Admin Mawile: (*´∀｀*)ﾉ｡+ﾟ *｡ TRANSLATIONS ARE BACK!! This chapter was very long and took me ages to get through (thanks to school), but it’s finally here!! Hopefully I will continue to have time to work on these~

*scene opens inside a carriage, hoofbeats can be heard*

Carla: …

Yui: Um… Carla-san…

Carla: What?

Yui: I’m sorry. I got you involved in all this…

Carla: I know that there was no other option for you but to choose me. This way will not be a problem.

Carla: You are my possession… It is within my duty to ensure your future.

Carla: All you have to do is rely on me.

Yui: Yes… ! Thank you so much… !

Yui: ‘How reassuring. It really was a good idea to choose Carla-san… ‘

Yui: ‘It’s relieving to know that Carla-san will be with me, even in the Demon World.’

*screen goes black, hoofbeats are heard again*

*scene changes to a well-lit bridge. there’s a forest and a large, majestic castle in the background*

Carla: We have arrived.

Yui: This place is… ?

Carla: It’s obvious. This is the castle belonging to Earl Walter, Bernstein.

Yui: Eh!?

Carla: What are you making that ridiculous face for? Don’t you have business with the Earl?

Yui: Yes, that’s true… but are we just suddenly entering the castle… ?

Carla: Who do you think I am? My astounding lineage is that of the First Bloods… I am the Founder king. Do you really doubt me?

Carla: Though some of them may be nobility, you cannot compare mere vampires to something like me.

Carla: Nevertheless, that man isn’t likely to just hand over your heart.

Yui: That’s probably right…

Carla: Still, we won’t know what happens until we experience it first hand. Let’s go.

Yui: Yes.

*Carla walks away*

Yui: ‘I’m a little surprised… I didn’t think we’d be able to meet with the Earl this easily.’

Yui: ‘I haven’t really been able to do anything so far.’

Yui: ‘The Founder king really has a lot of power in the Demon World.”

*Yui follows Carla*

*the scene changes to a beautiful throne room inside the castle. whimsical music is playing.*

Butler: Well, well… . Welcome to Castle Bernstein. I am the butler of this house.

Carla: Where is the Earl?

Butler: You will be able to visit with him shortly. For now, please head this way and rest a bit after your tiring travel.

Carla: Hmph. It takes some nerve to make me wait.

Yui: ‘This place seems very welcoming, but… something feels off’

Yui: ‘The owner of this castle, the Earl, is still the one who stole my heart… ‘

Carla: … What’s wrong. You’re making a strange face.

Yui: . . Ah, no… nothing is wrong.

Carla: … well, quit looking so disturbed. We’re already inside; there’s no need to panic like that.

Yui: Yes…

Yui: ‘Even so, I can’t calm down.’

Yui: ‘Fortunately, the Dark Note that’s still replacing my heart doesn’t seem to be doing anything strange… ‘

Yui: ‘At any moment it could– ‘

*music stops*

Carla: By the way… I’ll only ask you once.

Yui: … yes?

*music turns eerie*

Carla: As it is, don’t you also have the option of becoming a Demon?

Yui: A… Demon?

Carla: If need be, you can be immortal. If you wish it, I can make you so at any time.

Carla: Once you become immortal, there will be no need to recover your heart.

Carla: Of course, you would still require a heart as an immortal, but that Dark Note would be a complete replacement.

Yui: I hadn’t thought that…

Carla: Then think about it now. Although, if you’re that concerned by the idea, we don’t have to do it.

*Carla leans in close to Yui*

Carla: You are my woman… Even if you were immortal, it would be no different.

Carla: That being the case, there’s nothing special about you remaining a human.

Carla:  Rather, wouldn’t it be better for you to be by my side, serving me forever?

Yui: Yes, that is true…  

Yui: …

Carla: … Silence, hmm? Ah well. Consider it carefully.

Carla: Even if you agree, we wouldn’t necessarily have come here in vain.

Carla: When you are able to speak to the Earl, I hope you know that he will not return your heart willingly.

Carla: Watching the parade with me will give you an excellent opportunity to choose to live as a Founder’s woman.

Yui: … Carla-san…

Carla: At best, you’ll be able to use this castle

Yui: ‘Carla-san… somehow it seems like your reason for searching for my heart has changed… ‘

Yui: ‘You want to make me resolved… but, that is…Yes, I know.’

