I've heard so many stories about you,
so I've been wanting to meet you for ages.
But my timing's just been completely off—
You all right?
Sorry!
Don't worry! I'm fine!
You all right?
So, um...
About White...
Would it be all right if I asked you about her illness? Like, what she has?
I mean, she's been hospitalized for three years now—
Oh, that was something she told me herself!
So I know that much,
but...
Yeah.
She has a bad heart.
It's been under control lately, though.
I see.
Crap!
I really shouldn't have taken her out that night!
I shouldn't have, right? It was a terrible idea, right?!
I mean, she's in there for a reason!
As you already know, she's a bit of a tomboy,
not to mention that she's headstrong and selfish.
She's such a handful, don't you think?
Nah...
I wouldn't say that.
I've got a little sister too,
so I'm sort of used to it.
Oh, really?
You have a little sister too?
Yeah. She's pretty headstrong herself, so they've got that in common.
She always teases me by calling me "Tortoise Knight."
That's a total dis, isn't it?
That's not how it sounds to me!
I mean, the "knight" part just proves she depends on you.
Whereas with us, my sister's always been the stronger one in fights.
As you can see, I'm just a four-eyed wimp,
so kids at school always used to make fun of me.
But White always stood up for me.
I felt so pathetic every time that I thought I'd die, yet here I am, still kicking.
I totally understand!
Pipe down!
What's your problem?
Take it easy, Leo!
Uh...
Um, it's just...
How should I put it?
I don't think you should let that stuff get to you!
There's this older guy at work who's always calling me "pipsqueak" and "squinty" and stuff,
but I decided not to let it get to me!
You have a point, there.
I'll be sure to take your advice. Thanks.
By all means, please do.
The heck?!
What did you do just now, Leo?
I-It wasn't me!
Coffee doesn't just freeze in midair, you know!
That's awesome!
Quit making weird stuff happen at our diner, would you?
Wait...
You're the one who spilled it in the first place, Vivian!
Oww!
Leo!
You okay?!
Ah, it's hot! Get it off!
Sorry.
It runs in the family, but I suck at it.
Psychic abilities of a supernatural nature that cannot be rationally explained by science. May also refer to one who possesses said abilities.
Wow, I knew people like him existed,
but I never thought I'd run into one.
And I guess since he denied it,
it really wasn't him that day on the subway.
Time to meet your maker, Boss!
Hi there.
Would you care for a glass, Leonardo?
No thanks.
tobira hirakeba nejireta hiru no yoru
Behind the door lies the twisted night of a twisted day
tobira hirakeba nejireta hiru no yoru
kinou dou yatte kaetta? karada dake ga tashika
How did I get home last night? My own body's all I'm sure of
kinou dou yatte kaetta? karada dake ga tashika
ohayou kore kara mata maigo no tsuzuki
I'll be off again tomorrow, losing myself as always
ohayou kore kara mata maigo no tsuzuki
minareta shiranai keshiki no naka de
in this familiar but alien scenery
minareta shiranai keshiki no naka de
mou dame tte omotte kara wari to nandaka yareteru
Once I thought I was done for, things started working out
mou dame tte omotte kara wari to nandaka yareteru
shinikiranai kurai ni joubu nanka chotto hazukashii
It seems like death won't touch me, it's a bit embarrassing really
shinikiranai kurai ni joubu nanka chotto hazukashii
yarubeki koto wa wasuretete mo wakaru
I couldn't forget my duty even if I wanted to
yarubeki koto wa wasuretete mo wakaru
sou shinai to totemo kurushii kara
This pain serves as a constant reminder
sou shinai to totemo kurushii kara
kao wo agete kuroi me no hito
I look up into your large, dark eyes
kao wo agete kuroi me no hito
kimi ga mita kara hikari wa umareta
and you become my leading light
kimi ga mita kara hikari wa umareta
eranda iro de nutta sekai ni kakomarete
When the whole world is painted the colors you chose,
eranda iro de nutta sekai ni kakomarete
erabenai kizu no imi wa doko darou
do the scars inflicted by others hold any meaning?
erabenai kizu no imi wa doko darou
gojibun dake ga hero sekai no mannaka de
I'm the only hero in this story
gojibun dake ga hero sekai no mannaka de
owaru made dezuppari stage no ue
I have to stay on stage until the curtain falls
owaru made dezuppari stage no ue
doushiyou karappo no furi mo dekinai
What should I do? I can't pretend to be hollow anymore
doushiyou karappo no furi mo dekinai
hello doumo boku wa koko
Hello world, here I am
hello doumo boku wa koko
Hello world, here I am
hello doumo boku wa koko
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hello doumo boku wa koko
Blood Blockade Battlefront
The Next Day
Hey, young man.
