So the main theme for the school festival will be the Warring States.
On the first day, we will announce the stage events and open the booths.
We can judge their popularity based on popular vote.
These points will get dispersed in the following day's event, the Warring States Game.
5th Houjo Festival
Catch Phrase: 'Turn the campus into the image of the Warring States Period. Everyone wears clothes from that era.'
Date: October 5th, 6th
Day 1: High Schoolers: Plays, Booths
Middle Schoolers: Choral Competition, Stage Shows, Warring States
Catch Phrase: 'Turn the campus into the image of the Warring States Period. Everyone wears clothes from that era.'
Middle Schoolers: Choral Competition, Stage Shows, Warring States
Catch Phrase: 'Turn the campus into the image of the Warring States Period. Everyone wears clothes from that era.'
Middle Schoolers: Choral Competition, Stage Shows, Warring States
Catch Phrase: 'Turn the campus into the image of the Warring States Period. Everyone wears clothes from that era.'
Middle Schoolers: Choral Competition, Stage Shows, Warring States
Catch Phrase: 'Turn the campus into the image of the Warring States Period. Everyone wears clothes from that era.'
Middle Schoolers: Choral Competition, Stage Shows, Warring States
Now, I believe that president would like to make an announcement.
As the Head of the Board of Directors suggested,
we will make "Houjou Ujiteru" the theme for our battle on day two.
What's that?
The late Warring States Period mountain castle, Hachiouji Castle, lies in ruins near the academy.
The master of that castle was Houjou Ujiteru.
He was the last feudal warlord to defy Hideyoshi.
Of course, he lost in the end.
That battle was really bloody!
That's enough!
You ranted enough about this in the Director's Room.
Today, we need to decide how to incorporate this siege into a combat game.
Considering how many days we have left,
we need to be very careful how we manage our time.
Naturally, I'll be counting on you, Sagara.
I could use your help.
Prez! I totally forgot to mention somethin' earlier!
Hayakawa, I'm in the middle of a meeting!
Ah, my bad.
Festival Committee Director requesting assistance from the executive committee!
We're running short-handed for the Warring States' clothing demo.
I had already planned on lending you a few members of the executive committee.
That makes this easy!
We need someone to model as a warlord and a princess!
You need models?
Nothing gets the party going like eye candy, y'know?
I bet everyone would just eat Souda up.
What? Mayura couldn't model to save her life.
Excuse me?
I'll let ya decide on the models! Thanks.
He never listens to a word from anyone.
I told you not to do anything to stand out, remember?
I never said I'd accept!
Honoka, why don't you model as the princess?
Absurd! As leader, I could never...
Red Data Book
A book which contains data about species in danger of extinction.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature first published it in 1966.
The ones deemed in gravest danger had their articles printed on red paper.
I go toward your voice as we speak, into the light...
About "Red Data Girl"
She is a girl from an endangered species.
The term originates from a book which contains data about species in danger of extinction,
called the Red Data Book (abbreviated RDB).
Many wish to have control over her, for such is the vast mystery of her power.
Through thin silk I watch the world outside
I can't fly with my wings in that little box
Flowers bloom one after another into a windswept forest,
and I imitate their breathing, and flaps my wings a little
Look,
your voice, though faint as ever,
guides me from where I cowered
The future is so very far away and obscure for me,
but I will abandon my fear of it and find you
We cannot touch each other, but know the other's feelings
That gives me the strength to look ahead
so that I may change
"July 1590. An army of 15,000 men lay siege to Hachiouji Castle and toppled it on that same day.
Ujiteru was not present.
The History of Hachiouji Castle's Offense and Defense
The Day Houjou Fell
A mere 3,000 people barricaded themselves within its walls."
Suzuhara!
Did you have fun in Togakushi?
It would be in your best interest to befriend me rather than side with Souda.
What makes you say that?
The real battle will be decided during the school festival.
What do you mean?
The school will open up.
During the course of the festival, the academy's barrier will be down.
People from the outside will be allowed to come and go freely.
Meaning you'll get help from the adults?
That's not necessarily what I meant,
but regardless, none of us are standing here on our own.
Isn't that true of you and everyone else?
Ichijou, did I keep you?
No, I just arrived.
Think about it. Will you join my forces?
Suzuhara, you and Sagara are both invited.
You don't want to end up like Ujiteru and his followers, do you?
"The women and children still in the castle took their own lives.
The waterfalls were dyed red for three days and ni—"
Milady!
Milady! Milady!
Who? Who do you mean?
Say my name!
Milady!
If you don't say my name, I won't know who I am!
Izumiko!
Are you awake, Izumiko?
Sagara...?
I also have a nursing license, so rest at ease.
I was researching Hachiouji Castle, then...
You overexerted yourself during summer vacation.
Honestly, you should have spent the entire summer at Mt. Tamakura and nowhere else.
I'm sorry...
I think I understand now just how big of a deal it was to have brought Mother out.
You've started to notice, haven't you?
A large-scale experiment is about to take place on campus.
There is a high likelihood that something less than safe could happen.
It is imperative that you trust us.
