02x19 - Academic Research Assembly

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My name's Ruiko.

What's yours?

Can you tell me your name?

Febri.

Febri-chan, huh?

Okay, Febri-chan.

Could you tell us what you know?

Misaka Mikoto?

Huh?

Me?

Do you two know each other?

I don't think so...

Maybe you're related? Like, she's your cousin?

Maybe you have a long-lost sister?

Come on, now...

I wish I had only one...

D-D-Don't tell me!

She's your daughter?!

How could you do this to—

Ow...

I'm Misaka Mikoto.

How do you know me?

I guess kids really do have a sixth sense for dangerous people.

I've still got some tricks up my sleeve!

A finger doll?

You know those vending machines with prizes?

She made me drink sodas with her until she got it.

Wow, that's kinda hardcore...

Hey, I'm Gekota.

Febri-chan, I'd like you to tell me someth—

My pink Gekota! There's only a one in chance of getting it!

Could you relax? It's just a finger doll.

Hey now, Febri-chan

You shouldn't just take stuff like—

Look at that.

Looks like she's taken a liking to you.

Hey, that Gekota puppet is Mikoto-oneesan's.

Make sure you give it back.

No! It's mine!

Misaka-san...

I can't seem to find her in the lostchildren and missing persons database.

I see...

I can't call up Anti-Skill about it this late, either.

What a pickle.

I can look after her tonight.

I mean, take a look.

I've got a little brother, so I'm used to taking care of kids.

Sorry to put you in this position, but could you take care of her tonight, then?

Leave it to me!

But my place is so tiny,

and it might be a bit hard to do it myself.

So, wanna give me a hand, Uiharu?

Sure!

You ready yet, Uiharu?

Yeah!

Licky-licky.

Licky-licky?

Here, I got you one.

Maybe she's hungry?

Do you wanna eat?

Let's get dinner started, dear.

Of course.

Let's dig in!

What's wrong?

They're just meatballs.

Open wide.

Like it?

Yeah!

All right, shut your eyes tight now!

There we go.

Will you wash me now?

Yeah!

Hey, stop! I'll fall—

Ow!

Are you okay, Ruiko?

Why, you little...

Hey, Uiharu!

Hurry up and get in here!

Uiha!

Coming!

You lose a year with every sigh, Onee-sama.

I-It's not like I care!

It's not a big deal. It's just a finger doll.

Just...

Seems like it's a big deal to you.

I was just thinking.

How did she know my name?

And why was she so scared of me?

Do you mean to say you wanted that child to like you?!

Is that what you're saying?!

I understand!

I, Shirai Kuroko, will do everything in my power for you!

Hey, Shirai!

What's going on up there?!

Seriously, though, how did she know my name?

She's a bit of an oddball, isn't she?

But she's cute.

True.

Oh wow...

It's... intense.

Right? Isn't it amazing?

How does she keep it in her mouth?

You're so mean, Saten-san.

Tricking me into trying it by saying it tasted really good.

I said I'm sorry!

Is it good?

Yeah!

Oh?

Isn't that great, Febri-chan?

I can't find any information on her.

I even added her to the missing persons and lost children database too.

No responses so far.

Which means she might be a Child Error.

I see...

Hello!

Haruue-san!

We finished settling in to our new apartment, so I came by to say hi.

Oh man.

Take a look where she is.

She sure knows how to cause trouble.

She's a Child Error?

Yeah...

We looked everywhere, but we can't find any information on her.

All we can do now is wait for someone from a home to come pick her up.

Hopefully she goes to a nice one.

Are there bad places too?

I've heard that some homes aren't very nice.

Are you allowed to choose your home?

Hey, Uiharu.

Is there some ranking or reviews of facilities?

They don't really do that...

Oh, then...

I asked them.

They said they'd take her in.

Cypress will take her in!

It's a home in the th district.

We visited it once before.

It seemed they treated the kids well.

There's just one problem.

It'll take them at least five days to prepare for her.

That's okay!

She can stay with me until then.

I'll help out too!

Me too.

I suppose I can help out too, then.

All right.

I'll tell them.

Hey, Febri-chan, do you wanna stay with us for a little while?

With you?

Yeah! All of us!

Uiha too?

Yeah!

Kuroko too?

Yes.

Mii too? (poor biribiri)

Of course, Febri-chan. (someone forgot "-chan")

Five days, huh?

That means we'll have her until the Academic Assembly.

Oh, right.

Isn't it almost time for the security meeting for the venue?

Be sure to drop by again!

Sure! Next time, I'll bring Banri-chan along.

Good-bye, Febri-chan!

Bye-bye, Erii!

Even Haruue-san?!

I'll make sure she calls me by my name

before she goes!

