Ushio and Tora (うしおととら)

It's time.

What're you gonna do with us?

You get to go home.

But the girl over there's gonna be sacrificed.

What do you mean?

It's for everyone's sake. You'll just have to deal with it.

Like I'm going to let that happen!

No!

Asako!

Ushio and Tora

Episode 28 "I Won't Lose Anyone Else"

What's going on?

The girl managed to break through the barrier on her own.

Did you just do that, Mayuko?

I-It surprised me, too.

When I reached out to try to save you, my hands felt warm.

This presence of immense power...

Ji...

Jie Mei-san!

Youkai of this land, please stop.

You mustn't sacrifice this girl.

Eventually, the Beast Spear will shatter.

We need the spear in order to defeat Hakumen no Mono!

For that, we must have

Inoue Mayuko, who shares your blood, offer her life.

Me? I'm Jie Mei-san's...

Looks like they were expecting us.

Asako! Mayuko! Wait for us!

Yes. And that means one thing...

It means that you will be next in line to keep Hakumen no Mono sealed,

the next Oyakume.

The current Oyakume, Aotsuki Ushio's mother...

Her power will die out soon.

It will be your turn next.

Aotsuki Ushio?

Who's that?

I see... You have forgotten.

Youkai, you must remember, too.

Remember why the youkai of the East and West, who could not unite for many years,

finally decided to work together.

It's all because of Ushio, who grieved for all who suffered

because of Hakumen no Mono.

Now you must work together even more closely,

and strengthen your bond!

That's exactly why we're trying to create the Beast Spear.

None shall interfere!

Jie Mei-san!

Mayuko!

Do not waste your time, girl.

Now that we know this girl has the power, we will seal her, just to be safe.

I know people like you...

In order to defeat Hakumen,

you're willing to step on any little life.

He said something to people like you...

There's no one in this world that it's okay to throw away!

Huh? Who is "he"?

Anyway, just give Mayuko back!

There's no end to these guys. Damn it!

Jie Mei-san...

Because I'm just a ghost,

I have very little power in the present.

Stop!

The ghosts

are desperate, too.

Wait.

Fine. I won't struggle anymore.

So just let me say my final goodbye.

Very well.

I guess this was just my fate.

But I'm actually not that scared.

Isn't that weird?

Maybe it's because I'm too shocked.

No.

I told you, didn't I?

That I won't let anything happen to you.

Huh?

Jie Mei-san...

Does the sacrifice have to be your blood relative?

My brother only said that the best steel comes from a forge

that a person has jumped into.

I knew it.

Hey, ghosties, why don't we make a deal?

If Mayuko has the power to seal away Hakumen no Mono,

her sacrifice would be a waste.

On the other hand,

I wouldn't be a waste at all.

Asako! What are you saying?

Shush.

I always acted like the older sister,

but the truth is, you were always the one covering for me.

Even in kindergarten and grade school...

No...

Now it's my turn.

I'm going to save you this time.

No...

Well, how about it, Lord Ghostie?

What say you, Jie Mei?

Your silence says it all.

All right. Very well.

Asako! Jie Mei-san, why?!

Please understand Asako-san's wishes.

It's truly sad, but we need your powers right now.

Asako!

Mayuko, about the guy with the spear...

You can have him.

Asako!

Caring for another...

I know that feeling well.

So, human girl, you need to understand her feelings, too.

Otherwise, that girl is too tragic...

No!

Yo, where the girls at?

Like I'll tell you!

Oh? You don't know that I'm Nagatobimaru?

Or just how dangerous I am?

This is how it should be.

I couldn't bear to watch Mayuko die.

Damn it.

What the hell are they trying to do to my food?!

What my hands couldn't keep hold of...

Juurou's hand,

Jie Mei-san's mom,

and Jie Mei-san...

At that moment, I couldn't grab hold of Jie Mei-san.

I valued my own life too much.

If I had jumped in, willing to die...

You idiot! Then you'd have died, too!

Hmph!

I won't lose anyone else.

There are so many things I should've done.

Mom, Dad...

My friends...

Huh? Why was I doing embroidery?

Well, whatever.

I also wanted to go on a date with the person I love.

Watch a movie, go on a walk, go shopping...

Oh, come on. That's not like me at all.

What would be perfect for me

is a guy who talks back the moment I say something.

He has a foul mouth, is quick to fight, and can never calm down.

But he hates lies, is quick to cry, and is so straightforward.

I don't care if he's shorter than me.

As long as he has his thick, vibrant eyebrows, and sparkly eyes...

Huh? Huh?!

Isn't that... the guy who stalked me to my house?

Stop!

I see.

So I...

love him.

I won't lose anyone else!

Y-You fool!

Asako!

Don't die!

Oh... It's him.

Asako!