Hmm?
Where is everyone?
So there you were!
Renge!
Kurumi!
Wake up!
I need you to stay conscious!
What?!
Ewww!
Go softer on me would you?
What was that, just now?
A direct attack on your subconscious.
Those tentacles seem capable of some form of mind control.
Oh, was that what that was?
It's fine!
Just don't get caught!
That's all.
Let's go!
Be gone!
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.
Episode 6 Renge is Kurumi and Kurumi is Renge
Did I oversleep or something?
My head feels like a brick.
Morning!
I never thought I'd see you sleep in!
Oh, g'morning!
You better go water your flowers, I bet they're waiting for you!
Good morning!
Mornin'...
Huh?
Wait, why do I have to water the flowers...?
Hey, hey, Haruka! Whaddya think is for breakfast today?
Should be omurice today I think.
Yipee! Omurice! Omurice!
Maybe I should shorten my bangs a bit.
Oh no! You look cute like... that...
Okay...
Let's just settle down for a second and think, shall we?
I'm pretty sure I was still myself when I went to bed last night.
But just look at these lovely curves!
These lovely long legs!
This almost divine body!
This all definitely belongs to Kurumi!
Does that mean...
if I'm Kurumi, then Kurumi must be me?
Then that would mean...?!
That sun sure feels great today!
You're quite the morning person aren't you?
You think so?
What's the matter, Sadone?
Huh...?
Is that Renge... watering the flowers?
This world may still be full of surprises yet!
This may very well be sign of an approaching storm.
Oh, Hinata-san, Sadone-san, Sakura-san.
Sakura...san?
Good morning!
R-Renge, what are you doing out here?
Pray tell... what just happened?
No idea.
Why are you all flustered like this?
Wh-why, you ask?
Wh-why aren't you flustered?
Wha-?! M-Me?
So you finally noticed?
So, I've become you, and you've become me, is it?
It appears that way.
I dunno why though!
What should we do?
Okay, first, we should tell the teachers.
Hey, hold up!
We may have taken back the Earth, but we have yet to put an end to the Irous.
Instead, we've actually seen even stronger forms than ever before.
We're at a time of crisis, you know that don't you Kurumi?
O-of course...
At times like these, I just can't see how troubling our teachers over something so trifling would help.
Is this really a trifling matter?
Most trifling!
So how about we just keep this to ourselves for a bit?
For... a bit?
Exactly!
Let's make this a promise just between us!
W-well okay...
Hoshimori Class
The Hoshimori Class...
once a place where I was so close-knit with everyone.
And kept records of each and every girl.
Basically it was my version of paradise.
Taking pictures like this...
And pictures like that...
And then we would do a little bit of this, and a little bit of that...
But now, not a single one of them lets their guard down in front of me...
But now with this body...!
I'll finally be able to do all of this and that all over again!
Good morning!
G'morning!
Good morning girls!
Huh?
G-Good morning.
Hey, Renge?
Huh?
Is there some reason you're sitting in my seat?
Oh...
Come on Kurumi.
You're supposed to be me now, so you need to sit in my seat too you know!
Th-that's true, sorry.
We can't have anyone figuring out we've swapped bodies, so you need to act more like me!
R-right...
Act like you, hmm...
Oh my! But I could never!
Now wait a sec! Just what are you imagining?!
Touchy-touch!
Wh-wh-what's the big idea all of a sudden?!
S-s-sorry about that...
No but seriously... Is this how people imagine me?
Kurumi Tokiwa (2nd Year HS)
Michelle Watagi (2nd Year JH)
And now I'm ready!
Time for my shoot!
Kurumi is just so adorable in anything she wears!
Okay then, time for even more photo ops!
Yeah, exactly!
Urara, Kokomi...
Oh, Kuru-kuru. What's the matter?
Well... I have a favor to ask you two.
Wha-?!
You want us to model for you?
Kurumi, you're... really starting to sound like Renge.
Wha-?! Th-that's...
B-but you two, you know...
The two of you both were backup dancers in the last Fortissimo concert, right?
When I saw you two up there, I just knew!
I could tell you two would go on to become amazing stars!
I just want to leave that image burned into my eyes! My heart! And onto my hard drive!
So please! Just let me snap some pictures!
Well! In that case, then!
What?!
That's it! Like that!
I can sense a new popstar legend being born right here!
Now then! Let's try some new poses shall we?
Okay!
But why exactly are we in our bathing suits?
What do you mean why?
