# Season 1
# 1 - Blaze
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G619098KY/absolute-duo)
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**[00:26] ---**
It's no use...
**[00:28] ---**
Blaze!
**[00:45] ---**
Julie...
**[00:53] ---**
Head off Julie's fang!
**[01:15] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:21] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:26] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:31] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:36] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:41] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:47] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[01:56] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[02:01] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[02:06] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[02:12] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[02:16] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:22] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:33] ---**
"#1 Blaze"
**[03:04] ---**
So *that's* what they mean
by "pretty young thing"!
**[03:07] ---**
You're new here, too?
Why don't we walk together?
**[03:13] ---**
So this is Koryo Academy High School...
**[03:16] ---**
An all-expenses-paid academy
with free room and board,
**[03:20] ---**
established by the Dorn Agency--
**[03:23] ---**
it's a dream come true!
**[03:25] ---**
I'm the only one here from my
middle school, so I was a little nervous.
**[03:31] ---**
Yeah, same here.
**[03:33] ---**
We'll be studying...
martial techniques here, right?
**[03:39] ---**
Uh-huh.
**[03:43] ---**
I haven't even introduced myself!
**[03:46] ---**
I'm Imari Nagakura.
This is going to be a fun three years!
**[03:50] ---**
I'm Tor Kokonoe. Nice to meet you, Nagakura.
**[03:54] ---**
Call me Imari, Tor.
**[03:57] ---**
The opening ceremony will
begin soon in the study hall.
**[04:01] ---**
Shall we?
**[04:01] ---**
New students,
**[04:02] ---**
Yeah, let's go.
**[04:02] ---**
please assemble in the study hall.
**[04:07] ---**
"Koryo Academy Opening Ceremony"
**[04:26] ---**
Welcome, new students, to Koryo Academy.
**[04:30] ---**
I am the Academy president, Sakuya Tsukumo.
**[04:34] ---**
We shall now perform our
traditional Screening Rite.
**[04:40] ---**
First, please take note of
the person sitting beside you;
**[04:42] ---**
he or she will be your partner.
**[04:45] ---**
I guess you're my partner, Imari.
**[04:47] ---**
I wonder what we're going to do.
**[04:49] ---**
And now...
**[04:51] ---**
...you are to battle your partner.
**[04:57] ---**
Only the winners will be permitted entrance.
**[04:59] ---**
The losers will have their Lukifers
removed and will leave the premises.
**[05:03] ---**
What the...? This is news to me!
**[05:05] ---**
You mean that letter of acceptance
wasn't enough to get in?
**[05:07] ---**
A battle? But... that's impossible!
**[05:09] ---**
If your battle is not over within ten minutes,
**[05:12] ---**
both students will be given failing marks.
**[05:14] ---**
W-Wait--please!
**[05:16] ---**
Yes?
**[05:17] ---**
Isn't it a little much to say
we can't get in if we lose?
**[05:21] ---**
Consider this Koryo Academy's
entrance examination.
**[05:25] ---**
It is a struggle for survival
based on one simple rule:
**[05:31] ---**
Defeat others to stay alive.
**[05:33] ---**
What's wrong with a normal exam?
**[05:35] ---**
You will all be plunging headfirst
into battle before long.
**[05:41] ---**
You must have known that
when you first expressed interest
**[05:44] ---**
in attending Koryo Academy.
**[05:46] ---**
Can we switch partners?
**[05:51] ---**
Understand this: The person beside
you now is your first enemy.
**[05:56] ---**
It's okay, Tor.
**[05:59] ---**
I appreciate the sentiment...
**[06:01] ---**
...but don't treat me like a fool.
**[06:04] ---**
Now fight, heaven-chosen children--you Elcidae!
**[06:08] ---**
You have already been given
the power you require.
**[06:11] ---**
Use your soul-power, your Blaze,
to snatch up a future for yourself!
**[06:16] ---**
Blaze.
