Red Data Book A book on endangered wild animals. It was first published in 1966 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Species considered under greatest threat have been printed in the Red List.
Kimi no koe ga I'll head toward the light
What is a Red Data Girl (RDG)? A girl in danger of extinction. The term comes from a book on endangered wild animals called the Red Data Book (RDB). The RDG is an entity with such rare and unique powers that everyone wants her for themselves.
Yobi au sono hikari e That responds to the call of your voice
Usuginu koshi ni ima sekai wo mitsumete iru I'm currently looking at the world through a thin veil of silk
Tobenai kago no naka hane wo chijimete I fold my wings in a cage with no room to fly
Kaze wataru mori e to saki tsugu hana-tachi no If I gently shake my wings in mimicry of the breath
Kokyuu wo mane shite hane wo sotto yuraseba That the wind passing through the forest inherited from the flowers,
Hora, kimi no koe ga See? Your voice
Kataku tojita mama uzukumaru kono ashimoto wo terasu yo Lightens the ground that I have been crouching over like a statue
Kizamareta mirai ga tooku mienai basho de mo Even if my preordained future is somewhere far beyond where I can see,
Osore wo nugi sutete kimi no moto e I'll shed my fears and race to you
Fure awanakute mo tsutawaru tashika na omoi ga We don't have to touch to share these solid feelings
Nan do de mo mukau tsuyosa ni naru They will continue to give us strength
Kawatte iku tame ni The strength to change
Izumiko, do you and Sagara-kun live under the same roof?
Of course not! He's staying in the lodge, although we do eat together.
Yeah? Must be nice.
I mean, you won't find any guys in Awatani on the same high level as Sagara-kun!
Then why don't you ask him out?
Too many rivals.
But it'd be a crying shame if he didn't join a sports team.
Think he'd be willing to have his ride pick him up later so he can join the basketball team?
Aw, does that make you another rival?
"Turtle Food"
Harucchi, you're getting paranoid!
What do you think, Izumiko?
I don't think he'll join.
When we go home, he spends the whole day every day practicing with Nonomura-san.
Practicing what?
Archery...
What, for real? That's so cool! I wanna see Sagara-kun draw a bow!
Do you think Sagara-kun is going on the field trip?
Of course he is!
Then how will he spend his free time? With Misaki and the guys?
Will you be able to make it?
Huh?
We're talking about the field trip.
I have to go, don't I?
Jeez! What happened to all of your enthusiasm?
You should go! I just know you'll have fun.
Uh-huh...
Izumiko, you're always so tense! Relax, relax!
- Hey! - Ow!
Hey, Yohei! Stop right there!
Suzuhara-san.
Wamiya-kun...
You haven't been yourself lately.
Y-You think so?
Not since that transfer student came.
Really?
Do you hate him?
Uh-huh... I do.
I had suspected as much. We're of a like mind.
Let's go to Sototsugawa High together, Suzuhara-san.
Y-Yeah...
I'm home!
Welcome back. A package from Yukariko-san came for you.
Really?
My, what an adorable cell phone.
Weren't you needing a new one, Izumiko-san?
What does Yukariko-san say? Is she doing well?
I'm running over to the lodge!
Izumiko-san?
Sagara-kun!
Don't randomly shout like that!
I thought my mother might be able to do something. She could help you, too.
Yukariko-san?
If Yukimasa obeys anyone, it'd definitely be Yukariko-san or no one at all.
What should I do?
About?
She wants to meet while we're on the field trip in Tokyo,
but I can't go!
Why not?
Because it's so crowded...
I got so feverish over Career Day that I couldn't even attend that.
So? What do you want me to do about it?
She said to keep this top secret and not to tell anyone from the school.
It's extremely weird, but wasn't it Yukariko-san's idea?
She said to contact her with this, but I can't send text messages...
Why not?
- It'll break. - What?
Computers and cell phones go bonkers when I touch them.
But there is no turning back if I break this one!
Suzuhara, do you seriously mean that?
You've lived your entire life unable to use a computer or cell phone?!
I've used the phone before!
It just can't be a cell...
You're living in the Showa Era!
Sagara-kun, take this cell and go see my mother for me.
Excuse me?
We can't put this chance to waste...
And you would probably be better at winning her over.
Suzuhara, why are you trying to dump all of this onto my shoulders?
Isn't Yukariko-san going out of her way for this rendezvous because she wants to see you?
What if I went by myself and she decided not to come?!
If we went together, would you go then?
This is a personal matter of life or death, so I'm willing to do what I can.
Then so will I.
"Nanki Shirahama Airport"
Huh? Wamiya?
Uh-huh.
He said he wasn't coming.
He isn't really the type to attend functions like this,
just like you, Izumiko.
