Christmas 1924
Wow...
S-Sorry!
The reaper touched me!
How terrifying!
I'm the one who got scared!
Everyone dresses up at this school on Christmas.
Didn't you know?
Avril!
That looks great on you!
Come on, Kujō-kun, you should wear a costume too! {Come on, Kujō, you wear a costume too! }
But I don't have anything to wear.
No problem!
You know, just a while ago, Ms. Cecil... {Boots - ?... I think its right cause she is just skiping around but ya}
Did you find it, Sophie?
Yes, yes. Here.
Zutto mae kara kimatteita youna
ずっと前から決まっていたような
It's like it was predestined
Tooi mukashi kara wakatteta youna
遠い昔からわかってたような
It's like I've known it since the distant past
Mienai sen no ue wo tadoru youni
見えない線の 上をたどるように
Like following atop invisible wires,
Michibikare deai kousasuru Saison
導かれ出逢い 交差する Saison
we're guided to our meeting where the seasons intersect
Senakaawase no hikari to kage no youni
背中合わせの 光と影のように
Like the co-existant light and shadow,
Tsuyoku hikareru Mystification
強く引かれる Mystification
Mystification is strongly drawn to us
Mimimoto de sasayaki yobu koe ni furimukeba
耳元で囁き呼ぶ声に振り向けば
When I turn to the voice whispering into my ear,
Kizukanu uchi hirakareteita tobira
気付かぬうち 開かれていたトビラ
the door had already been opened
Sukoshi no guuzen to hitsuzen wo tsunagu youni
少しの偶然と 必然をつなぐように
Like joining a little coincidence with inevitability
Ugokihajimeta futatsu no Histoire Ah
動き始めた二つの Histoire Ah
Two stories began
Zutto hatenaku tsuzuiteyuku
ずっと果てなく続いて行く
And they'll go on forevermore
This is so cute!
How many years has it been?
I wore it for the Academy's Christmas party.
I'd only recently started here as a helper,
but Cecil insisted that we go together.
Well, I had a feeling that Sophie and I would get along.
I wore...
this!
An animal costume?
Look at this part!
The heart is made out of crystal beads!
Isn't it lovely? Isn't it gorgeous?!
I don't know if it's gorgeous...
but the blood vessels are sparkling.
Is this the "Charming Monster"?
"Charming Monster"?
It's a tale that everyone in Sauville knows.
A ghost story?
I suppose it's more of a fairy tale than a ghost story.
It's really romantic!
In Sauville, there was a monster who took the form of a little girl.
And at her side was a rabbit who worked for her gain.
The rabbit did?
Yup. A rabbit.
The rabbit used its awesome might to eliminate anyone who approached the monster intending to capture it.
The rabbit did?
See, the monster would give charity to the underprivileged.
And the rabbit was at her beck and call.
A lot of people loved the monster.
In time, though, she became the target of a powerful man, set on capturing her as proof of his power.
The man and his followers killed the rabbit when it tried to protect the monster.
And so, he caught the monster.
Or so he thought.{Was conflicted whether to add t or not since it was so short. Blah your choice danny-poo}
But...
the monster had died.
Yes. The rabbit was the monster's "heart."
The monster and the rabbit were two forms, but one being.
Eh...?
So that's why the heart is so flashy.
I'll let you borrow it, Kujō-kun!
And this one...
is for Victorique-san!
Thank you!
I'm looking forward to seeing you in costume!
That's right! Avril-san has feelings for Kujō-kun...{Really? She wants his pee-pee? I need to see an explicit doujinshi with that. She doesn't look half bad, delicious flat chest. Link me some doujinshi Danny you fag}
What's wrong, Cecil?
H-Here!
How about becoming Charming Monster the Second or something?!
I already have my own costume, so...
A fairy with short hair, right? That's so cute!
You're the Costume Queen of the day!
Episode 22
The Christmas Carol Adorns
the Happiness by the Window
T-Too tight...
I-I'll throw up... the macaroons...
Victorique, did you put on weight from all the sweets you've been eating?
That's too much, coming from a herbivorous mammal like you!
Geez...
There, it's on.
More and more lace, all over the place...
I think it's starting.
What's this?
I'm your escort.
