Red Data Book
A book which contains data about species in danger of extinction.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature first published it in 1966.
The ones deemed in gravest danger had their articles printed on red paper.
I go toward your voice as we speak, into the light...
About "Red Data Girl"
She is a girl from an endangered species.
The term originates from a book which contains data about species in danger of extinction,
called the Red Data Book (abbreviated RDB).
Many wish to have control over her, for such is the vast mystery of her power.
Through thin silk I watch the world outside
I can't fly with my wings in that little box
This flower already left for the forest with its wind to bloom
I act like I've taken a deep breath and flap my wings a little
Look,
your voice, though faint as ever,
guides me from where I cowered
The future is so very far away and obscure for me,
but I will abandon my fear of it and find you
We cannot touch each other, but know the other's feelings
That gives me the strength to look ahead
so that I may change
You live together with Sagara, Izumiko?
No way! He lives in the shrine's dormitories.
We do eat together, though.
I wish I could do that.
Huh?
Awatani Junior High's never had any guys as awesome as him.
Then why don't you confess to him?
There's too much competition.
It's a shame he won't join any sports clubs.
Can't you stick around for a bit so he can come to the basketball team's practice?
So you're part of the competition, Ayucchi?
You're overthinking it, Harucchi.
What do you say, Izumiko?
I don't think he can stick around for sports club.
He already trains with Nonomura every day after school.
What does he train in?
Archery and stuff.
Wow, really? That's so cool!
I wanna see Sagara draw a bow!
I wonder if he's coming on the class trip.
Why wouldn't he?
What's he gonna do in his free time?
Just hang out with Misaki?
You'll be there too, right, Izumiko?
Huh?
I'm talking about the class trip.
I have to come, right?
C'mon, what happened to all that motivation?
Let's go! I'm sure it'll be fun.
You always worry too much, Izumiko.
Just relax.
Hey! Hold it right there, Youhei!
Suzuhara...
Wamiya?
You've looked a bit down lately.
H-Have I?
Ever since the transfer student came, right?
Do you think so?
Do you hate him?
Yeah. I do.
I thought so. I feel the same way.
Let's go to Sototsugawa High together, Suzuhara.
O-Okay.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Yukariko sent you a package.
Really?
Oh, what a lovely cell phone!
Isn't that great, Izumiko?
What did she write?
Is she doing okay?
I gotta go to the dormitories for a sec.
Izumiko?
Sagara!
Don't just barge in like that!
I thought Mom might be able to help us.
You too.
Yukariko?
You're right. If there's anyone Yukimasa would listen to, it'd be Yukariko.
What should I do?
About what?
She wants to meet up in Tokyo when we go there on our class trip.
But I can't...
Why?
There are so many people there...
I couldn't go on the social studies trip either because I came down with a fever.
So what do you want me to do?
Why would she want us to keep it a secret from everyone at school? The whole thing's weird.
But it's Yukariko's idea, huh?
We should email her from this.
But I can't send emails.
Why not?
I'll break it.
Huh?
Computers and cell phones start acting weird when I use them.
I can't afford to break this one too!
Are you serious, Suzuhara?
You lived your life until now without using computers or cell phones?
I can use normal phones... Just not cells.
You're like half a century behind everyone else!
Please take this and meet Mom in my stead!
What?
We can't miss this opportunity.
And you're better at convincing people too.
Suzuhara... Do you seriously expect me to do everything for you?
Yukariko wanted to meet you, not me!
I can't just go there on my own!
Would you come with me, then?
I will. My own life's at stake here, after all.
Then it's settled.
Wamiya?
Yeah.
He said he's not coming.
He's never been too big on excursions.
Much like you.
I see...
Want some?
What's wrong?
Airsick?
Behind me...
What's behind you?
Never mind. I'm fine.
Izumiko, you're so pale!
Harucchi, could you get my bags for me?
Sure, but are you gonna be okay?
I'll get medicine from the teacher.
Hey.
Are you really feeling sick?
There's still quite some time until our meetup.
Did you email Mom?
Yeah.
She sent back the details.
3:30 pm on the northern observation deck of the Metropolitan Government Building.
Does this mean you can't come?
No, I'll be there.
I'm sure I'll be fine once I get more used to it.
Are you feeling sick because of the Tokyo crowds?
Don't make it sound so simple.
There are all these weird things.
What weird things?
Bad things that keep staring at me.
They're all twisted-looking and shrouded in blackness.
If you're really seeing things like that, you should ask Yukariko how to get rid of them.
Listen! You've got free time starting now.
Just make sure you're back here by 4 pm.
Don't stray too far from the Metropolitan Government Building.
Understood?
Roger!
Izumiko, can you come with us to the observation deck?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
That one goes to the southern deck.
I knew you'd get it wrong.
Yukariko called us to the northern deck.
It's already half past 3.
You're scared of people, aren't you?
You think people you don't know are out to get you.
Not everyone.
But I wasn't kidding about those masses of blackness.
Crap. She can't come here.
But why?
"You should get down from there quickly too."
"They've found you."
"They"? Who?
Those things I talked about.
They must've targeted her too.
No way...
What should we do? We should get down right away.
Suzuhara Yukariko
If you know where I live, come to my house. There is a barrier around it, so it's safe for everyone. If you need it, my address is:
Mom's house?
No way! I can't go!
She lives in Nakano. It's quite close by.
Do you seriously want to go there?
You'd rather go home without seeing her?
We've already come this far.
To our valued passengers at Shinjuku station:
Due to a malfunction in the west gate ticket machines...
Dear passengers.
The emergency alert has been sounded, so the train cannot depart.
What's going on here?
