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?
As I have said repeatedly, the vegetative state is different from being brain dead. Patients who are in a vegetative state have a possibility of recovery.
Please think about it carefully.
Like the family of Nancy Cruzan?
You've done your research. However, in that case there is confirmation of the patient's wishes.
They were able to prove it with a statement from a friend. Her family... ...pursued the patient's right to death not because they spoke for her but...
...in reality, they couldn't bear to see her like that.
So thin. Even though all the necessary nutrition is... ...available intravenously. It's strange.
Why? Just keep it.
I don't want it.
But I can't use a Mithril rod, even if I keep it.
Why don't you sell it?
Don't you think about getting better equipment and stuff like that?
No.
Why aren't you greedy?
Greed... in here...
Anyway I don't want it.
Well, then I'll take it.
I wish I could trade these in for real money like at a pachinko.
We could make so much money because of you.
Is that stupid?
Then I could buy a bag. There's one I fell in love at first sight.
A bag? What kind?
A messenger bag.
It's German and it's made from recycled materials.
And it's really cool.
It's only sold in a store in Shimokitazawa.
Which one?
The south exit?
Tsukasa, are you from Tokyo?
What?
I just thought, since you know Shimokitazawa.
And you don't have an accent.
Sorry, I said something stupid.
Is it all right?
Huh?
The time. Can you still stay?
Oh! It might be getting...
I see...
Tsukasa, what about food? Don't you get hungry?
Not really...
How about sleep? You said you can smell and feel pain.
I guess I don't have to sleep.
Sometimes, I become unconscious, but it feels different from sleep.
That's...
I'm all right.
You sure?
Go to sleep. There's still tomorrow.
Yeah...
Take a bath.
Huh?
Brush your teeth... and stuff.
Ah. Yeah.
Well, later!
Lady Subaru?
Yes?
Is something wrong?
No, it's nothing.
Silver Knight.
Yes?
If anyone comes to see me, please notify me by e-mail.
No matter who it is.
I understand. I will instruct as such.
Please do so.
Good night.
Why?
South Exit? Is that what he said?
That's what he said yesterday.
So I thought he knows Shimokitazawa.
In Tokyo... Inokashira Line, Keiou Line...
...Odakyu Line, or somewhere close...
Yeah, but I wouldn't jump to conclusions.
But I guess probably around there.
Then, so what?
Maybe...
Yeah?
Sorry, I'm going to log off for today.
What? What does that mean?!
I'll come back later.
When is ''later''?!
Jeez!
Why?
Macha...
What is it? It's me.
Did you forget?
No. Stop it. Stop!
Why? Is it my fault?
What are you doing?!
Stop it! Calm down!
The time the patient fell, the circumstances, the place...
...more than enough collaborating evidence. I'm pretty sure I'm right.
That patient is Tsukasa.
So, what about the big commotion at the hospital?
They found out quickly, so the situation wasn't critical.
Respiratory functions were weak in the first place.
It was also lucky that the respirator was only for support.
But... isn't that attempted murder?
They'll probably explain it as ''temporary insanity.''
The patient in question had numerous bruises when brought to the hospital.
That's depressing.
Yeah.
The hospital is also having difficulties because of that as well.
Why did you tell me this?
It was too much for me to keep to myself.
This doesn't leave here. I especially don't want Mimiru to know.
I know I don't have to say this but...
...if you're not prepared to take full care of the child...
...then you shouldn't get involved any further.
That's best for both of you.
Hey, Bear.
It may be by his own choice that Tsukasa can't log out and stays here.
No.
No, something like that shouldn't happen.
Welcome home, Tsukasa.
Was it fun on the outside?
Outside? What do you mean outside?
Tsukasa, do you know the story of the Little Mermaid?
What?
The princess who received beautiful legs...
...but lost her voice so she could see the prince.
She shouldn't have wished to leave the sea.
Don't you think so?
But, then she wouldn't have been able to meet the prince.
But the prince married someone else...
...and the mermaid disappeared in bubbles of light.
Poor little mermaid.
So foolish.
What? I don't understand what you're saying?
Oh? You don't understand?
If you stay here, you, me, and her-the three of us-can lead our lives...
...in laughter and smiles...
...without being disturbed by anyone.
But she's...
