Go run through, just as your heart guides you
To the place of freedom which isn't shown on a map
In the town where a faint darkness settles
A crowd of people who hide their true faces
I struggled those days, but could not protect your smile
Soar above the sadness by piercing through
Shout out your passion
And take the pain along with you
To the future where you will meet your unknown self
When the lighthouse shines red, the monsters come to this cape town.
Then the children are sacrificed, right?
Where are the monsters now?
I don't know.
I suggest that Q-chan stay inside for a while.
But we don't know that the monsters are targeting her.
That's true. It wasn't a monster that attacked Q-chan.
Yes. That is true.
It'll be all right, big sister.
Yes.
So, how long has that lighthouse been shining red?
It's been almost 3 years now.
Right about the time this town became the town of the midnight sun.
Although, it's because of the midnight sun...
that many tourists started visiting here.
Bocca. Sayoko. Please let me show you around.
Don't worry. The monsters do not attack tourists.
I see.
Like I just said, the thing attacked Q-chan wasn't a monster.
Right.
Chapter 2
The Cape of the Midnight Sun
Episode 4
Monster Union
Isn't it beautiful?
The aurora is brightest at the end of the night, just like now.
If this town is under the midnight sun...
how do you tell between night and day?
It's the fog. The fog comes out at night.
It's said that "Aurora" is the name of the goddess of dawn.
This is a town that has no mornings, and is perpetually before daybreak.
Bocca, are you a warrior of Melos?
Yes.
What about your parents?
I left home on my own.
It must be nice, being a man.
It seems like you have a shadowy side, Miss Hamasaki.
Oh, please stop.
This is a town under the midnight sun. There can be no shadows.
Is it because Q-chan is being targeted?
Why do you call my sister Q-chan, but call me Miss Hamasaki?
What?
Please, let me show you something interesting just up ahead.
What is this?
Human statues?
What's happening here?
Piyo. Piyo. Piyo. Piyo. Piyo. Piyo. Piyo. Piyo.
We'll be looking forward to your next visit
From all of the staff
There is definitely something happening in this cape town.
Robot monsters, child sacrifices...
and not just that.
Something is happening that I can't see.
Huh?
What do you mean "huh"?
"Huh" means "huh".
What do you mean "huh means huh"?
"Huh" means "huh".
Why are you just barging into a young lady's room without permission?
Pervert!
You're being troublesome entering...
a boy's room without permission, Miss Sayoko.
And you're the one who requested to have separate rooms.
Tadaa! Look at me! It's a wrapped Sayoko!
Shake! Shake!
See. See. Don't suppress the desire coming out from your growing body!
Is this turning you on?
Look! That's my towel. Hey!
Oh, no! Please don't do that to me! Please don't do that to me!
Hey.
So did you ever get to meet the lady that supposedly knows many things?
Yeah, yesterday.
Oh, I see.
Then your business here is done. No point in staying any longer.
Why? Aren't you feeling "lucky-ki" being able to stay at this hotel?
That was yesterday.
And because of it, we were able to sleep well.
So get that energy up and let's go!
No, I can't leave yet.
I'm sure there are still monsters around.
Q-chan is still a target.
I see.
But you shouldn't get too involved with this cape town.
Besides, it wasn't a monster that attacked Q-chan.
Keiko said the same thing just before.
Keiko, huh?
Then what was that robot monster that attacked Q-chan?
Robot monsters are not monsters.
They are controlled by the agents of the Monster Union.
Monster Union?
You don't even know about the Monster Union?
Viva Monster Union! Viva Monster Union!
Our master, the monster hasn't said anything...
but we can't let the warrior of Melos leave.
It is the duty of servants, like us, to act for that good of the Monster Union.
The master was my savior...
who gave me the power to put this town under the midnight sun, forever.
This town is prospering because of the power that the monsters have given us.
Viva Monster Union!
True and false! True and false!
I have been waiting for you, True and false parrot.
It must be the orders from the monster.
Unfortunately, no. It is a secret transmission.
The person is one of your comrades, Discount Uribou.
Uribou
Viva Monster Union.
It has been a while.
I have heard many great stories of your fabulous accomplishments.
Have you received instructions from the monster?
I heard that you had a battle with a warrior of Melos, and that you lost.
I didn't lose.
This area is the territory of the Midnight Hiyoko.
I don't need your help.
Well, if you do need some help, contact me anytime.
See you later. Viva Monster Union.
Hiyoko
The master has already arrived and still has not contacted you.
Maybe you've become useless to them and are to be abandoned soon.
The master always acts on a whim.
A whim?
The master is probably preparing another agent to replace you.
Snapped
Shut up! Get lost!
True and false! True and false!
I cannot afford to lose this position.
You are the older sister, the first-born.
The daughter who must bring a man into this family.
Keiko, she's born.
See, it's a girl. Your little sister. Isn't she cute?
A girl again?
I'm sorry, dear.
I guess I have no choice but to have Keiko marry a man into this family.
Keiko's grades are...
Currently Keiko is the top student in her class.
If only she was a boy...
If Keiko was a boy, then she would've been perfect to take over our business.
You should study more seriously!
You're the older sister. The one who has to bring a man into the family.
