Blue Days / Red Switch
No way, really?!
I-Is that true?
You aren't lying, are you?
I'm telling you I'm not!
This rumor has been spreading around campus.
I heard the winner of the tournament gets to go out with Orimura-kun!
Does Ichika-san know about this?
About that...
It seems he doesn't even know about it himself...
What do you mean?
I guess the girls just decided it on their own.
Morning.
What're you guys talking about?
Well, I guess I should start heading back to my homeroom...
Y-Yeah...
I should get back to my seat as well...
What's with them?
No idea...
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
Why...
I-If I win by any chance...
Y-You have to go out with me!
How did that...
I heard the winner of the tournament gets to go out with Orimura-kun!
turn into a rumor like this?
That was supposed to be just between us!
Whatever...
It won't matter as long as I win...
I just need to win...
This time, it's different...
Everything... Everything will be fine.
It happened back when I was in fourth grade.
I was on my way to win the national Kendo competition,
but I lost by default when I couldn't attend.
It was because of my sister's IS presentation.
People became concerned with IS technology because of its potential use as a weapon.
And so, my family was constantly being relocated for our own protection.
When I woke up, I was split up from my parents,
and my sister went missing...
The constant spying and stalking left me emotionally drained.
Still...
I continued to practice kendo.
I believed that to be my sole connection to Ichika.
But that day, I was simply a disgusting person.
The way I handled my sword clearly reflected my thoughts.
All I could think of was beating down my opponents to relieve stress.
That was not strength...
It was violence.
True strength is nothing like that.
Can I win this time, knowing that?
No, I have to win...
Most of all, not against them, but against myself.
My.
You're early.
I was sure that I'd be the first one here.
From now on, I'm going to train diligently to win the upcoming tournament.
The same here goes for me.
Well then, I guess it's not such a bad idea to decide who's the stronger one right now.
I accept your challenge.
Who's the strongest and most elegant...?
We'll decide that right here and now.
Well, it's clear who's the stronger one, but...
You know what they say, the underdog barks the loudest...
What's that supposed to mean?
Claiming to be the stronger one just to provoke me, that's so typical of you.
You bitch...
I'll make you eat those words!
Germany's 3rd generation model, "Schwarzer Regen".
Laura Bodewig...
What's the deal?
You've sure got guts, firing at us out of nowhere!
China's Shenlon and Britain's Blue Tears...
The data overestimated their capabilities a bit.
What, you want to see for yourself?
You came all the way from Germany just to get your ass kicked?
What a masochist.
Is that the trend in the potato fields back in your homeland?
My, my, Rin-san.
I don't think words will work on that woman.
I'll feel bad for her if you keep scorching her like that.
It's hard to accept that pathetic idiots like you have the same 3rd generation model as me...
It's so sad to see that an overpopulated country
and a country with nothing to boast of but its long history and lack of young talent.
Safety Interfaces Deactivated
This bitch really wants a piece of us!
It seems so.
Hmph, both of you, come at me together.
I won't lose to some substandard whores bickering over some boring boy.
What was that?
All I heard was "please beat the shit out of me"!
You dare insult someone who's not even involved with this...
I'll teach you some manners so you won't ever run your little mouth again!
Bring it on.
You're asking for it!
Ichika.
Are you training again today?
Yeah... Since the tournament's only a few days away.
I heard three students are going at it in arena 3!
Houki...
It's Fan-san and Alcott-san!
And Laura Bodewig...
What are they doing...?
Eat this!
That's useless...
Against my Schwarzer Regen's inertial stopper!
She blocked the Impact Cannons?!
It's an AIC...
I see...
That's how she could deflect the Impact Cannons!
AIC? What's that?
Schwarzer Regen's third generation technology...
Active Inertial Canceller.
It's also known as inertial stopper.
Do you understand any of this?
Just watching them is enough.
She has the perfect counter to everything I've got...
And this is supposed to be a 3rd generation model...
This isn't even funny.
I've got you right where I want you!
Hmph, same to you.
How naive.
You still insist on using that weapon when you know it's pointless.
Firing a missile at such short range...
You're seriously out of your mind.
You can complain later.
But that should have dealt some massive damage.
Is that it?
Now, it's my turn.
LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM CRITICAL CONDITION
That's too much!
Their shields won't be able to take that much longer!
If their IS forcefully deactivates from the damage,
their lives are at risk!
Stop it, Laura!
That's enough!
That girl...
Ichika!
Let go of them!
W-What the...?
I can't move!
An emotional and linear attack...
You're as predictable as a dog.
You're no match for me.
You're just a toy compared to my Schwarzer Regen!
Disappear!
Ichika, get away!
Tsk, another small fry...
Hold on!
Come on, Byakushiki!
Let's hope you've got enough for just one Instant Acceleration!
Are you alright?
I... Ichika...
I'm ashamed...
Thank goodness...
You're both conscious.
Damn, if only I had my own personal unit...
Is watching all I can do?
How amusing.
But I'll show you that the difference between our generations is like night and day!
Here I go!
Drill master!
Jeez...
You kids are such a hassle.
Chifuyu-nee!
