Don't involve yourself with Naruse Mio any further.
She's a mid-S-rank surveillance target, right?
You knew?
So you're the one, huh?
The one the village assigned to observe her.
I've heard the gist about it from my dad.
Then why?
You and Jin-san will get caught up in this!
hikari wo shinjita kibou no saki e
光を信じた希望の先へ
Past the hope which believed in light
ashita e no michi wa owaranai Never ends
明日への道は終わらない Never ends
The road towards tomorrow never ends, never ends
hitomi ni utsushita chikai no kakera
瞳に映した誓いの欠片
The fragments of the vows which reflected on my eyes
ankoku no uzu wo kirisaku Testament
暗黒の渦を切り裂く Testament
The testament which tears apart the maelstrom of darkness
kami sae mo koete sakendara sagashidashite
神さえも超えて叫んだら 探し出して
If I shout surpassing even gods, go find it
mamoru beki mono nigirishimeta migite de Far Away (Far Away)
守るべきもの 握りしめた右手で Far Away (Far Away)
With my right hand, with which I clutched the things I have to protect, far away
donna tooku demo todoku yo
どんな遠くでも届くよ
No matter how far, it'll reach
daiji na mono nakusanai omoi nara Every way (Every way)
大事なもの無くさない想いなら Every way (Every way)
Feelings of not wanting to lose what's important to you, every way
kareta sekai kara susumeru hazu sa
枯れた世界から進めるはずさ
Should be able to go on from the withered world
mirai e hashire
未来へ走れ
Run towards the future
Reunion and a Gap in Trust
To think that one of your classmates would be a member of the hero clan...
I've... been a fool.
You couldn't help it.
If it were that easy to notice them,
they wouldn't have been chosen to keep watch on you.
That's not what I mean.
I should have known the moment I learned she was one of Basara's childhood friends.
Yet I declared that we were living together in front of the whole class...
Now the two of them are off on some lovers' rendezvous or something...
Well, there's nothing to worry about if they don't come after us.
We don't have enough energy to spare on making enemies out of the hero clan, too.
But that's not what I'm worried about.
I...
Mio-sama?
No! I'm not peeking!
I'm only concerned about Basara's safety!
What's wrong?
Nothing.
For something this minor activate the curse...
Mio's parents were murdered by those plotting against her,
and now they're after her life, as well.
She's innocent.
She was just living her life as a normal girl.
That's why I've decided to protect them.
But...
Yeah, I don't have the power I used to have.
But if the hero clan can't protect her...
If they can't fight for her...
Then it must be my role to do so.
Basara...
P-Pardon me!
M-Ma'am!
Your change!
Mio-sama!
Please wait!
What do I do, Maria?
What?
He's going so far for me...
How am I supposed to face Basara from now on?
Isn't this a good thing?
Now we know that Basara-san is a genuinely good person.
But...
It just means it's all right for you...
to open your heart and have faith in him.
Th-That's all?
Other than that, well,
if you'd like to do something for Basara-san,
then I think you should do it.
I understand your concern, Yuki.
I couldn't finish bearing everything five years ago.
That's not it.
That wasn't your fault. You were...
But what I've done won't change.
That's not true at all.
No matter what anyone else may say,
you're the one who saved us.
Thanks.
But Mio...
She's not like me.
She's trying to face her past and live as best she can.
She's trying to fight.
Which is all the more reason I want to protect her.
Th-The bath?!
I hope she cheers up at least...
Hmm? What's wrong?
That's not good enough, after all.
I can't imagine you alone will be able to defeat the demons after Naruse Mio.
They're after the power lurking within her.
I don't need to win.
I just need to avoid losing.
But...
Anyway, I don't intend on involving you or the village in our fight.
That's impossible.
Yuki...
Low-level stray demons.
They're being drawn by Naruse Mio's power as the Demon Lord and growing in number.
If her existence starts causing danger to her surroundings,
she'll be upgraded to an elimination target.
Once that happens, I won't be able to show mercy.
