EPISODE 3 THE PARABLE OF THE THREE BIRDS
Prepare yourself, Keiji
What's that?
Chickens?
I don't remember doing anything to you that merits my execution...
Even if you don't,
I do!
What was that?
It's on fire!
Looks like you've got something dangerous there.
My Thunder baton is charged with 10 million volts of raw power.
I made this especially for turning you into roast chicken!
That's impressive, but why do you hate me so much?
You've really forgotten...
But I will never forget that day.
Ever.
Right after I hatched, I was adopted by a wealthy family.
- Papa and Mama were always kind. - So cute!
They both showered me with love.
THE TALES OF MOMOTARO
THANK YOU
- I learned all sort of tricks... - Wow, you're so good at that!
- just to put smiles on their faces. - My, how wonderful!
- Oh! How's that? - Do your best, you two!
I had a happy life, without any inconvenience or want...
But somewhere deep down, I felt like something was missing.
Then one day...
Un, deux, trois!
Let me dance!!
Kokekkoko!
Are you hurt?
In that instant, I fell in love.
Afterward...
We walked along the beach,
and you told me stories of your travels.
I'm Elizabeth.
What a beautiful name.
Your stories were so exciting and everything felt so fresh.
And that night...
To the sound of the waves, we made love.
Oh, Keiji!
This is what I was missing!
The chance to love somebody!
But you had a different idea...
What?! Where are you going?!
The next town is waiting for me.
But we were falling in love, right?
So, why?
Love? I don't think so...
I just gave into my animal instincts.
Be well.
It's been 6 months...
...since you stomped on my heart and left.
I will never forgive you.
I-Is this woman...
Mister's ex-girlfriend?
Wait, are you telling me that you're angry
because I left you after a one-night stand?
I'm gonna kill you!
Stop while you still can. You're gonna get hurt.
Shut up!
Breaking a young girl's heart...
...is a sin punishable by death!
You're good.
Don't run away, you scumbag!
Whoa!
What?!
Mister, don't run away!
Show her who's boss!
Watch it!
Oh!
No you don't!
Thunder Machine Gun!
Oh, Keiji!
What?!
What are you doing, you monster?!
You never intended to kill me.
Over there, officer!
Let's get out of here!
Hey, they ran off!
I swore I'd kill him when I found him...
This just proves I still have lingering feelings!
Hey you!
You kissed my man, didn't you?!
You man thief!!
"Your man"?!
Don't tell me you've laid your hands on this child?!
Don't be crazy, I'd never do something like that.
Liar! You have no self-control when it comes to women!
What?! I'm acting like I still have feelings for him.
I still haven't forgiven you!
Don't flatter yourself.
I didn't start my journey just to chase you.
I have a goal of my own.
A goal?
I'm going to exterminate the Demons.
After you disappeared, I saw what they did to my town.
It was truly horrible.
My good friends, Yuki the dog, and Lola the cat....
...were lost along with many others.
Demons are still appearing all across the country.
People are losing their families and friends just like me.
All these people around the world shouldn't have to suffer.
That's why I'm going to exterminate the demons.
I'm not interested.
I just want to avenge my sister.
Later.
Hey...
The one you want to take down...
...do you know where it is?
You're looking for a Demon with a marking on its neck, right?
You know?!
Ever since then, I've been researching Demons.
What's this machine?
A useful tool humans use.
Since the first Demon sighting three years ago,
over 800 have been confirmed.
They are characterized by their tendency to destroy cities
and indiscriminately attacking humans.
They've been observed lacking intelligence and complex behaviors.
Their bodies are mostly red or blue.
However, recently the Demons Have been changing.
Variants have started to appear.
Variants?
Variants displaying human-like emotions and intellect.
Their personality and biology are all over the place.
- More bass! - Some attack humans.
Some are peaceful.
- Water! - Got it!
There are some who even help humans.
Their bodies seem to come in all colors
like yellow, green, and purple.
Maybe that one was a variant as well...
This is the one I want to show you.
This footage is circulating online.
This one...
This is the first confirmed Demon with four horns or a white body.
They're calling it the "White Demon" online.
Th-That bird is...!
Big Brother...
Sarah?
Look at his neck.
Mister, please calm down!
