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.
Choose the present, as we touch and our hearts beat faster
March forward to the end of time
Shakugan no Shana March forward to the end of time
All alone, I whispered to the night sky
The words "See you tomorrow"
I yearned for a kind of strength and eternity
Like the sun that lights us as it burns across the sky
If there was one thing that I could preserve
It would be your smile in this moment as you embrace existence
The one thing I must protect is your future
I choose this world that wavers and creaks for a moment
I run across the land of destiny forever
Hiding a tiny growing flame in my heart
Bringing "today" and "tomorrow" to you
Okay, the last fifteen minutes will be free time!
Hey! Don't try anything dangerous!
Okay.
You don't look too lively, with your partner absent.
What? Did you have a fight or something?
Huh? No.
Hmm. . . Then Sato really does have a cold.
Yeah.
But hey, Oga-chan.
Does it bug you when Sato's not at school?
Huh?
Idiot.
Do you have feelings. . .
. . . for Yoshlda-san?
Do I?
Well, I'm gonna tell Sakai-kun.
Yuji's my. . .
I'm gonna tell Sakai-kun. Properly.
I'm asking you, are you all right with that? I
If you keep acting half -heartedly about this, I hope you know who you're hurtingl
It's all right. I can say it.
As long as I'm given the opportunity.
I won't lose. I will never lose to her.
A New Chapter
Now, the Palace of the Stars is practically empty.
What are you planning?
We'll use the Palace of the Stars as a vessel.
For the treasure of all treasures, Midnight Lost Child, and Hecate.
Are you okay with that, Hecate?
Whatever Bel-Peol desires.
She's confined herself again.
I don't know where she got the idea. . .
. . . but she believes answers will come to her if she does so.
It's that pureness that I especially like about my Hecate.
This latest plan isn't going to harm Hecate, is it?
No. On the contrary, it should make her an existence for eternity.
Someone perfect for this job is setting things up as we speak.
Although this man isn't without his uncertainties.
Why am I training on my own? What's Shana up to, all of a sudden?
She hasn't talked to me about anything, either.
But there's never been anything like this in the past.
Do you think something very important has come up?
Stop talking unnecessarily.
Pick up your speed.
Yeah, yeah.
There. You're set to go.
But you really have never done this before?
No.
Wirhelmina would tell me such training was not needed.
Wirhelmina is that person who used to live with Alas Toru, right?
Mhm.
In that case, preparing a lunch box may be a bit difficult.
Does it have to be a lunch box?
Mhm.
Did Yu-chan ask you to prepare him a lunch box?
But I didn't feel good about it.
Huh?
About seeing Yuji eat from the lunch box that Kazumi Yoshida prepared for him.
Kazumi Yoshida?
That's why. . .
I see. Then why don't we begin with one of the basics, the omelet?
Mhm !
Don't stop. Continue running.
Wait a minute. Let me catch my breath.
You're hopeless. Okay then, just for a little.
Yeah, yeah.
A single "Yes" will do!
Misago Festival
Oh, the Misago Festival.
That's right, it's tomorrow.
What is it?
Um, it's a pretty big annual festival.
I used to go to it often with my Dad and Mom.
I used to love candy apples.
Hm?
It's this snack they sell at one of the night stalls.
Oh, I know.
I should go to it with Shana tomorrow.
But I guess Shana's not interested in festivals.
Of course not. Continue your training.
Yeah, yeah.
A single "Yes" will do!
It's okay. There's no reason to be scared.
It's only an ornament for the festival.
Misago Festival.
It's already that time of year again.
I know.
I'm gonna invite Sakai-kun to the festival.
And that's where I'll tell him how I feel about him.
Ekaterina. We're going home.
I've gotta get ready for school.
It's my fault for not watching you make it.
It's your first time, after all.
It's not your fault, Chigusa.
It's all because I haven't trained enough.
That's an exaggeration to call this training.
With cooking, the most important thing is to do it with love.
Love?
What shall I start with?
There's so much to choose from.
