For some reason, our super lives have become reality
genjitsu wa nantonaku suupaa na watashitachi no nichijou
A mysterious fortune has befallen us
hashiridashita misuteriasu foochun
Don't laugh, I can really feel my arm being overtaken
warawanaide ittemita ma ga sashita
We're trapped just on the verge of change
kawarisou de kawaranai no wa
Why is that?
naze darou ne
My powers have awakened, but my feelings remain in slumber
mezameshi chikara mezamenu omoi
Be still, my other self!
katte ni abareruna!
Everyone wants to try it at least once
dare demo hontou wa suki kamo ne
Putting on a show and acting cool
oogesa de kakko yoku
Try time and again until you get it
naritai naritai narikireru
and your heart will shine
kokoro tte suteki
It's everyone's dream
shounen shoujo no doriimu
For some reason, our super lives
genjitsu wa nantonaku suupaa na
have become overlapped with reality
watashitachi no nichijou no oobaa rappu
Just wait, and you will find
matte itsu no manika
that life is a lot more fun than before
sore sae mo tanoshindeiru yo
Somewhere within these exciting secrets
dakara tokimeita himitsu no naka de
why do I suddenly have the urge to hold you?
fureaitakunatta nee doushiyou?
I wish to shower you with kind words
yasashii kotoba kakete agetai
And yet, it's way too late
sonna koto ima sara de aa
But I'll still try, I love you
muri kana ai rabu yuu
Episode 5 Sensitive Age
Yo.
To live is to confess one's feelings each day.
Is it possible for me to make music that moves the hearts of others?
Ju-kun, what's that?
Oh, you noticed it?
Well, darn...
I didn't want to draw attention to myself.
Why does it have to stand out so much?
You're annoying.
Jeez, we were ignoring you because we knew this would happen.
Huh?
Knowing Andou, he probably thought,
"It'll be cool to show up at school carrying a guitar and attract attention,"
and bought one on impulse even though he can't play it, right?
Tomoyo, you are still naïve.
Just because you see a guitar case, you assume a guitar's inside?
It might contain an assault rifle, you know!
It doesn't!
Though that's common in movies and manga.
Until it's opened, how do you know?
Remember, the properties of all things in creation can be discerned
only after observation by a viewer.
In other words, right now, this guitar case contains
both possibilities, a guitar and a weapon...
Yep, there it is.
Every chuunibyou's favorite, Schrödinger's cat.
Ah, it isn't a guitar?
Well, no, it's a guitar.
That's enough of your act.
If you want us to see it, hurry up and show us.
Very well!
Looks like exactly the colors you'd like.
How do you like my Infinity Maria?
Six-String Empress Infinity Maria
"Infini"?
Infinity Maria!
The name of my guitar.
So her name's Maria-chan?
Oh, Chifuyu-san...
I was playing with Cookie, and I ended up late.
Hmm?
It's a guitar! Cool!
Andou, give it to me!
No.
Stingy.
No, I'm not being stingy.
Please?
No, Chifuyu-chan...
Maria is my partner. You might even call her my other half!
Boo!
Then, Andou, close your eyes for a bit.
Hmm? Like this?
You can open them.
Th-There are two Marias?
Now, Andou, right or left... Which is the real one?
I see...
In other words, this is a game to test my love for Maria.
You're trying to say that if I truly love Maria,
I won't choose mistakenly, yes?
Yes.
If you're wrong,
the guitar is mine.
Interesting. You're on, then!
No one stop me.
That reminds me, I heard the baseball club's won twice already.
Even if I'm up against Chifuyu-chan,
They're working hard this year.
I must fight this battle,
Apparently, they have a new first-year who's really good.
though it pains me.
This copy is frighteningly perfect.
I can't tell which one's real...
I know, Andou...
I'll have you take the one you think is fake,
and smash it.
What?
If you're confident, it shouldn't be a problem.
All right... Huh?
I see.
Now I understand perfectly, Chifuyu-chan.
Huh?
Right or left?
Nay, this very test is, itself, a grand trap!
Both of them are fakes!
Chifuyu-chan, that wasn't a bad strategy.
