Template:Infobox EpisodeThe fourth episode of the Nekomogatari Black anime series concludes the Tsubasa Family story, which retells Tsubasa Hanekawa's encounter with the oddity that contributed to the appearance of Black Hanekawa. It was released on December 31, 2012.
Synopsis
For the three days following his encounter with Black Hanekawa, Koyomi Araragi spent his time in the abandoned cram school building Meme lives in, in front of Shinobu Oshino, bowing low on the ground.
Then, on the 6th of May, he gets a response. However, it comes in the form of Shinobu's foot pressing down on his head for a few moments, followed by a swift kick. As Koyomi staggers to the ground after that, a sword emerges from her mouth: the sword of Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade, the oddity-killer, Kokorowatari. As Koyomi receives the blade from Shinobu, Meme, who emerges shortly after, congratulates him for being able to change Shinobu's mind about handing him the sword.
Meme then tells Koyomi that Tsubasa's parents have already been discharged from the hospital, and has used the chance to get information about Tsubasa. Although he did not get any important stuff that may be used against the sawarineko, Meme was able to listen to a story that interests him.
It was about how Tsubasa's father hit her daughter do hard she flew into the wall.
And her response? With a smile on her face and a wounded cheek, she tells her father that one shouldn't learn to hit girls like that.
Koyomi and Meme share the same response to hearing that story. They were digusted. Frightened by Tsubasa's benevolence more than the presence of an oddity.
Meme soon points out that he is putting himself in the observer's point of view. He neither sides towards Tsubasa's parents nor to Tsubasa herself. To add, no one is right or wrong in this situation. In fact, he almost wanted to commend Tsubasa's parents for being patient in dealing with a girl who is so righteous that it is uncomfortable interacting with her, and whose presence makes people realize one's imperfections. Despite Koyomi's defense towards Tsubasa's actions, Meme points out that Tsubasa has a responsibility to consider the feelings of others as a person with a more brilliant mind than others.
Meme comes up with the conclusion that anything and everything is to be blamed at Tsubasa. She is the irregularity that has disturbed the regularity of the situation.
Koyomi slowly loses his temper and threatens Meme that he will kill him if he will say more bad things about Tsubasa. Meme asks Koyomi if it was his sympathy talking, but Koyomi clarifies that it was merely his sexual frustration speaking his mind.
As the sword that can only hurt oddities called Kokorowatari rests on Koyomi's shoulder, Meme prepares to give him advice on what to do while facing the sawarineko.
Characters
By order of appearance
- Koyomi Araragi
- Shinobu Oshino
- Meme Oshino
- Tsukihi Araragi
- Karen Araragi
- Hitagi Senjougahara (cameo)
- Black Hanekawa
Triviaep
Cultural References
- During Meme's explanation of the Hanekawa family's situation, a few Renaissance paintings which depict religious themes were shown. In one painting, Tsubasa is depicted as an angel, flying above a mass of people who appear to worship her.
Unanswered Questions
- What did Tsubasa did to Koyomi during Spring break that made him owe Tsubasa a lot?
Quotes
- "Gifted humans must be aware of the effect that gift has on the humans around them." — Meme's explanation about the interaction between a gifted person and normal people
- "Her emotions won't come into play at all. She won't feel a thing. She can carry out her morals like a machine." — The sawarineko, on Tsubasa's true personality