Shana-chan. Let's take our time studying cooking from the basics.
Oh, by the way, the festival is tomorrow.
You should go to it with Yu-chan.
Festival?
That noisy event full of commotion?
lt'll be fun.
Come home early tomorrow. I'll help you wear a traditional yukata.
But don't tell Yu-chan you're going to wear one.
He'll flip when he sees how pretty you look in a yukata.
Yuji will?
I'm home.
Huh? I smell something burnt.
Really?
Yuji. Did you complete your training?
Yeah, I did.
Why didn't you come today, Shana?
No reason.
Shana, go on ahead. I have to buy something.
I really can't accept Yoshida-san's lunch box, can I?
Thank you for your patronage.
Yoshida-san.
I'll say it .
If I don't find the courage to now, I'll never be able to say it . . .
. . . and I' II regret it forever.
- Um. . . - Sakai-kun !
Y-Yes!
Tomorrow. . . Tomorrow's Misago Festival. . .
Will you please go to it with me?!
Huh?
Yoshida-san. . .
Misaki High School
Should we go to tomorrow's festival?
It's supposed to be better this year, with a zeppelin and stuff.
But how much fun could it be with two guys?
Wanna invite a couple of the girls?
Morning, Ike-kun.
R-Right.
Um. . . I'm sorry about the other day.
I know you were saying those things to help me.
No. I've gotta learn to keep my mouth shut.
I'm gonna do what I can on my own.
The truth is, Yoshida-san invited me to tomorrow's festival.
Are you going?
Yeah.
I see.
But I do fully understand what you told me.
If you didn't go with her just to give me that chance. . .
. . . I'd likely be more pissed off.
The truth is, I'm not positive yet myself whether or not I really love her.
When I'm convinced she's the one for me, then I will fight for her.
Right.
You're right. It'll be more fun to go as a group.
That's what I'm saying.
Tanaka.
Want me to include you too? On this fun Misako Festival Tour.
Ah, no, sorry. I have plans.
C-Come on, I didn't really mean that. That was a joke, a joke.
I've never been interested in festivals until now, but. . .
He'll flip when he sees how pretty you look in a yukata.
This is likely gonna be fun.
Hi ! How are you feeling, boss?!
I'm gonna rest here for a moment.
Were you kicked out of the bar again?
There's no need to sleep there.
Go ahead and use one of the other rooms.
If we unnecessarily get too comfortable and attached to this place. . .
. . . it'll make things harder when we leave.
Besides, your maid cleans this place too often.
If there's one thing my parents care about, it's keeping the house clean.
But thanks to them, we have a place to stay that we can take for granted !
We're really grateful for that!
I guess.
And it also leaves me with less to worry about.
You're still a child in many ways.
What you really want is someone to nurse you, right?
What were you expecting?
Hey, stop that. You'll only make his temperature rise!
Look at how lively he is. He'll be just fine.
In the meantime, I'm gonna go catch up on some sleep.
Goodnight.
I was able to invite Sakai-kun.
I should be able to tell him tomorrow.
Thank you very much.
Do you know about it?
Huh?
I sensed a strong scent indicating so.
Hmm. It probably comes from someone in hiding. . .
. . .who happens to be close to this young lady.
Ah, you seem to be correct.
What was that?
Ah, let me introduce myself to you.
I'm "Mobilizer of Ceremonial Equipment", Khamsin. And this is. . .
I'm "Steadfast Sharp Peak", Behemoth.
We ask for your cooperation.
We believe you'd be perfect for the job.
There's no danger.
We're just here to fix the distortion that has occurred to this city.
Ah, please do not run away.
You'll understand after you take a look at this.
The true appearance of this world.
Of this world?
Go ahead.
Marcosias.
Yeah, they're here, all right.
Although they don't seem to be planning anything just yet.
Just observing.
You're right.
Huh? Together with Big Sister?
Should Margery-san and Marco decide to leave, I will go with them.
Then I will too.
We should begin training to prepare ourselves!
