What defines a person?
I don't mean the flesh and blood:
The physical form a person takes.
Lets speak honestly about something more basic.
Call it "their nature" if you want.
Is it determined at birth?
Or does it depend on their upbringing?
Are they born "it"?
Or is it something they become?
That answer...
samayou trap in endless night
A wandering trap in endless night
sonzai jitai ni imi ushinai
Losing my very meaning of existence
modorenai kako don't you dare to know
What's done is done. Dont you dare to know.
kuzureru all things I believe
All things I believe are crumbling
genjitsu mitakunai kurai hibi
Don't want to see depressing truth
nukedasenai joukyou don't know where to go
Can't excape this. Don't know where to go.
The only hope is fake in this world
And despair the only truth I've got
yami wo kirisaite
I slash apart the darkness
mugendai sewashinai why must we bleed
Neverending pain, why must we bleed?
nigerenai melancholy
Inevitable melancholy
genkai agaiteru hakkyou sunzen because it will never end
I struggle near madness, because it will never end
J'ai plus rien a croire
I've nothing more to believe
Cette vie qu'est-ce qu'il'y'a a'voir?
This life, what is there to see?
kanawanai this suffering
Unable to endure this suffering
mugendai kowashitai
I want to crush eternity
That's my last scream sakerenai reality
That's my last scream, I can't avoid reality
No pain no gain zettai kousen if really there is an end
No pain, no gain. Not begging to know if there really is an end
a quoi je m'attends
What do I expect?
apocalypse maintenant
Apocalypse now
kawaranai this suffering world
It never ends this suffering world
I'm so close to catching it.
That light...
That light has great meaning.
Saya.
Father!
Saya?
I'm fine.
I'm really tough.
I know you're tough.
But, a girl shouldn't bump her head so often.
I don't bump my head all the time.
You trip, bump, and run into things.
Whether you're hurt or not, you should be more carefull.
I'm very sorry, Father.
Well, I suppose that shows the depth of your concentration.
And your morning rituals?
Yes.
I saw that light again.
Could you catch it?
No. I reach out my hand, but it always escapes
You've seen it often as of late, right?
Yes. I almost remember it from somewhere.
But I'm not sure...
Your mother was a shrine maiden too.
She too, saw auguries in her dreams.
That light... It may be here to tell you something.
It may help me with my duty.
No need to force it, but if you learn anything
Yes! I'll tell you right away.
One more thing, Saya
Yes?
To eat breakfast and to change for school...
You are almost out of time
O ye Winds of Heaven
Episode 1
So that's why your nose is scratched again.
Guess I'm a klutz, huh?
You can be a little hasty sometimes.
I cause father so much trouble.
As for being difficult, Tadayoshi is to, right?
Allways stubborn and inflexable
No. Father is honest, kind, and tough.
You really love your father, don't you, Saya?
Yes!
I wish I could be more help, but I'm still so inexperienced.
That isn't true.
You're doing your best, really.
Isn't it time for school?
Wait.
You still have ten minutes. Take your time, right?
It's so nice out today.
The sky is so clear, blue and clear.
Toast, eggs, and yummy coffee.
And I'm feeling great.
It's so nice out today.
I woke up on time, and I did my job.
Butterflies are fluttering, and the ants are working.
And I'm feeling really, really great!
It's so nice out today.
I feel like I'm about to float away.
Good morning!
You made it on time today.
Yeah, somehow.
You didn't see any lost children today?
No old ladies who needed your help?
Nope.
There was just some trash on the ground.
Don't tell me... You picked it up, huh
Unfortunately, the garbage truck didn't take it away.
But, I left it in the trash area, so it'll be fine!
You idiot!
Day after day, some trap makes you late.
How can you be so simple?
I wasn't late today.
I'm not talking about today!
You're late twice a week.
I'm sorry.
Apologizing to me doesn't help, does it?
Yuka is scary!
She's like an overprotective mom.
What?
Sorry to butt in, but...
Class Represenative.
The teacher will be here soon.
Sorry for being so loud.
No, it's fun watching your little routine.
It's not a routine.
Comedy duos really need a good straight man.
Who's a straight man?
There she is.
Well, not to spoil the fun but it's time for homeroom.
We can watch the rest of the routine during lunch.
Not you too, Kanako Sensei.
You need a good straight man, but you also need a dummy.
Tokizane, that's not good, is it.
Truly sorry.
You could at least pretend.
Now then, it's time for attendance.
Kisaragi Saya.
Present!
That's it.
Just kidding.
Teacher, you shouldn't joke about that.
You're so cool! Saya's so great.
Thank you.
You really are an amazing athlete.
Have you always been like that?
Yes, pretty much always.
So, you must've won every sports festival.
With your family watching you.
Not really. Father's work keeps him busy, and Mother is gone.
Sorry.
You don't need to apologize.
Mother died when I entered elementary school,
but Fumito made me boxed lunches and came to cheer me on.
Master of the cafe next to your shrine, right?
Yes. Father and I can't cook at all, so he makes our food.
I see. Your Father and that Fumito must be very nice.
Absolutely!
Kisaragi?
Yes?
Would you like to walk home together?
I found a place that has great cakes.
Thank you very much. But, I have to help my father prepare a ceremony.
I see. Too bad.
Too bad I can't eat tasty cake with you.
Just blood, then?
Huh?
Nothing.
Be careful on your way back.
Yes. You too, Class Rep Tomofusa.
You're leaving already?
Yes. See you tomorrow.
A doggie.
Hurry home right away.
Father.
My duty, isn't it?
Without doubt.
We will see a FurukiMono tonight.
The Eight Trigrams, isn't it?
I cast the Eight Trigrams to prepare for the ceremony.
Then...
Slay it, Saya.
Lord who grants life
Lord who sustains life
Lord who leads life to rebirth
Lord eternally in Heaven
Lord eternally on Earth
Saya!
Father!
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine, Father.
I defeated the FurukiMono.
I see. Well done, Saya.
Come. We must purify the sacred blade.
Yes, Father.
What's wrong, Saya?
Nothing.
My hand...
You're too tense to let go.
Saya?
Nothing. I'm fine.
I've heated the water. Go take a bath.
Yes.
oboroyo ni nagareochiru kuchisusabu koe wa
The humming of my voice flows down mist and moonlight
kuukoku wo kagoyaka ni yurara maiodoru
With fluttering, silent steps I dance around this desolate valley
te wo nobaseba kieyuku tsuka no ma no yume ni
In a dream so brief it will vanish when I reach out to touch it
mienai ai wo kazashite hitori hohoemu no
I hold aloft a love that evades me and smile all alone
utsuro na tsukikage wo nazoru
You trace empty moonlight
shinayaka na sono yubisaki ni
with your dextrous fingertips
subete hodokare yudaneteshimau
They bare my all, I yield to them
O, my burning secrets, come uncovered
moyuru himegoto
A melody of sounds and voices lures me to a warped paradise
mugen no shirabe rakuen ni izanau
utau hodo ni utsukushiku
Inside me are so many beautifully entangled, timeless memories
karamiau towa no kioku
that it drives me to sing
omoi no tsuyu wa anata wo motomete
When my mind stirs, I long for you
kareru koto naku kono sora wo someage
Still youthfull I paint myself into the darkling skies
kagayakitsuzukeru deshou
and sparkle yet
Good morning!
I'm a typical school girl!
Just like ones you see every day.
School is boring but I like my club activities.
I'm in the monster fighting club.
Some day, I'm sure we'll make it to the nationals!
Until then, Saya won't give up!
Next time on Blood-C: It Is for Thy Sake.
Episode 2 It Is for Thy Sake