01x20 - Poltergeist

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Another earthquake?

It's been happening pretty oft—

Who's there?

I'll have you know that I'm Tokiwadai's Kongou Mitsuko—

No! (suggest removal - zaockle)

Apparently there was another earthquake yesterday.

Did you feel it at your dorm?

No problem.

I didn't feel it at all.

That's odd, considering that it occurred in the th District.

So, Daigo-sensei, why exactly am I here?

Oh, that's right.

Please come in.

She's a transfer student starting second semester.

And, she's also your new roommate.

Sorry for dropping this on you but,

I wanted you to lend her a hand as this school's Judgement member.

A-All right, leave it to me!

I'm Haruue Erii.

She's a transfer student from the th district?

Isn't it odd to transfer this late in the year?

Normally you would want to transfer at the start of a new semester, right?

Hey, Saten-san, you seem to be in a good mood.

Well, of course.

If she's Uiharu's roommate, then she's also a candidate to be my best friend.

Saten-san!

Um, this is Haruue Erii-san.

And this is Tokiwadai Middle School's Shirai Kuroko-san and her senpai Misaka Mikoto-san.

And also, our classmate Saten Ruiko-san.

Pleased to meet you.

That's nice and all but why did it turn out like this?

Well, when I was picking up Haruue-san at the train station, the movers called and said they had arrived.

Those movers should really have put some thought into it too.

In any case, we need to get these boxes inside.

I guess I have no choice.

Oh, or we could do that!

That's amazing.

That was the first time I've seen something teleported.

That's understandable.

There aren't that many people in Academy City that have reached my level when it comes to teleporting.

Okay, okay.

Let's hurry and unpack.

Okay. (nano <<< agrees.)

That's the last of it.

Everyone, thank you very much. (nano)

Don't worry about it.

And since we finished earlier than I thought we would, why don't we all go out?

I agree!

What do you mean "I agree"?

Have you forgotten?

You and I have to attend the joint meeting.

Joint?

Between Judgement and Anti-Skill.

I believe it has something to do with the recent earthquakes.

A meeting about the earthquakes?

Ah, that's right.

Then I guess you're stuck with Misaka-san and me.

That's not fair.

Why don't you just meet up with us when you're done?

It's all right.

Aside from Saten-san, Misaka-san is a nice person.

And I'll meet you all once I'm done.

You know...

Saten-san, please don't mess around and do something like flipping Haruue-san's skirt, got it?

Why would I do something like that?

Huh? Well, because...

Well then, where should we go?

Is there any place you would like to go, Haruue-san?

I don't know much about this district yet, so...

Oh, that's true.

Then it has to be...

This is definitely the best place to hang out.

Come to think of it, we came here the day we met, didn't we?

How does it taste?

You've got it all over your face.

Alternate ,But it's gotta be tough for Kuroko and the others.

Why would they hold a joint meeting between Judgement and Anti-Skill about those earthquakes?

If it's about some incident then I guess it's fine...

I didn't say anything earlier, but there's been some hot rumors going around.

Loli meeting Anti-Skill th District Academy City Headquarters

Loli meeting First meeting room

We've made a discovery regarding the earthquakes that have been occurring lately.

We've concluded that these are not actually earthquakes.

To be precise...

Poltergeist?

Yes! Poltergeist!

You mean like,

when furniture moves on its ow—

It doesn't show any P or S waves.

This has to be paranormal activity!

Paranormal activity!

There's a chance students will spin it as such, so let me clear any misunderstanding.

This is not paranormal activity.

RSPKWTF (Onscreen)RSPK Syndrome

RSPKSmall (Onscreen)RSPK syndrome refers to a phenomenon that occurs

RSPKSmall (Onscreen)when an ability user temporarily loses self control and unconsciously lets their power run wild.

RSPKSmall (Onscreen)Its effects vary from individual to individual, but in the case of

RSPKSmall (Onscreen)simultaneous occurrence, the loose powers meld together to form the Poltergeist phenomenon.

RSPKSmall (Onscreen)Furthermore, in the event

RSPKSmall (Onscreen)of a wide-scale occurrence of the Poltergeist phenomenon, physical effects such as earthquakes or other natural disasters can be felt.

The cause of the Poltergeist are simultaneous accounts of RSPK syndrome.

RSPK syndrome?

