Are you awake now?
Um, I…
I'm feeling much better now.
I can walk on my own.
Could you please put me down?
Are you sure you feel all right?
Yes.
By your word.
Why is a cherry blossom in bloom? It's mid-summer.
That's strange.
This place feels like a faded memory.
I wondered when you'd finally show up.
Mr. Tsuruki?
Hmm.
I was waiting for you two.
Now, welcome to the home of the Usubas.
Home of the Usubas?
MY HAPPY MARRIAGE
EPISODE 10
SUMMER CHERRY BLOSSOMS, AND THE MISTAKE
You traveled quite far to get here, I know.
Um… you said "Usuba"?
Oh, right. Well, you see, my actual name is Arata Usuba.
Sorry for the confusion,
but "Tsuruki" is a pseudonym I use publicly.
Arata… Usuba?
Correct. I'm from the same bloodline as you are.
All that to say we're cousins.
From the way you're acting,
I imagine you already know the reason why I came to see you, correct?
You're looking for a way to stop Miss Miyo's nightmares, aren't you?
They're tormenting her.
Her Usuba lineage is the root cause. It's true, isn't it?
I won't say that you're wrong.
But if we're going to be specific, the cause of her nightmares
are her supernatural abilities.
You're saying Miyo definitely has a gift?
Oh, yes, without a shadow of a doubt.
Hers is one that is exceptionally powerful and troublesome as well.
I… I don't understand. I don't have one.
I don't even have Spirit-Sight. There's no way it's true.
You're correct, Miyo. You do not have Spirit-Sight,
nor do you need it.
Then why did you…
The Usuba's supernatural abilities are unique.
Having Spirit-Sight is not a prerequisite.
The fact stands that you have a gift.
I can say that with full confidence.
Wouldn't you agree, Grandfather?
You take after her,
your mother.
I'm the head of the Usuba household.
Yoshiro Usuba is the name.
Sumi Usuba was my little girl,
which means I am your grandfather, Miyo.
Now that you've entered the mansion,
surely you've noticed that your body is feeling more… relieved?
Huh? Actually, now that you mention it, it does feel a bit lighter.
You can thank the Usuba barrier for that.
The longer that you reside in this home,
the quicker your recoveries will be.
What happens to her when she exits the barrier?
Would she start having her nightmares again right away?
That's the most likely case, yes.
Is there any chance that we could rid her of those nightmares forever?
We wouldn't have let you in if there wasn't.
But having our help will come with a condition
in exchange for saving her.
Huh?
Kiyoka Kudo,
will you relinquish and hand all responsibility of Miyo to me?
And what exactly do you intend to do?
Miyo's very existence falls into a very special category.
For the Usuba family in general, she is a rare gem.
If that's true,
why would you choose to wait until right now to seek her out?
We didn't know.
Our impression was also that she didn't possess any supernatural gift.
But once the signs started showing,
we were able to sense her supernatural ability even from here.
More than having the gift, Miyo is an anomaly,
rare even among the Usuba family.
What?
The power Miyo possesses is called Dream-Sight.
It gives her the ability to intervene in the dreams of others.
It's very likely that Miyo will continue
to experience those wretched nightmares due to the influence from Dream-Sight.
Left unattended, this power would incite calamity.
One that could spiral out of control into full chaos without guidance.
The Usubas must manage it directly to keep it in check.
What are you planning to do to her?
There are no shortcuts with this.
We have to return what was taken
to the place it should have stayed all along.
Since Miyo possesses the ability of Dream-Sight now,
we can't leave her outside of the Usuba family's control.
Trying to separate Miyo from me would be a very poor choice.
Mr. Kudo.
Please consider how delicate all of this is.
Our approaching you in this manner was done with the utmost consideration.
Did you really think I would agree to this?
Just nod my head as you keep spewing all these claims?
Maintain your composure, please.
This matter is one that concerns the Usubas.
-I think-- -I've heard enough.
There's absolutely no way I will be handing over Miyo.
Miyo is my fiancée, and that is the end of that.
-Um, Lord Kudo… -Like I said, this is a matter
concerning the Usuba family.
You are an outsider in this house.
So you doomed her to live in that squalor,
and now demand she be handed over because she does have a gift?
Did you think that reasoning is any bit sound?
I will not allow Miyo to fall into your hands.
I will protect her.
Is that so? You think you can protect her all by yourself?
