As you can see,
Personal Reality is the most important facet of
Personal Reality A reality only of one's self
Academy City's Ability development curriculum.
That is to say, bringing forth a reality of your own.
This is the basis of every Ability.
Also, there is something we must take into consideration while examining Personal Realities.
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle of quantum theory.
Personal Realities and quantum mechanics are both rooted in probability.
For example, Schrodinger's cat...
Huh?
You have a cold?
Well, just a bit of a fever.
It's not going down, though.
I see.
Well, take care.
Yes.
Saten?
Saten Ruiko?
Yes?
Looks like you're pretty confident.
Please summarize what I've been discussing.
Ah, sure!
Um...
Fine.
Brush up on Personal Reality before our next class.
That's it for today.
I don't care about the logic and theory.
I just want a class that will let me level up quickly!
Man, it's still so damn hot.
Hmm.
Why do you look so serious?
I just can't belive Kaitabi Hatsuya is a Level Two.
Kaitabi?
Oh, that guy from the graviton case.
Wait, what? His destructive power was easily Level Four.
Yeah. Which means...
Which means...
I don't know what this means, actually.
That's what I wanted to know!
If you've hit a dead end, why don't you try shifting gears a bit?
Huh?
What will you have?
The same thing as Onee-sama.
You know, it really is strange...
We all feel a little cooler when we hear the wind chimes.
Oh, that's what they call synthesthesia.
Synesthesia?
Thank you for waiting.
Two strawberries, right?
Basically, perceiving more than one sensation from the same stimulus.
We split the bill here.
Oh...
Onee-sama, you invited me.
Hmm, what?
Oh, nothing.
Like... you feel warm when you see reddish colors,
but cold when you see blueish colors, right?
Is that why they call them warm and cool colors?
Yep. This shaved ice is red for strawberry.
I see.
The red syrup adds to the fruity image.
Oh, Onee-sama...
Misaka-san, Shirai-san.
Saten-san.
That looks delicious.
Can't have summer without one of these.
Brainfreeze be damned, we'll eat it anyway!
Oh, is that strawberry flavored?
You can have a bite if you want.
Oh, can I?
I'll have some!
It's delicious!
Do you want some lemon flavored ice in return?
Thanks.
Huh?
Wh-wh-wh-what are you doing!?
Well... comparing a few different flavors.
Comparing... comparing flavors...
So you can do that!
This is my life's greatest failure!
So, why don't we have an indirect kis- I mean, compare flavors?
Yours is the same as mine.
Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid!
Stupid Kuroko!
By the way Saten-san, why isn't Uiharu with you?
Oh, she caught a cold and missed school.
I'm actually gonna swing around her place and bring her some medicine.
Is she that sick?
She says it's not serious, but I'm worried.
Oh, if it's fine with you...
We're here to see you!
Excuse us.
I'm sorry to make you come by like this...
Don't worry about it.
Stay still, will ya?
99 degrees.
That's not too high, but you'd better stay in bed for the rest of the day.
Don't sleep with your stomach exposed, okay?
I caught a cold because you kept pulling my skirt up!
Hey now! I'm a concerned friend. I have to make sure you're wearing panties!
Right?
I wear them every day! Geez!
Yeah, yeah, okay. Anyway, sick people should stay in bed!
I'll get you a cold towel.
Oh, yes, Shirai-san.
Huh?
Has there been any progress on the graviton case?
Well, it depends on how you look at "progress," I guess...
Huh?
The only thing we've figured out so far is that the perp is Level Two.
That said, his ability was definitely Level Four.
So, our "progress" so far is just uncovering more mysteries to solve?
Yeah, I guess you could say that.
By the way, Saten-san, didn't you mention that Level Upper thing before?
Huh?
Is that something that increases your Level?
Eh, it's just a rumor.
We don't really know what it is.
You don't even know what it's supposed to be?
That's right.
The rumor varies a great deal.
Well, it's really more of an urban legend than a rumor.
I see.
Well, it's not like it can be that easy, anyway...
Huh?
Actually, this isn't the first time the information in the database about the perp's Level and the amount of damage they've caused have been at odds with each other.
That eyebrow woman who was attacking Tokiwadai students, that pyrokinesist that attacked the bank...
Even just going by cases Onee-sama knows about, there's at least two of them.
And there are even more you don't know about where the Level and amount of damage were not equivalent.
