: We begin to see that Nazuna isn't an outlier; there are other vampires with varying philosophies on how to interact with humans.
: While Yamori is out alone, he is approached by Seri, a "menhera" (emotionally volatile) vampire who tries to seduce him. Unlike Nazuna, Seri follows the traditional vampire method of charming humans through fake romantic interest to feed on them. Yofukashi no Uta (Dub) Episode 9
: The episode concludes with Yamori realizing that not all vampire-human relationships are based on his idealized version of "falling in love." He learns that for some, like Seri, the nighttime is a way to escape the boredom of the day through superficial connections. Key Themes : We begin to see that Nazuna isn't
In episode 9 of the Call of the Night (Yofukashi no Uta) English dub, titled the story centers on the introduction of Seri Kikyo , a popular and flirtatious vampire who challenges Yamori’s perception of the vampire-human bond . Plot Summary : The episode concludes with Yamori realizing that
: The episode contrasts Yamori’s sincere goal of falling in love with Seri’s tactical use of "love" as a hunting tool.
: Seri is frustrated by Yamori's relationship with Nazuna because he genuinely wants to fall in love to become a vampire. Seri views this "pure" pursuit as a mockery of the casual, shallow interactions she usually engages in.
: Nazuna eventually finds them, leading to a comedic and physical confrontation between the two vampires. The episode highlights their long-standing friendship/rivalry and reveals that Seri is actually quite lonely despite her popular persona.