There are already Ashikabi among you who stand no chance of winning, and thus are planning on dropping out.
All the Sekirei in possession of these individuals shall hereby cease to function!
This period shall last for two weeks from this day on.
Those who fully understand the given conditions, go and fight to your heart's content!
You...
Doing something uncalled for yet again...
Well, the North shouldn't have any problems this time.
In any case, most Ashikabi are just regular people forced into this game.
Evidently, not very many of them would try to wind up in a dangerous fight intentionally.
Almost 40% of them don't even have a single win.
Atarashii yakusoku ga kokoro o tsuyoku tsunagu
Our new promise binds our hearts together strongly
Kawaru sekai ni kane ga hibiku yukou!
The bell rings in the changing world, let's go
Owari naki tatakai ga subete o hikisaite mo
Even if the endless fight shreds everything apart,
I will believe in your smile
Kimi no hohoemi tada shinjite
If I can protect your dream,
(ano hi no) Kimi no yume mamoreru nara
I will even embrace pain
(namida mo) Itami sae dakishimeyou
(kizamou) Kasaneau kono omoi mune no chikai yuzurenai
I can't let go of these piling feelings, this oath in my heart
Ah, all the way to the end of the sky,
aa, sora no haruka hate made
Sou kaketeyuku yo na kasoku shiteku jounetsu
yes, my passion accelerates
as if it were rushing through my body
Ah, no matter what kind of fate awaits me,
aa, donna unmei datte
Sou takaku koeteku makenai yuuki kureta kara
yes, I can fly high over it
because you gave me this undefeatable courage
Eighth Wing
Game in the Grass
Forcefully cease to function...?
So it's finally come down to this.
Well, in your case, this rule doesn't apply because Musubi-tan already managed to beat 2 other opponents, though...
But there's no way I can agree with forcibly separating an Ashikabi and his Sekirei just because they lack a single win!
That's why I'm saying that you're naive!
The whole meaning behind the Sekirei's existence is to fight!
Sekirei who refuse to fight are unnecessary in the Sekirei Project!
Tsukiumi...
No. She's certainly got a good point.
It would've ended up this way sooner or later, anyway.
As long as the Sekirei Project is in a state of battle royal, no progress will ever come unless the Ashikabi make their move.
Forcing the passive Sekirei and Ashikabi to surface, huh?
He's thought it through.
We've got quite a few wins ourselves.
This matter has nothing to do with us.
Have you considered the possibility that the desperate ones will come after us?
Well, wouldn't that be exciting?
This concerns us as well, doesn't it?
We fought in order to find some clues about Kuu-chan,
so we didn't need to stop their functioning...
At this rate, we both will...
Then it's settled.
Shiina, we're aiming for victory from now on!
'Cause, I don't want to get separated from you...
Hey, Seo, what are we going to do?
Since Homura just kept getting away...
We weren't able to win any battles either.
I wonder what we should do...
Hibiki!
What?
Do we have any beer left in the fridge?
Huh?
Try to be serious for once!
Hey, Master. What's that message about?
Things just keep getting more interesting...
Anyway, let's deal with our empty stomachs first.
Let's get something to eat!
'Kay!
Just pass on the entire content of this message to her.
I understand.
Who would have thought that even the M.B.I. would encourage her...
We sure bought a lot, eh?
Yup, and all this in just one day's worth of shopping
Say, Musubi-chan...
Yes?
Matsu-san said that the message shouldn't concern us, but...
Is that really all right?
It's fine.
One of us will always be with you whenever you step out of the Inn.
And Matsu-san's always on the lookout with her observation satellites.
What is it?
Well, that's not what I meant...
Matsu-san?
Mina-tan, Mina-tan, you see...
Actually...
You're being followed.
There's two of them.
It's most likely an Ashikabi and a Sekirei.
Don't tell me... They managed to find us already?
Wh-What should we do?
What's the matter, Minato-san?
S-Someone's following us.
Following us...?
Um, who are you?
A Sekirei?
You're... the Ashikabi from the North who helped Shigi escape, right?
Wouldn't it be better for us to go out there as well?
Well, if they wanted to attack them, they would've done so already.
We won't be able to figure out their objective if we panic and let Tsukiumi-tan loose, either.
Yeah, that's true.
Minato still hasn't returned, huh?
Right, Kusano?
And I suck at rock-paper-scissors, too.
Isn't there any way to beat Musubi other than shopping and rock-paper-scissors?
Ashikabi of the North, I'd like to have a word with you.
A-Ashikabi of the North?
A few comrades of mine - including myself - have put together a plan to escape the Capital.
Y-You know Shigi-kun?
I don't really know him, but we've played around in this game for a while now, so...
Played around...?
That's when I met him.
He had an absolutely weak Sekirei with him, didn't he?
It was just laughable.
Well, I feel more confident now that I know even a weakling like him made it out.
