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.
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 tsuyosa 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
A-Anyway, you can't go after Yuji !
Sure I can !
I will tell Sakai-kun that I love him. . .
. . . and then I won't have anyone playing unfairly like you get in my way!
It's not unfair!
And you can't go after Yuji !
Yuji's my. . .
Yuji's my. . .what?
It's much better off for Yuji to be with me!
That's not true!
Sakai-kun's the one to decide that!
But you know nothing about Yuji !
I'll get to know him much better!
It's no use!
Why's that?!
If I say it's no use, it's no use!
I said what I had to say!
There's no way! I will not lose to you !
There's no mistake about it.
I nside that Mystes is the Midnight Lost Child.
A Great Person
Authentic-Style Melon Bread Here. This one's for you.
What's wrong, Shana?
What do you mean?
Well, it seems like you've been irritated about something.
Shut up, shut up, shut up!
If you say stuff like that, the melon bread won't taste as good.
There's no way. I won't lose to her.
Don't you know the proper way to eat melon bread?
Huh?
Well, first you eat a bit of the crispy part. . .
. . .then you eat the spongy part.
And then more of the crispy part. . .
. . .followed by more of the spongy part and so on.
This allows you to enjoy a well-balanced serving of both textures.
Got it?
G-Got it.
Good.
What's all this artificial flavor they added?
This store has no regard for the natural taste of the melon bread.
You really love it, don't you?
I was just thinking how much you love melon bread.
Love. . . ?
Yeah.
There are only two things I know about Shana.
That she's a Flame Haze, and that she loves melon bread.
But I believe those two things are very important traits of her character.
For one, I'm sure there is a reason why she loves melon bread so much.
And that sums it up, indeed, Flame of the Heavens.
So what's your opinion?
She is most suitable indeed.
She excels in both literary and military arts. . .
. . . understands how to utilize her knowledge. . .
. . . has the wisdom not to be overconfident with her knowledge. . .
. . . and refuses to allow herself to become indolent.
Above all, it's rare to see such self-respect. . .
. . . and natural ability to fight, indeed.
There's no need to even compare her to others we've seen.
She is a person of exceptional talent indeed.
Who would've expected so much from an infant we picked up by chance.
The unfortunate incidents that happened were a mere coincidence.
Me going to that location was again a mere coincidence.
That there was no place to take her but here, to this Palace of Heaven's Road. . .
. . .was also a coincidence.
Hmm. . .
You still seem unhappy about something?
I am certain that you must have noticed this by now, indeed.
From time to time, I get this feeling, indeed.
That she has a side to her that she is not showing us.
I feel that she is keeping a secret from us. . .
. . . something she refuses to disclose to us, indeed.
Something in the depths of her heart that she refuses to show us.
That she mustn't let anyone see.
You're right.
But that's true with every one of us.
Yes.
Beef curry
Cream stew
Are you still unable to hit Shiro even once, indeed?
Wirhelmina. You're back from shopping.
Yes.
Did you get me the thing you always bring me?
It is a result of your own lack of skill, indeed.
This outfit is not suited for fighting !
The skirt is too long, so it gets in the way when I swing my leg !
There's no way I can keep up with Shiro's movements wearing this!
I n the world outside this Palace of Heaven's Road. . .
. . .that is the outfit worn by those with outstanding battle skills, indeed.
But. . .
I have personally witnessed people. . .
. . . moving about swiftly. . .
. . . and battling at a high level wearing that, indeed.
You're mean, Wirhelmina!
I'm not being mean.
I'm judging your achievements, indeed.
Denizens of Crimson World, who eat people.
And Flame Hazes who defeat the Denizens.
Is the outside world really. . . ?
This time for sure!
I told you, I'm okay.
Where, indeed, does it hurt?
My right ribs.
Have you treated your injury?
No need.
The truth is, it hurts, right?
Anyone would be startled if touched in that area!
That's bad manners, indeed.
Good night.
