Sarah, is everything ready?
Just as you asked, miss.
Thank you. Time to go meet my kindred.
The same as you, miss?
The same, yet different...
...as an Exception, that is.
We lived in a closed-up past
With an ever-distant future and time unmoving
Finding in our battle now what we were searching for
The power to believe in each other, beyond even destiny
We'll get stronger, you and me: a pair to the end
This light reflects a bond even deeper than our wounds
I want to protect you... and so my soul runs out to you now
Just hand it over to me (all of it)--even your pain
We're together (together) that's why (that's why) we can make it our strength
I'll be your shield, and yours alone
My back to yours, I believe in miracles (in meetings)
No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)
Looking down on our limits from far above: Absolute Soul
I'm just like you: an Avenger.
A dream? No--that was real.
"Exception"
Julie and me, we're both...
Aven--
What's this?
Wh-Why is Julie...
S-So soft... No! Wait!
Tor?
J-Julie?! I, er...
You...
Wait! C-C-Calm down and hear me o--
I'm so sorry.
I didn't expect you to be sleeping next to me,
and when I happened to move my hand...
Sorry.
So if you hadn't done that, you wouldn't even know they were there?
Th-That's not it! It's my overwhelming lack of experience with women!
It's my first time touching a girl's chest, and it was just so soft...
What am I saying?!
Nej. It was my fault.
Remembering the past yesterday made me so lonely.
I'm sorry.
Julie... No, I'm still the one in the wrong here.
I'm so sorry!
That's right--I forgot to tell you something.
Good morning, Tor.
Yeah--good morning, Julie.
"Koryo Academy"
Morning!
G-Good morning, Kokonoe, Julie.
Huh?
What are you two doing here?
Oh, it's you.
How long can you stay in bed with such light injuries, anyway?
She did hurt him pretty badly.
Lukifers increase your body's curative power,
but it's still best not to overdo things.
"She"? So Tachibana knows about it, too?
Yeah. When we didn't come back,
she and Hotaka got worried and came to check on us.
They handled first aid, too.
Oh, yeah? Tachibana, Hotaka... thanks.
What is it, Tor?
Tora actually bowed to someone!
What do you take me for, anyway?!
S-Sorry about that!
It's fine. Just because his name means "tiger"
doesn't mean he bites.
What weird picture of me do you have in your head?!
I wonder why Miss Tsukimi got so violent.
She said it was "all in a day's work."
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious.
But we probably won't ever see her again, so--
Good mor-ning!
Is everyone well-rested after the Novgladius?
Expect another no-holds-barred class today!
Wait!
Oh, dear! What seems to be the problem? Class is about to start!
Don't look so fierce.
It's a bit early in the day to be seething, don't you think?
Why are you here?
Now, now, Kokonoe! Be more polite when speaking to your teachers!
That's a little much to ask from someone you tried to kill!
True enough! But let's not do this now.
Our education-mad headmaster is here.
What's the meaning of this?!
We have rehired Rito Tsukimi as an instructor.
Hang on--she tried to kill us!
But you'are alive. Even after having taken on someone as strong as she.
I have assessed her skill as an educator
in bringing her students to that level in such a short time.
Ooh, yes! Very "this is Sparta"!
But aren't you just deciding that in hindsight?
Only having seen the kind of outcome I'm looking for--
no matter the process or the means it took to get there.
All in the name of reaching Absolute Duo--that and that alone.
And...
...in the next few days, we will hold a Level 2 Rite of Sublimation
for you six.
Trying to shut us up, eh?
It's only what you're entitled to for having excelled in the Novgladius.
Earlier I told you that Lukifers have levels.
--Now for some very important details; get those pencils ready! --No matter the process or the means... hmm.
Ready? Each level gained multiplies your powers by two or more.
One level is one thing, but at two levels higher than your opponent,
it's pretty hopeless!
So be careful who you pick fights with, 'kay?
You're the Irregular--Tor Kokonoe.
Oh! Uh, yeah, I'm Tor Kokonoe...
Okay. Then come with me.
Hey, I'm in the middle of class here.
Don't make me tell you again.
I have special permission--right, Miss Tsukimi?
Go ahead.
Whatever you need Tor for, you can take care of it here.
This has nothing to do with you.
I'd like to speak somewhere with less... noise.
Fine...
Tor?
I'll be right back.
Lend me your notebook later, okay?
I'd almost forgotten:
I'm Lilith Bristol, transfer student from the England campus.
I shall permit you all to call me by my first name.
Uh, thanks.
This is really good!
Isn't it? Sarah's tea is outstanding.
Thank you, miss.
Wish Julie could try it.
Now, then...
Tor Kokonoe, starting today, you shall be my Duo.
Huh? What was that?
Don't make me tell you again.
Tell me--hang on a second, Lilith. I already have a Duo.
I know that. But it doesn't matter.
I am special: an Exception.
An Exception? What's that?
Back in England, I heard rumors of the Irregular
and specifically transferred here because of you.
You should be grateful.
Yes, well, I'm not so sure.
Wait--you didn't come here just to be in a Duo with me, did you?!
Precisely. Like me, you are unique, an Unrivaled.
Therefore, you are well suited to be my Duo.
Now hang on a minute.
The school rules forbid breaking up a Duo.
So what? Those rules don't apply to me.
I'm allowed to do what I like. That's an Exception.
So what do you say? Not that you need to think it over.
You're right, I don't.
Then it's settled.
Yeah. I don't want to partner with you,
and I don't want to break up my current Duo.
