Somebody, help me!
Why am I here?
Tsugumi, transform into a weapon!
No way! I can't!
I can't fight...!
No!!
Wandering around half-asleep again...
Perv.
Is this what being homesick is?
I've got to get it together.
Oh, Miss Tsugumi, awake already?
My glasses, my glasses...
Miss Meme, you don't wear glasses, do you?
Huh? I don't?
You're still only half awake.
Good morning, you two!
- Good morning. - Morning.
I'm gonna go wash my face.
Come back soon!
What should we do for breakfast this morning?
Talking about food right after we wake up, are we?
- Huh? - You're a surprisingly big eater.
I was just getting on the same page as you, Miss Tsugumi!
Is that right?
Geez! I'm going to go wash my face, too!
Come back soon!
Oh, me too!
we wanna be there even if we had to twist the world all around to get there
without you, i guess i couldn't even find the future here today
i was always trying to take nothing for granted
for the day i might lose them
but you just came in to my black and white monochrome destiny
and colored it all over
we won't be satisfied with the routine future
we were born to make a new history come true
there's absolutely no absolute thing in this world
this road goes on forever
as long as we won't give up
Why did I come to DWMA, you ask?
As a weapon, it didn't seem to me that I had much choice,
but I was wondering what your reasons were, as meisters.
Hmm... I've forgotten.
Huh? Something as important as that?
Well, how about you, Miss Anya?
Why should I have to tell that to you, Miss Tsugumi?
Uh, well, I...
Come, it's almost time for class.
Oh. This is a meister class, right?
Yes. Well, see you later.
Waver, Run!
If I could hear at least one good example reason,
I could understand how to survive the chaotic DWMA life here.
Harudori?
A-Akane...
You seem kind of down somehow.
No, I wouldn't say that.
Akane, is it all right for you to not attend the meister class?
Yeah, it looks like it's okay for me.
Right now, the classes are teaching the fundamentals.
Oh, yeah?
Um, Akane, there's something I wanted to ask you...
Would you mind a little of your time?
So your question is, why do the meisters come to DWMA?
Uh, yes. Why would you go to the trouble,
knowing you'll be exposed to danger?
Good question.
I don't think there's just one reason,
but typically, I think many are here with a career in mind.
A career?
DWMA is sometimes called the world's police.
There are more than a few DWMA graduates in the political circles
of countries around the world.
In that context, the trust placed in DWMA is tremendous.
Most countries affiliate themselves with DWMA.
That is also the reason why DWMA prospers the way it does.
If peace could be bought with money, it wouldn't be so costly.
The allowance that we DWMA students receive
is just a bit on the hefty side, don't you think?
Indeed I do.
I hear that the way we DWMA students manage our allowance
is all checked up on.
Please be mindful.
It's another way that your quality as a student is evaluated.
Now, the way I make it sound,
you may think there are many here who are in it for the authority,
but DWMA's motto is,
"A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body."
Put simply, the majority of those who are here
want to become the heroes who save the world, I'd bet.
So then, Akane, are you here to be a hero, too?
Hmm, in my case, I guess you could say it's for family reasons.
Like, your family has been DWMA students for generations?
No.
I was born into a family that runs a dojo.
It's a dojo that still teaches the ancient martial arts,
including techniques of lethal force.
Harudori, have you ever heard of the Star Clan?
Mm-mm.
They're a group of assassins, who will kill anyone for money.
The Star Clan amounts to being a branch of the school my family runs.
The reason I usually wear glasses
is also due to the rather unpleasant look in my eye.
What pretty eyes.
Since I had already had these techniques drilled into me,
I thought I would use them to help others.
Then, Akane, you plan to move forward into the EAT class?
Yes, I do.
I respect that...
being able to conduct yourself so firmly after your own thinking.
I'm here because I just happen to be a weapon,
and I'm not sure what I want to strive toward in the future.
Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean for this to become a sob session!
Sorry.
You're kind of cute, huh, Harudori?
N-No, I-I'm not cute!
So then, Harudori, do you want to try going toward EAT, too?
