The white darkness started shining intensely
Become the wings that cut through the white darkness
Illuminated by the cold sun
I was given a tamed freedom
In the miraculous night reflected in the mirror
My soul began to remove its mask
Break through the darkness that is painted white
Keep engraving a new era
As the heart you released desires
Fly in the white night that continues endlessly
Dai!
Dai, wake up!
Today's Sunday. Let me sleep in a little.
I'm going to the morning market, so I want you to carry things.
I'm leaving in ten minutes, so please get ready.
You're heavy. Get off, With.
Morning.
Here, take this. Let's go.
What about breakfast?
We'll have brunch when we return.
But I'll be doing physical labor...
You have to stay home, With.
Oh, all right.
But you have to be quiet, okay?
A Little Romance
Strawberries!
I want some...
Then, please give me some strawberries. And onions, potatoes, and carrots.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, celeries, cabbages, leeks, pumpkins...
That much? Tomatoes, cucumbers, celeries, cabbages, leeks, pumpkins...
That much?
It's heavy!
Hang in there. We'll stop by one more store.
My shoulders almost fell off!
Good work!
It's a big help when you're there to carry things!
Didn't you buy a little too much?
But they're cheap and fresh.
But still...
With!
What do we do? Was he crushed under all the food?
Oh, he's fine.
That red came from the strawberries.
Strawberries?
You're right!
With, did you eat all the strawberries?
Oh, man...
You shouldn't have done that! You glutton!
Troublesome little guy! But he reminds me of someone...
Now that you mention it, didn't we know a child who did something similar once?
You mean...
He ate all the strawberries that I bought and his mouth was all red.
Wasn't it when he was two years old?
Daisuke's been a glutton ever since.
Geez, you're hopeless.
Ours is a miniature Dachshund. His name is Tomato.
When I get home, he's waiting right there for me at the front door
and he licks me all over my face!
Boy, that's why I don't like dogs.
Cats are more aloof,
and moreover, once they trust the owners, they're affectionate too. That's why they're cute.
We have three. They're mixed breeds, but they're very elegant.
Must be nice to have cats!
We can't have cats, because one of us has a cat allergy.
Then you don't have any pets?
We have a lot of tropical fish. Dad likes them.
But they're no fun because I can't play with them or anything.
Riku, you name them and stuff, right?
She says they're cute when she feeds them since they gather around.
Really? You can tell fish apart by their faces?
No way, you can't tell them apart by their faces.
Their patterns and stuff are a little different.
They seem to have their own personalities.
But I still like dogs.
Cats are more interesting, for sure.
Hey, do you have any pets, Niwa?
Me?
Yeah, I have a rabbit.
A rabbit?
Wow, I can kind of see that.
Really?
You're not the type to keep reptiles.
Eating carrots in the sun suits you better.
What do you mean?
Hey, what's his name?
Oh, it's With.
Oh, then you got it from The Wizard of With.
That's Oz.
Hey, what does he look like?
What does he look like? He has long ears and...
Yeah, all rabbits have that!
Oh, yeah. But his ears are lopping, like this.
Sounds like fun! I want to see him!
Let us see him!
But he's old, so we should leave him alone.
How old is he?
I don't know.
It's lonely when your pet passes away, don't you think?
You're right.
Yeah, I guess.
Shoot! I shouldn't have talked about With.
I've heard that he's been Dark's familiar, generation after generation, but...
I wonder if that means that he's really old?
But he acts just like a kid.
What are you remembering with that big smile?!
You're thinking about her again, aren't you?! You stud!
Ouch! That's not true!
Swimming pool season is coming soon. Ouch! That's not true!
Swimming pool season is coming soon.
I'll take pictures of younger-Harada in her swimsuit.
You wanna pre-order them? Well? Well?
No thanks!
Don't be shy, buddy!
Should I buy it for him?
With, I brought you a present.
Strawberries. See?
It's got strawberries on it.
No, not yet. They have to turn red.
Even if you ate them now, it wouldn't taste good.
So wait until they turn red, okay?
Wow!
You shouldn't have come!
Man, his wanting to go out lately is becoming a real problem.
You can't come out!
You'd better stay inside there.
You can look outside, but hide if someone comes closer.
Promise me, okay?
You really are good, Niwa.
Miss Harada!
No need to act so surprised.
Oh, sorry.
Do you always sketch like that?
Yeah...
You don't have to hide it!
No, I was thinking of stopping anyway.
Thank goodness! It looks like she hasn't noticed With.
Hey, Niwa, do you have some time now?
Yeah.
Can you come with me for a bit?
There, look.
It's called a lop ear rabbit.
That really looks like With.
See, her ears are lopping. Isn't your rabbit this kind?
Yeah. Since we got him from someone, I don't know the details, but they look the same.
I thought so! Isn't she cute?
But lining up pets in front of the store like this,
like they were toys, bothers me a little.
Even for pets, how you first meet is important, isn't it?
Just like humans.
Pretty eyes...
I didn't know Miss Harada's eyes were like that.
Look at that pose!
Hey, just like With!
What?
Is that With?
Yeah, well...
With!
How cute! Can I hold him?
No! He might bite you!
