.
Yori...
So it finally happened...
"shimatta" gives this sentence a very negative meaning
Aquarian Age
Itoshisade afureru mirai wo mitsuketame
So you found a future owerflowing with Love
dakia atta mamade chiisaku waratta
you smiled as we embraced
uchiyuseru shizukana kotoba no nukumori wa
the warmth of close, gentle words
sonote ni todoitte yagatte imi wo motsu
will eventually bare meaning once they reach your hand
kawarazu ni hunbari de
Constantly with perseverance
hoka ni nani mo iranai no
I don't need anything else
tada hitotsu no chikai dake ga
with only one vow
tsuyoku nandomo nandomo
Vigorously, over and over
kurikaeshite eien ni suru
repeat it and make it into forever
False Sense of Relief
It looks like you've learned how to use your powers a little.
Darklore?
Oh, Good, You're making progress!
It wouldn't be interesting if you didn't put up a fight, right!?
I suppose it's about time I end this...
That is as far as you go.
You can't even tell left from right.
This was a bad move!
Disobidient fool!
Leave at once!
It is all right now.
The beast has vanished.
You aren't hurt, are you?
You are.. from before...
Yes, we met the other day.
You're... Mr. Abuto, right?
That's right.
You... couldn't possibly be..?
Do you have a little time to spare?
That's correct...
..I am a Mindbreaker.
So I was right...
Yes, you could tell, couldn't you?
The abilities of a Mindbreaker...
..do you know what they are?
They're the ones that can feel our power...
..who use any means possible to gain control...
..their motif, if any is an unknown desire from the water. And they are human.
Is that why you are reluctant to come any closer?
Is that why you run as soon as you see one?
Because otherwise, you'd be forced to use your powers until you die?
Do I really look like such a scary old man?
I wouldn't go that far...
I guess I could be exaggerating.
If I hadn't seen you as a Mindbreaker...
..I don't know if I would be as concerned...
But...
Everyone is looking out for me.
No, that is no true.
There are many things you do not know anything about.
No... I should say, there are many things you haven't been told.
It is not fair to only be told one side of the story.
What are you talking about?
As a member of Arayashiki, you can't give up your role as the Benzaiten.
Benzaiten: Japanese Goddess of wealth, music, eloquence and water
That is why you haven't been told the truth.
About what..?
Just what is it that I don't know about?
About the options before you.
Being the guiding Benzaiten is not the only way for you.
There is yet another choice you may make.
That is to awaken as Sarasvati and live as part of Darklore.
Sarasvati = Hindu Goddess of the arts, counterpart of the Japanese Benzaiten
Saras..vati...
Yes.
There is certainly no need for you to lead Arayashiki
If you join Darklore, you will have more freedom to live.
Freedom..?
As I see it...
..you will awaken as Sarasvati...
..and then you can live for yourself, by your own will, without being a guide.
For myself...
What?
Hougetsu is going to join Cosmopop!?
Yes, with the help from you guys.
Pleased to meet you.
Hey.
Let's work hard together, Kamikurata.
Okay,
okay,
okay!
You've managed to do it now, huh?
It's not like that!
Really?
There seems to be some sort of mysterious atmosphere around the two of you.
It's because it exists.
She's in the same environment as me...
Environment?
Kamikurata and I are in the same class.
That's what...
You know...
..that's not what you'd use that word for, normally.
I just made a little mistake, so give it a rest!
So then, in order for Ms. Asumi to understand her role here...
..she'll be spending the time here around you from now on.
Together?
Yes.
Don't you think there's something fishy here?
About what?
It's Misato...
Wasn't Ms. Asumi the girl who was caught in that picture with Kyota?
Oh, yeah... that's right.
For something like a scandal, normally...
..aren't things moving a little too fast?
That may be so...
That incident may even have sped up our debut.
You're still talking about that incident?
Yeah...
I don't like this...
..not at all...
Thank you for everything today.
There's no need to thank me.
Then, I'll see you around.
Oh, sorry...
..I forgot to tell you something important.
Kamikurata Kyota...
..he's also a Mindbreaker.
In his case, he has the power to charm people through his song.
The power is already inside of him.
He hasn't awakened yet, though.
That's why...
..he's in a dangerous position.
Kyota's in danger?
The power of a Mindbreaker is a double-edged sword.
That power may turn against them.
There's never been a fully containable power.
No...
If he actually knew about his power, there wouldn't be a problem.
You're thinking of helping Kyota, right?
Do not be concerned with the actions of those miscreants of Arayashiki.
Just when that lost power has been recovered and reborn within an ordinary human...
That power... don't you want to use it to help Kyota?
But... Kyota is...
Indeed...
..he has run off to become a pro-musician.
Once he's passed the first step, it's a totally different world.
Then, you should also enter the world of Show business.
Me..?
Sarasvati, the deity of Show business...
You shouldn't let your powers go to waste.
Aren't you sick of being so far away from Kyota?
Don't you want to be near Kyota again?
Where are you going?
What's wrong?
Your belongings..?
My fate is to be the Benzaiten and to lead the Arayashiki.
That's right.
And today, you met your time of awakening.
Yes, that's how it is...
But... did you know?
About what?
That there is yet another awakening I may go through?
How did you..?
..about that...
As I thought... ..you knew about it!
Why didn't you tell me about it?
That's because...
So that I wouldn't run away?
As long as I did not know anything...
..you, the people of Arayashiki could keep me chained up.
That's not it!
We thought it would be best...
You're lying!
Rumiko, Arayashiki is more important than I am to you, isn't it?
All you care about is the temple... ..and me being the Benzaiten!
Farewell, Rumiko.
Those two get along really well.
