Welcome, My Friend (Japanese: ようこそマイフレンド Youkoso Mai Furendo) is the sixth episode of the anime series of The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat. It first aired in Japan on May 18th, 2013.
Plot
On the morning of the final day of summer vacation, Tsukiko finds Youto in the storehouse. They realize that it is in fact Youto's home that has been teleported to the storehouse, and speculate that the massive Stony Cat statue in the back has something to do with it. Tsukiko discovers a large stash of DVDs with questionable content, which Tsukiko promptly destroys, much to Youto's dismay.
Youto heads to school to ask Tsukushi more about the statue. He receives a call from Azusa, but has no time to answer, leaving her frustrated back at the Okinawa inn.
At club pracice, Youto questions Tsukushi about the Stony Cat while helping her do sit-ups. She explains that her family has worshipped a Cat God for generations, which invites prosperity by drawing in wishes, but also brings a curse of shortened lifespans. Youto struggles to focus on her explanation, distracted by the unintentionally suggestive noises she makes during each sit-up. The vice president of the club interrupts, accusing Youto of harboring indecent thoughts about Tsukushi. However, she is forced to comply when Tsukushi tells her to save this talk for later.
Tsukushi then asks who he thought was the older Yokodera how he knows about the Cat God of her family, forcing Youto to continue playing along with the misunderstanding. They discuss the younger Yokodera's evil schemes, with Youto exclaiming how outrageous it is for him to harm a girl as cute as Tsukiko. However, Tsukushi isn't satisfied with just the word "cute" and demands more detailed explanations. Youto is forced to shower Tsukiko in over-the-top compliments, which she overhears.
Their talk then shifts to plotting an assassination plot of Youto's evil twin. Tsukushi begins elaborating on increasingly violent methods, appearing completely serious. Concerned for his own life, he suggests that killing the evil twin outright will only make her a martyr in Tsukiko's eyes. Instead, he proposes that she separates Tsukiko from the evil twin by seducing him herself, after which she is free to do as she pleases.
Youto returns to the storehouse to test out the Stony Cat's powers. Before he can make a wish, Azuki Azusa calls. When he picks up, her wrathful voice explodes in his ears, expressing frustration for his neglect of her during her trip to Okinawa. She mentions wearing a new bikini, but grows even more frustrated when Youto doesn't show the level of interest she anticipated. Youto muses about whether the bikini top has anything to latch onto and casually expresses interest in seeing it for himself.
With a thud, Azusa, still in her bikini, lands on top of Youto's face — she has been teleported to the storehouse by the Cat God, which granted Youto's inadvertent "wish" to see her. Azusa naturally panics, but eventually calms down as Youto explains that the teleportation was the result of the Stony Cat's powers.
Sniffing Youto, Azusa finds Tsukiko's scent on him, quickly deducing that he's using the same shampoo as her and is staying over at her house, jealous of how their relationship has developed while she was "cast away" to Okinawa.
Azusa then decides to test out the Cat God's power with a wish of her own — for the pervert to tickle her belly. A pair of handcuffs appears in Youto's hands, who uses them to tie Azusa down to the bed, strokes her belly with his finger, and begins to remark on her attractiveness.
Youto leans in to kiss Azusa. However, Azusa protests, saying that this doesn't make her happy — she'd rather take it slow instead of resorting to a cheat. She takes back her wish, the handcuffs disappear, and Youto comes to his senses. She tells Youto that it's her own fault, but refuses to go in more detail. However, Youto learns through the incident that it is possible to cancel one's wish.
Youto notices that Azusa's hair is styled in twin tails and remarks that it looks cute, a comment that makes her genuinely happy. Due to the ongoing storm, Azusa has no way to leave, so Youto goes to the kitchen to inform Tsukiko. There, he finds Tsukiko preparing a meal while dancing and cheerfully reciting Youto's earlier praises of her cuteness.
