Are you okay?
How could a gust of wind be so powerful? Man...
Let's find a spot to hide.
I'm surprised you're still conscious after you got slammed like that.
I'm built tough.
Thank goodness my Bracelet of Hermes didn't go off.
It's because my plan failed.
Sorry.
Nah, we almost had it.
It was working in the beginning.
Poison magic works on it.
Even if it does, it's going to need an order of magnitude more.
Then...
we just need to make an order of magnitude more.
What? How?
Remember what we learned in Professor Claude's lecture yesterday?
Cross Magic...
Yep.
Your magic combined with mine
might make some really powerful poison magic.
We can infuse this bulb with Scorpion Magic and Virgo Magic
to make a new kind of flower.
That's too dangerous!
If we fail, you might end up poisoned yourself.
I can't do that.
I'll be fine.
You don't know that!
You know how to use so many different kinds of magic.
That's how I know.
It took me such a long time just to get used to using Anima.
It just shows how much effort you put into confronting your own magic.
That's why I'm sure it'll work out.
Confronting my own magic, huh?
We're doing this.
Okay.
Virgo Magic.
Scorpion Magic.
I don't need to worry.
I'm not the same person I was when I couldn't control my powers.
I need to trust myself and manipulate the poison!
It worked!
Take this!
It's so pretty...
A poison flower.
It keeps producing poison so long as it's blooming.
But I'm not sure it's any different from my own individual attack...
I don't think one is going to cut it.
If we only have one, we can just make more.
I can use Anima to propagate more flowers!
Efflorescent Equinox!
It worked.
We won!
I don't believe it.
We actually took it down.
I told you it would work out.
I think we might make a pretty good team!
Yes, I think you're right.
Libra Magic: Psychic!
Castor, watch for an attack from the right!
I don't need your power!
Quit telling me what to do!
What? Who said you could talk to me like that?
Come on, you guys have to cooperate.
Sorry!
Do me next!
Gemini Magic: Aglaea!
Isn't that...
Pollux!
Big Bro really isn't a team player, is he?
That's why he can't make any friends.
Follow me, guys.
I'll take you to victory.
Looks like they've been stealing from a lot of people.
No time to stand here being amazed.
We need to be back before sundown, or we'll be disqualified.
What's wrong?
My magic power's all spent.
Is it backlash from using such powerful magic?
I'm going to take a short break.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
I'll see you up ahead.
All right.
You'd better catch up to me.
Th-Thank goodness.
I didn't want to hold her back.
I'll be... right...
It's sundown.
It's about time.
Just a little longer.
Did you say something?
No.
It's nothing.
How are you doing?
Huh?
Why are you here?
Wait, was I sleeping?!
For about an hour.
Oh, no! We have to get to the goal!
Don't bother.
The bracelets just glowed red.
That means the exam's over.
We're disqualified.
No...
Disqualified?!
It's a shame.
Why didn't you leave me behind?
I saw you collapse.
I wouldn't be able to live with myself if it was because of my poison.
It had nothing to do with the magic.
But you're disqualified because of me.
No kidding.
I promised my parents I'd get first place.
Sorry!
I'm kidding.
I was only fixated on being first because I didn't have confidence in myself.
I just wanted a title that I could be proud of.
But it doesn't matter anymore.
I got something I wanted even more.
Something you wanted?
Never mind.
Welcome back, Spica.
Yeesh, you're late.
Were you taking a nap or something?
Uh-huh.
I got so tired that I conked out.
For real?
You're kinda my hero.
Did you all pass?
Yeah, thanks to Pollux.
As for me...
How do we defeat this thing?!
We just need to become friends!
Dance to the rhythm, and we'll be friends!
Even the obstacles you can't overcome by yourself
are no big deal if you have your friends.
This is hilarious. My body's moving on its own!
We're all friends!
Now!
My friends!
I worked with Merrow.
Easy win.
I knew you'd pull it off.
Oh, I'm going to report to the professor.
Spica...
Professor, um... I'm sorry.
I said I was going to make it to the top of the coven, but I didn't even get close.
Man, I had no idea Cross Magic would consume so much power.
We got so close, too.
Although I also messed up a lot.
I couldn't take the gryphon down on my own, either.
Even after all the time you spent coaching me every day...
I'm so...
You must be so disappointed to have me as an apprentice.
I'm sorry.
I hate this.
I never would have thought letting him down would be so frustrating.
It doesn't matter how hard I try
if I can't make anything of it.
Are you crying?
P-Professor, you have zero tact.
I don't even know why I'm crying anymore.
Oh, sorry.
You're right. There was a lot of room for improvement.
But not all of it was a failure.
You were at odds with Sasorijo in the beginning.
But you overcame that, worked together,
brought out each other's power, and defeated the enemy in spectacular fashion.
You've really grown, Spica.
Be proud of yourself.
I will!
Professor Claude gives off a different aura as of late.
He does.
He used to keep his students at arm's length.
I'd never seen him look so defeated.
Just a little longer.
No.
It's nothing.
Perhaps he's changing as a teacher, too.
You'll flunk if you fail the final, too.
Your training will be even more intense going forward.
Prepare yourself.
I'll do my best.
I'm handing out the exam results.
I knew it was coming, but F-rank...
Those of you who passed,
continue to put in the work to improve your final exam grade.
And those of you who failed: Chiron Sagittarius, Tarf Cancer,
Ewe Aries, Hana Sasorijo, and Spica Virgo...
