My lady, come quickly! It's Miss Aoi!
My lady!
Aoi!
kawaridashita negai no kakera
The shards of wishes begin to change
kaze ni sakebi tatakau kagayaki wa koko ni aru
The light that howls against the wind is right here
wasureteita atatakasa ni narenai egao wa
You smile, still not used to the kindness you once forgot
kasukana mirai wo nozomu kibou terashite
Still it lights hope for the far-off future like a beacon
mezameru kanjou imi wo shireba itami ga afureru
When you understand the feelings awakening in you, the pain will burst forth
kizuita itoshisa nakusu kowasa daita
And you hold onto the fear of losing those things precious to you
karamitsuku tomadoi wa kimi no omoi ni tokareteyuku
But those feelings will unchain you from the confusion that binds you
kawaridashita toki no kakera
The shards of time begin to change
kimi ga kureta kagirinai tsuyosa wo kanjite
I feel the boundless energy you give me
mune no kizuna nagareru ishi to
Our wills flow between our hearts
kaze ni sakebi tatakau kagayaki wa koko ni aru
and the light that howls against the wind is right here
Now, let's find the locus of problem 10.
Memories of Innocence
So we have 2x-4 quantity squared plus 2x-6 quantity squared equals 1...
Which becomes 4 times x-2 quantity squared 4 times y-3 quantity squared...
Where are Rinoa and Kagami?
Tandoji, do you know anything about it?
Nope. They haven't told me anything.
They were just fine yesterday, though.
I don't know about Rinoa, but I don't think Kagami could get sick so fast.
If it was a Darkstone, they'd have told me first.
Rinoa? What's wrong?
It happened this morning.
The crystal that Aoi... my sister was trapped in shattered all of a sudden.
Has she opened her eyes?
She's definitely alive, at least.
But her brain waves are still nearly nonexistent.
It's almost like a false death.
So the only difference is the crystal broke.
But what could have caused it?
I got a hella feeling it's a Sacred Seven resonance.
Resonance?
With you, Tandoji.
You used way the hell stronger powers last fight than ever before.
Sure as hell, all that Seven energy resonated with Aoi here
and caused a change in her condition.
Aoi and Rinoa's Seven powers are hella similar.
Please, Arma, tell me if you sense anything.
I must know. Even a tiny pulse.
Please! Tell me she's there!
But—
Please!!
I'm so sorry. I...
I don't feel anything different from her.
I apologize.
For calling you out here and then screaming at you.
I understand. You were hoping I could give you good news.
I'm sorry I couldn't help at all.
Do you mind if I ask you about it?
About what?
What happened.
Five years ago.
I think it would help if I knew what happened here five years ago.
But I understand if you don't want to talk about it.
Then please listen.
5 years earlier
Daddy! Here you go!
It has to go on the top, okay?
Of course. You're the boss.
Hey! The star has to go on top! That's how it works!
Right, Rinoa?
The star goes on top! Right?
...Yeah!
My ladies, I have brought all the lights to decorate with.
Hooray!
Oh, kids...
Which one... this one's pretty!
Daddy, put these up!
This is ridiculous.
The masters are going to spend Christmas Eve at the vacation house.
Decorating this much is completely unnecessary.
Quiet, Makoto.
Kagami Junior just doesn't get it.
We're going to have a great time at the vacation house on Christmas Eve.
But this is different. They're completely different. Okay?
Perhaps it's not something the likes of myself could understand, m'lady.
And don't talk back to me!
I apologize, m'lady. I'm only an apprentice.
Rinoa, have you sent your wish list to Santa?
Of course!
Rinoa and Aoi, you've both been such good little girls.
I'm sure Santa Claus will bring you everything you wanted.
Mommy, Daddy, aren't we all too old for Santa Claus?
What are you saying?
Of course Santa will come this year, just like always! Right?
Indeed, my lord.
It's just going to be Mr. Kagami again! Cut it out!
Aoi, you've been working on your wish list too.
I was just doing it 'cause you were doing it!
Well, well. The whole family is here.
Getting ready for Christmas?
You're a bit earlier than we agreed, Mr. Kenmi.
My apologies.
I can't get the ends together!
Rinoa, how are you doing?
Rinoa?
Miss Rinoa, would you like me to help?
No.
Leave her alone.
If Rinoa decides she wants to do something alone,
no one can talk her out of it.
That's how Rinoa is. She takes everything seriously, like homework.
I think that makes Mom and Dad happier, though.
Indeed. It's the greatest present of all.
Quit talking like that! You're like a robot!
And quit just standing there like a rock, too!
It is not my place to—
If you keep thinking like that, you'll never be as good as Mr. Kagami!
I am not my father. I can do it my way.
You don't get to say that until you're a real butler.
I did it!
Look, it's an angel!
I love Christmas!
I hope it snows this year!
It's already snowing at the vacation house.
But it has to be snowing on Christmas Eve!
Wait, we forgot the holly leaves!
I think it was in the big hall...
But that's where they're talking to the guest!
In short, the Aibas can no longer sponsor your research.
But my dear Mr. Aiba, if this project could be completed,
we would reach a greater understanding of the young ladies' powers.
We both know this deal started after what happened to our daughters.
But what you are doing is inhuman!
We cannot condone your monstrous brand of science!
I understand what you're trying to say.
Why don't we take a break from this subject for now?
Please enjoy your Christmas.
Rinoa, where's all your stuff?
Are we leaving already?
Hurry up! This Christmas Eve is going to be amazing!
Miss Aoi, Miss Rinoa! It's time to leave!
Oh no! Where's my bag?
Make it fast! I'll grab this!
My lady!
Where are the girls?
Makoto has gone to get them.