Youto catches Tsukiko off-guard, and she almost blurts out that her happiness stems from the fact that the compliments came from him. Realizing what she's about to admit, Tsukiko quickly corrects herself, insisting that Youto has the wrong idea. Youto then points out that Tsukiko is wearing the shirt that he wore the day before, prompting her to make up the hasty excuse that she misplaced her apron and just happened to put on something nearby.
Suddenly, Tsukiko apologizes, confusing Youto. Moments later, he realizes why — Tsukushi has appeared behind him, under the impression that he's the younger Yokodera. Instead of skinning him alive as he fears though, Tsukushi invites him to stay for dinner.
At dinner, they are joined by Azusa, while Tsukushi begins to execute her plan of seducing the evil twin. She exhibits unusually affectionate and flirtatious behavior toward Youto, drawing Azusa's jealousy. Azusa, initially quiet, reaches her breaking point as Tsukushi feeds Youto directly. She slams her chopsticks on the table, accusing Tsukushi of unfairly monopolizing Youto's attention.
Under pressure, Azusa blurts out that Youto is her "private pet." To prove her claim, she begins issuing commands to him like a dog, which Youto's perverted nature compels him to follow. In response, Tsukushi ups the ante by offering Youto almond gelatin, daring him to lick it off her hand, before it falls between her breasts. Azusa pulls Youto towards her and commands him to obey her instead, creating a tug-of-war over his allegiance.
Tsukiko, who has remained silent, finally speaks up, condemning the girls for wasting food, her sharp words instantly halting their antics. Both Tsukushi and Azusa fall silent, and the group resumes eating with exaggerated enthusiasm to cover up their embarrassment.
After the meal, Tsukiko brings up the Stony Cat, questioning whether Azusa's sudden arrival was truly caused by a wish Youto made. She then admits that she might have triggered the events surrounding Youto's missing house.
Tsukiko confesses she had wished for Youto's house to be closer so they could spend more time together, not realizing the Cat God would take her thoughts literally. Youto is confused, noting the contradiction between her actions — the other day, she has just refused to have him walk her home. Tsukiko, however, explains her reasoning: no matter how many times he walks her home, it doesn't mean they'll always be together. She believes that approaching someone halfheartedly will ultimately cause more pain.
Tsukiko thanks Youto for the fun evening, declaring her wish fulfilled and implying that she's ready to move on. However, Youto can't help but ponder deeper meanings behind Tsukiko's wish as he returns to the storehouse to rest.
Suddenly, Youto feels someone's touch — it's Tsukushi, who has come to the storehouse to continue his attempts at seducing him. She forces herself on top of Youto, but her lack of experience leaves her unsure of how to proceed.
As her confidence crumbles, Tsukushi's tone shifts. She coldly invites Youto to do anything he pleases with her, as long as it means she gets to take Tsukiko back. She admits feeling powerless to protect her bond with her sister, haunted by memories of their parents' death and admitting her deep-seated fears of being left behind once again.
Driven to desperation, Tsukushi states she would rather the world be destroyed than endure more loss or abandonment. These words resonate with the Stony Cat, triggering an apocalypse. Amidst the cat's ominous laughter, the storehouse collapses as the typhoon outside intensifies. Youto protects Tsukushi from the falling debris, and amidst the scene of utter destruction, the Stony Cat statue is the only thing standing unscathed.
Characters
Trivia
- At around 02:53, two issues of Monthly Comic Alive can be seen in Youto's room.
- While Tsukiko was breaking and reading out Youto's DVDs, she read the title of one of them to be The "Hentai" King and the Stony Cat, a shout out to the series itself.
Deviations from Source Material
- In the light novel, Youto wakes up on his own, heads to school as normal and receives a call from Azusa on the way. Tsukiko would not discover the situation in the storehouse until later in the day.[1]
- In the light novel, Youto compliments Tsukiko's cuteness in front of Tsukushi after returning to the Tsutsukakushi household, not at school.[1]
- In the light novel, Tsukushi continues to discuss the assassination plan with Youto at home. During this time, she reveals more of her vulnerabilities and fears of losing Tsukiko, and shows Youto to the mezzanine floor featured in the next episode.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Light Novel Volume 2 Chapter 2 — Please, My God
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