Marriagetoxin (2026) s01e05 Episode Script
Lord Chladni
Those who ceaselessly hone
their killing arts are known as "Masters."
After many generations,
they have gained lethal abilities
called "Modified Bloodlines."
This is the story of one such Master,
the Poison Master, Hikaru Gero,
and his attempts to get married.
It's the moment you've all been
waiting for: the test of courage.
Your destination is
that shrine over there!
Or so I'd like to say.
But it's dangerous for
non-supernatural reasons,
so we put a photo stand-in partway.
We'll be handing out selfie sticks,
so take pictures there in pairs.
Don't forget the flash.
Okay, everybody! Let's all make memories
we'll treasure for a lifetime!
Gero, this is your big chance.
Heard of the "suspension bridge effect"?
It's when you cross one
and mistake your heart racing in fear
for liking the person you're with.
Ghosts work the same way.
Uh, okay.
The mood is key. Got that?
You've gotta seize
this kind of opportunity,
or you'll never get a girlfriend.
Why does Kinosaki seem so into this?
I know I asked for help
getting married, but still
Thanks very much.
Thank you for sticking with me for this.
This is honestly a total pain, right?
If I'd just stayed put at home,
it would've made your job a lot easier.
It doesn't matter.
Actually, a place like this does more
to limit the means of attack.
If I were to ask you
to do one thing for me,
it would be to forget all your worries
and just enjoy the trip.
You only get so many opportunities
like this in your life.
There's no need to waste this one
just because someone wants you dead.
That's why I'm here.
Mr. Gero.
Must be the photo stand-in.
Is this the "selfie stick"?
How does it work?
Oh, I'll take the picture.
Ready? Okay. Abomasum!
Mr. Gero?
Mr. Gero?
I need to find Mr. Gero.
I need to find him.
Mr. Gero!
Thank good—
Shiori.
D-Dad? But how?
You're hovering between life and death
as an offering to Lord Chladni.
I never imagined I'd get a chance
to drink with you like this.
D-Dad, why
Why did you name me your successor?
I shouldn't have!
I gave you too much credit
because you're my daughter.
That was a mistake!
Deep down, you realize that, don't you?
Trying to do something that's beyond you
will only make you suffer, Shiori.
You can never become strong.
Just let go.
Living up to my expectations
and everyone else's must be hard on you.
I want to take it easy.
I really
Yes.
But more than that
I was glad that I made everyone happy!
Maybe no amount of pushing myself
will make me strong,
but I still want to improve myself.
I won't run away!
I'm so high up. I'm gonna die.
Umbrella.
My collapsible umbrella!
So much for that!
I'll be letting down everyone
who's protected me if I die here.
I've got to do something.
Something like
This is that stuff from the party.
Water-absorbent polymer.
They need to make it look
like suicide or an accident,
or your relatives will become suspects
and risk more than just the inheritance.
That's why they planned it so thoroughly,
including the "legend" of Lord Chladni.
You made it up, right
Sound Master Naruko?
It was a clever trick, Sound Master.
The moment she took that picture
in the photo stand-in
Mr. Gero? Mr. Gero?
Then, you hit me with a shock wave,
scrambled my sense of direction,
and separated me from Ureshino.
You're in better shape than I thought.
I'll super enjoy this.
Don't worry.
Suicide or accident. I'll super dance
to the tune we call the rules.
Ureshino, it's too risky to hang around here.
We're going to break through!
I c-can't stand.
My knees gave out.
Oh, fine.
Hop on.
I should be used to this,
thanks to Kinosaki.
I showed him the ropes.
Is this right?
Forget it.
Hang on tight!
Right!
Modified Bloodline++: Mind Whisper.
What's happening?
If I had to guess
he's messing with our minds.
Physical condition: fortissimo.
So this is the secret Modified Bloodline
of the Poison Masters.
I'm super honored to feel
your poison increment vibes.
But my Mind Whispers can reach you
anywhere on this mountain.
Escape is super impossible.
Ureshino, take these earplugs.
M-Mr. Gero, I've got just the thing.
Noise-cancelling headsets.
We can pair them and talk to each other.
It looks great on you.
Blocking your ears is a bad move.
When my Mind Whispers build up,
their blades of sound
shred flesh.
Don't listen.
Dodge with your skin.
I'll up my strength and sharpen
my skin sensitivity to the max.
Toxin: Lunar Peak.
No big deal.
You're not my target.
Ureshino?
No way. Attacking me wasn't his real goal?
