The Last Requiem
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Festival of the Goddess
Every 100 years, the Goddess of our world
is reborn into human flesh.
is reborn into human flesh.
100 shards of her power fall from the
heavens...
heavens...
and inhabit 100 girls.
Her kindness, wisdom, courage, love,
nobility, decisiveness, refinement...
nobility, decisiveness, refinement...
The chosen girls blessed with those "Gifts"
are known as "Vessels."
are known as "Vessels."
And when 100 Vessels are gathered
together, a brutal slaughter begins.
together, a brutal slaughter begins.
Yes, we are destined to die together, you
and I.
and I.
But what if destiny could be changed?
Reina
With your power, I'm certain we can defy
our fate.
our fate.
Reina
And we could just keep doing what we
love from now on.
love from now on.
Reina
Do you understand? Good. Our contract
is sealed.
is sealed.
Reina
Now, let us begin...our Requiem.
Girl
Sob... Sniff... Sob, sob...
Anya
I heard someone crying softly. Aside from
that, it was quiet.
that, it was quiet.
Anya
I felt the presence of many people...
Anya
but they were trying to avoid making any
sound.
sound.
Anya
The dreadful tension lingered on.
Anya
(I've actually been awake for a long time.
But I can't move.)
But I can't move.)
Anya
(Everything feels so strange.)
Anya
(When... When did I even end up at Shinano
Academy?)
Academy?)
Nanami
It's about time...
Student A
Nanami... Is it true? Are you seriously
going to start the Requiem?
going to start the Requiem?
Student B
No! I don't want to!
Student C
I mean, we all knew this was going to
happen.
happen.
Student A
We knew, yes, but still—
Nanami
Let me explain the rules of the Requiem.
Serious Student
Nanami! Everyone is really shaken up!
Serious Student
We should talk this through, everyone!
Nanami
No, Yamato, it's already too late.
Yamato
But...!
Nanami
You cannot leave school grounds.
Nanami
Even if someone manages to escape, she'll
be found and brought back by the Church.
be found and brought back by the Church.
Nanami
The time limit is until dawn, but it'll likely
continue until only one person remains.
continue until only one person remains.
Student A
And that last person...will be the Goddess?
Student B
But I don't believe in this Goddess! Why
do I have to kill my friends!?
do I have to kill my friends!?
Student B
If this is really how it's going to be, I wish
I'd never made friends in the first place...
I'd never made friends in the first place...
Student C
Like I said, we all knew this was coming!
You knew, and yet you stayed here!
You knew, and yet you stayed here!
Student B
I knew, okay, I knew... But...I didn't think
this day would actually come...
this day would actually come...
Nanami
When the bell rings one minute from now,
the Requiem begins.
the Requiem begins.
Nanami
Choose your starting positions.
Nanami
I'll be leaving now. It's been a pleasure,
everyone...
everyone...
Yamato
No...
Student A
Nanami...
Students
I'm leaving too.
Students
M-Me too.
Students
Wha, we're really doing this!? I don't think
I can...
I can...
Students
Then you'll be killed.
Students
I-I don't want to die...
Students
Me neither!
Yamato
Everyone, calm down! If we start
panicking—
panicking—
Student D
I can't take this anymore!
Student A
Hey, what are you doing!?
Student B
D-Did she just...cut her own throat!?
Student C
No way... The wound! Why isn't it
healing!?
healing!?
Student D
...
Student B
No way... She's dead...
School Bell
Ding-dong-ding-dong...
Students
Aaaaaaaah!!!
Students
I don't want to die!!!
Yamato
Calm down, everyone! Please!
Agh... You're leaving me no choice!
Agh... You're leaving me no choice!
Anya
(She's going to use her Gift!? Aegis!)
Yamato
I'm sorry, everyone...
Yamato
Full-range fire!
Students
Aaaaah!!!
Students
Ngh... Ow...
Anya
(No... Aegis didn't deploy in time...)
Anya
Huh... Everyone's unconscious?
Yamato
Stunned. If I let that continue, it would've
really turned into a slaughter.
really turned into a slaughter.
Yamato
Let's hope they'll be calmer when they
wake up.
wake up.
Yamato
Still, I didn't think anyone could
withstand my barrage.
withstand my barrage.
Yamato
As expected of the tournament's hero.
Anya
Hero...? You know me?
Yamato
Yes, of course.
Yamato
You seem level-headed enough. Could
you come with me?
you come with me?
Anya
O-Okay...
Yamato
I don't think we've had a chance to talk
since you transferred.
since you transferred.
Yamato
I'm Yamato, head of the student council.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Anastasia.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Anastasia.
Anya
Uh... Just call me Anya.
You said...I'm a transfer student, right?
You said...I'm a transfer student, right?
Yamato
That's what we've been told. That, and what
you did during the competition with the RDI.
you did during the competition with the RDI.
Anya
(I have no memory of changing schools... The
last thing I remember is that experiment...)
last thing I remember is that experiment...)
Anya
(But...I think this must be reality. It
doesn't feel like a dream or an illusion.)
doesn't feel like a dream or an illusion.)
Anya
(The smell of blood, the screams that pierced
my ears—it was all real.)
my ears—it was all real.)
Anya
(I have to survive, no matter what!)
Anya
(Stay alive, and see my sister and friends
again!)
again!)
Girl with Lost Memory
Astrid
When I heard Anastasia's last name
back then, I thought it was a dream...
back then, I thought it was a dream...
Astrid
But it wasn't. My sister does exist.
Astrid
And here I thought I'd never see her again...
Luther
"Astrid, return immediately."
Luther
"Anastasia collapsed during an experiment."
Luther
"We'll discuss the details at the hospital."
Astrid
Anya!
Anya
...
Astrid
Anya! Is she all right?
Luther
Could you leave us alone? I will explain it
to her myself.
to her myself.
Attending Doctor
Yes, sir. Our team will be on standby.
Astrid
Father! What did you make her do!?
Luther
It was the same experiment you've been
conducting.
conducting.
Astrid
Wait, you mean deployment of the new
equipment!? It's too soon for Anya!
equipment!? It's too soon for Anya!
Luther
Do you mean her age, or her current
health condition?
health condition?
Astrid
Well, both! It's only been a few days since
she was kidnapped!
she was kidnapped!
Astrid
It's far too dangerous!
Luther
We confirmed her injuries from the recent
incident had already healed.
incident had already healed.
Luther
Besides, Anastasia is special.
Astrid
Special!? She's still—
Luther
Astrid. Aren't you being overly protective?
Astrid
I'm being objective, Father.
Luther
She is a major investment of time and
resources.
resources.
Luther
This decision has been made at the executive
committee meeting.
committee meeting.
Astrid
So the organization considers us
disposable, is that it?
disposable, is that it?
Astrid
Including you, Father...
Luther
...
Luther
Her new equipment could turn the tide in
our fight against the Church and terrorists.
our fight against the Church and terrorists.
Luther
Much like your own.
Luther
The battle looms close. When she awakes,
inform me at once.
inform me at once.
Astrid
Father!
Astrid
Don't you care about Anya at all?
Anya
Mmm...
Astrid
Anya?
Anya
Astrid...
Astrid
Somebody, please! My sister is awake!
Anya
Where am I...
Astrid
In a hospital. You collapsed during an
experiment with your new equipment.
experiment with your new equipment.
Anya
New...equipment...
Astrid
Don't you remember?
Anya
I don't remember...anything...aside from
you... Who am I...?
you... Who am I...?
Attending Doctor
We'll conduct another EEG and an MRI
scan.
scan.
Astrid
She will be okay, right?
Attending Doctor
Yes. No need to worry yourself.
Attending Doctor
The memory loss is probably caused by
short-term neural disruption.
short-term neural disruption.
Astrid
And is the new equipment to blame?
Attending Doctor
Now, let's not jump to hasty conclusions—
Astrid
So this was part of the experiment all
along.
along.
Astrid
(They must've been monitoring her
throughout the procedure.)
throughout the procedure.)
Astrid
(Well, if that's the case...)
Astrid
Once the tests are done, I'm taking her
home. I trust there are no objections.
home. I trust there are no objections.
Attending Doctor
Just a moment, Ms. von Draclow! Anya
should remain in the hospital in case there
should remain in the hospital in case there
Attending Doctor
is another emergency—
Astrid
It'll be fine. If an emergency occurs, the
organization will take care of it.
organization will take care of it.
Attending Doctor
Well, I suppose it is true that returning
to her usual environment may help her
to her usual environment may help her
Attending Doctor
recover her memory faster than staying in
the hospital...
the hospital...
Attending Doctor
All right. But please, notify us immediately
if anything happens.
if anything happens.
Astrid
I will. I'll report to the commander myself
as well.
as well.
Anya
...
Astrid
It's okay, Anya. Let me take care of you.
Anya
Thank you... Astrid.
Reina
Oh my, are you being discharged already?
Astrid
Reina! Are you allowed to be here?
Reina
Yes, I'm cooperating with RDO on a joint
project. Simple as that.
project. Simple as that.
Reina
Ordinarily, I wouldn't be able to access
the inner sections of this place.
the inner sections of this place.
Astrid
Joint project... The experiment with Anya's
and my new equipment?
and my new equipment?
Reina
Yes, that's correct. So, Anya, how are you
feeling?
feeling?
