01x12 - I Will Fly!

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In this weather...

it'll be easier to see the holograms in midair during Miyuki's Mirage Bat Final.

How lucky is that?

Kobayakawa-senpai's playing, too, so I don't think Miyuki's nervous at all.

That's not true.

It's a lot of pressure just knowing I'm filling in for First High's ace, Watanabe-senpai.

But if it's Miyuki, it's going to be just fine!

After all, you have Tatsuya-san on your side!

Oh, that... Well, of course that's true, but...

Only two days left until the Nine Schools Competition is over.

Today's Mirage Bat and tomorrow's Monolith Code...

If we win either one,

it will seal First High's overall victory.

You don't have to worry about the school.

Just focus on your match.

Thanks, Shizuku, but I can't afford to do that.

Huh?

We were able to get this far, thanks to Shizuku, Honoka, and all the efforts of the First High team.

So, I have to live up to all that in my own match.

All school years will be competing in the Mirage Bat Official Event.

Among the contestants...

Isshiki-san, I have no intention of losing, either!

I'm going to go all out to lead First High to victory!

Yes. You don't have to tell me.

Bye.

That must be hard.

Having all those expectations to fulfill.

Senpai...

That was from the Isshiki Clan, right?

I can never hide anything from you.

Well, we've known each other long enough.

They see Ichijou-kun's loss yesterday

as a prime chance to show our clout as another "One" family.

A power struggle between clans at a time like this?

The Nine Schools Competition is such a breeze that you can win it with that on your mind.

I feel terrible for Okaa-sama, who came to Japan with so many dreams.

But that's precisely why I want to win.

Both for Okaa-sama's sake...

and above all, for my own sake!

I see.

Then, just as we promised...

The Mirage Bat Official Event will end with Senpai and my... one-two finish!

Mirage Bat Official Event, First Match is about to begin!

Be sure to feast your eyes on each contestant's elaborate costume!

All right, I'm off!

Kobayakawa-senpai, please do your best!

Leave it to me!

Try to take the pressure off Shiba-san, Keiko!

Roger that!

Her CAD's been adjusted to perfection...

and Keiko's in great shape!

She'll make it through the qualifying round for sure!

Mirage Bat <Qualifying Round First Match>

Kobayakawa Keiko (First High School)

Hasegawa Chihiro (Third High School)

Mukaiya Erika (Fifth High School)

Tozawa Natsumi (Sixth High School)

All right!

Just keep that up, Kobayakawa!

Movement Spell. I'm going to decelerate and get to that pole.

Keiko!

Keiko, stay with me!

Keiko! Why? Come on, Keiko!

Onii-sama, this...

I know.

Mizuki?

First High School

Kobayakawa-senpai had to forfeit the match?

What was the cause of the accident?

Onii-sama suspects that it's her CAD. That it must've been tampered with somehow.

No way! Not when the Tournament Committee checked it before the match!

Would they really go that far?

Onii-sama's down there now, trying to find out.

W-We're in trouble!

It's Shiba-kun!

Administration Department

You've really underestimated me.

What did you try to inject into Miyuki's CAD?

Hey, did you hear...

about that engineer from First High going berserk in the Committee's tent?

I heard he really did a number on the official.

Are you serious?

He vented his anger on him? That's scary.

You're wrong. Onii-sama would never get angry over something like that.

I just know it.

Miyuki!

I'm sorry I made you worry.

Onii-sama, you only ever get angry on my account,

and Onii-sama always takes all the criticism for that.

U-Um...

"Oh my, Onii-sama, you dummy dummy! You always do something like that on my account"

"I'm sorry, Miyuki, I made you worry."

President! Watanabe-senpai!

I'm told one of our students went on a rampage, and what did it turn out to be?

Just a hardcore Siscon Onii-san who went berserk as usual

because someone messed with his precious little sister!

For his little sister.

Siscon?

He's that kind of guy...

