Kotaro-chan, this area is finished.
Over here needs a bit more.
Would you go ahead and water the plants, Suzuhara?
Yes.
A little rainbow!
Kotaro-chan, look!
Look! Look!
Well, Suzuhara...
About next Sunday...
What?
Well...
I think you'll see many strong Deuses at the national games.
Yes. It IS the national games after all.
I'll do my best.
So, would you like to come and see Karate again?
Tamayo-chan elbow!
Too bad!
On Sunday we're having a party at her house.
Party?
Yes!
The "Misaki Suzuhara Going to the National Games Celebration Party!"
It's the national games after all.
You're the miracle rookie.
We need to party big time!
Oh, no.
I was just lucky.
No.
It wasn't luck.
You really have become stronger.
Do your best at the national games, Misakichi!
Since you've come this far, you may become champion too!
It's impossible.
Hatoko-chan?
You won't be able to go to the nationals if you stay as you are.
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
"I've Made My Mind Up on You! The One Misaki Selected"
The rules will be different at the national games.
It'll use the round system.
Like boxing?
Yes.
You play for three minutes and take a break for one.
You can also repair your Angel during the break.
I never knew.
And at the national games, you are to have a Second.
Second?
Someone to repair the Angel or give the Deus instructions during games.
I see.
So, Misakichi won't be able to participate if she has no Second?
Can anybody be Second?
Yes.
But I think someone who knows the Deus well is better.
Someone who knows me well...
Yes.
Misaki-chan's friends are getting together at my house for a party.
She's already made friends, even though she recently moved to Tokyo.
Is it time to be happy about it?
If she goes to the national games, she'll meet you.
I know that.
Really?
Yes.
Before the national games, I'll meet her properly...
A Second...
When I think of someone who knows me well,
AND is knowledgeable about Angelic Layer...
Of course...
Are you staying up?
Yes, for a little longer.
Did you get to be Suzuhara's Second?
No. I haven't been asked yet.
I see.
Not yet?
Don't stay up too late.
What's up?
Welcome.
Please come in.
Well, then, for Misakichi Suzuhara's victory at the Kanto Games,
Cheers!
I'm still surprised you won the tournament.
Right. I still can't even believe it myself.
Well, I believed from the beginning that she'd become strong.
Really?
I met her first.
I know her best.
I also discerned her talent.
Since they have such high expectations,
you need to do your best at the nationals, Misaki.
Yes.
By the way, did you choose a Second, Suzuhara?
I've done a lot of thinking...
Could you do me a favor, Hatoko-chan?
What?
Once I go to the national games, my Seco-
I wonder who's there.
No way! Sis?
Wait, Misaki.
I'll get the door.
Congratulations on your victory, Misakichi!
Oh, my! It's not Misakichi.
Miss Ringo?
This is the CD that goes on sale next week.
And a cell phone strap and calendar and special tin pen case.
Thank you, Miss Ringo.
And I have a boy I want to introduce to you.
It's Misataro.
That's my name!
I used your name without asking you first.
Sorry.
No.
I'm so happy.
Nice to meet you, Misataro.
Congratulations on your victory.
Congratulations on your victory, Misaki-chan.
A rose bouquet?
Good going, Mr. Young Nobleman!
Kotaro-chan should follow that example.
Shut up!
A bouquet is a basic present for girls.
It's good because it won't last.
Is that right?
Does Kotaro-chan have someone in mind?
I never thought everyone would get together for me.
It's because everybody likes you.
You too?
That's right...
I have something I'd like to give you.
Please wait.
What is it?
Misaki-chan?
I heard you haven't chosen your Second yet.
Right.
But my Second...
I'll do it!
Aren't you busy being an idol?
But I kept my schedule open, since I had planned to go to the nationals.
Oh, I'm so uncool.
So, let's aim to be the stars of Angelic Layer together, Misakichi!
Yes...
That's right...
If Miss Ringo is my Second, I may feel more confident...
I can do it too.
Don't worry.
It's okay for a Deus to also act as a second.
Misakichi!
Please let me know whenever you need my help.
Please do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you, everybody.
I'll think about it by myself for a little longer.
I wonder where Hatoko-chan went to...
Dummy...
Oh, I didn't know you were here.
It's Sunday though.
Yes.
Icchan, haven't I done my best for the past seven years?
Yes, you have.
I know well how much you've tried.
I did my best, but it was also...
I'm sorry, Misaki.
Your mom did her best, but it took too long.
You must be tired of waiting for me.
Do you think it would hurt to give her a call?
I feel like I'll falter if I hear her voice...
But I've already decided.
If she won at the Kanto games, then...
Then?
I will face her honestly.
Where are you going?
To see Misaki.
Now?
I'll drive you.
I'm all right.
I can go by myself.
Blanche?
Do you know what the meaning of "Deus" is?
Of course.
It's clothing, like a thin shirt.
That's a blouse.
That's a mouse.
Let's groove tonight, baby!
That's a live house.
You're so good!
"That's a mouse."
Hatoko-chan?
That was really cute! Hatoko-chan?
That was really cute!
What is it, Kotaro?
What are you going to do about Suzuhara's Second?
I thought you knew her best.
It can't be helped.
Since she's the one deciding.
Rock, scissors, paper!