Simultaneous?

From here, Multi-Active Rescue's Telestina-san will explain the situation to you.

Well, as you all know now, I'm Telestina of Multi-Active Rescue.

RSPK syndrome refers to a phenomenon that occurs when an ability user

temporarily loses self control and unconsciously lets their power run wild.

Its effects vary from individual to individual,

but in the case of simultaneous occurrence, the loose powers meld together to form the Poltergeist phenomenon.

Furthermore, in the event of a wide-scale occurrence of the Poltergeist phenomenon,

physical effects such as earthquakes or other natural disasters can be felt.

This is the real reason of these recent earthquakes.

Although we're still investigating the reason for the RSPK's occurrence in multiple places,

it appears some students are attempting to link the phenomena to occult superstition.

The reason is cross dimensional waves,(this would replace a em dash) special plasma!

Oh yeah, look, it might even be the Supervising Board doing secret underground experiments.

In any case

it can be assumed that there will be even further damage if mass hysteria occurs.

The reason I asked for Judgement and everyone else to come today was to ask that you all prevent students from spreading these rumors.

They say a big one will hit pretty soon.

See?!

Notes ,Academy city annihilation!! Day X is close!

On that topic, Haruue-san, Poltergeists repeatedly appeared in the th District while you were there, right?

What was it like?

Hey, that isn't something to ask about so playfully.

If it really did hit, then it would be terrible.

That was faster than I thought it would be.

Apparently Anti-Skill are having another meeting after this.

Oh, Konori-senpai, is something troubling you?

I've never heard of simultaneous occurrences of RSPK syndrome before.

And their reasoning...

Something just feels wrong.

That's why the professionals are going to look into it, right?

Thinking about it won't change anything.

That might be true but—

Ah! Saten-san, where are you right now?

So Haruue-san, what should we do next?

How about that?

That Uiharu, getting all excited.

Onee-sama also seems—

Ah, well.

I feel like I've seen those coins before.

Oh, whack-a-mole?

Yes, well...

Oh, how nostalgic.

This is my first time playing this. (nano)

It's so cute when they pop out.

I-Is that right? But instead of just watching them, why don't you try to whack them?

Whack them?

That's too cruel.

Y-You're right.

Right, plus everyone has their own way of having fun.

One more time.

Haruue-san, I think playing four times is—

Hey, why don't we all do that?

That?

All right, here we go.

And...

Send!

That should do it.

Here you go.

How do I put it; she's a strange one, isn't she?

Really?

I think she's cute.

It kind of reminds me of the old Uiharu.

The old?

Oh, well it's just, when she entered school—

Haruue-san?

Watch out!

Are you all right, Haruue-san?

What happened?

That.

That's...

A fireworks festival poster?

Speaking of which, isn't that today?

Hey, why don't we all go together?

That sounds like a good idea!

We can all wear yukatas!

Shall we go with them?

Yeah.

Title Poltergeist

This is my first time wearing a yukata.

Same here.

Isn't it a bit long?

I'm looking it up right now.

I get it now, Haruue-san.

We're supposed to wrap around some kind of band, like so.

Looks difficult.

L-Let's do our best.

Let's see, first we bring the front together.

Ah, what a cute pendant.

It's sort of like a charm to me. (nano)

A charm, huh?

How nice.

Well, let's hurry up and finish dressing.

After bringing the front together, the next step is to raise the collar about centimeters.

Like this?

Thank you

for taking such great care of me.

Uiharu-san, you're a good person.

Well, I am a part of Judgement.

But recently, all I've been doing is cleaning the city or finding lost items.

Finding?

In any case, I'll do anything I can, so please don't hesitate to rely on me.

And I was sort of curious why you called me all of a sudden...

S-Saten-san, help us!

There you go.

One down.

Thank you. (nano)

That's amazing, Saten-san.

It took you no time to do it so well.

Okay, okay.

We need to hurry if we want to make it.

If I had known it was going to be like this, it would've been better to just ask you for help to start with.

But, you're doing your best, aren't you?

Because this time, it's my turn to lend someone my strength.

Your turn?

For instance, back when I didn't pass the Judgement exam and I lost all my confidence in everything...

Oh, that Uiharu was someone I couldn't just sit and watch.

You and the others would always encourage me and listen to my problems.

