MEETING IN THE RAIN
Coming to me over and over is a waste of time.
I can't turn you into a Sorcerer.
That book wasn't even about that.
Is that bundle in the back
the body of the Sorcerer the local association killed?
It's for research.
Plus, it could provide some hints for treating victims of magic.
These are all Sorcerers?
Yes. I'm secretly collecting the Sorcerers killed by the local association.
Your name, Kasukabe,
sounds like a Sorcerer's name.
Actually, my wife was a Sorcerer.
When she was ill, I kept thinking there had to be something I could do.
That's what got me researching Sorcerers.
Your wife was a Sorcerer.
My wife basically abandoned me, though.
When I published my first book, I used my wife's name.
By the way, what about your family?
Is it okay for you to be out this late at night?
I have my grandpa, but he's out peddling and rarely comes home.
Why do you want to become a Sorcerer?
WEST HOLE OCTOBER 11, DEVIL TUMOR
THE BEGINNING
That's it. Next is…
Even with treatment,
the human body cannot withstand the sudden changes caused by magic.
In the end, most patients die suddenly like that.
Maybe what I'm doing is meaningless.
Or am I just…
This departed soul died from magic, right? Did you implant the plate properly?
Please take this medicine after breakfast and dinner.
-All right. -Take care.
Ai, let's have some lunch soon.
I wonder if this sky is connected to the magic world?
You miss your wife, don't you?
It's already been a year since you started helping me, Ai.
After work, what are you always doing, holed up in the laboratory?
Perhaps you still haven't given up?
Why do you want to become a Sorcerer so badly?
You asked me that before.
You didn't answer me that time.
We humans in the Hole are all their prey.
Is that what you don't like?
You're helping victims of magic. That's what keeps you going, isn't it?
That's not the kind of person I am.
I…
I can't find a reason to live in this town.
We gotta hurry!
The local association threw the Sorcerer into the waste lake.
He's that far out!
It's a deadly mix of the Hole's sewage, waste water, and Sorcerers' corpses.
There's no way we can get him out.
Time to give up.
Ai?
Ai! Hang in there!
The lake's water has melted his flesh and reached his internal organs.
It's already too late.
-Professor… -Ai!
Please look at my notebook.
Don't tell me you're giving this to me?
Just one more corpse.
If we had one more Sorcerer's corpse, we could do the surgery.
Listen, please, professor.
If I'm going to die anyway, make me a Sorcerer,
even if it's just for show.
All right.
If I can turn even a bit of your despair here in the Hole into hope…
Am I insane?
Doing a make-believe surgery like this…
DAY 1
It's a miracle you survived.
I think we'll still have to do a few more minor surgeries.
Let me keep a record of how your body heals.
Did that surgery really turn him into a Sorcerer?
No, that can't be possible.
There's no way a human could create a Sorcerer.
DAY 201
KASUKABE'S CLINIC
-Professor. -Yeah?
I've gotten well enough to walk again, so today I'd like to try going outside.
Sure. Go take a break and clear your head.
Professor, when I fell into that lake,
that mud and stinking sludge wrapped around me so heavily,
I felt like I'd become one with this twisted Hole.
And once I crawled out of there, I was definitely reborn.
Professor Kasukabe.
I became a Sorcerer.
The next day, Ai's corpse was discovered.
THE PRESENT
Ai's corpse disappeared.
Which means there are two different possibilities.
Mr. Kasukabe, I looked into some documents from 13 years ago.
Ai Coleman, plate number 96925.
This number is…
Why do I gotta eat with the people who dug up my grandson's grave?
The grave was empty anyway, so what's the big deal?
I'm asking you! Where the hell did the body go?
Where's my grandson's body?!
-Professor! -Sorry for the wait!
Where did you go?
I went to the Hole's neighborhood council, but they hadn't recovered his plate.
The wax figure I saw in that house was Ai.
Say what?! What happened to my grandson?!
Ai. So that's the name of the guy.
Mr. Coleman, you may not be aware,
but I did surgery on Ai to turn him into a Sorcerer.
What did you say?
Such a noisy old geezer!
So that's what the file was about.
Mr. Coleman. Ai might still be alive in the world of the Sorcerers.
What did you just--
Shut up a bit!
I plan to return to the Sorcerers' world and look for Ai.
I don't wanna. I'm definitely not going.
Mr. Kasukabe.
Noi and I are planning to kill the Cross-Eyes' boss, you know.
Yeah, I know.
Looks like it's going to rain.
Time to go, Noi.
Thanks for the food.
Who's going to pay the bill?
Whoa! A Sorcerer!
Come, Mr. Kasukabe.
But you'd better look out for yourself.
Don't count on me.
Vaux, take care of the bill for me.
I don't think I'll be back for a while.
That's a real help.
We're off.
Mr. Coleman, I'll let you know if I find Ai.
Jonson?
They were all Sorcerers?!
What is it now?
Because of this neck, it takes so long to gulp down food!
TRAVEL COMPANIONS
My name is Ebisu.
In the Hole, I was attacked by a lizard-faced man
and forgot who I really was.
But thanks to En's strange mushrooms, I remembered my parents
and recalled who I really was.
I can finally go home.
Life at En's house was brutal.
