"On a beautiful moonlit night." "I had a dream." "A dream of a white castle." "She's perfect." "A young lass of aristocratic blood." "Momma!" "Where's my momma?" "Are you okay?" "Are you okay, Miss?" "Do you feel ill?" "Oh no!" "I suppose I was daydreaming." "It's alright, there is no need to worry." "It's alright." " Alec's Crest by Kenichi Morie " "I've picked these up for you." "This is the first time you ride with us, isn't it?" "Yes, today's my first day as a transfer student." "A transfer student?" "How wonderful!" "We welcome you to St. Michael's Academy." "Class president, I bet." "Ahh, such a foreign atmosphere, why am I here, I wonder?" "It was "The Prince" who talked me into this." "St. Michael's Academy... built on a picturesque island afloat an azure sea." "Legend has it that the island was once beset by calamity... with the presence of a ferocious dragon." "Archangel Michael descended on to the banks of the sea... to save three maidens who had fled to the "House of God"." "It is a tradition saying that under St. Michael's protective wings... an academic institution was founded to foster good wives and mothers.." "St. Michael's Academy." "Whatever happened to my plans of entering Tokyo University?" "I was going to graduate top of my Law class... rise to the coveted post of Finance Vice-Minister... and secure a life of comfort for my mother." "Good day." "Good day?" "Good day." "Oh, well." "No use complaining." "I have no choice but to attend, be it St. Michael, Raphael or Gabriel." "The well-bred girls who attend this academy... are thus referred to as "The Archangel's Maidens."" "But as with any social group, there are always outsiders." "And this is their story." "Good morning." "Good morning." "Today, I shall introduce to you all a new friend." "This is a student who transferred from Matsubagaoka High School, Shijou Fumio-san." "Wow, from Matsubagaoka High School." "She displayed academic brilliance... achieving almost perfect marks on her entrance exam... in every subject." "Perfect marks in every subject?" "Truly remarkable!" "During this period, class president, Yuzuko Sarashina... will share her Bible with you." "Yes, Sir." "Fumio-sama?" "This is your seat." "Thank you." "Please." "I'm honoured to be in the same class with you." "I am, too." "Miss Saiki, please lead us in prayer." "Yes." "The Lord's Prayer." "What?" ""Our Father who art in Heaven..."" "They all know this?" "Are they serious?" "Is this their style to pray?" "I thought I was prepared, but I wonder if I can follow this prayer." "A dog?" "Why?" "In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit..." "Amen." "Amen." "Fury mounts over a recent rash of kidnappings." "Abductions of young girls from well-to-do Asian families." "In neighbouring South Korea, a 14-year-old girl was kidnapped.." ".. on her way home from school by a group of men in a car." "Her whereabouts are unknown." "Here in Japan alone, there've been over 30 cases of abductions." "The police are at a loss as to how to respond." "We've received no demands for ransom." "We still have no idea what the perpetrators' agenda is." "Without any type of declaration, there are only speculations." "Who could be orchestrating these crimes... and why?" "Police are looking for leads and expanding the search...." "I'm sure you're aware, recently there has been crimes targeted against the daughters of wealthy families." "What on earth for, I wonder?" "For us to arrive at this school, Sister Malena, and have such alarming news greet us, it is really quite a pity." "You needn't be concerned, Mister Lawrence." "Oscar-sama, do your best!" "She's the best!" "Isn't she cool?" "Teacher," "I'd like permission to strengthen security at your campus." "Certainly." "We appreciate your help." "Thank you." "We're at your disposal." "Wuah, a tie?" "That girl is good." "Wow, our best athlete, Kazune-sama tied with Fumio-sama." "Fumio-san excels equally in academics and athletics." "She runs with such grace, too." "Right, Princess