Hey, wasn't that...
Sophie...
...chan... or not.
A blonde girl?
Did you just say "Sophie"?
She's a girl about this tall with long silver hair.
I heard a rumor that someone saw her here.
Are you a friend of hers?
Yes.
We've been friends for a long time.
Are you, by chance, a vampire?
That's right. Seems I don't need to explain it.
I just arrived from America to visit Sophie.
Wow, it's so nice to meet you!
My name is Amano Akari.
I'm living with Sophie-chan.
With her?
Oh, I see.
What's your name?
I'm Ellie.
Episode 4
Sophie and Ellie
Is it okay if I come in?
Of course! Come in!
Thank you for having me.
She looks like a cute little doll!
She's got a different feel to her than Sophie-chan, though.
Should I go wake Sophie-chan?
I think she'll wake up soon. I'll just wait.
Are you hungry at all?
Want some sweets? I have strawberry daifuku.
Oh, thank you. You're very kind.
Oh, right... You're a vampire.
Want to drink some blood, then?
We've got all different types in the fridge.
Wow, you're quite considerate.
I've got the perfect dress here! Want to put it on?
How about trying on this ribbon?
I-I'll pass.
Oh, you're awake!
Good morning.
Sophie! I've missed you so much!
It's been, like, a hundred years!
Ellie? How did you know I was here?
I hired someone to help me find you!
Such a touching moment!
I'm so happy for you, Sophie-chan.
Akari, why'd you let her in here?
Wait, you're not happy to see your long-time friend?
I wouldn't call her a friend.
You wouldn't?
That's right.
She and I aren't friends.
We're lovers.
Stop saying random nonsense.
We're just acquaintances.
Aw, I made you blush. That's so cute.
Could it be that Sophie-chan can't really deal with her?
With Ellie being so whimsical, I've always suffered collateral damage.
Seeing her after all this time brings back a lot of traumatic memories.
We're going to go see the public execution!
I don't want to see it...
We're moving to the new continent!
I'm so seasick.
Hey! That wasn't trauma.
Those were wonderful memories.
Anyway...
Seeing you two side by side makes it seem like Sophie-chan gained a little sister!
I'm the older one here!
I'm over 450 years old!
I'm almost 100 years younger than her!
Whoops.
Ellie-chan, you must be exhausted after your long journey.
Would you like to take a bath? I just filled the tub.
Really? Thank you.
I'll do that.
I'm only coming in here to bring more shampoo.
Not because I have indecent motives.
Ellie-chan, I brought some new shampoo...
Is something wrong?
The water is completely red!
Oh, Sophie!
I helped myself to the blood in the fridge...
as a bath additive.
A blood bath just makes your skin so silky.
You used all of it, didn't you?
That stuff is expensive. Don't waste it.
That scared me!
I'm glad she's not hurt or anything.
Hey, Sophie, I'm hungry.
Well, you poured all the blood into the bathtub.
I'd much rather drink your fresh blood than that bottled stuff.
Stop it.
What's wrong? Am I embarrassing you?
No, your fangs hurt.
Whoa! Ellie-chan, stop!
Akari! You saved me.
Are you trying to get in my way?
I'll go get a camera!
Hey!
Looks like we're alone again.
Well, then, I'll just dig in.
Akari!
That was good.
What, it's already over?
I was hoping to get a romantic picture...
Maybe I'll try you next, while I'm at it.
A young girl's blood is the best.
Akari's blood is gross.
I won't know until I try it.
You smell good.
Um...
It's so bad, you'll be traumatized after just one sip.
I-It's that bad?
I guess I'll pass, then.
My blood tastes that bad?!
I'm kind of shocked!
Sheesh, Ellie. You immediately want to bite people.
Nowadays, putting your fangs into someone's neck to feed is so passé.
It is?
What's this? Are you jealous?
That I got close to another girl?
You couldn't be more wrong.
Don't worry. You know you're my favorite girl in the world.
Gee, thanks.
