A heart beat that lasts for eternity...
Lives consumed in soundless balls of fire.
No one can tell when the world is displaced...
...and the flames of the Crimson World sweep over all.
Soshite kono sora akaku somete mata kuru tokini kono mi de susumu dake
Shakugan no Shana
surechigatteiku hito mo magirenakushita mono mo
itsukawa kieuyuku toki
atsuku yurugasu tsuyorisa hakanaku yureru yowasa
shosen onaji mirai
sonna nichijyou kouka wo tokashi arawareru hi
kureru sekai
kazeni nabikase sen wo hiite nagareru youna kamisaki teki wo sasu
furikitta omoi minagiru yume
subete wa ima kono te de shimei hatashite yuku dake
Even though I will eventually vanish...
...I also knew that I am unmistakably Yuji Sakai...
Even though I may be forgotten one day...
...the power of my existence remains with Ike and the others...
I was satisfied with that, and felt that everything ended on a positive note.
I assumed that I understood everything.
But in fact I knew nothing.
Everything had only just begun.
I ncluding my ties with Shana.
The Confused Flame Haze
Let's see. Where are the coffee spoons?
The flame of that torch was about to go out.
But it suddenly recovered.
Why? That's not possible.
Hmm...
It may have something to do with the treasure inside.
You're serious? A treasure that...
You mean...?!
The M idnight Lost Child.
But is that possible?
I find it hard to believe as well, that it would appear right before my eyes.
- M m-hm. - But if it's a fact...
...that's even more reason why the Hunter can't have it.
We'll have to keep a closer eye on things.
Sorry for the wait. Here.
What?
N-Nothing!
Huh?
It's starting to rain.
I can see that!
Why don't you come inside?
I nside?
Yeah. Otherwise you'll get wet.
First of all, if you're gonna watch over me, I'd think you'd wanna be by my side.
You're... right.
Didn't you think of it?
It's not something to brag about!
I-I wasn't bragging about it.
Just wondered.
Weather has little effect on Flame Hazes.
I'm going in!
B-Be my guest.
M y Mom's sleeping on the first floor so it'll be fine as long as you don't shout.
Oh, use that bed.
I'll sleep in my Dad's study.
I came in to watch you closely, so why are you going to a different room?
Huh? Because...
You're the one who suggested it.
Sleep here.
Wh-What are you doing?!
I'm getting changed, of course.
Ah, sure, but...
Um, is there some place you could...?
What are you losing your head over?
You have nothing to...
Hide while I get changed.
Ah, r-right.
If you peek, I'll smash you!
- I-I won't peek. - Hurry up!
Don't rush me!
But that was unexpected.
What was?
You do feel embarrassed by this sorta thing.
Do you have pajamas?
I told you not to peek!
I'm not peeking!
I'm asking if you've brought pajamas!
I have none.
Only a change of underwear.
Alastor cleanses my body with his flame...
...so I only get changed when I feel like it.
Wow, that's convenient.
I have a jersey in the drawer beside the bed.
Use that.
By the way, you don't seem to carry around luggage or anything.
I have almost everything I need with me.
Where?
I nside my night cape... a black cape worn by Flame Hazes.
That's almost like magic.
It's thanks to Alastor.
Hmm... that's incredible.
What kinda person is Alastor?
I'm not human.
I, too, am a Lord of the Crimson World.
Huh? So you're the same as those Denizens of the Crimson World...
...who eat existences?
There are those who eat existences as they wish...
...and there are others like me who fight against them.
There are powers of existence in this world not found in Crimson World.
Denizens are lured to this world in search of that.
They use such powers of existence to fulfill their desires.
Hmm...
Where do these Denizens come from?
From Crimson World.
The world beside this one, that cannot be visited by foot.
Like a different dimension?
I'd say that's a fair assessment.
But toying with the power of existence...
...will lead to a collapse in the balance between this world...
...and the Crimson World.
Flame Hazes like us are necessary in order to stop that from happening.
By "us", you mean you have comrades?
There are other Flame Hazes, but we're all on our own.
The reasons for fighting and methods used differ for each one of us.
There are even times when Flame Hazes will battle against each other.
Some are quite violent, after all.
Hmm...
I'd think it would be more beneficial for everyone to cooperate.
Oww...
Yuu-chan, is something wrong?
No, just cleaning up my room.
Oh. Well, it's late, so finish it up quickly.
R-Right.
I should've punched him another ten times!
I don't understand you. That's a torch.
So?
Would you be embarrassed about getting naked in front of a rock or a tree?
Normally, you would...
I felt uncomfortable! That's all!
Do you feel it?
Hmm. A Flame Haze.
You think it's come after Friagne?
