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103 - The Making of Black Butler II

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    Tell me that even if a
    never-ending sorrow steals you away

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    Our two hearts will never grow apart
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    "Black Butler II"
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    I run up to you from
    behind asking questions

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    The reason I never wavered,
    no matter what the future looked like

[00:42] ---
    Was because I didn't want to
    forget what I believed in anymore

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    My habit of averting my eyes, my
    vague answers, and my not-funny lies--

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    If you're not by my side,
    their very meaning blurs

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    Even if a never-ending
    sorrow steals you away

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    Don't forget the days when we
    couldn't imagine a true "goodbye"

[01:19] ---
    Tell me that even if a
    never-ending sorrow steals you away

[01:27] ---
    Our two hearts will never grow apart
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    In 2008, the legendary work Black Butler
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    "Black Butler"
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    drew audiences into a whirlpool
    of excitement and fanaticism.

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    Its dazzling characters, stylish visuals,
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    impressive action scenes,
    and beautiful yet cruel story

[02:45] ---
    won it enthusiastic fans and gave
    birth to a global social phenomenon.

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    Black Butler.
[03:04] ---
    Black Butler.
[03:08] ---
    Black Butler.
[03:11] ---
    Black Butler.
[03:17] ---
    I'm home!
[03:18] ---
    Mommy, I'm hungry!
[03:20] ---
    Nagayama-en proudly presents
    "Black Butler Rice Seasoning."
[03:25] ---
    We have curry as well, young master.
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    "And N.Y. Once Again"
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    And now, in 2010, the silence is broken...
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    ...and the legend is reborn!
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    Black Butler II is publicly unveiled at last!
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    In this program, I'll be
    taking you behind the scenes.

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    I had no interest in doing a sequel.
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    What would be the point of
    doing the same thing twice?
[04:40] ---
    That's right, my young
    master wasn't keen on the idea.
[04:44] ---
    He said that sequels
    weren't truly creative works.
[04:48] ---
    I only went to the studio
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    because I felt it would be rude to
    say no without hearing them out first.
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    However...
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    The staff had scripts ready for me.
    They asked me to read them.
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    And they said if I turned them down
    after that, they would accept defeat.
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    Their eyes were earnest.
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    It was a story worth performing in.
    That's all there is to it.
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    Me, Sir? I have no opinions.
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    I only abide by what my
    young master has decided.
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    You see, I am merely one hell of a butler.
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    They agreed to take part.
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    However, to resurrect the
    legend, more help was needed.

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    Yes: the help of the comrades
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    who had created the
    original legend along with them.

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    Guuuuuuuuuyyysss!
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    Long time, no see!
[05:49] ---
    We came back to Black Butler, yes!
[05:54] ---
    "Away on Business"
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    W-W-W-Wonderful!
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    Black Butler is back! It's the
    veritable Big Bang of the TV world!
[06:04] ---
    And so, let us toast this miracle.
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    A sequel seemed unimaginable, frankly.
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    Right, Ran-Mao?
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    Especially considering
    how the original show ended.
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    But that might be exactly why
    there's meaning in doing a sequel.
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    Oh? Why?
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    Audiences always want to be surprised.
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    To develop a story out of an ending
    like that is the work of a true pro.
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    I look forward to seeing how it turns out.
[06:33] ---
    Yes, so do I!
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    So, how did the original one end?
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    I mean, I only watched
    the parts I was in, you know?
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    "Green Room"
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    You never change.
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    How could we not be in the sequel?
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    After all, Ciel is like a brother
    to me. I have to look after him.
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    I'm counting on you, Agni.
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    Jo ājñā!
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    Though we haven't filmed together yet,
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    I look forward to seeing my friend, too.
[07:49] ---
    Don't film me.
[07:56] ---
    I don't have my makeup on,
    so don't you dare film me!
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    An appealing story needs an appealing rival.
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    These two will be the ones to make
    Ciel and Sebastian suffer this time.

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    Yes, I'd seen the original series.
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    The boy I'm playing is out to get Ciel.
[08:15] ---
    Well, or maybe Sebastian?
[08:17] ---
    Please look forward to
    seeing me take down that brat Ciel
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    like the piece of shit he is.
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    I wasn't familiar with it.
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    I don't care about this sort of thing.
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    Whatever. It's my job.
[08:47] ---
    Hi there! I'm Thompson!
[08:50] ---
    I'm Timber.
[08:52] ---
    I'm Canterbury.
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    And as you see, there's no
    consistency between them!
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    There's really just one of me.
    I'm doing three roles!
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    And I'm only getting paid
    as one. But I'll do my best!
[09:07] ---
    An interview?
[09:09] ---
    I do apologize, but may I have a moment?
[09:13] ---
    "Two Months Earlier"
[09:14] ---
    "One Week Earlier"
[09:16] ---
    "The Previous Night"
     One, two...
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    "One Hour Earlier"
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    "On Set"
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    One, two, three...
SIGN    "Actions speak louder than words. Actors do not speak; they perform. I respectfully refuse all interviews. --Claude Faustus"
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    The actors have gathered.
    Time to begin filming.