There's a slight change in the air, so maybe this is okay.

That's scary in whole different way!

Third High School

First High contestant again?

Airi, do you think this is...

That sabotage operation we've been talking about.

Now what, forsooth, could their purpose be? Going after First High exclusively!

I wonder if Shiba-san's all right.

Thanks for waiting.

We're all set now.

Senpai, so, you're going with a straightforward attack again this time.

Right. Just like you, I'm going to try to win using my well-trained Jump Spell.

If it's Senpai, it's going to be just fine!

Who would've thought a tournament official would be the one tampering with that CAD?

If it hadn't been for Shibata-san's eyes and Tatsuya-kun's checkup, we could've been buried.

I sure didn't do Shiba's little sister any favors.

Not only does she have to take my place,

but now, she also has the destiny of First High on her shoulders.

Ara, that doesn't worry me one bit.

Huh?

After all, Shiba-san will eventually carry First High on her shoulders.

I wonder what kind of costume Miyuki will be wearing!

She said it was ordinary but...

No way is it going to be ordinary!

I mean, she said it would be orthodox for Pillars Break, and look what she wore.

Mirage Bat Second Match! The contestants are now entering!

Miyuki's so gorgeous!

That's our Miyuki!

It's not her costume that's extraordinary! It's the model herself, huh?

That girl... the Pillars Break's...

Sure, she's good at Oscillation Magic, but I can hold my own with Jump Spells!

We just can't lose as third years, can we?

Mirage Bat <Qualifying Round - Second Match>

So fast.

But...

Not bad.

Shiba-san is something else, isn't she?

A first year, holding her own against Mizuo-senpai?

The other students are breathing down her neck!

The final's on a different level, yes?

What's wrong?

The second period is now over.

Mirage Bat <Qualifying Round - Second Match>

Shiba Miyuki (First High School)

Mizuo Saho (Third High School)

Jinno Ayumi (Fourth High School)

Akasaka Rina (Seventh High School)

Just what you'd expect of the Nine Schools Competition. Every single player is formidable.

But I can't afford to lose.

I don't want to lose!

Onii-sama...

Is it okay if I use that?

Fine.

You can do anything you want.

Go on and give it your all, Miyuki.

Right!

She'll finally use it.

Eh?

The spell that I couldn't master myself.

Please watch me, Onii-sama.

I will fly!

Huh?

Th-That's...

No way!

Flying Magic?

Sh-She's flying! She's really flying!

Flying Magic. With no success stories, it's always been considered impossible.

Taurus Silver just announced it last month, right?

Tatsuya suggested that Honoka and I try it, too,

but there wasn't enough time to master it.

Miyuki can already fly at will. Miyuki's amazing, after all!

That spell was only just announced, but her magic breathing is quite stable, yes?

She's made it completely her own.

It's no good! I can't get there with my Jump Spell! But...

I can't just go down without a fight!

Airi...

Mirage Bat <Qualifying Round - Second Match>

Shiba Miyuki (First High School)

Mizuo Saho (Third High School)

Jinno Ayumi (Fourth High School)

Akasaka Rina (Seventh High School)

Winner of the second match, First High School's Contestant Shiba Miyuki!

Onii-sama!

Along with her overwhelming magic power...

to think she's even mastered Flying Magic... Troublesome, yes?

I admit that I was taken aback,

but it's not as if we can't reach the holograms after they've appeared using Jump Spells.

No need to worry, Shiori.

We're going to defeat her using our collective skills.

I can't just stand here getting a pep talk.

I have to help Airi out more.

Right! Give it your all, Shiori!

Senpai...

Sorry. I couldn't keep our promise.

I feel so pathetic.

No. Watching Senpai's battle provided me with numerous hints.

Compared to Shiba-san's Flying Magic, I can't stay in the air anywhere near as long.

S-So fast!

No way!

I'm going to surpass her flying speed with my jump speed!

