Find Out My Mind
Who would have thought we would face each other in the first round?
It spared me the wait.
I'm glad to hear that.
I feel exactly the same way.
A: Shinonono Houki / C: Charles Dunoa
B: Laura Bodewig / D: Orimura Ichika
I'll beat you to a pulp!
I knew that'd happen.
AIC...
He knew about it, too.
A rush attack, eh?
You're so predictable.
Thank you.
I'm glad our thoughts are in sync.
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.
You're not getting away!
It's the Rapid Switch!
I do not want you to forget about me.
What are you doing?!
Looks like Laura didn't do that to help Houki.
It certainly seems she was simply in her way.
I'm sorry I'm not Ichika.
Don't make a fool of me!
Are they planning to defeat Shinonono-san first?
That's wise of them.
Bodewig is not trained to fight multiple unit engagements.
She doesn't even consider her partner an ally.
Compared to that, Orimura-kun and Dunoa-kun's combination work is amazing.
It's nothing special.
Cannot Continue Fighting
So this is it...
Sorry to keep you waiting.
You saved me. Thanks.
How's Houki doing?
She's taking a rest.
Good job.
Then I'll finish her with this one.
REIRYAKU BYAKUYA
Ready
ENERGY
TRANSFORMATION
RATIO
90% OVER
Maybe...
It's pointless.
Have you forgotten?
There are two of us.
Yes! I knew it!
Yet another combination.
They've realized AIC's fatal flaw.
AIC can't be maintained unless the wielder focuses on the object she wishes to stop.
With your shield energy drained, you can't fight anymore, can you?!
You're annoying!
Charles!
It's not over yet.
Ignition Boost?
I never saw that in your data.
Because I just used it for the first time.
You mean you learned it during this fight?
But with my AIC-
It's Charles' assault rifle!
You're so dead!
Where are you looking?
I won't miss at this range!
Shield pierce?!
We did it!
I... cannot lose...
I cannot lose!
Enhanced DNA test subject, C-0037.
Your new designation is Laura Bodewig.
I was created, born, raised, and trained for the sole purpose of fighting.
I was exceptional.
I was groomed to be the best.
But that was only true until the world's most powerful weapon, IS, was unveiled.
To optimize me, nanomachines were implanted in my eye.
But my body would not adapt to the treatment well.
As a result, I was labeled a failure.
That was when I met her.
She was a very capable instructor.
In the IS specialized forces, I once again became the strongest.
Why are you so strong?
What does it take to become so strong?
I have a younger brother.
No...
Why do you have such a kind look on your face?
The person I look up to is strong... dignified... distinguished...
That is why I cannot forgive the man who could change her like that.
I will not accept him.
I want power.
So you wish?
Do you seek greater power?
Give me the power.
Make me the absolute strongest!
What's going on?
Announce a Level D alert.
Yes, Ma'am.
What is that?
An emergency situation has arisen.
All matches have been canceled.
Level D situation.
Teachers will be sent to suppress the situation.
All guests and students, evacuate at once.
Laura...
Yukihira...
It's the same as Chifuyu-nee's.
That unit is different from last month's assault unit.
What's happening to Bodewig-san?
I'll take care of this.
That attack...
It's the first technique I learned from Chifuyu-nee using a real sword.
She...
She copied Chifuyu-nee!
Damn you!
What do you think you're doing, you idiot?!
Do you want to get yourself killed?
Let go! She's screwing around with me!
I'll punch her in the face!
Why won't it move?
It may be an automated program that reacts to motion or weapons.
Then where is Bodewig-san's consciousness?
Let go, Houki!
If you're going to get in my way, I'll-
That's enough!
What is wrong with you?!
She uses the same iai technique as Chifuyu-nee.
That technique belongs only to Chifuyu-nee.
Listen, Ichika. Swords are meant to be swung.
If the sword swings you, it's not technique.
It's heavy, isn't it?
That's the weight of a weapon that takes people's lives.
What are you capable of doing now?
How will you fight without any energy left in Byakushiki?
Look. Without needing you to be involved, the situation will be resolved.
That's not true, Houki.
That's not right at all.
It's not that I have to do it.
I'm doing this because I want to.
Well, what do you intend to do?!
If you're out of energy, just get some more.
