Bonded Father and Child

Bonded Father and Child is the title of episode twelve, the final episode of the Somali and the Forest Spirit anime.

Characters

 * Somali
 * Golem
 * Shizuno
 * Yabashira
 * Rosa

Summary
Golem targets Rosa and the hunting party and attacks them, prompting them to run away in fear. As Golem chases them down, Somali blocks Golem's path of destruction, causing him to come to his senses and shut down. He awakens a few days later in a forest meadow and apologizes to everyone for his actions, adding that his injuries to himself will not heal like the other's will. That night, Golem and Shizuno go for a walk where he tells the oni that his physical capabilities are crippled and his allotted time may be shortened, though the oni still believes something can be done to help. The next day, the group arrives in a town celebrating an annual festival. While Somali and Yabashira watch a carnival show, Golem sneaks away, feeling that his time to depart has come. When Somali realizes this, she sprints off to find him, locating him in a nearby forest. As she approaches, Golem reveals to her that she is better off without him, using his recent explosion of rage as an example of why he should be alone. Somali pleas with him to stay, eventually causing the automaton to realize he truly has emotions. With a renewed promise and bond, the father and daughter proclaim their promise to stay together forever.