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

But I don't want Sooha to get the wrong idea or hate us because of that.

True.

I don't want Sooha to hate us.

Then just stick to exchanging pleasantries.

Stop talking to her so much.

Quit being so friendly.

Solon's right.

Aw, fine.

Sooha!

Wanna hang out this weekend?

What? Th-This weekend? Where?

Well...

Hey!

Let's go to the plaza together.

We can get ice cream and walk around.

Are you listening to me?

I appreciate it, but... are you sure?

Let's go to the beach, too.

Just the two of us?

Yeah, just the two of us.

No! I'm going with you.

Hey! Mind your own business.

You're planning to say something weird to her, aren't you?

What? Who do you take me for?

There's no way I'm letting you go by yourself.

Um, what's going on, guys?

Didn't we decide we'd keep our distance yesterday?

Aw, fine.

Yeah, but I was thinking, "Just kidding, tee-hee," when I said that, too.

Silly Solon.

Heli! Jino! Jaan! Jakah! Noa!

What?

Solon?

What is it?

Huh?

Shion says he's hanging out at the plaza with Sooha this weekend.

Huh?

Seriously?

What?

Really?

Huh?

Hey! Why'd you rat me out?

It's your fault for breaking our promise.

He's going to the plaza with Sooha this weekend?

Yeah, so tell him why he shouldn't—

I'm going, too!

What?

Me, too.

Hey!

Count me in.

Jakah!

Sounds fun.

Noa! Not you guys, too!

Sheesh! Look at everyone who's going because of you!

Honestly, what are they all thinking?

Sooha.

Heli?

I heard you're going out this weekend.

Huh? Y-Yeah.

Can I go with you?

Yeah, sure.

Then...

See you this weekend.

Dark Moon: The Blood Altar -

The Pre-emptive Date -

This would be... trying too hard.

This is hard to walk in.

What should I do?

Anyway, I can't believe I'm going out with friends.

You're Sooha, right? I'm Chris.

Everyone says you're a vampire.

What?

Are you really a vampire?

If you're not, you should tell everyone that.

There's no point.

Nobody believes me.

Huh. I bet you're not a vampire, though.

Look.

My leg was like this when I was born.

People say all kinds of things when they see this.

Just 'cause I'm different, they make up all these lies.

So I bet they're lying about you, too.

Sooha, let's be friends.

Huh?

I'm all alone, too.

Okay, sure.

I made a friend.

And I had so much fun every day.

And I wanted to share my secret with someone.

All for the first time in my life.

Wow!

You're awesome!

Huh?

You don't think my power is weird?

Nope. It's special!

Really? You're not scared I might be a vampire?

Not at all. After all, I know you.

But... I still don't completely trust myself.

Sooha, want to try biting my neck?

No way! If I did that, and something happened...

It'll be fine. Here.

See? Didn't I tell you?

You can't be a vampire.

Chris...

It's okay. No matter what anyone else says, I'll believe you.

The Weekend

Sooha!

You're here early.

I was hoping to beat you here.

Shion.

You look really cute today.

Uh, thanks. Where are the others?

Apparently, they're super busy.

They stood us up. Can you believe it?

I see.

Well, that can't be helped. The two of us will have fun!

Let's go.

O-Okay.

I'll show you around today.

Thanks.

Heli's busy, too?

I wonder what he's doing. Maybe I'll message him.

No, wait. He might think I'm mad.

He's busy. I shouldn't make him worry about me!

I want to show you a bunch of places today.

I hope you're excited.

Hey, Sooha.

Aren't you glad it's sunny today?

Yeah.

But he could've let me know beforehand.

Come to think of it, I can't message Heli telepathically unless he contacts me first.

This plaza's really lively on weekends.

A long line forms at this Ferris wheel, and it's always packed with families.

There are tons of shops over there, too.

I see.

When the sun sets, the light reflects off the water.

It's absolutely gorgeous.

I want to make sure you see it.

You're so nice, Shion.

Oh, I'm always like this, not just today.

Watch your step.

Here.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

How cute!

A kitty!

It sure is!

Sooha, want some ice cream?

That truck's ice cream is really good.

Okay.

I'll go get some. Wait here in the plaza.

Huh? Oh, thanks.

Shall we go?

Should someone get Sooha?

I'll go.

Me, too.

I'll go with you.

I guess we're all going, then.