Contact Network...
It’s a Puzzle of Fools where the players must pair up to escape
or else they will get caught in the explosion.
We are supposed to simultaneously extend our pipelines.
If Kaito and Gammon or Melancholy and I connect,
only the two players in that team will survive.
If no one escapes within the time limit,
the puzzle will explode and all four of us will...
There is no doubt about it. Kaito is in Room B.
But those moves...
What is Kaito trying to accomplish?
It’s no use! I can’t figure it out!
It’s beyond me now that I’ve given up puzzles!
What should I do?
But if I don’t figure it out, Melancholy will...
I still haven’t made amends with her...
Melancholy, there is no way I will let you die!
Mama, give me courage!
Farewell Forever
Freecell...
Kaito... Gammon...
All three of you, catch on!
I need everyone’s help or
we’re gonna get blown to smithereens.
I get it! I see what Kaito is getting at.
I already know where Kaito is.
It’d be easy for us to hook up and walk outta here.
But Kaito...
It’s useless. I just don’t get it!
Freecell, I’m a goner, aren’t I?
Please catch on, Melancholy!
Is that... a signal?
So that’s the deal? There was a loophole?
Is Kaito Daimon trying to save all four of us...?
This is what you want me to do, right?
She did it!
Melancholy!
Let’s get outta here!
Crap! Did we tick off the puzzle?
Hurry!
Kaito! Gammon!
Freecell!
That was a close call!
We made it out by the skin of our teeth.
Freecell!
I’m glad you’re all right.
I owe it to Kaito.
Thank you, Kaito.
You truly are amazing.
Meh. That wasn’t half bad for DaiMORON.
You should be singing me praises about right now!
Ahem!
Aren’t you forgetting about someone?
Melancholy!
What are you doing way up there?
A perfectly valid question!
I got caught in the blast and before I knew it...
Y-ya don’t say...
Hey, isn’t this great? Everyone’s okay!
There is nothing “great” about this.
An excellent opportunity to avenge myself came knocking on my door,
but all three of you came out unscathed.
Cut the tough act!
Enigma nearly snuffed you out along with the rest of us.
I had anticipated as much.
That puzzle was rigged so I could slip out.
Say what?!
But I’ve had my fill!
I’ll let my game of vengeance end here.
This time I mean it when I kiss those detestable
puzzles goodbye forever.
“Detestable puzzles”?
Jin Makata’s Puzzles of Fools...
Do you think anyone in the world likes those things?
Melancholy...
You’re such a dimwit!
It’s obvious that an Orpheus Ring forced him to make them!
Even if the Armlet consumed him,
Jin would never make that kind of puzzle!
Shouldn’t you know better than anyone how untrue that is?
Rook and Freecell!
Think of what your two friends did because of their Armlets...
That’s right. The Orpheus Ring is to blame.
But in my case...
I didn’t change at all when I wore the Armlet!
Maybe Jin Makata is evil after all!
You imp!
Are you trying to be nice or a total brat?!
I appreciate your coming all of the way from Japan.
Since you’re here anyway, why don’t you drop by my place?
What?!
Where did that come from?
If you like, we could have dinner together.
Sound good, Freecell?
Why on earth did they agree?!
I can’t believe they’re going to Melancholy’s house!
What are Kaito and the guys thinking?!
They said they wanted to travel in lux-lux.
So there you have it!
What precisely is that supposed to mean?!
Melancholy hates Kaito, Freecell and puzzles.
It’s dangerous! Too dangerous!
She must have set some sort of trap!
It is an honor to have you visit our abode.
It-it’s huge! This is your house?
Are you actually a real noblewoman?
Pretty much. I do hail from nobility.
I had no idea... I never knew.
Did you expect me to tell you my life story?
Nana, we have guests!
I don’t care to go any farther than this, you know?
Same, but...
Freecell said that he wants to use this as an opportunity
to make up with Melancholy.
But I personally think that she is partially at fault.
Regardless, it doesn’t change the fact that I hurt her.
She is the only one
who hasn’t been freed from her nightmarish past.
We’re back to our normal lives, but not her!
Freecell can’t turn a blind eye on the poor girl!
Ya know?
I swear, everyone is so stinkin’ nice it hurts!
Let’s go!
Yum! This is good!
Is it an urban legend that England’s food is super nasty?
Uh, er, well, you see, I meant...
Problem?
I’m sorry.
What a silly young lady!
I hear that a lot!
It looks like you didn’t poison the grub.
Don’t expect to find your typical nobility tropes around here.
Okay, okay! ’Scuse me for bein’ an ignorant commoner!
She seems to be in a pretty good mood.
Yeah, but I don’t know how she truly feels.
She won’t let us peer into her heart...
What’s up?! Somethin’ going down?
It’s just your average blackout.
We get them around these parts from time to time.
Gramps, fetch some candles.
Most certainly.
Huh? Then you live here by yourself?
I have Gramps and Nana here with me.
My parents passed away when I was little.
Do you have any relatives?
Just one uncle.
But he’s out receiving medical treatment thanks to a certain someone.
