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Episode 1

A young vampire boy saves a girl from a bloodthirsty vampire. Years later, Yuki Cross, a member of the school’s Disciplinary Committee, recalls how Kaname Kuran, one of the Night Class students, saved her life. The headmaster explains his hope for Cross Academy to be a start for the coexistence between vampires and humans, which Zero finds unrealistic. After a confrontation with Aido and Akatsuki, who attempt to drink Yuki’s blood, Kaname intervenes. Zero’s deepening conflict with vampires and his struggle with his own bloodlust become more evident. 

Episode 2 

Zero struggles with his worsening bloodlust as Cross Academy prepares for St. Xocolatl’s Day, where Yuki plans to give chocolates to Kaname to thank him for saving her life. At the event, Zero throws Yuki’s chocolates to Kaname, leading to a minor squabble between them. Later, the Night Class confronts Zero over his attitude, but Yuki intervenes before a fight escalates. Yuki offers Zero her handmade chocolate and discovers a blood tablet where Zero was sitting as Kaname reflects on Zero’s traumatic past. 

Episode 3

As disciplinary committee members, Zero and Yuki hold dorm inspections. After Yuki unknowingly pulls out Zero’s blood tablets, Zero leaves the school with Yuki following. Yuki ends up encountering a vampire boy who bites her, forcing her to flee. Zero confronts the vampires but the vampire boy gets away. Kaname intervenes, killing the boy and comforting Yuki. During their discussion, Cross and Kaname reveal that Zero was bitten by a pureblood vampire and the grim fate of those bitten by pureblood vampires. Later, Zero loses control and bites Yuki, leaving her in shock. He apologizes, but both struggle with the aftermath of his actions.

Episode 4

Kaname intervenes after smelling blood, protecting Yuki from Zero and taking her to the infirmary, where Cross reveals Zero’s tragic transformation into a vampire after a pureblood attack. Yuki overhears Kaname and Cross discussing transferring Zero to the Night Class, leaving her conflicted about his fate. Seeking answers, Yuki visits Kaname at the Moon Dormitory but is confronted by Aido, whose probing questions and actions lead to Kaname stepping in to protect her. Kaname warns Yuki not to visit alone and refuses her plea to keep Zero in the Day Class, explaining his inevitable descent to Level E. Meanwhile, Zero, overcome with despair, attempts to end his life but is stopped by Yuki, who promises to stand by him. As Cross works with the Hunter’s Society to manage the situation, Kaname watches Yuki comfort Zero, his feelings for her evident but unspoken.

Episode 5

Cross activates an old vampire hunter spell allowing Yuki to immobilize Zero if necessary. A Level E vampire attacks Yuki, but Zero and Night Class members intervene, leading Yuki to the Moon Dormitory for answers. There, she learns about the vampire hierarchy and Kaname's influence as a pureblood. Tensions peak when Zero points a gun at Kaname, highlighting the fragile peace between them. At Ichijo’s birthday party, Yuki feels out of place and leaves. Zero’s inability to suppress his bloodlust nearly leads him to bite her, but she calms him down by throwing them into a pool. Yagari’s sudden intervention reveals his connection to Zero.

Episode 6

Yagari, Zero’s former mentor and a renowned vampire hunter, confronts Zero about his deteriorating state and readiness to face his fate as a vampire. While Yuki intervenes to protect Zero, Yagari recounts his past sacrifices, including losing his eye to save Zero during a traumatic encounter with a Level E vampire. Struggling with guilt and his growing thirst for blood, Zero resigns himself to his fate, but Yuki refuses to let him give up, offering her blood to keep him from succumbing to his instincts. Meanwhile, Yagari questions Kaname’s motives for sparing Zero, to which Kaname reveals it is to avoid losing Yuki. Later, Yagari tests Zero’s resolve, urging him to fight his fate, and cryptically reveals that "that woman" is still alive, leaving Zero shaken yet determined not to run away.

Episode 7

Zero reveals he can sense Yuki’s desire for Kaname in her blood, leaving her feeling vulnerable and uneasy. Flashbacks show Yuki’s initial fear of Kaname, her gradual trust in him after Cross adopts her, and her first meeting with a traumatized Zero, who struggles with memories of a vampire attack. The flashbacks continue on to show Zero’s first meeting with Kaname in which he stabs him, accusing him of being like the vampire who hurt his family, though Kaname remains composed. In another flashback, Yuki sneaks into the Night Dormitory to see Kaname, but witnessing him drink Ruka’s blood frightens her, reinforcing Zero’s warnings about vampires. In the present, as Yuki reflects on giving Zero her blood, she acknowledges her lingering feelings for Kaname. Meanwhile, Kaname tells Zero he spares him because Zero is loyal to Yuki and can protect her, further complicating the dynamics between them.

Episode 8

Ichijo learns his powerful and feared grandfather, Asato "Ichio" Ichijo, will visit the Moon Dormitory, sparking unease among the Night Class. Despite Ichijo's concerns, Kaname insists on greeting Ichio, who arrives dramatically and reminds Kaname of his rejection of his guardianship. Appearing as if he seeks Kaname’s pure blood, Ichio grabs Kaname’s hand, prompting Hanabusa and Ruka to intervene. Kaname apologizes for Aido’s rudeness before Ichio kneels and kisses his hand. Later, Ruka laments Kaname’s refusal of her blood, while Ichio warns Ichijo to observe Kaname. Meanwhile, Zero receives his first vampire hunter assignment to eliminate a Level E serial killer and tracks the target to an abandoned building, where Rima, Shiki, and Yuki also converge. Zero ultimately kills the vampire, but a mysterious girl observing the scene resolves to join Cross Academy.

Episode 9

Zero dreams of a woman suggesting an unbreakable bond between them, while Yagari informs Cross that the woman Zero despises is still alive. At Cross Academy, excitement over an upcoming ball causes chaos, and new transfer student Maria Kurenai arrives, quickly stirring tension with her bold actions. Maria’s playful antics continue as she disrupts the Night Class and requests to move to their original dormitory, which Kaname permits. Zero grows suspicious of Maria, speculating that Shizuka may have altered her appearance. Kaname reveals to Ichijo that Maria’s presence and the assembly of her “pawns” at the academy are part of his plan. Elsewhere, Maria hints at an interest in Zero, teasing the masked man who accompanies her.

Episode 10

Zero recalls the night his family was killed by Shizuka Hio, seeing his brother Ichiru with her after being bitten and left traumatized. In the present, Maria’s arrival at the academy raises tensions as she taunts Zero and reveals herself to be Shizuka in a different body. She incapacitates Zero, and Kaname erases Yuki’s memory of the confrontation to protect her. Yuki later learns from Maria that Zero risks degenerating into a Level E vampire, and Maria offers a mysterious trade to save him. Flashbacks reveal Ichiru’s admiration for Shizuka, their family’s murder, and Zero’s unresolved pain. In a shocking twist, Zero confronts the masked man aiding Maria and discovers he is Ichiru, who is somehow still alive.

