I'm gonna be sick...
Please don't throw up on me.
You so can't hold your booze!
This isn't funny, Nazuna-chan.
So, what are we gonna do now?
Hmm?
Are you all right? Do you need water?
Yes, please...
Then let's go and buy some, Nazuna-chan.
'Kay.
Which store should we-
Um?
Listen up, you two.
I'm not feeling good at all right now.
Which means I'm in a really bad place.
You're going to leave me alone?
Don't you friggin' dare.
One of you has to stay here by my side.
Okay...
Nazuna-chan can-
Not Nanakusa, though. You stay, Yamori-kun.
Why should he do that?
No way. I can't just loan Ko-kun out, okay?
Your cuddling service.
Huh?
I can hire him for that, can't I?
Is this enough?
I'm gonna buy you sooo much water!
Uhhhh?!
The illuminated midnight Akari no tomotta midnight
Ego, greed, and regret, they all come and go Ego to yoku to miren ga ikikau
The rain is causing blurred sight Ame ni boyaketa shikai
Wet silhouettes traced by the neon lights Neon ga nazoru nureta rinkaku
Until morning, don't wake up yet Until morning mada samenaide
Time will tear us apart Toki ga hikisaku
Rolled my eyes and said goodnight Akireta kao de goodnight
Thought I'd caught up, turns out to be a mirage Oitsuketa to omoeba mirage
Just like that day, I want to touch you Ano hi no mama de furetai
I've already thrown away my dignity Tokku ni nugisuteta hinkaku
Mistakes happen in the blink of an eye, yeah Atto iu ma ni okoru machigai, yeah
The night is fleeting... Yoru wa mijikaku...
A lighter that has run out of gas lights up Gas gire no lighter ga terasu
How it happened Iikisatsu
Wait a minute, huh Chotto matteya, huh
Well, I have a family and a life to look after Ore nya katei ga atte seikatsu ga atteyana
She won't leave me, uh-huh Hottokante, uh-huh
She was already climbing on me before I lied to her Ore ga uso tsuku mae ni tokku ni matagattera
La di la di la la
The keyhole opens while she hums a song again today Kyou mo hanauta majiri hiraita kagi ana
You always do things your way Honto katte yana
Twenty years ago, I think it started this way Tashika ni ju nen mae mo konna hajimari kata
Ah, I have to choose between an important side in the sun Aa erabanakya daiji na hinata
And a sweet darkness Kanbi na kurayami ka docchi ka
"Write more..." "Motto kaite..."
"Sing more..." "Motto utatte..."
She laughs greedily Yokubatte warau
Just like you have planned, tomorrow is melting away Omae no keikaku doori tokete iku ashita wo
I don't care which way Doudemo iiya wo
As you can see, it ain't stopping no more, ha ha ha Kono toori, mou tomanneeya, ha ha ha
Rolled my eyes and said goodnight Akireta kao de goodnight
Thought I'd caught up, turns out to be a mirage Oitsuketa to omoeba mirage
Just like that day, I want to touch you Ano hi no mama de furetai
I've already thrown away my dignity Tokku ni nugisuteta hinkaku
Mistakes happen in the blink of an eye, yeah Atto iu ma ni okoru machigai, yeah
The night is fleeting... Yoru wa mijikaku...
A lighter that has run out of gas lights up Gas gire no lighter ga terasu
How it happened Ikisatsu
Okay, why am I in this situation?
Yamori-kun...
Yes?
Can you talk to me?
I don't care what it's about. I just need a distraction.
Okay, let's see...
Once upon a time, somewhere...
Want me to kill you?
...there was a kid who did a pretty decent job at being a model student.
That's me, by the way.
Pretty decent, huh? I can imagine that.
Anyway, long story short,
I got sick of all that... and here I am.
But then, I met a vampire.
I got to see a couple kissing out in public on an overpass.
I realized that grownups can be pretty pathetic too,
then met a lady who was so tired of work she broke down crying.
I met a guy who got rejected and went psycho,
and maids who go "moe moe...gyun," or something?
And some dudes who I couldn't tell if they were pick-up artists or just nice.
Plus, I found out that every vampire has a completely different personality.
I got to meet so many people I probably wouldn't have met otherwise,
and realized that there are all kinds of adults.
See, I used to think that grownups were distinct from children in some clear-cut way.
But... now I see they're just an extension of us kids.
I suppose so.
