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Aura: Koga Maryuin's Last War (2013) - Watashi vs Kametsu

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Watashi
Kametsu
Chosen One!
Maryuin.
I will have your head!
I must bring you down here and now!
Nothing less is acceptable.
I must do it once and for all!
In the name of His Holiness, the Dragon God Astaroi—
As a Holy Knight who serves the Holy Dragon Astaroy!
Nay, in the name of my beloved country, I will exterminate you!
No... As a fighter for a noble cause, who loved his home...
Why would you betray us, Chosen One?
I will destroy you now!
Is that your answer, then?
Maryuin! Why did you betray us?
Very well!
That's your answer?
Take this! Howling Beast Fang!
In that case...
Secret Sword: Seventh Style!
Take this!
Impossible...
Maten Hoga!
Knight of the Order, Balzac, I make no apologies.
The secret sword "Nanashiki."
Just know that once I've completed my mission, I will most likely be joining you.
Not... possible...
Once the Dragon God Astaroi is dead.
Holy Knight Balzac...
Until then, my brave friend. Farewell.
I will not apologize.
As the victor departed, the corpse magically burst into flames.
But when I'm finished with everything,
Blue flames. Smokeless, they consumed the body.
my time will come to join you...
Not a trace of it remained.
When I kill the Holy Dragon Astaroy...
And he swore upon those flames, as they removed the evidence.
Farewell until then... my fellow fighter...
Swore a magically binding oath from the Ether as he set off to continue his mission.
When the winner leaves, the remains suddenly begin to burn.
No one in modern Japan could have guessed...
The blue flame, without creating any smoke,
...that just behind the curtain, a bloody war was raging.
consumes the very flesh and blood.
One not of this world.
Not even a single drop of blood will remain.
Excerpt from The Legend of the Chosen One, volume nine.
The Oath of the Magical Flame.
My new life in high school awaits.
It is a magical pledge
The short break between school years crawled by, but every day was for this moment.
that a departing Knight is obligated to follow in the Mirror World
I've earned this.
so that the dead will leave no trace of themselves.
Morning!
This is the reason why almost no one knows the fact
Morning!
that these relentless struggles are being played out
'Sup, Ichi!
just behind the reality of modern Japanese society.
Cutting it close on the bell, huh?
Excerpt from Myth of Maryuin, Volume Nine.
Just overslept. So what were you talking about?
My high school debut was a success.
Trying to figure out what club to join. You pick one yet?
I spent almost the entirety
Oh, that.
of my not-so-short spring break preparing to enter high school,
You'll lose all your free time if you join one, though.
and as a reward, I got what I wanted.
So true.
Morning.
Kawai, Kobayashi, Satou, good morning to you all!
What's up, Issan?
Good morning yourself.
Yo. You barely made it.
H-Hey.
Just the usual oversleeping.
'Morning.
What were you two talking about?
About which club to join.
Have you decided?
Oh...
But when you join a club, you'll have no time to play.
I know...
Good morning, Kawai-kun, Kobayashi-kun, and Sato-kun.
Oh. Good morning.
Ah, yeah...
Good m...
You three are always together.
You three are always together.
Yup. We're a trio.
We formed a trio.
Hey, you're right. That's so cool!
Wow, is that right? Congratulations.
Then there's you, in a sextet group.
You formed a sextet, too.
Huh? S-S-Se—
Huh?
Did you say...sexting group?
S-s-s-s...
Huh? No!
Sex... tits?
Sextet, a group of six.
No! It means a group of six people.
Koba!
Koba!
Oh!
Oh, yes.
Kawai, Kobayashi, Satou, later then!
Well then, Kawai-kun, Kobayashi-kun, and Sato-kun.
Looks like everyone's good.
See you guys later.
Yeah? Hey, did you...
They all seemed fine.
I wonder what that Satou's like.
Whatever. More importantly...
By the way, I wonder what this student is like.
This person, Sato.
Me?
Me?
No dummy, the one who sits up and to the left of you.
No. I meant the other Sato who sits to your front left.
She-Satou.
The female Sato.
Oh.
Ah...
She's never been to school, has she?
She hasn't showed up yet, not even once.
Probably never will.
Maybe she won't come. It's already been a week since school started.
It's been a whole week since school started.
So what do you think?
What do you think, sir?
Anything catch your eye?
Like anything you see?
I've never worn anything like these, so I don't know how to choose...
Sorry, I don't wear watches so I can't say.
I think this one's cool.
This one looks good.
Yeah.
Hey, yeah.
Well, if you want something you can wear to school,
Well for something your school would allow, this might be good.
How about this one?
Hup.
Let's see...
Uh—
Hmm?
What're you doing here?
What?
It's here.
Man...
Hmm?
Huh?
Oh. Well, um...
What are you doing here?
Oh...
It came.
What's that?
What's that?
Researcher, comparison analysis complete. 99.8% match.
The Researcher, confirmation is complete.
Who's there?
Cross-check found a 99.8% match.
The different dimension is warping its appearance, but that is certainly a data body.
Wh-who is there?!
Threat to life, level 3.
Abnormality is detected due to the influences from the Phenomenal World,
The Bureau advises immediate response, superuser Researcher.
however, it is recognized as an informational entity.
“Response?” What're you gonna do?
The physical interference level is three.
Ferula. Shamanic field driver: standby.
The holder of plenary powers requests the Researcher to take immediate action.
You gonna fight that thing?
What action?
You are, aren't you?
What is she gonna do?
Wait, are you going to blast it?
Ferura...
No! Not here!
Shamanic field driver... stand-by.
Stay back if you value your life, verisimilian.
Are we gonna fight? Is this a battle?
“Verisimilian?”
It's a battle, huh?
Launching attack.
Are you gonna shoot that? Stop it! Not here!
Hey.
Step back, if you wanna save your life, Citizen of the Phenomenal World.
Attack ineffectual.
Citizen of the Phenomenal World?
Huh?
Initiate attack.
Commencing strategic retreat.
Hey...
Verisimilan. Come.