Mirage Bat <Qualifying Round - Sixth Match>

Isshiki Airi (Third High School)

Matsui Youko (Second High School)

Game over!

Winner, Third High School's Contestant Isshiki Airi!

Thank goodness. I was able to present Onii-sama with a win.

That Flying Magic is very important to Onii-sama.

I'm so thrilled that I was able to make its unveiling a success!

Our CADs?

Forgive us.

We're fielding questions from the other schools about Flying Magic.

But it's a model that's completely within regulations,

and the technology has already been announced.

We're well aware of that.

There are tournament officials here.

I admit I don't blame them for being dubious.

When they see the streamlined design of that CAD and the magic sequences, perhaps they'll actually be stunned!

Our target in the second match made it to the final.

Not only that, but by a huge margin, too!

They've gotten wise to our CAD tampering, too!

At this rate, First High's overall victory will be sealed today!

Now that it's come to this, we have to go to our last resort.

Right.

We're going to shut down the Nine Schools Competition!

Using a Generator to indiscriminately k*ll a hundred or so of the audience should suffice.

All right, I'm removing the limiter.

Right.

Understood. Goodbye.

Onii-sama, is something wrong?

No, it's nothing.

There's still time before the final.

You should get some rest now.

Okay.

If there's something you want me to do for you, let me know.

Whatever you want.

Eh?

Whatever I want?

Miyuki?

U-Um...

In that case...

I was wondering if you could stay by my side until I fall asleep.

You really are a baby, Miyuki.

I-Is that wrong? I want to be spoiled by Onii-sama!

Fine, then.

Really?

I can't sing you a lullaby, though.

Well, that is a pity.

Whoever they may be, I'll exterminate anyone who may harm Miyuki.

I will never waver when it comes to that.

It's my highest priority.

Onii-sama...

I'm flying, Onii-sama!

I can use Flying Magic, too!

Flashback This is a special spell that my brother created.

Flashback Onii-sama should be the one receiving all of the glory and praise.

Flashback And yet...

Flashback The yoke known as the Yotsuba Clan keeps taking away Onii-sama's glory and shackles him.

Flashback I hate myself for not being able to do anything, for being so helpless!

Flashback But...

But someday, I'm going to use my powers to set him free.

All of the contestants will be using Flying Magic?

Yes. The tournament staff has disclosed First High's CAD information.

It's likely that all of the schools will be using Flying Magic in the final.

If it were only Shiba-san, I'm confident that I could take her on.

But if everyone's going to be using it...

We can't beat First High if all we can do is merely fly.

She is already in her element when she uses Flying Magic.

This isn't something that superficial knowledge can cure.

To be honest, I'm at a loss.

There's also the risk that unfamiliar magic could cause us to self-destruct.

Then...

Still!

I can't defeat Shiba-san unless I go all out.

That's why I want to bet on it!

On my own potential!

And I'm going to need your help toward that end.

Will you make the adjustments for Flying Magic?

Y-Yes. I'll do everything I can, but...

Shiori, I believe in your skills.

Fine, then.

I have one other idea, too.

Thank you for waiting!

It's time for the Mirage Bat Official Event Final!

The star-studded skies await the arrival of the contestants!

In the qualifying rounds, it was Contestant Shiba's use of Flying Magic that had everyone buzzing,

but all of the players turned in splendid performances!

Now, who will emerge victorious?

I'm not in the least bit worried!

Where there's a will, there's a way!

You're my pride and joy.

The pride and joy of Third High!

Thank you very much.

Airi...

I believe in you.

Now then...

I'll be off!

Thank you for waiting.

That really looks good on you.

If Mirage Bat had artistic scores, you'd get a perfect .

Oh, Onii-sama, please!

You seem to be in a good condition.

Yes. I have good energy, as well, so I'd like to start off with Flying Magic.

Fine.

Go fly to your heart's content.

Yes, Onii-sama!

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