Even if that means you end up resenting me, Basara.
There you have it.
U-Umm...
I see. I understand the situation.
Y-You do? Good, then let's fix dinner-
However,
Huh?
if you're out this late on a lovers' rendezvous,
it's a slight cause for concern.
Didn't I just tell you? It wasn't a rendezvous.
We thought you might be working together with her.
Right, Mio-sama?
Huh?
Yes, we did...
Of course, we have faith in you.
We trust you. We do.
It's just, as those who are going to be fighting together from now on,
we'd like to deepen our bond of trust.
That's all.
Right, Mio-sama?
R-Right. Exactly.
Don't you agree, Basara-san?
Well, that's true.
I knew you'd say so!
That's our Basara-san!
So?
What do you want me to do?
Wait,
how did this happen?
Spending time naked together is the perfect way to build trust, isn't it?
That's between two guys!
No, no,
if you're both sharing in the embarrassment,
your unity will grow whether you like it or not!
What the hell?
Now then, Mio-sama, shall we wash Basara-san's back?
No, that's fine. I can do it myself-
No!
Allow yourself to be vulnerable by exposing your back to us is
how you'll actually be able to build trust!
Now, Mio-sama!
Y-Yeah... I get it.
She must have said the same things to convince Mio.
I'm not going to lose to the likes of Nonaka Yuki.
I-I'm starting now.
What's wrong?
Huh?!
N-No,
it's nothing.
Ahem. Ahem.
I-I know!
H-Hey?
D-Don't move!
Please, stay still.
If you move, I'll kill you a hundred times over.
This is so embarrassing.
But why?
Basara...
Th-That's enough.
W-We haven't eaten yet, either.
I even got a cake.
So we should...
I thought this might happen!
So I brought it!
Huh?!
Now, go ahead, Basara-san.
Aah...
W-Wait! What are we doing eating cake in the bath?
That's too outrageous!
Eating a cake in the bath is going too far.
Let's wash each other off, and then...
You mustn't!
You bought this cake for us.
I'll enjoy it.
E-Enjoy it?
It would be rude to the cake if I didn't at least eat the portion that didn't fall.
This was well made.
Would you like some, too, Mio-sama?
Hey, Mio!
Not you, too?
Onii-chan...
You two.
All right.
If that's how you want it,
then I don't care what happens anymore.
No! Basara! Onii-chan! No!
B-Basara-san, calm down!
I'll pay you back in full!
So that you can't behave in such a provocative way again,
I'll make you yield to me completely!
Huh?
That was all a dream?
No, Basara-san.
It was real.
Partway at least.
Huh?
When you suddenly stood up,
you shot out an incredible nosebleed and fell over.
Oh, yeah. That time...
Umm, by the way, Basara-san.
Hmm?
Would you mind removing your hand from my butt soon?
Huh?
S-Sorry!
No, I'm the one who snuck into your bed after all.
However, for you to subconsciously reach your hand...
into a woman's underwear while you sleep...
I'm surprised to see you're so forward.
But well, I suppose when you're able to have dreams like that...
Dream?!
You didn't use your succubus magic to make me-?!
I only peeked in on it.
The dream you saw was all your own.
My own?
My, my, I'm surprised you'd dream of such things...
Perhaps you might have a talent for being a sadistic brute.
That reminds me, where's Mio?
She was taking care of you,
but it's late now, so I had her go rest up.
I see.
Then maybe this is perfect.
Huh?
Maria, there's something I want to talk to you about.
Yes?
Want to go somewhere after club?
Let's start by heading to the station.
What's with him? Sleeping away like that.
Hey, Basacchi.
You were exempt from the summer-break assignment, right?
I transferred in between semesters, so there's no helping that, right?
Lately he's been falling asleep in class without thinking about how I feel.
I know that, but it's not fair, is it?
Don't involve yourself with Naruse Mio any further.
Oh, Nonaka!
The teacher asked you to visit the faculty office.
Both of you together.
Huh? Me, too?
They want you to help organise the summer break assignments.
