A way to contact Luna Nova?
That's right.
Do you happen to know a number or anything?
I need to speak to Atsuko Kagari.
Woah, wait.
Could the cold-hearted Andrew finally be in love after all this time?
Are you serious?
She left her hat in the back seat of my car.
I wanted to let her know about it.
That's too bad. You're so boring.
Well unfortunately for you,
witches actually use a different type of network than we do.
I see.
Why not just take the hat back to her yourself?
Well, I have a feeling I'll see her soon enough.
Probably when I least expect her.
No goal! No goal! No goal!
No goal! No goal!
I had no idea people cared so much about a soccer game.
Well, you know how old rivalries can be. They never die.
The frustration must have finally boiled over.
Some of them look like they're just protesting for fun.
Sure looks like it.
Only joining in for entertainment.
See this "No Goal" wave.
People use this to post hate about rival teams.
This site has been really blowing up and getting lots of hits lately.
-We should use that ER app. -What's ER?
Stands for Emotion Refresh.
It's an app that has a soothing effect.
Everyone's been using it lately, maybe 'cause the whole town's tense.
I can't believe you managed to bring Diana back,
and on top of that you were even able to revive the fifth word.
I was pretty surprised too!
So now there are only two words left to find!
Finally. You've reached the sixth word.
How exactly do you pronounce the sixth word?
Lyonne.
That's it? It's short!
Lyonne is probably one of the most important words of all.
Only those who truly understand its meaning
will be able to follow what it reveals.
Professor Ursula,
do you know anything about this important word?
Huh?
Like I've told you before,
you must feel the word in your heart.
Only then will you be able to breathe life into it.
Yeah, yeah, I remember.
But I just know I'm so close to finding Chariot!
This next word was the last one she collected, right?
Yes.
Lyonne.
One of the most important words!
I can't find this word anywhere.
Of course when you start looking for them, that's when they're impossible to find.
Why are these words such a pain in the butt?
-Akko. -Huh?
Yeah, what's up?
I didn't expect you to actually use the library.
Of course I do! Is there a problem?
Not really.
Then what do you want?
To thank you.
Huh?
You helped to bring Diana back.
We thought we should maybe say thank you.
You don't have to thank me. I wanted to.
But, we weren't able to do it.
We appreciate it.
So thank you.
Well, uh... you're welcome, I guess.
That's all we had to say.
See ya.
Wow!
You're studying in the library, Akko?
Is it really so weird for people to see me in here?
Are you continuing your research on the next word?
Well I'm trying, but I can't find anything.
Professor Croix, do you know anything about Lyonne?
Lyonne...
I believe that's the sixth word Chariot found, yes?
That's it!
Yes, I've heard about it.
I recall Chariot found that word at Wagandea.
Wagandea?
What is this?
It's the legendary tree, Wagandea.
Chariot once climbed up the tree and there she discovered the sixth word.
Chariot did?
I want to climb it too!
You can't!
Why not?
Chariot climbed that tree, right?
It's not a good time!
Wagandea will soon open its buds and its pollen will spread.
The pollen is extremely poisonous to witches
and if you touch it, the damages are irreversible!
It's poisonous to witches?
I didn't tell you about it because I knew if you heard,
you'd want to go see it right away.
Wait, who told you?
Professor Croix.
Croix did?
So how long will the pollen be there for?
A few weeks at the very least, but sometimes it's a few months.
And while rare, it has lasted a few years before.
That long?
Yes, but that usually doesn't happen often.
Normally it lasts a month.
Either way, you should wait.
If I went now, I could do it before the pollen spreads.
It's still dangerous.
The buds could open at any moment now!
Please, Professor!
I just want to go and check it out, I'd come right back--
Akko!
I thought you had learned about patience.
You have to do what you can, even if that means waiting.
That is the kind of witch you must be.
Until you become a witch who is worthy of the words,
I cannot take you to Wagandea.
I can't believe what a worrywart Professor Ursula is!
She's way too timid and doesn't take risks!
Why is she so lame?
Oh, don't say things like that...
She's just concerned about you, Akko.
Also, I think maybe you shouldn't be so hasty all the time.
Yeah, but worst case I might not be able to go for a few years!
I can't wait that long!
But that's not something that happens very often, right?
Well, by this point, you should know my luck.
With me, if something can go wrong, it will go wrong.
Is that really something to act proud of?
Better to regret something you have done than something you haven't.
It's good to be courageous, okay?
You're confusing recklessness for courageousness.
They say if a witch touches the Wagandea tree's pollen,
she will lose her magic power and the ability to fly forever.
And though it's true you don't seem to be able to fly right now...
you might be able to someday if you keep working hard.
I doubt you'd want to lose the possibility, right?
So don't you think you should listen to Professor Ursula?
Her tone sounded kind of harsh,
but I also think she was a little concerned for you, Akko.
-Don't you think? -That's nice.
Is that what Professor Ursula said to you then?
Uh-huh.
All of this happened right after you told me about the Wagandea tree.
But it is a little odd.
There is a bit of time before the pollen releases.
What?
Professor Ursula can be a little disorganized.
She might be confused about the timing of it.
Is that really true?
Why don't we go check it out together?
After all, seeing is believing.
Wait! For real?
I will gladly take you to Wagandea...
if you'd really like to go.
What's wrong, Alcol?
Croix took Akko?
Say, Akko...
Yeah?