**[06:32] ---**
Why, you...!
**[07:23] ---**
There's something I have to do.
It's why I'm here.
**[07:28] ---**
Imari...
**[07:30] ---**
So... I can't let you go any further!
**[07:33] ---**
Blaze!
**[07:45] ---**
Tor, get your Blaze out.
**[07:50] ---**
Then I'll just end it here!
**[08:02] ---**
So this is the power of the Lukifer...
**[08:07] ---**
This next one won't miss.
**[08:24] ---**
C'mon, that's enough.
**[08:27] ---**
So you're saying you admit defeat?
**[08:30] ---**
Give me a break!
You didn't even really fight me!
**[08:43] ---**
A shield? Is *that* your Blaze, Tor?
**[08:47] ---**
Yeah...
**[08:48] ---**
B-But a Blaze--soul-power always
comes in the form of a weapon!
**[08:55] ---**
I guess I'm an Irregular.
**[08:59] ---**
Thanks for protecting me, Tor.
**[09:02] ---**
Still...
**[09:04] ---**
...there are some things I just can't let go by.
**[09:08] ---**
You have those, too, don't you?
**[09:11] ---**
If not... then get out of my way!
**[09:17] ---**
She only died
because she was weak.
**[09:23] ---**
Sorry, Imari. I can't let this go by, either.
**[09:27] ---**
This is *mine*!
**[09:38] ---**
It's over, Imari.
**[09:54] ---**
Time's up. Only the victors at
this time will be permitted entry.
**[09:59] ---**
You okay?
**[10:00] ---**
Allow me to leave you with these final words:
**[10:04] ---**
May you someday reach Absolute Duo.
**[10:13] ---**
All that fancy fighting
and no one even got hurt.
**[10:18] ---**
Blazes are weapons produced by your soul,
**[10:21] ---**
so I guess souls are the
only things they can hurt.
**[10:25] ---**
You were totally holding back at the end there!
**[10:27] ---**
Th-That wasn't my Blaze--
I would have hurt you for real.
**[10:32] ---**
You're sweet, Tor...
**[10:35] ---**
...but you can't do that anymore.
**[10:39] ---**
No matter what your power is,
no matter how strong your opponent,
**[10:44] ---**
lose once and it's over.
**[10:46] ---**
That's the kind of world
that's out there waiting for us.
**[10:50] ---**
And once you lose, there are no do-overs.
**[10:55] ---**
Congrats on making it in, Tor.
**[11:02] ---**
Okay, well... bye now.
**[11:12] ---**
Haven't seen you in two years, Tor.
**[11:14] ---**
Never thought we'd meet
again *here*, of all places.
**[11:18] ---**
Tora? It *is* you!
**[11:21] ---**
So you made it through the Screening Rite, eh?
**[11:24] ---**
Guess that makes us both
Sakuya Tsukumo's guinea pigs.
**[11:29] ---**
Hey, now--aren't you going too far?
**[11:32] ---**
But I'm not wrong.
**[11:34] ---**
We got our Blaze powers from
those Lukifer things she gave us.
**[11:41] ---**
You could say Koryo Academy
is one big research facility
**[11:45] ---**
made just for Sakuya Tsukumo.
**[11:48] ---**
Hey, there's the first-year classroom.
Let's get moving, Tora.
**[11:54] ---**
What's your hurry?
**[12:01] ---**
Let's make this a good year.
**[12:02] ---**
Uh-huh.
**[12:18] ---**
It's her...
**[12:19] ---**
You know her?
**[12:20] ---**
I don't exactly *know* her, but...
**[12:25] ---**
Tor?
**[12:34] ---**
"stare"
**[12:37] ---**
Do I know her?
**[12:38] ---**
You're asking *me*?!
**[12:44] ---**
"stare"
**[12:47] ---**
She's obviously looking at you.
**[12:49] ---**
She's obviously looking at me.
