— Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon — MY HAPPY MARRIAGE
NOTES 陸軍対異特殊部隊 (rikugun tai-i tokushu butai) = Special Forces Unit 旦那様 (dan'na-sama) = husband ('my lord') 異能 (inoo) - supernatural powers / 'Gifts' 異形 (igyou)- deformity / 'Grotesque' 蟲 (mushi) - thing inside one's body believed to influence one's thoughts and feelings; the unconscious / 'Soul'
Since antiquity in this country,
fiends born out of fear,
called Grotesques,
brought misfortune to the people.
Amid this chaos,
the Emperor's eminent Gift,
Divine Revelation, predicted future incidents in the country.
The Emperor led elite families with varied Gifts
to subdue Grotesques.
Generations of Gifted families served the Emperor
to guard against Grotesques.
During these procedures,
some Gift-Users met their ends badly.
To prevent calamity, those Gift-users' sleeping souls
[ Souls ]
were put in special Burial Grounds (the Grave).
( Gift-Users Souls )
The Grotesques' calamity is in the past.
This world is now at peace.
There are many families with various Gifts
and unique bloodlines.
These families constantly cooperate or clash.
I'm the firstborn in a Gifted family,
the Saimori family.
My parents wed politically.
After I was born, Mom died of illness.
Father wed his former lover and Kaya was born
with Spirit-Sight, able to see Grotesques.
Too bitter. Make a fresh one.
I apologise.
You've no shame?
Kaya, it can't be helped.
She's that woman's daughter. [ Saimori Minoru ]
I apologise.
Hurry or it'll stain.
Yes.
Finish and change.
It's all ready in your room.
My life here ends today.
Who would believe this is my entire dowry.
I'm Maruzake.
I'll start with kimonos.
- Come in. - Excuse me.
Hello, Madam.
Come in.
Excuse me.
Miyo?
Why are you here? [ Tatsuishi Koji ]
I'm getting married
to Mr. Kudo Kiyoka.
It's too sudden, and Kudo family...
I'm 19 years old.
That's late.
I'm sorry.
I could do nothing.
Mr. Koji, it's not your fault.
Maybe I'll be happy if I marry.
What are you saying?
What do you think?
Perfect for our engagement party?
Yes. It's wonderful.
Mr. Koji, hurry in.
I'm leaving.
Mom!
A happy future won't await me.
I hope to see Mom in heaven.
Presently, I'm merely breathing.
— Imperial Palace —
(Dr. Kururugi Tadanori)
My emperor.
Soon there will be unrest.
A rightful person to their rightful place.
Mr. Kudo is known for ruthlessness, isn't he?
He'll cut down any woman or spirit he dislikes.
He got engaged to many girls
but they fled in 3 days.
A daughter of that woman
should vanish from earth.
Kicked out or cut down,
she'll have no future.
Thank you.
The prominent family I'm marrying into
use multiple Gifts.
It's head is 27.
He leads a Special Forces Unit of Gifted.
[ My Happy Marriage ]
Nice to meet you.
Saimori Miyo is my name.
I'm used to being ignored.
The only thing I can do is learn to live
in another's time.
How long will you stay like that?
I apologise.
I didn't say to apologise.
Lift your head.
Miyo, right?
Yes.
Here, obey what I say.
If I say leave, leave. If I say die, die.
I'll brook no objections.
I understand.
Mom!
I'm sorry, Miyo.
Forgive my inadequacy.
However,
even so, you...
"Even so, you..."
Good morning.
Miss Miyo?
Sorry.
Oh no, you can't do this.
Sorry. I didn't ask.
Don't say so. I caused trouble.
Not at all. I woke early.
I'm sorry.
Yurie is my name.
You were a real help.
Thank you.
It was nothing.
Well, before Young Master wakes, let's do jobs.
Okay.
Can I leave this room to you?
Yes.
If you don't mind.
Use anything here.
Okay.
Good morning.
Well. Young Master, breakfast.
Don't call me that.
Oh, that's right.
Put the paper down, Young Master.
Miss Miyo cooked this morning.
Is that so?
Yes.
Try it first.
Can't you eat it?
Not so. You should...
Must be poisoned. Good to know.
Young Master!
I eat nothing unknown.
I'm so sorry.
Good morning.
[ Special Forces Unit ]
- Enter. - I'm coming in.
It's the new intake applicants list.
Choose five.
I must see their Gifts.
