02x10 - PuriHato.... Suki nan desu ka?

[bunniefuu]

It's growing quite nicely, huh?

Yes.

And next,
we'll be producing genuine results.

After that, all we have to do
is adjust its attack power.

How's its compatibility
with AST's new Magical Device?

All according to plan.

It's adjusted so the Magical Girls
just barely win in an all-out clash.

Here's the magic power data
on AST's Magical Device.

Companies like you
are always on top of things, huh?

Any word on Koga?

He'll never find out.

For all he knows, the next Kaii incident
will be another mere coincidence.

Gee, pleasing those idealists
must be a pretty tough job.

Company meeting. Everyone, gather here.

It feels kind of fresh
seeing the boss in a dress again.

Yeah, 'cause he's been
dressing like a guy lately.

That ribbon on his chest...

Is it modeled after Barley Spice
from the Pretty Spice series?

You know your stuff.

Impressive as always, Yamimori!

This guy's sky-high IQ
is getting stained pretty hard, huh?

Ambush the Kaii?!

Correct. This job will be a special case.

Nobody's asking us to do this.
It's an entirely in-house operation.

And it shall be strictly confidential.

First, behold.

Who's that?

This man is...

Yasuo Kamakura,
a former Ministry of Magic official.

Currently, he's a CMO member and chairman
of the New Japan Magic Energy Association.

He's the one behind this series of events.

Isn't that right, Midorikawa?

No doubt about it.

Kaede's done it again, eh?

His network of info always amazes me.

Unbelievable.

So, rather than
a single company or investor,

the industry's being sabotaged
by one of its own pivotal leaders?

That would be correct.

Development of new large-scale magic
makes the Energy Association even richer.

That's probably what he's after.

For his selfish interests...

He's releasing a Kaii
to build up his own portfolio?

You kiddin' me?
He's a real sicko, I swear.

The job we're about to perform
aims to thwart Kamakura's big scheme.

We'll exterminate the Kaii they've planted
before it sees the light of day.

I don't care about your circumstances.

We set this delivery date
three months ago.

Stop, I don't need explanations.

If you have time to make excuses,
you should have time to work.

Will they finish on time?

Don't ask futile questions.

I'll make them finish on time.

Yes, sir.

Kamakura...

If we convince him
to approve our Magical Device,

our standards will become the norm
after industry regulations ease.

At any rate, don't you think
Chairman Kamakura is moving too hastily?

An ulterior motive, perhaps.

If anything,
he's just promoting his own agenda.

So he's yapping at us to finish the device
and have it ready for action.

Our new Magical Device
is laying the groundwork for his plan.

He can do what he wants.

I'm using him, too.

Using him?

We only need him to approve our standards.

Once that's done,

we'll never see another calamity
like that day 15 years ago.

Where's the president?
Huh? Urgent business trip?

He's missing our company meeting.

He's out visiting subcontractors and such.

For that new Magical Device again?
He's too obsessed...

I think he's panicking.

Especially considering
advancements in low-emission magic lately

at companies like Magilumiere.

Rather than the unknown,
we should focus on the lives before us.

The president shouldn't have to rush.

We have plenty
of top-level Magical Girls already.

It's estimated that one new Magical Device
can shoulder 20 Magical Girls' workload.

Insanely cost-effective.

And the future of that new device
is all riding on our ace...

"Wings" output at 115%.

Such power...

Exceeding 100 during an output test?

Isn't that going a little overboard?

You're right.

Splendid work, Ms. Tsuchiba.

Let's stop here for today.

Ms. Tsuchiba?

I can still get more out of these Wings.

Absolutely not. Don't take it that far.

Further activity would exhaust you.
These values should please the higher-ups.

No.

If there's potential to advance,
we must do so.

Grant me access now.

So, anyway,

when should I make my move?

They'll likely execute their plan...

At the latest,
our new device will be ready...

We'll release the Kaii...

...three days from now.

Go ahead and sign the contract.

MEI TSUCHIBA

Ms. Tsuchiba, you'll be assisting
a new Magical Device development project.

Please manage your physical condition
so that we can collect consistent data.

Please keep your weight, body fat ratio,
and sleep schedule within the guidelines.

Understood.

This new Magical Device is our only
countermeasure against the evolving Kaii.

It's only a matter of time
before our battle begins.

Please be prepared
to dive into action at any moment.

Understood.

FIVE QUINTILLION PERCENT JUICE

FIVE QUINTILLION PERCENT JUICE

"Impacts of the so-called 'Zazie Problem'
are roughly categorized into three types."

"The most important factor
is attenuation of the Czerny effect."

Too much technical jargon...

Wait, huh?

My juice...

Oh, Ms. Tsuchiba?

It rolled toward me.
Please be more careful.

Oh, okay, um...

Goodbye.

Oops...

I hope it's not dirty now...

Is this...

Oh, this book?

A junior coworker lent it to me,

but I couldn't finish it during the week.

Not that...

Oh, sorry. I got that as a bonus item
and I've been using it for ages...

Barley Spice...

My apologies. Here you go.

Um, thanks.

Goodbye.

Wait!

Do you like Barley Spice?

I very much do.

You watched it too, Sakuragi?

I always wanted a Barley Spice Wand,
but they were so expensive.

Did you have one, Ms. Tsuchiba?