Even so...
...I'm sure the Flame Haze will leave after learning that we were here first.
Encounters between two Flame Hazes only lead to no good, after all.
M m-hm.
I want your best room. It's available, isn't it?
Y-Yes, ma'am.
This is the best in the city?
I'm so grateful, I could cry.
Why not trick a man into providing you with a suitable place to sleep, again?
Well?
M y dear mistress, princess Margery Daw?!
Quiet! Stupid Marco!
Damn. What an absurd city he's escaped to!
That corpse-collecting bastard!
Not only does it have another Denizen, but also another Flame Haze.
And a whole bunch of torches.
All this is making it difficult to sense where he is!
They're all in my way!
Then why don't you first crush and burn either the Denizen or that Flame Haze?!
That might not be a bad idea!
I n any case, this place is the pits!
What are these teeny-weeny bottles?
And they're all cheap booze.
This is the best hotel ever.
I'll be able to sleep without listening to or smelling your alcohol-stinking snoring!
I feel it. It's a Flame Haze.
Unfortunately, I no longer have time to waste on some M ystes.
Master. As if that Flame Haze with the Flame of the Heavens isn't enough...
Another Flame Haze. Please be careful.
Don't worry, Marianne.
I almost have enough of the power I'm gathering for you.
I'm not letting anyone get in my way.
When this plan is accomplished, you will no longer be a Rinne tool.
You will become an existence that can live on in this world.
Master. I am satisfied with what you have already done for me.
No, it's not enough.
If not for the power of existence I give you...
...you would vanish in a matter of three days.
That's too transient to be an existence.
I think of it as a bond between you and I that one cannot put into words.
Oh, Marianne. Marianne.
You say the most pleasant things.
However...
I must see this through.
The reason I came from Crimson World...
The reason I pursued existences on this world...
It's all for your sake, Marianne.
Oh, what a beautiful sight.
Look. So many powers of existence.
Master...
Don't worry. I'm sure it'll all work out.
Why?
I'm gonna get some sleep.
You haven't taken any proper rest lately.
I suggest you go down there to sleep.
Yeah. You're right.
Great scent... my pillow...
Hmm...
Oh, it's you, Shana.
Huh?
Huh?!
Wh-Why?!
I see you're awake.
Wh-What are you doing here?!
Nothing for you to be concerned about.
What do you mean?! All of a sudden...
Bastard!
Ah, wait. I haven't done a thing.
Don't you remember?
I suggested you come down here to sleep.
Because you seemed tired.
You're the one who crawled into bed half-asleep.
There's no problem, is there?
Normally, you would...
Right. There's no problem.
Huh?
Because you're a torch.
Huh? Is that the issue here?
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
O-Okay!
Anyway, we've got school, so why not get changed?
I'll go wash up.
Why?
Oh boy.
I didn't realize how cute she is.
No! No!
Hey! Run with a little more vigor!
What's wrong with Kondo?
He seems all excited about something.
I dunno. He's always been a strange guy.
I guess. And he's a pervert.
You! What are you talking about?!
Damn...
Hirai.
I hear she's making fools outta the teachers and having fun at it.
She won't get away with that in my class!
I'll teach her a lesson!
What's going on?
How many laps is he gonna make us run?
Yeah. There's something odd about this.
But this way, it's less likely for her to get into trouble with the teacher.
Why?
Damn it.
Hirai's still got that cool expression.
Why isn't this getting to her?
Damn! He's just bullying us around!
This is pissing me off.
Yoshida-san!
Kazumi!
Hey! What are you doing?!
Teacher! Please allow Kazumi to rest!
She has anemia!
If she continues to use that as an excuse to slack off, she'll never be physically fit!
Teacher! Please stop it!
You've gone too far!
Sakai!
I'm doing this to get you physically fit...!
You're in my way!
H-Hirai! Damn you!
This foolish drill is nothing but tiresome. It's merit-less.
Explain clearly what meaning this lesson has for us!
Wh-What? How dare...!
- Hirai! - Are you all right?
- I hope you understand what it means... - Y-Yes.
...for a student to kick a teacher!
You're a problem student! You're under suspension!
No, you're expelled from school!
This guy's an eyesore.
H-How dare you look at me like that!
Shana's not thinking of hitting the teacher, is she?
- Say something! - Hirai's ready to strike the teacher.
- Let's help her. - Right.
This isn't good.
But trying to stop her would be useless.
Hey, Hirai! Can't you hear me?!
Kick him!
Thanks.
Teacher, are you okay?
It's dangerous to suddenly come onto the track like that.
Wha...?
Right, guys?
R-Right!
Exactly. I saw what happened.