Mission failed.
What? I kinda have to—
Huh?!
This way.
Begin temporary evacuation.
Were you the one who took out the window?
Umm...
Shouldn't you fix that? You'd be in a lot of trouble if someone found out—
You, citizen of the Phenomenal World, you must come with me.
It won't be a problem.
Come with you? I have something I need to do.
This world cannot even sustain a magical body without a mana converter.
What? This way.
Its inhabitants are incapable of viewing me.
Hey, you're the one who removed the window?
I can, uh, see you though.
Is that okay? If the school finds out, you could get in big trouble...
Wh-What?
No need to worry.
In this Phenomenal World where no magical powers,
let alone Mana Converters exist,
no one can make visual confirmation of the Researcher.
I can. See you, I mean.
W-what?
Those eyes.
Those eyes.
Mine? What about them?
My eyes? What about them?
Do you think I have Mystic Eyes or something?
Are you saying I have supernatural eyes?
How do you know about Mystic Eyes?
How come you know about the supernatural eyes?
Uh, it was just a thought.
Well, I just made it up.
I'm impressed. I had heard that magic once existed in this world.
I'm convinced.
You are upgraded from Verisimilian A to Mystic Eyes Wielder.
I hear there used to be magic in the Phenomenal World as well.
You know, I've got a name. Ichirou Satou.
The Researcher shall regard Citizen A of the Phenomenal World
It feels weird for you to call me that other stuff.
as a possessor of supernatural eyes.
Understood. Verisimilian A is called Ichirou Satou.
I don't care about that.
Just use “Satou” or “Ichirou.”
But look, I have a name, and that's Ichiro Sato.
Ichirou.
And stop calling me a citizen of the Phenomenal World. It feels weird.
R-Right. And what're you—
Understood.
Hey, who's there?
Citizen A of the Phenomenal World will be referred to as Ichiro Sato.
Shoot!
Just call me Sato or Ichiro.
Whoa, what is this?
Ichiro.
Seriously?
R-right...
Hey, what happened?
And you are...?
We'll hide here until the watchman gives up.
Hey! Who's there?
O-Okay.
Crap!
S-So, what's your name?
Whoa! What's this?!
Researcher.
What?!
Is that a real name?
We'll lay low in here until the security guard withdraws.
Seems more like a codename.
Oh, okay.
“Researcher” refers to a class of job one can reside in.
By the way, what's your name?
I've come to this world to find things called “dragon connectors.”
The Researcher.
Dragon connectors? What do you mean?
Is that a name?
Like a real dragon? A dinosaur?
Sounds more like a code name.
They are no reptiles, but extra-dimensional devices possessing intellect.
More precisely, an entity that belongs to a class called the Researcher.
They drift between dimensions and can adapt to any environment.
The Researcher was sent to this world to collect Dragon Terminals.
So, some kind of crazy contraption?
Dragon Terminals... What are those?
We can move now.
Dragon as in the mythical beast? Or do you mean dinosaurs?
Exit standby mode, Ichiro.
Unlike the commonly-known reptiles,
Eek!
it refers to a general high-dimensional device with intelligence.
Whoa!
It moves from one dimension to another, and is able to adapt to any environment...
Y-You all right?
In other words, it's one heck of a device.
Use my shoulder to get up.
We should get moving now.
Taken under advisement.
Ichiro. Deactivate your suspension mode.
This is goodbye.
A-are you alright? You can put your hands on me.
Huh?
Proposal accepted.
I cannot in good conscience involve a commoner with my mission.
This is where we part ways.
You'll be fine. Just go back to your normal system of living.
What?
Yeah?
The Researcher can no longer get a citizen from the Phenomenal World involved.
I'll help you!
Rest assured, Ichiro. You can get back to your daily activities.
You've seen that to help me is to court death.
I see...
This decision is extremely illogical.
I'll help!
Yeah, I know.
You saw that searching for Dragon Terminals comes with risks.
But I don't like my “normal system of living” or whatever.
That decision is extremely ill-advised.
It is a fact that liking it is not a necessity.
I know that.
Just say "reality."
But I'm not satisfied with what you call the "daily activities" of the Phenomenal World.
Reality. The opposite of fiction.
There's no evidence that you need satisfaction for vital activities.
Is that what you wish, Ichirou? For fiction and fantasy?
...Or with the "reality."
N-No, none of that.
Reality. The word that's paired with fiction.
I just think that reality shouldn't be a set of shackles.
Ichiro, do you crave fiction and fantasy?
That's why people like you don't phase me.
It's not like that, but...
I accept you.
I think that reality should be open to interpretation.
You accept me?
That's why when I saw you, looking like that, I didn't get too flustered.
You've accepted me, Researcher?
I could accept it.
Yeah! I followed you, didn't I?
You accepted. Ichiro, did you accept the Researcher?
And you really helped me out of a jam. Plus...
That's right. I didn't reject you, did I?
Plus...if myths are real, I want to see them for myself.
I mean, you saved me, and...
If there's something more to this drab world, I want to experience it.
Well, if there's anything out of the ordinary, I want to see it.
Still no?
If something exciting and extraordinary exists...
Oh, hello.
I want to see it.
What were you doing out so late?
Not good enough?
I forgot something at school.
Hmm?
Oh. And how's that going?
Ah. I'm home.
Just fine, really. I hung out with my friends again and bought this for cheap.
Where have you been? It's very late.
Yes. Yes, that's good.
I went to school. I forgot to bring something home.
You don't know how good it is to hear that.
Okay... How was school?
R-Right. Sorry.
Not bad. I went out with some friends today,
Don't be, don't be.
and bought a cheap watch.
Do you need money?
Good, good.
Mom!
That's a good thing.
I'm all right. Save your money.
Y-yeah.
That's how it is, right?
Sorry.
Tell me if something's bothering you, okay?
Don't worry. That's all right. Do you have enough money?
Hey.
Mother!
Did you buy that from Kume's stand?
I'm good. I don't need any more than the monthly allowance.
That's the rule.