Anya
...
Astrid
Sorry about that.
Astrid
The tests showed no abnormalities, but she
appears to have temporary memory loss.
appears to have temporary memory loss.
Reina
Memory loss, ah... I should apologize as
well.
well.
Reina
I wasn't present when Anya collapsed.
Reina
If I got to her sooner, maybe this could've
been avoided...
been avoided...
Astrid
I see. In any case, I'm taking her home
with me.
with me.
Reina
As the medical lead for the experiment, I
am glad to hear that.
am glad to hear that.
Astrid
Well then, excuse us. Let's go, Anya.
Anya
Okay, Astrid...
Reina
...Memory loss, ha.
Incoming Call
Ring-ring, ring-ring
Reina
Good day to you too, I suppose.
Reina
How's your progress? I see. Things are
going smoothly, then?
going smoothly, then?
Reina
Same here. At least, for now.
Reina
By the way, about the materials on Anya
I prepared...
I prepared...
Reina
...I take it you haven't reviewed them.
Reina
Didn't you say the information was
necessary for the design?
necessary for the design?
Reina
The truth is, you couldn't care less, could you?
Reina
Oh well. At least it seems we have the
memory loss thing covered for now.
memory loss thing covered for now.
Reina
Listen closely now. Keep watch from the
outside. Whatever you do—do not enter.
outside. Whatever you do—do not enter.
Reina
I shall make my way to you shortly.
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Call End
Beep-beep-beep...
Reina
Now, the real game begins...
Freedom, Now Hell
Pandora's Voice
"Kill..."
Pandora's Voice
"Kill each other..."
Pandora's Voice
"This is the Requiem..."
Saya
No...
Saya
I don't want to die...
Saya
I don't want to die!
Hibiki
—Heyyy, you okay, Saya?
Hibiki
Hmm?
Saya
Mhm—Ah? What are you doing, Hibiki!?
Hibiki
I mean, you left yourself totally
defenseless, ya know?
defenseless, ya know?
Hibiki
And I've always wanted to squish your
cheeks. They're hella cute!
cheeks. They're hella cute!
Saya
Ugh, you could at least pretend you're
sorry...
sorry...
Saya
And now my concert hype is completely
gone. Thanks.
gone. Thanks.
Hibiki
My bad. But hey, it's your fault for
spacing out like that.
spacing out like that.
Saya
I was spacing out?
Hibiki
Defo. Didn't you realize? That's kinda
scary.
scary.
Saya
You do that sometimes too, Hibiki. Let's
just drop it. So, where are we going next?
just drop it. So, where are we going next?
Hibiki
Hmm, I dunno. Wanna do karaoke like
last time?
last time?
Saya
(Karaoke... After those few times with
Hibiki, I'm starting to get used to it too.)
Hibiki, I'm starting to get used to it too.)
Hibiki
I'm feeling a bit snacky, to be honest.
How 'bout some crepes first?
How 'bout some crepes first?
Saya
Chocolate cheesecake crepes?
Hibiki
Ah, a woman of taste! The king of crepes!
Way better than salad crepes, am I right?
Way better than salad crepes, am I right?
Saya
They're both delicious.
Hibiki
Wanna grab two again then?
Saya
Well... No, I think I'll stick with chocolate
cheesecake.
cheesecake.
Hibiki
Haha, yeah, let's make sure we can actually
finish them this time.
finish them this time.
Hibiki
Arright, let's hit the arcade after that—
Saya
And the beach too.
Hibiki
And after that...
Hibiki
Let's run away. Just the two of us!
Saya
Run away? From what?
Hibiki
What do you mean, from what?
Hibiki
This slaughter, obviously.
Hibiki
Saya!
Saya
Huh...?
Saya
How... What did I just...
Hibiki
Good, you're back.
Saya
Why... My hands... Why are they covered
in blood?
in blood?
Hibiki
Let's call it self-defense. None of us wants
to die, right?
to die, right?
Saya
Everyone here... Are they dead?
Hibiki
They totally freaked out. Someone made the
first kill and it just spiraled from there.
first kill and it just spiraled from there.
Hibiki
And you...
Saya
I...killed someone too!?
Hibiki
A few, yeah. I probably did too, to protect
myself.
myself.
Saya
No way... That's horrifying...
Hibiki
That's the Requiem for ya. The game is on.
Saya
I... I had a dream about an ordinary
life with you... Happy, quiet days.
life with you... Happy, quiet days.
Hibiki
Well, that's over now. Our fate's caught up
with us.
with us.
Saya
If only we had fled together back then...
Hibiki
A good girl like you? Nah, you'd never do
something like that.
something like that.
Saya
What should we do now?
Hibiki
It's not safe here. Let's find an open space.
Saya
Hibiki... Aren't you going to kill me?
Hibiki
Nah, I won't. I can't.
Saya
I see... Okay...
Hibiki
We'll figure things out later. Let's just survive
for now. Then we gotta get out of this school.
for now. Then we gotta get out of this school.
Saya
The Church will come after us.
Hibiki
Let'em come. It'd be kinda romantic,
living on the run together, huh?
living on the run together, huh?
Saya
Heh. Maybe if we were lovers.
???
Good, looks like you've come to an
agreement!
agreement!
Hibiki
Who's there!?
???
Ohhh, is that genuine killing intent!? It
looks so good on you, Hibiki!
looks so good on you, Hibiki!
Hibiki
Y-You... You're that perv!
Perv?
Perv!? Ouch, that stings a little.
Hokusai
I told you my name is Hokusai.
Hokusai
But to be honest, that attitude is part of
your charm!
your charm!
Saya
...Uh, who is this again?
Hibiki
The weirdo that's been stalking me. You
might've seen her creeping around.
might've seen her creeping around.
Saya
Oh yeah, I think I have...
Hokusai
My dream is to capture the very essence
of Hibiki in my paintings.
of Hibiki in my paintings.
Hibiki
See? Total creep.
Hokusai
You're so mean...
Saya
Hokusai, was it? Sorry, I never got the
chance to introduce myself...
chance to introduce myself...
Hibiki
Don't bother. She's a stalker. Just ignore
her.
her.
Hokusai
Don't worry about it. You'll have a chance to
get to know me better now!
get to know me better now!
Hokusai
I've mostly done still life and abstract
paintings in the past.
paintings in the past.
Hokusai
But ever since I became a Vessel, I've been
inspired to paint all the other Vessels.
inspired to paint all the other Vessels.
Hokusai
Especially you, Hibiki Himeno! The true
Venus, unmatched in spirit!
Venus, unmatched in spirit!
Hokusai
And because you compliment her perfectly,
Saya, I've come to know all about you as well!
Saya, I've come to know all about you as well!
Saya
That is a little creepy.
Hibiki
Told ya. We should just walk away.
Saya
Hokusai, shouldn't you be trying to kill us?
Hokusai
Why would I even think about killing my
beloved Venuses?
beloved Venuses?
Hokusai
If anything, I'd rather you two kill me. If
you feel so inclined.
you feel so inclined.
Hokusai
Oh, but before that, I'd really like to paint
Hibiki again! Just 20 more times!
Hibiki again! Just 20 more times!
Hibiki
Do whatever you want, creep. Come on,
Saya, let's go!
Saya, let's go!
Saya
Ow! Don't pull me so hard!
Hokusai
Huh? No, wait! Don't leave me behind!
Yamato
I wasn't aware the 100th Vessel had been
discovered.
discovered.
Yamato
But the Requiem has been triggered. So,
you must be the 100th, right?
you must be the 100th, right?
Anya
I'm not sure... I just woke up here.
Yamato
I see.
Anya
Sorry...
Yamato
There are too many things we still don't
know about the Requiem.
know about the Requiem.
Yamato
But for now, we should join forces to make
sure we survive.
sure we survive.
Anya
Yes, I think so too.
Anya
So, where are we heading now?
Yamato
Somewhere we can hide from the chaos.
Yamato
We should also recruit as many allies as
we can along the way.
we can along the way.
Yamato
That seems like the wisest course of action.
Yamato
First, let's find Aoi, the vice president of
the council.
the council.
Yamato
If anyone can keep their calm now, it's her.
Aaaaaaaaaaaah!
Anya
What was that!
Yamato
It's coming from the cafeteria!
Whispers of Malice
Aoi
Huff... Huff...
Aoi
Okay, I don't think anyone's here...
Aoi
Let's hide for now. Until we figure
something out.
something out.
Terrified Student A
Something? Like what?
Terrified Student B
I can't... I can't take this anymore. I can't
do this!
do this!
Terrified Student C
They were really killing each other out
there!
there!
Terrified Student A
I... I can't bear it... The blood... M-My
friends...
friends...
Terrified Student A
And they... They were laughing when
they chased me...
they chased me...
Aoi
Everyone's just panicking right now.
Things will settle down soon.
Things will settle down soon.
Terrified Student C
Soon? When, exactly!?
Aoi
I-I mean...
Terrified Student A
If only Yamato had been there... She
would've calmed everyone down...
would've calmed everyone down...
Terrified Student B
Yeah, it wouldn't have gone like that.
Terrified Student C
I wish Yamato had been there!
Aoi
!
Gossiping Student A
Seriously though, Yamato is awesome!
