The holy tree...?
Wait, where am I?
Wha?
Miki...
Miki.
Ah! Oh! Yes?
We're in the middle of class here, missy!
R-right, sorry...
I was just up so late last night and...
Rebuilding the City – Let the Town Get its Spirit Back (Support is vital!)
You weren't even trying to sneak that nap, were you?
Okay then Ms. Wakaba, why don't you continue reading for us, then.
Ah...
Uhhh...
"And so, returning to Earth, human kind..."
We're on the 3rd paragraph on page 28. "And so, returning to Earth, human kind..."
We're on the 3rd paragraph on page 28.
Well, well, well, so you weren't paying attention either then, hmm?
Glad that's over!
What was that, Hoshitsuki?
What was up with that weird dream though?
Ah, whatever!
Episode 1
We Can Do It!
C'mon you two, hurry it up!
S-slow down, Miki!
The concert's already started!
This is all your fault, Miki.
First you fall asleep in class,
then you go and make Mrs. Yakumo mad by literally cheering when class is finished!
What do you want from me? I was so excited for this concert!
Jeez, look at the time.
If we don't hurry we're going to miss the whole thing!
C'mon Subaru, Haruka! Time to move those feet!
Ahh! Wait for me, Miki!
Good evening, everyone!
Good evening!
Thank you all for joining us tonight for f*f's (Fortissimo) tour!
We're going all out right from the start, so you all better keep up!
Really?
NOW?! You've got to be kidding!
Sorry, but I need you to hurry.
The miasma is growing thicker and thicker.
At this rate the people in town are in danger.
You're kidding!
But who was on shift tonight...?
Himukai and the other 2nd years are off dealing with something else right now.
I'm picking up on a pack of Irous.
Looks like we have more incoming, too.
Increasing warning level from yellow to red!
Hey! Miki! Where are you going?
What are you waiting for, you two?
Let's go take down those Irous and get back to catch the concert!
Irous have shown up,
so I’m gonna go take them down!
But I’ll totally be there,
so please keep the concert going!
Oh my. Looks like there are Irous out on the loose.
But I’ll totally be there,
so please keep the concert going!
Leave it to me! Woof!
What should we do?
Maybe we should...
I...
We need to have some faith in Miki and the others.
I thought you'd say that...
Let's light up this place and be ready for when they get back, then.
Yeah!
Incoming Irous have been detected.
Everyone please immediately evacuate to your nearest shelters!
Repeat. Incoming Irous detected...
Momma, I'm scared!
Don't worry, I'm right here with you.
Momma! Momma!
Go on, get out of here while you can!
Th-thank you so much!
Go get 'em, Hoshimori girls!
Let's do this! Subaru! Haruka!
Yeah!
Hoshitsuki, there's an abandoned factory up ahead.
Can you try and lure the Irous out that way?
Roger that. I'll see what I can do.
Haruka!
Heh, maybe I overdid it a little...
You almost fried the whole lot of us...
I'm sorry!
Subaru!
Sorry for the wait!
Let's go, Sakura!
Hang on just one minute there!
Boom!
Huh?
See? That's what you get for not thinking ahead.
Sakura, look out!
Woah! Sakura, that was incredible!
Awww, you girls have all the fun!
Huh?
Where am I supposed to make my entrance now?
Whaaaa? Where am I supposed to make my entrance now?
You just wait, the world's future super idol Urara is here to dazzle and charm and save the world!
At least wait for me, Urara!
Mimi, they're headed your way!
Do be careful!
Okie dokie!
Don't you dare go picking on my friends!
Gosh, this is even easier than the game I was playing earlier.
Well that was a work out!
There you go again, treating these missions like they're just fun and games...
Now now Asuha, lighten up!
I wanted to go out and pick up some cute new accessories today!
Now's not the time, Nozomi!
Uh, Yuri.
Huh?
Sorry. I was trying to warn you.
A little late now, don't you think?!
Ah! Sorry!
No worries, Miki.
Look out, dead ahead!
Get it together!
Now's your chance!
Got it!
Mission Complete
Elimination of all Irous targets confirmed.
Good work, girls.
Mission Complete
What? No no, that can't be...
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but just take a look at the data here.
Mission Complete
And this is...?
It's a graph comparing the scope of attacks and the amount of time taken to defeat them.
Again, I hate to say it, but it looks like the girls might be losing their touch.
Oh, Mrs. Mitsurugi!
Which means the problem is that they have lost any sense of urgency in their missions.
Now surely that's not true!
The girls have grown tremendously through both of the major battles they have faced.
I know it was because of their bravery that we still have this very world of ours today.
But...
We can't ignore how they have since succumbed to increased carelessness.
They must remember that they are always in the face of real danger.
That'll be enough, Itsuki.
Ms. President!
Our fight against the Irous is a merciless one.
But that is why as their teachers we must at times be strict.
And at times be the moral support that they need.
Lest we lose even a single soul to the battles ahead.
