The One who Shines in the Darkness
This time... this time, we'll all be happy.
How, exactly?
By working hard, together!
Hospitals and schools are free here...
And everything's less expensive in general.
It's supposed to be the perfect city!
Then I'd better try my hardest, too...
And here we are.
I can't believe we get to live here for free.
And I've already got a job!
It's your welcome to Vol City.
Take a look down here.
A basement, too?
You'll find the acoustics great down there.
Oh, this is too much!
We're not getting any sleep tonight...
Oh, stop!
No!
Yeah!
Okay!
Are they really gonna let us move in here?
Vol City helps the helpless, Rui.
I'm sure we'll get approval.
Come on, let's go.
We're going to try our best! Aren't we?
I will, too! For Dad and Grandpa!
I've never felt this happy before...
Never happier...
Okay...
It's so beautiful!
I'd love to take a nap out there.
That looks good...
How is it?
Good, right? We've got plenty, so help yourself!
Thank you so much!
It's really good! Amazing!
No, my sister made the rice balls!
Thanks for the snack!
Mrs. Suzaki?
I'm the President, Shiranami.
Congratulations.
Your family has been approved for residency within the city.
Thank you so much...
Oh, thank you so much!
Excuse me!
Get the forms for their lodgings.
Oh, right!
This will set you up with a new rent-free home in the city.
Right...
Rent-free...!
Once the paperwork's finished...
You can move in, maybe even tomorrow.
Isn't that great, Genki?!
Who are you?
Get out of here!
No!
Everyone, run!
Sorry.
What are you doing?!
Someone grab him! Hurry!
Probably someone who wasn't approved for transfer into the city.
Very nice!
It's my job to keep the people of the city happy.
That's the smile! Go for it.
Ready? Here it comes!
Okay!
Fantastic!
That smile...
Everyone, follow her example, please!
So this Shiranami guy is a Horror, right?
No doubt about it. Over a hundred people have vanished around him.
But the brand didn't show up in his eyes...
A Magic Horror, then...?
Where's Takeru?
Wait up, bro!
You need to leave the city, fast.
Who are you?
Sorry, I can't really say.
But this city is dangerous!
This place isn't gonna make you happy!
What do you know about happiness?!
We've got a home, jobs, and no debt!
Just because you didn't get in, don't hold it against us!
I'll call the police.
C'mon, you gotta believe me!
Good evening. And now, for News Time.
All of us looking up at the sky together... it's been so long!
We've been looking down for so long, after all.
Oh come on Mother, we're just getting started!
I know!
Yeah, we're just getting started!
Sorry.
Currently there are no instances of crime or emergencies...
Today is another peaceful day in Vol City.
Hang in there! You're the man of the house, now!
And here you are...
It's the same!
Please, enter!
This is our house!
Here!
Yes, yes.
Hold on, Genki!
Hey! Wait up!
I'm sorry... it's him again.
Stay back! Don't try and stop us!
Go ahead inside, please.
Just ignore them.
If you'll all just head inside, please.
Okay.
Come on, come on!
You people are a nuisance. Please leave.
Hey! I said wait!
Dammit, there's a barrier!
Move!
Okay, I get to sit there, Rui!
No!
Why not?!
-Hold it! -Got you!
Hey, take a look here.
Tah-dah!
Amazing!
Mom, Grandma, this is great! There's a basement!
What?
Really?
Amazing!
Ryuga! Takeru!
Move!
Don't touch me!
Someone!
Such a happy family...
They look quite tasty.
They must've been so happy.
I'll take the boy's soul. It looks very sweet.
Where's your appetite? That's why you're so weak.
Help us!
Don't worry.
You'll still be happy.
Happy—?!
You fucks! This is some kind of Horror cafeteria?!
This way!
Genki! Rui!
Hurry!
Come on, we need to get moving!
I'm gonna slaughter them all!
And this is your idea of happiness?
Take a look! I made all of these people happy!
Look how happy they were! All thanks to me!
Because I made their dreams come true.
And now you're dead!
What...?
It's happening again!
Mom...
I need to focus!
Are you okay?
Dammit!
Hold it!
Ryuga... I'm gonna finish up first.
I'll put you all outta your misery.
Come on!
I have a job. And I need to get back to it—
Tough luck. Because slaying you is my job!
Ryuga! Get him!
Now they'll forget this nightmare...
And they should still find happiness, one day.
Come on.
Yeah.
Let's go.
So much for helping the helpless!
We were kicked out!
It's fine. There's always the next city.
Yeah! We'll just go to the next one.
Good morning. Can I review your documents?
Congratulations.
Vol City is waiting for you all.
See, it worked!
We just have to do our best!
Rui and I will do our best!
Yeah... let's find happiness.
This place isn't gonna make you happy!
Mom, we can't! Stop the car!
What are you saying?!
Mom!
Stop it!
Genki!
Why...?
Why would they come back?!
She's gone.
She... she's gone!
Why?! Where'd she go?!
Priest Burai!
She's warm...!
This confirms it.
Someone in this city is in control of the Horrors.
She's alive!
That's great!
The one you loved...
Could you save her? Why do your dreams wander?
You've had enough of the tired old cliches
Let your soul shiver
As you run on through
Do you feel the sorrow? You can't change it...
But when you look back now, on everything you've done...
Your heart whispers that it ain't been so bad
I wonder what truth is.
What if everyone thought something was a lie, but it turned out to be true?
Next time: Scoop.
I wonder why I shouldn't assume everything is a lie...