Mao (2026) s01e05 Episode Script
Kaname Ishi
OTOYA
OTOYA
Miss Nanoka hasn't come back.
It's already been 10 days.
I know.
MAO
MAO
I'm worried about Priestess Shoko's prophecy.
I need to look into this.
I'm leaving now!
Just a minute, Miss Nanoka.
FUNA UOZUMI
FUNA UOZUMI
Drink your smoothie.
NANOKA KIBA
Yuck! It's so awful
I feel it in my bones!
It's as if every single cell in my body
is being slowly crushed.
Nanoka?
Are you feeling sick?
Maybe it's because I didn't have to
drink it while I was on the other side.
The nastiness of the smoothie
is taking its toll.
It's good for you.
Is it really?
I feel better when I don't drink it.
SHIRAHA
Shiraha!
SHIRAHA
What is it, Kiba?
I'd like your help again.
Sure. What is it?
HARUKA, HITOMI, YUI NAKAGAWA
Are Nanoka and Shiraha a thing now?
They might be.
She went to him,
knowing that he liked her.
I'd rather rush back and
tell them what I found, but
The accident on the deserted shopping
street keeps bothering me.
The Great Kanto Earthquake happened
on September 1, at 11:58 a.m.
The sinkhole accident
I was involved in as a child
also happened around noon
on September 1.
MAO
THE KEYSTONE
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
You want to know what the deserted shopping alley
on Fifth Street was like
during the Taisho period?
Yes, specifically around the time
of the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Back then, this area was mostly fields
and apparently wasn't
a part of Tokyo City, so
I think we should look
at local history records.
Oh, there was a shopping street
located near the freight train tracks.
I see.
That street
really did exist.
But
During the Great Kanto Earthquake,
it was completely burned down.
So there was a fire.
That huge fire
Could that have been?
Let's borrow a few of these books
and split up the research.
Tell me exactly what it is that
you want to know.
TOUCHED
He's so helpful!
He's so helpful!
Shiraha
I can always count on you!
You're
just like Otoya!
SHIKIGAMI
For you, Kiba.
- Huh?
Uh My treat.
You're sure?
TOUCHED
He's so sweet!
This is fun.
That hits the spot.
I know why
It's because that guy is
always so mean to me.
Why can't he be a little kinder?
Oh! I have to get back to reading.
THE GREAT KANTO EARTHQUAKE
THE GREAT KANTO EARTHQUAKE
This was self-published.
FIFTH STREET MYSTERIES
A collection of testimonies
compiled by a local historian of the time.
"Immediately after
the massive earthquake,
fire tornadoes tore through
the shopping district."
"Streets were swallowed by flames
and thick black smoke."
"Some even claimed to see
a giant cat looming in the haze."
A giant cat?!
There's no way
Was it the Byouki?
But then.
What was the monster I saw back then?
Morning, Kiba.
Thank you for yesterday, Shiraha.
Don't mention it.
Oh, by the way
I read all of the local histories
of Fifth Street.
He looks sleepy.
Did he stay up all night?
The legend of the keystone
caught my attention.
Keystone?
A sacred rock said to quell earthquakes.
People back then believed that a giant
catfish beneath the earth would
thrash about and trigger earthquakes.
They thought that the gods could pin down the
catfish with a keystone to stop earthquakes.
Supposedly, it was a massive rock
that couldn't be found
even after digging for
seven days and nights.
That sounds like
an awfully random legend.
Apparently, there was a giant rock
buried under Fifth Street too.
The locals called it
PROTECTION AGAINST EARTHQUAKES
the "keystone" and worshipped it.
THE KEYSTONE OF FIFTH STREE
the "keystone" and worshipped it.
Did it say where?
The text doesn't say exactly
But they said it disappeared during
the Great Kanto Earthquake
and left a gaping hole.
It disappeared after the disaster?
Then there were the usual stories
of a swarm of rats fleeing from the Fifth
Street area the summer before the quake.
And also
There were vampire attacks.
What?
Several incidents were reported
in the Fifth Street area.
The cases were never solved.
Apparently, there was a mysterious
bloodsucking monster that appeared,
killing several people.
Did I go off on a tangent?
It's an earthquake.
There've been a lot lately.
Remember that rather strong one
three days ago that
caused a landslide in the foothills?
I went to check it out
An odd western-style building
stood at the location
where the locals enshrined
the keystone.
A western-style building, you say?
I don't recall ever seeing it before.
Keep still, please.
Oh, he was right.
Master Mao, that's a Christian
church, isn't it?
What's it doing here?
