My brother!
Welcome home, big brother!
It'll be okay now, Ritsuka.
"Tango of Passion and Seduction"
Uh, this is my big brother, Lindo.
Lindo, this is our student council president, Rem Kaginuki.
Pleased to meet you.
Let's get home.
Huh? But...
Oh, uh, thank you for today!
Ow, Lindo, that hurts! Hey!
You sure got up on the wrong side of the bed.
All the way to Nagano, and no sign of the grimoire's whereabouts?
I wish I could have seen that house burn down.
How beautiful it must have been!
I told you to steal it before someone else did.
But no, you had to dawdle.
But it's not often I see my dear old friend and Arlond heir
go to this much trouble.
I probably would have done a better job of it. Say...
...if this piece were that girl...
No acting out of turn.
Ooh, scary.
So bright...
Who's there?!
Get up already.
Lindo!
Don't just barge into a young lady's room like that!
Is that how a young lady sleeps?
You saw me?
Hurry up. Your breakfast is getting cold.
You're infuriating!
Mmm! Smells good!
That's royal milk tea.
You've always loved cooking.
You've only gotten better at it since you went to England.
When you're done, go change out of your uniform.
What for?
Take some time off. Don't leave the house for a while.
Huh?
And as I've said over and over since yesterday,
stay away from Rem Kaginuki.
As I've asked over and over since yesterday: why should I?
No matter what.
Ever since Mom disappeared, all he's done is help me.
Plus, I have to apologize for the way you acted last night.
Wh-What is this?
Holy water from Fatima.
Holy water? What are you doing with that?
Lindo?
You stay there.
Sheesh! What's going on?
Big brother...
Don't you think he's being a little domineering?
Was he always like that?
I can't say for sure...
but it's probably best to do what he says for now.
Aw!
Hey, wanna get together and chat? How about I come by after class?
My mom said I can spend the night at your place--
And it's been a while since we've really talked.
Yeah! I've got so much to tell you. I bet it'll calm me down, too.
Should I pick up some of those cream puffs?
What? The ones from Aspiration? I love those!
Okay, see you later!
Bye! I'll be waiting!
Come in.
Hey, Lindo, Azuna says she's spending the night.
Good to hear.
Did you need something?
I'm heading out for a bit.
Where to?
Don't worry about Mom. I'll figure something out.
Just listen: don't leave this house.
Figure something out, eh?
I'll keep Ritsuka safe.
♪ Chatting with friends, ♪
♪ cream puffs, and herb tea are all things I like ♪
♪ Today's the same as yesterday. I'm a normal high-school girl. ♪
Mom... please be all right.
Hey.
Urie Sogami!
So you remember me.
Well, you're kind of famous.
But what are you doing here?
You weren't at school. Rem's worried about you.
The student council president? But I can't leave.
My brother's worried about me and told me to stay here.
No matter what?
Yes. And after you came all this way...
Oh, would you like a cup of tea? You'll have to pardon the mess.
No...
Actually, it seems there's news about your mother.
There is? Really?!
The Kaginuki family has its collective ear to the ground.
I'll go get ready.
Is this where the president is?
Come on in.
Wow...
♪ So come, let's sing ♪
♪ Come, let's sing--it's a delightful party ♪
♪ This beautiful night will never end ♪
♪ And the party will go on forever ♪
♪ So come, let's sing ♪
Um...
Urie!
You're late!
Er, I...
--Who's that? --What's her deal? --She's got some nerve!
Yeah, I know, I know!
Um, where's the president?
Welcome to my Eden.
♪ Welcome to paradise, an Eden of amour ♪
♪ "Amour"--that means love ♪
♪ Isn't it heartpoundingly wonderful? ♪
♪ I'll hold you if you shiver ♪
♪ That's right, don't you fret ♪
♪ Be my darling butterfly and flap your wings ♪
♪ See: the moon and stars bless us with their twinkling ♪
♪ A sweet night awaits us ♪
♪ Be free! ♪
♪ Dance, dance--take my hand ♪
♪ Taste the nectar of this forbidden play ♪
♪ Whirl, twirl--higher, faster ♪
♪ Until mind and body are one ♪
♪ Amour, amour--the more we amour ♪
♪ The more amour allures us! ♪
♪ I'll love you ♪
♪ With a dramatic kiss ♪
I--I just...
Er... So, um, where's the president?
I really want to know more about my--
Two cream puffs--no, make that four. How many can Ritsuka eat?
Huh? It's off. Oh, right: teachers' orders.
"Voicemail Notification" "1 New Message"
You have one voicemail.
Azuna, sorry, but they found out something about Mom.
I'm heading out.
Miss?
Was this place always this big? Where's the way out?
What's going on?
Found her!
Over there!
There she is!
We've got her now!
Who touched this?
Gee, I wonder.
Give us that pendant!
No! My mom--
Stop! Let me go! Let me go, I said!
This way.
Looks like they're gone.
Yes. Thank you so much.
Don't move, or they'll find you.
Who are they? And what is this place?
I'm sorry--that must have been frightening.
My butterflies lose all control when I'm involved.
Where's the president? I didn't tell anyone I was coming here--
if I don't get home soon, my brother will worry.
Good question.
What do you mean, "good question"? You said he found out about Mom...
Were you lying?
Lying? I'm not the one lying.
Say, why do you think your brother up and went to England for school?
Huh? To study folklore.
How do you know where my brother's studying?
I know a lot of things.
Haven't your grandfather or mother told you anything?
Like, say, about your brother's secret?
His secret? He doesn't have any secret.
Listen carefully:
Your brother is an exorcist.
He is studying abroad, but at a special exorcist training school.
But that's...
No way...
See? I'm not the liar here.
Neither is my brother!
You sure do trust him, don't you.
That's because you don't know the first thing about the truth.
Why would your brother not tell you he was becoming an exorcist?
And then your mother...
My mother? Are you saying there's something I don't know about her?
Ask the brother you trust so well.
Though I can't promise he'll tell you.
It can't be...
Sweet little know-nothing Ritsuka.
Come here. I'll make you feel better.
Oho... you smell sweeter than a rose.
So beautiful...
Where is the grimoire? You're the only key left.
Grim... oire...
I can't hold you with that in the way. Take off the pendant.
Rem!
I told you not to act out of turn.
Let's go.
We still have important matters to discuss.
You want to know, don't you?
Come on.
Well?
Ritsuka!
You call her by name?
Tell me: If everyone around you is little more than a chess piece,
why does she have you all hot under the collar?
You can't even tell your old childhood friend?
It has nothing to do with you.
Or do you doubt my loyalty?
Is that why you're afraid I'll get the grimoire first?
I mean, strengthwise, we're not so different.
In fact, sometimes I've gotten the better of you.
That must be it, then.
Enough.
Ritsuka!
Lindo! These weird people were just--
That's no amusement park...
Were you dreaming? So much has happened-- You must be exhausted.
But--
I'm glad I came to get you. Let's head home.
Uh-huh.
How did you know where I was?
Big brother... how?
Your brother is an exorcist.
You are all my butterflies.
But you, Ritsuka... you're special.
That sweet fragrance... I wanted to see how you'd dance!
My special butterfly... mine and mine alone.
I'll hold you until you fall apart.
I'll do whatever it takes to protect you, Ritsuka.
Ritsuka... I want to keep you safe.
I will protect Ritsuka. You'll see.
"Bolero of Solitude and Melancholy"
Act 4: Bolero of Solitude and Melancholy.