Yuri!
Yikes! This doesn't look good!
Sir...
Kusunoki, you up for this?
Yessir.
High school 3rd year team, let's move!
Wha-?
Misaki is...!
Move!
Take this!
Wow! They did it!
Hoshimori.
Donning their celestial suits with the power of the Holy Tree,
they stand as humanity's only hope against the mysterious Irous invaders.
And this, this is the story of both their battles and their comradery.
Mimi, you haven't finished your meal.
But I'm so full already...
That was delicious!
Miki, you've got rice on your face.
Huh?
Oh my!
PLEASE! Do that one more time!
Renge, not while we're eating.
Oh come on, they were just so cute!
That's a great shot.
Send that my way later.
So you like these cuties too, do you?
That's a secret.
Oh is it now?
Wh-what are you playing at?
You're quite dedicated, aren't you?
Oh, good morning, Sakura, Sadone.
They're so pretty!
Thank you!
A testament to your devotion indeed.
What are these flowers called?
These are irises.
They're part of the Iridaceae family of flowers.
And they're supposed to represent...
Episode 5 The Meaning of the Iris
Okay! Looks like I've got you all here.
Let's jump right into today's training.
But we don't have everyone!
Huh?
Misaki isn't here.
Ah, true, but well...
So? Same as every other day.
Isn't this training supposed to be for ALL Hoshimori members?
Why does Misaki always get to skip out?
As head of the school disciplinary committee, I cannot allow this!
Well, I did tell her about today...
You know, I'd like you to start joining us after class for training.
I don't need to.
"Don't need to"?
I stand to gain nothing from them.
So there's absolutely no reason for me to train with them.
But I don't suppose I can tell them that, can I...?
Yuri! You're going at this too hard!
Left with no other choice, humankind headed for the Colony protected by the Holy Tree.
Now, five years after this so-called "Judgment Day" —
Here on the colony watched over by the Holy Tree...
Sniff sniff.
Wh-what the-?! What are you doing?!
I smell... doubt on you.
Wait!
I'll scrub you down.
Wh-what's going on here...?
You know, Misaki, you remind me of how Yuri used to be.
N-no way! How so?
The way you always keep everything pent up inside...
And the way you pressure yourself so much to grow stronger.
I'm part of the Hoshimori team.
Any one of us should aim to grow stronger.
True. Even I still think I need to be stronger.
I'm sure everyone does.
Then why do you all act that way?!
Weakness is our enemy.
Why can't you see how your own weaknesses put your friends in danger?
Friends...
So you haven't always fought alone like you do now.
Yeah... I had a team of my own once too...
They were strong friends who were always there for me.
But I was foolish, counted on them too much, and grew weak.
And then, because of that...
Misaki...
That's why I want to be even stronger.
Strong enough to never need help.
Ever.
Stronger than anyone.
So strong you don't need anyone...
But...
I feel like sometimes there might be strength in teamwork.
At least, I know a certain duo who work that way.
So there you are.
Here.
Huh? Really?
Know what? Never mind!
What are you trying to-?
You're thinking about her, aren't you?
Y-yeah...
Misaki's breaking the rules.
But she's plenty strong.
That's why it sticks out all the more!
You know, she reminds me a lot of the old you!
What?! How?
The way she just runs headfirst without a thought for anyone else.
Well the way she skips out on training reminds me of the old you.
How long has it been?
2 years ago
You know, I don't even remember.
Begin!
That's enough!
Yuri, you eating like that makes me almost feel bad for that hamburger.
I just can't stand it! You see the way she treated me?!
What do you expect? The upperclassmen are super strong.
But it was three on two!
Jeez, finish chewing before you speak!
I think we need more training! Training, I say!
Training?
You heard me! Tomorrow morning, 6 A.M. in the school yard!
The three of us, we're gonna train until they can't beat us anymore!
You're really set on this, huh?
Of course!
I mean, the fate of the human race depends on us!
I'll pass.
Huh?
Why?!
Because...
lack of beauty sleep is no good for a girl's complexion!