Gossiping Student B
Yeah, she's so cool and pretty!
Gossiping Student A
I heard the student council is basically
just her.
just her.
Gossiping Student B
No, there's that vice president too.
Gossiping Student A
Oh yeah, right, Aoi. Easy to forget, heh.
Gossiping Student B
I heard she actually wanted to be
president.
president.
Gossiping Student A
No way! I'd die if that happened!
Aoi
I hear this kind of talk every day,
everywhere.
everywhere.
Aoi
Everyone compares me to Yamato.
Aoi
I'm well aware of how much better than
me she is.
me she is.
Aoi
If only I could be more like her...
Aoi
The perfect president of the student
council...
council...
Aoi
Someone appreciated by everyone!
Aoi
Why... Why do you all always say such
mean things...
mean things...
Terrified Student A
Huh? What do we say?
Aoi
I...
Aoi
I worked hard too! I gave it everything I
had! Everything! And still... You...
had! Everything! And still... You...
Terrified Student B
Aoi... Wh-What's wrong? You're scaring me!
Aoi
I wanted to stay calm for the sake of
everyone else. No matter how scared I was.
everyone else. No matter how scared I was.
Aoi
But... I'm not her.
Aoi
I know that... I do... And everyone else
does too...
does too...
Aoi
I'm unremarkable, inferior, unattractive,
incompetent, weak, always second place—
incompetent, weak, always second place—
Aoi
Just an ordinary person.
Pandora's Voice
"Kill each other..."
Aoi
That voice...
Aoi
Am I the only one who hears it?
Aoi
Hey... I asked you a question!
Terrified Student A
Eeeeek!
Aoi
I can just make it it all stop now, right!? End
this world that never acknowledged me!
this world that never acknowledged me!
Terrified Student B
S-Stop, Aoi, please... Aaaaaaaaah!
Terrified Student C
Nooooooo!
Yamato
What are you doing!?
Aoi
Ah, Yamato!
Aoi
I knew you'd remain composed, even now.
You're special, after all.
You're special, after all.
Yamato
You're special too. You're the vice
president of Shinano Student Council—
president of Shinano Student Council—
Aoi
And always playing second fiddle. No matter
how hard I try, I'll never catch up to you.
how hard I try, I'll never catch up to you.
Aoi
I've always been so envious of you...
I've really grown to hate you, you know?
I've really grown to hate you, you know?
Aoi
This must be the chance the Goddess has
given me.
given me.
Pandora's Voice
"Kill each other."
Aoi
Do you hear her voice too? I'm sure she
wants to see the two of us fight.
wants to see the two of us fight.
Yamato
The voice...
Yamato
(I do hear a voice in my head... But if I listen
to it, it's all over. I'll stop being myself.)
to it, it's all over. I'll stop being myself.)
Yamato
You cannot listen to that voice! Don't let
it manipulate you!
it manipulate you!
Aoi
Shut up, shut up, shut up! Someone like
you has no right to lecture me!
you has no right to lecture me!
Yamato
Ngh!
Anya
Yamato! Hang on, I'm coming!
Yamato
I'm okay, Anya! Leave her to me! You
protect the other students!
protect the other students!
Anya
But...!
Yamato
Just do it!
Aoi
Let's settle this already, Miss President!
Yamato
Guh!
Aoi
Hahaha, what's wrong? All defense, no
initiative! I'll end you in no time!
initiative! I'll end you in no time!
Yamato
Cut it out! Your behavior is unbecoming
of a student council representative!
of a student council representative!
Aoi
Another lecture? My only duty right now
is to kill you!
is to kill you!
Yamato
You let your judgment be clouded by
resentment... How disappointing.
resentment... How disappointing.
Yamato
Target locked. Main battery, fire!
Aoi
Ha, I'll just dodge that—Ngh!
Yamato
Unfortunately for you, my main battery is
triple-barreled. Rotating turrets, fire!
triple-barreled. Rotating turrets, fire!
Aoi
No—Agh!
Yamato
I held back, but you won't be able to move
for a while.
for a while.
Aoi
I'll kill you... I have to kill you...
Aoi
We're both...Vessels...!
Yamato
Yes, but above all, we're classmates.
Yamato
How about we talk it out next time,
perhaps over some tea?
perhaps over some tea?
Aoi
Don't you dare mock me... The Goddess's
voice says to... Ngh... Ah...
voice says to... Ngh... Ah...
Anya
Yamato... Will she be all right?
Yamato
Yes. I only knocked her out.
Yamato
What about the students who were
fighting her?
fighting her?
Anya
I'm sorry... There was nothing I could do.
Yamato
I see... If only we'd arrived sooner...
Anya
It's not your fault. It's because of the
Requiem.
Requiem.
Yamato
Anya, can you hear the voice she was
talking about?
talking about?
Anya
Voice?
Yamato
Yes, a strange, commanding voice echoing
in your mind.
in your mind.
Anya
Are you saying you hear it too?
Yamato
I think everyone here does. Don't you?
Anya
No... Maybe because I'm a transfer
student...
student...
Anya
(Or maybe because I'm not a Vessel...)
Yamato
I see... I have no way of knowing when I'm
going to lose control.
going to lose control.
Yamato
Will I end up killing my fellow students
too...?
too...?
Anya
No, I'm sure you'll be fine! If anyone can
fight it, it's you! I think.
fight it, it's you! I think.
Yamato
You think?
Anya
Yes! I just have a good feeling!
Yamato
So it's just a baseless guess... But
somehow, it's reassuring nonetheless.
somehow, it's reassuring nonetheless.
Yamato
Thank you, Anya. I guess all we can do
now is move forward.
now is move forward.
Yamato
Hmm... There is someone we should try to
find.
find.
Yamato
She's probably still holed up in her workshop.
Anya
Who?
Yamato
You might remember her from the
competition.
competition.
Yamato
Rio Kikuchi—the Goddess's Innovation.
The Future Is Sealed
Pandora's Voice
"Kill each other."
Pandora's Voice
"Come, kill each other..."
Frenzied Student
Die... Dieeeeeeeeee!
Hibiki
Kinda weird to hear that from one of those
prissy chicks who normally say stuff like
prissy chicks who normally say stuff like
Hibiki
"Good day to you, sir!" with a straight
face...
face...
Hibiki
Or used to say, I guess.
Saya
You've noticed that voice echoing in our
heads, right? It's all because of that.
heads, right? It's all because of that.
Hibiki
Yeah, this level of violence can't just be
explained by freaking out.
explained by freaking out.
Frenzied Student
Haaaaaaah!
Hibiki
Oh please!
Frenzied Student
Kill...you... Ngh...
Saya
You didn't kill her, did you?
Hibiki
Sure didn't. They can be annoying when
they're coming at ya with all they got,
they're coming at ya with all they got,
Hibiki
but they're not a legit threat.
Saya
(She's right. Defeating Vessels who don't
have combat Gifts isn't that hard.)
have combat Gifts isn't that hard.)
Saya
(But we need to prepare ourselves for
more difficult opponents at some point...)
more difficult opponents at some point...)
Hibiki
Looks like we've wiped out everyone on
this floor.
this floor.
Saya
Yeah, it seems so.
Hibiki
Hey, why the long face? Fights are a key
part of being on the run.
part of being on the run.
Hibiki
Don't you watch movies?
Saya
...What kind of movies do you
watch?
watch?
Hibiki
You know, old-school New Hollywood. And
zombie flicks.
zombie flicks.
Saya
Those people aren't zombies. They're just
being controlled by that voice.
being controlled by that voice.
Saya
If you listen to it, you lose yourself. It
overpowers any other thought.
overpowers any other thought.
Hibiki
But you came back to your senses, right?
Thanks to yours truly.
Thanks to yours truly.
Saya
W-Well, I can't deny that... Thank you, I
suppose.
suppose.
Hibiki
Heh, not sure if you're grateful or annoyed.
But I accept your thanks, I suppose.
But I accept your thanks, I suppose.
Hokusai
Aghhh...
Saya
W-What's wrong, Hokusai?
Hibiki
Hang on, don't tell me you've been
affected by that voice too!?
affected by that voice too!?
Hokusai
This. Is. The. Besssssst!
Saya
Whoa! You scared me!
Hokusai
Such a range of expressions, Hibiki... I can't
sketch fast enough!
sketch fast enough!
Hokusai
Hahaha, this is the best!
Hibiki
You're crazy, girl.
Hokusai
Well, love makes you crazy, and I love you,
Hibiki! I adore you!
Hibiki! I adore you!
Hibiki
That line ever worked for you?
'Cause I'm completely numb to it.
'Cause I'm completely numb to it.
Hokusai
I don't knowww. Looks like you're
blushing just a tiny bit. Ah, how adorable.
blushing just a tiny bit. Ah, how adorable.
Hibiki
Maybe get your eyes checked.
Saya
You act so different when you talk to her.
Hibiki
Huh? Different? Well, yeah, because it's
Hokusai.
Hokusai.
Saya
(Why do I even care? Who Hibiki talks to
or how she acts is none of my business...)
or how she acts is none of my business...)
Hibiki
What's wrong, Saya?
Saya
Nothing. It's nothing.
School Bell
Ding-dong-ding-dong...
School PA
[Remaining number: 60... Remaining
number: 60...]
number: 60...]