Wizard!
Mr. Ohjiro won two consecutive games!
He's awesome!
The young nobleman of the Layer!
What's this?
Hatoko-chan.
Mr. Ohjiro brought this.
He said it's custom-made and not sold at stores.
It's too small to fight on, but he said I can practice at home with it.
Is that right?
Please do your best at the nationals with Mr. Ohjiro.
So, what do I get if I win these games?
Of course, it has to be a kiss from the princess!
Objection! You can't do that!
I certainly won't be happy being kissed by a woman.
Well, let's do this.
Whoever wins will become Misaki-chan's Second.
Misaki...
Where's Ms. Shuko?
She went out.
You didn't take her?
Ms. Shuko said she was going alone.
Then you let her go on her own?
It couldn't be helped.
My, my...
You must be the type that leaves a girl alone if she says to.
What do you mean by that?
Darn! I lost!
Now, I have won three consecutive games.
Are there any other challengers?
It seems Mr. Ohjiro will become Miss Suzuhara's Second.
Wait!
Suzuhara, would you let me borrow Hikaru?
Kotaro...
I'll be the next opponent.
Who do you want to win?
Who do you want to be your Second?
That is...
Your mother is the same.
She's always worrying, since she thinks about things too much.
She was too?
But in the end, she always makes her decisions by herself.
Think well.
It's okay that you worry, but make the decision by yourself.
Make the decision by myself...
Are you ready, Kotaro-kun?
Sure.
Rock, scissors, paper!
By any chance...
Is this his first time playing Angelic Layer?
You're kidding!
There's no way a beginner can defeat the young nobleman of the Layer.
Kotaro-chan...
Rock, scissors, paper!
Do it again!
I'll...
Misataro!
Misataro?
Come out!
Where did you go?
Is it in there?
No!
Why not?
That's my room!
You're so dirty, trying to get into a girl's room!
Stupid! I didn't mean...
Go look for it in another area.
Misaki and I will look for it here.
Misaki?
Misaki!
Yes!
It went under there.
What do we do?
Yeah...
Something wrong?
Yeah...
Hatoko-chan...
I...
Well...
I...
I want Hatoko-chan.
With you...
I want to go to the national games with you.
Misaki...
Would you be my Second, Hatoko-chan?
Yes.
I will.
I'll be your Second.
Hatoko-chan!
I'm so glad.
Hey, Misataro! Bad boy!
Aren't you glad, Miss Ringo?
Bad boy!
Then, shall we continue?
Excuse me... It's...
What?
I've chosen my Second.
Hatoko-chan.
I'm sorry.
Because I was indecisive...
I can't win over Hatoko-chan.
I approve it!
I think she's the best choice.
I'm happy for you, Hatoko.
All right!
If she is the Second, I will be the head of the cheering group!
Then, I'll be the manager.
Then, I'll be her photographer.
Oh, no! I'm so embarrassed!
Well, I'll be the head of her fan club!
We don't need any more Seconds.
Sis?
Would you let me see her?
Thank you, everybody.
I'm so happy to have so many people wanting to be my Second.
It's amazing, isn't it?
High school students, an idol and a kindergarten kid.
Why did so many different people get together?
Because she's an interesting girl.
It's her personality.
I never thought I'd make such friends so soon after coming to Tokyo.
This is all thanks to Angelic Layer.
I'm leaving.
No way! After coming this far?
That's why I'm leaving.
I'd decided that we'd see each other, once she won the Kanto games.
That's why you came to see her, right?
Yes.
But seeing her doesn't mean facing each other.
I don't think it was a mistake to do my best with Angelic Layer.
So I want to face her as Shuko Suzuhara who works on Angelic Layer.
I want her to see the me that's been trying her best for seven years.
You've decided?
Yes. I finally managed to decide.
Thank you, Shoko.
Would you please stay with her a little longer?
Yes.
Again?
I wonder who it is this time.
That reminds me. Miss Shoko is taking some time.
Miss Shoko isn't there?
Yes. I'll be right there.
Hurry up and open the door!
Arisu-chan?!
All of you too?
Come on.
I know.
Here you go.
I won't lose to you next time.
Right.
Thank you for coming, Arisu-chan.
Everybody.
Mister Ohjiro...
I posted an invitation at Piffle Princess saying
Party to celebrate Misaki Suzuhara's victory at Asami's Please come. I posted an invitation at Piffle Princess saying
Party to celebrate Misaki Suzuhara's victory at Asami's Please come. "Please come celebrate."
Party to celebrate Misaki Suzuhara's victory at Asami's Please come.
Well, everybody, come in!
The more the merrier at a party!
Ah, in a raining city
An unexpected chance encounter
Ah, that familiar shirt.
I didn't know that it was you
Yes, I was very timid
I could only see myself
At some point I leaned on you
And depended on your kindness
Through the countless nights
I found out what was important
I'm sure I won't hesitate anymore
Now that my eyes only see you
The nationals at last!
You've finally made it.
Yes.
But it's too early to relax.
You never know what type of strong opponents might be there.
The one with the white Angel will also come, won't she?
Yes, she will.
She'll be awaiting all the Deuses that tried hard to make it there.
The next episode of Angelic Layer:
"Many Strong Opponents! The National Games of Everyone's Dreams"