01x05 - Joint Project

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Magical Girls.

Strong, cool, and agile

Everyone wants to be one.

They're well-paid and popular.

It's a respectable line of work.

Their main duties involve

a particular natural phenomenon.

They exterminate creatures called "Kaii."

An increase in Kaii over the years

sparked a Magical Girl industry boom.

Ranging in size from large to small,

over 500 Magical Girl companies now exist.

My voice is warmed up.

And, all of today's

scheduled work is complete.

We don't have any new orders.

That means

Today, we're having a karaoke party!

EPISODE 5 : JOINT PROJEC

-Karaoke party?

-Yes.

Oh, that's why you warmed up your voice?

Of course.

Vocal health is essential.

Anyway, this is a sudden proposal, so

please prioritize any prior commitments.

I'll go alone if I have to.

Please have fun!

Mr. Nikoyama?

I'm dying to go,

but I still have work to do

Activity reports, document edits,

and Magical Device adjustments, correct?

All taken care of, right here.

B Boss!

He means business

Boss Man's serious about this.

We might change history tonight.

With our company karaoke party?

I have just the thing.

I have coupons for all of us,

valid through this month!

Cool beans, Kaede!

Overprepared, much?

Not at all.

Every sales guy carries coupons

for corporate outings like this.

Oh, they do?

KARAOKE PARSLEY

And some honey toast

Ms. Koshigaya!

Didn't you just order some?

Waiting makes me hungrier.

So, the boss dresses

relatively normal in public.

Everyone's acting like this is natural,

but I still don't get it.

And I don't know when to ask.

Who's gonna sing first?

It's the Boss Man's go-to song!

Yes.

It was underneath!

Wait, that outfit

Yes, Sakuragi

it appears you have noticed.

From the anime,

Singing Angel Sugar

it's the main Magical Girl

Shiori Sugar's transformation outfit!

I I knew it!

In perfect form, my sparkling dream!

He picked that costume specifically

for this just as I'd expect!

You're really one of us now, Kana!

I never want this pain

to ever, ever be in vain

Try again today

Wipe those tears, get going!

With you, right here

-He's really good.

-You're adorable, Boss Man!

Pardon me.

Who ordered the honey toast?

That's mine, over here.

Nobody stands in our way!

Ultimate strength defend!

Going on with my

one and only best friend!

-Miracle, miracle

-Grasp your miracle

M-I-R-A-C-L-E! Oooh

Yay!

Your Sugar never gets old, Boss!

All that warming up did the trick.

Mm-hmm.

???

I didn't quite catch that

Next, I'll sing one!

Yeah, go get 'em, Niko!

Join the party, Sakuragi.

Oh, okay.

"TO BLUE SKIES"

Ah~

Where is that cloud drifting off to?

Here's the extra order of honey toast.

Over here! Thanks, guy!

Pardon me again.

He disappeared!

Mr. Nikoyama?

I don't understand

Maybe Mr. Nikoyama isn't good with people.

my wavering heart

Why does it feel like diving

Tell me why! Tell me why!

For an eternity

Why, why, why, hey!

Turn to the sky

He's got the perfect backup singers.

to reach you

Ear to ear, the devil he smiles

Where do I look to find the truth?

In the dark, an angel she hides

She's singing into a fork?!

known all along!

I never know how she sings like that.

Even without a mic, her voice carries.

Lost in the dark

Leading us all, the angel she guides

Our destiny was known all along!

So, chaos ensues crazy night!

Hooray!

Phew when you're singing,

honey toast hits the spot!

Hey, Kana,

order more of this honey stuff.

Oh, sure thing.

One honey toast.

You gonna sing, Kana?

Me, sing?

Going by order, it's your turn.

Go on! Let's hear it.

Alright, then. I guess

Isn't that

"WE CAN STILL FLY"

It's Kirakirazaka47's "We Can Still Fly"!

Oh?

Go for it, Sakuragi!

That youth we left behind

never fades away

Another light to shine us on our way

No matter how strong, no matter how weak

We weren't afraid of anything

Cuteness!

Cuteness~!

She knows all the lyrics and dance steps?

Even though we're standing still

We should still have the strength to fly

Tomorrow's calling out our name

Let's up and open the door

Extending your reach,

leave darkness behind

Try to believe,

now hold your head up high

Cute as heck, Kana.

KARAOKE PARSLEY

I'm going again!

Y'all ready for this?!

Yeah!

Mr. Midorikawa, are you not singing?

My role is to memorize

all the president's best songs

and queue them up for him.

I see that.

Kaede!

While you're at it,

order some pizza and fries!

You got it.

Since we're all here,

why don't you sing too

Sakuragi, is this something

you might sing next?

Oh! Yes.

That's exactly what I planned on

singing next, but

Good. I suspected your generation

would choose something like this.

Pardon me.

Here's your shrimp crackers,

chocolate pizza, and fried rice.

Whoa, chocolate pizza!

Gimme that, Kaede!

Let Boss go first.

Sakuragi, can you clear the empty plates?

S Sure!

Impeccable service, Mr. Midorikawa

Hello?

Yes.

Okay, thank you.

We're out of time.

Alrighty, let's bounce!

We're ready for the bill.

The suit suddenly reappears

Tidy this place up a bit.

Yes, Boss!

We really sang our socks off!

Thank you for accompanying me.

I had a great time, Boss.

That medley of yours

got us psyched, Boss Man.

Let's do it again soon.

Yes.

You really enjoy times like these,

don't you?

I'm

aiming to protect moments like these

all over the world.

All over the world

Protecting moments like this

Thanks again for today.

Seeya tomorrow!

Go straight home, okay?

Supervise her for us, Kana.