Saya
Is that...an announcement from the
Church?
Church?
Hibiki
It's the number of Vessels left, isn't it?
Saya
Forty are already gone?
Hibiki
You think they count the ones we knocked
out?
out?
Hokusai
That's unlikely. We're supposed to fight to
the death.
the death.
Hokusai
The only way to leave the game is...
You know.
You know.
Saya
So knocking them out makes no
difference?
difference?
Hokusai
That's right. We're just postponing the
problem.
problem.
Hokusai
They'll start killing again once they wake up.
Saya
Then we'll have to try and make them
snap out of it. That is, if we can.
snap out of it. That is, if we can.
Hibiki
Still, forty's a crazy pace, isn't it?
Hokusai
Could be some hitman going around killing
people.
people.
Saya
That could be anyone if they listen to that
voice.
voice.
Hokusai
Huh... Isn't that...?
Saya
Kotone!?
Hibiki
When did she get back?
Saya
Let's go! We have to talk to her!
Hibiki
Why would Kotone run, though? Her Gift lets
her see the future, right?
her see the future, right?
Saya
You have a point. She could just hide in a
safe spot and wait it out.
safe spot and wait it out.
Hokusai
Maybe there weren't any safe spots to
begin with.
begin with.
Hibiki
And you can't make it outside the school
even if you're a freaking medium.
even if you're a freaking medium.
Saya
If you know you can't escape, why start
running in the first place?
running in the first place?
Kotone
I wasn't running... Nooo, there's no
running now.
running now.
Hibiki
Kotone? And Charlotte!?
Charlotte
Saya, Hibiki... Our biggest obstacles in
the Requiem.
the Requiem.
Charlotte
Sorry, we need to take you down.
Hibiki
So you lured us here, huh.
Saya
I haven't known you two for long, but I didn't
think you'd choose to kill.
think you'd choose to kill.
Kotone
Too bad... So sad...
Charlotte
This is our only option if we want to
survive.
survive.
Charlotte
And I've decided I'll survive no matter
what, together with Kotone.
what, together with Kotone.
Hibiki
Shame. I actually liked the sweets you
made.
made.
Charlotte
Sorry. The Culinary Club is over.
Saya
Hibiki, they're serious. We should retreat
for now.
for now.
Charlotte
Oh, sorry, I forgot to mention—
Charlotte
The area around the court is rigged with
bombs left over after that incident.
bombs left over after that incident.
Saya
What incident?
Hokusai
The bombing during the competition, right?
The one Yuriko staged with the terrorists.
The one Yuriko staged with the terrorists.
Hibiki
Hold on! The Requiem has started, y'know?
Hibiki
This isn't just a game, we could all actually
die!
die!
Charlotte
Exactly. This is a cage, even if you can't
see the bars. There's no escape.
see the bars. There's no escape.
Charlotte
Enough talking. Our move!
Kotone
Charlotte, attack from the right—then
spin and strike again after two seconds.
spin and strike again after two seconds.
Charlotte
Got it!
Saya
Guh...
Hibiki
Saya!
You bastard—
You bastard—
Charlotte
Take this!
Hibiki
What the—!?
Saya
Tactics based on precognition... What a
headache...
headache...
Hibiki
Damn, they're well prepared! Hokusai, a
little help?
little help?
Hokusai
Can't it wait? I'm far too busy sketching
your mid-combat grace to do anything else!
your mid-combat grace to do anything else!
Hibiki
You're what!?? When were you gonna tell us
that you weren't planning to fight at all!?
that you weren't planning to fight at all!?
Saya
Hibiki, no pointless chatter!
Hibiki
Fine, I'll do it myself!
Kotone
Three seconds from now, look above—
Charlotte
Gotcha!
Hibiki
Take that—Agh!?
Charlotte
Good job, Kotone!
Kotone
Yay!
Saya
We need to do something about those
predictions first.
predictions first.
Hibiki
Yeah, but if we try to get close to Kotone,
Charlotte'll attack us.
Charlotte'll attack us.
Saya
We could try to launch a light speed
offense?
offense?
Hibiki
Fast enough to slip past a medium's eye...
Could work, I guess.
Could work, I guess.
Saya
You know it! Follow me!
Charlotte
Kotone! Where's the next attack coming
from?
from?
Kotone
The right—wait, no, from the left... Wait,
no! I... I can't see!
no! I... I can't see!
Kotone
Charlotte, watch out!
Saya
Now!
Hibiki
It's over!
Charlotte
Ah!
Ow...
Ow...
Kotone
Charlotte!
Hibiki
Chill, I just immobilized her for a bit.
Though I couldn't hold back too much.
Though I couldn't hold back too much.
Saya
See? We can end this without killing.
There's no need for more bloodshed!
There's no need for more bloodshed!
Kotone
The people left alive at this point are all
strong... We'll meet a miserable end.
strong... We'll meet a miserable end.
Saya
Not if we all refuse to fight! Let's get out
of here together—
of here together—
Kotone
No... It's impossible... This is the only
way...
way...
Saya
Is that a bomb!?
Kotone
Let's end it together—
Gunshot
Bang!
Kotone
Ah... Wh-What... How...
Charlotte
Kotone!
Hibiki
Hokusai!?
Hokusai
Surprised? I created this gun with my Gift.
I can bring whatever I draw into reality.
I can bring whatever I draw into reality.
Hibiki
Screw the gun! Why the hell did you kill
her?
her?
Hokusai
Oh, come on, she was about to detonate
the bomb.
the bomb.
Hokusai
We would've all been caught in the blast.
Saya
That's true, but—
Hokusai
But? You wanted us all to die together?
Hokusai
Not me, thank you very much.
Hibiki
I thought you were a bit more, y'know,
compassionate.
compassionate.
Hokusai
I am. But I didn't want to die, Hibiki. I'm
sorry.
sorry.
Saya
Hibiki... We can't blame her. I felt the
same way. I didn't want to die.
same way. I didn't want to die.
Hibiki
Well, yeah, me neither.
Kotone
Ah... I-I can see...
Charlotte
Kotone!
Kotone
Our final hope...is...
Kotone
Anya...
Hibiki
Final hope? What do you mean?
Saya
It's no use, she's not breathing anymore.
Hokusai
Maybe that Anya she mentioned is the
100th Vessel.
100th Vessel.
Saya
Maybe she can stop the Requiem?
Hibiki
Charlotte, if you can still move, wanna
come with us?
come with us?
Charlotte
No.
Hibiki
Right. Got it. Later.
Charlotte
...
Charlotte
Kotone...
Saya
We cautiously left the tennis court,
avoiding the bombs.
avoiding the bombs.
Saya
Some time later, we heard a loud
explosion.
explosion.
Saya
All we felt was the shockwave...
Saya
But it made me think about those two.
Saya
Only yesterday they laughed with us in
class, and now they were gone...
class, and now they were gone...
Key to Stop It All
—The hands of the clock revolved at a
snail's pace.
snail's pace.
The number of Vessels remaining alive
grew smaller and smaller.
grew smaller and smaller.
Perhaps the critical point had passed.
From that moment forward, only the
strongest could survive.
strongest could survive.
Yamato
Aren't you tired, Anya?
Anya
No... At least, I don't think so. I shouldn't be,
not after this amount of activity.
not after this amount of activity.
Anya
But I've seen so many corpses on the way
here... My heart can't take it anymore.
here... My heart can't take it anymore.
Yamato
We're almost there. I expect Rio's workshop
hasn't witnessed much combat.
hasn't witnessed much combat.
Yamato
We'll take a short break there.
Anya
Are you and Rio close friends?
Yamato
Yes. Very. We're both weapon enthusiasts.
Yamato
She even maintains my equipment.
Yamato
She's amazing! Every time I meet her, I
learn something new.
learn something new.
Yamato
She's my best friend. I don't know what I'd
do if I lost her.
do if I lost her.
Yamato
Look, just ahead—
BOOM!!!
Anya
An explosion!?
Yamato
It's Rio's workshop!
Yamato
Rio! Are you okay!? Please answer me!
Rio
Oh, if it isn't Yamato. Cough, cough... Ah,
I messed up big time.
I messed up big time.
Yamato
I-I'm so glad you're alive... Are you hurt?
Rio
Haha, sorry I worried you.
Rio
Oh, and you... I think I've seen you
somewhere before.
somewhere before.
Rio
Ah, right, during the competition with
the RDI.
the RDI.
Anya
Uh, um, yes... I'm Anya.
Rio
Anya, right. How's that friend of yours doing?
Kazuto, wasn't it?
Kazuto, wasn't it?
Anya
Oh, yes, he's doing well.
Rio
Haha, it wasn't that long ago, but it feels
nostalgic.
nostalgic.
Rio
I was hoping to spar with him again one
day, using my inventions.
day, using my inventions.
Yamato
What were you doing, Rio? What was that
explosion just now?
explosion just now?
Rio
My final invention. A masterpiece that'll
secure me a spot in the annals of history.
secure me a spot in the annals of history.
Rio
I found a mistake during the final check,
but once I've corrected that, it'll be done.
but once I've corrected that, it'll be done.
Yamato
Your final invention? What do you mean?
Rio
Ha, straight to the point, as always.
Rio
I'm glad I was able to see you and your
friend again before I go.
friend again before I go.
