(Onscreen, left) Himura Youichi
(Onscreen, right top) Functions Terminated
(Onscreen, right bottom) No. 78, Nanaha
The Ashikabi who still haven't won a battle...
...will be determined unworthy for the game.
The Sekirei under them will all...
...have their functions terminated!
For this reason, I will be giving you the next two weeks.
Those of you who wish to qualify, fight as you please.
You bastard... you pulled another stupid trick.
Well, the North should be fine this time.
Most of the Ashikabi are common people who were forced to join, anyway.
It's obvious that there aren't many of them who would willingly get themselves into these dangerous fights.
About 40% of them still haven't won a fight...
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Their functions will be terminated...?
So it's finally come down to that.
Well, as for Mina-tan,
Musubi-tan has already terminated two Sekirei's functions.
We don't have anything to do with this directly, but...
But... for them to forcefully tear an Ashikabi from their Sekirei just because they didn't win...
...Musubi just can't accept it!
That's why I called you too naïve.
Sekirei exist in order to fight.
From the start, Sekirei who don't fight are not needed in the Sekirei Plan!
Tsukiumi...
No, Tsukiumi-tan has a point.
No matter what, it would've turned out this way sooner or later.
While this Sekirei Plan remains a game based on elimination,
as long as the players don't make a move, the game won't get anywhere.
In other words, the Ashikabi and Sekirei who are hiding need to step up to the game too.
That's a nice move.
We are top of the class when it comes to winning. It has nothing to do with us.
Aren't you be worried that there could be someone who has no choice but to attack us?
That makes things more exciting, doesn't it?
I guess that's aimed at us as well.
We only fought in order to find Kuu-chan.
We don't really need to stop any Sekirei's functions.
If this keeps on, we will...
I've decided.
Shiina, we need to work even harder from now on.
That's because... I don't want to be separated from you.
Hey, Seo, what should we do?
Either Homura got in our way, or the others escaped.
We never did terminate a Sekirei's functions.
What should we do...?
Oh, Hibiki.
What is it?
Do we still have any beer in the fridge?
Listen to us seriously!
Hey, Master.
What's with that text?
Seems like things are getting interesting.
Well, let's fill ourselves up first.
Let's go eat!
Okay!
Just tell her the entirety of this message.
Understood.
I didn't expect the MBI to give her a push in the back...
We sure bought a lot.
Yup, that's the amount we agreed on for the shopping competition.
Hey, Musubi-chan.
Yes.
Although Matsu-san said that the text has nothing to do with us.
Is that really okay?
It's fine! When you go outside, Minato-san, one of us will protect you.
Matsu-san will also use the satellite to track us as always.
What is it?
No, that's not what I meant...
Matsu-san?
Mina-tan, Mina-tan!
Umm... somehow...
...I think you guys are being followed.
It's a group of two. I am afraid they are...
...an Ashikabi and a Sekirei.
Could it be that somebody already has their eyes on us?
W-What should we do?
What's the matter, Minato-san?
S-She said we're being followed by somebody.
Being followed?
Umm? Who could you be?
Sekirei?
You.
You are the Ashikabi from the North who helped Shigi escape, right?
Is it really okay if we don't go?
Well, if they wanted to fight, then they would have attacked them already.
If we aren't careful, and someone like Tsukiumi-tan goes there,
then we won't know what the other guys want.
Well, that's true.
Why is Minato not back yet?
So, Kusano...
I really am bad at rock-paper-scissors.
Other than the shopping competition and rock-paper-scissors,
I wonder if there's any other way to beat Musubi.
North's Ashikabi, I have something to talk to you about.
N-North's Ashikabi?
Right now, including us, there's multiple Ashikabi and Sekirei who have plans to escape from the capital.
D-Did you know Shigi-kun?
Rather than saying that I know him, it's more like both of us are only playing this game half-heartedly.
Playing...
I met him back then.
He has a really weak Sekirei, right?
What a joke.
Well, if a wimp like him could get out alive, I'm relieved.
A wimp...
Still... they did quite well.
Had I known that there would be a text message like this,
we would've taken out a Sekirei or two.
Hey, you.
Can you help us? You can even join our plan.
Escaping the capital...
Musubi-chan, wake up!
Wake up, Musubi-chan!
