Episodes

DJ Condor is your guide as the everyday lives of several young city-dwellers come into focus on the streets of Yanagihara, a bustling metropolis where there's no shortage of stories. || Poor freeter Chitose Shusuke is spending the day at cafe Alexander again with the regular Kakeru and waitresses Eriko and Kinako when the bartender Karuo suggest they hold a mixer. Narita Hayato prowls Yanagihara at night. He exchanges greetings with the locals while heading to "Paru Crepe" to see if there`s any work for his self-managed construction company. Misora Academy student Haneda Takashi has another peaceful day. However, he carries a secret... Source: crunchyroll

Chronically under-employed Hayato Narita is hired to help a young girl -- the sister of a local gang leader -- find her stolen bicycle. Meanwhile, Shusuke Chitose is tasked with reviewing the autobiography of an ex-porn star. || Hayato meets Otori Naru, a young girl searching the streets of Yanagihara for her bicycle at night, and accepts the job. She requests he find her stolen red bicycle. On his way home from receiving a job from editor Yoneda, Shusuke runs into author Tamaizumi Hiyoko. However, Shusuke confuses Hiyoko with another author and makes mistake after mistake. He regains his composure and heads to the mixer at Alexander, but...! Takashi has another peaceful day. He greets his friends, performs his student council duties and chats with his girlfriend Watarai Asuka. He sees a peaceful world through his eyes... Source: crunchyroll

After arriving for his first shift at Karuo's Alexander, Shusuke learns he'll be trained by Hiyoko. Later, when the YFB rumbles with R-Wing, Hayato finds himself in the middle of the action. || While searching the streets at night for a bicycle, Hayato happens across a battle between the YFB and R Wings. What started as games quickly changes with a single shot. Shusuke tries to repair his relationship with Hiyoko, but all his attempts backfire. He gets in an argument with Eriko over Hiyoko`s book, and Hiyoko overhears his conversation... Takashi and his younger sister Kobato share breakfast. As usual, their interaction is strangely formal... Source: crunchyroll

Ai and Naru create a few awkward situations while competing for Hayato's attention. Meanwhile, some truly unusual events unfold at Alexander involving Kakeru, Shusuke, and a bizarre -- and violent -- customer. || While looking for her bicycle, Naru and Hayato run into Ai. A battle for love between two young girls unfolds on Globe Street that night... Even while caught between the girls, Hayato gathers information on the R Wings of the previous night`s battle. Shusuke and Hiyoko`s relationship slowly begins to improve when they are attacked by a mysterious man wearing a hat. Hiyoko attempts to protect Shusuke, and Shusuke loses consciousness... Their stories intertwine. Source: crunchyroll

Takashi may have trouble grasping the various conditions that go along with "dating" Asuka, but that's nothing compared to facing ten thousand monsters on the field of battle! || While Takashi leads a peaceful life at school, on a subconscious level, his mind was reaching its limit. When confronted with thoughtless remarks and forced to take on responsibilities, Takashi has a coughing fit, and amidst a golden glow, he departs for Gretagard. Hayato makes his regular appearance at Yanagihara at night, where he finds a crowd in front of the train station. With an ominous feeling, he pushes through the crowd to find... Source: crunchyroll

Chitose gets an eyeful when a grateful Hiyoko tenderly dresses his wound. Later, Drac warns Otori about a dangerous man in a hat. || Martinez is taken to the hospital after he is attacked by a mysterious assailant. When Hayato realizes the culprit is the bishop, feelings of rage begin churning in his heart. Hayato searches Yanagihara by night for the bishop. Sensing someone following him, Hayato prepares for a counterattack--but finds not the bishop, but a concerned Naru. The actual bishop appears and makes his move! Source: crunchyroll

Garuda, the King of Gretagard, seizes control of Takashi's body and reunites with his old friend Phoenix. When the king's lusty desires lead him to Kobato, familial relations get creepy with a quickness! || Gauda, Itami Karura returns from the abyss. Born before Takashi, Shusuke, and Hayato, he is the only man Otori Kakeru has ever fallen for. When he finally sees Karura again, Kakeru`s excitement reaches its peak. The terrible king`s Christmas party turns into a frenzy in the crowded streets of Yanagihara. Source: crunchyroll

When Lord Hawk is pierced by a poisoned blade, Sparrow uses her body as a tool to help him expel the venom. Back at school, Takashi gets caught in a tug-of-war between a bossy blonde and a Watarai. || With Karura gone, Takashi, Shusuke, and Hayato return to their lives. Everything should have gone back to normal. The incident takes place at Takashi`s school. Takashi`s trips to Gretagard become more and more frequent as he comes under stress at school. When he reaches his mental breaking point while working on his graduation anthology with Masako, Takashi leaves for Gretagard before a concerned Asuka`s eyes. Source: crunchyroll

Hayato quickly handles the all-important grad essay situation, but when he gets caught in an awkward situation with a couple of young girls, he gives way to Shusuke, who manages to save Hiyoko's writing career! || Takashi still has not returned. Hayato and Shusuke continue to spend their days filling in for him. Taking Takashi`s place, Hayato attends school and enjoys spending time with Naru. Meanwhile, Shusuke searches for a way to help Hiyoko when someone unexpected shows up at Alexander. Source: crunchyroll

Haneda's day out features a slightly creepy conversation on the forbidden secrets of little sister moe, and Watarai gets physical when her boyfriend disappears into his dreamland! || Having finally awoken, Takashi returns to his ordinary life where he finds Asuka waiting for him. While on their way home together, Asuka invites Takashi up to her room. Once there, Takashi reveals he is not from this world, but from the kingdom of Gretagard. Hearing Takashi`s confession, Asuka shows him the truth. Source: crunchyroll

As Haneda slowly lets go of his fantasy world, he discovers the reason for his very existence and reaches out to those who helped him along the way. || Takashi decides to face the truth they have been carrying. With Kakeru`s help, Takashi retraces his past with Kobato. When Takashi is nearly crushed by the weight of his past, Kobato shows him kindness. Source: crunchyroll