03x14 - (Dub) Dragon Strike (Jaw of the Dragon King)

[bunniefuu]

[SHOKUHO panting]

[SHOKUHO]
Before you go and die on me,

let's see the data on the virus
you injected into that Sister.

[beeps]

[SHOKUHO gasps]

Oh, right. That girl.

[clicking, beeping]

[gasps]

[KUROKO] I don't have
nearly enough strength

to teleport her away right now.

I have no choice
but to contact Uiharu

and request someone
to pick her up.

[KUROKO]
I wonder how Misaka's doing.

[KAMIJO grunts]

[SOGIITA]
Don't do it, man.

[KAMIJO]
Sogiita! You can still move?

[SOGIITA]
'Course I can.

Just takes a little bit
of guts to stop the bleeding

and put the bones back together.

But never mind me.

You were about to charge
in there, weren't you?

Yeah, because something
about her just changed.

Whoever sent that info
to my brain had a plan.

Maybe they got the job done.

Wait, she changed again?
I'm losing track at this point.

Either way,

it doesn't look like she can
control all that power. So...

[SOGIITA] I don't know what that
right hand of yours is made of,

but compared to before,

that thing is on
a whole other level.

When it hit me earlier,
it just felt like some

giant mass of
concentrated energy,

but now it looks like
something from another world,

literally beyond
our understanding.

So leave it to me.

Maybe I can do
something about this

if I risk my neck
to snuff it out.

[KAMIJO] No. Like I said before,
she's someone I know.

I want to stop her myself.

I know, but...

[KAMIJO]
You're right.

I'm probably not strong
enough to do this myself,

and since we don't
know what's going on,

I can't be sure
this is a good idea.

That said... Well, I figure
I can fill in that power gap

with some good old guts.

Don't you?

Hah! I didn't realize I was
dealing with a comedian.

But I hear ya.

[SOGIITA yells]

[SOGIITA]
Get in there, man!

[KAMIJO]
A path!

Come on!

You gonna behave yourself?

Or do I have to get mad?

[MIKOTO] What is this?
This isn't my ability!

It must be...

It must be... No!
If this gets unleashed,

we'll lose a lot more
than just Academy City!

I can't let that
happen. I won't!

[MIKOTO] If I can compress it
down to a size I can cover

with my body, then blow it
up while I'm holding it,

maybe...

[MIKOTO gasps]

[MIKOTO] Him? Is he trying
to stop this thing?

Wait a minute! This
isn't just my ability!

It's something my heart
conjured up out of anger,

out of my desire to destroy
all the horrible things

happening in Academy City!

So it's up to me to--!

[KAMIJO grunts, yells]

Stop it!

[MIKOTO gasps]

[grunting]

[KAMIJO yells]

[roars]

[MIKOTO gasps]

[KAMIJO] I know this city has
some screwed up things in it.

Trust me on that.

Stuff controlled by elites
that you and I can't touch.

Manipulating things
from behind the scenes.

I know that, but...

To try and get rid of
those things by force?

Even if you did succeed,

I don't think you'd get the
world you were hoping for.

But I'm sure you can think
of people besides just me

who were trying
to lend you a hand.

With their help, you can
start changing things

for the better,
little by little.

And, of course,
I'll help you, too.

Wait, your arm!
Quick! We gotta--

[KAMIJO]
Oh, uh... Huh?

What?

It's working like normal.

That is not normal.
What is with your body?

[KAMIJO]
Beats me.

Aw, man! Talk about
a k*ller show!

I didn't think I'd be
seein' dragons today.

That guy's got some guts!

We definitely gotta
spar sometime.

Wait, hold up.

What's all that
metal-lookin' stuff?

Was that there before?

[MIKOTO]
So, she's all right, then?

Yeah, or, she will be.

Luckily, not too long
after she was brought here

to be treated, we were
sent all of the data

on the virus she
was injected with.

With that, I was able
to synthesize a vaccine.

It'll be a few days before
she completely recovers,

but when she does,
she'll be as good as new.

Thank goodness.

[MIKOTO] Um, I think one of
my friends from Tokiwadai

was brought to this
hospital earlier today.

[knocking]

[KONGO]
Yes?

Hi, Misaka!

[KONGO] Really? So your sister
is going to be all right?

That's wonderful to hear.

[gasps]

Is there something
on your mind?

[MIKOTO]
I'm sorry!

For dragging you into
this whole mess,

and for letting you get hurt.

I know "sorry" doesn't
make up for it, but still.

No need for that!
I should be apologizing.

I said that I would bring
your sister back to you,

and instead I ended up
in this sorry state.

Quite pathetic, don't you think?

[MIKOTO] Still. We both know
that it could have been

much worse than this.

Yes, that is true.

What?

[KONGO] However, even if
I had been injured worse,

in whatever way, I can
assure you that I would not

have regretted my decision
to take such actions.

Are you sure?

[KONGO] Absolutely.
This wasn't something

I decided on a whim.

I'm not yet mature
enough to lay down

my life for just anyone.

