The first time I saw that...
This is...
It was when I was five years old.
Grandpa!
Look!
This four-leaf clover was given to me by Miss Warashi.
Seems like you get along well with Miss Warashi.
Hmm.
Miss Warashi said it was a thank-you for the snacks.
Her true identity
is a yokai who has lived in this house since before Grandpa was born.
Let's eat together.
Miss Warashi.
(Kusunoki's Garden of Gods)
(The Key to Power Lies in Memories)
Odd, even.
Odd, odd, even.
Miss Warashi, try copying what I do.
Hmm.
Odd, even.
Odd, odd, even.
Amazing!
Really?
Miss Warashi, I'll give you something nice.
What is it?
Grandpa seems to be able to see many yokai that I can't.
Hey, Nue.
If you're going to cause trouble, go over there.
Seriously.
Miss Warashi, this monaka is big.
Let's share it.
Thank you.
Look at Minato.
He's actually pretty good at acting like an older brother.
I'm home!
That voice...
It's you, Hihi.
Hihi, give me back my hat.
Thank you.
Grandpa!
Grandpa, listen to me.
Hihi bullied me.
Because that guy has too much free time.
It's teasing you for fun.
Come on.
Even if it's free, it shouldn't bully me.
Whether you can get along with it
is entirely up to you.
(The Next Day)
Good.
Hihi!
Give me back my hat.
Promise not to tease me anymore.
If you do that,
(Premium Castella) I'll give you this castella.
You like castella, right?
I saw you take some from the altar before.
Give me the hat back first, or I won't give it to you.
Honestly.
After that, Hihi and I became really good friends.
(Spirit Lantern)
Not long after, Grandpa passed away.
It happened one day after I started fifth grade.
It's so hot.
Ranmaru, saying it's hot will only make it feel hotter.
But hot is hot!
Then let's think of something to cool our minds.
Like what?
(Shaved Ice) I'm having shaved ice for my treat today.
(Shaved Ice) So amazing.
Just kidding. I have ice cream at home too.
Not really.
It didn't cool us down at all.
Listen up, Minato.
When you encounter a yokai outside,
run away before it notices you.
Because not all yokai are friendly.
Ran... Ranmaru, let's go home quickly.
Why say that all of a sudden?
The shaved ice.
Yeah, I want to eat the shaved ice soon.
Come on. Hurry up. Let's run!
Running in this heat is really tough.
It's not that far, right?
No, let's go home!
Guys,
playing under the blazing sun like that, you'll get heatstroke.
Yes.
It's gone.
By the way, I heard there's an onsen town nearby.
It's a charming onsen town.
Do you have a reservation at an inn?
No.
Then you might not find a place to stay.
Is that so?
The inns around here are probably all full.
At this time of year?
Because this place is popular all year round.
Whichever inn you stay at is comfortable.
Is that so? Then I'd really like to experience it properly.
Let's go negotiate at your place.
How did you know my family runs an onsen inn?
Let's go.
That mysterious gentleman
became a guest at the onsen inn my family runs,
the Kusunoki Inn.
That day, someone canceled at the last minute,
so luckily, a room became available.
For some reason, the yokai started getting restless.
They completely avoided the room where that gentleman was staying.
(Kusunoki Inn)
Homework is such a pain.
(Stress) Your handwriting is good.
It's very easy to read.
Huh?
Thanks for the compliment.
Your honest, pure heart shines through the characters.
My heart?
Yes.
Cherish it always.
Okay.
I followed what that person said,
and even made the nameplate
(Kusunoki Inn) went smoothly.
Thinking back now,
that person saw early on that my writing contained exorcism power.
That man was likely a wandering purifier,
someone called an Exorcist.
Exorcist?
Unlike Onmyoji, they are just civilians,
but that man was a highly skilled master.
I see.
That's why the yokai hid from him.
Exactly.
By the way, how's your grasp of the sealing power coming along?
I completely forgot.
I'm practicing sealing my exorcism power into talismans.
There's a hint in your memories.
What?
That exorcist
saw the essence of your power.
Your honest, pure heart shines through the characters.
I think I understand.
Yamagami-san said
(Heart) imagination is important, right?
Imagine sealing my heart into this talisman.
(Heart)
That should do it.
Really?
You finally did it.
Great.
Hey, Tsubaki-chan and the others.
How's the situation?
Brother, you came at the right time.
Our limit is reached relying only on weapons and spiritual power.
Give us Hisui's talismans.
Got it.
(Disperse) Here you go.
Thank you.
Saiga-sama,
give us talismans too.
Please!
Whoa, that's a huge number!
We're saved.
Yeah.
Hisui, we are so grateful.
No matter when I look, the people on your side...
When this is over, I'm going traveling.
- They are all beauties, - I'm going to a hot spring.
- They are all beauties, - And watch all the movies I've piled up.
- but not a bit pleasing to the eye. - And watch all the movies I've piled up.
- but not a bit pleasing to the eye. - Make sure to stay hydrated.
Before that, we need to clear out the evil spirits quickly.
Saiga,
what about the talismans?