At first, I went to a guy called Seo.
From Seo-san?
You can't do that.
You guys will die.
You heard about me from Seo-san?
What are you talking about?
Every Ashikabi knows about the rumor that somebody escaped from the capital.
You're quite a famous guy.
I heard you fought with the Disciplinary Squad.
Speaking of which, a weakling like him couldn't have gotten away by himself.
She isn't weak.
Kuno-san isn't weak.
If Seo-san said it can't work, then it can't.
People who say he was only half-serious,
and to call Shigi-kun a wimp after he put his all into it...
...are people I won't help.
It's the MBI!
This is bad! Let's go, Nanaha!
The MBI are already chasing them like this...
Hey, Muu-chan.
Karasuba-sama, why are you here?
I'm working.
That goes for you, Muu-chan. You look quite funny.
Oh? Your Sekirei core is shining this bright.
Yes! I learned the Bear Fist!
I am really looking forward to the day we promised.
I'll be waiting for the day when we meet again.
Yes!
The Disciplinary Squad...
Minato-san...
...the people just now are already...
We're back!
We only went out for a while, but a lot has happened, hasn't it.
Minato!
You came back late!
I-I'm sorry.
I see.
All the Ashikabi who tried to escape the capital by themselves have failed.
For that reason, it's natural that they want to escape with others.
Sorry... I declined them without asking everybody's opinion.
Of course you would!
When it comes to Kuno, I only accepted it as how things turned out.
But I won't help ones who run away from a fight!
First they play around,
then they make a run for it when the situation turns bad.
I really don't like stuff like that.
Musubi thinks Minato-san is right.
Sahashi, I think all of your Sekirei agree with what you think.
Yeah... thank you.
Well, it was right to decline him.
It was thoughtless for him to tell you about the plan so freely.
Having the MBI chase him means that his plan has been exposed.
Hey, Matsu-san.
What happened to the people just now?
If No. 04 from the Disciplinary Squad showed up, I'm afraid...
Yes.
I understand it somewhat now.
So that's how it is, Yume...
...for you to hand your soul over to that kid.
She may actually turn out to be stronger than Yume.
It makes me rush with adrenaline.
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Oh, here it is.
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The Ashikabi has already been taken away by MBI,
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and No. 78, Nanaha, has already had her functions terminated by No. 04.
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This means their escape plan has failed.
Disciplinary Squad...
There probably isn't anyone right now who can stand against No. 04, Karasuba.
It's a different story, though, if No. 01 from the original Disciplinary Squad makes a move.
Hey, Matsu-san.
I've often heard about that No. 01 from Matsu-san.
Just where is that person right now...
Don't, Sahashi, don't say anymore.
A scary Hannya will come out, you know!
Everybody, dinner is now ready.
Oh, Landlady.
I'm sorry, Landlady. I didn't help out.
Sahashi-san?
Yes?
No. 01 has already died...
...along with Asama Takehito from the MBI.
L-Landlady?
All right! Let's eat dinner, Minato-san!
There, Musubi, don't hold his arm!
I-I didn't say anything.
We didn't either.
Ever since I met him, I've been able to understand humans.
I lived among them, and I am here right now.
I am already different from how I was back then.
All right! The checks are over!
You can put your clothes on now.
Oh, Kaoru-kun, did you finish what I asked you?
To clean up what has now turned into my empty house.
Eh? You said your forgot about it?!
Kaoru-kun...
Sorry.
I see. Well, it's fine if you understand.
Then, I will call you when I can come back.
All right..
What's with that annoyed sound of yours?
That's obviously because you always order people!
This is the first time that you've laughed.
A romance?
That's not nice, Kagari-san.
That's nice.
I really did love him... to the extent that I forgot my responsibilities.
Miya-tan.
But... it was this feeling that, in the end...
...killed Takehito-san.
How's that?!
It's my win!
All right, Tsukiumi-tan, you lost.
W-What was that?!
I've already told you this many times! You need to say "Naho" when you win.
N-Naho!
That's too late for you to say it now.
How does such a small mistake matter?!
Rules are rules.
Yup!
You...!
Naho!
What?!
Oh? Is it Kuu-chan again?
Kuu-chan is wonderful!
Why?!
My, my. It's so crowded in here.
Sorry, Landlady.