Rio
I've got a few minutes left, at most.
Yamato
What...?
Rio
I drank a slow-acting poison earlier.
Yamato
Poison! Why would you do such a thing!?
Rio
Because of that nagging voice in my ear.
Rio
I want to be remembered, but I won't
settle for infamy.
settle for infamy.
Yamato
Who cares about fame or infamy? I just
wanted you to live. To keep being my friend...
wanted you to live. To keep being my friend...
Rio
I wanted that too. You're a good person,
Yamato.
Yamato.
Rio
Most people fall asleep when I talk about
my inventions, but your eyes would always
my inventions, but your eyes would always
Rio
light up with excitement.
Rio
You were my best friend.
Yamato
Don't... I don't want to say goodbye...
Rio
Aw, you're crying for me? I'm honored!
Yamato
Don't joke about this...
Rio
Sorry, sorry, but I don't know what you're
supposed to do at times like this...
supposed to do at times like this...
Rio
I don't have many friends. I spent my life
with my inventions.
with my inventions.
Rio
So, let me leave this one with you. It'll
help you stay alive.
help you stay alive.
Yamato
What is it?
Rio
This is... Gasp... It's...
Rio
Sorry, I can't...breathe anymore...
Rio
Yamato... I'm glad we met... Survive...
Yamato
Rio!
Anya
No... Is she really...?
Yamato
She joked around a lot, but she would
never make people sad for a laugh.
never make people sad for a laugh.
Yamato
Rio...
Anya
My chest...hurts...
Yamato
Yes, it feels like we were poisoned too,
doesn't it?
doesn't it?
Yamato
But we have to survive. That was her last
wish.
wish.
Reina
Oh my, such a heartbroken look on your
face. I gather Rio has fallen.
face. I gather Rio has fallen.
Anya
You!
Yamato
Reina. Are you here as a friend or foe?
Reina
Ah, let's see. If I had to declare myself,
I'd say I'm a foe of the Requiem.
I'd say I'm a foe of the Requiem.
Yamato
We're against the Requiem too.
Yamato
Will you work with us?
Reina
No, I don't think I will. In times like these,
trusting anyone is asking to be betrayed.
trusting anyone is asking to be betrayed.
Anya
No, you can trust us, Reina!
Reina
I have high hopes for you, Anya.
Anya
Hopes...?
Reina
Let me share one piece of information
with you.
with you.
Reina
Find Hibiki Himeno.
Reina
Her death is the key to ending the
Requiem.
Requiem.
Yamato
Hibiki's death? How so?
Reina
I can't tell you any more than that.
Reina
She might know something about it,
though.
though.
Reina
Well then, goodbye.
Anya
Reina...
Yamato
Hibiki is the key?
Yamato
...
Mirai & Sakura
Astrid
Living confined to our house under
constant surveillance won't help Anya
constant surveillance won't help Anya
Astrid
recover her memories.
Astrid
So, I decided to take her out to see an idol
concert.
concert.
Astrid
So this is what idol shows are like!
Astrid
Are you excited, Anya?
Anya
Yes.
Astrid
(I brought her to see Mirai specifically,
because she once said she loved her... But...)
because she once said she loved her... But...)
Astrid
Hey, everything all right?
Anya
Yes, I'm fine, Astrid.
Astrid
If you're feeling unwell, just let me know,
okay?
okay?
Anya
Of course, Astrid.
Audience
Woooooohoooooo!!!
Audience
Miraaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiii!!!
Astrid
Oh, it looks like it's starting.
This show is the future I dreamed of—
a world we all create together.
Mirai
Hello there! This is Mirai, your favorite idol!
I'm here to sing and dance for you!
I'm here to sing and dance for you!
Mirai
Forget everything else and enjoy this
moment to the fullest!
moment to the fullest!
Mirai
Let's start with "Gears of Time"!
Audience
Whoa, the new song! So cool!
Audience
It's like she's changed direction a bit since
"Shining Star"!
"Shining Star"!
Audience
Yeah! I love this more mature Mirai! She's
got my full support!
got my full support!
Mirai
Clock hands keep ticking till we fade to gray♪
Tick-tock, never stop, never turn away♪
Tick-tock, never stop, never turn away♪
Mirai
But I still believe♪
There is a future for us♪
There is a future for us♪
Mirai
Yesss! I can feel your energy, everyone!
From the front row to the very back!
From the front row to the very back!
Mirai
Thank you! Thank you so, so much!
Enthusiastic Fan
Wooooooooooooooohooooooo!!!
Enthusiastic Fan
Miraaaiiiiiiiii!!!
Mirai
We're heading into the finale now! But,
before that...
before that...
Mirai
I have a major announcement!
Restless Fan
A major announcement!?
Restless Fan
Maybe it's another new song!
Mirai
To those who guessed it's a new song,
sorry! Just a little more patience, okay?
sorry! Just a little more patience, okay?
Mirai
I'd like to announce the beginning of the
next chapter of my career—
next chapter of my career—
Mirai
I'm forming a new band!
Loud Fan
No way! With Antares!?
Mirai
Hehe, I'd love that too! But maybe next
time.
time.
Mirai
Ahem! Now, let me introduce my new
bandmate!
bandmate!
Mirai
I'm sure you all know her. Here we go!
Sakura
H-Hello, everyone! I'm Sakura Hayate!
Sakura
I'm still pretty new to show business...
Sakura
So it's hard to believe I'll be singing
alongside the amazing Mirai herself!
alongside the amazing Mirai herself!
Audience
Wooooooohoooooo!!!
Audience
I know her, it's Sakura!
Audience
Been rooting for her! Congrats!
Sakura
Th-Thank you so much, everyone! Oh my
gosh, thank youuu!
gosh, thank youuu!
Mirai
From here on, we're Mirai & Sakura! We
hope you'll join us on this new journey!
hope you'll join us on this new journey!
Sakura
Looking forward to performing for you, guys!
Mirai
All right, now for the real finale!
Mirai
Sakura's going to show you her dance moves,
so don't take your eyes off her!
so don't take your eyes off her!
Sakura
Are you ready, everyone? Make sure you
keep up!
keep up!
Astrid
Wow... That was incredible!
Astrid
I think I'm a Mirai fan too, now.
Astrid
Oh, wait, it's going to be Mirai & Sakura
from now on. Can't wait to see more of them!
from now on. Can't wait to see more of them!
Anya
Yes...
Astrid
(I thought she loved Mirai, but she watched
the entire concert with a blank face.)
the entire concert with a blank face.)
Astrid
(This doesn't seem like memory loss to me...)
Astrid
(No, it's too early to jump to conclusions.)
Astrid
Where do you want to go next, Anya?
Astrid
(We've gone shopping, visited the arcade...)
Astrid
(I've taken her to places that should cheer
her up, and still no reaction.)
her up, and still no reaction.)
Anya
...
Astrid
Anya, are you sure you're okay? Does
anything hurt?
anything hurt?
Anya
I'm fine, Astrid.
Astrid
Can you stop calling me Astrid? I used to be
"Astri" for you.
"Astri" for you.
Astrid
You feel so distant now.
Anya
I'm fine, Astrid.
Astrid
(It's like I'm talking to a machine or
something.)
something.)
Astrid
(But the medical tests showed no
abnormalities.)
abnormalities.)
Astrid
(What is this undeniable sense of
discomfort I feel around her...?)
discomfort I feel around her...?)
Astrid
Anya, can I ask you something?
Astrid
You're not...the Anya I know.
Astrid
Are you?
Anya
...!
Anya
...
Astrid
You won't deny it?
Anya
I'm sorry...Astrid.
Astrid
Hey, wait!
The Final Lesson
Saya
That "Anya" that Kotone mentioned...
Hokusai
I think it's that girl from the RDI who
came here for the competition.
came here for the competition.
Saya
Yeah, I remember her. She even got officially
commended for her performance, didn't she?
commended for her performance, didn't she?
Saya
But since when does she have anything to
do with the Requiem?
do with the Requiem?
Hibiki
Now that you mention it, didn't Nanami
say something about a transfer student?
say something about a transfer student?
Saya
You think it's her? That would mean she's
somewhere in this building too—
somewhere in this building too—
Saya
Wha!? The lights!
Hibiki
Dammit! Saya, Hokusai, over here!
Saya
Where? I don't see anything!
Hokusai
Hibiki, watch out!
Hokusai
Gah... Ow...
Hibiki
Hokusai!?
Hokusai
L-Light... I'll draw...some light...
Saya
Draw? Right, your Gift!
Hibiki
You okay, Hokusai!?
Hokusai
Heh... Did you see it? Did you see me...save
you...with the power of love...and art...
you...with the power of love...and art...
Hibiki
Enough! Stop talking!
Saya
So it's come to this, huh.
Exhausted Student A
We have no choice...
Exhausted Student B
It's the Requiem...
Exhausted Student C
We have to kill each other...
Hibiki
Saya, get your weapon ready! These guys
all have combat-oriented Gifts.
all have combat-oriented Gifts.
Hibiki
This won't go as smoothly as earlier!
Saya
I... I don't want to kill them!
???
Killing is the duty of a Vessel!
Exhausted Student A
Gah... M-My stomach...
Exhausted Student B
I can't...stop the bleeding...
