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
That's my granddaughter for you!
She got not one, but two stones faster than anyone else.
It would mean that Nina-chan had enough talent to do it.
Maybe!
However...
There isn't much time until the appointed day.
I doubt that Orphelia's shrewd daughter will sit idly by.
We must outdistance her while we still can.
Oops, look at the time.
It's almost time for everyone to come to school.
Yes. Why don't you come back to the Magic Kingdom one of these days?
It's probably boring in the human world.
Actually, it's quite a lot of fun.
I doubt anyone in that world would even dream...
that their principal commutes daily from the Magic Kingdom.
Well, I'll be seeing you.
Oh! Would you wait a moment, Principal?
Yes?
What is it, Nina?
I just had a really bad feeling.
Ah, I'm first to school again.
It feels great to arrive at school so early in the morning!
Oh, good morning.
P - Pr - Principal?
You're in the way. Move it!
It's true.
The moment I woke up this morning, I had this really bad feeling.
A feeling, huh?
Let's hurry, Nina!
- Oh, no! We'll be late! - Run for it!
We made it!
Huh?
Ayu-chan?
I don't know why, but it's like my hair is being pulled from behind!
What? That doesn't make any sense.
Hurry, Ayu-chan!
- Good morning! - I'm closing the gate.
What?
I'm sorry.
Ayu-chan...
I'm sorry, Ayu-chan. I didn't mean to go without you.
It's like my body moved on its own.
Don't worry about it.
Ayu-chan!
"Then the crow had a good idea.
"He looked for some stones.
"A fox was watching.
"The crow was working very hard.
"He was putting stones in the pitcher.
Then he stopped to rest."
Sir?
I'm finished reading, Teacher.
So, what part don't you understand?
I'm sorry.
I've been feeling kind of off all day.
It's like I can't tell the difference between dreams and reality anymore.
Excuse me, Teacher? What about yesterday's assignment?
What? Oh, right.
That's true. Okay, class.
Set your completed assignments on top of your desks.
Oh, no! I was in such a hurry this morning...
I left my notebook at home!
What'll I do?
Copy it quick.
Thanks, Ayu-chan!
Excellent. You've all done your work.
Nina, hurry! The teacher's coming!
A -Actually, it's like, uh...
Uh-huh, that's how you do it.
Sorry, time's up!
What, did you forget yours, Tateishi?
You're kidding.
It's unusual for you to forget your homework.
Well, stuff like this does happen.
Just don't let it happen again.
Oh, it looks like you've done yours, Sakura.
- Good, they're correct. Excellent. - No, it's not like that!
Nina used her magic to do that?
No way. That can't be right.
What'll I do?
How did this happen?
You haven't changed a bit, Nina.
Grandpa?
That's Orphelia's daughter!
Grandpa, what are you doing here?
Forgetting your homework is so pathetic.
You haven't improved whatsoever.
I can't help it...
Hey, were you behind all that?
I'm right, aren't I? That's horrible!
There's nothing horrible about it! A grand daughter of the Saqurail Family...
will not be subjected to a scolding from a petty human!
That's no reason to be so mean to Ayu-chan!
What did you come here for anyway?
Yes, yes...
A class that has it together makes Teacher happy.
Yeesh. Your instructor looks like a moron.
No good will come of being educated by someone like him.
Take that!
What are you doing, Grandpa?
Get out of here already! Get out of my classroom!
Ow... What on earth?
Is she doing the Bon Dance?
Hurry up!
Oh, keep it down. You senile old man!
What's it to you, brat?
Grandpa?
What? By Grandpa, do you mean...
the grandpa who always watches you from his computer in the Magic Kingdom...
constantly getting on your case to find more stones...
and does nothing but shout and find fault with you all the time?
Y -Yeah.
And it looks like he's here.
Oh, and he's making himself invisible so you and the others can't see him.
Really?
It's the truth. He's really here!
I'm trying to say the prank with the homework is also his doing.
I'm sorry! I'm really sorry!
You believe me, right? Right, Ayu-chan?
Yeah, I believe you, Nina.
Ayu-chan.