I'm opening Revive's CORE bypass.
Granting energy for transfer.
Promise me you won't lose.
Of course.
I can't call myself a man if I lose here.
Then if you lose, come to class in a girls uniform starting tomorrow.
F-Fine.
What are they planning on doing?
Keep the teacher units on hold.
We'll leave this to them.
It's ready.
Thank you.
Restarting Byakushiki in limited mode.
Looks like your right arm and your weapon are all you can get.
It's enough.
Ichika.
Don't die.
Don't die!
Believe in me.
Believe in me, Houki.
Just believe in me and wait.
I will win.
Reiryaku Byakuya!
Activate!
Take this, imposter!
Why do you pursue strength?
Why are you strong?
I'm not.
I'm not strong at all.
If I'm strong, then it's because I want to become strong.
There's a thing I want to try when I become strong.
Something you want to try?
I want to protect someone.
I want to fight for someone else, giving everything I have.
That's just like her...
Yeah.
So I'll protect you, too, Laura Bodewig.
What did I...
What happened?
So you know, this is a sensitive matter, as well as classified information.
You know of the VT System, right?
The Valkyrie Trace System?
Yes.
With the IS pact, the use, manufacture, research, and all other work relating to the system are prohibited.
That was what your IS was outfitted with.
Mental state, accumulated damage, and above all, the pilot's will.
Or to be more precise, the pilot's wish.
It was set to activate when all those factors came together.
So it's because I wished it.
Laura Bodewig.
Yes.
Who are you?
I'm...
If you're no one, that's perfect.
You're Laura Bodewig starting today.
Also...
...you'll never be me.
And so ultimately, the tournament has been completely called off.
But they do want everyone's individual data, so they'll complete the first round.
Our chance to win the tournament's gone.
No more chance for the date.
Come to think of it, Houki, about the promise we made last month.
I don't mind going out with you.
What?
I said I don't mind going out-
You mean it?!
You really mean it?!
Y-Yeah...
Why?
Let's hear your reason.
It's what my childhood friend asked me to do.
So of course I'll accompany you...
You will?!
...on a little shopping trip.
I knew it was something like that!
I sometimes wonder if you do it on purpose.
Orimura-kun. Dunoa-kun. I bring good news!
It was a tiring day for you two, wasn't it?
But the place that lets you wash away all your worries has opened today!
The place?
The men's bathhouse!
This is so refreshing.
E-Excuse me.
Don't look this way so much.
Pervert Ichika.
I-I'm sorry!
W-W-W-Why?!
You don't want to bathe with me?
That's not what I mean, but...
I thought I should take a bath after all.
If I'm a bother, I'll get out.
No, no, no. If someone's getting out, I will.
I've enjoyed it plenty.
Hold on.
I have something I want to talk about.
It's something important, so I want you to listen.
Okay.
Um, about what you were saying before...
About you staying at the school?
Yeah, that.
I've decided to stay here.
I want to be here because you're here.
O-Okay.
And I decided one more thing.
How I present myself here.
How you present yourself?
Can you call me Charlotte?
Just when we're alone, it's fine.
Is that your real...
Yes. My name.
It's the real name my mother gave me.
Okay, Charlotte.
Yeah.
I will introduce a transfer student to all of you today.
I'm Charlotte Dunoa.
Nice to meet all of you again.
It seems like Dunoa-kun... was Dunoa-san.
Huh?
So Dunoa-kun is a girl?
I knew something was strange.
He wasn't a cute boy, but a cute girl.
Orimura-kun! You're her roommate, so you couldn't have not known!
Wait! The boys used the big bath yesterday, didn't they?!
Ichika!!!
Wait.
I'll die! I'll die! I'm so going to die!
Huh? I'm not dead?
Laura.
You saved me. Thank you-
I-I will make you my bride.
It's a decided matter.
I will not accept objections!
EH?!
Huh?!
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 burning hot summer is finally here!
When you think summer, you think of the ocean!
The beach class is coming up.
And tomorrow is Sunday.
We have to all go shopping.
Shopping for what?
Swimsuits, of course! We're girls!
We've got to show off!
Next time: Ocean's Eleven.
「Ocean's Eleven」
Next Time
Look. We're not the only ones here to buy swimsuits.
She's here! And her! And her, too!