Servamp (サーヴァンプ)

Hey, what are are we going to do with the child?

Someone will have to take him in.

There's no way I can. We have a lot of children.

Me, too.

Isn't there anyone?

Someone...

Well....

What the hell? Is "someone, someone" all you people can say?

Hey, it'd be impossible for you.

It's not impossible.

I'm the kid's uncle.

Mahiru.

Thinking simply, it's gotta be me.

Shirota Mahiru, 15 years old.

I love simple things. I hate troublesome things.

That's why I picked him up.

It's really troublesome to do nothing and regret it later.

Perfect! I'll name you Kuro.

I didn't know keeping him would put my life in danger until the next day.

Um, all that's left is deciding who is in charge of the costumes.

What? I definitely can't do anything like sewing.

To begin with, is there anyone in this class that can sew?

Hey! Hey! What about Mahiru? Mahiru!

Mahiru was chosen to be in charge of food prep.

But, he lives alone and can do all kinds of housework perfectly.

Well, that's true, but...

What a pain! How long does it take to decide who does what?!

Mahiru!

Here.

I baked some test cookies while you guys were deciding.

G-Get in line! I have enough for everyone!

Delicious!

Even though it's a super simple butter cookie...

Is he a pro or something?!

Simple is best!

Costumes is all that's left?

The one in charge of costumes

should know how to sew and have free time...

Thinking simply, it's gotta be me!

Yay!

There it is!

Mahiru! Will you be all right, taking on that much?

Last time, too.

A relay race participant?

Someone with fast feet, but not from the track club...

Thinking simply, it's gotta be me!

Taking care of the class rabbit?

It's gotta be me!

Well, someone has to do it, so it's troublesome to fight over it.

But isn't it hard sometimes to do it all by yourself, Mahiru-sama?

Should I help, as your childhood friend?

Though I can't even thread a needle.

That would cause me more trouble! I'm fine on my own.

Hey, Mahiru.

I've always wanted to ask...

Huh?

Why are you like that?

Like what?

Well, don't you always take on jobs others don't want to do?

It's like I always say. It's too troublesome.

What? Isn't it normally the opposite?

No one wants to do them because it would be a pain.

Well, how should I say this? It's how you look at it.

You're weird.

Well, everyone ends up taking the easy way out and leaving it to you.

Well, um, sorry for that.

Ryusei...

So please tell us if there's something that we can do.

Koyuki...

Me, too! Me, too!

Will you be of any use?

Hey! That's so mean!

For now, we'll at least come along for the shopping.

Yeah.

Oh!

What is it, Sakuya?

You're gonna shop in front of the station, right?

Yeah, probably.

Be careful.

Lately, vampires have been appearing in that area!

That's the rumor.

Huh?

No, seriously!

It's like a street slasher or something.

The victims had bite marks on their necks or arms

and all of their blood was sucked dry!

I heard there were already over ten victims.

What? That's scary!

Now, I wonder how much of that story was a lie?

Ouch!

I thought you'd say that

Your stories about rumors are usually lies!

So that was all a lie?

Oh!

Want to go sing karaoke in front of the station? I have a coupon!

Completely ignored!

Well, I'm going to go home and take in the laundry first.

Hey! Listen to me!

Don't blame me if you get attacked!

Yeah, yeah.

"There are vampires."

I knew that rumor was currently going around.

That's right, Kuro. I wonder if he's being good?

Today's gourmet spot is a hidden little secret in the shopping district...

I'm home... Wait, huh?

Did I leave the TV on?

Huh? What is this?

W-Who...?!

Ah. This has gotten so troublesome I could die.

Who the hell are you?! What are you doing in another person's house?

What a violent kid.

So scary. I can't face you.

Ow...

Huh? Kuro?

What are you doing?

I can't face the light at all.

Wh-What in the world are you?!

What am I?

Just a kind-hearted...

...vampire shut-in...

I'll toss you outside my window!

Wait! I'm a vampire. Don't throw me out in the sun.

I'll die! I'll die! I'm immortal, but I'll die!

Humans are such cruel creatures.

Shut up, you evil spirit!

Vampire...? Are you that street slasher?!

Are you planning to attack me and drink my blood?!

Huh? Why would I do something so troublesome I could die?

Have you been told you're way too self-conscious?

Who'd attack someone like you?

You should attack! You're a vampire!

Don't say that so easily. Doing that is a crime!

Putting that aside, I'm thirsty. Can you make me some tea?

Argh! I don't know where I should start!

Well, don't get so angry.

I'll leave once it gets dark.

For now, don't say my name while I'm in human form.

Huh?! I-I don't know what your name is!

I thought you were a cat, so I called you "Kuro"...

You're so stupid I could die.

What the hell was that just now?!

What a pain.

Stop being so lazy and explain!

Explaining is such a pain.

Do it now! And do it simply!

You have so many complaints.

Well, at the very least, I can tell you this.

You and I would die before getting along.

That's funny, I was just thinking the same thing!

A vampire that specializes in being cared for?

Well, how should I say this?

They only drink blood from the master they contract with.

And their master's orders are troublesome, but they listen.

We have a name, too, but there's no point in telling you.

I don't really get it, but don't roll around like that!

It can't be that the thing that just happened was a contract...

No, that was just a temporary contract.

Temporary contract?

As long as I don't drink your blood in the next 24 hours,

it'll automatically get canceled.

Twenty-four hours?

Then...

...hurry up and go wherever you want.

There you go.

Until the contract is canceled,

you and I can only be a certain distance apart.

I have to be with a guy like this for 24 hours?

Right back at you!

Argh! Don't spill potato chip crumbs!

You're so abusive towards cute pets!

I'd like to see your parents' faces!

Come to think of it, where are your parents?

My mom...

...died a long time ago in an accident.

I was alone and my relatives didn't really know where to send me...

...but my uncle took me in.

If my uncle wasn't there, I would have probably...

Oh, that's why you felt sorry and picked up a dirty cat like me.

You're so stupid. It's gotten so troublesome now.

The source of my troubles shouldn't talk!

Oh, that's right. I have to go out.

No way. No way. Turn them down.