Kaoru! Kaoru!
We're here, Kaoru.
It's totally late, isn't it.
It is indeed.
Actually, it's already morning.
...she was...
Princess Takiri was looking right at me then.
She told me to fly.
Princess Takiri...
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And so, the suppression of the aradama that appeared in Tsuzuki Ward is complete,
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and the noro was collected.
There were no injuries, and there was only minor damage to the equipment.
That is all for my report.
I see. Good work.
Kaoru?
What is it? You may leave now.
You have nothing else to say?
I've already given you my gratitude.
If you want special treatment or a vacation—
I don't!
Princess Tagitsu!
It's already been a week since then.
Meanwhile, what's up with you guys just giving us aradama suppression missions?
What's wrong? Since when are you passionate about your work?
They've already kicked our asses once. We gotta return the favor.
You have some clue on their whereabouts, don't you?
I'll give you the info once it comes in.
Let's go, Ellen.
The girls must be feeling impatient, just like we are.
It is embarrassing.
Now that she has absorbed Princess Takiri,
Princess Tagitsu has an overwhelming advantage.
Nevertheless, with her not having made any move since then, that means...
It is rather ominous.
But if Princess Tagitsu isn't making any moves,
then perhaps there's a way we can improve the situation?
If they aren't going to make a move, it's all the more reason we should.
Toji from Ayanokouji were also part of the attack on the Ministry of Defense.
We should easily be able to follow their trail.
That will most likely lead us to Princess Tagitsu.
The Japanese police are efficient.
If we just knew where she was...
Would you go after her?
Like you did then?
Of course.
We can't just let Princess Tagitsu run around unchecked.
So you think you can just get by on feelings alone? That's rather foolish.
Hiyori-chan!
Six months ago, while Yukari-sama was deprived of physical freedom,
she was holding back Princess Tagitsu's power from the inside,
but now things are different.
Princess Tagitsu has been released from the shackle that was Yukari-sama.
With the six of you, no, plus myself and Suzuka, even if we had all eight of us...
Goodness, and weren't you the one who was talking about
taking on Princess Tagitsu all by yourself?
Yeah, I was.
Back then, I was willing to put my life on the line to stop Princess Tagitsu.
But I came to my senses when you smacked me.
Very well, then.
That's why I can say this. Now isn't the time to make a move.
You say that, but how long are we supposed to stay like this?
Until the situation changes.
That's taking things too easy.
You don't need to worry.
Our opponent is Princess Tagitsu.
She's probably planning something for the near future.
So the issue is just how she is going to strike.
I can't even begin to imagine,
but we've been making preparations so we'll be ready for any situation.
Director!
What's with the outburst?
Forgive me, but on the television...
Television?
What is this?
My name is Princess Tagitsu.
I am what you humans would call an aradama.
I can't believe she's showing herself so boldly like this.
What is she planning to do?
I am hoping to coexist with humans,
and I am here to make that a reality.
Coexist with humans?
Her goal is to get revenge on humans, isn't it?
Perhaps she's undergone some kind of change since she fused with Princess Takiri?
No.
Her eyes.
They're different from Princess Takiri's.
Princess Tagitsu doesn't see humans.
However, there are those among the humans
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who do not wish to coexist with aradama.
Those who hold considerable power with the pretext of suppressing aradama,
the Toji.
They have ignored my requests for dialogue
and tried to destroy me like an aradama who does not understand words.
I have simply fanned away the sparks that have fallen on my body.
That is the truth of twenty years ago.
How dare she spew such nonsense!
Many citizens do not know the truth of the great disaster.
If they were to believe any of this...
The government would deny it before that would happen.
They've agreed that they won't officially make an announcement.
Is there any evidence to support the current story?
I will be the one to assure you of that.
Who's the old dude?
What are you talking about? That's the chief cabinet secretary.
I can't believe someone that high up is involved.
The Japanese government also bears responsibility for the great disaster,
because of their backdoor dealings with the US army.
So she's threatened them with proof of that, huh?
Far from denying Princess Tagitsu,
they seem to be enhancing her credibility. I am shocked.
Also, I have brought along another person who can speak in depth about this as well.
The president of Renpu Girls' Academy,
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Information on the Aradama
Miss Takatsu Yukina.
Special Sword Training School Renpu Girls' Academy President Takatsu Yukina
President...
Yukina...
