We're chasing dreams without end in a world without a guide.
These overlapping feelings pierce the beating of my heart
as the unwavering verse quietly goes on.
From far away in the sky, our shadows blur together
as our memories are recorded amid inevitability and whimsy.
Even if the whirlpools of time we pass through,
were to waste away, I'll still believe in your voice.
We're chasing dreams without end in a future without a guide.
And even if I lose my light, someday,
with the twinkling flame you lit in my heart,
these fragments of hope will change into wings
That's the rumored new type of Demon.
T-That's...
Seishiro-san!
It's been a long time... Syaoran...
Why is Seishiro-san...
This is bad, I'm going back!
But...
Can you fight as you are?!
We've been looking for Little Kitty... Thank you.
We're friends, after all.
What happened to me?
That's a relief...
This happened once before, didn't it?
Sakura-chan was unconsciously trying to get near her feather...
I wonder if it's the same this time. What do you think, Kuro-wanwan?
Call me by my name!
Okay, Big Doggie.
Yeah, that's better... No, that's not it!
Ryuou!
What happened, Syaoran-kun? You look kind of pale...
Syaoran-kun...
We ran into the new type of Demon...
Did you fight him?
No. He controlled a huge number of Demons.
We returned without engaging them.
But, we didn't have to fight to know that he's definitely strong!
I'll light a lamp right away.
Sakura-chan's not feeling well yet,
so you should stay by her side for awhile.
I'll do that.
Things are getting stranger and stranger here in Oto.
They sure are.
I think I want to defeat the Rank A, Level 1 Demon as soon as possible.
Is the A-1 Demon the boss?
Yes.
Speaking of strong, this new type of Demon seems to be very strong, too, right?
Yeah, that's right.
Then, is this possible?
The new type of Demon and the A-1 Demon are actually identical beings,
or something like that?
You mean?
The A-1 Demon that we're chasing after and the new type of Demon
are one and the same?
I see... that's nice and simple.
No, it's too early to decide.
What do you mean?
If we make the wrong conclusion, it could mean our lives.
And as long as there is no notification from City Hall,
I think we should forget about the new type of Demon,
continue as before in our efforts,
and make defeating the A-1 Demon our final goal.
Mmm... I guess...
That's best, I suppose.
That's basic, isn't it?
If you're going to go after the A-1 Demon until the end,
we will investigate the new type of Demon further.
Is the new type of Demon the A-1 Demon?
Or are they separate beings? And...
...does he have the thing that we are looking for?
Hi!
I wonder what the matter is with Little Doggie.
He's been acting strange ever since he saw the new type of Demon.
Here.
Hey!
What's the matter? What happened?
I can't tell you specifics, but the person who was with those Demons...
...may be an acquaintance of mine.
He... taught me how to fight.
I met Seishiro-san many years ago, and yet, he hasn't changed at all.
No, even before that, could he really be Seishiro-san?
It's been a long time... Syaoran...
I'm sure he said my name...
It's been a long time... Syaoran...
I guess it must have been him.
But, if that's so, why was Seishiro-san controlling the Demons?
Looks like there's been an unexpected interference.
Could this be that witch's move?
How do you plan to handle it?
She is as limited as we are in how much she can interfere.
Even if something unexpected occurs, that is still part of the path.
And... we always have that...
Yes?
Breakfast is ready.
I'm sorry. You could have just called up...
Didn't you sleep?
I laid down a little.
But, your eyes are red.
Were you thinking about the man who was with the Demons?
No, not that...
Don't hide your feelings.
It'll make me worry more.
Princess...
Welcome home!
I just got back.
How was your trip this time? What kind of countries did you visit?
Did you see anything unusual?
What's the matter?
It's nothing...
You're hurt!
Y-Yes...
Why don't you bandage it?
I thought that if you saw the bandage, you'd worry, Princess.
Of course!
Syaoran-kun, I'd worry if you were hurt or were in pain!
But I'd worry more if you hide it, or not tell me about it!
If you don't want me to worry, don't hide it when you're in pain.
I'm sorry for saying too much.
No...
But, if there's something I can do, please tell me.
I will.
So, why are we going to City Hall?
I want information on the new type of Demon.
I heard. He might be the one who taught you how to fight, isn't he?
Yes.
Does it bother you?
I'd be lying if I said it didn't. I can't erase my memory of that person.
But, there is something more important than that.
First, I need to verify whether he has the Princess's feather.
"Do-it-now Division"
So you want information on a new type of Demon?
Yes.
There is no such thing.
The information monger you introduced us to
told us that a new type of Demon had appeared.
City Hall has no knowledge of it.
What?
I met it, too. A man controlling Demons.
We are unable to give you any information about people controlling Demons here.
You can't tell us, but they do exist, right?
I am unable to tell you.
Then, where can we go to learn about them?
Only Demon Hunters are allowed in that area.
We are Demon Hunters, so there's no problem, is there?
Then, I can tell you, but it is very dangerous.
Even very high-ranking Demon Hunters
have only about a seven percent chance of returning.
