DOG PLAY MEET AND GREET TICKET
We'll be able to see each other soon, Nijimin.
I understand your idol group, Dog Play, was formed with the concept of being the fan's pet, a.k.a. pet idols.
Yes, we've been active as pet idols.
Our fans who support us are our owners.
Mr. Naoto!
-That's right! -Mr. Naoto!
I heard that you came out with a new line of merchandise, Nijimin.
Yes, they're called "apple butts."
-That's quite interesting. -Mr. Naoto, I know you're there!
-Today I'm getting all that rent you owe me! -There's keychains, piggybanks, etc.
I know you're home!
Answer me already!
Shut up, hag!
I can't hear Nijimin!
It's very cute!
Thank you very much.
People say
that my life is heading towards rock bottom,
but I don't believe that.
I've fallen for Nijimin.
I love Nijimin,
and now I dedicate my life to Nijimin.
Right now,
I am the happiest I've ever been.
THE PRINCESS AND THE POISONED APPLE
HOSPITAL
For now,
her life isn't in danger.
Thank goodness.
However, the test results were extremely baffling.
Baffling?
While the reason is unknown,
her brain and organs are extremely deteriorated.
She has the internal health of an elderly person.
Unfortunately,
it's hard to say whether she'll ever regain consciousness.
Oh, no.
And I understand that the patient's identity and family are unknown.
Yes.
We are not even acquaintances.
Ms. Asagiri.
Thank you.
Are you thinking this is your fault?
Don't worry.
Shioi did it to herself.
Remember?
I told you that each time you use your magic, it consumes your life.
The reason that happened to Shioi is because she used all those sticks she stole.
Moreover...
She used multiple sticks consecutively.
It's no surprise her body gave out under that burden.
In any case...
She's been busy.
Then all the owners of these sticks...
Were killed by Shioi.
I wonder why.
Why did Ms. Shioi go this far?
I need lots of magic sticks for that.
To find better sticks in order to survive.
Or else we all die
when the Tempest comes.
Tempest.
What could this Tempest be?
What did she mean we would all die?
At 7:23 p.m. on August 11th,
the Tempest will arrive.
It will bring an end to this godforsaken world
and open a doorway to a new world.
That is the Tempest.
I wonder why it's us.
Why did the administrator in pigtails choose us?
Because we were unfortunate.
Yeah, but...
Assuming we were chosen for having unfortunate lives,
then if someone made us into magical girls
hoping we would be able to find happiness, that would be nice.
But there's no way that's the case, right?
A stick that consumes your life,
how could that be a good thing?
What happened to you before you got your stick, Ms. Yatsumura?
Mom?
Nothing worth talking about.
Just the typical story.
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
Because...
You need to stop thinking that everything is your fault.
At the very least,
I can say that this saved me.
Either way,
there's nothing we can do unless Shioi regains consciousness.
So, what now?
-Oh! -What?
A stick!
Ms. Yatsumura, you said there were a lot of other magical girls, didn't you?
Yeah.
Then do you think there's a magical girl with a stick that could fix Ms. Shioi?
If we could wake Ms. Shioi with magic...
That's it!
Shioi was carrying this.
"Murder book"?
It's a list of stick owners.
I don't know any of these girls.
Right.
And just pictures of their faces.
She looks familiar.
Good evening! Get ready to hear Dog Play's new song!
"Canine be Your Only One!"
It's her.
How is everyone doing tonight?
I'm Dog Play's Pomeranian, Maimu Akane, a.k.a. Maimoo!
Maimoo!
Hi!
And I'm Dog Play's Poodle,
Yuka Asumi, a.k.a. Miiyuka!
Miiyuka!
And I'm Dog Play's Shiba Inu,
Rinka Kouchi, a.k.a. Uchirin!
Uchirin!
Hi!
And I'm Dog Play's Chihuahua, Nijimi Anazawa, a.k.a. Nijimin!
Nijimin!
My angel.
Nijimin, what's our next song?
"You Can Take Us Home."
DOG PLAY MEET AND GREET ENTRANCE
What will I talk about today?
Whoa, girl fans? You don't see that every day.
Whoever is next, please come in!
Hello, woof!
Thank you for coming!
Nijimi Anazawa.
We know you are a magical girl and have something to ask you.
I'm sorry, we don't allow phones for--
Suggesting to attend a fan meet and greet to approach Nijimi Anazawa,
Ms. Asagiri,
you're surprisingly strategic.
What? No, I'm not.
Thank you.
I never could have come up with a plan like this alone.
To think I would find myself working together with someone.
-Can you do it? -Yes.
Don't worry.
As long as I imagine exactly where I want to send her...
Where am I?
Who are you guys?
I'll get straight to the point.
You're a magical girl, aren't you?
Wait, are you guys magical girls too?
I'm so happy!
I'm so lucky to meet other magical girls!
How can she be so unfazed?
You two are so cute! I'm so happy!
This is like destiny!
Oh, did you use your magic stick to bring me here?
What kind of magic? What kind of magic?
-Show me-- -Wait a second.
Just wait.
Let us introduce ourselves.
I'm Tsuyuno Yatsumura.
I'm Aya Asagiri.
Right now, we are out looking for other magical girls for a certain reason.
Certain reason?
Well,
there is a magical girl we know who is in coma
after using her stick too much.
And she has information vital to us magical girls.