What is everybody doing?
Umm...
It's a contest for being the legal wife in the place of the shopping competition.
We are playing cards just as Kusano suggested, but...!
Why is Kusano winning?!
That's how it is.
You're just as popular as always, Sahashi-san.
Landlady...
But, if you do something lewd inside this Izumo House...
I-I won't! There will be nothing lewd!
Good night.
Naho!
Kuu-chan won again!
Why can't I win at all?!
It's a game that highly depends on luck.
It's quite hard even for my intelligence.
Kusano-tan, where did you learn this?
I played this a lot with U-chan.
With Uzume?
See? You stop the cards intentionally like this as a prank.
Simple-minded people fall into this trick easily.
Simple-minded, huh?
W-What do you all mean by that?
U-chan...
I wanted to play with U-chan too.
Oh! I just thought about something nice!
Why don't we let the winner date Minato-kun the whole day tomorrow as a special?
Hold on, Kazehana-san!
Don't make such a decision without asking...
Then should the losers strip? Which one is better?
A-A date is fine!
We would be killed by the Landlady otherwise!
Then, let me win the game, and teach you how adults socialize.
I absolutely can't lose!
Musubi won't lose either!
I need to act a little more serious sometimes.
I get it.
You don't care about what I think during times like this.
Kagari-san?
Uzume...
Chiho, take a look.
The full moon is beautiful.
You're right. It's completely round.
It'd be nice if we could fly over there.
That's right...
...and forget about everything.
Here we go!
We are leaving...
Have a safe trip!
Listen! The time limit for the date is four hours!
I won't let you off even if you are just one minute late!
Y-Yes...
Yes!
I have a bad hangover...
Didn't you start drinking more than playing the game about halfway through?
What are you talking about?
However, you followed that up quite nicely yesterday, Kazehana-tan.
It's probably a little too harsh to let Mina-tan remember about Uzume-tan.
The data of the Sekirei who were defeated by the Scarfed Sekirei all show the winner as unknown.
In order words, Uzume-tan's number of recorded wins is still zero.
That means she may show up before us as our enemy.
That's right... that's quite possible.
When he realizes this, Mina-tan will probably...
I haven't came outside for a long time.
The doctor said that he gave special permission to us because your body is fine today.
Only being able to see this through a window, it feels like I've forgotten how wide the sky really is.
It's not just the sky.
Let's visit the huge seas and the tall mountains together one day.
Can I really go?
Of course. Definitely.
The wind is cold, so I am going to get some blankets. Wait for me!
Wind? Uzume-chan!
You will always stay with me, right?
What are you talking about? Of course I will!
I will always be with you.
If you keep on asking weird stuff,
I'll kiss your lips next time.
Uzume-chan...
I'll be back really soon. Wait a bit.
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Are you having fun?
Yup! Kuu is having a lot of fun!
Thank you, Onii-chan, I love you!
All we did is shopping at the department store, and went out to eat.
Huh? Kuu-chan?
I have an important announcement for the Ashikabi who have received this message. In order for you to further enjoy this game, I have added a new rule. The Ashikabi who have decided that they do not want to win will be determined as unworthy for the game. The Sekirei under them will all have their functions terminated!
Functions... terminated...
I came here to tell you this because your Ashikabi doesn't have a cell phone.
That's awfully nice of you.
I don't think I need to tell you this, but you...
I know!
How could I get any credit for such dirty work?
But... you won't just nicely let them terminate your functions, right?
It's also for the Ashikabi who's most important to you, right?
That's why Higa-sama is giving you a chance to obtain victory.
However, your enemy is limited to the North's Ashikabi.
The North?!
Still, this is not an order.
Whether you do it or not, all depends on what you think.
I will do it.
Oh really.
Kuu-chan! Kuu-chan!
Where did she go?
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The hospital?
It's so cute.
Meow, meow!
Good afternoon.
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It doesn't matter if it's to protect Chiho's life.
Even if the one that I need to defeat is an important friend...
...no matter who it is...
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Hey, Shiina, they say I am the character that they don't want to attack the most!
I'm also an Ashikabi, you know!
That's because Yukari-san's... umm...
...finishing move seems quite painful in real life.
Eh? Is that so?
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Feather #9, Multiple Bonds.
Next time, now and forever, too.