Episode 11

Ichiru confronts Zero, revealing his bitterness and resentment, claiming that Zero doesn’t understand his struggles and admitting his hatred for him. He offers Zero the chance to join him and Shizuka as her servant in exchange for his life. Yagari arrives but is attacked by Ichiru, leading to Ichiru fleeing and Yagari getting wounded. Zero takes him to Cross for treatment before finding Yuki and drinking her blood. Yuki recalls Maria's offer to save Zero in exchange for Kaname’s life or her own. At the ball, Yuki confronts Kaname about erasing her memory, with Kaname defending his actions. Meanwhile, Aido and Akatsuki question the new transfer student and later discover Shizuka Hio's frozen body. Seiren warns them not to investigate further, and Akatsuki realizes Kaname likely has a plan in motion.

Episode 12

Yuki offers herself to Maria to save Zero, and Maria switches to her original body of Shizuka Hio. Shizuka tells Yuki that giving Zero her blood will save him. Shizuka demands Yuki’s blood for power, but Zero intervenes before she can bite Yuki. Yuki blocks him, explaining Shizuka can prevent Zero from becoming a Level E vampire. Shizuka orders Zero to hold Yuki still and drinks his blood. Before she can bite Yuki, Zero shoots himself and Shizuka. Ichiru stabs Zero and insists to Shizuka that they leave before being pursued. Cross talks to Yagari about vampires, and Aido is confronted by Akatsuki at Maria's dorm. Ichiru reveals he has gained power from drinking Shizuka’s blood, and the brothers fight. Meanwhile, Kaname kills Shizuka, who warns him that drinking another pureblood’s blood will give him new power but an ominous future. Aido overhears and realizes Kaname has killed Shizuka. Ichiru finds Shizuka dying on the floor.

Episode 13

Shizuka refuses Ichiru's offer of blood, explaining that it’s too late for her. In a flashback, she reveals to Ichiru that she turned Zero into a vampire because he would continue to resist unlike Ichiru. She acknowledges that she likes Ichiru but keeps her distance to avoid his destruction. Meanwhile, Zero finds Shizuka’s shattered body, and Ichiru reveals she never drank his blood. Later, Kaname reflects on Shizuka’s past and her search for something at Cross Academy. Kaname learns to control his new power and apologizes to Yuki for getting her involved in an issue between vampires. Cross checks on Zero, who struggles with his thirst, and Kaname forces him to drink his blood.

Episode 1

TL;DR

A young vampire boy saves a girl from a bloodthirsty vampire. Years later, Yuki Cross, a member of the school’s Disciplinary Committee, recalls how Kaname Kuran, one of the Night Class students, saved her life. The headmaster explains his hope for Cross Academy to be a start for the coexistence between vampires and humans, which Zero finds unrealistic. After a confrontation with Aido and Akatsuki, who attempt to drink Yuki’s blood, Kaname intervenes. Zero’s deepening conflict with vampires and his struggle with his own bloodlust become more evident. 

Recap

In the opening scene, a little girl is lost in a snowstorm when a vampire attempts to drink her blood. A young vampire boy intervenes, killing the attacker and declaring it a disgrace to all vampires. He helps the girl to her feet and asks if she’s alright. Years later, at Cross Academy, Yuki Cross, the headmaster’s daughter and a member of the Disciplinary Committee, tries to send the Day Class students back to their dorms as they wait for the Night Class to emerge. The students accuse her of wanting to monopolize the Night Class for herself, but she’s too late. The gates to the Moon dormitory open, revealing the Night Class students. Hanabusa Aido catches the attention of the Day Class girls, and as they crowd around him, Yuki is pushed to the ground. Kaname Kuran, one of the Night Class students, checks on her, and she recalls how he saved her life years ago. He dismisses her gratitude, but as he pats her on the head, Zero Kiryuu, another member of the Disciplinary Committee, interrupts, reminding Kaname that class is starting. As the Night Class heads to class, two Day Class girls offer Kaname flowers and a card, but Zero scares them off. He and Yuki have a brief argument about his tardiness for his duties, and Zero makes it clear that he doesn’t care about her feelings for Kaname. Yuki, however, reassures him that she is aware that Kaname, as a vampire, is different from them. Meanwhile, Seiren offers to hold the flowers and card for Kaname, which he accepts, using his powers to wither the flowers. In class, the teacher announces the global success of the blood tablets developed by the Night Class, which have become a source of pride for the school and the vampire community. Aido complains about Zero’s disrespect toward Kaname, and Senri Shiki remarks on Yuki looking tasty, which causes Kaname and much of the Night Class to react.

In the headmaster’s office, Zero asks for more disciplinary committee members, but the headmaster rejects the request, explaining that the Night Class’s true identities must remain a secret to ensure peaceful coexistence between vampires and humans. Therefore, he must depend on Zero and Yuki, who he views as his children, though Zero disagrees. The headmaster discusses his pacifist ideals and hope for coexistence between vampires and humans, which frustrate Zero. Yuki, on the other hand, believes in the headmaster’s dream and defends Kaname, stating that he is different from other vampires. A flashback reveals that when Yuki was five, Kaname brought her to the headmaster’s house, marking the beginning of her life. Yuki reflects that she wouldn’t be here without Kaname, who is her origin. While patrolling, Yuki encounters Takuma Ichijo and Kaname, who notice her and find her intriguing. Kaname comments that she is a bright contrast to the Night Class’s usual dark existence. Elsewhere, Zero, feeling ill, accidentally drops a box of blood tablets. Later, Yuki and Zero both end up in detention for sleeping in class. Yuki tries to convince her friend Yori to join her, but Yori refuses, noting that Zero has already skipped out on detention. Afterward, Yuki finds Zero sleeping in the stables next to the horse Lily, and while there, Lily scares her off and hides Zero’s blood tablets.

During her night patrol, Yuki spots two Day Class girls who are out past curfew, wanting to take photos of the Night Class. When one of the girls is injured, Yuki orders them to return to their dorm. She senses someone nearby and prepares for confrontation. Aido and Kain Akatsuki emerge after smelling blood, and Aido finds Yuki’s blood from a cut on her hand to be appealing. The girls faint upon realizing Aido is a vampire. Just as he prepares to drink from her neck, Zero arrives, brandishing his gun and warning Aido to stop. Kaname intervenes, calmly disarming Zero and taking Aido and Akatsuki away, ensuring the two girls’ memories are erased. Zero expresses his disdain for vampires and their attraction to blood, while Yuki wonders if there’s a way to heal the darkness in Zero’s heart. The next day, Yuki reflects on how close she would have been to becoming a vampire herself when Aido bit her if following the tales about vampires were true. Zero, looking at her neck, struggles with his own bloodlust. Meanwhile, in the Moon dormitory, Aido admits he couldn’t resist Yuki’s blood, despite the consequences. Kaname, overhearing, slaps Aido in anger before walking away, leaving Aido to apologize.