Exhausted Student C
N-No... I don't want to die... Ah...
Hibiki
Nanami!? You're killing your own
students!?
students!?
Nanami
I don't have a choice. I'm a Vessel too.
This is why we're here. To kill.
This is why we're here. To kill.
Saya
She succumbed to the voice too?
Hibiki
Looks like it...
Hibiki
Get ready, Saya. There's no way out of here.
Saya
I know! And we can't leave Hokusai in
this state.
this state.
Hibiki
Not to mention, she wouldn't let us go
easily anyways.
easily anyways.
Nanami
Ready or not!
Hibiki
Ngh... This is insane!
Saya
So that's what she's really capable of!?
Incredible...
Incredible...
Hibiki
That move we did before, you can do it
again, right?
again, right?
Saya
I'll have to! We can't hold anything back
against her!
against her!
Saya
(Push off with the pivot foot, 1,2,3...)
Saya
(And spinning slash!)
Nanami
...!?
Saya
Hibiki, now!
Hibiki
Heh, let's see how you like my swordplay!
Dancing like flames, flowing like water!
Dancing like flames, flowing like water!
Hibiki
Right here!
Nanami
Ngh!
Nanami
Huff, huff... Fine, let the real fight begin!
Hibiki
Wha!?
Saya
How is she so fast!?
Hibiki
The Goddess's Speed... Y-You gotta be
kidding me...
kidding me...
Saya
(I can't keep up with her...)
Saya
(...so I won't try to.)
Saya
(Inner vision, divine perception—it's not just
some mystical power for martial artists.)
some mystical power for martial artists.)
Saya
(With the power of my Gift and all my
effort... I'll make it work!)
effort... I'll make it work!)
Saya
There!
Nanami
H-How...!?
Hibiki
Ha, nice job, partner! Now step back a bit—
Take this, Nanami!
Take this, Nanami!
Nanami
Ngh... Agh!
Saya
Huff... Huff... That was all I had.
Hibiki
Yeah, me too.
Nanami
Heh... Is that so...
Hibiki
No way! You still gonna fight!?
Nanami
No... I can't anymore. This is it for me.
Nanami
I've failed as a teacher. I took my students'
lives...
lives...
Nanami
This place is hell. That's why I let the voice
take over...
take over...
Nanami
But in the end... I want to die as a teacher,
not as a mindless Vessel.
not as a mindless Vessel.
Hibiki
Nanami...
Nanami
Don't worry about me... Is Hokusai okay?
Saya
Ah...
Hibiki
Hey! Hokusai!
Hokusai
Hibiki...
Hokusai
My vision's blurry... I can't draw anymore...
Hokusai
I...wanted...
Hokusai
Ah... I wanted to keep drawing you
forever...
forever...
Hokusai
Ah... Aaah... Hibi...ki...
Hibiki
Are you freaking serious! This is how
you're going to go!?
you're going to go!?
Hibiki
She... She kept drawing me... until the
end...
end...
Saya
Let's keep going, Hibiki. We have to fight
till the very end too.
till the very end too.
Hibiki
I know that! I know...
Hibiki
Nanami, you better survive too, you hear
me? See ya.
me? See ya.
Nanami
Survive?
Nanami
I don't deserve that. Not after killing my
students.
students.
Reina
Shall I end things for you, then?
Nanami
Ah, you always show up at the most
opportune moment, Reina...
opportune moment, Reina...
Nanami
Please do. And thank you.
Reina
Very well. Until we meet again.
Nanami
Yeah. Goodbye, Reina.
Goodbye, everyone.
Goodbye, everyone.
Reina
Ha, it feels more hollow than I thought it
would.
would.
Incoming Call
Ring-ring, ring-ring
Reina
About time.
Luther
What do you think you're doing? Where
are you right now?
are you right now?
Luther
I didn't give you permission to act on your
own.
own.
Reina
And I don't recall agreeing to answer to you.
Luther
Did you do something to Anya?
Reina
What she needs is not hope, but unbearable
despair.
despair.
Luther
Despair?
Reina
Yes. Which is why I brought her here.
Luther
What on Erden are you on about?
Reina
I'll be in touch. Until then.
Reina
Hehe, now then... Let's move toward the
climax.
climax.
Reina
Even greater despair...
Étoile of Peace
School Bell
Ding-dong-ding-dong...
School PA
[Remaining number: 30... Remaining
number: 30...]
number: 30...]
Anya
Yamato, the people we left in the classroom!
There were about ten of them, right?
There were about ten of them, right?
Yamato
Yes... Wait, don't tell me—!
Anya
Ah!
Anya
Th-They... They've all been shot in the
head...
head...
Yamato
I should've come to check in on them
sooner...
sooner...
Anya
There are no signs of a struggle. They
must have been shot while unconscious.
must have been shot while unconscious.
Yamato
How could I be so naive...
Yamato
I thought no one here would ever choose to
kill of their own accord...
kill of their own accord...
Yamato
Especially not their own classmates...
Yamato
...
Anya
What now, Yamato?
Yamato
I think I'll trust what Reina said.
Yamato
That Hibiki's death is the key to ending
the Requiem.
the Requiem.
Anya
What? Are you going to look for her? And
then—
then—
Yamato
Yes. I'll kill her with my own hands.
Anya
Y-You don't have any proof that she was
telling the truth!
telling the truth!
Yamato
Anya, I'm the head of the student council.
I bear responsibility for all the students.
I bear responsibility for all the students.
Yamato
And with responsibility come hard choices.
Anya
But... You could also choose not to kill...
Yamato
Are you saying I should accept our
current situation?
current situation?
Anya
No, but...
Yamato
There are still thirty girls left.
Yamato
If I can save thirty by killing one, I'll do it.
Anya
(Her voice is shaking... It's obvious she
doesn't really want to kill.)
doesn't really want to kill.)
Anya
(She must feel like she has to save whoever
she can, by any means...)
she can, by any means...)
Anya
No! That's still wrong!
Anya
We can't sacrifice one life to protect
another!
another!
Yamato
That is the will of the Goddess who
created Vessels in the first place.
created Vessels in the first place.
Anya
Well, I don't care for such a Goddess.
Pandora's Voice
"Kill each other..."
Anya
(Ah... I heard it too now...)
Anya
(So that's Pandora's voice?)
Yamato
If I don't act, the number of casualties
will only grow.
will only grow.
Yamato
I'm sorry, Anya, but if you stand in my
way...
way...
Yamato
I won't hold back. I can't. Your shield is no
joke, from what I've seen.
joke, from what I've seen.
Anya
(I can't back down now! It would be wrong!)
Anya
(Right, Astri?)
Anya
I won't move an inch until you change
your mind, Yamato!
your mind, Yamato!
Yamato
The Requiem is happening as we speak. I
cannot afford to stop now.
cannot afford to stop now.
Anya
But if you choose to kill of your own will...
you'll be nothing short of a murderer!
you'll be nothing short of a murderer!
Yamato
A murderer...
Anya
Don't let Pandora's voice lead you astray!
Not her, nor any dark part of yourself!
Not her, nor any dark part of yourself!
Anya
I know you can come up with a better
solution!
solution!
Pandora's Voice
"Kill each other..."
Yamato
(Ah... I didn't even notice when I started
listening to her voice...)
listening to her voice...)
Yamato
No. I'll become a monster if I must.
Yamato
For the sake of everyone still left alive.
Anya
You're so stubborn...
Yamato
Yes, I get that a lot. Now step aside!
Anya
(Ugh... I can't stop her on my own...)
???
Hello, everyone! I bring you "Shining
Star"!
Star"!
Yamato
Huh? The speakers are playing music
now?
now?
Yamato
What is this?
???
A gentle heart, burdened by wounds♪
Anya
It's Mirai's voice... But there's another one
too?
too?
Yamato
They've hijacked the announcement room!
Anya
My heart feels...lighter? And that voice
echoing in my head is fading!
echoing in my head is fading!
Mirai & Antares
Waiting for the day when your light♪
Returns to me in the dark♪
Returns to me in the dark♪
Anya
It feels like all the tension is melting
away... Mirai's music really is amazing...
away... Mirai's music really is amazing...
Honnoji Gone Wild
Woooooohoooooo! Miraaaaaiiiii!
Honnoji Gone Wild
O-M-G! I wanted to go to your show SO
BAD, girl!
BAD, girl!
Honnoji Gone Wild
But like, hearing you sing live here is
AWESOME too!!!
AWESOME too!!!
Anya
Th-That was scary! Who was that?
Yamato
Not sure... But thanks to that song, the
Requiem's brainwashing has been broken.
Requiem's brainwashing has been broken.
Anya
Really!?
Yamato
At the very least, that's how I feel. Maybe,
just maybe...
just maybe...
Anya
...the Requiem might be over?
Mirai
Hello, Antares?
Mirai
Yeah, thank you. Sorry for springing a duet
on you out of nowhere.
on you out of nowhere.
Mirai
No, it's nothing. I just wanted to sing with
you.
you.
Mirai
Hehe, yes, strange, isn't it? So, how are
things on your end?
things on your end?
Mirai
Don't worry about the Church anymore. I
explained everything to them.
explained everything to them.
Mirai
I mean, I'm sure they're still suspicious of
you, but it's fine for now.
you, but it's fine for now.
