Everyone is searching for a new world
to attain that overflowing dream.
They all jump over the horizon,
regardless of what lies beyond.
We've run,
we've dived into hope,
and forgotten only courage.
And we've been swept away by the crowd
only to lose something dear to us.
I smile with a twisted face,
and it was the best smile I could put on.
The inside of my mask overflowed with tears
so I covered my wet mask with yet another mask.
I continue to walk through the flat battleground,
and I struggle, unable to warp.
The dream waits quietly on a cape far away.
Even if I fumble around clumsily,
I'm sure I'll still be able to make it there.
Just a little FYI, next time she appreciates melons more than flowers.
They're not from me.
They're from Kiyotaka.
Purple Irises, huh? ""The happiness of those who believe,"" and all that?
He always has these with him.
What can believing ever hope to win?
Uh, Rutherford?
Eyes Rutherford.
But it makes me wonder what's going on in that head of yours.
What am I to you people?
It's not yet time for me to say.
Someday you will know.
Absolutely nothing has been resolved.
Nothing about my brother, about them, or about anything at all.
Another storm's coming.
When is Rio getting out of the hospital?
Not for a while.
I see.
Rutherford, when are these ""even more dangerous hunters"" you spoke of coming?
All I know is that they will be appearing very shortly.
Have you and Kanone been in contact with each other?
No. I haven't heard from him since that day.
Then, how do you know about the hunters coming?
One week ago, I received a letter.
A letter, huh?
You know, it was last Christmas when he left us.
Can't believe it's been almost a whole year.
Hey there little fella.
You sure are friendly.
Let me see who you belong to.
No tags.
Looks, like you're on your own little guy.
Better be careful out there. It's a big world.
What's that?
Dried fish.
What?
What, is that some kind of magic pocket or something?
Don't be absurd.
So, you just happen to have some dried fish?
Never know when you'll need it.
When would you need dried fish?
If memory serves me correctly, Kanone liked cats, didn't he?
A cat is a whimsical creature, yet proud, and completely unraisable by people.
Rutherford.
I should probably go check in on Rio.
Yes, give her my regards.
You should get in too, it's getting cold out here.
Annihilation is our destiny.
We Blade Children are children who must not live.
Very shortly, even more dangerous Hunters will appear.
To exterminate the Blade Children.
Kanone.
Where are you?
Oh, so you're finally awake.
Kousuke, who brought these?
Rutherford dropped them off here earlier. He said that they were from Kiyotaka.
Eyes actually came to see me? Kousuke, you stupid idiot!
Why didn't you wake me up?
I didn't know you wanted to see him that badly.
I think he's still downstairs.
I needed to talk to him
to tell him to bring me some more melons the next time he comes.
If you just lay around and eat all day, you're gonna get fat.
Kousuke! You're such a jerk!
Tell Eyes what I want for my Christmas present.
I want Santa Claus to bring me a big chocolate cake
and I want him to bring me a muskmelon.
And, I don't want any more flowers.
You can't be serious.
Just tell him. And bring him an umbrella.
It looks like it's going to start raining soon.
Thank you so much, Patricia.
I wish things could stay like this forever.
Ayumu, why aren't you crying? This is sad.
While I agree the narrative is sentimental,
I don't think it's something to cry about.
Besides, I've got to come up with something good for dinner.
It's tough trying to find something different every night.
Ayumu, you cruel, insensitive, heartless demon! Take this!
My deadly Hiyono Screw Punch!
How dare you spoil the face of an unmarried maiden?
That's what you get for trying to punch me.
I find it highly suspect that Patricia doesn't make you cry.
Yeah, I'm not mentally unstable.
How can you not? Even the sky is crying!
Oh, you're so evil! You bloodless and tearless demon!
Cold-hearted villain! Amoeba! Human fly!
Come to think of it, I don't remember crying in a long, long time.
I wonder why?
Because of my brother?
Your mother passed on so suddenly.
Eyes, listen to me.
It's best to cry when you want to cry.
I'm not that kind of child anymore.
We grew up together, yet in all that time, I've never seen you cry.
Sometimes it's good to control your tears.
But sooner or later it will become natural to hold them back.
And eventually your heart will stop feeling anything at all...
The more you can't cry, the less sadness you'll feel.
Eyes, you're simply too nice. So you should cry.
Even if you are one of the Blade Children.
You don't want to lose what's important to you.
Crying doesn't change anything.
Besides, being a bloodless and tearless demon
will be best when I face my destiny.
But you'll be beside me.
You'll be with me and you'll cry in my place, won't you?
Of course.
Then that's enough. If you're with me,
then I know I won't lose the things most important to me. I know it.
Even in the pitch darkness, if we're together,
we'll continue forward without losing our way.
