You wouldn't betray her.
And that's why you're being allowed to live Zero... by me.
I guess if you had a choice of who sucks your blood...
you'd have preferred Kaname Kuran to me wouldn't you?
Trembling in red in red in red
To the edge of the dream of the dream
Every time I'm stifled to death after I give up so many times
These feelings that have no place to go awake me
Your innocent smile knows it's a cruel existence
Because of the distance
Even if this incurable wound corrodes my heart
I can't refrain these thoughts that dwell within the darkness
Trembling in red in red in red
To the edge of the dream of the dream
We met and now the wheels of destiny are turning
A secret that no one knows
I fall I fall I fall
I can't go back even if I carve out my sins
I'm sure of that
Gunshot of Sorrow
Kaname?
Get a good rest. Goodnight.
Dorm President Kuran has locked himself in his room. Hasn't he?
You didn't do something again, did you?
As if!
Rather, if I did, he'd reprimand me right on the spot.
That's true.
Let's not worry. He probably has things on his mind.
Come on. Let's all turn in too.
Lord Ichijo.
Hmm?
I gathered all the books you ordered.
Shall I take them to your room?
Oh, s-sorry, Please do.
Umm... Where is Lord Kuran?
You need to see him?
A request to stay at the dormitory
has been submitted by someone who plans to visit.
N-No way! Why?!
Ichijo?
What's the matter?
M-My grandfather is... coming here tonight!
- Huh? - Huh?
Isn't your grandfather?
That...
Yes, him. In the day world,
there isn't a business venture his company is not involved in.
He created the Ichijo Group.
And in the dark world,
he is the head of one of the most elite vampire families...
Asato Ichijo. Also known as "Ichio,"
one of the members of the Senate with the highest seniority.
And why is this Ichio coming here?
I don't know.
Well. There's no need to fear him.
The Senate is the supreme governing body of our society,
but it's not our sovereign.
Well. That's true. But...
I don't want the peace in the dorm to be disturbed.
For Kaname's sake too.
I heard that Ichio is coming.
Yeah...
Is he that frightening? This elderly senator.
Well... He's a monster who's lived ten times longer than we have.
I suppose that's why everyone skipped class
and came here instead.
He's admitted it so easily.
I'm afraid as well. Rima.
But I wonder who's scarier...
the Pureblood Dorm President Kuran or him?
Isn't that obvious?
Kaname!
Don't worry.
You don't need to bother being here.
He's probably here just to lecture me.
I haven't seen Ichio for quite some time.
I just want to say hello. Is that okay?
Sure. But...
I appreciate this warm welcome.
But I have only come to see my dear grandson.
No need to stand on ceremony.
Ichio, I'm glad to see you well.
You flatly rejected my offer to be your guardian...
I haven't seen you since that day, Lord Kaname.
I didn't want to be pampered.
Kaname. Let's not talk out here...
You're right.
Purebloods are different from us. After all.
Your body may be covered with blood, but it is never sullied...
like an everlasting flower whose fragrance never wanes.
That overflowing youth...
That power... That beauty...
If I had a wish, it would be that one day,
I could share that "unrivaled blood."
Forgive me, Lord Kaname...
But...
Surely, your jesting goes too far.
Souen's girl. And you're Aido's son?
Aido...
Seeking blood from a Pureblood is strictly tabooed!
I do not fear you...!
I have been lax in discipline.
It is your presence here, which puts me at ease
about letting my grandson attend this academy.
My lord...
If I ignored you,
would you stand there forever, Ruka?
You haven't scolded me yet.
You want me to strike you? Such a strange girl.
You are a kind person, Lord Kaname.
You saved Aido from Ichio. Didn't you?
It just happened to turn out that way.
You've been rather listless lately, haven't you?
Thank you.
Lord Kaname...
If my blood will sustain you, even just a little...
You've given me enough, Ruka.
You don't have to worry. I am fine.
All right.
Yo...
What is it?
Nothing.
What do you mean "nothing"?!
You already know.
Lord Kaname didn't want to drink my blood.
I wished for it... But it didn't come true.
Lord Kaname wanted my blood
only when I first came to this academy...
And it was just that one time.
So it seems...
We drink each other's blood and try to fulfill our longing.
It just means that right now, your blood is not enough for him.
Even though I love him so much...
I still do not understand Lord Kaname...
not in the past and not now.
I'm such a fool.
Takuma. I understand that Lord Kaname trusts you very much.
Continue to serve him. And observe him well.
That is the reason why
you are allowed to stay at this academy.
Grandfather, you do not understand.
I will not become a detriment to my friend.
It is you who don't understand.
A friendship formed under a false peace
in this small world known as the Academy won't...
Cross Academy is peaceful!
Hmm?
Yuki!