What?
During the incident with the Saimori family,
Miyo was drugged, kidnapped, and badly injured.
If that's not enough, she's suffering from terrible nightmares,
and you're powerless to stop them.
Would you then say
that's an accurate description of your protective ability?
Speaking of responsibility,
shouldn't your attentions be on more pressing matters?
The Grave has been exposed, and you should be
in the midst of a major incident that's shaking the nation.
Where is there even time to protect dear Miyo, Commander?
You bastard!
It's my fault he's in this impossible situation.
All I've done up to now is made him worry about me.
Well, Miss Miyo, what do you want to do?
What?
I… I think that I…
I think that…
I don't care.
I want to stay by his side, but…
I could end up holding him back for the rest of his life.
Hmm. Well, there you have it.
How about this, Mr. Kudo?
Since we don't seem to be seeing eye to eye,
why don't we keep it fair with a duel?
The winner will prove they are fit as a protector and take Miyo with them.
Does that sound fair to you?
A duel?
If you are victorious,
I will teach Miss Miyo how to control her supernatural abilities on her own.
She shouldn't suffer
so she'll be freed of her nightmares regardless of the outcome.
Please don't do this. Neither of you should get hurt.
I never wanted a duel!
I don't mind. That's fine.
I give you my thanks.
Very well, we shall proceed.
I look forward to this being a serious showdown.
If you win, Miyo will continue staying with the Kudos.
If I win, she stays with the Usubas.
We'll see where she belongs.
I accept the terms.
To be clear, that's your weapon of choice?
I'll be fine like this.
Know that I have no intention of holding back.
Too slow.
Oh, I apologize.
Could've sworn I was aiming for the hilt of your sword,
but I missed it by quite a margin.
You missed. I suppose
your aim is off as well.
As I thought, you're unbelievably droll.
That parlor trick you call an ability isn't going to work anymore.
Commander Kudo, I forgot to share an important piece of information.
Huh?
Within the Usubas, it is perfectly natural
to possess an ability without Spirit-Sight, as I don't.
Do you have any idea why?
One needs Spirit-Sight
whenever they are face-to-face with a Grotesquerie.
Those of us without that ability really have no need for it.
You understand, don't you?
The Usubas were given a gift
primed for defeating those with supernatural abilities.
Watch closely.
What do you think?
Does it feel like your eyes are lying to you?
How confusing it is not knowing if what's staring you in the face is real.
Clever, aren't you?
His power is astounding!
People like you are the reason that the Usubas have to use their gift.
If he lost control and went on a rampage,
who in the world could ever hope to stop something like this?
That's why we're here.
It's the entire reason that the Usubas exist.
Affecting their hearts and minds, that's how you stop them.
That's why… That's why we stay hidden in the shadows of history.
We serve the Emperor in secret.
We are the country's last line of defense to stop maniacs with a gift.
What's the matter?
Is that everything you have to show me? Your full extent?
An annoying question.
Only a mere few can respond to these illusions as swiftly as you can.
If that was all, then I'll be bringing this to an end.
Words spoken too quickly.
I cannot tolerate an Usuba losing to a gift-user like you.
We are far from finish here.
Say what you want,
but your illusions won't work on me any longer.
No, Lord Kudo! Please, you can stop now!
If you get any closer, you'll be in his line of fire!
Do you have a death wish?
Let's find out if you can dodge.
Now we're done.
No! Lord Kudo!
I would say now, we're finished here.
Did Lord Kudo lose?
Miyo, wait! Come back!
Weren't you going to shoot? We're taking this seriously.
There's no need to shoot you.
It's settled now, and we agreed to a fair duel.
Lord Kudo, no!
Miyo!
Lord Kudo!
I can't deny your strength. However, protecting Miyo…
Please don't! Lord Kudo!
Miyo, no!
…that would be my duty.
Lord Kudo…
The situation is more serious than anticipated.
Does that mean another problem popped up?
Yes. Based on the reports we have,
Grotesqueries are known to attack independently.
We've noticed that… recently, they've started to hunt in packs.
Hunt in packs? But why?
We must all adapt and change our formations
in response to the movements of the Grotesqueries.
Get in contact with Kudo now.
Sir, yes, sir.
This is unbelievable!
You're seriously telling me you came slinking back like a loser?
And you managed to get hurt.
I'm sorry.
