Featuring fireteams from A-rank to E-rank,
the Mistgun Tournament determines the top Sky Wizards fireteam in our city.
Fireteam A227, who I serve as instructor...
suffers a crushing defeat against Fireteam E601 in the finals.
T-That didn't happen!
I mean, the tournament hasn't even started yet!
Stop making things up for the opening narration!
Oh, I didn't tell you? My fantasy narrations often come true.
No you didn't!
Are you...?!
"Sky Wizards Academy"
"Beyond the Rankings"
"Three years ago"
That player, he should just give up already.
There's no way a D-rank can beat an A-rank.
What was that move?!
Not on my watch!
Are you okay?
Huh?! Oh, um, yes.
All right, then I'll end this quickly!
He actually won...
Hey, are you a new student?
Thank you, for helping me.
Don't be so uptight...
--Kanata! --Yeah!
We have to get ready for the next match!
Chloe wants you to come right away!
Got it!
Okay new kid, see you around!
W-Wait, please!
I have to thank you properly, otherwise I will feel bad!
In that case, come join us in the skies!
People we can count on to cover our backs,
and anyone who's ready to put their lives in harm's way to protect others.
Those types are always welcome.
Later!
Join, in the skies...?
So, anyway...
The victim yet again did not see the assailant's face.
I see.
Yuri, what do you think?
Yuri?
Oh, yes, I'm sorry, the assault cases right?
We, the special duty fireteam, are to join the Raven's Nest for patrol duty.
Y-Yes! You can count on me!
Wow, the public order forces are coming too? Scary.
E-Eavesdropping?
How awful!
I was just taking a nap. Problem?
A-Are you trying to start a fight with me, Kanata?!
I like you better like this.
Huh?!
I know, right?
You seemed kind of down a while ago.
I... I have to see the fireteam I'm instructing. I will take my leave!
You know, Kanata,
when the Sky Wizards division lead asked Yuri to become an instructor...
Yuri asked to take on an E-rank fireteam like me, right?
Did you know?
No, I didn't.
But it's obvious given Yuri's personality.
Yuri is clumsy, but she's very honest and responsible at heart.
She wants to be on equal footing with us,
so she wants to win in a fair fight.
She would never talk to me about her problems, though.
And I get pulled in to console her, correct?
What, Lloyd, you don't like your role?
I love my role! It's great to know my friend cares about his colleagues.
Hmm...
--Rico, please provide cover fire!
--So this is what it's like... --Rico, please provide cover fire!
H-Hey, Rico! You're a middle guard. Do middle guard-like things!
Looking forward, looking back...
This middle-guard position hurts my neck.
Or is this a test for me?
Randomly?!
Yeah. I'm going to shuffle your roles, as vanguard, middle guard, and rear guard.
How do you expect such a random method to...
I... I'd like to try!
I don't think Kanata's training is ever pointless.
I don't mind joining either.
But if we spend time on this, and we end up losing, how would you take responsibility?
Yeah!
Responsibility, huh?
I'll think about it when it happens.
Wh--
So what about you, Misora?
Fine! I'll do it!
Come on, Rico!
There's too many of them!
Are you okay, Misora? Misora?!
I understand now.
--Misora. --What?
Hold off the enemy group to the left.
Meanwhile, Lecty and I will take out the right flank.
But they're so far!
It's a special job that only you can do.
Lecty doesn't have the skills for this.
Can I rely on you?
I-If you say so, I guess I'll have to accept!
--Lecty! --Y-Yes!
Misora will hold off the enemies from the left.
You and I will eliminate the threats on the right.
Um, Rico?
I'm sorry my skills are inadequate...
Don't be silly, your skills are more than adequate.
But you just said...
I lied, to get Misora on board.
Enough talk, three enemies coming your way. Clear the group out for me.
Y-Yes!
Take this!
I see. Purposefully drawing the enemy deep into friendly territory to exterminate them.
Definitely not Misora's style, but it works.
Here comes the best bet for the championship.
Sasha, are you ready?
I'm good, Lily!
--How about you, Greg? --I'm ready, Lily!
Okay everyone, let's stay sharp!
Take that!
Keep it up, we're doing good!
Is that the last one?
Shabadoobee high-five of victory!
Yay!
I hope you're ready, Kanata!
Can we really beat a team like that...?
You're going to have to think real seriously.
If you all can truly become one fighting unit, the answer will present itself.
That is, the way to beat a superior team that has moves like that.
Is this it?
Yes, right there...
