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00:00You
00:30Somebody help me
00:34The Onmyoji were originally formed during the Asuka period by Emperor Tenmu
00:47When he created the Bureau of Onmyo, which was responsible for divinations
00:51The most famous among them was probably Abe no Seme
00:56Oh yeah, he turns up a lot in Japanese fantasy movies and games, often as a magic user
01:02The Onmyoji were experts when it came to prayer, curses, and exercising vengeful spirits
01:08Really?
01:11So what's that got to do with this history Professor Moroto we're meeting?
01:16I mean, what would he need a couple of medical doctors to assist him with?
01:20Apparently words reached him
01:22How I'm this genius who solved multiple difficult cases
01:26And he requested my services
01:28With what?
01:29Obviously to solve an Onmyoji's curse, what else?
01:33Uh, well, you're the expert with curses
01:36Pretty interesting, right?
01:39Sorry
01:50Now where were we?
01:52Do you know anything about the Onmyoji, Domenashia?
01:57He also went by the name Hoshidoma
01:59The rival of Abe no Seme
02:00He's considered the most notable Hoshidonmyoji during the Heian period
02:04You live up to your reputation
02:06You sure know your stuff
02:09He's listed in documents like Ujishui Monagatari and Mini Aiki
02:12Right you are, Doctor
02:14However, we've never been completely sure whether Domenashia even existed
02:18This is fascinating, but I'm slightly lost
02:20And they are not slowing down
02:22My apologies
02:23When they find someone they can talk about research with
02:27I'm afraid they get carried away
02:28Looks like we both have genius superiors who are a bit difficult
02:33You got that right
02:37You have done your homework
02:41Although...
02:43In storage at the professor's house
02:49We found an old document
02:51An ancient text regarding the Onmyoji
02:54Enzoashia
02:55Meaning he's a descendant of Doman?
02:59Or perhaps his student
03:00Enzoashia put a death curse on more than ten people, including aristocrats
03:06And was driven out of Heian
03:08Basically a Heian-era criminal, huh?
03:14We continued our research
03:16And discovered that Enzoashia escaped to Kanto and settled down in Kamakura
03:21Turns out the Ashia family descendants have continued thriving there until the present day
03:26Then he did exist
03:27And we made another discovery
03:29One that completely changes the very foundation of our research on Doman
03:35We found the grave of Enzoashia
03:38After negotiating with the family
03:43Three weeks ago we were finally allowed access inside the tomb
03:46Built in the Heian period
03:54The crypt was a thousand years old
03:57And had never been opened before
03:58More importantly
03:59It contained the preserved remains of a monk
04:02A freaking mummy?
04:05Was it Enzoashia himself?
04:07We firmly believe that is the case, yes
04:09Excuse me
04:12Oh, my daughter, Haruka
04:16Tragically, my wife passed away three months ago
04:20Since then, she's quit her job
04:24And returned home to take care of her poor and decrepit father
04:27Professor Morota
04:34Mother!
04:37An Onmyoji curse
04:39I mean, that's the reason you wanted to see me?
04:43All who desecrate his grave
04:47Shall suffer the curse of Enzo
04:51It's a warning passed down by the Ashia family
04:56How interesting
04:59Interesting, you say?
05:03Just imagine if curses really do exist
05:05It's the discovery of a lifetime
05:07If I was sitting where you are, I'd be excited, too
05:14I must confess
05:16Ever since I've fallen victim to it, though
05:19I've grown scared of dying
05:21Um, sir
05:24Would you mind telling us what your main symptoms are?
05:28My cough, as you've surely noticed
05:30Started two weeks ago, and nothing seems to work
05:33Ever since then, this has been my father's condition
05:38His primary physician said he needed oxygen therapy
05:42And his low-grade fever won't go away
05:44It sounds as if you're suffering from emphysema to me
05:49And that cough could be a respiratory infection
05:51Plus, you're still smoking
05:54You reap what you sow
05:56Yes, I know
05:58My doctor loves to remind me, too
06:00However, I've been taking the antibiotics he prescribed for over a week now
06:05And my condition's the same
06:07No, it's only gotten worse
06:12It's not just Professor Morota
06:18Professor Ikari from Teito University went in with us
06:21And is also sick
06:23I visited him at the request of his wife three days ago
06:28But I wasn't prepared for what I saw
06:30Professor Ikari, please
06:34Go to the hospital
06:36Get back
06:37I'm not leaving
06:38I can't step outside
06:40You have to
06:41We need to get you to a doctor
06:42I hear a voice
06:45I'll kill you
06:48I'll never forgive you
06:50Die
06:51It's Enzo
07:00The curse of Enzo
07:02Aoi Kuramoto
07:07When did Ikari's symptoms first appear?