Mirai
Let's sing together again someday, okay?
This time on stage.
This time on stage.
Mirai
Bye...
Call End Tone
Beep, beep, beep...
Mirai
I really hope our song reached everyone's
hearts, Antares.
hearts, Antares.
Mirai
I know our Gifts combined have the power
to end the Requiem.
to end the Requiem.
???
No. The Requiem won't end.
Gunshot
Bang!
Mirai
...!?
H-How... Why...
H-How... Why...
???
Nice song, by the way.
Mirai
They are...waiting...for me...
Mirai
I can't...die here...
???
Night-night, Miss Idol.
The Last One
Gunshots
Bang, bang!
Anya
Gunfire!?
Yamato
Anya, I'm sorry for losing my composure
earlier. I'm fine now, so please—
earlier. I'm fine now, so please—
Anya
Of course. I'm coming with you. Let's end
this without sacrificing anyone else!
this without sacrificing anyone else!
Yamato
Thank you!
Anya
Ah! I smell blood!
Yamato
No... Everyone here has been gunned
down too...
down too...
Reina
S-Somebody, please help me!
Anya
Reina!
Yamato
You... You did this?
Hokusai
Ah, Miss President. I'm impressed you
survived this long.
survived this long.
Hokusai
Have you checked in on the classroom yet?
Yamato
You killed those girls too!?
Hokusai
Yep, tied up all the loose ends. You can't
just not kill people, you know?
just not kill people, you know?
Yamato
How could you? They were your fellow
students! Classmates!
students! Classmates!
Hokusai
This is the Requiem. Killing is the whole
point.
point.
Yamato
Since when are you this ruthless?
Hokusai
Since I met my goddess. That's when my
world turned radiant.
world turned radiant.
Hokusai
Ah, I will never forget that moment.
Hokusai
Her boundless energy, her proud heart, her
untamed spirit... I couldn't look away!
untamed spirit... I couldn't look away!
Hokusai
My Hibiki! After meeting her, I became...
a true artist.
a true artist.
Hokusai
Whatever she wishes for, I will provide.
Yamato
I knew you were fixated on Hibiki,
but this is excessive.
but this is excessive.
Hokusai
Fixated? I'd prefer it if you didn't use such
tasteless words to describe it.
tasteless words to describe it.
Hokusai
This feeling of mine is love. Pure, noble
love.
love.
Yamato
And all these actions you've taken—are
they really Hibiki's wish?
they really Hibiki's wish?
Hokusai
Of course. She will be the sole survivor of
the Requiem.
the Requiem.
Hokusai
And the world, all of it, will belong to her!
Anya
This is crazy. Is she under the influence of
the Goddess's voice?
the Goddess's voice?
Hokusai
No, Anya. This is my own will.
Reina
Wh-What are you two doing!? Help me
already! I don't want to die!
already! I don't want to die!
Hokusai
I can't imagine anything ruder than
interrupting while I'm talking about Hibiki.
interrupting while I'm talking about Hibiki.
Hokusai
Can you, Reina?
Yamato
D-Don't—
Gunshot
Bang!
Reina
No... Agh... I don't...want to...die...
Anya
You didn't even hesitate!?
Yamato
You... You killed so many...
Hokusai
Yes, I did. Most of them, actually.
Hokusai
Those trying to flee in panic, those
screaming and weeping,
screaming and weeping,
Hokusai
even the little songbird from the
announcement room.
announcement room.
Hokusai
All for Hibiki to win the Requiem.
Anya
But... That makes no sense...
Anya
You're a Vessel too, aren't you?
Hokusai
I'm a Vessel...?
Hokusai
Ah... That's right, I am! A Vessel... A
descendant of the divine!
descendant of the divine!
Hokusai
Right, of course... Only one thing for me to
do then, right?
do then, right?
Yamato
What are you doing!? Don't point that at
yourself!
yourself!
Hokusai
For you, Hibiki... My goddess!
Gunshot
Bang!
Anya
No...
Yamato
She wasn't in her right mind. It's like
she was being...possessed...
she was being...possessed...
Yamato
Wait... Was it... No... Was it Hibiki?
Anya
You mean, she was controlling Hokusai?
Yamato
Our Gifts are shards of the Goddess's power.
Yamato
If the Goddess can do it, a Vessel potentially
could too!
could too!
Yamato
That's unforgivable! Just how many girls
did she use like that?
did she use like that?
School Bell
Ding-dong-ding-dong...
School PA
[Remaining number: 4... Remaining
number: 4...]
number: 4...]
Anya
Only four of us left...
School PA
[Remaining Vessels, please head to the
rooftop.]
rooftop.]
Yamato
I... I don't have anything left to protect
anymore...
anymore...
Yamato
But I'll make sure those who died today are
remembered.
remembered.
Yamato
As my last duty as the head of the Student
Council.
Council.
Saya
Looks like everyone's here.
Hibiki
Been waiting for you, Yamato. Who'd have
thought you'd survive this long.
thought you'd survive this long.
Yamato
I should have died... I should have given
my life to save someone... Anyone...
my life to save someone... Anyone...
Yamato
I should've made my choice earlier.
Anya
She tried her best not to hurt anyone.
And still... You...
And still... You...
Saya
So, you're Anya, right? We met before the
contest.
contest.
Hibiki
Lemme get straight to the point. Spill it,
Anya.
Anya.
Anya
Spill what?
Saya
A girl with the gift of prophecy said you're
our only hope. Do you have anything to say?
our only hope. Do you have anything to say?
Anya
Uh... I'm sorry, I don't know anything
about that...
about that...
Yamato
Well, Reina told us that killing Hibiki will
end the Requiem.
end the Requiem.
Hibiki
What the hell?
Yamato
You used Hokusai to kill everyone else,
didn't you?
didn't you?
Hibiki
I'm not pickin' up what you're throwin'
down. Hokusai died! Right in front of us!
down. Hokusai died! Right in front of us!
Saya
That she did.
Hibiki
She was a weirdo, sure, and wouldn't leave
me alone, which was kinda creepy, but still.
me alone, which was kinda creepy, but still.
Hibiki
Sorry, but now you've pissed me off.
Yamato
I could say the same thing!
Yamato
Hibiki Himeno! I will defeat you in
memory of those who have fallen today!
memory of those who have fallen today!
Hibiki
Come and try!
Yamato
(She's fast... But not fast enough!)
Yamato
All guns at the ready!
Barrage fire!
Barrage fire!
Hibiki
No, thank you! Haaah!
Yamato
So fast... Guh...
Anya
Yamato! Please, stop!
Saya
There's no stopping them now. As a
Vessel, you should understand that.
Vessel, you should understand that.
Anya
I'm...not a Vessel.
Saya
What? That's not funny.
Anya
It's not a joke! Anyway, I have to stop
them!
them!
Saya
No. You stay here. You're our only hope,
apparently.
apparently.
Saya
If you insist on going, I'll have to rough
you up a bit.
you up a bit.
Anya
...!
Go, Aegis—
Go, Aegis—
Saya
Too slow... And predictable.
Anya
Ngh...
Anya
(She's so light on her feet... This is beyond
human capabilities...)
human capabilities...)
Anya
(Aegis won't be able to keep up with her!)
Yamato
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Hibiki
You're good, Yamato, I'll give you that.
But I'm better!
But I'm better!
Yamato
So you say... But I can't lose this fight!
Yamato
(Rio... Time to use your gift!)
Yamato
This is it!
Hibiki
Wha!?
Saya
Hibiki, no!
Saya
Agh... Huff, huff... Ow...
Hibiki
Wha—Saya? Why the hell would you
shield me!?
shield me!?
Saya
You... You really think you're invincible,
huh...
huh...
Hibiki
No... This can't be happening... Stop it,
Saya! Don't you dare die!
Saya! Don't you dare die!
Saya
Ha... Haha... You...idiot...
Hibiki
Saya... SAYA!
Yamato
I'm sorry, but I couldn't hold back...
Hibiki
Don't apologize. Just...don't.
Hibiki
You're dead anyway.
Anya
(This is bad! Aegis—)
RightShield(Hibiki
Outta my way.
Anya
(She just kicked Aegis away!?)
Hibiki
Die.
Yamato
Gah!
Ngh...
Ngh...
Anya
Y-Yamato! No... I can't stop the bleeding...
Yamato
Anya... Run...
Anya
No... No, please! Open your eyes...
Yamato!
Yamato!
Anya
Agh... Why... Why is this happening!?
Hibiki
'Cause the Goddess wanted it. All of it.
Hibiki
What kind of sick freak do you have to be
to want that, huh!?
to want that, huh!?
Hibiki
I don't wanna live in a world without Saya...
Hibiki
Hey... Can you do me a favor and kill me?
Anya
No.
Hibiki
Please. Kill me. I can't take this anymore.
Anya
I said no!
Hibiki
Fine...
Hibiki
Maybe this is our destiny... Hahaha, we
can't even choose where or when we die...
can't even choose where or when we die...
Hibiki
Hey, Saya, I really wanted to run away
with you. To live far away from this place.
with you. To live far away from this place.
Hibiki
Would be nice, wouldn't it?
Bang!
Anya
(Who fired that!?)
???
Your wish is my command, Hibiki.
Anya
What!? Wh-Why did you...?