I could see you suffering
and wanted to help.

That was the reason
I involved myself,

and I could never regret that.

Oh...

"Peach and plum blossoms make
their own paths," after all.

Huh?

[KONGO] Though peach and plum
blossoms cannot speak,

trails still form beneath them.

Likewise, with people,
the virtuous do not boast,

but others are still
drawn to them.

It just happens naturally.

That's what the
expression means.

Oh.

[KONGO]
In all honesty,

I can't say that I entirely
understand the concept myself.

But by following the
example of your character,

I believe I was able
to become a more caring

and empathetic person.
At least, I'd like to think.

Oh, come on.

It's not like I'm some
sort of role model.

[KONGO] That's something for
those around you to decide.

Because even if you
present yourself

as someone upstanding,
it means nothing

if those around you don't agree.

I speak from experience.

I've been trying that for
a while, and I'm still alone.

But that's not even true!

[MIKOTO]
Kongo, in my opinion--

and I'm sure in Wannai and
Awatsuki's, too--you're...

Why are you bringing up
Wannai and Awatsuki?

What do they have to do with
this topic of conversation?

A lot. They're the
ones who saved you.

[gasps]

[KONGO] I see. Those two
did all that for me?

Oh. What am I
supposed to do, Misaka?

Huh?

[KONGO] They got into
a fight because of me.

I should feel
inconsolable for putting

them in harm's way. But...

For some odd reason,

I can't help but
feel happy about it.

[NURSE 14A]
Excuse me.

I'm sorry to interrupt,
but visiting hours are over now.

[MIKOTO]
Oh, okay.

I'll be back again
tomorrow. 'Kay, Kongo?

[KONGO]
Okay! Misaka?

I wanted to say,

I'm truly grateful that
I'm a Tokiwadai student.

[phone vibrates]

[SATEN] "Hey, Misaka! Do you
want to watch the fireworks

at that one spot again tonight?

Uiharu and Shirai are
planning on coming, too.

We should all go together!"

[KOZAKU]
That Judgment girl isn't here.

Handcuffs?

I can get out of these
with my ability, no sweat.

But why bother?

[KOZAKU] If I'm still
alive, then it means

that the plan must have failed.

Guess I could just stay here
and be food for the rats.

[KOZAKU]
Misaki Shokuho?

[SATEN]
Misaka! Hey, over here!

Good evening, Sissy!

You've had a long day, huh?

[SATEN] Are you ready for this?
'Cause I don't think you are.

Check out Uiharu's
gross food of the day.

[UIHARU] Oh, would you
give it a rest already?

How is Strawberry monja gross?

Can't you at least call it
something cuter, like "quirky?"

Ugh. Still strange,
whatever you call it.

[UIHARU gasps]

[SATEN]
I swear, you'll eat anything

with strawberries in it.

[UIHARU]
That's not true!

[MIKOTO]
Thanks, guys.

[SATEN laughs]

Sorry, did you say something?

[MIKOTO]
Mm-mm.

[UIHARU] Ooh, did you
want a bite of this?

[MIKOTO]
No, thanks.

[MIKOTO] Kuroko, Saten and
Uiharu's memories of me

were put back where they belong.

Though, their memories of
today's events were different.

To avoid contradictions
with the accounts

of other people, they
were made to believe

we captured a t*rror1st

who was threatening
the festival.

[MIKOTO] I guess Shokuho
also rewrote the reason

I didn't show up to
my last few events.

Not out of consideration for me

and my unique
situation or anything.

But probably because
she didn't want

the existence of
Exterior made public.

Sounds like her.

[MIKOTO]
Either way,

I've gotta give credit
where credit is due.

Without Shokuho, that virus
would still be around.

And while I thought she was
a pretty rotten person--

Well, actually,
I still think that.

Considering that she's
not completely devoid

of a sense of right and wrong,

maybe someday, we'll meet
each other halfway.

Maybe.

[SATEN] Oh, come to
think of it, Misaka,

is your stomach doing all right?

Huh? Whaddya mean?

You ate something bad
from a street food stall

and it upset your
stomach, right?

Yeah, that's what I heard, too.

And that you were
stuck in the bathroom

for pretty much the entire day.

Then when Shokuho and her clique

came to get you,
you threatened them

and refused to leave the stall.

The bathroom?

[MIKOTO]
Unless you're ready to k*ll me

right here and now, then move.

It's kind of the only thing
our school is talking about.

Specifically, how "urgent"
things were for you.

[MIKOTO] Well, that settles it.
You're dead, Shokuho.

[SATEN yelling]

[STUDENT 14A] I'm so dizzy,
I can't use my ability.

[UIHARU]
Saten, you came in first!

[SATEN] Yeah, well, I've got
some experience handling a bat!

Wow, you're light!

The Gods of Wind and Lightning.

Make a triumphant return!

It's kinda hard to believe,
but the festival's almost over.

Feels like forever,
but at the same time,

like it just started.

I can't believe I ended up
not competing in a single event.