Torch?
They replace dead people?
Because those people have been eaten by monsters?
In this city?
- Oh my! - That was a lot of fun, wasn't it?
What about my parents?
Wh-What'll I do if they're. . . ?
If my parents are. . . ?
Please rest assured. Your family is safe.
It's also one of the conditions to have you cooperate with us.
Safe? My father, my mother, and Ken?
Mhm.
Then. . . Then. . .
. . .what about Sakai-kun?
Today, we'll work on your ability to control the power of existence.
Mhm.
You know, since tomorrow's Saturday, our training is in the afternoon, right?
We can begin in the evening tomorrow too.
Huh? Really?
If I say we can, then we can !
Let's get started.
What a relief. That way, we can train after I get back from the festlval.
Yuji ! Focus!
Try and control the amount of power of existence you send to me.
This time, gather as much as you can. . . and release it as if to cause an explosion !
But leave just enough to not risk your own existence.
No!
All you did was increase the amount you sent to me.
You must momentarily cause an explosion.
Your power of existence may be limited, Yuji. . .
. . . but if you release it all at once, it makes a difference.
I'm still having trouble understanding how much is just enough to leave.
I'm not sure what is enough to not risk my own existence.
The Midnight Lost Child within you. . .
. . .will fully recover your power of existence at midnight precisely.
So don't be afraid to use it up.
That's true, but. . .
I'm impressed that you're able to keep this up every single night.
Sorry to bother you on such a passionate evening !
G-Good evening.
What is it? Is this about the newcomer we're sensing?
Yeah. A pretty significant one, isn't it.
Seems to be a Flame Haze.
This is not the least bit fun !
Huh? Is that true?
You never said a word about. . .
I didn't sense any will to fight from him and that's why I didn't say anything !
Well, this Flame Haze may just be passing through, but. . .
There's this crazy item here, after all.
So we've gotta be cautious.
You wouldn't believe how happy that bastard looked when he found it.
Are you. . . ? So that's it . I get it now.
I don't know if you heard. . .
. . . but Sydonay has once again returned to the Ball Masque.
Are you sure?
What's this Ball. . . ?
Ball Masque.
It's an organization of Denizens.
And at the core of it are three Denizens known as the Trinity.
Hecate, Bel-Peol, and although he was away for some time, Sydonay.
Should they decide to take action, it could be trouble for us all.
It may be time to plan out what direction we should take from here on.
Do you know what I mean, Yuji Sakai?
Huh? From here on?
I'm talking about leaving this city.
There's a good chance the Ball Masque will enter this city to target you, Yuji.
They're right. If I remain here. . .
Ah yes, I apologize for teaching you the realities of this world so suddenly.
But in order to have you cooperate, I needed you to understand the truth. . .
. . . and sense the incongruities of this world.
Like you saw a moment ago. . .
. . .there are many torches in this city and it's distorted pretty badly.
Our job is to fix such distortions.
Mhm. In fact, that's why he's known as a "tuner".
In order to tune a location. . .
. . .we require the cooperation of a human who was born and brought up. . .
What about Sakai-kun?
Sakai-kun. . .
We won't leave right away.
It's dangerous to make any reckless moves.
Mhm.
Leave this city. . .
Together with Shana.
The plan is proceeding quite smoothly.
That voice. It's him.
Ball Masque.
I'm sensing very peculiar movements from the Palace of the Stars, indeed.
Midnight Lost Child.
We must head there as soon as we're done here, indeed.
I close my eyes and feel a heartbeat
Struggling in the mist I seek the place where I belong
Without hope I continue my search even today
There is no world without pain
All I want is to touch and to protect
I watch the sunset as it dyes itself red
Just look how beautlful is world
I found a different "me" through this meeting
So let us greet a new tomorrow
The Professor is about to involve the Misago Festival in his experiment.
Amidst the confusion, the girls' hearts reflect their respective delusions.
What is the unexpected expression seen on Shana's face?
Next episode, "Shattered Wish".