I'll have you attend the winter remedial camp a week from now.
Camp?
In the magic mountains where the founding witch, Selene, is said to have trained.
You'll work on your magic abilities for three days, from dawn till dusk.
Dawn till dusk?
Countless students each year attempt to flee screaming.
It's a hellish training camp.
But I won't allow a single deserter.
I expect all of you to see it through to the end.
I don't want to go to this camp!
Students who passed are free to join, as well.
Give it some thought.
It's all good, Spica.
Maybe I'll go mess with you at the camp.
Shush! Go away! A-rankers don't get to come!
Us F-rankers are going to enjoy the camp by ourselves.
Right, Hana?
Hana...
Oh, sorry. "Sasorijo" is just so long.
Whatever.
Call me what you like.
THIMP-THUMP
No one's ever called me Hana outside of my family.
When did you two get so close?
It's like we're friends.
Hey, Hana!
We're gonna need some supplies for the camp.
Wanna go hang out in town?
Shopping?!
It's really like we're friends!
Would that bother you?
Sure, fine.
Spi—Virgo.
Yay!
Aw, I wanna go, too.
That sounds fun.
Why don't we all go together?
I couldn't call her by her first name.
After all the nasty things I said to her,
I can't just switch to talking to her like we're friends.
I'd never join you.
I've been keeping my distance from people for so long.
This is too much for me.
Hana, can the four of us go together?
You're good, right?
It isn't just the two of us?!
And it's with these two social butterflies?
M-My tummy's starting to hurt.
I don't know...
What am I supposed to wear when I go out with other people?
I've never even spoken with Aquarius or Taurus before.
I feel so tense.
But...
It'd be nice if I could become friends with them.
I haven't hit the town in a while.
Where should we go?
I'd like to have something good to eat.
I'm really here to go shopping with the others.
I hope I'm not dressed awkwardly.
Aquarius's outfit is so frilly and cute.
I wouldn't look good in anything like that.
Am I being glared at?
Did I do something?
No, I was just looking at your clothes.
I've messed up already!
I need to be careful.
You were at Diana for middle school, right, Hana?
I was, too.
Oh, I see.
I killed the conversation!
Well, wanna get going?
I want ice cream.
I like that ice cream shop over there!
SPIRALING
I don't know how to carry on a conversation when people talk to me.
Oh, maybe I should have said,
"We never got to talk since we were in different covens."
But what if I reply and she thinks I'm boring?
I have no idea how to keep people engaged! This is so hard!
Harder than the exam!
I'm screwed.
I think they all hate me.
I've never cared what anyone thought of me until now.
"Aiee!"
I didn't know you could make such cute noises, Hana.
D-Don't mock me, Virgo!
My bad.
It's just that you looked really intense there.
Try to loosen up, yeah?
Here. Ice cream.
I wanna check out the boutique.
It says it's a magic mirror.
It displays whatever you picture in your mind.
Huh.
I guess it's a light magic thing?
That sounds fun!
Spica the dancer!
Io the bunny!
Hana, you're next!
I-I'm not cut out for this!
Relax. I got this.
A pretty princess!
DAZZLE
So cute!
Even her face changed!
Yikes, who is this?
Is this me?
This magic is so fun!
Your turn, Aria!
Next shop!
Hey! No running!
Look, the newest wands.
So pretty.
They're so expensive, though.
Look, mandrake-flavored juice!
Is it really any good?
Rock-paper-scissors to see who has to drink it?
One, two...
It tastes like oriental medicine.
Look at the time.
Hey, look, a kitty.
That scared me.
I thought it might be Professor Claude.
That tickles.
Hana, do you like kitties?
I suppose.
I started liking them recently.
Ever since I became fond of a black cat that showed up at my dorm.
A black cat in the dorm...
That's Professor Claude!
No way!
Sasorijo nearly kissed me.
W-Were you fond enough of it to kiss it?!
Yes, I tried to, but I can't quite recall what happened after that.
So that was when he was in cat form!
I had the wrong idea!
I'm so embarrassed!
Your face is beet red.
What's wrong?
Shut up! It's just the sunset!
What now?
Wanna head back?
Oh, there's one last place I want to go.
The Witch Hat World Tree.
I didn't know you could see it from a gondola.
I had no idea this was here.
The view here is amazing.
Look!
Wow, it really is pretty.
I'm glad you seem to be having fun.
Huh? What?
You know, Hana, you seemed really distant at first,
but your face is actually pretty expressive.
Th-That's not...
Was I that expressive?
That's so embarrassing.
But...
it's true what they say about me.
Hey, that's my house!
Wow!
Io.
Aria.
Spica.
I had fun today.
Thanks for inviting me.
You finally called me by my first name.
Took you long enough.
Say my name again!
I never did.
You totally did!
She's shy.
I'm exhausted after a day of experiencing so many things for the first time.
So this is what it means to make friends.
Okay, say cheese.
Hey, it looks like we can get our photos taken over there.
I want to get our picture taken, too.
Come on, Hana. You, too.
But this exhaustion...
Say cheese!
...isn't really the bad kind.
Those of us who failed have to go to camp.
But maybe it'll be fun if I think of it as a group outing.
Stay strong. We have some arduous training coming up.
I don't like arduous work.
You! Ewe! Wake up!
Capella's thighs are so nice.
EPISODE 8 WINTER CAMP BEGINS!!
Next episode: "Winter Camp Begins!!"