If only I hadn't gotten
hurt on the second day.

I could have at least worked
with Sissy on the final one!

It's not like you
really had a choice.

You got hurt stopping
a t*rror1st attack.

Just think of your injuries
as a badge of honor.

Well. I suppose I will.

I know this is going
to sound strange,

but whenever I think
about that day,

it feels like I'm forgetting
something really important.

Really? You, too, Shirai?

I figured that was
all just in my head.

Uh. I'm gonna go buy
some drinks for everyone.

What're you all in the mood for?

[UIHARU]
Huh?

[SATEN]
Are you sure?

[MIKOTO] Mm-hm! It's my treat
for all your hard work

during the festival.

Then I'll take a Coconut Cider.

I could go for a
Habanero Pineapple.

And one Watermelon Tea,
for me, please.

You got it. Be right back!

[gasps] Look at that!

They're holding a folk dance!

[UIHARU]
That looks like it could be fun.

I wouldn't mind
gettin' out there

and bustin' a move myself.

But it's not like I have someone
I can dance with, so...

Yeah, same goes for me.

[KUROKO] If only I hadn't
gotten hurt again,

Sissy and I could be--

[KAMIJO]
Huh?

Uh... Lemme think.
Saten, right?

Uh... Hey, Kamijo.

Hey.

[KUROKO]
Ugh.

This is lucky.
I never got to thank you.

For the scavenger hunt, I mean.

Oh. Yeah, I guess not, huh?

I could treat you to
something here if you want.

Just nothing too expensive.

[SATEN]
Oh, no, that's way too generous.

I couldn't let you do that.

Thanks for waiting!

Huh?! Hold on a second,
what are you doing here?

And wait, you and Saten
know each other? How?

[KAMIJO] Oh. She lent me
her good-luck charm.

[MIKOTO]
Her "good-luck charm"?

What does that mean?

Uh, I needed
a good-luck charm

for a scavenger hunt
the other day,

and she lent me hers.

[MIKOTO] Oh, the scavenger hunt.
Right. Sure, that makes sense.

[KAMIJO]
I wasn't having any luck.

She really came in clutch.

[SATEN]
Hey, Kamijo.

This might sound funny,
but I thought of a way

you can repay me for
the good-luck charm.

Do you think you'd be
willing to join in

on the folk dance over there?

Huh?

[KUROKO]
Huh?

Huh?!

I mean, it's no problem,
but are you sure?

Yup! Oh, but if you don't mind,
why don't you go on ahead?

My throat's dry, so I'm gonna
have some of this drink first.

[KAMIJO]
Okay...

[SATEN laughs]

[SATEN]
Now.

[SATEN yelps]
Oh, no!

My soreness from
the obstacle course

just caught up to me
all at once!

[MIKOTO]
Whoa, are you all right?

No, my ankle hurts!

I think I twisted it!

Sissy, be careful,
this is a trap!

Aw, man. I can
probably walk on it,

but I doubt I could
do anything more.

Oh. I know! Hey, Misaka.

Do me a favor and go
dance in my place.

Huh?

Wait, what?
I don't understand.

Why does it have to be me?

And you can't ask someone
to dance with you,

then throw them someone else!

That would be a valid point.

But I never said anything about
dancing "with me," did I?

But this is all so sudden.

We're talking really
last minute here!

Right? I mean, maybe
next time, I could--

But you're gonna
dance this time.

Isn't that right?
For your friend?

[MIKOTO]
F-For my friend.

Huh? Misaka?

[yelps]

So, I'm a little confused.
What are we--

Wow. Her movements are stiff.

No interrupting
them now, Shirai.

Uh, now, the right
hand goes up,

and remind me what's next?

[MIKOTO]
You ended up saving me again.

Huh? Yeah.

Really, I just helped out a
little bit at the end, though.

You had other people out there

watching your back,
too. Remember?

[MIKOTO]
Mm-hm. A lot of people.

My friends did so much for me.

So...

[KAMIJO]
Hm?

I, uh, don't think
I'll ever forgive

the bad people in this city.

Especially when they treat
espers like lab rats.

That said, I did meet
all of you because

I came to this city,
and to be honest,

I treasure those relationships.

So next time,
I wanna be the one

protecting my friends.

It's obvious, but it's
the least I can do

in return for everyone's help.

Yeah.

Um... And that's all
I wanted to say!

[KAMIJO] Interesting.
So that's how you feel.

I had no idea that you treasured

having met me so much.
It's kinda flattering!

[yelps]

Or am I wrong?

'Cause the way that you just
said it includes me, too.

That's what you intended, right?

Uh. Hey, Misaka?

That was your cue to jab back.

[KUROKO]
All right, your time is up!

[SATEN]
Right. She teleports.

[UIHARU] She lasted a
good while there, too.

[SHOKUHO] "If you want to make
your way in Academy City,

the most effective method

is to suck up to
the researchers here.

However, I wasn't
counting on having

that girl forced
on me as a result."

[KOZAKU]
What the--

Who said you could read my mind
without asking me first?