Hm?
What is it?
Nothing, really.
It's just that when I open that door each day, Mr. Zapp goes wild.
I guess today just felt kind of anticlimactic.
Now that you mention it, he hasn't been around today, has he?
My guess is that he finally gave up in despair.
Well, I did think it was impressive that he never once got discouraged, even after losing every single day.
Ah, speak of the devil.
Hi, Mr. Zapp?
Hey!
Boss!
Are you there, Boss?!
I think they're gonna kill me!
Please save me, Boss!
Hurry, Leonardo!
Zapp is in grave danger!
Ugh...
You really think your knight in shining armor's gonna save you?
Dumbass.
He'll come for sure.
Okay, you entertainment-starved scum!
The most badass guest is on his way!
Make sure you take a good, long hit off of his monstrous charisma!
Oh!
Mr. Klaus!
This is my business card. I understand you have my friend.
A business card? Isn't this supposed to be a secret society?
Huh?!
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Right this way.
Thank you.
Face fault!
What is this place?
It's an underground battle arena.
Basically, people have fights here, and the crowd bets on them!
I see now.
It is rather interesting.
I wonder where Zapp could be.
You swear this'll clear my debt, right?
That all depends on tonight's take as well as your own efforts.
Dance your finest dance tonight...
as though your life depends on it.
Ladies and gentlemen!
This is Libra's...
Klaus von Reinherz!
Welcome, our very special guest!
Welcome to our bare-knuckle brawling paradise!
This is E-den!
I apologize for interrupting while you're hard at work, but I've only come to retrieve my colleague.
I see. That's great.
Anyway, there are two rules!
Number one: weapons are strictly prohibited!
And number two: all fights are one-on-one!
This is how it is.
But if you do well, you'll get to see Zapp.
Whoa there!
Oh my, oh my!
Where's the sense in getting violent now?
You don't even have a clue where he is.
And we could put a bullet through his brain before you could even step out of the ring.
Now if you'll excuse us, we have to make sure you remove any weapons.
There are only a couple of rules, but we're very strict about them.
You mean Libra actually exists?
I've never seen one of them before!
I feel like I've seen that Huma somewhere.
Is he even strong?
He's got such a scary face, doesn't he?
His eyes are so fearsome!
Nah, they're definitely normal.
Yeah, definitely.
Are you ready to rumble?!
Gregor Maximus!
All right, now, everyone place your bets!
Hey!
You look a little confused.
Not that I blame you.
You'd better focus, though.
Your life's on the line.
I can tell just by looking at you...
You know how to use them, don't you?
Fist against fist...
It's something that's only possible between two Huma.
So let's give these creep-show freaks something to write home about!
As you wish.
I think I can see where this is going.
Mr. Zapp!
Oh! Twenty zerohs on Mr. Klaus!
Ready...
Fight!
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Nobody wants to see two Huma trading some measly punches.
Where's the fun in that?
You oughta just get crushed by us!
You and your whole puny race.
Jugglernose, that bastard...
This ain't gonna be pretty.
Redo the bets right away!
Get a doctor and a medical team ready!
Now!
What are you so rattled about?
He'll be fine, Zapp.
He'll pull his punches.
Your friend's not gonna die.
You've got a point.
Judging by the looks of him, your guy's a pro.
But... I can't say the same for the boss.
He's a rank amateur.
Your boss ain't half bad!
Oh man...
He twisted that poor bastard's joints every which way possible.
See, I thought we could start off with a Huma and just step things up bit by bit.
He strategically and precisely targeted the joints in his shell,
but at the same time, his punches are so straightforward that they landed on target!
I like this guy!
Look at the spectators!
They're pissing themselves with joy!
Whew, that sure was exciting!
So much for our poster boy!
I am terribly sorry that it had to come to that.
If you don't mind, I'd like you to show me to Zapp now.
Hm?
Come on, now. You gotta be kidding me!
That was just the warm-up! It's time for the next match!
Bring out the next challenger!
Not so fast, boss man.
Those fists of yours haven't yet captured the hearts of these scum, have they?
No, this isn't getting us anywhere.
Don't worry.
All you have to do is fight,
at least until they've had their fill.
