Hey.
Looks like you're all right.
I will change the world
Hagure Yuusha no Estetica
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
Your tears change real my soul
nagareru taiki kara sekai wo yurasu
I will shake the world to the core, from the firmament
nagareru taiki kara sekai wo yurasu
I will shake the world to the core, from the firmament
taimurimitto wa mou chikai yo
We are running out of time
taimurimitto wa mou chikai yo
We are running out of time
dou suru
What shall we do?
dou suru
What shall we do?
Shout! fukai shikkoku no me
Shout into the deep black eyes you see
Shout! fukai shikkoku no me
Shout into the deep black eyes you see
Ah kienai ikon wo seou yo
Yes, the anger I bear will never vanish
Ah kienai ikon wo seou yo
Yes, the anger I bear will never vanish
habataku yami no yuusha kakitateru
Here comes the dark hero on his wings
habataku yami no yuusha kakitateru
I'll change the world
My heart is strong
shihai saretemo tsukisasu
Nobody will control me
shihai saretemo tsukisasu
Nobody will control me
shousan wa houshuu de
The rewards that praise offers
shousan wa houshuu de
The rewards that praise offers
hoteru bigaku narasu
bring my motivation to the surface
hoteru bigaku narasu
bring my motivation to the surface
namida wa misenaide ima wa mada mamoru to chikau yo
Nobody will see me cry, and still I vow to protect you
namida wa misenaide ima wa mada mamoru to chikau yo
Nobody will see me cry, and still I vow to protect you
tokihanate
Fear me!
tokihanate
Fear me!
REALIZE
The World is Watching You
No-No way!
Don't! That's too reckless!
You can't fight like this!
You've got no weapon, nothing!
I don't care.
No matter if it's reckless or not, possible or not...
This is about doing it or not doing it.
Got trust or not...
That's all there is to it.
But—
Now is the time to have believe in me.
It's exactly times like this we all need trust.
Can't really call it trust when it only lasts in times when you have the advantage, eh?
Now's the time.
You gotta believe in me right now.
Have some trust that the one you belong with ain't gonna lose.
Or can you not believe in me?
I don't want you to do anything reckless or push yourself too hard, because I'm worried about you.
But I really do trust you!
Ousawa Akatsuki!
Don't try to stop me,
Miss Vice President.
I have no intention of stopping you.
Take this.
Consider it insurance.
Right.
Done with the goodbyes?
Yeah.
It's time to say goodbye to you.
Here I come.
This is the end!
So long, newbie!
Yes!
Farewell, predecessor!
Oh, no!
You said you're where I belong!
Don't die here, Akatsuki!
Here's another one!
You crying?
So this is the great hero everyone's talking about...
His little display certainly broke the monotony of an otherwise boring meeting.
Yes.
He singlehandedly defeated a higher life form.
And his inability to use magic didn't seem to bother him in the slightest.
I would say he is decently skilled.
Still, his opponent was nothing but a charlatan bound by the laws of causality.
Higher life forms of that sort should be left to little hero-wannabes.
What we seek is on a completely different level altogether.
Our goal is to summon and control a being that governs this world's rules.
Precisely.
Towers of Babel worldwide are working to stabilize the underground veins.
Once the two under construction are completed, Project Y will at last enter its final stage.
Be prepared for when the promised day arrives, all of you.
What about the Crimson Twilight?
Can we finally take 'em out?
Suit yourself.
You are free to eliminate all who would interfere with our plan.
Their founder, however, is mine.
No one touches him.
He's my prey.
They hurt a higher life form that would normally be impervious to magic...
A being with control over this world's rules which can make the impossible possible...
How surprising such a chance would arise so soon.
Hikami.
Michael...
Why did you not handle this yourself?
That higher life form's breath was more than a little destructive.
Not even your Tower of Babel could have withstood a direct hit from it.
Had that happened, it would have considerably affected our plan.
Indeed, the Light of Babel could have solved the problem in an instant.
However, it would also have wiped out everything within a three-kilometer radius.
Plus, there were still students within the life form's vicinity, including student council members who assist me.