That cat just ran out into the street.
It got run over?
Yeah, it's terrible. The poor little kitty.
The more you can't cry, the less sadness you'll feel.
But you'll be beside me.
You'll be with me and you'll cry in my place, won't you?
I have no capacity for sadness.
None at all.
What?
Ayumu, you still haven't bought Madoka a Christmas present yet?
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, you know?
What are you waiting for anyway?
You to stop bugging me.
To a girl, Christmas is the most important day of the year,
next to her birthday!
Come on, Ayumu! Let's go buy her a present right now!
I'll help you pick one out.
Let go!
Nope!
What do you think of this? Or maybe this? Or how about this?
Girls will love any present as long as you put your heart into it. Got it?
Yeah, got it.
Oh, look at this!
Isn't it too cute, Ayumu?
Ribbit! Ribbit! I love it!
As if you could afford such a thing!
Beautiful.
Ayumu, wait up!
C'mon. We've been at this for half the day
and you still haven't bought anything.
Do you even intend to buy her a Christmas gift at all?
Sure, I just don't want to get her anything you like.
What about this? Ayumu! Come look!
What do you mean? Which ""this?""
This! That right there!
Can't.
Why?
Just look closely.
There's no way anyone can get that.
Oh, how horrible.
I've skipped meals and worked super hard to be helpful to you,
and just look at how I'm treated!
But I'm not surprised. Not even Patricia makes you cry!
You're nothing more than a bloodless and tearless demon!
All right, I'll try. Will that make you happy?
Will you really Ayumu? Will you really?
Ayumu! Cha-cha-cha! Narumi! Cha-cha-cha!
Eyes.
Come with me. Come with me.
Kanone. I am...
I am one of the Blade Children. But I'm not like the rest.
Well, I'm sorry.
I guess you were right about the dinosaur being too big.
That's okay.
Hey! There's a gift wrapping shop.
I'll get these things wrapped so you can give one to Madoka.
You wait here, okay?
Geez.
Hooray! Hooray! Ayumu, hooray!
That's it! You can do it! Go Ayumu!
You did it! You did it! You did it! Good job, Ayumu!
Here you go. One present for Madoka.
Thanks.
Well, then.
Thanks for the Christmas present and for trying to get that dinosaur.
Sure.
See you tomorrow!
And have a Merry Christmas Ayumu!
I'm home!
Ayumu!
Welcome home!
What's the big idea? I thought you would be working late tonight!
Of course not, it's Christmas Eve Eve!
What the heck is 'Eve Eve?'
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, so tonight is Christmas Eve Eve!
So I decided it would be nice if I came home to have a nice dinner
with my adorable brother-in-law!
Aren't you glad?
You oughtta stop acting dumb and take your job seriously.
Uh? Dumb?
How could you talk to me like that? I'm your sister-in-law!
Oh, this is nice.
Just how much did you have to drink?
Oh, you're such a party pooper! You should be more cheerful!
What on Earth are you talking about?
Hey! I bet that's my Christmas present you've got there, isn't it?
Yeah.
You're such a good boy. Let's open our presents tonight.
I'll be home late tomorrow. So lemme have it tonight. C'mon!
All right, sure.
We can open them now, right?
Yes.
Sorry, but did you notice this little chick is kinda wet and sticky?
It must have a sweating disorder.
I better start dinner. What do you want?
I know! I want roast beef!
What?
Christmas and roast beef are practically synonymous!
Okay, fine. Roast beef it is.
But I'll have to run to the store first.
Okay sweetie, hurry back.
She's in a good mood tonight.
Hey, Ayumu? Since you'll be gone, can I listen to your CD?
Sure, go ahead.
Eyes Rutherford is really popular right now, you know?
This piece...
It's the one my brother really liked.
Little Narumi.
If you plan to follow in your brother's footsteps,
you better be on your game.
Madoka.
A sweet scent washes into my throat
and my feelings continuously overflow...
Don't look at me with that same gaze
that's like you're following a soccer ball.
I've already grown used to my third year at the office,
but did I lose something instead?
Those days long ago when we would talk about anything...
We're finally old enough now
to have those slightly awkward discussions about love.
A single day seems so long, but a whole year ends so quickly.
A whole year seems so short,
but how well will I be able to live the rest of my life?
Time for Hiyono's Useful News Report!
Call of the Wild, Old Yeller. Lassie, Big Red. A Dog of Flanders.
""Life is a long search for happiness.""
""More than a risk of life, it's a risk of heart.""
A poem by Hiyo Hiyo.
Next episode's highlight is a cooking show
in which Madoka and Hiyono sing and dance!
; Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! ;
On the next Spiral: Overture.
That's all for today's Hiyono's Playhouse!
; Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! ;