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Mb | Aug 27, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Episode 9 of Ayaka is titled "This Is No Laughing Matter." The episode begins with a sudden earthquake on the Fourth Island, reminiscent of a similar event ten years prior. Mayor Inou instructs the islanders to remain calm and gather at the square. Momoko, a member of the Disaster Prevention Committee, takes charge of the evacuation, while Jingi and Yukito discuss their feelings for the island amidst the chaos.
As the aftershocks continue, the islanders are directed to assemble at evacuation points. Momoko, who belongs to the district's Disaster Prevention Committee, stays behind to assist with the evacuation, while Yukito decides to remain as well, worried about Jingi's whereabouts. Meanwhile, the mayor and other officials coordinate the evacuation efforts, which are complicated by the influx of tourists and the potential emergence of Ara-Mitama.
Ibara, a member of Ayaka Security, encounters his boss, who is preparing for another battle despite his injuries. The boss insists on fighting alone, leaving Ibara frustrated and concerned. At the same time, Momoko and Yukito assist with the evacuation, and Kurama, a senior student at Yanagi School, reveals to Yukito that he is the embodiment of the Water Dragon—a revelation that leaves Yukito stunned and contemplative.
Kurama explains that Yukito's father, Yanagi Makoto, performed a ritual to transform the weakened Water Dragon into a human form—Yukito—to nurture its power and eventually restore the balance of ley energy on the island. Kurama expresses his hope that Yukito grows up healthy and strong, ultimately becoming his true self. He then departs for the Fourth Island to confront the Fire Dragon, leaving Yukito, Yako, and Chataro to continue the evacuation with Momoko.
As the group struggles with the decision to leave the island, Ibara joins them, declares himself Yukito's friend, and vows to help. Together, they resolve to return to the island to stop Kurama from sacrificing himself, just as Yanagi Makoto did in the past.
The episode concludes with a flashback to a conversation between Kurama and Aka, another student at Yanagi School, as they prepare to face the Fire Dragon. Despite their disagreements, they are determined to protect the island and their students. When the Fire Dragon appears and transforms into an Ara-Mitama, Yukito and his friends arrive, resolved to help despite Kurama and Aka's objections.
As the aftershocks continue, the islanders are directed to assemble at evacuation points. Momoko, who belongs to the district's Disaster Prevention Committee, stays behind to assist with the evacuation, while Yukito decides to remain as well, worried about Jingi's whereabouts. Meanwhile, the mayor and other officials coordinate the evacuation efforts, which are complicated by the influx of tourists and the potential emergence of Ara-Mitama.
Ibara, a member of Ayaka Security, encounters his boss, who is preparing for another battle despite his injuries. The boss insists on fighting alone, leaving Ibara frustrated and concerned. At the same time, Momoko and Yukito assist with the evacuation, and Kurama, a senior student at Yanagi School, reveals to Yukito that he is the embodiment of the Water Dragon—a revelation that leaves Yukito stunned and contemplative.
Kurama explains that Yukito's father, Yanagi Makoto, performed a ritual to transform the weakened Water Dragon into a human form—Yukito—to nurture its power and eventually restore the balance of ley energy on the island. Kurama expresses his hope that Yukito grows up healthy and strong, ultimately becoming his true self. He then departs for the Fourth Island to confront the Fire Dragon, leaving Yukito, Yako, and Chataro to continue the evacuation with Momoko.
As the group struggles with the decision to leave the island, Ibara joins them, declares himself Yukito's friend, and vows to help. Together, they resolve to return to the island to stop Kurama from sacrificing himself, just as Yanagi Makoto did in the past.
The episode concludes with a flashback to a conversation between Kurama and Aka, another student at Yanagi School, as they prepare to face the Fire Dragon. Despite their disagreements, they are determined to protect the island and their students. When the Fire Dragon appears and transforms into an Ara-Mitama, Yukito and his friends arrive, resolved to help despite Kurama and Aka's objections.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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