07:11I'd say about a couple of weeks ago
07:13Hmm, how curious
07:15Morota's coughing also started two weeks ago
07:19Does Ikari have any chronic health problems you know of?
07:24Hmm
07:24As I recall, he's been dealing with a case of ulcerative colitis
07:28Hmm
07:29That means he's been using immunosuppressants
07:32If it's going on three weeks, we can validate it now
07:37Here we go again
07:38Is that the fastest way?
07:41Damn it!
07:42Let's go, Kotari!
07:44Aoi Kuramoto
07:44Kuramoto
07:45You too
07:46Wait
07:47Where are we going?
07:50To Enzo Ashiya's grave
07:52So heavy!
08:14Ow, what are you carrying in here?
08:16And was it really worth swinging by the hospital to pick up?
08:19Ah, hurry up
08:20Hey!
08:22What do you think you're doing trespassing on our property?
08:26Hmm?
08:26Hmm?
08:28Ah, hell
08:29You again
08:30Who the heck are you?
08:32What?
08:33Just the head of the Ashiya family?
08:35Yuta?
08:36Ashiya?
08:37Are you sure?
08:38And who the hell might you be?
08:40To Kau Amaku with Tenekai General's investigative pathology
08:43My assistant, Kotari
08:45It's Takanashi
08:46Kotari, Takanashi
08:49So what are a couple of docs doing here this late?
08:53I've come here to examine Enzo Ashiya's grave
08:56Wah!
08:56I don't remember allowing that
08:58I was against your research from the start
09:00And now you bring more people here
09:02We've already gotten permission
09:03Huh?
09:05From your mother
09:06Who happens to be the landowner
09:08Come to think of it
09:12How was that old guy?
09:13Ikari, was it?
09:15You doing okay after ignoring my warning and messing with the tomb?
09:19Sure hope he wasn't cursed
09:21This is boring
09:24Let's go
09:25Hold it
09:27Where do you think you're going without my permission?
09:29I'm a doctor and I need to enter the gravesite as soon as possible
09:32You satisfied?
09:34What?
09:35Do me a favor and step aside
09:37No one bosses me around
09:40What? Are you crazy?
09:44Are you gonna just stand there or say something?
09:47Sorry, but we need to pass
09:49Is that so?
09:50Just go ahead and drive
09:52Bastard!
10:05Shall we go?
10:08Look at you, letting your anger take over
10:10Do not desecrate Enzo's grave
10:17Those who break this taboo
10:21Will be cursed to die
10:25I've had enough
10:30I've had enough
10:30Piggyback ride, Koturi
10:32Don't even choke like that
10:34It feels like I'm already carrying a person
10:37How am I supposed to tote you and your back up the hill?
10:41Wear it in front on your chest
10:42For crying out loud
10:44Not happening
10:45Come on, walk properly
10:46Heartless beast
10:49There it is
10:50It's pretty damp in here
11:00The floor is slippery
11:03Be careful
11:03There's a lot of space in the back
11:08That's the stone casket containing Enzo's body
11:12Dr. Takao?
11:20I'm not sure you should be opening that up
11:22Yeah, you're right
11:25I am?
11:26You should
11:27Hold on, me?
11:29Why would you say that?
11:30You're the only one here who's strong enough to lift it
11:34You're not afraid, are you?
11:37If that's what it takes to prove I'm not, fine
11:40This just slides off, right?
11:45If there's really a curse, you'll be hit first
11:48Great way to defuse the situation
11:50So, that's what I was lugging around
12:02But, what are you planning on doing with it?
12:06I'm going to take a sample
12:08Of what?
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12:37Hmm. I thought so.
12:41How far away does Ikari live?
12:44He's over in Tanashi.
12:45We have supporting proof. We just need to convince her.
12:50Who exactly?
12:51We have to go to Ikari's house right away.
12:54Why?
12:55Because Enzo's curse. I've solved it.
13:05I'm going to be killed.
13:07And Enzo...
13:09She's cursed me to die.
13:14I don't want my life to end this way.
13:17Open the door, Ikari. You need to go to a hospital.
13:21It won't make any difference. There's nothing you can do.
13:26Honey, you have to come out. These doctors are here to help you.
13:30Shut up!
13:31Everyone just disappeared.
13:34Yuck!
13:36So hot.
13:38Are you kidding me?
13:39Listen!
13:40If you don't, you're going to die.
13:42Is that true?
13:46Isn't there any way we can force him to go to the hospital?
13:50It doesn't matter if we're doctors. We can't admit a patient against their will.
13:54We'll be kidnappers in the eye of the law.
13:56There is one way.
14:00As an exception, a patient can receive medical care against their will if a family member can provide consent and designated necessary by a mental health physician.