Oh, is that it?

Yes.

And because of that, I was able to pass.

That's why I thought, this time I could be of help to Haruue-san.

Ah, well, I don't think I can do it by myself.

No, I'm glad that you're my roommate.

I'm counting on you.

Yeah.

Oh man, you've grown up so much without me realizing it.

Nee-san's so happy.

Come on, you know my birthday is earlier than yours.

Well, that's that.

What does that mean?

Hey, stop moving or we'll never finish.

Is she gone?

Let's go.

That was close.

I'm sure it's clear this time.

Escape successful.

All right!

Man, only our dorm is like that. They won't change the curfew for a fireworks festival.

Onee-sama, your clothes will loosen up if you move around like that too much.

All right already.

Besides, you're finally wearing a yukata yet you're wearing those awful shorts underneath.

Who cares? You can't see them anyway.

Being careful about the parts you can't see is what being a lady is all about.

Anyway, is Konori-senpai coming tonight?

She said that she's going to do some more research on the Poltergeist.

It seems like something has been bugging her ever since the meeting.

But it sure is weird how multiple cases of RSPK syndrome simultaneously occur.

There's really no end to this.

I guess I shouldn't expect anything less when searching the web.

Misaka-san, you look amazing!

Shirai-san looks cute as well.

But of course.

All of you look very cute as well.

Thank you. (nano)

There are stalls!

You're right.

There are quite a few.

It smells so good.

I can't take it anymore.

Me too.

Onee-sama, you shouldn't run off like—

Haruue-san, shall we join them?

Yeah.

Seriously, Onee-sama.

It's all good.

Besides, it's a festival. It's about the atmosphere.

Geez.

Huh?

What's with those trucks?

Looks like MAR, Multi-Active Rescue trucks.

Are they countermeasures against the Poltergeist?

Poltergeist?!

So those rumors are true!

It would be a big problem if a Poltergeist were to occur in a crowded area like this.

But seriously, to set up that kind of security at a fireworks festival...

It really brings down the atmosphere.

Well, if that's the case, then I know of a great place. (i can haz rhyming)

This spot isn't very well known. (all credit for this goes to mazui for inspiration)

There goes another one!

You can really feel it boom inside you, huh?

Yeah, just like a boom inside me.

How pretty. (nano)

Ah. Maybe I should have gone after all.

It's still bugging me, but no matter how much I look through—

AIM diffusion fields?

Tamaya!(apparently its some kind of tradition to yell classic firework merchants names. dont know if you want a note for that)

Kagiya!

Here comes another.

Tamaya!

What's wrong?

I just remembered something. (nano)

What's up?

A long time ago, I used to be just like you two...

Haruue-san?

What's wrong?

What's with her?

Haruue-san!

Hey, wait up!

Huh? I wonder where they're going.

They must have felt the mood and left us to be alone with each other.

Now, let's be just like the fireworks and heat up—

It's hot! It's hot I said!

I can't breathe.

Tonight (inaudible)

Hey, your phone's ringing!

Who could it be?

What's so important to be calling this late at night, Konori-senpai?

Listen to this!

It's about the Poltergeist.

I know that you've been researching all day, but why don't you take a break?

The fireworks are really pretty, you know.

Anyway, just listen to this.

One possible reason the RSPK syndrome have been occurring simultaneously could be that someone is disturbing AIM diffusion fields!

Disruption of AIM diffusion fields...

Meaning that the series of Poltergeists weren't caused by accident.

Where?

Where are you? (nano)

Haruue-san?

Where are you? (nano)

You mean someone has been triggering the att*cks?

Shirai-san?

Hey, Shirai-san?!

Could this be?!

Impossible!

Poltergeist?!

Onee-sama!

Where are Saten-san and the others?!

Uiharu?

Uiharu! ( seconds of epicness)

Saten-san, are you all right?

Another second and...

Are you hurt?

Everything's all right now.

T-That's...

Haruue-san. Haruue-san!

Haruue-san, are you all right?

Don't force yourself.

Where?

Where are you?

Haruue-san?

Pretty.

Looks like something collapsed.

Was there some kind of accident?

Title To be continued

Where?

Preview ,Next Episode

Preview Title Voice

Where are you? (nano)

To the right, Haruue-san.

You went too far!

To the left!

Are you breaking watermelons?