The Transfer Student's the Other Childhood Friend
We'll now start practicing basic IS piloting.
Orimura, Olcott, give us a demonstration.
Very well, Ma'am!
Let's go!
Um... Huh?
Hurry up! An experienced IS pilot doesn't take more than a second for expansion.
Focus...
Come forth, Byakushiki!
I did it!
Good. Fly!
Roger!
Okay. Let's go!
You're too slow! Byakushiki's output specs are much better!
But what can I do?
I have to imagine expanding a pyramid in front of me or something, right?
No, I don't really get it.
Images only do so much for you.
It would be much more constructive to conceive an easier way for you.
Flying in the sky still feels awkward.
How does this thing fly at all?
Well,I could instruct you after classes if you want me to.
What?
We'll be alone–
Orimura, Olcott, demonstrate a nose dive to a complete stop.
U-Understood!
Now, excuse me.
She's good. Alright, let's!
mabushii kaze no naka de egaku yo kimi no egao
眩しい風のなかで描くよ 君の笑顔
I picture your smile in the dazzling wind
sunao ni nareru shunkan
素直になれる瞬間
The moment I become honest with myself
chiisa na koto de yureru yowai jibun ga kuyashii
小さなことで揺れる 弱い自分が悔しい
I hate myself for being bothered by the smallest things
nakitai toki datte ue o muita
泣きたいときだって 上を向いて
Even when I want to cry, I look up
watashi dake ni dekiru koto ga aru no
わたしだけにできることがあるの
There are things that only I can do
akiramenai yo kimi o mamoritsuzukeru
あきらめないよ 君を守り続ける
I won't give up. I'll continue to protect you
tomaranai supiido de omoi ga afurete iku
とまらないスピードで 想いがあふれていく
My feelings overflow at an unstoppable speed.
maketaku wa nai dare yori mo kagayaite itai
負けたくはない 誰よりも輝いていたい
I don't want to lose. I want to shine brighter than everyone else
hoshi ga mienai hi mo hikari wa aru kitto
星がみえない日も光はある きっと
Even on a starless night, I'm sure there's still light
shinjiru koto negai mirai e
信じること… 願い、未来へ
Believing... in our dreams, I head towards the future
ano sora de aeru kara
あの空で逢えるから
Because we are sure to meet in that sky
Ichika!
Orimura-kun!
Are you all right?
That hurt! I thought I was going to die!
Idiot. You just made this hole in the middle of the training ground!
I'm sorry.
That was pathetic, Ichika! Can't you retain what I've–
Are you all right, Ichika-san? Are you hurt anywhere?
Y-Yeah, I'm all right. Wait, Ichika-san?
I am relieved to hear that.
Still, you should get a checkup at the infirmary.
If you wish, I'll take–
There's no need. He was piloting an IS, so there's no way he can get injured..
Oh my, Shinonono-san. It's natural to care for others.
You aren't the one to say that, you two-faced flirt.
At least neither of mine is a monster's face!
What do these two have against each other?
So this is IS Academy.
Orimura Ichika - Class Representative
Appointment Party
Orimura-kun, Congratulations on becoming the class rep!
Congratulations!
How did I become the class rep?
That is because I withdrew.
Well, you did lose the match, but that was something inevitable.
You were facing me after all.
And, well, as I regret getting angry at you immaturely...
I have decided to turn over the position to you.
You get it, Cecilia.
I know right. We have to perk up our only boy!
You sure are popular, Ichika.
You think so?
Why are you so annoyed?
Hi there. We're from the school newspaper!
Why don't you get in the picture, too, Cecilia-chan?
Eh? The two of us?
Everyone's interested in those with personal suits after all!
Maybe you can shake hands or something.
I-I see.
Excuse me, but you will give me the copy of the picture you take, correct?
Of course!
All right, stand up!
Now, shake hands, please!
Smile a little more!
Don't get too nervous!
Here I go. Say cheese!
Why did all of you get in?
Calm down.
You can't have it all to yourself!
I suppose you had fun today. Good for you.
I'm just tired. Would you have been happy if you were in my position?
Yeah, sure. I may as well have been!
What's wrong with you?
I'm changing into my pajamas. Look the other way.
You could have changed while I was brushing my teeth.
I-I'm done.
O-Okay.
Oh? You put on a different sash.
You have good eyes.
Of course I'd notice. I see you every day, you know.
I see. You see me every day.
I see, I see. Good! Then let's go to bed!
Ichika.
Hm?
How should I put it... sorry. Irritation took over me.
Don't mind it. I'm fine.
I see. Fine then. Night.
Okay, good night.
The interclass tournament is right around the corner!
That's right! Did you hear Class 2 changed their class rep?
Oh, they got a transfer student, right?
A transfer student, this late?
Yeah. I heard she's from China.
