So hot...
I can't breathe... suffocating...
Soft... so--soft?!
Tor... no touching there...
Lilith?!
What's she doing here?
J-Julie?!
Your hands are so big...
Good morning, Tor.
Hey--no peeking, Tor!
Why are you both naked?!
I can't sleep in clothes.
Last night... was just so hot...
Look, just get dressed... please!
Morning!
Get up already, Kokonoe, Julie. Training's about to...
Kokonoe...
...you dog!
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
"#8 Selection"
Man, what a way to start the day.
Kokonoe!
Tachibana!
I'm so sorry, Kokonoe! Julie and Lilith explained everything.
It was rude of me to jump to conclusions like that!
I-I'm just glad you understand. So, uh...
Please... stop bowing.
That won't do! The blame all lies on me!
I see you're wasting no time getting up to your old tricks.
What on earth did you do, Tor?
Nej, Imari. It was me and--
Stop right there!
Hey, uh, we'd better circle up before Miss Tsukimi gets mad.
We don't want that.
Like I want that black-hearted bunny lecturing me.
You don't like Professor Bunbun? But she's so cute!
Ignorance really is bliss.
Hey, Hotaka--thanks for bailing me out.
Uh-huh!
I had no idea.
I never knew that just falling in love with someone
could give you such a thrill...
...could make you feel so warm inside...
...could fill you with such strength...
...could make the whole world sparkle.
Aaand that concludes our schedule for training camp!
Our last day tomorrow will be nothing but long-awaited free time!
But don't get too crazy, or you'll make me a very bothered bunny!
Yes, miss!
Tor!
I'm about to polish up my radiant skin just for you--care to join me?
Ja, I'll come with you.
Tor, I'm off to take a bath.
No, wait, not you--hey, stop pushing!
Are they hitting it off, or is it just me?
Like I know. I'm off for a little soak myself.
Kokonoe!
Nice work today, Hotaka. You really gave it your all at camp this week.
Oh, um... Thanks to you, though.
Hmm?
N-Nothing! Do you have plans for tomorrow yet?
No, nothing special.
Do you want to come with us? Me and Tomoe and Imari? I mean...
...if you want to, that is...
Yeah, sure!
But where? There's not exactly anywhere fun on this island.
The, uh... the beach.
Of course--the beach is definitely somewhere fun. I'd totally forgotten.
Hey, what's so funny?
It's just... you're so...
Yow! Hot!
I'm the only guy here.
Tora's asleep,
and Tatsu is offering up training to the god of muscle.
What is the god of muscle, anyway?
Sorry to keep you waiting, Tor.
What do you think?
What do I--
You look great. Really cute.
Ja.
Over here, Tor!
Hi!
I understand you're dazzled by the veritable feast before you.
Care to weigh in?
Er, well...
Lilith, uh, the word "gorgeous," I think, suits you to a tee.
And Imari...
I think your figure's really attractive.
No! Like... in an athletic way.
Tachibana... well, you're beautiful.
Hey, your face is red. Don't get sunstroke, now.
Hotaka?
C'mon, Miyabi! Take that frumpy old thing off already!
But it doesn't look as good on me, and I'm too shy...
No use arguing. Hai-yah!
Hi there, K-Kokonoe...!
I, uh, I think that looks great on you. Like... really great!
Oh! Th-Thanks.
You hold a pretty good beauty contest, Tor!
Yep. Now let's get going.
Right--the ocean awaits!
Yahoo!
I'll just take a dip, too.
What's the big idea?!
Ooh! You shouldn't neglect me like that, you big sadist, you!
How do you like me in beach mode? Go on, tell me what you think!
Okay, then: You're always in bitch mode.
Thank you! I'm so happy, I'd like to kill you just a little bit,
you rotten brat!
Go on and try for your revenge any old time at all.
Those two sure are close.
Must be nice.
Miyabi?
Yep, the beach was definitely a good place to have fun.
K-Konokoe... d-do you want to... swim with me?
Julie!
I told you not to go alone!
Look at this, Tor. I can swim forward all by myself now.
Uh-huh. Great jo--
You okay?
Ja. I'm fine.
J-J-Julie! Up top! Up top!
It looks nice and sunny to me.
Not that--your swimsuit!
Did you see anything?
I didn't--but only barely.
"Barely" is good enough.
Now let's get my top.
Wait! Julie! Let go!
Nej. I can't, Tor. If I let go, you'll get a peek.
My suit is over there.
My back--my back!
Help me! I'm drowning!
Lilith? You can swim!
I'm drowning in your love!
Oh, you are not either! Stop that! Don't glom onto me!
Getting cold feet, Irregular? Put more backbone into it!
Are they always like this?
Unfortunately, yes.
By the way,
have you noticed anything about Miyabi?
Of course.
She'd been really down on herself, but she seems to have recovered.
That's my chosen Duo, all right.
We'll be saying goodbye tomorrow;
a little meddling can't hurt.
