Ao no Exorcist 2

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Ao no Exorcist
Chapter 2: Brothers
[Insert text: Fiercely yet softly burn the flames of a demon!]

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[Side text: His exorcist training begins...?!]
Mephisto: My... what a pleasant day. // A bright blue sky fitting for a grand new departure...!
Rin: ...Oi. // I am going to be okay tagging along with you, right...? // [aside]with that stupid clown's outfit and all...[/aside] // Guahh! / [aside]the hell - ?![/aside]

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Rin: Now, that's one incredible car...! / [aside]so long![/aside] // [aside]it's freakin' pink!![/aside]
Someone: Well, then... please take good care of Rin, Faust-san.
Mephisto: You can count on me. // I will be assisting in the running of the monastery as well, so there is nothing to worry about.
Rin: Huh? I thought your name was "Mephisto", wasn't it?
Mephisto: [aside]oh, it is.[/aside] // In truth, in public I go by the name of "Johann Faust the Fifth"... // ...Chairman of the eminent True Cross Private Academy.
Rin: "True Cross Academy"... as in where Yukio... // [aside]huh?[/aside]
Yukio: Good morning!
Rin: Yukio?!
Yukio: Sorry I'm late! // Still, this did come as a surprise! / To think that the Chairman would be kind enough to become our new guardian... // Apparently Father had asked him to take care of us should anything happen... // I never thought I would be able to attend the same school as you, Nii-san!

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Rin: ...Wait... / Whooooa whoa whoa whoa!! // I said I wanted to be one of you guys! / I never said anything about wanting to go to any school!!
Mephisto: Shhh... keep it down, would you? // You wish to be an exorcist? / Well, if so... // ...then study is the first step!
Rin: ......!
Mephisto: Now... True Cross is a boarding academy. / Once you enter, you may not leave without express permission. // You will not be able to return here for quite some time. // Have you finished saying your goodbyes to the home of your youth?

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Rin: (The place where... // ...my brother and I lived for the past fifteen years... // I've barely spoken to Yukio since the funeral yesterday. // And he hasn't asked any questions... // I want to tell him how the old man died... and about me... but I don't know where to begin... // Aaghhhh...! I just know I'd screw it up...!)
Yukio: What's wrong? That's a nasty expression you have there...
Rin: It... / It's nothing...!
Yukio: ?
Mephisto: You two... // We are about to arrive.

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Mephisto: This Academy possesses all the academic facilities you could dream of... / ...and forms the centre of True Cross Campus Town. // Welcome... to True Cross Academy!

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Mephisto: The matriculation ceremony will begin shortly. / Simply head along to the main auditorium with everybody else.
Yukio: Thank you very much......
Mephisto: Oh - one moment! / Okumura-kun, you are forgetting your uniform.
Rin: Ehh?
Mephisto: Please - change here in the car.
Rin: ...Ya could've said something earlier...
Mephisto: I will return for you once the ceremony is over. // We can talk later.
Rin: ......
Mephisto: Ahh... / Such beautiful sakura......

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Mephisto: I see you have some skill at fastening that necktie.
Rin: (I can't stand that guy...!) // Tch...
Yukio: Nii-san... // Apparently we can check in all our non-valuable belongings over there.
Rin: (This isn't going to turn out to be a "school for exorcists" or something, is it...?)
Yukio: Ahh, I'm getting nervous...... // [aside]*sigh*~~~[/aside]
Rin: Nervous? / It's just an entrance ceremony...
Yukio: ...Well, yes, but......

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Announcement: First-Year Student Representative... // Okumura Yukio.
Yukio: Yes!
People: First-Year Representative... / That's the guy who placed top on the entrance exams, right? / Whoa... // That's amazing... just how smart must that guy be...? // Didn't he look kind of cool?

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Girls: Hmm~? I thought he was a little plain... / We should try talking to him later!
Rin: (No way...?! // That Yukio...)
Flashback!Rin: Whaddaya think you're doing?! // Get off him! // ...You okay...?
Flashback!Yukio: ...I... I'm sorry... / *sniff* unhh... // *cough* *cough*
Flashback!Rin: Huh......
[Paper: Dream: to be a doctor]
Flashback!Rin: You want to grow up to be a doctor?
Flashback!Yukio: Ah! / Ah... I... uh...
Flashback!Rin: Wow!

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Flashback!Rin: That's so cool~! / Well, you are smart, huh?! // I'm sure you can do it!!!
Flashback!Yukio: .........You think......?
Flashback!Rin: 'Course I do!!
Rin: (That weak-bodied kid, always crying and getting himself bullied... // ...who couldn't even work up the courage to declare his own dream... // ...First-Year Representative... // ...Okumura Yukio...)