Eh? That's impossible! If I went into EAT, it would cost me my life!
I was freaked out just running into one of those Traitor people.
EAT would be out of the question.
I will watch out for you.
If you go into EAT, Harudori, then I can protect you,
whether it's from a Traitor or anything else.
Huh? B-But...
For that to happen, I need to have you near me.
Eep! N-Near you?
Would you be mine?
Harudori...
Akane...
You... are mine...
I, who was in love with love, am actually falling in love, right?
I'm joking.
Huh?
Harudori, you've only been at DWMA for two weeks, right?
While you may not know what you want, or what your goal is,
there's no reason to rush into it.
If you still have concerns after a year,
then I will find something for you.
As for weapons, including myself, there are the following theories:
One, you are the descendent of a family line
that has weapon genetic information.
Two, it is widely observed that your abilities
start exhibiting themselves at puberty.
Three, there is a wide variety of weapon forms...
Harudori! Are you listening?
Y-Yes!
Three, there is a wide variety of weapon forms...
Excuse me, Clay?
What?
Does Akane have anyone he's interested in?
Huh?
Or is he just always nice?
Oh, come to think of it, during that Traitor incident,
he was awfully kind to Miss Anya, wasn't he?
Has she caught on to our mission?
Is it possible that Miss Anya is the object of Akane's...
...love?
Eh?!
Is that true?! No, it couldn't be!
Harudori sure does come right to the point, huh?
I'll have to completely play this off somehow.
Ahem! Actually, the one Akane likes is Tatane.
You mean Meme?!
Y-Yeah, you know. All men like big boobs.
All of them?
N-No, not like that! Forget I said that!
Huh? Forget it?
The truth is, Harudori, I'm the one who likes you...
Eh?!
What do you mean?
Let's see... And I like you, Harudori...
What about Miss Anya?
There...
Done!
Huh?
Since when did our relationships turn so afternoon-soapy?
Wh-What do we do?!
In other words, to gloss it over, you made it even worse.
This is terrible. That poor girl.
Right now, Harudori must have her head buried in her hands.
Don't say that.
I'll do what I can about this,
but Clay, you're not cut out for intelligence duty, are you?
Don't say that.
That just can't be it, can it?
Why would Clay make up such a lie?
Huh? Boys' feelings?
Like, say, a boy asking a friend who's a girl to be his as a joke,
or they suddenly declare their love,
but you soon realize it's just a lie, too.
Something happened, didn't it, Tsugumi?
No, I didn't mean anything particular by it.
All right, I'll tell you.
It's only natural for a boy who is in love with a girl
to think she's cute, right? I mean, to them,
it's the same thing as courtship behavior.
If you turn it around, they just aren't quite as charming
as we girls are when we talk theoretically about boys and love.
Eternal Feather, I'm sorry, but can I see your notes from today?
Mm-hmm, sure thing.
Here.
Thank you.
Eternal Feather doesn't seem like someone of the opposite sex,
so she's nice and easily accessible, huh?
That's true.
Whether or not I'm popular is a different matter, though.
It's all right. Money makes the world go round.
They're good upperclassmen, at least.
Isn't there anyone I can turn to?
Don't you get it? Soul, if you had gotten up earlier,
you would have been able to eat the breakfast I made,
and I wouldn't have kicked you out that window when we fought!
Geez, shut up.
- Maka, ma'am? - You're paying for the window and the car yourself!
Oh, you're that freshman...
Ah, you remember me...
I once wore that uniform.
DWMA has a really wide variety of uniforms, right?
You're free to pair any top and bottom,
and even street clothes are okay.
Did you have lots of trouble choosing?
Oh, yes. I settled on this scarf and collar.
Also, I don't have much of a figure, so...
We're soulmates!
Ow!
Let's get going, already. We'll be tardy.
Yeah, I know!
See you later.
Maka, ma'am!
My name is Tsugumi.
These twin tails are also because of your influence. I'm sorry.
Ha, it looks cute, Tsugumi.
Um, Maka, ma'am...
Uh, there's something troubling me right now...