In order to get the information from her,
we need her conscious again.
That's why we're looking for a girl who has a stick that could help her.
So, what is your stick's ability?
My power is--
There you are!
What are you doing here, Nijimin?
Everyone at the venue is going crazy!
That's right! We were in the middle of the meet and greet!
Sorry, I have to go.
You know what,
if you're free,
meet me tonight at 9:00 at Sun Resonance Tower.
We can talk more then.
You have fans waiting! We have to hurry!
Bye, then!
What was that?
She sure was cute though.
Hi there!
Ayapi!
Tsuyuyu!
-Ayapi? -Yeah.
We're all magical girls here!
That makes us friends!
-Right, Tsuyuyu? -Cut that out.
This way! I knew you were coming,
but I'm so happy you did!
Something doesn't feel right.
This lack of caution from Nijimi Anazawa.
Even if she didn't know about the Magical Hunter,
she shouldn't just be inviting us in like this.
Maybe she's that confident in her stick's power.
We're here.
I'm home!
Welcome home,
Nijimin!
All of the cleaning has been finished.
I've folded the laundry.
What is this?
Nijimin, who are these people?
Oh, these people are my fans!
-Your fans? -Yeah!
So about my stick...
It's actually an underwear!
Very strange.
Aya's behavior has been very strange for the past few days.
WHERE ARE YOU WHAT ARE YOU DOING
She's out with friends?
You're supposed to be my punching bag.
What's going on,
Aya?
When I wear these,
everyone does exactly what I say!
If I ask them to clean,
they'll keep cleaning for me,
and if I say I want some tea,
they go and pour me some right away.
That's amazing.
It's more than amazing.
Her stick
is able to control every person around her.
No wonder she's not afraid of anything.
A power like that would be terrifying to fight against.
Take as much as you want, Ayapi.
Thank you.
But her stick might be able to get the information while Shioi is still unconscious.
You too, Tsuyuyu.
Would you like one?
First things first, we have to get her on our side.
Thank you.
-By the way, there's something I'd like to ask. -What is it?
Have you ever met or interacted with any other magical girls?
Yes, someone named Mikado.
But she's gone now.
What do you mean?
Mikado
was my friend.
The magical girl who had been my one and only true friend
was killed.
KARAOKE
MIKADON & NIJIMIN
What? Mikado?
Oh, sorry about that.
Was this too disturbing?
Oh, well, it doesn't really matter.
You'll be joining her soon!
-Stop! -What?
You!
You should be ripped into pieces!
That's Mikado's stick!
So if I ever see her again,
I'm going to... I'm going to... I'm going to...
I'm going to...
I'm going to kill her!
Oh, sorry. Didn't mean to bring everyone down.
That was my bad apple side coming out.
So anyway, right now, Ayapi and Tsuyuyu
are the only magical girl friends I have.
I see,
and why don't you show any physical signs of using your stick?
Oh, that's because
I dye my hair and hide my eyes
with colored contact lenses while I'm working as an idol.
The emblem on my wrist is hidden with concealer,
and where I bleed...
is a secret!
I see, that's impressive.
Her natural-born talents and her stick's power.
I can see why she's succeeded as an idol.
Thank you for sharing that with us.
It's getting late though.
What? You're going home already?
Yes, unfortunately.
Then let's swap our contact info!
Did she...?
Bye, then!
Oh, I forgot to ask them about the magical girl they wanted me to help.
Well, this just got complicated.
I never could have imagined that Ms. Shioi
had killed Nijimin's friend.
After seeing her eyes...
If she found out about Shioi's condition,
she wouldn't hesitate to come kill her.
It goes without saying we can't use Anazawa.
We'll have to find a different magical girl.
Ms. Yatsumura,
-about what we talked about earlier-- -Absolutely not.
Even if I'm willing to stop time to steal Anazawa's underwear,
why would I put them on?
You want me to shorten my lifespan? Are you crazy?
I'm sorry.
It doesn't add up.
None of it makes any sense.
I swear I had that cutter in her mouth.
What happened?
Why was I the one that...
I can't remember.
My memory of that moment is conveniently gone.
There is something going on with her.
I will make her pay for this scar.
I can't do it! I'm too terrified to put on Nijimin's underwear!
This voice!
Good grief, some partner you are.
But how will we look for the next magical girl?
Magical girl?
We'll just have to use the photos from the murder book and search the old-fashioned way.
We have clues to work off of
like the background and uniforms.
I wonder if any of them will be able to fix Ms. Shioi.
-Let's go. I hate hospitals. -Okay.
This is the room they came from.
HISTORY
MAGICAL GIRL SITE
Magical Girl Site?
You poor, unfortunate soul.
This girl is disqualified. What am I to do?
You poor, unfortunate soul.
Who the hell are you?
Sarina Shizukume.
I know! You.
Ms. Yatsumura.
What is it?
Good grief, some partner you are.
Never mind.
What's so funny?
Nothing!
You're so weird.
Nijimin.
My angel.
Aya, I heard you're out with your friend.
Where did you go?
I'm sending you a text every three minutes, and you still haven't read them.
Your brother is very worried about you.
Aya, you're my punching bag.
Your whole purpose in life is to be punched by me.
Now, hurry home.
And then let your brother...
Let me punch you already!
The next episode is "The Successor and the Transfer Student."
See you then.