Ep. 19: Taiki Pursues Risai Into the Cave and Confronts the Youma Called Toutesou

Taiki joins Gyousou and Risai on a sugu hunt. Gyousou questions Taiki’s fear, comparing him to fire that can harm if uncontrolled. Inside a cave, they encounter a creature. Risai is taken, and Gyousou is injured. Taiki chases Risai and saves her from a toutesou youma, attempting to tame it. Sanshi appears outside, stating no kirin has ever tamed a toutesou. Hours later, Taiki’s will overcomes the youma, making it his sherei. As Gyousou prepares to leave, Taiki feels sad and says goodbye. That evening, he overhears the girls discussing Gyousou’s feelings. Disturbed, Taiki runs outside, transforms into his kirin form, and finds Gyousou. He bows and offers his loyalty, which Gyousou accepts.

▶ Watch on Crunchyroll