When watching TV,
turn on the lights and sit away from the TV, okay?
B.A.B.E.L. Fuji General Research Center
Your task is to snatch the stuffed animals The Children are holding onto while following my commands.
Don't hold back. Get ready!
That's what I wanted to say, traitor!
You cold-hearted man!
Playboy!
Just because she's abit cute... what the hell.
Shut up! We're going to compete seriously, idiot!
The Children, release.
A great day under the summer skies!
We've come to collect the rent!
Allow us to show you our strength!
Absolutely Lovely Children!
This unrivaled power is convenient to have!
It seriously feels good.
Absolutely lovely! That's why we won't lose!
Let's head towards tomorrow!
If you release the limiter on your heart, we can tell
just by touching you.
Try everything in passionate battles!
Pierce through reality.
Absolutely lovely! That's why we won't lose!
This thrill is the best!
Bravery is shining upon the darkness of the world.
The miracles you gave us are overflowing.
If we're proud of our smiles that no one can match,
let's cross over to the future!
The greatest!
Bold!
We'll be waiting, then!
Don't worry.
You guys can definitely win.
As to why Minamoto-kun is supervising a mock battle between those two and the children...
The story started a few days back.
Survival of the Fittest! You'll be devoured!
B.A.B.E.L. Special Esper Team candidates?
Kashiwagi-kun.
Yes.
This a recording from a candidate test taken a few days ago.
Yadorigi Akira - 15 years old.
Inugami Hatsune - 14 years old.
Her ability is metamorphosis.
She can change into a wolf.
And his ability is replace.
He can exchange his conscience with that of nearby animals.
An exchanging ability, huh?
They are not like The Children, who are high level Espers that exceed at one ability.
However, even if they are low level Espers, they do have much potential.
So they can be deployed for high level Esper missions?
Charge! My most well made dolls!
My most well made dolls were...
Amazing!
Although they both possess pretty strong powers,
there is a part where they failed.
Even with such powers?
Have a look.
Hatsune, there's still one more.
Food!
Hatsune, don't!
In Hatsune-san's case, the hungrier she gets the stronger she gets.
So after metamorphosis, she needs to be able to maintain her hunger.
Losing to her hunger, and then her mission is...
Yes. She will forget about her mission.
And that, Minamoto-kun, is the target of your mission.
Yes.
We would like you to help those two pass the test under your guidance.
Part of the Inugami clan, Hatsune's bloodline has contained the ability of metamorphosis for generations.
And Akira's family, the Yadori clan, has supported them for a long time.
Hatsune, sorry for the wait!
Food!
No!
Stand up straight when you're walking!
Haven't I told you before not to use your hands?
Food!
What should you say before eating?
Don't stick your tongue out!
What should you say before eating?
Thanks for the food!
Use your hands to eat!
Let's eat.
They two are childhood friends, and their ancestors have been working together for generations.
Teamwork won't be a problem.
As I thought, the key to success lies with Hatsune's weakpoint of hunger.
Minamoto! Is the food ready?
Sorry! Please order pizza. I'm busy with work!
What's up with him?
Minamoto-san will be guiding us?
Nice to meet you.
I'm really touched!
T-Touched? Why?
Because Minamoto is the genius supervisor who's the only one in B.A.B.E.L that can successfully control the most horrible and uncontrollable team: The Children!
T-That's just a rumor.
And about The Children being the most horrible team...
To be under the guidance of someone like that... I-I-I...
Nice to meet you.
Hey, Hatsune! Don't do that!
I can't stand it anymore!
Do your best, Hatsune!
Hatsune-kun, bear with it!
I can't... stand it anymore!
It hurts...
Good, keep it up!
Jeez, Hatsune!
With this, how many nights has it been?
Um... 1, 2, 3...
We're entering the second phase starting today.
Hatsune, endure it! Endure it!
Endure.
Please begin.
Got it.
What is she doing?
She's a telepath.