They're from top families.
Another fiancée fled?
Huh?
Or, Yurie scolded you?
Wrong!
She came yesterday.
A new record! Congrats.
Not yet.
Get out.
Aha, Yurie scolded you!
She prepared it sincerely.
I disbelieve she'd use poison.
Food made by one I just met and distrust—
no way I'd eat it.
Miss Miyo is unlike the other ones.
I felt so happy.
It's the first time one was thoughtful
and helped me.
There's a perplexing matter.
A bird familiar?
I found it in my garden this morning.
I see.
I found it on patrol. It's creepy.
Someone here may know what it is.
Never seen it.
Mochizuki, have you?
- Everyone's here. - Never seen this.
Morning.
Hey, stop!
Stop the ruckus!
Idiots! Don't use fire powers!
2nd Squad moving out.
[ Minister of Imperial Household ]
3rd Squad moving out.
[ Army Command Headquarters ] Chief - Sudo Tsuguharu
Chief Sudo.
I gather we've a serious situation.
Thanks for your time.
I've something to show you.
[ Minister of Imperial Household ] Kamomura Norio
- Take Mr. Tsuruki to his room. - Aye.
Gift-users Souls in the Grave
were all people who died in anguish in battle.
They hold resentment.
In death, they retain power.
So this Soul is a Grotesque unable to rest in peace.
You're right.
It was predicted spectres would appear in the capital.
I doubt this Soul came by chance.
I think
someone breached the Grave.
Yes, seals broken on purpose
caused many Souls to be released.
Imperial Household Army was sent to catch them.
We've no idea who did it.
We're proceeding quietly to avoid public confusion.
We lack manpower.
I understand.
As for Souls in the capital,
Special Forces Unit will handle them.
Pardon.
Mr. Tsuruki of Tsuruki Trading.
It's a company existing from olden times.
As a civilian, he moves freely and gathers information.
I'm Tsuruki Arata.
He has no Gift.
He was president when young.
His negotiating skills can benefit us.
Best of luck, Captain Kudo.
Thank you.
Welcome home.
Um, I'm so sorry about this morning.
My lord...
If I were you,
I wouldn't eat food from someone untrusted.
I overstepped.
- I forced an apology. - That's not so.
I mishandled it.
Her kimono is worn-out.
Her hands are cracked.
Who'd believe she's an elite daughter.
Such an odd girl arrived.
I'll bathe before dinner.
Sorry, I've no hot water...
It's fine. Only I can heat it.
Saimori family controls wind, right?
Yes.
So you've never seen such a bath.
In the water?
It's a Gifted skill.
You did last night's water?
I didn't thank you, sorry.
I wanted no apology. Why always say it?
- I'm sorr... - Don't apologise.
Over-apologising demeans it.
This morning I was being cautious.
Make breakfast tomorrow.
But no poison, else no mercy.
Yes.
What is it?
Add these herbs every day.
Yes, my lord.
Call me when it's ready.
As I'm a Saimori daughter,
my lord will think I have a Gift.
I'm not good enough for my lord.
If he knows I've no Gift,
I'll be kicked out at once.
Kaya's Spirit-sight Gift manifested.
Kaya saw scary spirits.
Her parents had Gifts, poor thing.
You've no Gift.
See if it's cooked.
Before, unless I made it,
Excuse me.
I got no meal.
It's a nice day.
I cooked to survive.
It might not be to my lord's taste.
Good morning.
With thanks.
It's good.
Yurie's tastes different.
Thank you
very much.
Why are you crying?
I'm sorry.
I said not to apologise.
Ah, thanks.
It's the first time my cooking
was praised.
Made me so happy.
I'm sorry.
Yurie, I need a favour.
When I'm back, tell me her day's doings.
I'll check into Saimori family.
Okay.
Safe trip.
What?
Imperial family is the apex of Gifted families.
Bloodlines are important.
Tatsuishi family with telekinesis
and Saimori family who control wind
plan a marriage alliance.
Mr. Koji, which do you like?
Mr. Koji.
Which one?
I think both are great.
[ Saimori Shinichi ]
[ Tatsuishi Minoru ]
This isn't as agreed.
Koji weds Kaya; Miyo would wed my elder son.
The day Kudo abandons Miyo, I'll...
Miyo's mother had a powerful Gift.
Miyo's child may be Gifted.
That's why you need to pay more bride price.
The money I paid to marry that girl's mother...