14:09I see. So that's why you asked Dr. Sumida to accompany us.
14:17The involuntary hospitalization law was put in place to help patients with psychiatric disorders who have lost their capacity to make decisions.
14:24It's clear the patient in question is unwell, but I haven't seen enough proof to authorize moving him to the hospital.
14:31Kotari!
14:33If you would.
14:34Huh?
14:35Break down the door.
14:36You really don't have any common sense!
14:39Someone's life is at stake here!
14:41Well, uh...
14:43Do we have your permission?
14:45The sooner I diagnose your husband, the greater his chances of surviving will be.
14:49Y-yes.
14:51Let's hurry.
14:52Understood.
14:57Everyone, please step back!
14:59If you break down the door, you're gonna let Enzo in!
15:06Stop!
15:08I told you not to open the door!
15:10I don't want to die!
15:15What happened?
15:17Stay back!
15:18Don't get closer, Enzo!
15:22Don't come near me!
15:27What are you thinking moving him?
15:28It feels like his entire upper body is raised.
15:32His neck stiff, too.
15:34Huh?
15:36Headache, fever, vomiting, confusion with neck stiffness.
15:40All of these symptoms can be traced back to an infection.
15:45Meningitis.
15:47As for what's causing it, that'd be Cryptococcus.
15:52Give me a second.
15:53That rings a bell.
15:55It's a type of fungus.
15:57In short, a kind of mold.
15:59It grows in damp environments and causes life-threatening symptoms if it infects the meninges.
16:06And he's been somewhere damp recently.
16:09Enzo Ashiya's grave.
16:11During the nearly 1,000 years it was sealed off, the fungus was allowed to grow, completely covering the tomb.
16:18Hold on.
16:19Am I infected, too?
16:20No.
16:21Most healthy individuals never show serious symptoms, even if they come into contact with the mold that causes it.
16:26But this man has an enlarged head, while his arms and legs are thin.
16:31Do you know what that means, Kotari?
16:34He's suffering from moon face.
16:35It's a side effect in people who've been using long-term steroid therapy.
16:40Bingo.
16:41Steroids are immunosuppressant drugs.
16:44And Murota has emphysema, which makes him more susceptible to respiratory infections.
16:49I get it.
16:51Professor Murota's suffering from nicotic pneumonia.
16:54That's why the antibiotics don't work.
16:57Exactly right.
16:58He needs to take antifungal medication instead.
17:01There you have it.
17:02The real identity of the Onmyoji's curse.
17:06Ikari, you have serious fungal meningitis and need to be taken to the hospital.
17:11Do you consent?
17:12It'll kill me.
17:14I'll be cursed.
17:15No.
17:16I'm begging you.
17:17Leave me here.
17:18Then I'm begging you.
17:19Take him to the hospital.
17:20Sumida, when we were in the cave this man was in, we discovered a large amount of cryptococcus.
17:26If you confirm the samples I collected under a microscope, you'll find...
17:29I swear you have zero idea how much I hate you.
17:32However, I admit I do respect your diagnostic skills.
17:41Based on what you've observed, Dr. Ameiku, do you believe this man needs emergency care?
17:47Given his condition, he needs to be hospitalized as soon as possible.
17:51Well, then we don't have a moment to spare.
17:56Kotori?
17:57Yes?
17:57Call an ambulance.
17:58Understood.
17:59Kuramoto?
18:04Hello, doctor.
18:05I didn't realize you were a smoker.
18:19Occasionally.
18:22That's a rare sight.
18:25Oh, the matches?
18:27I got them from Professor Morota.
18:29Is that so?
18:31How is the professor holding up, by the way?
18:34Much better, thanks to Dr. Ameiku.
18:36In fact, he's recovered enough he doesn't need supplemental oxygen.
18:40That's good to hear.
18:41Did I mention I sent Dr. Ameiku the documents on Enzo Ashiya?
18:47If I know her, she's poring over them right now.
18:49She's a real ball of curiosity.
18:55It's getting a little chilly.
18:57Well, it is autumn.
19:00Give it to me straight, Professor Ikari.
19:04How bad is his condition?
19:05According to Dr. Takao, he was already in pretty rough shape when he got him to the hospital, so his chances are...
19:13Of course, we'll continue trying our best.
19:18But the truth is...
19:20I see.
19:22His wife talked to me earlier.
19:25She's very thankful.
19:28Because he was hospitalized, she can stay by his side now.
19:32At least they're together.
19:33Professor Amorota and I also appreciate both of you.
19:38Our mysterious curse might have never been solved without your help.
19:41We'll see you later.
20:10All of the people who were cursed by Enzo Ashiya,
20:27each of them suffered the same death by fire.
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