Wait, doesn't that mean...
Does Level Upper really exist?
Don't you know anything more?
Huh?
Well, I don't know if this true or not, but...
I hear that Level Upper users have been talking about it on internet messageboards...
Do you know which board they're using?
Umm... well...
Isn't it this one?
This board.
Oh yes, that one!
Well done!
Now, if we can just find out their identities and where their hideout is...
We have no information on their identities, but they seem to be using this restaurant as a rendezvous point.
Let's meet up at Jona-G
Thank you, Uiharu-san!
I'll go check it out.
Oh, take care.
Onee-sama, that's my job!
Hey!
Onee-sama, listen to what I have to say!
Onee-sama!
I wonder if they'll be okay?
Those two will be fine.
They're a Level Four and Level Five, after all. The cream of the crop.
It's useless for us to go.
Saten-san...
Hey, Uiharu, would our Levels really increase if we used Level Upper?
Who knows?
Hey, no cheating.
Yeah... that's why I said "if."
Don't worry. I won't try it out.
Oh yeah!
The teacher called on me today at school and I got in a bit of trouble.
Can you tutor me a bit?
Don't ask a sick person that.
Aren't you hungry?
Maybe I'll cook you something...
Please don't try to bribe me.
Fine then.
You don't want any.
I'll have some.
Well, he told us to study that Personal Reality thing, but I really don't understand it.
How should I put it... it's a reality that only you possess.
Only I possess, huh?
My only reality, your own reality... what kind of reality is that?
Maybe you could call it a delusion?
That might be close.
"Delusion" isn't really the best word... maybe, like, "beliefs," or the power to believe...
Something along those lines.
I see.
The power to believe...
I'm a Level One myself, so I have no authority in the matter, but...
Oh, no, thank you.
Honestly, I really had no clue what they were talking about with this, but I think I'm starting to get it.
Will my Level increase one day if I believe it will?
It'll work out.
You're the kind of person who has really strong delusions.
Hey, that's not very nice.
A Certain Scientific Railgun
#8 Level Upper
Here, huh?
Let's go in.
Oh, Onee-sama.
You're with Judgment, so they might know your face.
But...
Just leave it to me.
You can be on standby a seat away from me.
What is this...? I'm getting worried.
We're going in now!
Wait up, Onee-sama!
You wanna know about the Level Upper?
Yes. I happened across your posts on the internet about it.
I'd appreciate it if you could tell me, too.
Please. I'm begging you.
It's all right, isn't it?
I don't know shit. Get outta here.
Don't tell me that.
You're getting annoying.
Kids like you should be in bed right now.
This is bad.
I don't think this is going too well...
Oh, come on. I'm not that childish.
You're definitely not a kid.
In fact, you're my type.
Oh, really?
Then will you tell me about it?
I can't let you have that information for free, now can I?
Um... I do have a bit of cash on me.
Well, money's fine too, but...
I think I'd rather go for something else right now.
I-I'm not really comfortable doing things like that... I mean...
I don't know much about that sort of thing, so...
Won't money do?
You're not a kid, right?
I'm lying to my family.
What's this, all of a sudden?
I have nothing to rely on except Level Upper.
Can't you tell me?
Please don't cry.
But I...
Isn't that uniform from Tokiwadai?
Yeah, that's true.
Maybe we can get some decent cash out of her.
Oh, hey...
Okay, okay, stop crying. You're causing a scene.
We'll tell you.
Thank you, onii-chan.
Let's take this somewhere else.
Huh?
We can't tell you about it here.
Let's go.
Strong electricity inside. Danger: do not enter academy city administration agency 7th academy district electricity distribution technology center
I guess here'll do.
Nobody around to get in the way.
All right-
First, gimme all your money.
Huh?
Don't forget your bank card and PIN number.
Oh yeah, and your credit card.
A rich bitch from Tokiwadai like you should have one, yeah?
Um... I have some money, but I can't let you have all of-
Huh?
You want to hear about it, right?
Then hurry up and cough it up.
That's right.
You need to work with us here.
Would you rather we strip you naked and take the money from your uniform?
Whadda pain.
Huh?
Just give us the goods already!
Ju-Junta?
Goddamn!
I couldn't take any more of that.
I was holding back for your sake.
All right, now you guys are gonna tell us everything you know about Level Upper.
You think you're some hot shit?
