Sumire!
What are you talking about? You're so silly!
I'm telling you, it's the truth!
You're pulling my leg!
I guess you just don't understand.
Did you just hear something?
It's probably just the wind blowing through the grass.
Yeah, you're right.
Something smells good!
Fine, if you say so, let's go check it out on our next day off.
What? I don't know if we should...
And while we're at it, let's go check out the cake shop over there, too! What? I don't know if we should...
And while we're at it, let's go check out the cake shop over there, too!
What?
But seriously, their cakes are the best!
I guess that's a good idea...
Normal people have it so easy. I guess that's a good idea...
Normal people have it so easy.
There's nothing wrong with that.
They can't "see," so they don't get attacked.
So they can live peaceful lives.
Don't you think the number of Virus appearances has increased lately?
You're right.
I just hope it's not an omen of what's to come.
"Save me from the darkness"
A sad voice that I felt
I'm in the hell
I'm in the fate
If we embrace, I'll freeze onto you
I don't trust anyone, but the reason why I want to save you is
Just because I know that if I can ignore the color of sin, I can go back
Wait... The door beckons my heart
A fate that will change who I am now
Your passion that plunges into my heart is the key
"Save me from the darkness"
That was my own scream
Within an illusion that I can even choose a different life
Is it a comforting dream?
I waver, bravin' my heart
Distant Messenger
Whenever I have to "work" at night, I just can't wake up.
What's wrong?
You made a huge yawn!
G-Good morning, Sumire!
What is it? Did you not get enough sleep?
Y-Yeah, kind of.
Okay, I get it! It's because of that shop you're working at!
Huh?
You're probably just making silly assumptions, as usual, Big Sis.
I'm right! I've just got to be right!
That's a violation of the Labor Standards Law and the Child Welfare Law!
And when you get done with that, clean the bath!
Yes, ma'am...
Poor Sumire.
I just can't bring myself to forgive them!
Uh, umm... I have two tickets to the movies, and...
This has sparked my passion for justice!
I'm going to complain to the owner!
W-Wait...
I've decided! Let me go! Don't stop me!
Umm, Sumire...
Hey, listen...
Sorry, it was just so funny watching you two...
Kyoko!
I do not think that the problem is the shop.
Why?
Because if it was the shop, then I think Sumire would be tired every morning.
But there are a lot of times when she's full of energy.
Oh, I see...
Is that true?
Uh huh!
Then I guess that's all right...
You're such nice people. You care so much about Sumire.
Yeah!
Of course! Sumire is like a little sister to me!
M-Me too. Sumire's more of a big sister to me than my big sister, so...
Thank you, everyone. You've really cheered me up! So, umm, next time... the movies...
Wait, don't leave me behind!
What a simple girl.
It sure didn't take much to cheer her up.
One, two, three, four...
And look at how adorably she laughs. So wonderful.
She seems so stupid.
What's wrong?
The book you have today is even bigger than usual.
Oh, this?
Fossils?
Yeah.
Did you know?
These creatures turned into fossils hundreds of millions of years ago.
Hundreds of millions of years ago...
Right. They lived such a long time ago.
I like looking at fossils like these and imagining what they were like,
what they were like when they were alive.
How did they live? What did they see?
I guess girls aren't very interested in this kind of stuff.
N-No, that's not true at all!
I'm interested!
Really?
Y-Yes!
In that case...
It's at the museum, starting this Saturday.
If it's okay with you, Sumire, umm...
How would you like to go? With me...
Of-Of course I'll go!
Then I'll see you on Saturday. Around 2:00, right here.
Okay!
Yahoo!
Let's stop for tonight.
No, I'll still do more.
No, I've collected all of the data I wanted for today.
You've done enough. Good work.
Oh, okay...
When the shock frequency is between 3.78 and 3.84,
and when the amount of vaccine injected is between 0.694 and 1.033 mg.
This is the boundary line between her going berserk or not.
The fluctuations in the values...
may be related to Sumire's mental state at those times.
What does that mean?
If her mental state is favorable,
it is probable that Sumire will not go berserk, even at the maximum values.
What was today's maximum value?
Right here.
I knew it.
Huh?
So does this mean her mental state was extremely favorable?
Did something good happen on the outside?
Gulp! W-Well...
Oh yeah! I-I have to go make dinner!
What in the world was that about?
She must have eaten chocolate when she was on the outside!
She's such a cute little girl.
I just love that smile she shows to her friends and boyfriend.
It's so much fun to look at.
She does seem to have a little bit of power, but emotionally, she's just a human.
I can't imagine that she's of any great worth.
Do you really think so?
Yes.
Then, shall we test her out?
Are you sure about that?
I'll leave the method up to you.
Having someone so adorable right in front of me just makes me want to tease her, you know?
Do what you wish.
It's gotten interesting.
The week is finally over!
It looks like Kyoko still has that cold.
She's all alone in the dorm room, right?
She must be lonely...
But she said she doesn't need anyone to check in on her,
because she doesn't want anyone else to catch it.
And besides, Sumire, I thought you said you have a date today.
Yeah...
