If you're sad, it's okay to cry
There is that kind of world at night
Show me, tell me the emotions you embrace
Shining inside of the mirror
Another world concealed behind the mirror
Is starting to make a move
Feelings of love, wishes, even time
These are all free
You are precious, so I want you to touch me
There is that kind of world at night
Nothing can interrupt this
The inside of the mirror opens
- Too slow! - Sorry, sir!
Hey, keep going!
4... 5...
- 6... 7... 8...
- Footwork!
Good shot! Oh, get that!
Do your best! Go for it!
Ayu-chan is definitely the best among all the second graders.
That's for sure.
Hey! Give us a court if you're only going to goof around and make noise!
Yeah! Yeah!
Did you say "goofing around"?!
What's it to you?
Hey! It's time to do our run.
Right! We'll deal with this later.
Ayu-chan, go for it!
You're so cool!
Did you fight with the boys again?
Yeah. But it's their fault!
They say it's a waste to give the sloppy girls two entire courts.
Then they said a lot of nonsense and ticked us off...
so we took them up on their challenge.
Challenge?
That's right! Today after school, there's a boys vs. Girls showdown!
We're betting the number of times we can use the court...
when the third graders retire and we take over in their place.
The winner will get the use of 3 courts and the loser get only one!
It would be way too hopeless to practice with only one court.
Hey, hey! Who's challenging who?
The one representing the boys is...
Tsujiai-kun?
He's definitely the best at tennis...
but I didn't think he was the type to go along with something like this.
I'm a little disappointed.
And representing the girls is...
Ayu! The rest is up to you!
Well, we'd best be going.
Thanks for doing it!
Wow! That's great, Ayu-chan!
There's no way I can beat Tsujiai-kun!
I'll go turn them down.
Huh? Can't you beat him?
You can only say that because you're an amateur, Nina.
But you're so good at it, Ayu-chan.
Boys and girls are too different physically.
That's it! I've got a great idea!
Huh?! Are you going to use magic again?!
No, thanks! Really!
Ayu-chan, you don't have to be shy.
You don't have to. Really.
Nina-sama, what magic spell do you seek?
Let's see. Something like this.
I believe something that abstract might be too difficult.
Really? Okay, I'll use this.
I understand.
Practice!
Here, eat this.
I input this chocolate with magic to help you win.
Uh, no. Like I said, I'd rather not.
Here, go ahead!
Huh?
It's a huge success, Ayu-chan! Look!
Uh, excuse me, but I look like a boy.
Yeah. I couldn't find any magic to alter athletic ability only...
so I thought it would be a good idea...
to go all out and transform you into a boy.
This is a nice idea, if I do say so myself!
Are you a moron?!
How the heck am I supposed to play for the girls looking like this?!
Good, good. That's how you do it. Use as much magic as you like, Nina!
Failure is the mother of success!
- Bye! - See you later!
Bye, Principal!
Yes, good-bye.
Oh, Kawanakajima-kun.
Let me see. A Hundred Ways to Catch a Witch...
- Kawanakajima-kun? - Huh? Oh, Principal.
It's wonderful to have a passion for learning...
but look where you are going when you walk. It's dangerous.
Right, I'm very sorry.
Occasionally you need to take a break.
Karaoke is particularly good for that.
A subtle suggestion.
So you see, Ayu felt a little under the weather so she went home...
so she asked me, h- her second cousin Ayuo Tateishi...
to pinch hit for the girls on her behalf.
Ayu-chan gives his skill at tennis her seal of approval!
What do you think, everyone?
- What should we do? - He's really cool.
They're SO not gonna trust me.
All right, we're counting on you!
Yay!
You sure?!
What? That wouldn't make it much of a showdown, then!
Yeah! Yeah!
Why should it matter?
One of the other girls in the team should play in her place.
It's unfair NOT to have a handicap between the boys and girls.
I don't have a problem with it.
Come on, let's get started.
The best of one set match!
Tateishi serves!
F- Fault.
Double-fault, Love-fifteen!
Fault.
Double-fault, Love-thirty.
I get it now! The length of my arm is different as a boy...
so it's throwing off my usual timing. I can do it now!
Fault!
Ayu-chan.
H- How come?
Do I have to go forward more when I hit it now that I'm taller?
And now that my power's been increased, does that also mean...
that if I stroke the old way, they'll all go out of bounds?!
That means that this body is no good!
I've got to do my best for the girls.
No way! Kaji-kun is looking at me!
Tetsushi!
Don't slack off.
Akiho-san. Take a look at Tsujiai's match.
Let's see...
That guy's got a lot of spunk.
Yeah.
Are you two acquainted?
No.
I see.
He interests me a little.
It's time for me to get back to practice now.
Uh, hey! Don't forget to pass on what I told you to Tsujiai-kun later!
I won't forget!
Game set and match won by Tsujiai!
The score is Six-Love.
Thanks for the game.
I'm so totally lame! I wish I could disappear!
Ayu's second cousin is WAY weak.
It would have been better if we played instead.
We did it! And we have Tsujiai to thank!
Now the boys get three courts!
No.
We each get two courts, same as before.
However, the girls have to do running and other exercises.
Not just practice matches and working on strokes.
That's what really annoyed the guys about this whole thing.
Let's all work hard for the tournament coming up.
Right!
I'm real sorry. My magic didn't help again.
No sweat. It all worked out in the end.
Really? That's a relief.
So, would you remove the spell now?
Sure, hold on a sec.
Oh, there they are. Hey, they're over here!
Hey, you're Ayuo Tateishi, aren't you?
Uh, yes.
Who's that?
She's a third-grader, Akiho Hirota, who's taken a real liking to Kaji-kun.
