I couldn't do anything in that moment.
I was a liability for everyone else...
Stray thoughts at every turn.
Weren't there? During our sparring earlier.
Nothing will come of being down on yourself.
Tomoe...
Don't be so dispirited.
We all love the cheerful Miyabi.
Love, as in...
Something the matter?
N-No, it's nothing.
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
"#07 Silver Blonde, Yellow Topaz"
Blue as far as the eye can see...
How are you feeling, Julie?
Ja...
I'm... okay.
Hey, hey, what do you think the training camp's like?
I brought my new swimsuit! It's super cute!
--I'm sorry, Tor. --Ooh, show me!
Here we are, off to a seaside summer camp, but I'm...
Between this heat and seasickness, it can't be helped.
I'm sure it's not going to be your average summer camp anyway.
You should rest while you can.
Ja...
Your lap is very com...fortable...
Seeing her like this,
it's like Julie's a little animal.
Uh, um...
Oh, Hotaka.
Is Julie okay?
Y-Yeah...
I think she feels better enjoying the breeze than being indoors.
Seems that way.
She looks so comfortable.
It's got to be hot where you are.
Maybe you should get over here.
What?
O-Okay.
Then, since you suggested it...
Y-You okay?
Hey, Tor, Tsukimi wants to see us.
Are we there already?
Miyabi.
Y-Yeah, I'm coming.
What the heck am I doing?
Now, time for the big announcement!
You're gonna swim from here to that island where the training camp is!
What?!
Swim... Are you for real?
Are you serious about this, ma'am?
Of course!
Oh, and as part of your special training,
you'll be swimming in your uniforms!
It should be a piece of cake for you Exceeds.
Now it makes sense.
It's to get a good look at the ecology of her guinea pigs.
Your ultimate goal is here!
The training camp building smack dab in the middle of the island!
I expect you all to get fired up and go!
Oh, also, remember that Rite of Sublimation at the end of the term?
If you leveled up, that's one thing,
but if you're a sad panda cubby who didn't level up,
make sure you don't drag down your Duo, 'kay?
Miyabi...
Well, then, get moving already!
You okay, Julie?
Ja. But we've fallen pretty far behind.
Oh, we'll catch up in no time.
Hang on tight for me.
Ja.
Oh... This sound...
Hi, Tor!
Picking out my swimsuit totally threw me off schedule!
Lilith?!
Okay, I'm going, Sarah.
M-Miss?
You're not...
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Your future life partner is here!
Aw, please, look at you.
You blush so easily.
Uh, I wasn't blushing.
Please get away from him. Tor is my Duo.
Oh? Let me guess--you can't swim?
As Tor's Duo, you should try hot to get in his way.
We don't have time for this.
Right now, we have to get to the island.
You have a point there.
Then, I'll race you to the island, Tor!
What?
I knew it would be, but swimming in uniform was way rough.
I won, hands down.
I'm sorry, Tor.
It's okay.
But let me rest a bit.
In that case, me, too.
My underwear is still soggy and uncomfortable.
Then, we'll take a break until your clothes dry.
Whoa! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!
Oh...
I'll go hang it out to dry over there.
Sure...
Try not to go too far.
Ja.
She's a spacey one, huh?
It's more pleasant this way, right?
Y-Yeah...
But it's got to be hot for you, too.
You don't have to worry about me.
I'm doing this because I feel like it.
But if it really bothers you, I wouldn't mind if you thanked me.
Sure, if it's something I can do.
Then, as my reward...
What?
Kiss me.
No! Th-Th-Th-That's okay! Never mind the shade!
But I appreciate the thought.
Oh!
Julie!
What's wrong, Julie?!
I was going to hang it out to dry,
but then the wind blew it away and...
Which means...
Tor...
You shouldn't look.
You okay, Miyabi? We're almost there.
R-Right.
It seems like I'm always holding you back.
What kind of silly...
Miyabi!
Do you think everyone else has gone ahead?
Ah, well...
We can go at our own pace.
I'm soaked, too.
I'm sorry, Tomoe. I...
Stop right there.
Tomoe?
You're my Duo, Miyabi.
If you're down on yourself,
that also means that you're down on me--your Duo.
That's not what I...
The Duo I chose is none other than Miyabi Hotaka.
Whew! This is perfect.
We can rinse off the salt from the sea here.
It feels nice.
Looks like that's where the training camp is.
It's starting to get pretty dark.
Come on, let's hurry.
Oh, hold on a second.
What is it?
It's only marginally better than nothing, but...
