A Certain
Magical Index
Side Story
A Certain
Magical Index
Side Story
Sheesh.
They're late...
What the heck're they doing?
Okay!
Look, some weirdos started hitting on me...
What? I was just minding my own—
Hey.
Stop running away.
Crap!
Wait up!
You're not getting away!
Just hurry up, will ya?!
Yes, okay. Give me a second.
I've located Saten-san's cell phone!
Good job, Uiharu.
Now—
W-Wait a second!
Let me put on my armband...
Huh?
C'mon, wait up!
Just give up already.
Yeah!
See what happened?
You tripped because you were in such a rush.
Um...
We're from Judgement.
Uiharu...
Shirai-san!
You are hereby arrested for attempted assault.
Judgement?!
Hey, they're espers.
That's right!
First time I've seen a teleporter.
You may be an esper, but we've still got you outnumbered.
My goodness.
You should know—
I finally found you!
Good grief, you guys are taking your time.
What're you doing in a place like this?
The heck's with her?
You're with them?
Should we take care of you first, then?
And then she—
Wh-What was that?
Thunder?
C'mon, let's get going.
The store's gonna close soon.
Um...
Well...
By the way, who were those guys?
Couldn't you have asked that before you shocked them, Onee-sama?
A Certain
Scientific Railgun
Huh?
Total population: 2.3 million.
80% of which are students.
And those students of Academy City work hard every day to improve their esper abilities.
ACADEMY CITY BUS
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
[School 02] Eastbound
[School 02] Next bus arrives in approx. 5 min.
And ranked third of the seven Level 5 espers, the strongest espers in the city is...
The Railgun, Misaka Mikoto.
Do you understand what that means, Onee-sama?
Understand what?
Do you really need to ask?
Your abilities are envied as much as they are admired.
I would appreciate it if you'd refrain from reckless actions such as yesterday's.
At this rate you're going to be killed in your sleep or even assaulted!
Hey! Who are you texting?!
Uiharu-san sent me a text.
She said she just left her dorm.
You should hurry and finish up your work.
Sheesh, Onee-sama...
I'm telling ya, she was so freakin' cool!
What d'ya call it, instant death, or something?
She took out all those guys with a flick of her finger!
Wow!
And yet, you're still the same as ever, Saten-san.
You always end up in these situations because you go through dark alleyways.
Well...
Anyway, we're almost there, Haruue-san!
Where's that invitation...
And there you go, changing the subject again.
By the way, why are we meeting at their school today?
Oh, Misaka-san.
Oh, Kongou-san.
Wannai-san and Awatsuki-san too.
Hello, Misaka-san.
Good day.
What's that?
Oh, this?
It's for our homework.
This school issues far too much homework over summer.
It's quite wearisome.
I know, right?
Even finding the right sources is a pain in the neck.
Is that why you're here today, Misaka-san?
Oh, I'm just killing some time while my friends get here.
I've already finished my homework.
Of course.
W-Well, if I really wanted to, I could f-finish it in half a day!
Oh.
Are you okay, Kongou-san?
My, I'm sorry. Look what I've done...
There's one here too.
Don't forget about this either.
Thank you.
Oh, it's Shokuhou-sama.
As always, she's surrounded by her lackeys.
That's the fifth Level 5—the Queen of Tokiwadai.
It's odd. I can't bring myself to like her.
L-Look at what I've said!
I-It's not like I was gossiping about her or anything!
I-It was just a comment off-the-record!
I get it, I get it.
A-At any rate, we should get going.
That's right.
Good-bye, Misaka-san.
Yeah.
Misaka-san!
We're not allowed to talk in the library.
Oh, c'mon!
You were talking up a storm before I came to say hi.
Or perhaps you just don't want to talk to me?
My, what's inside of this?
Hey!
Don't go rummaging through my stuff.
How scary.
Could it be a present to a certain someone?
Are you trying to pick a fight?
Of course not.
A one-on-one battle would be too difficult.
Besides...
My interference doesn't work on you.
Your electro barrier's such a drag.
You little...
Is that the Queen?
Isn't that Misaka-sama and Shokuhou-sama?
What are they doing?
Of course, a one-on-one battle would be too difficult.
But if you had to face all of these Tokiwadai students alone...
I think it'd be a bit challenging.