She's the manager of the baseball team.
A rival!
What are you whispering about?
Would you like to come to a party with us?
Wh- What?
There's not enough guys for girls in the group, so please come along.
It took you two hours to find the undo magic spell...
but here I am, transformed into a boy again.
And now, so is Nina.
Nina, you look like you're enjoying yourself way too much.
That's because I was wondering what a party was like in the human world.
You're so carefree.
Hi!
Sorry to make you wait.
Uh, hello.
This is the other guy I told you I'd bring along...
I'm Jin Sato.
I'm Ayu-chan's... I mean, I'm Ayuo-kun's friend. Nice to meet you!
The girls are waiting at the karaoke parlor.
Come on, let's go.
- Okay. - Right.
It's been a while since we've gone out for karaoke.
Still, how did it come to this?
Go along with it. It'll put us in a position to interfere...
with Kaji-kun and Akiho-san becoming more friendly at the party.
Interfere, huh?
If you're sad, it's okay to cry
Don't!
That's true. All right, now I'm on fire!
That's guy's a bit quirky.
Y- Yeah.
I'm ready!
Welcome!
Perhaps it is a good idea to take a break occasionally.
Into the karaoke parlor I go!
That hurts! What's the problem with letting me in there?!
You are precious, so I want you to touch me
There is that kind of world at night
Jin-kun, you're really cute.
Really? You're a cutie, too, Tomoko-san.
Nina sure looks like she's having fun.
Today feels like a huge success just being able to karaoke with Kaji-kun!
Now all I gotta do is prevent them from getting into the mood.
Hey, how about doing a duet with me next?
Fine by me.
Akiho-san! Could you please sing that duet with me?
Victory is just in front of you!
Hey, don't eat all the time. Are you even listening to me sing?
Oops.
You want to sing, too?
Right on!
Yeah, as if.
I will not let you have your way, evil...
Before I knew it
I was changed into you
When the song ends, I'll sit beside Akiho-san.
I can't let them get any more friendly!
I have to throw a wrench into the works.
I find myself wanting you
Fight on! Maniac Sentai!
Victory is just ahead of you!
Great!
Bravo!
Th- Thanks. Um?
It's my turn next!
Huh? Sure.
Let's see. What'll I sing?
Just a sec, kid.
Oh, yeah! I've gotten tired of desserts...
but this salmon spaghetti sure looks yummy.
I'll have the salmon spaghetti, big bro!
Hello, I'll have one order of salmon spaghetti!
Uh... uh... Akiho-san, may I sit beside you?
You're a great singer, Akiho-san!
Ayu-chan, you go, girl!
Jin-kun, you sing something, too. Are you bad at karaoke?
Not really, but...
It's just that I don't know any human songs.
Oh, I know this one!
Butterfly, Butterfly
Rest your wings on the flowers of field mustard
Once you are bored, go to cherry blossoms
Why don't we go outside?
Go for it, bro!
Okay, without further ado...
What?
Something's strange about this.
W- What the...?
What the...? What the...?!
What the...? What the...? What the...?!
What's the problem?
Oh, it's nothing.
Think I'll go to the hospital tomorrow.
I knew it. She's upset with me for interfering with them.
I want to talk with Tetsushi, so don't get in my way!
So, want to split?
What?
I came here today because I was after Tetsushi...
but you seem to have taken a real shine to me.
I'm cool with that.
Cool with that?
Why don't we ditch this party and take off somewhere...
just the two of us?
She got the wrong idea!
I'm sorry! Um...
You're such a wonderful person, I couldn't help myself!
But I already have a girlfriend!
Ugh, what is this?
I'm truly sorry.
Geez, your behavior is confusing.
I guess I'll go after Tetsushi after all.
Kaji-kun's no good, either!
Why?
Well, it's just...
Because he likes another girl?
I already know that.
He told me so himself to reject me once.
But it looks like he's still unrequited...
so I've got room to butt in, right?
Love is a long drawn-out battle.
Kaji-kun...
I find myself wanting you
...likes another girl.
That's true. Even if he doesn't have a girlfriend...
he might still like someone.
Love is a long drawn-out battle.
Do I stand a chance against Kaji-kun's unrequited love?
Ayu-chan.
Today was sure fun!
- Yeah! I had a great time. - Let's do it again sometime!
Ayuo-kun?
Got you. That's your punishment for embarrassing me today.
See ya later!
You've got the moves, stud!
My first kiss was stolen from me by a GIRL of all people!
I'm sorry, Ayu-chan.
I made you suffer again.
I see, I see! You're happy enough to cry, huh?
It makes us glad we invited you.
That's for sure.
You're wrong!
Yay! I win once again!
That was fun!
Hey, bro! Let's do this again sometime.
Uh, yeah. I had fun, too!
So, could you pay for the songs you picked and the food you ate?
You and that boy come and go like the wind.
What the heck is going on?
That's amazing!
OK!
I had a dream of you
I saw your Ionely-Iooking tears
Before I knew it, I was changed into you
To cry the same tears
I find myself wanting you, but afraid you don't love me
Afraid of how it will end
As you do to me, I do to you
And I start taking everything from you
I find myself wanting you, but afraid you don't love me
I want to believe in our future
As you do to me, I do to you
On the night we started to protect each other secretly
Oh, that was horrible being a boy!
But you found out that Kaji-kun has a crush.
That was a definite plus.
And, you know, next week's story is about how you and I met!
What?! That night of the full moon?!
It was the beginning of the nightmare.
What?! That's mean.
Everyone, please beware of witches falling from the sky.
Episode 4 of Ultramaniac is "Da Capo."
Please go to his heart!
Practice!