02x16 - Sisterhood

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Amazing!

It's as if this were a part of my body!

It's like moving my arms and legs!

This is what it's like to take control of all space.

I guess fighting someone strong is the fastest way to level up!

Ain't that right, scumbag?(weakling, weak sh*t, weak-ass, wimp)

And to return the favor, I'll erase every last—

What's going on?

The plasma's dissipating?

What the hell's with this wind?

Wind manipulation?

No...

The turbines are spinning in reverse?

Wait, I've heard of this.

I remember that if you direct a certain special kind of electromagnetic wave

at the motor of a power generator, that'll make it start spinning...

It's them!

What's that mean, though?

They're not spinning randomly.

They're doing it to disrupt my calculations.

She's relaying what she sees across the network!

I'll k*ll 'ya...

You think I'd let you?

I don't get it.

Why are you and that loser bleeding over there

(omae mo)protecting these puppets?

They're just a bunch of failed attempts to duplicate you.

You must hate them more than anyone else.

Don't like seeing me break something with your face?

Not a good enough reason to risk your life, though.

Does it bother you that someone else might reach Level first?

Or are you trying to atone for making it possible to carry out this experiment?

I couldn't care less about being a god.

And I don't think I can make up for my sins by doing this either.

She's my sister.

They're all my sisters.

That's all there is to it.

I'm sorry.

I know I have no right to call myself your sister.

but...

will you let me stand up for you now?

"Y-Yes..."

No one's dying on my watch.

Oh, man!

And here I was expecting an actual reason from you.

Playing sisters?

Ret*rded.

You won't let me k*ll anyone?

Don't get too conceited, low class.

You're way too weak for me.

Perfect vision can only be measured as . - same idea.

The levels in this city only go up to ,

which is why I'm reluctantly staying in this position.

But you're annoyin' me now, so I'll just k*ll you both right here.

No way...

How many people you think I've k*lled so far?

I know exactly how much it takes to break a human.

There's no way he should be able to stand...

What am I doing?

He's got one foot in the grave already.

I might not be able to use the wind right now,

but I can finish him off just by touching him.

You're really something, 'ya know?

You're really... the best!!!

Grit your teeth well, "strongest" one.

My "weakest" att*ck might shake you up a little!!!

Why...

Why won't he break?

Protect those puppets?

I'm just one step away from absolute power!

Why am I...

One day, this power's gonna bring the whole world against me.

It might destroy everything.

But...

if you advanced beyond merely being the "strongest,"

then things might change.

And to do so,

you'll need to follow our plans and participate in our experiments.

Guinea pigs.

Puppets.

Clones.

If power breeds conflict,

then I just need to have absolute power that no one'll ever contest.

If I do that...

one day, I'll...

If I do that, I'll...

I'll never have to...

They do their best... living all they can...

They're all my...

Seriously...

What am I doing?


Hello?

Wait, you're—

I'm coming in.

Oh, he's asleep.

I can't believe you actually defeated the strongest esper in Academy City.

You're just crazy.

Ah, you up?

Here,

a gift for the sick.

I just picked some expensive looking ones

from the basement of the department store.

I'm sure these cookies are delicious to a certain extent.

Uh...

Thank—

Home-made cookies are the best, you know?

Huh?

What kind of character are you hoping I'd be?

You know?

The clumsy character that tries clumsily hard and makes some crumbled cookies.

You don't get it, huh?

I said, what kind of character are you hoping I'd be?

W-Wait, we're in a hospital! I mean, I'm hospitalized already!

Are you nuts? This place is full of sensitive equipment!

Gosh!

Your sister came by early this morning.

She said the experiment was canceled.

Yeah.

But still... it's my fault that so many of them were...

If you hadn't given them your DNA map,

then the sisters would've never been born.

Even though that experiment was wrong in many ways,

the fact that they were born... was, I think, something you should be proud of...

Had they never been born,

they wouldn't have been able to experience happiness or sadness.

So, it's okay for you to smile.

How are your wounds?

"They're nothing compared to that boy's."

That's good to hear.

Here we go!

There!

Lives created by machine.

When they were born, they were blank slates.

So if someone tells them they're guinea pigs,

they'll think of themselves as nothing more than that.

But if people treated them as human beings—like he did—

(kono ko)then some day...

So, uh...

I guess you don't even want to see me,

and you probably hate me...

You're going to have to work hard to understand how the world works.

So, uh...

