Huh? Kyoko?
It's my mom.
Are you home?
Why?!
You go hide, Nanakusa.
Don't you dare make a sound!
What, you're here? Why didn't you answer?
Whoops, sorry.
I was really into this book and didn't hear you.
Is your dad home?
What?!
Uh, I'm not sure. I don't think so?
Dear?! Are you home?
No, he can't be. His shoes weren't here.
I guess not...
Heyo.
Whew, what a close call.
Also, I really feel at home in here.
What are you, Doraemon?
Wait, what about my shoes?
I hid them way in the back of the shoe cubby, just in case.
What? Why the face?
You know how to hide evidence like a true criminal.
You're really rude, you know that?
I believe understanding the mind of the offender is the quickest path to solving a case.
I guess you could put it that way.
But wow, that was a close one.
Yeah I know, right?
We panicked.
We so did.
That was fun!
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
Detectives are all about stakeouts.
And this cafe is so conveniently located right across from my father's workplace.
The universe is clearly working in our favor.
We're investigating your own father's infidelity, remember?
Sorry to have to ask this,
but why is cheating bad?
Marriage is a contract.
You break the rules, you deserve to suffer the consequences.
No, that's not it.
It's just that...
I can't stand it.
How he prioritized some woman over family...
Seeing my parents hate each other...
Anticipating a messy future where they file for divorce in court...
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I was never good at making friends, so I loved my home...
and my family.
I think you're right in that I grew up in a loving home.
So this makes me feel awful.
Yeah no, that's not okay!
Huh?
I won't have you feeling awful about anything.
It pisses me off.
Who cares if he's cheating or not?
He took your home from you, and that's all that matters!
Let's get it back.
Like real detectives!
Nanakusa...
I've already-
Huh? What's up now?
My father...
He's here!
What?!
Senpai, hide under the table. Quick!
Just do it!
Got it.
You okay? How is it under there?
Not bad at all...
Senpai, he didn't sit down super close, but I think he might see you if you come out.
Okay, thank goodness for that.
Hmm...
He left work to get more work done? Seriously?
Well, he does put his heart into his work.
If he's alone, I guess he's not cheating with a coworker?
Senpai...
This is fun, huh?
Playing private eye.
Quit treating my family woes like entertainment.
On with the stakeout, my dear Watson.
What? Why do I have to be Watson?
Nothing's happening at all.
Huh?
He's looking at his phone.
Just looking at it?
And now he's pressing buttons.
Maybe he's returning a text?
Senpai, time to go.
Guess I gotta keep on his tail...
What was that?!
Did I smash into something?
Sorry, I lost sight of him.
What happened to your hand?!
Huh?! Er, well...
he got in a car so I tried to run after it,
but I tripped big-time.
I know I failed, sorry.
Nanakusa...
Here, show me your hand.
We need to at least sanitize your palm.
What? How is it almost completely healed?
Well, you were bound to find out sooner or later.
You see, Senpai...
Turns out I'm not quite human.
Uh, not quite human?
Then what are you, exactly?
A vampire!
Excuse me?
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You okay?
Do I look okay?
Hard to tell. Maybe?
I am NOT okay!
Okay, okay, hold on.
What do you mean, a "vampire"?
Do you drink blood?
Well, sure.
What makes you different from humans?
No idea!
I'm trying to be serious here, okay?!
Can you blame me?
I don't remember my human days.
And I was never much of a people person.
So vampires were all humans at some point?
Aside from the very first one, probably?
Can I become one?
You'd want that?
No, just asking out of intellectual curiosity.
There's only one condition to fulfill.
You have to fall in love with a vampire.
"Love"?
Oh, guess you'll never turn then!
You don't seem capable of falling in love.
I mean, I think so too,
but that assumption ticks me off.
Well, but you're right.
I can't even fall in love with a human.
I don't see it happening with a vampire.
Even if it were with me?
Now you're just being silly.
Ah, makes sense.
You really are a vampire.
The sun's so bright it's wearing me down.