Yui: ‘As I am now, there isn’t much reason for me to cling so desperately to life as a human… .’

*a knock is heard, and the butler enters the room*

Butler: Excuse me.

Carla: Is your Master ready yet?

Butler: I am so very sorry. You will have to wait a little while longer.

Butler: I have prepared something for while you wait, as is my heartfelt obligation. Please, enjoy.

Yui: … Wow… ! Afternoon tea… !

Butler: Indeed. I hope you both can enjoy the tea party for a short while.

Carla: …

Butler: For Carla-sama, we have also prepared some sandwiches made with special, difficult to obtain raw ham from the Demon World.

Carla: . .  oh… ?

Butler: I hope it is to your liking.

Yui: ‘Carla-san suddenly seems very interested… ‘

*screen goes black for a moment, skipping over Carla and Yui enjoying the food*

Carla: Hmph. Not bad.

Yui: It was good.

Carla: Did you not hear me? I didn’t say anything about it being good, just that it wasn’t bad.

Yui:  Ahaha…

Carla:  You just laughed. What’s so funny?

Yui: Huh!? N-no… that is. .   

Carla: Answer. Otherwise… you will eat this pickle that you refused earlier.

Yui: Noo… .

Carla: Not talking, I see. Then open your mouth–

*Carla leans in close to Yui*

Yui: ‘Ah, what should I do… I can’t bring myself to eat it, but I don’t think I can explain… ‘

((Selection:

– Because Carla-san was cute.

Yui: Because Carla-san was cute, I couldn’t help but laugh a little…

Carla: … I was. . cute… you said?

Yui: … ! I-I’m sorry…

Carla: You must be joking. Calling someone like me cute, you have some nerve!

Yui: … uu… !

Yui: ‘C-Carla-san got mad… ?’

– Because there’s food around your mouth.

Yui: Um… that is… there’s some food around around your mouth…

Carla: What… !?

Carla: … how dare you.

Yui: Well!? Y-you wanted me to tell you!

Carla: I didn’t tell you to be disobedient.

Yui: ‘H-how mean!’))

*an unseen man begins talking. his voice is the same as the man from the prologue*

Man: Well well, aren’t you two getting along. You’re sure enjoying yourselves.

Yui: Eh… ?

Yui: ‘Where is that voice coming from…!?’

Carla: That voice… Walter, isn’t it…

*the music changes to something festive yet intimidating*

*”Mysterious Man” changes to “Earl Walter”*

Earl Walter: It’s been forever since you last contacted me, hasn’t it? I wonder kind of story you will have for me today…

Carla: I have no interest in reminiscing. You have taken the heart of my possession. You’d better have an explanation.

Carla: Show yourself.

Earl Walter: Unfortunately, I am away from my castle and cannot meet with you directly. Please be understanding.

Carla: … .

Earl Walter: Come on, don’t be angry with me.

Earl Walter: It’s very impressive of you to come searching for the heart of that lovely woman.

Carla: This is about you. I wonder why you aren’t more worried.

Earl Walter: Heheheh… I was interested.

Earl Walter: Interested in how far this poor woman that you’ve taken captive, this woman who is a mere human among Demons would be willing to go for you.

Carla: Idiotic. I don’t remember agreeing to your investigation.

Earl Walter: Come on, don’t talk like that. This woman possesses two great treasures in this world.

Earl Walter: It is my responsibility to make sure she is a person worthy of possessing them.

Yui: … what do you mean?

Carla: You’re going on and on about “obligation”, but who gave you that privilege? You’re just a man with a disgusting hobby.

Carla: This man takes treasures away from their owners, then tests them to see if they are worthy of having the treasures returned.

Carla: Furthermore, what deems as passing seems to be biased to this man’s own preferences.

Yui: Then, if we pass this test will my heart be returned?

Earl Walter: Indeed. As long as I approve, it will be promptly returned.

Yui: … Even though you say that…

Yui: ‘It would be foolish not to consider this carefully, since the Earl will be deciding what’s acceptable.’

Yui: ‘I can’t… This test isn’t…’

Carla: Unfortunately, I have no intention of going along with this pointless game of yours.

Earl Walter: Oh? Then how do you intend to get her heart back?

Yui: That’s–

Carla: …

Earl Walter: It seems that you haven’t figured that out yet. Fufu. . I don’t particularly care what you choose to do.