Hmph. I wonder if she is here to hold balance with me.
I wonder what she's like. Is she strong?
Only Classes 1 and 4 have personal suits, so it should be a piece of cake.
That info's outdated.
Class 2 got a class rep with a personal suit, too. It won't be that easy to win!
Rin?
Aren't you Rin?
Yes, I am. I'm the cadet representative from China, Fan Rinin!
I'm here today to declare war!
So she's the transfer student in Class 2?
Cadet representative from China?
W-Who is she? She's acting friendly toward Ichika-san.
Rin!
Rin, what are you showing off for? That's not like you at all!
D-Don't you have anything better to say?
That hurts!
What are you doing?
It's almost time for the homeroom class.
C-Chifuyu-san.
Call me Orimura-sensei. Now back to your class. You're in the way.
I-I'm sorry.
I'll be back! Don't go anywhere, Ichika!
Hmph!
She's a cadet representative?
You surprised me! So you were the transfer student in Class 2.
You could have let me know.
That would have ruined the dramatic reunion.
Say, are you still not getting along with Chifuyu-nee?
N-Not really. It's just that, you know, we are different.
Here's your ramen.
So you still like ramen, huh?
It's been exactly a year.
How have you been?
I've been well! It's your turn to get sick or injured for once!
What's up with that wish?
So when did you become a cadet representative?
I was the one surprised to see you on the news!
I never knew I'd end up coming here either.
I heard you activated an IS at the entrance exam.
How did that happen?
It's not so easy to explain.
The high school entrance exam took place at the multipurpose city hall.
Then I got lost. Staff didn't help much and when I was moving around...
An IS?
W-What is this?
It's moving.
Excuse me! This room is off limits.
Eh? Is the IS responding?
No way! A boy activated the IS!
And things happened and I ended up at this school.
Oh. What a strange story.
Ichika, it's about time you explain this.
Indeed, Ichika-san! Could she be your g-g-girlfriend?
I-I-I'm not really...
She's right. We're just childhood friends.
Oh? Something wrong?
It's nothing.
Your childhood friend?
Oh, she transferred in right after you left.
This is Shinonono Houki. I told you about her last time, didn't I?
Houki's my first childhood friend, and you're my second childhood friend.
First...
Hm. I see.
Nice to meet you.
Yes. Nice to meet you, too.
Please do not forget me.
I am Cecilia Olcott, a cadet representative of England.
Ichika-san and I engaged in a fierce match for the class representative the other day!
I heard you became the class rep of Class 1!
I know you are the class rep of Class 2, but do not make light of our class rep!
Yeah. Somehow.
If you'd like, I can help you with IS piloting practice.
After all, he practices with me!
Ah, that'd be of great help!
Excuse me! Are you listening?
My bad, but I'm not interested.
Now you've said it.
It's my job to teach Ichika!
Aren't you in Class 2? We do not need a helping hand from the enemy.
I'm talking to Ichika. You guys have nothing to do with it, so step out of it.
You are the shameless one, even though you're late into the game!
I'm not late, though. I've been his friend longer than you.
Even longer for me!
Ichika even had meals at my home a couple of times!
Same goes for me.
Ichika ate at my home all the time since grade school!
Ichika! What is this about? You never told me about this!
Me neither!
What? I've just been to Rin's family's Chinese restaurant often.
W-What? So it's just a restaurant.
Indeed, it is not too strange if it is a restaurant.
Is your father doing okay?
Y-Yeah. He's all right, I think.
Okay, Ichika. I'll meet you up after school once you're done with your practice,
so you'd better free some time for me!
Sure...
What is going on, Shinonono-san?
I got permission to use a training suit.
We'll be doing the intensive training this way from now on.
Uchigane... It's a Japanese mass produce.
I didn't expect them to permit this so easily.
Then, Ichika, let's begin.
S-Sure.
Hold on! I will be Ichika-san's opponent!
Now, Ichika, we're starting the practice!
I'll take you on, Ichika-san!
Let's call it a day then.
S-Sure.
Hmph. You are just out of shape.
Of course this happens when there's two versus one!
Ichika-san, see you later.
What are you doing? Let's return to our room.
Go ahead. I can't move just yet.
Oh well. I'll be using the shower first.
Sure.
Things will continue to be like this until the interclass tournament, huh.
Good work, Ichika!
Oh?
I hope sport drink is fine.
Here you go.
What's up? Have you been waiting for me all this time?
Well, yeah.
We're finally alone.
Huh? Yeah, you're right.
Ichika, so...
were you lonely without me?
Well, it's always lonely to have one less person to play with, more or less.
That's not what I'm talking about!
Don't you have something to say to this childhood friend you haven't met in a long time?
That's right! I forgot something important.
Did you get in touch with friends from middle school?
They'll be really glad to hear that you're back!
Not that! You know, for example...