It is true that Princess Tagitsu was the cause of the great disaster twenty years ago.
However, she has accepted being restrained by the Sword Administration Bureau,
since she does not wish to cause any further destruction.
Furthermore, she has simply sought to quietly open a dialogue
without resorting to violence.
Having witnessed this,
there are those among the Toji who have changed their way of thinking.
Humans have established a civilized society through dialogue.
And I myself am one of those who wonder, then,
if we could also to build a relationship of trust
with an aradama seeking dialogue.
However, Origami Yukari is not.
She ignored Princess Tagitsu's pleas and continued to keep her confined.
And that is when that appeared.
Princess Ichikishima, another version of Princess Tagitsu
produced by her doubt of humans.
She's finally getting to the point.
When she split from Princess Tagitsu,
Princess Ichikishima tried to escape from Kamakura
and noro was spread all over the Kanto area as a result.
However, among the confusion,
we would like to save Princess Tagitsu together with the imperial guard,
as formed under the president of Ayanokouji, made up of the Toji of Ayanokouji.
"Imperial" is just another grandiose name they have given it.
Are they trying to elevate Princess Tagitsu into a queen now?
Princess Ichikishima was prevented from escaping
and is even now in the hands of the Administration Bureau.
Her goal is simply to get revenge on humans and that alone.
If her powers were released,
it could bring about a disaster even greater than before.
Origami Yukari still refuses to let go of such a dangerous entity.
The only way to prevent a tragedy
is for Princess Ichikishima and Princess Tagitsu to be fused back together.
For that reason, we, the Sword Administration Bureau Restoration Faction,
will set up our base here in Tokyo!
We also have a demand.
Origami Yukari and the Sword Administration
must hand Princess Ichikishima over to us immediately.
If you continue to put the people in danger, we will respond with force!
So President Takatsu and Ayanokouji's President Souraku
are on Princess Tagitsu's side after all.
This will split the Five Schools apart.
Yuzuki-senpai...
It's been three days since that broadcast.
All the Toji from Ayanokouji are leaving Kyoto.
They're being ordered to by Ayanokouji's president. It's inevitable.
I wonder if some of them will join the imperial guard.
Speaking of, what is going on with Renpu?
Have you heard anything from President Takatsu?
You don't need to worry about Renpu.
Sana-sensei has been acting as president.
President Takatsu has no authority as president for now, right?
Nominally, she is still president.
Her successor will be designated next spring,
and then she'll be the former president in both name and substance.
Can we even be sure that the new president will be on our side?
The government is supporting their side.
That's true, but while Princess Tagitsu has been currying favor with the government,
there are those among the higher-ups who know the truth.
Things won't go as easily as they think.
Or that's what my grandpa said.
My father has also been working on things here and there.
I still can't stand sitting around waiting when we know where Princess Tagitsu is.
But if we marched in there now, it would just be a fight between Toji, Kaoru.
From Director Maniwa Mission Summary Status - Emergency Call Time - Around 4:18 PM Location - Near Kinuta Park, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo Mission Details Eight calls with aradama concerns. Etou Kanami and Itomi Sayaka are to rush to the scene with standard equipment. Assess the situation and begin suppressive action. The rear guard will be deployed to the north. End
Kanami-chan, dispatch orders?
Yeah, an aradama has been spotted in the metropolitan area.
The director has ordered Sayaka-chan and I to go.
Even at a time like this...
The aradama are not concerned with our circumstances.
Let's go, Sayaka-chan.
Right.
All we can do for now is exterminate the aradama in front of us.
What's going on at Kamakura?
Nothing is going on.
They do not have the nerve to attack us here.
I see.
The Toji are mostly focusing on exterminating aradama for now,
but who knows how much longer they will be doing that?
There, all finished.
You look lovely.
I am going out on business.
There are guards on duty, but please be sure to take care of yourself.
Who do you think you're speaking to?
M-My apologies! I am just concerned for your well being.
That is enough. Leave.
Sayaka-chan, it should be just ahead!
Okay.
What's wrong?
The aradama's signal is...
No other units besides us should've been dispatched.
Let's go take a look.
Yes, please begin collecting the noro.
Ayumu-chan?
What are you doing here?
Etou-san! And Itomi-san!
You're so late! We've already handled it.
Ayumu-chan, are you okay?
Huh? What do you mean?
What are you doing here?