He vibrated the headphones themselves?
Just as I thought.
It's not just with her father.
This girl is a treasure trove of trauma.
I can break her will again
and again and again.
Ureshino!
Uncle Mitsuhiko?
You must have realized
that I see you as a burden.
All that work, plus convincing shareholders
left me exhausted.
That's why your uncle
let you take this trip.
He got on board with the plan to kill you.
No one is on your side—
That's a load of bull!
Your uncle interviewed a ton of bodyguards
before he hired me.
He kept hiring scumbags
with no clue what they were doing.
He got burned and had to pay
a fortune to cancel every time.
He only reached out to me
because he read a long-ass
10,000 character review,
and figured you'd be safe with me.
Would a guy who sees you
as a burden go that far?
You're right.
Sorry, Ureshino. I need you to take a nap.
I should've known a Poison Master
would outdo me on hallucinations.
I know you're listening, Naruko.
Your illusions and brainwashing
reach into people's psyches
draw out traumatic memories and feelings,
and amplify them.
It's true that Ureshino has
a boatload of mental scars,
and that her uncle okayed this trip,
but that's just one little part of them.
Her uncle only felt tempted
for a moment. You amped it up.
Ureshino knows her own weaknesses,
and she's fighting to overcome them.
So
Stop giving her a hard time.
That's weird.
Gero and Ureshino
should be around here.
Gero! Ureshino!
What the heck is—
So that's why you were running late.
I'm glad I put a GPS tracker on her.
Courtesy of me.
Are you okay, Gero?
I pushed myself a bit.
GPS?
Forget that. Kinosaki, take Ureshino
and get away from this village.
Okay.
Wait, what?
Given the nature of his mission,
he should try to eliminate me first.
I've spoiled his plans twice now.
I'll go take out Naruko.
I want you to keep
Ureshino safe while I do.
Hang on. I'm just your marriage advisor.
Just this once, okay?
Thanks.
Okay. Let's go.
Wait, Ureshino.
I knew it.
He risked getting close
so he could plant this
and send her stronger hallucinations
and brainwashing.
What do Naruko's techniques need?
I don't have a complete handle on them yet.
This will be fun.
If you're going to fight
while staying hidden,
I'll drag you out into the open.
Super bad news.
If I chase the target now,
he might get me from behind instead.
Super bad news.
I'll take out the Poison Master first,
then take my time with Ureshino.
That's the logical approach.
I'm in peak condition.
Let the climax begin.
He just got a whole lot more serious.
Gas doesn't pack as much punch outside.
Poison needles are useless
unless you get close.
What's your move?
Your moves won't work if I cut your wires.
It bounced off?
My strings vibrate at super high speeds.
There's no way for liquid to get to them.
The time is finally ripe.
Modified Bloodline++: Grand Actor.
It's not moving? Not even its legs?
Why not?
What did you do, Poison Master?
Did you cut the trees
instead of the wires?
No. I didn't sense anything like that.
And you didn't wither them with poison.
In fact, they're in perfect shape.
Wait. Don't tell me
It looks like
your friends like my medicine.
Your technique's weak point
is how hard it is to tune.
You can't play precise notes
if the trees keep growing.
Time for the finish.
Fear lies dormant in the depths
of people's psyches.
I've already sown the seeds.
Now I only need
to make them grow.
Hey, you two!
We've got an emergency!
No way.
That's the only way out of here.
Someone started feeling sick
during the test of courage,
so we tried to drive them
to a hospital, but, well
Amateurs shouldn't trek
through mountains.
Let's wait for rescue.
H-Hey! Look there!
Oh, good.
It's the wrath of Lord Chladni!
The curse was real!
Disaster will strike us!
Help!
I don't wanna die!
An offering.
We need to follow the legend,
and offer a child to Lord Chladni.
The youngest person here
will be the child.
We'll sacrifice whoever has
the latest birthday to Lord Chladni.
New students, get out your IDs.
September 27th.
February 4th.
October 10th.
May 5th.
March 20th.
M-March 31st.
At this point, nipping the panic
in the bud is super impossible.
Grab her!
She's getting away!
Get back here, offering!
- Giving you to Lord Chladni
is our only way out of this!
- It's only a matter of time
until my target dies.
They'll never calm down
unless you stop me.
Super complete.
A violin?
Is he gonna hit me
with the Sound Masters'
Modified Bloodline Increment?
- This world of ours
isn't as grimy as I thought.