Episode 2

TL;DR

Zero struggles with his worsening bloodlust as Cross Academy prepares for St. Xocolatl’s Day, where Yuki plans to give chocolates to Kaname to thank him for saving her life. At the event, Zero throws Yuki’s chocolates to Kaname, leading to a minor squabble between them. Later, the Night Class confronts Zero over his attitude, but Yuki intervenes before a fight escalates. Yuki offers Zero her handmade chocolate and discovers a blood tablet where Zero was sitting as Kaname reflects on Zero’s traumatic past. 

Recap

Zero experiences pain and struggles with his bloodlust, coughing up a blood tablet. The students of Cross Academy are preparing for St. Xocolatl’s Day, a tradition where girls give chocolates to boys they like. Yuki Cross, who plans on making chocolates for Kaname Kuran, is questioned by Zero, who is suspicious of her feelings for him, though Yuki insists she only wants to thank Kaname for saving her life. The headmaster, Cross, urges Yuki and Zero to be extra vigilant during the event. As the Night Class students make their way to their classes, Kaname unusually asks how Zero is feeling, leading the Night Class to take notice. Zero states he is fine and picks a fight with Kaname, which angers the other vampires. Yuki wonders if Zero is hiding something or if Kaname knows more about Zero’s situation. Later, as Yuki prepares chocolates for Kaname, Zero experiences more pain, and Cross gives him a blood tablet to help him manage it. However, Zero refuses the help. At the St. Xocolatl’s Day event, Yuki misses her chance to give Kaname her store-bought chocolates, and Zero ends up throwing her box of chocolates to Kaname. This leads to a small argument between them, and Zero, in pain, retreats to the stables. Later, Zero rejects a thank-you gift of chocolates from a Day Class girl, and the Night Class confronts him for his attitude. A fight almost breaks out, but Yuki intervenes, and the Night Class loses interest. Zero becomes increasingly withdrawn, and Yuki later finds him in the bathroom, offering him the only successful chocolate she made. Zero brushes her off, and Yuki discovers a blood tablet on the ground. After hearing about how Zero took Aido and the rest of the Night Class up on their challenge, Kaname reflects on Zero's troubled past. Zero struggles further with his bloodlust, unable to drink a glass of water with a blood tablet.

Episode 3

TL;DR

As disciplinary committee members, Zero and Yuki hold dorm inspections. After Yuki unknowingly pulls out Zero’s blood tablets, Zero leaves the school with Yuki following. Yuki ends up encountering a vampire boy who bites her, forcing her to flee. Zero confronts the vampires but the vampire boy gets away. Kaname intervenes, killing the boy and comforting Yuki. During their discussion, Cross and Kaname reveal that Zero was bitten by a pureblood vampire and the grim fate of those bitten by pureblood vampires. Later, Zero loses control and bites Yuki, leaving her in shock. He apologizes, but both struggle with the aftermath of his actions.

Recap

Cross makes breakfast for Zero and Yuki to celebrate their first day as true disciplinary committee members as he gives them the task to handle dorm inspections. Meanwhile, the Night Class prepares for an unannounced dorm inspection, prompting Kaname to order Aido to remove his collection of junk, much to Aido’s dismay. During inspections of the Day Class dorms, Yuki confiscates photos of Night Class students and berates Zero for slacking off. Suspicious of what Zero is hiding in his pocket, Yuki later retrieves his box of blood tablets but mistakes them for medicine. Zero snatches the box of blood tablets from her hand and dismisses her concerns before leaving the school grounds with Yuki following him despite the school rules.

Yuki loses sight of Zero and becomes anxious, eventually encountering a mysterious boy with a red balloon. While retrieving the balloon, she follows him to an isolated area, unaware of a lurking woman she bumped into earlier. The boy reveals himself to be a vampire and bites Yuki on the hand, prompting her to flee and hide in a bell tower. Zero, hearing her scream, confronts the woman vampire and struggles with the morality of killing her, ultimately shooting her after she calls him "comrade." He hesitates when he sees the boy, briefly mistaking him for his brother, Ichiru. The boy climbs to Yuki’s hiding spot, but Kaname arrives, killing the boy and comforting a shaken Yuki.

Kaname reveals the boy was a Level E vampire and lies to Yuki that Zero has returned to the school. Zero overhears their conversation as he hides below and struggles to control his bloodthirst. Kaname later confronts Cross, questioning his resolve to maintain peace given Zero’s precarious condition. Cross reveals Zero’s tragic past, including the murder of his family by a pureblood vampire. Yuki finds Zero in pain and tries to empathize by sharing her fear of vampires as monstrous creatures. However, Zero rejects her efforts, leading Yuki to run away.

Zero stops her but loses control, biting her neck in a moment of bloodlust. Yuki, shocked, sees Zero’s red eyes and fangs before he regains control and apologizes. Kaname explains the grim fate of those bitten by pureblood vampires: death or transformation into a vampire. As Zero grapples with his actions, Yuki remains in disbelief at what just occurred.

Episode 4

TL;DR

Kaname intervenes after smelling blood, protecting Yuki from Zero and taking her to the infirmary, where Cross reveals Zero’s tragic transformation into a vampire after a pureblood attack. Yuki overhears Kaname and Cross discussing transferring Zero to the Night Class, leaving her conflicted about his fate. Seeking answers, Yuki visits Kaname at the Moon Dormitory but is confronted by Aido, whose probing questions and actions lead to Kaname stepping in to protect her. Kaname warns Yuki not to visit alone and refuses her plea to keep Zero in the Day Class, explaining his inevitable descent to Level E. Meanwhile, Zero, overcome with despair, attempts to end his life but is stopped by Yuki, who promises to stand by him. As Cross works with the Hunter’s Society to manage the situation, Kaname watches Yuki comfort Zero, his feelings for her evident but unspoken.

