01x01 - Welcome to Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.

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I love me some big prey

Big extermination means big money!

Y'know?

Hey, can you speed up?

We need some distance

or it'll eat us!

We're doing our best!

Hurry and finish it off, Magical Girl!

Come on, I said sorry.

That thing ate my BROOM.

You'll get an apology

from my company later.

Never mind that.

Just finish up, please!

This is a good range!

Deploy Short-Range Magic Template 5!

Apply simplex. Output : 150.

B5 to AH-208.

Eat this, sucker!

Execute function!

Compression

Format : Wit!

All good.

Mission complete.

Piece of cake.

Magical Girls.

Strong, cool, and agile

Everyone wants to be one.

They're well-paid and popular.

It's a respectable line of work.

Their main duties involve

a particular natural phenomenon.

They exterminate creatures called "Kaii."

An increase in Kaii over the years

sparked a Magical Girl industry boom.

Ranging in size from large to small,

over 500 Magical Girl companies now exist.

Koshigaya, no more motorcycles.

But my BROOM got eaten!

Still, you can't get civilians involved.

And the sweets I buy

as apology gifts aren't cheap.

By the way, this new magic device

is super hard to use!

I wanna kick the developers' butts!

Stop that. You're a Magical Girl

Come on!

But I admit,

we've been working you too hard.

So, after talking with the president,

we decided to recruit a new grad.

He watched your last extermination

and felt bad for overworking you.

The boss said that?

You know how he is.

Magical Girls are his top priority.

Finally hiring a new girl, huh?

What kind of girl would you prefer?

Good question.

Someone with guts, I guess.

The guts to work

at a little start-up like ours.

EPISODE 1 : WELCOME TO MAGILUMIERE

My name is Kana Sakuragi.

Pleased to meet you.

-Please take a seat.

-Thank you.

Tell us about yourself.

Well, as for my strengths

I'm a hard worker.

I always do research

and plan carefully in advance,

so I'm prepared for any situation.

As you know,

we work in the entertainment industry.

Of course.

So, how can you apply

those strengths to this job?

Well

Oh, I know the company has plans

for amusement parks in India.

The amusement industry has been booming

in India in the 21st century,

but, looking at costs,

it doesn't make money beyond ticket sales.

We also have to take religion

into consideration.

I could research those areas thoroughly.

Um

Well, Ms. Sakuragi.

I'm pleased that you did your research,

but could you tell us something

in your own words, perhaps?

That's all for today.

Thank you for coming.

We'll contact you later

about our decision.

Another flop.

That was the 15th company I tried

Ouch

I researched the company and everything.

But it didn't even help.

That new grad was something else.

Really, amusement parks?

Where'd she find fake news like that?

Well, actually,

the president may have mentioned it.

Really? That's news to me.

He let it slip in an Indian newspaper

interview the other day.

She must have translated it

from Hindi to read it.

Wow, these job seekers

really go the extra mile.

To the point of insanity, honestly.

A tall mocha chip creme with soy milk.

Short caramel iced macchiato

with chocolate sauce.

I have time before the next interview.

I'll soothe myself with something sweet.

You don't remember the last three orders?

Sorry

I I got confused.

Well, now we have to ask

for their orders again.

Excuse me.

The last three orders, right?

I'm pretty sure

First was a tall mocha chip creme,

with soy milk.

Next was a short caramel iced macchiato

with chocolate sauce.

And finally, a short iced banana creme

with caramel sauce.

She got mine right.

Mine too.

THANK YOU!

I like helping people,

but how do I demonstrate that?

I can't just sit and worry.

I'm not a student anymore.

I have to grow up.

Next is a finance company.

I should review my notes.

Maybe I shouldn't say I'm a hard worker

But I can't change things randomly.

Is the heat on in the interview room?

No, not yet.

Why is it always so cold in there, anyway?

Well, the company has tons of rooms.

Maybe they're not well-maintained.

-How so?

-Not checking Kaii levels, for example.

We're supposed to do inspections

every year, but it's expensive.

Apparently, they skip checking

rooms we rarely use.

Huh? That doesn't sound good!

What if one appears?

Nah, that's pretty unlikely.

But if one did show up

we'd be in a pickle.

It's freezing in here!

Did you put on the AC by mistake?

No, not that I know of.

Well, the room does face north

Let's crank up the heat and go get coffee.

Sure.

INTERVIEW ROOM

It's cold!

It's even colder than outside.

There's frost on the desk!

Next applicant.

Tell me why you applied here.

Y Yes.

Even if I get the job,

this cold will make me quit.

Kaii!

What

Oh no

I'll have to do damage control after this.

What are you doing?

Call for a Magical Girl, now!

Yes, sir.

But uh

Which company should I call?

Anywhere that's quick, cheap,

and won't make a scene!

Hey, Kaede.

Yes?

Shouldn't you be out making sales?

While the president's out,

I need to be here to handle requests.

Whatcha building there?

A business card tower.

You have too much time on your hands

Should I cast Anchored Magic on it?

That defeats the purpose.

Thank you for calling

Magilumiere Magical Girls.

Hello?!

Your your website said

you'd come straight away!

Please come exterminate this thing now!

No problem.

A Magical Girl will be there soon!

-I'll transform.

-Koshigaya!

-Send over the details!

-Take the old BROOM.

Got it!

MAGICAL GIRL HITOMI KOSHIGAYA

System log-in. Activate Code C!

