Infinite time stopped beating its heart, and humans burnt away without making any noise.
Not one person notices as the world becomes dislocated and is covered in the flames of Guze.
And stain this sky red.
Just walk through the times that approach you with your own body.
People that walk by you and things that get lost in the mess all have a time when they'll disappear.
Passionate unwavering strength...
Transient and wavering weakness...
In the end, it's the same future.
Melting down the rock hard Earth
As days start and the world ends.
Draw a line as the wind blows you.
Tips of paper flowing like water spear the enemy.
The determination wells up within me.
All I have to do at this moment is to complete the mission with these hands.
Still, it's better than just being forgotten as a Torch.
It feels like my existence and memory will remain with Ike and the others.
Besides it's not like you guys will slowly forget me, right?
You're right. But in the end...
Shana will remember me.
I was satisfied with that.
But I understood nothing...
Yes... Absolutely nothing.
I wonder where Shana went.
Shana!
Stay away!
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Leave me alone.
B- But...
It's your fault.
I- I'll get a change of clothes ready right away, so come inside.
Shana...
After all, you're just a Torch...
Looks as if I was not mistaken...
Someone is eliminating Torches.
Could it be...
No, it wouldn't be a Flame Haze.
If they wished to draw me out, they would be eliminating them more rapidly.
Besides, a Flame Haze should not know we require Torches for our plan.
M- Master.
Do not worry, Marian.
I shall not let them bother us.
No matter who it is.
No matter what.
I'm off.
Good morning.
I can do it. I'll be fine. I can say it.
Good morning, Yoshida-san.
G- Good morning, Ike-kun.
What's wrong?
Um... Where's Sakai-kun?
Nope, I haven't seen him yet.
Really...
What, do you have something for him?
N- No, Ike-kun, it's not like that.
This is something my father gave me, and...
...it could have been a movie... but...
...I thought this wouldn't be so bad, either, and...
So, I...
Morning!
G- Good morning.
Ah! Good timing.
Good timing?
Hey, do you have time after school?
After school? Well, I don't have anything planned.
Good.
Yoshida-san, how's Sakai?
You were looking for someone to go with since your friend ditched on you, right?
Um... I happen to have two tickets to the art museum...
...so if you have some time after school today...
This is...
With me?
Man, class already started.
What the hell, want to skip?
Sure.
What's wrong?
I met some guys I didn't want to this morning.
After beating the crap out of her that much, that red-hot-eyed midget shouldn't pop out for a while.
Yeah. Now what's left is our main dish, the Corpse Retriever.
Let's find him already and rip'em to pieces.
Let's find a guide with a good idea of the area like we always do.
A young fresh one that meets your sexuality, right?
Shut up, stupid Marco.
I guess these two will do.
Okay, okay, but aren't they a little young for your tastes?
Wait, damn it!
You pieces of shit, you're done for.
I don't know who you are, but that was uncalled for!
Don't blame us for any injuries.
You're the one that's injured.
Sh-Shut up!
Let's go, Tanaka.
Hey, what's wrong?
May I address you as Ane-san?
Well? What are you going to do?
Eh?
Not "Eh"; about after school. After school.
You're the only one with time.
Besides, the ticket's going to go to waste if you don't go.
You two should go.
Yeah...
If you're fine with me.
Aren't you too far from the Mistes?
And so in order to find the Tomogara, we're going to search around with you guys.
Do you get it?
Good.
And so... Ane-san. What exactly do we do?
Let's see... Start by answering my questions.
You two live in this city, right?
Yeah.
Where're your manners?
Yes.
Has there been any big news, accidents, or anything weird?
I don't know. I don't read the newspaper.
I do not read newspapers.
Besides, things I know are limited to traffic accidents.
Really...
This city is giving me the creeps.
You stay here, Marian.
Master?
I've found you.
You do understand, don't you?
What?
Why you lost to the Interpreter of Condolence.
Robbery is the extent of the news here, eh?
Have there been any major incidents?
Not at all.
Then you know those Torches I told you about?
Do you have any clue where they might gather?
Then where's the place most crowded with people?
Umm... I think it would be near the station straight ahead.
Really? Ý guess we'll have to hunt everywhere.
Ane-san, what's wrong?
A white flame.
Hey, hey, isn't that...
The Hunter, Friagne.
You two wait here a while.
Strange. Someone was here.
Who thought it'd be the Hunter.
It's a pretty big catch.
It's like bumping into a deer while chasing a rat.
We'll kill him since we've got the chance.
Any complaints?
Hell no! Not at all!
My excellent fang, Marjorie Doe!
This feeling... A Flame Haze?
The Hunter's on the move again.
Wait.
Just leave him. The Interpreter of Condolence is on him.
But...
It's too dangerous for you right now.
We have other things to do.
They're beautiful.
Y- Yes they are.
Looks like there's stained glass in the back.
Really? Let's go take a look.
Y- Yes.
How beautiful...
Sakai-kun?
Is he a Guze no Tomogara?
Is something wrong?
Hmm, so you can tell?
I see. You must be a Mistes.
Don't worry, I don't have any intention of hurting you.