Oh, sorry. I'm getting cold here, so I'll head back to my room.
Houki should've finished showering by now, too.
Shower?
Houki's the other girl I met, right? What's she to you?
Well, she's my childhood friend... my first childhood friend.
And you're my second childhood friend.
What does a childhood friend have to do with showering?
I'm sharing a room with Houki right now.
What?
They couldn't prepare a room, apparently.
Do you eat and sleep with her?
I guess. But thank goodness it's Houki.
If it were a total stranger, I would've been too nervous to get any sleep.
What's wrong?
It's fine as long as it's a childhood friend.
So you're fine as long as it's a childhood friend!
And so, change rooms with me.
You're kidding me! Why should I?
Well, Shinonono-san, don't you dislike sharing a room with a guy?
I-It's not like I said I don't. And this is an issue between Ichika and myself.
It's all right. I'm his childhood friend, too. Right?
Don't get me into this!
In any case, we're not changing rooms! Go back to your room!
By the way, Ichika, do you remember our promise?
Our promise?
Yeah. The one from grade school.
D-Don't ignore me!
Then...
Wait, idiot!
Partial expansion... She's fast!
That would've been really dangerous for an unarmed person.
Well, I can handle it fine.
R-Right. You said something about a promise. What do you mean?
O-Oh.
You know, well, you still remember it, right?
Let me see... that one? If you get better at cooking, you'll–
Y-Yeah! That!
Cook me sweet and sour pork every day, right?
Sorry?
So you basically promised to treat me every day, right?
It'd be a real treat to a guy living alone like me.
Huh?
You're the worst!
Um, wait, Rin.
How dare you not remember correctly a promise you made with a girl!
You're a disgrace to men! Get bitten by a dog and die!
Why are you so angry?
But I remember it!
You missed the point of the promise! The point!
Then explain it to me. What does it mean?
E-Explain? How can I do that?
Then let's do this. At the interclass tournament next week,
the loser will do one thing the winner asks!
Sounds good to me. I'll win and have you explain.
You're the one who should prepare yourself!
Ichika.
H-Hey. What is it?
Get kicked by a horse and die!
So I'm up against Rin from the first round...
The opponent's IS is Shenlong. It's short-range combat-type just like your Byakushiki.
It's completely different from last time! Do not let your guard down!
Don't stiffen up. You'll win if you do it just like the practice.
That should really hurt if I get hit.
Now, both parties please move to the starting location.
If you apologize now, I can make it hurt a little less.
I don't need that. Come full out.
Just so you know, The absolute Barrier isn't perfect.
If the attack is powerful enough to get through the barrier, you can end up half dead.
I know.
Then, let the match begin.
brush up yuuki kyou mo watashi no haato kirameku
Brush UP!! ユウキ今日も わたしのハートきらめく
Brush UP courage! My heart will shine today too
next future hajimatterune
Next Future はじまってるね!
The next future has begun!
dare ni mo yuzure naiyo sorezore no puraido
誰にも譲れないよ それぞれのプライド
No one can surrender their pride
mitome atterutte iwanakutemo
認めあってるって 言わなくても
Even though I know this, I won't say it aloud
massugu maemuki nano wakaru
まっすぐ前向きなの …ワカル
You're always so positive.. this I know
ganbatte runotte ureshii shinpashi
頑張ってるのって うれしい シンパシー
Working hard is a nice kind of sympathy
tsuyoi kaze ga mikata kadouka nante
強い 風がミカタかどうかなんて
Who cares if the strong wind is a friend or enemy?
kankei nai jibun shidaidawa ika nakucha
関係ない自分次第だわ 行かなくちゃ!
It doesn't matter, it's all up to me. I've gotta get moving
tomaranai karada naju ni nagare dasu enajii
止まらない カラダ中に流れ出すエナジー
An unstoppable energy flows through my body
saikou no watashi de tondeike
最高のわたしで飛んでいけ!
Fly on with the best me I can be!
super super stream kanji teruyo
SUPER∞STREAM 感じてるよ
SUPER∞STREAM I can feel it!
ima mo mirai mo oikoshi souna tsubasa ni naru
今も未来も追い越しそうな 翼になる
The wings that can fly over the past and present
brush up yuuki kyou mo makenai haato migaku yo
Brush UP!! ユウキ今日も 負けないハート磨くよ
Brush UP courage! I will sharpen my undefeatable heart today
next future minogasanaide
Next Future 見逃さないで!
Next Future! Don't miss it!
And the showdown between Orimura-kun and Fan Rinin finally commences!
Both employ their secret techniques in this fierce battle of life and death!
But the opponent is a third-generation weapon! Does Byakushiki stand a chance?
Do your best, Orimura-kun!
Bring out the man in you!
Next episode: "Decisive Battle! The Class Ring Match"!
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