However, this game of yours
was a challenge proposed in order to obtain Maria,
and your condition for victory was my choosing the wrong guitar.
However, that would mean I'd have to smash the real guitar.
Even if you are an elementary schooler,
there's no way you'd take such a foolish risk.
Why did you smash both?
Huh?
Didn't I tell you that either the right or left one was real?
But that was going to end up being a lie, right?
I wouldn't do something that sneaky.
I was being fair and square.
But if I smashed the one I thought was fake,
and it turned out I lost the game,
the real guitar would be broken, right?
Oh...
Did you just now realize that?
I didn't think...
Hold on, hold on!
Maria!
Don't worry.
I can fix it with my power, anyway.
Oh, yeah.
You're right!
We should tell Ju-kun.
No need to tell him.
I'm sure he's acting this way knowing that perfectly well.
Huh? Ju-kun, where's your bag?
Hmm? Oh, shoot!
I was so preoccupied with Maria, I forgot my bag!
Sounds just like you.
Sorry, Hatoko, can you go on ahead?
Huh? Then I'll wait here...
Fine. If that's how it is,
then I, Kanzaki Tomoyo, will be your opponent.
But with powers such as yours,
are you a match for me,
for she who controls the fabric of this world,
Closed Clock?
It's too late for regrets!
Now, be sealed within a gap in time,
and continue to roam there for eternity!
Y-You saw that?
You go, chuuni.
You're pretty disturbed...
I want to die.
Man... That's not very friendly of you, though, Tomoyo.
Despite everything you say, you like the name I gave your power, don't you?
You do this stuff all the time!
Yes, I do.
After all, it's cool.
It's nothing to be ashamed about.
But who's the one that has scorned my wonderful ceremonies
as "chuuni" all this time?
You're making fun of me!
Hey, hey, I'm not making fun of you in the least.
Actually, I'm trembling with joy.
I've finally found a comrade, after all!
Ah, jeez, I'm not serious about that!
Now, now, now, now...
You say that, but inside, you really think it's cool, don't you?
Shut up!
I'll settle this by force, then!
Hey, hold on, cut me a break.
She who controls the fabric of this world Eternity Closed Clock
I'm no match for she who controls the fabric of this world, Closed Clock-san.
No! I'm scared!
I'm going to be sealed within a gap on time!
Hmph, looks like I didn't even need to use Dark And Dark against the likes of you.
Dark Flame Dark And Dark
Why did you even come back?
I thought you went home?
Oh, I forgot my bag.
I noticed on the way, and came back for it.
Huh?
Did you see?
See what?
You didn't see, did you?
You mean the porn site you just had open?
No! I didn't have anything like that open!
Well, I think I caught a vague glimpse.
Vague?
With blazing, crimson flames at his back,
he wore an invincible grin as he reached out his right hand,
loudly beginning the chant to unleash his—
Are you trying to be a light novel author?
You wrote that, right?
Wh-Why did you look, you jerk?
You're invading my privacy! Die!
S-Sorry. I'm sorry.
I-I'm not seriously trying to be one, okay?
I just started writing something to kill a little time.
Don't lie.
I'm not lying!
But you made a clear memo of the New Author Award submission deadline.
You even wrote "Seeking Artist."
How did you manage to see all that in a second?
More importantly, why do you look so calm?
It's just irritating me!
If you want to laugh, then laugh!
Why? What's to laugh at?
Huh?
B-But people who write light novels are strange or embarrassing, right?
What's embarrassing about light novels?
That's right.
It's you I'm talking to...
Besides, you shouldn't be embarrassed about writing a novel.
If you find that embarrassing, then how embarrassing does that make me,
when I spend day and night writing the truth of this world in my Bloody Bible?
Yeah, you're so embarrassing that it's painful to watch.
Forget it.
After talking to you, I feel like my shame is gone.
I guess people really do feel relieved when they see someone worse off.
Hey...
That's right.
I'm trying to be an author.
Well, I guess that's not quite right.
It isn't so much that I want to be an author, as that I enjoy writing stories.
And if possible, I'd like for lots of people to read them...
I know it isn't easy to become a professional,
and I don't consider myself to have any talent.
