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.
takanaru kodou fureau ima erande
susume toki no hate he
Shakugan no Shana susume toki no hate he
potsuri kokuu no yoru ni tsubuyaita
"mata, ashita ne" te kotoba
moemeguri terasu taiyou no youna
tsuyosa to eien ni kogareta
tatta hitotsu nokoseru nara
sonzai wo idaita kono shunkan no egao wo
tada hitotsu mamorubeki wa kimi no mirai
setsuna yurete kishimu kono yo wo erande
zutto unmei no chi wo kakeru
mebaehajimeta honou mune ni hime
ima wo asu wo kimi he
The battle had come to an end.
What remained. . .
. . .was the mystery of what the Denizen. . .
. . . called the Professor was trying to do, and. . .
Sakai-kun. You're so warm.
Sakai-kun. You're human.
. . . Yoshida-san's feelings toward me, who said what she did. . .
. . . even after she found out about the truth.
And then there was Shana.
What is the matter with you, indeed?
Wirhelmina.
Heartless Wirhelmina
Hirai
It doesn't look as though you've been living here, indeed.
Yeah. You're right.
Clean up required.
Hey, Wirhelmina.
How long will you be staying here?
Term undetermined.
Until I've done what I need to do, indeed.
And what's that?
It's regarding a Mystes in this city which contains the Midnight Lost Child, indeed.
I can't believe it.
So much happened, it's hard to believe that it was only last night.
Yoshida-san.
Good afternoon, Sakai-kun.
Sorry about, ah, yesterday.
We got you involved in a bunch of stuff.
It's not your fault, Sakai-kun.
I'm happy about it.
What happened helped me get closer to you, even if it's just a tiny bit.
Besides, as a result, I was able to say what I wanted to.
U-Um, really. Thank you.
l-lt's all right. Well. . .
I'm sincerely glad about how Yoshida-san feels about me.
But. . .
. . . I'm only alive because I happen to have the Midnight Lost Child within me.
Sakai-kun?
Huh?
Is something wrong?
No. It's nothing.
So the Mystes with the Midnight Lost Child resides in that house, indeed?
Concealed.
Well, yeah.
Hey, Wirhelmina. Let's go back now.
Um, we haven't even finished cleaning that place.
Besides, there are many things I wanna talk to you about. . .
First there was this morning, and now this.
This attitude is certainly not what's expected of a Flame Haze, indeed.
Oh, hi, Shana-chan.
Shana?
Aren't you with Yu-chan today?
He said he was stepping out for a moment, and took off somewhere.
So he's not here.
And who is this person?
Ah, well. . .
Oh, my. So you're Ms. Carmel.
I'm sorry to be late in my introduction.
Never mind.
Thank you for taking care of the mistress.
I have heard so much about you from Shana-chan.
I understand you had looked after her since she was very young.
Right, Shana-chan?
M-Mhm.
Missus.
My, that sounds so formal. Yes?
Would you please stop addressing my mistress by that name, indeed?
Wi-Wirhelmina. . .
Oh, excuse me.
I had heard from Mr. Alas Toru that it was an approved nickname. . .
. . . so I assumed you had also called her by that name, Ms. Carmel.
I believe I have an understanding of the overall picture now, indeed.
The Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter has become so rusty. . .
. . . because of this woman, indeed.
So you're presently staying at Miss Yukari's home, Ms. Carmel?
Yes, Missus.
I plan to be residing in this city for some time, indeed.
During that time, naturally, I will be taking care of my mistress, indeed.
I won't let this woman have her way any. . .
That would be wonderful.
I believe we've been able to comfort Miss Yukari so she won't feel too lonely. . .
. . . but nonetheless, it would be best for Miss Yukari. . .
. . .to live with her real family.
Family. . .
E-Excuse me, but. . .
I'm not even a blood relative of hers.
I was merely responsible for her up-bringing, indeed.
Are you sure about that?
Yukari-chan, is that all?
Whether or not they're blood relatives. . .
. . . is but a minor detail for a family who has lived together.
That woman gets on my nerves.
Be careful.
I know.
35 centimeters! A new record !
Okay, my turn !
We'll lift this in no time! No matter what!
Yeah. Unless we can accomplish this, we're not gonna be of any help!
They're really trying too hard.
Just because that Mystes boy took the spotlight!
Is that from him?
Yes.
But. . .
Khamsin-san said something then that was really scary, didn't he.
Ah yes.
Here's an amulet for you, to thank you for your help with the tuning.
May I really keep this?
It's a mere consolation.
Ah yes, and I must warn you all about something.
We're not sure exactly what the Professor was after. . .
. . . but we hear that there has been some significant movement. . .
. . . regarding the Midnight Lost Child.
Th-The Midnight Lost Child?
There will be a need to practice caution.
Significant movement. . .
Sakai-kun, you and Yukari-chan. . .
. . . have been battling over some time within this scary situation.
I alone had no idea.
You're not the only one.
The vast majority of humans live day to day, unaware of any of this.
If at all possible, they'd be better off not knowing.
Sakai-kun.
I've never given it much thought, but I really love this city.
This city, where Mom, and Yoshida-san, and all my friends live.
That's why I feel the desire to protect this city with such desperation.
I never want this city. . .
. . . or the people of this city. . .