Shizuka?" "What's the matter with these girls, there's something strange about them." "They live in their own world." "Good day." "Ah, Sister Malena..." "Mr. Lawrence?" "What's the matter?" "I was just marvelling at how angelic the students of this school are." "They're beautiful, courteous... innocent and demure... paragons of Japanese feminine virtues." "Mother..." "I wonder if things will be fine like this." "I'm starving." "Welcome home, Fumio-san." "How was school?" "I found it quite pleasing." "Yes, this gentleman with the expressionless face and peppered gray hair... is my brother and family heir, "The Prince Kazuomi"." "Fumio-san, are you hungry?" "Chef Yoshida has prepared a meal with his expert skills tonight." "How I miss radish miso soup and white rice... and the taste of mother's grilled fish and pickles." "Mademoiselle?" "Shall I clear your plate?" "Yes, please." "I'm sorry, Chef Yoshida." "It's not your fault." "That's right." "The chef's French cruisine is simply too rich for Fumio-sama's untrained pa?" "¿." "I've been meaning to ask you... are you a light eater?" "Eh?" "What is it?" "Sorry, I can't hear you." "Are you a light eater?" "Yes, the weather was nice today." "That wasn't the question." "Is my voice really that weak?" "I haven't decided which school clubs to join yet." "That's right, we only recently learnt of each other's existence." "On behalf of my mother, thank you for all your help." "Fumio-san?" "I am... probably your elder brother." "What?" "That's right, after the death of our father when he was still young... this old lady exiled my mother... while she was pregnant with me, and took custody of my brother." "My kind mother worked to support me, she worked so much that she died." "Hey, why didn't you tell me?" "Mother?" "Fumio-sama?" "Good day." "Good day." "Good day." "Miss Fumio?" "Good day." "Good day." "I don't have the strength for this." "Hey, God?" "Can I really do this?" "No..." "I must think for myself." "Yoshi!" "Oh?" "Where is Fumio-sama?" "The bell has already rung." "Could it be that she's gotten lost somewhere?" "That's terrible!" "What should we do?" "I can't take any more of this stuffy atmosphere." "I know." "I'll take a break." "Everybody, allow me to conduct a search." "Vice-President Kazune-sama, will you accompany me?" "Certainly." "Gotcha." "How was your search, Yuzuko-sama?" "She's not anywhere." "And you?" "No, even though I've searched everywhere within the school area." "That is...?" "Is that Damian?" "Yes, it certainly is." "Yuzuko-sama?" "Hey, everyone, this is what I think." "Will you listen?" "Please let us hear it." "The popular Yuzuko-sama, has become the senior class' third year student "Colobockle"" "Right, Colobockle-chan?" ""Colobockle" is a tiny fairy that is only an inch tall." "What is that smoke?" "Shall we go take a look, Kazune-sama?" "Yes." "And Kazune-sama who excels in athletics has become the freshmen class' "Oscar-sama"" "Oscar-sama!" ""Oscar" refers to a woman of masculine beauty." "And finally, the "Saviour" has appeared." "The "Savior"?" "Yes." "Spiritual torchbearer for the sophomore class." "Our "true" leader." "And her name is..." "Her name is...?" "Excuse me?" "Miss Fumio Shijo..." "Our own Kenshiro-sama." "Mightier than Nao-sama." "Master of "Hokuto Shinken"." "What?" "Oops!" "I've become a complete fan of Fumio-sama." "So have I." "And I, too." "Me, too." "Geh, this is terrible." "Heh?" "Fire!" "Water!" "Dirt!" "Why dirt?" "Douse the fire!" "Hurry!" "Uh-oh." "This could suck." "What was it?" "What the..." "Wait a sec." "Are you guys really St. Michael's prim and proper ladies?" "What about you and your "This could suck?"" "Well, it's true." "This is the real me." "I thought it was strange when I saw you reading pop fiction." "It's my mother's." "A keepsake." "I didn't think it was "proper lady" reading material." "I have it, too." "It's trashy but really fun to read." "Isn't it?" "I suspected Fumio-san but you, too, Kazune-san?" "Our Class