It's no good.
We aren't even scratching that thing like this.
Wait... What's going on?
Did it stop...?
I have a bad feeling about this.
Where's Misaki?
Look out!
You can almost feel the energy pouring from that thing.
We're falling back!
It would seem they are enjoying their little present.
An Irous like this should truly not even exist.
Now, let's see if you can face the despair it brings.
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.
Now among the stars that stretch as far as the eye can see, find the constellation of your dreams
Bring your hearts together and someday it will come true
Are you ready to run for it?
The road is long, but you've got your friends with you
Instead of just making faces and worrying
Just go in head-first with a smile
As hearts cross even in mere passing
They will grow into deeper bonds
Bring them together as one and find the power to take on the future
Now look up to the stars as far as the eye can see and keep chasing that dream
That outreached hand will encourage you not to give up
No matter how many hundreds of tries it takes, you're not alone
You can do it, look up, there's surely a starry sky
Your dreams will come true
Episode 7 Protective Power
Sorry!
You're so late! We already finished our meeting.
Morning practice just went a little longer than expected...
I'm really sorry.
Miki, you really went and blew it this time...
B-blew what...?
Today's meeting was vital to the very future of our lacrosse club!
Now repent your deeds!
You can start by getting us some of next week's special Popping Cream double scoop
and make it large size!
I'm really, really sorry!
Oh Miki, don't mind her.
Yeah, we had a meeting, but it was mostly just like "Make sure to clean up after practice" and stuff.
Kei! Come on, you gave it away too fast!
Anyway, did you remember to bring lunch?
Well come on then, have a seat already!
Lunch break is almost over!
Been a while since we all ate together, huh?
It's almost unbelievably powerful.
Thank goodness that was out in one of the still undeveloped areas.
What readings do we have on the Irous since then?
It appears that after it uses that attack it needs a period of sleep to recover its energy.
Then we should get out and hit it while we have the chance!
No, it's not likely we could do anything at all.
It's transparent...?
How is this even possible?
We don't know how exactly,
but it seems like half of its body is on an entirely different plane of existence.
A "different plane of existence"?
To put it simply, there's absolutely nothing we can do to it.
Which means our only chance is the next time it moves back into action.
We must come up with a plan before then.
With that kind of power and now this special hibernation mode...
This has got to be another completely new type.
Why are they appearing so often now...?
Wha-? You just brought some bread from the store?
I mean, I wanted to make some lunch to bring today, but I was on-call for a mission you see...
Oh...
Must be tough being part of Hoshimori.
Oh, not at all. We're just doing what needs to be done, that's all.
And I've got you two supporting me.
I've never really even thought about it as being tough.
Miki! Here, eat this!
Huh? Why?
Just do it!
You can have my little octo-dog here too!
So good!
Now for that octo-dog!
Know what?!
Once my retreat is finished I'll make lunches for both of you!
You know? I think I'm all right.
Yeah, the thought is good enough for me.
Why?
Miki!
We just got word from the lab.
They're calling up an emergency meeting.
Really? Is that Irous on the move again?
Not quite, but we're meeting up to discuss just that.
Oh, okay.
Sorry girls. I promise I'll make it up to you!
Miki!
Go get 'em!
Good luck out there!
Thanks!
So as you can see,
our only chance for an attack is when it starts moving again.
But it's armor is nearly impenetrable, and unfocused attacks are not going to do the trick.
That's why we called you all here, to hear out any ideas.
Our ideas...?
If we can't take it down,
maybe we could just dig a big hole and bury it instead?
That's it!
But that would require quite a large hole.
We don't have the time nor the technical capacity for that.
Guess not then...
Well, why don't we get a really big bomb and blast it to bits?
That's it!
And just where would we get something like that? Let's be realistic here!
Guess not then...
Nozomi you need to try and actually think this through too.
I know this is a brand new type of Irous, but we just don't have enough information.
Indeed.
It's like it's from a completely different universe.
We hardly know a thing about it.
We're not going to figure anything out just talking here.
You're right. Talking isn't going to get us anywhere.
We might be better off jumping into action now!
We've managed to get through everything else so far, right?
As long as we all work together we should be fine!
Yeah! We won't get anywhere if we just give up here!
Oh yes! Justice shall always prevail!
Just work together...? Oh yes! Justice shall always prevail!
Just work together...? Watch and see, Urara will put it out of its misery!
Against... that thing? Watch and see, Urara will put it out of its misery!
Against... that thing?
They want to fight that thing with brute force?
You lot really are something...
Itsuki, would you mind bringing up that data for me?
Oh, yes. It's still undergoing analysis, but...
During the last blast, we discovered an area where it collects energy.
A likely weak spot, right on its head.
Now if we can just focus everyone's attacks on this location...
Really?
It's a very optimistic take though I'm afraid.
We'll keep running our analyses here, so you girls do what you can.
Just like we talked about earlier, there's still too much we don't know about this target.
I want you to promise you won't go overboard, you hear me?
