After Yuji discovered that the invincible Tomogara, the Destructive Blade, Sabrac,
was so huge that he covered all of Misaki City,
he, with the combined efforts of Shana, Margery, and Wilhelmina, finally succeeded in defeating him.
Good job out there,
Destructive Blade.
You were right; they were a strong group.
I was hoping to get rid of those troublesome three while I was there for the Mystes,
but I guess things don't always go the way you want.
It doesn't matter. The original goal has been achieved.
The rest is our job.
That concludes my job, then.
I'm sure there is no need of me here for a while.
I don't see any reason to make my base of operations here anymore.
Well then, let's get this started.
All right.
That was a big sigh you dropped.
What are you doing so early in the morning?
I want to work at Outlaw, after all.
I'll do anything to get there, even studying.
I'll use anything if it's to my advantage.
...Even those who I don't ever want to rely on.
So he's even bringing his father who he said he hates into the picture.
He's never going to give up on this; he's completely serious.
He's going straight at his goal.
All the threats I used on him didn't have any effect...
What can you do? That certain someone really got him started.
I can't think of what happens after you die.
Seriously, what an idiot.
Everyone seems to have changed.
The rowdiness Satou and Tanaka used to have has disappeared.
Shana-chan and Yoshida-san are chatting in a friendly manner.
Sakai is...
I don't know... He doesn't look any different, yet it feels like he's the one who's changed the most.
Whereas I'm...
Ike-kun.
The President's calling.
The preparations for the closing ceremony are almost done, so he said to come back.
Okay.
I need to change, too.
See you next year.
What should we do about the New Year visit to the shrine?
Second semester's ended already.
What are you going to do for the rest of the day, Shana?
Going to show Chigusa my report card.
After that, I'm going out with Kazumi.
With Yoshida-san?
Yeah, for a little.
We made a promise.
I see.
Yo.
Dad?
Was it all right to let her go home by herself?
Yeah. She said she was going to stop by our place.
Besides, you have something you wanted to talk with me about, right?
I see.
The winter river isn't so bad.
Even if I travel around like a migrating bird, when I stand here with my son, I can rest assured that this is my city.
"My city"...
So Dad, are you going to be able to stay for a while this time?
It'll be New Year's soon.
Yeah, but unfortunately, I only came back for a sudden call.
I'll have to leave again soon.
Sorry.
Sudden call? From Mom?
Yeah.
It's my credo to hear the words of those in trouble.
Mom's in trouble?
Chigusa-san said I didn't need to worry, but she's always been a little clueless when it came to herself.
Wait, Dad. What do you mean Mom's in trouble?
No, she's not in trouble in a bad way.
Let's just say, she was troubled over how to explain it.
I guess that sounds right.
I see...
But... if I couldn't see that Mom was in trouble...
...then it bothers me.
You're right.
The reason I came back this time was to get your approval.
Approval?
Yeah. I want to put the kanji for "three" in your upcoming little brother or sister's name.
May I?
Sure, I don't min-
EHHH?!
L-Little brother or sister you say... so that means...
Well, you know.
Looks like she's pregnant.
I see...
I see.
Congratulations, Dad.
Wait, was that even the right thing for me to say?
Thank you.
And congratulations to you, too.
Yuji Nii-san.
Nii-san... eh?
But, why would Mom have trouble about that?
Because there is a story we have to tell you.
To me?
We never intended on telling you if this didn't happen.
But from some god's gracious act, this did happen.
I figured it wouldn't hurt to tell you everything seeing the way you are.
Chigusa-san wasn't sure how to tell this truth to you.
That's the gist.
I'll listen. That's why you came back, right?
The reason why Chigusa-san and I got married so young was because we ended up with a baby.
You mean, me?
However, her first delivery was a mess.
On top of that, the doctor said this after everything ended:
"You probably can't expect another baby."
But...
Yes...
In the end, it was a false diagnosis.
Not until sixteen years later did we get a new baby.
In any case, we were...
...only blessed with two babies until now.
Two?
Yes. One that was born and not able to live,
versus one that was born and was able to.
Only those two.
It's not only because you're the "second" born.
As proof that there was an older brother who couldn't make it,
and also as a wish for you to live a "long" life as though your brother's life was added to yours,
we gave you the name, "Yuji".
Therefore, for the upcoming third child, I want to put "three" in his or her name as a proof he or she was born after you two.
May I?
Yeah.
Thank you for telling me this, Dad.
Welcome home.
There's Dad,
and there's Mom,
and there's a new life.
I'm not sure if this is part of my resolution,
but I can feel for sure...
...that I want to protect this world that's brought together by love.
This is a rare visitor.
I wanted to talk to you about something.
Sorry to make you wait, Shana-chan.
You're earlier than the arranged time.
But you were here earlier than me.
What's the matter?
Kazumi, teach me how to make babies.
Why are you asking me this?
Everyone gives me that troubled look.
Yuji, Kantarou, and Chigusa, too.
What's wrong? Chigusa is having a baby, right?
Teach me how to make one.
We can't teach you without other people's consent.
