02x02 - Episode 2

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Delivery from Seki Flowers!

Good to see you again, Seki.

Hey, Mahiru.

Hi, Kiku.

{OP}

Midnight alight sees ego, desire, regrets come and go

Vision blurred by rain I see your wet silhouette in a neon glow

Please don't wake until the morning, time will flow

Woo yeah, yeah, yeah

With a resigned face I say goodnight

Thought I'd caught up, but it's a mirage

Lemme feel you like I did in those days

Thrown away any dignity I had for show

I f*cked up in so many ways, yeah

Night doesn't go by slow

A lighter in the dark but the gas is low

Status quo

Hold up a sec, huh

I got a family, I got a life

Won't be torn away

Before I could even start lying she had me straddled

La di la di la la

Today she's humming a tune while unlocking my suite

Walks to her own beat

It started years ago but now we're on repeat

Gotta choose, a place in the sun or embrace darkness so sweet

Write more

Sing more

Demands then laughs

We melt into tomorrow just as you planned

Not that I care, as you see

Can't stop ya, ha ha ha

With a resigned face I say goodnight

Thought I'd caught up, but it's a mirage

Lemme feel you like I did in those days

Thrown away any dignity I had for show

I f*cked up in so many ways, yeah

Night doesn't go by slow

A lighter in the dark but the gas is low

Status quo

{Part A}

Oh.

You got into a fight with your friend?

Well, yeah.

I'm such a kid, right?

Why's he mad at you?

He wants to do something I think he shouldn't.

He knows I'm right, but he won't admit it, so I lost it.

Did you punch him?

Punch him?! I'd never do that!

Just kidding.

Mahiru, are you mad at him?

Well, I respect him a lot.

He tries so hard to be true to himself.

No matter what anyone thinks.

I'm nothing like that.

I could never hate him.

I think you guys will be fine.

Why don't we find him so you two can make up?

Okay?

Huh.

What?

You were off chasing a girl while your childhood friend was scared and hurt.

I-I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I'm fine with you becoming a vampire.

Are you going to turn people?

Well, I'll have to become a vampire first.

Right. I understand.

But you'll have to drink blood, then.

Yeah.

Kou, I don't want you to turn into that guy we saw.

I know.

So I'll be the first to let you drink my blood.

Don't fall in love with me, though.

Ew. No way.

Kou!

And Akira! You're here too!

Mahiru. What's up?

There's one thing I want to know.

We're still friends, right?

No matter what you become.

Of course!

Thanks, Mahiru.

Well, I can't say I approve of what you're doing.

But I'll look out for you.

When you get thirsty, you can drink my blood.

Huh? What's so funny?

Akira just said the same thing!

Hey, that's unfair... and a little racy.

Racy?

Did you guys make up?

K-Kiku?!

What are you doing here?!

I asked you to wait for me!

I wanted to see for myself.

Is this your friend?

She's hot!

Hello. How are you?

Mahiru's told me a lot about you.

I'm Hoshimi Kiku.

Hi.

Um, Yamori Kou.

Whoa, I just remembered! I've got to be somewhere!

That was abrupt...

Talk more next time! Sorry! Bye!

What's up with Kou?

Is he being shy?

Why?!

Mahiru, what's going on?!

Hey.

There's something I need to ask you.

Why do you smell like a vampire?

Why are you with a vampire, Mahiru?

Hoshimi Kiku, you're a vampire, aren't you?

I'm the one asking the questions here.

Does Mahiru know?

I'm trying to get turned of my own free will.

I hang out with vampires a lot.

I know lying to humans is part of the game for some of you.

I couldn't care less, to be honest.

But Mahiru is my friend.

If you're trying to trick him, I'm not cool with that.

I answered your question.

Now answer mine.

Please! Don't tell Mahiru!

Um... huh?

What?

I wasn't expecting this.

Why not?

Here's your phone, by the way.

Oh, thanks.

I thought you were going to k*ll me.

Is that what you think all of us vampires are into?

Not at all.

I want to tell Mahiru myself.

I didn't get close to him to feed on him.

I've been meaning to come clean, but the timing's never right.

I get cold feet. I'm afraid he'll leave me.

