Hey, what are you going as?
I was thinking of going as a tomato.
A dancing tomato? That's weird!
Hey, how about a jellyfish?
I'm thinking of Snow White.
- What? - What?
I mean...the old lady who sells the apples.
- That's better. - That's better.
Wow, they're all coming up with lots of ideas.
I won't know what to do.
That's true. I wonder what I should go as?
As you already know, there are only five days left...
until the annual Founding Day costume party!
Have you all decided what to dress up as?
- Yeah, sort of! - Not yet!
It will present a rare chance to dance with the girl you like!
These are the days of youth! The burning days of youth!
Teacher is behind you all the way!
Let's decorate a page of the scrapbook of your youth...
with a beautiful memory! Come on!
Mr. Mikami is more into this than anyone.
Yeah.
My student life here is almost over.
I have to enjoy it to the fullest!
Have you decided?
No. I still have no idea what would be good.
How about you guys?
I haven't decided yet. Although I think he's cooking up something...
along the maniac fanboy lines.
Really? What is it? Tsujiai-kun, tell me!
Ayu and Kaji-kun should go as Romeo and Juliet.
I think it would be perfect.
- Yeah, do that! - Huh?
Hey, why not!
- It'd be perfect! - Go for it!
Romeo and Juliet?
They're the main characters in a huge, huge, huge romance by Shakespeare.
Really?
All right, then it's settled.
Kaji and Tateishi are Romeo and Juliet!
T-Teacher?
- Ayu, you'll look great! - You go, guys!
By the way, if you want to know what I'm going as...
it's a secret. I will only tell you that it's something big.
Oh, and it's not a monster!
Although it's something in the general gene pool.
Something big that isn't a monster? That has to be a dinosaur.
I bet it's a tyrannosaurus.
Come to think of it, I saw him in the library the other day...
looking at an illustrated dictionary on dinosaurs.
Then it's totally obvious!
But let's be nice and pretend we don't know.
- Yeah. - Sure.
So, what are you going to do, Nina?
Yeah, good question...
since this is probably the last time...
Uh, you know! 'Cause I have to go back to the Magic Kingdom soon.
Oh, yeah.
So, I want to make lots of fun memories to take with me.
I want a memory with Tsujiai-kun, too.
Why don't you go ahead and go as a princess?
After all, you're gonna be one for real.
I don't know that for sure yet.
It's almost a sure thing.
But I just can't!
It's too embarrassing! Forget it!
- So, I should forget the idea? - Yeah!
Hey, you can still come back here occasionally to visit, right?
Huh? Yeah.
Come on over with the prince.
I want to see what kind of guy he is. Okay?
That'll be fun!
Um, is Orihara-san's house this way?
Maybe she isn't in.
Her house kind of looks like it hasn't been lived in for a while.
She stopped coming to school around the time it happened.
Huh?
Since you got the third holy stone.
Oh, yeah.
Mr. Mikami said that he had been given a sick note...
but is it possible she's gone back to the Magic Kingdom?
I don't really know.
She should know about the costume party, so she can come.
Let's wait and see until then.
Yeah.
Phantom thief Lupin?
That's right. I think you're the type...
who looks good dressed up as a handsome man.
But it's too baggy using Papa's clothes.
You look more like a hapless magician.
Rio!
Papa!
Now you're a cute thief Lupin.
You think so?
She looks more like a groom at a wedding now.
Do you think so? All right, then!
Instead of a thief, how about a famous detective?
Oh! Sherlock Holmes, right?
Is this how a detective looks?
Yes, he's an English gentleman detective--
although he's fictional, of course.
Wow...
Maybe if I dress like this, Tsujiai-kun will ask me to dance.
Holmes, huh? Not bad!
Yeah!
He probably wouldn't want me in a frilly dress...
so this might do the trick!
What's wrong? Is it not to your liking?
No, this is great!
That's good.
What is it?
I forgot. You have an urgent message!