(halftime)

So this is the venue for the Academic Assembly?

One of them, yes.

But it's so... empty.

The Academic Assembly is for presenting pure research progress, and not just on esper powers,

so it's never a particularly rowdy event.

It would get out of hand pretty quick.

I see...

You seem disappointed.

What did you expect?

Oh, well...

You know, like food stands, live events, and stuff...

Maybe people camping out and pulling all-nighters...

Y'know?

Oh, so is that why you came along?

It might also be fun for her too!

Right?

Right!

Right.

Alternative ,Sh-She's so cute!

Right!

My! Is that Misaka-san?

It really is!

What a coincidence!

Oh?

What are you doing here?

Kongou Mitsuko...

What is she doing here?

Hello there. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Alternative ,My name is Awatsuki Maaya.

So one of your seniors is presenting at the assembly?

Yes.

We're here to help with the preparations.

Kongou-san doesn't really know her,

but she's offered to help us out.

Oh, don't mention it!

With my assistance, any and all preparations will be done in a flash!

By the way, Misaka-san,

Is that girl one of your little sisters?(God, how to get this across?)

It's a long story.

Kongou-san, this cute young lady is called Febri-san.

She's just agreed to be friends with me.

Please be my friend too!

My name is Kongou Mitsuko!

It's a pleasure to meet you, Febri-san!

Yeah! It's a pleasure, Mitsuko!

I've made another friend!

E-Even Kongou-san...

Now, if you'll excuse us...

Good day.

Bye-bye!

We should head to the meeting now.

We'll take a look around first.

(uiharu)Where were we supposed to go again?

Alternative ,I'll get my share this time too!

Hang on, let me check.

(???)

This place is just so big.

Oh, Uiharu.

Where's the bathroom?

The closest one was...

I'll show you the way.

Thanks.

Ruiko...

Don't worry.

I'll be back in a bit.

Until then...

how about you wait with Mikoto-oneesan?

I'll leave you alone with her a little.

Try your best.

I'll be right back!

We'll be waiting!

Sheesh, this campus is way too big.

I need more men for it.

I think this is the right address.

We do have it coming in, yes,

but we're not authorized to receive it.

Is there a problem?

Some common equipment for the assembly has arrived.

The students who are supposed to pick it up aren't here, though.

This school wins an award at the assembly every year...

Yeah.

I heard that they've barely seen anyone from that school at any of the other venues.

Huh?

What's wrong?

Oh, nothing.

I thought I just saw someone from that school...

Huh?

I've just arrived at the venue.

Seems our equipment's arrived too.

Roger.

I'll call you when I've found the target.

Febri-chan, are you hungry?

Do you want something to drink?

Look at how pretty those flowers are!

When's Ruiko coming back?

This is tough.

And here I thought kids liked me.

No, I can't give up yet!

I don't care if she takes this one from me too.

I'll give her this rare among rares, with a one in chance of getting one...

My rainbow Gekota!

Look, Febri-chan!

Don't tell me...

Febri-chan?!

Christ. I hate this job.

Wow, what a cute little girl!

Huh?

Gekota...

I'm sorry! I let my guard down for a second, and...

Don't worry.

She couldn't have gone too far.

I'll start looking too.

Thanks!

Febri-chan!

Oh?

Misaka-san?

Ruiko...

Uiha...

Kuroko...

Mii...

Where?

Target found.

There she is!

Erii...

Mitsuko...

Febri!

That's...

Thank goodness!

Huh?

Ruiko!

Well, at least she's safe.

No doubt about it.

It's her.

Oh, dear. Really?

I'm glad you're safe.

I shouldn't have taken my eyes off her.

I'm really sorry, Saten-san.

I should apologize to you too.

I'm sorry.

But...

Come on, Febri.

You nearly gave Mikoto-oneesan a heart att*ck.

Be a good girl and apologize.

Febri...

Sorry.

Huh?

Thanks, Mikoto!

(kora)Hey!

Come back here, Febri!

Wait up!

And then they became good friends.

It's good to see them playing together.

It was certainly worth the effort that I, Kongou Mitsuko, put in!

My, Kongou-san, it's unladylike to take credit for deeds not your own.

B-But I really did help this time!

Always the joker!

I did!

Yes, yes. I'm sure you did.

Alternative ,I really did!

There are only seven Level 's in Academy City.

And to have the chance to experiment not only on the fourth strongest, but the third as well?

We can only call it—excuse me—a godsend.

Now, as usual, let's take a vote.

Those in agreement to experiment on the Railgun, raise your hands.

Naturally, I agree as well.

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Aiyau.

Uihau.

Uayawu.

Uhuhawu.

Who let her do the preview?

She's even got a lollipop in her mouth...