02x11 - Visitor Arc XI

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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.

Only me?

I see.

That was why I was lost and impatient.

I can be something other than Sirius.

Keep screaming!

No doubt, you'll lose your wishes,

it's fragile, but it's here.

I'll keep believing.

Being tested while exposed

to this reality full of uncertainty.

Don't hide your cowardice

by wearing a false veil.

Sorrow and suffering are always

like a magic that creates strength.

Even confusion and hesitation

must surely have meaning.

Keep screaming!

No doubt, you'll lose your wishes,

break them over and over again.

Woah, woah

You're not alone.

Even these scars and countless pains,

I'll embrace them, love them.

Woah, woah

I believe in you.

Keep going beyond your destiny.

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 better than 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.

Oh, 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!

- 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!

- Lina seems to have misunderstood, and...

Miyuki, please! Don't tell him!

And?

Yes, and...

she got up onstage in front of the band.

Then, she sung 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!

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 it now?

Sure. Let me hear it.

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...

You're sure taking home a lot.

You must've gone on a shopping spree.

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, Miyuki,
until we meet again...

Tatsuya...

Yeah. See you again.

I'm looking forward to it.

What are your thoughts, milady?

Let's go with her.

As you wish.

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? 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!

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 get 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 his 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?

No!

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 lecture about my duties beforehand.

Ma'am?

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.

The clumsy palm that

Gave me warmth gently

Embrace in my heart

Any day

Any word is not enough

Let's walk in the direction
where the light is shining

Instead of saying thank you

Why do the things that you
think is the most important

disappear so fickly

disappear so fickly

When that nameless flower blooms

One drop of desire overflows

That falls before you could see it

The hope that certainly bloomed here