Oh, it's the Charming Monster!
What a pretty dress!
Don't rub my head!
Tell me!
Why did you decide to come as the Charming Monster?
Christmas...
Victorique's birthday.
Even a reaper isn't scary when he's a rabbit!
Won't you dance too, Reaper?
They're always afraid...
of the Reaper in Black...
and the Golden-haired Fairy.
But tonight...
Your attention, please!
The Christmas presents I gathered from everyone are decorating this tree!
Please take whichever one you like!
Let's go, Kujō-kun!
You too, Victorique!
No, I'm fine.
Victorique...?
Come on, hurry up!
Which one should I pick?
U-Um...
I'll go with this one.
Are you really sure?
After all, this is Cordelia-san's...
Is there a problem with that?
It's a big problem!
Putting something as precious as this out there...!
Anybody could have picked it up!
Kujō, you're the Reaper That Comes in the Spring.
Tonight, I'm a rabbit!
When all is said and done, you hold back and choose your present after everyone else.
Most people pick the biggest, fanciest present they can find.
What's left are the small, plain-looking gifts.{V123-cut off 1.5 sylabbles - 0:09:10.65}
Also, a black box with white lace evokes a certain someone.
Someone?
It was inevitable that you would choose this box.
That's right... It's all inevitable.
Victorique...{V123-lead out way too fucking long - 0:09:32.17}
I'll take good care of it!
I'm sure it'll become a family heirloom!
That goes without saying.
Victorique, I've got a present for you, too!
That also goes without saying.
Wait here, I'll be right back with it!
Okay? I'll be right back!
I already knew, but I can't stand it...
The Golden-haired Fairy...
and the Short-haired Fairy, huh?
I have blond hair too...
Why doesn't he call me outside?
Whatever, I'll dye it!
I might as well dye it red and green, the colors of Christmas!
Um...
Here!
A pendant and a ring...
It's like we were thinking the same thing.
Okay!
Excuse me. You're Kujō Kazuya-kun, aren't you?
Let go of me!
Let go!
Let go of me!
Kujō!
Wh-Who are you people?!
Let me go!
Our orders come from King Rupert.
His Majesty?!
Let go!
Avril!
Kujō-kun!
Give this... to Victorique!
Please... Avril!
Kujō-kun!
All right.
Kujō-kun!
We've taken measures to send all foreign officials, merchants, and exchange students back to their home countries.
Europe, too, shall soon be caught up in the damned calamity of war...
Your Majesty, Sauville flies the banner of eternal peace.
However the world moves, we shall not be engulfed by that wave.
Yes. I leave it all in your hands, Roger.
By the way...
Perhaps it's because of the times, but recently, there seems to be an odd rumor going around town.
An odd rumor, you say?
I've heard it.
They say the Charming Monster has returned to Sauville.
22...
23...
24...
25...
26...
27...
28...
Soldiers...
This is an outrage!
It's tyrannical!
Why so suddenly?!
Don't worry. We'll send you back to your home country safely.
Be thankful for His Majesty's kindness.
If war broke out, you wouldn't be able to return to your homeland.
War...
Years from now...
a gale strong enough to shake the world will blow.
Your bodies are light.
That gale will surely separate the two of you!
What's wrong?!
Who's that rabbit?!
We're going to interrogate him!
Under whose orders?!
We're King Rupert's...
What?!
No!
We won't be separated like this!
I won't let them do it!
Catch that boy!
Victorique!
You!
We can talk later, Chinese!
Where'd he go?
They're here...
Members of the underground organization.
Arrest all of them!
Don't just stand there!
Now's our chance!
You got into trouble again ?
You're really something else.
W-Why are you here?
Luigi-kun, didn't you leave town with Jacqueline-san?
Yeah. Thanks to Jacqueline, I'm the adopted son of a well-to-do family.
But it's so stuffy there.
So once in a while, I come out and pretend things are how they used to be.
It's a kick, but my bit of fun is just about over.
There were a lot of soldiers in the street...
Looks like there'll be a war soon.
That's not why the soldiers were there.
You saw the lines of rabbits, right?
The soldiers are coming down on the dangerous elements in our country.
"Dangerous elements"?
Worried about the situation in Sauville, the Charming Monster is coming back to save the wandering souls.
