How come I must know
where obsession needs to go?
How come I must know
the direction of relieving?
Deep in the night
Far off the light
Missing my headache
Visions of light
Sweeter delight
Kissin' my Loveache
Deep in the night
Far off the light
Missing my headache
Visions of light
Sweeter delight
Kissin' my Loveache
How come I must know
where obsession needs to go?
How come I must know
where the passion hides its feelings?
How come I must know
where obsession needs to go?
How come I must know
the direction of relieving?
So, you are all right now?
I'm sorry I had you worried.
As someone supporting system administration...
...I am very embarassed.
System support.
That is not the true purpose of the Crimson Knights.
I don't mean to contradict you...
...but many of us think of it as our first duty.
Though the other players often hate us...
...under the name of the Crimson Knights, we are...
Silver Knight.
Yes?
We are players as well.
We are merely playing these roles and nothing more.
Please do not forget that.
Then, Lady Subaru...
...what is the true purpose of the Crimson Knights?
Is it just as Crim has said?
I do not approve of his ideas.
Is that the reason why Crim left us?
No.
I have an appointment.
Let us speak of this issue at another time.
Do you expect me to believe you?
I'm sure you'll have a hard time believing anything I say.
However, I am not exaggerating.
This is a true incident that occurred yesterday.
That's systematically impossible.
That's why... Tsukasa transcends the system.
But how?
I have no idea. That's why it's troubling me.
Troubling you?
It's as if he is playing under an entirely...
...different set of rules from the rest of us.
It's creepy.
Bear, what do you think about that rumor?
Which one?
About the single hidden item that is said to exist in The World.
That rumor has no foundation.
It is simply a hoax, nothing more.
Maybe. But...
What if he's found that hidden item...
...that is said to override the foundation of The World?
I'm interested in actually meeting this boy, Tsukasa, on the other side.
The hidden item is one thing.
We might have to meet him off-line.
Shall we do an off-line meeting, then?
Don't mock me.
If the character called Tsukasa is really unable to log out...
...and just remains in The World, then what is the player doing in real life?
Does the player even really exist in the real world in the first place?
We may have to find out the truth.
But how?
I don't know.
So you kept your promise.
You are Mr. Sora?
It's weird to be called ''Mister,'' but yes, I'm ''Mr. Sora''.
Let's get straight to the point. What did you want to talk about?
Hmm.
If you have nothing to say, I'm leaving.
OK, then let's get to the point.
The Key of the Twilight.
Sounds interesting, huh?
There is no such thing.
Oh, oh, you don't listen to what other people say. That's not good.
Stop.
C'mon, let's talk about it.
Hey, I knew you'd be here.
How's it going?
Looks hopeless.
So anything new with him?
I've been calling him but there's no response.
He might have jumped to another server.
Maybe.
Do you know where he accessed from?
We've never had that kind of conversation.
He isn't the type who'll answer those types of questions.
I give up.
Huh?
I'm going to forget about it.
I'm getting tired of being twisted around his little finger.
It's a waste of time.
So I'm out of it. Jeez, where is he?
Why doesn't he contact me? That idiot.
Go ahead.
What do you mean?
Imbue the girl with your own color.
I don't understand.
Do as you wish.
I shall protect you.
But...
Do not be afraid, and do as you wish.
But.
I must get stronger. Stronger! Stronger!
Don't.
Lady Subaru...
I've decided to treat him as our guest for a while.
Please let the others know this as well.
So, nice to meet you, man.
Please go on ahead.
Am I being left out?
This is an issue within the Crimson Knights.
I see. Then take your time.
Could you please explain this?
Do you remember when we talked about Lord Orca?
Yes.
Something is about to happen in this game.
He-Sora-told me that the Key of the Twilight is somehow related to it.
And you believed him?
I am highly suspicious of the existence of the Key of the Twilight.
Rather, I believe there is no such thing.
Then why?
I do not know.
I thought we should not ignore the possibility so easily.
That is why I've decided to tolerate him for a while.
Just for that reason?
He even suggested that...
...the Wavemaster we are currently pursuing...
...the character called Tsukasa, is at the center of all of this.
Fetch!
Good boy.
Now we can go anywhere.
Eech!
What?