Just kidding.
Huh? What was I doing?
Why am I standing?
Oh, look! It's Misaka-sama and the Queen!
Good-bye, my Queen.
Bye.
Your ability's as disgusting as ever.
I don't care if you're the most powerful psychic of Academy City,
the Mental Out, Shokuhou Misaki.
You needn't give me such a scary look.
Consider this a warning.
You've been making far too many friends as of late.
If you start to move into my territory, I'll have no choice but to deal with you.
May I ask one thing?
You're free to ask, if you wish.
Are you really a middle school student?
I wonder.
Officially, I am,
but anything would be possible with my telepathy.
Onee-sama!
Everyone is already here!
Now let's get going! Hurry!
Don't just teleport in like that!
Misaka-san!
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Huh? What happened, Shirai-san?
Just a bit of physical intimacy.
Sorry for making you come all the way out here, Haruue-san.
Oh, don't worry! I had a lot of fun.
I got yummy souvenirs too.
The best shops in Academy City are around this area.
Uiharu was really pumped up about showing Haruue-san around.
It's a beautiful city after all!
And then there's the magnificent, Ojou-sama atmosphere!
Even the air smells like roses here!
Oh, so that's why?
I was wondering if you were just trying to fit into the crowd.
What are you talking about?
H-How did you find out?!
Well, I took a little peek while you were choosing cakes.
Those roses were really pretty.
You looked too, Haruue-san?
You two are awful!
I'm sorry, but I guess if there's no reaction, then it's—
That's not the issue!
Come on!
Huh?
Let's get going.
Now,
Railgun
A Certain
Scientific Railgun
shall we?
Are you visiting someone?
Yes.
Please fill out the required documents here.
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Looks like you're used to this.
Hey, girls.
Oh! It's Yomikawa-sensei and Tessou-sensei!
What are you doing?
Oh, you're visiting?
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Yes.
What about you?
Did something happen?
Nah.
Just another radical wannabe we dealt with is being treated here.
Now that he's gone through basic recovery,
we're gonna move him to the Anti-Skill Hospital,
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and question him thoroughly.
Don't be too rough now.
A radical wannabe?
Yeah.
This city's got all kinds of problems.
Yes?
Hey, Banri-chan!
Erii-chan!
What's wr—
Hello!
Banri Edisaki
Everyone!
It's delicious!
It really is, Erii-chan!
Right?
Uiharu-san and I did the buffet at that store earlier!
You ate at least 20 of them between the two of you...
Wow...
Looks like you're recovering nicely.
Yeah.
Well, the rehab isn't easy,
but having everyone visit me like this gives me the strength to go on!
That's great!
Hurry up and finish your rehab so you can come to school for the second term.
H-Hey! A-Aren't you thirsty?
Huh?
Come again?
Well, I guess we should get something to drink.
Yeah, good idea!
Haruue-san, we'll be right back.
We...
will?
All right, let's get going.
Shirai-san?
Misaka-san?
Let's get going!
We'll be back in a bit!
Have fun!
Come on now, Onee-sama!
All right! Let's go!
What was that about?
What was that all about?
Let's just get something to drink first.
Is that the rehab?
Edasaki-san's really hanging in there.
Onee-sama.
Onee-sama!
Is something the matter?
It's nothing.
A surprise?
Yeah!
I think just handing her a gift wouldn't really be enough.
Like, we really need to get a mood going, you know?
Maybe it could come out of a cake, or sit in a flute of champagne!
But it's too late for that now.
I can't tell how serious she is.
We have no other choice, then.
So we're going with...
Flowers?
Yeah!
I call it the, "Oh, just a bouquet? Oh, wait! There's something inside!" plan!
Well?
U-Uh...
Oh, uh... It sounds great!
Right?!
I'll go get the flowers right now!
Shirai-san!
Well, that's just how Onee-sama—
O-Oh no...
What?
What's that?
Oh.
Isn't that Misaka-san's?
How could I...
There, there...
Don't fret.
She's right.
It's the thought that counts, so...
No! We can still make it!
Kuroko! I need to use your power!
Onee-sama... Onee-sama! Calm down and listen—
All right, I'll distract them, and you go inside and get—
Sheesh, we were even called in early, too...
How long does it take to process the paperwork for one person?!
Now, now...
