What happened? Where am I?
I remember we were fighting.
Does that mean I died?
Is any of this even real?
Have I gone to hell?
EPISODE 12 LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
Picture it in your mind clearly.
You'll leave your body, escaping as a soul.
And once you've entered into that dream-state,
you will then enter Mr. Kudo.
Once there, your focus will be finding his soul.
Right.
Miss Miyo, be as safe as you can.
Listen! You are absolutely capable.
Miyo…
Miyo!
Everyone here believes in you. We'll be by your side every step.
Are you ready to start?
Yes.
Whatever I come across there,
I'll come back with Lord Kudo.
Let's begin.
Are you in there?
I know this place.
The Saimori house…
For every Grotesquerie I cut down, another one emerges.
There's no sign of Godo or the rest of the team.
This isn't my world at all, is it?
But… regardless of where I am, I refuse to die here.
Lord Kudo…
Miyo!
Miyo! Where are you?
Can you hear me? Say something!
Miyo!
Does this mean Lord Kudo's in here?
Who is it?
I hear you!
Over here…
Please don't run away.
But why is it…
This way…
Hey, wait! Why are you…
You look like…
Try to catch me if you can.
What is going on?
I'm over here.
I have to hurry and find Lord Kudo.
Why is that here?
I… know that door…
The clothes they're wearing…
Is that me?
Miyo…
I know I heard her, so she must be nearby!
I was supposed to go back for her…
but she came for me?
I have to see her again to apologize.
But this…
will I make it?
No, I must.
I refuse to die before seeing her again.
I will get out of this place!
You look like me, but who…
You're not going to be able to see him again.
Why not?
You are not worthy of him, being near his light.
Now you'll be alone again forever.
Don't you… think it's easier that way?
That's how you've always lived, right?
You already know. That's the truth, isn't it?
You disregard his kindness at every turn.
The only thing you're good at is hurting him.
Because you're so careless,
he's wandering in the dark, slipping closer into his grave.
Anyone who associates with you is doomed to be unhappy.
You know I'm right.
That's why you have to stay away from Lord Kudo.
Maybe what you say is right.
I always wanted to change myself.
I saw everything I did as a failure, so of course I'd agree.
It's exactly like you said…
If I'm so awful, then I shouldn't be with him.
Of course, that's what I thought.
But now…
that's not what I think.
Now that you have a gift, you mean?
Before I discovered my ability.
It was because of the people in my life.
People who care deeply about me.
It's because of their belief in me that I think it's all right that I…
that I'm allowed to stay with Lord Kudo.
Lying to yourself again?
I already know how much easier you think your life would be
if you were alone.
You're wrong. That's not true!
I've heard enough of this!
After Mother died, life was a living hell.
I've had to struggle to survive ever since that day.
There was never a break.
The only option was to dull my heart so it wouldn't hurt.
I had no choice.
That was the only way I could handle being alive!
That was the only option back then.
I thought that that was how I was supposed to live.
But now… I know my life won't have to be that anymore.
It's far too late for that!
You've always given up and that's all you'll ever do!
It's not… I decided that I'm done giving up!
You can't!
I can!
No! No!
You have to give up because it's easier!
How many more scars do you want?
That's the kind of person you are.
You didn't want to hurt anymore.
Lord Kudo suffered because of you!
I know what I did. That's why I have to make sure I can apologize.
He's there for me.
Every chance he's had, he's been on my side.
He never faltered. He's always believed in me.
But I couldn't see it. I didn't believe in myself.
I was too afraid that I'd get hurt.
That was my fault.
Stay away!
Getting hurt might seem scary…
but I won't run anymore.
I choose to believe what Lord Kudo says!
That means… I'm going to have to believe in myself
the way he believes in me!
Because I want…
to stay with Lord Kudo for the rest of my life!
It's okay. I'm going to find Lord Kudo now.
That way, you and I can finally know happiness together.
I hope we can. Sounds nice.
Isn't that Lord Kudo's hair tie?
He must be close.
Lord Kudo!
Miyo?
Stay behind me.
That… Is that your gift?
Sorry for the wait.
I came to bring you back home.
Miyo…
Are you all right?
That looks serious.
No need to worry.
I'll be fine. This isn't the end of me.
-Mm. -However…
Faithful servants…
Your… Your Majesty!
What's his state? Is he dead yet?
Sir, a woman from the Usuba family is interfering.
That Usuba brat…
Your Majesty, please don't overexert yourself.
Uh…
The Kudos are now an unprecedented threat to us all.
As such, it is crucial that we eliminate the power of Dream-Sight immediately.