But right now, writing stories is fun.
I see...
Then, as long as you're having fun, who cares?
You'll root for me?
No, I won't root for you.
Huh?
How do I put it?
I feel this isn't a situation where I should say I'll root for you that easily.
Not when a good friend is uncertain, and trying to go down an insecure path.
If you were the type to go around talking about your dream,
like "I want to be an author. Isn't that awesome?"
Then I might root for you some.
But...
You aren't that type of person.
Anyone can cheer for you and your dreams,
but only the people closest to you can worry about you.
Andou...
I still don't know how serious you are,
and I think it's fine if you're just having fun writing light novels.
But if you seriously want to be an author, and you're trying to be a professional,
I can't cheer you on irresponsibly.
Why?
Hmm?
Why do you
act like such an idiot all the time,
but say serious things at times like these?
Shut up. I'm always serious.
Well, if you ever want someone to read what you've written,
I'll read it for you.
By the way, how did your previous submissions turn out?
I-I've failed in the first round twice.
It's never that easy, is it?
Even though I have this grand power to manipulate time,
I can't even write one interesting novel.
It won't make the relationships within my family any better...
And it's not like it'll help me achieve my dreams.
Then, you wish you had the power to make your family get along,
or the power to write an interesting novel?
Hmph, you're kidding, right?
There'd be no meaning in that!
Tomoyo, watch this.
I am the Conqueror of Chaos.
Purgatorial hellfire dancing in the abyss,
distorting black flame in turbid crimson darkness,
the light that leads to madness, screams, and destruction,
admonishing sin with sin: gouge your dark fragment in my body,
and bare your fangs against arrogant providence!
Dark And Dark!
How's that, Tomoyo...
No, Closed Clock?
What do you mean?
Cool, right?
My power is the coolest.
And...
That's all it is.
That's all it needs to be.
You go, chuuni.
"Sun and moon are the passing guests of
generations and passing years, but travelers, as well.
Those who sail their entire lives on boats,
and those who grow old leading their horses..."
Hey, Kanzaki!
Yes?
Put away your cell phone in class!
Sorry!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
Hey?
Ya-hoo!
A-Andou?! Why?
Well, um, you were looking at your cell phone so intensely earlier,
so I came after you to see what was up.
Huh? What are you?
A pervert? A stalker?
So, what are you so happy about?
Huh? Uh, r-right...
If you insist on knowing, I guess I can tell you!
Why are you acting so haughty?
Um, Andou,
do you remember my pen name?
Yeah... Yugami Hizumi, wasn't it?
Look here.
Hmm?
First Round Winners
Today was the announcement of the first round results
for the New Light Novel Author Award.
Did you win?
Well, so far, I've only made it through the first round.
Awesome... That's awesome!
You're awesome, Tomoyo!
I-It's not awesome.
No, even just making it through the first round is awesome.
All right, let's celebrate the occasion!
Hey! Stop!
Don't tell the other literature club members, okay?
You're the only one who knows about my dream.
I know.
But I can still treat you to something, right?
Well, if you want to...
Okay.
Is there anything you'd like to eat?
Uh... Then, the mille-feuille from Mild.
They only serve it during lunch, though.
Lunch? So, Saturday, then?
Yeah. Okay, we'll let everyone know...
Weren't you keeping it secret from everyone else?
Oh, right.
Uh, then what should we do?
What else would we do?
We go by ourselves, right?
Huh?
Ah, darn it!
Oh, what do I do?
I can't decide!
This is too cute...
This makes me look like a middle schooler...
Ah, jeez, this is the worst.
What do I do?
Oh, I have that!
I'm glad I bought this the other day.
Wait, wait, wait... Why should I have to break out clothes just for Andou?
I can just wear my usual stuff.
It's only Andou.
Actually, I'm more worried about what Andou will wear.
What if he wears something so chuunibyou, I won't want to walk with him?
It's totally possible...
Now that I think about it,
Hatoko goes out with Andou all the time, doesn't she?
If I ask her what sorts of things he normally wears...
No, no... I forgot I wasn't telling the others.
Jeez, why should I agonize this much over a date with Andou?
