01x11 - Nine Schools Competition Part IV

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FEBRUARY 20, 2096

If you ever want to quit being a soldier,

I think I can help.

Why did Tatsuya say such a thing?

Sure, it pained me
to point a g*n at my own.

But rather than let them live as demons,
I wanted their souls to rest in peace.

This was a job that only I could do as Sirius,

the most powerful magician.

on“! me?

I see.

That was why I was lost and impatient.

I can be something other than Sirius.

MARCH 15, 2096

NATIONAL MAGIC
UNIVERSITY
AFFILIATED
FIRST HIGH SCHOOL
29th GRADUATION
CEREMONY

The sealed parasites are gone?

I'm sorry, Tatsuya.

I didn't mean to take my eyes off them.

Tatsuya, I'm really sorry.

Tatsuya, please don't blame
Shibata or Mitsui.

Even I didn't notice
the sealed vessels being taken away.

- They were my seals, too.
- All three of you...

Stop blaming yourselves.

I don't mind at all.

Tatsuya...

It only means whoever did it
is one step ahead of us.

I actually hadn't thought much about
what to do with them after we caught them,

and it's not worth
obsessing over it anyway.

That's right. It's not because
you were careless, Miki.

You're so cruel, you know.

Still, though...
was this what they were after all along?

Brother, thank you for waiting.

The party's all finished.

I hope you enjoyed it.

What were you writing, Tatsuya?

Just a few notes about system-level assistance
that could lengthen spell duration.

I don't think that's the sort of topic
you can just brush off like that.

Anyway, what are you all here for?

I'm sure both of you have gotten
more than a few after-party invitations.

We wanted to bid you farewell.

That's very kind of you.

You didn't have to come all the way here.

I was planning to come by
and say goodbye to you all.

0h, you did?

We thought you pretended
not to notice and went home

because you were cooped up here
during the party.

I can't exactly turn up
at a graduation party

when I'm not even on the Student Council.

Especially not the Course 1 party.

Why not?

Why did they make me help with the party when
I'm not even an official Student Council member...

and someone on the Disciplinary Committee
doesn't have to do anything?

Disciplinary Committee members
aren't on the Student Council.

And you're technically still on the Student Council
even though it's temporary, aren't you?

You'll need more than that
to convince me!

Wait, Lina.

Don't be rude to my brother.

We decided before we started
setting up for the graduation party

that you were a temporary
Student Council member,

and that my brother was
a Disciplinary Committee member.

Besides, you were so keen
on the idea before.

Miyuki, what do you mean?

Oh, well-

It's nothing, Tatsuya!

Since Lina is a temporary officer,

we would've felt bad putting her on a task
that demanded very much work.

Miyuki!
we would've felt bad putting her on a task
that demanded very much work.

Miyuki!
Instead, we put her in charge
of the day's entertainment, but...

Instead, we put her in charge
of the day's entertainment, but...

MiYuki!

...when I said "entertainment,"
I didn't mean she had to do something.

I meant just rounding up students
and graduates who wanted to. But...

Miyuki, don't say it!
I meant just rounding up students
and graduates who wanted to. But...

Miyuki, don't say it!

Lina seems to have misunderstood, and...

Miyuki, please! Don't tell him!

And?

Yes, and...

she got up on stage in front of the band.

Then, she sang about ten songs in a row.
Everyone was very excited.

Yeah, that was a pretty good
live performance.

Better than some professional ones.

It's true. You're very good
at singing, Shields.

You have a wonderful voice.

I see.

You made a good memory today, Lina.

Buzz off!

MARCH 26, 2096
TOKYO BAY MARITIME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Shizuku should be here soon.

Yep!

Welcome home, Shizuku!

Welcome home!

I'm home, Honoka.

Welcome back, Shizuku.
I'm happy you had a safe flight.

Yep.

Shizuku, you seem kind of different.

Yeah, more mature-like.

Have you had any experiences
you weren't supposed to over there?

Erika!

Tatsuya...

There's a lot
I want to talk to you about.

A lot of messages from Ray, too.
Wanna hear them now?

Sure. Let me hear them.

Thank you for waiting, everyone.

- All aboard.
- Okay.

Sorry, Shizuku. Be right back.

Honoka, no getting in the way.

They need to say goodbye to a rival.

Lina!

Tatsuya, Miyuki...

Did you come to see me off?

Something like that. Though, actually,
running into you was a coincidence.

Wait. Didn't I tell you
what day I was leaving?

I don't think so.

By the WaY-H

ASAKUSA

FESTIVAL TAG
MT. FUJI

- You're sure taking home a lot.
- You must've gone on a shopping spree.

Isn't it neat?

BRAVO
Isn't it neat?

Japanese culture is so cool!

I've fallen in love with Japan
while studying here!

Thanks for everything, you two.

Don't you mean "sorry for the trouble"?

You're the ones who caused trouble for me.

