Shinjugamine Girls’ School
It's almost time for the Holy Tree Festival!
G'morning.
What's your class doing?
Shinjugamine Girls’ School Culture Festival
Holy Tree Festival
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 9 Holy Tree Festival
Hoshimori Class
I've got some good news for you all today.
We just got permission for the Hoshimori Class to participate in the upcoming Holy Tree Festival.
For really real?!
Of course!
Yipee!
But I thought we weren't allowed to because of possible Irous attacks...
Well, we haven't seen all too many lately.
And the school president said this will be important for your school life.
So stop worrying and just have some fun!
Oh, I knew I always loved that prez of ours!
What should we do then?
Hmm, yeah...
Can't go wrong with a café or something!
I wanna do dodgeball!
What?!
We're supposed to offer a service, not just play games.
I'll play my hardest!
Would you listen?
Hey Misa-misa, what did you do at your last school?
Huh?
C'mon, I wanna know, too!
Well...
Sorry girls...
It's already been decided that you'll be putting on a play.
WHAT?!
We were already well past submission date, you see.
So this was the only option left that didn't interfere with any other class...
So, a play?
Hey, that sounds fun!
Count me in!
Kokomi says she wants to do it, too! Right?
I never said that!
What should we do then?
What indeed...
How about Romeo and Juliet?
Asuha can be Romeo and I'll be Juliet!
Absolutely not.
What?!
I wanna do a musical!
Or a historical drama!
Or Sannen Netaro.
Let's do whatever-on-ice!
That wouldn't be a play...
Well then, I do think I could muster up the backing of my family's estate
and put on a Broadway style stage-
Sorry again... and put on a Broadway style stage-
But this is a school event, you see.
Okay then!
We don't really have much time left as it is, so let's just forget anything over the top.
Oh, you know what?
I have a friend in drama club. Maybe I should ask them for help?
They might have spare costumes.
Hmm, yeah. We can decide what to do based on what costumes they have.
Exactly!
Sounds good to me. I'll leave that to you then, Nozomi.
Okay!
This should be fun.
So...
Is this really all they had?
I guess drama club already lent most of their stuff out...
So I couldn't really press them for more than this.
What sort of play can we do with these?
Nothing really comes to mind, does it?
Our best choice here is probably...
This of course, right?
But we don't really have the right costumes for Little Red Riding Hood...
Right, so we should just make up something loosely based on Little Red Riding Hood.
What about this swordsman?!
Who's gonna be the swordsman?!
We haven't really decided that's gonna be a swordsman...
I'll do it! Even if it's just a side role!
'kay, but...
That's...
It's fine! I'll make sure I'm the right size in time for the play!
That's not even possible!
You're so tiny.
You watch your language!
My, oh my!
Uhmm...
Maybe... this is a bit much...
We cannot put this on stage.
That outfits gonna burst if she even moves!
I-is one of us really going to wear that?
Oh, everyone else will be just fine.
I've got all your measurements memorized, so I'll pick out something just right!
Th-then why did you make me wear this?!
Urara!
Sorry, but for some reason I don't feel compelled to cheer you up at the moment.
Anyway. Let's leave the costume check as it is.
Us third years will work out everyone's roles and the script tonight.
Oh yes we will.
We already got permission to use the stage.
Tomorrow we start practicing!
Hoshimori Class
Okay!
Hmm...
But this doesn't really bring out Hinata's cheeriness.
Oh, no, no, no, Sadone needs a more glamorous role than this.
And then Sakura...
Renge, get over here.
Oh, but I can't!
All-nighters are no good for one's complexion!
Hey.
What sort of script do you think they're working on?
If it's anything like the one for the welcome party, well I dunno...
Yeah? I thought that one was fun.
What? You really found that fun?
Still, the Holy Tree Festival should be fun!
I bet you're excited too right Misaki?
I doubt it!
Yeah, maybe.
She's changed, huh.
Indeed. She seems much friendlier than before!
Yeah, definitely.
Okay. Everyone's got their scripts?
This might seem rushed, but let's just read through it.
