03x01 - Double Seven Part I

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Magic.

Technology that modifies
bodies of information...

and changes phenomena.

A power...

that can change the world.

It can heal people and save their lives.

It is even capable of destroying nations.

The agent of change in an era
where stereotypes are defied...

Those who used magic came
to be known as "magicians."

But...

now that nearly a century
has passed since then...

the magicians' blood relatives...

are bound by various restraints.

And the Yotsuba Family, who rule over
the Ten Master Clans, are no exception.

It is also a curse.

For me, as well.

NOVEMBER 6, A.D. 2095

Don't worry.

You and I aren't who we
were three years ago.

Brother...

That's right.

Yes, we are different
from three years ago...

My relationship with Brother...

and my feelings...

for him, as well.

THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL

APRIL 6, A.D. 2096 FIRST
DAY OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

Morning!

Hey!

Mikihiko...

How does it feel to be
wearing a Course 1 uniform?

Don't tease me like that, Tatsuya.

What about you, Tatsuya?

Feeling comfortable in that
Magical Engineering uniform?

It may be new, but right
now it's only a title.

Come on, zero excitement?

You said it!

Look at Mizuki! Could
that grin be any wider?

I-I'm not grinning, all right?

You don't need to act tough!

You're sitting next to
Tatsuya again this year, huh?

Maybe I should've applied for a
transfer to Magical Engineering myself!

No need for that. Our
classroom's right next door.

That's right.

It's not like other classrooms
are off-limits, right?

It's just that we're attending
class in different rooms, isn't it?

You do have a point there!

Hey, do you have a second?

I don't think I've properly
introduced myself to you yet.

I'm Hagane Tomitsuka.

Nice to meet you, Shiba.

Right. Nice to meet you, Tomitsuka.

The maverick of the Tomitsuka Family, one of
the most powerful of the Hundred Families.

Also known as "Range Zero."

Who knew?

You're ranked Number 5 overall in our
grade, and you joined Magical Engineering?

This is more my family's
specialty than combat or rescue...

and also, I have a defect when
it comes to practical skills.

"Range Zero."

Not only does it mean that he boasts
invincible power at zero distance...

but it also refers to his
inability to use distance magic.

It's both a term of
respect and of contempt.

Everyone has their strengths
and their weaknesses.

It sounds really convincing
coming from you, Tatsuya.

Tomitsuka! Found you!

Ms. Akechi?

Morning, Tomitsuka!

And good morning to you, too, Shiba!

Morning, Eimi.

Oh, uh, morning, Ms. Akechi.

Why won't you call me "Eimi," Tomitsuka?

Shiba calls me by my first name!

Huh? But you call me "Tomitsuka."

What, you'd rather I
called you "Hagane," too?

Oh, come on! Why didn't
you tell me sooner?

Well, um, that's really
not my point, see...

Ms. Akechi, let's pick this
up again another time!

Really...

Eimi, shouldn't you go after him?

I don't think backing
off is an option here!

Okay!

Tomitsuka!

M-M-Ms. Akechi! - Come
on, let's talk some more!

STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICE

Um, as of today...

we'll be launching the Student Council and
Disciplinary Committee for the first half of 2096.

First off, we have some new
members, so let me announce them.

Tatsuya Shiba has newly joined the
Student Council as its vice chairman!

I look forward to working with you all.

And Yoshida and Ms. Kitayama are the
Disciplinary Committee's newest members.

I look...

I look forward to working with you all.
- I look forward to working with you all.

All right, today we'll be discussing our plans for
the matriculation ceremony the day after tomorrow.

Meaning that the representative of this year's
incoming class will also be taking part?

Yes! He should be here any minute now!

Oh, it looks like he's here!

Come in!

Excuse me.

Let me introduce him to you.

This is Takuma Shippou, the representative
of this year's incoming class.

I'm Tatsuya Shiba, the vice chairman.

I'm Takuma Shippou.

Nice to meet you.

Shippou?

Pardon me.

It's just that I've never seen that
gear emblem on Mr. Shiba's uniform.

Oh! That's the emblem of the Magical Engineering
Course, which was just created this year!

Oh, is that right?

Like my big brother...

I am your vice chairman, Miyuki Shiba.

I'm Takuma Shippou.

Nice to meet you.

Still...

I never thought it would turn into
a glaring contest off the bat.

It seems like the Shippous' eldest son
has a belligerent streak, don't you think?

His behavior toward you, Brother,
was altogether too disrespectful.

