Hey, what are are we going to do with the child?
Someone will have to take him in.
There's no way I can. We have a lot of children.
Me, too.
Isn't there anyone?
Someone...
Well....
What the hell? Is "someone, someone" all you people can say?
Hey, it'd be impossible for you.
It's not impossible.
I'm the kid's uncle.
Mahiru.
Thinking simply, it's gotta be me.
Episode 1: "Mahiru and Kuro"
Shirota Mahiru, 15 years old.
I love simple things. I hate troublesome things.
That's why I picked him up.
It's really troublesome to do nothing and regret it later.
Perfect! I'll name you Kuro.
I didn't know keeping him would put my life in danger until the next day.
Um, all that's left is deciding who is in charge of the costumes.
What? I definitely can't do anything like sewing.
Cafe Food Prep Costumes
Menu Tea Coffee Cola Orange Juice
To begin with, is there anyone in this class that can sew?
Hey! Hey! What about Mahiru? Mahiru!
Mahiru was chosen to be in charge of food prep.
But, he lives alone and can do all kinds of housework perfectly.
Well, that's true, but...
What a pain! How long does it take to decide who does what?!
Mahiru!
Here.
I baked some test cookies while you guys were deciding.
G-Get in line! I have enough for everyone!
Delicious!
Even though it's a super simple butter cookie...
Is he a pro or something?!
Simple is best!
Costumes is all that's left?
The one in charge of costumes
should know how to sew and have free time...
Thinking simply, it's gotta be me!
Yay!
There it is!
Mahiru! Will you be all right, taking on that much?
Last time, too.
Participants: 4 Relay Race Sports Festival
A relay race participant?
Someone with fast feet, but not from the track club...
Thinking simply, it's gotta be me!
Yay!
There it is!
Care of Class Rabbit
Taking care of the class rabbit?
It's gotta be me!
Yay!
There it is!
Well, someone has to do it, so it's troublesome to fight over it.
But isn't it hard sometimes to do it all by yourself, Mahiru-sama?
Should I help, as your childhood friend?
Though I can't even thread a needle.
That would cause me more trouble! I'm fine on my own.
Hey, Mahiru.
I've always wanted to ask...
Huh?
Why are you like that?
Like what?
Well, don't you always take on jobs others don't want to do?
It's like I always say. It's too troublesome.
What? Isn't it normally the opposite?
No one wants to do them because it would be a pain.
Well, how should I say this? It's how you look at it.
You're weird.
Well, everyone ends up taking the easy way out and leaving it to you.
Well, um, sorry for that.
Ryusei...
So please tell us if there's something that we can do.
Koyuki...
Me, too! Me, too!
Will you be of any use?
Hey! That's so mean!
For now, we'll at least come along for the shopping.
Yeah.
Oh!
What is it, Sakuya?
You're gonna shop in front of the station, right?
Yeah, probably.
Be careful.
Lately, vampires have been appearing in that area!
That's the rumor.
Huh?
No, seriously!
It's like a street slasher or something.
The victims had bite marks on their necks or arms
and all of their blood was sucked dry!
I heard there were already over ten victims.
What? That's scary!
Now, I wonder how much of that story was a lie?
Ouch!
I thought you'd say that
Your stories about rumors are usually lies!
So that was all a lie?
Oh!
Want to go sing karaoke in front of the station? I have a coupon!
Completely ignored!
Well, I'm going to go home and take in the laundry first.
Hey! Listen to me!
Don't blame me if you get attacked!
Yeah, yeah.
"There are vampires."
I knew that rumor was currently going around.
That's right, Kuro. I wonder if he's being good?
Today's gourmet spot is a hidden little secret in the shopping district...
I'm home... Wait, huh?
Did I leave the TV on?
Huh? What is this?
W-Who...?!
Ah. This has gotten so troublesome I could die.
Who the hell are you?! What are you doing in another person's house?
What a violent kid.