In an ephemeral world of many trades

this is the thorny path

I chose for myself.

The company to which

I pledged sole allegiance!

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.!

Hitomi Koshigaya!

Ready for action!

It's pretty close by.

And the Kaii a Frostoid, huh? Got it.

Piece of cake!

Uh-oh!

Is the interview over?

-Can we go home?

-I dunno

Hey! We're in big trouble

if the entire floor freezes over!

I know.

The Magical Girl is nearly－

Sorry I took so long.

Magilumiere Magical Girls,

at your service.

Hey!

We don't need a dramatic entrance.

What are you squawking about?

It's urgent, right?

"Squawking?"

Anyway, why's it so freezing in here?

Well, the Kaii is a Frostoid, so

Yeah, but still

Whoa what?!

It's huge

-You there!

-Y Yes?

-How long did you leave this Kaii here?

-Um, well－

Who cares? We have work to do.

Just exterminate it!

Not possible.

I was told it suddenly appeared today.

Taking down a Kaii this big

requires two Magical Girls.

Companies need to inspect Kaii levels－

I have no choice.

Boss, could we get fired for this?

No, maintenance isn't our job.

But we used the room when we knew－

Shhh! A new grad's standing right there!

What can I do?

Wrong orders happen,

but never on this scale

Damn it. I can't do this alone.

Kaede, do you read me?

Loud and clear.

You'll have to wait at least 30 minutes

for the next company available to help.

But by then, it'll be too late.

I could take it out with one big shot,

but that'll blow the whole room apart.

If I keep blasting Small-Scale Magic,

I'll run out of a*mo.

She'll handle this.

Let's get back to－

Can I ask for your help?

I'll fire Rapid-Fire Small-Scale Magic,

but I need lots of a*mo

so it can't strike back.

I only need one helper!

I'll tell you when.

Just help me reload a*mo.

Huh?! Since when

do the clients have to participate?

Can we get a discount

for the extermination?

Worry about that later! If we don't hurry,

the building's gonna be an iceberg!

But we need company permission

to let someone help!

If it requires strength,

maybe someone in Sales

-Seriously, at a time like this, you－

-Um!

Uh can I help?

For real? That'd be hella helpful!

Hey, this isn't a test!

And this won't affect

the results of your interview!

About that

I'd like to withdraw my application.

I don't particularly want this job.

She's crazy

Rejecting a major finance company?

Kids these days don't care

about their future, do they?

So, what should I do?

Take this.

Ready? I'm heading in.

Watch the a*mo count on the tablet.

All you need to do is tap "Reload"

when it gets to about 50.

I'll make sure you're safe,

so just lend me a hand, okay?

Damn. The door's frozen solid.

Rapid-Fire Template 25.

Simplex : one. Multiplex : five.

Output : 120 for one,

50 to 70 for five.

Rotate the rest.

Execute function!

Wow

LI'L a*mo

MODE : SPEED-TYPE

Whoa, this thing's crazy tough.

Sorry, this might take a while.

-Keep watching the counter!

-Okay!

Excuse me, Ms. Magical Girl.

What's up? You okay?

I think you're using the wrong type

of magic shot a*mo.

The tablet says "Speed-Type."

But that Kaii isn't moving at all.

Do you think these a*mo settings

are from a previous job?

Speed Kaii?

Yeah, this magic device is total crap.

I'll never use it again.

Excuse me!

What if I change the a*mo and reload?

No way, that's crazy!

The software's too confusing.

Actually, I know how to do it.

Li'l a*mo, a Magic Management App

released in 2020 by Meyer Software

Its key feature is

the one-touch magic switch system.

I saw a demo presentation

of the basic operations.

I applied for this software company.

I remember how it works.

My memory is my only strength, really.

-Young lady

-Yes?

My company will give me hell

for asking a civilian to help,

but I'll protect you with my life.

Use that memory of yours to help me out.

To help

Alright!

Okay, let's go with Anchored Multiplying

Kaii Shots load up 100!

Roger!

CHANGE MAGIC SHOT?

I changed it! Loading magic shots now!

Nice! Now we hold on for ten seconds.

Ten seconds

Isn't that pushing it a little?

Can you hold out?

I ain't worried!

Barrier Magic Template 6!

I'll protect you no matter what.

It's my job!

Anchored Magic

perfect for these pyramids.

AMMUNITION LOADED

It's fully loaded!

Here we go!

Template 25. Simplex : five.

Fixed output. Repeat rotation!

Execute function!

There's the core!

Compression

Format : Wit!

All good. Mission complete!

What's wrong?

You okay?

I did my part I was useful

You sure were. You saved my butt.

Brilliant work, young lady.

I'm back!

Koshigaya!

Stop involving civilians in your missions!

She's no civilian.

She's a new grad, here to join us.

But she's still a civilian, pretty much!

So what?

This is a Magical Girl company?

-It's so different to the big companies.

-Huh? Join us?!

They talk so casually together.

It almost feels like a school club.

Actually, this might be perfect timing.

The president and Nikoyama just got back.

Good, she can meet the whole g*ng.

Midorikawa, do we have a guest?

-Ah, Boss.

-Hey, Boss Man!

Koshigaya brought in a new grad.

Ah, Koshigaya.

Great work today.

It was a piece of cake.

So, you're the new grad?

Pleasure to meet you.

I'm Shigemoto, the president.

Welcome to Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.

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