I thought I'd explored this town
top to bottom, but
I don't remember any church like this.
He said an earthquake triggered
a landslide in the foothills, right?
Oh, Master Mao.
The sacred rope has been severed.
This was a barrier!
It must have snapped
during the landslide.
A barrier is placed within a city
that already has a barrier.
And now, a hidden church.
Could it be
Could the Byouki be
in that church?
The smell of blood!
Master Mao.
This is
This blood appears to be
oozing out from the floor.
You must be Mao, aren't you?
She knows my name!
Mao Your body
Give me Your body
Give me Your body
Give us Your life
Ayakashi!
Master Mao!
They're sucking my blood!
These ayakashi suck my Byouki-cursed
blood, but don't die
They must have
the Byouki's blood in them.
Or maybe
Are you the guardians
of the Byouki's barrier?
The blood oozing from this floor
is the blood of the Byouki.
You've been drinking that blood
and protecting this place.
That may be true.
They're Flea Ayakashi.
Mao
We have waited an eternity for you.
I'm certain now.
Are you under here
Byouki?!
Mao!
Give us Your body!
Master Mao!
Otoya!
It's sucking all the blood from my body!
Your body is all that we need!
W-What the hell is that?!
Nanoka!
My sword!
R-Right!
W-What is that they're drinking?!
My blood.
Nanoka, how did you find me?
I went to the clinic and one of the patients
told me you might be here.
Are you okay, Otoya?
My clothes are torn.
You look okay.
Let's retreat for now.
While they're distracted by my blood.
I've never seen him in
such bad shape before.
Is this how you create a barrier?
Yeah.
It won't take them long to follow
the trail of blood here.
Now's probably not the best time
to bring up the earthquake.
And Nanoka.
You saved my life back there.
Thank you.
Aren't you overreacting?
It's just I never thought
you were the type to say thank you.
Master Mao.
Oh, isn't that?
Huh?! You're drinking that?!
I need some rest.
You're taking a nap?!
Even without pushing himself
like he did today,
he still has to replenish himself
with kodoku from time to time
or his body will give out.
Give out?
He's lived 900 years.
His body has reached its limit.
What do you mean?
His wounds take longer to
heal than they used to.
So if he drinks kodoku juice,
he recovers?
Yes, Master Mao was cursed by
the most evil kodoku, the Byouki.
So his body is like kodoku itself.
We finally tracked down
Byouki's whereabouts, but
What? Where?
That church back there.
They built a fake church over the spot
where this town's keystone was enshrined.
Most likely, the Byouki is beneath it.
Keystone
It disappeared during the Great Kanto
Earthquake and left a gaping hole.
They're here!
MAO
W-W-What do we do?!
It will be alright.
We've put up a barrier.
A-Are you sure?
I can't sleep with this racket.
Feel better?
I can't move.
My body won't budge.
Nanoka
What now?
Huh?!
H-Hey! What're you doing?!
Miss Nanoka.
That's my blood.
Huh?!
The Flea Ayakashi are after me.
Why smear it on me?!
I need you to draw
the ayakashi away from here.
After nightfall,
lure them to that church.
So you're saying
By that time,
I will be ready for them.
You're asking me to be a decoy?!
You simply need to keep running.
Nanoka, you're the only one
I can rely on.
I'm just a fragile young girl,
you know!
I will come with you,
Miss Nanoka.
Otoya
TOUCHED
That's Otoya's
How's this, Otoya?
Yes, it will do.
You're flying!
Nanoka, just keep running.
Don't try to fight them.
I wouldn't fight them
even if you told me to.
Stay away!
Miss Nanoka's eyes
Watch out!
Get away!
Huh? It passed right through her!
It's as though the people here
are living in a different dimension.
I don't understand what's happening,
but they can't attack
the people here.
Wait I don't see
the other ayakashi anymore.
There were vampire attacks.
Several incidents were reported
in the Fifth Street area.
Apparently, there was a mysterious
bloodsucking monster that appeared,
killing several people.
Don't tell me!
I have to stop them!
Miss Nanoka!
That means the ayakashi
made it outside the barrier!
Are you alright?!
I'm afraid he's gone.
Oh, no
Forgive me.
I'm going to borrow this!
Otoya! Take her with you and run!
Not necessary.
This protective talisman makes her
invisible to the ayakashi.
Wow! That's convenient!
Master Mao's blood on you
has attracted the others.
Place one of those convenient
talismans on me, too!
If I did, you wouldn't be a decoy,
and other people would be attacked.
Geez!
Nanoka, you're the only one
I can rely on.
