The Red Night―― it appears without warning.
Real, yet unreal. A dark world which exists in an alternate dimension.
Strange black knights are attacking the boys and girls who have been dragged inside, calling them "Fragments".
Why them? Just what will happen?
Will an answer await them at the end of this nightmare?
歪んだ覚醒の中で 赤き夜が目を醒ませば
yuganda kakusei no naka de akaki yoru ga me wo samaseba
In the midst of a distorted awakening, the red night sky awakens.
黒き闇永遠の眠り 月影に怯えてる
kuroki yami towa no nemuri tsukikage ni obieteru
Darkness and eternal sleep are frightened by the moonlight.
炎が包み込んでく 世界を焼き尽くしても
honoo ga tsutsumikondeku subete wo yakidukushitemo
Even if everything is engulfed by flames, burning this world to a crisp,
祈りだけは絶やさずに 友と交わした明日のため
inori dake wa tayasazu ni tomo to kawashita asu no tame
I will never let my prayers be extinguished, for the sake of the promised future with my friends.
溢れる涙 連声に響け 忘却の剣へと
afureru namida renjou ni hibike boukyaku no tsurugi he to
Let this flood of tears and the echoes of our cries reach the blade of oblivion.
刹那さに溺れてゆく魂 浮遊して往く光
setsunasa ni oboreteyuku tamashii fuyuu shiteyuku hikari
Our spirits, these wandering lights, indulge in sadness.
空を切り裂いて
sora wo hirisaite
Split the sky.
此の世界 希望を抱いて逝こう
kono sekai kibou wo daite ikou
So this is the result of our pride.
They do not understand what they are.
There is nothing in this world more terrifying than innocence.
But...
You have a plan?
Leave everything to me, Avaritia-sama.
Very well.
Kakeru-kun.
Sorry, I fell asleep. Want some water?
I'm fine.
You should rest today.
You're exhausted, aren't you?
I need to tell Mom...
I've already told her. Don't worry.
Thanks.
We'll be fine as long as we're in this world.
Sleep well.
I'll protect you.
I'll protect you, Kakeru-kun.
That's my line, silly.
Thanks, though. Now get some rest.
Okay.
Where is Yukiko-san?
Yukiko's resting in her room. It seems that she isn't feeling too well.
And Yuka's still asleep... We should all take a break from school today.
We'll be in danger if we're dragged into Red Night while separated.
Yeah
Sorry to bother you, but could you get me a cup of tea?
We might be able to use that power.
Yuka's, I mean.
If we use that power, we may be able to win.
But we'll be rendered powerless, too.
Win...?
Takahisa. What must we win?
What must we do to end this?
We're dragged into Red Night, then attacked by the Black Knights...
We've only been fighting to protect ourselves.
There's nothing we can do. They chose to attack us.
Why do they refer to us as "Fragments"?
Aside from being students, the six of us have nothing in common.
And what do they mean by our existence being a sin?
They attacked us, so we fight back!
We're already fighting, so we might as well win. That's all there is to it.
Where are you going?
I'm panicking. This isn't like me.
"You're the one who awakened the devil."
Were you the one who wrote that?
What kind of person are you?
Are you really our ally?
Please don't hurt Yuka.
I don't care what happens to me.
Just leave Yuka alone.
Please.
I have
no memories of my past
Yo.
Takahisa-senpai.
Good morning.
Ah, good morning.
Where's Yuka?
Sleeping. What are you doing?
Checking the barrier.
Barrier?
It's deployed around the mansion.
It will activate if any Oni come near.
Oni? What's going on? I thought this world was safe.
You can never be too careful.
Can you sense them with your Onmyou power?
Senpai?
Kakeru, come with me.
Alright.
Kakeru?
Yes. I injured Senpai...
Don't worry about something like that.
But...
We were in the middle of a battle. It couldn't be helped.
Besides, it's his fault for running around so defenselessly.
If you worry about things like that, you'll lose battles you're able to win.
Before anything, we have to win. We have to survive.
If he died then and there, then that was his fate.
That's... too sad.
Wouldn't people be all alone, then?
What are you talking about? Isn't that how you were living till now?
Isn't that how you survived?
That's because I can't die.
I've seen so much death.
So many loved ones dying before my eyes...
I've had enough. I don't ever want to see that again.
My heart was broken...
...and as a result, my other self was born.
Yukiko...
"I don't need any friends."
"I'll be fine alone." That's what I told myself.
I didn't want to suffer any more.
But...
For the sake of friends and tomorrow.
I hate Red Night, but I was able to make friends again because of it.
People who were able to accept me.
And you, Takahisa-senpai.
I love everyone so much!
I love them so, so much!