President is a poser, too, huh?" "You two are doing the "cat thing"." "So are you." "Wait a second." "The phrase is "to beguile like a cat"." "And you're all guilty." "Yum yum." "Mmm." "You delivered newspapers?" "Yeah." "I'm famous in my neighbourhood." "Morning!" "Your life must've really changed!" "It did!" "Suddenly living in the life of nobility, it wasn't real." "I understand, I understand." "My folks are new millionaires." "They are?" "Really?" "Not eating that?" "It was rough but here I am!" "No way!" "Saying all that, I'm guessing Kazune-san is the real thing?" "Me?" "That depends on what you mean by the "real thing"." "My folks are always busy going to parties." "When my studying for exams are not going well, the family secretary, Shunsuke, would fix me instant Chicken Ramen." "Chicken Ramen's the best!" "Yeah." "I guess at heart... we are... just commoners." ""Chicken Ramen", that is the 20th century's luxury food for the masses." "The handkerchief I received from the Prince has become black with dirt." ""Prince"?" "My elder brother, Kazuomi." "What a snooty nickname for a brother." "Well, he is snooty." "Good day, Fumio-sama." "Good day, Yuzuko-sama, Kazune-sama." "Good day." "The girls' vulgar culinary tastes remained a secret from the rest." "Ahh..." "I'd kill for a hot dog." "What, what is this?" "Fumio-san, I have to speak to you about a grave matter." "Yes." "Your teacher, Mr Lawrence delivered this." "I'm sure you've heard about the recent abductions?" "Eh?" "Oh, yeah." "Heh, really?" "I had no idea." "Fumio-san, be cautious outdoors and when returning from school." "Also, if you will be late, please be sure to give me a call." "I will come quickly to pick you up." "Understood?" ""The Prince" is quite handsome up close." "Something wrong?" "Ah.. nothing." " To each Guardian " "Itadakimasu!" "Yuzuko, how has things been recently?" "Anyone give you trouble for being "nouveau riche"?" "Not at all." "Good." "The girls at that school are all too well-bred for that." "Well, you just make sure you keep up the good act of being a lady." "Yes, certainly, dearest brother." "That's good!" "We're in this together." "What do you mean, "we"?" "I'll get it." "I have a request as well." "I'd like to be excused from dining with your women friends." "Pardon?" "I don't know why you take me along on your dates, but everyone appears to be uncomfortable." "Do siblings ever do that anyway, usually?" "From now on, make it a twosome, not a threesome, please." "Not three, but two?" "I see." "Fumio-san wishes for just the two of us to go out." "What?" "Geez, this house is too damn big!" "Well, why didn't you just say so earlier?" "Eh?" "what is this?" "But Fumio-san," "Think about it carefully." "Siblings dining out together is not socially acceptable." "This guy's an idiot!" "Are you okay?" "Yes..." "I think so." "What?" "Ah." "His arm's bent in a strange way." "Doesn't that hurt?" " Rudolph " "What's this?" "Rudolph?" "Hey!" "Hand over your money!" "Huh?" "Hand over your money..!" "It was real?" "Argh!" "Ouch!" "Cheap shot, Shunsuke!" "Call me Shunsuke-san!" "What was that?" "How shameful." "You leave yourself too open." "Come at me any way you can." ""Art is long..."" "What's the rest?" " Art is long, life is short. - Attack!" "Slow!" "Shunsuke, family steward, man of erudition... and lover of pithy sayings." "You bastard!" "Where there's a will...!" "I want to say this one, I want to say this one!" "Kazune-san..." "Where there's a wall, there's a way." "Kazune-san." "Hey, Kazune-san, if you want to say it, it's "Where there's a will," not "wall"." "Oops." "Ah, just as we thought, you too!" "Just as we thought." "Samson possessed superhuman strength." "Until his heart was stolen by Delilah whom he allowed to cut his hair." "At that moment, his divine strength was lost." "In other words... how about cutting your hair?" "What?" "That's a myth." "It's not real." "Well then, let us go to the hospital." "So what are we going to do?" "You've all