Earl Walter: It wouldn’t be a problem if you just give up on this treasure like before.

Yui: ‘… ? Like before.  . he said?’

Earl Walter: Well, although this may not be the time, you may stay in this castle while you decide.

Earl Walter:  You are welcome to relax and take your time.

Earl Walter: The butler has been notified, so please feel free to alert him if there’s anything you need.

Carla: Even if you hadn’t said that, I would have done so.

Earl Walter: Hmm, is that so? Then there will be no problem.

*Screen goes black over a time skip. Yui and Carla are now alone*

Carla: He went there…

Yui: So Carla-san was acquainted with Earl Walter… .

Carla: … It’s an old story, but the Earl is doing the same thing he has before.

Yui: Did you have something important stolen from you?

Carla: Exactly. The treasure of my fellow First Bloods was taken and I had to go through something similar.

Yui: Could it be that you didn’t get the treasure back?

Carla: The Earl said “like before”, didn’t he?

Yui: That’s right…

Carla: We are the First Bloods. If one of us is tried by something like a vampire, for appearances’ sake, it cannot be helped.

Carla: Come here…

*Carla leans in close to Yui*

Yui: Carla-san…

Carla: …

Carla: I want to get your heart back solely because you are as a partner to me.

Carla: From now until eternity, I will live forever. But you are human. Your life is limited.

Carla: When that happens… I will–

Yui: ‘Since I’ve been spending so much time with Carla-san, deep inside, I too had thought about that.’

Yui: ‘It hurts to think that I can’t promise to be with him forever.’

Carla: … It seems as if you’re upsetting yourself.

Yui: … No, it’s just…

Carla: It’s for you to decide. How much belongs to me, I have no intention of forcing you.

Carla: Keep that much in mind.

Yui: Yes.

Yui: ‘Even if he says that… Carla-san’s intention from earlier… Surely I will be–’

*Festive music begins to play*

Carla: Hm… This is…

Yui: Could this be the music of the parade?

Carla: It’s quite lively.

Yui: I’d like to see it for a bit.

*Screen goes black and footsteps are heard. Carla and Yui are now on a balcony overlooking the parade*

Yui: Ah… !

Yui: ‘There’s a ship out in the canal. Is that what’s called a gondola… ‘

Yui: ‘That ship seems to be going around the city playing music.’

Yui: ‘It looks so lively and fun… I wonder if Carla-san would like having a distraction from the bad feelings earlier.’

Yui: ‘But… ‘

*Carla is seen glaring at the parade*

Carla: …

Yui: ‘Carla-san doesn’t seem interested in sightseeing, and it’s not like I can go alone… ‘

Yui: Even so, from here… at least…!

Yui: Well… I’d kind of like to see more… It’s a bit far away… and behind a building now…

*Festive music stops*

Carla: I suppose you want to go.

Yui: Whaa!?

*A loud thump and crumbling noises are heard. The music turns dramatic*

Yui: No…! The stone collapsed… !! Falling. . !

Yui: Kyaaaa… !!

*The screen goes black*

Carla: Yui… !!

*The screen blurs back into focus. The background is now the night sky*

Yui: Uu… !!!

Carla: … You, what is the meaning of this?!

Yui: I’m, I’m sor… ry… Aa… !!

Yui: ‘It’s too high… What do I do… If I fell from here… Would I die?’

Carla: Don’t make such a nervous face. Believe in me.

Yui: Carla… san…

Carla: I’m going to pull you up now.

*The screen changes to the balcony as Carla pulls her up*

Yui: *panting*

Carla: That was a dangerous place.

Yui: …

Yui: ‘If Carla-san hadn’t saved me… I would have surely–’

Yui: Uu… !

Carla: … What’s wrong?

Yui: I’m sorry… I came so close to dying… I. . I…

Yui: It’s just… I can’t stop shaking…

Carla: …

*The screen goes black for a second and changes to a cg of Carla holding Yui close*

Yui: Ah…

Carla: It’s alright.

Yui: Carla-san…

Carla: You belong to me. Even your life. Thus, as long as I am here, no harm shall come to you.

Carla: I am the only one in this world that your life belongs to.

Yui: …

Yui: ‘That’s a strong way of saying it… but… coming from Carla-san, this is surprisingly comforting… ‘

Carla: Now, go back to the room. I will speak with the butler about this later.

Carla: It should be his job to maintain this castle.