Recap

Kaname smells blood and rushes to find Yuki, standing protectively in front of her to shield her from Zero. Sensing the tension, Yuki fears Kaname might harm Zero, like the Level E boy vampire he killed earlier, and tries to intervene but faints, leaving Zero to catch her. Kaname criticizes Zero for drinking too much of Yuki’s blood, leaving her unable to stand, and questions if her blood was that delicious, leaving Zero horrified at himself. Kaname takes Yuki to the infirmary, where she begins to tear up. When Kaname asks if she is afraid of vampires, she denies it, though clearly shaken. Cross arrives, noting the smell of blood has agitated the Night Class, prompting Kaname to return to the Moon Dormitory. While tending to Yuki’s bite marks, Cross apologizes for hiding the truth about Zero from her. He explains Zero’s tragic past: four years ago, his family was killed by a pureblood vampire, and Zero was found with bite marks, marking his transformation into a vampire despite being originally human. Cross reassures Yuki that purebloods are the only ones who can turn humans into vampires, so she has no reason to worry about becoming one herself.

At the Moon Dormitory, Aido speculates about the source of the blood scent from the previous night, suspecting it was Yuki’s, though no explanation was given. Kaname confronts Cross in his office, questioning his decision to keep Zero in the Day Class. Cross argues there is no precedent for such a transfer, but Kaname insists it’s unnecessary, prompting Yuki, who overhears their conversation, to feel conflicted. While she understands Zero belongs with the Night Class as a vampire, she also understands his hatred of other vampires and begins to feel guilty for her earlier harsh words about them.

In class, Yuki notices Zero’s absence and lies to her friend Yori about her neck injury, claiming she was scratched by a tree during patrol. Worried, Yuki runs to the Moon Dormitory and encounters Aido, who leads her to Kaname but not before questioning her about her bite marks. Aido reveals Kaname instructed the Night Class to forget the scent of her blood, but he recognized it as hers. His remarks about Kaname’s affection for Yuki embarrass her, and his increasingly intrusive questions anger her. As Aido freezes the ground and her feet in frustration, Kaname arrives, dispelling the ice and slapping Aido for his behavior. Apologizing to Yuki, Kaname reassures her she does not need to face such situations and advises her not to visit the Moon Dormitory alone, suggesting Zero owes her that much after biting her. When Kaname mentions Zero "stole" from her, Yuki grows uneasy, questioning his phrasing. Kaname asserts he cannot ignore someone biting the girl he holds dear and refuses Yuki’s request not to transfer Zero, explaining that all humans turned into vampires eventually degenerate into Level E. Zero would not want Yuki to witness his downfall, he warns. Distressed, Yuki runs away.
Elsewhere, Akatsuki expresses confusion over Kaname’s fixation on Yuki, criticizing his decision to share space with Zero, a member of a vampire hunter family. Kaname replies that Yuki is the only girl he holds dear. Yuki later visits Zero in his room, finding him aiming his Bloody Rose gun at himself. She tackles him, causing him to drop the gun, but he turns it on himself again, begging her to shoot him before he degenerates into a Level E vampire. Yuki refuses, determined to stand by him despite his protests. Zero storms out, but Yuki chases after him and hugs him from behind, recalling a memory of comforting him years ago when he was tormented by the vampire bite. She tells him she is not afraid of him and vows to be his ally.

Meanwhile, Cross meets with a well-dressed man from the Hunter’s Society, who assures him they will uncover the truth about Zero and take necessary action, no matter how harsh. From a window, Kaname watches Yuki comforting Zero, his expression unreadable as the scene unfolds.

Episode 5

TL;DR

Cross activates an old vampire hunter spell allowing Yuki to immobilize Zero if necessary. A Level E vampire attacks Yuki, but Zero and Night Class members intervene, leading Yuki to the Moon Dormitory for answers. There, she learns about the vampire hierarchy and Kaname's influence as a pureblood. Tensions peak when Zero points a gun at Kaname, highlighting the fragile peace between them. At Ichijo’s birthday party, Yuki feels out of place and leaves. Zero’s inability to suppress his bloodlust nearly leads him to bite her, but she calms him down by throwing them into a pool. Yagari’s sudden intervention reveals his connection to Zero.

Recap

An unknown man smoking a cigarette is briefly seen, foreshadowing his arrival. Meanwhile, Zero places a drop of blood on Yuki’s bracelet, activating an old vampire hunter spell that immobilizes him when the bracelet touches the tattoo on his neck. Cross explains that this condition, set by Kaname, allows Zero to remain in the Day Class. Soon, the cigarette-smoking man arrives at Cross Academy.
While patrolling at night, Yuki spots Kaname leaning by a window. Though tempted to approach him, she recalls her determination to protect Zero and leaves. Kaname quietly observes her departure. The next day, Yuki and her friend Yori hear rumors about a new ethics lecturer. The man from before, Toga Yagari, enters and introduces himself as the new teacher, shocking Zero. When a Day Class student asked about his eyepatch, Yagari cryptically reveals it was "compensation for a life," prompting Zero to leave. Yuki chases after him and finds Cross waiting at the gates.

Later, while running errands, Yuki enjoys a sundae but notices Zero acting distant. A waitress’s comment about him resembling the Night Class unnerves him, and he steps outside, sensing a nearby vampire. A Level E vampire ambushes Yuki, praising the scent of her blood. Though she defends herself with her rod, she freezes in fear. Zero arrives and attacks the vampire before Ichijo and Shiki arrive and kill it. Ichijo invites Yuki to the Moon Dormitory for answers.

Yuki insists on going, and Zero reluctantly joins her. Before entering, Zero hands her an anti-vampire pistol, explaining it’s for him if he ever loses control. Yuki refuses to accept his grim prediction but makes him promise to fight his fate. At the Moon Dormitory, they are escorted by Aido and Akatsuki, who disdainfully note their presence. Inside, Ichijo cheerfully welcomes them to his birthday party, but Yuki’s questions about the Level E’s death lead to a tense discussion. Ichijo explains the vampire hierarchy with Level D vampires being the lowest rank and Level Es not even making it into the hierarchy. Kaname defends his order to eliminate the Level E, emphasizing the responsibility of noble vampires to manage those turned against their will.

Tensions rise when Zero points his gun at Kaname, who dismisses the threat but warns him about the precarious peace between vampires and hunters. Aido and the Night Class’s loyalty to the pureblood Kaname underscores the divide between humans and vampires, leaving Yuki uneasy as she learns Kaname is a Pureblood, like the vampire that killed Zero’s family. When Kaname asks if she fears him, Yuki admits to being slightly scared, but their conversation is interrupted by Ichijo, who lightens the mood with his birthday celebration.

During the party, Yuki feels out of place as vampires dance and drink each other’s blood. She leaves to find Zero struggling with blood tablets. Unable to take them, his bloodlust overwhelms him, and he nearly bites Yuki. She throws them into a pool, calming him down. As they resurface, Yagari appears and shoots Zero in the arm, who addresses Yagari as “Master,” revealing a deeper connection between them.

