Episode 12

## Broadcast Chronology

**Bow and Arrow Duo** (弓矢の二人 *Yumiya no Futari*) is the twelfth episode in the *Sabikui Bisco* television anime series which was broadcasted on March 28, 2022.

## Plot

### Summary

Bisco comes out of the Tetsujin and saves Milo. They hug, but Milo comments that Bisco is too hot. The Tetsujin attacks, however Bisco dodges and shoots an arrow which goes through the Tetsujin and grows complete Rust Eater on the spots it pierced. The Tetsujin then tries shooting a beam, but Bisco shoots another arrow, overpowering the beam and splitting the Tetsujin in half. Bisco wonders what is going on as each arrow he shoots, grows a Rust Eater. He feels the power is welling up inside of him and its like he is on fire. Milo explains that spores are coming form his arm. As the Tetsujin attempts to stand up, the two then head out to fight him. Milo guesses that Bisco's blood right now is half-human, half-Rust Eater, and its because he got drenched in the pipe snake's poison, causing Rust Eater spores to enter his body and mixed with his blood.

They reach the Tetsujin, but see its bulging up. Tirol then comes and warns them that's a sign its preparing to self destruct and if they shoot it up, it will create a crater just like in the past. The Tetsujin starts spewing Rust, but Bisco creates a wall of Rust Eaters. Tirol looks at the Tetsujin manual and finds out that the detonation trigger is the pilot's brain. The exoskeleton is designed to protect the connection to its operator, but if they kill just the pilot, it won't self destruct. However, as they don't know where exactly he pilot is, they wonder what to do. Pawoo decides to break the helmet of the Tetsujin. Thinking its suicide, Jabi states he will do it with Actagawa, however, Pawoo states they can't control Actagawa's strength, while she has full control over her pole and can split the armor without causing shock waves. Pawoo reveals that she doesn't have many desires, but its no fun heading out to her death without a word of thanks. Feeling awkward, Bisco tells her if she comes back alive, he will give her anything she wants. Pawoo then kisses him, stating she will be taking him. Milo gets close to Bisco, telling him that she will be perfect wife and they are ideal for each other, causing him to blush. Tirol decides to leave as there is nothing more she can do. Milo thanks her for risking her life for them. Tirol states she was repaying they saving her two times and while blushing, states its natural to help friends in need.

Using Actagawa, Jabi launches Pawoo high and she manages to land a hit on the Tetsujin helm. That causes the armor to split apart and fall off, revealing Kurokawa's upper body merged with the Tetsujin. Kurokawa then calls Bisco, who shoots an arrow aimed at Kurokawa's head, but little laser come out of the Tetsujin and destroy the arrow. Kurokawa states he and Bisco are the same, and just like him, he won't just die easily. Kurokawa attacks them, but Bisco and Milo dodge. Bisco then prepares to shoot, however, Kurokawa throws his arm at him, splashing blood over Bisco's eyes. Milo then grabs Bisco's arm, helping him aim the bow and remind him of the two rules he told him: keep your eyes on the target and believe. Milo states he will be his eyes, so Bisco must believe and draw the bow. As he does and releases it, the arrow pierces Kurokawa's head and fall in the distance. From the arrow then, Rust Eaters start to grow and on the arrow's path and completely cover the Tetsujin, eating all the Rust and leaving only the metal exoskeleton.

The morning comes and seeing the mountain of Rust Eaters, Pawoo wonders if they had won. Jabi then sees that she is cured and don't have Rust disease anymore. They see Bisco and Milo laying on top of the mushrooms, but Pawoo decides to give them some time. Milo states that he intended to save just two people, but with this amount of Rust Eaters, they can save the whole Japan. Milo then cries and tells Bisco to never leave him again, as they promised to be always together.

In the following weeks, Milo opens a clinic where he continues cure people from Rust. Tirol gets a truck full of Rust Eaters and heads out to sell them. Nuts and Plum see the adults returning to their town.

At Gunma border, officer Inoshige sees the news that Pawoo became the new governor of Imihama and declares independence from the Japanese Government. Disguised Bisco and Milo attempt to cross it, but see Bisco's wanted poster now claims even higher reward, but there is now a poster for "Man-Eating Panda". Inoshige and Oota explain that he is Milo Nekoyanagi, who may look cute and innocent, but in reality eats his patients. Inoshige reveals that hardly anyone believes he is a bad guy and according to the rumours, he went against the government and treated the sick for free, which is the reason the government is after him. Inoshige also believes that Bisco isn't a bad guy too, but is a bit flashy in the way he do things. As they pass, Bisco sees that they keep fertilizing the king trumpet mushroom he grew there. Bisco then hands two Rust Eater injections to Inoshige, who states they are too expensive and he can't take a bribe. Bisco states its a reward for fertilizing the king trumpet mushroom. As they run, Inoshige realizes its Bisco and calls Oota, who ends up taking a camera and takes a picture of Bisco and Milo. Milo wonder if Bisco really intends to fix his body and Bisco confirms, as he doesn't want eternal life and youth. Although its going to be a long journey, Bisco is sure they will be able to do it.

Oota frames the picture of Bisco and Milo and places it at his desk at the Gunma border.

## Appearance

### Characters

* Major characters in order of appearance
	+ Bisco Akaboshi
	+ Milo Nekoyanagi
	+ Kurokawa (as Tetsujin)
	+ Pawoo Nekoyanagi
	+ Jabi
	+ Actagawa
	+ Tirol Ochagama
	+ Nuts
	+ Plum

* Supporting characters in order of appearance
	+ Inoshige
	+ Oota

### Locations

* Japan
	+ Miyagi
	+ Shimobuki
	+ Calvaro Shellsand Sea