Come in.
Another one came, Miss Kaede.
It's from someone in your father's company.
Thank you.
I need to write a thank you note.
But I wonder if I can finish writing them all today.
I heard your father would come home early too.
He doesn't need to try too hard.
Oh my. What's this?
Could it be a new toy?
I have no choice.
It won't be fun for you either, if you don't have a mother.
So, I'll be your mother starting today.
Yes. Your name is...
Blanche.
A little star shining far in the night sky
Probably nobody has found it yet
But it's shining so brightly, never giving up
It's just like me somehow
At the corner of a street full with different people
I'm about to become unsure what is real
Looking for myself, stretching the antenna of my heart
I know the excitement, I wanna get it!
The dream is here
It's always right here near me
No matter how small it is
Yes, it becomes the beginning
Someday I will meet
The one and only me
I should believe more, there is a future
Be my only angel
"Pure White Blanche. Kaede's Smile."
Good morning, Kaede!
Father?
He insisted on cooking today.
Today's an important day for Kaede and Blanche, right?
This will give you energy.
The Kanto games finals?
I don't know much about Angelic Layer, but do your best.
Yes.
I never thought Kaede would play a game that involves fighting against someone.
Blanche is the one fighting.
I only support her as her mother.
What will you do if you win?
Next are the national games.
I see. I see. How far do you think you'll go?
As far as Blanche wishes to go.
Good morning!
You're up early.
I'll prepare breakfast, Miss Shoko.
It's okay. Since today is an important day for you, Misaki.
Have a lot and do your best.
Yes!
Well, something good may happen if you win today.
My sister Shuko...
Your mother said she would come to the site.
Really? For real?
What shall I do?
I haven't seen her since I was in kindergarten.
Will she recognize me?
It'll be all right.
But my mom must be busy at work.
I hope she's not overdoing it.
Misaki...
Good morning.
I'm Misakichi Suzuhara.
No, I'm Miss Misaki's classmate.
I'm Kotaro Kobayashi.
I'm sorry to visit you so early in the morning.
Good morning!
It's Misakichi!
I was so nervous, since this is my first time meeting your family.
She's Miss Shoko, my relative.
Is she Miss Shoko Asami?
I always watch you on TV!
You must be Tamayo-chan.
And you're Kotaro-kun.
How was the date with Misaki?
It's okay!
I've got Misakichi's first time reserved for myself!
I'm also aiming for it though!
Misakichi must have inherited her cuteness from her aunt.
Let me tell you, you'll pay if you don't call me Miss Shoko.
Sorry sorry sorry...
Do your best, Suzuhara!
Yes!
Geeze, Kotaro-chan, you're so quick!
Wait...
The moment I took off my eyes off of you! Wait...
The moment I took off my eyes off of you! Well, I'll see you later, Misaki.
You! You! You! You! You! You! You! Well, I'll see you later, Misaki.
You! You! You! You! You! You! You!
Yes!
What happened, Misakichi? You've been smiling a lot.
Is it something good?
It's a secret!
What are you hiding, Kotaro-chan?
Tell me now! Tell me!
I don't know!
Yes, I'm heading to the site.
I have a small demonstration there.
It's okay then.
Well, big sister...
You know you'll see Misaki-chan at the Nationals if she keeps winning.
Of course...
Do you want to meet her that way?
What are you thinking about, Shoko-chan?
Nothing really. I'll see you there.
Geeze, she's as indecisive as usual...
I'm starting to get nervous again.
Are we getting nervous?
You are...
I can see my mom if we win, Hikaru.
It's finally about to start!
The Angelic Layer finals for the Kanto area.
Today, we'll find out who is going to the national games.
Oh, my! Smoke! It's awesome!
Now I'll introduce the strongest four in the Kanto area!
First, she made it to the national games last year.
Representing Tokyo.
The ever-victorious goddess, Hatoko Kobayashi!
She made it to the finals two years in a row.
Representing Kanagawa,
the Ice Machine, Sai Jounouchi!
Cool! Miss Sai! We love you!
Also representing Kanagawa,
she enjoys the nickname of "White Angel." Kaede Saito!
We need to cheer more than they do!
And, she made it here, even though it's her debut at the games.
Representing Tokyo, the Miracle Rookie, Misaki Suzuhara!
Here we go!
Misaki!
Do your best!! Misaki
Do your best! Cute!
They're all Misakichi's... Do your best! Cute!
Cheering group?
Take me back!
What's wrong?
Please take me back to the hospital!
Geez!
Hey!
Won't you see her?
For the finals, the Angelic Layer creators have made a new fighting stage!
It's like a diorama!
The Layer is supposed to be flat though.
This newly developed system can make any geological formation
in a ten-meter square Layer!
It's amazing!
I always knew Chief Icchan was amazing!
I guess some awesome ideas and technology must be loaded in it.
It's a toy.
I'm happy they enjoy playing with it.
That's the promise I made with your sister.
I'm sorry!
The champion became sick and went back to the hospital.
What?!
She was to do the demonstration of the Terrain Layer for us!
I'll do it.
Ogata, adjust the targets according to Wizard!
Yes, but I'm not sure we'll make it in time.
You can't make it?
In that case, I'll make Ogatacchi battle Wizard as a penalty game!
Yes, I understand!
We've kept you waiting!
Now we're having the demonstration of the Terrain Layer.
Wizard?