**[12:51] ---**
Why don't you talk to her?
**[12:53] ---**
I should probably talk to her.
**[12:55] ---**
Hey, uh...
**[13:00] ---**
"stare"
**[13:03] ---**
So, er...
**[13:05] ---**
"stare"
**[13:07] ---**
Wow. She's good.
**[13:10] ---**
Hello, hello!
**[13:15] ---**
Nice to meet you! I'm your
homeroom teacher, Rito Tsukimi!
**[13:18] ---**
Oh, but call me Professor Bunbun!
**[13:22] ---**
"stare"
**[13:24] ---**
Dear me! What could be the problem?
**[13:26] ---**
Oh! Are you perhaps dazzled
by how gosh-darn cute I am?
**[13:29] ---**
Goodness me!
**[13:30] ---**
We just don't know how to react!
**[13:36] ---**
All this and she's *still* looking at me?!
**[13:37] ---**
"stare"
**[13:39] ---**
Okay, your turn! Introduce yourselves!
**[13:43] ---**
Tomoe Tachibana.
**[13:46] ---**
U-Um... Miyabi Hotaka.
**[13:50] ---**
Aoi Torasaki.
**[13:54] ---**
Okay, now, who's next?
**[13:58] ---**
Tor Kokonoe.
**[14:00] ---**
Kokonoe? Ooh, so you're that Irregular!
**[14:04] ---**
You're the talk of the staff room!
**[14:06] ---**
Uh... yes.
**[14:08] ---**
Okay, and next up is the
silver-haired girl beside you!
**[14:10] ---**
Stand up, now!
**[14:12] ---**
Ja.
**[14:13] ---**
I'm Julie Sigtuna. Pleased to meet you all.
**[14:18] ---**
Julie, huh?
**[14:23] ---**
What's with that girl, anyway?
**[14:29] ---**
Okay! So! Have you gotten
the hang of this place yet?
**[14:32] ---**
"Koryo Academy: Dorm Life Handbook"
**[14:33] ---**
Oh, right! Your student ID can
also be used as a credit card.
**[14:37] ---**
You have a whopping 100,000 yen
every month to use however you like!
**[14:38] ---**
"100,000 Yen"
**[14:41] ---**
Boys, feel free to give some of that
dough to Professor Bunbun! Tee-hee!
**[14:48] ---**
"Duo"
**[14:48] ---**
We have a special Duo system here.
**[14:51] ---**
It boils down to students
pairing up and living with partners.
**[14:58] ---**
Professor?
**[14:59] ---**
Yes?
**[15:01] ---**
Why do we have that system?
**[15:03] ---**
You know that once you graduate,
**[15:05] ---**
you'll be placed in the Dorn
Agency's peacekeeping corps.
**[15:09] ---**
Well, there you'll be working in teams--
mostly teams of two!
**[15:13] ---**
So we're getting used to how
the corps works while we're here?
**[15:18] ---**
Bingo-bango-bongo!
Hit the nail right on the head!
**[15:20] ---**
Thank you very much.
**[15:23] ---**
And so, Duos always work together.
**[15:26] ---**
Together during classes and in the dorms--
**[15:28] ---**
which is why we house you in double rooms!
**[15:31] ---**
Okay, so here goes...
**[15:34] ---**
Duos will be discussed and decided
officially by the weekend,
**[15:37] ---**
so until then, you'll all be in temporary Duos!
**[15:40] ---**
"stare"
**[15:41] ---**
Temporary Duos? What do you say, Tora?
**[15:45] ---**
I guess it was inevitable.
**[15:47] ---**
Now, these Duos may be temporary,
but they come preassigned.
**[15:50] ---**
And by that I mean, just like
in the opening ceremony,
**[15:53] ---**
the person next to you will be your partner!
**[15:55] ---**
The person...
**[15:57] ---**
...next to me...
**[15:59] ---**
My partner?
**[16:01] ---**
Wait! That's not good!