Our job, obviously.
Destroying aradama is a Toji's duty, isn't it?
Princess Tagitsu is an aradama, too.
Princess Tagitsu-sama is different, since she is a goddess.
Captain Uchizato!
We're ready to withdraw.
Too bad, I have to go already.
Let's fight together again next time, Etou-san!
They seriously mean to split the administration in two, huh?
They were also collecting noro.
They're supposed to be based in the Tokyo Station Hotel.
It couldn't store noro.
I can't really imagine that they're enshrining it, either.
Then...
Is Princess Tagitsu just absorbing them?
Did you report this to the director?
Of course I did,
but she told us to be careful not to openly take aggressive actions.
Even if there's a possibility that Princess Tagitsu is gathering power?
Yeah, it seems like the order comes from above.
Ugh! I can't take this anymore!
Nene, let's go!
Where are you going?
To talk directly with the director.
Sana-sensei has apparently gone out.
Huh? Where did she go?
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It has been a while, Director Maniwa.
Yes.
Did you hear?
Your side handled the aradama in the metropolitan area.
Yes. If you wish, we can expand our range even more.
Does your side have enough fighting power for that?
Our Toji are quite skilled.
Which reminds me, have you finished cleaning it up?
The director's room.
It will be mine in the new future.
Please be sure not to leave behind Yukari-sama's stench.
I don't care for her.
I've heard from Admiral.
Admiral?
It's an online handle. He's been a chat room friend for years.
According to him, apparently my native country has abandoned the Nautilus.
A submarine whose nationality is unknown
can be seized in Japan's territorial waters.
Is President Takatsu behind this, too?
I would love to challenge her to a game of chess just once.
Who are you?
The former elite guard.
Wait.
I will handle this.
Yomi, confirm something for me.
Are you truly working with Princess Tagitsu of your own free will?
Yes.
You aren't lending her your strength reluctantly for some reason, are you?
No.
Okay, then. Got it.
I have just one more question to ask you.
What is it?
Do you think Yume was happy?
Yes.
I see.
Then it seems our paths have diverged after all.
What about you?
Are you happy now?
I'm not sure.
The submarine that Princess Ichikishima is believed to be on
Emergency Broadcast
The submarine containing the aradama Princess Ichikishima has been spotted near the Boso Peninsula
is sailing off the coast of the Boso Peninsula.
It is a sight reminiscent of the appearance of the great aradama six months ago.
Is this your doing?
It's pointless to search for a criminal that's already in our backyard, isn't it?
What?
The problem is how will the government cope with the location of Princess Ichikishima
being exposed to the public.
I wonder what the public would think
if the government continues to leave such a dangerous entity in the care of
the Sword Administration Bureau, which is losing their trust?
Which means it's more sensible for Princess Ichikishima to be
under the government's control, even if it requires using somewhat coercive means.
Are you trying to threaten us?
As it is,
I do not believe you have too many other options left to take.
Understood.
Yomi, summon all of the imperial guard immediately!
Emergency Broadcast
The submarine containing the aradama Princess Ichikishima has been spotted near the Boso Peninsula
A submarine that is believed to have Princess Ichikishima on board was spotted
off the coast of the Boso Peninsula, and it is still heading northeast at a low speed.
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I've gotten word from Rui, who has been working with Yukari-senpai. Wait at the Renpu dorm until I send you an emergency call. FROM: Naa @ Director
President Souraku!
Uchizato...
Um, it's a bit late for this, but I wanted to thank you.
Thank me?
My dream has come true!
The dream where I wanted to fight with Etou-san.
I wish you could've seen it, too!
Etou-san wasn't able to land even a single hit on me!
I see.
All of it has been thanks to you, President, so thank you!
I'm off!
Investigation inside the target ship is complete, but there is no one aboard.
I repeat, there is no one aboard!
Man, it's nice to be on land where it isn't shaking.
I just can't handle travel by boat.
Oh, but that was a submarine.
This is as far as I go. Take care.
Thank you.
Please let Professor Friedman know as well.
We escaped thanks to you.
I will.
Princess, you will be pleased.
We found out where Princess Ichikishima landed.
Are you not going to wear it?
This is much easier to move in.
There is no need for you to go out.
I will have Princess Ichikishima brought here to you.
I see. Then I will wait, for now.
Yes, I am sure we will have good news for you.
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