We exist for the sole purpose of protecting you.
Sagara, when you say, "you," do you mean me, or do you mean...
the Himegami?
Those would be one and the same.
I don't think so.
We're not the same. Not here and not at Togakushi.
That's because we still have Yukariko.
Imagine you will become the Himegami who removes her veil, Izumiko.
Such an act could very well make you the last Himegami.
Don't you see?
You will become an extremely important princess.
I have a hard time believing that...
Even Miyuki still doesn't consider me anything special.
I just realized something.
I merely want Miyuki to accept me as a normal girl.
But if he decides to server the Himegami,
I will forever lose that opportunity...
My son is one troublesome page!
It's about time he faced the facts.
The Himegami already chose him.
When?!
Traditional Clothing Demo 1:00 PM~
It's about time I headed to the dressing room.
Mayura, why did you agree to fill that modeling spot?
It doesn't hurt to be on the executive and festival committees' good sides.
Plus Manatsu just so happens to be out practicing archery on horseback.
He always hates it when I dress up.
But I bet Masumi loves it!
Take care!
Suzuhara.
Yes?
What are you doing for your costume on the day of the festival?
My costume?
Aren't members of the executive committee wearing all black?
That's not what I meant!
How are you going to deal with your braids?
Since I'm wearing a hat, I think I can get by with putting them in a bun.
So you won't unbraid them, no matter what?
I don't know.
What? How could you not know?
In Togakushi, I learned that unbraiding my hair doesn't always bring forth the Himegami.
But still...!
I don't want to spend the rest of my life with these braids!
I'll have to undo them some day.
And I need to know what will happen when I do!
Isn't it a bit late to be going through a rebellious stage?
From now on, I need to learn what I can do to look out for myself.
I like your determination, but there's something you're missing.
Sorcerers' spells, mountain monk mantras, and ninja techniques are fundamentally the same.
They use "spiritual self-defense."
Suzuhara, you can't use a lick of power in self-defense.
I think that the Himegami generally has a lower god protect her.
But you don't have anything like that.
Do you know of the spells that sorcery, mountain asceticism, and the ninja arts share in common?
There are such spells?
This one's called "Kuji."
Before me stand soldiers, ready for battle.
And there's one more. This one's called "Hayakuji."
Before me stand soldiers, ready for battle.
Suzuhara, if you have decided that you want to start looking out for yourself,
I think you should learn at least one form of self-defense.
Please teach me how to protect myself!
Episode 9
The First Debut
Good afternoon!
Doing well?
Oh, dear. Have you already forgotten who I am?
Hodaka?!
Shh! I don't want the other students to know that I'm here today.
Does that mean you came as a judge?
I wanted to see how they were preparing for battle.
By "they," do you mean Takayanagi and his supporters?
Souda Mayura seems to be putting up quite the fight.
How she uses you may determine whether she wins or loses.
You truly are a difficult person, you see.
You're like a hidden treasure.
Is your partner doing well? That cheeky brat, I mean.
You really have been paired with an unworthy one, haven't you?
If you're referring to Sagara, he's incredibly well and incredibly cheeky!
What of him?
Did I strike a nerve?
No!
Yeah, right. You look angry.
My position is such that I am not allowed to assist anyone,
and yet I'm terribly curious as to what role you will play in this festival.
Milady! Milady! Milady, hurry!
That's because you have the ability to "see," right?
Can you see things besides gods?
Like ghosts?
I believe the Saniwa priests are known for their ability to compare many things.
Is something currently on campus?
It feels much more comfortable than before.
Suzuhara!
Thank goodness! Hurry to the dressing room!
Our middle school model isn't coming.
Supposedly she had a family emergency.
I hate to dump this on you, but...
You aren't going to ask me to model for you, right?
Nah, I'll handle the modeling.
But I was supposed to be the MC today. Could you fill in for me?
You just need to read the script!
Just ad-lib something or ask the speaker for a comment every now and then.
Please let me model instead.
Good idea! That'd work out for the best, huh?
Are you okay? You weren't ready for this, were you?
I doubt they set this up, but they could be up to something.
Like what?
We don't really know who's on Takayanagi's side.
Hello!
Be careful.
I'll be dressing you today.
My, your hair is so long!
Firstly, change into the under-kimono, and then I'll do your makeup.
Um, may I put a wig over my braids?
Afraid not. I'll need you to undo them.
Okay...
Is someone trying to make it easier for the Himegami to appear?
What should I do?
That's it!
Before me stand soldiers, ready for battle.
I can do this, can't I?
Hayakawa!
H-Hey, Souda! You really are a sight for sore eyes.
Having you ought to brighten up the auditorium.
And...
I'm sorry, but may I ask for the name of that other princess?
You're terrible! You met her along with the rest of the committee.
In which case...
Does that make you Suzuhara?!
What?!
Everyone, thank you for waiting!
I would like our models to come take the stage!
My, my...
You don't have to worry. I'm not going to become the Himegami.
I wouldn't do that in front of everyone!
Allow me to introduce our models.