Good night and sweet dreams.
There still is plenty of time, indeed.
Hey, Alastor.
Could you tell me that story again?
The one about the Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter?
Are you going out today, too?
The time of my return will be evening at the earliest.
Your lunch has been prepared and is in the microwave, indeed.
Kanemachi Shopping District
All I have left to buy now. . .
. . . is that gift for her, indeed.
Unrestricted Method.
Confirmed. But I'm only picking up a very weak presence, indeed.
- Be cautlous. - That girl's in a maid's outfit!
This Unrestricted Method has been under constant use over the last while, indeed.
Today, like always. . .
. . . it is safe to conclude that nobody has caught on to our exact location, indeed.
Carelessness is your enemy.
Roger.
However, the Palace of Heaven's Road. . .
. . . is undetectable by any Master of Unrestricted Method, indeed.
Turns out it was worthwhile that I set up a net.
This will get me a step closer to the Palace of Heaven's Road.
Th. . . Thousand Ordinances, my lord?!
Shakugan no Shana
I never expected to see you in Asia, Lord Thousand Ordinances.
Given that I'm under direct orders from Bel-Peol, a leader of the Ball Masque. . .
. . . it shouldn't be too surprising.
Is there a major mission underway or something?
I'm sure you're aware. . .
. . . of our brothers who have been defeated, one after another.
Yes.
Which would mean that there's some powerful Flame Haze out there.
Our very skilled brothers were surpassed.
It could only mean that we're up against an incredibly powerful enemy.
Any information?
I'm so close to finding the Palace of Heaven's Road.
I'm not about to have someone else walk off with my achievements.
Hey you ! What have you found out?
R-Right. An enemy, a moment ago.
Well. . .And this so-called enemy you found?
Unmistakably a powerful Flame Haze!
We could get information on our prey using that Flame Haze!
Very well.
No matter how skilled the enemy may be, I will be sure to crush it.
Right, sir!
I am truly grateful for your assistance!
I just hope he doesn't kill her. . .
. . . before she flees back to the Palace of Heaven's Road.
How can I beat Shiro?
Darn !
I know.
I'm done!
Shiro's the one who taught me that one of the basics to fighting. . .
. . . is to get them when they least expect it.
Drifting Eye, Vine.
Help me.
Avenge the lives of your brothers. . .
. . . by destroying those pathetic tools for Destruction Attack.
Slaughter many, many Flame Hazes for me.
Miss Bel-Peol.
You needn't wait much longer.
Shortly, I will have accomplished something significant.
The greatest of accomplishments!
Cream melon bread Melon bread
I mustn't spoil her, indeed.
But. . . Yet. . . But. . .
Approaching.
Roger. Confirmed, indeed.
Departure.
We will abandon baggage, and then shall desert the area, indeed.
I don't believe we've met, Flame Haze.
Hmm. . .
That's Thousand Ordinances Orgon, indeed.
Correct.
What's wrong?
Why won't you change your appearance to prepare for battle?
Or are you a newcomer. . .
. . .who has just entered a contract and is unable to fully use her powers?
I should've figured I couldn't count on the gossip of an insignificant like Vine.
I'll quickly put you to rest.
First, have a taste of the powers of Hogier!
Next, the powers of La Hire!
If you will not change your appearance for battle. . .
. . .there's no need for me to use all of my Four Cards.
That's the Legion, the power of Thousand Ordinances, Orgon.
I hit him.
Wh-What do you think? Surprised?
Wh-What's going on?
I . . . I found it. The Palace of Heaven's Road !
We have an emergency, indeed.
This is good ! Excellent!
The world is turning in my favor!
Powerful warrior.
I will fight against the powerful warrior.
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!
The attacking Crimson Denizens.
The most powerful Mystes of them all, Tenmokuikko.
At the trembling Palace of Heaven's Road, the young girl begins her journey. . .
. . .to become a Flame Haze.
Next episode, "The Day the Flame was Born".