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
Hey!
Sorry. I don't mean anything personal.
Nothing personal? Seriously?
What you see before you slightly differs from reality.
We've entered a different plane.
One of these is Masumi. Can you tell which one?
Consider all of the others his followers.
They can't do much, but I imagine it'd still hurt if they attacked.
What have I done to deserve getting attacked?
You're going to feel a world of hurt if you don't defend yourself.
Suzuhara can't defend herself!
Don't worry.
I'll protect her!
Onbazara gini harachi hatayasowaka!
I warned you, didn't I? "You'll feel a world of hurt."
Sagara, let me see what your training has taught you.
I don't know how to fight youkai!
Still hiding what's up your sleeve?
You have two options:
Catch Masumi or return to the real world by breaking his barrier.
That's enough, Mayura-san! Don't do this!
Mountain Monks specialize in exorcisms!
I need a staff for an exorcism!
One will appear if you wish for it!
Mayura-san, that's enough! This is dangerous!
Don't worry; you'll be fine.
Not me, Sagara-kun!
Izumiko-chan, aren't you also eager to see what he is capable of?
You told me that he hasn't clued you in on anything!
Izumiko-chan, didn't they tell you anything before you entered this school?
Sagara-kun doesn't necessarily tell me everything...
Weren't you dissatisfied with Sagara as your partner?
No! I came across too harsh.
I know that really,
it's my fault that Sagara-kun has been drawn into this world.
No wonder he thinks I'm a nuisance!
Miyuki-kun!
That's enough! Masumi-kun is right next to you!
That isn't Manatsu-kun!
Jeez, Mayura-san! You went overboard.
You think so?
I bet you expect them to laugh and shrug this whole stinkin' thing off, don't you?
Just because you're a girl.
I expect them to because I'm me.
That really sucked, eh, Shinkou?
My body's starting to go numb.
Because Masumi flung you back to this plane...
...after Suzuhara-san identified him.
Then Masumi was the one who gave me the staff?
Where is Suzuhara?
Huh?
What's wrong, Suzuhara-san?
I'm upset with myself.
Why?
Because I couldn't see a thing.
But you could see me!
Even though I can see you, I can't see myself.
I was scared.
Mayura was just testing Shinkou.
And she kept you safe and sound, didn't she?
I was scared! How could I not be?
Well, we were trying to be threatening.
But I thought you were braver than this.
I got Sagara-kun involved.
When I blurted that out, I realized the truth behind those words.
I don't want to admit that I'm expecting anything from him.
That's why I spoke so poorly of Sagara-kun when I was with Mayura-san.
So what? It's Shinkou's fault that you're feeling blue?
No matter how badly I want to become normal, that will never happen.
But if I wasn't around, Sagara-kun could be a totally normal person!
Masumi-kun, you shouldn't bully people like this, either!
Now it's my fault?
You're perking back up, huh?
Isn't it about time you realized you've been left behind?
Huh?
Suzuhara-san, it's easy for people with a naturally loose grasp on reality
to get lost around these parts.
What should I do?
You'll be fine. I'll send you back. After all, you're able to find me.
I've got to take good care of you.
- Suzuhara-san, are you here? - Suzuhara-san!
- Suzuhara-san!
- Izumiko-chan! Where are you? - Where are you, Suzuhara-san?!
- Are you all right, Suzuhara-san?! - Suzuhara-san!
Goodness! How long have you been behind me?
Uh, well...
Izumiko Suzuhara-san, I presume?
Hello and nice to meet you.
To be honest, it's a pleasure to talk to you in person!
Huh? Uh...
You see, you are quite famous amongst us,
although I'm sure you have no idea who we are.
Please, allow me to introduce myself.
I'm the president of the Japanese History Society, Mizuhiko Ryougoku.
As I'm sure you are already aware, we also serve as Mayura Souda's fan club.
As such, we know a great deal about you, Suzuhara-san.
- I hope that we can enjoy a nice, long relationship.
- Are they here under your orders, like always? - I hope that we can enjoy a nice, long relationship.
- Are they here under your orders, like always? - Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Suzuhara.
- They don't know anything about Masumi. - Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Suzuhara.
- They don't know anything about Masumi. - Phew!
- He merely used them. - Finding all of these tengu masks was a real pain!
- I'll admit that my methods were rough. I'm sorry. - But if they left an impression on you, it was worth the effort!
- But the Japanese History Society - This is more like a disguise than cosplay, really!