If you find yourself in trouble, you come talk to me.
Hey,
is that from Kume-san's shop?
Hmm? Oh...
Y-yeah. I went there with Saito and the other guys.
Wow. Sato-kun, you bought a watch.
It's nice. It's really nice and casual.
Hey, Sato-kun. We were gonna go shopping near the station today.
Why don't you join us?
Oh... Is that all right with you?
Sure. No problem at all.
Alright then, let me know your cell number later.
Talk to you later!
Maybe I'll look for a watch, too.
Wow! Seriously?!
You got Takahashi to come and talk to you? That's cool, man.
I'm jealous. Maybe you'll wind up joining his group.
So like you saw, Sato-kun will be joining us after school.
They're so different. They have some kind of aura.
I don't like going in a big group. It's so hard to move.
But it'd be fun with Sato-kun. I like that idea.
Aura, huh?
I don't know, but whatever. I don't care as long as I get to shop for clothes.
I'll see you again, won't I?
Oh...
Huh?
Huh?
Y-Yeah, Saitou and the guys took me there yesterday.
Ichiro Sato. As my data indicated, you did belong to this squad.
Wow, you bought a watch, Satou?
Well... I'm... Sato, but...
That's really great!
But I'm a bit... confused right now...
Totally casual style.
We were going to hang in the station mall after school. Wanna join?
Huh? Y-You're inviting me?
Yeah! It's totally okay.
Tell me your number later, all right?
See you then!
Maybe I should get a watch too.
Holy cow, dude! Takahashi just talked to you.
Man, pretty soon we'll be seeing you in their clique.
I invited Satou to come with us.
The difference is palpable, though. People like them have this “aura.”
That'll make it a pain to get there.
It'll be fun with him.
Auras...
I think it's a good idea!
I guess so.
Oh, why not?
Will I ever see her again?
Records placed you as one of this outfit, Ichirou Satou.
Uh, that's my name...
...but I'm not sure I understand why—
What's she wearing?
What's she wearing?
That Satou's friend?
Is she Sato's friend?
Is it Halloween?
Cosplayer? Impossible!
Wow, that's so weird.
Th-this is it, right?! What you're after?
This is what you want, right?
Whoa! W-w-whoa!
Whoa!
Make miracle!
Miracle Blush: Dress Up!
Dress up!
I've seen that before.
Hey, I know what that is.
What is it?
I've seen that toy before. What? What is it?
It's from that Sunday morning cartoon for little girls.
That's from the TV show for little girls. The one that starts at 8:30 on Sunday.
I know what you're talking about.
I know! I used to watch it when I was little.
I watched it when I was a kid.
What?
Wait.
It's not something boys should have. Impossible.
That's pretty gross for a guy to have, though.
Gross. Is Sato an anime geek?
Is he one of those nerds?
The entity named Ichiro Sato is configured as a slave
The individual known as Ichirou Satou is to be my slave to help in my search for the dragon connectors.
in the search mission for Dragon Terminals.
The Network's consciousness flows through all beings, and—
The intentions of the Network will reach all active bodies,
It was the power of love, Satou.
and every active body's...
What was, sir?
It's love, Sato.
Didn't you hear?
Huh? What was that, Sensei?
I was the one who carried you to the infirmary after you passed out.
You haven't heard?
O-Oh, yes, I did! Thank you very much.
I'm the one who took you to the nurse's office after you passed out.
Don't you fret.
Oh, yes, I heard.
I love my students, so it was only natural for me to do.
Thank you very much.
Um, am I right in assuming I'm here because of what happened this morning?
No worries.
A little, yes.
My actions are the results of love as an educator.
“A little?”
Well, the reason why you told me to come here is... Is it about this morning?
All right, let's be men about this and get down to brass tacks.
That has a little to do with it, too.
We had some people sneaking around last night.
A little?
Imagine my surprise when I saw you, Satou!
Okay. I'll tell you straight up, like a man.
Sir, I was only there to get my textbook but then—
There was an intruder at school last night.
That's what I thought it might be.
That was you, Sato. Well!
There's one other person here, though.
Th-there's a misunderstanding. I went back to get my textbook, and...
You mean the girl in the get-up?
I figured you had a reason like that.
Yes, her.
Now. About the other intruder...
She's in your class, actually, with the same last name of Satou.
That female cosplayer.
Remember that girl who's never shown up?
Yes, that girl.
Yeah, kinda.
She's actually in our class, and her last name is also Sato, like you.
To be honest, I'm thinking of overlooking your misdemeanors in the night.
You knew there was a female student who's been absent since day one, right?
But in return, I'd ask a favor of you.
Oh, now that you mention it.
And what would that be?
To tell you the truth,
I want you to be Ryouko Satou's friend.
I'm willing to overlook the illegal intrusion by both of you last night.
No way. I—
But in return, there's something I want you to do.
I hate people who wear costumes and stuff.
You want me to do something?
I'm not going to make that deal.
I want you become friends with that girl... Ryoko Sato.
Oh, but it's not a deal, Satou. It's a favor.
Can't do that.
He-Satou and She-Satou. You'd match up perfect!
I personally...
I'll just excuse myself.
hate that cosplaying stuff.
Oops. I dropped something.
I have no intention of... making deals with you.
My, I really should keep a tighter watch on these things.
I'm not trying to make a deal. I'm asking you a favor.
If someone saw these, stories of my little students' pasts would spread like wildfire.
Boy Sato and Girl Sato. What a great match.
Do I have a yes?
I'll excuse myself now.
Wh-What're you—
Oops, it slipped out of my hands.
I'm sensing dragon waves.
Man, this report should never be seen by students.
A connector must be in this building.
If they did, then one of my beloved students' past will be exposed.
You can stop with the stories now.
You'll do me the favor, won't you?
I know you're making it up.
Y-you!
The divining numbers do not lie. Dragon connectors exist.
Dragon wave detected. As I thought, one of the Terminals must be in this building.
Just quit it already.
Stop with that story. I know your secret now.
They don't exist, and you know it.