Sweets & Me
Oh, Kanon?!
Sweets & Me
A Collection of Unique Sweets
The slightest change can make all the difference!
Sorry about not being able to jump into battle with you all earlier.
Oh, no! Not at all! Work is work!
To the members
of Fortissimo
From everyone at
Hoshimori Class
We've got a radio show and some interviews coming up after this,
so it'll be a while before we get back.
That's perfectly okay. We'll take care of everything here!
All right, well just know that we'll have lots of goodies for you when we get there.
I'm sure the girls will be super excited to hear that!
Oh, and by the way, that concert was just amazing!
You two were so in sync with each other.
But of course!
Just between us, Kanon went overboard on the practicing when she heard you were coming.
What! Hey! Nuh-uh! That's not true, I swear!
Really now?
Let's see, there was that interlude step...
Then that turn... Oh, and then...
W-well what about you, then?
Singing as crystal-clear as ever.
Why thank you!
That was just 'cause you were there by my side, sweetie.
Shiho...
The two of you are just so adorable together.
R-right! Yes!
Well, if anything comes up, let us know.
Wait, Kanon...?!
Those two...
Hoshitsuki
Miki, you better get to sleep if you don't wanna be late tomorrow.
I know, I know!
As head of the school disciplinary committee, I will not permit even one second of tardiness!
Discipline
Shinjugamine
Girls’ School
Yikes, dictator-in-the-making is at it again!
I do not want to get caught up with her.
You over there! Move along now! Move move!
Yeah, yeah.
Yet another all-nighter...
Teamwork, huh.
What's on your mind all of a sudden?
I was just thinking about how in tune with one another Kanon and Shiho were last night.
Do you think we all come anywhere close to that level?
Like when we were fighting together last night?
You know, I've been thinking about that myself...
Yeah, so, I think we should all get together for some training!
Training?
We need to start paying attention to our formations and stuff if we want to get stronger!
Well in that case...
I'm down!
Okay then, here goes, ten laps!
You gotta be kidding me! Ten, really?!
Hey, wait...!
Hoshimori Level-Up Training - Outline
Well then. I guess they didn't need any encouragement after all.
Miki Hoshitsuki (1st Year HS)
Haruka Narumi (1st Year HS)
Hoshimori Class
But wait, that isn't even the best part.
Tell me, tell me!
What?!
What is it?
Oh...
Notice from the Shinjugamine School Council
The following clubs (and groups, gatherings)
have been proposed for closure.
-Shogi Club
-PC Club
-Rakugo Studies Club
-Speed-walking Club
Oh my... This is...
Student Council Room
So, seeing as how membership has dwindled, and how you haven't been very active,
List of possible clubs to be disbanded
Shogi Club
PC Club
it is only natural that the PC Club and the Shogi Club be next in line for closure.
OBJECTION!
Now listen here.
You might be our president, but you can't just spring this sort of stuff on us like this.
We students will not stand for this blatant oppression of our right to free club assembly.
Be that as it may, your clubs still have only a single member.
You do not appear to be working to draw in any new members,
and you engage in no activities that let your club stand out.
That's...! It's not that bad!
Oh yes indeed.
She just sits there playing FPSs or mobile games with her internet friends all day.
While Sakura just loafs around out there drinking tea and napping away with Hinata.
So we had a spy among us, did we...?
Well? Care to explain yourselves?
They're my friends! My companions!
I can't just abandon them, right? Not even online!
I am awaiting the spark of inspiration that will take my shogi tactics to a new level!
Indeed, it is only a matter of time before I devise my great Fujimiya System!
If you're going to be dramatic, at least face this way.
Be that as it may, I will admit I sprung this on you all too suddenly.
List of possible clubs to be disbanded
Shogi Club
PC Club
As such, allow me to postpone your clubs' closures.
Really?!
But under a few conditions.
Which are...?
By the end of the semester you must at least find new members or behave in a manner suitable of a club.
Failure to do so will result in their immediate closure.
Got it?
Student Council Room
Jeez, what's her deal? We're on the same team, right?
She could at least cut us some slack!
She's gone mad with power.
I'm not sure that talk really got through to them at all.
You can do it!
Here!
Nice moves, Subaru! There's our opening!
Subaru!
You feeling okay, Subaru?
Yeah, sorry. Timing was just off.
Let's get this next one!
Got it!
Hmm?
I wasn't even able to go pick one up in the end...
But this weekend, I'm getting my shopping in for sure.
You do that.
You know, I found the cutest little accessory for you, Kurumi.
Really?
You should come with me next time!
Nozomi, are you here to chat, or are you here to help with this replanting?
You're one to talk.
What's with that outfit?
I...! This is just because I came straight from practice!
Did you really need that shinai too, though?
A warrior's soul flows through their blade.
With this I am whole.
Uh-huh.
I guess I feel a little better when I've got a new bit of jewelry on too, though.
Don't you dare compare the two!
What? Why not?