Hokusai
You're at a loss for words, I see. Well,
that's to be expected.
that's to be expected.
Hokusai
I feel messed up too, to be honest. I just
killed the person I cherished most, you know.
killed the person I cherished most, you know.
Anya
But... You... You were supposed to be dead!
Hokusai
That was just a copy. Another me, created
by me.
by me.
Anya
What?
Hokusai
I can make as many as I need.
Hokusai
I can bring my drawings to life. That's the
power of my Gift, Goddess's Creation.
power of my Gift, Goddess's Creation.
Anya
What... What is going on here?
Hokusai
You've seen how brutal this world can be.
Hokusai
Go ahead, look at the bodies littering the
ground.
ground.
Anya
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Hokusai
Recall everything you've witnessed so far
in this hell.
in this hell.
Anya
I... I don't understand anything anymore!
Hokusai
Take revenge on the Goddess. Change our
destiny.
destiny.
Hokusai
You can do it. Your power can.
Anya
My...power?
Hokusai
That's right. Show me the power of hope!
Anya
Yamato... Everyone... I...
Anya
I... I can't accept this fate...
Anya
I reject it!
The Voice of Pandora
Astrid
There you are, Anya!
Anya?
Astrid.
Astrid
Thank goodness, I was worried about you!
Anya?
Astrid, I am Anya...
Astrid
Well, you do look like her. But...you're not,
are you?
are you?
Fake Anya
I am...not.
Astrid
I suspected as much. That's fine.
Fake Anya
It is?
Astrid
It doesn't matter who you are, I like you
just the same.
just the same.
Astrid
You look just like Anya. It's like I have
one more sister now.
one more sister now.
Fake Anya
...
Astrid
Do you have a place to go?
Fake Anya
What?
Astrid
If not, you can stay at my house.
Astrid
And when the real Anya returns, the three
of us can live together. Doesn't it sound nice?
of us can live together. Doesn't it sound nice?
Fake Anya
But... I have deceived you...
Astrid
You don't have to say anything right now.
Let's go home.
Let's go home.
Fake Anya
Okay...
Astrid
Good. Now that it's settled—
Astrid
Huh? What's that light?
Fake Anya
...
Fake Anya
Thank you for the good memories...
Fake Anya
Goodbye... Astri...
Astrid
Anya?
Astrid
Anya! Where did you go!?
Incoming Call
Ring-ring, ring-ring
Astrid
Y-Yes? Who is this?
Astrid
What? At the hospital?
Astrid
But she's—No, I'll come right away!
—On that fateful day, the students of Shinano
Academy experienced something strange.
Academy experienced something strange.
Confused Student A
Huh? Wait a sec...
Confused Student B
You too?
Confused Student C
Yeah...
Confused Students
My Gift doesn't work!
Luther
A pseudo-Requiem, huh.
Reina
Yes, that's what we've decided to call it.
Reina
Using a certain Vessel's Gift, we created a
life-sized copy of the academy,
life-sized copy of the academy,
Reina
including all the students.
Reina
Within that, we simulated a Requiem.
Reina
Only among the copies, of course.
Luther
How on Erden did that even work?
Reina
My Gift allows for remote brainwashing.
Reina
"Kill each other."
Reina
Does it not feel just like the whisper of the
Goddess herself?
Goddess herself?
Luther
I see...
Luther
So you replaced Anya with a copy during the
experiment.
experiment.
Reina
Yes.
Reina
The only real person in the
pseudo-Requiem was Anya.
pseudo-Requiem was Anya.
Reina
(Well, it seems Hokusai also joined the fray
halfway through...)
halfway through...)
Reina
(But he doesn't need to know that.)
Luther
Hmph... You pushed Anya to the point of
falling into a coma.
falling into a coma.
Luther
Are you aware she ended up in hospital
again?
again?
Astrid
Anya...
Anya
...
Reina
I'm sure you realize Anya's true power is not
something as mundane as creating machines.
something as mundane as creating machines.
Reina
It's an ability to rival the divine:
reshaping reality to align with her will.
reshaping reality to align with her will.
Reina
To awaken that power, we had to show
her a situation she couldn't accept.
her a situation she couldn't accept.
Reina
Thanks to that, the world has been saved
from a major crisis.
from a major crisis.
Reina
Is that not something to celebrate?
Luther
...
Reina
Oh my, what's got you so upset?
Reina
You've used her for experiments too, didn't
you?
you?
Reina
Or are you saying that only her father has
the right to use her?
the right to use her?
Luther
...
Reina
Well, regardless of how you feel, the die
has already been cast.
has already been cast.
Reina
Our objective has been achieved. Welcome
to the world without Pandora.
to the world without Pandora.
Reina
Now, I'll be taking my leave.
Luther
Reina Fujiwara...
Luther
You know, sometimes I struggle to tell
whether you're a human or a demon.
whether you're a human or a demon.
Reina
Still, that Hibiki Himeno...
Reina
Her Gift remained a mystery until the
end.
end.
Reina
Could it be...she was the incarnation of
Pandora?
Pandora?
Reina
Well, at this point, it hardly matters.
Sakura
Uuhh... I'm getting nervous...
Sakura
But I'm going to be on the same stage as
Mirai! I have to do my best!
Mirai! I have to do my best!
Mirai
...
Sakura
Mirai?
Mirai
Sakura, there's something I need to tell
you.
you.
Mirai
I... I can no longer captivate people with
my songs.
my songs.
Sakura
Wh-Wha!?
Mirai
I'm not sick or anything... But, how do I
put it... I've lost my power.
put it... I've lost my power.
Sakura
Uh... I'm not really sure what you mean.
But you're still you!
But you're still you!
Sakura
I don't think your songs lost any of their
impact!
impact!
Sakura
You always put your entire heart into
your music! That's your true power, Mirai!
your music! That's your true power, Mirai!
Sakura
Um, so...
Sakura
I'm not good with words, but I know you'll
be fine!
be fine!
Mirai
My true power is...my heart?
Mirai
Yeah, I didn't become an idol just because
of my Gift.
of my Gift.
Mirai
I simply wanted to share my feelings—to
make everyone happy!
make everyone happy!
Mirai
Thank you, Sakura! I feel much better
now!
now!
Sakura
What? You have nothing to thank me for.
I didn't do anything!
I didn't do anything!
Mirai
(Even if I can no longer use my Gift, I
won't be stopped!)
won't be stopped!)
Mirai
(Not until my songs reach everyone's
hearts!)
hearts!)
Staff Member
Mirai, Sakura, it's time!
Mirai
Let's go. Everyone's waiting!
Sakura
Lead the way, Mirai!
Hokusai
Hiiiibiiiikiiiiiii!
Saya
Ack, you startled me!
Hibiki
Agh! What the hell do you think you're
doing, jumping out of nowhere like that!?
doing, jumping out of nowhere like that!?
Hokusai
I wanted to give you this painting. Here!
Hibiki
What's this? Why is it me fighting a whole
bunch of people?
bunch of people?
Hokusai
You shine the brightest in battle! That's
what I wanted to express with this picture.
what I wanted to express with this picture.
Hokusai
You wouldn't believe how much work I
put into it!
put into it!
Hibiki
I don't give a damn!
Hibiki
I mean, yeah, okay, it's well done, but there's
no way I'd make this kind of face.
no way I'd make this kind of face.
Hibiki
I look like a demon or something.
Hokusai
Anyway, it's for you!
Hibiki
I don't want it! Stay away, you weirdo!
Charlotte
Hehe. Watching them is almost
heartwarming, in a way.
heartwarming, in a way.
Rio
Still, our Gifts disappearing... That's a
first.
first.
Rio
It made me so restless I couldn't bear
staying in my workshop.
staying in my workshop.
Charlotte
Yes, it's odd. I'll have to write to Kotone
about it later.
about it later.
Hibiki
Ugh... What a pain in the ass, I swear...
Saya
Do you think the world can go on like this?
Without the Requiem ever happening?
Without the Requiem ever happening?
Hibiki
Would that make you happy, Saya?
Saya
I guess. There's a lot to think about.
Saya
But for now, I'd say so, yes.
Saya
Because it means we can enjoy our
freedom forever, right?
freedom forever, right?
Hibiki
Sure can.
Saya
Aren't you happy, Hibiki?
Hibiki
Course I am! As long as I'm with you!
Saya
Ugh, don't say embarrassing things like
that. Idiot.
that. Idiot.
Nanami
All right, everyone, take your seats!
Yamato, help me get their attention!
Yamato, help me get their attention!
Yamato
Hey, everyone! Times like this should remind
us of the value of our everyday lives!
us of the value of our everyday lives!
Yamato
In other words... We mustn't neglect our
studies!
studies!
Nanami
Exactly.
In other words, time for a pop quiz!
In other words, time for a pop quiz!
Students
Whaaaaa!?
Saya
Sheesh, this place never changes.
Hibiki
Heh, it sure doesn't.
Saya
Everything all right, Hibiki?
Hibiki
Uh, yeah, totally.
—The halls of Shinano Academy
reverberated with laughter.
reverberated with laughter.
At first glance, it was just a normal school
for normal girls.
for normal girls.
But Hibiki Himeno felt something
unusual.
unusual.
A distinct, unmistakable presence of...
Goddess Pandora.
Goddess Pandora.