I have no regrets. However…
Crap!
I had some free time, so I thought I'd see you off.
Hey, say something.
I won't say anything unnecessary.
I'm a calm and silent Sorcerer.
-Idiot. -Loser.
Wait!
Please refrain from rushing onto the train as it is extremely dangerous.
You just tried to use magic on me, didn't you?
I can't go home looking like this. I have to change my clothes somewhere.
What is she thinking?
Wait, you idiot!
The bathroom?
But I didn't get any good clothes from En's place.
My parents know me as a super ordinary, cute girl,
so they'll get mad if I show up like this.
The dress I ordered got totally ruined thanks to Fujita.
The lingerie doesn't even fit.
The bone dress exposes my underwear.
Fujita's lame outfit from when I went to the Hole…
Weird uniforms are out of the question.
To hell with the clothes.
I've been missing this entire time.
Mom and Dad will just be happy I'm home.
You took your time. So, did you have diarrhea again?
I didn't!
I finally got you to talk.
I have to get rid of this guy somehow.
Maybe I should ask my shady Black Tent pals for help.
It's so loud! This is your house?!
Just like I thought. Your family's all screwed up.
Hey!
Aren't you Ebisu? It's been a while.
What? Some weirdo's following you?
Then take the back exit.
Oda will show you the way.
I'm Oda. I'll take you to the exit.
Who is this guy? Never seen his face before.
What is this place? Isn't this your house?
Hey! Wait!
Crap! Hey! Open up!
You're Ebisu, right?
Got any of that black powder? It's been hard to find lately.
Black powder…
So you won't talk to a newbie like me, is that it?
That's right.
I'm back home!
Dad and Mom will probably be surprised.
Coming!
Can I help you?
Who are you?
My name is Ebisu.
You're lying. That's not true! I'm Ebisu, you fool!
Dad! Mom!
They're not here.
Dad and Mom aren't here.
They went to work and never came back.
Who are you?
I'm Ebisu, the daughter of this family! Who the heck are you?
I'm also Ebisu.
You have the same face as me?
A doppelgänger!
Wait!
It's okay, she left.
Nanny!
My lady. You're really alive.
Nanny!
My lady. You're really my lady.
Where are Dad and Mom?
Ever since you went missing, my lady,
your parents have been heartbroken.
At that time, your father invited a shady Sorcerer to the mansion.
My magic is so advanced, it shortens my life every time I use it.
Because of that, it's expensive. Are you sure?
I'll pay anything. Please save our daughter.
This is our daughter's hair.
All right, then. Now, put that hair into my forehead.
Okay!
Now, open the cap and squeeze out what's inside!
-Yes! -Yes!
Now, keep it coming!!
That's what came out.
At the beginning, the master treated her with affection.
On the outside, she's identical to you,
but inside, she's something else entirely.
Out of fear, the master and mistress abandoned the estate and ran away.
Nanny! You burnt the cookies.
You burnt my precious cookies.
You're fired now.
You have the same face as me.
I get it. You're a fake me.
I'll be killed at this rate!
Two bags left.
Hey, three more meals!
There are so many customers today.
Come on, work harder, part-timers!
Damn her for making us work like dogs.
Deal with it.
Even if we don't pay the rent, we still gotta feed five people.
It looks delicious.
What a cruel job this is.
The boss will be back soon. Have a little patience.
What the hell are you snacking on?
MAGMA BATH
I was friends with Risu and a student at that school.
He knows my true identity.
But what is this anxiety I feel?
I hope I get to see the boss.
What's the boss like?
Really strong.
He's a savior to those like us who can't use magic.
I want to be the boss's girl.
Big Bro's hard to pass up, though.
Strange clothes.
I just got the cross tattoo, and it stings like crazy.
I brought you your food.
Looks delicious!
Local sake, on the house.
Guess I'm seeing things.
Big Bro, one more!
You both are drinking too much.
It's fine. Nikaido, you drink too.
This tiny sushi is delicious.
It looks like Caiman has cheered up thanks to the sake and food.
I'm glad.
Big Bro, I like you. Kiss!
Whoa!
Natsuki hasn't noticed that the crosses on Caiman's eyes have disappeared?
What's wrong, Nikaido?
Drink one more with me.
Sure.
You've acted weird since we went to that abandoned school,
so I was worried.
Sorry to worry you.
Say, Caiman.
If you ever got all your memories back,
would you still live in this world as a Cross-Eye
with Natsuki and the others?
Well, I'm not sure about that.
At least for now, I'm planning to head back to the Hole.
Why are you even asking that?
Caiman, there's something I wanted to ask you this entire time.
When you're back to normal, would you help me out at my restaurant?
What?
Honestly, I was planning to tell you once all your problems were sorted out.
But, for some reason, I feel like I have to ask you now.
Would you be okay with someone like me?
Yeah. I could use your help, Caiman.
Nikaido.
I'll go out of business if you just stay a customer.
Awesome!
My prediction was correct.
After all, that night was the last time I ever talked to Caiman.
THE END
What we learned in Episode 5.
That man's name is Ai.
Ebisu comes from a respectable family.
Caiman and Nikaido have a nice vibe.
What we'll learn in Episode 6 is still hidden in chaos.
This is Dorohedoro.