I don't like to distort the balance of the world unnecessarily.
Would you like to talk a little?
Do you know him?
Eh... Well... Yeah...
Interpreter of Condolence, Marjorie Doe,
and Fang of Devastation, Marcosius.
The Hunter, Friagne.
So the new Flame Haze was you.
I doubt it, but were you two the ones getting in my way?
I wonder what you're talking about.
I'm only about to kill you.
I see.
It seems the insolent intruder ran away.
It can't be...
Who would've guessed the Hunter was after him, too.
Well, that's fine.
I really do not have the time to deal with tools of hunting,
but I guess it's one thing to kick the rock away before I trip over it.
Trying to take away my prey like that... Are you ready to be ripped apart?
Prey?
We'll rip you apart even if you're not ready.
It's beautiful, isn't it, Sakai-kun?
Really...
Allow me introduce myself first.
I'm the Corpse Retriever, Rammie.
As you've noticed, I'm a Guze no Tomogara.
So you are a Tomogara.
So you're the one that did that to Shana?
Shana?
The Flame Haze.
No, it wasn't me.
Aside from that, I have introduced myself.
Now I'd like to hear your name, Mistes boy.
I'm Sakai Yuji.
Sakai Yuji, is it?
To be sane knowing what you are... you're something.
Or have you already given up on everything?
You said Shana before. Is that the name of the Flame Haze with you?
Shana is the name I gave her.
Red-Hot Eyes.
What?
Is the one with her the Flame of Heaven, Alastor?
You know them?
Something like that.
I see, Flame Hair and Red-Hot Eyes...
Then I should be able to avoid an unnecessary battle.
Unnecessary? But aren't you a Tomogara?
I do not eat people.
Just as the name says... only corpses.
So I only eat Torches.
And as you have seen, only those which are about to disappear.
This body, too. So as not to waste a power of existence, I'm borrowing a Torch's body.
Why do you do that?
I have a reason.
A reason?
I have come up with an unrestricted spell, which will grant my wish,
and I'm collecting the power of existence necessary for that.
I live for that purpose.
I want to see what will be coming with my own eyes.
I want to feel it with my hands.
I want to witness it.
That's why you're collecting the Torches in this city?
Although I'm collecting only those that have weakened...
Being a Torch, you must not feel good about it.
But I don't mean to stay here for long.
I'm being chased by annoying people.
Besides, there is someone who's not pleased with what I'm doing.
Well, let's get this started.
We're going to slam him down, Marcosius!
Okay! We'll destroy and destroy and rip him apart!
You seem to know the one eating away my Torches.
I told you he's our prey.
That fuckin' Rammie, that is!
You can't dodge it this time.
Rammie.
The Corpse Retriever, Rammie, is it?
What if it is?
This is the end, anyway!
Anti-flame ring, Azur!
What?
Are you running away?
I haven't any more time to play.
You think I'd let you go so easily?
He evaded them all?
What the fuck?
Damn it all!
What's wrong, Ane-san?
Booze!
Tell me where I can drink as much booze as I want,
where it's quiet, I can make as much noise as I want, and then sleep!
Th-That's impossi...
I got to ask what I wanted to ask.
It's about time we parted.
What's wrong? Ý can answer your questions as payment for what you've told me.
It's not really a question...
...but I wondered what it's like to live for one goal.
No, never mind. Excuse me.
Do you not feel anything regarding your existence disappearing?
I met a girl who, though everyone else will forget me, will remember me forever.
So that's...
But can you say for sure that you're living as Sakai Yuji right now?
I can only perceive you as a Torch.
After all, you're just a Torch...
Let's change the question.
You said she'll remember you forever, but is that really fine with you?
That the you she will remember will be the you right now?
The reason I didn't eat you...
...is because your flame is still bright.
Let me teach you something...
...about the crisis that's happening behind this city.
You can decide what to do with the information.
Friagne is planning something big.
He will destroy this city.
It's a setup called City Devouring.
The city's going to be destroyed?
Everything will be gone.
You. Everything you've interacted with.
Everything will disappear without exception.
Why do you keep your distance from the Mistes?
I don't know.
Not only two Flame Haze, but even Rammie the Corpse Retriever's here.
We are changing our plan.
It is a little early, but we shall start our plan, Marian.
Master.
What's wrong with that Torch?
I see.
After all, it's only a Torch that'll disappear soon.
The Mistes...
I'll destroy Sakai Yuji.
Those born with the dawn
Do not lose sight of it.
You are you, girl, it is time.
Shake it off and stand up!
There is not a single way to just gaze at you as you run through the wind
With that hidden wounded heart.
Are those eyes of yours searching for the you that stands somewhere ahead of you?
But I can hear your deep sad heartbeat...
Screaming!
I'm just telling, the darkness before the dawn
Could even determine the fate of the life
Don't worry girl, it is time.
There's no need to be mortified or be ashamed.
Far away...
Carry the cross on your back and run through the fire ready to die.
The City Devouring activates.
The crisis comes upon Misaki City and me.
What drives Shana in battle?
Next time, Intermingle, Activate, Showdown.