Asumu
Please sit in a well-lit room, at a comfortable distance, when watching.
A mysterious man trained to become an Oni to save people...
Hibiki.
As well as Ibuki and Todoroki.
I, Adachi Asumu, feel that encountering these people every day changes me.
It's been half a year since I met Hibiki.
When I see Hibiki's back in front of me, I try to do my best.
K
a
m
e
n
R
i
d
e
r
Volume Twenty­Eight
Unending Malice
Ibuki!
Come.
Alright.
Scorching Deep Crimson Style!
Asumu! It's almost time. Young master Asumu!
Come on, you've got to hurry!
You're going to be climbing a mountain, so eat up!
Okay?
Hibiki is going to the trouble of bringing you, so don't hold him back!
I know that.
Thank you for the meal.
Sure.
Take care!
Bye.
Morning.
I can't quite sleep at this point.
There's no point in sleeping.
I thought it would be a little change of pace.
I guess so.
Take a look at the new test subject.
Eh?
You're making armor again?
Yeah. But...
this is for the Puppet.
So... via the Puppet, the Makamou will also become stronger.
For now, let's try having a Black eat it...
Wait...
It's about time to try my Puppet.
Right?
Scheme
Isn't the weather great today?
But mountain weather changes easily, so you can't let your guard down.
I see...
I wonder how Asumu's doing?
Since he's with Hibiki, I'm sure it'll turn out okay.
You're right.
Although the main goal is to repair his drumstick, he took Asumu with him too...
I guess he's going to try to cheer him up.
Although he said it's to thank him for his hard work over the summer.
I hope Asumu comes back a bit tougher.
But...
with Asumu...
I like the way he's all cute and doll-like now.
Well, even if I say that, boys tend to become tougher after all, right?
Right?
Yes, Tachibana's.
Like Ibuki.
Please wait a moment.
Elder sister, the phone.
Yes?
Good morning. It's Ibuki.
Eh?!
Kasumi?
Is something wrong?
Ah, no, not really. So, why are you calling?
Umm... about the Ookubi...
Oh. This is the third day?
Yeah.
It's been two days since we set up our base, but it seems like it has no intention of coming out.
Okay, got it. Good work.
Yup.
Oh, also... "Uncle" from Yoshino called.
He asked a bunch of questions about you.
Eh? You mean Father?
Yeah. It seems my father told him—
told him you've gotten tougher.
Thank you.
Even so, the department head's trip to Yoshino seems longer than usual this time.
It seems they're discussing the bosses we saw recently.
I see...
Also... we can't let our guard down at all lately, so be careful.
Okay.
Hibiki.
Hm?
Umm... Makamou don't show up here, do they?
Well, I can't say there's no chance of it.
Eh?
Just kidding.
What is that?
Welcome to our child's web.
Come now... our boy hungers.
It's from Mochida.
Since Adachi has the day off, she's asking if the two of us could help out at Tachibana's again.
Really?
I'm glad you've made friends like Asumu and Hitomi.
Yes.
I... used to be like you said, Ibuki.
I used to think only about myself...
But actually, I don't like that part of myself.
But... Adachi and Mochida cared about me even though I was like that.
That's why I'm doing my best.
I want to try to change myself a little more.
I'm grateful to them also,
but I think your feelings are admirable too, Akira.
Sharp
Oni
Eiki
This way, Oni.
Follow the sound of our clapping hands.
So it is a Tsuchigumo.
I was looking for you!
Warrior Douji?!
Yes?
This time, Eiki... uhh... went to Mount Kayanoki.
Okay.
We think his opponent is a Tsuchigumo, but when he went to exterminate it, we lost contact.
Eh? Really?
So, what's worrying us is...
Before he left, he said it seemed like a Tsuchigumo, but there something strange about it.
Something strange?
Is it possible that it might be another mutation...?
I understand.
I still have my summer drumsticks and taiko drum, so we'll head over.
Thank you! Todoroki is relatively close by too...
Seems he's almost done, so he might be able to go over there also.
Okay. Roger that.
Hello!
Ah! Welcome.
Thanks.
Ah... today, Asumu is...
I know. He's having a man-to-man outing today.
That's right.
He went to the mountains with Hibiki, right?
Yeah.
So how about we have a girls' day?
Okay.
I'll call Midori, wait a moment.
First, we have to fasten these two parts.
Okay.
Done?
Yeah.
Good. Then let's raise it.
Okay.
It was hard on you too, wasn't it, Hitomi?
No... it's not that...
But...
it seems really cruel.
Yeah.
He was still holding a grudge for getting caught shoplifting,
so he found Asumu and took it out on him.
Stop it!
Shut up!
Adachi?
This may sound strange,
but he diligently came here the next day, right?
Yeah, well, he wasn't as cheerful as usual.
But Asumu is a boy.
Right?
Yeah.
He's the boy that Hibiki and Hitomi are counting on.
It'll be okay!
How's it going?
I'm sorry, I'm having a bit of trouble.
Alright, then I'll help you out.
Okay.
Well... for this...
Find rocks that are around the same height... and pile them up.
It's not that hard.
Hibiki.
Did you invite me out here today because...?
What?
Never mind.
It's been a while since I was out in the mountains with you.
Alright. Then, when this is finished...
let's go look for that drumstick tree together while the sun is still out.
Okay.
Ibuki and Akira have arrived.
Yeah.
Good work.
Thanks.
Eiki?
I can't contact him.
I have a hit!
I think it's a Tsuchigumo, but...
Just to be sure, we're checking Eiki's disks.
Let's go to the spot that hit was from.
Yeah.
If it managed to defeat Eiki, it might not be an ordinary Tsuchigumo.
Be careful.
- Right. - Right.
What's wrong?
Ibuki, this is...
It's definitely around here.
Yeah.
Let's go this way.
Todoroki!
Ibuki!
Unending Malice
It is as if you are wholly transparent
As if everything is passing through you
Is that not how it feels?
Boy! If you are going to journey...
Then you must have clear skies in your heart!
Hit the beat! Keep your beat!
Seek out the places that move your heart!
Hit the beat! Keep your beat!
Find what no one else can do!
That is your resonance!
A completed Warrior Douji with no time limit?
You must strengthen your heart for such moments, so you don't lose to yourself.
Boy... run.
Run!
Volume Twenty­Nine
Shining Boy
Volume Twenty-Nine: Shining Boy.