Episode 6

TL;DR

Yagari, Zero’s former mentor and a renowned vampire hunter, confronts Zero about his deteriorating state and readiness to face his fate as a vampire. While Yuki intervenes to protect Zero, Yagari recounts his past sacrifices, including losing his eye to save Zero during a traumatic encounter with a Level E vampire. Struggling with guilt and his growing thirst for blood, Zero resigns himself to his fate, but Yuki refuses to let him give up, offering her blood to keep him from succumbing to his instincts. Meanwhile, Yagari questions Kaname’s motives for sparing Zero, to which Kaname reveals it is to avoid losing Yuki. Later, Yagari tests Zero’s resolve, urging him to fight his fate, and cryptically reveals that "that woman" is still alive, leaving Zero shaken yet determined not to run away.

Recap

In a flashback, young Zero asks Yagari why vampires harm people. Yagari explains they are pitiable creatures driven by uncontrollable instincts, which is why hunters like him exist to stop them. In the present, Yagari warns Zero that the anti-vampire spell on his bullet will cause pain even from a graze and questions whether Zero is ready to face his fate. Resigned, Zero prepares to die by Yagari’s hand, but Yuki intervenes. Despite Zero's protests, Cross arrives to stop Yagari, who reveals himself as Zero’s former teacher during his time as a vampire hunter. Later, Yuki, tormented by the knowledge that Zero’s inability to take blood tablets will likely lead him to deteriorate into a Level E vampire, breaks down in tears.

When Yuki notices Zero’s absence in class, she confronts Yagari, who says Zero is in isolation to prevent him from harming anyone. During an ethics class with the Night Class, Yagari’s reputation as the top vampire hunter draws suspicion, especially when Kaname asks if Yagari intends to kill someone among them. Yagari quips he could add Kaname to his list if he sleeps during class, angering the Night Class. After blocking a knife thrown at him by a Night Class student, Yagari encounters Yuki, who refuses to leave until he tells her Zero’s location. He directs her to Cross’s guest room, where she finds Zero. Zero explains Yagari was once the guardian and teacher for him and his twin brother. In a traumatic past event, Zero tried to protect a Level E school nurse who turned in front of him, leading to Yagari losing his eye while saving Zero. Aware of the sacrifices Yagari made, Zero accepts Yagari’s judgment. Yuki, however, urges him not to give up and offers her blood to keep him from succumbing to his instincts.

Later, as Kaname meets Yuki outside, he notices her wet hair and almost removes the bandage on her neck. Though he refrains from confronting her, he questions her secrecy and expresses concern that her actions may bring her harm. Passing Yagari, Kaname exchanges a tense moment with him. Yagari directly questions Kaname’s motives, asking why he remains calm and does not kill Zero despite knowing what transpired. In response, Kaname extinguishes Yagari’s cigarette with his abilities and answers that it is so that he does not lose Yuki.

The next day, Yagari confronts Zero in his room, aiming a gun at him and accusing him of appearing defeated. Yuki, realizing Zero’s danger, rushes to intervene just as Zero deflects the gun. Yagari admonishes Zero to keep struggling and reminds him of the oath he made not to let Yagari regret his sacrifice. Before leaving, Yagari cryptically mentions that "that woman" is still alive, shocking Zero. Zero reassures Yuki he won’t run away and tells her to stop crying.

Episode 7

TL;DR

Zero reveals he can sense Yuki’s desire for Kaname in her blood, leaving her feeling vulnerable and uneasy. Flashbacks show Yuki’s initial fear of Kaname, her gradual trust in him after Cross adopts her, and her first meeting with a traumatized Zero, who struggles with memories of a vampire attack. The flashbacks continue on to show Zero’s first meeting with Kaname in which he stabs him, accusing him of being like the vampire who hurt his family, though Kaname remains composed. In another flashback, Yuki sneaks into the Night Dormitory to see Kaname, but witnessing him drink Ruka’s blood frightens her, reinforcing Zero’s warnings about vampires. In the present, as Yuki reflects on giving Zero her blood, she acknowledges her lingering feelings for Kaname. Meanwhile, Kaname tells Zero he spares him because Zero is loyal to Yuki and can protect her, further complicating the dynamics between them.

Recap

Zero practices shooting, but his words cut deeper than his aim when he tells Yuki that he can tell that she would prefer to give her blood to Kaname from the taste of her blood, leaving her feeling vulnerable and uneasy. A flashback reveals young Yuki’s initial fear of Kaname upon seeing his fangs. Feeling rejected, Kaname tells Cross it might be best for Yuki if he leaves. Cross names her Yuki, meaning “gentle princess,” and adopts her a week later. Over time, Yuki warms up to Kaname, eagerly anticipating his visits. The flashback also depicts Yuki and Zero’s first meeting, where a young, traumatized Zero scratches his neck until it bleeds, confessing that he can still feel the touch of "that woman" who attacked him. One evening, during dinner with Cross, Yuki greets Kaname at the door, but Zero immediately grabs a knife and stabs Kaname, accusing him of smelling like "that woman." Kaname calmly acknowledges Zero’s tragedy but warns he has no intention of being killed. Later, Yuki defends Kaname, calling him a kind vampire who saved her, but Zero dismisses her words, claiming she and Cross are misguided.

As time passes, Cross reveals plans to create the Night Class, a group of vampires who will learn to coexist with humans, an idea Zero finds absurd. Cross assures Zero that Kaname’s leadership will keep the vampires in check, though Zero worries that any betrayal by Kaname would shatter their fragile peace. In the present, Yuki reflects on her recent decision to let Zero drink her blood and begins to regret it as her thoughts drift toward Kaname.

Another flashback shows a determined young Yuki sneaking into the Night Dormitory to see Kaname, only to encounter Ichijo, who escorts her out. Ignoring his advice, Yuki enters the dormitory again and falls asleep on the staircase, where Kaname finds her. Stopping another vampire from drinking her blood, Kaname carries Yuki to a bed and covers her with his jacket. When Yuki wakes, she witnesses Kaname drinking Ruka’s blood in another room. Horrified, she runs away in fear. Young Zero later confronts her, calling vampires beasts in human form, but Yuki insists Kaname is different. When Zero asks why she trembles, Yuki realizes that Kaname is fundamentally unlike her. Still, she thanks Kaname for his kindness in carrying her that night.

Back in the present, Yuki falls asleep on the couch, murmuring Kaname’s name. Zero covers her with a blanket but struggles with his bloodlust. Kaname appears and asks Zero to talk with him outside. Kaname explains he spares Zero’s life because Zero will never betray Yuki and serves as a useful shield for her. Back in the room, Yuki acknowledges to herself that a part of her will always love Kaname, even as she wrestles with her conflicting emotions.