By the numerological prediction, the existence of Dragon Terminals are certainly observed.
Don't be stupid.
Enough with that nonsense. Looking for things that don't even exist...
I'm sensing a stark contrast in your attitude today, Ichirou.
So silly.
And whose fault is that?
Significant deterioration is confirmed in Ichiro's behavior.
Look, I'm just gonna come out and say it.
It's your fault! Let me tell you something.
You're not some witch from another realm.
You're not a witch from another world. You're just a high school student.
You're just an ordinary girl, born from ordinary people.
A boring, average type of person who can be found anywhere.
Your name is Ryouko Satou.
That's who you are, Ryoko Sato!
It appears there's been a change in your wavelength, Ichirou.
Ichiro seems to have received a wavelength conversion.
There you go with the funny words again.
There you go again with your special lingo.
If you really think you can trick people using that, you're sorely mistaken.
If you think you can trick people into believing you
If I were to put it in terms you can understand, it would be “brainwashed.”
by lining up those technical terms, then you're totally wrong.
In carbon-based lifeforms, this is achieved by disrupting brainwaves and—
Wavelength conversion in your language would be brainwashing.
Seriously, just drop it.
It interferes with the brainwaves of a carbon-type active entity-
All I have to do is readjust them and you'll be cured easily.
All right. I've had enough of that already.
All right, but if that doesn't work then you'll have to cop to your lies.
If the Researcher reconverts Ichiro's wavelength,
For this operation, you will sit and close your eyes.
the problem will be solved.
No way, sounds dumb. I'm just gonna leave.
Oh yeah? Well, if that doesn't solve the problem,
If you still feel the same way afterward, I will do as you say.
then you'll admit that you're delusional?
That's a verbal contract. You'll have to give up that stupid costume, too.
Receive the treatment. Sit on this chair and close your eyes.
I will do as you say.
No thanks. What's the point? I'm leaving anyway.
Fine.
If you don't change your mind after the procedure, then I'll accept your story.
All right, I'm waiting. “Reprogram” me.
You said it. By accepting it, you must stop that stupid cosplaying.
Stay still.
I accept what you say.
Wh-Wh-Wh—
Alright, then.
A side effect of reprogramming is the temporary loss of speech functions.
Do it. The reconversion you're talking about.
That's proof that the operation was successful.
Don't move.
You cheated.
Uh...
What is that?
!"@{|#$%#$O"#'?!
Why's she dressed up?
It seems you're suffering from a temporary disorder of language function due to the reconversion.
They shooting a TV show or something?
Consider it proof of a successful treatment.
Go ask if you can take a picture!
This isn't fair.
Oh my God, no!
What's that?
Come on, can we stop this?
A cosplayer?
Please. Please!
Is there some kind of a photo shoot?
In our search for a dragon connector I, Researcher, am the master...
Ask if you can take a picture with her!
...and you are the slave, Ichirou.
What? No way!
You have sworn yourself to me, and therefore must obey my commands.
Hey, come on. Let's not do this. Please. I beg you.
But think about the people!
In the search for Dragon Terminals,
Can't we do this somewhere without them?
the Researcher is the master and Ichiro is the slave.
Calm yourself. I am optically concealed.
Since you've already taken the oath,
Normal people cannot see me.
you, Ichiro, are obligated to follow the Researcher's orders.
They can totally see you.
But these people... At least pick a place where people won't see us.
And me, which makes me want to die.
Rest assured.
You're crazy if you think you're actually invisible.
The Researcher's appearance is concealed optically,
Geez...
so the general public won't be able to see it.
Stop that! Get out from under there!
No, they're seeing you.
Quit being so crazy!
Their eyes are glued to your appearance.
Ah, hey!
It's just ridiculous... your story!
Get down!
Quit it! Stand up!
There's nothing up there, I promise you.
You need to... stop it.
Excuse me, what are you doing?
Uh. Hey!
Uh, we're—
Please don't!
Mind explaining the costume?
It's not there!
Stop! Don't you run!
You won't find anything there!
I heard they were shooting a TV show by the station yesterday.
You two. What are you doing?
Hiya, Satou!
What?! N-no! W-well, this is just...
K-Kobato!
What are you wearing?
Good morning!
Oh, hey! You! Don't run away!
You sure took your time getting here today.
I heard that there was a shoot for some TV show in front of the station yesterday.
Y-Yeah, kinda.
Huh?
Sato-kun!
K-Kobato-san?
Good morning! You're in a little late today.
Oh, yes.
Sorry about yesterday.
Sorry about yesterday.
We waited for five minutes after the last homeroom...
We waited for about five minutes after class was dismissed,
...but you never came back so we left.
but you didn't come back, so we left the school without you.
O-Oh, really?
Oh, I-I see...
Raincheck I guess, huh?
So I guess next time then.
S-Sure.
Yeah, sure.
Ichirou.
Ichiro.
When did you get here?!
Whoa!
At seven forty-two ante meridiem. Before the other students.
W-when did you get here?
Don't lie to me.
At 7:42 am.
Wait, are you gonna wear that in class?
In other words, I've been here since before all the other students arrived.
Good morning, all.
Stop lying. Besides...
I see you've finally decided to join us, Ms. Satou.
Are you taking classes in that outfit?
I'm your homeroom teacher, Monamour. Pleased to meet you!
Good morning, everyone.
That's a nickname, of course
Oh?
It's shortened from Monsieur D'Amour...
You finally came to school, Miss Sato.
Ms. Satou?
It's nice to meet you. I'm your homeroom teacher, Dorisen.
Ichirou, the older male is talking to you.
Of course, "Dorisen" is just a nickname.
He's talking to you.
Since my wife and I are oshidori, and they started calling me oshidori sensei...
I am not “Satou” but Researcher.
...then it got shorter over time...
I'll just be content with the fact that you're actually here.
Miss Sato?
Doesn't look like you have a textbook...
Ichiro. An adult male is calling you.
Ms. Sahara, sorry but could you switch seats with her?
He's calling you.
Okay.