You really don't have any mercy,
even at the end, Tatsuya.

I expect holding back
wouldn't make you any happier.

And this isn't the end, right?

Who knows?

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't just leave
my home country on a dime.

But no, this isn't the end.

Miyuki?

So, I'm not going to say goodbye, Lina.

You know that sounds
kind of like a confession, right?

Yes, maybe it's a kind of confession.

You are my rival, Lina.

I'm sure you'll take the help
my brother offered you.

I know you'll join him.

That will be when our
real competition begins.

That's why I won't say goodbye.

We'll see you again, Lina.

I don't really understand
what you're talking about, but...

I have a feeling
that you're going to be right.

In that case, until we meet again, Miyuki...

Tatsuya...

Yeah. See you again.

I'm looking forward to it.

VISITOR ARC XI

APRIL 5, 2096 / YOTSUBA MAIN RESIDENCE

What are your thoughts, milady?

Let's go with her.

As you wish.

APRIL 6, 2096

You're in an especially good mood today.

It suits you so well, Brother.

The new uniform?

It's as if the uniform
was designed for you, Brother.

In fact, I'll bet it was designed for you!

That's an exaggeration.

It's no exaggeration!

The new Magic Engineering Course
exists because of you!

You call it a new design,

but all they did was add an emblem.

That's what's good about it!

Is that so?

Yes!

Today, the new second
and third-year students officially...

That reminds me! The chocolate you gave me
as a souvenir was so delicious!

Really? I'm glad to hear it.

Good morning.

Good morning, Miyuki!

Morning.

Are we still on for tomorrow?

The party? Yes. Just as we planned.
My brother will take part, too.

Really? Thank you.

No, thank you.

I can't wait!

SHINAGAWA STATION

Last stop. Shinagawa.
This is Shinagawa.

Thank you for riding the train.

Tokyo is as crowded as ever, huh, Fumiya?

It sure is, Sister.

Should we wait for the crowd to thin out?

No, let's just head to the hotel.

At any rate...

this came out of nowhere.
All of a sudden, a job in Tokyo...

Does Dad even know the Fourth High
entrance ceremony is the day after tomorrow?

But you were pleased when you heard
about this job in Tokyo, remember?

You were like,
"I may be able to see Tatsuya there."

I-I'm not pleased at all!

Huh? You're not happy
about the prospect of meeting Tatsuya?

N9!

I mean, I would love to see Tatsuya,
but that's not my goal especially.

Enter.

Pardon me. I have brought her here.

Go to her.

Yes, sir. At once.

Minami, raise your head.

Yes, ma'am.

I would like to ask you
to do magician work.

May I inquire about the details?

Do you know Tokyo Offshore Tower?

Yes, I know of it.

Tokyo Offshore Tower was erected
in Tokyo Bay and has a height of 2,000 meters.

With 360 floors aboveground
and 36 floors underground,

it's Japan's first hyperbuilding.

Tomorrow night,

there will be a party on the top floor
to celebrate the completion of its construction,

but I have obtained information that a radical
magic supremacist group is targeting the event.

They're called the "New Breed Front."
Perhaps you're familiar with them.

The New Breed Front...

No. I apologize for my ignorance.

They're a group of radical magicians who formed
in response to the discriminatory boycotts

against magicians by the humanists.

They are an extremist group claiming that
magicians are the most evolved form of humans

who will control the future.

Apparently, their goal is to free magicians
from being forced to work like sl*ves

for the old humanity.

That group is trying to attack
the party tomorrow night?

I can't say for sure that the New Breed Front's
target is the party venue.

However, it is certain
that the time of the party

coincides with their plan
to attack Tokyo Offshore Tower.

It seems they've been adding Extras
to their ranks, as well, so be careful.

"Extras"?

Yes. I take it you don't know
what they are yet.

It refers to families that have been stripped of their
numbers. Reasons for their removal are various

but include treason and the failure
to demonstrate their abilities.

I understand.

But what would you like me to do?

I will have someone else
watch the outside of the building.

Minami, I want you to accompany Hayama
and stand by at the party.

If the situation demands urgent attention,
follow Hayama's instructions. Understood?

Yes.

Um...

I would like to ask one thing.

What is it?

What should I actually do at the party?

I don't have any experience
being a party hostess,

so if possible, I'd like to receive
a rundown of my duties beforehand.

Ma.
an'?

I apologize for laughing.

Oh, there's no need
for you to apologize, ma'am.

It seems you have the wrong idea, Minami.

You will be there as Hayama's bodyguard.

I already have your invitation.

Certainly.

I'll have a dress you'll be able to put on yourself
prepared for you at a hotel in the metro area.

And you can do your own makeup, right?

Yes, that will be no problem.

Good.

I'm sorry for springing this job on you
the day before the entrance ceremony.

If it's an order from you, ma'am,
Minami Sakurai shall gladly obey.

VISITOR ARC XII