What about you? Was there a moment when you realized that you were an adult?
I'm not sure...
Getting older doesn't necessarily mean you grow up.
Huh?
The successes and failures that I imagine most people experience on their road to adulthood...
I'm pretty sure I never got to have any of those.
Be it about people, work,
corporate culture, friends...
or love.
I want a taste of that failure.
Huh?
Uh, umm... hey...
I-I really don't think it's right to rush into something like this...
Like you're one to talk?
I'm joking.
The cuddle buddy I paid for is slacking off on the job, so I had to take matters into my own hands.
What did you expect?
I haven't snuggled with anyone since my parents.
My family was destroyed by a vampire.
But my father wasn't blameless, either.
I knew that in my head, but I needed an enemy to give myself a reason to live.
But now that need is gone.
So I decided to try and live life like an ordinary human being.
Yamori-kun, do you know how hard it is to live an "ordinary" life?
When my mind wanders aimlessly, it always circles back to how unhappy I am.
What am I even doing?
What was the point of the past decade?
Did I just... waste all that time for nothing?
I'm back!
How's she holding up... uh, whoa?!
She just fell asleep now!
What? Why'd ya wanna talk outside?
What do you think it means to live an ordinary life?
Hmm?
Well, the detective was saying...
Cold n' Fresh
like Draft Beer
Wait, you still want more booze?
Yep.
Anyway, do you think she wants to be normal?
Her? No way. She can't.
You're kidding, right?
That's pretty harsh...
She can't, though.
She was already a weirdo when I met her.
Even if she hadn't found out about vampires, I doubt she would've ever been "normal."
Same goes for you.
Huh?!
And Asai-chan, and Mahiru Seki. You're all weirdos who think you're perfectly normal.
Excuse me?! All of us?!
I mean sure, those two might be a little out there,
but I'm relatively normal, I think.
I feel like all three of them think that about each other.
But who cares, you know? You can be a weirdo.
I hope someday you'll see that.
Okay.
If I were to sum up what this whole incident was in the end,
it was an elaborate suicide attempt... that failed.
Although the detective is doing her best to act like she's over it,
the giant hole in her heart a decade in the making isn't going to heal that easily.
Do you think there's anything we can do for her?
Hmm...
She's probably still sleeping, so maybe we should let her be,
and go for a little stroll?
Vamp
Welcome home...
Huh?
It's Nazuna-chan and Yamori-kun!
Yo.
Hey.
Whoa! This is perfect!
We're short on staff right now, and we were kinda in a fix.
Yeah? So what?
I owe you one!
To the staff area, quick!
Uh actually, tonight-
Yamori-kun, you make yourself at home.
Like I said...
I didn't come here to work tonight, okay?
So you there, mind if I take a swig of your beer?
Uh, sure...
Good to see she's pretty pumped up about this.
Though a proper greeting first would be nice.
It's okay, she'll be in a better mood once she gets some beer.
Mayhaps maid work is her true calling.
Huh?!
Sir Yamori, fancy meeting you here.
LG-san!
Wait, all of it?!
Well now, thank you for the other day.
Pray tell, what brings you here tonight?
Oh, silly me!
This is a themed cafe graced by Lady Midori!
No doubt you came to see her in all her glory?
Did you know that came from an anime?
Welcome home, Masters! It's your first time home in ages!
What?! The cringey dark history concept came from anime? I had no idea!
Oh, it's the two of us. Are there any seats open?
Well, not that I know much either...
Moe moe kyuuuuun!
Ack! So cute!
There, I hope that made it tastier!
What, no! I do it because I love it! Moe moe kyun isn't cringey at all!
So what do you think makes someone fit for this job?
Hmm, that's a very good question.
Here's a spell to make it yummy!
I'm amazed you can do that. Mad respect.
Uh... okay?
So yummy!
A good question doesn't necessarily come with good answers, you see.
Well, there's a bunch of factors,
I'm going to start pouring the milk,
but maybe if you can shrug off comments from customers,
so please say "meow meow" when you want me to stop!
or if hospitality is your thing, or you like to drink...
Meow, meow!
But in the end, I think it comes down to liking people... I guess?
Huh!
Yeah!
Yeah! Yeah!
That's right, you won't die.
Oh, ugh!
I guess the feeling was mutual.
I don't... want to... have to kill you.
Stay up until you feel satisfied about your day.