Amazing...
Is the Champion all right?
I'm sorry.
I might have made her overdo it to make it to today.
She seems to have run away again.
My goodness, she's...
Run away?
Now, I'll announce the matches for this tournament's finals!
The first fight, Hikaru vs. Blanche!
The second fig ht, Suzuka vs. Shirahime!
So, Blanche is also a lightweight?
Oh, my. She feels different.
This child was born from the very first Angel Egg sold.
This child?
Yes. I'm her mother.
Is that strange?
No. It suits you, Miss Kaede.
How about you and Hikaru?
Yes!
Hikaru and I are friends, I guess.
Well, I'll see you later.
That's too bad.
She's a good Deus.
You never know.
That weak point is crucial.
Blanche used to have the same weak point.
But she no longer has it.
What's wrong, Miss Shoko?
Is it about my mom?
Well...
It's not really a good time since it's before the game,
but I think it's better than disappointing you after you've won.
My sister Shuko managed to come here, but I fear she's busy working.
Is that so... That's what I thought...
I'm sorry! I told you too much!
No. It can't be helped since it's about her work.
It's okay! I'm all right!
So, you're saying that Blanche is the same type as Hikaru?
Yes, they are both lightweight.
Anyways, it seems difficult to hit her when attacking.
If you talk about speed, Hikaru is superior.
I also instructed Misaki in my knock out techniques!
The start! It's starting!
The Kanto games finals tournament.
East Corner,
the Angel is Hikaru and Deus Misaki Suzuhara!
West Corner,
the Angel is Blanche and Deus Kaede Saito.
What's the matter with Suzuhara?
I wonder if she's nervous again.
She seems to be looking for someone.
Entry Angel!
Entry Angel.
Wings of an Angel! Please guide me and Hikaru!
Angel, fall in!
Blanche!
Everything is to your will!
Angel, fall in!
Angelic fight!
Go, Hikaru!
What's the matter? What's she looking at?
She came to the site. That means she might be here somewhere.
Misaki?! The fight has started.
That's right! I need to do my best.
Blanche.
I wonder how she fights...
Let's go, Hikaru!
She's so mobile!
Darn! Why can't she hit her?!
Because she's fast.
Hikaru is fast too!
Yes. Hikaru has better spring, I think.
But the Angel Blanche completely reads Hikaru's moves.
The speed is extraordinary.
That Deus...
She's a veteran fighter.
I always thought you had a weakness for girls you'd want to protect.
I didn't say that!
Misakichi! Kotaro-chan is cheating on you!
She's splendid. She's mobile. Angel Blanche is truly a white angel.
There are only four Deuses who've been able to touch Blanche before.
Two of them are participating in the finals,
but we'll see if Misaki Suzuhara will do it.
Mother...
If you're still here... If you're...
What are you looking at?
Only you, I and the Angels are supposed to be here.
I feel sorry for your Angel.
I'm sorry.
Fast! Be faster, Hikaru!
That's right. Hikaru is also doing her best.
I need to focus on the game.
Oh my!
I hit her!
You did it!
Yes! You did it!
Yes!
She hit her!
At last Hikaru's kick connects with Blanche.
The fifth Deus to touch Blanche is Misaki Suzuhara!
I'm surprised that she hit Blanche.
It's because she promised me.
But Misaki seems strange today.
Yes.
She seems to be battling something other than Blanche.
I finally hit her!
Let's do this, Hikaru!
She's smiling...
She's good, isn't she?
Blanche is accumulating damage points.
She's barely getting scratched.
I have no idea where she learned such a technique,
but using such a lousy kick,
she won't be able to beat Blanche.
Misaki...
Why is she so impatient?!
Strange...
Like Kotaro-chan?
No!
The opponent is getting damaged yet she's not frustrated.
It appears she's allowing the attacks to happen.
Even if she doesn't fall out of the Layer,
whoever has more damage points loses the match.
Why would she do such a thing on purpose?
I guess so...
I'm definitely hitting her, but I don't get it.
It's strange.
Blanche's moves reduce the damage at the moment of the attack.
She's going to use it, isn't she?
Yes.
Usually Misaki would notice it.
It'll be dangerous if it continues.
Suzuhara...
Blanche will be terrifying from here on.
Yes. We'll see it for the first time in awhile.
Please make sure to record it, Fujimori.
Yes.
What? What's going to happen?
Gosh! Shut up!
Try harder, Hikaru.
Let's go, Blanche.
Here she goes!
Today's audience is so lucky.
This is Angel Blanche's "Hyper Mode."
The legendary "Angel of Radiance"!
What's that?!
Try to fight as hard as you can, Blanche!
Hikaru!
Sad feelings, starry night sky again tonight
I wish upon a shining star, so...
Trouble is always never-ending
But the door has already been opened
You gave me strength to stand up when I'm stepped on, or I fall
I sing to become a star I can be proud of
I will try harder than ever because I want to be stronger
Steady love, such precious love
I cherish you more than anybody else
I have some unsure nights but
We keep on living without losing
I'm the father of Angelic Layer!
What? This is sudden.
Yes. Next episode is about the mother and father of Angelic Layer.
There was a mother?
Is she Mrs. Icchan by any chance?
No!
Well... I wouldn't mind if she were, but...
I'd be glad if she was...
The next episode of Angelic Layer:
"I Won't Give Up! And an Angel Was Born"