Due to their hostility
toward the Saegusa Clan...

the Shippous are said
to be more obsessed...

than the other 18 Assistant
Families with the Ten Master Clans.

Shippou must want to prove that he has
powers worthy of the Ten Master Clans.

It seems like that has led to a tendency
to look down on those without power, too.

Actually, it's more like he
has no interest in them.

I'm sure that your abilities
are known far and wide, Brother.

You overestimate me, Miyuki.

At most, the only ones who know about me are
those with ties to the magic high schools.

You can't blame Shippou, who was just a junior high
student until recently, for not knowing who I am.

Are you sure about that?

That being said, it's true that Shippou's
attitude just now was deplorable.

He'll probably cause some
friction one of these days.

THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH
SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART I

NATIONAL MAGIC UNIVERSITY
AFFILIATED FIRST HIGH SCHOOL

- Today is the day of the matriculation ceremony for the
National Magic University Affiliated First High School.

- MATRICULATION CEREMONY

- APRIL 8, A.D. 2096

- Incoming students, guests and parents,
please gather in the auditorium.

Oh my, Tatsuya!

Ms. Saegusa?

Good morning.

Long time no see.

It sounds strange, doesn't it?

Are you helping the new students?

Yes.

Well...

It hasn't even been a
month since graduation...

but I almost didn't
recognize you, Tatsuya!

Is that right?

Yes. That uniform's for the Magical
Engineering Course, isn't it?

You're totally different than last year.

I think it's just that my uniform changed.

No.

Today, you're nothing like the Tatsuya
I met last year for the first time.

You look as if you're a
lot freer than last year.

I surrender.

When it comes to yourself,
you can never tell, right?

Speaking of unrecognizable, you've
changed quite a lot yourself.

What? Really?

Yes. You're a college student
through and through now.

You seem very mature to me.

Almost like a different person.

I don't know about that!

Hey...

Tatsuya, just what do you mean by that?

What do I mean by what?

Mature like a different person...

Is that your way of telling me
that I looked childish before?

You're overthinking it.

I've never once thought
that you were baby-faced...

or had the physique of an infant.

"Baby-faced"!

"Physique of an infant"!

Are you feeling unwell?

No, I'm fine!

Anyway, Tatsuya, what do you
mean, "a different person"?

I really didn't mean
anything in particular.

That was just idiomatic rhetoric.

Really? It didn't seem that way to me!

Hey you!

Get away from my big sis, you womanizer!

Kasumi?

Oh! I'm sorry!

Th-Thank you.

I said get away from her!

Didn't you hear me?

The magic sequence remains
perfectly aligned with her body...

with no degradation of the
data fortification wall.

Normally, this would only occur
when one casts magic upon oneself.

So, these two are the Saegusa twins, huh?

Kasumi, are you okay?

Izumi, for a womanizer, this guy's strong!

Kasumi, I think you need to calm down.

My gut is screaming out to me!

This guy's not just anyone!

Enough is enough!

Big Sister, where did that come from?

Right back at you!

Kasumi, where did that come from?

B-But that guy was just about to
do something nasty to you, so...

What? N-Nasty?

We were doing no such thing!

What are you even thinking anyway?

Hey, I think that's enough, Ms. Saegusa.

Tatsuya...

I'm so sorry. - Hey!

My little sister's
behavior was outrageous.

Kasumi, you apologize to Tatsuya, too.

I am very sorry for what I did.

Let me apologize, too.

Mr. Shiba...

Please forgive Kasumi for being so rude.

Please look up now, all three of you.

As nothing happened in the end, I'm
not going to worry about it anymore.

Not to mention, I knew from the start that
you were planning to stop right before impact.

How?

Impressive as always, Tatsuya.

Brother!

So, this is where you've been.

Miyuki...

Ms. Saegusa, what brings you here today?

Oh, well, I'm chaperoning my sisters.

Kasumi, Izumi, say hello to Ms. Miyuki.

Izumi?

Izumi? Hey, Izumi?

Uh...

Yes?

What do you mean, "yes"? Give
Ms. Miyuki a proper greeting.

She's like a goddess!

I'm Izumi Saegusa!

Um, may I call you "Ms. Miyuki"?

Yes. That would be fine with me.

Ms. Miyuki, I had the privilege of watching your
heroics during the Nine Schools Competition!

You were so amazing!

Thank you!

But now that I'm seeing you in person,

compared to seeing you from the stands,
you're a hundred times more beautiful!

I-Is that so?

To think that I can attend the same school as
someone like you, Ms. Miyuki... I'm so thrilled!