Aren’t you lonely?
You’re all alone in this massive house...
Wouldn’t you like some friends?
Not really! I think friends are a pain in the neck.
I see...
Melancholy, I...
How could I make it up to you...?
I think it’s about time I retired for the evening.
Everyone, feel free to take your time.
That said, please see to them for me.
Most certainly.
Well then, good night.
The Little Lady is most resilient.
Her cheerful smile never falters,
despite living in this lonesome, remote area.
I’m telling you, Melancho isn’t making any friggin’ sense!
It wouldn’t surprise me if
you said that this blackout is part of some trap.
But I don’t think it is.
I wouldn’t be so sure.
I thought... she looked awfully little...
I would be lonely if I were her...
Please use the room down there.
Thank you.
I hope you sleep well.
Good night.
Let’s call it a night.
I’m sure that eventually
Melancholy will come to realize how you feel.
I hope you’re right...
Aren’t these...?
Are all of these puzzles?
You led them to the eastern bedroom?
Yes. Is there a problem?
Awesome!
All of these are good puzzles!
I feel the same way.
Strangely, they make me want to solve each and every one...
I was scared.
I have been distancing myself from puzzles.
The memories were too painful to do otherwise.
But sure enough, they are fun!
They’re great fun!
I love puzzles.
That right?
Freecell...
But isn’t it strange?
Of all places, I’ve rekindled my love
for puzzles in Melancholy’s home.
Yeah, that is kinda funny.
I don’t get it!
Malancho told us that she hates puzzles.
If she hates them so much, why does she have
so many in her home?
That’s simple enough!
To become a Master Brain, I made them as part of my training.
Fighting the urge to barf,
I made those vile puzzles!
I don’t believe you.
Excuse me?
All of the puzzles you made are kind, warm puzzles.
You don’t hate a single one of these puzzles!
Don’t tell me, Melancholy, that you’re...
Stop it! Melancholy, stop it!
Please stop, Melancholy!
Let go!
I had a shining future,
but you and puzzles stole that from me!
That’s not something I can forgive!
I was being optimistic...
Melancholy hates me... and puzzles...
from the bottom of her heart.
You really think so?
I think she forgave you a long time ago.
After all...
That’s right. The Orpheus Ring is to blame.
She fully understands what happened.
Nonoha...
But it doesn’t change the fact that she became a
Master Brain for a chance to avenge herself.
There’s no telling what’s runnin’ through her head.
Sorry I gathered you up so early.
Nah, we were up all night thinking about them ourselves.
Those poor, burnt puzzles...
At the very least, let’s bury them.
Sound good?
Melancholy...
What’s she up to?
I’m sorry... I treated you horribly.
But, this is me...
This is me.
She was lonesome, sure enough...
That’s why she made all of those puzzles.
E-everyone, may I help you?
Melancholy, would you be willing to become our friend?
Wouldn’t you like that, Freecell?
Melancholy, I may have hurt you and
torn you away from your uncle,
but even so, we can still become friends!
What is with that overbearing attitude?
Whether we’re friends or not is for me to decide.
A long time ago,
I was like you and only had puzzles for friends.
You’re lonely by yourself, aren’t you?
I’ve finally figured out the reason why you became a Master Brain.
It wasn’t for somethin’ like revenge.
It was ’cause you’d get to see Freecell along with the rest of us!
Isn’t that right, Melancholy?
You should be more honest with yourself!
Kaito, you’re pushing it.
You’re such a pain!
I can’t stand people who try to trample their way into others’ hearts.
My answer is “No.”
You will never see me again.
Melancholy!
That’s the end of that.
She smashed her last chance with her own two hands.
Kaito, help me!
With what?
I’m not about to give up!
Not as long as I can do something for her!
Freecell...
This house is so big and empty...
Freecell, you’ve got a good look in your eyes.
Yeah. It’s like aren’t the same person you were yesterday!
You think so?
Don’t worry!
I’m sure Melancho’ll be just fine.
Someday, she’ll meet someone who will change her.
Just like how someone changed Cubik, Ana and I.
Huh?
Er, uh, well... Oh, I know!
Freecell, you should go out with Melancho!
What?!
Yes?
I solved it!
“Dear Obstinate Puzzle-Friend, We will meet again!”
I won’t let you off the hook!
I’m sorry.
I shouldn’t have gone after your prey without asking first.
It was our chance to eliminate
several of the Phi-Brain children in one shot.
Yes, I will avoid doing that in the future.
I’m going now. Sweet dreams.
Something’s off... Something isn’t right here!
The Phi-Brain children are most impressive.
But that is precisely what makes them worth hunting.
Isn’t that right, Lovushka?
Upperclassman, your car sure is cool!
You can tell? It’s a good car!
It gives a sense of freedom all its own.
But running off of gasoline is a thing of the past.
If I were you, this is how I’d fix it up.
Now it’s the only car in the world that runs off of apple juice.
Let’s drive to the airport!
Next time, “Let’s Go to That Place.”
Let’s Go to That Place
Driving gives a sense of excitement all its own!
Fin Art: Akeru Otsuki