Hey, how dare you wipe my love away?!
Why is Sophie always so cold to me?
I remember her being nicer before...
Or maybe not...
Have I wronged you somehow?
Just today, you completely emptied my fridge,
and then you forcibly sucked my blood.
Then you tried to go after Akari.
Now, now...
Also, don't touch my figures.
Whoops, it broke.
You... will regret that!
Now, now...
Super Glue
If I start yelling at you, it'll never end.
I'll just consider it a natural disaster and give up.
Anyway, I haven't seen you in so long.
What have you been up to all this time?
Did something happen?
One day, I was so tired from playing that I fell asleep.
When I woke up...
Oh, no... It's morning.
Looks like I slept far too late.
When I looked outside, the scenery looked completely different.
Oh, my.
I looked at the date and saw that a hundred years had passed.
So because of that, nothing happened.
You were asleep the whole time?
When vampires oversleep, it's on a totally different scale!
Wait, I get why you're so cold to me!
You're upset that I didn't come visit you in a hundred years.
What?
This is the longest we've ever gone without seeing each other.
I never told you my address because I was always the one who visited you.
I'm right, aren't I?
You're so badly behaved, I was sure a vampire hunter
had gotten you by now.
Oh, you were worried I was dead?
I'm really sorry.
But you're the very first person I came to visit
once I woke up, so don't be mad.
I'm not mad or anything.
But... I'm glad nothing bad happened to you.
It looks like they really are friends after all.
I'm glad.
I know!
I'll give you a kiss to seal our renewed friendship!
This time, on the lips!
I think not.
They are friends, right?
I need to get to bed.
I stayed up so late.
Right.
Not getting enough sleep is bad for your skin.
Goodnight!
Night.
And what have you been up to lately?
I'm sure a lot happened in the last hundred years.
I guess.
I watched movies, played video games...
And lately, I've been on the internet.
Oh, that reminds me. I need to go for a walk before the night's over.
A walk?
Apparently walks are good for your health and help you live longer.
My elderly neighbor says so.
What's the point of increasing your life expectancy even further?
You've already got forever.
Want to come along?
No, thanks.
If you're staying over, please use the back room on the second floor.
I don't have another coffin, but there's a bed.
Don't worry about me.
Okay.
Liquor Cigarettes
Bank
Welcome.
Come to think of it, she's always been into these kinds of things.
I'm back.
Ellie, do you know about convenience stores?
Now they even carry that makeup you like.
Ellie?
She always comes out of nowhere and then disappears again.
I really don't like that side of her.
There was more I wanted to talk about.
Oh, well. At least it's quiet now.
Time for bed.
Hi!
I've been waiting for you, Sophie!
I don't want you to be lonely, so I'll sleep next to you.
Let's see... Where's the nearest crematorium?
Hey! Why are you trying to cremate me?!
Was there something wrong with my offer?
Sophie, please open up!
Let me out already!
Refrigerated delivery!
Thank you for your business!
The blood's finally here.
I need to hide it so Ellie won't find it.
She'll waste it again the moment she does.
Mmm, smells like blood.
Where did you come from?
Good timing!
Let's all have dinner.
Sounds like a great idea!
I guess so.
What's wrong?
A lot changes in a hundred years, huh?
What is that?
A machine that uses electricity to wash dishes.
And that?
An induction stove.
It uses magnetic waves instead of an open flame to heat the pot.
Wow, that sounds convenient.
And that's electric, too?
It is.
Does that mean modern iron maidens are electric, as well?
Can they extract blood more efficiently than in the past?
There's no such thing as a modern iron maiden.
Oh!
Japan's Beautiful Mountains Top 100
Movies have color and sound now, and you can watch them at home.
Oh, yeah.
You only ever saw black and white movies.
That brings back memories.
There was a rumor that when a movie was shown for the first time,
the audience got scared by the train on the screen and ran away in panic.
Wow, really?
That's so funny.
It's just a projected picture on a flat screen.
