This girl...
Is she my Pal?
How dare you stare into the face of a sleeping lady!
How tacky can you get?!
Y-You're crazy strong!
Of course I am!
That's 'cause I'm a dragon.
So you're...
You're my Pal.
Yup. Got a problem with that?
Okay, then!
I'm Ash, and I'll be your master.
Nice to meet you.
Huh?
I think you might be a little mixed up.
Remember this.
You're not my master.
I'm your master!
What?
Between the Zepharos Empire to the north,
and the Chevron Kingdom to the south,
lies Lautreamont Knight Country.
Known as "Dragon-Rearing Land,"
it boasts the largest dragon population on the Arc Strada continent.
This small country with fewer than five million citizens
is home to a unique school:
Ansullivan Dragonar Academy.
It aims to educate and guide dragon masters and the so-called Breeders,
those young men and women
who have entered into bonds with dragons.
sekai no domannaka de kimi to deatte
Meeting you smack in the middle of the world
kokyuu mo dekinai kurai ni natte
Leaves me breathless
chiisaku tokuntokun to hajimaru
The “something" between you and me
kimi to boku no nanika
Starts with small heartbeats
saa mou ikkai sora wo oshiete
Now teach me about the sky one more time
Seikoku no Dragonar
tori dake ga shiru habataku hane no omosa
Only birds know how heavy their flapping wings are
minna wa nani mo shirazu ni akogareteru
Everyone longs for wings without knowing it
kimi wa chotto setsunai kao de waratta
You smiled with a slightly sorrowful look
boku ni wa ne nani mo nai
I... I have nothing
demo kimi no namida ga hete
But if it makes you shed less tears
honki no kao de warau nara
And smile like you mean it
hero datte donnan datte
Then be it a hero or anything else
narikitte yaru kara sa
I'll become whatever you ask of me
zettai zettai zettai zettai hanasanai
I'll never, never, never, never let go
shindemo kimi dake no naito de iru
Even if I die, I'll be your knight
demo honki de naite kimi wa okotta
But you cried for real and got angry
tsumetaku nante sasenai
You said, “Don't be so cold to me"
to boku wa namida wo fuku
I wipe your tears
seiken nante nakutatte ii
I don't need a sacred blade
yuusha ja nakutatte kamawanai
I don't care if I'm not a hero
kimi hitori wo mamorikireru naraba
As long as I can protect you all the way
Pretty seedy room.
Seedy? Well, excuse me!
Whatever.
Huh?
Hey, that's-
Is there a problem?
Where do you expect me to sleep?
The floor seems about right for a dog.
What?
C'mon, you can't-
Is she for real?
H-Hey!
Are you half-asleep or what?
Hey, wake up!
Could this be...
a baby dragon's play-biting that I heard about?
I've really become a Breeder, huh?
Smells delicious.
Huh?
Don't tell me you're gonna eat-
Ow!
Wh-Whoa, stop that!
Stay away from down there!
Don't bite it!
Ties That Bind: The Astral Flow
Coming.
Hello, Ash Blake!
Oversleeping doesn't make a good impression, even on a day off.
M-Miss President!
This is the boys' dorm!
Think nothing of it. Pardon me.
And there's no need to use formal titles with me.
My name will do.
Um... can I help you, Miss Rebecca?
I've come to check up on your Pal.
What a great night's sleep.
This is highly inappropriate!
A-And... what about these? They sure looks like hickeys to me.
It's not what you think.
How can that be?!
It doesn't look like they slept in the same bed.
Of course we didn't.
And these are a baby dragon's play bites.
Then why is she naked?
That's a no-brainer!
The proud dragon race has no use for clothing.
Look, just put this on, will you?
This is how you treat your master?!
I see.
Just because she's a woman doesn't mean she'll have clothes.
Dress her in these. Just some of my hand-me-downs, I'm afraid.
Thank you!
Now then...
about her.
The Academy has decided
to ask Dr. Cornwell to conduct an investigation,
as it determines the best way to deal with her.
By Dr. Cornwell, you mean...
The foremost authority on dragon research.
Until Dr. Cornwell weighs in, your Pal will live here.
Understood.
I'll be sure to take good care of her.
I've spoken with the registrar's office,
so you can bill them for your Pal-raising expenses.
Buy her the things she needs.
That will be a huge help.
Not bad.
For something designed by stupid dum-dum humans, that is.
That's quite a high horse you're riding.
What should we buy first?
Oh, what's that?!