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    "First Day of Filming"
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    Okay, we're going to start filming!
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    Ciel Phantomhive as "Ciel" and
    Sebastian Michaelis as "Sebastian"!
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    We'll start with your scenes! Get in here!
[10:20] ---
    Welcome back!
[10:20] ---
    Good to work with you again!
[10:31] ---
    If we're going to do this, we're
    going to surpass the first season.
[10:33] ---
    That's all.
[10:34] ---
    Very good, my lord.
[10:41] ---
    It's you.
[10:41] ---
    I've just been dying to see you!☆
[10:47] ---
    So you've been pulling the
    strings behind the scenes, Grell?
[10:50] ---
    All I've been pulling are the red
    threads of fate that bind our hearts!
[10:56] ---
    "Finished Video"
[10:56] ---
    This isn't the blocking we talked about...
[10:58] ---
    "But in reality..."
[11:10] ---
    These actually bite into
    the skin quite painfully.
[11:21] ---
    Rolling!
[11:23] ---
    Action!
[11:42] ---
    You stay away...
[11:46] ---
    ...from my Sebas-chan!
[11:52] ---
    Cut!
[11:54] ---
    Ash. Angela.
[11:57] ---
    Those movements were filthy.
[12:00] ---
    Let's change the order.
    First Claude will come in from the right.
[12:04] ---
    That was great, Hannah.
[12:05] ---
    Whatever.
[12:10] ---
    In the first season we appeared onstage
    as well, but we're primarily action directors.
[12:15] ---
    I direct the men...
[12:16] ---
    ...and I direct the women.
[12:20] ---
    I also do Sebastian's stunts
    in the more dangerous scenes.
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    Likewise, I do stunts for Grell and Hannah.
[12:26] ---
    I do the majority of my
    scenes myself, however.
[12:30] ---
    Even if that's the Phantomfive--
[12:33] ---
    Sorry. Give me another shot at it.
[12:35] ---
    "Take 2"
[12:35] ---
    Even if that's the Hansom--
[12:37] ---
    "Take 3"
[12:37] ---
    Even if that's the Phantam--
[12:39] ---
    Even if that's the Hya--
[12:39] ---
    "Take 4"
[12:43] ---
    Get it together, you sorry
    excuse for an actor!
[12:45] ---
    Well, look at that. He's
    perfect for the role.
[12:49] ---
    --Cheer! Cheer!
    --Please calm down, my prince.
[12:51] ---
    Phantomhive! Phantomhive!
    Phantomhive! Phantomhive!
[12:56] ---
    Okay.
[12:57] ---
    "Take 5"
[12:57] ---
    Even if that's the Phantomhive way,
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    I still believe in Ciel!
[13:01] ---
    "He did it!!"
[13:06] ---
    Oh, so sorry!
[13:08] ---
    You're good. That was superb timing.
[13:10] ---
    Filming proceeds peacefully.
[13:13] ---
    The teamwork between
    the cast and staff is excellent.

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    However, we mustn't get complacent.
[13:20] ---
    There is a monster lurking in the wings.
[13:23] ---
    The monster called "Accident."
[13:32] ---
    Oh, what tragedy!
[13:35] ---
    To think that the set would be
    destroyed by a torrential downpour!
[13:39] ---
    In the face of Mother Nature, human
    efforts are fleeting and insubstantial!
[13:44] ---
    Yes, this is the modern-day
    Mu, the legend of Atlantis!
[13:48] ---
    And so, a toast to the
    cancellation of filming!
[13:53] ---
    This line is entirely unsatisfactory.
[13:56] ---
    How are you people
    interpreting Claude's character?
[14:00] ---
    We need to meet with the screenwriter and--
[14:05] ---
    What do you think you're filming?
[14:16] ---
    Call for an ambulance!
[14:17] ---
    Over here! Hurry up!
[14:19] ---
    Hey, turn that off! Get out of here, you cad!
[14:22] ---
    It's comforting to think that my
    young master wasn't hurt, at least.
[14:25] ---
    That day, Sebastian fractured
    bones in his right ankle: a serious injury.

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    However...
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    He returned to the set the very next day,
[14:38] ---
    and kept the injury a
    secret until filming wrapped.