Senpai?
Huh?
Where's the guard—
Hey! You there!
I wonder what's—
Huh?
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Tessou!
Go downstairs and call for backup!
Hurry!
R-Right!
Damn it!
Oh, it stopped.
The fire alarm was sounded, but no abnormalities have been detected in the building.
Uiharu!
Right!
Huh?
The cause for the alarm is still unknown.
Kuroko?
We'll go get intel on the situation.
We ask that all patients and visitors remain in their current locations
You and Saten-san should return to Edasaki-san's room.
until the cause for the alarm is discovered.
Oh, and...
Again: The fire alarm was sounded, but no abnormalities have been detected in the building.
May I request that you please refrain from actions like yesterday's, no matter what happens?
Fine!
Banri Edisaki
In wonder what's going on...
The cause for the alarm is still unknown.
What do you think happened?
I'll go take a look.
We ask that all patients and visitors remain in their rooms until the cause for the alarm is discovered.
Be careful!
Sure!
Banri Edasaki
I know.
Got it!
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Open it already!
Freeze!
There's nowhere to run!
We just got the entire force deployed to search for you!
It's the end of the line—
Shut up!
Keep your trap shut!
It's her!
Come any closer and I'll blow her head off.
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The criminal who was being transported escaped?
Captain Yomikawa's on his trail.
Reinforcements are en route.
If we act recklessly, the people may panic.
You two should—
Good grief, who does that Kuroko think I am?
She's just worried about you.
You do have a tendency to go overboard.
But you know, that's just another one of—
Yeah, dispatch them there.
No, we don't want to agitate them. They've got—
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Yomikawa-sensei?
Why are you here?
Did something happen?
Those radical wannabes locked themselves out on the roof.
You two should head somewhere safe—
Edasaki-san!
Hey, what's wrong?
Erii-chan!
Erii-chan hasn't come back!
Wait, that means...
Your friend was taken hostage.
But—
Saten-san!
Thank you.
But Erii-chan's still...
Don't worry.
Um...
Misaka-san?
Wait!
What are you doing?!
Hey, Misaka-san?!
Please, let go of me!
Shut up already!
Quit struggling!
Come on, take off, Damn it!
What the...
Misaka-san!
Get your filthy hands off my friend!
An esper?
Give it all she's got!
I am!
It ain't working though!
Damn! So you're a friend of hers?
In that case...
I hope she can catch you!
Haruue-san!
Saten-san!
I'm slipping!
Ow ow ow ow!
S-Saten-san!
Just hang in there!
Good grief.
Huh?
How did I—
Kuroko!
I even specifically warned you.
But in that situation I had no choice—
Onee-sama!
Haruue-san! Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
No, I'm fine.
Thank goodness!
Sorry for making you worry.
Oh!
Your bag...
Huh?
Misaka-san's bag...
Kuroko!
I guess we've got no choice.
Huh? Misaka-san?
Didn't think that'd work.
Man, that was close.
Huh?
What's that?
Oh, it's that brat's.
You know, that esper girl was a bit tough.
I think she was an electromaster.
Yeah. Her uniform was Tokiwadai's too, I think.
Wait, you mean that famous school?
Wait a minute... An electro master from Tokiwadai?!
Hey, Kuroko!
Yes?
Um...
Thanks.
Onee-sama—
Good luck, Onee-sama.
I remember now!
Tokiwadai's electromaster is the strongest electro esper in the city!
She's the Level 5...
Railgun...
Welcome back, radical wannabes.
Misaka-san is just being her usual self.
But you know, I really like that about her.
That felt good!
Here, Edasaki-san!
Isn't this Misaka-san's?
Just open it!
Okay.
A uniform for Banri-chan?
Keeping giving it your all so you can wear that as soon as possible.
We bought it together yesterday.
Surprised?
Yeah!
Thank you, everyo—
Misaka-san?
I'm sorry, Edasaki-san!
I was actually thinking of a better surprise,
but then all of that happened, and then the gift shop closed...
Misaka-san.
I was really surprised and really happy!
Thanks!
No problem.
Sheesh.
Never a dull moment in this city.
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Misaka-san, you were as cool as ever!
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You got Haruue-san out unharmed too! Like, everything's all rosy now?
I wonder what we'll have next week!
Please don't flip my skirt!