So scary. I can't face you.
Ow...
Huh? Kuro?
What are you doing?
I can't face the light at all.
Wh-What in the world are you?!
What am I?
Just a kind-hearted...
...vampire shut-in...
I'll toss you outside my window!
Wait! I'm a vampire. Don't throw me out in the sun.
I'll die! I'll die! I'm immortal, but I'll die!
Humans are such cruel creatures.
Shut up, you evil spirit!
Vampire...? Are you that street slasher?!
Are you planning to attack me and drink my blood?!
Huh? Why would I do something so troublesome I could die?
Have you been told you're way too self-conscious?
Who'd attack someone like you?
You should attack! You're a vampire!
Don't say that so easily. Doing that is a crime!
Putting that aside, I'm thirsty. Can you make me some tea?
Argh! I don't know where I should start!
Well, don't get so angry.
I'll leave once it gets dark.
For now, don't say my name while I'm in human form.
Huh?! I-I don't know what your name is!
I thought you were a cat, so I called you "Kuro"...
You're so stupid I could die.
What the hell was that just now?!
What a pain.
Stop being so lazy and explain!
Explaining is such a pain.
Do it now! And do it simply!
You have so many complaints.
Well, at the very least, I can tell you this.
You and I would die before getting along.
That's funny, I was just thinking the same thing!
A vampire that specializes in being cared for?
Well, how should I say this?
They only drink blood from the master they contract with.
And their master's orders are troublesome, but they listen.
We have a name, too, but there's no point in telling you.
Potato Chips
I don't really get it, but don't roll around like that!
It can't be that the thing that just happened was a contract...
No, that was just a temporary contract.
Temporary contract?
As long as I don't drink your blood in the next 24 hours,
it'll automatically get canceled.
Twenty-four hours?
Then...
...hurry up and go wherever you want.
There you go.
Until the contract is canceled,
you and I can only be a certain distance apart.
I have to be with a guy like this for 24 hours?
Right back at you!
Argh! Don't spill potato chip crumbs!
You're so abusive towards cute pets!
I'd like to see your parents' faces!
Come to think of it, where are your parents?
My mom...
...died a long time ago in an accident.
I was alone and my relatives didn't really know where to send me...
...but my uncle took me in.
If my uncle wasn't there, I would have probably...
Oh, that's why you felt sorry and picked up a dirty cat like me.
You're so stupid. It's gotten so troublesome now.
The source of my troubles shouldn't talk!
Oh, that's right. I have to go out.
No way. No way. Turn them down.
We can't separate more than a certain distance.
Then you should just come, too!
Stop! I can't face the sunlight!
It's getting dark, so you'll be fine!
This cat?
A vampire?
Like I said, it's just like Sakuya said!
That rumor about vampires!
This thing is really an evil spirit.
Argh! Why isn't Sakuya here?!
He'd totally be all over this!
Um, Mahiru?
You know, that's a cat.
No! He turns into a human! Kuro! Turn into a human!
Don't stay silent like that!
Mahiru...
Huh?
Are you tired?
Don't handle all of your problems alone.
No! Um, how should I explain this...
Hello! Hello!
Students! If you're going to go down the worthless path of youth,
why not stop to see my show?
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the applause!
Huh?!
Amazing! Magic? A street performance?!
Forget about something like magic tricks. Let's go.
Hey, you!
Huh? What is it?
Now, here's a question for you!
Why do you think I stopped this guy?
Huh?
1) Because he ignored me.
Because he ignored me.
2) Because he cut in front of me.
Because he cut in front of me.
3) Because I'm hungry.
Because I'm hungry.
4) Because he ignored me.
Because he ignored me.
The answer is...
All of the above!
Die, idiot!
I'll kill you if you ignore me!
Ryu-chan!
Ryusei!
Thank you! Thank you! Thanks for all your cheers!
The crowd always gets more excited about this than they do magic!
That's because vampires are rarer than magicians, right?