But...
Klaus!
Sorry, young man.
Only authorized personnel are allowed past this point.
In fact, you're too young to even be in this place, aren't you?
Wait a second...
Did you happen to come here with Mr. Klaus?
Yes.
Um...
Then you must know Zapp, right?
I knew it!
I knew that jerk was in on this!
No, I—
Er... Oh, right...
Ah, I blew it!
My bad.
Well, it's a long story, but it's nothing you need to worry about.
After all, Mr. Klaus is plenty strong, and we've even got a skilled doctor on hand.
You don't say.
Oh?
You're actually taking it well, then?
Why do they come all the way here just to see some blood?
I mean, there's more than enough violence to go around every day on the streets of Hellsalem's Lot.
Ain't that the truth.
As soon as you set foot outside,
you can blow someone away with the pull of a trigger
or vaporize a whole crowd with the push of a button.
The world is teeming with violence that's become brutally efficient.
But...
however much we hack at each other with axes, or cut each other up with swords,
or shoot each other with guns,
or curse each other with magic,
or even aim huge missiles at each other,
there's a yearning we've never been able to shake, regardless of how much we evolve:
a man-to-man bare-knuckle brawl.
And it transcends species, too. We're all idiots that just can't get enough of those two rules.
So that's what it's about.
It's not that they want to see blood,
but rather that all men since the dawn of time have suffered from an incurable condition:
the compulsion to find the mightiest bare-knuckle brawler.
A No-Holds-Barred E-den
So are you liking what you see, sir?
It's more than enough!
I've never seen such a gorgeous beast!
Isn't he actually kinda...
Yeah, he is.
The boss is really getting into this!
We have a winner!
He took out the reigning champ in one shot!
This is unheard-of!
It's incredible! He's awesome!
I totally lost my shirt on that bet, but I'm glad just to be here!
This prolly wasn't what you expected, but it turned out okay, huh?
Okay then, I'll be on my way...
Huh?!
O-Owner?!
I'm glad you came, warrior.
First off, let me offer my praise and respect for the glorious way you fought tonight.
You even gave me chills at some point.
You made me realize that always using only modest ingredients leaves one feeling unsatisfied.
This has been a long time coming.
So tonight, I wanna enjoy my fill.
How about you let me, too,
have a bite of this ultimate dinner?
Actually, I...
Not that crap again!
Accept it!
Just accept already!
If the owner himself is challenging you, it means the ownership of the whole arena is at stake!
I-It's started!
The fight's begun!
He keeps a vigilant defense with his left,
while he keeps his right poised to strike at close range.
This isn't how an unarmed human fights.
His movements resemble those of a Spartan armed with shield and spear!
And although it's not forbidden to do in a bare-knuckle brawl, he doesn't kick, grab, or throw!
How can he be so irrational?
His fighting style is so simple and straightforward, without any tricks,
and yet his discipline is unwavering.
Very nice. You're even managing to make me doubt my sanity.
That just makes me wanna devour you head-on even more!
Oh?
This is Ozmaldo the Mauler, former undefeated champion of E-den, you're dealing with now.
This round's not gonna go like the others.
So you're saying the owner's gonna win like always?
That's kinda boring.
Nah, that's not how it's gonna go.
The boss is ham-fisted, sure.
He can't fine-tune every punch when he's this focused.
But what he's really good at is restricting himself to a certain set of rules.
When I said this won't go like the other rounds...
I was talking about him switching up forms.
His left?!
How can that be?
Is that the hand he actually favors?!
M-Man, I reeeally felt that one!
Huh?
What's with you guys?
I think you're getting the wrong idea.
Ah, let me say this right now:
I was only using his corpse.
And I'm not even the one who killed him in the first place.
Mr. Klaus! That's a—
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I had to do this.
It was the only way I could have some fun with you.
It's been fun,
Klaus.
Wow, you really saved me back there, Boss!
When the bad guys saw the way you fought, they all got scared and ran away!
Thank goodness!
Chump
I'm just glad you're safe and sound now, Zapp.
Chump
What a chump!
Chump
A total chump!
Chump
Eh?!
What now? You wanna go?
I am so telling on you!
You can't stop me from telling him the truth!
You got it all wrong, Leo.
It got a little dicey back there, yeah,
but I had my reasons for doing this.
Here we go.
Just listen, damn it!
Look at him closely.
The boss is roughed-up from head to toe.
After fighting a buncha powerhouses plus even that Blood Breed, he's all worn-out.