I'll be fine. With...
No!
What are you doing? That's mean!
It's okay, he's used to it.
Well, I have something to go do...
Sorry! See you tomorrow!
With, look, they're turning a little red now.
You'll be able to eat them soon.
What's the matter? You look down.
You want to go outside again?
Guess there's no helping it. Okay, I'll take you out tomorrow.
With, wait up!
With!
What, you wanted to come here?
I guess he's interested in it because it looks like him.
What? With?
With!
Be quiet!
Welcome. May I help you?
Does this rabbit bite or anything?
This kind is gentle. Are you looking for a rabbit?
Well, sort of.
I'll come again. Thank you.
Thanks for coming.
You can't go in the store on your own like that.
If they see me catch you, they'll think I'm a thief!
If you don't listen to me, I won't take you outside anymore, got it?
With, it's dinner time.
Are you still upset? Stop pouting and cheer up already, will you?
See? They're red. You can eat them now.
He seems to be going through a rebellious phase right now.
Rebellious phase? You mean With? What on Earth happened?
He's been selfish lately.
I buy strawberries for him, take him out for walks, and other stuff,
but he doesn't listen to what I say at all.
It's like I'm his servant and not his owner.
With is first and foremost Dark's magical servant.
He doesn't think of you as his owner.
Then what am I?
Like a friend or a brother, maybe?
Why don't you think of him as your cute little brother,
and listen to his selfish requests?
But...
If it still bothers you,
you should ask Dark to talk to him on the next job.
Thanks for dinner.
Dark doesn't understand how With feels.
In fact, I think about With a lot more.
With?
I thought so!
With!
I see.
You wanted to give her the strawberry to eat?
I understand, With.
But it's already closed today. Okay?
I'll bring you here again another time.
I really care for him, but...
I think in the end he'd rather have a rabbit than a human as a friend.
But it's kind of a lonely thought.
Niwa, that's not it!
You're so naive! With is a boy, right?
Well, probably.
What a hopeless owner! What With wants isn't just a friend.
What do you mean?
Are you stupid? He wants a girlfriend!
A girlfriend?
Oh, poor With! He finally met a cute rabbit, but...
I can't leave it to you, Niwa.
I will help With achieve his love.
I see, that's why.
Get your act together, then!
Come on, let's go!
Where are we going?
The pet shop, of course!
She was sold?
Do you know who bought her?
I don't know.
From what they said, it sounded like they were from out of town.
We were a little too late. Poor With...
If it doesn't have to be a lop ear rabbit, there is another cute one.
Oh, is that so? Then...
No, it has to be that rabbit. Thank you very much.
What are you thinking? With liked that rabbit!
Would you want somebody if it wasn't Risa?!
But...
With was here!
What is it?
The strawberry that he wanted to give to that rabbit.
Then With already knows.
It must have been a shock to With.
He's not there? Nowhere?
He's not with you, Dai?
Oh, by the way, don't forget that we sent in the warning letter.
It will be at 5 o'clock. Be right on time! Good luck!
Okay.
That's right, I have to change into Dark today.
What do I do? Without With...
I wonder where he is?
He must be looking all over for her.
I heard that rabbits can die if they get too lonely.
No way...
In any case, let's look for him! He wouldn't have gone too far.
Right.
With!
An evening shower!
What am I going to do? With hates getting wet.
I'm sure he's taking shelter from the rain.
Hey, can't you think of any place he might have gone?
With!
Niwa! Look at that!
What is it?
On top of the windmill!
With! What are you doing?!
He probably thought of going to a high place to look for her.
With!
Hey, isn't something wrong?
He's weak because he got wet. He can't move.
He's going to fall!
With! Hang in there!
We have to do something!
With!
Niwa!
Look out!
Ouch...
Sorry, Niwa! How's With?
With?!
Thank goodness!
You're amazing, Niwa!
I never knew you were so brave!
What's the matter? Are you okay?
What time is it now?
Ten till five.
Oh, man!
Niwa?
Sorry! I'll call you later!
Okay.
Well... Thanks.
Don't catch a cold, okay?
Why?
What are you panicking about?
Dark...
Did you forget that With would fly to me right away,
no matter where he is, if I call him?
That's right. I was so panicked and I completely...
Why didn't you tell me?!
It was a lot of fun.
It's a good combination indeed.
You and Riku...
Let's go, With!
Thanks for today, Miss Harada.
You didn't catch a cold after getting wet in the rain, did you?
Yes, he's doing well.
It looks like With gets hungry when he has a broken heart.
He's bingeing on strawberries.
Really?
What a funny rabbit!
Yeah, he's a little different.
But I'd like to have a With, 'cause he's cute.
You think so?
Because he's really...
Even the insignificant moments
Even the little pain in my heart
They are shining brightly
So I cherished them greatly
You are so quiet
Being swayed by the wind
It just made me happy
So I sang a little bit
When you gaze at me
The truth is I can't even breathe
Please don't laugh at me
The insignificant moments
Quietly pass by
Although I didn't notice
Spring had already arrived
Although I didn't notice
Spring had already arrived
Next Stage
The maiden stares at the radiance of the truth.
Behind it, is there logic, or madness?
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