become like anime characters." "That's right, you three are not lady-like." "It's not like we wanted to become like this." "This is what happens when you sneak off to eat Chicken Ramen." "Well then... you are to use restraint in exercising your powers." "Is that clear, ladies?" "Yes." "Well, how is it, you two?" "Delicious as always, isn't it, Yuzuko-sama?" "What's wrong,Yuzuko-sama?" "The time has come." "It's "that"." "Yes, it's "that"." "What is "that"?" "I'm sorry for disturbing you at this time, but I'd like to speak to you." "Garden party?" "What's that?" "I guess you could call it a kind of open air cosplay event." "One of St. Michael's most revered and beloved social functions." "A costume party." "I see." "First, we enjoy afternoon tea, with Fortnam Mason Darjeeling and fine delicacies... as we discuss literature, music and engage in poetry recitations." "We welcome in new students and send off graduating seniors." "Giving them beautiful lasting memories of our school, it is a truly wonderful event." "Everyone participates." "Me, too?" "Someone's coming!" "Mr. Lawrence!" "Oh, it's only Damian." "Shoo!" "There's no food here." "His name's Damian?" "School mascot with an irrepressible sweet tooth." "He especially loves chocolate, stalking me all day once when I hid chocolate in my bag." "He "stalked you"?" "That sounds exaggerated." "Damian?" "There are no chocolates here!" "How persistant, you'll be hated." "Who has chocolate?" "Why is it that we have to be punished in such a cruel and unjust manner?" "Yeah." "Even our powers won't do us any good here." "What a waste of potential." "Hey, stop that!" "You'll get us in trouble with the Sister!" "What's that?" "It's Sister Malena's Bible." "In Italian?" "Looks like Latin." "What's this?" "They're photographs." "Ah, something's written on them." "Name, address, phone number, date of birth.." "height, weight, bust and torso sizes." "Heh?" "Torso sizes?" "But the Sister has pledged body and soul to God, right?" "If there's a Sister that gets vicarious thrills from looking at photos of students, that can't be normal." "That is what you would call a perverted Sister." "Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbour." "Or you shall be in violation of a sacred Commandment." "Someone's coming!" "Hmm.." "In other words, Sister Malena... has Lolita complex." "A dike?" "What?" "Fumio-san, if you want to say it right, the word is "dyke". "Lesbian" to be precise." "How do you do?" "My name is Sakurai Atsuko." "What a lovely and charming lady you are." "Don't you agree, Kazuomi-san?" "Yes, most certainly." "Parents usually attend formal marriage interviews but Fumio-san, you're my only family, so y?" "¿hould come along." "So for that reason, he really has to drag me along?" "Fumio-sama?" "When I heard Kazuomi-sama's sister would be coming," "I prepared this gift." "Please accept it if you please." "For me?" "Since she went through the trouble, how about accepting it?" "Thank you." "Wuah, looks expensive." "Please open it." "It's beautiful!" "Let me put it on you." "Thank you." "This is a first." "Fumio-san, it suits you well." "Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of... yes, having a big sister like her." "Mother was always busy with work and was hardly ever home, so I was always alone." "So I thought, while Mother reads her favourite book to me, it would be great if I had an elder brother or sister." "God, I pray that Atsuko-san will like my brother." "We'd like to thank all guardians for their assistance with security today." "With your help, we can make this a most memorable event for everyone..." "It suits you well, Yuzuko-sama." "The same goes to you too, Fumio-sama." "By the way, where is Kazune-sama?" "Where is she?" "That's right, I've been worried too as I haven't seen her around." "I'm dying to see her outfit!" "Shall we, then?" "Let's go search for her!" "Yes, allow me to accompany you." "Well now, I look forward to how she looks." "Fumio-sama!" "I'm sorry." "No, it