Thank you, Nico!
I'd always dreamed of taking pictures from the sky.
I'm so glad I have a witch at my school.
It makes me happy to hear you say that.
See you later, Nico!
Yeah, see ya!
Your magic stone has been changing color, huh?
Yep, it's all going smoothly.
Watch out!
A rose? Is it a witch?
Who's there?
It's the Student Council.
- You're kidding, right? - Student Council?
You're dressed so indecently, though!
Oh my, are you blushing? Such a cute boy.
H-Hey! Moi is an innocent young man, so please don't touch his chin like that!
What do you want? It's dangerous throwing around roses like that.
Oh please, that rose is harmless.
It stabbed through concrete.
I'm here to see you, Nico Wakatsuki.
Since your magic could be a danger to the students, a rule
has been established that prohibits you from using it at this school.
I just came here to tell you that.
I can't use my magic?
That's oppression!
Establishing such a rule is ridiculous. We're against it and won't obey it.
Oh wow, look at you, getting all worked up. Such a cutie.
I'm Ibara Ibu, the vice president.
Really sorry that I scared you.
I'm pleased to meet you, my little cuties.
This person's character is so tropey.
TROPE-TACULAR STUDENT COUNCIL
Come to think of it, I did hear a rumor.
The newly appointed Student Council members are all trope-tacular.
Trope-tacular?
Like the tropes that appear in anime a lot.
- Silence, you! - You're a trope!
You're the sexy, older sister, and you throw roses and say, "Silence, you!"
Well that's rude of you. Who're you calling a trope?
The rest of the Council members are all upset about that rumor.
Then let's see the rest of them.
I'll decide if they're a trope or not.
They're probably hiding around here, right?
Aww, I got busted, huh?
As expected of you, Otogi. You're amazing.
First up, we have the other vice president.
Ranking number one as the man who will most likely betray you,
it's the Kansai-accent, closed-eyes wise-guy, Yuzuru Kenmochi.
KANSAI-ACCENT, CLOSED-EYES, WISE-GUY YUZURU KENMOCHI
Trope!
It's your usual, competent character.
That's pretty rude of you, as I'm no trope.
He's all smiley and oblivious, but he's seeping with strong character vibes.
You don't have to say such strange things.
Girls with good sense get hurt, you know?
He opens his eyes only when it's important!
Don't get the wrong idea.
It's not like we've been observing you or anything.
Moving on, we have the two secretaries.
A European-style lolita tsundere
and a Japanese-style horror cool-dere who are twin sisters.
Syrup and Kuromitsu!
EUROPEAN-LOLI AND WA-LOLI SYRUP AND KUROMITSU
Lots of descriptions, but still a trope!
When the nue cries, the ogre dies.
The Japanese-style said something. Trope!
Well, if you really want to get to know me, I guess that's fine.
Giving in already?
You guys are just a bunch of trope characters!
Well, I don't think I'm a trope.
That came from your phone.
I went ahead and hacked it.
If it's up to me, I can take care of anything before breakfast.
He's only a first year, but he's also our treasurer.
He looks like an elementary school student, but he's a genius hacker, Riro Takumi!
GENIUS HACKER RIRO TAKUMI
Trope!
They went with this direction for the genius type, huh?
And now, checkmate!
Slamming the enter key is so cliché!
Our PR Officer. Leave the fighting to him.
The giant, beastly musclehead, Burst!
GIANT BEASTLY MUSCLEHEAD BURST
Enough already! How many are there?
Hey, can I kill this guy?
For General Affairs, we have the crazy, murderous psychopath who loves licking knives,
Kyoki Saiko!
PSYCHOPATH WHO LOVES LICKING KNIVES KYOKI SAIKO
Psychopath who loves licking knives?
Program complete. Initiating mission.
Our other General Affairs, the very eccentric and unidentified mysterious robot,
Daiki Sakai Mark II.
MYSTERIOUS ROBOT DAIKI SAKAI MARK II
A what? Is this a trope? I don't know anymore!
Stop it already!
Are you the damn Avengers? What am I even seeing here?
You're just making up your own characters, aren't you?
Just take a long, hard look at yourselves.
Can you even properly do Student Council work like that?
Doesn't seem like it.
These idiots can't enforce any rules on us. Come on, Nico.
I will not allow such insolence in the presence of the Student Council!
I'll just carve the lesson onto your body!
This guy is strong.
You're the ones who are weak.