That's why... I never wanted to hurt any of you!
You aren't alone anymore either, Takahisa-senpai.
Aren't you being protected, too?
I don't recall joining your little-
No, I'm talking about Saiko-sensei.
She isn't like that.
There is a technique called Gehou that fuses both Eastern and Western techniques.
70 years ago, an Onmyouji was banished from the Kusakabe household for using this technique.
Her name was Kusakabe Misao.
Although she was a female, she was exceptionally skilled.
I began to research her past, and through that researching, I came to admire her.
That strong and noble woman.
That feeling hasn't changed to this day.
Why are you telling me this?
The Black Knight, Superbia...
She is Kusakabe Misao.
Kakeru-kun?
As to why she is in Red Night, or why she is a Black Knight... I do not know.
But she is Misao, without a doubt.
No way... How could that be possible?
Isn't that Misao person from 70 years ago? Wouldn't she already be dead?
Red Night isn't bound by time.
You should also have realized it.
No matter how much time we spend there,
no time has passed in the real world upon our return.
Kusakabe Misao has been living in a world where time is frozen for 70 years.
As a Black Knight...
I received an omen.
Omen?
This character was inscribed onto the talismans through the use of Gehou.
Shortly before Red Night first began, while I was divining,
a strange wind blew and imprinted this onto me.
The person I admire now stands before me as an enemy.
Moreover, history is further evidence of her overwhelming power.
I have no chance of defeating her as I am.
Senpai, what are you doing?
Senpai?!
Drink my blood.
Kakeru, I'm entrusting you with the Kusakabe family's power.
Kakeru-kun...
Now...
This is for your sake, and also for Yuka's...
Drink it.
Though transformed into the Witch of Time, I still have a heart,
as well as my passion for you.
A pure, unmatched love.
Yes, I swear...
This world that you hated...
The world that stole your tomorrow...
I will certainly...
...destroy it with my own hands!
I love you, Velado.
This weather's way too perfect...
Takahisa!
Oh crap!
Come with me.
Hey, let go! Hey!
Don't struggle!
Infirmary
Freshly opened cans have the best smell, after all!
You dragged me all the way in here. Are you trying to keep me from going to class?
Oh? Were you actually going to go?
I'm going.
Where were you last night?
At a friend's place.
Friend? That's a first.
I don't need to tell you everything.
What are you saying?
If there's any kind of problem, I'm the one who has to take responsibility.
Oh, I see. Is it that child?
Huh?
The small, cute one with the glasses.
Oh, I see. So that's what's going on.
It's fine, then. Go have fun!
H-Hey, wait!
Idiot, it isn't like that!
I envy your youthfulness.
Listen to me!
It's already been seven years since I picked you up.
How time flies.
Don't say "picked up".
I'm not an object.
Eye Rejuvenator
What is it?
Ah- it's nothing.
Well, time to go to class and get some sleep.
Oh, that's right! Drop by after school.
Huh?
Today's pay day, so I'll treat you to a barbecue!
Barbecue?
Alright, whatever.
You should get some rest, too.
If you eat barbecue without proper rest, you'll get indigestion.
That brat...
...and their lives are nothing more than bubbles breaking upon the surface of the water.
Hey, what happened to Yuka and Kakeru-kun?
I know not where those who are born come from,
What are you doing?
Making a flying love letter!
Huh?
nor where those who die go.
Shiori-chan, catch!
Love love air mail!
From Tadashi-kun!
Crashed and burned.
Oh no!
Teruya, what's all the fuss about?
Listen to this, Sensei!
My love love air mail was...
Idiot! We're in the middle of class!
Oh, we are?
You really are an idiot.
Seriously...
Sensei.
What is it, Momono?
I'm not feeling well, so I'm going to the infirmary.
I see. Will you be okay on your own?
Yes.
Sensei, I will accompany Shiori-chan!
I mean, I'll stay with her forever!
Rejected.
Scary...
Go and die.
So they've made their move.
Which means I can no longer stay out of this.
Good. Those are nice movements.
My body's so light.
And I can clearly see all of Misuzu-senpai's movements.
From the side?
Senpai!
I'm okay.
Sorry. I wasn't thinking...
No, that was wonderful.
Don't forget what you were feeling then.
Alright.
Yuka...
I saw it all.
You were amazing.
Yeah... well...
I think I've become stronger, thanks to Senpai.
Here.
Thank you.
Yuka!
Hey, Yuka!
Now I'm the same as Kakeru-kun.
You saw it?
Yeah!
Yuka...
Um... I'm sorry about earlier.
Ah?
You were trying to console me, right? Even so, I...
Sorry.
Here.
Drink it.
Thank you very much.
Also...
Hm?