Episode 8

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Ichijo learns his powerful and feared grandfather, Asato "Ichio" Ichijo, will visit the Moon Dormitory, sparking unease among the Night Class. Despite Ichijo's concerns, Kaname insists on greeting Ichio, who arrives dramatically and reminds Kaname of his rejection of his guardianship. Appearing as if he seeks Kaname’s pure blood, Ichio grabs Kaname’s hand, prompting Hanabusa and Ruka to intervene. Kaname apologizes for Aido’s rudeness before Ichio kneels and kisses his hand. Later, Ruka laments Kaname’s refusal of her blood, while Ichio warns Ichijo to observe Kaname. Meanwhile, Zero receives his first vampire hunter assignment to eliminate a Level E serial killer and tracks the target to an abandoned building, where Rima, Shiki, and Yuki also converge. Zero ultimately kills the vampire, but a mysterious girl observing the scene resolves to join Cross Academy.

Recap

Ichijo knocks on Kaname’s door only to hear no response. He turns to find Rima, Shiki, Aido, Akatsuki, and Ruka, who wonder if Kaname has locked himself in his room again. Ichijo reassures them, attributing it to Kaname’s preoccupations. A maid interrupts, handing Ichijo a request for dormitory stay that requires a signature. Upon reading it, Ichijo reacts with shock and fear, revealing that his grandfather, Asato "Ichio" Ichijo, will be arriving that night. Ichijo explains that Ichio is the head of the influential Ichijo Group in the human world and a senior member of the vampire Senate in the night world. When Akatsuki questions the reason for Ichio's visit, Ichijo expresses concern about the peace of the dorm being disrupted. Ruka dismisses the need for fear, noting that the Senate governs but does not rule them directly.

That evening, many Night Class students gather at the Moon Dormitory entrance, curious about Ichio. Ruka questions his reputation, and Akatsuki describes Ichio as a centuries-old monster. Shiki wonders who is scarier: Ichio or the pureblood Kaname. As Kaname descends the stairs, Ichijo tries to dissuade him from meeting Ichio, but Kaname insists on greeting him. Ichio arrives dramatically, thanking the students for their welcome and addressing Kaname directly, reminding him of his refusal to let Ichio be his guardian. Kaname calmly replies that he did not want to be pampered. Ichio grabs Kaname’s hand, expressing a desire for his pure blood, prompting Hanabusa to intervene and Ruka to pull Kaname away. Aido reminds Ichio that seeking blood from a pureblood is taboo, but Kaname slaps Aido for his rudeness and apologizes to Ichio, who then kneels and kisses Kaname’s hand. Later, Ruka offers her blood to Kaname, but he refuses, leaving her distraught. Akatsuki consoles her, explaining that vampires drink each other’s blood to fulfill longings, but her blood may not satisfy Kaname’s needs.

As Ichio departs, he warns Ichijo that his presence at the academy is contingent on serving and observing Kaname’s every move. However, Ichijo asserts that he will not harm Kaname. Outside, Yuki and Zero escort Ichio out, after which Zero expresses suspicion about Kaname's intentions for Yuki. She insists she has never wanted to give her blood to Kaname. Meanwhile, Cross informs Zero of his first official vampire hunter assignment: eliminating a Level E serial killer to prove himself to the Hunter’s Society.
Skipping class, Zero tracks the Level E to an abandoned building, where Rima and Shiki, sent by the Senate to handle the same target, also arrive. They encounter Yuki before entering. Inside, Zero confronts the Level E, who admits to killing four teenage girls, but escapes his initial attack. Hearing gunfire, Yuki, Rima, and Shiki rush in and spot the Level E on a staircase. Shiki attacks with a blood whip, though the Level E eludes him. Zero ultimately finds and kills the vampire. Observing the scene through a crow, a mysterious girl decides she will soon join Cross Academy.

Episode 9

TL;DR

Zero dreams of a woman suggesting an unbreakable bond between them, while Yagari informs Cross that the woman Zero despises is still alive. At Cross Academy, excitement over an upcoming ball causes chaos, and new transfer student Maria Kurenai arrives, quickly stirring tension with her bold actions. Maria’s playful antics continue as she disrupts the Night Class and requests to move to their original dormitory, which Kaname permits. Zero grows suspicious of Maria, speculating that Shizuka may have altered her appearance. Kaname reveals to Ichijo that Maria’s presence and the assembly of her “pawns” at the academy are part of his plan. Elsewhere, Maria hints at an interest in Zero, teasing the masked man who accompanies her.

Recap

Zero dreams of a mysterious woman who cryptically suggests they share an unbreakable bond before he awakens. Meanwhile, Yagari informs Cross that the woman Zero loathes is still alive. At Cross Academy, excitement builds among the Day Class for the upcoming ball, though their enthusiasm also causes chaos, pushing Yuki through the halls. Aido escalates their jealousy by pulling Yuki into the Night Class building, only for Zero to drag her back outside. Elsewhere, the enigmatic girl and masked man from the previous episode arrive at the academy. Cross introduces the girl as Maria Kurenai, a new transfer student, and asks Yuki to guide her.

Maria’s bold entrance to the Night Class stirs tension. She playfully teases Aido, and her audacity to touch Kaname unsettles the entire class. Kaname calmly tells her to focus on introductions, after which she departs. Later, Yuki confesses to Zero her fear that he will leave to seek revenge on the vampire who destroyed his family. Soon after, Maria confronts Zero and Yuki, prompting Zero to draw his gun on her, but Yuki intervenes. Maria introduces herself, under Aido’s watchful gaze.

In class, Maria continues her playful behavior, taking a note from Shiki and disrupting the Night Class. She later requests to move into the Night Class’s original dormitory, citing discomfort in her current quarters, and Kaname agrees. Akatsuki shares with Hanabusa that Maria has a frail constitution and a mysterious background, while Hanabusa links her to the pureblood Shizuka Hio, rumored to have vanished after the Kiryu family tragedy. 

Maria’s antics continue as Ichijo chases her through campus, drawing attention from the Day Class. When Yuki tries to intervene, Zero stops her, warning her to stay away from Maria. Hanabusa briefly distracts Yuki with a hug, sparking more jealousy among the Day Class girls. Suspicious of Maria, Zero talks to Aido alone, who tells him of the Kurenai family’s distant relation to the Hio family. Zero begins to wonder if Shizuka could have altered her appearance to evade capture. As Aido notes that Zero and Shizuka have a bond soaked in blood, Zero senses Maria watching him through a window, intensifying his unease about her intentions. At the same time, Yuki hides from the girls and encounters Ichijo, who reflects on the loyalty that purebloods command, noting that Kaname rarely uses the pureblood ability to compel other vampires to obey him. Meanwhile, Kaname instructs Ichijo to monitor Maria, explaining that her presence and the assembly of her “pawns” at the academy are part of a deliberate plan he orchestrated.
Elsewhere, Maria’s playful demeanor shifts as she teases the masked man, hinting at her interest in Zero while sparking jealousy in her companion. Though she considers biting the masked man, she ultimately refrains, leaving him visibly disappointed. 

