The response of each drive part is bad.
What's going on?
The aptitude level of the core isn't rising either.
Is it the wrong type for the job?
I might as well go home and watch anime or something.
Sisters
Yahoo, Orimura and Shinonono.
Mayuzumi, what are you doing here?
Well, I've got a favor to ask of you.
A favor to ask Ichika and me?
Yes, that's right.
My older sister works at a publishing company,
and I was wondering if she could
interview you two exclusively since you have your own IS'.
Oh, by the way this is the magazine.
Um, does this magazine have anything to do with IS'?
What's this?
Have neither of you done this kind of work before?
No, ma'am.
THOSE GORGEOUS IS PILOTS
You know, some people with personal IS' actually do celebrity stuff.
They're almost like pop idols. They mainly model though.
Is that true, Houki?
Don't ask me! How should I know?!
I can show a photo of me modeling.
Ling!
Actually I'll pass.
How come?
I'm sure you look really cocky in the photos.
What did you just say?
Fine, look at one and see for yourself!
Look at one now!
Look at them right now!
Hey, that's not bad.
See? See?
And this one... This one's from the summer event last year...
I looked a little sexy.
I'll be back after the class!
And check this one out.
Owww...
Go back to Class-2 already.
Okay.
Well,
I'd like to begin the theoretical lecture regarding
the most effective methods
and how to keep your distance in close combat.
Hey, have you heard about the upcoming event
exclusively for the people with personal IS'?
What? Seriously?
I've heard that Kanzashi from our class is going.
What? But I thought her personal IS hasn't been completed yet.
I hope she gets it in time.
Hey, Houki.
What?
What should we do about Mayuzumi's request?
I'm not going to do it.
It is against my policy to let myself be put on display like an object.
I knew you'd say that.
Yahoo! Thank you for waiting!
Anyway, about the interview...
About that, actually Houki feels that...
Ta-da! As a special thank-you gift, you'll get a free dinner
invitation to this three-star restaurant.
And of course it's for two people.
Umm, I'm sorry to tell you this, but...
We'll do it.
What?! We'll do it.
It's settled then!
The interview will happen on Sunday, so thanks!
Umm, well...
See ya!
Houki, what happened to your policy?
Well, I'm just a very flexible thinker. That's all.
Flexible, huh?
Do you have a problem with that?
Well, I guess it's fine as long as you're okay with it.
All right...
By the way, about this dinner...
We are going together, aren't we?
Sure. Why not? Since I'm going to be interviewed, too...
Really? You're right. You're absolutely right.
Give me his location!
No, I'll never tell you!
Okay, then...
That's far enough!
What?!
There's nothing to be afraid of.
Just leave it to me.
I believe that one day he'll come for me.
Why you...!
Are you okay?
Y-yes.
Thank goodness.
My own hero who will pay attention to me and save me.
Hi there, I'm Nagisako Mayuzumi, the assistant editor of "Infinite Stripes".
Thank you for coming today.
Oh, hello. I'm Ichika Orimura.
I'm Houki Shinonono.
All right, let's start with the interview.
Are you ready for the first question?
Orimura, how do you feel about being put into an all-girls school?
Well...
I have trouble finding bathrooms I can use.
I guess what my sister told me was true!
I see.
I'd like to ask you about your sister, Shinonono.
How do you feel about receiving a personal IS from your sister?
Have you considered becoming a representative candidate for any one country?
I am grateful for Akatsubaki.
I'm not interested in becoming a representative candidate at the moment,
although I've been offered that opportunity often.
Okay, okay.
Orimura, Shinonono, can you tell me which one of you is stronger?
That would be me!
Is that right?
Well, yeah...
Isn't that a problem for you as a hero?
I'm no hero.
I'm just another private first class graduate.
Hey, I like that line.
Okay, Commander Orimura, tell me your motto on the battlefield.
Well, umm...
I'll... protect my comrades!
Yes! That sounds so cool!
Okay, let's move on to the photo shoot.
I'll protect Houki!
I see, I see, I see!
For Miss Shinonono
I... I'm supposed to wear THIS?
Me?! Who, me?!
But you know what?
This could be a good opportunity.
All right!
Thank you for waiting. Miss Shinonono is up next!
I-Ichika, wait long?
S-sure.
That suits you.
I mean, it's not bad.
Oh, thank you.
You look, you know, cute, Houki.
Ichika complimented me! Ichika complimented me!
Okay! Let's get the photo shoot started!
Get closer, you two. Closer.
Um, like this?
No, that's not good! Closer, closer!
Okay.
That's it. I want it to have a mature feel.
Okay, next. Orimura, hold Shinonono's waist.
What?
Hold her waist! Now!
Y-yes, ma'am!
Good, very good.
Okay, next. Shinonono, put your arms around Orimura's neck.
Get to it!
We've got some great photos!
Umm...
Good job, guys. You can keep the outfits.
Thank you so much for everything today.
Great job!
Guess we should go.
I guess.
We were staring at each other, so close together.
If we had actually been alone at the time...
Hey, are you okay?
Yeah, I'm okay.
Did you sprain it?
It's not that bad.
The heel came off.
Then I'll just take the other heel off, too.
There. That's better.
Ouch...
Don't force yourself.
It isn't your fault you had to wear shoes you weren't used to.
Here.
What?
Thanks, Ichika.
Don't be shy.
After all, it's my job to protect you.
Today was a busy day, huh?
She fell asleep.
I like you, Ichika...
What?
What am I to do with you?