As long as you're good, that's all that matters.
Father always says, "The future of this hotel all depends on you".
That's all he ever says.
I understand.
I'm also one who has to take over the family hotel business.
So being in the same position, I understand you very well.
I'm glad to have someone like you, Wakadan, at the hotel next door.
Wakadan!
I'm sorry. I'm suppose to meet Q-chan after this.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
You're always so slow.
Where do you want to go?
- Wherever you want to go, Wakadan!
- Everything is coming to an end. - Wherever you want to go, Wakadan!
- Everything is coming to an end.
People are spreading rumors that the hot springs are fake.
I don't think there will be many tourists who will visit here anymore.
It's the end for this resort.
You children are good for nothing, so just hurry up and get married!
Snake Strawberry.
What?
Do you like snake strawberry?
The best part of snake strawberry is that it isn't sweet.
But, if you let it soak in your mouth, it will eventually become very sweet.
That's my snake strawberry.
Just now, a perverted middle-aged man was following me around.
He was so persistent, so I gave him a kiss on his lips.
I gave it to him mouth-to-mouth and let it soak. He was so happy.
He's quite a good-looking man.
It's too early.
This is...
That girl... Is she a monster?
Welcome. Welcome to our hotel.
Welcome. Welcome.
You're working hard.
Hello!
If you take a look at my right hand...
you'll see the second longest is my pointing finger.
My nail is growing!
I can't believe you're managing a hotel at your age.
I'm not doing this because I want to.
Welcome. Welcome.
Currently our smile is number one and the best in value.
I envy you. You can just live the way you want.
Why don't you just do the same thing?
I have a business to succeed.
To tell you the truth, I'm a bit jealous that you have a business to succeed.
But you should stop if you don't like it.
Besides, this business is not yours. It's your parents'.
I can't do that.
Why not?
If I leave here, how will I live?
Why don't you just do whatever you like to?
Sayoko, tell me about yourself.
Me?
I am just a poor, runaway girl.
Sorry, but I have work to take care of.
Hey, the agent of the Monster Union is someone in this town, right?
You'll never understand how I feel.
This resort is coming to an end.
It's dangerous over there.
You'll never understand how I feel.
Is something wrong?
I can't stand it anymore.
Can't stand what?
I hate this ocean, which seems so happy, but ignores me!
I hate the clouds, which seem so happy, but ignore me!
I hate this blue sky, which seems so happy, but ignores me!
I wish that morning would never come here again!
Isn't that one of the daughters from the Hamasaki family?
Why Keiko?
Starting today, there will be no more mornings in this cape town!
But, because of this, many more tourists will visit here.
That is, only if everybody follows my instructions.
But why must we sacrifice the children of this town?
Keiko, why?
Keiko, I didn't raise you to be like this.
Don't call me Keiko!
That Melos warrior. He said that I have a shadowy side.
He's a bastard with a soul like the blue sky!
I am an agent of the Monster Union, Midnight Hiyoko.
Union
Viva Monster Union! Viva Monster Union!
It burns!
Just fit rim!
Viva!
Viva Monster Union!
Yes? Come in.
Were you awake?
Kind of.
What is it?
Oh, can I come in for a bit?
Sure.
Is something wrong?
I'm just having a little trouble sleeping.
I see.
Were you thinking about Kurofune?
I can't help it.
Whenever he uses his power or his emotions become very strong...
these chains always show me the direction where he is.
But, lately they haven't budged.
I can't help but think that maybe he's dead.
If so, then l...
Don't worry. I'm sure we'll find him.
Kurofune is also searching for the location of the Melody of Oblivion.
I want to see him one more time. I have to see him.
Until then, would you like to come with me?
I'll just be a burden to you.
I grew up in the town where we first met.
I knew nothing about things like the Monster Union...
or robot monsters, until you told me.
There is still so much I don't know about in this world.
It would really help me out a lot if you would come with me.
I see.
Well, if you insist that much...
then I guess I'll stick with you a little longer.
Oh, it's the signal for the curfew.
Ring out! My Melos!
Flush!
I did it!
You're...
Keiko!
Die!
So, you're trying to sacrifice your own sister!
Do you know what you're doing?!
I have no choice! This is what everyone wants!
You're a traveler who's just passing through.
You don't know anything!
Don't judge me with your shallow sense of justice.
You are creating trouble for everyone in this town!
Get out! Just leave!
Get out!
Am I creating trouble for everyone?
Customer Parking Lot
Height Restriction 2.1
Elevator
Pedestrian Exit
Ready?
Is what I'm doing really something that nobody wants?
This is the grave of my friend who had to become a sacrifice for this town.
There is no choice. I might be next.
Hey, the quiet voice is sounding so sad
Why are you hiding your loneliness
And just smiling silently in front of me?
Even the night I'm losing the courage that tomorrow will come again
So, let's go as far as I can to look for new pain
If you would be by my side on the night I can't sleep
I wish for a new future, just to hold it, so I can continue walking
Forever
Next episode
What I'm doing is not meaningless.
I will never let these children become sacrifices.
But, the people of this cape town...
Next episode, "A Voice That Will Reach You".
Ring out! My Melos!
A Voice That Will Reach You