A heartbeat 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.
And so, as I dye this sky red
I proceed through time yet to arrive with this body of mine
Shakugan no Shana
The "people" who we walk past, and undistinguished "things"...
...are all memories that will disappear
"Strengths" swaying with devotion and "weaknesses" swaying in vain...
...are all part of the same future
Such a world, melting away the red haze of daily life as the sun sets
Let the wind determine where to draw the line
Spear the enemy with the flowing hair tip
As I shake off my thoughts, while dreams overflow
All that's required is for me to complete my mission with my own hands
During an intense battle...
...against a Flame Haze known as the Chanter of Elegies...
Shana obtained some new powers.
Victory, and farewell.
But at the time, I had no way of knowing...
...that Shana's next "battle" was just around the corner.
Don't go after Silver.
You'd be wasting your time by going after him.
- ...you could be a bit easier on me... - You're the one who asked to be trained.
That's true, but...
It's just a coincidence, I'm sure.
Not to worry. I'm sure I'm wrong about this.
The Poolside of Love and Desire
It's hot. It's so damn hot.
Why is it so hot this early in the morning?
It's natural for summers to be hot.
Yeah, but...
You should put more heart into your training.
We've had training sessions every morning...
...but you haven't improved one bit.
Give me a break.
You see, some people are gifted with certain skills since birth.
Already looking for a way to get out of it.
Huh?
He's saying, don't try and talk your way out of the lessons at this early stage.
Whether you're gifted or not...
...is determined after you've learned to move about a little more effectively.
You need to focus more.
R-Right.
W-Wait, Shana!
Thanks, lke.
Ike-kun. Thank you!
Lke. What are you doing?
Hey.
Thanks to my Dad's connections at work...
...I got a bunch of invitations to Misaki Waterland.
I've decided to hand them out to the class.
Misaki Waterland Complimentary ticket
Misaki Waterland's that place that opened recently with that ad...
Misaki Waterland Summertime! Swimsuit time! Misaki Waterland!
Misaki Waterland
Yeah. I figured everyone would be pleased.
They'd be thrilled! Way to go, lke!
Here. One for you too, Hirai.
Hey, what about our swimsuits?
Wanna go shopping for swimsuits today?
There's his slackened expression again.
- Hey Shana. - Hm?
As long as we've got these tickets...
Wanna go there tomorrow or the day after?
Shana?
Wh-Wh-What is it?!
Do you have a complaint for me even before we begin class?!
Your tie's too flashy.
Huh?
It's totally hip!
What is it with Yuji?
He smiles and goes ga-ga over a stupid picture like this.
Is that an admission ticket to a swimming establishment?
Looks like it.
For some reason humans like to play with water.
I guess it's natural for them to come up with such pastimes.
But he shouldn't let his feelings and face get so loose because of it.
No wonder his skills aren't getting any better.
Hmm...
Hey, Alastor.
What?
Do you think Waterland feels as good as a bath does?
I have no idea.
Of course not.
Hey, let's eat lunch on the roof.
Shana ended up never coming back this morning.
Huh? Where were you, Hirai-san?
I had to step out.
- Where were you? - At the bakery in the next neighborhood.
Huh?! Why'd you go there?
Mm-hm. This is a winner.
This "crisp spongy" sensation on the palate is important.
Know what I mean?
L-ls that so.
U-Um...
Well...Ah...
Um...l-I was thinking, if you don't mind, maybe we could all...
...all have lunch together.
This is nice, every once in a while.
Doesn't food taste better while talking among friends rather than eating alone?
Mm-hm. You have a point.
Hm?
Ah...um...well...you see...um...
U-Um...
Sakai-kun!
Wh-What?
Well, I was thinking...
I-I noticed that you always get rice balls from the convenience store for lunch.
Yeah. My Mom says...
...a man will not go far in life...
...if he's brought up with his mother making all three of his daily meals.
Or something like that.
That's what she says?
Mm-hm.
That's not what you were gonna ask him.
You were gonna invite him to Waterland, weren't you?
B-But...
Guys!
I was wondering...
Since lke-kun was kind enough to invite us...
...why don't we all go to Waterland this Sunday?
Ogata-san. When you say "we all" ...do you mean ALL of us?
Yeah.
Well, the whole class would be too much of a crowd...
...so let's say all of us here and, let's see...
What about those two over there?
I don't mind. You don't mind either, do you, Sakai?
Ah, sure. I don't mind.
Will you go too, Hirai-san?
It wouldn't be the same without our class heroine there.
But I...
Why not? Let's go.
Okay. Sure.
Then it's decided!
We'll meet there, ten o'clock Sunday!
So you guys better not be late!
Especially since you're famous for always being tardy!
We're not going.
Huh?
Don't make our decisions for us.
Oga-chan.
Sorry.
We've got other plans.
Maybe next time.