Making me do this
He doesn't care what happens to me!
Mao
I hate you!
It's almost time.
I can't die now.
Not until I confront the Byouki.
Miss Nanoka,
we're almost at the church.
Once this mission is over,
I'm gonna beat the crap out of Mao!
They're ignoring Master Mao's blood
on Miss Nanoka
to pursue a thicker scent of blood.
Mao?!
He's wearing those
blood-stained clothes again.
Mao!
It's okay, Miss Nanoka!
But!
Huh? It's a doll?!
You are already
trapped within my barrier.
Mao!
The Water Maw
shall devour you!
Be gone evil spirits!
A turtle?
That's Genbu.
All things in this world
belong to one
of the Five Elements of Onmyodo:
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water.
Each element influences and
interacts with the others.
Those Flea Ayakashi
are winged insects belonging
FIRE
to the Fire Element.
WOOD, FIRE, EARTH, METAL, WATER
Genbu is a spirit beast of the Water Element.
WOOD, FIRE, EARTH, METAL, WATER
Water extinguishes fire.
OVERCOMES
In other words, Water overcomes Fire.
Master Mao created a barrier of water around
the church using salt and soybeans.
The ayakashi cannot escape.
You're right.
It's devouring them one after the other.
The church!
That's the
keystone!
The Byouki is under there!
The church disappeared
The Genbu's katashiro
My spell was defeated.
But the keystone is cracked.
Only the tip of it.
The rest of the massive rock lies
deep underground.
I couldn't reach the Byouki.
I was so close
In any case, that keystone
will disappear after
the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Huh?! Hey!
Pull yourself together, Mao!
Otoya said his body
has reached its limit.
Tell me he's not going to
He's sleeping!
I guess he got disappointed
and dozed off.
Sleeping in a place like this
Wake up, Mao!
That hurts.
Morning!
It's gotten hot, hasn't it?
- Yeah.
The people aren't see-through.
- Bye, auntie.
Be careful now.
I can hear their voices.
The town is back to normal.
NEXT TIME
500 unread messages
I've been missing for a month
Where were you all this time?
I'm really sorry, Grandpa.
Miss Nanoka,
I've brought your smoothie.
What is it?
Oh, gosh
Just seeing Mao's face
makes me feel so relieved
That's
The monster I saw that day?!
Next time: "Memories of That Day."
OTOYA
Miss Nanoka hasn't come back.
It's already been 10 days.
I know.
MAO
MAO
I'm worried about Priestess Shoko's prophecy.
I need to look into this.
I'm leaving now!
Just a minute, Miss Nanoka.
FUNA UOZUMI
FUNA UOZUMI
Drink your smoothie.
NANOKA KIBA
Yuck! It's so awful
I feel it in my bones!
It's as if every single cell in my body
is being slowly crushed.
Nanoka?
Are you feeling sick?
Maybe it's because I didn't have to
drink it while I was on the other side.
The nastiness of the smoothie
is taking its toll.
It's good for you.
Is it really?
I feel better when I don't drink it.
SHIRAHA
Shiraha!
SHIRAHA
What is it, Kiba?
I'd like your help again.
Sure. What is it?
HARUKA, HITOMI, YUI NAKAGAWA
Are Nanoka and Shiraha a thing now?
They might be.
She went to him,
knowing that he liked her.
I'd rather rush back and
tell them what I found, but
The accident on the deserted shopping
street keeps bothering me.
The Great Kanto Earthquake happened
on September 1, at 11:58 a.m.
The sinkhole accident
I was involved in as a child
also happened around noon
on September 1.
MAO
THE KEYSTONE
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
You want to know what the deserted shopping alley
on Fifth Street was like
during the Taisho period?
Yes, specifically around the time
of the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Back then, this area was mostly fields
and apparently wasn't
a part of Tokyo City, so
I think we should look
at local history records.
Oh, there was a shopping street
located near the freight train tracks.
I see.
That street
really did exist.
But
During the Great Kanto Earthquake,
it was completely burned down.
So there was a fire.
That huge fire
Could that have been?
Let's borrow a few of these books
and split up the research.
Tell me exactly what it is that
you want to know.
TOUCHED
He's so helpful!
He's so helpful!
Shiraha
I can always count on you!
You're
just like Otoya!
SHIKIGAMI
For you, Kiba.
- Huh?
Uh My treat.
You're sure?
TOUCHED
He's so sweet!
This is fun.
That hits the spot.
I know why
It's because that guy is
always so mean to me.
Why can't he be a little kinder?
Oh! I have to get back to reading.