But I wonder what he's doing here?
He should have nothing to gripe about now that you have two stones.
You'd think so, wouldn't you?
- Oh, then I guess today's no good. - Huh?
You said you wanted to go to the new bagel shop...
in front of the station, remember?
Oh! Right.
I got a discount coupon.
I thought we'd go sometime today, but...
Yeah, let's go, let's go!
Will your grandpa be okay with it?
Yeah! Don't worry about him!
Here comes! Oh, sorry!
Excuse me!
Oh, coming!
Ow!
Thank you!
Ayu-chan, are you okay?
Yeah.
That was you, Grandpa, wasn't it?
Nina, does he hate me for some reason?
It -It's not like that.
I'm sorry, Ayu-chan.
I really have no idea what Grandpa is thinking.
It's okay. Never mind.
Anyway, what do you want to have today? Curry and rice?
Oh, I'll get it for you.
- Huh? - Huh?
Tateishi, are you okay?
Kaji-kun.
I'm so sorry!
What's going on? Something to do with magic again?
Uh-huh. He does nothing but play pranks on Ayu-chan.
He's horrible! He's too horrible!
Your face looks more horrible, believe me.
Anyway, let's get you to the nurse's office. You should get changed.
Sorry, but could you clean up?
Sure.
I'll go complain to Grandpa!
Huh?
Uh, hey! You're leaving me alone with this mess?
I'm always alone, you know.
She could've cleaned it up with magic or something.
Grandpa, where are you? Show yourself!
What is it?
You!
Come here a second!
Principal, I need this room for a minute.
That's fine...
but don't go overboard, Professor Saqurail.
Huh?
I know.
Okay, take your time.
The principal is from the Magic Kingdom, too?
He's an old friend of mine.
I got you in this school thanks to him.
I didn't know that.
He also knows that you're a candidate for princess.
He has also kindly agreed to give you his full support.
I see.
He is also the one who blocked your magic computer...
so you could improve.
Huh? You mean he did that, too? I had no idea.
You still have a long way to go, Nina.
There isn't much more time until the appointed day.
The appointed day?
You may have a slight lead on the competition now...
but that could always be turned around.
There is no time to dilly-dally!
Is that any excuse to do all those things to Ayu-chan?
You're responsible for all of it, aren't you?
Ayu-chan might have the wrong idea and think I did it.
She told me she didn't, but...
That Ayu girl will interfere with your magical studies.
You shouldn't be so friendly with her.
That's not true! Ayu-chan is a good girl!
She is only human. You live in different worlds.
You're wrong! Me and her are friends!
We're going to be friends for ever and ever!
Nina!
I understand how you feel, but you can't be selfish all the time.
I need you to become princess at any cost.
Anyway, apologize to Ayu-chan.
It's the truth that you did horrible things to her...
so it's only natural for you to apologize!
I'll never humble myself for any human!
Then I won't do what you tell me, either! So there!
Dry cleaning?
That's right. Magic that will do dry cleaning.
Let's see...
Hurry. Kaji-kun will come back.
How about something like this?
Yeah, that should do it.
She looks so great wearing that.
Really? That sounds like it wasn't much fun.
What the...
Thanks.
But the only change of clothes I have around are my hospital frocks.
This is bad! If they go inside right now...
Th- The pain! Ow...
Kawanakajima?
What's wrong?
My chronic cramping and sharp pains!
Are you okay?
This should work.
Hurry, hurry! I think I hear voices outside!
Right.
Practice!
You don't have a fever, and your pulse is normal.
From what I can see, there's nothing wrong with you.
Th- That's impossible. I'm in pain.
All right, I'll have a good look at you inside my office.
Uh, wait! I can't stand! Examine me here!
Oh, come on...
What the...
Tateishi, your uniform...
Uh, um...
I had a change of clothes. It was only her vest that got dirty.
Oh. That's good, then.
I'm sorry about all that confusion.
Never mind that.
Thank you, Kaji-kun.
Wait, why am I feeling relief?
That was my chance to expose the existence of Sakura-san the witch!
So, why?