Um, well, nothing really.
No, no.
What about the mail?
What do you want me to do?
I heard from him.
He's asking me if he can see me again...
...but I don't want to see him right now.
If we meet, we'll probably get into another argument.
So you want me to go instead?
You got it! That's the idea.
Can you do that for me?
I understand. But am I really the right person?
You're not as good as me, but I think it'll be all right.
You can't think of anyone else, huh?
Besides, you were with me.
So this...
If this is the guardian, then it's garbage.
Where do you want me to go?
Sorry, but I've been officially sent by Mimiru.
She's not coming?
She said she didn't want to fight with you.
She hates me?
Well, she may think that's what you think of her.
Not much I can do about that.
But it's not a problem anymore.
What do you mean?
You mean you can logout now?
No.
You wanna see?
It's all right.
Look.
See?
What's ''all right''? ''See'' what? I don't get it, boy.
It won't happen again.
Don't you understand?
You contacted Mimiru to say just that.
Well, isn't it great?
So what are you trying to tell me?
It doesn't make any sense to me at all.
Is this really good enough for you?
Do you believe you have finally become something great?
I couldn't just sit tight, so I came.
I've failed.
I see.
I may have to talk with the Crimson Knights.
Oh, nice to see you again.
Don't act so friendly!
I don't think that type of attitude...
...is appropriate when you invite someone.
Who'd ever invite you?
You didn't?
I was invited as well.
By whom?
Wasn't it you?
Why me?
What are you babbling about?
Who told you to talk to each other?
It just happened.
Why you...
Hey!
Over here!
The player's information?
You can communicate with the system administration staff.
It shouldn't be too difficult, right?
That's impossible.
A player's personal information is highly confidential.
There's no way the sys admin would reveal it even if I requested it.
I understand it's not easy.
But can we at least track where he was accessing from?
If it could be done, I would have done it by now.
It is definitely easier for us to contact the person...
...directly rather than chasing him around the net.
Silver Knight.
So, you're the knight he beat up?
It wasn't him. It was a weird monster I've never seen before.
That's too bad.
But well, wait.
''But'' isn't the right word.
Um... What he's doing is bad...
...but it's...
...it's possible that he may be...
Spit it out!
She means it's possible that he is a victim as well.
End of conversation.
Really? I agree with her assumption.
Please explain.
Hey, if it's your Guardian, do something about it!
We're not your enemy!
I know that!
I know but...
Stop it!
A cat...
Yes, our problem is the cat, not Tsukasa.
I haven't forgotten.
The original reason why we got involved was because of the cat.
However, the one who has information...
...is the character called Tsukasa.
Thus we're right back where we started.
Tsukasa's player information.
I think we'd better hurry.
Such a thing should never happen...
...but if this issue isn't resolved soon, there will be more victims.
At least, these incidents can be prevented by access limitation.
Check the log.
You can at least do that, right?
Yes.
Find out the truth with your own eyes.
Please call me whenever you are ready to talk.
I'll give you my member address.
Hey.
Let me have it too.
You too, girl!
What?
Hey, c'mon.
No way!
Meanie.
The Crimson Knights gather various information, right?
Not that much, though.
Any news on someone obtaining...
...a hidden item?
I don't know. We haven't had any hidden item events lately.
You must be playing dumb. It's not that...that thing...
...What is it called?
The Key of the Twilight.
Is that its name?
Hey, that's cheating!
The Key of the Twilight. Sounds significant.
Preview
eien sagasu kimi wa utsurigi na yume mibito Searching for eternity, you are a frivolous dreamer
uwaki na yume ni sugari anata wa doko e yuku Holding fast to unreliable dreams, where are you going?
tasogare hiraku kagi wo sagashite tsuki no kage Searching for the key to open twilight,
todokanai mama naita watashi wa doko e yuku With the moon's shadow out of reach, I cry. Where am I going?
futari hitomi ni himitsu nakushite mo Even though secrets are lost in our eyes,
kasaneta ude wo hodoki wa shinai wa We will never break our embrace.
ichigatsu no aoi tsuki asa yake kakushite yo Pale January moon, hide the morning's glow.
owaru hazu no nai yoru ni yasashii yoake The gentle dawn of a night that should not end.