The Case Study of Vanitas (2021) s01e06 Episode Script
Questions
Mon Chaton.
Listen to me well.
You must never let anyone take your true name.
It is the formula that gives shape to who you are.
That is to say
it is your very life.
I want you to give me your true name.
Non!
What are you doing, Noé?
Did you twist your ankle dancing?
Who are you?
So, you're from Charlatan?
There's blood on your neck.
Are you hurt?
I don't kiss and tell.
Stay away from Master Luca!
The Case
Study of
Vanitas
The Case
Study of
Vanitas
You always ponder the simple stuff like emotions and love
I hope one day you'll come to understand them
Torn apart and patched back together so many times leaves you a miserable sight
You don't even know what it means to be alive
You needn't put into words that you want us alone together
I have a feeling we can accept one another, and that's fine for now
I love this world, and I love the light that only you can bring me
Even with my fractured eyes it makes this world
Appear ever so radiant
There's nothing certain in life
But I'm sure you can see me
When the sky and void meet, turn back from dreams of the future
You said you're from Charlatan.
What is it you want?
Was this pandemonium your doing?
How delightful.
How very delightful!
Enough, Naenia.
We've already been here too long.
The Queen's Fangs will soon get wind of this.
Tsk, how disappointing.
That voice is the same as before.
Noé.
I've taken a liking to you.
When next we meet, I want you to give me your true name.
Wait! What do you want?!
Why are you creating curse-bearers?!
And Louis! Why did you—
Bye-bye, Noé.
Get back here!
After them!
Yes, Master Luca!
Wait for me!
Noé!
I'm so glad I found you!
It's bedlam in the great hall.
Are you all right?
Domi.
Noé?
Get a hold of yourself!
There are curse-bearers in the great hall!
They all appeared at once!
And those who blacked out are being
driven mad by the curse-bearers' voices.
That is the malnomen Dissonance, "the beastly orchestra."
This rare malnomen occurs when those afflicted with maladies gather together.
The voice they make creates a dissonance that drives all around them mad.
And you are the one who can save them, human?
I'll see what I can do.
Very well.
Then I will protect you.
Curse-bearer heads will roll if we don't act now.
Quickly!
That's right.
Things are different now.
The power Vanitas wields—
it can save them!
There!
Your first patient!
Who the devil are they?
The Clan of the Blue Moon!
Was it you who turned them into curse-bearers?
Kill him.
Kill him.
Kill him!
Kill that human!
Vanitas, I must thank you.
What's with you?
Nothing. It's just
I wished to say that.
Noé, you're a bit clueless.
This is bad. Get out of here!
Domi!
From what I saw, I'd say there's one curse-bearer left.
But—
Now, go!
If you don't
Domi, my dear!
Whatever are you doing with that mortal?
You're looking well, Sister Veronica.
Me, clueless?
About what?
And you are the one who can save them, human?
I'll see what I can do.
Vanitas
Catherine, stop.
She's
It's too late for this one.
There's no going back once the flesh is as corrupted as this.
Please kill me.
Kill me before I murder my little sister too.
Vanitas.
Please, wait. Vanitas!
Stay out of the way, Noé.
I see.
No.
So that's your true name.
Don't!
It suits you well.
No!
Why?!
Huh? What's got your knickers in a knot?
I've said it from the start, haven't I?
It matters not what you people want.
I will save the vampires.
I will do as I please.
I will use the methods I choose.
It matters not what you people want!
I will save the vampires.
Is this
salvation?
Kill me.
Kill me.
Kill me, Noé.
I don't understand.
Vanitas.
What is salvation?!
As if I'd know.
Make of it what you will.
I found you!
Marquis Machina! Hurry!
Stop my sister before it's too late!
Oh, the stench, the stench, the stench!
It reeks of man. The stink of humans!
There is truly nothing worse.
That mask is obstructing her sight,
yet she can still rewrite formulas like this?!
Those are some incredible eyes you have,
Veronica de Sade, the Queen's Fangs.
Mine is not a name that ought to roll off your tongue so lightly, mortal.
Yikes.
First, I shall freeze you.
And after that? Let me think.
Vanitas!
Curses! That single attack has rendered my body
Now, before the eyes of dear little Domi,
who tried to stop me,
I shall smash you into tiny icy bits.
That's enough, Veronica.
The Queen's Fangs, of all people,
should not make such an unbecoming display of power.
Lord Ruthven.
Ruthven?
Where have I heard that name before?
You have arrived quite late.
Indeed.
My carriage was attacked by assailants unknown.
And it took longer than expected to find another.
Now then, what has transpired here?