This and that are completely different!
You two are quite the pair, aren't you? No they aren't!
You two are quite the pair, aren't you? Yes. They. ARE!
Huh?
How do you figure?
You fight because you're close, right?
That's what the flowers are saying.
Wha-?! No-
Ms. President, the preparations you asked about are now complete.
Thank you, Itsuki.
But with no history on file, if it wasn't for your order I would never...
We'll discuss the details when the time comes.
As you wish.
Excuse me, then.
I just hope we can act before things get out of hand...
There are still two left!
Why do they always have to show up when we're on duty?!
Sheesh!
Wow, that was amazing Urara!
I'm always amazing!
Wha-?!
I'm the super star idol of the future, am I not?
I-I think I've heard about enough of that...
Oh, now you've made me mad!
C'mon Kokomi, let's show 'em what's what!
Yeah!
That's the last of 'em!
Good work, girls. Head on back now.
Roger that.
Well? How was that?
I think they might be taking things a bit more seriously again.
I know that was only a low rank Irous, but still, for just the two of them, it wasn't bad.
Yes, I'm sure that played a part of it.
It's like they say, though. Slow and steady, right?
The reality though, is that rough and ready beats slow and steady.
That's why I am quite convinced they need a new round of training.
It's for their own good, really.
I suppose so...
Well then, we'll see to it tomorrow.
Yes!
In today's training you will be divided up by grades and pitted against one another.
Aww man, today was a limited-time online event for my game, too...
I have specially designed the weapons you will use today to be completely harmless.
So feel free to go all out. You won't get hurt.
First up is our high school 3rd years versus the middle school 1st years.
Don't expect me to hold back just because this is a drill. Now bring it on.
I'll do my best!
And I won't go down without a fight!
This is pretty intense, with us all divided up like this.
Hinata you're so adorable! This is pretty intense, with us all divided up like this.
Hinata you're so adorable! Yeah, but these teams are hardly fair...
Just come give me a big hug if you get to scared, okay? Yeah, but these teams are hardly fair...
Just come give me a big hug if you get to scared, okay?
Teacher!
What's the matter, Tsubuzaki?
These teams are super unbalanced, so I'm gonna hop over to the middle school team.
What? But that...
Fine by me.
Oh, you are just vicious, Asuha!
Get off Renge! You sure about this, Renge?
We're supposed to be taking this seriously, here! Yes ma'am! It will be fine.
And so, well, here I am!
Yay! Anko's on our side!
Heh, heh, heh!
Who woulda thought we'd get our payback for the whole club trouble business so fast?
Indeed.
And to both of them.
Wow, are they REALLY...
Oh jeez...
Ready? Begin!
She who strikes first...!
C'mon Asuha!
Nice, Asuha!
Prepare yourselves! Nice, Asuha!
Prepare yourselves! Sakura and Anko are really raring to go, too.
Oh nooo! Help me, Asuha! Sakura and Anko are really raring to go, too.
Oh nooo! Help me, Asuha!
Handle that yourself!
They know this is practice, right?
Time! It's a draw!
Alright, a tie! Woohoo!
Whew, that was close!
A tie, huh?
Ah well, I suppose that's good enough for today.
You lucked out.
If we had only 3 more minutes...
Yet you two seem to be the worse for the wear.
Sh-shut up.
Come on now.
I don't need sympathy from the enemy!
Yeah, you tell her!
I talked with the President about your clubs, okay?
But! You need to whip things into shape still.
Oh Asuha!
I knew you'd come through! Oh Asuha!
Time for our second match.
Next is the 2nd grade middle schoolers, but with Himukai to even things out.
Victory is ours!
But of course!
You know it!
You ready, high school team?
Ready!
Time to show off how much we've been practicing!
Let's give this a go!
Begin!
What are you trying to pull?
You'll have to face me, Yuri!
Subaru, why do you have to be so close!
Sorry, Mimi!
Not bad.
Huh?
They read Yuri and the whole team
and matched themselves perfectly to their best match in a flash.
Oh my, they're all just so adorable!
So this is how practice pays off, huh...
They've got a ways to go to get back to where they used to be, though.
There's our chance!
Here goes!
Nicely done, Mimi!
Huh?
Time! The middle schoolers win.
Jeez, come on, Miki!
B-but...!
Wowie, Mimi!
Thanks!
How did you get in here?
This facility is strictly off limits to those not part of the Hoshimori class.
Stop right there or I'll-
This is bad!
That's quite enough.
I do not recall granting you permission to join in here.
Ms. President, look out! She's dangerous!
Everything is fine.
I'm sorry this is how I must do so,
but allow me to introduce you to your newest member.
I'm Misaki...
She's our newest squad member?
Misaki joined our team and the whole lot of us are now headed out for a team retreat.
But Misaki's having a hard time working along with everyone.
Next Episode
Is That What Gets You?
Leave it to me! Woof!
Next time: "Is That What Gets You?"
Let's party with the whole team!