While studying together Johann and Dante encounter a familiar face.
"Look outside, genius," Riche replies and then huffs again when Dante makes no effort to do so. "It snowed like three feet overnight. It's still snowing right now." "So… we have a snow day?"
With his son ill, and his work needing all his attention, Asher swallows his pride and calls his family for help.
In the aftermath of the 13th holy war, Krest and Itia prepare to spend a lifetime alone.
Vanitas was well aware that the end was nigh; after enjoying ten years of being totally irresponsible, it was only logical that the dice would eventually roll off the table. And yet, never in his twenty-five years of existence, would he have expected what they would land on.
A partner, a job, and perhaps a child or two on the way, that's what Dante had desired for his 25th year. A day after his 25th birthday, Dante has obtained only one of those three things, and yet, he finds he doesn't mind, that is until his job decides to send him on a road trip to the other side of the country, one that just might leave him six feet under by the time he's 26.
After a night of heavy drinking, Olivier awakens in Roland's bed with no memory of how he wound up there.
Rare are the days in which Dohko awakens first, for his sleep is often so deep that it takes the collective screams of his younger brothers or a glass of water to the face to arouse him from his slumber.
In hindsight, his first mistake was getting out of bed that morning, much less stepping outside to chase down the client's cat. Thankfully, when Roland falls, Olivier is always around to pick him up. Until he isn't. Or While on a routine mission, Roland and Olivier bite off far more than they can chew. A lesson in humility, humanity and communication ensues.
After suffering one too many times at the hands of the nefarious Security Guard Gano, Vanitas and Dante decide to have a little fun of their own.
"If you'd like, we could practice some time," he offers, the words slipping out before his common sense can catch up to him. "Perhaps extended exposure to my," he flutters his eyelashes, "smolder would enable you to better resist it during filming." "Perhaps," Oliver replies, although he looks doubtful at best.
Olivier breaks into his Uncle's house, hoping to find a hiding place to recuperate in, but he gets far more than he bargained for when he finds that someone has beaten him to it.
Vanitas just wants to have a good time, his bodyguard indulges him.
Vanitas plays with fire and pays the price.
The boys indulge in some well-earned rest and recuperation.
It's Mikhail's first convention and Vanitas is determined to make sure that everything goes well. Unfortunately, he's not the one in charge.
'Ephemeral is the time spent together, but the memories will last forever.' Or A chance meeting between two lonely boys leads to a lifelong friendship.
Vanitas plans a surprise. His family is supportive.
Astolfo and Vanitas have an important discussion.
"Remember this well, boy, for this shall likely be my final lesson for you. La mort avant le déshonneur has been our family motto for centuries; you would do well to align your actions to it, lest you bring shame to the family name." Or The story of how Olivier and Roland met.