Princess Lover ! 「Picture Drama②」
What's this?
Oh, it's that one anime Nezu-kun likes.
What was it called again?
It's "Magical Knight Maria-chan".
Maria-chan was an ordinary elementary schoolgirl,
and one day, her beloved stuffed animal Farge was inhabited by a fairy from space.
She uses that power to transform!
A monumental work in the field of Magical Girls fighting enemies who threaten the peace.
Hey, wait, why am I painted black like this!?
Simply put, it's one of those... cost-cutting measures.
How mean!
No matter how much emphasis I put in, my expression doesn't change!
Well, be that as it may,
what's with that Magical Knight business?
Allow me to explain.
There are two versions of the Princess Lover! DVDs that feature our performances.
Oh?
The version that includes the Magical Knight Maria-chan previews is the Collectors' Edition.
The Celeb Edition comes bundled with a "Bathtime" sound drama CD.
Huh? So, what does that mean?
There are two different DVD releases?
Affirmative.
Different versions have different special features.
Customers are free to mix and match.
We could call it the makers' consideration.
Ehh? But won't fans want both of them?
It's a little hard for them if there's things they can't get unless they buy both.
But, can't they share with friends who bought different versions?
Certainly, that approach is feasible.
You don't understand!
None of you understand one single thing!
What brought that on?
True anime fans!
If there are two versions, starve yourself to buy both!
Ah, it's all for mai waifu.
I'll buy both without question!
No, not just two.
One to watch, one to store, and one to spread the gospel!
But, isn't there also the Regular Edition?
Then I'll buy that too!
Buying all related goods makes you a believer!
Don't tell me you're one of "those"...
..."otaku"-type people?
There! There it is! Those eyes! That gaze!
Ah, I'm so used to it!
However, I, Nezu Haruhiko, have never once felt embarrassed to be an anime fan!
Not once! Not once!
Aaah, Maria is mai waifu~
*nyoge*
If you lay a hand on Maria, I won't forgive you.
Eh, whats the big deal?
Everyone has their own tastes.
I-I suppose so.
This guy's stifling interests are his own problem.
Well, that's good enough for me.
So anyway, what's this Magical Knight business all about?
Are you not envious?
Eh?
I am asking if you all are feeling envious.
Every girl aspires to transform!
Are you not envious that Maria-san is the only one who can transform?
Um, Yuu-san, why are you insisting on this?
I...
I couldn't possibly be envious of my sister taking that absurd form.
Hmm?
I couldn't possibly envy her...
I envy her.
So do I!
Indeed! Therefore, why don't we transform as well?
What? Is that even possible?
Yes. In truth, I have made secret arrangements for this.
Here it comes! A premonition of the storm that exceeds the makers' expectations:
The Super Maid!
The preparations are in order. Who would like to go first?
I think it'd have to be the one whose little sister transforms, Silvie.
N-Nonsense... this program is called Princess Lover.
In light of that, it should be the true princess, Charl.
Ehh?
Well, it's not in my character to hog the stage here.
I'll yield to Charl.
Miracle Fantasy Power! Change Ring!
Houjouin...
Seika-san...
Hey, what's with this? I didn't transform!
And you were the one who wanted to the most...
T-Transformation fail!?
This in and of itself is so moe~!
Your incantation is wrong.
There's a set incantation!?
Affirmative.
It is, "Ikkyuu-san, would you mind catching the tiger on my wall scroll?
*Beep* *beep* *beep* *Ding!*
I understand. I will now throw this rope, so please chase the tiger out of the wall scroll.
Transform!"
Ikkyuu-san!?
Would you have preferred Kicchomu-san?
That's not the issue here!
All right, whatever.
"Ikkyuu-san, would you mind catching the tiger on my wall scroll?
*Beep* *beep* *beep* *Ding!*
I understand. I will now throw this rope, so please chase the tiger out of the wall scroll.
Transform!"
Magical Knight Seika!
Ohhh!
It's slated to be a long-runner!
Come to think of it, why aren't we moving!?
Budgetary convenience.
That's maddening.
Well, I was able to transform, so I'll call it good.
Who's going to transform next?
I'm fine with going last.
Then I'll do it.
"Ikkyuu-san, would you mind catching the tiger on my wall scroll?
*Beep* *beep* *beep* *Ding!*
Ding ding ding!
I understand. I will now throw this rope, so please chase the tiger out of the wall scroll.
Transform!"
Magical Knight Charlotte!
Ohhh!
It feels like I can shoot beams from my breasts!
That means Silvie's next, right?
Do I absolutely have to say it?
Yes. If you don't, you cannot transform.
"Ikkyuu-san, would you mind catching the tiger on my wall scroll?
*Beep* *beep* *beep* *Ding!*
I understand. I will now throw this rope, so please chase the tiger out of the wall scroll.
Transform!"
Magical Knight Silvie.
Hmm?
I don't feel very transformed at all.
More like I just changed clothes.
Wait, Silvie, don't you put on armor all the time?
This is unfair. I can't accept it!
"This bridge should not be crossed.
Hmm, how can I get across, Ikkyuu-san?
*Beep* *beep* *beep* *Ding!*
What? It is written, 'Do not cross bridge'?
Yes. Therefore, cross not the bridge, but the river itself.
Transform!" Please say that.
So why Ikkyuu-san?
That's... pretty long.
Transformations always have a difficulty level.
"This bridge should not be crossed.
Hmm, how can I get across, Ikkyuu-san?
*Beep* *beep* *beep* *Ding!*
What? It is written, 'Do not cross bridge'?
Yes. Therefore, cross not the bridge, but the river itself.
Transform!"
Wow, she rattled it all off!
Ah ha ha! Now that's more like it!
Ohhh!
So, Yuu-san's next, right?
"This bridge should not be crossed.
Hmm, how can I get across, Ikkyuu-san?
*Beep* *beep* *beep* *Ding!* Ding ding ding!
What? It is written, 'Do not cross bridge'?
Yes. Therefore, cross not the bridge, but the river itself.
Transform!"
What the hell?!
Magical Knight Nezu Haruhiko.
I did it! I'm pictured!
Staff, thank you! Thank you all!
Not too bad, huh? Is it set? Is it decided?
What'd you have to do that for, Nezu-kun? We're out of time!
We'll miss out on Yuu-san's transformation!
Do not worry.
Huh?
The truth is, I...
...have been transformed since the beginning!
Say what!?