Listen up girls.
If we can just destroy that armor it will be like any other Irous.
There's no Irous we can't beat!
Sure sounds easier than it probably is...
Don't lose hope!
You girls can do this!
I've never given up hope on you!
Sounds like some lame line out of a movie!
You've convinced absolutely no one!
But thank you, sir!
Move out!
Now, let the games begin.
Urara Hasumi (3rd Year JH)
Kokomi Asahina (3rd Year JH)
All right girls, just stick to the plan!
Roger!
And so it begins...
So hard!
That's some armor it's got!
This is too reckless.
Hold it right there!
I think we're in for a long battle...
As long as we all work together we'll surely find a way!
What now...?!
Are you all right?!
S-sorry about that...
Girls!
Where do its secrets end...?
No one mentioned anything like this!
How dare you kick up all this dirt!
Oh yes! Absolutely unforgivable!
Kokomi!
You truly saved me there, Mimi.
We must do whatever it takes to draw its attention and support our girls out in front!
Yup! I know!
The Irous is beginning to slow down.
It's drawing close to the residential area now.
Do you think we can hold it off?
What's the situation?
Ms. President!
The Hoshimori girls are still fighting back.
Thanks to all their hard work we seem to have held it still for now.
But we need more time before we can attack.
Issue an evacuation order to all students and all nearby civilians.
Ms. President!
This Irous we face is unlike any we have seen before.
I only hope these fears of mine turn out unfounded.
Attention all those on school grounds.
An unidentified Irous has been spotted within the residential area.
The Hoshimori team is currently engaging with it.
Shinjugamine Girls’ School
All other students are to remain calm and follow the directions of their teachers.
Well, well, Hoshimori.
I suppose it will take something more to stop you.
Now, how about this then?
What's that?
Everyone fall back!
Misaki!
Shoot!
But why...?
It should have returned to its slumber after that attack...
Well, judging by the scope of that explosion, it probably saved some of its energy.
No one told us it could do that.
Where are Misaki and the others?
That was maybe just a little too close.
What's the situation? Is everyone okay?!
Renge and Nozomi are injured.
We need a teleportation route for both of them.
Roger that! We'll be right on it!
Furan, how's the evacuation moving?
Thankfully our evacuation is fully complete.
Thanks to the Holy Tree, the school and the area around here should hold up, but...
If we don't stop its charge we'll be facing massive-scale destruction
and will have to abandon the city.
Abandon it...?
Serizawa! Amano! Are you all right?
Barely...
It got us good...
Sir!
Get them both to the med bay!
The electricity...
Fret not.
The generators should kick in any moment.
I'll stop it.
I absolutely will...
I will defeat that thing!
Hoshitsuki?
Hey, stop right there!
We've already suffered casualties.
We should let the city fall and retreat.
I'll never give up.
I can't turn my back on this home of ours.
This is no time for that sort of talk...!
Miki!
Are you okay?
Mayu!
Kei!
Hurry up and go show that thing what's what!
Then we can go get some of that Popping Cream special double scoop!
Hoshitsuki! Go get 'em!
Don't lose to those stinkin' Irous!
We know you can do it!
You can do it!
You know what else, Misaki?
The Hoshimori team...
we're a ray of hope for everyone!
Be a ray of hope...
I'm heading back!
What's this...?
Go girls... Good luck!
Sheesh, we can't even get close to that thing.
But we've got to do something or else the town will...
What the? What's this light...?
It's so warm.
My body hardly hurts anymore.
Is this...
It's warm...
The power of the Holy Tree...
Miki...
What the? What's with this glow?
It's ever so warm.
I feel super re-energized!
Now Hoshimori girls, do let me see my ambition out would you?
Everyone group up for one focused attack!
Roger!
Misaki?!
Ready? We only have one shot!
Okay, do it!
Here goes!
H-hooray!
That was really something.
What's that light?
It's Miki and the others!
The Hoshimori girls did it!
We did it, Misaki!
Yeah...
Miki!
Mayu!
Kei!
We're so glad you're okay!
You sure you aren't hurt?
Of course not!
Really?
I'm fine!
Really really?!
Good work girls.
That was truly amazing!
Thanks, Misaki!
Hmm, I guess I'll thank you for this time, at least.
Thanks.
I... don't think I ever realized the true power of the Hoshimori team.
The... true power?
Yes...
The stars are beautiful here, too... Sis.
Things should be moving, but they feel stopped
I contemplate alone, pretending to understand
But with the end of each twinkle reason draws away
Reflected in my pupils as running noise
Consciousness trapped away in a lonely rondeau
When it's held up, make your escape
And let us perform together
There's no one to decide but you yourself
Whether right or wrong, it will all start to seem fine
One over the other, if you believe it will come true someday
The blank music score will be filled with a one of a kind
Ring out melody
Kaede, what's the matter?
Whatever do you mean?
Behind you. Is that thing with you?
Wait just a moment! You don't mean...?!
Next time: "Hoshimori Down Time"!
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