Witch Watch (ウィッチウォッチ)

Thanks for helping us out.

No problem. I've always wanted to wear a miko's outfit.

So these are "shide" streamers? They're fun to make!

So Kara, your dad is a Shinto priest, huh?

Our family has been taking over the chief priest role for generations.

I don't know if it's just in my blood, but I do rather like a shrine's atmosphere.

A torii that stands tall and elegantly.

The sound of trees rustling.

And occasionally, you see...

a cat?

What is this?

- It's magic. - I hope so!

I cast the spell Ani-snippy on this shide paper that we've been working on.

Cut it up into a certain creature and it'll start moving around like it.

"Moving around like it." You say it so casually!

It's scary! You made a living creature!

After it moves around for a bit, it'll disappear.

So you can't give life to a creature made from magic after all, huh?

Well, if that's the case, I'm gonna make one, too.

So you're gonna join in after all?

I did it!

Did what?

I-It's a bird, no matter how you look at it, right? It's gonna fly in the sky!

I thought it was a banana peel.

Kara's kinda clumsy, so...

Let's let it fly!

And, go!

K-Kara, you did it.

You created life!

KARA AND SHIKI

This is a shikigami.

It's also considered a familiar for onmyouji sorcerers.

It's said that Abe no Seimei used and controlled various kinds of shikigami.

Its shape resembles the paper dolls that divine spirits would possess.

So in other words, you wanted to cut it into a bird shape,

but you were so bad at it that it turned into a shikigami shape.

It's also weird that it's not disappearing after moving around so much.

Nico's spell, the shrine's power spot, and Kara's bloodline.

By these three powers combining all at once,

something similar to a chemical reaction might've happened.

So you're saying you don't really get it.

No, don't give me that, "It's nice to meet you" bow!

Wait, am I going to be taking care of it?

No way. We can't have pets at my place.

But that's so irresponsible of you when you weren't ready.

It was suddenly born!

Your spell made it, so why don't you take it to the Otogi house!

Oh hey, that's my time. All right everyone, good luck with the rest of your day!

See you later, Shiki!

Don't just give it a name. That'll put more life into it!

Hey, don't run away. Hey!

Oh come on, don't make this so awkward.

I'm sorry. I honestly don't know what to do about this, either.

"Oh no, please don't worry about it."

Are you sure you're a piece of paper?

Your behavior is almost too human.

Oh wow, a cute miko.

The ones in 3D aren't bad, either.

Hey, stop taking pictures without asking!

Why you...

What? What is it?

I-It's a monster!

That was amazing. And you look so proud, too.

I see, shikigami are like familiars.

Just like how Morihito protects Nico, you're protecting me.

"Aww, it's nothing like that," you say?

You're so full of gestures, Shiki.

And so, this is how Kara and Shiki's daily life began.

What? You're coming with me to school, too?

What do shikigamis eat, anyway?

Let's try feeding it some bonito flakes.

He was just asking for directions.

You want to try taking a bath with me?

But you're made from paper, so if you get wet, you might get torn up and die.

GRADE 1 CLASS 3

Hey. What's with that pose?

Something like, "I'm gonna do it"? It's so annoying how you emphasize it.

Sheesh.

I'm gonna go take out the trash.

Wait, I accidentally copied you.

Am I some kind of energetic, happy girl?

Isn't that true, though?

Hey, wait for me.

Come on, stop running.

Hey, what do you think that is?

Something white is floating.

Maybe some kind of cloth?

I guess you stand out a lot if you're floating around me, huh?

If only you had some kind of spot that you could perch on.

Huh? My head? "I'll become your hair clip, so please remove it"?

I'm sorry, Shiki.

I really like this clip a lot, so I don't want to remove it.

Please don't be all, "I'm gonna do it!"

Hey! I said stop that!

That was my precious keepsake.

My mom bought that hair clip for me!

And there's more water because of yesterday's rain.

Yes, that's a cute hair clip.

It's fine.