I have to recover it.
So she was abused because she had no Gift—
- for the family to inherit. - Sign here.
- Godo... - Yes?
I didn't ask you.
I outdo an informant.
Look. See this?
[ Mother - Usuba Sumi ]
Come here.
Usuba Sumi is Miyo's mom?
She's an Usuba.
I checked into Usuba family but found nothing.
They're hiding.
They all have the Gift of mind manipulation.
Mr. Tsuruki.
I heard of your security plan for the capital.
Wait at the information desk.
Why do you know of Usuba family?
In my work, I talk to people everywhere.
Whether rumours or truths, I've heard them all.
What mind manipulation?
Auditory and sensory hallucinations,
altered consciousness and memory.
Their Gift affects human minds.
Never heard of this.
Wonder if you're their match.
No offence meant.
Is that so?
But I'm surprised.
Mr. Kudo, said to be ice-cold to women,
has interest in a fiancée.
Yurie, what did Miyo do?
After helping me,
she avoided attention
and sewed her torn kimono.
Also, she seems to sleep poorly.
On my day off, I'll go out.
Okay.
Want to come?
You haven't gone out since arriving.
I can't go.
I've no tasks. I'll bother you.
If it happens, it happens.
You won't go, fine.
I didn't mean that.
Then it's settled.
I was never allowed out of Saimori house.
I don't know the city.
I hope I don't embarrass my lord Kudo.
You needn't go this far.
What are you saying?
The bud is in front of me; let's make it bloom.
Sit.
Hold this.
Oh, the cracks got a lot better.
Now you say that, the herbs worked.
Herbs?
My lord said to put them in each bath.
Young Master disliked herbal baths since he was a kid.
Ah, it's for me.
Let's doll you up.
- Okay. - Look in the mirror.
It's alright.
Don't shrink.
I'm sly.
Look at me.
I've no Gift—
I don't qualify to be accepted, but fear hate.
I wiped it off.
Time for lip colour.
I kept you waiting.
I'm sorry.
Let's go.
Good morning.
[ Kimono Merchandise ]
Welcome, Mr. Kudo.
May I trouble you.
At your phone request, we chose a few to suit.
Enter.
I'll hold it.
Young Master Kudo finally made it.
It's not as you think.
Oh my.
First time you brought a woman here. [ Suzushima Keiko ]
Don't read into it.
So, start with this.
Good afternoon.
Welcome.
You like it?
Yes.
No, I'm just a bit nostalgic.
It's like my mom's kimono.
What was your mom like?
Well...
Mrs. Saimori is your step-mom.
You mentioned your mom's kimono.
Mom died when I was two.
I barely remember her.
I remember her pink kimono and long black hair.
I see.
So you're like your mom.
Whom do you look like?
People say I'm like my mother.
I wouldn't know.
What do you mean?
She's what I call a social butterfly,
hardly ever home.
Yurie raised my sister and me.
'Mother'
is a vague word for me.
We're alike.
Sorry. I'm out of line.
Lift your head— don't shrink.
I prefer frankness to apologies.
I'll be happier.
Truly, I'm unqualified to lift my head.
But,
my heart has a yearning—
to spend more time with this man.
That's better.
So, are you sleeping well?
Yes.
Me show you.
What's this?
- It's shiny. - It's blue.
Are you alright?
Imperial family had long turmoil about an heir.
16 years ago,
the Emperor's heir, Takahito, was born.
Top-tier Kudo family has close imperial contact.
Takahito and I have been close since he was a kid.
Souls on the streets have been resealed in the Grave.
No civilians were harmed.
Kiyoko, aren't you afraid?
My prince?
I had a partial Divine Revelation.
(traces of power)
What about?
My father's death is coming.
That's all that was revealed to me.
Kiyoko.
Don't die.
So that's why I'm here.
Promise me.
Don't die.
As you command.
What occurred in the Grave
will bring war and suffering to the capital.
Kudo Kiyoko.
Special Forces Unit must be a shield
to protect the people.
Thanks for waiting.
Thank you.
Unusual colours.
[ Haberdashery ]
I'll get some ingredients. Wait a minute?
Okay.
After my lord took me out, I wondered
what to do to repay him.
Sister.
I'm surprised you're alive.
Kaya. Let's go.
You're outside looking ugly.
Mr. Kudo abandoned you?
He won't keep a nobody.
I...
Huh.
You dare talk back?