Episode 10

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Zero recalls the night his family was killed by Shizuka Hio, seeing his brother Ichiru with her after being bitten and left traumatized. In the present, Maria’s arrival at the academy raises tensions as she taunts Zero and reveals herself to be Shizuka in a different body. She incapacitates Zero, and Kaname erases Yuki’s memory of the confrontation to protect her. Yuki later learns from Maria that Zero risks degenerating into a Level E vampire, and Maria offers a mysterious trade to save him. Flashbacks reveal Ichiru’s admiration for Shizuka, their family’s murder, and Zero’s unresolved pain. In a shocking twist, Zero confronts the masked man aiding Maria and discovers he is Ichiru, who is somehow still alive.

Recap

Zero recalls the traumatic night his family was killed, seeing his brother Ichiru standing behind Shizuka Hio as she attacked. He weakly urged Ichiru to run before losing consciousness. In the present, tensions escalate as Maria approaches Yuki, but Zero pulls her away, reiterating his warning for Yuki to stay away from Maria. During an exam tutoring session, Zero struggles with pain from Shizuka’s bite, and Yuki notices his uncharacteristic behavior. Meanwhile, Kaname confronts Maria, admitting his initial uncertainty about her identity, only for Maria to claim they share a kinship. Before ending the tutoring session, Zero confides in Yuki, expressing gratitude for her support and leaves for his dorm. Concerned by his erratic behavior, Yuki follows him and discovers Maria waiting for Zero in a secluded room. Maria taunts Zero, daring him to kill her, but he hesitates, unable to pull the trigger, as she reveals that a vampire cannot kill the one who turned them. Eavesdropping, Yuki learns that Maria is Shizuka Hio.

Maria tells Zero to avoid being too violent as she occupies another body, but her masked accomplice drops a sword, which she uses to attack Zero. Yuki’s attempt to intervene alerts Zero, causing him to be distracted and injured by Maria. She orders the masked man to take Zero away, but Kaname prevents Yuki from getting caught and interfering further by erasing her memories of the event. The next day, Yuki wakes up confused and dazed, her recollection of the previous night erased. Kaname reassures Ichijo that it is better this way, while Yagari grows suspicious of Maria’s presence, questioning Cross’s decision to admit her. Cross defends his choice, citing Kaname’s recommendation and the complexities of vampire society, but Yagari wonders aloud if Cross believes Zero is now a vampire.
Maria later confronts Yuki, subtly reminding her of the erased memory and revealing that Zero will eventually fall to Level E. She offers Yuki a solution to save him, proposing a trade. Another flashback shows Zero and Ichiru encountering Shizuka as children. While Ichiru admired her beauty, Zero identified her as a vampire and told Ichiru that they should leave. Later, Ichiru fell ill, lamenting his weakness, and questions if Shizuka would be exterminated by hunters. That night, Shizuka attacked the family, killing their parents and biting Zero, leaving him to carry the trauma into adulthood.

In the present, Zero wakes up and confronts the masked man, recognizing him as his brother, Ichiru, and questions how he survived.

Episode 11

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Ichiru confronts Zero, revealing his bitterness and resentment, claiming that Zero doesn’t understand his struggles and admitting his hatred for him. He offers Zero the chance to join him and Shizuka as her servant in exchange for his life. Yagari arrives but is attacked by Ichiru, leading to Ichiru fleeing and Yagari getting wounded. Zero takes him to Cross for treatment before finding Yuki and drinking her blood. Yuki recalls Maria's offer to save Zero in exchange for Kaname’s life or her own. At the ball, Yuki confronts Kaname about erasing her memory, with Kaname defending his actions. Meanwhile, Aido and Akatsuki question the new transfer student and later discover Shizuka Hio's frozen body. Seiren warns them not to investigate further, and Akatsuki realizes Kaname likely has a plan in motion.

Recap

Ichiru confronts Zero, revealing his resentment and bitterness, stating that Zero doesn’t understand the constant comparisons and pity he’s endured. He admits that he no longer cares about their parents and has always hated Zero. Ichiru confesses that Shizuka cured his illness and offers Zero a chance to join them, becoming Shizuka’s servant in exchange for sparing his life. Yagari arrives just in time, expressing his view of Ichiru as his former pupil, but Ichiru, unwilling to listen, attempts to attack him. Zero intervenes, and in the struggle, the sword is knocked out of Ichiru’s hand, causing him to fall, but Yagari manages to stop the falling blade, suffering a wound in the process. Ichiru flees, and Zero takes Yagari to Cross for treatment. Yagari tells Cross about meeting Ichiru while Zero goes to find Yuki. He finds her preparing decorations for the upcoming ball and drinks her blood, with Yuki recalling Maria’s offer to save Zero in exchange for either Kaname’s life or her own. Cross orders Zero to stay on strict guard duty during the ball, and Yori gives Yuki a gift from Kaname—a beautiful dress for the occasion. At the ball, Zero is struck by Yuki’s ability to smile despite the circumstances, and she shares that she smiles because she wants him to. Yuki has a moment with Kaname on the terrace, where she confronts him about erasing her memory and asks how long he plans to treat her like a child. Kaname defends his actions, saying it was to protect her, not because he sees her as one. Meanwhile, Aido questions Akatsuki about the new transfer student, and they both head outside. Yuki remembers Maria’s trade and words about Kaname letting his guard down only around her and apologizes before running off to see Maria. At the ball, Zero is approached by Shindo, the girl he saved previously, asking him to dance, but he rejects her. He asks Kaname about Yuki, but Kaname reminds him that Zero is Yuki’s protector. Meanwhile, Aido and Akatsuki discover Shizuka Hio’s frozen body in a cellar, with Akatsuki speculating that Shizuka discarded her original body for a purpose. Seiren appears and warns them not to go further, but gives no explanation, leaving Akatsuki to deduce that Kaname must have a plan in motion.