Ah...
No, this isn't a date!
Normal, normal, normal!
Normal is best!
I'm going with my most normal!
But which is my most normal?
He's late.
More importantly,
is my skirt too short?
I hope it doesn't look like I'm trying too hard.
This should be fine, right?
It's normal.
Yes, normal, normal.
Hey!
Sorry, I'm a bit late.
What?
Is there something wrong with my outfit?
No, I'm actually surprised there isn't anything wrong with it.
Oh, this was actually picked out by my older sister.
I'm forbidden from buying my own clothes.
Forbidden?
Oh, I see. That makes sense.
Speaking of which, this is my first time seeing you in casual clothes.
Okay, shall we go?
Huh?
What's wrong, Tomoyo?
Let's hurry up.
I know, I know...
Hey, Tomoyo...
Huh? What?
How many times do you think you need to visit a café before you order "the usual"?
I don't know.
Oh, look at this!
"Couples only! For today only, get 300 yen off when you buy two cake sets!"
Let's get this!
We look like a couple together, right?
Wh-What are you saying?
No! Why should you and I...
Shh! You're too loud!
What's the problem? Let's pretend to be a couple!
N-No.
Okay, then.
If you don't want to, I can't make you.
Today is to congratulate you.
All right, fine.
Huh?
I said it's fine!
We can pretend to be a couple!
Oh! Then it's settled!
Just so you know, we're only faking, okay?
Faking!
I know.
Excuse me, can we order?
Thank you for waiting.
I'll take your order now.
We'd like the couples-only cake set.
And for drinks, we'll have espresso and...
My legs and feet are starting to hurt now.
But I had fun.
Yeah.
Usually, I only go there alone.
Hatoko doesn't read many books,
so if we stay long, she asks to go home.
I've only gone alone myself.
I keep the fact that I enjoy manga and light novels secret from my classmates.
So you're the only one, really,
that I can reveal my true interests around.
You already know that I hope to be an author, and that I used to have chuunibyou.
Want something to drink?
I know it's not enough to thank you for today, but I'll treat you.
Oh, thanks. Uh...
You can drink something sweet, you know.
You forced yourself pretty hard to drink that espresso earlier,
and you ordered a double, too.
No, I usually only drink black.
But... I'll have a strawberry au lait.
Strawberry Au Lait
Huh?
Hey, Andou...
Yeah?
Um, next week, a book I want is coming out.
S-So, could we—
Sorry, I didn't hear the end of that.
What about the book you wanted?
Oh, never mind.
It wasn't important.
Oh... You sure?
Yeah.
Still, today was a lot of fun, huh?
Yeah.
If you can confirm it with your eyes
hitomi ni utsuru mono nara
then everything points to fatalism?
are ya kore unmeiron e
Don't make me laugh
kojitsukechau
A philosophy based on logic and inverse relationships
rikutsu to hanpire na firosofii
falls apart in the face of common sense, you bad boy
kizukeba mata nichijou oitekebori de Bad My Boy
Logic and gossip are all mixed up now
rojikku goshippu gochamaze
Let it go, spin around, but for how long?
Let it Go Merry Go doko made?
Wait a minute, can't you explain a bit more?!
nee chotto mou chotto setsumei shite yo?!
This is my glimmering heart's request
kirameku tokimeki rikuesuto
You're making a face like you're shouldering the world's fate
sekai no shukumei wo seotta kao de
Please wipe that fantasy from your brain
esoragoto ga kokoro kara sukuriin auto shite
Or so I say, but I'm attracted to you for some reason
demo demo dokoka hikareacchau no wa
Why? Is it the magic of magnets? I'll just leave it at that
Why? N to S no majikku? soyuu koto ni shitageru
You'd better thank me, my d-d-d-darling!
kansha shite yo ne? da-da-da-darling!
Get ready, here I come
toriaezu aki mo sezu
I'll chase you forever until you love me!
Ch-Ch-Chase Ch-Ch-Chain You Gotta Love Me!
Andou-kun, you have a lot of useless knowledge, don't you?
Naturally.
Ignorance is a sin, after all.
Is that really true?
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