Please do not be so wroth with them.
Allow me to apologize for my subordinates.
He's descending down the stairs like someone from Takarazuka. Kind of irritating.
I am the Student Council President, Tenryu Kiyomiya.
Wait, Kiyomiya?
I think he's Suzuka Kiyomiya's older brother.
Oh, her older brother?
Thank you for taking care of my sister the other day.
Allow me to express my gratitude.
Nico Wakatsuki and Morihito Otogi.
You seem like a reasonable person, President.
Why do you wish to oppress the magic that saved your sister?
Nico works hard every day to help the students in this school.
Nico was born as a witch.
Isn't it discrimination to be against a trait that someone was born with?
- Look how you've grown. - We just met.
Please do not be so wroth with them.
Is your vocabulary limited?
And what's with that hand? Can you stop that?
Move your hand! Is it stuck to your hat or something?
My hand is stuck to my hat, you see.
Your hand is stuck on your hat, huh?
How is that possible?
Begin explanation.
It is the same phenomenon where Jotaro's hat and his hair have combined together.
That didn't explain anything. Can it, robot.
This year's first years sure are a spirited bunch.
I just want to eat them up.
Checkmate.
Let the hell show begin!
Everyone, just shut up!
I said shut up!
Moi is surrounded by the type of people he doesn't like, so he's just purely raging.
Please do not be so wroth with them.
Huh?!
My apologies, please forgive me for my mistake.
Regarding Nico Wakatsuki's magic, there's been a discussion among the Student Council.
I'm inclined to approve it, given it was used to help my sister.
But there's been a resistance within my subordinates.
They want to help the students and gain fame, but there seems to be a witch in the way.
So you guys are just jealous?
All right. I shall once again re-examine the case regarding Wakatsuki's magic.
Are you guilt tripping me because of jealousy?
There's one condition.
I said don't guilt trip me.
The way you moved your body...
Your loyalty to Wakatsuki for wanting to protect her, and that cool-headedness...
It's absolutely ideal.
Join the Student Council, Otogi!
This is a really weird plot twist!
How does your brain even get to that?
Otogi, what do you think is missing from the current Student Council?
- Common sense? - Wrong!
The missing piece to this puzzle is a cool-type obedient fighting character...
In other words, you!
COOL-TYPE FIGHTING GUY MORIHITO OTOGI
Don't talk to me like I'm some kind of trope!
And now, I could have my Student Council Ten.
And the best part is that he's the descendant of an ogre.
I want you, Otogi!
This person's character is into weird things.
Let's just get going.
Wait! Our conversation is not over. Everyone, after him!
That first year sure doesn't listen.
Those two are so adorable.
Hmph, what's even good about him, anyway?
I hear the wailing of an ogre.
Let me murder him!
It'll be easy if we track them.
Understood, beginning mission.
No way am I ever joining a group like that.
Kan, over here!
Thanks for bringing our bags.
Why are you here on the rooftop?
For some reason, the Student Council President took a liking to me.
We've been running and hiding, but when we got here, we couldn't really go anywhere.
It's fine, isn't it? Why don't you join the Student Council?
And then become president next year so you could make my tuition free.
Your misunderstanding of what the Student Council does is super obvious.
The Student Council members, huh?
There was an introduction video of them on the school's website.
Yeah? It says it's a close coverage video of the Student Council's activities.
Let's all watch it.
I don't know if I want to.
STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES ~ CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE LEADERSHIP ~
Whoa, that scared me!
It looks like they went all out.
Somehow this kind of thing irritates me.
Why are the words in vertical lines?
If the words also flow vertically, then no one can read them!
Oh no, it's already over. I was only able to read one line.
Is the person who made this an idiot?
Once classes are over, the officers will slowly gather in the Student Council Meeting Room.
And then it begins all normally?
What the heck was that useless opening?
Heyo.
STUDENT COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT SECOND YEAR IBARA IBU
So tired.
What the hell is she wearing? Am I seeing this right? Her boobs are all over the place.
She's wearing her uniform way too casually for a Student Council member.
There are eight more of those.
What?
There's a camera today? Go easy on me, okay?
THE OTHER VICE PRESIDENT SECOND YEAR YUZURU KENMOCHI
This guy is way too shady right off the bat.
His Kansai accent intonation also sounds kinda shady, too.
Nothing, after all that?
You just pretend to say something meaningful, but then don't?
He's just emitting strong character vibes and that's it.
