Otogi-Juushi Akazukin

Fairy Musketeers Ep 1

A strange fairy told me that there

was a door waiting near tomorrow, and then she left.

As I'm mesmerized by the wings colored like a mystery

I suddenly realize that I have to go.

I am being called, but by who?

If you're lonely, just picture sorbet -

Each spoon is a lovely contradiction of cold and sweet.

When I give my best, when I suffer

That's when I love the stories that my dreams weave.

I mean, it's amazing! I'm in fairy tale right now!

Please stay the lover I can meet in a silver maze.

I could never tell you that.

So step by step? Yes, step by step!

That's how our adventure goes.

I hope that everything starts from there.

Little Red Riding Hood Is Here

Once upon a time, there was a youth known for his kindness and hard work.

One day, the king gave this youth a very hard order.

He ordered him to bring him a flower that only grows at the top of a steep and desolate mountain.

Using a wisdom called science, the youth climbed the mountain and used many

contraptions until, wonder of wonders, he got the flower and returned.

The youth boasted about his knowledge and skill and when the king heard this,

he gave him an even harder task the next time.

He ordered him to vanquish a demon living in the lake.

The king was certain that a human could never defeat a demon.

Not only did the youth defeat the monster, he also absorbed its magical powers.

The youth, who had made use of wisdom and skill had acquired science

and magical powers, sat around and did nothing.

He thought there was nobody in the world who could stand up to him and he became very conceited.

When the king saw this, he showed his true form for the first time.

The true form of the king was...

Souta!

Mom!

Mom!

You did it!

Hurry up... hurry up...

Hurry up!

Wake up!

Souta!

That dream... again?

Hey!

Souta, when are you going to learn to wake up by yourself?

Come on, already! If you don't wash your face and get ready, we're going to be late.

Everyone's busy in the morning.

Uh huh.

Did your dad not come home last night?

Yeah. I guess he's really busy at work.

You need to start with breakfast... to have a successful day!

Thanks.

Did you grab your handkerchief?

Yeah.

Did you close the door?

Yeah.

Did you do your homework?

Yeah.

Will you show me it to me?

OK.

I'm going now.

You had the same dream again?

Yeah.

I used to have it all the time before, but lately, whenever I have it, it feels somehow different.

What do you mean?

The forest and the monsters in it are all so... they've become a lot more realistic.

But it's still just a dream, right?

I guess so.

Then it can't be real.

Yeah, huh?

Hey!

Go on ahead!

But...

You can't fight with that wound!

Alright!

Good morning!

Good morning!

Good morning!

Good morning!

We don't have time to goof off!

So, you guys walking to school together again?

Souta and loudmouth Ringo!

What are you talking about?!

I'm getting jealous just looking at you two!

Why you!

Nosy Ringo!

I can't find anything, no matter how many times I re-read it...

Souta!

Souta!

Shh...

Can you come with me for a bit?

What's wrong?

Yesterday, they were blooming so healthily...

What do you think?

They're fine.

Ringo, will you bring some water?

Sure!

What's wrong?

I guess they got thirsty since it was so hot last night.

You've gotten quite large, haven't you?

Oh, thank you, Souta!

Isn't it strange? The flowers perk up as soon as you talk to them!

But I wonder why they got so limp so quickly.

It looks like they're... afraid.

Huh?

So, did you look it up again in the library room?

That fairy tale your mother used to tell you?

I did, but they didn't have it in any of the books in the library.

What about the research library?

I looked.

What about the district library?

I looked there too.

Well, what about a used book store?

You're right... that's where I should try next!

Thanks, Ringo!

Souta, wait up! Where are you going?

I'm going home soon!

It's no use. If I can't find it after looking in all these stores it must mean...

Oh no!

Dad

Hello? Dad?

Yeah, I'm fine. Good luck with work!

Uh huh. See you later then.

The youth boasted about his knowledge and skill.

The king gave him an even harder task the next time.

What? Where is this coming from?

Over there!

The youth defeated the monster and also absorbed its magical powers.

When the king saw this, he showed his true form for the first time.

The true form of the king was that of God.

Amazing... I wonder how those work.

God became very enraged at the conceited youth and split him in two...

That's not what happened!

Huh?

That's not what happened.

In his anger God didn't cut the youth in two, he separated his powers into two.

He separated science and magic each into a realm of their own.

Huh? You actually heard my voice?

I did.