We'll give you a taste of our powered up Abilities!
Yeah!
These guys...
Did they all use that Level Upper thing?
If they're all on par with Kaitabi...
Take this, assholes!
This is Level Two-
It'll be hard to limit myself with this many opponents.
Quite a mess we have here.
Boss!
Hey, boys.
The hell are you doing, picking on a little girl?
I-I'm sorry.
God, what's your problem, going after women's wallets...
B-But-
Talking back to me?
Feel like a dirt nap?
I-I'm sorry!
You're apologizing to the wrong person!
You guys too!
Sorry about that...
Don't give me that shit.
We are deeply regretful!
We are!
Okay, we've cleared up things up, right?
Please forgive them.
Get outta here, boys!
Yes ma'am!
We'll head home!
Are you their boss?
You should know about Level Upper, then.
We have something more important to discuss.
It seems you've treated my men quite well.
I hope you're prepared.
Prepared? Um...
I thought you just apologized to us!
That's that. This is this.
I've gotta exact some payback.
Here I go!
Wh-What is this...?
The ground is...
My ability is Flux-coat.
I can control the viscosity of asphalt freely.
Huh?
What will you do?
You have nowhere to hide.
An attack like this is useless-
Wh-what!?
She disappeared?
Well done.
Wh-what is that?
How can you stick there?
Electricity produces magnetic fields if you direct it against the steel reinforcement in the walls.
Useful, don't you think?
Wha-?!
So,
do you feel like speaking with us obediently now?
I see.
So your first attack wasn't at full force.
And you missed on purpose just now.
That's right.
If you understand, then will you obediently-
Quit fucking around!
I haven't lost yet. If you're an Ability User, take this seriously!
Your shitty electricity is no match for my stone!
Very well.
I can understand your viewpoint.
I'll do as you say.
Wait, Onee-sama!
I know.
You don't!
Onee-sama!
Uiharu, don't you want to become a high Level Ability User?
Huh?
Like Misaka-san and Shirai-san.
Well... it's not like having a high Level is bad or anything...
And it would be a great help for my studies as well, but...
Well, the thing is, you can have an ordinary life in the outside world.
There are a lot of people who come to the Academy City because they want to acquire an Ability.
When I first came here, I was so excited about finding out what my Ability was that I couldn't sleep the day before.
But, when they scanned me, they told me that I was a Level Zero with no talents.
I was like, "Oh, great..."
It was pretty depressing, really.
I understand.
My Level is pretty low too.
But I have fun every day, working with Shirai-san and hanging out with Saten-san.
I wouldn't have met you guys if I didn't come here.
So, in the end, the fact that I came here is enough.
Uiharu...
You're just so cute!
I'll wipe your whole body clean as a reward!
I can do that myself!
Oh!
A blackout?
That's why I told you to wait.
Transformers No unauthorized trespassing Academy City administration agency 7th academic district electricity distribution technology center
Nothing we can do about it.
I had no idea there was something like this here!
That's why I-
It's not like I could just stop at the last second!
What are you going to do about my shoes!
Your bad.
I lose eh?
We are now experiencing a blackout. We have teams working on it.
Geez.
How troublesome.
We let our source get away.
Kuroko?
We have a problem?
Kaitabi Hatsuya has lost consciousness?
We don't really know the details, but, during the Antiskills' interrogation, he suddenly...
I'm Shirai, with Judgment.
How is his condition?
We're doing all we can, but he shows no signs of regaining consciousness.
Umm... Well, I punched him pretty hard once.
Well, his head doesn't appear to be damaged.
Actually, his entire body is fine.
He's just unconscious.
So you're saying you don't know the reason.
What's strange, though, is that we've been getting a ton of patients like this all throughout the week.
It's kind of embarrassing to admit, but these cases are beyond our capabilities.
We've invited an outside specialist on cerebral physiology to take a look at them.
Oh...
Sorry for the wait.
I am Kiyama Harumi. The director of the hospital called me out here.
Oh...
We appreciate your hard work.
You are...
I can't find the Level Upper.
It's nothing but a rumor after all!
Why don't I put a new song in.
Huh?
A hidden link?
A Certain Scientific Railgun
To be continued
Could this be...
Next Episode
Does Level Upper really exist?
Majority Report
Do the people who use it go back to normal?
Huh? Where did you go, Saten-san?