I didn't realize...
Want some?
What's wrong?
Airsick?
Behind me...
Is there something in the back?
No, it's nothing. I'm fine.
Izumiko, you look pale!
Harucchi, could you get my luggage?
Sure, but are you okay? I'll get some medicine from the teacher.
Hey!
Are you really feeling sick? We aren't seeing her for a good while yet.
Did you text Mother?
Yeah. She already sent a response.
3:30 at the Metropolitan Government Office's northern observatory.
But do you think you won't make it after all?
No, I'm going.
I'm sure that I'll be fine once I adjust to them a bit...
Are the Tokyo crowds making you feel sick?
Is that what this is about?
Don't baby it down! There are so many weird things here.
What "weird things"?
Bad things that stalk me.
They look like sinister, black figures.
If those things really exist, ask Yukariko-san how to deal with them!
Okay, so I'm giving you some free time now.
Meet back here at 4:00.
Don't leave the Metropolitan Government Office Building. Did everyone get that?
Yes, Ma'am!
Izumiko, do you feel up to visiting the observatory?
Yeah, I think so.
Southern Observatory Elevator Entrance
That goes to the southern observatory.
I knew you were going to screw up.
Yukariko-san specified the northern observatory.
It's already 3:30...
Suzuhara, you're afraid of strangers, aren't you?
You think that anyone you don't know is out to get you.
I don't think everyone is that way.
But I was telling the truth about those black figures.
It's no good. She can't make it.
What?! Why not?
"Leave the observatory immediately. They've already found you."
Who found us?
The figures I told you about. They might be after Mother as well.
Yeah, right!
Darn it! We need to get out of here fast.
Yukariko Suzuhara
If you know where my house is, go there. A barrier is set around my home, so everyone will be safe. Here is my address, just in case you need it.
Mother's house?! No way! I can't go there.
Her address is in Nakano. That's pretty close to here.
We're going clear to her house?!
Do you want to go back without seeing her? After we've come so far?
"Touch for 1 Second!" "Watch for the door! Please don't run through."
"News" "[DELAY] The gates are currently down in the..."
There is an announcement for everyone using the Shinjuku Station.
The gates in the western entrance have broken down...
Notification to all customers.
The emergency bell has just gone off,
- What the hell is going on?! - so all train services will be suspended.
- It's like someone is trying to stop us from leaving! - Please wait for services to resume.
- They may have found us. - Please wait for services to resume.
- Who the hell are you talking about?! - We apologize for disrupting your busy schedules.
- I wouldn't be so scared if I knew! - We apologize for disrupting your busy schedules.
But I can feel someone! I can feel him drawing closer.
Let's get off. We can't stay here and wait.
Let's look for a shop that sells hats.
If we don't do something about those braids, you'll stand out wherever we go!
That may be true, but...
Hurry!
Chapter 2 The First Palm of Someone's Hand
Crap!
Looks like he dropped us off at the wrong place.
What?
It's just a couple of blocks off, so we could walk there in about 10 minutes.
Okay...
Talk about bad timing. It's getting ready to pour.
Let's hurry!
After living in the mountains, you shouldn't be afraid of lightning.
It isn't the lightning...
Are you still scared of whoever's looking for you?
I've never seen someone actually tremble in fear before.
He's almost here...
Even I'm starting to think that something's out there.
If it'd make you feel any better, I could chant a mantra for you.
A mantra?
The "evil be gone" one.
I studied them a bit back at Mt. Haguro.
I doubt that will chase it away.
But if you don't mind...
Your hand...
May I hold it?
My hand?
Earlier, that made me feel not quite so afraid.
She's cold...
He's here. It's time...
Juju go hen ru shichi shoku ketsu sa san ketsu kei tsuu sho shi dai jinju nai shi ka ko.
Shi juu oku gougasha shobutsu setsu, ga o kako juu sho butsu sho.
Tokumon setsu shi daijin juriki.
Juu ze irai kyou shichi hyaku kou, juu en bu dai, i daikokushi, ryou shi tenge.
Shu shou chuu ou, toku sai jizai, shi tenge chuu, issai kokuji, ga shitsu tou shi nyaku...
Moromoro no aramisaki, higyou, ekijin, shusoshin, hachi daikonjin,
sasukami, kikukami, tomobiki, akuryou, akuki,
sangai gedou no tomogara wa jinpou fushigi no kajiriki wo nouju shite,
kendon jaken no kokoro wo hiraki, ono ono sono kongen e taikyo shi,
yoroshiku shinsei wo mamoru beshi.
Kasanete kunato wo yaburu nakare.
Who do you think you are directing that mantra at?
Izumiko is the one in need of an exorcism.