Why me?
Too bad, Basacchi.
If you thought you'd get off easy by yourself, you were sorely mistaken.
What should we do?
Call Maria on her phone?
No, I'll be waiting.
I'll be fine on my own.
This is my job as class representative.
The teacher told me to, too. I'll help.
Why me...
At this rate, it's as though I can't trust Basara...
Wait, I'll come, too...
H-Hey, Mio?
Don't tell me... the curse?
No.
I-It's nothing, so...
Hey, Mio?! What's wrong?
Mio!
A bit anaemic.
She has a slight fever, but she should be fine with a bit of rest.
You're the transfer student everyone's talking about?
Huh?
How does it feel to make an enemy out of every man in the school on the first day you transfer in, playboy?
The faculty heard those rumours, too?
What am I supposed to do when I make enemies without even intending to?
You should build up allies.
It's not that simple.
Right now all the guys in school-
It's not a matter of quantity;
it's the quality of your allies.
"Quality"?
Don't misunderstand me.
Don't separate quantity and quality...
when you're weighing the scales.
Hasegawa-sensei, please report to the faculty office immediately.
Is it that time already?
Repeat. Hasegawa-sensei, please report to the faculty office immediately.
Sorry, but I need to step out for a meeting.
Lock it again when you leave, and return the key later.
I'm the school nurse, Hasegawa Chisato.
Toujou Basara.
Consider who your enemies and allies are when you act.
She's an odd one.
Mio, are you all right?
Is the curse still active?
I'll step out for a minute.
Please... don't leave me alone.
B-But...
All right, I'll stay with you.
I'll stay with you, so don't look at me like that.
Oh, Takigawa.
Sorry, but it doesn't look like I'll be able to go back yet.
Yeah, I'll handle it here.
Then give Yuki and the teacher my regards.
Takigawa said he'd handle organising the assignment for me.
I see.
How are you? Will you be all right?
I think I might have calmed down some.
What happened?
The curse doesn't activate unless you think something bad about me, right?
I-I didn't...
Oh, right.
I'll give Maria a call, so get some more rest.
S-Sure.
Maria's at the arcade again?
Y-Yeah. She said there's a game she's been hooked on lately.
Good grief!
Playing, sleeping in class... All of you are like that.
Sleeping in class has nothing to do with it.
I'm right here beside you, so don't be so upset.
I-I know.
So it looks like we might be a while longer.
Understood.
I'll come to get you in a bit, then.
Thanks. And things on your end?
Today I didn't sense such a presence for once.
I see. Later, then.
Oh, it's just you, Takigawa.
Don't look like you've seen a monster.
Sorry for asking you to take my place.
Who cares? More importantly, how's Naruse?
Well, hanging in there.
She's settled down.
I was surprised when she suddenly collapsed.
Her face was bright red...
She seemed awfully embarrassed.
A-Anyway, thank you.
I'll definitely pay you back for this someday.
Oh, speaking of which, Basacchi, did you see Nonaka?
Yuki? No...
That's strange.
She left, saying she was going to check up on you two.
Yuki did?
I'm heading back, then.
Whoa, a blackout?!
Don't tell me...
They've infiltrated the school?!
Mio!
Basara?
Nonaka Yuki?
I need to talk to you.
Wh-What's going on?
Hey, Basacchi!
Let me through!
Mio! Dammit!
What do you want to talk about?
You should have heard from Basara.
You know why I'm here at this school.
Yes, I've heard.
I know what you are, and what your relationship with him is.
With you around, Basara will suffer.
So...
Leave Basara.
She shouldn't have gotten far yet.
Dammit!
All because I let my guard down.
Mio!
No.
Even after learning the whole truth, he said he'd protect me.
Because we're family.
I see.
So you're resorting to force in the end?
In that case... I won't show mercy, either!
You're only taking advantage of Basara's kindness.
Then what about you?
You're ignoring his own will,
and pushing your selfish kindness onto him!
I'm not making any excuses.
I don't regret it, either!
