Hey, Yura!
Takeru, come back!
Where's Atsunaga?
We'll invoke a shikigami!
There is no need for that.
Seimei-sama!
Southeast Heavenly General, your name is Toda.
Come forth now, and obey my will!
Takeru, your opponent is right here.