That mortal man is of the Clan of the Blue Moon.
His arm bears the clan's foul mark.
Several curse-bearers appeared soon after he revealed it.
I believe he used The Book of Vanitas
to spread the Curse of the Blue Moon.
No!
Is what I just heard true?
Was it you who turned her into ashes?
That's right.
It was I who slew the girl.
No!
Don't you lay a finger on him!
I don't know who you are, but you'd better listen!
I was in the middle of speaking with him!
Then you people barged in.
Who do you think you are?!
Don't draw your own conclusions when you don't have a clue!
I will not let you pin the blame on him!
Wait a minute.
Did I do the same?
My apologies.
It is as you say, young man.
It was I who lacked for manners.
I am Ruthven.
I serve Her Majesty, the Queen, as a member of the Senate.
The Senate?
Lord Uncle!
Lucius. I'm delighted to see you're unharmed.
It was I who was worried about you! I feared something had happened.
Luca?
Uncle?
Steady there.
Don't!
Have no fear.
I merely wish to melt the ice.
Lord Uncle, what will you do with them?
I shall take the two of them under my wing.
And as you are no doubt aware,
all who dare do harm to guests
of mine know the peril it brings.
For such an act shall be deemed as an attack upon my person.
Vanitas.
I owe you
an apology.
An apology?
Whatever for?
Maître?
I tried to force my hopes and ideals upon him.
He never claimed anything other than what he said,
but my expectations grew of my own accord, leading to feelings of betrayal.
I am so callow, Maître.
And?
He did not live up to your hopes,
so you couldn't stand being around him?
Mon Chaton.
When I told you to assess the true nature of The Book of Vanitas,
it was not to reveal whether it was a threat to us.
Huh?
I wish for you to meet those whose paths cross the book.
You must experience their stories.
Upon doing so, how shall you characterize the book on your own terms?
That is what I wish to know.
You really do like heights.
Can I ask what happened after that?
Nothing that interesting.
Lord Ruthven diffused the situation and dispersed the crowd.
We're now ostensibly His Lordship's "guests."
So that room I was in That was him too?
Yes.
Hey.
What's the matter?
What do you mean?
You're mad about something.
What?
If not, then you're pouting.
Don't be stupid.
I know you wish to say something to me.
Nope.
Well, I do.
You said what you're doing is an act of vengeance.
And?
What did you mean by that? I wish to know—
That was a lie.
It was?
That's right.
I thought no vampire would pay me
heed unless I said something like that.
You fell for it, didn't you? Idiot!
You're lying.
You're lying about saying you lied.
Whether you seek this or not, I will save you vampires!
That very deed will be my ultimate act of vengeance against Vanitas!
When you said that, I finally understood.
That's why you have that look at times.
It's as if you have given up on something.
Stop trying to paint me with your silly assumptions.
Enough, you wet blanket!
I can't deal with simple-minded fools like you!
I want nothing further to do with you!
So you had better—
What?
I don't even know why I'm listening to you.
Perhaps you've got the wrong idea, but I really don't like you.
As such, I have no intention of following your orders or assisting you in any way.
And I'm saying you don't need to!
Just when I thought he was angry, he starts sulking.
How interesting.
I really don't understand what he's thinking.
He speaks of salvation.
What does that really mean?
I must know.
I must.
However, I do find you intriguing, human.
I wish to see your labors and witness their outcome.
And should you refuse me, I shall still do as I please, your will notwithstanding.
I've decided to remain by your side, Vanitas.
I couldn't care less.
The color of the rising sun that morning remains quite vivid in my mind.
But memories of the beginning
readily evoke memories of the end.
Memories of what slipped from my grasp.
The people I could not protect.
The day I could not grab your hand.
These are my regrets.
Oh, and
Vanitas, I'm sorry.
For what?
Nothing.
I simply wished to say that.
Uncertainty
Uncertainty
Uncertainty
As soon as it all began
I could see how it would end
Like melting ice cream beginning to drip
I release a sigh that echoes ever so far
Ever so gently like ripples on the water
When I lose myself I become you
I'll meet all your desires
I'll cling to you
Lose the veil
'Cause tomorrow
All doubts will be dispelled
Was it you who I've been searching for
Spent my life alone and waited for?
So tenderly and endlessly
You made me whole, you made me whole
I'm sinking beneath all the tears
To a place beyond goodbyes
Torn through time by myself
You made me whole, you made me whole
Was it you who I heard through the door
When I cried and had no place to go?
Torn through time by myself
I know I'm never alone
Since I found your embrace
You made me whole, you made me whole
I lose myself
I lose myself
I know I'm never alone
Love
Love
Love
Listen to me well.