Where are you going?
I need some time alone.
Sarah, was that really you?
Damn it!
I don't know what's going on...
It's fine.
The key to everything lies with that son of a bitch.
I'm going to finish you, no matter what.
Is it really here?
I'm pooped!
Hold on. I'll look it up again!
There it is!
A natural hot spring.
Yay! A hot spring!
Thank goodness there are no humans.
Amazing! So, this is a hot spring?
It's amazing! Yup!
They say the water here is good for injuries.
The sooner you heal up,
the sooner you'll be ready to take on the next Demon, right?
That's what I said...
I actually just wanted to take a dip!
What's wrong?
The depth...
I'm worried about how deep it is.
Huh?! Are you afraid of water?
Are you gonna sink like an stone? That's so unexpectedly uncool!
Lower your voice!
What does "sink like a stone" mean?
Oh! Are those wild strawberries over there?
Don't change the subject!
This is like a dream!
Then let me ask you this.
Why would animals who live on land need to know how to swim?
If you think about it, birds are—
Oops, sorry my leg slipped.
Help me!
I'm gonna die!
The water's pretty nice.
Make sure you submerge yourself up to your neck.
What's this?
It's a cold towel.
We chickens use our crowns to regulate body heat.
So, if we cool our crowns, we won't overheat as quickly.
Humans do this too.
This is paradise.
Ahh...how long has it been since I've taken a proper bath?
Before my travels...
It was my daily routine to sip Romanee-Conti
while enjoying a view of the ocean.
Once all the Demons are defeated,
I want to celebrate with a glass of Romanee-Conti in the bath.
Ahh!
- Nope! You're too close! - Uh, wait...?!
Move over there!
Mister!
Oh, yeah!
Hey, Mister...
I still don't have a proper name.
I'd like it if you'd give me one.
Then how about...
- ...Piyoko? - How thoughtless!
- I like it! - You like it?!
You know that name will follow you into adulthood?!
It's the name he gave me and I will cherish it!
DUTY
So, why do you have "duty" written on your back?
DUTY
All right, well...
You gave me a towel,
so I'll tell you a special story in exchange.
My Pops wrote it for me.
DUTY
He wanted me to help those in need.
Eat up and grow strong, you got it?
Pops...!
Pops!!
I've decided that I want to follow you, after all, Mister!
She seems very conflicted.
Hmm? "Follow you"?
That's not what this is about!
Because I'm never forgiving him!
Oh, Mister!
EKAWA HOT SPRINGS
You got stubborn and stayed in the hot water too long.
Huh?
A monster!!
So, you've shown yourself, Demon!
I hate monsters!
It's me. Elizabeth.
What happened? Did you fall in the river?
Huh?
How rude. It's a mud bath.
MUD BATHS
It said online, the mud here is good for your skin.
Even hens want to look nice.
Seriously. You don't understand women at all.
Keiji.
What's on your mind?
The White Demon you showed me yesterday...
I've been trying to remember it calmly.
I have a feeling he's a bit different
from the one in my memory.
That Phoenix too...
At first I thought it was Sarah, somehow, but...
...there's probably no connection.
What? Your sister?
No way! Because...
...it was on fire.
Ready or not, here I come!
I'm ready!
Over here, Big Brother!
Sarah!!
- Big Brother? - Are you okay?
Big Brother! In front of you!
Please stop!
So that's what happened...
But, like I said before, I have no proof...
...he's the one I'm looking for.
The fact that variants have begun to appear...
most likely means the Demons are evolving.
If that White Demon is some evolved form...
....it would make sense that its appearance is different.
Also...
Isn't that mark on its neck undeniable proof?
Anyway, we should track down the White Demon!
Finding him will lead to answers.
So, about the plan...
Let's see here...
The White Demon appeared in a place called Tokyo,
- 300 kilometers northeast from here. - Elizabeth...
It will take some time... Huh?
Where's Piyoko?
That's strange... She was sleeping right here...
Where did she go?
Mister! Please help me!!
I'm gonna get eaten!
The village was located at the bottom an ominous valley.
The zombie-like villagers were being controlled.
That was where we...!
Next time: Homing in on Desire
Keiji! What are you doing? You pervert!
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