The Researcher does not have such a name.
Hey! Where are you going?
Well, I guess it's good enough that you came for now.
That leads to the—
You didn't bring your... textbooks, did you?
It's off-limits. School doesn't want people jumping.
Miss Sahara. I apologize for the inconvenience,
I can sense an extraordinarily concentrated genius loci from the other side.
but could you switch seats with Miss Sato?
In other words, it's the perfect spot to erect a temple.
Oh. Okay.
Not gonna happen. Turn your fantasies elsewhere.
Hmm?
This is a magical lockpick.
Hey. Where are you going?
“Magical” my ass!
You can't go out there...
You weren't about to use any “magic.”
It's off-limits. For suicide prevention.
And don't try the puppy eyes.
Highly-concentrated genius loci are detected on the other side of this.
Let's go.
Meaning that the place is suited for building a temple.
That's ridiculous.
You gotta come up with a different story.
Magical lockpick.
What's magical about it?!
You have no intention of using any magic at all, do you?
I don't care about your disappointed look. Let's go.
Huh? What's wrong?
Huh? What's wrong?
Hey! Where do you think you're going?
Hey. Where are you going?
Back to searching.
For a search.
No way. Class is going to start soon.
No. Class is going to start soon.
Hey— Ow!
Oh, hey!
Oh, that.
Ouch!
The Anti-Cross... It's trying to burn me again!
Oh that's why...
I've received a message from Zeusheim—
Huh?
Move, please.
Y-you're burning me again... Anticross.
Satou!
I got a word from Zeushelm.
Join those who despise this world, and together—
Move out my way.
Something really bad's going down!
Sato.
Sorry, not following.
As comrades who both languish in this world,
Satou! Behold!
...And they said something really bad is happening!
Fiend!
let's take each other's hands, and...
You would ignore one who seeks your aid?
I don't really get you guys.
I thirst!
Sato! Watch this!
And you call yourself a warrior?
How insolent!
Abandoning a lady who seeks help!
My Vampire's instinct!
How can you call yourself a samurai?!
I don't.
I don't.
Well, well.
I see...
And they're called the “Dream Soldiers?”
So you decided to call them "Dream Soldiers."
Pretty clever, I must say.
I think you have a very good talent for coming up with names.
Do you understand how many of these dreamland freaks are in our class?
Do you have any idea
How many?
just how many students in our class live in their own fantasy world?
Half the class!
I wonder how many...
Out of a class of 34, half are touched in the head!
Half of the class.
That's quite bizarre.
Out of the 36 students in the class, half of them are insane.
And they've all sworn to follow you, yes?
That's a harsh word.
It's probably because Ryouko sticks to me.
But they approached you because they like you.
They mistakenly think that I'm...
Probably because I'm with Ryoko.
...accepting of their kind.
But they got the wrong idea.
So they like you, huh?
They think I'm open to those kinds of things.
That's a good thing!
So they like you. That's good for you.
This isn't funny!
This isn't funny!
By absorbing themselves in their “wars” and “special abilities” and “warrior souls”...
They love the idea of a previous life or past incarnation as a warrior,
...they're leading fake lives!
and strongly believe that this life is fake,
They seriously believe the crap they spill!
and that their previous life is the one that's real!
It's not like some kid with an imaginary friend!
That's more than living deeply in their fantasy world!!
They're—
They're out of their minds!
Yes, you're quite knowledgeable on the subject.
Of course, you know more about that than anybody.
But of course, you have a point. Something must be done.
But you're right. We can't let it go on like this.
I'll see what I can do to help.
All right. I'll take some measures.
I'd like for us to change seats today.
Today, we're going to change your seating arrangement.
That looks good.
How about this?
Uh...
Huh?
Hmm?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello, Satou. It's me, Monamour.
Hi Sato. It's me, Dorisen.
S-Sir! How do you know my number?
Sensei?! How did you get my cell phone number?
With the power of love!
It's love, Sato.
All right, explain the new seats.
Then how come you made that seating arrangement?
Could you come to the station tomorrow?
Could you meet me at the station tomorrow?
Tomorrow? That's Sunday, my day off.
But tomorrow's Sunday.
I'd like to hold a meeting that will hopefully make your life easier.
I want to discuss how you can spend your school life in peace.
Uh-huh.
Right...
Wh-What are you doing here?
W-what are you doing here? Where's Dorisen?
Where's Monamour?
That phone call was made by the Researcher.
I was the one who placed the call.
Huh! That's a lie! It was the real Dorisen's voice.
Yeah right, liar. That was the real Monamour's voice I heard.
It's boys love.
It's the power of love, He-Satou.
Oh...
So I may as well ask why I'm actually here.
Look, I may as well ask:
And what was with the voice?
Why did you call me here?
I am asserting the lead in our search. It is much too inefficient otherwise.
Hey, how about some table manners?
Ichirou, you have been assimilated and will back up me, the master unit.
The Researcher has continued with the search alone.
It's extremely inefficient.
Ichiro must immediately join the search,
and provide backup support for his master unit.
I have control. I have control.
I have control. I have control.
I knew it.
Just what I thought.
Can't we keep this to on school grounds?
Hey, can't we just search inside the school?
Dragon connectors exists there as well as in town.
Dragon Terminals do exist in school,
Rejected.
but they're also found in the city.
Wow, that was pretty defensive!
So, no.
You're slipping on the act, girl.
Hey, that "no" you just said? It sounded like human.
Neener neener!
I found a little flaw in your acting. How about that, huh?
Stop shoving me, dummy.
Oh?
Uh-oh, we should leave.
Hey, stop pushing, you.
Yeah.
That's not good. Let's get out of here.
How many times do I have to call you a freak before you get it?
Speak human for crying out loud!
What, you think you're better than us?
We not worth your breath?
Yamamoto!
Satou.
Kobato. What's going on?
I know you ain't deaf!
See, Yumin tried to warn Satou about her lack of uniform, but was flat-out ignored.
Oda. Take off that eyepatch.
'Tis a thing you ask.