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Rin: (Yeah... he's gonna be a doctor all right. // And he's got a bright and promising high-school life ahead of him.)
Girls: Hey, hey - Okumara-kun, what course are you taking~?
Yukio: Hm? / Oh... / The special intensive program......
Rin: (He doesn't need to get mixed up in a world like that.)
Girls: Ah - I knew it! // Wow, you're tall...
[TN: Damn that Yukio. He's too perfect to be allowed ><]
Rin: (This is my problem.)
Mephisto: Sorry to keep you waiting!
Rin: [aside]and the clown appears again...[/aside] // ......

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Rin: So how do I become an exorcist, then?
Mephisto: ...It's nice to see that you're enthusiastic... / ...but everything must follow the proper procedure. // For the moment... // ...you will be attending a cram school.
Rin: Cram school?!
Mephisto: An exorcist cram school. / You will begin as a page, learning the art of exorcism. // Your lessons in the school proper do not begin until the day after tomorrow... // ...but your exorcist school starts today. / ...I will show you there. // However, I must give you one warning!
Rin: !

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Mephisto: Your identity as the son of Satan is to be kept absolutely secret. // Now, it would seem that you are keeping your tail nice and hidden already... / ...but whilst your ears, teeth and tail can be explained away... // ...those flames of yours are a different matter. / Those you must keep under strict control.
Rin: ...... // I'll do my best.
Mephisto: ...Very well. // ...However. / To tell the truth, I am still a little concerned, so I will be keeping personal watch over you in this first session. // Eins... / Zwei... / Drei!♪

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Rin: ?!
Mephisto: Well, then, shall we go?☆
Rin: E - / Exorcists can transform?! // [aside]whoooaaa...!![/aside]
Mephisto: No, that's just me. // Ah, yes. / Let me give you the "Key to the School".
Rin: "Key"... // [aside]this dog's kinda cute...[/aside]
Mephisto: [aside]but of course~☆[/aside] // This key will allow you... // ...to access the school of exorcism from any door at any time.
[TN: This author likes his magic keys, doesn't he? Can't argue with that logic.]

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Mephisto: Try it out - just take a random door and open it with that key.
Rin: ...... // ?? // ? // !! / Whoa!
Mephisto: Now, first-years have class in Room 1106. // Here we are.
Rin: I'm getting kinda nervous...

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Rin: (Man, it's messy...... // [aside]this a ruin?[/aside])

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Rin: One... / ...two... // ...three... // ...four... / ...five... // ...six... // ...seven. // [aside]Eminem...?[/aside] // Only seven...!
Mephisto: Well, we're always short on numbers, you see. / [aside]this is actually a relatively large class.[/aside]
Yukio: All right, quiet down!
Rin: !!
Mephisto: Ah, it looks like the teacher has arrived.

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Yukio: Take your seats, everyone. // The lesson is about to begin.
Rin: !!

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Yukio: It is a pleasure to meet you all. // I will be your teacher in Anti-Demon Pharmacology, Okumura Yukio.
Rin: Yukio???? / [aside]is that you?![/aside]
Yukio: Yes, that would be me. // Is something the matter?
Rin: No... I... Wha... / Whaddaya mean, "is something the matter"?! // What's going on with you?!

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Yukio: I assure you, there is nothing wrong with me. // Now, if you don't mind, I would prefer you to remain quiet whilst class is in session.
Rin: ? / ? / ? / ? // Mephisto! / What's going on here?! / What's he -
Mephisto: Now, now... // Using my name without any honorific, are we? / [aside]I am your superior, you know. // how rude...[/aside]
Rin: (What is this dog saying...?!! / [aside]sitting on a guy's lap...[/aside] // What the heck is going on, Yukio...?!)
Yukio: Now, as I'm sure you can see, // I am the same age as all of you; this will be my first year lecturing. // However, unlike you, I have already studied the art of exorcism for two years. // As such, in the context of your exorcism studies, I would like you to call me "sensei".

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Yukio: Now, then. / How many of you have never sustained a Mashou? // Raise your hands.
[TN: Apparently, it's a Buddhist term literally meaning "demonic hindrances"]
Rin: "Mashou"? // ?
Yukio: Three of you... // Well, then, I think we should begin this first lesson by covering the Mashou Rite.
Rin: "Mashou"...? / What's that?? // [aside]I mean, I like "mashou no onna" [devilish women], but...[/aside]
Mephisto: [aside]You do? How interesting; so do I.[/aside] // It refers to wounds or illnesses that are inflicted by a demon.

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Mephisto: Once a person sustains a Mashou, they become able to see demons for the rest of their life. // As such, it is a rite that all prospective Exorcists must go through. // Although of course for you, Okumura-kun, there is no such need. // [aside]since you're a demon yourself.[/aside]
Rin: ......
Mephisto: Okumura-sensei over there, meanwhile... // ...is the youngest person ever to obtain the Exorcist qualification. // A genius anti-demon pharmacologist.
Rin: (I never knew...)

