It's only effective once.
Don't blame me for what happens!
Get it together. I'm using the same weapon Chifuyu-nee used.
It is an unmanned unit.
The CORE was an unregistered one.
Mabushii kaze no naka de egakuyo kimi no egao
Amidst a bright wind, I think of your smile.
Sunao ni nareru shunkan
It's time I can be honest with myself.
Chiisana koto de yureru yowai jibun ga kuyashii
I hate how I'm excited over the smallest things.
Nakitai toki datte ue wo muite
Even when you want to cry, look up!
Watashi dake ni dekiru koto ga aruno
There are things only I can do.
Akiramenaiyo kimi wo mamori tsudukeru
I won't give up. I'll continue protecting you.
Tomaranai supiido de omoi ga afureteiku
Feelings keep welling up at an unstoppable speed.
Maketaku wa nai dareyori mo kagayaite itai
I don't want to lose. I want to shine brighter than anyone.
Hoshi ga mienai hi mo hikari wa aru kitto
Even on nights you can't see stars, light is sure to be there.
Shinjiru koto negai mirai e
I head to the future believing and dreaming.
Ano sora de aeru kara
We're sure to meet in the sky.
Boy Meets Boy
So everyone 'sides you is a girl, eh?
Bet you're in Heaven.
Not at all.
Don't be lyin' to me.
I can see Heaven just by reading your emails.
Are there any admission tickets?
No, you idiot.
But I'm glad Rin transferred in.
I didn't have many people I could talk to.
Oh, Rin.
That Rin.
Onii!
Lunch's ready.
Come down and eat alrea-
I-Ichika-san?!
Ran, long time no see. Sorry to bother you.
Ah- um...
I-I didn't know you were here.
Took a breather outside.
I stopped by after checking up on my house.
I-I see.
Ran, why don't you at least knock?
He'll think you have no shame-
Why didn't you tell me he's here?
Ah... I didn't?
Sorry, my bad.
Um, Ichika-san.
Please make yourself at home.
Hey, you changed. Are you going out?
No, this is... um...
Have a date?
No!
I bet you're like that at school, too.
What are you talking about?
Nothing at all.
I feel bad for Rin.
Time to move.
What?
Rooming arrangements have been made.
Shinonono-san will be moving to another room.
W-Wait a moment! Does that have to happen now?
Huh?
Well, yes.
We can't allow teenage boys and girls to live together for so long.
I'm sure you can't relax, either.
No, I'm...
Don't worry about me.
I'll wake up in the morning without you.
I'll brush my teeth, too.
Sensei! I'll move right now!
Y-Yes.
What was she angry about?
Time to sleep.
No use thinking about it.
Yes.
What? Forgot something?
I... must discuss something with you.
What's with the formality?
Regarding next month's singles matches...
...i-if I win...
...I will have you accompany me!
Wha?
Did you hear that?
I did.
This is...
Big news!
Hey, did you hear the rumor?
What? Regarding the IS from that day?
That one was an out-of-control experimental unit.
Not that. Apparently, if you win this month's singles matches...
...you can have a date with Orimura-kun.
Really?
What is everyone talking about?
Oh my god! What should I do?
I am not certain, either.
The story's spreading incorrectly.
You didn't make things up again, did you?
I don't think I did.
Good morning.
What's everyone talking about?
Nothing!
Take your seats.
We're starting homeroom.
We have a transfer student today.
I'm Charles Dunoa.
I'm from France.
Nice to meet you all.
A boy?
Yes. I heard there's a boy in a similar situation as me, so I decided to transfer.
Boy! A second boy!
He's in our class, too!
A cute boy! The type you want to protect, too!
Stop talking! Quiet down.
Today, we'll have practical training with Class 2.
Everyone get changed and gather at the second field.
Orimura.
Yes.
Be Dunoa's mentor.
You're a fellow boy.
Dismissed!
You're Orimura-kun? Nice to meet you. I'm-
Save it. We need to get moving.
The girls will start changing soon.
We need to change at the arena locker room.
We have to do this every time there's a practical, so get used to it fast.
O-Okay.
Why are you fidgeting?
Do you need to go to the bathroom?
N-No.
There's the transfer student!
He's with Orimura-kun, too!
Wh-What's going on?
There he is.
Everyone, gather up!
Look, they're holding hands.
Orimura-kun's black hair is nice, but blond hair is nice, too.
Let's go.
They're getting away!
We need to chase them.
Wait! At least let me get a photo of you two!
Why is everyone making a big fuss?
Because we're the only boys who can pilot IS right now.
Oh, right.
