Blue Days / Red Switch
What? Really?
I-Is that true?!
You're not making that up, are you?
It is so true!
The whole school's talking about it!
The winner of this month's tournament gets to date Orimura-kun.
Is this approved by Ichika-san?
Turns out he has no idea about it.
What does that mean?
Apparently it's an agreement amongst girls.
Morning.
What are all of you talking about?
Well, I've got to go back to my own class.
Y-Yes, I should take my seat, as well.
What was that about?
Not sure.
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.
Why?
...I-If I win...
...I will have you accompany me!
How did that...
The winner of this month's tournament gets to date Orimura-kun.
...turn into a rumor like that?
I'm the only one who can be with him by winning the tournament.
A-At any rate, there is no problem so long as I win the tournament.
So long as I...
I'll be fine. It's not the same as that time.
It's fine...
It'll be fine.
It was the kendo national tournament during my fourth grade.
Chuinke Akatsuki
Shinonono Houki
Everyone was expecting my victory,
but I could not participate and lost by default.
It was all because Nee-san unveiled IS.
Due to the amazing capabilities of IS, its possible use in warfare became a concern.
As a result, under the auspices of the VIP Protection Program, we were continuously moved from one location to another.
Before I realized it, I was living separately from my parents...
...Nee-san was missing...
I was under surveillance and interviewed many times, and was physically and mentally distressed.
Even then, I continued practicing kendo...
...because I felt it was the one thing keeping me connected to Ichika.
73rd Middle School National Kendo Championship
Heart of the Sword
But that day...
I was a detestable human.
The sword is a reflection of who you are.
I was practicing kendo only to provide an outlet for my stress.
That was pure violence.
I can never say I was strong.
That was not an example of strength.
This time...
Will I be able to win without incorrectly interpreting what strength is?
No, I must. And for myself above all other things.
Ah.
You're early.
I thought I would be the first one here.
I'm about to train in preparation for the tournament.
I have the exact same intention.
Maybe it's not so bad to decide who's the stronger one right now.
Fine by me.
We'll settle who is more elegant and more powerful.
Without having to say it, we both know I'm the stronger one.
They say weak dogs bark more, and it seems to hold true.
What do you mean?
How you attempt to appear bigger and stronger is so typical in that sense.
I'll make you eat those words!
GERMAN THIRD GENERATION MODEL
MID-RANGE UNIT
Germany's third generation model, Schwarzer Roegen!
Laura Bodewig...
What're you thinking, shooting at us like that?!
You've got some nerve!
Shenlong from China and Blue Tears from England.
They looked better on paper.
What? You want to fight?
You came all the way from Germany to get beaten up?
You're such a masochist.
Or is that a fad on potato farms?
Now, now, Rin-san. She does not speak the same language we do, so it would be bullying to tease her too much.
For girls like you two to have personal third generation units like I do...
Countries known only for their population...
...and for their history must severely lack in talent.
FINAL SAFETY UNLOCKED
Looks like she wants her unit turned to scrap!
Appears so.
Why don't you come at me together?
I won't lose to bitches who fight over a breeding dog.
What did she just say?
I think I heard "Please punch me as much as you like"!
You dare insult a person who is not here!
I'll ensure you will be unable to speak!
Get started already.
You don't have to say it twice!
Ichika, you'll be practicing today, too, right?
Yeah. We don't have many days left before the tournament.
I heard three national candidate reps are having a mock battle in the third arena!
Houki.
It's Fan-san and Alcott-san.
And Laura Bodewig, too.
What are they doing?
Take this!
It's useless against Schwarzer Roegen's electric barrier.
She stopped Ryuuhou!
It's AIC.
That's why she didn't even consider dodging Ryuuhou.
AIC?
What's that?
Schwarzer Roegen's third generation weapon: Active Inertial Canceller.
Also known as Inertial Arrest Ability.
Do you really get it?
I just saw it.
And that's enough.
I can't believe my equipment works so poorly against her.
How laughable to call that level of machine a third generation model.
You're frozen there.
So are you.
How naive of you to use a time-consuming pressure weapon in this situation.
A missile at that close range...
You're quite reckless.
Save your complaints for later.
But I'm sure damage was inflicted with this.
Was that all?
Then it's my turn.
-WARNING-
EXCEEDING LIFE SAFETY LEVELS
That's horrible! Their shield energy's not going to last!
If the damage accumulates and the IS forcibly shutdown, their lives could be endangered!
Stop it! Laura!
Stop it!
That girl...
Ichika!
Let them go!
Wh-What? I can't move.
Emotional and linear motion.
A prime example of a fool.
You're no match for me!
You're nothing more than a triviality before Schwarzer Roegen and me!
Perish.
Step away, Ichika!
That pest.
Hang on!
Please, Byakushiki. Let me use Ignition Boost one more time!
Are you two okay?
Ichika...
That was disgraceful of us.
Good. You're both conscious.
If only I had a personal unit, too.
Is watching the only thing I can do?
Interesting. I'll show you what is gained by the difference in generation.
