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They...
They all came to watch!
It sure is a lively crowd.
How can you be so calm about it?
Um... Please don't let either of them get hurt! Please!
Yoo-hoo.
Esther-senpai?
Are you going to watch as well?
Well, yes.
It's our chance to see how our adorable Mimi fights, right here on campus.
It's still Seiran's test, though.
We shall now commence Seiran Lidsey's combat effectiveness examination.
Both parties must make every effort to avoid injury.
And now, you may begin.
Well, if you're not going to attack...
Wow, Mimi really is powerful.
But isn't the other girl awesome? She's dodging everything.
Wow. And they're both only fourteen?
I don't know if I should be impressed or terrified.
Of course.
Thank you. I'll be all right.
She is fourteen, after all.
I've got to force her into closer combat.
Even that didn't work.
I'm going to need a new strategy.
I have to say, this is a pretty uneven test.
Even though it was your idea to begin with?
Huh? You were all for it too, Professor Omi.
It's still an interesting matchup, in any case.
This is so frustrating. I can tell Mimi's going easy on me.
Sheena, are you watching?
I have to prove myself.
I have to prove myself!
Or else I... and then Ari will...
Hmm? That's not even close.
Oh, sh—
Huh?
Mimi, stop!
That's enough.
Oh, sorry! I forgot the spiky magic wasn't allowed!
Are you okay?
Seiran Lidsey.
Sportsmanship.
Thank you very much.
It's all over.
Mimi was awesome.
There's no way she'd beat her.
That was always going to be the result. What did you hope to achieve?
Don't you think it's a good way to teach the warmongers a lesson?
The students here are still mere children.
Throwing them into battle isn't going to resolve tactical issues.
I was absolutely no match for her.
If she hadn't been stopped, I might have...
Wow, even a small wound hurts this much.
Kagari-san?
Could you please open the door more quietly?
Oh. Seiran.
You're bleeding.
It's not a big deal.
I just got a little scratch during our mock battle.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you.
So you really weren't fighting seriously.
Huh?
I was! I was seriously fighting to win!
It was my own lack of experience that got me injured. I don't need you to apologi—
But I...
But I don't like getting hurt either.
I don't like pain.
And it makes the person waiting for me sad.
She was really worried about that?
What about you, Seiran?
Huh?
Don't you hate pain, too? And don't you hate seeing Ari upset?
Well...
I do. I hate it. But...
I still need to become stronger, to prove myself,
so I can go into lots of battles and make a difference.
Huh? Why?
To give back to the school. Well, that's part of it.
Most of all, I never want to see Ari shed blood on the battlefield.
So I have to work hard enough for the both of us.
I don't have the luxury of worrying about injuries.
I can't waste time complaining about pain or second-guessing myself in a fight.
Because I'm fighting to protect Ari.
You and Sheena say totally different things, Seiran.
I wonder why.
I think it's okay if we're different.
Sheena has things that she wants to protect, too.
But what about you?
Huh?
Kagari-san, what are you fighting for?
What do you mean?!
Exactly what I said.
Starting with the next battle, we will be deploying number 1419 to the front.
Weren't you watching the mock battle?
She's the top student in her class, and even she couldn't cut it!
Have you forgotten what happened last time?
A class 14 student won't last even a minute in batt—
She volunteered.
Seiran Lidsey told me herself that she wants to go into battle immediately.
I believe we should respect her wishes and...
She was on the verge of death when we rescued her from the slums.
Her steadfast companion, Ari Mode, was serving as a maid in a brothel.
Girls brought up like that worry they'll be discarded if they aren't useful.
Their sense of duty is much stronger than most.
We get those kids on the hook, treat them like pawns,
and then let them die leaving nothing behind—not even their bones.
This damn "school" makes me want to throw up.
You may have a point.
However, it is nonetheless true that this facility rescues children
who otherwise have no future.
It is our duty to continue teaching these children so they can graduate
and leave here alive.
Is it not?
Yes, it is.
This is an orphanage that takes in children who have nowhere to go
and trains them for war—
also known as the National Warfare Sorcery Weapon Training Institute.
It accepts boys and girls from ten to seventeen years old, groups them by age,
and trains them in magic,
a mysterious power that everyone is born with to some extent.
Attention. Attention.
The following students are to report to the front gate and prepare for deployment:
It trains them to kill.
1407,
1419,
1503,
1509,
1511.
I'll see you later.
Take care.
Seiran-chan.
Ms. Fran?
Don't let yourself forget that you aren't Mimi.
