Witch Hunter Robin Episode 2 Summary: Addicted to Power
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The case of the episode is Kazuya Misawa and his trial. He was suspected of killing his business partner, Yukihiro Watanabe. The murder allegedly took place in a building Misawa owned. The cause of death was internal bleeding caused by bruised internal organs. Witnesses testified that Misawa didn't touch Watanabe, but killed him with a curse. Even the medical examiners said the pressure came from the inside. However, the officer in charge of the case had to make up some stuff to bring the case to trial. The police then arrested Misawa for hitting the victim with a blunt weapon. They were intent on capturing him because of his prior record of battery, which went unpunished. If the cause of murder is a curse, it can't be tried in court, as the public doesn't know about the power of witches. Once Misawa realizes he can get away with using his power, they fear his crimes will escalate.
Since Robin is new, they explain some of the basics to her as they do things a bit differently than Headquarters. They use a substance called Orbo, which neutralizes the enemy's power. It also has the effect of weakening the Hunter's power. They tell her that she is to capture not to kill. She agrees, but refuses to use the Orbo.
Amon learns that Misawa was to marry Ms. Nakamoto. Karasumu and Sakaki investigate her posed as members of the press. Karasumu has the power to read the thoughts of others. Through this, she learns that Ms. Nakamoto desires attention. She is not concerned at all about her fiancée's trial. Karasumu asks if she can have exclusive coverage of the wedding, and Ms. Nakamoto tells her that she'll get back to her.
The wedding is to take place at night. Members of STNJ are stationed about. Doujima asks Misawa to wait for his bride in the chapel. The prosecutor comes in with a camera man and attacks Misawa, wanting to get the curse on videotape. Misawa uses his curse to kill the prosecutor and poses for the camera. Meanwhile, Doujima knocks out the cameraman and the Hunters surround Misawa shooting him with Orbo and eventually capturing him.
Ms. Nakamoto gets her time with the press, as she has decided to continue running the company despite Misawa's missing status. She crys as she states that it is the only connection she has to him now.
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