Even your stomach rumbles are dragon-class.
Wh-What did you expect? I haven't even had breakfast yet.
This is really delicious!
That does it!
These anthar crepes will be my staple food.
It's just a snack. Dragons eat meat, you know.
You'll never get bigger if you only eat crepes.
Did I ask for your opinion?
What's wrong?
Hey!
My body... has suddenly... become so hot.
C'mon, hang in there. Can you stand up?
Let's get you to a hospital!
No.
Huh?
I can't...
I...
I can't take it anymore.
Huh?
Please... do something.
If this keeps up... who... who knows what will happen?
Such behavior, and in public? Have you no sense of decency?!
Y-Your Highness!
You disappoint me, Ash Blake.
Is that any way for an Ansullivan student to present herself?!
N-No, wait!
Th-This is...
Str...
String...
bikini?
No peeking!
I haven't done anything wrong.
Seriously. Feeding her crepes containing anthar?
This should weaken the anthar component. She'll be fine.
Thanks for that, uh...
Cosette. And you're welcome.
Anthar is like alcohol to us humans.
Giving it to underage dragons is strictly forbidden.
Didn't you learn anything at the Academy?
Now, now, don't be angry. Look on the bright side.
You were looking for Ash, and now you've found him.
You were looking for me?
Ash Blake!
There's something I must say to you.
Me?
What I said about your Pal earlier...
I said, your Pal may already be dead.
That...
That was a... a mistake on my part.
I lost my temper, and I just...
Sorry.
Well then, goodbye!
And there you have it. Now, if you'll excuse me...
If only she were always that agreeable.
You're not defying your master
and entertaining any special feelings for that female, are you?
No!
Stop that!
Quit screwing around!
Is this a present for your little sister?
His sister? Don't be ridiculous! I'm his master!
H-Hey!
I'm beat.
Did we forget anything?
Another crepe!
You don't seriously still want to eat.
Quit looking dopey, and go buy me another crepe already!
Look, you were feeling sick until a minute ago.
Well, I feel fine now.
Look.
"Look," "Look," he says. Hmph!
Use my name when you address me.
Your name?
My name...
That's right.
I get to name you, don't I?
If you must.
I've had a name picked out for ages.
You have?
Your name... is Eco.
Eco?
It's what the first Breeder, Rosa Maria, named her Pal:
Eco.
Eco...
Bond complete.
Now my astral flow has joined with yours.
Astral flow, huh?
It's not half bad!
Eco.
A pretty nice name, coming from you.
Well, I'm glad you like it.
Seikoku no Dragonar
How nice that you were able to speak with Ash.
I was merely adhering to our family motto.
"One must acknowledge one's mistakes gracefully."
Huh?
What's the holdup?
You disappoint me, Ash Blake!
Trying to sneak into the ladies room.
Is that any way for an Ansullivan student to act?
Wrong! You are so wrong !
Eco went in there, and she never came out!
Eco? Your Pal?
This was in there too.
What is it?
Fafnirite dust.
Someone must have used this to abduct your Pal.
So what I thought I saw earlier...
Calm down!
You don't mean to run around randomly looking for her, do you?
Did you have a better idea?!
Have you learned anything at the Academy?
Huh?
You and Eco are joined by the astral flow, aren't you?
Is that your starbrand?
Pretty much.
So what should I do?
First, focus your consciousness on your starbrand.
Then think about Eco, as strongly as you can.
All right. I'll give it a shot.
Eco, where are you?
Please...
Tell me where Eco is!
What are these?
So you can see them.
They're only visible to pairs bound by the astral flow.
Follow them. They should lead you to Eco.
Hang in there, Eco!
In here!
Damn, it's locked!
Fafnirite?
Okay. Let's go!
D-Don't just leave me here!
Wh-What is all this?
Don't bother.
You think you can get away with whatever you're doing to me?
Aren't you a lively one?!
Not that I'm complaining.
For a dragon to be born looking like a human is...
quite unexpected.
You mean you know about me?!
That's right. I've brought you here as my research subject.
For what purpose would a dragon assume human form?
You tell me !
You mean you don't know?
But don't you all share the knowledge that's in the Draguarth?
I tried looking myself up in it, but access was denied.
You don't have access to the Draguarth?
One mystery leads to another.
Now I'm really curious.
If even you have no idea,
I'll have to ask your body directly.
Dissection is the foundation of biology, after all.
Eco!
Dammit!
Stand back!
Crimson Express!
Eco!
Get over here and rescue me!
