Dance with Devils (ダンス・ウィズ・デビルス)

In the dark, black as night, black as pitch

it will begin, here and now, it will begin

The ruthless veil of darknest night

stains the world with the black of the night

Eternal night is drawing near

Hideous ones, writhing about, Twisting and turning

The gears of fate are turning now

Witness, look at them Turning now

Behold the forbidden grimoire

Grimoire, grimoire, grimoire

Where is the grimoire?

Yes, the forbidden grimoire. Nobody has ever seen it.

Whoever possesses it, holds great power.

The power to control the world. And so much more.

The clock of doom, it ticks away

Oh so cruelly It continues Ticking away

No one can ever hide from it

No escape from the silent, deadly snare

Born secretly into this world

Shadows speak of the tale through the whispers

Now let us dance in the abyss

It begins Let the curtain Finally rise

Morning, Ritsuka. Smells good.

Morning, Mom. Sleep well?

Or did you work all night?

Worked all night.

I've got a big deadline coming up.

Don't push yourself too hard.

The weather is perfect today, too.

Thank you for the food.

Hey, if you want, I can make us dinner tonight. I don't work.

That would be great.

I could finish the manuscript today! Thank you.

Aren't you translating for a magazine this time?

Yep. It's a British fantasy.

Cool.

I'll get it.

Good morning!

Oh no, wait. It's more like good evening for you.

How's London? Having fun?

Oh, it's Lindo!

Yeah. I'm doing fine.

Here, I'll let you talk to Mom.

Bye, Mom. Happy writing!

Wait. It's Monday.

Don't leave yet.

There we go!

You never forget.

It's actually kind of adorable.

You're so serious about these little charms.

Not just adorable.

They're much more.

These Charms keep you safe and protected.

Yes. I know.

Uh!

Have a great day.

Uh...

See you after school!

Ritsuka! Hey, what's up?

Hi, Azuna. Nothing much.

So overachiever, did you finish that English paper?

Yep. One perk of having a writer for a mom.

So unfair! Will you help me, then?

There you are!

Uh?

Girl, what did you do?

Uh...?

Hm?

What?! But why?!

What could the student council president want?!

It's so weird.

Come on, you have to know what this is about.

I don't, though. I swear. I have no idea.

You sure?

The Great Rem doesn't summon for no reason.

You must have done something.

I haven't done anything. You know me!

That her?

Sure is. I wonder what she did.

She doesn't look like the rebel type.

Is it weird that I'm kinda jealous?

I know!

She gets one-on-one time with the Great Rem.

I'd get in trouble too

if it means going to the third library.

Hey, you're gonna be okay. Don't freak.

No. I know. It's just a meeting; no big deal.

Third library, here I come.

Uh...

Ritsuka Tachibana?

Uh! Yes. That's me.

Rem Kaginuki.

President of Shiko Academy's Student Council.

Glad you were able to meet with us.

Though, I wish it were under better circumstances.

We've received word that you've been violating school policies.

What?! I haven't!

There must be some mistake!

Yet this note says otherwise. You deny it?

You bet I do!

I've never broken a rule in my life.

Who wrote that note anyway? And what does it say I did?!

I will be the one asking the questions. Understand?

You should at least let me defend myself.

Watch out. This one talks back. She's got a mind of her own.

This got interesting!

Not to mention exciting.

You're very intriguing.

You're not like the other girls, are you?

To tell you the truth,

I summoned you for my own selfish curiosity.

Uh!

Not sure what I was saying,

but whatever you think you found out is wrong.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

Wasn't that strange? With the pendant, I mean.

It's incredible how clueless she really is.

The poor little thing.

She might be a little more of a challenge than we thought. Fun.

She won't be a problem.

Don't worry. Next time is checkmate.

Well, that was really weird.

Ritsuka!

Oh, hi, Azuna.

You have to tell me everything.

It was ridiculous.

They were getting on to me for no reason about breaking rules.

That's, like, insane.

Everybody thinks the "Great Rem" is just so perfect.

But the truth is he's a total jerk.

But everything's okay, right?

I mean you don't have to go back?

Trust me. That's never gonna happen.