It's from your grandfather in the Magic Kingdom. Come quickly!
R-Right.
You're late, mister!
I'm sorry. I got distracted.
Um, please take your time.
Uh, Papa...
You shouldn't talk to him that way.
He's taking care of me, you know! You could at least thank him.
The Dark Zone--
it's making odd movements.
- Huh? - The Dark Zone! Do you understand?
It's a world full of terrifying evil power...
a world of bottomless darkness!
Yeah. It's a black hole where no magic works...
once you're inside, right?
I learned about it in magic school.
Good. Apparently that Dark Zone is beginning to move.
Almost as though someone is pulling it in.
But what about it? Is it going to show up in this world?
No, I don't know that. However...
I have a feeling that something very bad will happen.
Oh, quit kidding around.
This is nothing to laugh about! Keep on your toes, Nina!
In the first place, you're always being so--
Honestly, I got it already!
Trust me, okay?
But still!
I acquired three of the stones! That's amazing, you know!
Th- That's... Well...
My magic level should be very high now...
so I'm sure I'll be able to tell where the last holy stone is soon.
It's true that you have improved so much it amazes me...
but the way Orphelia's daughter is acting worries me.
It's like she's plotting something.
I'm sure Maya-chan is fine!
Yeah, she's absent from school right now...
but I'll go check up on her again. Well, I'll talk to you later.
I'm busy getting ready for the annual Founding Day costume party.
Hey, wait...
Sorry, Grandpa.
Papa, would you do what you just did again?
Maya, maybe you really should stop!
Shut up.
I know what you want to do, but it's just too dangerous!
I investigated and took everything into consideration...
to arrive at this conclusion.
Move it.
I only have a short time left.
There is no time for hesitation.
Laugh while you still can, Nina.
I'm scared!
Huh?
There is no going back now.
Good morning!
It-It feels like something bad will happen.
This is no time to mumble something like that!
As a teacher, I need to persuade Orihara at any cost!
I guess she isn't here after all...
just like Tateishi and Sakura said.
Orihara?
You're here? Thank goodness. I've been worried about you!
How are you feeling? You look like you've lost a little weight.
Are you feeling better now?
Yes.
Really? That's good to hear.
Oh! There's a costume party this afternoon. Can you make it?
Everyone's worked really hard on their costumes.
You can just wear a mask.
What do you think? Are you too sick?
I'll come.
I knew you wouldn't.
You'll come? You can make it?
Yes.
I see! Hey, now that I look at you, you're already in a costume!
That looks very good on you. That's such a relief!
This is what youth is about! The burning days of youth!
I'll be waiting! I'll be waiting for you, Orihara!
Wow, this looks like fun.
Are you ready?
- Just about! - Hurry up!
Well?
- Wow, it's perfect. - Gorgeous!
You look really pretty, Ayu-chan.
Thanks.
Nina, are you Sherlock Holmes? Isn't that kind of plain?
Well, it might be a little more plain than a tomato...
but the boyish look suits Nina.
That's true. It's cute, and you look really cool, Nina!
Thanks.
It is nice to see everybody on this fine day...
dressed to the hilt in costumes that reflect your personalities!
Thank you so much! I, Jun Kawanakajima...
the head of the costume party executive committee...
will be acting as your master of ceremonies for today!
Thank you for your cooperation!
Oh, thank you. Thank you for the warm applause.
Without any further ado, I will now sing one song...
to get the party started-- The Maniac Rangers theme song!
Nina!
Rio, you're here?
It was hard to find you.
I bet it was. You can't tell who's who in here.
Yeah.
Hi there, Juliet. We finally meet.
Oh, Kaji-kun!
Uh, um, you look really pretty.
Kaji-kun, your costume looks great on you, too.
Hey, it's Romeo and Juliet!
What a great-looking couple!
Um, Kaji-kun? I mean, Romeo-san?
Where's Tsujiai-kun?
Oh, him?