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Rin: (I had no idea...)
Yukio: Now, this classroom we are using... / ...is actually not in general use. // It is currently home a type of demon known as "goblins".
Girl: Huh?! / Is... is that really okay...?
Yukio: Oh, we will be fine. / Goblins tend to avoid bright areas populated with humans. // They are a low-level type of demon, only possessing enough magic to cause minor mischief...... // ...and so they are relatively easy to handle. // However, if they catch the scent of rotten animal blood... / ...they can become agitated and ferocious. // Today, I am going to use a mixture diluted with milk, which goblins are fond of. / I will dilute the blood in ten parts milk, and use a single drop of the resulting liquid to draw out a few goblins... // [aside]this is a good opportunity for you to learn a little demon ecology as well......[/aside] // ...and have them aid us in our rite.

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Yukio: So if you could all wait a moment whilst I set this up...
Rin: Oi!
Yukio: ......Yes, what is it?
Rin: Explain yourself...!
Yukio: ...I am teaching a lesson. / Return to your seat.
Rin: STOP SCREWING AROUND!

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Yukio: ...As I said earlier... // I became an exorcist two years ago. My training began when I was a young boy of seven. // ...As I received a Mashou from you on the day I was born...... // ...I have been able to see demons for as long as I can remember. // ...I knew all along. // It was only you who did not. // ...Now would you move aside?
Rin: ...............Then... // Why did you never tell me anything?!!!!
Yukio: !

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[TN: ...It kind of had to happen ><]
Rin: Ughhh... / That stinks!
Yukio: ......
Rin: The heck is this stench...?! / Huh?!
People: Ahhh!
Rin: ?!
People: Demons! // Huh? / Where?! // There!!

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Goblins: GRRRRRRRRR
Rin: Ahh...
Yukio: Hobgoblins...!

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Girl: Aaahhh!
Yukio: Everybody, out of the classroom! // They are weak, but many in number... / ...and they have been driven into a frightful rage. // I must apologise; this was my mistake. / [aside]I am still new at this...[/aside] // I'm very sorry about all this, but... if you could all just wait out here whilst I eliminate the demons. / You too, Okumura-kun......

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People: Ahh! // !!
Yukio: ......
Rin: We're not done talking yet!!! // Besides, that wasn't your mistake... // It was mine!! / [aside]Sorry 'bout that.[/aside]
Yukio: *sigh*...

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Yukio: ...I have nothing more to say to you about this.
Rin: What...?!
Yukio: At any rate, I am rather busy right now, so it will have to wait.
Rin: F - / Forget all that, and just listen to me!!
Yukio: [aside]erm...[/aside] / You appear to be being eaten.

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Rin: Listen!!
Yukio: !
Rin: At any rate, I haven't talked to you properly... / ...not since the old man died. // If you knew everything all along... / ...then how did you feel?! What did you think about me?!!
Yukio: ...About you......?

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Yukio: Is that not obvious? You are a demon, Nii-san. // I consider you a danger to us all.
Rin: You...!
Yukio: You utter fool, Nii-san... // Why did you come up with this ridiculous idea of becoming an exorcist?

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Yukio: Revenge? // Some kind of twisted sense of atonement towards Father?
Goblin: GGGRRAAAAHHHHH!!
Yukio: If so...
Goblins: GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAHHHHHH!!
Yukio: ...If you truly have the nerve to feel that way...

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Yukio: ...then you should give yourself up to Order Headquarters... // ...or just die, please.

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Rin: ...What...?! // Don't... Don't tell me you... you actually... // You think it was my fault that the old man died?!!
Yukio: Do you deny it? // Father spent all these long years protecting you...!

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Yukio: I should know; I watched it all. // Father... // ...was the only man in the world thought to be able to sustain possession by Satan himself... // ...and so naturally, Satan was constantly after his body! / For fifteen years, he fought that off through pure force of willpower! // Father was the ultimate exorcist...!

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Yukio: Father... // ...would never have allowed Satan to invade his body like that. // Not without some kind of fatal blow to his mind.
Rin: !
Flashback!Rin: Don't you ever act like you're my father again!!
Rin: ............!!
Yukio: ...You said something, didn't you?
Rin: I... I...
Yukio: If Father could ever be said to have had a weakness, then that weakness...

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Yukio: ...is you. // You, Nii-san...

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Yukio: ...were the one who killed Father.
Rin: ......I... / I'm an idiot, and I don't deny it...... // So say whatever the hell you want...! // But let me say one thing......

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Rin: Don't you ever point a goddamn gun at your brother. // WE'RE FAMILY, DAMMIT!!!!

