03x01 - Unrest

[bunniefuu]

[KAMIJO] Academy City: a city of science,

with a population of . million.

I'm Toma Kamijo, a level zero student there,

which means I'm powerless.

At least, that's what they say.

But I discovered I've got a mysterious ability

in my right hand that can cancel out

any other extraordinary powers.

And as a result of this gift, happiness, divine favor,

and anything that might actually be good

keep their distance from me.

What is this, some kind of penalty game?

Aren't we overstacking the deck, here?

One day, a nun fell from the sky

onto my doorstep.

Her name's Index, and she's memorized thousand books.

Shortly after that, I was att*cked

by a flame-producing sorcerer,

got chased around by some lady with a katana,

and hung out with the city's strongest esper,

who can manipulate vectors.

I was also dogged by Mikoto Misaka,

a level five Zapper,

and then a bunch of girls who looked just like her

surrounded me.

With all of the crisscrossing between science and magic

I've seen, it seems like there's trouble

stirring throughout the world!

And no one knows why!

The Roman Orthodox Church

and its Right Seat of God are going worldwide.

But it still doesn't make sense!

Hey, Tsuchimikado! You know something, don't you?

I'm begging you, man, just tell me!

What is going on in the world right now?

And who's going after what?

[INDEX] ♪ Bath time! Bath time! I love baths. ♪

♪ Bath time! Bath time! I love baths! ♪

♪ I love bubbles in the shower and I love baths! ♪

Sphinx!

You have to hold still or else I won't be able to clean you!

[SPHINX growls]

[INDEX] If you run away, you'll miss all the delicious dinner

Toma's bringing home for us tonight!

[INDEX] Wow.

Look how dry you're getting without any magic!

The science in Academy City is amazing, isn't it?

[door opens]

[INDEX] Hi! Welcome home, Toma!

'Bout time.

We were getting so worried about you!

Do you have any idea how late it is?

Sphinx thought you weren't coming back!

I'm sorry. Please forgive me.

'Kay! I do! What's for dinner?

[KAMIJO] Yeah. About that.

[INDEX] Huh?

I couldn't exactly go shopping today because, well...

I think I kinda lost my wallet.

Okay. So we're not eating?

[KAMIJO] Hey, come on.

Maybe you should just try thinking about it

as a healthy fast.

I've heard that going without food for a while

actually makes it taste even better.

[INDEX] Toma!

[INDEX growling]

--[INDEX] Gah! --[cracking noise]

[KAMIJO] Rotten luck!

[KOMOE] Okay, listen up.

I promise not to get angry.

I need all of you to be honest and explain to me

why you would do something like this.

She asked you a question.

Yes, ma'am!

It's kind of complicated, though.

Okay, Pierce and I were debating whether

the black or red bunny girl was hotter.

We were almost settled.

But then Tsuchimikado butted in

saying the white bunny girl was clearly the hottest,

which is just total nonsense.

And what about you? Which bunny suit do you like?

Uh...! Are you serious?

I was the one trying to get these three idiots

to shut up about it!

Right, and how did you do that?

Don't you think you may have taken it

a little too far?

Not to mention a little too soon.

We never even reached a conclusion.

For the record, I stand by my position.

Even A-cups look great in white!

Oh, come on!

You're just saying that 'cause you like anything

having to do with loli!

Stop! Gross!

There are better things to talk about!

[whistle blows]

All four of you are responsible.

So after school, you'll all meet behind the gym to pull weeds.

Do I make myself clear?

[GROUP] Yeah.

Thanks a lot. This sucks.

I wanted to go to the mark-down sale at the supermarket.

Hey. You can blame it on Tsuchimikado.

He's a moron.

I shouldn't even be part of this.

Wait. Where'd he go?

Did he just take off?

Yeah, makes sense.

No. I'm on it. Okay.

If you clean up after.

Those kids. One thing is for certain.

They'll never change.

You're right about that.

Wow, are you still working on those gloves?

They're such a pretty color.

Are they going to be a present, Miss Oyafune?