I'll just let it go.

Wait, no! You can't!

Shiki!

Shiki!

Shiki!

Shiki!

You didn't die?

It really seemed like you were going to die!

In slow motion, you were getting crushed by the water, and then I thought you died!

That's right, the shide paper you're made from is meant to be outside,

so you're actually waterproof.

Shiki.

And so, since they almost have the same shape, my hair clip has become its perch.

Aww, that's so cute.

A hair clip and paper clip in one!

DIVINE HAIR CLIP

I was born and raised in good ol' Shibamata in Katsushika City.

Kan, you're such a Tora-san otaku.

Yep, Tora-san has been a big inspiration in my life.

MEGA MARBLE MANIA MADNESS

I feel like you'll make a good salesman.

Heck yeah. With my silver tongue, I bet I can get you to buy this marble.

Nah, I don't need a marble.

Well, shucks.

Morihito and Miharu are sharp, and also pretty stingy about their money.

Kan, you're the one who likes to spend money, and then there's...

Hey.

What're you guys talking about?

All righty, come on down and take a gander!

What I have here isn't just a plain old ball of glass.

That's a marble.

Yes, a marble!

When we were all young boys and girls,

we flicked them, hid them in our treasure box, and turned them into dragon balls.

Yes, the very same marble!

But you'd be wrong if you think this is some plain old marble!

Why don't we get that handsome face closer so you can take a good look.

Oh, okay.

Ain't that the prettiest thing you've ever laid eyes on?

Oh, yeah.

The twisty swirl you see inside is what industry people call "flame."

THIS IS A LIE

It's normally red or blue, right? But this one's a rainbow flame!

THESE ARE ALL LIES

And that's actually pretty rare.

Wow!

He believed him.

But wait, there's more!

Air pockets tend to form inside the marble when it's getting manufactured, but this one...

doesn't have any at all!

That's pretty rare, you know?

With absolutely no impurities, it's so beautiful and clear.

MANY, MANY LIES

Keigo, aren't you a little too gullible?

You probably can't find a marble with a rainbow flame and no air bubbles anywhere.

Wow, that's amazing.

And we all know how supply and demand works, right?

So, something like this would probably cost...

around 3,000 yen.

Seriously? For just one marble?

But I still want one.

Seriously?

I had no interest at all, but now I really want one.

Stop it, stop stimulating my materialistic greed!

Kan, can you please give that marble to Keigo?

All right, all right. Here, take it.

What? Really? But it's such a precious thing...

You're a great guy.

What's up guys, it's Keigo.

Oh man, so today, I'd like to introduce this one item.

SHOWING OFF THIS RARE SPECIMEN THAT I FINALLY OBTAINED

Check it out!

It looks like a normal marble, right?

But it's actually not.

You see the swirly thing inside?

It's called a flame, and normally it's red or blue, but the rare ones are...

BUT IT'S JUST A MARBLE I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THAT, IS THAT TRUE? WHAT? WHAT IS THIS? I WANT TO KNOW MORE!

Hey, Magami. I saw your video about the marble.

O-Oh, hey Rin.

No one really watches my stuff, so I just post whatever I want, really.

But last I heard, your videos were pretty popping and going viral, huh?

Nah, my stuff's no big deal.

So I was thinking about introducing marbles on my channel, too.

Do you think you can teach me about them?

Oh, what? You're interested in marbs?

Rin Fuwa Channel!

RIN FUWA CHANNEL

Hello, cuties! It's Rin-rin.

Today's recommended item isn't actually makeup.

Ta-da! It's a marble! Clap, clap.

My classmate uploaded a video about marbles.

Oh, I'll post a link in the description.

Yay, here it is. Rainbow colors are actually rare.

Wow.

Wow.

Marbles are so cute.

Hello everyone. For today...

Hey there! Today's recommended item is...

Just look at it. Hardly any air bubbles.

- Marbles! - Flame!

You wanna do a collaboration with the Kan and Nico's Channel?