[14:42] ---
    A Phantomhive butler who can't
    do that much isn't worth his salt.
[14:47] ---
    Home shopping with the
    Grim Reaper Cultural Center.
[14:52] ---
    Today we're presenting a
    super-high-performance pruning hook.
[14:57] ---
    It can reach any plant, no
    matter how high up or far away.
[15:03] ---
    It can cut down a hundred people.
[15:06] ---
    It telescopes at the touch
    of a button for easy storage.
[15:09] ---
    If you order now, we'll throw
    in this lawn mower for free.
[15:12] ---
    "Recommended by Ronald"
[15:13] ---
    The number is 444-444-444.
[15:16] ---
    Yes, the "fatal fours." Call now.
[15:19] ---
    We'll also provide a receipt.
[15:23] ---
    It's Charge! Lizzie's
    "I'm Merely One Hell of a Fiancée"
!
[15:28] ---
    I'm Elizabeth Ethel Cordelia Midford.
[15:29] ---
    "Camerawork by Elizabeth"
[15:31] ---
    Call me "Lizzie"!
[15:33] ---
    Today I'm going to take you
    behind the scenes of the show's filming!
[15:40] ---
    You're breaking my concentration. Go away.
[15:43] ---
    Oh, not that old excuse again!
[15:48] ---
    Randall to the death.☆
[15:51] ---
    And here, as you can see, we have snacks!
[15:55] ---
    He really loves his snacks. How cute!
[16:00] ---
    What?
[16:01] ---
    It's Marmite!
[16:03] ---
    I'm obsessed with the
    stuff lately. I eat a jar a day!
[16:09] ---
    Before that it was vegetable
    juice, wasn't it?
[16:12] ---
    So, Lau, what are you doing over there?
[16:15] ---
    Oh, he's always like that.
[16:19] ---
    Enjoy.
[16:21] ---
    This is great! Soma and
    Agni brought home-made curry!
[16:25] ---
    Agni poured his heart into
    making this curry. Savor it!
[16:29] ---
    Okay!
[16:31] ---
    Sebastian!
[16:33] ---
    Happy birthday!
[16:39] ---
    I'm Thompson! Have some cake!
[16:41] ---
    They insisted we celebrate. I had no choice.
[16:44] ---
    You'd better be grateful!
[16:46] ---
    This is...
[16:47] ---
    Well, I'll be.
[16:48] ---
    "Happy Birthday Tianseba"
[16:48] ---
    Happy birthday!
[16:51] ---
    Why does that A.D., Edward or
    whoever, act like such a big shot?
[16:56] ---
    I hear he comes from a noble family.
[17:01] ---
    Hey, this is good.
[17:03] ---
    Oh, I'll have some, too!
[17:05] ---
    You can't, no!
[17:05] ---
    The camerawoman has to do her job.
[17:07] ---
    What?! But I want cake!
[17:11] ---
    And now we'll visit the ladies!
[17:16] ---
    Strip.
[17:17] ---
    "Self-Imposed Broadcast Restrictions"
    "Please enjoy with sound only for the time being."
[17:17] ---
    I'll change my own clothes, yes!
[17:21] ---
    First up is Ran-Mao!
[17:27] ---
    We're taping this, Father!
[17:30] ---
    Amazing!
[17:32] ---
    Don't worry, you look adorable!
[17:36] ---
    Okay, next up is Mey-Rin!
[17:43] ---
    Now just look at this, Father!
[17:49] ---
    Cute, cute, cute!
[17:53] ---
    "Lovely Fortunetelling"
    "Today your luck is... BAD"
[17:56] ---
    What?
[17:57] ---
    N-N-Nothing!
[18:00] ---
    This is the CG studio.
[18:05] ---
    We're creating the CG for the train now.
[18:12] ---
    Hey, wait... aren't you...?
[18:16] ---
    Abberline, the director wants you.
[18:19] ---
    Coming! All right, I'll see you later.
[18:25] ---
    God, this is trash.
[18:30] ---
    Oh, dear, I didn't know
    the camera was rolling!
[18:35] ---
    I'll give this show my all.
[18:36] ---
    Oh, Grell!
[18:39] ---
    I told you... don't film me
    when I don't have my makeup on!
[18:51] ---
    So we sang for ourselves...
    the theme song for Black Butler II.
[18:55] ---
    So I composed it for myself...
[18:57] ---
    I got a mental image of it through
    talking with Ciel and Sebastian.
[19:01] ---
    The result was a great song.
[19:05] ---
    We are not a "visual-kei" band!
[19:07] ---
    We're "Dro & Cell"!
[19:08] ---
    There's nobody else in this
    world with a sound like Dro & Cell's.
[19:11] ---
    We're Dro & Cell, and Dro & Cell is us,
    and the Dro & Cell sound is our sound!
[19:17] ---
    So I say to him, "Pluto, stop it!"
[19:20] ---
    No, boy! Bad boy! No, bo--!
[19:26] ---
    No, boy! Bad boy! Okay, boy!
[19:30] ---
    Good boy! Good boy! No, boy!
[19:33] ---
    Bad boy! Okay, boy! Good boy! No, boy!
[19:38] ---
    Bad boy! Okay, boy!
[19:45] ---
    The actors and the staff...
[19:52] ---
    ...bring all of their combined
    passion and skill to bear.