If I apologised after getting him this involved,
it would be rude to him!
So I'll fight fair and square.
Together with him!
My magic barrier?!
If you say such things again, I won't forgive you.
If you knew Basara, you couldn't say such things!
What do you mean?
Basara can't fight like he used to anymore.
It's likely hard for him to even hold a sword in his hand.
Wh-What do you mean?
Five years ago, in order to save us,
Basara eliminated many of his companions from this world.
Mio! Dammit!
Right, this is what that Master-Servant pact was for!
Above, huh?
What do you mean?
The reason Jin-san and Basara left the village...
and lost their right to belong to the clan...
Even now, that past is making Basara suffer.
You have no idea how cruel it is to make Basara wield his sword!
Basara?
What's the meaning of this, Yuki?
Aren't you supposed to be her observer?
Mio, you, too.
You told me you wouldn't make enemies out of the hero clan, didn't you?
I...
Mio? What's wrong?
They were talking about your past.
Up until just now.
When did you?!
You're exiled from the hero clan!
And you're guarding the descendant of the previous Demon Lord?
What an awfully intriguing tale.
You're behind those demons that showed up before?!
Basara, what demons?!
Don't worry.
But!
Indeed.
It's pointless worrying about it now.
These past few days,
he's wielded his sword in battle several times.
Huh?
Every night. Until dawn.
Basara, what does he mean?!
Quiet!
Now, now.
Basara!
He's strong!
Basara, what does he mean you've been fighting every night?
It was for your sake.
The power you've inherited from the previous Demon Lord...
draws stray, low-level demons to you.
If those were to begin harming other humans,
the hero clan would determine your existence to be harmful,
and upgrade you from a target for observation to a target for elimination.
Once you become a target for elimination,
you wouldn't be allowed to live, even if you were living with a former hero.
That's why that woman told you to leave him.
Well, he and that succubus at your side...
have been hunting stray demons every day and night in order to keep that from happening.
Is that true, Basara?
Then the reason Maria stopped coming to get us was...
If I told you, you'd only blame yourself, right? That's why...
I'm sorry. I didn't know anything...
No. You're not the one at fault.
No. Naruse Mio, your existence is to blame for it all.
Why you!
If that comes as such a shock to you,
would you mind ceding the previous Demon Lord's power that's the cause of all this?
Get down, Mio!
Are you planning to eliminate her this time?
Dammit!
Basara!
No...
Hey...
You're kidding me, right?
Basara?
Basara!
mou ichido aitai nante omoi wa zembu tojikomete shimaou
もう一度会いたいなんて想いは 全部閉じ込めてしまおう
I'll shut off all feelings of wanting to meet you once more
kono mune no oku ni zutto
この胸の 奥にずっと
Deep inside my heart forever
yume no naka de wa sunao ni ieta kotoba
夢の中では 素直に言えた言葉
The words which I could bravely say in my dreams
nandomo renshuu
何度も 練習
I practice them again and again
kizukeba itsumo soba de waratteru kimi ga atarimae ni natteta
気づけばいつも 傍で 笑ってる きみが あたりまえになってた
Before I noticed it, I took you, always smiling next to me, for granted
Aa hitomi tojite mo kienai kage ni nandomo iu kara
ああ 瞳閉じても消えない 影に 何度も言うから
I tell them again and again to the figure which doesn't disappear even when I close my eyes
mou ichido aitai taisetsu na hito tomo ni ikite ikitai
もう一度会いたい 大切な人 共に生きていきたい
I want to meet my precious person again, I want to live living with him
tatoe sekai kara yaiba wo mukerarete mo
たとえ世界から 刃を向けられても
Even if the world points a sword at me
mou nidoto kono te hanasanai to yume no soto de ieta kotoba
もう二度とこの手 離さないと 夢の外で言えた言葉
I managed to say out of a dream that I'll never let this hand go
itsumade mo egao no ma ma
いつまでも 笑顔のまま
Always smiling
Next Time
Until Sadness Reaches Zero