If there's anything I can do, just—

Just...

"This is how you swing while standing up,"

says MISAKA as she states the knowledge she gained through the Testament,

as she becomes one with the wind.

Wow!

"Whew."

"If I did any more, I would risk reopening my wounds."

"So I'm done for now,"

says MISAKA as she wipes the sweat off her forehead.

"Oh, is something wrong?"

No. Nothing.

Just give me a sec.

Onee-chan, push me again!

I don't wanna.

"That's no good."

"Big sisters have a duty to do whatever their little sisters ask,"

says MISAKA as she attempts to brainwash the girl while still young.

Hey!

"This is a 'kitten'."

I know that!

Hey, are you two sisters?

You look the same!

You're twins, right?

Who's the big sister and who's the little sister?

Well—

Wait, let me guess!

Um...

Let's see...

You wanted to do it...

Oh!

You're the little sister, right?

You've got a Gekota!

I've got a plushie too!

What?!

"Pfft,"

says MISAKA as she pretends to laugh.

"She does have childish tastes for someone her age."

"She's also crude,"

"short tempered,"

"and quick to pick fights."

"On top of that, she's the type who won't admit to liking things."

"But she's my big sister, who'd even give her life for me."

"It's strange."

"MISAKA was meant to die during last night's experiment."

"This was an expected outcome that had already been repeated , times."

"But even so..."

"At this very moment, I am still alive."

"All MISAKA were created for the purpose of being k*lled."

"That was our sole reason for existence."

"The reason we were created."

"But because of you and that boy, we have lost that reason."

"Downsizing."

"Unemployment."

"Roaming the streets without purpose."

"So..."

"please stay with me,"

"and help me find a reason to exist,"

requests MISAKA, mustering all her selfishness.

Sure.

I will.

Again, Onee-chan!

All right!

I see!

So that's what was going on.

Yeah.

Misaka-san, huh?

Apparently, people'd get curious if she used her dorm kitchen,

so she asked if she could use my oven.

She was in such a rush!

So that's why it's so messy.

Pretty unexpected, though.

Right?

I'm just glad she's back to her normal self.

Me too.

But I wonder who she's going to give them to.

I kept asking, but she wouldn't budge.

Oh?

Yeah.

Sheesh.

I don't know what Saten-san found so funny about this...

It's not like I wanted to make them or anything.

It's just to say thanks. That's all.

But this is him we're talking about...

He'll say something like, "I fought because I wanted to. You don't have to thank me,"

or something like that.

And then he'll be stubborn.

No, no, no!

If he says that, I can play by his logic and force him to take them!

He made me make homemade cookies,

so if he doesn't take them, he'll pay—

Pay for what?

What are you doing here?!

Huh?

Shouldn't you still be in the hospital?

Well, I can't keep piling up the hospital bills,

and my roommate grows more violent with each day I'm away.

Anyway, what are you doing here?

W-Well...

Were you coming to visit me again?

Just kidding.

Of... Of course not!

You don't have to be so harsh.

You idiot!

It... It wasn't just about visiting you...

But you, uh...

You really, uh... helped me a lot, so...

So I, uh...

Th... Th... Th...

Th...

...anks...

Ants?

Oh, observing ants for homework?

Well, summer vacation is practically over...

No!

And what am I, an elementary schooler?

Sorry for holding you up.

See you around, Shocker.

Misaka Mikoto.

Huh?

That's my name.

It's not "Shocker," it's Misaka Mikoto.

Sheesh...

The least you could do is remember my name.

Though you might not have the brainpower to do it.

See you around, Misaka.

It's awful, Onee-sa—

What's wrong, Onee-sama?!

Are you sick?

Are you hurt somewhere?

Did you eat something strange?!

Wh-What are you talking about?

Anyway, what's awful?

Oh, right.

The Dorm Supervisor got word of your unauthorized excursions.

She demands you provide an acceptable explanation.

Oh, crap.

I need to come up with an excuse...

Wait, you came all the way out here just to tell me that?

Thanks.

But how'd you know I was here?

I... I have my means.

Where you go, I will go.

But are you really feeling okay?

If something were to happen to you, I couldn't pos—

Sheesh.

If you keep acting all weird, I'll leave you behind!

It's just that...

you made a face I'd never seen before.


I'm glad Misaka-san's back to her normal self!

But who do you think she made those cookies for?

Bare...

Shirai-san?

A study group...

To lay body and soul both bare!