Ms. Miyuki, would you kindly
become my big sister?

Big sister?

Hey, Izumi! Calm down! I'm
your big sister, remember?

I believe that it would be impossible for you
to become Big Sister Miyuki's little sister.

Minami...

You could become Big Brother
Tatsuya's little sister.

If your own big sister were to
marry Big Brother Tatsuya...

then you would become Big
Brother Tatsuya's sister-in-law.

Minami, what are you talking—

I'm totally against that!

I'm totally against Big Sister becoming
Mr. Shiba's bride, no matter what!

This is a golden opportunity to have Ms. Miyuki
become my big sister even if we're just in-laws!

Sister, please marry Mr. Shiba!

Please, please consider
it! - Absolutely not!

Seriously... I'm truly sorry that I
have such fools for little sisters!

It doesn't bother us.

Right, Miyuki?

Right. Ms. Saegusa, please
don't give it another thought.

I promise to make it up to you!

You two, we're leaving now!

I can't breathe, Big Sister!

Sister, that hurts!

Why are you treating me like this, too?

The matriculation
ceremony's about to start.

Let's head back to the auditorium.

Come to think of it, how'd
recruiting the top kid go?

It didn't work out.

What? Shippou turned down the
chance to join the student council?

I hear that he said he wanted to
devote his time to club activities.

Since there's something else he wants
to do, we'll just have to live with it.

Yeah, not like we can force him.

It'd be more constructive to think about
whom to recruit in Shippou's place, right?

I know! What about adding
Minami to the council?

Miyuki, that would be too hard on Minami.

Since the top student's always been
asked to join the student council...

we need to select the replacement candidate
based on their entrance exam scores, as well.

Who came in second?

Um, that would be Izumi Saegusa.

Ms. Saegusa's little sister.

And Kasumi Saegusa came in third.

Shippou and those two were Number


Come in!

We're coming in, Nakajo.

What are you two doing here?

The Disciplinary Committee...

and the Extracurricular Activities Federation
would like to scout some new students, too.

We don't want to fight over them
with the student council...

so we came to consult you.

She's right.

The Extracurricular Activities Federation
would like to recruit Shippou.

But then, we'd be more or less stealing
him away from the student council, so...

He's already turned us down, so
we won't see it as stealing!

Really? We owe you one.

Don't worry about a thing!

What's the student council going to do?

Right, well, they all
seem really competent—

No need to make it complicated, right?

If you recruited the top student and got turned down,
then you just have to pick the Number 2 student.

This year, that would be...

What?

Oh!

Oh!

- APRIL 10, A.D. 2096

- Does this mean...

that you're going to appoint one of us
as a member of the student council?

If you're motivated,
we'll take both of you.

I have not intention of
joining the student council!

Then, Ms. Izumi, will you
join the student council?

With pleasure!

Kasumi!

Why don't you join the
Disciplinary Committee?

I bet you'd be no less productive
than Shiba was last year.

You think that I'd...

Sister...

It looks like the target's here.

I saw that, too.

But a houseboat, of all things?

It's so conspicuous.

Are they even trying to hide it?

I doubt they're motivated to hide
it. Even if someone sees them...

all they have to say is that
they're giving some journalist info.

A journalist, huh?

It's so obvious that he's a mercenary.

It seems like he does have actual
experience as a mercenary.

I hear that he's a reporter with
strong antiestablishment tendencies.

All right, let's do this.

We'll start with the boat.

Counting on you, Sister.

I'm going to blast you.

Okay.

Who are you?

A magician?

You damn monster!

Yami...

Did you find out who they really are?

The guys on the boat were members of a
humanist organization working for the USNA.

What about the reporter?

I found messages between him...

and a minority senator famous for
hating magicians on his computer.

I see.

It looks like we'll have to dig a
little deeper into his background.

I agree.

Master.

Gongjin...

How did it go?

Unfortunately, the as*ault on the
Progressive Human Front's offshore tower...

ended in failure.

All of our men have been captured.

The ploy to publicize how the magicians
employed by the offshore tower...

are being forced into sl*very...

Did that fail?

Their role was merely to
assist us, nothing more.

Our main objective of
manipulating the mass media...

despite the reporter having been
caught, is proceeding apace.

What's the rate of progress?



and about 30 percent of
print media, I believe.

Once the manipulation rate of the visual
media hits 50 percent, go all out.

So that no politician who cares
about votes can bear to sit still.

As you wish.

THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH
SCHOOL DOUBLE SEVEN PART II