And besides, we're about to go back to the dorm anyway,
and then Kyoko won't be alone any more, so we'll all be fine.
I can't help worrying about Kyoko.
But I have that date with Yoshiki...
Sumire!
Kyoko!
You have some cute clothes, right?
Yeah.
I can't wait to see them!
Is your cold gone now?
Yeah!
Kyoko's being unusually persistent.
So this is it?
Wow, this is a tiny shop.
I wonder if Lucia is downstairs eating lunch.
Wait a minute, what do you call this?
This isn't very stylish at all.
You think so? I don't think so, but...
Oh, come on!
Look, even the color of this blouse is out of fashion.
Kyoko?
Sorry, it slipped out of my hand.
You need to be more careful! This is store merchandise.
Kyoko?
Sorry, Sumire.
Oops, another one slipped out of my hand.
Slipped?
Something's wrong with Kyoko.
Forgive me, I didn't do it on purpose.
Honestly, I didn't do it on purpose.
Kyoko!
Lucia...
Are none of our items to your liking?
They're just not my taste.
I'm sorry! Kyoko is my friend, and...
I see.
In that case,
what about this?
Wait, wha-what's with this person?
Lu-Lucia?
This girl isn't a mere human.
What did you come here for?
I wanted to tease Sumire a little.
Is that the only reason?
Is that so wrong?
I like having fun.
Lucia!
Kyoko! Lucia!
Stop it, please!
Mr. Nahashi...
That girl is possessed by something.
Who are you?
The name given to me by my mistress is "Luca"!
Lucia's being dominated by that girl.
Because she's holding back. She's trying not to hurt that girl's body.
Lucia...
It looks like you really aren't a worthy opponent after all.
You're so weak. This is checkmate.
If you say "I'm a pathetic weakling," I'll forgive you.
No.
I guess I'll have to punish you a little bit more, then.
A barrier?
I put it up during the fight.
Sorry about that.
Lucia, are you all right?
Not too bad for a weakling.
Why did you possess Kyoko?
I've been watching you the whole time.
What?
You really love your friends, don't you, Sumire?
When I see such an adorable, stupid little girl as you,
I just have to tease her!
That's why I used this girl.
I bet you feel so horrible right now, don't you?
Let Kyoko... Iet my friend go!
I don't like how you look when you're angry.
What I want is to see you cry!
You won't get away with this!
Oh, I know! You won't get away with this!
Oh, I know!
I just thought of something good!
I might be able to see you cry, Sumire.
She's left the girl's body.
She's all right, she just fainted.
Thank goodness...
What's this?
A flower...
Sumire!
No, don't! You can't, you can't.
Lucia...
Lucia's wound isn't light!
It can't be... It can't be, she's even going after Yoshiki? Oh no!
Yoshiki! Yoshiki! If you're here, answer me!
Sumire?
Luca!
Get away from Yoshiki!
What kind of attack do you call that?
Why? If she's a Virus, then it should have some effect!
G-Get away from Yoshiki!
Then show me your berserk "power."
But of course, even when you do turn into that thing, I still won't lose!
You're going to go berserk, I'm going to defeat you, and then when you're powerless,
I'm going to kill your boyfriend right in front of your eyes.
Because I want to see you cry!
Su-Sumire...
Run away!
I can do it!
What ridiculously incredible power! Seriously!
Very well then. I will finish you off my favorite way.
What?! No way!
I can see it...
your... crying face...
You monster!
That shock attack doesn't have any effect?
Dammit!
Can you hear me, Luca? I order you to withdraw.
That voice... Guy?
There is no need to go any further.
I'm sure you realize whether those young ladies are of any value or not.
But I'm not finished yet!
It's an order from Lady Sonoka!
I'm sure you know that you can't disobey.
That's enough playing around for today.
Darn it!
Yoshiki?!
So, you're awake.
Yoshiki! Yoshiki!
It seems like there was a huge electrical shock, but...
that became a lightning rod.
He wasn't shocked. He's just unconscious.
It's my... It's my fault...
All mine...
This power isn't from a Virus, it's something different.
It looks like what we were expecting has finally come.
Yes. THEY have gotten this close.
Laura?
Lyla?
You... Just now...
Laura, just now...
It was my fault that Yoshiki got involved.
And Kyoko, too.
That's right, everything is all my fault.
Even though I know it's a sweet trap
I can't resist the curiosity of temptation
The more I'm desired, the more tightly I become entangled by the spell
Enchanted by the fruit of love...
If the darkness of annihilation is your desire, then these hands shall obey
If you desire the darkness of silence, then I shall offer it to you
My purest feelings degrade into a tender yet cruel puppet
Hi! I'm Laura.
Now I'm not supposed to tell you this,
but Viruses have four different attributes: Fire, Wind, Water, and Earth.
They transform by saying stuff like "Hot! Hot!" and "Cold! Cold!"
No, of course they don't, so don't get the wrong idea, okay?
Oh! No, don't Lucia! Don't take off your eye patch!
Next time on Venus Versus Virus: "Bitter Damage"
Bitter Damage
I'll transform, I mean, exterminate you gently! Bitter Damage