Darn.
I kinda feel bad for Oga-chan.
It can't be helped.
You're the one...
...who insisted on taking Margery out somewhere over the weekend.
I know.
I don't know what happened, but ever since that day...
...she does nothing but remain indoors and get drunk.
We've gotta take her out somewhere where she can have fun...
...before she makes herself sick.
Welcome home, you two.
She's being an imbecile again today.
My overdrinking, sleeping princess, Margery Daw!
Well, hello. You're home early today.
Isn't it...
How do you like that swimsuit?
Great. Not too showy. This, I could wear.
Hmm...
O-Ogata-san?
Ogata-san.
O-Ogata-san!
You're going to the pool with boys.
Why wear a dull swimsuit?
You're not getting your clothes back until you try that on.
Come on!
I'm doing this as a friend.
Hurry up and try that on.
O-Okay.
Are you ready?
A-Almost.
Are you ready now?
Yeah. I'm ready, but...
Then hurry up and show me!
Wow.
O-Ogata-san. Have mercy.
How about this one next? Or would you rather try this one on?
I'd rather go with a regular one-piece bathing suit!
Here you are, Shana-chan. I got you a swimsuit.
You're going to the pool with friends.
So you want something different from the one you wear for P.E. At school.
Why's that?
It's your chance to wear a really cute swimsuit you can't wear at school.
Hmm...
Why not try it on?
Sure.
You can wait out there.
Don't you ever learn?
You're misunderstanding.
It's huge.
Having one of these close by makes the summer so much easier to survive.
It doesn't look as though Tanaka and Sato are coming.
They won't even answer the phone.
Oh, n-not that it matters whether they come or not.
Let's have fun, with just the five of us.
Entrance Mm-hm. Let's have fun.
Entrance
Mm-hm.
What is it?
I wonder what this is.
Couple's Water Cavalry-Battle Competition Couple's water cavalry-battle competition?
Let's see. Men and women will pair up...
...and compete against other teams in a cavalry-battle game in the pool.
- Winning team award Restaurant with a night view - All expense paid fine dining
The winning team will receive all-expense paid fine dining and...
- All-you-can-eat freshly baked bread - All drinks free ...all the freshly baked bread you can eat.
All the freshly baked bread you can eat?
Dinner for two at a restaurant with a night view.
A toast to your beautiful eyes.
Ch-Cheers.
This looks like fun.
It doesn't begin until this afternoon, so let's participate in this.
I wanna do it!
I'd like to give it a try, too!
Then it's decided!
We don't have enough boys, but we'll think about that later.
Oh, here she comes!
Women's Changing Room
Nice!
Sorry to keep you.
- Where are Yoshida-san and Hirai-san? - Hold your horses.
Without further ado, I present you with...
...the "Yukari and Kazumi swimsuit fashion show"!
First up, Hirai-san! Come this way!
What?
Nothing.
Next up, Yoshida-san! Come this way!
Kazumi?
O-Ogata-san. I don't think I can do this.
Now, come on out here!
It's hot!
I'm gonna die! This is hell!
Big Sister. You may think that...
...but you would've fallen ill staying indoors all the time.
Coming out here is worse for my body.
You may be right about that, but...
Eita. What's that?
Huh?
Misaki Waterland
Margery-san.
Do you seriously want to go in there now?
Of course.
It's the best way to escape this heat.
L-Let's come here tomorrow.
Today is really not a good day.
What?
- Is something the matter? - The Chanter of Elegies is here.
Huh?
The Chanter...That person is here?
I don't sense any blood-thirst from her...
What?
It just seems a bit comical for two Flame Hazes...
...to come here by the pool just to relax and have fun.
Hey, Shana!
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
I'm going over to the food stand.
Sure.
We ended up coming here, after all.
It can't be helped.
Once Big Sister wants something, she won't back down.
But this is risky.
What do we tell Oga-chan and the others if we run into them?
Don't worry. Look at all the people.
Chances are slim that we'll ever run into them.
Wh-What are you guys doing here?!
Oga-chan...
How do you explain this?!
Well, we have a perfectly good reason.
I only asked them to buy me one lousy drink.
What's taking Keisaku and Eita so long?
Chances are, they've become sick and tired of the bottomless drunkard!
Ouch!
What the hell's going on?
You refuse my invitation to come here, and yet you're here!
Is there someone else?!
What's going on?
- I'm not quite sure... - If you would just let me explain...
- but it seems to have started with someone's jealousy.
- Explain what?! - Well...
Tell me! What?!
So you really did come here just to have fun.
That's right.
I have no intention getting involved in a fight with you right now.
If you must, find someone else.
The Chanter of Elegies is more than satisfied...
...just lying by the poolside with a drink.
The Chanter of Elegies' days as a Flame Haze are over, I see.
Mm-hm.
Not that it matters to us either way.