I realize that.
It was made clear to me during the test.
I am still lacking in skill and strength. But I—
You aren't immortal, damn it!
Huh?
You are not immortal.
You're just fourteen, and you're only human.
In battle, you could die at any moment. And once you do, you're never coming back.
If you want to serve the school, then get stronger by living.
Listen.
The most important thing you can do is come back alive.
Yes, ma'am.
Yoo-hoo, Ari-chan.
Esther-senpai?
Good after...
Oh, I guess it's already good evening.
I suppose it is.
Mind if I sit with you?
Be my guest.
Are you alone today? Aren't you always with Seiran-chan?
Right now, she's...
I see.
Ari-chan.
Y-Yes?
Forget about "tomorrow" or "someday." Treasure what you have right now.
Well, that's what they say.
Thank you very much.
I hope she makes it back okay.
Yes.
Ari!
I think they're back!
Sheena!
Mimi! Seiran!
I'm home!
Welcome back.
Today, we got home super early!
I'm so glad you're both safe.
Y-Yeah.
Hey, hey! I'm hungry!
Let's go to the cafeteria! I want to eat some rice!
Uh... Ah, okay.
Sorry.
I'm kind of worn out. I'm heading back to my room.
You guys can go without me.
You aren't gonna eat with us, Seiran?
See you tomorrow.
Let's go get a bite.
Yeah!
I killed a person.
Okay.
The enemy pointed a wand at me, and I returned fire as we were taught.
Their body was ripped apart.
It was so scary. People can die just like that.
Afterward, I couldn't do anything. I was totally useless.
Even though I only killed one person.
Even though I thought I was ready to fight.
I'm so ashamed of myself.
Seiran.
Having doubts about taking a life doesn't mean you are weak.
Please don't say that you're ashamed.
You fought bravely and you survived. You fulfilled your duty.
And everything you fought to protect is still right here.
Isn't that right?
So come on. Keep your chin up, Seiran.
Mm-hmm.
Thank you for coming home to me.
Good morning. Did you sleep well?
Mm-hmm.
What's this?
It's like a letter. I used magic to fill it with writing.
Wow. You're so talented.
It almost seems like a waste to read it.
Think of it as a good-luck charm, okay?
But bringing this into battle is...
Please take it with you.
It's beautiful, just like your eyes. Thank you.
Hey, hey. What's that thing you've been holding?
This? It's something Ari gave me.
It's pretty. A gem?
No, it's glass. But she said she filled it with writing.
Oh, I've seen that! The creepy-crawly words!
This might sound childish, but I like things like this.
Sparkly accessories, brand new clothes, pretty things like that.
You know what? I don't think I ever actually told her that.
I guess Ari really does know me inside out.
Look, look!
A flower crown! Sheena gave it to me.
I always keep it in my pocket.
It's very pretty.
I know.
Ah, I hope we can go home soon.
Me too.
Unit C, move out.
I gotta go.
Seiran!
See you later, okay?
Yeah.
S-Somebody help me!
Are you all right?
I owe you one.
It's fine. But you're losing a lot of blood.
Please try to stay still. I'll administer a hemostatic agent.
Thank goodness. The bleeding stopped.
Hey. Is someone hurt?
Yes.
The bleeding's stopped, but the wound is deep.
All right. I'll take him with me.
Thank you.
Say, you're the girl from class 14, right?
Yes.
There's a huge number of enemies today compared to last time.
Don't let your guard down.
All right.
I'm so glad I was able to save someone.
The most important thing you can do is come back alive.
She's right. The most important thing is making it back alive.
Being able to mourn one fewer sacrifice, even if it's just one.
What... was that?
Why...
Why is the sky...?
My back feels hot.
Is this blood?
Did I use up all the hemostatic?
What do I do? What do I do?
What do I do, Ari?
Oh, right. I need to make it home.
Are we all out of hemostatic?
Over here, please.
Hurry! Her breathing's really shallow!
Oh, Seiran!
There you are. Wow, you're a mess!
Let's hurry home.
Yeah.
I wonder what's for dinner tonight. I bet Sheena's still in class.
Hmm? Seiran?
I'm okay. It doesn't hurt anymore.
But you look really pale.
Well, it's so cold here.
Seiran?
I have to come back... alive.
Hey, did you just hear something?
Probably your imagination.
Translation: Michael Arnold
Subtitle Editing: Geoff Mazzolini Subtitle Timing: Krzysztof Kunc
Quality Check: Elisabeth Crist Translation Check: Sriram Gurunathan