- definitely left an impression on you and Izumiko-chan, didn't it? - This is more like a disguise than cosplay, really!
Actually, we intend to do a presentation on ninja at the school festival.
I'd love it if the two of you joined us.
Yeah? Are you asking us to join the SMF?
My place is as a bystander.
I'd prefer to simply work alongside President Kisaragi.
Is that what you consider to be in Izumiko-chan's best interest?
It isn't my place to tell her what to do.
She can do as she likes.
Hand-Made Soba Noodles
Well, I look forward to seeing you again in September.
Take care.
In the end, Shinkou really is a true-blue newb?
Now we know that Dad was way off on this one.
It would have been nice if you actually listened to me.
Fair enough.
But I can see why Mayura had her doubts.
You haven't freaked out over Masumi or any of the crud goin' on around you.
Please don't make it sound as if I've been desensitized!
You make it seem like you'll pull through on your own somehow.
Although in actuality, Suzuhara-san wrapped that one up!
How come Suzuhara-san never seems to notice?
Everyone is just using her...
It's from Mimura-san.
What's wrong?
Chapter 7 My First Time Getting Lost
Tabi doesn't look good.
He said to rush over if I'm in Togakushi.
Tabi's ill?
I've gotta go.
Wait. If you're leaving, I'll go with you.
Me, too. You were supposed to introduce me to Tabi.
No. If he's sick, it'd be best if I went on my own.
Mayura, stay here. You've got to host the trip.
Sorry, Suzuhara-san, but please wait until Tabi's better.
Sick animals don't like a lot of hubbub.
Are you going to leave mid-trip? Just for Tabi?
Tabi's more important!
I can't let you go by yourself.
Let's go together tomorrow.
No. I made a promise with Tabi.
It shouldn't affect the trip if I slip out on my own.
Not with Masumi here.
Don't tell me you intend to have Masumi fill in for you!
Masumi's been dying to experience school life.
He should get a taste of what it's like on this camping trip.
Do you realize what you're saying?
This is Togakushi! Masumi can handle it.
Manatsu, what are you thinking?
Masumi?
I came to become a student!
Thanks for earlier!
Don't hold that little scuffle earlier against me.
I don't have very many friends, so it's been eating at me.
Are you going to make illusions appear and disappear on this plane too?
Nope, nope! I came to become Manatsu.
Let's be buddies! We're roomies and all.
You have memories of staying with Manatsu, right?
I can use those as reference for how to behave.
Would you mind looking after Masumi for me?
Not that I'm in any position to ask for favors...
I've never seen you act so meek before, Souda.
Don't tease!
Manatsu is always saying that we should make Masumi happy.
I think he was trying to say,
"Don't upset Masumi just because we're worried about Tabi!"
Whatcha talking about?
So I just need to be myself? I'm sure things will work out.
I'm so excited! I hardly ever get to do this!
Is that right? I see.
Be sure to tell Manatsu to give me a call.
Okay. Please do.
He said that Tabi can't stand.
He has suffered colic in the past,
but this is the first time he couldn't get up.
Does that mean?
I think it's serious.
Darn it, Manatsu! He can't draw the line between people and horses!
Mayura-san!
In a way, Manatsu and Masumi have always balanced each other out.
They aren't that way with me.
Balanced how?
Emotionally.
For Masumi to be that cheerful...
Found them! Found them!
Since we're under the same roof, let's spend more time together!
Masumi, do you actually plan on passing yourself off as Manatsu?
Sure do! But aren't I allowed to have some fun of my own?
What are we going to do with him?
Can you tell how your siblings are doing when you're apart?
Nope, it doesn't work that way.
Can you instantly read their pasts when you see them?
Yeah, when I see them.
Can you read their minds?
For example, do you know what Souda is thinking right...
Ow!
It'd make things so much easier if I could!
This was supposed to be the girls' room.
I'm sorry.
We'll leave right now.
You have impeccable timing.
I would like to tell everyone something after dinner.
Please ask the guys to converge in the parlor.
Akinokawa-san and I would like to perform a song and dance for you.
As the Student Body President,
the purpose of my dance is to protect the Student Council.
One in our midst has been possessed...
Something not human is mingling amongst us!
I shall dance to protect you from that vile spirit.
I would like each and every one of you to realize
that just as in the myth of Ame no Uzume no Mikoto,
dance has the power to purify.
Kisaragi-san...
...is so strong!
- Hey! - What the heck?! - A power outage? Did the breaker flip?
Flashlights! Aren't there any flashlights?