Only one left.
Then go get more.
Okay.
Saiga-sama,
you're going to Hisui, right?
What kind of person are they?
It's a man, right? Is he handsome?
Give him a break.
He can't tell if people are beautiful or ugly.
(Kusunoki's Garden of Gods)
(Kusunoki)
Coming! Please come in.
This oppressive feeling... Is it pressure from the gods?
Are you okay?
About the talismans I asked for earlier...
What?
Could it be that the Reiju is rampaging out of anger?
No, that's...
Please don't mind it.
To remain unfazed in the face of a rampaging Reiju.
As expected of Minato Kusunoki.
Here are the talismans.
Actually, I gained a new power the other day.
I tried using it to seal my exorcism power into the talismans.
Since the power won't leak out, the effect should last longer.
I see. Thank you very much.
You seem tired.
Because evil spirits have been appearing in large numbers lately.
Excuse us.
Fujin-sama, Raijin-sama.
Hey, long time no see.
Speaking of which, this man
looks exhausted.
Yeah, to the point of pity.
Right.
I'll give him some electrotherapy.
Harima-san, Raijin-sama says he'll give you electrotherapy.
Huh?
Here we go.
All done.
Harima-san?
That's strange.
Did I go too hard?
- Harima-san! - Slurp...
I wonder how Harima-san is doing over there.
Don't worry. It's up to him now.
Hmm.
More importantly,
I'm really looking forward to the new sakuramochi from Echizentei.
Yeah.
(Echizentei) Let's hurry home.
Yamagami-san, isn't this area feeling strange?
The air feels heavy.
An abandoned divine domain?
Ouch!
I was far too careless.
My attention was completely stolen by the sakuramochi.
This is the divine domain of a fallen god, isn't it?
Yes, created by a god with little power.
Where is that god?
I don't know.
How can we get out?
Use your power of wind to cut through the space.
I'll try.
What's wrong?
If we get out of here,
what will happen to the god who created this place?
If we leave it alone, the impurity will increase.
It will eventually affect the surrounding area.
You can't just ignore it, right?
You're such a softie.
Maybe.
But it's very like you.
Hehe.
Let's find that god.
That is...
This is the god?
Originally, it should have been a sword.
You mean a sword god?
No, divine spirits don't naturally inhabit man-made objects.
This is a divine spirit summoned into the sword by humans.
I feel really sad.
Is it angry?
It seems so.
What will you do? Exterminate it?
This god is angry because it wasn't treated properly, right?
Why do you think that?
Judging by how rusty it is,
if someone had taken care of it properly, it wouldn't have come to this.
Hmm.
I don't want to exterminate it.
(Disperse) I'll expel the impurity with a new talisman.
Such astounding impurity.
Well done. An ordinary talisman
(Disperse) would have failed already.
The sealing power came in handy.
Hmm.
Leave the rest to me.
This is my first time looking after another god.
Not sure how it'll turn out.
What?
That sounds super unsettling.
What about the god?
I saved it. It's fine now.
Great.
This space is collapsing.
Huh?
Hurry, use your power of wind.
Okay.
We're counting on you, No. 5.
Good, well done.
Hey, hey, already full?
Seriously, what are Ichijo and Horikawa doing?
Are you okay?
Horikawa, you're too slow helping me.
Slowpoke.
You've been too cute lately... Huh, no.
Right, you've gained weight. That's why you run so slowly.
You're more of a hindrance than before.
Wind chime sound.
(Wind Chime Sound)
Super effective.
We're low on spiritual power.
And we're out of talismans too.
We were so close to succeeding.
What should we do?
Everyone, stay calm.
Saiga-sama!
Brother!
New talismans.
They've exorcised so many, but their power hasn't diminished.
(Disperse) These are new talismans imbued with exorcism power.
As expected of Hisui.
Impressive.
I really want to meet him.
The Light of Hisui?
Could it be that lord?
Minato Kusunoki...
It's too bright.
My eyes can't see.
Can't see him.
Hisui, we're deeply grateful.
I came out of a strange place.
That is...
Harima-san?
Wow, all of them are beauties.
Does Harima-san actually have a harem?
They should be blood relatives.
Someone's screaming and struggling.
Because of that thing you're holding.
It's shining brightly, making them unable to see.
Let's go.
Okay.
That hat...
No, that shouldn't be possible.
Is he Minato Kusunoki?
I never imagined he would be this formidable.
That was close.
You really like that hat, don't you?
Yeah.
It's also my father's signature symbol.
I remember your father...
He was an exorcist.
That is...
Ansho?
Why are they here?
Chew...
How's the taste, Yamagami-san?
Unlike Echigoya's, the texture and flavor are truly exceptional.
That's wonderful.
Finally changed back.
Huh?
This is...
The divine spirit dwelling within the sword.
You brought it back?
I placed it in a vessel.
So it can become my kin.
I see.
But it's not moving. Is it alright?
It said it wanted to rest. It'll recover eventually.
I see.
Right.
Get your spirits back quickly, okay?
Episode 8.
The Mountain Next Door Has Ancient Ties.
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