Stop talking like that!
And she got pissed, huh?
Take it off!
Yeah.
Yeah.
That set her off, and she just went on and on...
Huh?
...about her antisocial way of talking and that strange stick.
Like I said, you gross me out!
Don't you ignore me.
Speak to me in a way I can understand.
But it didn't stop with Satou. Now she's attacking them all.
Are you playing with us?
You heard the lady.
You think we're dumb?
There's really no need to be so mad, guys—
Yamamoto-kun...
This has nothing to do with you, Kobato. Step off.
Sato-kun!
I'm far from satisfied.
Kobato-san. What's going on?
But—
Yo, did you hear what I said?!
Look, we're not bullying anyone. This school has rules about uniforms, that's all.
Well, it all started when Yuumin mentioned to Sato-san how it's against the rules to not wear the uniform.
You don't need to defend them or anything.
Oda! Take off your blinder.
Just go watch with Aki.
And she ignored her.
Now, all of you, take off anything the school doesn't allow.
I, myself...
How's it fair that only you get to wear whatever you want, huh?
What "myself"? You gross me out! Take it off!
Yeah. I agree.
And that got on Oshima's nerves.
You should be the first one, Oda.
Yes. And she started bringing up other things,
I'll even take it off for you!
like how she hardly ever talks to people and that strange staff she has.
No!
She got angrier, and it didn't stop with Sato-san. She started picking on everyone.
Cease this, Yamamoto! You would use force on a woman—
Yo! Don't ignore us! Take it off!
One bug, smashed.
Hey you two? There's no need for anger.
Ow!
Kobato, it's none of your business.
Stay out of it.
I still haven't gotten a good explanation.
But...!
I'm not bullying them or anything.
I just warned them because they're not properly dressed.
There's no need for you to worry.
Go stay with Aki.
For starters, everyone who's breaking the rules...
You should take off everything that's not the uniform.
It's not fair that only you guys can wear whatever you want!
She's right. I think so, too.
Now Oda. You go first.
Or maybe I'll throw it away for you.
No! Ah!
Stop it, Yamamoto-kun!
You can't use force on a lady. It's against men's-
There. One idiot down.
Ah!
Ouch!
You...
You...
You cunt.
I swear, I'll kill you!
What?
Satou? You piece of shit.
You wanna go, bitch?
Huh?!
You're the bitch here.
Don't talk back to your betters.
Why you...
You bastard!
Your breath reeks, Yamamoto.
Fuck you!
What's going on in here?
Back off, man!
Stop it!
What do you think you're doing?
What do you think you're doing?
You don't think I won't kill you?
W-whoa!
You! Sato!
You playing with me?
You're just a stupid little idiot, and you wanna fight?!
Huh?
You're the stupid little idiot. Maybe you should really act like one.
Damn you!
Your breath stinks, Yamamoto.
Huh.
You...
Ow!
What's going on?!
Yama! Idiot!
Stop it!
What are you doing?!
Hey, are you okay?
Hey, are you okay?
This is bad. Someone get him to the infirmary!
This is bad...
I'll go.
Someone take him to the nurse's office!
Me too!
Yes, I'll go with him!
What just happened?
Me, too!
Why does he have to suffer so?
What... just happened?
Just give me the name of the guy that did that to you.
He isn't the one to be blamed anymore.
Who? Just give me the name of the person who did it.
And their address.
And their address.
You're scaring me.
You're being scary.
Good morning!
Good morning, sir!
G-Good morning.
G-good morning. What's up?
Is something the matter?
Are you some kind of big shot who belongs to some special organization?
Satou, are you a major player in some secret society?
Huh? Why?
H-Huh? Where'd that come from?
You're popular. And you act like it's nothing even after you got beaten up.
Well you're super popular, and you're healed after getting the snot kicked out of you.
Popular? Me?
Super popular? Me?
No way.
No way.
I dunno, I think you are.
Really? I think you're something, too.
I think maybe half the class is all over you!
I think about half of the class is very fond of you, Sato-kun.
Huh?
Th-they're soldiers before they're human.
The hero!
So we can't count them.
They don't consider themselves as individuals, just one “unit” so I don't think you can say that.
Besides, I think people naturally hate a guy like that.
Plus I think after what happened, it's more likely I'm considered lower than dirt.
You know, Yamamoto, who was in your group.
You know, with your friends like Yamamoto.
Oh, Yamamoto-kun.
Oh, right. He's on temporary suspension.
I heard he's suspended for a while.
He's really not liked by the staff now.
He discredited himself big time with this incident.
Oh, class is about to start Satou.
Oh, time for class, Sato-kun.
R-Right.
Oh, yeah.
What's your lunch today, Satou?
Sato-san? Did you bring your lunch?
Can that really count as lunch?
I-is that your lunch?
The consumption of food is done to obtain energy.
Eating is an act of supplying energy.
It is the most basic of needs for carbon-based lifeforms—
It's maintenance for a carbon active entity-
You sure you wanna start using lines you haven't practiced?
What happened to your story? People can see you now?
Optical micromachines have caused my range of visible frequencies to increase.
I made some fine optical adjustments,
But with one of these—
which enhanced the scope of the subject's visibility to others.
All right, all right. Let's just eat.
Due to that change, some of the humans can now-
Would you like some of mine, then? Have at it!
Okay, okay, okay, okay. Let's eat!
Good?
If you like, you can have some of mine.
After a chassis upgrade, I no longer have such unneeded senses as “taste.”
Feel free to pick whatever you like.
You just made that up, didn't you?
Ah!
You guys are great!
Is it good?
It's kind of confusing to call you both Satou, though, so can I use Ryouko?
The upgrade of the Researcher's biological body removed some unnecessary sense of taste.
Sure, go ahead.
Therefore, she is not able to taste any savory flavor.
Then should I use your first name too, Satou?
You just came up with that story, didn't you?
It's a stupid name, though.
You really are something, aren't you, Sato-san?
No it's not!
But it's hard to distinguish Sato-kun and Sato-san,
Shoot!
so can I call you Ryoko-chan?