Popstars like us always have swimsuit shots!
But still...
Don't worry! You two look adorable!
Now then, let's get back to shooting!
Pose for me, pose!
My, what an interesting little thing you're doing there.
Urara. Kokomi.
You two definitely are cut out to be stars.
However! Compared to us you're still just like a couple of unpolished gems!
We should show them what real stars are like, shouldn't we, Kanon?
Kano-kano?
And Shiho, too?
Let's do this, Shiho!
Got it!
Why are you in your bathing suits?!
Just in case they stumble upon a photo shoot?
They make sure to always wear their suits is that it?
So this is what real-deal stars are like...
Wha-?!
Oh my! That's perfect!
Well? Come on then!
Now then, how about this pose here?
My, my, that was incredible.
To think I'd get my hands on some rare Fortissimo shots like these too!
I need to make sure to save and lock these.
Hmm?
Out practicing your recorder in a place like this?
Kurumi...
Ah, so you're out here practicing before your test tomorrow?
Yeah, but, I just can't seem to get it right...
Hey, Kurumi...
Hmm?
Kurumi, are you... any good at the recorder?
Hmm?
Well, maybe just average.
Please then! Show me how it's done!
Huh?!
Sadone's recorder? In my...?
Oh no! No, this is just too much!
Please...!
O-okay sure. I've got you!
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I think I might have finally gone beyond the point of no return!
I am ha-ppy!
Now then! Time to expand my collection!
Can never be too careful...
What was that?
Oh, no!
Alright!
Come on and smile for me!
What a wonderful day.
I wouldn't mind getting to do this now and then!
Now that I've made it this far, I wish I could just figure out how to get Misaki...
She's always got her guard up, though.
Speak of the devil... Indeed.
Are you feeling sick?
What? No, not at all. Why?
After class, you just sat there sighing at your desk.
So you were worried about me!
I'll wash your back for you.
What? B-but...
It's fine. It's to pay you back for last time.
So she pulled a fast one and got close to Misaki even before I did?
Kurumi, you devil you.
But! There are no second chances for this sort of stuff!
Then after she's done, I'll wash her back for her, and...
We'll do a bit of this and that, and then maybe even some of that.
Scrub, scrub, scrub!
Oh! Sooo sorry! My hands just slipped!
Oh my!
I thought something was off ever since lunch...
Oh? What now?
You! You're not the real Kurumi!
Huh?
Wh-wh-what ever do you mean?
I-If I'm not Kurumi then who am I?
I've seen records of humanoid Irous in this region!
Now then, you!
It's time to die!
Oh nooo!
It would appear that Renge and Kurumi swapped bodies as a result of their contact with the Irous yesterday.
Reviewing the data it seems their minds were overwritten when their brains hit the same wavelength.
No way!
How awful! We need to bring Kurumi back! No way!
How awful! We need to bring Kurumi back! Poor Kurumi!
How awful! We need to bring Kurumi back! Isn't there anything we can do?
Isn't anyone worried about me?
And that's where our plan comes in.
We've got reports of the same type of Irous out in Section C.
Renge and Kurumi are to head out immediately and take down this Irous.
Mrs. Yakumo...
You don't mean to suggest...
I do indeed.
A-are you trying to say that you want me and Kurumi to go out there and get hit with that attack again?
Wha...?
No way!
So, uhm...
Everyone, I'm so sorry about everything yesterday.
No need to apologize.
At least you're back to normal now.
I'm really sorry...
I'm sorry for all the trouble.
It was pretty easy switching them back, huh.
We should just be happy things worked out, Subaru!
Kurumi, I need to apologize to you, too.
Wh-what? No.
I used you as a disguise to do whatever I pleased...
I'm embarrassed even thinking about it now...
Renge...
I think I just...
Hmm?
I want to do all that as my normal self!
What?!
Let's start with Mimi! What?!
Let's start with Mimi!
Nooooo!
She hasn't changed a bit!
They sure are full of surprises, those girls.
It looks like our next stage is all but set.
I think it's about time.
Oh, you little 19 Hoshimori girls...
I do hope you'll let me have some fun...
The sacred tree is unusually restless...
Something is drawing in close...
How can our attacks do nothing to it?
This new Irous is way too strong!
We've got this!
As long as we all work together we can pull through!
Next time: "Protective Power"!
Next Episode Protective Power Leave it to me! Woof!
Let's go, Haruka!
Subaru, don't get yourself hurt!