GENERAL AFFAIRS SECOND YEAR KYOKI SAIKO
Nope, nope, nope!
This one's definitely crazy. Just look at his name!
He's the most dangerous man in the Student Council.
Could that be our classmate Tosaku Saiko's older brother?
Looks like he is.
He just cut his tongue!
Why are you even licking a knife? Are you an idiot?
It's so dangerous that I can't watch.
That's what they meant by dangerous man?
Hey Riro, what're you working on?
Our first year treasurer, Riro Takumi, is a hacker.
TREASURER FIRST YEAR RIRO TAKUMI
I'm hacking into Shonen Magazine's Editing Department!
Really, what the hell are you doing?
I got in!
He got in?
The password was "hashtag-noway100volumes."
That's kind of an old joke.
GENERAL AFFAIRS SECOND YEAR DAICHI SAKAI MARK II
Excellent work, everyone.
Who the hell is that?
This person is a robot.
What do you mean a robot? What's going on in his head?
This man is not entirely a robot.
He's saying he's not a robot.
If anything, he's closer to a cyborg.
I see, a union of person and machine.
It's cardboard.
Then that's a person!
What do you mean a cardboard box that's close to a cyborg?
At least he sounds like a robot.
I'm wondering about the craftmanship for Mark I.
Head component destruction level one. Commence repairs with tape.
How does it feel to talk from inside that thing?
STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT THIRD YEAR TENRYU KIYOMIYA
The atmosphere changed. So this is the Student Council President.
When I look at him, I feel uneasy.
Within all that charisma, why do I feel a strange sense of closeness?
Are there any reports?
Go ahead, Kuromitsu.
Her aura is so dark.
SECRETARY FIRST YEAR KUROMITSU AMAI
President's atmosphere has already been overwritten.
Melting together in a muddy manner, and then birthed in this cursed world.
Even after being burned with a white, powdery hellfire, the seashell's mouth remaineth closed.
Syrup, what madness is she spouting?
We baked madeleines for snack time.
SECRETARY FIRST YEAR SYRUP AMAI
A recipe for madeleines.
So she just baked some sweets? What was that dark atmosphere just now?
This is the other secretary, Syrup, and she's Kuromitsu's older twin.
Wonderful. Let us all partake and continue on.
Okay!
Looks like they're having tons of fun!
I have something, too.
PR OFFICER SECOND YEAR BURST (ASUTO ISHIBA)
Go ahead, Burst.
Lately, I've been seeing students not properly wearing their uniforms.
Are you one to talk?
I had a discussion with the guidance counselor about it, too.
Our Public Relations Officer, Burst, is such a hard worker.
Now they're all talking about the uniform issue.
That's because they're not even wearing theirs properly.
I'm aiming for a school where students can let their individuality shine.
I've been submitting paperwork and having discussions with the teachers
requesting that students be allowed to wear their uniforms in the manner they see fit.
Let me take on this issue.
Wow, President is a pretty cool guy.
This guy doesn't even retain the base structure of our uniform.
Is there anything else?
I gathered the sports club reports, but I don't know what to do with them.
It's fine, I'll take care of it.
I bricked my laptop and all the budget data went with it.
I still have them on these documents, so I'll fix it.
Foul meeting minutes.
I'll record them.
The supplies shelf is very unorganized.
Just leave it there, please.
What's going on? President took on everyone's work.
President has quietly started working hard, and the rest of the members are having a party.
That's really sad!
Surrounded by no-gooders and having to clean up after their mess...
This is...
me!
I'm relating to him super hard!
A-Are you okay, Otogi?
I feel like I can completely understand President and it hurts my head!
He's gone off the rails.
Tenryu, aren't you just the nicest person.
It's just that I cherish each and every one of you.
President.
KINGSHIP
Kingship.
I was taught kingcraft ever since I was a child.
So that I can pursue the path of a king.
Kingship.
And then, that's all I thought about.
Maybe it's because of that,
but in fictional tales, I can only like characters who are pursuing their road to kingship.
That's kind of a weird reason, right?
Just watching everyone's kingship puts me at great ease.
Please continue to be by my side.
- President. - Oh, President.
Now I understand the reason why I can't come to hate this guy.
But I also don't want to be liked by him.
I feel so bad for Moi getting anxiety over a strange issue.
There you are, Otogi!
President?
I will have Otogi join the Student Council!
However, I don't like forcing people.
I'm going to challenge you, and if you lose, you must join the Student Council.