is I who should apologise." "About the music room incident, it was my fault." "Pardon?" "The loud noise startled me." "What?" "I'll try to be more thoughtful." "Please don't think unfavourably of me." "Who is she?" "Shizuka Madenokoji." "Everyone calls her "Princess Shizuka."" "Don't bully her." "She cries easily." "And Fumio-san is no match for animals and cry babies." "Well now, shall we continue our search?" "Yes." "Hello." "Thank you for the other day." "We must work to ensure all goes without incident today." "We'll be counting on you." "Those three girls have grown a bit brash of late." "How charming!" "Lady Oscar!" "Weren't you supposed to dress in a French Revolution theme?" "Yes, but we switched to these to comply with clasmates' requests." "My brother insisted I attire myself this way as well." "How unfortunate." "We promised that the three of us would dress up as men, didn't we?" "We're honoured to walk beside such a gallant figure as Kazune-sama." "Well said, Fumio-sama!" "We simply pale in comparison." "That's a lie... we look damn good in these digs." "Gentle ladies do not wear pants, is that clear?" "Fumio-sama?" "Atsuko-sama!" "Thank you for inviting me today." "Switzerland?" "Yes." "It's a wonderful school." "If I had a little sister, I'd definitely enrol her in." "So, she thinks of me as her little sister." "In fact, I pleaded with them to keep one slot open for you." "But.." "Kazuomi-san will most certainly oppose it." "I'll try to persuade him." "If that happens, these two will get along better." "So please keep the slot open." "That's right, it's best that I'm not here." "What is this?" "Those two acting all close suddenly." "You're acting strange." "I am?" "Yes." "It's a wonderful school." "If I had a little sister, I'd definitely enrol her in." "Foreign exchange school huh?" "Kazune-sama!" "Oscar-sama!" "So there you are, Kazune-sama!" "Well, Kazune-sama, we will be excusing ourselves here." "Good day." "Good day." "Don't be nervous, go." "I've been your most ardent admirer ever since elementary school." "Thank you, Sweet Daphne." "I'm definately not sharing this with those two." "It's ready." "Yes, but why here?" "Away from the crowd suits us best." "You two!" "Don't you move!" "Kazune!" "I'm soaked!" "Sorry." "There you are, Atsuko-san." "What?" "This is making me anxious." "It can't be anything but this." "No way!" "This time, we'll get into serious trouble!" "This will work, it will!" "Our "coming out."" "Yeah." "Welcome, ladies." "Please come over here." "What is this?" "It's "Le Chicken Ramen."" ""Le Chicken"... what?" ""Le Chicken Ramen", fair ladies." "Is it a type of food?" "Of course." "It is a very delicious food." "Like shark's fin soup?" "Yes, it's quite similar... just a little different." "I wonder what that sound is." "It's a 3-minute timer to let us know it's ready." "Please feel free to eat this." "Here." "Fumio-san looks wonderful in her costume." "I never had siblings." "Fumio-san is adorable." "Atsuko-san?" "Would you care to date formally?" "Princess Shizuka." "Would you like to try some too?" "Is this alright?" "She won't cry, right?" "It's delicious." "I'm glad." "I'm taking part in the poetry reading in the courtyard." "I wish you would join us, Fumio-sama." "Of course I'll be joining." "She really is a princess." "Heavens, Kazune-sama." "Slurping in that kind of manner, are you not embarrassed?" "This is the main experience." "It's okay." "Chicken Ramen is a Japanese delicacy." "Just like Japanese soba noodles, slurping is perfectly acceptable." "Something wrong?" "What is "just like Japanese soba noodles"?" "Sarashina-san, as class president, explain yourself fully." "You do not understand my teachings at all." "When we return home, I'll have to re-educate you on proper feminine etiquette." "Is that Yuzuko's family?" "Mother, if you had lived longer, would you get angry at me like that?" "Fumio?" "Still crying?" "I will read to you." "Come here." "Come on." ""On a beautiful moonlit