A rose which blooms once every decade...
That incident ten years ago is the start of my existence.
Kaname is... my...
But why was he there?
Who took away my memory?
If I learned the truth... what would happen?
I'm scared.
But I must find out.
What was that just now?!
White rose petals
Open one or two of them
And the memory of that day turns into color
Like tracing a shining thread
Time quietly passes
Swaying along with the ebb and flow
People are reborn
Your smile is so warm it melts my heart
- Like a faint dream... ...I've had
Even if the setting sun takes away this moment
Our shadows are one
Endlessly far vastly deep like crossed destinies
Grasp it again and again
Lose it again and again
We were finally able to meet
Like the sky seeks the earth flowers wait for the rain
and the night longs for tomorrow
I've been longing for our two hearts to become one
When one or two white rose petals fall
Our love becomes eternal
THE SUBORDINATE'S TRAP
Thank you for today!
Good work!
See you tomorrow!
They're going to eat me...
See you later.
Oh, all right.
The scary vampire is...
...going to...
Now I've done it! The rose tea we got as a gift...
Oh, Kiryu, would you like some? It's from Kaname.
No thanks.
With the exception of two students.
Everyone from Night Class has returned to their dorm.
I just came to make that report. 'Night.
Oww! I cut my finger!
It's a shame to waste it. Want to lick, Kiryu?
Please don't do the same thing your daughter does to me.
What? What do you mean? Did you lick Yuki's blood then?
You already know.
Huh?
That even now I... Yuki's blood...
Well... I've watched you over the years.
But I know you both agonized over what to do before choosing this path.
Right now, I just want to watch over you.
Even if it's something that's taboo for humans.
Am I being irresponsible?
I think it's okay as long as you're still yourself.
Oh. W-wait! There's something important that...
There's a student who wants to transfer to Day Class.
I cannot let him in unless I get your approval first.
The blood is an illusion... It's just an illusion.
You think so?
You always...
No.
Just like that...
Stop...
...hurt something... precious to you.
Yuki...
Oh... Kaname...
What are you so afraid of? Calm down. Yuki.
I'm... sorry...
I'm sorry, Kaname.
It's all right. It's all right.
I'm sorry.
What am I... doing? How could I point my rod at him for even an instant?
Yuki... What was it that you couldn't talk about in front of the others?
I wanted to ask... you something.
Kaname... why were you there on that snowy day?
Did you actually...
It's all right. Whatever you ask, it won't change the way I feel towards you.
Oh...
I've never come right out and told you... But you understand, don't you, Yuki?
I love you.
More than anything in the world... if I could.
I would take away all your worries.
What's the matter. Yuki?!
I couldn't...
When I face Kaname...
I just couldn't find the words.
Yuki...
Don't be hasty.
There will come a time when you can ask him.
So... okay?
Uh-huh...
Why have you come at such an hour? Please leave.
What is it. Seiren?
Lord Kaname...
I sensed something distasteful... So it was you.
Come in. Make yourself at home.
Are you the one who erased Yuki's memory or not?
Are you involved in Yuki's past or not?
Do you want to erase Yuki's anxiety or not?
Then... why don't I crush one of her anxieties right now!
Try it. When you do, I'd have the opening... to shoot you.
You amaze me...
Vampires instinctively fear and respect a Pureblood.
Yet you dare to bare your fangs at me.
I really... detest you.
But you have no intention of killing me...
If I killed you before I get the truth out of you,
Yuki would be so sad.
The body is so obedient...
It saw blood and now. Your eyes are crying out for it.
I can smell Yuki on you...
You're such an ungrateful Level E.
If you lose that much blood...
You would not be able to resist the hunger.
Listen... Zero.
Feed on my blood again.
Do you think that in my right mind, I'd accept blood from you?
I can't have you dropping dead here.
I've allowed you to live until now, so that you can be useful to Yuki.
Because I know that you would never betray her.
You're always so arbitrary.
I know.
You and I probably have the same feelings for Yuki.
I-I just want Yuki to be able to smile from her heart.
So do I.
There's no need for her to sacrifice herself... none at all.
You're absolutely right.
Never forget... for whom this blood was offered.
Halt!
You...
It would be wise not to delve any further than this.
But you... can "delve further" with Lord Kaname...
...to the part, which he hides in darkness.
Aido?
Go quickly...
The Night Class has sensed... that Lord Kaname's blood flowed.
Kuran Kaname... the part that he hides in darkness?
That's Yuki's...
Fulfill your duties well,
if you seek my Lord's help for your revenge.
Yes.
Are you okay, Yuki? I'm going to ask the academy doctor to stop by later.
I couldn't think... and I couldn't answer.
I love you...
The age where I didn't know anything has passed.
Now I try hard not to think about it. About Kaname and myself.
I thought I shouldn't think...
I've never come right out and told you... But you understand don't you?
I understand... I'm afraid to know the answer.
Everyone, be quiet! Now, introduce yourself.
Hello. I'm a new student from this semester.
Zero's not here?
Yuki? Is your migraine gone?
I'm fine. Thanks. But what's going on?
That.
Due to certain circumstances. My older brother and I lived apart.
I'm the younger twin, Ichiru Kiryu. Nice to meet you all.
Cross!
Hurry and sit down!