You look like those classic movie stars. Very cute.
Shut up.
So why did you put on your uniform?
Because I have school, of course.
So I have to swing by home first to grab my bag,
but I don't have a good excuse for why I stayed out all night.
I'm really not looking forward to this.
Humans have it rough, huh?
Yo, Senpai! Hi again.
Here are the clothes I borrowed.
Huh, can you see at night with those sunglasses on?
To tell you the truth, I can't see a darn thing!
So how did it go at home?
Were they pissed?
No, they weren't.
Oh, really?
That's great!
Yeah.
They didn't say anything.
Their 17-year-old daughter stayed out all night and they didn't say a thing.
Actually, my dad never even came home, apparently.
My mom just sat there mumbling angrily about that.
I guess...
she doesn't care about me anymore.
S-Sorry.
M-My chest...
my chest always feels tight.
I have no friends to talk to.
And so what if I did?
This isn't a big deal.
Every family is bound to have its issues.
But it's just so hard!
Do I have to live the rest of my life like this?!
Nanakusa...
What should I do?
Help...
Senpai...
What can I possibly do for her? What?!
Senpai...
What if you let me turn you?
Leave everything behind and fall in love with me.
Do that, and I'll stay with you forever.
Me? With you?
No person would do something that stupid!
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You're sure, though?
Of course.
Thanks.
Ready?
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I never wanted offspring.
I wanted to live my life alone with no ties to anyone, and die once I grew tired of it.
That's all I wanted.
But then, I foolishly decided I wanted to do something for her.
It stings a little.
Oh right, vampires don't have reflections.
That's right! Not in mirrors, at least.
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You know, I suddenly feel like a weight's off my chest.
And that was the first time I sucked blood from someone fully awake, so it feels kinda weird.
H-How did you go about it before?
I took sips here and there from drunk geezers
passed out on benches.
'Cause I didn't wanna turn anyone, y'know?
That'd be a hassle.
So you're the first, Senpai.
That I've even considered turning.
Is that so?
Mind if I kiss you?
Oh uh, well...
If I feel like it eventually.
What is with that smile?!
Anyway, I'll see you later.
Sure thing.
Do you wanna lift home?
We're so high up! Too high up...
I know, isn't it great?
How do you like it, Mejiro-senpai?
What? It's terrifying!
My legs are shaking...
But it was exhilarating, right?
I guess.
Senpai...
Are you really sure about this?
Of course I'm sure.
Okay, then see you at 2 AM.
Kyo-chan, welcome home.
Listen, your dad has something to tell us.
I'm sorry for everything, Kyoko.
I'm going to change my ways.
Let me do what's right by you and your mom.
What's all this? Why now?
You have a lover on the side, don't you?!
But I ended that.
I remembered what truly matters to me.
Kyo-chan, I owe you an apology, too.
I know I haven't been myself lately.
I kept neglecting you.
Even though I should have looked out for you no matter what.
I'm so sorry.
Are you kidding?
You can't tell me this now.
It's too late...
Kyo-chan!
Kyoko!
Dad...
Mom...
I've been so lonely...
Kyoko...
Happy birthday!
Huh? That's today?
It's October 31st, on Halloween.
I rushed out to buy this.
Oh my...
You may seem tough, but you cry pretty easily.
Though when you get in fights with boys at school,
you can hold the tears back until you get home.
Can I blow out the candles now?
Yes.
Of course!
Happy 18th birthday, Kyo-chan!
Thanks.
So, what do you want for your birthday?
I don't need anything.
I'm just glad you came home to us, Dad.
Uh, what happened to that lighter I gave you?
Oh yeah, that.
You don't want to use it? Did you not like it much?
No, Kyoko, you've got it all wrong.
Hear me out!
It was too good to use.
Huh?!
I was worried I'd lose it.
Because I loved it.
Maybe I should use your gift, though.
Thanks.
But don't you go lighting cigarettes for anyone other than your old man, you hear?
I know, I know.
What's wrong?