S-So please continue your generous donations.
Those are the Headmaster's words.
Umm... You're Ichijo's grandfather, right?
I've come to escort you.
We'll take you to the Headmaster's office.
Humph! Fine.
Ichio...
Huh? Kaname!
I look forward to seeing you again.
As do I. Excuse me.
Yuki.
Huh? Y-Yes!
Good work.
O-Oh no...
Umm...
Umm... Err... Thank you for yesterday.
Huh?
Excuse me!
And that's why you're being allowed to live Zero...
...by me.
Kaname Kuran has nothing to do with it.
Oh!
Knock at least!
Y-You're guilty of the same thing too, and often!
Hang the towel on the door.
The lock is broken.
Huh?!
I wonder what Kaname Kuran wants to do with you...
Huh?
No... Never mind.
Just get out.
I-I've never wished that I could give blood to Kaname!
I see.
Is that all? You're the one who brought it up!
Listen! I have a duty to give you blood.
I'm going to do that from now on.
So it's not like I can give a feast to you,
then to someone else.
You may think I'm forcing my services onto you...
Are you listening?!
You're not going to turn me down again, are you?
You're prepared, right?
You and I...
Huh?!
N-Now?!
Oh...
Are you stupid? You're the one who's not prepared.
Just go!
I thought you were serious! Stupid!
Try to test me again and I'll really get mad!
What. What? Yuki seemed upset and ran off...
But it's perfect timing, Zero. I need to talk to you.
This is an order from the Hunter's Society.
It's to hunt this Level E serial killer.
They requested you.
It's your first assignment as a Hunter.
Isn't it despicable?
They want to test you,
to see if you're able to carry on the Kiryu name.
I told them not to worry, but...
I...
Unfortunately, Zero... You don't have refusal rights.
My my... Be it the Hunter's Society or the Senate...
I wish they'd leave my students alone.
I just hope nothing else happens...
I left Zero in an awkward manner yesterday.
But that was really the best answer I could give him.
About Zero... myself... Kaname...
Huh?
Zero?
Huh?
Where is he going skipping class like this?
This is it.
Say Shiki...
Don't blame me if you get sunburned
because you didn't use an umbrella.
Hurry up and finish your business,
or you'll be late for the photo shoot.
And Shiki. You sunburn easily,
so get Rima to share her umbrella with you.
Huh?
You have to remember that you're a professional model.
Okay...
Why do we have to go hunting so early for an ex-human?
Orders from the Senate.
We can't let someone from the Hunter's Society beat us to it.
It seems the Vice-Dorm President got an earful
from his grandfather, too.
Hmm... So it's a race?
This particular Level E hasn't been one for too long,
so he could have some intelligence.
Although, I doubt that he'll be any different.
Hmm?
Oh... It's the Disciplinary Committee.
Huh?
Shiki! Toya!
Who's there?
Are you the one who took the lives of four teenage girls?
No good.
You're supposed to shoot me with no questions asked, Hunter.
But I'll answer you anyway.
Yes. I was the one.
I just couldn't help myself. I can't forget that sensation.
You wouldn't understand...
What it feels like to pierce your fangs into a girl...
To bite deep and hard...
You just forget yourself and go into a trance... and climax!
Why are vampires like this?
Each and every one of them...
There's no need for compassion.
I'll end it for you.
Just now...
A gunshot?
Zero!
A vampire?
Oh, are you the Hunter's companion?
A Level E...
Do you intend to steal my dessert too?
You're in the way.
Huh? He got away?
What're you doing? Hurry it up.
I don't like playing chase.
I don't care. Just go after him.
Huh?
Zero must be somewhere in this abandoned building!
Huh?!
I'm in luck today. You're my second one!
Don't be scared. I'll be gentle.
Don't touch her with your filthy hands.
Zero!
How dare you?!
This stupid chase ends here.
Zero... What are...?!
I was given an order... as a Vampire Hunter.
Huh?
For the serial murders you committed as a vampire,
I shall now purge you of your sins.
So it's over. Huh?
But... I won't have to kill anymore humans.
Zero...
Hey Disciplinary Committee...
We picked up a girl over there.
What do you want to do? She's still alive.
Isn't that a relief. Zero? She's still alive.
You saved me too. Thank you.
You won't betray her.
Zero, I found you.
Oh, those sad eyes were wonderful!
I'm so happy you grew up into such a fine man.
On top of which... that yummy-looking girl...
I've decided!
I'm going to Cross Academy too.
Hi Miss Alice.
With your eyes made of glass
What dreams
Can you see?
Are you consumed by?
Once again my
Soul's been ripped apart
Pouring out
From the seam of my patches
Piercing
Are memories
Still you do not answer
Next time: "Crimson Gaze"