It's like something's trying to hold us back!
They might've found us already.
Who do you mean, "they"?!
I wouldn't be this scared if I knew!
But I can feel that they're close by!
Let's get out. This train could be here until tomorrow for all we know.
Let's find a shop where they sell hats.
If we don't hide your braids, you'll be the center of attention everywhere.
But I...
Hurry!
Episode 2
The First Hand
Damn...
This isn't the right place.
We need to head a few more blocks in that direction,
so it'll probably take about 10 minutes to get there.
This isn't good. Looks like it's about to rain.
Let's hurry.
You shouldn't be scared of thunder after living in the mountains for so long.
It's not the thunder...
You're still going on about those things that are after you?
First time I see someone actually tremble in fear...
It's right there...
Okay, now I'm starting to feel like there's something too.
I can chant an incantation, if that'd make you feel better.
What incantation?
It makes evil spirits go away.
I learned a little about it on Mt. Haguro.
I don't think this one will just go away.
Would you...
let me...
hold your hand?
My hand?
I felt a bit less scared when I was holding on to you earlier.
So cold...
It's here.
Five spells bind the strands of seven colors into three mighty knots.
They call upon the great divines and the countless Buddhas of the past and future.
Hear my prayer and lend me your strength!
Glory to you for seven hundred eons and more!
You protect our land and us, its people.
You watch over all of the world from the center of the sky.
Om sotilishta svaha.
All evil spirits, sprites, imps, goblins, ogres, wraiths and banshees, fiends and demons,
all wicked creatures hear this chant of divine power and repent in their evil deeds,
open their hearts and return to their origins, staying strong in faith.
They may never sin any more.
Who are you chanting that against?
Izumiko is the one in need of exorcism.
Sagara?!
Why are you here?
Wait! Don't come any closer.
Prove that you're really Yukimasa!
Don't disappoint me, Miyuki.
Look. Izumiko knows who I am.
You were seriously scared of him! What's gotten into you?
But he's really Sagara.
I must've misunderstood something. That's why I was so scared!
For fuck's sake!
The fact that she's scared of me is what proves I'm really me.
But I really did feel like something evil was closing in!
You probably felt others besides me.
There are many out there who have set their eyes on you.
Were you the one who prevented us from meeting Yukariko, then?
No, that wasn't me.
Let me tell you: even if you turn up on her very doorstep, you won't be able to see Yukariko.
She gave up meeting you when she couldn't go to the Metropolitan Government Building.
But her house has a barrier around it, so it's a suitable place to rest.
Mom's really not here.
You shouldn't think badly of Yukariko.
She chose to draw attention away from you.
Mom's busy because she works at that Public Safety something.
And what a wise choice that was.
Though it was her considerable talent that allowed her in to begin with.
Go look for a change of clothes upstairs, Izumiko.
You can even lie down if you want to.
Your face is still very pale.
You shouldn't take your pants off.
We're at someone else's place, after all.
Don't bother telling me things I already know.
You're always so belligerent when I'm around.
Don't you feel like a bit of friendly chitchat every now and then?
It pisses me off seeing you get what you want.
You can't fool me so easily.
It seems Suzuhara believed you.
What do you mean?
I saw it with my own eyes. Suzuhara was scared gutless.
She calmed down the moment she saw you, but I think that was just a spell.
You exorcised her!
So?
Yukariko stayed away from us because she sensed you, right?
There was nothing I could do about that.
Running away is in their nature.
There are many and more out there who would exploit their power for personal gain.
Companies. Politicians. Scientists. Priests.
We mountain monks too.
What power does Suzuhara have?
Well... We mountain monks have to train hard for many long years
to gain what they carry at birth as pure power.
It's been limited to women since ancient times.
Women only?
But what's so special about her?
She's just a girl who's scared of everything and can't do anything right.
Yeah.
She hasn't awakened yet.
Oh, give me a break.
If you think she needs a babysitter, do it yourself!
I've had it up to here with you using me like this!
We need to meet up with Yukariko and—
Suzuhara?
If you were coming down, you should've said—
Suzuhara?
Stand back, Miyuki!
You mustn't defile her presence, dressed as you are.
Step back!
Oh?
Yukimasa?
You were here too?
I was unprepared to properly welcome your descent, milady.
I beg your forgiveness for this unruly sight.
Unprepared?
I was the one who came here without prior notice.
This is the first time I have descended to Izumiko.
This body is still too young and uncomfortable for me.
But...
I felt something stir, so I came here.
So will you be frequenting her from now on?
I am not yet within your grasp.
But please hold Izumiko dear as my vessel.
She will...
probably be my last vessel.
Will this all end with Izumiko?
I feel I will not be able to go any further.
Milady!
Wh-What happened to me?
Calm down.
You don't have to remember it now.
It'll come back to you eventually, little by little.
Um... what...
So Izumiko is fit to be possessed?
We knew that Izumiko was quite important,
but this was beyond our expectations.
What do you mean?
You were right.
Just as you said, being her babysitter is more than you can handle.
Finally, you get it!
I won't ask you to be her classmate anymore.
If you want to change schools, go wherever you want.
Huh? What the hell's going on in your head?
You could be a little happier about it.
Isn't this what you wanted?
Somebody calls me
From somewhere they call me
From far away that gentle sound drifts near and pulls my heart away
Tell me something, my sad, beautiful flower,
right before me here
Do the feelings I don't understand yet
make their own music?
I dreamed of freedom
and yet keep hesitating about it
With a tiny voice
I prayed that I could
laugh together with everyone
There is no student named Wamiya.
That can't be...
Episode 3
The First Familiar
Episode 3
The First Familiar