Episode 12

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Yuki offers herself to Maria to save Zero, and Maria switches to her original body of Shizuka Hio. Shizuka tells Yuki that giving Zero her blood will save him. Shizuka demands Yuki’s blood for power, but Zero intervenes before she can bite Yuki. Yuki blocks him, explaining Shizuka can prevent Zero from becoming a Level E vampire. Shizuka orders Zero to hold Yuki still and drinks his blood. Before she can bite Yuki, Zero shoots himself and Shizuka. Ichiru stabs Zero and insists to Shizuka that they leave before being pursued. Cross talks to Yagari about vampires, and Aido is confronted by Akatsuki at Maria's dorm. Ichiru reveals he has gained power from drinking Shizuka’s blood, and the brothers fight. Meanwhile, Kaname kills Shizuka, who warns him that drinking another pureblood’s blood will give him new power but an ominous future. Aido overhears and realizes Kaname has killed Shizuka. Ichiru finds Shizuka dying on the floor.

Recap

Yuki offers herself to Maria in exchange for saving Zero, and Maria shows her original body before switching back into Shizuka Hio. Shizuka tells Yuki that to save Zero, she only needs to give him her blood. Meanwhile, at the ball, the Night Class socializes, with Ichijo questioning Akatsuki about the transfer student, but Akatsuki insists on speaking with Kaname first. Akatsuki finds Ruka on the terrace, but she refuses to dance with him and only desires to dance with Kaname. Meanwhile, Shizuka asks for Yuki’s blood, claiming she needs more power due to being pursued. Before she can bite Yuki, Zero steps in, pointing his gun at Shizuka. Yuki blocks him, explaining that Shizuka can help prevent Zero from becoming a Level E vampire. Shizuka reveals that, as his master and vampire parent, her voice can control Zero. She orders Zero to hold Yuki still, and he unwillingly complies. As Shizuka drinks Zero’s blood, Yuki asks why she continues to make him suffer, to which Shizuka counters that Yuki has also made Zero suffer by offering herself. Just before Shizuka can drink Yuki’s blood, Zero shoots himself in the leg to break free before shooting Shizuka. Ichiru stabs Zero in the arm and tells Shizuka that they should leave before their pursuers catch up to them. Zero introduces Ichiru to Yuki. Meanwhile, Yagari asks Cross about his feelings, to which Cross replies that vampires are the only ones allowed in their territory and that Kaname would handle things. However, Cross clarifies that he does not view Yuki and Zero as vampires. Aido arrives at Maria’s dorm and is confronted by Akatsuki, who urges him to stop, knowing Kaname has a plan, but Aido insists on taking action. Ichiru tells Zero that he has drunk Shizuka’s blood and is now empowered. Both prepare to fight, but Yuki intervenes. Ichiru threatens to kill Yuki if she continues to stop them, and Zero points his gun at Ichiru. Zero realizes that Ichiru has never been bitten by Shizuku and is still human,  which angers Ichiru further. Meanwhile, Shizuka, bloodied and weakened, meets Kaname, who explains that anti-vampire weapons can slow down a pureblood’s healing. Shizuka questions Kaname’s purpose at Cross Academy, and he reveals that he’s here to repay a debt and gather his pawns all for the sake of one person similar to her. Kaname stabs Shizuka through the chest, drinking her blood and vowing to destroy the one who twisted the fates of purebloods. Shizuka warns him that by drinking another pureblood’s blood, he has gained new powers, but also an ominous future. Aido overhears and realizes Kaname has killed Shizuka. Ichiru, sensing something is wrong, runs to find Shizuka, followed by Zero. Ichiru arrives to find Shizuka dying on the floor.

Episode 13

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Shizuka refuses Ichiru's offer of blood, explaining that it’s too late for her. In a flashback, she reveals to Ichiru that she turned Zero into a vampire because he would continue to resist unlike Ichiru. She acknowledges that she likes Ichiru but keeps her distance to avoid his destruction. Meanwhile, Zero finds Shizuka’s shattered body, and Ichiru reveals she never drank his blood. Later, Kaname reflects on Shizuka’s past and her search for something at Cross Academy. Kaname learns to control his new power and apologizes to Yuki for getting her involved in an issue between vampires. Cross checks on Zero, who struggles with his thirst, and Kaname forces him to drink his blood.

Recap

Ichiru tells Shizuka to drink his blood to heal. She refuses, explaining that his blood is the one she will note drink and that it is too late for her as she begins to fade away. In a flashback, Ichiru questions Shizuka about why she turned Zero into a vampire but not him. Shizuka explains that turning him into a vampire would make him her servant, unable to speak freely, whereas Zero would not easily submit and, therefore, not be boring. Shizuka shares her past with Ichiru, telling him about a vampire servant she once had, who, after being turned into a vampire, resented her but still followed her when she asked him to run away with her. After he was killed, Shizuka sought revenge and killed Ichiru and Zero’s parents. She kisses Ichiru, teasing him. He responds by telling her to stop pretending when she doesn’t like him. Shizuka admits that she does like him, although she keeps a distance to prevent the inevitable destruction that comes to those who become attached to a pureblood. Meanwhile, Zero’s body reacts as he nears Shizuka’s room. When he enters, Ichiru is holding Shizuka’s shattering body and tells Zero that Shizuka never wanted his blood. Zero tells Ichiru that Shizuka just wanted him to remain as he was and understands that feeling, as he, too, has someone he does not want to turn into a vampire. Ichiru leaves, telling Zero he is no longer the brother he envies or hates. Zero struggles with his urges until Yuki appears. Later, Akatsuki attempts to enter the room where Shizuka’s shattered body lies, but Yuki fails to stop him. Cross is by the window, surrounded by the remnants of Shizuka’s body, and tells Yuki that Zero has been taken to the Society’s medical clinic for treatment. Kaname reminisces about meeting Shizuka in the past, and the next day, Yuki takes notes for Zero, asking Cross when he will return. Cross says it won’t take long but that the Society wants to keep him longer. Akatsuki and Aido report to Kaname about Shizuka’s shattered body. Kaname remarks that Zero would not do something foolish but would have to report it to the Senate as is even if people assume Zero killed Shizuka. Aido tells Akatsuki that Shizuka had a pureblood fiancé but loved an ex-human, leading to her vengeance on the Kiryuus. Aido speculates that Shizuka came to Cross Academy to find something, though it was dangerous for her, as she was being chased by the Senate and does not believe her to be the only one searching for it either. Kaname, in his room, shatters a window as he learns to control his new powers. He apologizes to Yuki for involving her in the situation but acknowledges that Zero is currently incapable of protecting her due to his circumstances. Cross later checks on Zero in a dungeon, who is struggling with his blood thirst, urging Cross and Yagari to give up on him. Cross refuses, stating that Yuki is waiting for him. When a noise is heard, Yagari and Cross go out, concerned that the Senate has already learned of Shizuka’s death. Kaname appears and forces Zero to drink his blood to calm his thirst, noting it is a shame that Zero never got to drink Shizuka’s blood. The Night Class detects the scent of Kaname’s blood.