Then, you said yesterday that you weren't coming...
...so you could surprise us?
Yeah.
We thought that if we simply said we'd go...
...you guys wouldn't be as appreciative.
Right, Sato?
Yeah. We figured we'd suddenly show up and add some excitement, right Tanaka?
That's right.
Hmm...And you never bothered to tell me.
Like I said, I'm sorry.
Then you'll participate in the cavalry-battle competition, won't you?
Cavalry-battle competition?
Got that?
The person at the other end of the string you selected...
...will be your partner.
The odd man out will be cheering from the sidelines.
What'll we do?
We're still keeping Big Sister waiting.
What other choice do we have?
It's better than them finding out about Margery-san.
I'm letting go.
It 's the moment you've been waiting for.
Misaki Waterland's tradition, the Couples' Water Cavalry-Battle Competition.
The rules are simple .
The team with the most headbands wins the competition.
However, when your headband is taken or your "cavalry" collapses...
- ...you're outl - How far did lke go to find a bathroom?
He said he'd cheer us on, loud and clear.
Restaurant with a Night View Dinner for Two
The team with the most headbands at the end of regulation time...
Restaurant with a Night View Dinner for Two
...will receive dinner at the city's finest restaurantl
And many other splendid prizesl
Dinner with Sakai-kun at a restaurant with a night view.
If I win, I get all the melon bread I can eat.
Got it, Tanaka?!
This all depends on your ability to move!
I got it.
Yoshida-san.
Let's do our best.
Y-Yes!
Don't be so tense. Relax more.
Yes!
Now, we shall begin our hot, intense Water Cavalry-Battlel
The time limit is three minutesl Ready?I
There's no sense in competing against each other.
Let's all target other teams.
- Okay. - Right on.
Oh, no!
I got it!
NO!!!
Huh? Huh?
Kazumi's pretty good at this. However...
- Oh no! - What the...!
You've gotta use your head in a cavalry-battle.
There's a team over there that's doing fine...
...without having to use their heads.
Well? Wanna challenge me?
Hirai-san's amazing.
I think Sato's the amazing one.
Let's keep our distance from that team.
Okay.
Now, there isn't much time leftl
One Minute Left Now, there isn't much time leftl
And there aren't many couples left, eitherl
Yoshida-san. We made it this far...
Let's just wait for time to run out.
We may not win the competition...
...but I'm sure there'll be a small prize for surviving.
S-Sure.
I've been able to spend this much time together with Sakai-kun...
...so I guess I'm satisfied.
Is something wrong, Yoshida-san?
Ah, no. Nothing's wrong.
Lookl The Hirai Team is on the movel
Yuji!
Oh, no! We'd better run away, Yoshida-san!
R-Right!
Stop!
- What are those guys doing? - Yuji!
I dunno.
Why are you running away?!
Why are you chasing us?!
There's no purpose in defeating us!
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
This is part of your training!
- That's crazy! - It's not crazy!
They carry on a conversation so casually.
Must be nice.
Yoshida-san! Lower your body!
Huh?
- Come on! Faster! - E-Easy for you to say.
- Yuji! Stop! - I'm not gonna stop!
Is Yukari-chan upset because Sakai-kun and I are sticking together?
But why...?
Go faster!
I've reached my limit...
Wait! Yuji!
Sakai-kun! She's here!
Yuji! I've got you now!
And time's upl
We have a surprise winnerl
The Okada Teaml
We did it!
Mr. Okada is here?
Is this really fair?
I wonder if she's his wife.
Hey! Why did you have to come after us?!
It's your fault.
Why?!
Give me a good reason!
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
You know, Shana, you're always...
Young man! Have a drink!
Oh, right. You're too young to drink.
That must be hard for you.
What's with this lady?
I wonder how everyone's doing.
Big Sister. I'm deeply sorry for leaving you alone like that.
It's all right.
I think I used something I shouldn't have for a pillow. My neck hurts.
Well, I guess we'll call it a day.
I'll see you at school Monday.
Right. Goodbye.
See you tomorrow.
Hey. Why did you come after me?
Shut up.
Why won't you tell me?
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
The one who will be born at dawn
Do not lose sight, no matter what happens
You are you, girl, now is the time
Untie all, and stand strong!
As you tear through the winds while you hide the scars of your heart
There is no way to just watch over you
Are those eyes of yours looking for the you in the far future?
But I can hear it
The heartbeat of deep sadness is calling out!
I'm just...the darkness before dawn decides one's fate for one's life
It's all right, girl, now is the time
There's no reason to regret or be ashamed
Far away...
While carrying a cross
Risk your life as you run through the flames!
Feelings that can't be expressed with words.
Shana begins swinging her sword alone...
...while being smeared with the screams of Rinnes.
In the meantime, more Denizens arrive in the city.
Next episode, "Entangled Feelings".