A weakling?
Though, they sure left at a good time.
If I knew this kind of message was about to come, we would've taken off ages ago.
So, buddy...
Won't you help us?
You can join us as well, if you want.
Escape from the Capital...?
Musubi-chan, wake up!
Come on! Wake up, Musubi-chan!
I went to meet that Seo guy first, but...
Seo-san?
No way.
You guys will die.
And he told you about me?
What are you talking about?
There's no Ashikabi who hasn't heard about that incident.
You're pretty famous, you know.
You went against the Disciplinary Squad as well, right?
There's no way those weaklings could escape on their own.
They're not weak.
Kuno-san isn't weak at all.
Yeah...
If Seo-san told you it's impossible, then he's right.
Someone like you, who casually plays around and calls the determined Shigi-kun a weakling...
I can't help you.
It's the M.B.I.
This is bad. Let's go, Nanaha!
So the M.B.I. is already hunting them down...
Hey there, Muu-chan.
Karasuba-sama!
What are you doing here?
I'm working.
You're looking quite interesting there, Muu-chan.
Oh?
Your Sekirei core is shining brighter than ever.
Right! I've learned the Bear Paw technique!
I'm looking forward to our promised day.
I'll be waiting for you at the top.
All right!
The Disciplinary Squad...
Minato-san,
those two are already...
I'm home.
A lot happened, even though we just went out for a bit.
Minato!
You took too long!
I-I'm sorry!
So that's what it was?
All the Ashikabi who tried to escape independently failed, so it's only natural they would try it in groups.
Sorry, I refused without discussing it with you-
Of course you did!
I acknowledged Kuno's case just because it was successful,
but I won't ever aid those who try to run away!
First they play around all they want, and once it gets dangerous they make a run for it...
I don't like this one bit.
I think Minato-san's right.
Sahashi, I think all your Sekirei feel the same way.
I-I see... Thank you...
Well, it was right of you to refuse.
Talking about something like that in public was really careless.
The fact that M.B.I. was already onto them meant that they were going to fail anyway
Hey, Matsu-san.
What do you think happened to those two?
The Disciplinary Squad's No. 04 showing up can mean only one thing...
They are probably...
Yes...
I sort of understand now.
So that's how it is, Yume.
That's why you gave her your soul.
She really might become stronger than you.
It's thrilling.
Ah! Found them!
The Ashikabi was taken into M.B.I.'s custody,
and No. 78, Nanaha, has ceased to function.
I guess this is it for their escape plan.
The Disciplinary Squad...
No. 04, Karasuba.
There's probably no one who could stand up to her at this point.
It would be a different story if the ex-Disciplinary Squad's No. 01 decided to make a move, though.
Hey, Matsu-san.
That No. 01 that often appears in your stories, where is she right now?
No more on that topic, Sahashi.
A scary Hanya will come and eat you.
Everyone, the dinner's served.
Oh, Landlady!
Oh, forgive us for not being able to help.
Sahashi-san.
Ah, yes?
No. 01 is already dead.
Along with the M.B.I.'s Asama Takehito.
L-Landlady...
Come. Let's go get some dinner, Minato-san.
Hey, Musubi! You don't have to lock arms with him!
M-Matsu didn't say a thing. No she did not.
We didn't, either.
Thanks to him, I was able to meet many people,
I've lived my life as a person, and now I'm here.
I'm already different from how I used to be.
All right, the examination's all done!
You can put your clothes on.
Ah, Kaoru-kun?
Did you do what I asked you to? The cleaning of the house I'm moving into this fall...
What? You forgot?
Kaoru-kun...
I'm sorry.
Right. It's fine as long as you understand.
Then, I'll give you a call when I head back.
'Kay...
What's up with that reluctant voice?
That's because... You abuse people!
That's the first time you smiled for me.
Love?
Oh, come on, Kagari-san.
Oh, this kind of stuff is so nice.
I really loved him.
To the point that I would forget my own purpose.
Miya-tan...
But these thoughts eventually...
led to his death.
How's that? I win!
Tsukiumi-tan, you broke the rules.
Wh-What?!
How many times do I have to tell you?
You have to say Uno when you win!
U-Uno!
Too late for that now.
C'mon, let it slide!
The rules are the rules.
The rules!
Wh-Why you...
Uno!
What the-!
Oh, my! Kuu-chan wins again?
Kuu-chan, you're amazing!
Why?!
Really?
My, isn't it lively in here?
Sorry for bothering you, Landlady.
What are you guys doing?
U-Um...
Kusano, as the next legal wife, has decided upon this as another challenge following shopping and rock-paper-scissors...
But why the hell is Kusano first?!
So that's it.
You're quite popular as usual, Sahashi-san.
L-Landlady...
But if you were to try doing something lecherous here...
I won't!
I'd never even think of doing something like that!
Good night.
Uno!