About Saiko-sensei... I don't know if I can say it well...
It's easy to take the people who are close to you for granted.
I was like that, too.
I only understood that after I lost them.
The people who I always thought would be there were suddenly gone...
Because of that, a void was left in my heart.
I only realized it then.
That they had always supported and protected me...
Hurry up and drink.
Ah, okay.
I'll help myself.
Thanks.
Huh?
If you hadn't explained it like this, I probably wouldn't have realized it.
Takahisa-senpai...
You've... lost someone dear to you?
And it caused you a lot of suffering, didn't it?
But it's alright.
Now you have another.
Right?
She's so small.
She's so small, yet she's tried her best to live until now.
Saiko, if you hadn't picked me up back then,
I wouldn't be here right now.
No, I probably wouldn't even be alive.
Thank you.
When Red Night ends, the three of us should go cycling.
Me, Saiko, and Yukiko.
It'll definitely be fun...
I'll go look around, then.
Alright.
Really, that Yukiko...
I told her so many times not to go anywhere without telling us...
Let me know if she returns.
I will.
Come, let's go.
Be safe.
What is it, Kakeru-kun?
Ah, nothing.
Let's go inside.
Did something happen between you and Kakeru?
You look exactly like his sister, so it's probably hard for him to talk to you.
If anything happens, tell me.
I'll talk to him about it.
I'll leave this here.
Okay.
Why are you cleaning all of a sudden?
We're staying under someone else's roof.
We should at least do something to help.
She finally looks like the normal Yuka.
What's wrong?
That.
Oh, it's just a gecko.
Lizards are scary.
It's alright. They aren't poisonous, and they protect the house.
They won't attack you.
But if it's bothering you, I can catch it and throw it out...
Kakeru-kun...
You're so warm.
Yuka...
It would be great if the two of us could stay like this forever...
I wonder if they've found Yukiko-chan yet...
I don't care.
Yuka.
That's not what I want to hear!
What?
The second floor.
I'll go and have a look.
No, I'll go too.
If something happens to you, I'll use my power to...
No, Yuka.
I don't want you to use your power.
Why?
Don't you like me anymore?
What are you saying? That's not it.
Using your power tires you out, right?
I don't want you to suffer.
I'll go check the second floor. Wait here, okay?
Yeah, I understand.
Once Red Night ends...
Once it ends, everything will go back to normal.
Once it ends...
Then Yuka will surely...
Oh, this?
Must have been the wind.
I've been waiting for you.
Owner of the Eye of Aeon.
Shiori...san?
What are you doing?
Just who are you?
I have been sent here by Index Librorum Prohibitorum.
Momono Shiori.
My real name is Shoka no Ursula.
What do you want with me?
You are the one who awakened the devil.
世界を崩すPieceはとても軽く
sekai wo kuzusu piece wa totemo karuku
The fragments of this destroyed world are very light.
日々を過ごす片隅ずっと潜んでる
hibi wo sugosu katasumi zutto hisonderu
They pass each day in hidden corners, forever unseen.
差し出された諸刃に映るのは
sashi dasareta moroha ni utsuru no wa
I now see the sadness in your eyes...
今は悲しげな君の瞳
ima wa kanashige na kimi no me
...reflecting from that drawn double-edged sword.
護るものはただ一つだけ...そう君さ
mamoru mono wa tada hitotsu dake sou kimi sa
You are the only one I wish to protect.
溢れ出す 想いを放った
afuredasu omoi wo anata
Our neglected, overflowing feelings...
贖罪の夜も愛しくなる
shokuzai no yoru mo itoshiku naru
...will also become beautiful on this night of atonement.
どんな深い闇も僕らを一つに結ぶ
donna fukai yami mo bokura wo hitotsu ni musubu
No matter how dark it is, we will be united as one.
奮い立て 二度と振り向かず
furui tate nidoto furimukazu
Cheer up, and never turn back...
僕らその明日の為
bokura sono asu no tame
...for our tomorrow.
I Believe... ぎゅっと抱きしめた
I believe gyutto dakishimeta
While embracing you tightly, I will believe...
未だ見えぬその真実
mada mienu sono shinjitsu
...in this yet unseen truth.
I hope Red Night holds off for today, at least.
Yeah.
Is it really okay for me to come along, though?
Of course.
Saiko's paycheck is everyone's paycheck.
How cruel!
But it's a rare occasion, so I'll help myself!
Yeah, eat up! Eat till there's nothing left!
I haven't eaten barbecue in a while.
Hey, Saiko!
Let's go!
Sai...ko...
Next episode:
Broken Bonds.
And it says: "The two of them lived happily ever after."
Let's meet again in
「Red Night」 in the next episode