As one, she can send images of tasty food into Hatsune's brain for us.
If she can get past this, Hatsune-kun definitely...
I cant stand it anymore...
Don't say that, keep it up!
Endure... Impossible...
Food.
I'm... not that tasty.
Right, Natsuko?
Um... I think you would taste better than me, though...
No good! The Hatsune right now is a wild beast that has her eyes on her food.
Stop the simulation!
Hatsune!
Damnit!
Minamoto-san!
Hatsune... Don't tell me Minamoto-san was...?
It's alright.
Pull me out...
Hatsune tried her best to endure!
3
2
1
Just past 60 minutes!
I endured it!
Way to go, Hatsune!
You did a good job, Hatsune-kun.
Food...
Use the chopsticks! Chopsticks!
I wonder if I can get the cost reimbursed?
But its amazing, Minamoto-san.
It's the first time Hatsune has gotten close to anyone else but me.
She's like this because of her family, right?
So from long ago there's been very little normal people that would try to get close to her.
It's because I've dealt with people that're much worse.
You really are a genius supervisor, aren't you, Minamoto-san!
Stop saying that!
I really respect you! You're the best!
Really!
You don't actually intend to be the supervisor of those two, do you?
Those two?
Stop pretending! Haven't you been very close to the wolf girl and that guy recently?
What exactly is going on?
Explain it to us properly so we can accept it!
Could you guys be jealous?
No way!
It's not like we even need you anyway!
If you want to be their supervisor, then...
That's a good idea!
Can you guys have a fight with those two?
Fight?
What do you mean?
Those two will be under my command.
I understand then! We just have to be their opponents, right?
A mock battle with The Children?
Won't it be too high of a hurdle?
If they can clear this hurdle, it proves that they are capable enough to be part of the special Esper team!
It's just as Minamoto-san says.
Okay, its fine.
And so a mock battle was decided upon.
I want a kiss.
Because I'm raising a dog.
How can us level 7's, lose to those trial candidates?
They're at level 4, right?
Too easy!
Don't let your guard down.
Youngsters...
Chief!
Hello!
What are you doing?
I'm not the Chief!
I'm just an mysterious hermit passing by.
I had to disguise myself so Kashiwagi-kun won't get angry if she finds out I'm helping you guys.
Found them!
Shit! They found us.
Let's retreat for now.
Emergency teleport!
Wait! Me too!
I let them escape.
Don't worry about it.
They teleported in the 3 o'clock direction.
Minamoto-san.
I don't know why, but the Chief is with The Children.
So that's why he was nowhere to be found!
That old man!
Really.
Wait, it might actually work to our advantage.
The Chief will definitely give advice to The Children based on what he knows of your abilities.
In that case, let's make it work against them.
It's here.
That snake!
Psychic Knot Binding!
Is that person named Akira in this snake?
No, it seems he's already transfered to another animal.
A snake!?
Yes!
They fell for it.
It went exactly like Minamoto-san planned.
They teleported to the opposite direction because of the fright the snake gave them.
Aoi is afraid of things that crawl.
An ambush!?
Go up! Just teleport up there temporarily.
Psychic Rising Nine Lives!
Hatsune-kun won't be able to get up here.
Okay!
Let's attack from up here!
She's flying
That's not what we were told!
Is this Minamoto's guidance?
Alright!
As long as there's an image, it'll work.
Metamorphosis isn't an ability that just allows someone to morph into a wolf.
To fly for a short time shouldn't be a problem.
The distance covered by teleport will be severly limited if there are four of them to teleport.
I'm forcing The Children into a corner.
I can win.
Minamoto is amazing.
I like Minamoto!
Aoi, that's enough!
Kaoru-chan!
How can I lose to someone like you?
Psychic Wind Blades!
Stop!
Damnit, is that a trap set by Minamoto?
Bastard!
Psychic...
Eh?
It's useless. You shouldn't be able to use your powers.
The reason is: that body isn't yours.
Eh?