Charming Monster?!
The rabbits are saying that the Charming Monster is looking for the blood of sinners.
Does that mean they want war?
Yeah. Their organization keeps growing, and there are rumors that they'll deal a crushing blow to a timid country.
It's scary stuff.
What's wrong?
I have to get to Victorique!
I feel uneasy for some reason.
Leave it to me.
How horrible!
To separate friends against their will...
I won't allow it!{What a milf. Damn I need to fap to some redhead porn}
U-Um...
Kazuya-kun, let's ask Grevil for help so you can stay with Victorique-san.
B-But Inspector Blois is with the Ministry of the Occult...
Don't worry! You can count on him to help at times like this!
And I'm sure he'll fight for you this time, too.
She's right.
Despite everything, it does seem like Inspector Blois worries about Victorique.
What'd I tell ya?
R-Right.
Saidi and Imelda left, too...
It's even cold in here.
Shall we go back to your room, Victorique-san?
I think you should change out of that dress.
You'll stink before long.
Phew! Phew!
Isn't that pendant beautiful?
Kujō-kun's pretty impressive...
Victorique-san...
I think I'll bring you some lunch!
I'll get Sophie to make some nice warm soup!
Use the elevator.
Thank you.
I'll come and save you as long as you have this pendant.
I'll always be by your side.
You're a liar, Kujō...
I long for you so much right now, yet...
He escaped, you say?!
If he should fall into the hands of the Ministry of the Occult, we—
Yes, what would happen then?
Farting Newt, is that you?
I've come to pick you up.
Gray Wolf...
or rather, Charming Monster.
I see...
At last, the time has come for the Ministry of the Occult to use me.
What are you...?!
I'd rather end it all here than become a slave of the Ministry of the Occult!
Don't be a fool!
This country trembles violently in the face of a war that will shake the world.
My existence will effect a major change to the balance of this country, won't it?
The blood of many will spill, and just like me...
children will be born only to be torn from their mothers, to experience the deepest loneliness.
If that's what's in store, I'll...
I see.
I wonder if she can see me.
Hey! Victorique!
I see...
So the rabbit has wandered to your doorstep.
I don't believe the Charming Monster will do as I say for nothing.
Use that rabbit.
Kujō!
Silly Baby Squirrel... I mean, rabbit.
He was merely looking for you, unaware that he became a hostage.
You mean... you'll harm Kujō?
That depends on your answer.
It wasn't a goodbye, after all.
Victorique and I will...
I wonder if Inspector Blois will be done soon.
Can I go up now?
I'm anxious to see Victorique's face...{Stupid dumb disney kid. Sigh.}
I understand.
I'll assist the Ministry of the Occult.
But, don't touch a hair on Kujō's head!
A favor for my little sister?
Yes, I can grant that.
Victorique!
The rabbit is the Charming Monster's heart.
Victorique!
Victorique! Victorique!
If the rabbit dies, the monster dies too.
Victorique!
This isn't goodbye!
I won't leave you!
Kujō!
Whenever, Wherever
Arata na tabidachi mukaeyou
新たな旅立ち 迎えよう
Let us go off on a new journey
Ushinaikaketeita Soul
失いかけていた Soul
I was about to lose my soul
Yobisamashita Confide in you
呼び覚ました Confide in you
Confiding in you aroused it once more
Tomo ni shita hibi wo tsuyoku nigirishime
共にした日々を 強く握りしめ
I'll hold tight the memories of our days together
Whenever, Wherever
Tagai ni yorisoi
互いに寄り添い
We lean against one another
Osoreru koto nado nai
恐れる事などない
We have nothing to fear
Yami ga futari wakatsu to mo
闇が 二人分かつとも
Even if the darkness should separate us
Tashika na kodou ga
確かな鼓動が
That's what my palpable heartbeat
Sou tsugeteiru kara
そう告げているから
Is telling me
Futatabi deaeru made
再び出会えるまで
Until we can meet each other again
Omoi yo douka kimi to tomo ni
想いよ どうか 君と共に
I bid my feelings to be with you
Kujō, give me what I want now.
It isn't sweets or a gruesome murder case.
What I want is boredom filled with warmth.
Kujō, hurry!
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