Ling Qi (Spiritpact / Soul Contract)

Episode 3

Beware of Sleeping Together!

What a surprise, Tanmoku. You have no sense of direction.

We were supposed to arrive in two hours, but we've been in the car all day.

You're totally lost, aren't you?

Hey, where the heck are you taking me?

You couldn't buy a place in the city, so you live all the way out here.

Fake rich jerk.

Shut your mouth.

Keep up the chatter and I'll knock you out.

Are you sure becoming a spirit didn't thin out your brain cells?

We're already on Tanmoku family grounds!

This whole mountain is the private property of his family.

What? You're kidding, right?

Isn't this like World Heritage level?

The master has returned!

Isn't that a spirit with Ki-sama?

Really?

Then that must mean he made a pact with a spirit shadow.

Hey, did you hear?

Ki-sama has just returned with his boyfriend.

Come on, let's go. We have to welcome them.

We're in the same profession, but this is totally different from how I lived!

It's just like a 5-star hotel, isn't it?

If I was in a place like this, I'd be cheerful all year round.

Welcome home, young master.

You must be weary from your long journey.

I have prepared some snacks.

Please rest a bit.

The preparations are complete.

Welcome home!

Damn, you even have a harem full of young women.

You've gotten quite thin.

We've been waiting patiently for you.

Please help yourself to the snacks.

The tea comes first.

No, the snacks.

I see, so this is why the whole house is in an uproar.

The master has returned, has he?

Oh? Who's that?

I just came to see what was going on.

I worried you may have been in an accident or some other kind of trouble while you were out.

You think too much.

Ritsu, what a state you're in.

It is inexcusable to speak to the head of the family undressed.

Right, my bad.

I was in a hurry.

I wanted to see the master's first contracted spirit shadow.

Don't play dumb.

After all, that's really what everyone else came to see, isn't it?

Ultimately, everyone is interested in Lord Youmeishi's movements.

It would be awful if there were to be another tragedy.

Knock it off!

Butler Shito, you don't need to stop him.

Let him spit out everything he thinks.

I would like to hear it.

What strife has the Tanmoku family caused to incur such enmity from him?

Jiun-sama.

Tanmoku Ki's cousin.

She acts her part as his younger sister, but their relationship is delicate.

Their positions are close, yet far apart. It's a complicated relationship.

Why are you keeping quiet?

Because being here now means I'm completely surrounded by my enemies.

God watches over everything. I'll pay you back for all you've done one day.

I'm taking a bath.

The master's welcome home banquet will be a lavish affair, after all.

Fine then, the welcoming mood has been spoiled.

I'm Tanmoku Jiun.

And this is my eldest son, Tanmoku Jimei.

This is our first time meeting the head of the family's spirit shadow.

You must be quite capable to have the master's confidence.

If you have a complaint, just come out and say it.

I have no complaints for the master of this household.

Jimei-sama, Jiun-sama, the mistress is calling for you.

Well then, everyone, let's all go to her.

Shiyou, is your father doing well?

He is, thanks to you.

He's very worried about you, grandmother.

I'm doing well, so tell him not to worry.

By the way, where is Ki's spirit shadow?

He's rather shy, so I believe—

Grandmother, I've brought him with me.

Wait a second! Don't screw with me! Don't just ignore me and eat first!

Grandmother, he's still childish, but please try to overlook it.

Hi, Grandmother, I am, um, You Keika.

This is kind of awkward.

I'm so glad, I've been waiting for this day.

Why are you crying?

The lord of the Tanmoku family finally has a spirit shadow.

Oh no, Grandmother, what is the matter?

It's nothing. I'm just very happy.

Ever since his parents died, that boy has always been all alone.

Wait, this is getting a little strange.

Please take care of my grandson.

Now his parents can rest in peace, as well.

Don't be shy. Please think of this place as your own.

This this this this this this is so irritating!

I think you misunderstand.

His fiancée is the girl behind you.

I'm not mistaken.

Rather than picking a date,

we must prepare to hold a ceremony for you both immediately.

To have the bedrooms built so far apart, how luxurious!

Don't be surprised by every little thing.

Even if you are that naïve, it's a bit much.

Damn it!

Why is his life so blessed?

Isn't it obvious?

That's because the head of the Tanmoku family is special.

Take a good look.

This sacred mountain gathers spiritual energy from the four cardinal directions.

An altar was built here to harmoniously

maintain the balance between light and shadow.

And my future husband, Tanmoku Ki,

is the human closest to god who stands at the top of this altar.

He just punishes spirits, doesn't he?

Don't make it sound so important.

If you speak rudely anymore, I'm going to turn you into food for the evil spirits.

Don't threaten him so much.

You're by my side.

I know. You'll protect me.

She's way too good at quickly changing her personalities.

I can't go on like this.

You Keika, come to my room.

Is he going to make me sleep together with him or something?

He can't even let me in the bed, huh?

No way. What am I thinking?

But why am I on the floor?

Hey, Tanmoku, give me a futon, too.

Dead people do not need to sleep.

Oh, you have a point about that.

But what am I supposed to do while you're sleeping?

It'll be boring.

Am I supposed to stare at your sleeping face all night?

There's no way.

So you'll call me when you need me and discard me when you're done?

Put yourself in my place for a bit.

Get out.

You can go anywhere as long as it's within 60 meters.

So that's the Youmeishi's spirit shadow?

Don't screw with me!

Don't put restrictions on where I can go.

"Within 60 meters" means I can't leave this estate, doesn't it?

That's way too boring.

It's way too boring!

But it's strange.

So many things have happened in the past two days.

I can't believe it's real.

Suddenly becoming a spirit shadow.

I don't understand a thing about Youmeishi or the Tanmoku family.

What am I supposed to do now?

Do I really want to continue on as a spirit shadow?

Is this what I was put on this planet for?

What's this?

I thought the Youmeishi's spirit shadow would be this incredible thing,

but I'm seriously disappointed.

Damn it. Who are you to be talking all full of yourself?

I see, so he has a distance limitation.

Tanmoku Ki is quite concerned about you, and he should be.

Your spiritual power is so weak that I had to get this close to sense it.

This guy is dangerous.

Running is pointless.

You can't get out.

In other words, your master keeps you by his side like a pet dog.

Who are you?

That doesn't matter.

I've already lost all interest in you.

Hey, Kau.

Yes, In Tetsu-sama.

Get rid of him.

Hey, you're the Youmeishi's spirit shadow aren't you?

Even if you are weak, don't you have a bit more spunk?

Do you want to disappear?

Don't judge a book by it's cover.

I'm not the type to die pointlessly and put my friends in danger.

Damn that Tanmoku.

What was the point of using his skills if it was just to lock me up?

Hmph, coward.

You've never been with a woman, have you?

I'll show you what makes a real man.

Don't come any closer. I have a policy.

I won't raise a hand against small children.

You're just a spirit. Don't make me laugh with your stupid policy.

That's right, a spirit's true form is different than what you see.

Even though you look young, you're actually an old lady.

You can't raise a child by striking it!

I'm not going to go easy on you because of your age.

Got it?

So Tanmoku Ki found himself a comedian, did he?

That's a dirty trick.

Are you trying to make my private parts useless since I became

a spirit without knowing a woman?

Howling like a beaten dog?