#vcrukifinale

[dialovers-translations]

Diabolik Lovers VANDEAD CARNIVAL ;; Ruki Route ー Finale

ー The scene starts in the ballroom

Magician A: Gosh, I truly am so glad to see your injury has healed. As to be expected of Karlheinz-sama.

Clown A: Sorry for scaring you. Didn’t it hurt?

Yui: Yes, I’m fine now.

( Everything that happened today really was all just part of a plan, huh? )

( Those terrifying people are completely normal right now, and those Vampires who attacked us came to apologize earlier. )

Clown B: Oh dear? Speaking of which, what happened to the King of Carnival? I can’t see him around.

Yui: Eh...?

( He’s right...Ruki-kun’s gone. He was standing by the window just now. )

...

ー The scene shifts to the balcony

Ruki: ...

Yui: ( ...I knew he’d be outside. )

Ruki-kun.

Ruki: ...Oh, it’s you.

Yui: Can I join you?

Ruki: ...Be my guest.

ー She stands next to him

Ruki: Are you sure the star of the evening can just leave?

Yui: In that case, I can say the same to you. They said this Carnival is for both Adam and Eve, right?

Ruki: Hah. You’ve learnt not to mince your words, haven’t you? Seems like I won’t have it easy with livestock like you.

Yui: ...What were you doing?

Ruki: Nothing in particular.

I just felt uncomfortable...That’s all. I just didn’t feel like I belonged amongst those people.

The whole ‘King’ or ‘celebration’ thing...It’s not my cup of tea.

Yui: Fufu, so there are things you’re not suited for, huh?

Ruki: Haah...Who do you think I am?

Yui: However, you’d always come to my rescue without fail, right?

Today was no different, and you always have in the past.

Ruki: ...You’re our precious Eve after all. It’d be bad if something were to happen to you.

Yui: ...Yeah, that’s fine by me.

It means that as long as I am Eve, I get to stay by your side, right?

Ruki: ...

...You really are an unbelievable woman.

Yui: A-Am I...?

Ruki: ...

...We’re sneaking out.

Yui: Eh?

Ruki: You are mine for the day, right? Come on, hurry.

It’d be a shame for today to end at such an uncomfortable place.

Besides, I was constantly so tense because I had to keep an eye on our surroundings, 

I barely even got to enjoy the Carnival with you...

We should be allowed a little fun at the very end, don’t you think?

Yui: But where are we going then?

Ruki: ...I know a perfect spot. Follow me.

*TIMESKIP*

ー The scene shifts to the illuminated gardens

Yui: ...So pretty...!

( I didn’t think I’d find a place like this in the Demon World! )

ー Fireworks go off in the background

Yui: ...!

They set off fireworks in the Demon World too...!

Waah...It’s beautiful...!

( Also, with everyone at the castle, it’s very quiet... )

Ruki: Parties or festivals really aren’t my thing.

...Besides.

ー He steps closer

Yui: Ah...

Ruki: When we’re alone like this, I can be free as well.

Yui: ( Ruki-kun’s hand...puts me at ease. )

( This gentle hand...Which protected me all day. )

Ruki: ...If only the scenery we are watching right now would be the only thing existing in this world.

In a world where I don’t have to think about unnecessary things, simply having you by my side...I might have somewhat of an easier time living.

Of course, I know that is nothing but a fantasy.

Yui: ...Say, Ruki-kun? What is it you wish for?

Ruki: Why would you ask all of a sudden? Why do you want to know?

Yui: I just thought right now. What is Ruki-kun’s wish?

Ruki: ...The thing I wish for...huh? I’ve never put much thought into it but...

I think...I want to return the favor to that man.

Yui: You mean Karlheinz-san?

Ruki: Yes. This life was given to me by him after all.

Ever since I became a Vampire, I’ve felt the need to one day return this favor. For that sake, I would even sacrifice my own life.

Yui: ...That’s your wish?

Ruki: Yes...

...That’s what I thought. Before meeting you, at least.

Yui: Me...?

Ruki: Exactly.

Right now...I feel like never letting go of this hand might be my wish instead.

I know it is too much to ask for, coming from a failure such as myself, but I can at least hope, right? ...Today I am Adam after all.

*Rustle*

Ruki: ...Yui. I don’t want to let you go.

Yui: Ruki-kun...

If possible, I would love to take you away with me right now.

I even foolishly find myself thinking that...Right now, while nobody’s looking, I might have a chance. Even though I am more than aware that is simply impossible.

You mean that much to me...

Yui: Ruki-kun...

Ruki: You make me feel that...I don’t want to give up, I don’t want to let you go.

I can only assume...You must be special to me.

You’re our precious Eve, but at the same time, you’re also an important woman in my eyes.

Yui: You are...important to me as well.

Ruki: Even if there was another Adam?

Yui: Because I’m Komori Yui, and not Eve. ...You’re my number one.

Ruki: ...Hah. I wonder who is tempting (1) who now?

*Rustle*

Ruki: ...Yui. Listen carefully.

I can’t take you with me right now, but one day, for sure...I will come for you.

I will rid myself of all this weight on my shoulders, and simply come to steal you away.

So when that happens...Please grab my hand like you did today. Not as Eve, but as Yui.

...Understood?

Yui: ...Yes.

Ruki: Nn...

*Smooch*

Yui: ( ...I’m so happy. I feel like I finally got to know Ruki-kun’s feelings. )

Ruki: ...The Carnival is still far from over. Let us stay here a little longer.

While we’re here, I can have you within my grasp after all.

Today...You belong only to me.

ーー THE END ーー

Translation notes

(1) This is a reference to Ruki always calling himself the ‘snake who tempts Eve’ from the original Bible story.