*The screen fades, and footsteps are heard as Carla leaves*

Yui: …

*Yui follows him, and the scene changes to inside the castle again*

Yui: ‘Haah, thanks to Carla-san I’ve stopped shaking, but… I was really scared. . ‘

Yui: ‘This heart… It seems to be working normally for now. I don’t know exactly how it works, but… ‘

Yui: Hah…

Carla: …

Yui: ‘For now, let’s just drink what’s left of the tea and calm down…’

Carla. – Hey.

Yui: Y-Yes!?

Carla: We’re leaving. Come.

Yui: Eh!? Wh-where are we going?

*Carla walks away*

Carla: Wait, please wait!! Carla-san!. . !?

*Screen goes black and changes to a city street. The festive music has returned*

Yui: – Carla-san! Where are you going?

Carla: …

Yui: Carla-san!?

Yui: ‘We’ve come straight to the middle of town where the parade is held . . ‘

Yui: ‘I though Carla-san didn’t intend to watch the parade… ?’

Carla: Indeed, it’s horribly noisy. Is this how a parade is supposed to be?

Yui: That’s right… It’s something like a festival…

Carla: Hey. What’s that.

Yui: Eh!? That’s… that’s a stall… It seems that they’re selling fancy candy work.

Carla: Candy work?

Yui: They make candy shaped like animals and things and sell them here.

Carla. Oh.

Yui: Carla-san, could this be your first time at a parade like this?

Carla: Ah.

*Carla walks away*

Yui: Ah! P-Please wait… !

Yui: ‘Carla-san, what in the world are you thinking? This isn’t parade sightseeing… ‘

*The screen fades into a scene at a fountain*

Carla: There are vampires everywhere.

Yui: That’s… It can’t really be helped. And anyway–

Yui: If this place is so unpleasant to you, why did you decide to come here?

Carla: There is no need to tell you that. Where I go… you will follow without complaint.

*Carla walks away*

Yui: Ah… !

Yui: What was that for? Since it’s Carla-san, there surely has to be some reason for all this.

*The scene fades to a ferris wheel and carousel*

Carla: It’s even more lively here.

Yui: This is the central part the parade, after all.

Carla: What kinds of things are here?

Yui: Ummm… It’s something like an amusement park… There’s rides and games too. .

Carla: Rides… . If that’s so, is that what it is?

Yui: Ah? Is… do you mean the track over there?

Carla. Yes.

Yui: That’s what’s called a roller coaster . . It’s like a car running up on the track part of it.

Yui: It moves very quickly, and the thrill is in the sharp ups and downs.

Carla: Oh… how interesting.

*Carla walks away*

Yui: Eh!? W-wait… Carla-san!? Where did you go?

Carla: Get on.

Yui: Eh!?

Carla: It says to get on that.

Yui: ‘… !? That way… Riding the roller coaster…!? Carla-san is?’

*Scene changes to beside the roller coaster*

Yui: Carla-san!? Are you seriously going to ride?

Carla: Yes.

Vampire Woman C: Although I’m in line, I suppose those two are going to cut in ahead of me~?

Vampire Woman A: Unbelievable . . ! Even children are waiting in line.

Yui: ‘Uu…The stares hurt… But Carla-san isn’t going to wait for any of them… I don’t have a choice… ‘

Yui: Carla-san! Hold on… Please wait!

Carla: What is it?

Yui: If you’re going to ride the roller coaster, you have to wait in line here.

Carla: …

Yui: That is… the roller coaster is one of the most popular attractions in the park…

Yui: Since the number of people that can ride is limited, the line is important…

Carla: A line? With me?

Yui: That’s, that’s right… Look! See how many people are lined up?

Carla:  …

Yui: ‘Uu. . scary. . ! But it’s tense here already… ‘

Vampire Child D: *sobbing* That old man is scaaaary. . !

Carla: . . !?

Vampire Child E: *sobbing and crying*

Vampire Child F: *sobbing and crying*

Yui: Wh-what do we do…!!

Yui: ‘The children started crying one after another… !!’

Yui: ‘Did they get overwhelmed by Carla-san’s aura. . ?’

Yui: U-um. .! C-carla-san!?

Carla: Tch…

*Carla walks away*

Yui: Eh!? Where are you going!?

Carla: You said it yourself. . ! I’m getting in line.

Yui: I-in line!?
Carla: Hmph.