Can't the great Sherlock Holmes find him?
Yeah, I'm stumped.
I have no idea, either. He suddenly disappeared.
I don't even know what he's dressed up as.
Really?
Grr!
Grr! Grr! Grr!
Good, I caught them off guard. Nobody realizes it's me.
Grr!
Is this supposed to be a Tyrannosaurus Rex?
- You're kidding! - Do they shout, "Grr"?
I doubt it.
Looks like Mr. Mikami really did come as a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
It looks kind of like a big slug.
That's being too mean, Nina.
Although that's what he looks like, all right.
Fight on! Maniac Rangers!
Victory is just ahead of you.
Yeah!
Alley-oop.
Now, it's the time you've all been waiting for. It's dance time.
Couples and non-couples, carnivores and vegetarians...
guests from pre-B.C. and from beyond the solar system...
and everyone in between, dance or miss out!
Grr.
Grr! Grr-grr!
Do you want to dance with me, Mr. Tyrannosaurus?
Grr!
But how?
Grr! Grr! Grr! Grr! Grr!
Huh?
I can't dance.
I can't either...
but it's okay. Just move in time to the music.
- Ooh... - Ooh...
You do know that Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy, don't you?
If it's a story, why can't we just make it up as we go?
Yeah, you're right.
You guys look wonderful, Ayu-chan!
Wow, she's cute!
Huh?
Rio? Where are you?
Four-score and seven years ago...
Tsujiai-kun, where are you? I can't tell where you are at all.
Tsujiai-kun, this is the last time.
I won't be able to come to this world ever again.
Once I'm princess, that's it.
So, please!
Oh, Tsujiai-kun!
We meet at last.
Uh...um...
I thought it was Tsujiai-kun, but...
maybe I'm mistaken.
Will you please dance with me?
What?
It isn't Tsujiai-kun, but he seems very familiar somehow.
Who are you? Tell me who you are.
It's been ten years since we've danced like this.
You were my first love.
Huh?
What the...
What? Maya!
You're in my way.
Let me out of here, Maya!
Hey! Hey, let me out of here!
Now everything will be cast into darkness.
Could that be...
I really enjoyed that. Thank you for the dance.
U-Um, who are you?
I'm sure we will meet again. Farewell!
Oh, yeah. That guy...
Huh?
What?
Give me strength!
She's finally done it.
Maya!
Oh, Ayu-chan!
Who was that you were dancing with?
He was really good-looking, wasn't he?
Yeah. I'm not sure who it was myself.
Anyway, did you see anyone dressed up as a tin robot?
Robot?
Oh! You mean the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz.
Come to think of it, I think he was over there a second ago.
Who was it? Tsujiai-kun?
No, I'm not sure who it was, but...
Yeesh. This wasn't supposed to happen.
Who the heck is that guy?
Hey, Tsujiai!
Hey, there!
What?
Hey!
Hey, are you Mr. Fish?
I'm amazed you could tell.
Hey, why are you hiding?
Here you go.
- Wow! - Thanks.
Hey, it's Tsujiai.
So, it was Tsujiai-kun after all!
Yeah.
Hey, Tsujiai. What's wrong? You look upset.
Yeah. There's something weird going on.
He vanished!
What? What's going on?
It's just like what I just saw!
Grr!
This cannot happen! Mr. Mikami!
Does this have something to do with magic?
Yeah, but it can't be.
Look above the school!
What the heck is that?
It's getting bigger!
- Let's go check it out! - Yeah!
Maya-chan!
Orihara?
Why is Orihara-san doing this?
Maya-chan's finally done it.
What is that black cloud? Where has everyone gone?
The Dark Zone--a terrifying place...
no magic user from the Magic Kingdom can control.
Once you're lost in there, you can never leave.
No way...
Why, Maya-chan? Why are you taking it so far?
Episode 25 of Ultra Maniac is "Yes, I Like You."
Please reach his heart!
Practice!