A useless person doesn't suit Mr. Kudo.
You've no Gift.
I can't cry here.
If I show weakness,
it'll make her happy.
I apologize.
Kaya.
Boring woman.
Careful!
Slowly breathe in, breathe out.
It's okay.
The bad dream is over.
Miss Miyo.
I'm alright.
Thanks for helping me.
Thank you so much.
So, Mr. Kudo.
What brings you today?
I want to clarify Kudo and Saimori family ties.
Clarify?
Usually, marriages for people like us are political—
based on mutual interests.
But I'm reluctant to pay the expected bride price.
You mean...
Don't you understand?
I have a condition.
If you sincerely apologize to Miyo,
I'll pay bride price.
Apologize?
I won't force you. I'll just cut our ties.
- Hubby. - Could you...
let me consider it.
I won't wait long.
Who'd you side with?
How...
Who's he?
That girl's fiancé.
What a beautiful man.
Stepmom.
Hey, are you okay?
Stepmom.
I'm sorry.
Stepmom, it hurts.
- Call me a thief?! - Young Miss!
- You burned Mom's kimono. - Don't!
We need nothing of that woman's!
I'm sorry.
Let go.
I'm sorry.
Hana! You're fired!
No!
No! You burned Mom's kimono!
Shut up!
No, don't close it!
Let me out! Open up!
I'm coming in.
Miyo.
Sorry.
Cold hand.
No, don't close it.
All the worries you hold in
will be gone.
I must tell the truth.
But...
Miss Miyo, is this a good time?
You have a visitor.
I...
I hate myself.
[ Kanao Hana ]
You've grown up.
I'm married.
I have two children.
My husband and I work in the fields.
I see.
You found your happiness.
I'm glad.
Young Miss.
I'm sorry I wasn't with you when you suffered.
I was ashamed to meet you.
I could do nothing till now.
But I came because
I wanted to see you happy.
My precious Young Lady
who endured hardship
will smile happily.
Hana.
I...
I have no Gift.
That's why...
That's why I'm unworthy to be his wife.
I can't stay here long.
Young Miss.
Did you consider how I could come here
though my ties with Saimori family ended?
When a man's voice came out of this,
I was so startled.
It was Kudo's aide speaking.
Afterward, Mr. Kudo came to fetch me.
My lord?
Young Miss.
Kudo is a really good man.
My lord.
Well, what is it?
My lord.
I neglected to tell you something.
I...
I have no Gift.
Despite my parents' bloodlines, I'm useless.
I only went to elementary school.
I worked as a servant in my parents' house.
Due to no tutoring,
I can't do what elite daughters can.
That's why
I'm truly not good enough for you.
Due to shallow thinking,
I hid this from you.
I didn't want to be thrown out.
If you tell me to die, I'll die.
If you tell me to leave, I'll leave.
I made this
with remorse and gratitude.
If you don't want it,
discard it or burn it.
Thanks for your care.
How long will you stay like that?
I don't care about a Gift.
For us, it doesn't matter.
If you leave,
it's a problem as I plan to
formalise our betrothal.
Don't you want to stay with me?
I want to stay here
as long as you allow me.
No 'allow'.
I want you to stay.
No-one else will do.
Tie my hair?
It's a pretty colour.
Thank you, Miyo.
Okay.
I won't be home as often in coming days.
I understand.
— Imperial Palace —
Greetings, Father.
Come in.
Come closer.
I know
what kind of face you'll make.
Since childhood,
you were forced to carry the weight of this country.
I don't understand.
Like it or not, you'll understand one day.
I've done a lot of things along the way.
In the future,
you must do it all.
Yes.
Special Forces Unit's Kudo
must have my thanks.
Yes.
Be careful.
The Souls infected them.
Step back.
They respond to Gift-users.
All methods were tried.
Our powers don't work to eject the Souls.
Instead, we hurt ourselves.
Will Souls die if people die?
How'd they transmit?
I don't know.
The Souls affect the mind to manipulate the body.
There's no way to kill off only the Souls.
You'll stay again and leave Miss Miyo alone?
Not your business.
Huh? Who sent Mrs. Hana a familiar?
About that, thanks.
Huh? What?
Thank you.
I appreciate it.
Some generals tremble at Captain's name.
It's because he sliced a Grotesque's skull— boom!
His face was murderous, like a demon.
Who's a demon?
You were an amazing demon.
I was telling Miss Miyo.