. . .to become involved in a mess like we had last night.
Wh-What's the matter?
I'm sorry.
For a moment there, I suddenly felt that you were going somewhere far away.
What's that?
Preparations for the traditional bonfire.
Oh yeah. They did have such a thing.
I had thought all of those ornaments had become Rinnes.
Sakai-kun. What's wrong?
Oh, sorry. It's nothing. Let's go.
I may be thinking too much about this. . .
. . . but I should confirm it with Shana just in case.
Whether or not that thing's safe.
I never imagined you'd be staying at the house of the Midnight Lost Child Mystes.
Prediction impossible.
You were with her, Flame of the Heavens.
What were you thinking, indeed?
Hmm. . .
What do you mean, "Hmm. . . ", indeed?!
Duties neglected.
I don't think there's a problem with us staying here.
Yuji. . .
The Mystes has been helpful in our battles.
Although he's still inexperienced and lacks determination in a number of areas.
Tell me, Wirhelmina.
What do you plan to do with the Mystes with the Midnight Lost Child?
I understand Thousand Changes was here some time ago, indeed.
Thousand Changes Sydonay.
So Ball Masque is behind this.
The people making the threatening moves regarding the Midnight Lost Child. . .
. . . are none other than them.
I'm home!
Mom. Shana's here, isn't she?
Hey, Shana, I have something I wanna ask you.
Yu-chan, introduce yourself properly.
This is Wirhelmina Carmel, the person responsible for Yukari-chan's upbringing.
U-Upbringing?
Ekaterina!
You mustn't go in someone's backyard without permission !
So this is what it's all about, indeed.
Sh-Shana!
Shana-chan?!
Missus. I shall be excused now.
I will handle things from here on.
R-Right.
We must sever all sources of hesitation, indeed.
So our personal best is 48 centimeters.
There's still a ways to go before we can swing it around. . .
. . . but this is great progress.
Let's get something to eat.
Yeah.
Big Sister, what would you like for dinner?
We'd prefer something nutritious that'll increase our energy level.
That's strange. Is she sleeping again?
Margery-san !
Big Sister!
Margery-san !
Big Sister!
Margery-san !
Where are you, Big Sister?!
Would you at least say something?!
Big Sis. . . !
Tanaka!
Are you leaving that sword behind?
Yeah. Besides, such violent things don't suit me.
You're right about that.
If you give a violent weapon to someone as violent as you, you'd have. . . !
Shut up, stupid Marco!
This may be a silly question to ask now. . .
. . . but do you have no regrets about this?
Ball Masque is on the move, you know.
That's why we need to be a step ahead.
Many things need to be done elsewhere.
I see, I see.
We stayed here too long.
Yeah, you may be right.
Good luck to Misaki City.
And also to our lovable underlings.
Is this allowed?
How could they leave without saying a word to us?
Is this allowed?
How could you?
Damn ! Damn ! Damn !
So that was the Mystes with the Midnight Lost Child, indeed?
Time is of the essence.
We must act on this immediately.
Act on this? What do you mean?
Ball Masque has wanted the Midnight Lost Child. . .
. . . and Thousand Changes has found its whereabouts.
Then as Flame Hazes. . .
. . .we must take steps to stop them in the one and only. . .
. . . and most effective method available to us, indeed.
I n other words. . .
We must destroy the Mystes. . .
. . . and transfer the Midnight Lost Child to a different location, indeed.
Random transfer.
Wait!
Wirhelmina! That would mean. . . !
That is the one and only step we Flame Hazes can take.
I didn't realize how big Misaki City is until I saw this map.
Our house is here. . .
. . . and this area is where our school is.
This is about where I ke's house is.
This is the shopping district where I first met Shana.
This is the department store where we fought against Friagne.
And this is the museum where we fought against Margery.
This is Misaki Bridge, where I met that Denizen.
And here's the riverbed we were at last night.
I've been all over the city in such a short time.
I'm going to leave this city.
I'm leaving this city with Shana to fight against Denizens.
I must leave so that Misaki City will not become involved.
That is the road I must choose, as a Mystes.
That's right, isn't it, Shana?
Taking a stroll at this time of night?
You've saved me the trouble of luring you out here, indeed.
Mystes with the Midnight Lost Child. I shall destroy you, indeed.
You will only suffer for an instant.
Single shot kill.
There's no use calling for help, indeed.
The Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter is in full agreement. . .
. . .with our decision to destroy you, indeed.
Shana. . .
Shana. . . has agreed to. . .
I'm a Flame Haze.
My mission is to protect the balance of this world.
I'm a Flame Haze.
The Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter.
This will finish you, indeed.
Prepare for death.
me wo tojite kanjiru kodou
mogaiteru kiri no naka jibun no basho sagashiteiru
yamikumoni kyoumo zutto
itami no nai sekai nantenaiyo
tada furetai mamoritai dake
akaku somaru yuugure wo mitsumeru
Just look how beautiful is world
kono deai de chigau jibun mitsuketakara
atarashii ashita wo mukaeyou
The duty of a Flame Haze, and the feelings of a girl.
Torn between the two. . .
. . . Shana cannot come to an understanding. . .
. . .with Yuji, who is set on leaving the city.
Next episode, "Diverging Feelings".