Kaze no Stigma (2007) s01e15 Episode Script

1 Eyes as clear as the azure sky.
That is how you tell a "Contractor.
" The stigma of the wind, marked on the one who has been entrusted with the entire world's atmosphere by the Spirit King of the Wind.
A blast of wind in my heart Under the great weight of a single pain Emotions break loose and run through the darkness The memories unlocked them Blast of wind Just like water, destiny will begin to move forward on its own Will these hands go on being soiled, enfolded in hatred, not knowing true brilliance? Tell me if I can ever dream again A blast of wind in my heart softly blowing through my heart Wh-What is this? I exterminated it for you! You all would be annoyed if a thing like that were roaming around the town, wouldn't you? No, no, there's no need to thank me.
Because this is just a part of my training! That's right, the training to defeat the Kannagi maiden.
Exterminating random youma? Supposedly, it's the work of a fire magic user.
It's still unknown who that is, though.
I don't see anything wrong with it.
If the perp were more conscious about who was watching, there wouldn't be.
Don't tell me the person has been doing that in public? We've been having a hard time, trying to stamp out the stir over the incidents.
Must be rough.
- So? - Hey, could you do something about this? I knew that was coming.
Any leads? We have testimonies of eyewitnesses.
First, it's a flashy-looking woman with blonde hair.
What else? Second, she controls a spirit beast.
What kind? They said it looked like a human with wings.
Like that one? What? This is unforgivable! How dare you serve me some blend tea during my gorgeous teatime? I-I'm sorry! Yo! You are So you're in still in Japan, huh? What? You know her, Kazuma? McDonald? You mean that famous family of fire magic users from America? I don't mean to brag, but it's the most prestigious family in the United States! Why have you been exterminating youma? It's training.
The training to defeat that maiden! Maiden? She's talking about Ayano.
She came to pick a fight with her.
For her title of the most powerful fire magic user and her Enraiha.
To pick a fight with Ayano-chan? What kind of reaction is that? S-Sorry about that.
It just sounds so reckless.
With my power, a girl like her means nothing! The way you are right now, you won't be able to defeat her.
Anyway, aren't you a little past the stage where you can level up by defeating small fry? If you've got free time to do stuff like that, you should be improving your spirit beast instead.
H-H-How insulting! You're just a powerless wind magic user! You'd better get down on your knees and apologize to me! I'm sorry to tell you this, Catherine-san, but this powerless wind magic user is notorious for not ever apologizing to anyone.
What? I see! If that's the case, I'll kindly show you your worth! Whoa! Fire! Fire! Call for a fire truck! It was unnecessary to tell her that.
I'll let you handle her.
Just take care of it for me.
Sheesh Here I come! Just who are you? A wind magic user who never apologizes to anyone.
Stop playing! An ordinary wind magic user wouldn't be able to split Metatron apart! I happen to be able to, and them's the breaks.
I guess that's the difference between you and me in skill.
What? You'd better not go up against Ayano either.
You won't be able to defeat her as you are right now.
Are you saying that I'm inferior to that little girl? More like, the problem is the way you fight.
What? You tend to overestimate the power of Metatron and try to settle the battle in one shot.
That's why you don't know what to do once they manage to stop Metatron.
Think about it.
The evil-crushing flame that Ayano uses can destroy your spirit beast in one shot.
You're worse than a fool for thinking that you can put up a fight against her only with Metatron.
H-How cocky! But what he's saying makes sense Why are you telling me all this? I'm that Kannagi maiden's enemy.
Oops, how careless I can't believe I just gave you the information for free.
That's not the point! You're on her side, aren't you? No, she's just a business contact.
What? I don't belong to any group.
I'm just hired for money.
Oh, I didn't know.
What's the matter? If that's the case Are you interested in working for me? What? Kazuma was walking with a girl? Not only that, she's very beautiful.
Beautiful? How beautiful? She looks perfect for Kazuma-san! When they're walking side-by-side, they look picture-perfect! But I guess that doesn't concern Ayano, huh? Since she doesn't care about Kazuma-san at all! Th-That's right! Where he is or what he's doing is none of my business.
That's the exact reaction that I was expecting from her.
This is too good to stop.
Yo.
Good timing! What? Kazuma! It's gonna be good! Gonna be good! There's something I need to ask you! Here.
What? "Challenge to a duel" "Challenge to a duel" Ch-Challenge to a duel? Catherine McDonald?! Catherine McDonald?! She's still in Japan? The duel is a week from today.