Can I get a melon soda?
Sure!
Cheers!
I'll be right back with that.
I think you might be right.
Can I order too?
Coming!
Okay, where am I?
And where are my glasses?
Ow.
So, yeah...
we came to hang out after work!
Heyo.
Ah, the three of you?
Well, that's unusual.
Yamori-kun!
What are those? For us?
Oh, yeah! He got them for us all to enjoy.
He called it "divine tribute."
What? I mean, I'll drink whatever.
Can someone uncork them?
Doesn't it make you nervous though?
The pop is so loud!
You're not actually supposed to pop the cork at all.
No way! For real?!
What a huge mess with that detective though, huh?
I heard you were quite the hero, Yamori-kun.
No, not really.
I'm sorry you got dragged into it too.
Oh, it's fine. I heard what happened.
I'm still not okay with it, y'know.
Come on, it's okay.
Still, it's true things have settled down and we didn't end up losing anybody.
I say we should celebrate for the time being, don't you think?
So anyway...
Cheers!
Yum!
Love-kun knows his stuff, right?!
Where's Kabura?
She said she'll come after work.
Not that she needs to come.
Don't say stuff like that.
Fine, fine.
Midori, about that offspring of yours. Isn't it about time you brought him here?
Uhhh...
Why not?!
Seri brought hers, didn't she?
Thanks.
Yeah!
That's right. I told you all what my trio do for a living too, remember?
Oh yeah, the ones who seemed pretty loaded.
If you have to comment on that, at least say they seemed "classy" or something, Seri-chan.
Aww, my bad!
Hear that, Midori?
Yeah, but...
Love-kun himself said, "I fear I must refrain for I am unworthy of such honor," and he's hesitant to come.
I don't wanna force him, you know?
He talks like that?
And besides, if you met him, you'd all fall for him so hard!
Oh yeah?
Now you've got me interested.
Speaking of which though, Yamori-kun joined in way early, didn't he?
He hasn't even turned or anything.
And who's fault is that?
Oh yeah, I was the first of us to check him out... or try to take a bite out of him!
No, I was behind that.
Huh?!
I was the one who noticed Yamori-kun before anyone else.
That you had a human friend you were hanging out with.
Uhhh? What gives? Yikes.
You're rather inexperienced, so I kept an eye out to make sure you were okay.
"Inexperienced"? Really?
I'm aware you snuck sips of blood from drunks on the street like a thief, too.
Are you kidding me?
What the hell do you mean, "I'm aware"? You massive creep.
It's so embarrassing. All I want is for you to maintain some semblance of dignity as a vampire.
Just shut up, okay? What are you, my mom?!
Uh, why did you stop talking there?
That freaks me out even more.
Oh come on, it's time you got used to Kabura doting on you, Nazuna.
Stop it, no. It's not about getting used to it or whatever.
Well, maybe you just worry her because you keep fooling around with no sign of settling down.
Yeah, what she said!
How incompetent do you guys think I am?
Really? Then how much further have you gotten in your relationship with Yamori-kun?
How...
That's no one else's business!
What are you implying, huh?
Then wanna hear the deets on me and Akkun?!
Huh?!
No, thanks.
What?!
Why the hell not?! Just listen.
You'll bawl your eyes out.
Uh?
Oh, yeah? Love-kun and I are all about pure love.
Ha! "Pure love"?!
Like that's even possible!
Seri-chan, ours was pure too, right?
I mean, maybe that's just me talking...
Jeez, stop that will you, Akkun?!
but I thought...
Dude!
Will you two come back already?
I'm so lonely here!
Plus my head hurts. And I'm queasy.
It's everyone's favorite, time to talk about love!
You're acting like Nazuna!
The moon. The moon is so bright.
The detective wanted the nights to be quiet.
Tonight is exactly the kind of night she wanted to get rid of.
So... am I glad that these kinds of nights are still a thing?
Whatcha up to?
Nazuna-chan.
Lost in some complicated thoughts, huh?
Did it look like that?
Yeah, totally.
What were you thinking about?
Well, nothing too important...
I want to help out the detective.
You wanna start hunting vampires?
Of course not.
Besides, I think she's done with that.
I want to find the vampire who turned her father...
and hear what they have to say.
What? Why?
Probably because I don't want to think the ten years she spent were all for nothing.
Personally.
Makes sense.
Hey y'all!
It's a little early, but we're gonna bounce!