Is she for real?

So could you keep it under wraps? Please?

Is it possible that she's just a nice vampire?

Hoshimi, I apologize for being so suspicious.

I believe that you're not trying to trick Mahiru.

But you have to tell him what you are.

Mahiru accepted me.

He'll accept you too.

You can't go on living a lie.

The sooner you do it, the less it'll hurt him.

So...

If you really care about Mahiru, be honest with him!

Didn't you hear me?

Don't make me repeat myself.

I asked you to do me a favor.

I'm just waiting for the right moment.

You can't let me have that at least?

Hey, Yamori.

Have you ever heard the proverb, "Curiosity k*lled the cat"?

In this case,

I guess it'd be, "The vampire k*lled the cat."

What are you two talking about?

I'm just getting to know your friend.

Kiku?

I didn't expect it to complicate things.

I guess I don't have a choice.

Mahiru, I'm a vampire.

I'm the same as that scary man you said you saw at your school.

Are you disappointed?

There.

Happy now?

Um...

Bye.

What?

Just so you know, I was never planning to turn Mahiru.

Now that the truth's out, it's over.

Forget about me.

What have I done?

I went too far to protect Mahiru.

Kiku wanted a friend, that's all.

She's just like me and Nazuna.

I got in the way of their relationship.

Kiku!

Th-This isn't only your decision!

But, Mahiru, I'm a vampire.

Yeah.

Are you really okay with that?

I don't know, but what I am sure of is...

I can't get enough of this.

...that I'm in love with you, Kiku.

I'm sorry.

But can you wait just a little bit?

My heart's not ready yet.

Okay.

I'll be turning you soon!


{Part B}

Night: I've Been Wanting to Meet You

Kiku's one hell of a bloodsucker.

Toki Doki Sewing Club!

She's turned tons of humans.

But there's something about her.

She told me something weird once.

"I turned someone again.

That wasn't my plan at all."

That's messed up.

I don't think any of us know what her deal is.

Rumor has it the entire vamp community thinks she's hard to handle.

I said it.

Oh?

Are you from the florist?

Um, yeah.

I have a delivery for this store.

Oh, thanks.

They're so pretty.

And this is for you.

Are you sure?

It was in the bottom of the bag, that's all.

Thanks.

What's the name of this flower?

I think it's Hardenbergia.

Does it symbolize anything?

I-I forget.

It's okay to say you don't know.

Next time we see each other, you can tell me.

There's gonna be a next time?

There's gonna be a next time!

Yo.

Akira.

Vampires, vampires, blah, blah, blah. All the damn time.

When did our lives get so creepy?

It just happened.

Well?

Are both of you gonna turn?

I don't know what it's like to be a vampire.

I'm trying to imagine it.

What happens after you turn?

What does it feel like to drink blood?

How long will you live?

How could he make up his mind so easily?

Mahiru!

Got a sec?

Uh, well...

I'm gonna get going.

Oh, and Mahiru...

Kou's an idiot.

That's all.

What's up?

Well, you haven't been hanging out with the g*ng lately.

Like, the other day, you totally ghosted us.

Why're you avoiding us?

What?

How could he make his mind up so easily?

I know you, Mahiru.

You're smarter than Kou.

You don't jump to conclusions.

Sorry, dude.

I'm just not feeling it anymore.

But the cold hard truth is you've already made up your mind.

Yeah, that felt good.

Y'know, some sea pineapples are good!

Ew! No way!

Some taste awful!

Actually, I've never had a good one.

Then I'll treat you to some!

Mahiru.

Sorry to call you out suddenly.

Not at all.

So, I'm just gonna come out and say it.

I don't actually know how to become a vampire!

Um, don't get me wrong.

I know the basic rules.

How do you get your blood sucked?

Well...

Wait. Does that mean you haven't yet?

That's weird.

Kiku

Vampire



But I'm not gonna tell Mahiru that. I don't know how he'd take it.

Mahiru

Can't just tell him

She doesn't want to turn people.

But she feeds off those who are in love with her anyway.

What is she thinking?



Turn

Let's call for backup.

Hey. What's up?

It's getting cold out, huh?