[19:56] ---
    It's the long-awaited new series
    that will go out to the whole world!

[19:59] ---
    A legend is about to awaken!
[20:03] ---
    Alois Trancy, a mysterious
    boy who appears before Ciel,

[20:08] ---
    and Claude, his butler.
[20:11] ---
    Who are they?
[20:14] ---
    What is Sebastian after?
[20:16] ---
    And what in the world happened to Ciel?
[20:22] ---
    The plot just keeps thickening, yes!
[20:24] ---
    I'm a moron, so I don't really get it.
[20:26] ---
    Ditto!
[20:27] ---
    I fully believe you'll all
    be satisfied with the series.
[20:32] ---
    I don't make mistakes.
[20:35] ---
    The story accelerates faster and faster.
[20:57] ---
    You're pathetic, Ciel Phantomhive.
[21:00] ---
    Who are you?!
[21:07] ---
    Please be all right, Ciel!
[21:38] ---
    Intense action!
[21:42] ---
    C-Ciel...
[21:44] ---
    Lizzie!
[21:46] ---
    The looming terror of death!
[21:50] ---
    I didn't want to fight you.
[21:54] ---
    I don't care about laughter anymore.
[22:01] ---
    A fated showdown!
[22:19] ---
    A loss of innocence...
[22:23] ---
    Young master...
[22:25] ---
    And--
[22:32] ---
    London faces crisis once again!
[22:42] ---
    Haven't you ever wondered
    about your family's destiny?
[22:47] ---
    About your family's secrets?
[22:49] ---
    Secrets, you say?
[22:58] ---
    I won't let you have the Queen's black tears.
[23:01] ---
    Isn't that right, Ran-Mao?
[23:03] ---
    What's the meaning of this?!
[23:05] ---
    My real name is Vincent Phantomhive.
[23:08] ---
    I am your father.
[23:11] ---
    Dad, stop!
[23:14] ---
    If... If you're going to kill
    my brother Ciel, kill me too!
[23:19] ---
    I refuse to allow my son and
    grandson to fight a death match!
[23:24] ---
    Mey-Rin? Father?!
[23:27] ---
    I've been looking for you.
[23:29] ---
    I'm glad I finally get
    to see you, little brother.
[23:32] ---
    Big brother!
[23:35] ---
    Do you remember this?
[23:40] ---
    That's my dead mother's pendant!
[23:42] ---
    Does that mean you... No! It's not true!
[23:45] ---
    When this battle is over,
    let's go back to our homeland.
[23:49] ---
    We'll see the sparkling
    Ganges again together!
[23:52] ---
    My prince...
[24:06] ---
    I came here from the
    future. The 23rd century.
[24:10] ---
    Sebastian Michaelis, I am your
    and Ciel's... your and Ciel's...
[24:17] ---
    It's all right. I know he'll come back.
[24:22] ---
    After all, I'm carrying his...
[24:24] ---
    Day into night, tranquility into the
    maelstrom of war, and the moon into Earth.
[24:36] ---
    This is what makes a Trancy butler.
[24:38] ---
    Go, moon! Turn the Earth
    into a world of darkness!
[24:46] ---
    We must not allow any more
    young lives to be sacrificed.
[24:58] ---
    It seems the time has come for us to go.
[25:03] ---
    We shall give our lives for their future!
[25:28] ---
    Game-changing humanoid weapon
    designed to protect the capital...
[25:34] ---
    Launch!
[25:51] ---
    Deploy QV Field at maximum!
[25:55] ---
    Engines at full power. We'll thrust
    it right out of the solar system.
[26:02] ---
    I leave the rest to you, butler.
[26:16] ---
    I wasn't able to serve you to the
    end as I vowed. Please forgive me...

[26:27] ---
    ...my young master.
[26:32] ---
    Sebastian!
[26:42] ---
    "Black Butler II"
[26:50] ---
    "We made that up. We're sorry."
[26:53] ---
    "We're putting all we've
    got into producing it."
[27:08] ---
    Asleep, you look so sad
[27:15] ---
    You look as though
    you're having bad dreams

[27:22] ---
    How do I live without you?
[27:28] ---
    Lock me up, and only me
[27:35] ---
    Within the sky of yourself
[27:42] ---
    I mourn that I can't go in search
[27:49] ---
    Of that blue sky I once saw
[27:56] ---
    But everyone is in the sky
[28:03] ---
    In the cage of freedom
[28:10] ---
    In a starless night sky
[28:17] ---
    Unable to see where I'm going... I wander