night, I had a dream."" ""I dreamed of a white castle."" ""Alec lived in a castle by the lake."" ""A young prince who had never seen his mother."" "If I had a little sister, I'd definitely enrol her in." "Switzerland, huh?" "Fumio-san?" "This isn't where you're supposed to be." "We had a little accident and had to change locations." "Something wrong?" "I'd like to have a word with you." "With me?" "Yes." "Switzerland?" "Yes." "A boarding school?" "Yes." "But why this all of a sudden?" "No, it isn't sudden." "Previously, I've wanted to study abroad if I had the financial support, that is what I thougð?" "¿ô¿"·à@¿¥µ" "Can't you wait until college?" "I've heard it's best to start early with foreign languages." "You have a point." "Shall we employ a private tutor?" "No thanks." "I'd prefer to experience a foreign culture first hand afterall." "Is this really what you yourself want?" "Yes." "Do I have your consent?" "If you don't say anything, I will not know." "It's unfair." "I can make my own decisions, right?" "Please let me think about it." "My feelings won't change." "I'm doing this you, "Prince"." "Oscar-sama!" "I'm no raccoon." "That's "Rascal"." "Everyone, I'm sorry about the incident just then." "That's okay." "Have you seen Sweet Daphne?" "What?" "I wish he'd get a clue." "Fumio-sama, aren't you with Princess Shizuka?" "What?" "Where'd they all go?" "Princess Shizuka's gone!" "Daphne isn't here either." "They all vanished!" "Damian?" "Fumio-san said she wants to study abroad." "Really?" "You know something about this, don't you?" "We can't leave." "We'll get in trouble!" "No worries, no worries." "It's an emergency!" "That's right." "I recommended Fumio-sama." "Thinking about the situation she is in now, I felt it is neccessary for her to receive some ð?" "¿nement training." "That's right." "Her residency in a boarding house would be best for Fumio-sama." "What's more..." "Is it wrong to wish for more privacy with you?" "Atsuko-san, I..." "Shijo-san!" "My apologies." "No, it's alright." "Everyone, is something the matter?" "Kazune-san is missing." "Yuzuko-san is not found anywhere." "What?" "Where is Fumio-san?" "Fumio-san, too?" "Stow them on the boat, quickly!" "Hey, that's....!" "Sister?" "Sister..." "Malena?" "Hone in on target!" "Roger!" "We'll locate target and get back to you." "Get this boat moving!" "Aren't we taking them?" "Those tomboys?" "They won't sell!" "They're the kidnappers!" "Out of my way!" "Good." "Let's go!" "A transmitter?" "On her school pin as a precaution." "That's brilliant." "Too cool." "There they are!" "They're gaining on us!" "Well, get rid of them!" "What the hell!" "?" "Get down!" "Well done!" "The next one is approaching!" "It's all yours!" "Damn." "To be given these powers, I'm sure God has a reason." "We'll save everyone and show you all!" "Right!" "Here we go." "Alright, how about returning everyone?" "Such unrefined behaviour from "proper" girls." "Time to learn your place." "Take care of them." "Gladly." "The little one's mine." "We'll be taking care of them too." "You opponent... is me." "Don't take me lightly." "Signal's coming from the pier, Sir." "She's strong." "How's that, girl." "Take that, girl?" "Playtime's over." "What will he say?" "What will Shunsuke say in this situation?" "That's right!" ""Three" heads are better than one!" "Almost, Kazune-san." "It's "two heads", actually." "Damn, I'm too cool!" "Don't give up." "Only losers admit defeat." "Are you ready?" "Stupid girls." "With that, you're finished!" "Fumio-san." "They must be close by." "Let's search for them." "That is...?" "Damnit!" "She got us!" "I'll teach you to mess with adults." "Fumio!" "Fumio!" "It's all over now!" "Father?" "Mother?" "Brother?" "I would've liked one more dinner together." "Being all by myself is lonely afterall." "How strange." "I can't recall my parent's face." "My mind is full of him only." "It figures." "I've spent most of my life with Shunsuke." "Fumio?" "Wait!" "We're searching the