Thanks for the tea--it was delicious.
Wait, Tor Kokonoe! Do you realize what you're saying?!
To borrow a phrase:
Don't make me tell you again.
The answer is no.
Okay, last ten laps!
Are you nuts?! Each lap is four kilometers!
You expect me to run a full marathon? You're a monster!
I'm no monster--I'm a bunny!
Maybe I can't do anything about Miss Priss,
but I can sure punish you for skipping class!
This is so unfair!
Dammit... that nasty vorpal bunny...
Tor?
J-Julie?
You forgot your bath towel.
Oh, did I? Thanks. Just leave it there.
Ja.
Um... I can't get out if you're standing there.
Oh. Right.
You're having some, aren't you?
Ja, please.
Delicious again today.
Uh, yeah...
By the way, Tor...
Can we sleep together tonight?
J-Julie! Didn't we just have this conversation?
Uh-oh... this is not good!
Tor?
I-I-I know! Hey, Julie, want to go somewhere on our next break?
I mean, we've never left the school grounds!
We sure could use a change of pace! What do you say?
Ja. I'd like that.
Great! Where should we go? Any requests?
To buy some new things to wear. I only brought winter clothes.
Got it. Let's do that, then.
Yesss! Distraction: success!
Tor?
Let's get some sleep.
Ja...
Look, Tor, a flock of seagulls. I see a big city out that way, too.
That's where we're headed today.
Then I recommend the A La Mode shopping mall.
Great--thanks. Hey, if you're free, want to come along?
B-But I'm not emotionally ready to go on a date!
We're buying clothes for Julie and could use another girl's opinion.
Huh? For... Julie?
Um, er, sorry! I've got plans with Tomoe that day.
Okay. Next time, then.
Oh... uh-huh.
Hotaka told me all about the best spots in town.
Ja. She's very kind.
"Central Court" "Kids' Plaza"
It's like a festival.
Stay with me, now.
Julie?
T-Tor!
Wait! Julie!
Thank you very much.
No--I should have known better.
S-Sorry!
Julie?
So we don't get separated.
Sure.
Isn't she gorgeous?
Just like a doll!
They're looking at us.
Tor, what about that store over there?
Wow...
Sure, want to?
Ja.
Let me just try this on.
You have such a cute girlfriend!
Uh... yeah...
You're a lucky man! Are you two on a date?
Oh, my!
What do you think, Tor?
I-It looks great on you.
Thank you. I'll take it.
That was fast! Don't you want to try on anything else?
Good idea! We have lots of other charming pieces!
Ja. All right.
That's a good one. Really good.
I'll take it.
Mmm, cute!
And this one, too.
Looks, uh, nice and cool.
Then I'll take it.
And this one? What about this one? Just try it on--that's all I ask!
You don't even have to buy it!
Since when?!
May I use this?
Yes, we gladly accept Koryo Academy student cards.
You kind of overdid it, eh?
Nej. They're all lovely clothes that you said you liked.
Your clothes'll be sent to the school,
so since we're here, how about a little stroll?
Ja. Let's do that.
Here you go.
Strawberry for you, right?
Something wrong?
It's nothing. Thank you.
Oh, okay. Then let's eat.
Hotaka recommended the gelato here.
Then it's sure to be good.
It's very tasty.
Good!
What did you get?
Rum raisin. Want a bite?
Ja, please.
You're kidding.
I can't--not in public!
Papa and Mama always did this with me.
Say "ahhh"...
Delicious.
Ah. Good.
Now you try mine.
Tor, say "ahhh."
N-No, I'm fine, thanks.
Can we be done now?
Nja.
"Nja"?
Wait--could it be... the rum raisin?
Still, there's no denying...
J-Julie? Are you feeling feverish?
Njej. Not feberidge at ow.
So you are drunk!
Yam not drrrunk.
How many fingers am I holding up?
I shee free of you.
That settles it! Stay with me, Julie!
You okay? Should I get some water?
Th-Their faces sure are close together!
Calm down, Miyabi! Are you sure they're not actually dating?
Uh-huh. They invited me along, so I'm pretty sure. Still...
I-Is that so...
But since there's still a suspicion of illicit sexual activity,
let's monitor them a little longer.
Hey, you two here by yourselves? Come hang out with us!
No, thanks. Come on, Miyabi.
C'mon, just for a little while! We won't do anything weird!
--You dog!
--Ow! --You dog!
Hey, what are you doin'? Now you have to come with us!
He started it!
Say what?! Watch your mouth, bitch!
Stand back, Miyabi.
Tomoe...
Hey, knock it off!
Huh? You little brat!
K-Kokonoe...
And you too, Julie?
Nja.
They're both with me, so if you've got something to say, say it to me.
Showin' off in front of these girls, huh?
Lilith?!
And is that...
Did you just hear something odd?
Hey, those guys've collapsed!
A... a rifle Blaze...
So that's an Exception.
How's that one, Julie?
Talk about timing! We just happened to see you picking out underwear.
Thanks for letting us do a little friendly meddling.
It seems to be gapping a bit.
Better to find one that fits you properly, Julie.
Ja. I'll go get another one.
K-Kokonoe, you skeev!
You dog!
This is so unfair!
Nice to meet you! I'm Lilith Bristol.
Do it cuter!
I'm Lilith!
What's she doing?
Good question.
Next time: "Level Up."
"Next time: Level Up"
Kick it up a notch!
Lilith here!
Just what are you making me do?!