[SUAMA] Huh?

No. That's just silly!

Why would anyone start a Christmas present this early?

I'm just taking it slow.

Because I want to, not because it's really hard.

[REPORTER A] Late last night, in the industrial city

of Toulouse in the south of France,

a local religious group began a large-scale protest movement.

It's having a serious effect on traffic

and even various buildings are currently blocked.

This series of demonstrations against Academy City

and the reprisals toward them are fueling concerns

that the conflict between the Roman Orthodoxy

and the center of science is beginning

to escalate faster than previously expected.

It's so hot!

[ENGINEER A] Yeah. Thanks for doing this, though.

I can't believe there are so many people

interested in seeing an interception weapons

show today.

During the week in the middle of the afternoon?

I know, and this is with limited admittance, too.

All hell will break loose when we open

to the public tomorrow.

Oh, wow, look at that, Shirai!

It's a fifth generation t*nk!

Oh! And over there is an independent

shoulder-launched m*ssile system!

Omigosh! Are those state-of-the-art powered suits?

So cool!

This is the best day ever!

I'm glad you're enjoying yourself.

Can't wait to see what's next.

What is the deal?

He hasn't even sent me one single text.

Did his thumbs fall off?

[KUROKO] Hey, Sissy!

Okay, there's something bothering you.

You've been fidgeting like crazy.

Oh. I'm fine.

There's just way too many people here.

[KUROKO] I know. It is pretty intense.

Not only is it more elaborate then usual--

it's also quite ostentatious.

I find it interesting that they've never asked

any of us in Judgement to work security before today.

I know, right?

I bet it has something to do with those demonstrations.

Seems like they've been itching for a chance like this.

Meaning what?

You're making way too much of it.

But I'll admit, things are getting kinda weird

around here lately.

I completely lost track of time.

We gotta get going. You ready?

Yeah. Sure.

[KUROKO] I'll see you later, Sissy.

[UIHARU] Take care.

Bye. Be careful, guys.

[phone buzzes]

Great. Nothing. More false alarms.

[KAMIJO] Damn it.

Figures those jerks would bail on us.

[FUKIYOSE] Some friends you've got there.

I've got a question.

Considering that the October midterms were cancelled...

Why are you still spending all your free time

studying instead of relaxing?

I should ask you why you're not still studying.

With midterms cancelled, our entire grade

is going to be determined by the final exam.

Doesn't sound like any of us can relax.

Uh... Guess not.

And no, you may not borrow my notes.

Ha! Oh, well.

There's more to life than just high school, ya know.

I never said there wasn't.

You act like I don't do anything else but study.

What else can you do?

Bet you've never seen a girl like me

throw a forkball pitch.

I could play baseball, I'm just not interested.

Cool...

In fact, if you want,

I'll prove it to you right now using this ball.

You might wanna prepare yourself!

Wait. You're serious?

Do you even know me?

When have I ever not been serious?

[KAMIJO] Right, good point. Okay, I'm ready for ya.

You sure?

Because I don't want to see you wussing out

when smoke comes flying your way at kph!

Wait! Stop, Fukiyose!

Why, what's wrong?

[KAMIJO] Your skirt!

[KAMIJO grunts]

I'm so sorry! Are you okay?

That was just a regular fastball!

[INDEX] Still?

I wish you'd find a way to forgive me

and put this behind us, Sphinx.

[SPHINX meows]

I'm genuinely sorry for making you

take a shower with me. 'Kay?

[doorbell rings]

Oh. Hi, Maika!

It looks like I'll be living next door again,

so I thought that I'd say hello!

I'll also be doing a lot of cooking,

so feel free to come over and eat any time!

[INDEX] You mean it?

Hey, Sphinx! Where're you going?

Oh, no!

Your door!

Keep an eye on the place for me!

Please wait!

Slow down, Sphinx. Please!

Sphinx!

Hello. What have we here?

On your way home? Are you lost?

[SPHINX meows]

It's okay. There we go.

[INDEX] Come back, Sphinx!

Is this your kitty?