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Yukio: Nii-san...
Rin: Listen, yeah? // It wasn't me who killed the whole man! // I understand... / ...if you feel like you can't forgive me... / But is there any reason for you to point that thing at me? / Well?! // If shooting me is going to make you feel better, then pull that trigger!!
Yukio: !
Rin: SHOOT ME!!!!

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[no text just goblin slaying]

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Yukio: Wha - ?
Mephisto: Ahh...
[Label: still here]
Rin: I don't know who you think I am... // ...but I'm not low enough to fight against my own brother.

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Yukio: ...Father's last moments... // What were they like...?
Rin: ...He was damn cool.

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Rin: He died protecting me. // And it's not because of revenge or anything like that that I decided I wanted to be an exorcist. // I just... // ...want to become strong. // I don't ever want anyone to have to die because of me again!!

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Yukio: In that case... / I was the same way.
Rin: ?
Yukio: I too became an exorcist simply because I wanted to become stronger.
Rin: ...... // Then... // ...I guess that makes us the "idiot brother duo"...!
Yukio: ...I'd rather not be lumped together with you.
Rin: ......

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People: Sensei~! / Are you all right~~?!
Yukio: Yes, I'm fine. // Though I can't say the same for the classroom.
Rin: Guahh?! / When did all this...?!
Yukio: ...You really are a dangerous one.
Rin: I... / I just... / ...have to learn to control it, okay?!!
Yukio: Nii-san. // If you truly mean... / ...to aim to become an exorcist... // ...then the words I just said to you will always haunt you.

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Yukio: "Just die, please." // I will not be the last one to tell you that... / ...or indeed to think it. // I think you need to be prepared to face that fact. // I apologise for the trouble, everyone. // Let's continue this lesson in a different classroom.
Rin: (...Bring it on.)
Yukio: You too, Okumura-kun!
Rin: (I'm used to people hating me.) // ...Coming, Sensei!
Yukio: ...So what did you think?

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Mephisto: Well, you were a little stiff... // But for your first lesson, I think you did an excellent job~!☆
Yukio: ...I didn't mean me...
Mephisto: Hm. // That power of his was effective against the demons. // It will be useful. // It is still unstable, and he is currently wielding it out of pure fiery emotion... / ...but he has good instincts. // Once he learns to control it properly, he will be a unique... // ...and a most powerful weapon for the True Cross Order.

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Yukio: Then......
Mephisto: However, he still needs to be watched. / We don't want the higher-ups in the Order finding us out before he becomes useful. // Though of course, it's only a matter of time...
Yukio: ......I am aware.
Flashback!Yukio: I'm scared...
Flashback!Father: Yukio......
Flashback!Yukio: I don't want to see the scary things any more...
Flashback!Father: In ten years' time... your brother will witness something far more frightening.
Flashback!Yukio: ? // What do you mean...? // I thought Nii-san was normal...?

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Flashback!Father: ...Yukio. Would you like to fight alongside me?
Flashback!Yukio: ...Huh?
Flashback!Father: Rather than living in fear of the darkness... // ...to become strong... // ...and be able to protect other people - your brother included...?
Flashback!Yukio: (Me, protect Nii-san...?)

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Flashback!Yukio: (I will.)
Yukio: From...... // ......From now on... // I will protect my brother in Father's stead. // (I don't ever want... // ...to live in fear of the darkness again.)

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Mephisto: Dear me... // You've got too much tension in those shoulders, Mr. Teacher... You should try to enjoy life a little.
[TN: That yukata Mephisto's wearing has "yukata" written all over it XD For some reason, I find that amusing...]
Mephisto: And it's not just the Order we have to contend with... // It won't be long before Satan makes his move.
Rin: 602... / Room 602... this is it, right? / Looks like nobody else is here...... // ?!

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Yukio: Hey. / Surprised to see me?
Rin: !! !! ?! // Er... / ...m? What are you doing here?
Yukio: Ordinarily, first-years stay in shared, four-student rooms... / ...but I got them to let us have this one to ourselves. // You're dangerous, after all. / You need someone to keep an eye on you!
Rin: Wh...
Yukio: So I volunteered!

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Rin: What is this, a jail?!!
Yukio: [aside]hahah... funny way of putting it.[/aside] // Yep! / And I'm your jailer! // You want to become an exorcist, right? / You'll have to learn to put up with a few little inconveniences.
Rin: ...Heh... Heheheheh... / [aside]...you little...[/aside] // Bring 'em on!
Yukio: That's the spirit, that's the spirit! / ...Well, then, perhaps you should start on the assignment I gave you today!
Rin: Huh?! / A... Assignment? / [aside]we had an assignment?[/aside]
Yukio: ......
[Side text: And thus begins his stormy campus life!!]
[Bottom text: Thank you for all your support! Next issue, we're taking the front cover!!]