Do you know anything about dreams or love?
Don't worry.
Like I said, it's your fault in the first place, Soul!
- Don't be silly! You're always blind to your own faults! - Don't worry?
Miss Kana!
Miss Kana, please tell my fortune!
About what?
About love, and dreams, the future, and my hopes!
Everything about me!
Go ahead.
Here!
Does the tarot even have that card?
It's an original.
What card is it?
The flat-chested card.
My breasts are just modest.
"The Flat."
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Meme, are you doing yoga?
Yoga improves the blood flow, so I thought it might help my memory.
Oh, okay.
Amazing.
What did I do all day long?
Geez, Meme, you're in my bed again... Oh!
Why are you naked?
What did she do to end up like that?
And she's gotten dirty here and there, too.
They're doing physical fitness testing today.
Please don't go using up your strength so early in the morning.
What do you mean by that?
Hurry up and get changed.
Man, you are so annoying.
Hey!
Stop talking to me, straight-laced chick.
Miss Anya hasn't come out of the changing room, huh?
What could she be doing?
These are the commoners' clothing called gym shorts?
You can see my buttocks through this scandalous clothing!
I have to wear this and go out in front of others?!
All right, those of you who are ready, go on and start evaluating.
Oh, Miss Anya!
We're starting.
What's the matter, Anya?
You won't set any records wearing those.
Is there some problem with that?
No... If you're okay with that, then I don't mind.
It's just a fitness exam, but they're even doing a shot put.
Wow, what's with that?!
He's super-fast!
Akane, 6.32 seconds.
Clay, 10.18 seconds.
Don't overdo it too much.
Amazing.
Next up, Miss Anya.
Here goes Anya Hepburn!
1.87 meters! That's fantastic!
That's the top score among all the new girls.
This is Meme Tatane, first throw!
It's your third.
15.6 meters!
All right!
She's way ahead of the other girls.
So are the shots put onto Tatane's chest.
- This is Meme Tatane, first throw... - You're done, already.
Meme, too. I thought she would be hard to figure,
but she's really that amazing?
Meme and Miss Anya are both incredible.
And yet, I...
I...
Those who cannot do the Fosbury flop
don't have to, and can do a belly roll instead.
Here goes Tsugumi Harudori!
Pathetic.
I don't deserve to be asked to partner
with Miss Anya or Meme like this.
I just think about things that don't matter,
and don't do anything.
Even if I find a goal someday,
I can't do anything the way I am.
You tried hard during the fitness exams, huh?
Akane...
I thought you might still be worried,
but judging from that, you seem okay.
Oh, yes.
I still don't have a goal or anything,
but I'm going to try as hard as I can,
so as not to be left behind by Miss Anya and Meme.
That's nice, and sounds just like you, Harudori.
Thanks for everything you've done for me.
Come to think of it, regarding the chart Clay drew yesterday...
I don't know what that means at all.
No matter what those around you think,
how about you care more about your own feelings?
Oh, right.
Miss Tsugumi!
What are you doing?
The fitness exams are starting!
They just ended.
Wait up!
Seriously?
Come, let's go home.
You two were both amazing, huh?
Huh? How so?
Miss Tsugumi, you perv!
No, not that! Geez! All right, race you to the changing room!
Huh? What's suddenly come over her?
Ready-set-go!
H-Hold on! No fair!
Wait for me!
With a big wave and a "See you,"
let's meet in the new day
Our shadows stretch along the pavement
coming together, then apart, then together
What do I say when the road home ends?
You are not alone. Nope, right nearby,
there are eyes looking back at you
And just like a miracle,
they can turn even failures into laughter
Thank you for a fun day
Let's do it again tomorrow
We'll open a brand-new door
chasing after dreams and love
and those nameless feelings, too
I am the cupid of love. I lead my lost sheep to the paradise of love
with my clever strategies. Just you wait, Jacqueline.
After we clean the pool...
...we refresh ourselves with a bath.
I call this "Operation: Casual Conversation in the Bathroom."
Next time; Invitation Fighting!