"Pas de Deux of Fantasy and Innocence"
My son.
I am here.
Why have you taken so long?
I apologize.
I asked you why.
Well...
Have you forgotten a devil's pride in that human world?
No, that's not--
You will atone for betrayal with death.
--I swear to you my unwavering fealty!
--Silence! --I swear to you my unwavering fealty!
Words serve no purpose! I have but one desire: the forbidden grimoire!
If you wish to carry on the Arlond name, make the grimoire yours!
It's times like this I'm positively thrilled I'm not the Arlond heir.
His old man's fuse is shorter than most, all right.
Rem can stand to be shamed now and again.
When I think of how contorted his cool, princely face must be... ooh!
Butt out, fallen angel.
Ow!
It's not like you and Urie aren't enjoying this, too!
Even if we are, we don't need you telling us.
Ow!
You love it.
Dramatic much?
As if you're not both trying to get one over on Rem
the first chance you get!
You know, the old man is keeping Rem occupied right now...
The butterfly is mine.
Idiot! She's mine. And so is the grimoire.
Shiki!
Dammit! He got the jump on us!
"Home Improvement"
Two cans of spray paint...
Is that everything?
Still need duct tape, and--oh!
It's on that shelf there!
You just promised not to go off on your own.
That far won't hurt.
Don't be overconfident, now.
You never know where they'll show up. They're like cockroaches.
It's like there are two Lindos.
But can we two girls even carry all this back?
Honestly, the boys in our class don't lift a finger for the culture festival.
Preparations begin tomorrow, right? Should we have this stuff shipped?
Yeah, let's. I'll finish checking out; you wait here.
No matter what, stay here. No matter what. Got it?
Yeah, yeah.
Huh? It's that doggie--Rem's, right?
But what's it doing here?
"Special! ¥100 and up!"
"Big Bargains"
"Delivery Counter"
I'm popping out for a sec! Just a sec, I swear!
"Entrance"
There you are!
Says here... yep, you're Rem's Loewen, all right.
Did you come here all by yourself? Almost got lost there.
Well, you're in a good mood!
What cute paw-pads!
C'mon, let's head back.
Hey, that tickles!
Oh?
This is the second time you've seen me in my human form, correct?
I am Loewen.
Don't you want to know more about the forbidden grimoire?
Are you a devil, too?
I am Cerberus. Perhaps it's easiest to think of me as Hell's watchdog.
I am the one who serves at the right hand of the fiend Maksis.
If you care to know the truth, come with me.
I will not force you. It's up to you to decide.
Azuna? Sorry, I remembered something I had to do.
I'll go home after. I'll be fine.
You naughty girl,
lying to your friend.
"Call Ended" "Ritsuka" "Hold" "End"
It's you!
Shh.
Hey, Shiki! A fallen angel like you has a lotta nerve leaving us behind
and trying to get the jump on us!
Is that how badly you want the caress of my thorny whip?
Y-You misunderstand! I was only trying to help you two!
This girl will know where Ritsuka is!
Oh, yeah?
Is that so?
Right?
So what is this forbidden grimoire? They say it's a book of magic...
So is it full of magic spells? Or--
Magic spells?
Well, I mean...
Let's hurry. This way.
Tell me here, now!
That's the deal. If you don't plan on telling me, I won't go with you.
That stubbornness. That courage!
Indeed, you are your father's daughter.
The fiend Maksis finds his power failing.
You know this as the war between the devils and vampires, correct?
The grimoire is needed to restore this weakened power.
So... the grimoire contains the method for reviving devils?
No. Listen: the grimoire itself is the great power
that allows whoever holds it to control the world.
Ah, what a lovely fragrance.
Fragrance? What is?
Enough to make even me lose all reason.
Where are you?
Ah... the sweet scent of seduction.
No!
Stay back!
Those burning eyes--marvelous. But your charm, more than anything,
is in that scent of the grimoire.
Ritsuka Tachibana.
The power of the grimoire slumbers within you.
You are the forbidden grimoire. And this scent is proof.
In other words,
whoever has you can open the gates of Gehenna--that is, Hell--
and rule this world.
I can take the power of the grimoire out from within you.
If I deliver it to my master, the fiend Maksis...
the war between the devils and vampires will be concluded,
your mother will return safely, and no one will come after
the Tachibana family ever again.
Is that true?!
