What have you done to him?
You're worried about him?
I simply let Noé suck my blood.
After all, he didn't know anything about us.
I thought I'd let him have a peek before he sucked your blood.
My blood?
Now I see.
Mikhail.
Call me Misha.
You don't remember anything.
You don't remember what happened to us that day?
Or why I killed Luna, the Vampire of the Blue Moon?
Nothing at all?
"The Case Study of Vanitas"
Oh.
Now I see.
That's right. So isn't it only natural that I would want to know?
But that's not the only reason I'm here.
I came to get you, Big Brother!
You thought I was dead, didn't you?
I did, too!
My memory is foggy, and I can't remember much.
But I do recall feeling pain, bitterness, and cold.
But then someone kind saved me.
And they told me there's a way to bring Father back to life!
Isn't that amazing? All three of us will be able to live together again!
Forget your stupid revenge, and come with me, big brother!
That's not like you.
You usually don't use guns.
Bring that vampire back?
Are you insane?!
Do you know how hard I tried to wipe out all traces
of that vampire's existence?!
P-Please, stop this!
If something happens to Mikhail, Domi will...!
Domi will jump from up there!
Get out of the way. I will finish him off myself.
No, I can't do that!
Vanitas. He's holding Domi hostage!
He must have done something with that book of his.
So what if he has?
It has nothing to do with me.
But...
That may be true.
But I'm begging you, Vanitas!
Please tell me what happened that day!
I know you have your reasons!
But I don't want to do what Mikhail wants me to.
If you would only tell me yourself--
Spare me.
You've got the wrong impression.
We're only working together because our interests happened to align.
Vanitas.
You're nobody to me.
I'll leave when you're no longer useful.
--Vanitas.
--I'll kill you if you get in my way. --Vanitas.
--I'll kill you if you get in my way. --Vani--
--That's all you are to me. --Vani--
Vanitas!
None of that matters right now! Domi is the one person I can't lose!
I can't because I failed to protect Louis!
Louis?
Louis is Mademoiselle Domi's big brother.
He was beheaded for being a curse-bearer, right in front of Noé and Domi.
She couldn't stop crying.
And she said, "I wish I'd been the curse-bearer,"
and "Noé would've been happier if Louis had lived instead of me."
Domi. You're going to keep your hair short now?
It's not that I don't like it. I mean, it suits you well, but...
I like you with long hair, too!
That's the Domi I know and love.
I really like it!
Really?
You wouldn't mind if I grew my hair long again?
Enough!
Go lick each other's wounds elsewhere!
Just leave me out of it!
And I already told you!
I will kill you if you try to suck my blood!
Now get out of my sight!
But if you won't budge, I'll start by finishing her off!
That would set you free, at least.
That bossy dame wouldn't bedevil you anymore!
I beg you.
Don't ever let anyone seize your memories.
Yes! That's it! Don't give up, you two!
Fight like you're banishing a nightmare in dreamland!
Lose yourself in your murderous rage!
Kill him. Kill...
I will kill anyone who tries to seize my memories, no matter who they are.
Kill him. Kill.
I will...
...kill Noé.
I will kill... that vampire!
What's the point of this?
Dante?!
Oh, dear! What happened to you?!
Did you get into another drunken brawl?
No! That quack did a number on me!
Dear Vanitas did this?
The fool stole my god damn gun.
You see, it seems something terrible may have befallen Lady Dominique.
Noé went racing off with murder in his eyes when he heard that.
That's when I knew I had to tell Monsieur Vanitas.
I just hope that damn quack doesn't end up attacking his chum.
Why would he do that?! Didn't Vanitas go to save Noé?!
Most likely not. He had this look in his eyes.
But even if Noé can only use one arm, he's still far more powerful than Vanitas.
So it won't get that bad, will it?
I wouldn't be so sure.
Noé's never killed anyone, has he?
He knows how strong he is, so he thinks he can keep his hands clean.