Mmm... nice.
The branch school sure is lucky to have this hidden gem nearby.
S-Stop, miss, please! Ow! Don't rub so hard!
Wow! One touch is all it takes! My fingers sink right in!
Nooo!
On second look, they really are amazing...
To think I would be the one to taste defeat!
Say, what's your bra size?
I-I can't tell you that!
No pinching!
"Pinching"?!
This is what happens if you won't tell! Take that!
I'll tell, I'll tell! Just, please--
F! An F-cup!
Hotaka's an F--F for "fantasy"!
This overwhelming air of intimidation...
I have no choice but to recognize her as my rival!
Huh! That's strange! So soft, yet these bits here got all hard!
No... please... stop!
That's enough!
If you mean to assault someone, let it be me instead!
So you're volunteering for a little squeeze, are you?
Miss Tsukimi!
Ooh! These are worthy, too!
Worthy how?!
About the same size, I'd say.
N-No... stop...!
Save me, Julie!
I'd like to touch them, too.
Not you, too!
--Hey! Julie! --It reminds me of Mama.
You okay?
I... I think so...
Listen, Miyabi...
You like Tor, don't you.
Uh-huh.
I-Imari, I, uh... you could tell?
Well, yeah. You're always watching him.
You've got some real competition, though.
Yeah.
The passionate Lilith, the friendly Tomoe,
the no-filter-at-all Professor Bunbun.
Then there's Tor's Duo and roommate, your biggest foe of all: Julie.
She's genuine, cute, and strong. I don't stand a chance.
Honestly, I can only see those two as a parent and a child.
Or maybe a dog and its master.
C'mon... But maybe you're right. And you look at Kokonoe plenty yourself.
Imari?
He and I clicked right away when we first met. It was uncanny.
I figured we'd wind up getting along well together.
If I were at the main school...
But...
...all we have now is the affection of friends, I suppose.
And that's why I want you to go for it--so you'll have no regrets.
Imari...
Go for it!
Yeah!
But how exactly
do I go for it?
Ow ow ow...
Are you all right, Miyabi?
Yeah, just twisted it a little.
Don't be so sure, Miyabi! Better not move until you get it checked out.
Go on, Tor--you carry her.
Imari!
She's right. C'mon, Hotaka.
O-Okay. Thanks.
Wow, will you look at the time! We're on chow duty today.
Are we?
Yes, ma'am! I totally forgot they asked us to help.
Then we really should hurry back.
Tor, Miyabi, we're going on ahead.
Lilith, Professor Bunbun--get a move on!
Seeing these brats all buddy-buddy really chafes my cheeks!
What about you, princess?
Everybody gets a chance. Not that anyone else will win.
What was that about?
Hey, uh...
We did this once before, right?
I couldn't believe it when you just collapsed like that.
That's right, we did.
But your words of encouragement back then really made me happy.
If that's all it takes to cheer you up, I'll say anything you like!
Then... could you... do something that would make me even happier?
C-Call me by my first name! Like Julie and Lilith...
Call me Miyabi!
Got it. And you can call me Tor.
Okay... T-Tor.
Sure, M-Miyabi.
Beautiful.
It's breathtaking...
Could you put me down, Tor?
Is your foot okay?
It seems to be fine now.
All right. Just don't overdo it.
Say, Tor?
What's up?
Thank you so, so much. For everything.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here now.
Miyabi?
Um... I... I...
The thing is, I--
I like you.
A lot.
Those outdoor baths aren't bad at all.
And what strange turn of events has you now enjoying student life?
If my journey ends with Absolute Duo, why not enjoy the ride?
Right?
Seven people brought together with Absolute Duo at their core...
But the Blaze Diabolica doesn't need me explaining Reign.
Don't bandy that name about.
You're rather cold to a friend in Reign's sights.
That older gentleman must be in a bind.
I'm sure. They'll probably try something tonight.
If not, I'll have come here for nothing.
So you're bait?
Yes, just like these branch-school students prepared as sacrifices.
In fact, Tor Kokonoe bowed to me without knowing anything about it.
Miyabi...
I like you, Tor.
We haven't known each other for long, but you're always cheering me on...
Your kind words give me so much support, and I...
I love you!
So, please...
...will you go out with me?
Miyabi--in love with me?
But...
...these hands of mine...
Another one dead.
Tor... you're weak, that's why.
I'm sorry. I can't love you back.
I'm... I'm weak.
So you and I...
Oh, o-of course. Of course... you can't.
I-I'm such a weirdo... Sorry!
Miya--
What the--?
Now, then, shall we begin?
The Rebels, our god-slaying corps,
and the Exceeds--
time to judge and be judged in the Selection!
It's those guys who butted in on our Survive.
I never thought they'd be back.
Tomoe, they seem tougher than before.
Well, so are we! Let's do this!
"Next time: Rebels"
Next time: "Rebels."
Miyabi, please be all right!