01x06 - Miyakodo's Magical Girl

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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.

Aw, what a cutie!

Innocent, yet not overbearing.

That takes talent!

Professional and playful

at the same time incredible!

You could pull off a mature look

with your hair down as well.

This is weird.

I'm supposed to be helping

another company with a joint project.

Why are we having a fashion show

at a boutique?

That's a good one! Next, try this.

EPISODE 6 : MIYAKODO'S MAGICAL GIRL

Boss told me I'd be fine

as long as I followed orders, but

I feel guilty

for playing around on the job.

At the same time

I'll admit, this is kind of fun.

I haven't shopped for clothes in a while.

All of this, please.

Thank you, as always.

Shall we visit the next store?

Sure

Ah! I think the styles here

will look fabulous on you.

Um

Ah, a new release.

Let's stop here as well.

-That's lovely!

-But, uh

Ah, yes.

That's stunning.

How about

this one?

Over here!

CAFÉ

Um Ms. Aoi

Call me Lily.

Um Ms. Lily

Yes, dear?

Are you sure it's okay to buy

all this stuff for me?

Well, actually,

this is a form of training for us.

Training?

Yes.

New hires at Miyakodo start by learning

which clothes and cosmetics

make them shine.

Because you're a cosmetics firm?

Right.

But the Magical Girl Department

is slightly different.

Being a Magical Girl is

a legitimate profession these days, right?

In the past, "Magical Girl" literally

meant "little girls using magic,"

and there was no depth beyond that.

Now, the job is becoming more dangerous,

and any kind of negligence

could lead to a bad reputation.

Although the standard pay is quite high,

it's not enough to increase

the number of girls willing to do it.

For this very reason,

I speak as an employee of Miyakodo,

and as a Magical Girl myself

I want to teach others about

the joys of our job!

Teach others

Wow.

Some companies and some Magical Girls

really feel this way.

Is it heavy?

No I'm fine.

Perhaps we should've left

these bags somewhere first.

Excuse me.

Are you Lily Aoi from Miyakodo?

-Yes.

-Wow, it's really her!

I watched your live stream the other day!

Actually, I watch them all!

Can I shake your hand?

No fair

I always watch your makeup tutorials!

Thank you! That makes my day.

I hope you continue to support me.

-Of course!

-We're big fans!

Thank you!

Sorry about that. Let's go.

Coming!

What do you recommend?

Let's see now

This one's easy to use,

and reasonably priced.

Also

This foundation.

It's just been released.

It's waterproof and sweatproof,

great for the coming season.

I'm actually wearing it right now.

I'll take this.

And I'll pay for it myself.

Okay.

That'll be 5,500 yen.

Have a great day.

I can't be as perfect as Ms. Lily,

but I want to be helpful

during this training.

Now

Without further ado

shall we get to work?

I'm ready! Are we exterminating Kaii?

Where are we going?

Calm down.

No need to be hasty.

Go on, smile.

Today, we have a Kaii Inspection.

A routine inspection at a hotel

we often work with.

It's located in the Tomachi area.

That's not far from here.

Right, and now that our bags

are taken care of

let's transform and fly over!

Roger.

Activate Code C!

A heart of passion

with an orderly mind

Add a burst of magic

for a symbol of courage!

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.,

Kana Sakuragi!

Wow, that was so cool!

That style says a lot about your engineer!

Really? Hehe

Next up

it's my turn.

Dwarf rabbit of milky glass

Fountain pen with shaft of amber

Antique coin unearthed from the attic

Lily earrings

glistening with evening dew

All contained in a small box of oak

Break free of the lock and flow forth!

Exquisite, like a blooming flower

Miyakodo Ltd.,

Lily Aoi.

Our destination : Hotel Alberic.

Estimated arrival : 2:16 p.m.

And now, off to work!

Tomachi is full of upscale shops, right?

Indeed.

I went shopping there just last week.

You're aware the world's second

Chocolat Duni opened there, right?

Oh

Actually, I was dying to buy

the Desiree Mont Blanc,

but I should've known

they'd be sold out on a weekend.

At least I got my hands on

some Clement beignets!

She's speaking a foreign language.

Very good for you.

I know! How lucky am I?

And since my luck was through the roof,

I went to see if I could buy

a Bella Giornata bramble tart, and

Magical Girls really do come

in all shapes and sizes

Sweets, eh?

Nothin' beats fried shrimp crackers.

Ms. Koshigaya and Ms. Lily

would have nothing in common.

That's right!

Magical Girls at Miyakodo

also appear in their brand advertisements.

Makes sense.

Embodying elegance is a part of her job.

We've arrived.

That's the location.

Wow, it's huge.

Hotel Alberic.

I recommend their afternoon tea.

We hold our product launches here.

I'm helping a company who unveils

new products at a luxury hotel?

Ms. Koshigaya told me

to have fun with this, but

If I screw up this joint project,

there might be serious consequences!

What if I make a mistake?

Excuse me, all!

That's Miyakodo? How unsophisticated.

They're using a girl like that?

Aw, look at those cute little pigtails.

Those shoes are so last season, though.

-Uncultured little girl!

-I'm sorry!

I'll try

I mean, I will spare no effort!

There's nothing to be nervous about.

Yes, ma'am!

Wow, this place

-This way.

-Yes, ma'am!

We're from Miyakodo,

here for your routine inspection.