Kuu-chan wins again!
Why can't I win at all?!
This game is heavily based on luck, so it's difficult even with my genius brain...
Kusano-tan, where did you learn to play like this?
I used to play a lot with U-chan.
With Uzume?
Yeah!
Here, arrange your hand like this and tease the others by slowing down the game.
The simple ones will fall for it.
The simple one, huh?
Wh-What are you guys implying?!
I'd like to play with U-chan too.
Oh, I just got a great idea!
How about this: whoever wins gets to go on a date with Minato-kun tomorrow.
Hold on, Kazehana-san! I didn't agree to that!
Then, how about the loser strips?
How's that?
A date is fine!
Come on, the Landlady will kill me!
In that case, I'm going to win and show you an adult's day out.
I can't lose this one!
I won't lose, either!
Time to get serious for once!
I get, I get...
I get that the victim's opinion won't be considered at all...
Huh?
Kagari-san?
Uzume...
Chiho, look!
It's a beautiful full moon.
It really is. It's so round and pretty.
I wish the two of us could fly all the way there.
You're right.
Forgetting everything and just flying away.
We're off!
I'm off...
Be careful!
Listen up! This date is limited to 4 hours!
You're dead if it takes even a minute longer!
O-Okay...
Okay!
What a terrible hangover...
You sure drank a lot during the game yesterday.
What do you mean?
But that was a nice move last night, Kazehana-tan.
Things could've gotten difficult if Mina-tan kept having Uzume-tan on his mind.
All the Sekirei defeated by the Clothed Sekirei were classified with "Winner Unknown."
Which means that Uzume-tan's win count is zero.
So she might show up as our enemy next time.
That's right...
That's certainly possible.
Once Mina-tan realizes that as well, he probably will...
It's been a long time since I've been out.
The doctor said you're free to go outside since you're feeling so well today.
You almost forget that the sky is so vast from behind that window.
Not just the sky; the wide open ocean and high mountains as well. Let's go see them together sometime.
I wonder if I can do that.
You can. Definitely.
The wind's picking up, so I'll fetch you a blanket.
Just wait a second.
Wind?
Uzume-chan.
You'll stay with me forever, right?
What are you saying? Of course I will!
I'll always be with you.
Jeez.
I'll have to steal one from your lips if you say something weird like that again.
Oh, Uzume-chan...
Wait for me here. I'll be back in a moment.
Okay.
Did you have fun?
Yup! Kuu had so much fun!
Thanks, Onii-chan! I love you!
We just went shopping at the department store and had a bite to eat...
Kuu-chan?
Functions stopped?
We came to tell you since your Ashikabi is unable to use a cell phone.
How nice of you.
I have no reason to tell you this,
but you're-
I know already.
There's no way anyone's keeping a win record of this dirty job.
But you can't just sit back and have them disable you, can you?
For the sake of your beloved Ashikabi, too.
Right?
And that is why Higa-sama has decided to provide you with a chance to win.
But your only choice is the Ashikabi in the Northern area, he said.
In the Northern area...?
However, this is not an order.
Whether you do it or not is up to you.
I'll do it.
Very well.
Kuu-chan!
Where did she go?
The hospital?
How cute!
Kitty-cat!
Hello.
It makes no difference if I can protect Chiho's life.
Even if the ones I have to defeat are my precious friends...
No matter who it is...
Unmei nante ne zenbu ne kimi shidai
All kinds of fate depend on you
Tsuiteku doko made mo onaji kimochi o kakaete
I'll follow you anywhere carrying the same feelings
Mada dare ni mo hakken sareteinai michi no tairiku ni sou
Even roads that haven't been found by anyone follow the mainland
Ichibansaki ni fumidasu you na bouken na no kono koi wa kitto
This love is probably like an adventure we're stepping into before anyone else
Shinjitsu da yo kanjiteru koto subete
Everything that you feel is the truth
Sono koe ga ima yondeiru kara
Since that voice is calling me now
(itsudemo)
Whenever it may be
Mubou da to wakattete mo issho ni tameshitai no
Even if I know it's useless I want to try it out together
Nan ni mo iranai nee kimi ga warau tabi
I don't need anything, hey whenever you laugh
Ikiteru sono imi wa tokiakasarete
the meaning of my life becomes obvious to me
Unmei nante ne zenbu ne kimi shidai
All kinds of fate depend on you
Tsuiteku doko made mo onaji kimochi o
I'll follow you carrying the same
Tsuyoi kimochi o kakaete.
strong feelings
Next Time Preview
Hey, Shiina! I was voted as the first "Don't want to be attacked by" character!
Even though I'm just an Ashikabi! Jeez!
I think it's, uh, because your attacks seem very realistic and painful.
You think so?
Episode 9: A Multitude of Bonds.
Ninth Wing
A Multitude of Bonds
Next time, and forever and ever.