Get the rebound!
Well. I guess it's all right.
Hurry up!
Then should I call you by your first name, too, Sato-kun?
Wanna borrow my copy?
Huh? My name is not important.
Thanks.
Your name isn't "Not Important"!
Ryouko, can you share your textbook with me?
Ouch!
Hey. More searching today, right?
Ryoko. Could you share the textbook with me?
Let's get it over with.
Hey. You're going on a search again, right?
What's up?
Let's hurry up and get it over with.
Where're your shoes?
What's wrong?
Don't know.
Where are your shoes?
You had them this morning, right?
Unknown.
But you had them on this morning?
I had them on.
So they were stolen...
Three incidents in a row, then there's no doubt.
Don't worry too much. You're not alone.
You're all right.
The Researcher has received special training and adjustment to execute the mission alone.
All right, I got you.
Just don't push yourself.
If there's anything you need, you come talk to me, okay?
Yes.
Yes.
Someone must have taken them.
There is something I want to talk to you about.
Three incidents can't be a coincidence.
Oh yeah? What is it?
Don't let it get to you.
The Researcher is in need of a medium for a magic ritual.
You're not alone. Don't worry.
Would Ichiro be willing to provide it?
I've received special training in order to successfully complete my mission without help.
Even in this situation, you wanna stick with your story...
Yeah, I hear you. Just don't push yourself.
Fine. Whatever I can do to help.
If you ever need anything, feel free to come to me.
What do you need?
I have something I need.
Hair from your lower body.
You do? All right.
I will try my hardest to find a way to kill you without using violence.
I need a catalyst in a magic ritual. You will provision me with it.
That murder announcement was recorded by the holder of plenary powers.
You never let go of that act, do you?
It can be used as physical evidence.
All right, whatever I can do to help.
Huh. Whatever.
What do you need from me?
But what do we do about your shoes?
Your pubic hair.
Wait here. I'll go buy them for you.
I swear, I will find a way to kill you without touching you.
How much do you have?
This conversation has been relayed in its entirety to my handlers at the Bureau.
My fund.
That's physical evidence.
Don't bring so much money! Someone will steal it!
Yeah, yeah.
I'll go with you.
Still, you'll need shoes.
Why's that?
Wait here for a bit. I'll go buy you some.
To search inside the store.
How much money do you have?
No, no. You'll never find them there. Besides, your feet will get dirty.
Total funds.
I really don't want to see that.
I can't take all that! Someone might steal it!
Whoa!
I'll come with.
This way they won't get dirty.
Why?
You expect me to walk like this?!
Expand my search.
In a situation like this, the best practice is to wear cheap shoes to school.
No way in hell that's happening.
It doesn't hurt to have some pairs ready, just in case.
Plus it'll be pathetic to watch you walk in the dirt, so I'll go.
Are you listening?
I won't get dirty this way.
Ichiro...
You want me to walk like this?!
You're too unguarded...
When this stuff happens, you want to come to school with cheap shoes.
Sato...
Don't be afraid to have multiple spares.
There's an explanation for this...
Hey, you listening?
Look. You don't need to do that.
Ichirou.
You'll get involved.
Like an innocent lamb...
Nonsense, Sato!
Sheesh.
You protect our lives every day!
Satou!
This is just a small gesture of appreciation!
You see...
I'm not protecting your lives.
Just leave it or they'll go after you too.
Are you okay? You wanna switch desks with me?
How can you say that? I'm keeping your peace!
No problem... at all...
No need to thank me, I do it with honor—
This is a problem. We should bring it up as a topic in the class discussion.
You're doing nothing.
Well, I don't know about that.
You okay?
You're not being very sincere. These scribbles are so heartless.
We could switch desks.
We shouldn't let it go.
It's not a problem.
Maybe you two don't know what it's like,
It is! We have to bring it up when the teacher comes in.
but when you become the topic of a class discussion,
I dunno.
It's really tough.
Ichirou, how can you say that? This graffiti is so mean!
E-either way, we should erase it.
It's... It's unforgivable.
You'll need paint thinner to erase it.
I know you're trying to help, but being talked about in front of the class is hardly fun.
Paint thinner? Then I'll go and borrow it from the art room.
W-We should get it off, at least.
Unbelievable.
You'll need paint thinner to do it.
I know!
Paint thinner? Okay, I'll get some from the art room!
Hm...
She threatened to curse me!
Hey! Sato!
Oh, how scary!
Ryoko...
Satou!
Why are you... suffering like a normal person?
Ryouko.
Look at that. You can get hurt too.
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Wh-Wh-Why are you here?
W-w-why? Aren't you at work?
What about work—the salon?
At the hair salon?
I'm on lunch.
I'm on break.
A-Are you going to take a shower?
A-are you going to take a shower?!
I-I was going to take her to the infirmary, but she made a fuss...
Hmm?
...and I couldn't take her home because who knows where that is.
Oh boy...
The only place I could think of was here.
At first I was gonna take her to the nurse's office,
Hey, girl. What are you to my brother?
but Ryoko didn't want to go there.
What's your problem? Trying to piss me off?
I wanted to take her home, but I didn't know where she lived.
C-Cut her a little slack, please.
And the only place that I could go to clean the mess was here...
I don't want to have to tell you this, but don't go lying to your family.
You, little brat there. What are you to my brother?
Y-Yes, you're right.
What are you, trying to pick a fight?
I'm letting you off the hook this one time, girl.
P-please forgive her.
But break up with Ichirou and get lost.
I don't wanna say this to you,
U-Ummm...
but just don't do anything to embarrass your family.
W-Wait!
Yes, I know.
Let her go. You hang out with her, you'll be relapsing.
You. I'll forgive you just this once...
I know.
But you gotta break up with Ichiro. Now get out.
Still, I gotta go after her.
Huh? Well, ahm...
She's kind of my responsibility.
What?
Hey, wait.
Let her go!
You get involved with someone like that, then you'll end up repeating...
Yes... I know.
But I have to follow her.
