Yurigaoka Girls' Academy first-year dormitory
Congratulations, Riri.
Thanks, Shizu.
What for?
Your legion is official now, isn't it?
First year
Oh, yeah. But it's Yuyu's legion.
I heard our application was officially accepted.
You always know everything.
Yes.
So, what's its name?
Huh? Oh, we haven't decided yet.
I have to talk with Yuyu and the others.
Assault Lily
Hitotsuyanagi
Squad
waiting
room
The... Hitotsuyanagi Squad?
What's wrong with "Hitotsuyanagi Squad"?
Yes, it's the Hitotsuyanagi Squad, right?
Indeed, the Hitotsuyanagi Squad.
I was sure we were the Hitotsuyanagi Squad.
I thought we were the Hitotsuyanagi Squad, too.
Shouldn't we be the Shirai Squad?
Either's fine, so it should be Hitotsuyanagi Squad.
I already remembered it as Hitotsuyanagi Squad.
Hitotsuyanagi Squad it is, then.
Huh? What?
Episode 6
Hitotsuyanagi Squad * first year
B-But that makes it sound like I'm the leader!
I wouldn't mind that one bit.
Hitotsuyanagi Squad * first year
It is practically built on your efforts.
Really?
Hitotsuyanagi Squad - second years
Well, Riri does still have a way to go as a Lily.
A long way to go.
Of course, I'll take responsibility and make up for what she lacks.
Thank goodness. That makes s--
That means I'll always be keeping my eye on you!
If you slack off, I'll take responsibility by whipping you into shape.
Y-Yes, ma'am!
It looks like you'll be fine.
I'm so jealous!
Hitotsuyanagi Squad first year
You want to whip our leader?
Hitotsuyanagi Squad first years
Are all Yurigaoka legions like this?
I'd like to say no, but they are rather free.
A-Anyway, now that we have nine members, we can use the Neunwelt Tactic!
Theoretically, at least.
You mean...
...this thing, right?
What is that?
A special bullet used for the Neunwelt Tactic.
Wow! I've never seen a real one before!
I hear they're crazy expensive.
R-Really?!
Neunwelt means "nine worlds."
We build up a Magie sphere through nine CHARMs representing nine worlds,
and fire it at a Huge.
It will defeat any Huge in a single strike.
Can we really do that?
It may be difficult at the moment.
It's a technique that requires teamwork above all.
Well, they say you should aim high.
I guess you're right.
We're going to study here?
It's the best seat in the house to watch us fight.
Alfheim second year
When the Yuyu works this hard for her Schild, it makes us want to help.
Alfheim second year
You must be something special to make Yuyu act so cute.
Huh? I'm just a rookie Lily.
Thank you, Soraha.
Don't mention it. You owe me one.
You want to see the Neunwelt Tactic, right?
Sorry if we take it down before we get a chance to show you.
By the way, Riri,
have you learned what your Rare Skill is?
Huh? Nothing yet.
Maybe I don't have a Rare Skill.
The Rare Skill "Charisma."
A support and control Skill that manifests exceptional leadership.
Riri's Rare Skill?
You're saying that I'm in the palm of Riri's hand?
I see.
It's nothing to worry about.
Whatever it is, compared to my Lunatic Trancer--
Stop that!
Don't talk about yourself that way.
You're wonderful no matter what, Yuyu!
You're right.
I'd like that to be true.
It used a diversion on us?!
It's pretty sneaky for a Huge!
Alfheim's on the defensive.
Yes, that Huge shows no fear of Lilies.
This thing's used to fighting!
Alfheim will now employ the Neunwelt Tactic against the Huge making landfall!
Watch closely.
Right.
While the Neunwelt Tactic is powerful,
it severely drains Lilies' Magie and CHARMs.
It's literally a double-edged sword!
Alfheim first year
I, Endo Araya,
will humbly deliver the finishing shot!
What?!
It stopped the shot?!
No way!
What on earth?!
Damn you!
Honestly, Soraha, that was reckless.
Alfheim first year
I hate to say it, but Alfheim will withdraw.
I can't believe Alfheim failed using Neunwelt.
Riri!
That Huge is still moving!
If I stand by and watch, Yuyu will let me have it!
This will be the Hitotsuyanagi Squad's impromptu first battle.
Misuzu,
watch over us.
I can't believe a huge could neutralize Neunwelt.
Our losses?
Student council, third year
Acting chairman
We lost no Lilies, but six CHARMs are partially, and one fully, destroyed.
That alone is a major loss.
Alfheim will be out of action for the time being.
I'm merely glad the Lilies are safe.
What about backup?
The Hitotsuyanagi Squad was unofficially observing and is temporarily engaging.
The Hitotsuyanagi Squad... Wasn't it only just formed?
Yes.
It has many capable individuals, but they're all eccentric.
I wouldn't expect them to function as a legion yet.
I doubt they can do more than buy time now.
Synchronize like we practiced!
R-Right!
A Huge with old injuries...
Another Restore?
What?
What's that light?
Is that...
...a CHARM?
That's... my Dáinsleif.
Dáinsleif...
Miss Yuyu's stopped moving.
Yuyu!
Riri!
R-Riri...