Class President, please help him out until he's used to things.
O-Okay...
Revenge... is what he's here for.
He thinks that it was Zero who stabbed Shizuka to death.
Why... Why did the Headmaster?
Zero... used to have good taste.
I can't imagine why he thinks you're so precious.
Huh?
He's an acquaintance?
Huh? Well... sort of.
He seems more disagreeable than Kiryu Number One.
You're absolutely right.
Number One cherishes you, doesn't he?
You insist... on going?
Yeah. Thanks for putting me up.
Huh?
I'll be lonely. Stay here!
Why did you admit Ichiru to this school?
Now. When we don't know what the Hunter's Society is thinking,
we cannot avoid contact between Zero and Ichiru.
Whether it's outside of school or inside. We can't avoid it.
Then perhaps, if they stay close,
they may come to understand each other someday.
All right, I understand how you feel.
So let's stay close too. All right?
Get away!
I'm going to look into the Society in my own way.
However...
I don't object to you.
Yagari?
See you.
Ouch!
Hello...
Yuki!
Umm...
See you, missy.
Oh...
Did you overhear us?
No... Well. A little.
Kiryu agreed to it... Ichiru's transfer.
Zero did?
Mm-hmm... Kiryu has a scary look and gets upset so quickly,
but he's being quite adult about it.
You're identical twins, right? Don't you match each other?
Like your hairstyle?
Would you have been happier if we did? Maybe I'll cut my hair.
Can you? That easily?
You're so sociable. Ichiru. Unlike Kiryu.
You're the hope of the Day Class! The other boys are hopeless.
What did you say?!
Oh... class president...
Wh-What?!
I don't know anything about this place. So can I rely on you?
S-Sure. If there's anything you don't know, just ask me.
You're way more likable than your brother.
- Oh! - Oh!
I-I didn't mean!
Please excuse me.
What is it? You look so threatening, you scared them all.
If you're here for revenge, get on with it.
What? You didn't agree to my transfer
so that you could console your sad little brother?
You mentioned "Cursed Twins." Didn't you?
What does that mean?
I dunno... Just that twins born into vampire hunter families are called that.
It's perfect, don't you think? A name like the Cursed Twins for us.
I wanted to experience being an average high school student too.
It's not fair you're the only one who gets to do it, Zero.
I finished reporting in.
Right.
Zero... You were speaking to Ichiru.
You were watching?
I was.
I was watching... in total awe.
You're trying to meet Ichiru half way. You're facing your past.
You're incredible.
I told you.
You don't have to worry.
Never forget...
...for whom this blood was offered.
You...
No, I'm going to face up to Kaname.
For just over ten years...
Kaname and I have spent time together and deepened our ties.
I even thought that, with him, I wouldn't mind being betrayed.
But, ultimately, I was scared.
It took a lot of time to get to this point.
Especially after I acted so brave with you.
I... I've loved Kaname since ten years ago.
Why tell me now?
I know. Kaname is hiding something.
But still...
I have to go.
Never mind...
Just go.
Uh-huh...
When I first opened my eyes...
the world around me and inside my head was pure white.
But your mere existence... colored my world instantly.
Yuki.
Huh?
I've been waiting for you.
Please tell me the truth.
I don't want to remain a child who's not allowed to know anything.
What is it?
Please tell me the truth. This time without evading me.
Evade? Oh... You mean when I said I love you?
Y-Yes...
I was serious. Was that disagreeable to you?
Disagreeable? Oh, no way!
I've loved you for so long... even now!
The time you spent with me...
Yuki!
Lord Kaname...
Those arms I could throw myself into with such ease...
That beautiful person who was kind and looked only at me...
Those moments were my salvation.
There's absolutely no reason why I would dislike you.
Even if you were the same vampire that once tried to feed upon me...
It's because of your existence, Lord Kaname. That I...
Yuki?
Why does it have to be me?
Even I have realized already...
No matter how hard I try to reach up to you...
I'm not someone who suits you.
Kaname, you have something to do with the past I lost, don't you?
Is it true?
Then why don't you tell me?! Please tell me the truth.
I cannot stay like this!
I won't use our bond as an escape.
I want to know and become strong! Please!
You're so silly...
You should stay here in this miniature garden
and be happy, even if for a little longer.
Are you sure? Even if the hidden truth is covered in bloodshed?
You still want to know?
Yes. Kaname...
I have been afraid...
that if the one person who gives me warmth...
if you... learned the truth...
you might come to hate me.
No... I would never hate you.
Then, prove it to me...
Become my lover.
Her arm was so delicate...
Don't go Yuki. You don't need to know.
If you know... you...
No... let go. You think I'll back off if you say that to me!
I don't want you to evade my questions anymore!
Yuki...
Because you faced me straight on, I am being serious to you.
Liar...
I'm not lying. So Yuki...
If you want to know, you should listen to me.
Why?
Good girl...
Why? Like this... Kaname...
You can stop looking with such sad eyes.
From now on. I will cherish and protect Yuki... as my lover.
A dry white cloud passes
Slowly drifting
I am gray
And I just watch it
Disappear
I gather stars
And make a sand castle
My small prayer
Spills over and falls
The wave that was lying in wait
Sweeps me off my feet
Next time: "The Fake Lovers"