Noir… It is the name of an ancient fate. Two maidens who govern death. To ward the darkness from the nursing babes, their black robes serve as shields.
Voiced by Kotono Mitsuishi
Noir · 48 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Noir: in 16 of its 48 quotes
Most scenes with: Kirika Yuumura (4)
Lines by Mireille Bouquet 10
Lets start, with the simple fact that I kill people for a living, I'm not in business to help you. Then, there's the simple fact that I have always preferred to work alone, and I intend to keep it that way.
I have no grave, but this should not sadden me. Because this is the path that I chose for myself. To be sure, this is not your grave... But... so what if it isn't?
(To Kirika) The thread between us must surley be black. A thread darker and more profound than the darkness itself.
But you'll stand aside if you fear the heart of darkness!
A wounded beast only sees the pain it feels itself
Even when I was in a crowd, I was always alone
When making a date, proper educate dictates that introductions are in order.
...really chafes my derriere.
I'm going back, to my homeland, Corsica. I was afraid, but now.
Scenes with Mireille Bouquet 6
[In Kirika's house after gun battle]
There we go.
MireilleThat's an excellent field dressing. Did you train as a medic?
I don't know.
MireilleThis is your house.
Yes...
MireilleBut it isn't your house.
Yes. Yuumura Kirika, that's my name.
MireilleBut it isn't really your name.
Yes.
[At Kirika's school]
MireilleI've made the arrangements to leave the country.
Thank you.
MireilleSo are you about finished?
Mmm...
MireilleI just can't imagine why anyone would want to say good-bye in a place like this.
You're right.
Mireille"Even when...I was in a crowd, I was always alone."
Huh?
Mireille"I'm afraid that's not mine. It's...Ernest Hemingway, I believe."
I'm ready to go now, Mireille.
[Later, in France in Mireilles apartment]
MireilleYou know what I do for a living, and for that I can't let you go. Do you understand what I'm saying?
Yes
MireilleWell, then I will help you. They are sure to come after us again. I have something I want to ask them. And when all this is over, I will kill you.
I will be waiting for that moment.
[Mireille reads Kirika's letter]
KSKirika's letter
Mireille, I have a terrible premonition and so I am writing you this letter. Not long ago Cloe told me that Soldats is my home. I may... I may never be able to see you again. There is another me, I can feel it. I don't mind it if you kill me, however, when that time comes... and I don't have time for my final words, I could not bear that. Because there is... something I want to tell you. Mireille... I was alone. Always Alone. I never had anything. It was terrible and painful, however, I wasn't alone. When I found out Noir was a name for two, well, of course it was a surprise at first, but... My heart rejoiced. You were there for me. Mireille... I was happy because you were there... I was happy... truly happy... Mireille, whom I cherish. I cannot describe it in words... Thank you, Mireille. Thank you.
MireilleYou fool.
[Mireille speaking with Beaufort, a high ranking Soldats leader]
MireilleI will go to the Manor
BBeaufort
Is that all?
MireilleDon't get me wrong, I'm not going for you. I'm going for my own sake. This does not change the fact that Soldats is my enemy.
BBeaufort
Do you want to be a mere assassin forever? Although you may be very skilled, an assassin is just a tool.
MireilleIt's the path I chose for myself.
BBeaufort
If you join us, you will have immense power. Much more than your parents ever gained.
MireilleI have realised why my parents went against Soldats even when this meant losing everything. My partner has lived up to now with a seed of darkness planted in her heart. My parents probably thought, that they didn't want me to be like that. My parents were definitely Soldats, however, they were also parents who loved their daughter. That is all.
BBeaufort
What do you plan to do at the Manor? Will you save your partner?
MireilleWell, who knows? I can only say this. I will find out the identity of those who manipulated my family and my partner.
BBeaufort
Very well. Go and try it. The Manor is a place which has been lost in the darkness of history. Even if you return safely from there, the darkness will live on in various places around the world. Do you plan to take on the whole world alone?
MireilleNot necessarily alone.
BBeaufort
This may sound strange, but I wish you luck.
[Episode 26: Final confrontation with Altena]
On this altar, the true ritual will be staged. It is a place lost in the eddies of time, and in this forgotten place, your pilgrimage will come to an end.
So many people have died. Innocents and Soldats, Mireille's family...and now Chloe, too. What purpose did it serve?!
Hmhmhm. Foolish child. So foolish, both of you. Your mother was a fool like that as well. Your parents were both fools who let affection for their progeny blind them to the sight of the truth. But they did serve quite well as lambs to be sacrified upon your altar.
MireilleHow dare you, you monster!
Mireille[drops her gun] You're not worth it. It's not worth soiling a bullet to kill you.
Isn't it? Then I have no choice. (shoots Mireille in the arm, Kirika draws her gun on Altena) Go ahead child. If you do not shoot, then your friend will surely die. Yes, so many lives have already been taken. So many by your hands. Are you really going to let all those lives go to waste now? Surely you ought to know it as well as I. You are a Noir, my child: born under the mark of Cain, raised in a cradle of sin, a supreme presence that governs death. It is the purpose for which you exist, your sole reason for being.
I can't...it can't be...
You have committed sin upon sin as Noir. And those sins will exist for all eternity. You needn't be saddened by this. For those sins are necessary as long as the man exists. You are one who has been selected for that purpose. Now, pull the trigger, chosen one. Kill me for all my sins, and live on as a true Noir.
OOdette (Kirika's flashback)
Please guard my Mireille.
MireilleKirika!
Our hands may indeed be black...and perhaps those sins will never vanish...but my sins are Yuumura Kirika's and not Noir's! Because, we are not who you think we are.
MireilleKirika!!!!
Sayonara, Mireille...
MireilleKirika!!!!
Let go, Mireille...let go...
MireilleKirika...I'm begging you...please...
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