We'll work out the details as we go.
Okay!
Mic check. Mic check.
So Anko is our narrator!
If only I were, too...
Here goes!
Once upon a time, there was a girl who looked just adorable in a little red riding hood.
One day, a wolf crossed paths with our Little Red Riding Hood.
Oh my, what a cute little girl!
Won't you join me for a bit of fun?
But Little Red Riding Hood ran away, like a scared little rabbit.
The wolf was struck with grief.
Poor little Renge, I mean, poor ol' me, I just wanted get a little close...
But then three little pigs happened upon her.
Hiya! I'm a little piglet!
Oink, oink! Oink, oink!
Well goodness me...
Why do I have to play this part?
Oh, how adorable!
The wolf was suddenly rejuvenated.
Oh little piggies!
Won't you have some fun with me?
Oh my...
The pigs built up walls.
But they were no match for the wolf.
Roar!
The three little pigs scrambled away, as fast as their little hooves would carry them.
Why does no one understand my love...?
The wolf was once again struck with grief.
Miss Wolf!
Huh?
But next a flower-loving goat crossed her path.
Cheer up, Miss Wolf!
The flowers,
they will surely wash away your sorrows.
Oh, what a darling you are.
A real angel!
And so the wolf and the goat travelled off into the stormy night.
Hey, uhmm...
Oh come on, lighten up!
What?! What kind of play is this?
This is ridiculous!
No, this avante-garde style...
It's perfect!
Sh-Shiho?!
Uhmm, Asuha?
I'm really sorry.
After listening to Renge's suggestions something just sort of clicked with Anko you see...
What?!
I'm sure you all have a lot of opinions you want to voice.
But, this might be our chance!
Let's make this a fun performance!
You sure you aren't overdoing it, Asuha?
Ouch!
Are you okay, Subaru?
Okay! Now just sit still.
If you can hem like this then why not fix my swordsman outfit?
Are you still on about that?
No, that's not it.
At this rate you'll never get across the true sadness of these three little pigs!
What are they even sad about?
We only have a single line a piece...
You give them some advice too, Kanon!
Wha-?
M-me...?
Is this everything we needed to get?
Yeah. Probably.
Okay! Now for what we've all been waiting for!
Let's go!
Don't worry about how much it cost.
Asu-chi told me this was for doing the shopping!
Don't tell me you don't like crepes?
Oh, no...
It's so good...
Right?
This is the best shop in town.
I'll give you a bite of mine, so lemme try yours!
Wha-?!
That's really good!
Okay then, have some of mine!
You too, Kokomi!
Your turn, Urara.
Sheesh Urara, you've got whipped cream all over your face.
You're next, Misaki. Have a bite.
Oh you lovely little Hoshimori girls.
You trust in one another, putting your lives on the lines for others...
How marvelous indeed.
And now their smiling faces will fade into fear and hopelessness...
Don't you want to be there to see it?
Sakura Fujimiya (1st Year JH) Birthday: March 27th Sign: Aries Blood Type: AB Measurements: 77/56/80 Height: 149cm Weight: 38kg Hobby: Watching traditional performances
Favorite Food: Soft things Ideal Downtime: Hard things
Favorite Way to Relax: Hot springs
Hinata Minami (1st Year JH) Birthday: April 15th Sign: Aries Blood Type: O Measurements: 76/55/74 Height: 141cm Weight: 35kg
Favorite Food: Omurice Ideal Downtime: Green peppers
Hobby: Chatting Favorite Way to Relax: Chatting
Holy Tree Festival
Would you care for some...
Holy Tree Festival
Welcome!
It's really good! Welcome!
It's really good!
Hey, let's go there next!
Good idea.
Renge looks so beautiful!
She does.
Futsal Club Butler Café
Sorry to keep you waiting madam.
Have you been brought everything you ordered?
Do relax and enjoy yourself.
I wish I got to wear that outfit instead...
Excuse me!
Coming! Just a moment!
They all seem to be enjoying themselves.
Indeed.
The Hoshimori girls seem to be having fun as well.