I made one from cardboard.

That's so adorable!

I also made my own Barley Spice Spoon
and Barley Spice Slicer.

You're like a pro!

I guess you really are a pro.
You made a career out of it.

But being a Magical Girl
in real life is tough, isn't it?

Barley Spice always finished up
in the last ten minutes of the episode,

but real life is totally different.

Sometimes, it's like
there's no end in sight.

And using too much magic is costly, too.

It's work, after all.

You're so right.

But with new things
popping up on the daily,

it's fun adding more and more
to my repertoire of things I can do.

Have you ever felt the same way?

It's awesome!

This is fun.

I wish I'd talked to her like this sooner.

Oh, it's already noon?

I'm going home.

Um, Ms. Tsuchiba, if you want,
maybe we could get lunch after this...

No.

The project I'm working on
is approaching its cl*max.

Oh, really?

Okay, then how about next weekend?

Let's do lunch.

Sure. Understood.

Okay, let's knock this out in ten minutes!

Right!

Whoa, little Kana.
You're looking revved up today.

I made some fun plans for next weekend!

Ain't that nice.

Let's keep those spirits up
and make quick work of this!

Roger that!

PHYSICAL CONDITION STABLE

Ms. Tsuchiba, please perform
the final tests before delivery.

Understood.

WELCOME TO MAGILUMIERE
FAST, STRONG, SMALL GROUP OF ELITES!

Hey, rookie! Unload that one next.

Will do!

So yeah, I'm tired
of counting all my rejection emails.

I know, it's so exhausting...

Drank some milk and went right to sleep.

Oh, thank goodness.

Yeah, yeah, I told you. We're all good.

Right, right, exactly.

We're releasing the Kaii as planned.

It's all calculated.

Nope, nobody's doing anything weird.

Not that it matters anyway.

Quit worrying already.

Nothing's gonna stop us.

Yeah, yeah, bye now.

Okay.

Time to dig in.

MAGILUMIERE MAGICAL GIRLS INC.

What's the status, everyone?

I haven't really seen any movement yet.

How about you, Koshigaya?

I'm keepin' an eye on the ocean,
but haven't heard a single peep.

So quiet, it's creepy.

But more than anything,

my back is killin' me...

Owowow...

Careful out there, okay?

Nothing yet?

Boss.

Make no mistake, it's happening today.
A Kaii is scheduled to appear in the area.

When it comes, gather at the spawn point
and promptly exterminate it.

That's our sole mission for today.

We have to exterminate it quickly.

Once the deregulation faction
releases the Kaii...

That's right.

As soon as the Kaii appears,

Magical Girl companies they aligned with
will swiftly come "exterminate" it.

We gotta defeat it
before they get the results they wanted.

And it's artificial, so there's no doubt
it's gonna be brutal...

Getting worked up now
will only make you tense.

We're all here.
You don't have to carry it all.

Okay, thanks...

Right on time.

Kaii outbreak!

All hands, commence operation!

Gotcha. Roger that, Roger.

The sky calls to me. The land calls to me.
And that spotlight is callin' my name!

Now that I'm in this magic business,

I ain't a proper woman
'til I bring home the bacon!

Now you're cooked.

I won't let you do as you please.

Chairman! Chairman Kamakura!

Other Magical Girls
arrived at the scene before AST!

We expected nearby companies to show up.

That won't be a major issue.

In that area, there's Hamamatsu Magical
or Seaside Magic Company.

But they're weak,
so they'll be quick to withdraw.

No.

The company at the scene...

is Magilumiere.

Preposterous...

Drive safely, Ms. Koshigaya...

C'mon, it's life-or-death here.

It all worked out, right?

What even is that thing? Gross...

This is Takeshiba Pier, requesting
emergency response to a Kaii outbreak!

The size is unclear.
We can't predict its progression!

Rapid growth from the spawn point
and jointed arms emerging from the sea?

This Kaii doesn't belong
to Class A, B, or C...

It's undeniable.

This is an unknown Kaii.

Don't be freakin' out.

Stick to the plan...

Attention, Magical Girl squad by the bay!

This is the Japan Coast Guard.

The scale and classification
of this Kaii outbreak are unknown.

Please evacuate for the time being!

Their helicopter!

No way. Just like that...

Yamimori.

You can't talk like that.

Don't make our girls nervous.

Shift to execution phase!

If anything's off, report immediately!

We'll provide
attentive support in seconds!

Roger!
- Aye!

Confirming scope of Kaii outbreak.

Attacks will be primarily close-range.

We'll build some counter-magic!

Cluster munition from above
would be ideal.

Noted!

I'll generate bundles of ten
and send immediately upon output.

Get ready to receive.

Yamimori, we need a binding spell
with a 50-meter range of motion.

Got it.

Sending!

Magic received!

Iroha...
- Ready to go.

Let's get it on!

Take that!

Three arms successfully pinned!

Akane! Ms. Koshigaya!

Not on my watch!

Thanks a bunch, Iroha.

This is payback!

Four arms!

Wha...
- You kiddin' me?

No way...
- It broke free.

Eyes.

Mouths.

And those arms...

Just how "complete"
will it turn out this time?

NEXT TIME: EPISODE 11
A JOB YOU CAN BAIL ON HAS NO VALUE