Nothing, just tastes off.
I'll try a fresh one.
What are you doing?
Be careful, jeez.
Here.
Hold onto it properly, Dad.
Ow...
What's wrong?!
What's going-
Kyo-chan!
Dear, Kyoko's hurt!
Did you hit her?
Mom...
You hit your daughter in the face?!
Why would you do that?!
You finally came home and apologized.
I believed you!
Sure, I was partly to blame, too.
That's why we agreed to start over!
Say something, will you?!
Who am I?
No, this isn't me.
Not me.
I'm not myself.
I never meant to do that!
I don't know who I am, I can't help it.
I'm sorry. I love you.
Wait...
Why did I do that?
I never craved blood before.
That's odd.
Blood...
What is this, a dream?
It probably is!
Honey?
Honey!
I guess she's dead?
Mom!
This has to be a dream.
Then I guess it's okay.
A vampire.
Mm, tasty.
This time I have to do it in moderation, so I don't kill you.
But it's a dream.
I guess it's okay if you die.
See, it's a dream!
That didn't hurt.
But when did the dream start?
Did you know, Dad?
I wish I could've had a room of my own.
Why hello, vampire.
Wait, isn't that-
Nanakusa...
Could you have killed me too, right there and then?
A vampire did this, right?
Answer the question.
You can suck a person dry and kill them?
Well sure, if I drain them of enough blood.
Of course, makes sense.
Sorry, that was a stupid question.
Bye, Nanakusa.
Wh-Where do you think you're going?!
To school, where else?
You know, Nanakusa.
I don't think I can ever be a vampire.
Senpai...
Care to try one more time?
I never knew Dad's eyesight sucked so bad.
Why hello, vampire.
Sleep tight, until the moment you win the night with those hands Nemure sono te de yoru o kachitoreru made
Sleep tight, until the moment the night Nemure sono me no mae de
Stops you right in front of your eyes Yoru ga ashi tomeru made
Let's play together then! Sontoki wa asobouze!
Dance until the morning comes Odore asa ga kuru made
Can't give up, until that time, I'll keep it all to myself, ah yeah Yuzuren mada soremade hitorijime ni suru, ah yeah
Ay, before I knew it, it's almost 9 PM already Ay kizukya mo ku ji mae
Just dim the lights all the way Shoumei wa kuraku shichatte
Hey, that's all for today Hey, kyou wa mou kokomade
Hey, how dare you say... ...Tte oi! dono kuchi ga nukashiteru
Even if someone carries me into the bedroom Bedroom ni hakobikomarete mo
I won't finish playing at full power Zenryoku de asobi owannee
Hey, now I kind of understand Hey, ima ja nanka wakaru ze
The reason why the adults were making me rush Otona ga sekashiteta wake
Lying upside down Sakasama ni korogari
In the arms of mama, yeah Mama no ude no naka, yeah
You act violently as if you suddenly remembered Omoidashita you ni abare
Towards my head Ore no atama megake
You stand up, and then you wobble Tachiagari furatsuki
The way you cry Nakinagara maenomeri de
And fall forward Taorekomu sugata wa
It's just like me in the morning, yeah Asagata no ore sono mama, yeah
Sleep tight, until the moment you win the night with those hands Nemure sono te de yoru o kachitoreru made
Sleep tight, until the moment the night Nemure sono me no mae de
Stops you right in front of your eyes Yoru ga ashi tomeru made
Let's play together then! Sontoki wa asobouze!
Dance until the morning comes Odore asa ga kuru made
Can't give up, until that time, I'll keep it all to myself, ah yeah Yuzuren mada soremade hitorijime ni suru, ah yeah
Just a little more... Ato sukoshi dake...
Just one more song... Ato ikkyoku dake...
Just one more... Ato hitotsu dake...
Yeah
Just a little more... Ato sukoshi dake...
Just one more song... Ato ikkyoku dake...
Just one more... Ato hitotsu dake...
Until the moment we can share Wakachiaeru toki made