Miyo.
Can I ask you something?
Well, will you please hold my hand?
Your hand?
What I mean is…
Do you believe in me right now?
Of course.
Let's go home… together!
Yes.
Be gone now!
This is my will!
Miyo! Watch out!
Upon my rule, you both must die!
Be gone!
Where are we?
Miyo…
You heard me go on and on about protecting you,
but you ended up protecting me.
This is yours. Here.
Uh…
I couldn't find you at first,
and things were scary, but this hair tie guided me to you.
So, is that where it went?
I thought I'd lost it when it fell off in battle.
I can put it back on for you…
if you wouldn't mind my doing so.
Yes, please do.
All done.
Thank you.
Um, Lord Kudo…
Hmm?
At the Usuba house, do you remember when I was asked what I wanted?
I hesitated, but eventually told you…
that I did not care.
Yes.
You should know… that was a lie.
I'm sorry.
Wait… I'm the one who should be apologizing to you, Miyo.
I never thought I would do something that would hurt you.
But I lost my temper and I spoke out of a place of anger.
I am truly sorry.
I'm truly sorry as well.
What I want… is to always be by your side.
Miyo…
Please let me know I can be with you forever!
It was always my intention to do so.
I want to remain close to you if you'd allow it.
Yes. Of course you can.
Thank goodness.
If you had told me "no", I can't imagine what state I'd be in.
Don't be silly! I'd never say such a thing.
Kiyoka!
Miss Miyo!
-Commander! -Mr. Kudo!
-Commander! -Young Master, please!
-Commander, can you hear me? -Please, Kiyoka!
-Miyo! -Miss Miyo!
Our friends…
Lord Kudo, everyone's waiting for us.
Let's go home, shall we?
Yes, let's.
-Commander! I'm begging ya! -Young Master!
Miyo!
-Miyo! -Wake up!
What a relief!
Miss Miyo…
He's alive!
I guess that means… I'm back?
Yes.
Oh, you're awake! I'm so relieved.
I didn't mean to worry you. I apologize.
I'm so glad you're all right.
I am now, thank you.
Commander!
Oh, I was so worried about you guys.
Hey, Godo!
Get off me, I can't breathe!
-Arata, wait! -Hmm?
Are you… Are you heading back home now?
It looks like… you no longer need my protection,
so there's no reason for me to stay.
You've really… so thank you, but I feel like there's more to say.
There's no need for that.
I only… did what any proper person would do.
But…
I knew it…
I can't go back with you. That place isn't my home.
I am so sorry.
There's really no need for you to apologize for that.
Miyo, you're still… a part of our family.
So it's you again?
I hope you know we'll be having a rematch.
Next time, I'll win.
Sure. You know where to find me when you're ready.
Until then…
He what? It was His Majesty?
The Emperor had lost his divine revelation.
The fear of not knowing the future consumed him.
He sought to expose the Grave.
Lives were put at risk.
His acts were both selfish and unacceptable.
It is my vow…
that every debt will be repaid.
It feels like forever since I last stood in front of this threshold.
Doesn't it?
It's good to see you at the door. Welcome, Lord Kudo.
Yes. I'm home, Miyo.
Finally, our daily lives regained a sense of peace.
My nightmares were over.
I no longer suffered from sleepless nights.
Lord Kudo and I got to share our meals together,
and enjoy conversing with one another.
I'm starting to notice…
that I no longer dread going to sleep or waking up.
It feels like I know the true meaning of happiness now.
Getting to cherish little moments with someone dear to me.
SEVERAL DAYS LATER
Our blissful days of peace passed by in the blink of an eye.
And before I knew it,
it was time to test all of my training with Miss Hazuki.
I hope I make her proud.
PARTY DAY! BREAK A LEG, MIYO!
Miyo…
Lord Kudo, I… I'm sorry if I kept you waiting.
Oh, uh…
So, what do you think?
Do I look all right?
I'd say… you're beautiful.
It's good to hear you say so.
You… look good. You're very handsome tonight.
That's enough.
You can't just say things like that.
Sorry, Lord Kudo.
Shall we?
Yes.
Miyo…
Just so I'm sure it wasn't a dream,
can you confirm it for me one more time?
Troublesome kind of fellow as you know I am,
did you really say you'll be my wife?
Troublesome? How could you say that…
when I was always the one who started trouble.
And you still won't regret it?
Marrying someone like me?
I could never regret it.
After all, we chose each other, didn't we?
There's still a lot I need to learn,
so please be patient with me.
Yes. And you, with me.