Already? Can't you join us for a glass at least?
Yeah, you should!
You're in your second chapter now, you know?
Second chapter?
You have no one to get in your way now.
Time for the next step!
Yeah, you two! Time for a smooch!
Smooch, smooch!
Midori-chan.
Come on, do it!
Seri-chan...
Don't tease us too much, all right?
Ko-kun! Let's go!
Huh? S-Sure.
Okay then, we're off.
Good night.
Sure...
Yeah.
Uh.
Good night...
Nazuna!
Hmm?
Sorry, we got carried away.
Got it.
Oof, that really wasn't cool teasing them like that.
If this had been before, Nazuna would've gotten mad and kissed him just to prove she could.
You think... being with Yamori-kun changed her?
Seems like it.
I guess now, kissing is something private reserved for the two of them.
You know... that's touching, somehow.
I guess so.
So yeah, cheers to Nazuna's emotional growth!
Cheers!
Whoa?! I just saw something fly overhead!
Huh? What do you mean, "something"?
I don't see anything.
You sure you wanted to leave?
Yeah. Besides, you looked bored.
I wouldn't say bored...
Partying with everyone isn't my favorite activity, either.
It's fine once in a while, but I'd get tired of it if it happened every day.
Or if every night was always quiet, I think I'd be bored outta my mind.
Plus...
Hm?
Well, I guess I'm just glad both you and Senpai are alive.
That's the takeaway?
Of course it is.
What's up?
You know, I'm so glad I get to be with you, Nazuna-chan.
Why would you say that, huh?!
Sorry, my bad.
But...
this is the first time I see you blush straight on.
Will you stop that?!
You're such an idiot.
Huh? We're not going home yet?
Hmm? We will, soon.
Oh right, the detective might still be asleep.
Yep.
Look, Nazuna-chan.
All those lights are individual people.
But also...
This.
You want this to be our private thing, right?
12th Night
Ow.
The call of the night Yofukashi no uta
Shine on me moonlight Terashitette moonlight
Eye caught by blue light Me o ubatte blue light
The two-faced sides of neon lights Neon sign ga yobu omote ura
The call of the night Yofukashi no uta
Take me away, midnight Tsuresatte midnight
Bloodshot red eyes Chibashitta red eyes
A lullaby for grownups Otona tachi no komoriuta
Loved the nights since I was a kid Gaki no koro kara yoru ga suki datta
I kinda hated going to bed at nine Kuji ni neru no wa nanka iya datta
It just felt like a waste somehow Nantonaku tada mottainakatta
I wanted to get to know you better Omae no koto ga motto shiritakatta
Hey hey
The early bird catches you know what Iwayuru sanmon no toku
I wanna see deeper, deeper, deeper Nageuttedemo mitainosa motto oku no oku no oku
Unravel in deep shades Iro koku himo toku
From 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock 12 o'clock kara ushi no koku made
The first time I stepped over you Hajimete omae o mataida no wa
No, the first I mounted you was at fourteen, I think Iya hajimete matagatta no wa tashika juushi
Me, just an ignorant wannabe Ore wa nanimo shirane wannabe
Led by the hand, everything was new Tetori ashitori subete ga atarashii
Your physique and that scent Sugata katachi ni sono kaori
That dark skin that fits well with the quiet Shizukesa ga niau sono kuroi hada ni
I was drawn in, submissive to the beckoning Sui komareteta temaneki sareru mamani
Then you gave me music Sorekara omae wa ongaku o kureta
You showed me a woman's naked body Onna no hadaka mo mishite kureta
Sipped on booze I'd never had Nonda koto nee sake ni kuchi tsukete
Smoked my old man's butts Oton no tabacco kusune hi o tsuketa
Flooded with don't do's Yaccha ikenai ga afurete
Smeared with shouldn't know's Shiccha ikenai ni mamireteru
Under the screen of darkness, coming to get us Mukae ni kuru yami ni magirete
You're always so capricious Omae wa itsumo kimagure de
The call of the night Yofukashi no uta
Shine on me moonlight Terashitette moonlight
Eye caught by blue light Me o ubatte blue light
The two-face sides of neon lights Neon sign ga yobu omote ura
The call of the night Yofukashi no uta
Take me away, midnight Tsuresatte midnight
Bloodshot red eyes Chibashitta red eyes
A lullaby for grownups Otona tachi no komoriuta