Ms. Yakumo! Ms. President!
We don't have enough participants in our Miss Shinjugamine contest.
Miss Shinjugamine -All Ages -All Grades Anyone is welcome to join. The winner will get a spectacular award!
There aren't any age restrictions, you know!
We hope to see you there!
Hey! No running in the hallways!
Sheesh...
Hmm? Ms. President...?
O-oh, it's nothing!
Uh-huh...
I guess even the Irous know today's not a good day for them.
Finished!
Wanna try some?
Sorry, I'm on a diet at the moment...!
Yeah me too...
Miki, it's time!
Oh! Coming!
The chorus is on stage right now.
Up next is dance club, and after that it's us.
Everyone start getting ready.
Sakura and the others aren't here.
Huh?
Oh, sorry there. Guess we're late.
What were you doing? I told you we were tight on-
Sakura! Don't scare me like that!
Sorry! Softball club was running a haunted house.
And we were helping out.
I've come for vengeance...!
What's a "ven gence" anyway?
Where did you even come up with that line...?
Asuha!
Oh sheesh. She's out cold.
Oh nooo! Somebody better give her mouth to mouth!
Now's not the place, you.
I was so close!
They'll be on stage soon.
Here, I'll take over.
Thanks!
That concludes Dance Club's creative dance performance.
Next up we have a play by the Hoshimori Class.
Hmm? Where's the president?
Huh? Now that you mention it...
Once upon a time, there was a girl who looked just adorable in a little red riding hood.
I'm Little Red Riding Hood!
Today I'm heading out to bring bread and wine to my grandmother!
Suddenly a wolf crossed paths with Little Red Riding Hood.
Oh my, what a cute little girl!
What are you doing out in this old forest?
Carrying a handgun for self-defense!
Huh? No one told me about that!
Can I shoot you?
Noooo!
This is looking good, Kanon!
Y-yeah...
It's not quite what I was expecting, though...
Boom!
She's just so cute that I brought her here with me!
Oh my, you must be so tired.
Well it's certainly unique...
I guess I've still got it in me.
Wh-what's the matter?
Ms. President, we've got trouble.
Oh my! I'm just going to eat you up, Little Red Riding Hood!
Stop right there!
Daddy!
I know I still got to wear a kimono, but this part is just too much...
My! What a handsome samurai!
You dare to run amok in our village?
You insolent beast!
Daddy!
Your deeds cannot go unpunished!
You've detected Irous-like readings on campus?
Yes. And a more powerful type than we've ever seen before!
Misaki!
Who the heck are you?!
You mean that's...?!
We need to evacuate everyone!
Doing that would just throw the place into panic.
You're right.
And we wouldn't be dealing with just one or two casualties...
We have no choice but to take care of it without alerting any of the students.
Time to stop playing around.
They're fast!
The Hoshimori Class sure knows how to put on a performance...
Yeah...
You get 'em, Hoshimori!
Beat 'em up!
The audience still thinks this is part of the play!
We can pull this off!
You... Who are you?
Shoot!
Heh, Misaki isn't the only member of Hoshimori!
Yeah!
You can't escape now!
That should suffice as an introduction.
Hold it!
It vanished?
What on Earth is going on?
That was so cool, Miki!
Hoshimori, you're the best!
Now's our chance!
Narrate something to close out the play!
Narrate what?!
Anything!
A-and so the forest was safe once again.
The Hoshimori Class continued the fight for world peace.
And they all lived happily ever after.
I was not ready for that...
I wasn't sure we'd make it for a second there.
Misaki.
Are you hurt?
N-no. I'm fine.
Are you all okay?
Yup! The rest of us are perfectly fine.
That was great work.
Thanks to you all we had not a single casualty.
The stage got trashed, though.
I'll explain everything...
It couldn't be...
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
Yipee! We finally get to go home for a change, huh Sakura!
Yeah, yeah.
When I get home I'm gonna hang out with my brothers!
Next time: "Family"!
Next Episode Family Leave it to me! Woof!
Sakura, what are you gonna do back home?
Nap.