Yui: ‘How surprising… The children’s crying made Carla-san react… ‘

Carla: Is there something you want to say?

Yui: I don’t…

Carla: Hmph.

Carla: … For some reason… I have never been good with it. The sound of a child crying, that is.

Yui: So that’s it…

Carla: Once time, back when I was imprisoned by Demons.

Carla: The cries of the children who had lost their families to Endzeit echoed through the castle.

Carla: The sound wrapped around the entire castle. Since then, I haven’t been able to stand it.

Yui: Carla-san…

Yui: ‘Such a past… It was wrong to be surprised…’

Yui: ‘I can see why something like that would be no good… ‘

Carla: Hey.

Yui: Y-yes!?

Carla: It’s our turn.

Yui: Oh! That was quick. Well then, let’s ride!

*Carla and Yui get on the roller coaster. The background changes to the night sky*

Yui: ‘Somehow, this is a strange feeling… Being on a roller coaster with Carla-san… ‘

Carla: …

Yui: ‘No doubt, Carla-san wouldn’t scream on a roller coaster.’

Yui: ‘But isn’t being scared the fun part…?’

Yui: ‘We had such a hard time in line, I really hope he enjoys it… “

*The scene changes back to beside the roller coaster*

Yui: Hah… that was fun!

Carla: Honestly, I can’t understand it at all. What exactly was so amusing?

Yui: You get to move in a way you’re not used to. It really is interesting…

Carla: Hmph.

*Carla walks away*

Yui: ‘He really didn’t like it… ? Even though we waited in line.’

Attendant: Here we are giving out commemorative photos from the ride.

Attendant: How about a memory of the parade?

Yui: ‘That picture was taken while we were on the roller coaster. That means… ‘

Yui: Um, I was on the roller coaster a minute ago.

Attendant: Ah, please wait just a moment. And… here it is.

Yui: Thank you!

Yui: ‘My first picture with Carla-san! I’m… I’m making a terrible face. . I screamed a lot… but… ‘

Yui: ‘Eh… ? Carla-san… ?’

Carla: What are you holding?

Yui: Eh… ?

*Yui hides the picture*

Carla: … ? Did you just hide something?

Yui: N-No? It was just some trash that had fallen.

Carla: Hmph. You come to the Demon World to pick up trash. We’re going back to the castle now.

*Carla walks away*

Yui: ‘That was close. The picture was almost… No, I think I can still look at it when we’re not together. ‘

Yui: ‘I bet he would have gotten angry if he’d seen it.’

Yui: ‘That happy face reflected in the photo… he wouldn’t have wanted to see it.’

Yui: Hahaha… This photo is my secret!

*Carla comes back*

Carla: Hey, what are you smiling about?

Yui: It’s nothing. By the way, Carla-san, would you like to get something cold to eat?

Carla: Something cold?

Yui: Yes. Because there’s an ice cream stand over there…

Carla: I said it was time to return to the castle. [

Yui: I understand. That’s why we can eat while we walk… No, I’m guessing?

Carla:  …

Yui: ‘I tried suggesting something like this, but I’m sure the usual Carla-san will say no.’

Carla: Do as you like.

Yui: Y-yes! Then wait here for a moment please?

Yui: ‘Really, what’s with Carla-san today? Up until now… I thought he didn’t care about the parade?’

*Yui walks away and the screen goes black, fading back to Earl Walter’s castle*

Yui: Aaah, I’m tired… !

Carla: Did you not just have ice cream?

Yui: S-sorry… There were lots of delicious things around the ice cream stall…

Carla: *sigh*

Yui: ‘It was fun to go to the parade with Carla-san’

*The screen fades to back on the balcony*

Yui: ‘Hah… Somehow, I really enjoyed the parade… ‘

Yui: ‘I don’t really understand Carla-san’s motive… but that doesn’t matter.’

Yui: ‘I came to the city of the parade… I really want to have fun with Carla-san… “

Yui: ‘I keep thinking about my heart… I know I can’t keep letting it upset me… but… ‘

Yui: ‘For a little bit longer… I’ll decide what to do when this parade is over. .  ‘

Yui: ‘Just a little bit more– “

Carla: *sigh* … I don’t particularly care, but for now, continue to accompany me.

Carla: That woman’s will… even though it’s unusual, I understand it.

Carla: Therefore, I will protect that will. Even if it only for her sake.

*screen goes black*