Don't you have to go straight home? Your grandpa's visiting, isn't he?
It's okay. Let's forget about him and go have bagels, Ayu-chan.
You're horrible, horrible, horrible!
Just because I'm locked up like this doesn't mean I'll study magic for you!
Let me out of here already! You're horrible!
- You're horrible! - You're horrible!
Shaddap! Shaddap, shaddap!
If she could only work a little harder, she will be princess!
Do you realize how wonderful that would be?
Yes, but becoming princess doesn't necessarily mean she'll be happy.
Aren't you the only one who wants her to be princess?
No human or cat could understand how I feel!
Hi there, Tateishi!
Kaji-kun.
Out shopping?
Yeah, I skipped over to the bagel shop in front of the station.
Oh, you mean the new one. Was it nice?
Yeah, it was pretty crowded.
Really?
Since we ran into each other like this, you want to walk for a bit?
S -Sure.
Actually, there's something...
There's something I wanted to ask you about.
Huh? What is it?
Well...wanna sit?
So, what did you want to ask me?
Well, actually, I...
Uh-huh?
I've fallen in love with Sakura.
Huh?
Ever since I first met her, she's always been on my mind.
And for the longest time, I didn't know what to do...
but I steeled myself and told her how I felt.
Really?
When I did, she said no way...
saying that you were in love with me.
She said no because of how you felt.
Nina...said that?
Yeah. But Sakura's the one I love.
Sorry.
I'm hate to say this, Tateishi, but...
You're lying.
You're not Kaji-kun.
Are you Nina's grandfather?
That's strange.
My "Alter Ego Illusion Spell" should be perfect.
How did you figure it out?
I imitated his speech and mannerisms perfectly.
Because Nina would never tell anyone that I like Kaji-kun.
A lot of stuff happened to me today.
It was all your doing, wasn't it?
I wanted to interfere and sour things between you and Nina a little...
but it looks like it was all for nothing.
Am I interfering with Nina's progress?
Well, yes. Do you think I'm a bad grandfather?
No, it means that you care about her, right?
I understand how you feel.
I still don't understand. How can you trust Nina so thoroughly?
Because she's my friend.
She may be a witch drop-out...
but she isn't the kind of girl who'd break a promise.
I see.
It's entirely possible that you understand her better than I do.
Oh, please.
I never imagined I'd find such a good girl among the humans.
It wasn't a mistake to send her to train in the human world after all.
Ayu-chan...
it pains me that I cannot tell you everything.
What? You changed yourself into Kaji-kun?
That's horrible! Just horrible!
As I said, she saw right through my disguise.
But it's too much!
Why are you getting in the way between me and Ayu-chan, Grandpa?
Now, now, have a seat, Nina.
Listen closely, Nina. It will happen regardless.
In two months, you will have to return to the Magic Kingdom.
You will definitely have to part ways.
What will you do when the time comes?
Ayu-chan is a good girl.
However, if you become princess, all the fun memories you share...
Do you understand?
When you were nominated as a candidate for princess...
I did ask you if this was what you really wanted.
Yes. I always dreamed of being a princess ever since I was little.
I was happy to hear that.
Naturally, it would benefit the Saqurail name, but I also believed...
it would make you happier than anything in the world.
Your wish to become princess is still the same, right?
Then there is no more need to hesitate.
Or do you have a different regret as well?
No, no! Not at all!
Good.
All right, it's settled!
Do your best for the last two months until the appointed day, Nina.
Yeah.
Oh, yeah. Two months...
I forgot that in two more months...
I have to say goodbye to Ayu-chan.
I had a dream of you
I saw your lonely-looking 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
Ugh, I'm so depressed. This episode might be a little too hard.
Huh? What's it about?
It shows a dark side to Kaji-kun...
Uh, no! I mean, he told me not to say another word about it!
But you're totally spilling it. So, what did he say?
Well, it's like...
I may get to know the side of Kaji-kun you would never know!
Huh? Why is Nina telling me this?
Don't tell me Nina is in love with him!
Episode 20 of Ultramaniac is "Tangle."
Please reach his heart!
Practice...