I'm coming in, M.
Can you explain the unauthorized contact
from the other day, Madoka Orimura?
Your duty is to seize other countries' IS'.
If you choose to act for any other reason...
You always had good reflexes.
It doesn't matter whether you're Madoka Orimura or not.
Right now we need you to be "M" of Phantom Task.
That's my intention until I settle the score.
Settle the score... with Ichika Orimura?
He's no threat.
I can kill him anytime I feel like it.
Then I guess it's about settling the score with Chifuyu Orimura?
Chifuyu Orimura, huh?
Since she no longer has her own IS,
I don't see how she could pose a challenge.
Don't you underestimate me.
You're no match for her.
I guess I'll get some sleep.
Lie low until your next mission.
Understood.
I like an obedient girl.
Who are you?
My name is Madoka Orimura.
Big Sister Chifuyu...
How many times do I have to tell you this?
It's "Miss Orimura"!
Actually, about our family...
Do you think that there's
more to our family than just you and me?
Like, a little sister or something.
You're my only family.
The entire school will be participating in a tag-team tournament
designed to improve the skills of each pilot with a personal IS.
Tag-team tournament?
Many IS' have been hijacked around the world.
Even one of ours was
targeted during the cultural festival the other day.
That is why those of you with
personal IS' must improve your level of skill.
That is all.
I-Ichika, I made too much food for my lunch,
so would you like to have some?
Wow, are you sure, Charl?
Of course!
Here, Ichika.
Thank you.
This is good.
Charl, I think you've gotten better at making Japanese food.
Really? Thank you, Ichika.
Hey, this one tastes good, too.
The batter is so crispy.
There you are, Ichika.
Now, try my Chinese stir-fry with green peppers and meat, too.
Whoa, it looks delicious!
Doesn't it?
It's good! It's really good, Ling!
You two are going to be great wives because
you two are good cooks.
Hey, Ichika, try my omelet, too.
Have some tea, too.
Why are both of you being so nice to me today?
Well, that's because...
Aren't we always nice to you?
You think so?
Hey, Ichika.
Tell me what kind of partner you think is easy to fight alongside?
Let's see...
I still need to work on my sniping skills,
so it'd be nice if my partner could cover me in that particular area.
But in the end I guess it's all about mutual compatibility
and working in harmony.
C-compatibility?
What do you guys think?
I think my partner would be
someone who could help me when I'm being cornered...
Someone who would fight for me with his life...
I see.
Like Ling, I would also look for the same qualities.
Oh, and I'd want my partner to be on the ball!
So, that's your type, huh?
Boy, today's training sure was tough.
Ichika, umm...
Please take care of my sister!
What?
Anyway, this is her.
Her name is Kanzashi Sarashiki.
I see.
She's sort of, you know, quiet and moody.
Okay...
But she has skills.
She's a representative candidate of Japan, but...
But?
She doesn't have her personal IS.
Because of you, Ichika.
What?
Kanzashi's personal IS was made by
the same developer that made Byakushiki.
So all the workers were sent to work on Byakushiki
and hers got put on the back burner.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
So, I want you to pair up with
Kanzashi in the upcoming tag-team tournament.
Please!
Hey, Tatenashi, please raise your head.
What? So will you do it?
Um, so do you want me to go and
ask your sister, Kanzashi, to be my partner?
Yes, but please don't mention my name to her.
Why not?
It's a little delicate...
Let me guess.
You're not that close to your sister?
Understood.
I'll approach her as casually as possible.
Great, thanks.
I've been waiting for you, Ichika.
I assume you're going to pair up with me
for the tag-team tournament, right?
Well, actually...
This is an entry form.
Put your signature on it, now.
I'm sorry, Laura, but I've already decided who I'm pairing up with.
What...
You are my bride, yet you would pair up with someone else?!
I don't want to smell the scent of
burnt flesh anywhere other than in the BBQ restaurant!
Instructor, this is a matter between husband and wife!
Don't give me that nonsense, you fool.
I don't want a sister-in-law with no manners like yourself.
The instructor doesn't like me anymore.
Hey, Orimura, carry Bodewig back to her desk.
I'm going to start the class now.
You're too slow, Ichika! I'm over here!
It's over, Ichika!
I'm not done yet!
I beat Ichika.
He said something about already
having chosen me to be his tag-team partner.
If he insists, I would consider it...
Ichika said he'd already decided who he was going to pair up with.
So he meant me, right?
Finally, Finally I will get to do this with Ichika...
You must be in a really good mood, Cecilia.
Hi, Houki.
How's it going?
Not bad.
How about you, Houki?
I can't complain.
when she hears that Ichika's teaming up with me.
Good for you.
Poor Houki...
She has no idea that I'm going to be picked by Ichika.
Later, Cecilia.
Good day to you.
I win!
Hey, that's Orimura from Class-1.
Do you need someone in Class-4?
Is Sarashiki here?
Umm...
Nice to meet you. I'm Ichika Orimura.
I know.
What?
What do you want?
Oh, yeah.
Would you please team up with me
for the upcoming tag-team tournament?
No.
Don't say that. Please.
I have the right to punch you,
but I won't because it's too tiresome.
Hi! Good morning, Sleepyheads!
Today it will be sunny then cloudy, with periods of rain.
Don't forget your umbrella!
All right, everyone! Have a nice day!
Smooch!
Oh, my, if it isn't Miss Orimura. Is something wrong?
Next time on Infinite Stratos 2, "Open Your Heart"
Open Your Heart