So did I! It's because Hirai-san's such a fast runner...!
It was a traffic accident!
B-Bastards!
Wanna threaten him a bit? Something simple will do.
I see you just happen to be on the track.
Huh? Huh? Huh?
Teacher!
Please be more careful in the future!
Is class dismissed?!
D-Do as you wish for the rest of this period!
Sakai! When did you suddenly gain such confidence in yourself?
You were awesome, Hirai-san!
That felt good!
Things are going well. Or so I thought.
I had no way of knowing how uneasy Shana was feeling.
I was ready to punch him in the face.
Kick himl
I don't mean to praise him...
...but that was superb judgment.
Without that, you would've punched the teacher without hesitation...
...resulting in some inconveniences.
How insolent! Giving me orders!
Why? Why?
Why are you so irritated about a mere torch?
I don't get it! I don't know!
Oh, this is so irritating!
I'm sensing a mix of Denizens and Flame Hazes...
...and can't figure out where that Corpse Collector is!
That's probably his plan.
He got you this time, partner.
I'm gonna search a little deeper.
You sure about this?
Others have arrived before us.
I n a way, we'd be trespassing in their territory.
Who cares?
If they complain, I'll simply strike back!
Sounds good to me!
I'm ready any time you are!
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John!
Cover all corners and find the ghost who disrupts our dreams!
It appears that they didn't leave.
Even though they would have sensed our presence.
It's an unrestricted method used to search a large area!
Are you going?
If we handle this rashly, it could result in a battle!
If preoccupied in a battle, I don't hafta think about it.
Marco!
They noticed us!
Discontinue your spell! They're ready to fight!
Bring it on!
Be Sealed!
You guys!
- Flame-haired...! - Burning-eyed...!
What are you guys doing?!
What an ill-mannered brat.
Not even a "hello"?
Long time no see, Flame of the Heavens.
Alastor. Do you know them?
"Claws and Fangs of Violation" Marcosias...
...and "Chanter of Elegies", Margery Daw.
This is terrible.
They're already determined to fight us.
If you guys'll quietly leave this city, I'll gladly see you off.
We were here first!
I'm gonna destroy Friagne myself!
So that's who's here!
It's that pervert with a fetish for dolls!
I'll do something about him later.
We've come here for the Corpse Collector.
Corpse Collector?
But that Denizen goes out of his way not to disrupt the world's balance.
He's an exception to the norm.
Exception?
There are no exceptions to the Denizens of the Crimson World!
I will kill all Denizens!
There's no other way than to kill and kill and kill them all!
We are so devoted to our job as Flame Hazes!
Do not create lies based on hatred towards others!
You battle-crazed bastards!
Pretty strong words.
Alastor. Can't we fight them yet?
Wait.
I take it you're not planning on leaving.
Beat them up, my dearly beloved goblet, Margery Daw.
They've left that Denizen alone until the torches have increased to this many.
They must be really incompetent.
You're right.
It's a pity they're unlikely to be a challenge.
- Let's see if that's the case. - Wait! Don't be too rash!
Not bad.
She moves pretty well.
That's the symbol of the Chanter of Elegies, the Toga...
...a gown made of flames.
Be extra cautious!
What a busy little brat!
You missed!
Now, let's see if you'll hit me this time.
Calm down! Think about your next move!
I don't hafta think of anything. At all.
Because I'm a Flame Haze.
There!
You missed!
Here's a bonus!
A Fox Bride's Electrical Shower!
You'll be dead within three seconds!
Are you really the Flame-haired Burning-eyed?
You're too weak.
Forget it.
I'll strike you one last time, and let you go.
Yeah. She's no fun to fight against.
Let's call it quits after one big blast.
This can't be possible. I...
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
The pains of living through life too quickly.
I...
"Solomon Grundy."
Watch out! Escape from it!
There. Game over.
Why?
Yoake umarekurumonoyo
keshite miushinawanaide
You are you shoujoyo imakoso
furihodoki tachiagare!!
Muneno kizu wo kakushitamama kaze wo kiri susumu kimi wo
tada mimamoru sube nado nanimo nai
sono hitomi wa zutto saki no jibun wo sagashite iru no?
Demo kikoeruyo fukai kanashimi no kodou ga sakenderu!!
I' m just yoake mae no kurayami ga
isshou wo unmei zukeru
daijyoubu shoujoyo imakoso
kuyami hajiru koto wa nai Far away...
jyuuji wo seoi shinuki de honou wo kakero!
Shana continues to be confused.
Kazumi tries to deal with her feelings.
As thoughts crisscross...
...the Chanter of Elegies and the Hunter stare at each other.
Next episode, "Respective Thoughts".