The realization of Project Y must take precedence over all else.
All sacrifices that must be made are justified.
And your little brother is to be one of those "sacrifices" too?
Guess I don't get to square off with Hikami Kyoya after all...
Oh.
Thought I'd find you up here.
What did you do this time, Akki?
The V.P. was looking for you with a scary look on her face.
Oh, right.
I haven't given hers back yet...
Oh, yeah.
Results of the ranking matches are up.
Did you see 'em?
The results?
Everything got canceled the second day, right?
Looks like it's based on people's grades up until the system trouble happened.
Guess it's sorta fair.
And that's how you and your teammates won first place and are goin' straight to Class A.
So, what about you?
Well, I managed, I guess.
You were sneaking around the entire time and all.
What are you talking about, Akki?
You so kindly left that Onizuka guy in my hands and had me race him to the ICU, remember?
Liar.
Those chains that immobilized it at the very end there...
They were your doing.
I thought for sure you'd never notice.
It looked like your personal vendetta, so I didn't mean to chime in.
Did I offend you?
Nah.
It made no difference in the end.
Oh, feeling confident?
Tell me, Kaidou.
You said you didn't do anything 'cause you thought it was my own personal vendetta.
Meaning you would have dealt with that dragon if I hadn't?
Yeah, right!
Like anyone would've fought that monster!
I just want to enjoy my peaceful school life!
Besides, I told you before the ranking matches that I don't fight battles where the outcome is obvious.
Well, see ya!
I'm honored, Captain.
You hardly ever call me.
Yeah.
He's honestly a lot more skilled than I thought.
He did singlehandedly slice a monster-sized higher life form in two.
I bet he and Hikami Kyoya of COCOON would have an amazing fight.
But I can't really see him wanting to join us.
Huh?
Got it.
I'll continue my surveillance.
Understood.
Until another twilight elsewhere.
Well, then.
The world's finally startin' to get interesting.
You not only recognized a contractor with the Dragon of Woe as a new hero,
but hid that fact and recommended him for a vital mission?!
Please explain yourself,
Lord Baram!
This is the dark lord's daughter we're dealing with.
What issue is there in fighting fire with fire?
Do you honestly think we will be convinced by such absurdity?!
Just what about enlisting Zahhak's help do you find so disagreeable?
Dragon of Woe or not, there is no issue if its power is used justly.
Acting needlessly high-minded will solve nothing.
Mm.
In that case, then, how exactly will Phil Burnett's deeds—both good and evil—be explained?
By their results, of course.
Just as has always been true in history, only the results will tell the tale.
Should he return with the dark lord's daughter, no longer will anyone have a doubt about Phil being a hero.
That is wonderful thinking, Lord Baram.
Are you certain that's wise, though?
Should he not return with the dark lord's daughter...
Then I will readily take responsibility for my remarks
and apologize for my rude behavior until Queen Listy is satisfied.
What's wrong?
We're in the middle of an important meeting.
I apologize.
We've pressing news to report.
We just received information regarding Black Mountain.
The dark beasts on the island have suddenly begun fighting.
Experts believe that the mountain's master, Zahhak, has perished,
thus freeing them from its control and causing order there to collapse.
Impossible!
If you disagree with the results of our investigation, then you are free to return to Disdia and conduct your own investigation.
Phil and Zahhak could not possibly have been defeated!
Now, then.
What shall you do now, Lord Baram?
It appears we have our "results".
That just leaves the insulting remarks with which you demanded Akatsuki, the hero who vanquished the dark lord.
What say you?
Akatsuki...
There is one other thing to report.
The Shellfeed and Disdia joint forces stationed along the border have been wiped out.
Reports state they were suddenly attacked by the Dark Clan while making camp.
Huh?!
Thanks for saving him and me!
Sheesh!
You're gonna catch a cold!
Hey, come on.
Don't pretend to sleep.
Yeesh...
The 36th Cavalry is now ready to depart!
Wizard Battalion is ready to depart!
Hurry!
Those Dark Clan bastards won't wait around for us!