Ceiling inspection, yes?

We've been expecting you.

We're currently demolishing

our old building,

so please don't mind the noise.

Certainly.

We're all set, Ms. Sakuragi.

This way.

Yes, ma'am!

Sakuragi is probably

hard at work right about now.

I'm kind of nervous for her.

An inspection shouldn't be

too dangerous, right?

That's true.

And she's just there to help out.

We haven't done this in a while.

We often supply magic,

but joint projects are rare for us.

It's important for Sakuragi

to observe other companies.

Lemme show 'em how it's done!

-I see.

-True.

Miyakodo's technology

isn't as advanced as ours.

They excel in another way.

An especially unwavering strength.

If Sakuragi can pick up on that,

it'll build her confidence.

-I'll take that!

-What?!

Perfect flush! A full hand of CEOs!

Wow, Boss!

Still undefeated at Business Card Mahjong.

Are you okay, Ms. Sakuragi?

My dress is caught

I'll free you. Hold still.

Okay, now?

Yes, I appreciate it.

Is your leg alright? Need any bandages?

I'm not hurt or anything.

That's good. It's easy to get

caught up on things around here.

Let's keep going. We're almost done.

Right!

This Miyakodo joint project

is a great opportunity.

I can't get in Ms. Lily's way.

Any mistakes I make

could reflect badly on Magilumiere.

She walks so gracefully.

How does she do that?

Is it how she bends her ankles?

How she moves her fingertips?

Did you hear something?

I did.

Let's go outside and check.

The demolition site?

Most likely, but

it's covered up, so we can't really see.

This is slightly concerning,

so I'll take a look.

Could you file the report for me?

Understood.

Thank you.

Take a break

and have some tea while you wait.

Be careful.

I hope Ms. Lily is alright by herself.

This inspection is Miyakodo's business.

But we're collaborating on

a joint project today.

I can't make her do all the work.

Okay.

-Thank you for your hard work.

-No problem.

It's not much, but I'd like to offer you

some cake from our café, on the house.

Please enjoy it with your partner

when she returns.

Um, would you mind if

I inspected the demolition site, too?

The old building?

Yes, I wanted to check something.

Very well.

The same sound as before!

Ms. Lily!

It was a Kaii after all!

It appeared moments ago.

I evacuated the construction crew.

What's it doing?

Watch your step.

It's consuming debris to grow in size.

It's continuing to expand.

Ms. Sakuragi!

I'm okay!

-Run!

-Okay!

It's getting bigger.

It's swallowing up the smoke and debris

generated when it attacks.

If this keeps up, it'll be unstoppable.

Ms. Sakuragi!

I'm okay!

We can't keep standing around.

Take a few steps back, Ms. Sakuragi.

Ms. Lily?!

The dust helps this Kaii expand.

Drenching it with water makes

drawing in smoke and debris harder for it.

This should make things easier.

But are you really okay, Ms. Lily?

I'm fine.

Didn't I tell you

this foundation is waterproof?

Huh?!

Now, she's starting to scare me!

It's slowed down?

Before we attack,

let's weaken it some more.

-Keep splashing it with water.

-Yes ma'am!

Applying Touch Magic Template 2,

360 multiplex

anchored at output 5.

They opened!

Keep going until it's thoroughly drenched!

Spirits dancing at the waterfront.

Maidens wielding the winds.

Like a raging honeybee,

call forth a torrential downpour!

Heed my voice.

Level this flow of water where I bid!

See how it likes that!

It's working!

Is that a Kaii?

At a construction site?

There are Magical Girls here?

Ms. Lily these people!

Not good but they should

be fine from that distance.

Let's finish this quickly.

Roger!

It's gotten a lot weaker.

How do we finish it?

Ms. Sakuragi,

can you use

that "Shopping District Magic"?

The range magic you used

at the Amamugi shopping street.

You precisely exterminated the Kaii

without damaging the area, correct?

Yes.

To prepare for our collaboration,

I did my research!

Ms. Lily

I was thinking

If we send Magic Circles down the pipes,

can we power up the water and attack?

I think it's doable.

Would you do that for me?

-I'll take the Kaii's attacks from here.

-Okay.

Is it

crying?

The water we splashed on it

No, that's not it.

Could this be

a mutation?

Mutation?

I've heard of rare mutations like this,

but I never expected to see one in person.

In a blink of light,

summon : Corundum Wall!

Its attack power is increasing.

Just in case,

I'll call another company for help.

-Ms. Sakuragi, cast the spell!

-Roger!

Edit Pipeline Magic, Template 2.

Range adjustment : 5 to 7!

Ms. Sakuragi!

Ms. Lily!

Oh, you're just adorable, Lily.

Even in a long skirt, those legs shine!

With your hair up,

you look like a little college student!

You even look ravishing

in corporate casual!

This is weird.

I thought today was

my training as a new employee

Why are we doing a fashion show

at a boutique?

I love it! Next one

Thank you for spending so much time

"training" me like this.

It's quite alright, Lily.

This is the most important part

of your training, you know.

To instill a sense of fashion and beauty

in my new trainee,

I'll spend as much time as it takes.

It's that important?

Someday, you'll understand what I mean.

Now I understand what my trainer meant.

This one's cute!

I've never worn anything like this.

For the newbie, it's just training.

But for the trainer

this is our entertainment!