What is your reason for collecting all of the words?
Huh?
Once you collect all seven of the words, the Grand Triskellion will be released.
And you will be granted the power of world-altering magic!
When you do this, what is it you think you will wish for?
Well, I honestly haven't really thought about it much. It's too confusing.
Oh?
Actually, the main reason I'm collecting the words
is because I want to meet Chariot.
So this is all to meet Chariot?
I know if I keep looking for all the words,
I'm sure to wind up meeting Chariot someday!
You really like Chariot that much?
Yes!
I have so many questions I want to ask and things I want to tell her when I meet her!
But most of all, I just really want to say thank you.
Oh.
Don't worry!
I'm sure you'll meet her soon!
I will?
Definitely.
Just as I thought.
Looks like there's still time until the buds open.
Really?
Awesome!
But still, it's odd...
Huh?
I don't know why Professor Ursula
would stop you from coming here without checking first.
I'm not sure.
I have to wonder
if there is some reason why she didn't want you to climb up the tree.
There are a few things I don't quite understand about Ursula.
What exactly do you mean?
Well, she supposedly was Chariot's classmate,
but I can't seem to recall any student by the name of Ursula.
I'm sure it's because she didn't leave much of an impression,
especially compared to someone like Chariot!
That might be the case.
But still, just...
be careful around her.
What?
Ursula might be hiding something from you, something very important to you.
I bet she was just worried about me because it's dangerous here.
She knows I tend to be a little reckless!
In order to discover the word,
you'll have to climb the tree on your own without using any magic or tools.
Knowing that, will you still do it?
Yes!
No matter what it takes, I'll do it!
Akko!
Where are you?
Croix!
This seems familiar...
doesn't it, Chariot?
Do you remember when we first came to this forest?
I remember it very vividly.
How could I forget?
I swear to the Nine Olde Witches!
I will open the seal on the Grand Triskellion!
I will be the greatest witch ever!
And I swear it too!
I wanna entertain the world and put a smile on everyone's face!
I'll help them forget all their sadness!
Wow... what is this!
No way!
It's been quite a long time since
the Wand of the Seven Stars chose a new owner.
The wand chose Chariot?
Instead of me?
Chariot...
You must use the Wand of the Seven Stars to revive the Seven Words.
There's no way!
Croix!
Don't interfere!
You're worried aren't you, Croix?
You're afraid Akko will be the one to release the Grand Triskellion.
Afraid?
Even if you try to stop Akko, you won't get the Grand Triskellion.
But you should already know that!
She doesn't understand what it means to have the Grand Triskellion in the least.
It seems the rod chose the wrong person just like last time.
But, I don't really care!
As it turns out, I actually don't need the Shiny Rod.
What?
Do you know the reason I keep interfering?
It's because Akko is your last chance for your dream.
No matter what...
I promise...
I won't give up!
What?
Professor!
Let's go Akko! Please! Take my hand!
No!
I already came all this way!
You were wrong, Professor!
Professor Croix told me the pollen won't start for a while.
Wait! That's not true!
It starts blooming at the top, you have to believe me!
So you're saying Professor Croix lied to me?
You don't know Croix like I do!
Please, come with me!
But I've seen them!
I know the pollen won't spread yet!
They're still only buds.
Akko, please listen!
Why won't you let me go do this!
What?
You don't understand how I feel, Professor!
How much I want to meet Chariot!
I'm not doing this for the words!
I just want to meet her!
That's why I've been searching for them, just like you told me to!
So I don't get it, why are you trying to stop me?
Akko!
Croix!
I'll explain everything to Professor Ursula.
You just go on ahead.
Thank you so much, Professor Croix.
Wait, Akko!
Croix, please move!
Now you should know I won't do that.
Just give up already!
Chariot! Please wake up, Chariot!
Croix?
Chariot!
The pollen is about to begin spreading.
You should just forget about helping her.
It's too late now.
I will protect Akko.
Wait!
Cancel!
I won't give up!
I will meet Chariot!
I will become a witch... just like her!
I can't stop!
The pollen!
No way!
It's all over.
Akko!
Please!
Don't take her future away!
Professor Ursula!
Akko...
are you all right?
Professor, I'm so sorry!
I said... I said... such terrible things to you,
and yet you still came to save me.
I'm sorry!
I'm so sorry!
Croix...
it shouldn't be me!
Oh, Croix... Croix it should've been you!
Why is it me?
Accept it, Chariot.
You are the one who has been blessed with it.
The Grand Triskellion should be yours to have.
I'm the one who should say sorry.
This whole time I've been unfairly pushing my own wish onto you.
I should've considered how you truly feel.
That's not true!
You've never pushed anything!
I chose to collect the words on my own!
Even though I've been through so much, and had so many experiences
I still haven't really grown at all.
I didn't mean to say such mean things to you.
You've always been there to help me, Professor.
You've always been by my side.
So that's why what I really wanted to say is...
thank you.
Lyonne.
I see!
So that's the true meaning of Lyonne!
Accept it, Chariot.
You're the one who's been blessed with it.
Lyonne!
No one has ever seen what the top of Wagandea looks like.
Who knows how high it goes.
Akko...
you really are growing into a fine person.
I don't need to use the Shiny Rod or the Seven Words.
I've created my own power, stronger than anything else,
and with it I will take the seal of the Grand Triskellion
and break it.
Translated by: Lana Sofer