There's nothing wrong with a little practice match.
However, if the situation reaches a point where the arena's barrier has been destroyed,
I cannot tolerate that as an instructor.
You can finish this fight in the tournament.
As you wish...
Orimura, Dunois.
You understand as well, right?
Answer your instructors with a "yes ma'am", you fool.
Ah, yes ma'am!
I am also fine with that.
Then, until the tournament, private matches are now forbidden!
Dismissed!
Really, you didn't have to save me back there.
We could have won had we kept at it!
Guys, you know...
You pushed yourself too hard.
Pushed what?
You're both embarrassed that you were humiliated in front of someone you like, aren't you?
Hm?
Wh-Wh-What are you talking about? I don't get it at all!
I-I-It's not that I am exerting myself too much...
Why did you even get into a battle with Laura in the first place?
Uh, I mean, that is...
Well, how should I put it...
It's because she insulted my pride as a woman.
What?
Oh, could it be that you two like Ichi--
You always go one word too far!
E-Exactly! My goodness...
Stop it. Don't move around too much when you're injured, you two!
See? You're still hurt.
Don't be stupid, and don't push yourself too hard.
Stupid? Who are you calling stupid? You're stupid!
Ichika-san, you are the really stupid one.
Stupid, stupid, stupid!
What's up with you guys?
Wh-What's happening?
What's happening?
Look!
Huh?
What's this?
At the inter-class tournament this month...
in order to run a more practical battle simulation...
Urgent Announcement
students will be required to participate in pairs.
Moreover, those who cannot form a pair...
will be assigned to a pair chosen by lottery.
The deadline is...
Anyways, let's be a pair, Orimura-kun!
Be my partner, Dunois-kun!
U-Um...
Sorry guys, but I'm going to pair up with Charles, so stop.
Well, okay then.
I'd love to see the two boys as a pair.
U-Um... Ichika...
Ichika, pair with me. You're my childhood friend!
No, you're my classmate, so you should form a pair with me!
No.
The damage of your ISs are past the C level.
I can't allow you to participate in the tournament.
No way! I can fight just fine!
I do not follow either, ma'am.
When I say no, I mean no.
You have to focus on getting them repaired, or you'll notice a significant defect later on.
She'll go out with Ichika if she wins, right?
We have to prevent that at all costs.
Then the winner should be...
Got it? You two have to win no matter what!
Please do your best for us!
I'll be cheering for you from the bottom of my heart!
O-Okay. Leave it to me.
Thanks. I'll do my best so I can live up to your feelings.
What a beautiful friendship!
Y-You know, Ichika...
Hmm?
Um... It's kind of late...
but thanks for helping me.
Oh, did I do something?
Remember when you said we're a pair for the tournament?
That made me really happy.
Oh, that's what you meant.
It would've been bad if someone else paired up with you and found out you're a girl.
You're so kind, Ichika...
A-Am I?
Yeah.
Say, you don't have to speak like a boy when no one else is around, do you?
But, before I came here, I was strictly taught how to act male so that people wouldn't find out.
So, I might not get out of that habit for a while.
I see.
But if it bothers you, I'll try my best to talk like a girl at least when we're alone.
You don't have to push yourself too hard.
You're pretty cute when you call yourself "boku," too.
You think I'm cute?
You're not lying?
I'm not lying.
Okay. Then I guess it's all right.
All right! Then let's get changed for now.
Oh, sorry. I'll be outside.
Oh, i-it's okay. It'll be a bother to you.
And... I don't really mind.
No, even if you say so, I do mind.
But people will think it's strange if you're outside the room while I'm changing when we're both supposed to be boys.
You have a point there.
Yeah.
Then let's stand back to back while we change.
Okay, let's do that.
Good, then.
That hurt.
Sorry, my legs got stuck.
Screaming will give you away!
Whoa!
Huh?
Geez, Ichika. You're so pushy despite how you look.
You could've just told me...
Let's just go to bed. Yeah!
Then stay here!
It was then...
that I felt like someone needed me for the first time.
Good night, Ichika.
Hmm, this is pretty awesome.
People are here to scout third year students and evaluate how second year students have improved over the year.
I see. They sure are working hard.
Who's Houki going to pair up with?
They said there'll be a lottery for people who don't pair up.
Ichika, it looks like you're only worried about the match against Bodewig-san.
Hm? Oh, yeah. I guess.
Don't get too emotional.
I think that, right now, Bodewig-san is probably the strongest out of all first year students.
Yeah, I know.
Your opponent's been decided.
What a ridiculous pairing!
L a u r a B o d e w i g
S h i n o n o n o H o u k i
C h a r l e s D u n o i s
O r i m u r a I c h i k a
This is the worst.
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!
The fated match has finally begun!
And we don't see a tag battle every day!
It's so exciting to watch in the stands!
Yeah, but all four of them are in the same class...
Which side should I cheer for?
I'll cheer for Orimura-kun's team.
Then I'll cheer for Dunois-kun.
Wait a sec, they're on the same team!
Next episode: "Find Out My Mind."
Next Episode
Find Out My Mind
The gong of their souls are resounding throughout!