He abhors violence, but he knows he can use it to silence others.
It's so annoying.
The bullet only grazed my eyelid. It shouldn't be an issue, so then why...
I'm stronger and faster than Vanitas, yet I still can't catch him.
It's as if he's anticipating my every move.
If I don't hurry, Domi will...!
He's coming right at me!
This is bad.
--He's a goner if I score a direct hit.
--Stop! --He's a goner if I score a direct hit.
--Stop! --I can't stop, but I don't want to kill him.
Stop!
Stop this.
Some don't want to kill because they are strong.
Others will do anything to survive because they are weak.
But when the chips are down, one sees the crucial difference between them.
I would have already killed him if I hadn't held back.
No, that's not it.
He's coming at me because he's sure I don't want to kill him.
He's most likely aware of attack patterns that I don't even realize I have.
That's why...
Damn you.
He said I don't know a thing about you!
Then he laughed at me!
It's always the same with you!
You always have this look as if you alone know everything!
And yet you never tell me anything!
It makes me sick!
The way you've treated those dear to me with contempt!
The way you've never listened to a word I've said!
And the way you've dismissed everything so far as if it never happened!
Don't you have anything to say for yourself, Vanitas?!
At least say something?!
You're wasting your breath.
My brother used a form of self-hypnosis on himself.
So now, if anyone tries to seize his memories,
he'll try to kill them without fail.
No matter who they are, he will kill them.
Don't worry, big brother. Even if you slay Noé,
even if it leaves you damaged and torn up inside because you miss him,
I'll be by your side forever and ever.
I'm the only one who'll always be there.
Noé.
Noé's hurt. I must help him.
No.
Misha's watch alarm will go off any moment now.
I'll have to jump from the Ferris wheel when I hear it.
Yes. That's what I must do.
B-But...
But I can't bear to stand here, watching Noé get hurt.
I couldn't go on living if I were to lose him.
Then how about this?
You can do what Misha told you and stop Noé's battle.
There's a way to do both, isn't there?
All right.
I'll do it.
If Noé won't get hurt anymore because of me...
If I can keep him from crying like he did that time...
That's silly.
Are you truly doing that for Noé?
Domi!
Who's that?
Lady Dominique! Are you all right?!
My lady! Are you hurt?
Jeanne!
Noé, what is going on here?! Why are you and Vanitas fighting?
Lady Dominique?!
Jeanne. I don't want you here.
Stay back. No, go away.
I hate you, Jeanne!
N-No.
I mustn't...
Mademoiselle.
Everyone who stands in our way is a villain.
Will you slay them with me?
So you're the one behind all this?!
Jeanne, don't! He is--
Noé!
I'm here on Master Luca's orders!
I'm going to save Lady Dominique! That is my vow!
Vanitas is yours.
Keep an eye on him!
Keep an eye... on Vanitas?
I don't need to be told that.
Now you won't be able to use that scary weapon for a while.
He interfered with the astermite?!
Have I... always looked like this?
And Vanitas?
I can't remember what he looks like.
Go lick each other's wounds elsewhere!
Just leave me out of it.
What did I see?
Now get out of my sight!
But if you won't budge, I'll start by finishing her off!
It's just as Mikhail said. I know nothing about Vanitas's past.
Even so...
I've been watching him... ever since we met.
I've seen what kind of person he is.
Let's end this now, Vanitas.
I want to go back to the way it was.
He's adversarial and always does exactly what he wants.
Vanitas!
He doesn't care if he gets hurt
but can't let others get hurt because of him.
Vanitas!
He pushes everyone away in an effort to isolate himself.
That would set you free, at least.
Now I see.
What he calls being "free" actually means being "alone."
Kill. Kill him.
Kill that vampire!
My name is Noé, not "that vampire"!
This is absurd. It really is.
Listen to me, Vanitas!
I will never do the one thing you wish.
I am never going to set you free!
"Tears like Rain"
"His Wish"