You must never let anyone take your true name.
It is the formula that gives shape to who you are.
That is to say
it is your very life.
I want you to give me your true name.
Non!
What are you doing, Noé?
Did you twist your ankle dancing?
Who are you?
So, you're from Charlatan?
There's blood on your neck.
Are you hurt?
I don't kiss and tell.
Stay away from Master Luca!
The Case
Study of
Vanitas
The Case
Study of
Vanitas
You always ponder the simple stuff like emotions and love
I hope one day you'll come to understand them
Torn apart and patched back together so many times leaves you a miserable sight
You don't even know what it means to be alive
You needn't put into words that you want us alone together
I have a feeling we can accept one another, and that's fine for now
I love this world, and I love the light that only you can bring me
Even with my fractured eyes it makes this world
Appear ever so radiant
There's nothing certain in life
But I'm sure you can see me
When the sky and void meet, turn back from dreams of the future
You said you're from Charlatan.
What is it you want?
Was this pandemonium your doing?
How delightful.
How very delightful!
Enough, Naenia.
We've already been here too long.
The Queen's Fangs will soon get wind of this.
Tsk, how disappointing.
That voice is the same as before.
Noé.
I've taken a liking to you.
When next we meet, I want you to give me your true name.
Wait! What do you want?!
Why are you creating curse-bearers?!
And Louis! Why did you—
Bye-bye, Noé.
Get back here!
After them!
Yes, Master Luca!
Wait for me!
Noé!
I'm so glad I found you!
It's bedlam in the great hall.
Are you all right?
Domi.
Noé?
Get a hold of yourself!
There are curse-bearers in the great hall!
They all appeared at once!
And those who blacked out are being
driven mad by the curse-bearers' voices.
That is the malnomen Dissonance, "the beastly orchestra."
This rare malnomen occurs when those afflicted with maladies gather together.
The voice they make creates a dissonance that drives all around them mad.
And you are the one who can save them, human?
I'll see what I can do.
Very well.
Then I will protect you.
Curse-bearer heads will roll if we don't act now.
Quickly!
That's right.
Things are different now.
The power Vanitas wields—
it can save them!
There!
Your first patient!
Who the devil are they?
The Clan of the Blue Moon!
Was it you who turned them into curse-bearers?
Kill him.
Kill him.
Kill him!
Kill that human!
Vanitas, I must thank you.
What's with you?
Nothing. It's just
I wished to say that.
Noé, you're a bit clueless.
This is bad. Get out of here!
Domi!
From what I saw, I'd say there's one curse-bearer left.
But—
Now, go!
If you don't
Domi, my dear!
Whatever are you doing with that mortal?
You're looking well, Sister Veronica.
Me, clueless?
About what?
And you are the one who can save them, human?
I'll see what I can do.
Vanitas
Catherine, stop.
She's
It's too late for this one.
There's no going back once the flesh is as corrupted as this.
Please kill me.
Kill me before I murder my little sister too.
Vanitas.
Please, wait. Vanitas!
Stay out of the way, Noé.
I see.
No.
So that's your true name.
Don't!
It suits you well.
No!
Why?!
Huh? What's got your knickers in a knot?
I've said it from the start, haven't I?
It matters not what you people want.
I will save the vampires.
I will do as I please.
I will use the methods I choose.
It matters not what you people want!
I will save the vampires.
Is this
salvation?
Kill me.
Kill me.
Kill me, Noé.
I don't understand.
Vanitas.
What is salvation?!
As if I'd know.
Make of it what you will.
I found you!
Marquis Machina! Hurry!
Stop my sister before it's too late!
Oh, the stench, the stench, the stench!
It reeks of man. The stink of humans!
There is truly nothing worse.
That mask is obstructing her sight,
yet she can still rewrite formulas like this?!
Those are some incredible eyes you have,
Veronica de Sade, the Queen's Fangs.
Mine is not a name that ought to roll off your tongue so lightly, mortal.
Yikes.
First, I shall freeze you.
And after that? Let me think.
Vanitas!
Curses! That single attack has rendered my body
Now, before the eyes of dear little Domi,
who tried to stop me,
I shall smash you into tiny icy bits.
That's enough, Veronica.
The Queen's Fangs, of all people,
should not make such an unbecoming display of power.
Lord Ruthven.
Ruthven?
Where have I heard that name before?
You have arrived quite late.
Indeed.
My carriage was attacked by assailants unknown.
And it took longer than expected to find another.
Now then, what has transpired here?
That mortal man is of the Clan of the Blue Moon.