Everyone... Where are you?
Riri...
Miss Misuzu...
Yuyu!
Look how Miss Yuyu is fighting.
We can't approach her like that.
What's she thinking, abandoning her Schild?
Miss Yuyu activated Lunatic Trancer.
I've got to go!
Riri!
Right now, Miss Yuyu is...
Yuyu!
Yuyu, please fall back!
You're covered in cuts!
Riri, you'd normally have been cut down two or three times by now!
Focus on the foe!
I'm fine. Miss Mai and the others saved me.
Let's get out of here.
No.
That Dáinsleif belongs to me and Misuzu!
So...
Yuyu!
Go, Riri!
Sorry, I'll be right back.
Just wait for me a little--
Ow!
Are you okay, Riri?!
I'm fine!
Is she really?
Did she say "wait"?
I'm sure she meant "hold out."
Our leader works us hard.
What shall we do? Trade places with yet another legion?
You must be joking!
Our leader ordered us to hold out or die.
I don't think she asked us to go that far, but I'm with Kaede!
That Huge hasn't mastered the CHARM.
It's burning itself with flames of Magie.
If Miss Yuyu comes back, we can win.
Knowledge of Magie was brought about by Huge.
That's what gave humans the power to resist the Huge.
It's said that Lilies are humans who have become Huge.
With one difference:
Only we Lilies keep our hearts and aren't controlled by Magie.
That's the only thing that definitively separates Lilies and Huge.
Yuyu,
remember who you are.
Yuyu...
Don't look, Riri.
Don't look at me.
Lunatic Trancer shouldn't even be called a Rare Skill.
It's just a curse.
I hate.
I come to hate everything.
I get consumed by hatred and can't help hurting everything around me.
I'm under a curse.
I'm the one who killed Miss Misuzu.
I did it with my own hands.
With that Dáinsleif.
Pull yourself together, Yuyu!
No!
I'm no different from a Huge!
Miss Yuyu!
No, stay back.
Look at me!
Miss Misuzu fought the Huge!
It's not your fault, Yuyu!
You can't know that!
I do!
You could never hurt someone you care about so much!
I can't protect you!
I'm not worthy to be your Schutzengel!
I didn't want to be alone.
It was just the only way I could be.
I'm completely worthless.
Making a Schutzengel pledge with you made me really happy!
I don't understand.
I can't understand how you feel.
How could you be happy to be loved by me?
I'm sure Miss Misuzu was the same as me!
What would you know?!
I don't know, but I do!
If you activate Lunatic Trancer, Yuyu, I'll stop you again.
As many times as it takes.
No matter what.
Even if you stab me.
So...
Thank you, Riri.
All right, Yuyu.
The Huge has two arms left.
The tips are deployed at the intersection of Omachi 3rd and 6th!
We'll get that Dáinsleif back!
Naturally!
A Huge using a CHARM is unthinkable!
Oh, crap!
You guys!
Let's hurry!
I want some spotlight!
I-I have to join in.
--Hang on! --Wait!
Riri! Miss Yuyu!
Stay there, Fumi!
It's out!
We got it back.
We held our ground, as you ordered.
A-Are you all okay?
This was in that Huge?
This really is Yuyu's old Dáinsleif.
I recognize the scratches.
Yes.
It's still moving.
Umm...
Should we try it?
Try what?
The Neunwelt Tactic.
Miss Mai, would you start?
I'm worried I might screw it up.
Our leader works us hard.
Then, my partner will be...
Huh? M-Me?!
Okay, Fumin, shoot.
What are you doing?!
What should I shoot?!
You don't mean the Huge?!
I mean me. Come on, shoot.
What?!
Are you crazy, Miss Mai?!
I've never practiced shooting a per--
Hurry up!
Okay!
A Magie sphere!
I can feel it! So, this is your Magie!
Okay, next...
Huh?! Me?!
Get your CHARM out, Wang-Wang!
Miss Mai, you're too close!
Yuyu and Riri did this before.
The pass won't miss this way!
This isn't in the textbook!
Excellent! Send it my way next!
Don't be so greedy.
Aim carefully, Tazusa!
Sorry if I cut you.
Here, Shenlin.
Couldn't you be gentler?
Be careful! It's stronger than I thought.
Just the way I like it!
Accept my feelings, Riri!
Y-You mean everyone's, right?
Was my love too strong?!
No, it's at its limit.
It's only natural.
Riri, come here!
Yuyu!
We'll go in just like this.
Right!
Don't worry, you can do it.
Right!
Riri.
I believe in you.
Yuyu?
What are you doing?!
Get clear of there quick!
To be continued
Sorry, Moyu.
We know you're busy, but we broke our CHARMs.
Say "ah"!
Alfheim first year
Arsenal Division second year
That was some Huge, manipulating a CHARM to neutralize Neunwelt!
We're really sorry. Have some of this, too.
But was the CHARM really the only reason the Huge's capabilities grew?
And how did a Huge use a CHARM, which shouldn't work without a pact?
Next time
Episode 7
Next time, the Hitotsuyanagi Squad gets a new member!
Not another third wheel!
Illustration: Okawa Bkub
"Assault? Bring it!"