Um...welcome back.
What brings you?
I was going to give it to you at the entrance.
I worried you didn't eat properly.
Thank you.
Can we have some?
Go ahead.
Let's eat!
For you, Mr. Godo.
For me?
Thanks for Mrs. Hana.
Captain.
He started to smile.
Oh, so cute.
Thanks.
It's a back I want to hug.
Huh?
Everyone feels the same.
We all admire him.
Captain, I'll wipe it!
I didn't do it!
It was you!
Are you okay?
Are you okay? What's wrong?
Hear me?
Can you stand?
Wonderful!
Maple leaf pattern?
It is. That one's floral...
- Ah. - with stripes.
I can't accept this.
What are you saying?
Young Master's thoughtful generosity can't be rejected.
Sorry.
Which do you like?
Well, I...
Which one?
- This. - This?
Young Master like that one straightaway.
- Cherry blossoms? - My lord?
As well,
this is for you.
Oh, he bought a comb?
When a man gives you a comb, it usually means a proposal.
He didn't give it directly.
Young Master wants Miss Miyo
to freely accept items she needs.
Which one next?
I'll open it.
Ms. Yurie, see the sash, second one in front of you.
Its pine, bamboo and plum pattern is tasteful.
It will look good on Miss Miyo.
Another one...here...
Miss Miyo?
Miss Miyo!
A girls' school name list? It's old.
It's from Miyo's mom's schooldays.
In the capital, 27 students were named Sumi.
27? You'll check each?
That's the plan.
No proof they're in the capital.
This will take time.
Why do this? You two get on well.
That time, I sensed something unknown.
I'm sorry.
If that was Usuba's doing...
Out of my way! I'm in a rush.
Only authorised personnel! Wait!
I'm in a rush! Let me go!
Mr. Kudo. I'm sorry.
Miyo...
Want our apology?
Help me.
How far will you and your mom go to scorn me?
I hate your eyes.
They're like that woman's.
Why'd your bloodline get favourable treatment?
If not for your mother,
I'd have wed earlier.
Sis, I'll ask you something.
Cancel your betrothal to Mr. Kudo.
Kaya and my father plotted this.
Kaya wanted you.
Father wanted Usuba bloodline.
I could do nothing on my own.
What do we do?
They won't open the door.
Not a problem.
Just reject the marriage.
Then I'll get engaged to Mr. Kudo.
Say yes.
The gate's on fire.
Miyo!
- Fetch water. - Okay.
Miyo!
Leave!
Where's Miyo?
Miyo belongs to us Tatsuishi!
Hold it!
Where are you going?
Wash your dirty face.
Miyo!
Douse the fire!
Where are you, Miyo?
Miyo!
Where are you, Miyo?
- Tatsuishi scum, - Miyo!
involving me!
Where's Miyo?
Miyo!
If I just give up, I'll be free.
If it's taken away from me, I won't talk back.
Same as always, it's an easy thing to do.
As I pray for the storm to pass, I survive.
But...
Have you no fatherly love?
Love?
Not for a Giftless girl.
Say you'll break the betrothal.
No.
But the one who will stay beside him...
I...
am my lord...
Kudo Kiyoka's...
fiancée.
Miyo!
Miyo.
Miyo!
It's alright.
Let's go home.
I'm not wrong. I corrected a mistake!
Mistake?
It's weird Kudo family accepted her.
She's useless. I have Spirit-Sight.
Shut up.
I'm more useful. I'm better...
Shut up!
I don't care about looks or Gifts.
Even if the sky falls,
I won't choose you.
Take that man to Headquarters.
Okay!
But...
even so, you...
The Grave culprits aren't caught.
Don't fret.
Show me the baby.
How often?
Cute.
Mochizuki, are you okay?
Five days later...
Saimori family moved to a small country house.
Welcome.
My Lord said Saimori family is ruined.
Tatsuishi elder son became family head
under Kudo's supervision.
Oh, oh! You're unwell.
- It's okay. - Let me.
- I'm fine. - It's alright.
You need rest.
Pardon.
Come in.
Okay.
Come, Miss Miyo. Go inside.
Hello.
He aided Miss Miyo in the city.
I asked him in as thanks.
Is that a problem?
No.
Thanks for help.
It's fine. I was in a hurry.
I didn't know you're Captain Kudo's fiancée.
I'm surprised you're his colleague.
Well...
Your injury...
This is...
a badge of honour.