Well then...
This is who achieved the training goals for the day...
Just Rico. That's all.
N-Nobody else is here, what's the point of announcing?
They aren't getting up anytime soon.
Why are you so kind today?
Today is special.
You made a unique achievement today.
But it was you who set it up that way.
What is it, is something on my face?
You know, you might actually be the one that cares most about the other two.
W-Where did that come from?!
You always pay attention to others,
so you can quickly give appropriate instructions when needed.
Do you know what they call considerate girls like that?
What?
A fine woman.
Stating the obvious won't make me fall in love with you!
I didn't ask you to.
Y-Yes, that is true.
Now if the other two can notice your good side...
Kanata.
I'd like to have a word with you, instructor to instructor.
Oh, good.
I wanted to talk to you too.
Y-You did?!
Yeah.
Why are those two together?!
I thought he'd just go straight home, but no, he had a girl waiting.
Misora, what should we do?!
We follow him!
We might find a weakness or something!
One black coffee please.
Black?!
And you?
--I'll have the same! --Understood.
You don't have to go out of your way to...
I feel like having coffee right now!
Can you hear them?
They're a little too far away...
They seem very close, though.
Close?!
Here is your order.
See, I told you.
Here, let's order something else.
How about soda and ice cream?
I-I told you, I'm fine!
I don't need childish drinks like that. I have a contingency.
See, no problem!
You could have ordered café au lait...
No! I wanted black coffee.
Really?
Hey, so I heard rumors that Yuri isn't doing too well right now.
Yes. They say she never uses her spear, her favorite weapon.
N-No, I'm not using spears anymore.
I don't think it's right for me.
I get it!
That's why they're on a date!
A date?!
I see. He is consoling his girlfriend and teammate.
G-Girlfriend?!
Misora, aren't you going to eat your cake?
I lost my appetite. Go ahead and finish it...
Really?! I needed some sweets to recover my stamina!
Thank you, Misora!
Girlfriend, date, girlfriend, date, girlfriend, date?!
So, what do you want to talk about?
Y-You can go first.
Okay then...
I read this month's Monthly Mistgun.
Is it true that you're only interested in people who are stronger than you?
Yuri?
Yes, it is!
Yeah, so you're free to do as you like,
but is it really a good idea to go public like that?
You're not the type to lay that stuff out in the open.
Why is that? I have nothing to hide!
And none of it matters anymore anyway!
It does matter, doesn't it?
I'm actually looking out for you, you know?
The person stronger than you, that you like...
It's...
Chloe, right?
Yeah, I didn't think you were oriented that way.
So even though you didn't say her name outright,
that magazine is pretty popular, and...
Enough.
Huh? What's enough?
Enough is enough!
Is this the topic you wanted to come all the way out here to discuss?!
You were the one that wanted to talk to me.
I know!
So I'll keep it blunt!
Kanata, please quit your instructor job right now.
Even if everyone treats you as a traitor,
you still have skills that nobody can hope to match.
You can quit wasting time on those failures, and...
You really dislike those girls, huh?
Of course I do!
Those failures do not belong in our school.
Then the same is true for Chloe and me.
There was a time when Chloe couldn't even fly decently.
Back then, they called her a failure.
T-That's...
Misora and the others have potential.
That I guarantee, as their instructor.
This conversation is over.
Hey, I'll pay.
No, I invited you first.
Ah, okay.
Then I guess I'll pay for the other table.
They were following us even before we got here.
Oh, I didn't tell you?
No you didn't!
He noticed us?!
It's only natural.
Misora, this cake is great!
A pattern?
Yes, Lloyd found it.
All of the victims are male Sky Wizards division students.
And users of melee weapons.
True, but it could be a coincidence.
One more thing.
The first victim belonged to an E-rank fireteam.
The next was a D-rank.
Last night, a C-ranker was attacked...
So the next target would be...
Really? Is that the best a B-ranker can do?
Behind?!
Oh, I love you, I love you...
Soon, I will become a man who deserves your love!
Then I'll come to get you!
Hey, so how is your Fireteam A227, Yuri?
The leader, expert Magic Gunner Lily, is a third year student in the preparatory division.
Sasha, the Magic Fencer, and Greg, the Magic Archer, are also excellent students.
They will never lose to Kanata's Fireteam E601...
Even if I can't drink black coffee!
Is that related?
Yes it is!
"Next episode" "'The Victory Formula'"
Next episode, "The Victory Formula."
Is something wrong...?
Nothing is wrong!