Waking up that early just to train?
That's not very ladylike now is it?
Wait! Nozomi!
She's not coming, is she?
Fine then. We'll practice by ourselves.
O-okay...
G'morning!
Nozomi!
Yikes...
Where were you this morning?!
What? I told you I'd pass.
But if we don't step it up, we'll never get stronger.
And if we don't, we won't be any good as part of Hoshimori now, will we?
You know, I don't really care about all that.
If you want to get stronger, well go right ahead then.
Nozomi, are you...?
Yuri...
Now then, I'll be going.
Wait! We aren't finished here!
But class is about to start.
We can't have the head of the school disciplinary committee be late.
Oh I am SO mad!
Yuri, I know how you must feel, but you shouldn't get so angry.
Nozomi must have some reason for saying all the stuff she did...
I know. Of course she does.
But if she doesn't talk, how are we supposed to know what it is?
Yuri Himukai (2nd Year HS)
Nozomi Amano (2nd Year HS)
So there you are.
Nozomi, you haven't said a word to Yuri all day...
Why?
I know I'm in the wrong here.
We're the Hoshimori team. The last hope for planet earth.
But... I'm scared...
Scared of fighting the Irous?
There's that too, but...
But it's more of how everyone's future rests on our shoulders.
It's true though, right?
If we lose, the whole earth is doomed!
It's all...! It's...
It's too scary...
What if...
What if we lose and it's all my fault?
But that's exactly why Yuri wants to train-
I know!
But I'm not like that.
I can't be strong the way she can...
Nozomi...
Where's Nozomi?
I'm sorry, I couldn't get in touch with her...
Jeez. Right when we're about to move out.
So be it. We don't have time.
I'll try and get a hold of her.
The rest of you, move out.
Yes, ma'am!
Transfer coordinates set.
All right. Here we go!
Commencing teleportation!
Listen up.
I'm sure you know, but your objective is to clear out all remaining Irous in the area.
Form a line and push them back.
Drive them back to the other side of the river!
Roger that.
EMERGENCY CALL
Why? Just why...?
That stupid Nozomi!
EMERGENCY CALL
It's no good.
She's not answering any of my calls.
Yuri, don't move ahead alone! You're going to get surrounded!
I'm fine. Nothing but weaklings out here.
I'll get to the river first and-
What's the matter? Give me a report!
No way...
Why is such a huge one still out in a place like this...?
What? Yuri is...
I wish I could say I'd go help, but...
We're all pretty strapped as it is!
Let me head to her!
I can save her.
No. If you fall out of formation the line won't hold.
That will just put you all at risk.
You're late, Nozomi!
I was scared, okay?!
I was scared of these Irous! Scared of the future resting on my shoulders!
Why are you here then?
For you!
Yuri...!
The thought of losing you...
that was just...
scarier than anything else!
Leave the small-fry to me. You take on that big one there!
Fine then.
Let me show you what I'm REALLY capable of!
I never said anything then, but I was scared too.
That's why...
That's why you always went all-in trying to get even stronger, right?
You knew?!
Of course I did!
You and I, we know each other.
Sniff sniff.
What a wonderful fragrance.
Huh?
Next up is Dome Park?
I'm so popular now it almost hurts...
Strength born from teamwork, huh...?
I just wanted to be stronger.
That's all. I just wanted to be stronger.
I wanted to be strong enough to fight alongside her.
But...
Oh!
Pretty fond of flowers, huh?
Oh yes.
Especially these irises.
I planted them as a sign of me, Yuri, and Nozomi getting back together.
Say, do you know what irises stand for, Misaki?
No... I'm not big on that sort of stuff...
Friendship.
Trust.
And...
hope.
Hope...
Now that I've taken Kurumi's place, there's all sorts of stuff I'd like to do!
What? N-no, stop that!
Next time: "Renge is Kurumi and Kurumi is Renge."
Next Episode Renge is Kurumi and Kurumi is Renge
Leave it to me! Woof!
Time for some girl watching!