The morning sun is so gorgeous, people come here just for one glimpse—
You should research the shows before you watch them.
And what's that?
It looks like you really like it.
This is a computer.
This internet that they recently invented is really useful.
You can look up all kinds of things, check up on friends who live far away,
send a letter in an instant, and so much more.
Wow, that's amazing!
I'll teach you how to use it.
You tap this, and then you click on the network icon.
And to use the keyboard...
Ugh, this is so tedious.
Can't you explain it more simply?
Jeez, I didn't even do anything and it started acting weird.
Maybe if I bang on it, it'll fix it.
Okay, just remember this one thing.
Don't ever touch my computer.
That's easy.
They already gave up.
Well, I'm going to use the bathroom for a bit.
I'm going to try the makeup Sophie gave me.
Take your time!
Wait... Can vampires even do their makeup if they can't
see themselves in the mirror?
Sophie?
Can you check to see if my makeup looks okay?
I-It's... perfect.
That reaction...
I must have messed up somewhere.
So that's how they check it!
I could do your makeup, if you like.
Oh, thank you.
I've wanted to do this for so long!
There, all done!
Sophie, what do you think?
You look like usual.
Good! Looks like it's fine this time.
Thank you, human girl.
You're welcome!
You really are a well-trained servant.
I'm a little jealous.
Akari's not a servant.
She's not?
I assumed she was, since she lives with you.
That must mean you're Sophie's... um...
What do you think I am?
Her wife?
A live-in emergency meal or something?
No!
I forgot to introduce her.
Akari is my friend.
I'm sorry, but what is that supposed to mean?
Is something wrong?
It's one thing to keep her around if she's your servant or your meal.
But she's a human, right? They're not like us!
They're monstrous beings that eat flesh and organs!
And you think you can be friends with one?
Says the monster who bathes in blood.
Vampires have always been feared and hated by humans.
The idea of befriending them is ridiculous.
Ellie, times have changed.
Also, Japanese people eat rice much more than meat.
A long time ago, this is how they treated us.
There! It's a vampire!
Put a wooden stake through the heart!
But these days,
it's like this.
Really? This is what's come of the vampires' dignity?
But there's no telling when a human will betray you.
If you think of them as friends, you're sure to be hurt sooner or later.
Which is why it would be better if you and Sophie parted.
Huh?!
Hey!
Humans and vampires can't ever be friends.
But...
Sophie's coming with me.
Hang on, who said you could—
Wait!
What?
Y-You can't just leave out of the blue and take her with you.
You may be acting friendly now,
but the moment you're threatened, you'll show your true colors.
That's how all humans are.
If you get in my way, I'll attack you!
Attack?!
B-Be gentle, okay?
Sophie, this girl's kind of scaring me!
Akari's always like that.
You really are a strange girl.
I am?! How?!
Why aren't you afraid?
We're monsters with powers completely alien to humans.
But no matter what kind of powers you might have,
I can't imagine a friend of Sophie-chan's doing anything bad.
Maybe the special trait of modern people is to be complacent about peace?
Complacent about peace...
But maybe if it's someone as weird as you,
becoming friends with a vampire might just be possible.
For now, I'll accept you.
Oh, I'm so glad!
What makes you think you're in charge?
Be a good friend to Sophie.
I will!
And I want to get to know you better, too.
Thank you.
Well, I'll visit again soon.
I wonder when she'll come again.
Yeah...
Ellie's random, so it could be really soon, or decades from now.
Decades?
But I could be a grandma by then!
Episode 5
Vampire Cooking
Is that Amason again?
Nice to see you, Sophie!
Ellie?
You came again? That was sooner than I expected.
Oh, Ellie-chan!
I'm here today to give you a present.
This is a...
A moving gift.
Moving?
I moved into this neighborhood,
so now I can easily come visit you anytime!
I'm going to go buy 100 crucifixes to set up around my house.
But then you won't be able to get in or out, either.
I look forward to hanging out together!