Right, Chigusa-san?
Yes. We need to speak with Carmel-san and Arasu Touru-san.
Even Alastor won't tell me.
Alastor-san?
I... I ask you to take adequate measures.
Chigusa said she'd teach me later, but I don't understand why I couldn't be taught now.
I thought you might give me the answer right away.
So Kazumi, teach me.
You see...
Asking that in public is much more embarrassing than showing your naked body.
More than showing my naked body?
So, okay?
Yeah.
I see. So Sakai-kun is going to become an older brother.
Yeah. He looked happy.
Yuji's really getting strong.
Not just in training.
He's looking straight ahead unlike before.
Even so, Yuji won't be leaving the city tomorrow.
Still, there isn't much time to be idle.
Yeah.
You've already learned everything there is to know about Guze.
There is no difference wherever you go in the world.
Will you be confessing your love to him, too?
I will.
And I will settle things with you.
The date is tomorrow, December 24th.
Christmas Eve.
How do we settle it?
Yuji won't be able to do a thing if he confronts both of us at once.
Yeah.
So we'll wait for him at different places and have him choose to which one of us he goes to.
The one picked is the winner.
How are we going to make that promise with him?
To cut out all external influence and have him make rational judgment,
I think the best choice is to deliver written notes.
Written notes?
You mean love letters?
We can write the letters now.
I'll drop it off with him.
W-With these?
No, we can't use something like this!
Let's go buy a letter set together.
There's a good shop in the shopping district.
Sakai-kun.
I'm sorry for this sudden letter.
Yuji.
Follow the orders as written below.
Make sure you understand well.
This is something we talked over and decided together.
Tomorrow, on December 24th, at 19:00,
come to the Illumination Fiesta held as a commemoration of the opening of the clock tower at Misaki Station.
Please come meet one of us.
We have words we want to tell you.
I'll be waiting at the North exit.
I'll be waiting at the South exit.
Yoshida Kazumi.
Shana.
Is that Shana?
Satou didn't laugh or mock my concerns.
But...
If you really want to, then you can do it, ignoring all the annoying reasoning behind it.
I came for advice because I can't do that.
But he's right; that's basically the problem.
Yeah, I don't have a brash enough passion to ignore being considerate of Yoshida-san.
If I could change... If I could change like everyone...
Ike-kun, were you out shopping?
I want to change, too.
Can I have some of your time tomorrow?
Sure. I have some time if it's before evening.
I have an important promise to keep at night.
Shana-chan and I decided that we'd wait for Sakai-kun at the same exact time...
...and have him choose one of us.
Then before that works with me.
I want you to hear how I think of you.
I never knew.
After all, Ike-kun was acting as the middleman between Sakai-kun and me.
Why is this happening the night before my heart is put to the test?
If I'm not chosen, will I be able to use this for Sakai-kun and Shana-chan's sake?
Wilhelmina. Today, I'm going to tell Yuji that I love him.
It's a very dangerous act ~de arimasu.
What will you do if the result is unfavorable for you ~de arimasuka?
Can you be certain there won't be trouble in fighting alongside him ~de arimasuka?
Even if he does not pick Miss Yoshida Kazumi, I'm sure he will still care for and think of her ~de arimashou.
You say that because you don't know Yuji and Kazumi.
It's dangerous to base your thoughts around your delusional beliefs about what Sakai Yuji is ~de arimasu.
This isn't a delusional belief!
How much more nonsense do you have to spout ~de arimasuka?
It's already been decided!
Acting defiant like that and formulating correct responses to reality are two different things ~de arimasu!
Then is it all right to stick your nose into something that's already decided and is in motion?!
To think that way is proof that you're not calm ~de arimasu.
You're the one that's not calm, trying to get in the way no matter what!
This and that are-
The same thing!
Quiet to both.
Thanks for the food.
Must understand.
You're absolutely right ~de arimasu.
The reason I denied it so much...
...must be a projection due to the fear I once experienced ~de arimashou.
Above all, Flame of Heaven didn't say a word.
His silence is a sign of resolution.
What?
What time will you be leaving ~de arimasuka?
We're meeting at 19:00 at the train station, so...
Then what will you be wearing ~de arimasuka?
Oh right, clothes.
In a case like this, there is no other choice but to fix yourself ~de arimasuga...
But...
If you won't let me know the color or style you prefer,
I can't get it ready in time ~de arimasu.
Wilhelmina.
My personal, dreary talk got mixed in, but I believe you understand the truth in my words of concern ~de arimasu.
If you do have a clear understanding of that,
then there is no reason for me to stop you ~de arimasu.
Yeah.
Then tell me your request.
Maybe... something red?
Yoshida Kazumi-san.
I love you.
I don't need to hear an answer.
Just walk one way or the other.
To him, or to me.
I'm...
What is this?
Yuji!
That's...
I had the Reiji Maigo taken out by Hecate who suddenly appeared.
Bal MasquÃ©'s secret weapon, Taimei Shihen, finally starts to move.
Next time on Shakugan no Shana Second.
Quickening of Peril.