My ability works on humans too.
Me?
Which means we've changed bodies already.
One down!
H-How can that be...
It's still too early for you to challenge me.
Let's carry on with the next part of the plan.
Yeah, careful not to stray too far apart.
Yes, I'll leave it to you.
Bastard, you're supposed to be our supervisor!
Can't you at least be nice enough to lose on purpose?
Don't be selfish!
I'm not selfish!
I'm telling you you're making a mistake!
No. I get along very well with Minamoto.
Minamoto is mine.
Hatsune-kun?
Mine...
Mi-Minamoto! Wait up!
Kaoru-chan!
You were alright?
What are you doing?
Second one down!
It can't be...
You're Yadorigi-kun!?
Just one more. Victory is mine!
I will not allow it! By my hand...
Despeciable... I can't fight when you do that.
With this, we'll be part of the special Esper team too.
Eh? My body...
W-What happened?
The main body drifted too far.
The link has broken.
It's not controlling the person, but rather it's the ability to just swap of their bodies.
Once its past its effective range, and...
This place is...
The original Kaoru-chan is back.
This isn't good! Minamoto is...
Minamoto-san, what's going on?
I thought Hatsune already curbed her hunger instincts?
No, it's not food!
The Hatsune-kun right now is affected by something else besides food!
Affected by something else besides food?
Minamoto is mine!
Hatsune.
What's gotten into you, Hatsune-kun?
Give Minamoto back!
No. Minamoto is mine!
Stop joking around.
He's not yours.
Minamoto is ours!
You're the Boss. This is yours.
Hatsune was scared by Kaoru's killing intent and acknowledged her superiority.
So other than food, what could have made Hatsune-kun react like that?
Hatsune!
Akira-kun, now!
Third one down!
Damnit!
You were too careless.
We suceeded!
Minamoto-san!
No! Minamoto belongs to the big sisters!
They passed right, Chief?
I'm just a mysterious hermit passing by...
Chief!
Yes?
They passed right?
Y-Yes...
That means...
Welcome, The Hound.
The Hound?
That's your team name.
That's great isn't it?
Getting a team name means...
Yes, B.A.B.E.L. has accepted you two as a the special Esper team.
We did it, Hatsune!
Hey, Hatsune!
We're going too.
Eh?
This is...?
A welcoming party for you two.
Welcome to B.A.B.E.L.
Looks like our hard work didn't go to waste.
This is great. Being formally accepted into B.A.B.E.L. means...
Hatsune's food expenses will be covered by B.A.B.E.L.
I won't have to worry about our finances, then.
Are you crying, Akira-han?
Doesn't that show how much he wanted to become part of the special Esper team?
Minamoto.
You really aren't going to be The Hound's supervisor, right?
Their supervisor still hasn't been selected.
Besides I can't do it.
Why?
I belong to you guys.
Whatever!
Hey! That isn't cooked yet!
Big sister, please look after me!
That's why you're my favorite!
In front of you,
ESP is just no use.
Pythagoras couldn't even shed light on this.
Love is a loop of wisdom.
Don't hang your head in shame over crying.
After all, miracles are born from smiles.
My favorite!
Throb Throb!
That's you!
Yes Yes!
I want to be someone bold, fearless.
I'm so completely, absolutely serious I could go numb!
W-W-What huge change.
Throb Throb!
Towards you.
Yes Yes!
I'll give you a dynamite kiss!
I'll be whatever you want me to be, absolutely!
That's why you're my favorite!
Next time on Zettai Karen Children!
Sannomiya-san, would you be willing to come watch the game this Sunday?
It's fine with me.
Nogami-san, do you want to go to the planetarium together?
Will you bring me there?
B-B-Boyfriends suddenly appear!
Zettai Karen Children!
Episode 18 - "Passionate Love Revealed! Children in Danger of Dissolution!"
You little punks, trying to lure my precious girls...
Special assault force, charge!
Absolutely lovely, thats why we can't lose!