Metamorphie Faciesse!
Metamorphie Faciesse.
Metamorphie Faciesse!
-I knew Diana could do it! -Amazing!
That's good. Well done.
Now that everybody has mastered metamorphosis magic...
Professor.
Miss Kagari hasn't.
That's right.
Ahem!
Metamorphie Faciesse!
Akko! Akko!
No way! What's this? What happened?
I can't believe you still cannot master the basics of metamorphosis magic.
-You must master it by the end of the day! -By the end of the day?
There's supposed to be a party tonight.
That's right.
The famous Earl of Hanbridge is coming to Luna Nova
so we are having a welcome party.
And his son is also coming.
Yes, the Viscount of Appleton, Andrew!
I hear he's smart and really handsome!
What? Handsome?
Miss Kagari!
You are not allowed to go.
You must stay in your room and master the basics of metamorphosis.
Understood?
Bummer!
He'll be arriving soon.
The Earl of Hanbridge is a royal minister in this country.
Please make sure you're polite to him.
He's coming soon!
I wonder if he's as handsome as they say.
You two need some self-control.
Principal Holbrooke!
They're here!
Wow!
Wow, this marinated mushroom is incredible!
There's so much delicious food and poor Akko can't have any of it.
What happened to Miss Kagari?
Professor Ursula, Professor Badcock ordered Akko...
To stay in her room and study metamorphosis magic.
She is practicing all by herself?
That's worrisome.
Well, what am I supposed to do now?
"First, intensely concentrate on your subject."
Concentrate... Concentrate...
Rabbit. You'll be a rabbit.
Metamorphie Faciesse!
Not again!
This is not what's supposed to happen!
What do you think? It's a wonderful dance, isn't it?
It is spectacular. I'm impressed, Principal Holbrooke.
Witches are awesome, don't you think?
Especially that one from the distinguished Cavendish family, Miss Diana.
Look at that beauty! She exudes elegance!
Is she really that famous?
Hey, I know you're not that interested in magic,
but don't tell me you don't know Diana Cavendish.
After the show, please stay for dinner.
We will be having sea dragon steak.
-Principal Holbrooke. -Yes?
Andrew doesn't seem to be interested in the dance.
Can you please show him around the campus?
I see. Diana!
Yes, Principal Holbrooke.
Please give Andrew a tour of the campus.
Of course.
Nice to meet you. I'm Frank, a friend of Andrew.
Nice to meet you. I'm Diana.
Long time no see.
Metamorphie Faciesse!
It's not working.
I'm starting to lose confidence.
Is it possible that I'm just a washout?
It was at that time that it crossed my mind.
I might be a great witch and actually have hidden magical powers.
I wish someone could just tell me if I have magical talent or not.
Wait!
Here it is!
"Fountain of Polaris.
It gives the magic power of the stars to a witch who possesses hidden radiance."
"A witch who possesses hidden radiance..."
I could be a witch who possesses hidden radiance!
"The Fountain of Polaris can be found at Luna Nova.
One who seeks the fountain should go to the north building
and go through the Big Dipper Arch."
North building?
It's usually off-limits,
but because of the party, security may be scarce.
What a surprise.
I had no idea you and Andrew were childhood friends.
We met at my family's vacation home where we summered when I was a child.
I don't remember us being friends.
You were obsessed with weird magic the entire summer.
Everyone was creeped out and didn't want to get close to you.
Well, actually, it was very popular back then.
You just didn't notice because you were surrounded by so many girls.
That's true. I didn't notice.
But that was because I didn't find that old, outdated magic interesting.
As I remember, we've had these meaningless conversations before.
I think it's wonderful to be interested in old things.
Why is that, Frank?
There is no value to things that are useless and outdated.
Luna Nova having financial problems is just a sign of the times.
Useless things disappear naturally.
Andrew, your opinion is always so extreme! I don't think you have to be so radical.
It's off-limits beyond this point. Please come this way.
You went too far. That was just rude!
You're right, but I only pointed out the truth.
Good grief.
What are you doing?
My apologies.
Yes, you should be...
Well... I...
What do you think you're doing?
What? I'm sorry.
Are these ears real?
Of course they're not real! But they are mine.
Which is it?
They're mine.
It's just that they're rabbit ears because of magic.
Magic. I see.
I guess I'll excuse myself, Miss...
What?
I'm Akko. Miss Akko.
Kagari Atsuko. No, I mean, Atsuko Kagari.
You can just call me Akko.
Well then, farewell, Miss Kagari.
Farewell...
I'm Andrew Hanbridge.
Farewell, Andrew...
Andrew? Are you the handsome Andrew?
-Are you a student here? -Yes.
I always thought witches were a little different,
but I don't think I've met one quite as unique as you.
Really? You love magic, too?
That's why you came to see Luna Nova, right?
-No way. I have no interest in magic. -What?
I don't understand why you learn such outdated and useless magic.
Don't you realize it will soon disappear?
No, it won't disappear!
Magic won't disappear! We won't let it happen!
Magic is not outdated or useless!
Magic is very, very, very wonderful!
Really? Magic is still useful, you say?
Of course!
Give me an example.
An example?
Metamorphie Faciesse!
How is this useful?
It's just a small mistake! I'll fix it right away!
Metamorphie Faciesse!
I'm starting to wonder if you actually know how to fix this.
Andrew! What are you doing?
No!
Where did he go?
He shouldn't walk around by himself.
I'm going to be in huge trouble if they find us.
I'd rather they didn't see me like this either.
There's only one thing to do now and that's find the Fountain of Polaris.
I need the magic power of the stars from the fountain.
Then we should be able to go back to our normal selves.
Miss Kagari, are you okay by yourself? If you'd like, I can help...
This is...
It's supposed to be in the north building.
The Fountain of Polaris.
-This could be it! -Did you find it?
Is this French? I can't read it at all.
It's Latin.
"Do not wake the sleeping Arcas.
Arcas, the guard of Polaris, will attack anyone who gets close to the fountain."
I think it's best not to get close to the fountain.
Attack!
Ouch.
Run!
Who would have guessed such a beast was in there!
What a great school this is!
Look!
Hurry up!
Andrew, hurry!
Andrew!
I swear I'm not doing this on purpose!
I know.
I know you think I'm doing this on purpose!
I don't.
Liar! I know you do!
Paleis Capama!
It's been a while, Arcas.
What happened?
Oh, no! My Shiny Rod!
Sorry to bother you while you're busy, but can you get off of me?
I can't breathe.
It's the Big Dipper Arch.
Hey!
Fountain of Polaris...
please give me the magic power of the stars.
Chariot?
It's gone.
"The Fountain of Polaris gives the magic power of the stars
to a witch who possesses hidden radiance.
But if an young witch who does not deserve the magic comes to visit,
the fountain will disappear immediately."
Looks like you came here too soon.
Yes.
I was just hoping...
that if I could find the Fountain of Polaris,
I could be recognized as a witch who possesses hidden radiance.
But I realized it's not something for somebody else to recognize.
Instead, I should become a great witch through my own effort.
That's right.
But I think you knew that from the beginning.
I do want to be like Chariot.
I really want to someday.
Here.
Come back again when you are more mature.
Yes!
Excuse me.
I will fix this right away.
Please don't tell anybody about this incident.
Understood. We will keep this a secret between us.
Well, what a waste of time.
All it confirmed was that witches are meaningless in the modern era.
In that case, why act like you care about those who support magic?
It's important to keep your opponents close.
You will understand that someday.
Translated by: Lana Sofer