Firstly, let's start with our model for Maeda Toshiie—
Oops! Uh, hey! I'm Hayakawa from the Festival Committee.
Dang, this is a lot heavier than I expected! And it's hot!
What's that girl?
Beats me. Who could she be?
There must be something wrong with me. How could I get involved with something like this?
I'll be fine. I know how to defend myself now.
Could you look at the camera?
Not only is Souda modeling, but also Suzuhara!
This is the best traditional clothing exhibition ever!
What were you talking about with Hodaka?
About how we were afraid you were gonna do something crazy.
I didn't do anything crazy.
Why the heck did you agree to be a model?!
There are plenty of other girls who could have filled the spot!
That's because...
And here I managed to model for the event without a hitch...
Nothing good comes from throwing all our cards on the table.
They could have decided to attack you!
Don't you realize that there are some who might try to get you to unbraid your hair,
dress you up like the Himegami and then summon her?
Even Murakami was stunned by what you did.
In which case, this was not his doing.
Don't unbraid your hair unless you have to!
Besides, those braids really aren't all that bad.
There's nothing wrong with them!
They "aren't all that bad," eh?
I find them most stifling, but they do offer a new sensation.
It can't be... Why...?
My legs are blissfully free!
This is wonderful! I could walk as far as I desired.
I feel splendid.
At long last, I have come this far.
Are you not pleased to see me once more?
Suzuhara is good enough for me.
You needn't be shy.
I am now able to synchronize with this body as if it were my own.
It is a day to be celebrated.
This is my right hand.
It is with this hand that I give to the masses.
This is my left hand.
It is with this hand that I accept offerings from the heavens.
I find that both meet my needs quite satisfactorily.
Now them, which hand would you prefer?
What do you mean?
Which would you hold?
Now, see here! This isn't the time or the place for you to just show up like this!
You need to return—
Scorn me and face my divine wrath, Sagara Miyuki!
This is the first time I have been able to move about so freely.
I wish to go on a brief walk.
Hey... Crap!
Say something.
Like what?
When you are here, where does Suzuhara go?
I would not know. It does not interest me.
Why does it take a while for Suzuhara to remember what happened when you take over her body?
Because it is too troublesome to remember?
I do not like when you speak of other women.
If I were to talk about nothing but Yukimasa, how would you feel?
That's a totally different—
It is not!
Do not interfere with my enjoyment of the "present."
Are you happy? This is Hachiouji Castle's keep.
It's where you wanted to come.
Indeed...
Nothing is here.
The only so-called "vengeful spirit" still about
would be myself.
Are you a human who passed away?
Yes.
Were you filled with regret when you died?
There is no way I could be without regret.
I am the one who personally brought humanity to its demise.
I despaired for my species, and destroyed it along with myself.
But upon losing my body, I learned that I could travel through the past.
From the depths of my heart, I yearned for help.
For the sake of a future that does not end in destruction,
I need someone who can understand me.
Having returned from an experiment that spanned well over a thousand years,
I found that only my brain and ovaries had been preserved for eternity.
They had become World Heritage.
But the future fall of humanity remained unchanged.
World Heritage?
This is the third time I have passed through thousands of generations of women.
Lacking a body of my own,
I have gradually begun to forget who I am.
As such, I doubt there will be a fourth time.
This will be my last chance.
So you aren't a god.
You're a human from Suzuhara's family line, right?
Am I truly human if I am capable of eliminating the entire human race?
My power was so unusual that I was murdered in my second future.
They placed me on display as a specimen!
What a terrifying thought.
My abilities put me in a position at odds with humanity.
I will side with those that fight for the planet rather than the humans.
I am searching for people who understand this and can hold me back.
Is that what Yukimasa, Yukariko, and the mountain monks are for...?
If you want me to help,
could you give me some time to think about it first?
Wamiya is meant to serve me.
I'm Sagara!
Yet you are also Wamiya.
Do you not recall how magnificently you melded at Togakushi?
I can also remove him from you.
Sagara Miyuki says that you are a bother.
I can't stand him at all, either!
I only decided to stay with him because he was so pathetic that it made me want to cry.
It's not in your nature to look after humans, was it?
I don't mind if you forget.
I'll just do whatever it takes to grant your wish.
You would treat me like some old ninny?
That is enough! Return!
I'll put serious thought into Wamiya as well.
So please, give Suzuhara back!
You cannot force me to leave against my will.
I am already under the influence of that self-defense spell you taught me.
How could you be dissatisfied with spending your time here, with me?
I thank Buddha from the bottom of my heart,
for by his grace, misfortune is changed to happiness and calamities to bliss.
Izumiko!
Come back to me, Izumiko!
I know you! You won't make the wrong choice!
Somebody calls me
From somewhere they call me
From far away that gentle sound drifts near and pulls my heart away
Tell me something,
for a premonition pains me
Do the feelings I don't understand yet
start to grow?
I dreamed of freedom
and yet keep hesitating about it
With a tiny voice
I prayed that I could
laugh together with everyone
300 yen
So you'd rather spend time with the Himegami instead of me?
Episode 10
The First School Festival
Episode 10
The First School Festival