What a rude bunch.
What are you doing to my Pal?
I'm just responding to the Academy's request,
albeit in a slightly pushy way.
What request?
You mean you're...
Doctor Angela Cornwell.
Doctor Cornwell? So...
The Academy has asked Dr. Cornwell to conduct an investigation,
as it determines the best way to deal with her.
So this is the foremost authority on dragon research?
I wasn't up for it at first.
But when I heard about a dragon born in human form, well...
From the moment I laid eyes on this one, I wanted to dissect her.
They don't let you go quite that far at the Academy, do they?
So you're the one I sensed hanging around.
Whatever your reasons, you've committed a kidnapping.
Now give me back my Pal!
I'm not going to give up such an intriguing sample that easily.
Fafnirite!
Doctor, what have you done?!
This mansion is protected by an Oracle field.
Those stone markers?
Exactly right.
Call out to your Pals as much as you want, but you won't be able to summon them.
I need you to be quiet until I'm done dissecting her.
Dark Mother's Lullaby.
A-A magic circle?
Your Highness!
Your Highness... Cosette...
Sweet dreams.
By the time you open your eyes, it will all be over.
G-Give Eco back!
Ash!
Stubborn boy.
Don't worry.
I have no intention of taking your life.
After all, I don't want to be a taboo-breaking dragonslayer...
like Prince Julius.
As if...
I'd just...
sleep...
You've come all this way, and for what?!
If you fall asleep, I swear I'll never forgive you!
You'd better listen...
Listen to your master!
What is this?
It can't be!
Has her magic poured into you through the astral flow?
Spare me the particulars!
Impossible...
I won't let you get in my way.
I'm taking back my Pal!
It's all so...
fascinating!
A-About time!
Look here.
Is that any place for you to be touching your master?
Pretty full day, huh.
Eco...
So you're my Pal.
Hey, Ash!
I heard all about the craziness that went down yesterday!
Got a royal right hook in front of the whole town, huh?
It's all over the Academy!
Oh, so no one's talking about the doctor?
Doctor?
Uh, nothing.
I never want to have anything to do with her again.
I'll be your new homeroom teacher.
Angela Cornwell.
Wow! Shot through the heart!
You must be joking.
When will she ever learn?
You may call me Professor Angela.
Let's make this a great year!
Can you feel the intensity?
cho cho cho cho cho chou eguin ja nai
Our hardcore training love
chouzetsukyuu no choukyou love
I'm about to kiss you
chu chu chu chu chu chuu shichau kurai
Pay attention
youchuumoku
Joy! Joy! Joy! Bring it on
joy joy joy joutou jan
Bomb! Bomb! Bon! Cute! Bon! Bon! Bonsoir?
bomb bomb bon cute bon bon bonsoir
Give me your supernova by the name of love
ai no iu na no supernova choudai yo
Joy! Joy! Joy! That's cheesy
joy joy joy joutouku
Now that I've said it, I'm gonna take you away with me
dabadaba pappii papu sukatto shichatte touhikou
Bomb! Bomb! My carnal desires are taking over
bomb bomb bonnou bakka zoushoku
I might appear mannish
manisshu na ura ni kaima miseru
But I have my girly moments, so how's that?
garii na cherisshu ika hodo
You must say it in your own words
jibun no kotonoha de iwanakya
Agreed! Acid? Neutral?
sansei sansei chuusei
And you call yourself Homo sapiens?
anta sore demo homo sapiens
There will be a storm of love
makiokose koi arashi
An avant-garde rhapsody
avant-garde rhapsody
I'm competing for your heart
sette sette sette
Let me tell you how much I love you
koigokoro koushin
I love you the "mostest,” not just "most”
most ijou no mostest
I was born a dreamer
sentensei no dreamer
I won't let the love fade away
sakibosori wa iya iya
If you won't come, I'll just pull you closer
konai nara hiku wa
I have it all planned out
kakushinhan da yo
Can you feel the intensity?
cho cho cho cho cho chou eguin ja nai
Our hardcore training love
chouzetsukyuu no choukyou love
I'm about to kiss you
chu chu chu chu chu chuu shichau kurai
Pay attention
youchuumoku
Yes! Rockin' on!
Next Time
You mongrel!
Underling!
Good-for-nothing!
What's your deal, Ash?
I feel these waves of pleasure with every word you say!
Hey! You're not-
No, no! I'm just reading what I'm supposed to say, see? Really!
Next Episode
Riot in the Streets!
Aren't I?