So you are forcing me!
You won't know when and where I attack you within the school grounds.
If I strike you even once, I win. Got it?
The rules are getting more unreasonable.
Do not resist! Join the Student Council, Otogi!
No way. I'm already sick of the Student Council.
Oh, dear. And so, Moi and President's chases will continue to happen.
Don't say it like it's gonna be a trope!
OTOGI
I can't do it!
Wait, would it be rude to suddenly come over unannounced on the weekend?
A STRAY CAT'S BUBBLE OF BLISS
I might seem like a stalker since I know their address, too.
Yeah, I can't do this.
If I think about it, there's a witch and a tengu also living in the house,
so it's not like I'll get a chance to speak to him alone.
This isn't looking good.
Yep, I'm gonna give up for today.
There are way too many reasons why I shouldn't.
Morihito Otogi!
He's by himself! A-A beautiful chance has suddenly presented itself.
Nemu, you big dummy!
Hey, you're that cat from before. Back again, huh?
Why did I transform?
Because I thought this would be an easier way to handle it?
Because I want him to pet me again?
Would you like to come inside?
I guess I just fall easily to these kinds of things.
I'm home.
Pardon the intrusion.
Stray cats! So funny!
Stray Cat comedy is too funny!
Oh the manzai duo? Ugh, that really scared me.
He's laughing pretty hard.
Did Skate Dandy come out yet?
They're coming out later.
Morihito, you really like Sket-Dan a lot, huh?
Everyone's just hanging out on the weekend together, and laughing at comedy shows?
What kind of fun lifestyle is this?
That's right, the cat from before is here again.
Oh, kitty cat! You're here!
Do you like this place after all?
Oh no, please don't get too excited!
Uh oh. I'm so sorry, I spilled my honey Calpico ramune drink on you.
Ugh, what is this sticky-sweet liquid?
You've gotten all sticky.
Okay, come here, please.
How is it possible that a situation worse than getting pet has presented itself to me?!
I know you might not like getting wet, but we should really wash that off of you.
I cannot possibly do that.
I don't know what's going on, but this has a very dubious feel to it!
What's wrong? Don't be shy.
You don't even know how I feel, so please stop sounding like a boyfriend!
Come on, the water's just fine.
Oh but, my body is remembering...
how it felt when those hands touched me.
I don't have a sponge. Guess I'll wash with my hand.
Pardon the intrusion.
Hope the water's not too hot.
It's the best.
And now for the bubbles...
Ba-bump.
A dress made from bubbles. By Nemu Miyao.
I love soap, ribbons, and small paperback books.
In the bathroom, I've become Cinderella in a white dress.
When the clock strikes, these bubbles will disappear like it was just a dream.
They're bubbles after all.
Oh no, could this be...
Nemu Miyao's shapeshifting magic will turn her back if she falls asleep.
I really cannot fall asleep here. If I do...
It'll be the most dubious situation ever
if a girl covered in bubbles suddenly appears in the bathroom.
Oh but the little sandmen have come to greet me.
But no! I'll be fine today!
I've learned my lesson from before, and I have the iron will to not fall asleep!
Oh no, I'm going to fall asleep.
This is just way too comfortable.
After getting a scrub-scrub from an ogre's hands
and then get brushed with warm wind, you'd fall asleep.
What a heavenly, spring breeze.
It's like riding behind your boyfriend's motorcycle in the summer.
I fell asleep?
It's over!
Skate Dandy is so funny!
Sket-Dan to the rescue!
He's laughing so much!
Tiptoe. Tiptoe.
What am I even doing?
I really want to stop sneaking in, experience a blissful moment, and then regret it afterwards.
I wonder if there'll be a day when I can finally come forward.
Wait, where am I?
This feeling...
Alert!
That means...
there's a warlock nearby?
Is that the warlock? No...
So what are the results?
How many do we have?
She's further back.
Forty... No, around fifty people.
A good amount. We begin as soon as preparations are complete.
Capture Nico Wakatsuki.
A warlock is after Nico Wakatsuki!
I have to warn her!
Hey! I'm Tenryu. That Otogi guy is really strong.
- We will fight alongside you. - We won't let you fight him alone.
Come on, let's go!
Next time on WITCHWATCH Z, defeat Morihito!
The Student Council's greatest kamehame...
NEXT EPISODE DOGS AND RAINDROPS, PART 1
HAAA!!
You need to be disciplined.