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
Flowers bloom one after another into a windswept forest,
and I imitate their breathing, and flaps 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
Hey!
Sorry. It's nothing personal.
Nothing personal? Seriously?
The world you see right now is slightly out of tune with reality.
We've entered a different plane.
One of these is Masumi. Can you tell which one?
Consider all of the others to be his followers.
They can't do much, but I imagine it'd still hurt if they attacked.
What have I done to deserve being attacked?
If you don't defend yourself, you'll be in a world of hurt.
Suzuhara can't defend herself.
Don't worry.
I'll protect her!
Shield me from evil, for I follow the path divine!
I warned you, didn't I?
"You'll be in a world of hurt."
Sagara, let me see what your training has taught you.
I don't know how to fight specters!
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! Don't do this!
Mountain monks specialize in exorcisms!
I need a staff for that!
One will appear if you wish for it!
Mayura, that's enough! This is dangerous!
Don't worry. You'll be fine.
Not me! Sagara!
Izumiko, don't you want to see what he's capable of as well?
You told me that he hasn't clued you in on anything!
Didn't they tell you anything before you enrolled at this school?
It's not like he tells me everything.
Weren't you dissatisfied with Sagara as your exchange partner?
No! I didn't mean it that harshly.
I know that it's really my fault that Sagara has been drawn into this world.
No wonder he thinks I'm a nuisance!
Miyuki!
That's enough! Masumi is right next to you!
That isn't Manatsu!
Jeez, Mayura! You went overboard.
You think so?
I bet you expect them to laugh the whole thing off, don't you?
Just because you're a girl.
It's nothing to do with being a girl. It's just me.
That really sucked, eh, Shinkou?
I'm feeling a little numb.
That's because Masumi flung you back to this plane
after Suzuhara identified him.
Then Masumi was the one who gave me the staff?
Where is Suzuhara?
Huh?
What's wrong, Suzuhara?
I'm upset with myself.
Why?
Because I couldn't see a thing.
But you could see me, right?
I can see you, but 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 still scared! How could I not be?
Well, we were trying to be intimidating.
But I thought you were braver than this.
I was the one who got Sagara involved.
It wasn't until I blurted that out that I realized how true it was.
I don't want to admit that I'm expecting anything from him.
That's why I spoke so poorly of Sagara when I was with Mayura.
So what? It's Shinkou's fault that you're feeling down?
No matter how badly I want to become a normal person, that will never happen.
But Sagara could have been one, if only I wasn't around!
Masumi, 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, it's easy for people with a naturally loose grip 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, are you here?
Suzuhara!
Izumiko! Where are you?
Where are you, Suzuhara?
Are you all right, Suzuhara?!
Goodness! How long have you been behind me?
Uh, well...
Suzuhara Izumiko, I presume?
Hello. It's a pleasure to meet you.
To be honest, I'm overjoyed to be able to talk to you in person!
Huh? Uh...
You see, you're quite famous amongst us,
though 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, Ryougoku Mizuhiko.
As I'm sure you're already aware, we also serve as Souda Mayura's fan club.
As such, we know a great deal about you, Suzuhara.
I hope that we can enjoy a nice, long relationship.
Did you put them up to this as per usual?
Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Suzuhara.
They don't know anything about Masumi.
Phew!
Finding all of these tengu masks was a real pain!
He merely used them.
But if they left an impression on you, it was worth the effort!
I'll admit that my methods were rough. I'm sorry.
But the Japanese History Society definitely left an impression you and Izumiko, didn't it?
This is more like a disguise than a cosplay, really!
Actually, we intend to do a presentation on ninja at the school festival.
I'd love it if the two of you could join us.
Oh? Are you asking us to join the SMF?
I am but a bystander.
I'd prefer to simply work alongside President Kisaragi.
Is that what you consider to be in Izumiko's best interests?
It isn't my place to tell her what to do.
She can do as she likes.
Well, I look forward to seeing you again in September.
Take care.
In the end, Shinkou really was a true-blue newbie?
Now we know that Dad was way off on this one.
It would have been nice if you'd actually listened to me.
Yeah, I guess.
But I can see why Mayura had her doubts.
You haven't freaked out over Masumi or any of the crud going on around you.
Please don't make it sound like I'm used to this crap!
You make it seem like you'll pull through on your own somehow.
Though I guess it was really Suzuhara who wrapped that one up.
How come Suzuhara never seems to notice?
Everyone is just using her...
It's from Mimura.
What's wrong?
Episode 7
The First Time I Got Lost
Tabi's not doing well.
He said to rush over if I was in Togakushi.
Tabi's ill?
I gotta go.
Wait. If you're leaving, I'll go with you.
Me too. You were going to introduce me to Tabi, right?
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, but please wait until Tabi's better.
Sick animals don't like having lots of visitors.
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're going to have Masumi fill in for you!
Masumi always wanted 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'm here for school!
Thanks for earlier!
Don't hold that little scuffle earlier against me, okay?
I don't have very many friends, so it's been eating at me.
Are you gonna start throwing illusions around on this plane too?
Nope, nope! I'm here as 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 make fun of me.
Manatsu is always saying that we should make Masumi happy.
I think he was trying to say not to upset Masumi just because we were 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's suffered from colic in the past, but this is the first time he couldn't get up.
Does that mean...?
It sounds serious.
Damn it, Manatsu! Why can't you draw a line between people and horses?
Mayura!
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 brother's 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, you know.
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 get together in the parlor.
Akinokawa and I would like to perform a song and dance for you.
As the student council president, the purpose of my dance is to protect the council themselves.
One in our midst has been possessed...
Something not human is 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...
is so strong!
What the heck?!
A power outage? Did something trip the breaker?
Flashlights! Aren't there any flashlights?
That was like a horror movie! It was perfect!
I swear we could use that in the festival.
Huh? Souda's brother is gone.
Hey, Sagara's gone, too!
Huh? Why would he vanish?
Someone should go look for them.
But where would they have gone?
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 scare you?
It would've been a big letdown for the president if someone didn't freak you guys out.
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 actually repel Masumi?
I think so,
but on this ground, Masumi's 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?
Sleeping... or at least pretending to.
Maybe the two of us should go check on him.
Yes. I don't think we should leave Manatsu 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?
If he wants to be alone, just hang out with me instead!
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 own 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 back.
In that case, please...
Would you mind?
Excuse me! Is Souda Manatsu 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!
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, so practically black.
The bottoms of his legs were white.
They looked like tabi socks.
That's why you called him Tabi...
Tabi was pretty fierce when we were little.
He threw Masumi and I off his back all the time.
He lived for a long time, 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 him.
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 have a feeling that this is the time to put everything to an end.
There's still time.
And 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 an end to?
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's 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!
Somebody calls me
From somewhere they call me
From far away that gentle sound drifts near and pulls my heart away
Tell me something,
for a premonition pains me
Do the feelings I don't understand yet
start to grow?
I dreamed of freedom
and yet keep hesitating about it
With a tiny voice
I prayed that I could
laugh together with everyone
"I haven't changed my mind."
"I still think that if I become the same thing as Masumi, I might be able to stay with you."
Mayura?
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?
Episode 8
The First Wish
Episode 8
The First Wish