Yes, his name is Sphinx.

Right, boy? Let's go home.

[SPHINX growls]

Oh, goodness.

Yeah, we got into a little bit of a fight earlier.

He ran away and made me chase him.

[MONAKA] Is that so?

I haven't even eaten today.

I think I'm about to pass out.

[groaning]

You poor thing! That's terrible.

Thank you so much!

So good!

Would you like to try a bite?

[SPHINX meows]

It looks like you two have patched things up.

Like that? I think you're right.

Ooh, that scarf!

It looks so nice and cozy! Is it?

Why yes, it is.

And guess what? My daughter made it for me.

So now what...

It says to knit two stiches on the next row.

My word.

I never would've thought making gloves was this hard.

Is there a shortcut? [gasps]

Ugh! Seriously?

Is anyone here?

[KAMIJO] Hello?

Oh, hey, is it okay if I...

If I leave?

[KAMIJO] I'm so sorry!

I thought I was gonna die.

[KAMIJO] Oh, man.

I don't know how I managed to survive that.

It's pretty late.

I'm sure Index feels like she's starving.

I'll stop at the supermarket on my way home.

[MIKOTO] Take that!

[MIKOTO] For real?

Are all the vending machines here going on strike?

"Only fools rush in where angels fear to tread."

"Let sleeping Zappers lie."

[MIKOTO] Hold it!

You saw me struggling and you're just gonna

walk away like that?

Please forgive me!

Mr. Kamijo has had a long day of weed-pulling.

His simple mind cannot solve one more problem.

He needs to go home and rest.

Have a good night!

[MIKOTO] Oh, no, you don't!

Tell me why you didn't respond to the text

that I sent forever ago?

What text? I don't think I got it.

Let me see your phone!

[KAMIJO] Hey! Come on! Not cool!

That's my personal information!

[MIKOTO] What? Are you kidding me?

You can't text me back,

but you've got plenty of time to take selfies with my mom?

Um... It's not like that.

[MIKOTO] Oh, and you have her number saved.

Great!

[KAMIJO] Now that I didn't do!

So, what? It just jumped in there?

No. I have no idea how that happened.

Look, Ms. Misuzu was pretty wasted, though,

so maybe she thought...

[MIKOTO] "Ms. Misuzu"?!

It's bad enough that you're hanging out with my mother,

but keeping her contact info?

Hang on. It's not...

You disgusting jerk-wad!

[KAMIJO grunts]

Ugh! You're just as contemptible as ever!

It's no big deal!

She got drunk and grabbed my phone, that's all!

And I had Index with me. You can ask her.

She saw everything that happened.

[MIKOTO growls]

Anyway... The sun's almost down already.

I don't want you to miss curfew on my account.

Yeah, right.

I don't need you to keep track of my life.

I'm out. But only because the checks have been getting

stricter lately.

Also... Watch your back.

There's major trouble brewing around here.

Yeah. Thanks.

[MIKOTO] I don't know what's going on,

but I know something happened on September th.

Everyone is fighting.

So many people are getting hurt.

Someone's behind this, but they won't show their faces.

Do you have any idea--

[MIKOTO] What a jerk!

[MONAKA] Ah. So.

This young boy you live with

cooks all your meals for you every day?

Yep! It's delicious!

Toma makes the best food ever!

[MONAKA] Toma?

[INDEX] Yeah!

And is this Toma a nice boy?

Nice boy? I dunno.

What do you think, Sphinx?

[SPHINX meows]

[INDEX] He says he's probably nice.

Oh? That's good.

[phone buzzes]

[MONAKA] Um, will you excuse me?

Yes? Yes.

I understand. Yes, thank you.

[MONAKA] I have to be going now.

It was lovely to meet you. Thank you for chatting with me.

[INDEX] Oh, goodness no, thank you!

For the all the yummy food you gave us!

Right? Tell her, Sphinx!

[SPHINX meows]

[INDEX] Have a good night! Bye-bye!

I'm so sorry.

[KAMIJO] What she said is true.