- I super win!
Super bliss.
Next time: "Together With Me."
their killing arts are known as "Masters."
After many generations,
they have gained lethal abilities
called "Modified Bloodlines."
This is the story of one such Master,
the Poison Master, Hikaru Gero,
and his attempts to get married.
It's the moment you've all been
waiting for: the test of courage.
Your destination is
that shrine over there!
Or so I'd like to say.
But it's dangerous for
non-supernatural reasons,
so we put a photo stand-in partway.
We'll be handing out selfie sticks,
so take pictures there in pairs.
Don't forget the flash.
Okay, everybody! Let's all make memories
we'll treasure for a lifetime!
Gero, this is your big chance.
Heard of the "suspension bridge effect"?
It's when you cross one
and mistake your heart racing in fear
for liking the person you're with.
Ghosts work the same way.
Uh, okay.
The mood is key. Got that?
You've gotta seize
this kind of opportunity,
or you'll never get a girlfriend.
Why does Kinosaki seem so into this?
I know I asked for help
getting married, but still
Thanks very much.
Thank you for sticking with me for this.
This is honestly a total pain, right?
If I'd just stayed put at home,
it would've made your job a lot easier.
It doesn't matter.
Actually, a place like this does more
to limit the means of attack.
If I were to ask you
to do one thing for me,
it would be to forget all your worries
and just enjoy the trip.
You only get so many opportunities
like this in your life.
There's no need to waste this one
just because someone wants you dead.
That's why I'm here.
Mr. Gero.
Must be the photo stand-in.
Is this the "selfie stick"?
How does it work?
Oh, I'll take the picture.
Ready? Okay. Abomasum!
Mr. Gero?
Mr. Gero?
I need to find Mr. Gero.
I need to find him.
Mr. Gero!
Thank good—
Shiori.
D-Dad? But how?
You're hovering between life and death
as an offering to Lord Chladni.
I never imagined I'd get a chance
to drink with you like this.
D-Dad, why
Why did you name me your successor?
I shouldn't have!
I gave you too much credit
because you're my daughter.
That was a mistake!
Deep down, you realize that, don't you?
Trying to do something that's beyond you
will only make you suffer, Shiori.
You can never become strong.
Just let go.
Living up to my expectations
and everyone else's must be hard on you.
I want to take it easy.
I really
Yes.
But more than that
I was glad that I made everyone happy!
Maybe no amount of pushing myself
will make me strong,
but I still want to improve myself.
I won't run away!
I'm so high up. I'm gonna die.
Umbrella.
My collapsible umbrella!
So much for that!
I'll be letting down everyone
who's protected me if I die here.
I've got to do something.
Something like
This is that stuff from the party.
Water-absorbent polymer.
They need to make it look
like suicide or an accident,
or your relatives will become suspects
and risk more than just the inheritance.
That's why they planned it so thoroughly,
including the "legend" of Lord Chladni.
You made it up, right
Sound Master Naruko?
It was a clever trick, Sound Master.
The moment she took that picture
in the photo stand-in
Mr. Gero? Mr. Gero?
Then, you hit me with a shock wave,
scrambled my sense of direction,
and separated me from Ureshino.
You're in better shape than I thought.
I'll super enjoy this.
Don't worry.
Suicide or accident. I'll super dance
to the tune we call the rules.
Ureshino, it's too risky to hang around here.
We're going to break through!
I c-can't stand.
My knees gave out.
Oh, fine.
Hop on.
I should be used to this,
thanks to Kinosaki.
I showed him the ropes.
Is this right?
Forget it.
Hang on tight!
Right!
Modified Bloodline++: Mind Whisper.
What's happening?
If I had to guess
he's messing with our minds.
Physical condition: fortissimo.
So this is the secret Modified Bloodline
of the Poison Masters.
I'm super honored to feel
your poison increment vibes.
But my Mind Whispers can reach you
anywhere on this mountain.
Escape is super impossible.
Ureshino, take these earplugs.
M-Mr. Gero, I've got just the thing.
Noise-cancelling headsets.
We can pair them and talk to each other.
It looks great on you.
Blocking your ears is a bad move.
When my Mind Whispers build up,
their blades of sound
shred flesh.
Don't listen.
Dodge with your skin.
I'll up my strength and sharpen
my skin sensitivity to the max.
Toxin: Lunar Peak.
No big deal.
You're not my target.
Ureshino?
No way. Attacking me wasn't his real goal?
He vibrated the headphones themselves?