Sagara-san? What are you doing?
Wait!
Stay back! Prove that you're the real Yukimasa!
You're making a fool of yourself, Miyuki.
Just look. Izumiko clearly recognizes me for who I am.
But you were scared stiff! What gives?!
But this really is Sagara-san.
It looks like I must have been mistaken. I panicked over nothing...
Don't give me that crap!
The fact that Izumiko was afraid of me is proof that I am who I claim to be.
But I really, truly felt something! I could sense something bad approaching.
You probably sensed someone other than just myself.
Any number of people has set their sights on making you theirs.
Does that mean that you were the one who kept blocking us from Yukariko-san?
That wasn't me.
Just so you know,
you won't see Yukariko-san even if you visit her house.
She gave up on seeing you when she was unable to reach the observatory.
However, that house has a barrier around it, making it an ideal resting spot.
Mother really isn't here...
You must not hold it against her.
Yukariko-san chose to be a decoy and draw their attention away from you.
Mother is busy because she works in public security.
That was wise on her part,
although her aptitude is part of what keeps Yukariko-san so busy.
Izumiko, go look for a change of clothes on the second floor.
Feel free to rest for a bit. You look absolutely peaked.
You should keep your pants on. This is someone else's home.
You don't have to tell me something I already know!
You're always angry whenever I see you, Miyuki.
Have you even considered holding a peaceful conversation with me when we're alone?
Your smug attitude pisses me off!
You can't pull a fast one on me,
although Suzuhara seems to have fallen for it.
What are you referring to?
I saw Suzuhara look like she was scared to death with my own two eyes.
She went back to normal the second you showed up, but only because of a spell!
In other words, you exorcised her!
So?
I bet Yukariko-san decided not to show up because she sensed your presence!
That was inevitable. It is in their nature to run.
There is a shitload of people who want their powers for their own personal gain,
such as enterprisers, politicians, researchers,
men of religion, and even us Mountain Monks.
What type of power does Suzuhara have to garner their interest?
It is a testament to how there are a rare few
who are born with the pure "power" that the Mountain Monks train to obtain.
Such power has been limited to women since ancient times.
Women only?
But she isn't really all that impressive.
That girl is just an extremely big scaredy cat who can't do squat!
True, I can't say that she has fully awoken yet.
Give me a break! If you want to protect Suzuhara so badly, do it yourself!
There is no freaking way I am going to work as your lackey!
I'll do whatever it takes to see Yukariko-san and...
Suzuhara?
You should have warned us that you were coming down...
Suzuhara?
Get away from her, Miyuki!
You must not stand before her Highness dressed as you are! Get back!
What's this? Yukimasa, you were here as well?
I must apologize for welcoming you in such an unsightly manner
as I had not yet made any arrangements to receive your Highness. Please forgive me.
All is well. I am the one who came unannounced.
This is my first time descending into Izumiko.
This body is unpleasant as it is still too young for me.
Despite that...
I came upon sensing something take wing.
Does that mean you will stay with Izumiko henceforth?
It is not as though you have caught me yet.
Regardless, you should take good care of Izumiko's body.
This child will probably serve as my last vessel.
Is it going to come to an end with Izumiko's generation?
I doubt I will go beyond this generation.
Princess!
Wh-Why am I w-wearing this?
Calm down.
You don't have to remember everything right this minute.
It will gradually come back to you over time.
Uh, I...
Bluntly put, Suzuhara is from a line of women who can be easily possessed, huh?
I figured Izumiko was a highly special child,
but not to this degree...
What do you mean?
You were right.
Just as you said, protecting Izumiko goes far above and beyond your capabilities.
In that case!
Yeah, I won't make you attend the same school as Izumiko anymore.
If you want to transfer, feel free to transfer to whatever school you like.
What?! What the heck is running through your head?
Couldn't you act a tad happier? This is what you wanted, isn't it?
Dareka ga watashi wo yobu no Is someone calling for me?
Dokoka de watashi wo yobu Someone is beckoning from somewhere
Tooku kara chikazuiteru He's approaching from the distance
Yasashii hibiki kokoro ugoki dashite The gentle sound of his voice moves my heart
Hitotsu oshiete Tell me one thing
Kono setsunai yokan no mae de Are the feelings I was still unaware of
Mada shirazu ni ita omoi ga Before this sad premonition
Hirogari kaketeru no? On the verge of spreading?
Yume mite ita jiyuu ni In the freedom of my dreams,
Tomadoigachi no mama I act somewhat abashed
Chiisa na koe de negau As I wish in a tiny voice,
Minna to issho ni warai aitai ne "I want to laugh and smile with everyone"
There aren't any students named Wamiya.
That can't be...
Chapter 3 My First Familiar