Take this!
Instructor!
Great. This is why dealing with kids is stressful.
Chifuyu-nee.
Having a mock battle is great.
But I can't ignore something that causes the destruction of a barrier.
I'll have you settle this fight in the Intra-Class Tournament.
If that is what you wish.
Orimura. Dunoa. You two don't have a problem with that, do you?
Y-Yeah.
Your answer should be "yes" when addressing a teacher, you idiot.
Y-Yes!
I am fine with that, too.
I hereby ban all battles until the Intra-Class Tournament.
Dismissed!
You didn't have to save us like that.
If we had continued, we would have won.
You guys...
Trying to act tough like that.
"Act tough"?
You're just embarrassed...
...because of a poor showing in front of the person you like, right?
I-I-I-I have no clue what you're talking about!
I-I'm not trying to act tough at all.
In the first place, how did you two end up in a battle with Laura?
Well...
How should I put it...
Because she insulted a woman's pride.
Did she speak badly of Ichika-
You seriously have a big mouth, you know that?!
Th-That's right! She's so right!
Stop it. You're both hurt, so stop moving around.
See? You're hurt.
You idiots. Stop acting tough.
Who are you calling idiots, you idiot!
You're the big idiot!
Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!
What's wrong with you two?
Orimura-kun!
Wh-What's this?
Wh-What is it, everyone?
Look!
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What's this?
In the upcoming Intra-Class Tournament, to stage more realistic mock battles, you are required to participate in pairs.
Notice
Intra-Class Tournament Application Requirements
Those who do not choose their own pairs will be assigned a partner through a lottery.
Names are due-
Anyway, partner with me, Orimura-kun.
Partner with me, Dunoa-kun!
E-Er...
I'm sorry! I'm partnering with Charles, so please forgive me!
I guess that's better than with another girl.
Can't do much about that.
A team of boys looks good, too.
Um... Ichika?
Ichika!
Partner with me!
We're childhood friends, aren't we?!
No! You should choose your classmate!
I don't think so.
The damage to your respective IS units is over level C.
I can't permit your participation in the tournament.
What?! But I can fight!
I cannot accept that, either!
No means no.
They need to be fully repaired, or else fatal flaws can surface later.
The winner gets to date Ichika, right?
We must prevent that at all costs.
Which means the winner must be...
Listen you two!
You have to win the tournament!
You must fight for us in our absence, as well!
We'll be fully supporting you!
Y-Yeah. You can count on us.
Thank you.
We'll do our best to meet your expectations.
Friendship is wonderful.
U-Um, Ichika.
I should have said this earlier, but...
Thank you for saving me.
Did I do something?
In the infirmary, you chose me as your partner.
That made me really happy.
Oh, that.
It'd be bad if you teamed up with someone else and they found out you were a girl.
You're so considerate, Ichika.
Y-You think so?
Yeah.
Say, when I'm the only one around, I don't think you have to keep talking like a boy.
But before coming here, I was drilled to talk and act like a boy so my cover would be maintained.
I don't think I can switch back that easily.
I see.
But if it bothers you, I'll try to talk like a girl when it's just us.
You don't have to force yourself.
I think it's cute that you say "boku".
Note: "Boku" is typically used by Japanese boys to refer to themselves.
Cute?!
Me?
You're not lying?
I'm not lying.
Okay, then I guess I'll stick with it.
Yeah, and let's get changed.
Sorry, I'll step outside.
No, you don't have to. I feel bad for you.
Besides... I'm okay with it.
Well, I'm not okay with it.
But others will find it strange you're outside just because another guy's changing.
You have a point.
Then let's change with our backs to each other.
Yeah. Let's do that.
Okay then.
Ow...
My legs got tangled.
No, don't scream.
God... Ichika can be forceful despite his appearance.
If you had asked first, I wouldn't have minded...
I should go to bed!
Then stay here!
That's the first time I felt wanted by someone.
Good night, Ichika.
This is pretty amazing.
The scouts are here to see the seniors, while others are here to see the juniors to evaluate their improvement over the past year.
Hard workers.
Who's Houki going to team up with?
They mentioned something about a lottery if you can't find a partner.
Looks like the match against Bodewig-san is the only thing on your mind.
Oh, yeah.
Don't let your emotions affect you.
I think Bodewig-san is the strongest in the freshman class right now.
Yeah. I know.
Intra-Class Tournament
Year 1 Block A
The matchups are out.
What a pairing.
Laura Bodewig
Shinonono Houki
Charles Dunoa
Orimura Ichika
It couldn't be any worse.
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
The fated battle's starting.
A: Shinonono Houki / C: Charles Dunoa
B: Laura Bodewig / D: Orimura Ichika
It's a rare tag battle, too.
Just watching from the seats is exciting!
But they're all fellow classmates.
Which side should I cheer for?
I'm going for Orimura-kun's team.
Then I'll cheer on Dunoa-kun.
They're on the same team!
Next time: Find Out My Mind.
「Find Out My Mind」
Next Time
The soul's gong will echo!