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Whenever I got lost, you always found me, Tomo.

Misao?!

I'll always be waiting for you.

Come find me, okay?

Wait, Misao!

Misao!

Misao!

Squish?

What? Nia, why are you here?

That's what I want to know.

Here I was, so kindly coming to wake you up,

but instead, you grope me and call me by some other woman's name.

Wait, calm down, Nia!

Shut it, you mega-perv!

Ow, ow, ow...

Gimme a break!

Ouch, ouch, ouch!

I stand at a crossroads

Struggling in agony

Is the chosen path strewn with thorns the right path?

Or the wrong one?

Tell me, please

Jsura Cryin' 2

Every time someone is forced into a cruel choice

Their escape route is cut off

The only opposite for "weakness" I can think of is "attacking"

I must stand tall to get through this

Dive, I don't want to lose anything

Before I knew it, I had grown used to the sour stench of this

Field, this abandoned battlefield

I've been kissed by a dilemma of two choices

Sign, when the day comes

Give me a sign, I won't run away

Death and Peace, Adjoined

What's wrong?

Oh, nothing.

He was punished for sullying a maiden's chastity.

Oh, Takatsuki, can I get another...

I'm going to protect you.

Natsume...

Here you go.

Th-thanks.

Natsume, what did you do to Kanade?

Huh?! Uh...

I'm sure it was something vile bordering on sexual assault, like what he did to me.

Nia!

What a bold freeloader we've got here.

I won't let you assault someone in my house, though.

Isn't that right, Toru?

Indeed, it is, AKki.

You've got it all wrong!

It's barely even morning, and I'm already in deep trouble...

I confessed to Takatsuki...

So why is she acting like nothing happened?

Takatsuki, I...

...love you.

She heard me, right?

T-Takatsuki's not here yet, then?

You really are Nia, huh?

Why are you asking that now?

Just thinking about how big you got.

And just what are you referring to?!

N-not that!

Then what do you mean?!

You really did get here five years before us.

So?!

It must have been rough being by yourself.

I don't have any problems getting by, not with my powers.

You should consider yourself lucky.

You get to see what I look like all grown-up and beautiful.

Sorry to make you wait!

Takatsuki!

Wait, why is Aki here, too?

And what's that outfit?

It's our uniform.

We're going to Rakurowa High, right?

Right, Aki, take care of Tomoharu.

You got it.

Hey! Where are you and Takatsuki going?

I have to talk to Kanade about something.

Right, Kanade?

Oh, right.

But I need to talk to her, too!

C'mon, just wait a sec!

Let's go, Kanade.

Are you really gonna go to school like that, Aki?

I don't see the problem.

I'm a student here, after all.

No, I mean...

Move, move, move!

A tuna!

Ow, ow, ow...

Are you okay?

Is there something on my face?

Aine...

You know me?

Yeah...

You might not know me, but I know you,

from a long time ago.

Whoa, are you asking me out or something?!

Causing trouble for people again?

Hey, Shiro!

Big Saeki, and Shuri!

Ouch!

I told you to ask for help carrying it in.

But this is our big party!

Plus, I'm in the cooking club, so I've gotta see to our ingredients!

Are you hurt?

I'm okay, thanks.

Um, what's that uniform?

It's the uniform of the student council vice president.

In any case, you seem all right.

Oh, yeah.

Goodbye, then.

Shur...

Natsume!

Saeki...

What the hell do you think you're doing skipping school?!

Uh, well...

I'm going to work you to death today!

Don't you play dumb with me!

I'm talking about the prep for the big Christmas Party!

Christmas Party?

C'mon, let's go!

I swear, the second I take my eyes off you or Higuchi, you go running off!

Yeesh...

Aki Kitsutaka?

Hey!

Saeki and Higuchi are the same over here, too.

It's been a while since I've lived like this.

Hey, there!

Oh, hey, thanks.

It's been a while, huh?

Since we've talked like this.

You went and quit club on me, then skipped school, too.

It's because of what happened to your brother, right?

Oh, y-yeah...

Sorry.

It's only been a month.

I guess you can't mope around about it forever though, huh?

Yeah, that's right.

H-hey, I feel like I have to ask now, or I'll never be able to ask, so here goes...

Can you give me an answer to my question?

An answer?

Y-you know, I asked if you wanted to go to the Christmas Party,

just you and me.

The Christmas Party?

Just you and me...

Wait, you mean you meant...

Yeah, that's what I meant.

You're probably still dealing with stuff, huh?

Sorry, I didn't mean to make it all about me.

Oh, it's...

You can let me know whenever!

Just let me know before the party, okay?

Anyway, I'm real sorry to have bothered you!

An!

This isn't right...

I'm not the person An wants to confess to.

He's not here anymore!

This isn't my world.

Are you crying?

Shuri?

Wow, it's been a while since someone thought I was my sister.

So, Yukari?

You got it!

Shur...

Feeling better?

Yes, thank you.

Good!

U-um...

You're the Tomoharu from the other world, right?

H-how did you know?!

Nia told me everything.

We're good friends.

So, why did you think I was Shuri?

Well...

You know a different Shuri Kurosaki. What's she like?

She's...

You look sad again.

Sorry.

Did something bad happen?

Someone I knew died, and a lot of people got hurt.

They must have been very special to you.

I was okay because I had all of them with me.

They were always there.

No matter how tight of a spot we got into...

But now...

You must have really loved them.

What do you want to do now?

Cry? Feel sad?

I don't think I want to do either of those.

What can you do for the people you love?

What do you want to do?

I don't want to lose anyone else!

I don't want anyone else to get hurt!

There you go.

There you are, Tomoharu.

Take a look at the town.

You should be able to see it.

Voidance?

It's all happening because of that experiment.