It'll be rough going barefoot from here on out.
Thank you, Tor!
That's my future husband for you!
Maybe I really will take you for my Duo.
Tor, this way looks easier to walk.
What was that?
Kunai knives.
Are there ninjas on this island or something?
Don't tell me it's those...
They have Blazes?!
Hurry, Miyabi!
R-Right!
Miyabi!
Tomoe!
Bastards...
They have the terrain in their favor.
Tomoe!
Why?
Why can't I get them to move?
Kokonoe...
Blaze!
Miyabi...
Who the hell are these guys?
Tor!
They attacked us here to cage us within these trees.
Nicely played.
I never asked for your help!
Ja. I just felt like doing that.
Now, what to do?
A little more space would've been nice, but...
In that case, please leap up for a moment.
What?
All right.
Blaze!
No way...
This is the power of a Level 3?!
Now...
It's show time!
Take that!
Damn it! These people wielding Blazes...
Who in the world...
This is the end!
Imari!
I guess the cat's out of the bag.
Long time no see, Tor.
Y-Y-Yeah... Long time no see...
By the way, mind moving your hand sometime soon?
Huh?
Uh...
Tor, you skeev.
So! To all the students from the main school,
welcome to Koryo Academy's branch school!
We sprang that mock battle on you
and I'm sure the rude greeting came as a surprise.
But consider it seaside summer camp the Koryo Academy way
and we ask for your mercy.
So there you have it.
The joint training starts today and we're looking forward to it!
Well, then...
Cheers!
I had no idea there was a branch school.
I was surprised at first, too.
Even the students defeated in the opening ceremony Screening Rite
were admitted to the branch school if that's what they wanted.
The environment, the training-- it's all incredibly rigorous,
but every day has been fulfilling.
Looks that way.
So, how have things been on your end?
What? I...
Everyone has a voracious appetite.
The meat ran out in the blink of an eye.
After the swimming and fighting, everyone's starving.
Do you want one of mine?
Ja.
Thank you very much.
H-Hot!
Your sausage is really hot and big...
And it's delicious.
Tor.
Here you go.
Can I eat this?
Not that. I'm asking you to feed me because both my hands are occupied.
--Ah! --Then say, "Ah."
That's pretty good.
Wait! Why do I have to be fed by you?!
Here's your next bite.
"Ah."
Ah!
Mm, delicious!
Wait! Listen to what I'm saying!
Headmistress.
I had the wrong idea about you.
I'd thought you were more coldhearted.
But I guess you didn't actually cast Imari and the others aside.
I'm kind of happy about that.
Thank you very much.
It seems that you are under some misapprehension.
What?
Ultimately, this is all to seek out the talent that the Dorn Agency requires.
I have done nothing to merit thanks.
Well, then, good evening, Tor Kokonoe.
I desire one thing and one thing only.
That the path I take reaches Absolute Duo.
The way you fought earlier was amazing!
You don't attend the main school for nothing, that's for sure!
Oh, no, I'm not that impressive.
Nope, you are that impressive.
Because you're my Duo--my pride and joy.
Tomoe...
I-I'm going to get some food.
Oh, s-sorry.
K-Kokonoe.
Oh, yeah, I heard.
You fought hard to save Tachibana, huh?
I... I was just frantic, that's all.
And besides, that was because you...
What about me?
No, nothing.
That's right...
It's because Kokonoe's been there for me that I...
That I...
Hey! Miyabi!
Tor! Hurry up!
Right!
Let's go.
Okay.
I guess what I feel for Kokonoe really is...
...love.
The adjustments to the unit are complete.
All that's left is to move on to the final stage, but...
There's a piece I'd like to get my hands on first.
And you want me to handle the operation to obtain it?
Yes.
There's no need to report this to the higher-ups.
They're just as curious to know how powerful this thing is anyway.
The test results, as it were, should be enough for them.
The test...
Assess and be assessed, is it?
And what will the codename be this time?
A prize show...
Let's call it Selection.
That should do it.
This will allow me to sleep with you for the week of the summer camp.
Er, uh... I'm happy for you...
Ja.
By the way, Tor, what happened today taught me an important lesson.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Please hang onto this for me.
"This"?
Tor, spreading it open is a little...
Sorry...
Anything but this.
It's summer!
"It's summer!"
Yeah!
"Swimsuits!"
Swimsuits!
Yeah!
"Hot springs!"
Hot springs!
Yeah!
Next time: "Selection."
"Selection"
Plus, a wardrobe malfunction!