His arm bears the clan's foul mark.
Several curse-bearers appeared soon after he revealed it.
I believe he used The Book of Vanitas
to spread the Curse of the Blue Moon.
No!
Is what I just heard true?
Was it you who turned her into ashes?
That's right.
It was I who slew the girl.
No!
Don't you lay a finger on him!
I don't know who you are, but you'd better listen!
I was in the middle of speaking with him!
Then you people barged in.
Who do you think you are?!
Don't draw your own conclusions when you don't have a clue!
I will not let you pin the blame on him!
Wait a minute.
Did I do the same?
My apologies.
It is as you say, young man.
It was I who lacked for manners.
I am Ruthven.
I serve Her Majesty, the Queen, as a member of the Senate.
The Senate?
Lord Uncle!
Lucius. I'm delighted to see you're unharmed.
It was I who was worried about you! I feared something had happened.
Luca?
Uncle?
Steady there.
Don't!
Have no fear.
I merely wish to melt the ice.
Lord Uncle, what will you do with them?
I shall take the two of them under my wing.
And as you are no doubt aware,
all who dare do harm to guests
of mine know the peril it brings.
For such an act shall be deemed as an attack upon my person.
Vanitas.
I owe you
an apology.
An apology?
Whatever for?
Maître?
I tried to force my hopes and ideals upon him.
He never claimed anything other than what he said,
but my expectations grew of my own accord, leading to feelings of betrayal.
I am so callow, Maître.
And?
He did not live up to your hopes,
so you couldn't stand being around him?
Mon Chaton.
When I told you to assess the true nature of The Book of Vanitas,
it was not to reveal whether it was a threat to us.
Huh?
I wish for you to meet those whose paths cross the book.
You must experience their stories.
Upon doing so, how shall you characterize the book on your own terms?
That is what I wish to know.
You really do like heights.
Can I ask what happened after that?
Nothing that interesting.
Lord Ruthven diffused the situation and dispersed the crowd.
We're now ostensibly His Lordship's "guests."
So that room I was in That was him too?
Yes.
Hey.
What's the matter?
What do you mean?
You're mad about something.
What?
If not, then you're pouting.
Don't be stupid.
I know you wish to say something to me.
Nope.
Well, I do.
You said what you're doing is an act of vengeance.
And?
What did you mean by that? I wish to know—
That was a lie.
It was?
That's right.
I thought no vampire would pay me
heed unless I said something like that.
You fell for it, didn't you? Idiot!
You're lying.
You're lying about saying you lied.
Whether you seek this or not, I will save you vampires!
That very deed will be my ultimate act of vengeance against Vanitas!
When you said that, I finally understood.
That's why you have that look at times.
It's as if you have given up on something.
Stop trying to paint me with your silly assumptions.
Enough, you wet blanket!
I can't deal with simple-minded fools like you!
I want nothing further to do with you!
So you had better—
What?
I don't even know why I'm listening to you.
Perhaps you've got the wrong idea, but I really don't like you.
As such, I have no intention of following your orders or assisting you in any way.
And I'm saying you don't need to!
Just when I thought he was angry, he starts sulking.
How interesting.
I really don't understand what he's thinking.
He speaks of salvation.
What does that really mean?
I must know.
I must.
However, I do find you intriguing, human.
I wish to see your labors and witness their outcome.
And should you refuse me, I shall still do as I please, your will notwithstanding.
I've decided to remain by your side, Vanitas.
I couldn't care less.
The color of the rising sun that morning remains quite vivid in my mind.
But memories of the beginning
readily evoke memories of the end.
Memories of what slipped from my grasp.
The people I could not protect.
The day I could not grab your hand.
These are my regrets.
Oh, and
Vanitas, I'm sorry.
For what?
Nothing.
I simply wished to say that.
Uncertainty
Uncertainty
Uncertainty
As soon as it all began
I could see how it would end
Like melting ice cream beginning to drip
I release a sigh that echoes ever so far
Ever so gently like ripples on the water
When I lose myself I become you
I'll meet all your desires
I'll cling to you
Lose the veil
'Cause tomorrow
All doubts will be dispelled
Was it you who I've been searching for
Spent my life alone and waited for?
So tenderly and endlessly
You made me whole, you made me whole
I'm sinking beneath all the tears
To a place beyond goodbyes
Torn through time by myself
You made me whole, you made me whole
Was it you who I heard through the door
When I cried and had no place to go?
Torn through time by myself
I know I'm never alone
Since I found your embrace
You made me whole, you made me whole
I lose myself
I lose myself
I know I'm never alone
Love
Love
Love