That sounds great.
I've wanted to test this blade.
I understand.
Take this.
Geez, acting like it's so important!
She said it, didn't she?
Said what?
That the new type of Demon doesn't exist.
What about it?
But regarding "people who control Demons,"
she said she was "unable to give any information here."
So what?
It could be...
...that the new type of Demon and the one who controls Demons are separate.
Huh? I have no idea what you mean.
You're working really hard.
Take your time, Sakura-chan.
Okay!
Mokona will help, too.
Is this it? I don't sense anything special.
Demons do not give off the same presence as the living.
Now that you mention it, we were caught from behind once, huh?
That must have been the reason why.
Kurogane-san, in the country that you come from,
there were apparitions, weren't there?
Yeah. But even those apparitions gave off their own presence.
What in the world are the Demons of this country?
Well, nothing gets settled just standing here.
There are probably strong Demons inside.
And, you are still training, and have never drawn a sword.
Will you still enter?
Yes.
You don't want to die, right?
Right.
Let's go.
This will give us some light...
Don't.
The enemy will know where we are. Also, it will be discipline for you.
Right.
Kurogane-san can see.
Duck!
Demons?
It looks like we'll have to fight Demons to progress.
Let's go.
I can sense things, just like when I walked blindfolded...
Stairs... we're going up.
Where is this?
The whole room's full of Demons?
Is this oil?
Cut the one that is on the right side!
Come!
That's it...
Good job.
Now, I'll help with the cafe.
Why don't you take a little rest?
I can't do anything for those who travel with me, so whatever I can do,
I'd like to do... So that someday, he'll share some of his hardship with me...
Look out!
Sakura!
She's all right. It looks like she worked a little too hard.
You're such a good person, Sakura-chan.
So much so, that it makes me, who really shouldn't have time to worry about others,
wish for your happiness.
Fai...
I'm sorry that you have to do all the fighting, Kurogane-san.
If you were to draw your sword, I would be taken down along with the Demons.
Let's go.
You seem to have gotten used to it.
Yes. Little by little, I've gotten so that I can sense things without seeing them.
A dead end?
Seems that way.
Noise...
Something's there. Don't drop your guard.
I won't.
Oh! Visitors!
Welcome! Welcome!
She's huge!
I haven't introduced myself, I am Sumomo.
I am Kotoko.
It's been a long time since we've had visitors!
We have to entertain them!
Before that, you'll have to move off of him.
Our visitor is on the verge of death.
Yes! Sumomo will move!
You came here with an inquiry, isn't that so?
I'd like to know about the one who can control the Demons.
Sumomo has nothing to do, so I'll dance!
Since you were able to reach here,
you must be Demon Hunters with significant skill.
Very well, I will tell you.
This has not been made public, but the one who can control the Demons is an A-1 .
In other words, the strongest Demon.
The strongest Demon is overwhelmingly strong,
and has unique abilities.
Therefore, the other Demons obey it.
Also, the strongest Demon is the only one in human shape.
Does he wear a hood?
No.
The one you are referring to is one who recently came to this country.
That is not the A-1 Demon.
But the Demons were controlled by him.
That is an interloper. Soon, City Hall will discover his whereabouts, and remove him.
An interloper...
Fai...
Hmm? What is it?
Fai, you said something back in that country with the large lake,
about how even if Syaoran were to laugh and enjoy himself,
no one would criticize him.
Uh-huh. What about it?
No one would scold you either, Fai. Not Syaoran, Sakura or Kurogane. No one.
I always enjoy myself.
But even when you're smiling, you're thinking of something else.
Mokona, you're really something.
It's one of Mokona's 108 secret skills, you know.
I can tell who is lonely. Fai, you, Kurogane, and Syaoran are all a little lonely.
But, you know, while you travel together, if that loneliness decreases even a little,
Mokona thinks that maybe, even if just a little,
you'll feel more warm feelings, like Sakura.
It would be nice if that happens.
If what those two said is correct,
then the A-1 Demon and the new type of Demon are totally different.
On top of that, the new type of Demon is an interloper.
That means, he is an entity from outside.
Then, where in the world is this A-1 Demon, anyway?
State of Emergency!
Welcome!
I'm sorry, we're a little busy right now...
There are Demon Hunters here, aren't there?
You know, when this town is bathed in twilight,
there will be a little seed that drops from your hand.
If you can call this trodden-down dirt a road,
does closing my eyes count as love?
If this world had been flat,
the two of us would never have met.
We were both running to keep our distance.
But now, without reducing speed,
no matter how far apart we are,
as the miracle repeats itself,
we will come face to face again.
We will come face to face again.
Puu! It's terrible, it's terrible, it is truly terrible!
The man called Seishiro-san came to the Cat's Eye!
Fai intends to fight, but I have a bad feeling about this.
Huh? It's not just Fai, Syaoran is in a great pinch, too?
Just wait until you see what kind of pinch it is!
Tsubasa Chronicles, Episode 23, "Fading Life."
Next time, your heart will pound over a first meeting in Clow Kingdom!