I've been ordered to take care of her.
Hey!
Hey!
Back in middle school, I was bullied.
I was bullied in junior high school.
That's the reason my family is the way it is right now.
My sister and parents act that way with me because of that.
They're probably worried the same thing is going to happen again.
They're worried that the past will be repeated...
Let's leave.
I think they're really worried.
Leave? And go where?
Let's go.
Go where?
To the other side.
To the other side.
You mean you'll take me to your world?
Right, like I'm able to go to the other side of the world?
I can bring similar beings with me.
If you're the same as me, then I can take you.
There's no reason to stay.
This world no longer has any value.
Let's leave.
Let's go.
Hey...
Hey. If you collect all the nails...
Say you gather all these nails—dragon connectors...
I mean, the Dragon Terminals...
...and are ready to leave.
...and let's say you decide to go back,
But what if you s—
then if I... still...
I'm not at my peak today. I must withdraw.
It seems that you're not in perfect condition, so I'm going to go home.
All right...
Okay.
See ya!
Bye then.
I know you can't fight back, but at least clean yourself off.
I get that you can't fight it.
Ichirou.
But you should at least shake it off.
Hm?
Ichiro.
You have my gratitude.
Hmm?
Tell me, Satou.
I appreciate it.
Do you realize what you did to me?
Hey Sato. Do you know what you did to me?
Just repaying the favor.
You know you started it.
Shut your face! It's none of your business.
Shut up! It's none of your business!
It is my business. The teacher put me in charge of Ryouko.
But it is.
I can't just turn a blind eye.
Dorisen told me to look after Ryoko.
I could just tell him about this, though.
So I can't just let it pass, can I?
You like the thought of suspension? Sitting at home?
I mean, I can report what you did to her, you know?
Bitch!
You wanna get suspended? Do you enjoy staying home?
No, you're the bitch. If you're going to ignore someone, ignore them.
Brat.
Anything else you try to pull, I'll pay you back in full.
You get on my nerves.
Damn.
I get on yours. If you're gonna ignore us, do it all the way.
What's the matter? Something happen with Ryouko?
If you try something funny again, you'll pay for it.
Oh, nothing.
Jeez.
We're down for lunch, right? Gimme a sec and I'll go wash my hands.
What's wrong? Did something happen to Ryoko-chan?
Fury, a leader need not shoulder the sins of the group.
No, nothing.
At least—
Is it lunch time?
Hold it, Satou! You cannot go into battle alone!
Can you wait for a bit? I'm gonna wash my hands.
We're more than willing to—
Hmm?
Don't make promises you can't keep.
Hyurei. Thy ordeal is not only for thyself.
Don't shirk us! I will fight!
Never ever forget that fact-
I will make up for—
Wait, Sato. I can't allow you to fight alone.
Out of the way.
Now that things have come to this, we must join-
I'm not one of you.
Don't say things you can't even do.
See you later, then.
Speak not with rudeness! I, myself, can fight.
Satou.
Definitely this time-
Come with me.
Move out of my way...
So, Satou. Any guesses why you're here?
I'm not on that side.
How should I know?
Well, see you later then!
There's a little something I wanted to show you.
Sato.
See it?
Come with me for a sec.
Get it?
Listen, Sato. You know why you were brought here?
H-How did you—
How could I know?
I asked someone to find one of your old friends.
They told me everything.
I even found someone who'd saved a picture.
Isn't this just, like, wow?
If this got out, I think you'd lose a few of your new friends.
Like Kobato.
So just stay out of our way.
Got that?
As long as it doesn't involve Ryouko—
What's your malfunction?
I'm saying don't help her ever again!
Do not hang with her, with your "Double Satou" shit.
Do not cover for her.
Do you really hate her that much?
Ryouko Satou has been asking for it since day one.
Why would you protect her?
And that costume of hers. Who ever gave her permission to wear it?
That's a blatant violation of school rules!
Does that mean we're free to smoke?
Of course not! It's all a load of bull.
So, yeah. Just stay out of our way.
All right, Light Fang?
I can't believe he used to be like that!
Ichirou. More searching today.
Can't, busy.
That's a breach of contract.
I can't.
But if we are unable to find and secure a dragon connector...
...the world will face an unprecedented amount of danger.
Sorry.
Sorry, but I can't hang out with you anymore.
If you talk to me at school, don't expect a reply.
You promised to help with my search.
And I will.
But on my own.
I'll do my own thing, and you do yours.
You're being mean, Ichirou.
Yeah, I am.
If you really can't take it anymore, throw away the costume and wear your uniform.
This class's defenses are low, but the invisibility afforded me by this cloak keeps me hidden from normal view.
There is no need to wear the uniform—
Why are you always like this?
Why don't you ever lift a finger to help yourself?
Is it really so important for you to prove you're different from the masses?
Just cut it out already!
I'm not into that stuff anymore. It's pathetic!
I'm never going back to it!
You...
The Dream Soldiers...
You're all just children begging for attention!
You want the world to revolve around you, but it refuses.
So you come up with a bit of flash for five minutes of fame.
Is it so bad to be normal?
Is it so bad to be just another person?
If you want attention, then earn it!
Spend time to earn it!
Don't just try to fly past all that and reap the rewards!
I hate people who do that.
It's no surprise they're bullied.
You're just repressing yourself...
Why do you dodge all my attempts to care?
You're...
Here.
Thanks.
“Said to have the miraculous power to grant any wish.”
Is this an urban legend?
Ichirou, dinnertime!
It's really here.
Excuse me!
You're wearing my watch.
That's nice to see.
Oh, yeah.
I know your girlfriend wants this, but I'm afraid I'll have to take it.
Take it?
I've taken it upon myself to be this charm's keeper.
If it was all dirty and nasty you wouldn't think of it as magical anymore.
Wow, people don't usually say that.
Some years ago, I stumbled upon rumors of these things on the internet.
That's where it all started.
No one asked me to do it.
I probably just do it for the fun of it, really.
Who first started all of this?
There's no telling. That's just how urban legends