Sure do.
I wonder if this is what Misato intended..?
It's fine as long as Kyota cheers up, though.
Yep, especially since he was pretty down when that story was going around.
I guess that is all fine then, but...
..what is he going to do about Yoriko?
How do you mean, 'do'?
While he's with Ms. Asumi...
..doesn't that make Yoriko free?
Shingo's chance!
You think something like that could happen?
You still have a long way to go.
I was kidding...
Yori...
Hey, what's your joining Cosmopop supposed to mean?!
Kiriko...
You said it yourself, right?
That Kyota was only your classmate...
..that you didn't like him or anything...
I guess...
So then, why?
Lately, you're always with him.
You even work for the same company!
Hey... you couldn't possibly..?
That's right.
I like Kamikurata.
What?
I've always said that I like Kyota!
Why couldn't you just have told me?
I couldn't help it.
I just begun liking him one day.
You're so cruel!
Just when I managed to find him!
I'm the one who's...
..always been watching him!
Exactly.
All this time, Kiriko, you've only been watching him.
I am not like that.
I haven't just been watching him.
I have been taking action.
Kiriko...
Just what have you been doing?
All you've been doing is just watching him.
You're just a girl who can't even ask him for his autograph...
..you are just one of the many fans who chase after him.
You're wrong!
I've been working so hard... always for Kyota's...
I'm not wrong.
Kiriko...
You should give up on Kamikurata.
I was pretty surprised...
..that you would give me an answer today already.
I would never have thought that...
I am sorry about this.
You don't have to apologize for anything.
This apartment is courtesy of the company.
You may move around and rearrange whatever you need to.
Okay.
We're not supposed to sign the contract today...
..but I can make an exception.
We can take care of it tonight.
Thank you very much.
If anything happens...
..just let me know.
Okay.
Kamikurata...
Did you forget to bring an umbrella?
Yeah...
I have to go to the office now, but...
..you're heading that way as well, right?
Yea.
Then, is it okay if we go there together?
Sure.
What's that? Are you worried?
No, not really...
The two of us...
I wonder what will become of us now.
Whatever happens, happens. It can't be helped...
That may be so, but...
You know...
I am glad I got to know you, Kamikurata.
Huh?
Silly!
What are you thinking about?
Something else. I am talking about something else!
Ah.. I see... Something else, huh?
Well, I am not too sure about what may happen in the future...
But let's make the best of it as it is now, Kamikurata.
Sure.
I think so too.
Damn her to hell...
Damn it!
Please let me in!
I'm afraid I can't let you in unless you have an appointment.
Why can't you?
Not unless it is an emergency.
I'll do anything!
So, Please let me in!
What's the matter?
This girl says she wants an interview.
An interview?
Yes!
I have already told her it wasn't possible.
But she's still here, even after I've explained it to her so many times.
Very interesting...
Hegiri Kiriko...
Singer, you say...
Yes.
But...
..it's okay if I am not hired as a singer.
What do you mean?
Anything is fine!
Even if I am hired as menial labor...
..wherever there's an opening...
..even if it's just to answer the phone...
..even if it's just small jobs!
I just want to join... No matter what!
For that chance, I'll do anything!
So please help me out!
Your boyfriend left you?
No... your friend stole your boyfriend?
I hit it on the dot, didn't I?
Don't worry.
Everyone will definitely pay attention to you.
And after that happens...
..don't you want to take him back?
How does that sound?
Well, is..?
Just leave everything to me.
I'll contact you with further instructions.
Yes!
Hey... Can a stupid high school student like her really help us?
There are many things she can be used for.
I see.
You're doing whatever you can to cause a fiasco, right?
It doesn't matter to you what happens to me.
You really need to carefully reconsider your importance.
You haven't accomplished anything yet...
I am depending on you... Kanae.
Yo!
Kanae!
Keep it down, would you?
Sorry.
What are you up to today?
What are you doing by yourself around this area?
I came to see you.
Really?
You've decided to debut, right?
Y-yeah...
Wouldn't it be nice if we could perform together!?
W-wait!
To celebrate... I'll treat you to dinner.
Huh?
You don't have to.
No, I want to!
Or are you saying you don't want to have dinner with me?
That's not it...
Then it's decided!
All right! Let's go!
Kamiyokawa Preference Kamakura City, Miyashima 2-5
Sannou Yoriko
With this... the contract is set.
Yes.
Is something wrong?
Are you feeling sick?
No...
Feeling guilty, perhaps.
You've betrayed the people you've called friends up to now...
It can't be helped.
Get plenty of sleep tonight.
Okay.
Um.. Thanks for taking me to dinner tonight.
So it's fine if I treat you again sometime?
I really don't mind about that, but...
It's just plain old me...
I had fun, Kyota.
Then, good night.
I'll be on my way.
Yoko!
Kyota...
It's fallen into my hands...
Sarasvati...
kokoro tadautsusu hikari
Light that simply reflects one's heart.
konnani taiyori nai nante
that it would be this unreliable
shinjitai owaranai
I want to believe it doesn't end
honto no jibun
my true self
tsunagetai ashita no sora
I want to reach for tomorrow's skies
hirogeta yume no iro sagasanai
I can't find the color of the expanded dream
sore sore ni utsushidasu mirai wa
each and every future it reflects
kiskeki wo inotte
I pray for a miracle to happen
yakusoku no sono toki wo tenisurumade
until I grasp the promised moment
kono omoi fukaku mitsumetai
I would like to look deep upon this feeling
Covering, resounding beat...
Incessant rain...
Sudden heat...
The sadness from...
..those biting words.
The beautiful Darkness...
..covers a sorrowful sky.
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