Tsukasa, you seemed like you were leaving...
...so I tied her down instead.
So she won't go anywhere.
That's... that's wrong. I should be the...
Tsukasa, do you want to return to that ludicrous world?
You're in doubt.
No, there's nothing to doubt...
You are a good boy, Tsukasa. Think about it.
Where should you be?
I am your ally.
As long as we walk together, I shall protect you.
You're going to go too?
Everyone's gone...
Like I said when I saw you offline...
...the only thing that connects us is...
...the search for the Key of the Twilight.
What does that have to do with what you told me?
There are two focuses to the search.
There are?
I think...
That's a rather vague statement...
Just listen. First, the elusive message on the Board.
And the other is the existence of Tsukasa.
The Key of the Twilight is against the system...
...but Tsukasa's existence is also against the system.
The two must be related.
All right. I have no objections.
So what about it?
It is better if Tsukasa was also under surveillance. That's all.
Impossible. That's too much.
Yes, if you do it all by yourself.
Crim, have you ever heard the phrase, ''the right tool for the right job''?
I have no intentions of using Subaru.
And because of that, would you also deny her...
...her own free will in this matter?
No... That's... difficult.
I want to see...
Do you come here often?
Crim.
You seem to be bothered by Tsukasa.
Hey, hey, what's wrong with you?!
It's going to affect the morale of the Knights.
Am I... Am I still required to be Subaru of the...
...Crimson Knights in front of you, who left the Knights?
Are the Knights that much of a burden?
At times.
Then quit.
There you go again.
I am what I am.
Why are you here?
I thought maybe, and I was...
...right on the mark, so I'm a little at a loss.
Is it about Tsukasa?
I don't like these types of stories but...
I'm not convinced!
It was my mistake.
Tell me what you were wrong about.
I thought I found the real Tsukasa, but...
You were wrong?
Where's Tsukasa? You contacted him, right?
Oh. Well, there's no reply.
I wonder if there's a place where he's out of reach...
He doesn't tell me what he does when he's alone.
He didn't turn into a hermit now did he?
I see.
I haven't heard that he's gotten into any trouble.
He was in a good mood. I wonder what happened.
It's a message from Subaru. I'm off.
Mac Anu? Can I go too?
No, I don't want to miss Tsukasa.
Mimiru, you stay here.
I see... I guess so.
Where did you hear that?
From Crim.
Is Tsukasa in a critical state?
I don't think there's immediate danger.
But, I think the consciousness remaining in the network...
....and the body being in a vegetative state are related.
To tell you the truth...
I don't know if the body will regain consciousness...
...when Tsukasa is able to log out...
But still, he should return to the real world as soon as possible.
I think that is certain.
Yes. Is there anything I can do?
When you have the chance, talk with him.
With him?
About what?
Hm? Whatever.
That's what conversations are.
I haven't had that many.
That's...
I think Tsukasa is also not very good with conversations.
Later!
See ya tomorrow.
Hey! You're here!
Huh?
What is it? Did something happen?
No...
Well, OK then...
Yeah right, that's nothing?!
What happened to you?
It's not your concern.
Did someone do that to you?
No.
You did it to yourself? Why?
Something you can't say?
I don't want to talk about it.
Does it hurt?
You're annoying.
What? You've gone back to the way you were...
Tsukasa... If you don't want to say it, you don't have to...
...but don't run away.
Run away from what?
Bear's better at these types of talks.
Didn't you just try to run away from explaining it?
When you say that, you put me on the spot.
See.
No! It's not that!
Tsukasa, are you saying this on purpose?
I'm gonna go.
Wait! I'm not done talking to you.
Tsukasa!
What did Subaru want?
I'll tell you later.
Hey, Tsukasa...
We were thinking of searching for the Key of the Twilight as well.
So how about it?
The Key of the Twilight?
The legendary item that surpasses the system.
That may be the key to letting you log out and return to reality.
Hey, Tsukasa... Where should you be?
Tsukasa. Think about it. Where should you be...
You can't stay in the net forever.
Do you want to return to that ludicrous world?
Tsukasa?
I...
I'm the little mermaid and this...
...the game is the sea?
Is that what you wanted to say, mother?
That there's nothing good if I return to reality...
...so I should stay here?
I see...
I was right.
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.