Just as I thought.
It's not just with her father.
This girl is a treasure trove of trauma.
I can break her will again
and again and again.
Ureshino!
Uncle Mitsuhiko?
You must have realized
that I see you as a burden.
All that work, plus convincing shareholders
left me exhausted.
That's why your uncle
let you take this trip.
He got on board with the plan to kill you.
No one is on your side—
That's a load of bull!
Your uncle interviewed a ton of bodyguards
before he hired me.
He kept hiring scumbags
with no clue what they were doing.
He got burned and had to pay
a fortune to cancel every time.
He only reached out to me
because he read a long-ass
10,000 character review,
and figured you'd be safe with me.
Would a guy who sees you
as a burden go that far?
You're right.
Sorry, Ureshino. I need you to take a nap.
I should've known a Poison Master
would outdo me on hallucinations.
I know you're listening, Naruko.
Your illusions and brainwashing
reach into people's psyches
draw out traumatic memories and feelings,
and amplify them.
It's true that Ureshino has
a boatload of mental scars,
and that her uncle okayed this trip,
but that's just one little part of them.
Her uncle only felt tempted
for a moment. You amped it up.
Ureshino knows her own weaknesses,
and she's fighting to overcome them.
So
Stop giving her a hard time.
That's weird.
Gero and Ureshino
should be around here.
Gero! Ureshino!
What the heck is—
So that's why you were running late.
I'm glad I put a GPS tracker on her.
Courtesy of me.
Are you okay, Gero?
I pushed myself a bit.
GPS?
Forget that. Kinosaki, take Ureshino
and get away from this village.
Okay.
Wait, what?
Given the nature of his mission,
he should try to eliminate me first.
I've spoiled his plans twice now.
I'll go take out Naruko.
I want you to keep
Ureshino safe while I do.
Hang on. I'm just your marriage advisor.
Just this once, okay?
Thanks.
Okay. Let's go.
Wait, Ureshino.
I knew it.
He risked getting close
so he could plant this
and send her stronger hallucinations
and brainwashing.
What do Naruko's techniques need?
I don't have a complete handle on them yet.
This will be fun.
If you're going to fight
while staying hidden,
I'll drag you out into the open.
Super bad news.
If I chase the target now,
he might get me from behind instead.
Super bad news.
I'll take out the Poison Master first,
then take my time with Ureshino.
That's the logical approach.
I'm in peak condition.
Let the climax begin.
He just got a whole lot more serious.
Gas doesn't pack as much punch outside.
Poison needles are useless
unless you get close.
What's your move?
Your moves won't work if I cut your wires.
It bounced off?
My strings vibrate at super high speeds.
There's no way for liquid to get to them.
The time is finally ripe.
Modified Bloodline++: Grand Actor.
It's not moving? Not even its legs?
Why not?
What did you do, Poison Master?
Did you cut the trees
instead of the wires?
No. I didn't sense anything like that.
And you didn't wither them with poison.
In fact, they're in perfect shape.
Wait. Don't tell me
It looks like
your friends like my medicine.
Your technique's weak point
is how hard it is to tune.
You can't play precise notes
if the trees keep growing.
Time for the finish.
Fear lies dormant in the depths
of people's psyches.
I've already sown the seeds.
Now I only need
to make them grow.
Hey, you two!
We've got an emergency!
No way.
That's the only way out of here.
Someone started feeling sick
during the test of courage,
so we tried to drive them
to a hospital, but, well
Amateurs shouldn't trek
through mountains.
Let's wait for rescue.
H-Hey! Look there!
Oh, good.
It's the wrath of Lord Chladni!
The curse was real!
Disaster will strike us!
Help!
I don't wanna die!
An offering.
We need to follow the legend,
and offer a child to Lord Chladni.
The youngest person here
will be the child.
We'll sacrifice whoever has
the latest birthday to Lord Chladni.
New students, get out your IDs.
September 27th.
February 4th.
October 10th.
May 5th.
March 20th.
M-March 31st.
At this point, nipping the panic
in the bud is super impossible.
Grab her!
She's getting away!
Get back here, offering!
- Giving you to Lord Chladni
is our only way out of this!
- It's only a matter of time
until my target dies.
They'll never calm down
unless you stop me.
Super complete.
A violin?
Is he gonna hit me
with the Sound Masters'
Modified Bloodline Increment?
- This world of ours
isn't as grimy as I thought.
- I super win!
Super bliss.
Next time: "Together With Me."