Don't forget what I said that day.
If anything happens, call for me.
As long as you have faith in me, I will rush to our aid!
Akatsuki...
Guess I better go...
Well, umm...
This is sorta hard to explain, but please hear me out.
I wanna tell you about why the ranking matches turned out the way they did...
and who I actually am...
Oh, they're really soft.
You were having such a hard time I figured the same might be going on with your boobs.
You should be having a harder time with the groping!
Boobs are soft in any situation!
See, you loosened up.
Huh?
I can understand why it's not easy for you to talk about it.
But Izumi and the prez did go out of their way to listen to your story.
Oh!
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to...
No need to apologize.
Or get worked up.
We're here to listen to what you want to talk about.
Ousawa-kun.
We appreciate the sentiment, but please don't rush her.
We'd rather wait until she's ready.
'Kay, then.
My bad.
Well, you see...
Good for her.
Now, then...
Listen.
I have to go now to take care of something.
Though I'll technically only be gone for a moment, I guess.
A moment?
You don't mean... Alayzard?!
I have to nip this in the bud.
They found you way too fast.
It's almost like bringing you here was part of someone's plan.
What do you mean?
My guess is some trouble's brewing over there.
I'm gonna check it out.
You're gonna come?
Yes.
Guys...
All right.
Honestly!
Why do I have to do this?
This makes me seem so utterly suspicious...
Oh? Is that you, V.P.?
K-Kaidou Motoharu!
What are you doing here?
Could say the same. What are you doing in front of Akki's house?
I'm only here because Professor Kubota asked me to deliver something.
Don't tell me you saw...?
Huh? Saw what?
Oh, never mind!
You only just arrived and all, huh?
Nah, I've been around for half an hour or so.
Th-Then why didn't you call out to me?!
I just got a real kick out of how suspicious you were acting, y'know?
Do you not have the tact to pretend you didn't see?!
Is that... a dimensional shift?!
Ugh. I shoulda figured!
W-Wait!
That's it...
Breathe deeply and slowly and try hard to picture Alayzard in your head.
Good.
Hold on!
Just what do you think you're doing?!
Huh?
Vice President? And Kaidou-kun?
Yo.
Thanks for comin' to see us off.
We'll be right back.
Whoops!
Hey, now...
Sorry, Akki.
For the first time in my life, my hand slipped.
What nonsense are you pulling?!
Oh, man. The V.P. too...
It's a real quagmire.
C'mon, you guys!
We're not goin' on a picnic, you know!
Huh?
Don't worry.
Trust me.
I'll get this all sorted out, no matter what happens.
All right!
Here goes!
This is my story
my story aru story
Little fairy tales can't put me to sleep anymore
otogibanashi de nekashitsukeru hodo
I'm not a little kid
kodomo ja nai
This is my story
my story aru story
All I think about these days is you,
kimi no koto dake kangaeru hibi ja
and it's making it really difficult
kurushiku narisou
I want to wake up in love
koi no you ni mezametai no
Awaken every part of me
chanto zenbu mezamesasete
I feel blue because I can't put my words in a lovable way
ijirashiku ienai no ga blue
I just close the door coldly
tsumetaku tobira tojiru
I'm lost, I'm scared, but even if this isn't good
chigau yo tsurai yo dame demo
I love you
suki da yo
This is my story
my story aru story
Little fairy tales can't put me to sleep anymore
otogibanashi de nekashitsukeru hodo
I'm not a little kid
kodomo ja nai
This is my story
my story aru story
All I think about these days is you
kimi no koto dake kangaeru hibi wa
I can't fall asleep because I miss you so much
nemurenai yo aitai yo
I'm crazy, totally crazy
I'm crazy mou crazy
Dreaming about it alone is nowhere enough to satisfy me
yume miru koto de mitasareru nante arienai
I'm crazy, totally crazy
I'm crazy mou crazy
I want you
kimi ga hoshii yo
But I feel like you'll slip away even if I try to hold you
tsukamaete mite mo sururi to nigesou
Oh no
no