Ever since the Kazakiri incident,

there's been trouble stirring all over.

Maybe I should swing by Tsuchimikado's apartment

after I get home.

Excuse me!

[MONAKA] Not at all.

I'm the one who should be apologizing here.

No way.

It's my fault. I bumped into you.

[MONAKA] I'm not talking about that.

I mean for all the trouble you're about to go through.

Poor boy.

[KAMIJO gasps]

Let's go have a chat.

About all the unrest taking place

around the world right now.

[KAMIJO] You said you want to talk about it.

But I don't know how much there is I can say.

There's a huge problem here that needs to be solved.

Your input is quite necessary.

Oh, yeah? And who exactly are you?

Monaka Oyafune.

Sound familiar?

I work for Academy City.

I'm a member of the Governing Board.

Wait, the governing board?

You're kidding.

You don't believe me?

Well, it's just that scarf you're wearing.

I figure that somebody who's on the board

could afford something a little nicer.

[MONAKA gasps] I'll have you know my daughter made this scarf

for me as a gift!

I will not allow you to insult it!

Whoa! Okay!

I take it all back!

But, uh, as far as that problem you mentioned,

there aren't exactly any definite reasons

or causes for it.

So no one can really take action, right?

[MONAKA] Yes.

But if there was a definite cause or reason,

I'd want to know.

[KAMIJO gasps]

[MONAKA] That's the main reason I thought it would be good

to talk to you.

Maybe you have something but don't know its importance.

Something that the state heads and United Nations

don't have.

What are you talking about?

[MONAKA] Your right hand, of course.

You don't mean...?

[MONAKA] Yes, I do.

You want my Imagine Breaker?

So then...

Whatever's causing this unrest is really powerful.

That's right.

But what's happening right now isn't a result

of September th.

I'm afraid it goes far deeper than that.

Whether or not the protests were their doing,

the Roman Orthodoxy's making use of this confusion.

Instead of attacking Academy City directly,

they're turning their attention to the world

that has come to rely on it so much.

Undermining science on a global scale.

[KAMIJO] So, let's assume the Roman Orthodoxy

is currently on the move.

I wouldn't know where they would be

or what kind of tricks they would use.

I don't see how I could help you right now.

If they tried to pull something again, then, maybe.

[MONAKA] Right. As for that...

He can explain it better than I can.

Tsuchimikado?

Did you have a nice chat?

We're not quite finished, but it should be enough.

I think I'll let you handle it from here.

Sounds good.

[MONAKA grunts]

What the hell?!

Are you crazy?! Snap out of it!

You bastard!

[KAMIJO] Damnit, Tsuchimikado!

[MONAKA] Please.

Please, don't.

Don't hold this against him.

It's not him.

It's because of me.

My actions don't align with the governing board's agenda.

[KAMIJO] Huh?

[MONAKA] They want to increase hostilities

and destroy religion.

Science's counterpart.

As it's represented by the Roman Orthodox Church.

You have to put a stop to all of that insanity.

That's the reason I chose to contact you.

You have the ability to defuse the situation.

I know eventually they will learn I spoke to you.

But if I were to try to escape, my family would most likely

bear the brunt of the punishment.

And so, to keep my loved ones safe,

I asked him to punish me.

Don't say any more.

I'll take care of the rest.

You've done exactly what you needed to do,

so don't you worry.

They're gonna be just fine.

I need you to remember that, okay?

Well, what do ya think, Kami?

Ready to go?

Yeah, all right.

[TSUCHIMIKADO] First we'll head to the rd School District.

From there, we'll have to fly to France.

Our objective is a Roman Orthodox magical item,

the Document of Constantine.

Also known as the Document of C.

That's gonna be the key to resolving this case.

Ready, Kami? Here we go!

What? You mean right now?

[KAMIJO yelling]

[yelling continues]

[KAMIJO] After dropping into a foreign city,

I'm reunited with Itsuwa.

Magical items? Geoducts?

Do you really even need my right hand?

Next time, "The Right Seat of God."

When science and magic cross paths, a story is born.