Leave reports with the guards.
I went to Headquarters.
They said you're taking care of Miss Miyo...
The guards didn't know Miyo was hurt.
What are you up to?
I want to ask you that.
What?
Miss Miyo wasn't hurt by Saimori but by you.
Your existence is the cause.
As well...
You left her nightmares untended.
You're saying...
To save Miyo...
Bring her to me.
Captain.
Squad 1 is back, Squad 2 will move out.
Okay, got it.
[ Sumi ]
[ Tsuruki ]
Tsuruki Sumi.
Tsuruki...
Please help me.
When Miyo came here, I sensed it.
Now I'm sure I'm right.
Please.
Miyo.
Miyo, it's okay.
I'm here, it's okay.
It's me. Miyo!
Another nightmare?
No-one's around, just me.
It's dark in the water.
It's just me.
Miyo, look at me.
Miyo! Look at me.
It's okay.
I want no more nightmares.
— Tsuruki Trading —
Thanks for coming so quickly.
Miss Miyo, you don't know why you're here, right?
Right.
Is this the real you?
How so?
You said you can manipulate human minds.
That's right.
When he came to aid Miyo, he vanished by the car.
Usuba Gift is illusions.
It's fine. I'm real.
You mentioned Usuba?
Yes.
Miss Miyo, come.
Indeed...
She's like Sumi.
They're Usuba family elders.
This is Sumi's father,
Miyo's and my grandfather.
"Tsuruki" is our public name.
My name is Usuba Arata.
Miyo.
We're cousins.
I have only one question.
Who showed Miyo the nightmares?
No-one did.
Usuba blood does it.
Our power is very strong.
Having Usuba blood affects our minds.
If Usuba power affects minds,
can it stop Miyo's nightmares?
Yes. If she stays here, we can deal with it.
Wait.
I won't leave my lord's side.
Nightmares will kill you.
Kudo has the Grave case.
- Don't fuss. - That's unrelated to Miyo.
Even so,
can a man who can't stop her nightmares
make her happy?
If this continues, her own power will kill her.
Stay here.
Obey anything I say.
I'll obey.
There's western clothing.
If you want kimonos, we'll shop.
Miyo.
Let's get married?
All I thought about was you.
Yearning.
Waiting for you.
Usuba power is dangerous to people around us.
Sharing our bloodline is forbidden.
Then...
Why'd my mom wed a Saimori?
It was Sumi's wish.
To save Tsuruki Trading from collapse,
Saimori family gave financial support.
Miyo.
You've returned to your rightful place.
My rightful place...
Usuba family's priority is to live in peace.
So we live quietly.
Nothing here can hurt you.
That's why...
Arata.
Talk about this later.
Godo.
Captain, hurry!
Imperial Household Army is infected by Souls.
My prince.
Are you alright?
My prince!
Send someone to find Kiyoka!
My prince, what's wrong?
The Emperor's mind was emptied out.
Quarantine everyone infected in the basement.
Captain!
Mochizuki!
Captain!
Mochizuki!
Isolate the infected!
Godo!
- Captain! - Situation?!
Imperial Household Army suddenly attacked us.
Over half the units are infected.
Any civilians harmed?
No!
I sent a familiar to check. All the Souls are here!
Raise a Barrier.
Let none out!
But, our Gifts won't work.
No matter.
They're no ordinary souls.
Be shields to protect citizens.
- Sawamura! - Here!
Don't let Souls leave!
Tie up and isolate anyone infected.
Will it work?
Is there enough rope?
I heard the Souls went to Headquarters.
How about Special Forces Unit?
They're still fighting.
They'll be annihilated.
What do you mean?
Miyo!
Listen.
Let me go!
Arata.
I'm fine.
I'm not enthralled.
I fainted momentarily.
What did I do?
There's nothing to fear.
Your Dream-sight manifested.
Dream-sight?
Yes.
You can enter others' dreams and spirit worlds
and control Gift-users, whatever their strength.
It's a powerful Gift rare in Usuba family.
But I've no Gift to see Grotesques.
We too can't see them.
Usuba family Gift isn't for defeating Grotesques.
What do you mean?
Our duty is to stop Gift-users from going berserk.
Usuba's Gift is to defeat other Gift-users.
Dream-sight appears as nightmares.
I must go to my lord's side.
You can't!
Not just due to your Gift.
It's the Emperor's order.
To join Usuba family,
you can't see Kudo unless ordered.