THE GREAT KANTO EARTHQUAKE
THE GREAT KANTO EARTHQUAKE
This was self-published.
FIFTH STREET MYSTERIES
A collection of testimonies
compiled by a local historian of the time.
"Immediately after
the massive earthquake,
fire tornadoes tore through
the shopping district."
"Streets were swallowed by flames
and thick black smoke."
"Some even claimed to see
a giant cat looming in the haze."
A giant cat?!
There's no way
Was it the Byouki?
But then.
What was the monster I saw back then?
Morning, Kiba.
Thank you for yesterday, Shiraha.
Don't mention it.
Oh, by the way
I read all of the local histories
of Fifth Street.
He looks sleepy.
Did he stay up all night?
The legend of the keystone
caught my attention.
Keystone?
A sacred rock said to quell earthquakes.
People back then believed that a giant
catfish beneath the earth would
thrash about and trigger earthquakes.
They thought that the gods could pin down the
catfish with a keystone to stop earthquakes.
Supposedly, it was a massive rock
that couldn't be found
even after digging for
seven days and nights.
That sounds like
an awfully random legend.
Apparently, there was a giant rock
buried under Fifth Street too.
The locals called it
PROTECTION AGAINST EARTHQUAKES
the "keystone" and worshipped it.
THE KEYSTONE OF FIFTH STREE
the "keystone" and worshipped it.
Did it say where?
The text doesn't say exactly
But they said it disappeared during
the Great Kanto Earthquake
and left a gaping hole.
It disappeared after the disaster?
Then there were the usual stories
of a swarm of rats fleeing from the Fifth
Street area the summer before the quake.
And also
There were vampire attacks.
What?
Several incidents were reported
in the Fifth Street area.
The cases were never solved.
Apparently, there was a mysterious
bloodsucking monster that appeared,
killing several people.
Did I go off on a tangent?
It's an earthquake.
There've been a lot lately.
Remember that rather strong one
three days ago that
caused a landslide in the foothills?
I went to check it out
An odd western-style building
stood at the location
where the locals enshrined
the keystone.
A western-style building, you say?
I don't recall ever seeing it before.
Keep still, please.
Oh, he was right.
Master Mao, that's a Christian
church, isn't it?
What's it doing here?
I thought I'd explored this town
top to bottom, but
I don't remember any church like this.
He said an earthquake triggered
a landslide in the foothills, right?
Oh, Master Mao.
The sacred rope has been severed.
This was a barrier!
It must have snapped
during the landslide.
A barrier is placed within a city
that already has a barrier.
And now, a hidden church.
Could it be
Could the Byouki be
in that church?
The smell of blood!
Master Mao.
This is
This blood appears to be
oozing out from the floor.
You must be Mao, aren't you?
She knows my name!
Mao Your body
Give me Your body
Give me Your body
Give us Your life
Ayakashi!
Master Mao!
They're sucking my blood!
These ayakashi suck my Byouki-cursed
blood, but don't die
They must have
the Byouki's blood in them.
Or maybe
Are you the guardians
of the Byouki's barrier?
The blood oozing from this floor
is the blood of the Byouki.
You've been drinking that blood
and protecting this place.
That may be true.
They're Flea Ayakashi.
Mao
We have waited an eternity for you.
I'm certain now.
Are you under here
Byouki?!
Mao!
Give us Your body!
Master Mao!
Otoya!
It's sucking all the blood from my body!
Your body is all that we need!
W-What the hell is that?!
Nanoka!
My sword!
R-Right!
W-What is that they're drinking?!
My blood.
Nanoka, how did you find me?
I went to the clinic and one of the patients
told me you might be here.
Are you okay, Otoya?
My clothes are torn.
You look okay.
Let's retreat for now.
While they're distracted by my blood.
I've never seen him in
such bad shape before.
Is this how you create a barrier?
Yeah.
It won't take them long to follow
the trail of blood here.
Now's probably not the best time
to bring up the earthquake.
And Nanoka.
You saved my life back there.
Thank you.
Aren't you overreacting?
It's just I never thought
you were the type to say thank you.
Master Mao.
Oh, isn't that?
Huh?! You're drinking that?!
I need some rest.
You're taking a nap?!
Even without pushing himself
like he did today,
he still has to replenish himself
with kodoku from time to time
or his body will give out.
Give out?
He's lived 900 years.
His body has reached its limit.
What do you mean?
His wounds take longer to
heal than they used to.
So if he drinks kodoku juice,
he recovers?
Yes, Master Mao was cursed by
the most evil kodoku, the Byouki.