What do they think I'm gonna do?

I'm heading this way. Thanks again!

Okay. Be careful.

Bye!

Today was a good day.

Yeah.

Where are you headed now, Boss?

Back to the office.

I remembered something I have to do.

Alright, then. Take care.

Thanks.

Wasn't that a blast?

It was kind of amazing.

Ms. Koshigaya

Hm?

We're a strange company, aren't we?

With a president like that, I'll say.

But that's why we love it.

Sounds like he had a colorful career

even before starting Magilumiere.

That's what Kaede told me.

I dunno when he started

dressing like that, though.

Dressing like

He's looked like that since I came.

I can't believe you still joined.

Really? I mean

you joined too, right?

She has a point.

But

I still know nothing about him.

This late, already?

How are you, Shigemoto?

It's been ages.

I see you started a Magical Girl

company, so I have a request

MAGILUMIERE MAGICAL GIRLS INC.

Good morning!

Good morning.

Magilumiere Magical Girls.

Oh, yes. Thank you for calling.

Yes. Right I agree.

THROAT LOZENGES

Yo, Kana.

Could you gimme one?

Um, sure. Here.

Thank you.

Boss,

any lunch plans today?

Boxed lunches.

Yes, thank you. Goodbye.

Boxed lunches? I'll order them.

What does everyone want?

Okay, I'll order a

Mr. Midorikawa knew we'd be a mess today.

That's why he didn't sing

Fried fish.

No can do, Boss.

Three days in a row?

That's not a balanced diet.

I'll order you a variety box.

Vocal health really is essential.

Hello?

It's been forever, Shigemoto!

How are you?

I'm surviving.

Sorry for calling out of the blue.

I don't mind.

So, about my email

Are you interested?

Yes, the newbie I hired recently

is well-suited for this.

Thank you, it's a huge help.

Magilumiere is becoming

the talk of the town, you know.

Your company contained the Kaii

in that shopping district, correct?

Yes, that was us.

And you still haven't

mended fences with Koga?

We never had a falling out

to begin with.

We just haven't found time to talk.

I get it.

Well, I'm glad you're doing well.

Let's catch up over tea sometime.

Sounds good.

I'll talk to you later. Bye.

Bye.

There you are, Boss.

The lunch boxes have arrived.

Midorikawa

Is Sakuragi still here?

Listen up, Kana.

There's magic that makes food tastier.

For example, your hamburg steak lunch

A meat patty with

a good balance of sides, right?

You got some white rice,

macaroni salad

Just an ordinary lunch.

Now, get a load of this spell!

The store's hamburg steak lunch ads

stir up your appetite like crazy!

Read this while chowing down.

As if by magic, it'll taste better!

Really?

That probably only works for you.

Just try it, come on.

"Delectable, sweet sauce

chock-full of caramelized onion."

"Enjoy our signature hamburg steak

oozing with juicy goodness."

Don't forget to eat while you read!

It tastes better!

I know, right?!

Could I get a Magic Patent for this?

I doubt it.

Sakuragi

Can we talk after lunch?

Sure, why?

A joint project?

I want you to assist another company

for one week only.

It's a collaboration with Miyakodo Ltd.

Miyakodo? Isn't that

Applies just like magic.

Miyakodo's New Airy Foundation.

Stays on, even during flight!

Perfect for Magical Girls, too.

-You mean, that Miyakodo?

-Yes.

-Isn't that a huge cosmetics manufacturer?

-Yes.

Why is such a major company

partnering with us?

Did you know they have

an in-house Magical Girl Department?

Well yes

The president, Miyako Asou,

is an old acquaintance.

She asked for our help.

Magical Girls at Miyakodo

also appear in their brand advertisements.

Your acquaintance?

You'll learn a lot from observing

the methods of other companies.

A powerhouse CEO?

Is Ms. Koshigaya going, too?

Koshigaya is taking PTO tomorrow.

PTO?

I've been working like a dog lately.

Since you're unqualified

to take an order alone,

you'll be partnered with

a Magical Girl at Miyakodo.

A partner?

Follow her directions, and you'll be fine.

So, basically,

there's nothing to fret about.

Go have some fun.

Okay.

"Nothing to fret about"?

I beg to differ!

It's like a luxury hotel.

There's even a café!

I apologize for the wait.

Ms. Sakuragi from Magilumiere, yes?

Please take this visitor's badge

and proceed to the fifth floor.

I'm so nervous.

Let's see

Are you from Magilumiere?

It's nice to meet you.

I'm Lily Aoi,

a Magical Girl here at Miyakodo.

Oh, I'm

Kana Sakuragi, from um, Magilumiere.

As expected of the beauty industry

She's gorgeous.

Follow me.

A Magical Girl Department

is rare for a manufacturer, isn't it?

It's been a tradition since our founding.

Do department transfers happen a lot?

All the time.

Please, drink it while it's hot.

Oh, right.

Thank you.

Herbal tea

Actually, two years ago,

I worked in another department.

I joined the development team

as a new grad,

but I transferred here.

I'm often considered a "Magical Lady"

since I'm older than most Magical Girls.

Amazing

She speaks like a princess,

yet she's as friendly as can be.

Every movement is graceful.

I've never met anyone like her.

I always liked the Miyakodo brand,

which is why I joined.

But I had an interest

in Magical Girls, too.

Doesn't every girl want to be one?

Oh, heavens.

I'm talking your ear off, aren't I?

I look forward to working with you

on this joint project, Ms. Kana Sakuragi.

Likewise.

Let's get this project started.

What shall we do first?

I actually did some research

for this joint project,

including the Magical Devices you use,

and basics of how to

Today, I think

we'll go shopping for cute outfits

and get some tea.

Huh?