Yofukashi no Uta

Depressed teen seeks vampire blood and romance with Nazuna

After a rejected confession, fourteen-year-old Ko Yamori suffers from insomnia and wanders the streets. He encounters Nazuna, who diagnoses his restlessness as life dissatisfaction and invites him to her apartment. She reveals she is a vampire and drinks his blood, noting its unique taste. When Yamori confronts her, she explains that becoming a vampire requires mutual love followed by a bite, a statement that embarrasses her. Relieved yet disappointed, Yamori decides he wants to experience this excitement. He asks to spend more time with Nazuna specifically to fall in love and become a vampire. Nazuna reluctantly agrees to their arrangement, accepting his blood in exchange for their time together.

Nazuna and Yamori’s Awkward Blood Exchange and Friendship Proposal

Nazuna embarrasses Yamori by comparing blood drinking to sex, yet he remains determined to become a vampire. He reciprocates the embarrassment by offering his own blood. The following night, Yamori feels jealous upon learning Nazuna drinks from strangers. She lacks a phone but shows him a vintage brick model at her apartment. After she admits she sought him out, he allows her to drink from him. Later, he provides a wrist receiver for communication. Yamori teases her by acting like a couple and calling her Nazuna-chan. On the school rooftop, he formally asks her to be his friend. That night, his wrist receiver picks up a signal as another girl with a matching device appears beside him.

Kou reconnects with childhood friend Akira while Nazuna reacts to their growing closeness.

Kou reunites with childhood friend Akira, who retains the transceiver he left years ago. They recall their shared past and plan future meetings, leading Kou to acknowledge having at least one friend. Nazuna grows suspicious of Kou’s earlier nightly departures and jokingly accuses him of dating another woman before realizing the truth. Upon witnessing them together, she mocks their interactions as hanky-panky and embarrasses Kou by drinking his blood in Akira’s presence. At a café, Akira asks why Kou stopped attending school, and he admits a loss of interest. She encourages his return, noting his presence makes things more enjoyable. Irritated, Nazuna leaves abruptly. Kou pursues her, leading to an awkward moment where she kisses him while drinking from a facial scrape. She teases him about Akira being his human friend before vanishing, leaving Kou confused by the nature of their bond.

Kou questions his feelings after Nazuna's kiss while Akira joins their evening.

Kou struggles with his emotions following a kiss from Nazuna, unsure if he loves her or simply desires vampirism. He invites her to bite him, but she clarifies that his feelings are lust, not love. Meanwhile, Akira suffers from insomnia and meets Kou at midnight. She invites him to join her and Nazuna, leading the trio to play games at Nazuna's home. Akira feels uneasy witnessing Kou's closeness with Nazuna, particularly when Nazuna teases Kou and drinks his blood in her presence. Kou admits his wish to become a vampire, and Akira supports this decision despite urging him to attend school. That night, the three share a futon awkwardly, and Akira eventually falls asleep peacefully. In the morning, Nazuna observes that people sleep best when satisfied with their day.

Nazuna's Suspicious Business and Ko's Emotional Confusion

Ko seeks to uncover the details behind Nazuna's income source, which appears highly questionable. Before he can investigate her operations, he must first navigate and understand his own complex feelings. The narrative focuses on Ko's attempt to gain insight into her financial activities while simultaneously dealing with his internal emotional struggles. This episode highlights the intersection of his curiosity regarding her livelihood and his personal psychological state, setting the stage for further developments in their relationship and her mysterious work.

Ko encounters a client resentful of his job who resembles a younger Nazuna

Ko meets Kiyosumi Shirakawa, a client of Nazuna's who resents her job, and realizes he is a younger version of her. Afterwards, he and Nazuna go to a nighttime pool.

Ko faces a deadly choice between death or romance from female vampires

Ko is abducted by a group of female vampires. The coven presents him with a stark ultimatum regarding his future. He must choose between being killed immediately or falling in love with one of the captors. This scenario forces Ko into a life-or-death situation where romantic entanglement is the only alternative to immediate execution. The narrative centers on his reaction to this forced decision and the supernatural circumstances surrounding his capture by the vampire group.

Akira and Ko encounter Mahiru, who claims friendship, while Ko faces a deadly ultimatum involving Nazuna.

Akira and Ko both experience encounters with Mahiru, a popular student who asserts that she is their friend. During this interaction, Ko receives a severe ultimatum regarding his romantic future. He is instructed to fall in love with Nazuna within a period of one year. If he fails to meet this condition, he will face certain death. The narrative focuses on the pressure placed on Ko by Mahiru’s demands and the potential lethal consequences of his inability to comply with the timeline set for his relationship with Nazuna.

Seri discusses her problematic relationship with Ko-kun, revealing shocking intentions.

Seri-san approaches Ko-kun to discuss her difficulties with a specific man. During their conversation, she reveals the nature of her intended solution to these interpersonal issues. Ko-kun reacts with horror upon discovering that her plan involves committing murder. The dialogue focuses on the revelation of her extreme methods for resolving personal conflicts, highlighting the disturbing contrast between her casual demeanor and the violent nature of her proposed actions.

Ko investigates a voyeur at a maid cafe at Midori's request

Acting on a specific request from Midori, Ko begins an investigation into the presence of a voyeur. The inquiry takes place within the setting of a maid cafe, where Ko examines the situation regarding the unauthorized observation of patrons. This assignment focuses on uncovering the identity and methods of the individual engaging in peeping behavior, addressing the concerns raised by Midori regarding the security and privacy of the establishment.

Ko learns from Anko that vampires are more complex than he assumed

Ko meets a private investigator named Anko, an encounter that challenges his existing understanding of vampires. Through this interaction, he realizes that vampires are not what he previously believed them to be. The meeting serves as a pivotal moment for Ko, forcing him to reconsider his assumptions about these creatures. This discovery shifts his perspective significantly, revealing a side of vampires he had not considered before. The narrative focuses on this revelation and the resulting change in Ko's viewpoint regarding the nature of vampires.

Ko Questions His Vampire Ambitions After a Disturbing Night

Disturbed by recent events, Ko doubts his desire to become a vampire. Nazuna reassures him that the starving vampire at school was an anomaly. After discussing the matter with Mahiru, who questions his motives, Ko seeks further advice. Nazuna reveals her long history as a vampire, noting the reality is less glamorous than imagined. Ko then consults Uguisu, who opposes his choice, claiming vampires threaten humanity. She issues an ultimatum: abandon his dream in exchange for her protection and knowledge on killing vampires. Ko firmly refuses, arguing that not all vampires are evil. In response, Uguisu reports him to the police for curfew violation. Ko escapes before authorities arrive and hides at a playground, where he is discovered by Hatsuka.

Call of the Night