So his body is like kodoku itself.
We finally tracked down
Byouki's whereabouts, but
What? Where?
That church back there.
They built a fake church over the spot
where this town's keystone was enshrined.
Most likely, the Byouki is beneath it.
Keystone
It disappeared during the Great Kanto
Earthquake and left a gaping hole.
They're here!
MAO
W-W-What do we do?!
It will be alright.
We've put up a barrier.
A-Are you sure?
I can't sleep with this racket.
Feel better?
I can't move.
My body won't budge.
Nanoka
What now?
Huh?!
H-Hey! What're you doing?!
Miss Nanoka.
That's my blood.
Huh?!
The Flea Ayakashi are after me.
Why smear it on me?!
I need you to draw
the ayakashi away from here.
After nightfall,
lure them to that church.
So you're saying
By that time,
I will be ready for them.
You're asking me to be a decoy?!
You simply need to keep running.
Nanoka, you're the only one
I can rely on.
I'm just a fragile young girl,
you know!
I will come with you,
Miss Nanoka.
Otoya
TOUCHED
That's Otoya's
How's this, Otoya?
Yes, it will do.
You're flying!
Nanoka, just keep running.
Don't try to fight them.
I wouldn't fight them
even if you told me to.
Stay away!
Miss Nanoka's eyes
Watch out!
Get away!
Huh? It passed right through her!
It's as though the people here
are living in a different dimension.
I don't understand what's happening,
but they can't attack
the people here.
Wait I don't see
the other ayakashi anymore.
There were vampire attacks.
Several incidents were reported
in the Fifth Street area.
Apparently, there was a mysterious
bloodsucking monster that appeared,
killing several people.
Don't tell me!
I have to stop them!
Miss Nanoka!
That means the ayakashi
made it outside the barrier!
Are you alright?!
I'm afraid he's gone.
Oh, no
Forgive me.
I'm going to borrow this!
Otoya! Take her with you and run!
Not necessary.
This protective talisman makes her
invisible to the ayakashi.
Wow! That's convenient!
Master Mao's blood on you
has attracted the others.
Place one of those convenient
talismans on me, too!
If I did, you wouldn't be a decoy,
and other people would be attacked.
Geez!
Nanoka, you're the only one
I can rely on.
Making me do this
He doesn't care what happens to me!
Mao
I hate you!
It's almost time.
I can't die now.
Not until I confront the Byouki.
Miss Nanoka,
we're almost at the church.
Once this mission is over,
I'm gonna beat the crap out of Mao!
They're ignoring Master Mao's blood
on Miss Nanoka
to pursue a thicker scent of blood.
Mao?!
He's wearing those
blood-stained clothes again.
Mao!
It's okay, Miss Nanoka!
But!
Huh? It's a doll?!
You are already
trapped within my barrier.
Mao!
The Water Maw
shall devour you!
Be gone evil spirits!
A turtle?
That's Genbu.
All things in this world
belong to one
of the Five Elements of Onmyodo:
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water.
Each element influences and
interacts with the others.
Those Flea Ayakashi
are winged insects belonging
FIRE
to the Fire Element.
WOOD, FIRE, EARTH, METAL, WATER
Genbu is a spirit beast of the Water Element.
WOOD, FIRE, EARTH, METAL, WATER
Water extinguishes fire.
OVERCOMES
In other words, Water overcomes Fire.
Master Mao created a barrier of water around
the church using salt and soybeans.
The ayakashi cannot escape.
You're right.
It's devouring them one after the other.
The church!
That's the
keystone!
The Byouki is under there!
The church disappeared
The Genbu's katashiro
My spell was defeated.
But the keystone is cracked.
Only the tip of it.
The rest of the massive rock lies
deep underground.
I couldn't reach the Byouki.
I was so close
In any case, that keystone
will disappear after
the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Huh?! Hey!
Pull yourself together, Mao!
Otoya said his body
has reached its limit.
Tell me he's not going to
He's sleeping!
I guess he got disappointed
and dozed off.
Sleeping in a place like this
Wake up, Mao!
That hurts.
Morning!
It's gotten hot, hasn't it?
- Yeah.
The people aren't see-through.
- Bye, auntie.
Be careful now.
I can hear their voices.
The town is back to normal.
NEXT TIME
500 unread messages
I've been missing for a month
Where were you all this time?
I'm really sorry, Grandpa.
Miss Nanoka,
I've brought your smoothie.
What is it?
Oh, gosh
Just seeing Mao's face
makes me feel so relieved
That's
The monster I saw that day?!
Next time: "Memories of That Day."