What? She said she'll go back to America quietly if she loses.
Now that I think about it, the person that I saw was also a foreigner with blonde hair! What? You! What have you been doing with Catherine? Coaching her.
What? I've been training her every day.
Hey, you're my bodyguard, aren't you? But it's not like I'm guarding you exclusively.
What? Later.
Hey, wait a minute! Anyway, good for you.
It didn't sound like they were on a date or anything.
I-l-I don't really care about him anyway! You're really getting better.
With my talent, of course I am! But will I really be able to defeat her like this? Your chances are higher than Metatron's.
Ayano's fighting strategy is to finish the opponent in one blow, entirely relying on power.
Just like someone else I know.
If you two have the same fighting strategy, the weapon that you use is what makes the difference.
A spirit beast can't beat the Enraiha.
In that case, you need to change your fighting strategy.
I-I see.
I guess that makes sense.
Although it's against my style All right, you take it from here by yourself.
What? I'm telling you to train.
I'm gonna go home and eat.
How dare you leave me out here and do whatever you want? You wait a minute! Be careful.
I-I'm fine! M-My heart throbbed just now.
N-No way, that's impossible.
Kazuma is just my coach, nothing else! So I've heard that there's someone who wants to challenge Ayano.
I was shocked when I heard about it, too.
Supposedly she's a fire magic user from America, a daughter of the McDonald family.
That means she's her rival, right? I wish she could turn into a different kind of rival, too I'm sure Ayano's attitude would change a little and she'd be nicer toward Kazuma.
Don't you think so? Uh To hell with Kazuma! To hell with Kazuma! To hell with Kazuma! To hell with Kazuma! To hell with Kazuma! To hell with Kazuma! To hell with Kazuma! Idiot "Cake Buffet " " 45-Minutes All-You-Can-Eat!!""1500 Yen""10 New Limited-Time-Only Seasonal Cakes" I don't know why, but I'm so annoyed! Ayano-chan, so the duel that you were talking about is tomorrow, right? Can you really afford to be eating cakes right now? Hmph! That spirit beast that she uses can't even hold a candle to the Enraiha! Why do I have to tag along with you anyway? It's no fun to eat alone, you know! Hey! Oh, hi! Well, well, well, look who's here, miss maiden of the Kannagi! I didn't expect to run into you at a place like this! It ended in a draw last time, but that's not going to happen tomorrow.
You know why? Because now I've got this secret strategy that's totally Kazuma! So is coming here to eat some cakes with her also a part of the training? No, actually she brought me here because she wanted to celebrate the completion of the training.
Kazuma is my coach! Don't act too friendly with him! You stay out of this! You are annoying Kazuma! You're the one who's annoying! What did you say? You've got a problem? I'm the one who hired Kazuma! - So don't you butt in! - Hey, do you think, by any chance, - So don't you butt in! - This girl Catherine has a crush on Kazuma? - You're the one who needs to stop butting in! Now it's come to this- I'm going to settle this with you! Bring it on! Yay, do it! Hey, hey.
The duel is tomorrow, isn't it? Are you trying to destroy another building? Hmph! I'll kick your butt, so you'd better be ready.
You'd better be ready, too! If I beat you tomorrow Kazuma will be mine! I'll take him back to America with me! What? - What? - What? Wh-Wh-Wh-What's that supposed to mean? Beats me.
I came to realize that I couldn't stand the idea of leaving Kazuma in the country that you live in! What are you talking about? Come on, Ayano! Don't get outdone by her! Tell her Kazuma-san is yours! Shut up! I cost a lot of money.
I'd appreciate if you didn't underestimate the financial power of the McDonald family! Well, since I'm a freelancer, I'd go wherever as long as it paid me well! Hey l-I see.
Fine! Do whatever you want! W-Wait, Ayano-chan! Hey, it's going to be tough tomorrow.
Once she's snapped, she goes to the extreme, you know.
I don't care! Besides, I really meant what I said earlier What? It's-It's nothing! Anyway, I will beat that maiden no matter what! I've decided! What? I'll never let him to go America! Ayano? I won't let Kazuma go! Ayano-chan! I'm going to make him stay in Japan and pay for my meals forever! What? I swear I won't let him get away! French, Chinese and Italian! I'm going to eat at expensive restaurants like crazy! Until his wallet is empty! I don't know if I should call this "stubbornness" or what She just can't be honest with herself, huh? I'm going to win tomorrow! I swear I'll win! I'm going to win, and then ruin Kazuma's life! You just watch, Kazuma! Ayano, go get her! You can do it! Are you two ready? Of course I'm ready! You can start anytime! Begin! Come forth, Enraiha! Come forth, my guardian, Metatron! So you're going to use the spirit beast again after what happened? Let's see what happens this time.