That failed experiment tore a hole in the world, bringing death and destruction to it.

But why?!

Nobody else can see this?

The people of this world can't see their imminent demise.

Voidance is when the very existence of a thing is erased.

Any memories of said thing are erased with it.

That is the truth of this world.

That's the reason the first Natsume Tomoharu needed to make his sacrifice

and travel to the Second World.

The hole in the world doesn't just bring destruction.

It allows beings from other worlds to travel here.

We're going to stop them, before anyone else gets hurt!

Nia!

A-a monster!

Get out of here while you can.

The Witch of Rakurowal

Hurry, go!

O-okay!

Now, then...

There sure are a lot of them.

What to do...

Everyone, this way!

Don't panic, move quickly and calmly!

Well, isn't the president helpful?

Saeki!

Hey, you!

Natsume!

Autum Maple, Kurenai unsheathed!

You okay?

Y-y-yesl!

Then go, this place is about to be a battlefield.

Okay!

Aki...

You're okay too, yeah?

Yeah, but...

We can fix it later.

We just have to stay alive.

Right now, we need to get everyone out.

That means you too, Natsume!

This way! Evacuate here! C'mon, c'mon!

Everyone's fighting, but I'm just...

l..

Natsume!

Takatsuki? Why?

I was worried about you, Natsume.

Look out!

You okay, Tomoharu Natsume?

Aki!

Aki!

It's not that bad. I won't die from a little scratch like this.

Go! I'll do something...

Aki!

Not again...

I still couldn't protect anyone...

I couldn't do anything...

I don't want to be useless!

Natsume, is that...

I'm going to protect everyone!

I'm not going to let anyone else get hurt!

A shadow giant...

If this is what it takes, then I'll become a demon!

Natsume...

People from another world clash with their current world,

and that grants them demonic power.

It's the same for people who came here from the Second World.

Right.

You knew from the beginning?

Sorry.

I thought it would be best if you didn't awaken those powers.

I was wrong.

So...

This is the world First me tried to protect.

It's not my world.

I have to get back.

Then there's somewhere we need to go, the bridge between here and there.

Yes, but before that...

Infirmary

Here to visit?

I'm so sorry!

Why are you apologizing?

You got hurt protecting me!

I made that choice myself.

But if I'd been able to fight...

Don't fuss about it; it's ancient history.

But...

Autumn Maple, unsheathed!

Oww!

You're fine, I used the dull side.

That still really hurt!

When you draw a sword, lives are put in danger.

That's why you need to steel yourself when you do.

You need to put your life on the line.

I drew Autumn Maple to protect you.

I don't regret what happened to me.

Why are you willing to do that for me?

I'm far more powerful than most people.

I can use that power to help people.

Why should I hesitate, then?

Even if it gets you hurt?

Would you hesitate to save someone if it meant you would get hurt?

You wouldn't, would you?

You've got the same look in your eyes that I always do.

Aki...

You know something, Natsume?

What?

I like beng thanked more than I like being apologized to.

Thank you very much!

Yeah, that's the face I wanted to see.

Okay, I've gotta go.

Wait!

You're going into a big battle, aren't you?

Take this, it's one of my favorites.

Aki...

Thank you for all your help.

Tomoharu, there's something I need to tell you.

Because Hagane sent me five years into the past,

I ended up joining a certain research team.

That research takes place here, at Jujiro.

It's been pretty fun.

But a huge accident took place here a month ago.

By accident, you mean...

The Superstring Gravitic Reactor...

That's right.

Because of that accident, this world is on its way to destruction.

When I finally realized it, it was too late.

Nia...

God-forsaken mankind attempted to stop the destruction of the world by contracting with demons.

Naotaka told me that.

I mean, the First me told me that.

Right...

I made them to grant your wish...

the Asura Machina.

You made the Asura Machina?!

And because I knew that he would die in the Second World, I gave him Hagane.

Why?

If he hadn't gone to the Second World, I wouldn't have come here,

and the Asura Machina wouldn't have come to be.

If I hadn't done that, there would be no way to save the world!

Nia...

I had to do it.

It's okay, Nia!

You don't have to push yourself so hard.

Nobody blames you for anything.

I told him everything that was going to happen over there!

But he still went!

I couldn't stop him!

You loved him, didn't you?

He was so kind.

I was all alone, but he was so kind to me!

It's not your fault, Nia.

In fact, we need to thank you, Nia.

Thank me?

No way...

It's the truth.

Kanade...

The only reason Takatsuki and I were able to find each other after Hagane sent us here

was because you split your luck with us, right, Nia?

Tomoharu...

Tomoharu!

What is this place?

Kurogane?!

It's a miracle it survived with such little damage after traveling through the gravitic gate.

Ritsu?!

Hello again, though I suppose it's not "again."

Nice to meet you, Natsume, Kanade.

Ritsu, is Kurogane...

Is Misao okay?!

Why don't you see for yourself?

Misao! No!

No, that's not our Misao.

I'm pretty sure that's...

You're absolutely right!

Took you long enough, Tomo.

Make up your mind

Make or breaking

Yes, I've only just learned of despair

Will your soul be eroded and worn away, leaving you mumbling?

Will you abandon me in a corner of your memories?

You move towards a different garden of flowers

The displeased baby's breath smiles oppressively

Make up your mind

Make or breaking

The noise is a far-off delight

The words I accidentally swallowed

Light, dark, shadow, a fated labyrinth

Say my faith isn't based on facts, say I'm needed

A sorrow too abrupt

(Is this love? Only I am left)

An arrow pierces my heart

Next Episode

One more time...

Sometime again...

Just a little more...

Okay?

Memories shot up like fireworks...

A lingering scent...

Just like a child...

Will you smile for me?

Surviving Life, Dying Life