Shed Seven - See You'se At The Barras

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Episode 4 Important Friends

Get in.

S-Sorry.

You're unbelievable.

Wouldn't you normally flee now?

Yeah, you're right. Normally you would.

But I wonder why.

I don't really understand it myself, but...

Isn't that yours? I picked it up for you.

Thanks.

Where are we going?

A hideout no one knows about.

I can't trust Haysin anymore,

and I made the dumb decision to promise I'd protect you.

Unbelievable. What a willful boy.

No matter.

I'll be exterminating vermin with a dear old doll.

Ton.

It's so late already.

What's up?

Did you just wake up?

No, I was doing research in the study.

About your powers, huh?

Yeah, something like that.

But there's too much to read.

Folklore from all places and ages, historical weapons...

Oh, thanks.

There were three books on Toryu alone.

I was surprised.

Apparently Rijan experienced some trial and error with Toryu.

What does that mean?

Anyway, about the search for your friend...

Oh, right. Did you figure something out?

Unfortunately, we haven't.

I searched all the security cameras in town, but there's no sign of her.

Sorry.

It's okay.

You've been taking such good care of me, I have nothing to complain about.

You're even letting me stay here free of charge.

You must want something sweet after staring at books all day.

Vanilla ice cream?

Close.

I'm about to add the magic of espresso to that.

Affogato al caffè.

Are you trying to defile my tea?

You're ruining the aroma of the tea!

Why would you serve that now?

It's delicious.

You don't understand delicate aromas.

By delicate, you mean inconsequential differences, right?

This. These kinds of remarks.

We lose customers because they're always acting like that.

This is the problem with savage beasts.

That doesn't surprise me.

Lady Ton.

As Lady Rijan's descendant, I find your behavior problematic.

Huh? What's problematic?

Spoons aren't meant to be held in your mouth.

It calls your character into question.

And that hairstyle.

It may be fine in the study, but in the presence of others,

Rijan always dressed properly.

Which included her clothes, of course.

You're right. Rijan was always dressed neatly in the presence of others.

Even in battle, she was elegant.

That's a bit close.

You do look like the photos of Rijan...

But is this elegant?

Sorry to disappoint you.

But Shinyao says I'm prettier than anyone—

I'm sorry.

I dirtied your clothing.

Excuse me.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Thanks, Toryu.

Wait!

No way! Your hand!

Don't worry. It's not a problem.

I am not a person, but a tool.

Don't feel like you need to be respectful with me.

In any case, wait here.

Lady Ton, you should change.

This comes first.

That should do it.

You're terrible at that.

Shut up, peanut gallery.

I'll go get changed.

We wouldn't want it to stain.

I'll send it out for cleaning immediately.

This old rag? That's okay.

I also need to go shopping.

Don't worry about it.

Really? In that case, let's go together.

I'll carry our things.

It'll be hard with that hand.

It's not a problem.

I want to thank you.

We'll be back.

It's like they're going on a date.

Huh? Does that bother you guys?

Toryu doesn't bother me.

He'd never make a move on her.

Unlike someone else.

Since you're so worried about her, I'll let you watch.

Well? Can you see?

That's a crisp image.

Unbelievable. This is in poor taste.

Toryu, I noticed you have a talisman over your eyes.

What is it? Can you see?

Lady Rijan gave me this talisman.

It allows me to control myself.

Control?

To answer your other question, I can't see with this talisman over my eyes.

However...

Please don't do that with a face that looks like Lady Rijan's.

You totally can see!

Unbelievable.

What's this?

A bird?

At night?

Are you all right?

Were those Umbra?

Yes. They're conjured creatures.

There must be a sorcerer nearby.

What?

No way!

L-Lady Ton!

Darn bird!

Let go of me!

As you wish!

Huh?

Never mind! Don't let go!

Such a noisy girl.

Thanks.

You're always causing trouble.

The Twilights again.

They're always getting in my way,

but that ends tonight.

They won't be able to stop that jiangshi once he reverts to his true form.

You okay, Toryu?

Jeez.

This isn't like you.

Is that...?

Toryu?

This is what those birds were after.

Toryu, what's wrong?

Rijan's talisman was removed.

What?

So that's...

What?

What's happening to Toryu?

That's the real Toryu.

That can't be possible.

He's an Umbra weapon designed to rampage behind enemy lines

before eventually exploding.

No way. But until now...

That can't be good.

He's attacking everything that moves.

Isn't there something I can do, like before?

No. You can't use that power repeatedly.

Maybe we should use her power.

If he's not stopped, the damage will spread.

It can't be helped.

Okay. In that case...

Imagine what you want and make a strong wish.

That should be enough for your blood and the ring to respond.

We need a talisman that can suppress Toryu.

Got it. I'll give it a shot.

Do a good job.

If you can't do it, we'll have to give up on Toryu.