Servamp (サーヴァンプ)

So what's gonna happen to the boy?

I guess someone will have to take him in.

Well, there's no way I can.

We've already got too many kids.

Same here.

But someone has to look after him.

Someone...

Someone else.

Listen to yourselves.

Is "someone else" all you know how to say?

It's not like you can do it.

That would never work.

Yeah, it would. I'm his uncle, after all.

Mahiru.

You need for life to be simple.

So from now on, I'll take care of you.

I'm Mahiru Shirota, 15 years old.

I like to keep things simple.

And try to keep life uncomplicated.

That's why I picked him up.

I didn't want to just leave him there and regret it later.

That would be irritating.

There you go. Perfect!

I'll name you Kuro.

I had no idea I was inviting trouble into my home

and putting my life in danger...

...until the next day.

Um, okay.

Then with that settled,

it looks like all that's left is deciding

who's gonna be in charge of the costumes.

Well, don't look at me.

I've never made clothes before.

Me either.

Does anyone here even know how to sew?

Oh, I got it... Mahiru.

No way. He's already in charge of getting all the food ready.

Yeah, but he's a total master at doing chores and stuff

since he lives alone.

You make him sound like some kinda maid.

Are you still not finished?!

How long can it take to decide who does what?!

Mahiru?

What a pain!

Oh, and here, I baked a test batch of cookies to try.

Whoa! Hey! Get in line!

There's plenty for everyone!

Stop pushing!

So good!

Dang, Mahiru,

this tastes like it was made by a master chef!

And it's only a butter cookie.

I like to keep recipes simple.

So costumes are all that's left, huh?

The person in charge of that will need to know how to sew.

--And have lots of free time. -- Mm-hmm.

--The choice is obvious. -- Mm-hmm.

I'll have to do it.

-- Yay! -- Mahiru for the win!

Are you sure about this?

You've got a lot on your plate already doing the food prep.

You always take on so much.

Let me get this straight.

We need someone who's fast,

but not in the track club to run?

Then it's gotta be me!

-- Yay! -- Thanks, Mahiru!

Taking care of the class rabbit?

I can handle it!

-- Yay! -- That's my boi!

It's just easier if I step up and volunteer.

I mean, someone's gotta do this stuff.

But doesn't it kinda suck since you have to do

everything on your own, Mahiru?

As your friend since childhood,

I feel like I should lend a hand.

But first you'll have to teach me how to thread a needle.

That would be so much more trouble than it's worth.

He's got a point, though.

I've always kinda wanted to ask you something.

Doesn't all that responsibility get annoying?

What do you mean?

Well, you're always taking jobs other people

don't want.

It's gotta get old.

Nah.

It's a lot simpler than trying to get out of doing it.

Huh? I don't get you.

You're making it easier for everyone else,

but way harder on yourself.

Yeah, I guess you could say that.

But that's just not how I look at the situation.

You weirdo.

Y'know, we owe you big time.

We always get to relax while you get stuck with a ton of work.

Sorry about that.

Ryusei...

Seriously.

Let us know if there's anything we can do to help you out.

Koyuki...

I'm here for ya, too!

Too bad you're useless.

Hey! That's not true!

We can at least come along with you later

when you go shopping.

-- Great. -- Oh, hey!

What's up, Sakuya?

You're gonna go to the stores in front of the station, right?

Yeah, probably.

You better be careful.

There's strange stuff goin' down.

You might run into a vampire!

Rumor is they've been attacking near the shops.

-- Huh? -- No, really!

There's some kind of street slasher!

He's already claimed, like, 10 victims.

They all had bite marks on the necks and arms.

Not only that, I heard all their blood was sucked out.

What? So scary!

Now who wants to guess how much of that story

I made up on the fly?

I figured you were full of crap.

I know better than to believe your crazy stories anymore.

Actually, I'm glad it was just a lie.

Anyway, want to sing karaoke by the station after?

I've got free passes.

I get no respect!

I'll meet you guys later.

I've got to run home and get some laundry done

before I can go out tonight.

Hey! Not all of that was a lie!

Don't blame me if you get attacked by vampires!

Yeah, yeah.

I'd actually already heard the rumor

about vampires going around.

But I had real things to worry about.

I wonder if Kuro's all right.

I hope he didn't get into trouble while I was gone.

Today's gourmet spot is a hidden little piece

of paradise in the shopping district

Kitten, I'm home.

I thought I turned the TV off before I went to school.

I'm telling you, it's that good!

Huh?

What... the crap...?

Who are you?!

This is gonna be so troublesome I could just die.

You must be crazy.

You can't just break in to someone else's house!

Wow, you're a pretty violent kid, huh?

You got me spooked. I'm shaking in my boots.

Ow...

Kuro?

Hey, what do you think you're doing?

I'm not supposed to be in the sunlight,

so keep those shut, okay?

Wha--? What in the world are you?

Nothing special.

I'm just a kind-hearted shut-in.

One who happens to be a vampire.

That's it, you're going out the window.

No! What's wrong with you?

I'm a vampire; you can't throw me out in the sun! I'll die!

I mean, okay, technically I'm immortal, but still.

How come you humans are such mean creatures?

Shut up, evil spirit!

Wait, a vampire?

Are you that street slasher?

Did you come here to bite me and drink all my blood?!

Sounds like a lot of work.

Why would I bother going through so much trouble?

And what makes you think you're the kinda person I'd bite?

You think highly of yourself.

Isn't that just what vampires do?!

Maybe don't jump to conclusions when you're judging people.

Actually, I am getting pretty thirsty.

Could you make me some tea?

I don't even know where to begin with you!

Maybe start by cooling down a bit.

I can get out of your way once it gets dark.

Until then make sure you don't say my name

while I'm in human form.

Huh?

How would I do that? I have no idea who you are!

I only know what I called you as a cat. Kuro!

You're so stupid I could die.

What the hell just happened?!

I hate this.

Stop ignoring me, cat! Explain!

Explaining is such a pain.

Start talking right now! I want simple answers!

You sure are demanding, aren't you?

But okay.

I'll begin with something that's pretty obvious.

You and I would die before ever getting along.

Yeah? You know, I was thinking the exact same thing!

Wait, so you're basically a pet vampire?

Ugh. How to explain...?

Vampires like me only drink blood from the master

we have a contract with.