Just keep running.
Looks like we managed to lose them.
I'm sorry to trouble you on the first day.
Don't worry about it.
In fact, you saved me. Being the only guy in the school was tough.
Is that so?
I hope we get along.
I'm Orimura Ichika.
Call me Ichika.
Yeah. Nice to meet you, Ichika.
You can call me Charles, too.
Shoot! We're short on time!
We need to get changed fast!
You'll be late if you don't change fast.
Our homeroom teacher's strict about being on time.
O-Okay. I'll get changed.
But... could you look away?
Well, I don't have a hobby of staring at others as they get changed.
Either way, hurry it up.
Y-Yes?
You changed really fast.
Do you have a trick for that?
N-No.
Not really.
It's hard to wear this since you're naked underneath.
You can get caught.
"Caught"?
Yeah?
That suit looks comfortable.
It's an original made by the Dunoa Company.
Dunoa?
Your last name's Dunoa, too, isn't it?
My father's the CEO.
I think it's the largest IS-related company in France.
Really? So you're the son of the CEO.
No wonder.
No wonder what?
It's how you hold yourself.
Like this aura showing your good upbringing.
It makes sense now.
We'll start today's practical.
Yes!
We'll first have a demonstration fight.
Fan! Alcott!
Yes!
You two with personal units should be able to get going right away.
Step forward.
What a drag.
Why do I have to?
I dislike being placed under the spotlight like this.
Show a little motivation.
It's your chance to show off to him.
It is time to show what England's representative candidate, Cecilia Alcott, has.
It's the perfect opportunity to show the difference between those who have personal units and those who don't.
What did the teacher say to them?
I have no idea.
So who am I fighting?
I don't mind if it's Rin-san.
Right back at you.
You'll be crying.
Don't be hasty, you idiots.
Your opponent's...
Please move!
Um...
Orimura-kun?
Um...
Y-You can't.
But if this continues, Orimura-sensei will become my sister-in-law.
That's not so bad.
No, that was-
Shame on me. I missed.
Ichika!
Orimura-kun, are you hurt at all?
No... Thank you.
Yamada-sensei is a former national representative candidate.
That level of shooting is a piece of cake for her.
It was a long time ago.
Besides, I didn't advance any further than candidate.
Okay, you little runts, let's get started.
What? But, two against one?
That's a little too... you know.
Don't worry. The way you guys are, you'll lose in no time.
Ready...
Begin!
We won't go easy on you!
Besides, we weren't serious at all down there.
H-Here I go!
Dunoa, describe the IS Yamada-sensei is using.
Y-Yes.
Yamada-sensei's IS is Rafale Revive, made by Dunoa Company.
It's the best of the second generation models, and its specs are comparable to the earliest third generation models.
Amongst the currently mass produced models, it's the latest model and is the third-best selling in the world.
Depending on the equipment, it can be configured for close-range, long-range, or defense.
I never thought I'd lose like that.
Don't be so predictable.
You, too! You shouldn't be shooting so much, so randomly.
Now you all see the level of your instructor.
Be sure to address her with respect.
Next, we'll train in groups.
The leaders will be those with personal units.
Split up.
Orimura-kun! Let's train together!
Help us with what we don't understand!
I want to see your piloting skills.
Can you teach me, too?
Don't touch things randomly.
You don't want to get hurt.
Why don't you get fitted one at a time?
PLACEHOLDER
Orimura-kun, teach us how to pilot an IS.
I wanted to be in that group.
At times like this, I hate myself for being elite.
I'm so jealous.
Then, in order of attendance number, let's go from fitting to walking.
First up is-
Here! Here! Here!
Attendance number 1, Aikawa Kiyoka!
Handball club!
My hobbies are watching sports and jogging.
Thanks for your lecture.
Hey! No fair!
Me, too!
I had my eyes on you since the first time I saw you!
Please!
Ah...
It's going to be hard for him from now on, too.
That's right, good job.
Okay, stop.
Good job. Let's switch with the next person.
That was nerve-wracking.
Who's next?
Me.
But, I cannot get in the cockpit.
It's a common issue for beginners.
Orimura-kun, please help her in there.
W-What?!
Orimura-kun, please activate your Byakushiki.
Okay.
And what do you intend to do with me?
Of course, lift you up.
To the cockpit.
L-Lift me up?
I guess I don't have a choice.
Make sure you don't slide off.
So this is the famous princess carry.
You know how to get in, right?
You'll activate, walk, and switch.
Ichika!
What?
Um...
Do you have any commitments during lunch today?
No, nothing specifically.