water!" "Fumio..." "Fumio." "Fumio." "Fumio." "I am your brother, Shijo Kazuomi." "At least once..." "I wish I called him "brother"." "Everyone, at a time like this, we must have faith that St. Michael will protect us." "That is what I think too." "That's right." "Yes, that's true." "Let us pray." "Wuah!" "That is..?" "No, stop this!" "Stop!" "Stop!" "You'll pay for this, you witch!" "Help me!" "Dear God!" "Where are we?" "Your injury's healed." "Ah, brother!" "Well now, how wonderful." "I thought for a second what would happen to us." "The Prince was soaking wet." "All's well that ends well, I guess." "You said it!" "It's so long... the PTA meeting." "Ever since then, our powers have disappeared too." "What if they put us on our best behaviour?" "Yeah, and it's quite possible we'll be expelled." "Hey... this, want some?" "Sure." "Fumio-sama?" "Princess Shizuka!" "Fumio-sama, I've come to escort you." "You should've seen it, Shizuka giving her testimony in the meeting." "She described the miracle on water as if she were a prophet." "We, too, did our best to support you." "Just like when we were on the boat, we were praying hard." "So with that, rejoice." "The result is that you will not be punished in any way." "Today, we have brought many gifts." "Would you do us the honour of accepting them?" "Sweet Daphne." "My ladies." "Princess Shizuka." "Thank you everybody!" "What?" "I thought they were all prim and proper, but these ladies are more wonderful than I thought." "I'm home!" "Atsuko-san?" "You met her?" "Why?" "It's alright not to say anything." "You and I have lived separate lives for so long." "When I first saw you, you were sitting in a tiny room by yourself." "Unable to cry, all by yourself." "You looked so anguished, it was painful, wasn't it?" "Even now, the memory pains me deeply." "I've never been a brother to you." "As siblings, our time together has been too brief." "Therefore, if I were to marry and live together with a woman, it would be a problem if she treated me more preciously than you, my sister." "That is who I wish to be with." "Brother..." "You have been brave, Fumio-san." "Huh?" "No matter what, you've survived all on your own." "I only wish I'd found you earlier." "At that time, I didn't cry... but as I looked at my brother's back while walking, I felt relieved." "The anguish I felt inside, and the loneliness, gradually faded." "The moon was so beautiful." "Truth is..." "I felt like crying." "Brother..." "Fumio-san?" "Are you crying?" "What's this?" "It was Mother's." "A memento from her." "A memento?" "Mother... wouldn't even buy herself a stick of lipstick, but whenever a book was released by that author, she'd quickly buy it." "She'd read it to me happily." "In that author's books, every main character... has a story of searching for a mother he was separated from." "I wonder why Mother liked Morie Kenichi so much." "I like him, too but..." "Brother, what's the matter?" "That's right, I've been wanting to ask you something." "What is your occupation?" "I'm a novelist." "What?" "I'm Morie Kenichi." "Afterwards, Fumio would regret having asked that question." ""After searching long and hard for his mother, Prince Alec... was reunited with his long lost sister."" ""But the joy was short-lived." "A pernicious black cloud rose up from the marsh."" "Wait!" "How do you spell "pernicious"?" " Dictionary " "Damnit." "Why don't you invest in a PC?" "Fumio-san became Kazuomi-san's personal stenographer." "Have you thought of writing something really literary?" "My life's been far too shallow." "Hey, isn't that Damian?" "Hey, it is." "Why is he over there?" "Huh?" "What is it?" "No.." "I think I must have been mistaken.. probably." "And then Kazuomi-san smiled." "Fumio-san smiled." "And so I... ..smiled, too." "(Fumio Shijo) Juri Ueno" "(Kazune Saiki) Megumi Seki" "(Yuzuko Sarashina) Airi Taira" "(Kazuomi Shijo) Yusuke Iseya" "Based on:" "Manga "WARAU MICHAEL" by Izumi Kawahara (Hakusensha)" "Based on English Subtitles:" "Anthony Kimm"