♪ The forbidden grimoire, the one and only truth ♪
♪ A servant who gives all to the exalted Name ♪
♪ My allegiance lies in fulfilling my master's desires ♪
♪ Should my canine body be burned to ashes ♪
♪ It would be the highest honor to embrace rapture in my destruction ♪
♪ Come, we'll open it together this time for sure ♪
♪ The door that leads to Lord Maksis ♪
♪ An unknown world awaits you ♪
♪ You hold the key in your hand ♪
♪ Should you wish to return to more innocent days ♪
♪ Trust in Cerberus and devote yourself to me ♪
Lord Maksis is my all.
If he can but obtain the grimoire, neither you nor the Tachibana clan
will be of any interest.
--Quit foolin' around!
--Stay back! --Quit foolin' around!
But that's the last of your holy water, right?
Where's Ritsuka? Tell us. Or else.
Devils are nothin' to be trifled with.
Azuna!
Hmph. Here comes trouble.
Wouldn't want to raise too much of a ruckus outside school.
We'll just blame it all on you.
Not cool.
Th-Thank goodness...
Azuna!
Are you all right? You were late coming back--good thing I came to get you.
Where's Ritsuka?
Huh? Isn't she already home?
I can't believe that.
Believe it or don't,
but the time is almost upon us.
What time?
The forbidden grimoire will activate on your 17th birthday
and last until the night of the next full moon.
We were going to tell you everything the day before your 17th birthday.
So that's why my brother...
Ah. I see.
So your family and your brother already knew
the secret of the grimoire.
Your brother is a very good liar.
No! He would never lie to me!
He didn't lie, per se. He merely kept everything quiet--
about the fragrant grimoire in your life that you protect and nurture.
No need to be afraid. That power is all I desire.
Sleep here in this room, until your 17th birthday.
Until the grimoire within you stirs, and gives its power to Lord Maksis.
That is the best way to safeguard anyone from further injury.
Come, discard that ring.
You can't go.
Don't go!
Rem? Why are you stopping me? And those scratches...
Your father grieves, you know. Next time he may tear you limb from limb.
I never thought you'd start working for Maksis again.
What of your obligation to the Arlond family for taking you in?
Obligation?
Such a lovely word should never pass the lips of the Arlond heir.
And a mere watchdog should never order me around!
Let her go!
Shall I dig her heart out right here and now?
You are the grimoire's precious vessel.
I won't hand you over to anyone.
No... don't!
Lindo!
Ritsuka!
Are you all right, Ritsuka?
Blood...
Why, you...
No!
Lindo! Rem--
You get away from her!
Big... brother?
Ritsuka!
No!
Lindo?
Would you destroy Ritsuka, too?!
Lindo?!
I... I--
Lindo! It's okay! It's going to be okay!
Rem...
Come, we'll open it together this time for sure:
the door that leads to Lord Maksis...
An unknown world awaits you.
I won't give up. All for Lord Maksis...
Thanks.
I'm sorry, Ritsuka. I--
Did you know that I was the grimoire?
Please--no more lies.
Yes. Grandfather told me.
I knew it. And Mom, too?
You know the potpourri in that pendant she gave you?
That was special, holy potpourri Mom had grown.
It masked the scent of the grimoire completely.
Then how...
One year ago, when you learned that Grandfather had died,
your keyed-up emotions meant the grimoire gave off a scent
that even the potpourri couldn't hide.
It was for only a moment, but long enough for them to notice.
And within the year, they had come for us.
So Mom's kidnapping was my fault.
No, it wasn't!
It was!
Ritsuka! All Mom and I want to do is protect you!
Don't bother. I want all this to be over.
I hand over my power and that's the end of it, right? So--
You can't!
Why not?
Because...
Because it would mean the end of you.
That's all I can say for now... but trust me.
I'm determined to keep you safe, even if it costs me my life!
Everyone's hiding something.
My brother was like someone else entirely.
Who should I trust? What's the truth, and what's a lie?
What should I do?
Checkmate.
You can't go!
I...
It's a secret you can't tell anyone
Wonth gir sliv edhti wecnad
Wonth gir
Cracking a smile only at the witching hour
Spreading rumors sotto voce
You knocked on the door
Without looking behind you
With all these mysteries, impossible to solve
You stopped cold, weak in the knees
It hacks everything
The curse of love
The curse--and you
If you're confused about the touch on your skin
We just can't be transparent
Soon (soon)
Won't you take this hand?
Mademoiselle, mademoiselle: I'll make you happy
This night will never come again
So let us swear to one another
The black clown singing of love at the tip of the moon
Obscuring the sky
Casting a spell with a bewitching fever
"Waltz of Transience"
Waltz of Transience.