DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR (DARK MOON　-黒の月: 月の祭壇-)

Twenty years ago,

vampires, previously believed to be imaginary, appeared in the world.

They disguised themselves as humans, seamlessly integrated into society,

and began attacking humans under cover of darkness.

People feared vampires, and rumors bred more rumors.

Vampires possess powers beyond human understanding.

Those who are bitten become vampires themselves.

There is no way to kill them.

There may be vampires living right next to us.

More and more, people began jumping at shadows.

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Meeting -

Ms. Sooha, welcome to Decelis Academy.

Our academy is a night school.

Classes begin at 9 PM.

You may find it difficult at first, but you'll get used to it quickly.

Yes, ma'am.

I must apologize.

We don't often get transfer students this time of year.

The new dorm building doesn't have any empty rooms,

so I've prepared a room for you in the old dorm.

It may be a bit messy.

That's all right.

Also, the rules prohibit you from leaving campus after sunset.

It's probably best you don't go out anyway, for safety's sake.

There was a murder nearby not too long ago.

According to rumors, it was the work of a vampire.

Well, our school is famous for its thorough entrance exam.

There's no way any of our students, nor our faculty or staff, are vampires.

Sorry.

This is it.

I'm sorry you have to live out here by yourself.

If a room opens up in the new building, I'll arrange a transfer—

Actually, I prefer this.

Thank you.

So this is my room.

It looks great!

This is Riverfield's most prestigious school.

Not only that, but it's famous for thoroughly weeding out vampires.

So no one will get the wrong idea about me.

I won't have to run anymore.

This time, I can live a normal school life!

Who cares if I have a dirty corner room?

In any case, because of this power...

She's a vampire!

Uh, I came to get a book.

Huh?

I-It's not what it looks like!

Wait! This is a misunderstanding!

I-I'm not a vampire.

Please, believe me...

I do.

Vampires can't enter this place, right?

I'm sure everyone says that, but I really don't want anyone to suspect me.

After all, I hate vampires more than anyone else in the world.

Oh, right.

You came to get a book, right?

Where did you leave it?

I tidied everything up.

It's fine. I'll look for it my—

Oh, is this it?

Wow, it's so old.

Uh, yeah. I'm interested in ancient legends.

Really? Sounds interesting!

I like to read, too.

If you'd like, maybe we could discuss...

Oh, I'm sorry. Listen to me run my mouth.

Um, I'm just so happy.

I've never met anyone who saw me do something like that

and didn't become suspicious.

Here.

Thanks. Later.

Wha... Oh, yeah. Later.

Your name...

That was a chance to make a friend.

I screwed up again.

What's your name?

What?

M-My name?!

I-It's Sooha! My name is Sooha.

Sooha? That's a cute name.

Don't you want to know mine?

What? O-Of course!

My name is Heli. I'm a 12th-year.

Nice to meet you.

Y-Yeah. Nice to meet you.

Well, I'm actually leaving now.

Heli...

What? A transfer student?

You haven't heard, Jino?

It's a girl, right?

Yeah. She moved into the old dorm room we use for storage.

What? Then we can't hang out there anymore.

We can if we make friends with her.

Shion, you've got good communication skills.

Well, yeah.

Hold on. Didn't we leave our stuff in there?

We'd better go get it.

Yeah.

Sounds like you're already friends with her.

Who's friends with who, now?

Heli and the transfer student.

Are you serious?

I said hello to her earlier.

Her name is Sooha.

Heli, Solon's right.

We can't make friends with the other students.

Nothing good comes from getting close to others.

I get what you're trying to say, but she's different somehow.

Is she like us?

No, there's no way.

Our kind can't enter this—

There's nobody else like us.

We're the only ones.

I know...

But I feel strangely drawn to her.

Seriously, Heli?

Was it love at first sight?

You think we experience emotions like that?

Besides...

Even if we get close to them...

they'll never accept us.

Exactly.

And getting involved with us could put her in danger.

Hold on.

What are we all doing in my room, anyway?!

Heli... I have a good feeling about this place.

Stay away from the transfer student. Got it?

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Sooha.

Even here, I won't be...

You're Sooha, right?

I've heard about you.

You transferred here, right?

I'm Shion.

Let's be friends.

Uh, sure. Nice to meet you.

Shion's a problem child. I wouldn't recommend being friends with him.

You can be my friend instead. I'm Jino!

O-Okay.

Hey, Jino.

Guys!

I'm Jaan. By the way...

Forget what Solon just said.

What? You too, Jaan?

We don't agree with him at all.

Yup, yup.

Being nice to the transfer student is the normal thing to do.

You guys...

Right. Thanks.

What a relief.

What are you doing? Let's go.

Sure. Go right ahead.

Sooha, did you need something?

Huh? Oh, right...

I wanted to look around the school.

Want me to show you around, then?

We've still got some time before class.

What? Are you sure?

Me, too! I'll tag along.

Yeah, let's all go.

Naturally, we have to show her around.

Exactly. Let's go.

Do you really need that many people just to show her around campus?!

Don't be like that.

Come with us, Solon.

I'm not going.

Fine. You don't have to.

This is the library.

Wow. It's bigger than I expected.

These are the 9th-years' classrooms.

The 10th-years' classrooms are nearby.

The 11th- and 12th-years' classrooms are further down.

Really?

By the way, I'm a 10th-year like you.

Skipping Solon...

Jaan and Jino are 11th-years.

Heli is a 12th-year.

We also have two 9th-year friends named Jakah and Noa.

You seem pretty close for students in different grades.

Yeah. We grew up in the same orphanage.

We've been together since we were little.