That's not going to work anymore! Kannagi flame! She did it! Ayano-chan, you're awesome! The flame of purification, huh? All according to plan.
You were saying something about your secret strategy or whatever, but I see nothing has changed! Die! Ayano! What are those? They're wisps! Wisps? I see.
So those are your new spirit beasts, huh? They look pretty wimpy compared to the other one though.
Tell that to Kazuma! Kazuma is the one who came up with this idea to defeat you! The real fight starts now! She's losing ground.
Ayano-chan, counterattack! Counterattack! That's impossible.
What? She fights with the simpleton's "one-hit kill-all" strategy.
That's why she can't deal with multiple attacks.
That's her weakness.
Kazuma-san, don't tell me you told that to Catherine! I sure did.
I'm her coach.
That's terrible! Jerk! Well, if Ayano gets beat up badly like that, even she'll realize what her weakness is.
- Ayano! - Ayano-chan! Looks like this is it! Now declare your defeat! A-As if! You're stubborn, aren't you? My win has already been decided.
Oh, I can just picture my life with Kazuma in America! First, I'd invite him to my home and introduce him to my daddy! And of course, I'd throw an extravagant welcome party for him, too! In America, Kazuma and I will be the best partners for each other! What a fabulous future that is! Hey, now, Catherine, if you get carried away I swear I swear I will never let you do such a thing! You don't know when to quit, do you, miss maiden of the Kannagi? Ayano-chan That's what I'd expect from the inheritor of the Enraiha.
She's got amazing stamina! Kazuma's Kazuma's partner is Don't just focus on one thing! So she realized her own weakness.
Th-The wisps! I'm about to pay you back for everything you've done to me so far! No way! In a single sweep! She did it! Ayano-chan won! Now it's finally over.
Y-You're not done yet? You defeated me completely.
Wh-What? Who would've thought you'd make a comeback then? But that was a great fight.
Y-You're not bad at all yourself.
I'd say it was a decent fight.
Catherine could've had a chance if she hadn't let her guard down at the last moment.
Kazuma, did you set this battle up in order to improve Ayano's skill, by chance? I was just Catherine's coach.
The one who improved her was Catherine.
But I guess as a result it benefited Ayano in the end, too, huh? You aren't very honest with yourself, either, are you, Kazuma-san? Kazuma! Listen! You'd better get ready to take me out to eat all kinds of food! What? What are you talking about? I won so I deserve it! French, Chinese and Italian! Now take me to eat! Take me to eat now! Stop it! What do you want? What's up with your rude mannerisms? I won't forgive you for that.
That's my Kazuma! Y-Your Kazuma? Haven't you given up on him yet? Who said I would? I did give up on taking Kazuma back to America with me, but I didn't say I'd give up on him! What? No one can stop me from remaining in Japan! Th-Th-Th-That logic is messed-up! Well, that's how it is! So Kazuma, I'll continue to count on you in the future, okay? Wait! You gracefully admitted your defeat just now! That is an entirely different issue.
It's not different! It is different! - It's not different! - H-Hang in there, Ayano-chan.
- It's different! - Oh well It is different! No, it's not! - Different! - No way! I can give you another match if you want! Bring it on! First of all, it's nonsense to make a man buy you food and ruin his life on top of that! You've got a problem with that? The memory of that fleeting moment I took a deep breath within the flash I will always protect it so it won't fade away The dream where I screamed whatever I felt like, the red sky after school If I'd wasted even a second, I might not be who I am today The future that I dreamed of when I was a kid, even now those lively eyes keep on shining in my heart I get to say selfish things and wear whatever I want, but who do I owe it all to? One day I will reach the place that I dreamed of The memory of that fleeting moment that will never fade away Hot spring, yay! I can't believe you won a free trip to a hot spring from some quiz on TV! You're so lucky, Yukari! What? Kazuma and Catherine were taking a bath together? What's Uncle Genma doing here, anyway? Why is he fistfighting with Kazuma? I guess I should stop them But how? Next time on Kaze no Stigma: "Father and Son.
" How dare you act like you're better than me just because you took a bath with him!