And whose fault do you suppose that is, huh?
The important point is...
if I'm gonna get him, it's now or never!
You are such a scumbag!
This time, I'm definitely gonna take you down, Boss!
Shit!
Okay—
Sorry about this.
No big deal. It's on my way!
It's almost Halloween, huh?
It's kind of funny though, isn't it?
I mean, it's been like Halloween every day for three years now.
Well, the people here do love to party.
Back where I'm from, they don't hand out candy.
But the idea that on Halloween,
this world and the next become connected, the dead come back, and all kinds of spirits appear...
It's something everyone still believes.
Huh...
Sounds kinda romantic.
My hometown's just old-fashioned, I guess.
So what?
I think it's cool.
And that reminds me.
The first time I met White, she even told me she was a ghost.
Are weird spirit jokes another of you guys' old-fashioned traditions?
Not really...
Well, I'll see you around.
Yeah.
Sorry to leave the hospital visit to you.
It's really not a problem.
You have to get up early tomorrow, right?
Yeah, sorry.
If someone doesn't keep her company every single day, she gets cranky.
She does always complain about how bored she gets.
Well...
Leonardo!
I know she says weird things now and again,
but she's really just an ordinary, great girl.
Be good to her, okay?
Yup.
I'm depending on you,
Tortoise Knight!
Huh?
Hey—
Don't you call me that too!
See ya!
A draw! Let's go again!
First is rock! Rock, paper, scissors!
Hm?
My, aren't you a rare guest!
What's the occasion?
Nothing special.
Hey, keep it down, all of you!
Take a hike!
I've obviously got next!
Huh?!
Boo, boo!
So you've finally started, have you?
Nah...
you're a little off, King of Depravity.
I'm finally ending it.
My own Great Collapse, that is.
She's drooling.
choutenpenchii mitai na kyousou ni mo narete
I've gotten used to this cataclysmic competition
konna nichijou wo heiwa to mimachigau
I sometimes mistake these insane days for peace
ranburin kosuta yusaburenagara
As I'm jolted around by this crazy roller coaster
miushinaenai mono wa nan da
I wonder what it was I had to keep my sight set on
byoudousei genrishugi no gainen ni nomarete
Fundamental equalism became the norm for me
kokoro made ga maru de etosetora
Down to my heart, nothing really matters
daikirai daisuki chanto shaberanakya
Love or hate, I've got to spell it out
ningyou to sashite kawaranai shi
Or else I'd be no better than a puppet
yo ni machi wo yuku hito dake ni
For the people who stroll the city at night,
ureshisou dattari sabishisou dattari
sometimes happy, sometimes lonely,
kontorasuto ga gosenpu wo tobimawari
the contrast dances around the score
uta to rizumu ni naru
and turns into rhythm and music
mamaredo no shugasongu
Marmalade sugar song
pinatsu ando bitasuteppu
Peanuts and bitter step
amakute nigakute me ga mawarisou desu
Sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter, it makes your head spin
nannansei wo mezashite paati wo tsuzukeyou
Let's keep partying, headed for south-southwest
sekaijuu wo odorokasete shimau yoru ni naru
We'll make this a night the whole world will remember
i feel joujou rensa ni natte rifurekuto
I feel great! Reflect that smile around like a chain reaction
mamaredo no shugasongu
Marmalade sugar song
pinatsu ando bitasuteppu
Peanuts and bitter step
amakute nigakute me ga mawarisou desu
Sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter, it makes your head spin
nannansei wo mezashite paati wo tsuzukeyou
Let's keep partying, headed for south-southwest
sekaijuu wo odorokasete shimau yoru ni naru
We'll make this a night the whole world will remember
i feel joujou rensa ni natte rifurekushon
I feel great! Reflect that smile around like a chain reaction
douzo ikkyou satte ichinan satte mata ikkyou
Come on! Jump outta the frying pan, into the fire, and back into the pan again!
Hey there, come on in!
Seems you're getting pretty used to this place, huh?
But hey, when every day is this weird,
there's nothing else to do but get used to it, right?
Be careful, though.
Don't let some weird, false sense of security wind up putting you six feet under.
It wouldn't be nearly as funny as it sounds.
Next time on Blood Blockade Battlefront:
"Z's Longest Day (Part One)."
Z's Longest Day (Part One)
In times of need, feel free to stop by Dianne's Diner!
When it comes to matters of the stomach, we're always here for you.