If you feel well enough to say sorry,
then you should be hightailing it back to Miyo right now!
There's no way I could do that.
What? Do you have any idea
-what you're saying? -I lost in a duel.
I don't have the right.
I lost, so I can't bring Miyo back.
I don't care. I'm not just going to stand by
while you have a pity party, you understand?
You can't just leave Miyo like that! It's cruel!
She said… that she didn't care.
She said she didn't care
if she stays with the Usubas or here with me.
I said no.
Why don't you actually give this some thought?
She's not the type to retaliate like that.
Yes, you said some harsh things, but that's not what she meant!
Miyo was used to being scolded every day!
She even blames herself for not being able to comprehend what your lame feelings are.
No matter how desperately she wishes to stay at your side.
Don't you see what Miyo's been doing?
Despite everything that happened in her past…
All of the fear…
She's been trying for you.
Whatever she said, I know she had your best interest at heart.
Wouldn't you agree?
This was all my fault.
I can't believe I've done this.
-Pull yourself together! -Huh?
Miyo needs you. You're all she has.
Understood. I'm on my way.
I have to go to the barracks at once.
After all that?
You get one call from work and you're going to abandon her?
It was an emergency call.
And you don't think this is an emergency?
This situation involves life or death.
If someone were to become a victim, all because I neglected this mission…
I know it, Miyo would blame herself in the end.
So…
I'll get Miyo back no matter what,
but I have to handle this situation.
If you can't worm your way out of it, then you might as well handle it quickly.
Right. I won't be long.
Please wait for me, Miyo.
Is there something bothering you, Your Highness?
A fleeting feeling.
It weighs heavy in my chest.
For the time being, there's little we can do but keep our faith.
It's almost here.
Close enough to taste.
All those who threaten us will finally be gone from this world forever.
They'll reach the imperial capital by then?
Yes.
Please keep me updated on all military intel.
Yes. Till then.
If they're outnumbered,
should the Anti-Grotesquerie Unit fail to stop this coming threat,
then what will everyone in this imperial capital have to face?
Whatever the outcome, now that Miyo has returned to the Usubas,
I only need to focus on one simple task from here on.
Excuse me, Grandfather?
Have a question, Arata?
When will I get to be assigned my Usuba family duty?
I can't say I know for sure.
But I wouldn't worry about it too much.
There'll always be a time when we're needed.
Even if it takes a while,
you'll have a unique role that's yours to fill.
Finally, it's my time.
I have a duty to fulfill,
and I am the only one who could ever carry it out.
Yes.
Miss Miyo, I was wondering how you're feeling?
So, um, is Lord Kudo…
Did you send him to a place that's safe?
I only used the force of the barrier to send him outside of the grounds.
From what I can tell, he got home safely and went back to his duty as usual.
I was surprised at how heartless he is,
deciding to choose work over seeing you.
Finally, everyone is in their proper place.
The real work can begin.
This is how it always should have been.
My mother…
You mother's gift
was the novel supernatural ability of telepathy.
She could link to hearts and minds.
Huh?
A common occurrence for children of those who can sense and transmit thoughts
is to possess a particularly unique gift.
Think of it as a sort of natural evolution.
Such is the case with your ability,
your gift of Dream-Sight.
What I revealed to Mr. Kudo is merely a fraction of its power.
It's capable of far more. Can you imagine?
Huh?
The maiden of Dream-Sight
is able to enter the dreams of any person they choose
and manipulate them.
Humans have to sleep, so there's no defense against it.
Anyone can be manipulated. Even brainwashing is possible.
Who they are or how powerful they are means nothing.
And that's not even the half of it.
If you were able to develop this talent, the power you have,
the past, the present, future…
you would be capable of unlimited power within the world of dreams.
I have that kind of power?
I can't even fathom it.
I got too excited.
Apologies if I overburdened you with all of that.
Why didn't they…
This gift was there the whole time but why couldn't it have shown up sooner?
There was a reason for that.
That would be because
someone had sealed your supernatural ability.
Uh…
Why would they seal it away? Who would do such a thing?
Well, you see. It was your mother, Miyo. It was Sumi.
My mother did?
Why would she do that?
For me to explain things,
the story will have to start where our paths began to diverge.
All of this started before you were born.
I'll tell you about everything.
The reason your mother married into the Saimori family
and why your supernatural abilities were sealed away till now.