How's it going, Mr. Mental... Wait, what?

You look so much cooler now!

Don't call me that.

Call me Aki.

"Mr. Mental"?

You won't call me Aki?

He's a creepy vampire I know who's totally mental—

You can call me Aki too.

Uh, hi, Aki.

I figured we could learn about vampires by interviewing one.

Good idea.

Let's get out of the cold first.

Wait, there's someone else.

Hey, Yamori.

What's up?

Oh, you're one of Seri's.

That's right.

My name's Akiyama Akihito.

And who's the mortal?

Um...

Yamori, did you forget about keeping us vampires under wraps?

You can't go blabbing about us to everyone.

If you don't watch yourself...

He smells of vampire.

Yeah.

Mahiru's involved with a vampire too.

No use standing around.

Why don't we go somewhere?

Komori Baths

A bathhouse?

Hatsuka said it was a nice place.

Still weird.

I want to bathe. Got a problem with that?

Why do you sound annoyed?

Don't you ever think about others?

It's perfect for our purposes.

There's hardly anyone here at this hour.

We can relax together in the men's bath.

Wh-Wh-What the?!

You didn't know, huh?

Hey, what was that?!

I saw dangly bits!

I get it.

So that's why you chose us.

You've got a hankering for some guy talk.

That's right.

You could've told me before everyone got naked!

Sorry.

Kiku said that?

Wow. That's unusual.

What is?

Kiku letting a victim know what the score is.

We really can't tell what Kiku is thinking.

She's definitely turned more humans than the rest of us.

I've only turned three people myself.

You saw them the other day.

That's not a lot.

You think?

I'll let you in on a little secret.

Most vampires settle for just a few offspring.

Midori has one.

Niko has... five?

Kabura has seven,

and Kiku has .

At least.

Fi—

I don't know if your friend should know all this up front.

Personally, I'd let things run their course.

But that's the vampire in me talking.

At least your friend knows what we are.

No, I get it!

It makes perfect sense!

It does?

Of course!

I've never met Hoshimi,

but you must be really important to her.

By making you undead, she would destroy your life.

It's not a decision to take lightly.

I see.

She asked you to wait, so wait.

Think about it some more.

You're holding the ticket to happiness.

All you have to do is stay on the platform.

Sooner or later,

the love train will pull in!

Got it?

Wow!

I didn't understand a word of that, but he sure made it sound cool!

Based on what you told me,

maybe she actually cares about his well-being.

That would be an optimistic take on it.

It's the best you can hope for, Yamori.

At this point, no matter what happens, you two mortals have no choice but to get turned.

That felt good.

So refreshing!

Sorry we got separated.

How was your bath?

Bro...

What's with the posing?

Kou, the love train...

The what?

...never stops.

Why not?

I'm glad you two hit it off.

Hey.

You're wearing glasses again.

Huh?

Oh, right.

They're fake.

Ever since I became a vampire, I've had perfect vision.

But I wore glasses for so long that I feel naked without them.

You've got cool new frames too.

Yep.

Oh yeah, I get it.

I'm the same way.

When I go out wearing contacts, I'm always trying to push up my glasses even though they're not there.

Kou...

It's like part of my face is missing.

Hey!

I've been wanting to meet you, Aki!

Hi, Yamori, you naughty boy.

{ED}

Sleep now, until you can seize the night yourself

Sleep now, until the night has torn that sleep from you

When it does, let's play

Dance until morning comes

But until that happens keep your sleep to yourself

Ah, 'fore I realize it's , light's gone dark

Hey, guess the day's already done

Oi, who's spouting that crap?

We ain't done playing even if you have to be carried to bed

Hey, had an epiphany, no wonder the adults have been rushing me

You're laying upside down like in Mama's arms, yeah

Then you remember and lash out at my head

Start to stand, get wobbly, crying as you fall

Collapsed in a heap like how I spend my mornings, yeah

Sleep now, until you can seize the night yourself

Sleep now, until the night has torn that sleep from you

When it does, let's play

Dance until morning comes

But until that happens keep your sleep to yourself

Just a lil more

Just a song more

Just one more, yeah

Just a lil more

Just a song more

Just one more

Until we get each other