Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 Episode 8 The Undying Emotion
- TV-14
- February 24, 2009
- 23 min
Natsume's Book of Friends season 2 episode 8, titled "The Undying Emotion," opens with Natsume talking with his friend Nishimura about the upcoming school cultural festival. While they are chatting, Nyanko-sensei arrives and suggests they take a break and go for a walk in the countryside. Natsume agrees, hoping to find some peace from the stress of school and yokai.
Once they reach their destination, they encounter a young boy named Shiki who appears to be lost. Shiki explains that he is searching for his mother, who disappeared several years ago after placing a curse on him. Natsume and Nyanko-sensei offer to help him find his mother, and they set out on a journey to locate her.
As they travel, Shiki recounts the details of his past. His mother was a yokai who fell in love with a human man and gave birth to him. However, their happiness was short-lived as Shiki's human grandfather disapproved of their relationship and forbade them from seeing each other. In desperation, Shiki's mother placed a curse on her own son, causing him to suffer from a terrible disease and eventually forcing her to leave.
As they continue to search for Shiki's mother, Natsume and Nyanko-sensei encounter several other yokai, some of whom are friendly while others are hostile. Along the way, they learn more about the curse and the terrible toll it has taken on Shiki's health.
Despite the challenges they face, Natsume and his companions persevere. They eventually locate Shiki's mother, but she is not willing to lift the curse and return to her son. Natsume is determined to find a way to save Shiki, however, and embarks on a journey that will test his strength and his loyalty to his friends.
"The Undying Emotion" is a powerful and emotional episode that showcases the bond between Natsume and his companions. Through their journey, they learn about the power of love and sacrifice, and the importance of holding onto hope even in the darkest moments. The episode will leave viewers with a sense of wonder and admiration for the characters' bravery and determination, and a renewed appreciation for the magic and mystery of the world around us.