You don't? Then let's have lunch together once in a while.
That'll be good.
Sure, that's fine.
Yes!
What is the meaning of this?
It's better to eat with a lot of people.
Besides, Charles just transferred in, and he's got no clue about the school.
Y-You have a point there, but...
Um, was it really okay for me to come?
We're fellow boys; let's get along.
We'll be roommates starting today, too.
Thank you.
You're so kind, Ichika.
Why are you blushing?
I-I wasn't?
Hey!
Sweet and sour pork!
Yup. I made it this morning.
You said you wanted it.
Ichika-san, by chance, I also woke up early, so I made this.
I need you to learn that England has delicious foods, too.
You're not all talk.
I'll have a bite of this first.
How is it? You can have all you want.
I'll have more later.
I guess next is Houki's...
Mine's this.
Wow. It all looks so fancy.
I-It's nothing more than a little extra effort.
I only did it because I was making my lunch.
Even so, it makes me happy.
Thank you, Houki.
Digging in.
It's delicious!
You put time and effort into this, didn't you?
It's seasoned with ginger, soy sauce, gartered garlic, and a little bit of pepper.
Gartered daikon radish is the hidden spice.
It's really good.
You're not having any, Houki?
I ate all the ones that failed.
No! I'm fine!
Ah, so... It's good if you like it.
You should have some, too. Here.
Wh-What?
Here. Eat it.
O-Okay.
I will.
This... This is good.
Right? Isn't this fried chicken good?
I wasn't talking about the fried chicken...
But yes. It, too, is good.
Oh. Was this the "say, 'Ah!'" thing couples do in Japan?
You two are so close.
Why is it them who are close?
Yes. I demand a redo!
Then why don't we all trade dishes.
There's no problem if we feed each other, right?
I don't have a problem with that.
S-Sure, if Ichika's fine with it.
I wouldn't normally approve of acts counter to proper tables manners like that,
but when in Rome, do as Romans do.
I'm first.
Here! Have sweet and sour pork!
Ichika-san! Have a sandwich, too!
Having guy time is important.
It's very different from black tea.
It almost tastes strange.
But it's good.
I heard you always practice IS piloting after school.
Is that true?
Yeah, since I'm behind everyone else.
Can I join you?
I have a personal unit, so I think I can be of help.
Yeah, please.
Sure, count on me.
S-So, we have more happy news today.
We have another friend added to this class.
She's a transfer student from Germany, Laura Bodewig-san.
What's going on?
Transfer students two days in a row?
Isn't it strange?
S-Settle down, everyone.
The introduction isn't over yet.
Introduce yourself, Laura.
Yes, Instructor.
Instructor?
So she's from the time Chifuyu-nee was in Germany.
I'm Laura Bodewig.
Is... that all?
That is all.
You.
I will not approve of you.
I will never recognize you as her younger brother.
BrushUP!! yuuki kyou mo watashi no haato kirameku
BrushUP!! Courage, today again my heart will glitter.
Next Future hajimatteru ne!
My next future has already begun.
dare ni mo yuzurenai yo sorezore no puraido
We can't surrender our pride to anyone.
mitome atteru tte iwanakute mo
We don't have to say that we acknowledge each other.
massugu maemuki na no... wakaru
You're always positive. I can tell.
ganbatteru notte ureshii shinpashii
Seeing you work so hard is a nice kind of sympathy.
tsuyoi kaze ga mikata ka douka nante
Tell me, is the strong wind our ally?
kankei nai jibun shidai da wa ikanakucha!
It's all up to you. We've got to get moving!
tomaranai karadajuu ni nagaredasu enajii
Unstoppable energy flows from our bodies.
saikou no watashi de tondeike!
Fly because of my success!
Super Super Stream kanjiteru yo
I feel the super super stream.
ima mo mirai mo oikoshi sou na tsubasa ni naru
It'll turn into wings that may even fly me past both present and future.
BrushUP!! yuuki kyou mo makenai haato migaku yo
BrushUP!! Courage, today again my unyielding heart will shine.
Next Future minogasanai de!
Next Future. Don't miss it.
Preview
It's another transfer student!
And she's a national representative candidate from Germany!
Looks like she has a bit of a grudge against Orimura-kun.
Why does she have so much hostility for him?
How is she related to Chifuyu-sama?
Mystery calls for more mystery.
What happened in the past?!
Hey. Looks like there's drama with Dunoa-kun, too.
Next time: Roommate is a Blond Gentleman.
「Roommate is a Blond Gentleman」
Next Time
The secret behind the cute boy is revealed!