Don't worry! I'll fix it up!
It's not all broken! We can stick it back together, right?
Maybe not the angel, but the rest is fine!
We can have it back together by the time we get there!
No.
Then what? This is our present for Mom and Dad!
Look, I'll do it myself!
No!
Rinoa!
It's already broken!
If it doesn't have the angel, there's no point!
I made it just because we were going to spend Christmas Eve together!
But you can't have the angel! It's broken!
Give it!
No!
My lady!
I hate you!
I hate you, Aoi!
Then I suppose we'll have to stay here a while.
Give her some time.
Rinoa acts like a grown-up, but she can be really stubborn if she wants.
Don't be so sad.
We're going ahead to the vacation house.
When Miss Rinoa calms down, I want you to take her there.
Me?
You need to learn to be a proper butler soon.
To be able to do what the Aibas need you too.
Do you not have confidence that you can do this alone?
I can handle this.
Leave it all to me.
Good.
Miss Rinoa? I...
Excuse me. I'm coming in.
Welcome, welcome.
You must have had a long trip.
The fireplace is already warmed up for you.
Thanks for all your trouble.
Don't.
All right.
My lord, the private generator's gas supply is ample.
Excellent.
Better prepare perfectly now to have a fun time later.
I think you're worrying too much.
Really?
What's this?
A Christmas gift from the masters.
Wow, working for Mr. Aiba has perks!
How about it? Let's end the work year with a bang!
Only you can get Mr. Kagami to okay it.
Shall I put the lights on it?
No thanks.
I wonder what they're doing right now.
I'm so stupid!
I told Aoi I hate her! Stupid!
I'm so stupid. I didn't tell Rinoa I'm sorry.
It was all my fault.
Don't worry. Soon Rinoa will feel better and come to join us.
Noisy...
Whatever you are, please keep the noise down.
I want to keep the young ladies in suspense of when Santa Claus is coming.
You did an excellent job.
I'm sure the other masters will be very happy.
Thank you!
What did the masters decide about dinner?
They're waiting for Miss Rinoa.
Then we—
We're quite late, though.
I'll tell them I'm sorry.
Kenmi must have sent this...
Aoi, Rinoa, I'm sorry. This was my mistake.
And I'll pay for it!
Daddy!
Run, Aoi! Get out of here!
Don't worry. I'm sure Miss Aoi will forgive you.
I hope so.
Are you here for Miss Rinoa?
Then I'm afraid you will be disappointed.
My lord, I am sorry.
Father! Father, please don't die! Father!
Is that you, Makoto?
What's going on, Father? What happened?
It seems... you brought Miss Rinoa safely...
Father!
A monster...
A monster?
I think... more will come...
I couldn't defend them...
Makoto, it's up to you...
Protect Miss Rinoa... with your life...
My son... I believe in you...
Father! Father! Father!
We still don't know just what happened to Aoi.
Dr. Kenmi suggested that she used her Seven powers
as an emergency measure to defend herself.
So you're saying she willed herself into a rock?
Exactly.
He said this means we can't release her from the outside.
But I always believed she would return to us someday.
That's why I formed the Foundation to fight the Darkstones.
Aoi became a crystal because she was frightened of the Darkstones.
So I will destroy all the Darkstones that threaten her.
Then she'll have to come out.
If Aoi was in my position, I know she'd fight on against the Darkstones too.
I won't let them beat us.
This fight is for her.
She'll come back. I know it.
She was stuck for five years, but now she's coming out.
Because we've been fighting.
Yes.
Then I'll believe that we can save her, too.
And I'm here to help.
Thank you.
It's a lovely night.
What do you want?
You and Rinoa Aiba are being used, you know.
By the foul and weak humans with no power of their own.
Be free, Arma Tandoji.
You serve the humans hand and foot,
and in return you get a closet to live in and a word of thanks.
What kind of a life is that?
I don't need their thanks. I'm happy with this.
All I could do was destroy, but now I can help people, protect people.
That makes me happy.
Happy with myself, knowing my power really means something.
You're pathetic.
Knight, come with us.
We have the exact same powers.
We should be working together.
I'm going to kill Kenmi.
The world isn't as simple as you seem to think.
We may have the same powers,
but we have completely different goals.
Dr. Kenmi, the preparations are complete.
We'll be helping ourselves to your life, my friend.
To get our hands on that marvelous ore...
Hitotsubu no namida no tame ni ishikoro wa hibiwareteiku
A stone would crack to shed just one tear
Yume hitotsu mamoreru no nara kudakechiru imi mo aru darou
Even to shatter is worth it, to protect just one dream
(show me your emotion)
Katakuna na mama no kokoro demo ii
Even if your will is hard as stone
(no more contradiction)
Gomakashikirenai mono wo kudasai
Show me what can't be hidden
Damasareta basho ni mitsukeru taisetsu na omoi mo aru sa
You can find precious feelings even deep in hidden places
Nakigoto wo waraitobaseba ashita sae tsukameru you de
Laugh away your troubles and you'll be able to seize your future
(it's all for affection)
Donna uso yori mo hidoi shinjitsu
I'll take cruel reality over the kindest falsehoods
(you are my devotion)
Nigeru koto wa mou dekinai
Because I can't run away anymore
Sore wa kimi no tame soretomo tada boku no tame tsunaida passion
Is the passion between us yours, or only mine?
Ai nante itsudatte hitori bocchi dakedo
Love is such a lonely thing
Hohoemi hitotsu de tsukuwaretanda, chippoke na kokoro nanda
I'm so pathetic, I found salvation in a single smile
Ganbatte korogatte kimi ni deau made
But I can keep rolling until I finally find you
Stone cold
A Blade Sharpened