Why'd the Emperor...?
The Emperor
received a Divine Revelation—
Dream-sight would appear— and was afraid.
As Divine Revelation is inferior to Dream-sight,
Imperial family members may be ousted one day.
And Kudo Kiyoka's existence
is a threat to the Emperor
if he joins forces with Saimori family.
The Emperor took advantage of the breached Grave
and ordered Mr. Kudo
to become a shield.
From the start,
you aimed to kill Kiyoka?
This was all by the will of your father
to protect you.
Avoid their faces.
If there's no other way to kill only the Souls,
Special Forces Unit inside the Barrier
must kill each other.
What do we do?
What do we do, Godo?
Get me a rope!
Don't come closer!
Okabe.
Okabe!
I don't want to kill.
Captain!
Godo, stay away from him.
Get me a rope!
I'm sorry, Okabe.
I'm sorry.
You poisoned him...
You breached the Grave?
How dare you!
Father.
Father!
Usuba family has its own rules.
If a Dream-sight user appears,
a chosen member risks their life to protect them.
I won't let you go.
It's my duty to protect you
the rest of my life.
Avoid their faces!
Captain!
- Sorry. - Miyo, please!
Let go!
You can't!
You've no control.
Your Gift will kill you.
I don't care!
If I can help my lord,
I'll gladly die.
My lord.
But even so, you
will definitely
have happiness.
Wait till you grow up.
Godo...
Godo!
What happened?
What—?
Captain...
Stop!
Stop...
Stop!
You can enter others' dreams and spirit worlds
and control the Gifted.
Slash them!
Mother.
I...
still can't
go to your side.
Let's meet again.
Again...
Miyo!
You're so foolish.
Hey!
You okay?
Are you okay?
Somebody!
Miyo!
My lord.
I want to stay with you.
Kiyoka.
I'm truly sorry.
Miyo's mom knew Miyo had Dream-sight
and sealed that power.
Yes—
In case my father
and others exploited that Gift,
she protected her child.
That's good.
Miyo really was loved.
Just like you, my prince.
If anything is wrong with the Emperor's actions...
only one person
will be able to correct it.
Looks good on you.
It's so beautiful.
My lord chose it.
No.
He chose the kimono
but above all, you're beautiful.
Thank you.
Being loved gives confidence.
Young Master and Miss Miyo
grew more at ease.
I'm going.
Take care.
My lord.
Come to pick me up?
It looks like snow.
Let's go home.
Yes.
Oh, my lord.
This
broke, sorry.
I'll buy another.
No, I'll keep it.
For me, what's important
is the deeper meaning of this comb.
I see.
Alright.
Miyo.
You may face some hardship in the future.
I am a soldier.
Sometimes I must go into battle.
And my personality is
boring.
It isn't.
But I...
want to be with you.
I'm a difficult man...
I don't find you difficult.
- I am. - No.
I'm more troublesome.
Will you marry me?
You won't regret it?
Of course not.
I've many shortcomings.
Please treat me well.
Let's go in.
Okay.
~tears woven in love~
~swaying in the wind~
~my heart cries thinking of you~
~lead me to eternity~
~right now next to you~
~though the sky is clear~
~rain is tapping my shoulder~
~maybe it's because I cried~
~in sadness seeking a place to belong~
~when I close my eyes (any time)~
~I can hear your heartbeat~
~touch of fingertips (stroking my cheeks)~
~melts my loneliness~
~wishes for love, dancing in the sky~
~so this feeling won't fade~
~moonlight illuminates the path~
~where shall we go now?~
~in exchange for eternal love~
~I don't mind giving everything away~
~let's end the loneliness~
~I cried out your name~
~to overcome sadness and fate~
~if there's a place to belong~
~it's where flowers bloom in the sunshine~
~every time night comes (any time)~
~so I don't end up lost~
~our destination shines (hands tied together)~
~our bond won't loosen~
~unraveling tangled threads~
~one person becomes two~
~we will fill the spaces in our hearts together~
~let's become an umbrella for tears~
~my yearning for love, swaying in the wind~
~so this feeling doesn't fade~
~guide me with your love~
~where shall we go now?~
~in exchange for eternal love~
~I don't mind throwing everything away~
~story for two~
~story~
"Love Tapestry" by Snow Man
EPILOGUE
It ended smoothly.
The flower bloomed.
This time I'll pick you,
Miyo.