Vampire?!
That's right! You picked one up yesterday, didn't you?
Who the hell are you?
Kuro's friend?
The opposite! I hate that little black cat!
That's why I'll skewer you if you protect him.
Now, then! Some applause!
Come on out, Sleepy Ash!
Like a vampire should, with bravado!
Let's kill a lot and compete!
He wishes for that as well!
Kuro! What's going on here?
For now...
...let's run!
Huh? W-Wait! Kuro!
It's seriously bad! So much blood!
That's right! Right in front of me...
Why are you running away?!
Let me go!
I can't face a crazy vampire like that. We have to run.
You're a vampire, too! You're the only one who can face him!
I don't know a guy like that.
He's got nothing to do with me.
My friend was attacked!
If I leave that guy alone, everyone will be killed!
Someone has to stop him!
What a pain.
"I can't do anything."
"I don't have any power."
"Someone do something about this."
"Someone." "Someone."
Everyone says it and I'd rather do that.
Where did you go?!
I want to gather more attention!
Ryu-chan! Ryu-chan!
Huh?
Is that thing still alive?
Then...
...run away on your own.
That's what he gets for ignoring me!
Save us, someone...
"Someone." "Someone."
Everyone always thinks that.
Because it's easier. Because you can't do anything about it.
But the world keeps going because that someone appears.
Mahiru!
Take Ryusei and run!
I wanted to become that "someone" too.
If you try to show off too much...
...I'll kill you!
People like you are the most troublesome.
You're such a pain, I could die!
Just what do you think that you or I can do?!
I haven't drunk any blood for hundreds of years!
I'm practically a normal cat.
Kuro.
Run. Though I don't think I can do much by myself.
I don't think I can do this by myself.
I'll try my best. So you try your best, too. How's that, Mahiru?
Oh, it's so simple.
That "someone" isn't me right now.
It isn't you, either.
That's because it's probably us.
Let's do something about it together, Kuro!
People like you are the most troublesome.
Shirota Mahiru, 15 years old.
I love simple things. I hate troublesome things.
That's why I picked up a cat.
Well, it should have been a cat...
Well, it can't be helped.
You're my Eve now.
This is a problem.
He made a contract!
True vampires that make contracts with humans have a name.
A servant vampire—Servamp!
Meow.
The pet I decided to keep ended up being a vampire.
So, what should we do?
We'll defeat him!
You read too much shonen manga. I don't want to face him...
Servamps move according to their master's orders.
So I take no responsibility for my actions from now on.
Kuro. Kuro! That's enough.
That's enough! He can't move anymore...
You told me that I have to take all responsibility, right?
Then listen to me!
You shit! You shit, you shit, you shit!
The fun and exciting vampire parade to hell!
It's a runaway train with no stops in between, you shitty brat!
Then, we'll end the show here for today!
W-What the hell?
Did he die?
Of course I didn't! I'm a vampire!
Stupid! Stupid!
Stop! Don't shake me!
Why did you attack another vampire like Kuro?
It was my errand!
Errand?
I have a master, too.
His name is Tsubaki and he hates Sloth!
I don't know this Tsubaki guy, though.
That's right. You don't know Tsubaki.
Poor Tsubaki. Poor Tsubaki.
No one knows Tsubaki!
That's why Tsubaki wants to kill!
His siblings, humans, society, and the world!
He wants everyone who doesn't know him to die.
What I don't know, I don't know.
What a pain...
The chains disappeared.
That surprised me.
Hey, are you all right, Kuro?!
I'm not all right at all.
I'm definitely going to be sore all over tomorrow!
What a pain...
You get sore muscles?
But thank goodness.
He was a little scary just now, but he's back to normal.
Huh? My consciousness...
Someone explain this in simple terms to me...
Not interesting at all.
Episode 2 "Tsubaki"
Get soothed by my cuteness in the next episode, too.
Who'd be soothed by you?!