That was like a horror show! It was perfect!
I swear we could use that in the festival.
Huh? Souda's brother is gone.
Dang! Sagara's gone, too!
Huh? Why would he vanish?
Someone should go look for them.
- But where would they go? - Uh, don't ask me...
Crap...
Let's split up and search all of the rooms.
H-Hey, who's there?!
Tada!
Did we chill you to the bone?
Oh, jeez!
Did we give you a scare?
If someone didn't freak you guys out, the President would have been disappointed.
That's all?
You did your job too well!
Reina, let's get changed.
The show is over!
- I'm gonna take another bath. - Let's hit the hay.
Anyone care to join me?
Did Kisaragi-san actually repel Masumi-kun?
I think so, but as long as he's here, Masumi is stronger than her.
But why did you get repelled with him?
I was tagging along, sort of.
Think she's talking to Manatsu?
We'll probably lose Tabi tonight...
Where's Souda?
She was up all night waiting for him to call... Where's Masumi-kun?
Sleeping... or playing possum.
Maybe the two of us should go check on him.
Yes. I don't think we should leave Manatsu-kun alone.
You know I'm going with you!
Do you seriously think I can leave him as he is?
I need to give him a piece of my mind.
Why? Even if you go, you won't view things the same way he does.
You won't feel all that sad if Tabi dies, right?
Of course I'll feel sad!
Really? Wouldn't exposing your differences just make things harder?
Hang out with me when he wants to be alone!
In other words, you're prioritizing his feelings over mine?
When did you start siding with Manatsu?!
My time as Masumi will come to an end
once the two of you stop sharing the same views.
Is that one of the conditions?
The two of you have to share the same image of Masumi?
Pretty much. We're only able to do this through our willpower.
I guess I can let Manatsu have his way until he feels better...
The two of us will go in your place, so don't worry.
We'll bring Manatsu-kun back.
In that case, please...
Would you mind?
"Irizuna Takaharu Riding Club" "Irizuna Takaharu"
"Elegant"
Excuse me! Is Manatsu Souda-kun here?
We're friends of his.
He should be back in the barn, cleaning things up.
Should I go fetch him?
Um, how's Tabi?
He passed away this morning. The recovery services just left.
Then that truck back there was...
"Horse Name: Tabi"
Manatsu-kun!
Huh? You came?
Sorry to have wasted your time.
I can't introduce you to Tabi anymore...
What type of horse was Tabi?
He was a dark bay, which is practically black.
The bottom of his legs were white.
They looked more like tabi than socks.
Hence the name Tabi.
Tabi was pretty fierce back when we were little.
He knocked Masumi and me off all of the time.
He lived a long life, didn't he?
The owner gets to decide how long a horse lives.
When a horse can't stand, that alone makes it grow weaker and weaker.
When it can't move, its own weight presses down on its innards,
causing necrosis to set in...
As you can imagine, it's agonizing.
Then he died this morning because...
I gave him a shot to stop his heart.
I euthanized him.
You did that?
There may have been a way to save him.
But I decided to let him rest in peace.
Is that why you didn't want Souda to come?
Yeah...
She's really worried about you.
But Masumi was just fine, wasn't he?
This was a great opportunity for Masumi.
And it gave me time to think about a lot of things.
Humans have the ability to actively put things to an end
rather than simply accept what fate has in store.
Mayura won't get to spend her entire life with Masumi or with me for that matter.
Masumi and I are fully aware of that fact.
But Mayura still doesn't seem to get it.
Why would you say such a thing?
I get the feeling that now is the time to put everything to an end...
There is still time.
It beats leaving her alone...
What are you going to put to an end?
Spell it out for me, Manatsu!
What is it time to put to an end?
Why did you leave Masumi?!
You weren't supposed to choose me!
Masumi isn't in pain!
It's only natural to choose the one who is sad or hurt!
Don't you realize just how sad you are?!
I'm not sad about Tabi's death! That would be rude to Tabi!
If I'm sad, it's because I no longer have Tabi's protection.
I have to face myself, like it or not!
Mayura, you're the person I care about the most,
but you can't care about me the most anymore!
Manatsu-kun!
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"
"Manatsu Souda"
"I haven't changed my mind.
I still think that if I became the same thing as Masumi,
I might be able to stay with you."
Mayura-san?
Father! Father, I need you to come over immediately!
Masumi is going to take Manatsu away from me!
Is it wrong of me to want to be a normal girl?
Chapter 8 My First Wish