**[16:03] ---**
Already been decided!
**[16:04] ---**
No, no, no! It can't be! It *can't*!
**[16:06] ---**
Nice, Kokonoe! Your roommate
is the beautiful silver-haired Julie!
**[16:11] ---**
Oh, and no extra roommates, either.
And by *that*, I mean...
**[16:22] ---**
This is *not* good!
**[16:23] ---**
I-I-Is she serious?!
**[16:24] ---**
We're roommates? *This* is my roommate?!
**[16:25] ---**
OMG! My heart is racing!
**[16:27] ---**
Wait--please! Let's be sensible about this!
**[16:32] ---**
This school holds an entry exam
during the opening ceremony.
**[16:35] ---**
It makes its students fight each other.
**[16:37] ---**
Is *that* sensible?
**[16:44] ---**
Be a man and suck it up!
**[16:47] ---**
That's the problem--I *am* a man!
**[16:48] ---**
Oh, shut up! It's time for lights-out!
**[16:51] ---**
But...
**[17:03] ---**
What should I say when I walk in?
**[17:06] ---**
Good evening.
**[17:07] ---**
Excuse me.
**[17:08] ---**
Guten Abend!
**[17:11] ---**
No--this is my room, too.
I should just walk right in.
**[17:16] ---**
Here goes.
**[17:18] ---**
Um... it's Kokonoe...
**[17:25] ---**
I guess she's not too thrilled
about living with a guy, either.
**[17:29] ---**
She must be in someone else's...
**[17:42] ---**
Sorry--I went ahead and showered first.
**[17:48] ---**
Wh-Wh-What are you *wearing*?!
**[17:51] ---**
Pajamas?
**[17:54] ---**
Ohhh, no, no, no. That shirt is *not* pajamas!
**[17:57] ---**
I sleep in it, so it's pajamas.
**[18:00] ---**
No?
**[18:07] ---**
L-Let me reintroduce myself. I'm--
**[18:11] ---**
Tor.
**[18:12] ---**
Huh? Oh, you remembered.
**[18:15] ---**
"Tor" sounds like a word
from my homeland, Gimle,
**[18:19] ---**
so it's easy to remember.
**[18:21] ---**
Gimle, huh? Whereabouts is that?
**[18:24] ---**
Scandinavia.
**[18:26] ---**
And Thor is a thunder god,
the mightiest in Norse mythology.
**[18:31] ---**
It's a good name.
**[18:33] ---**
The mightiest god, eh?
**[18:36] ---**
Tor? Tor?
**[18:39] ---**
What is it?
**[18:40] ---**
N-Nothing!
**[18:41] ---**
Uh, actually, you were staring
at me all through class today.
**[18:45] ---**
Like you are now.
**[18:48] ---**
Don't act like you weren't.
**[18:51] ---**
I'm interested in you.
**[18:55] ---**
Tor, I'm really...
**[18:59] ---**
...really interested in you.
**[19:01] ---**
Wh-What, uh... like how?
**[19:04] ---**
Huh? Whoa! Hey--
**[19:07] ---**
W-Wait a second! What are you--
**[19:16] ---**
That move of yours, in the Screening Rite.
**[19:19] ---**
I've been curious about it ever since.
**[19:22] ---**
Oh... *that*?
**[19:24] ---**
Ja. Teach it to me.
**[19:28] ---**
Sorry. That move puts way
too much strain on the body.
**[19:32] ---**
If a girl used it, it'd destroy her.
**[19:36] ---**
So... yeah. I'm sorry.
**[19:38] ---**
You can't? That's...
**[19:42] ---**
...too bad.
**[19:46] ---**
Are you okay?
**[19:48] ---**
Apologies. It must be the time
difference. I'm just so sleepy...
**[19:54] ---**
Oh, right. Sorry I waylaid you like that.
**[19:58] ---**
Go on ahead and get some sleep.
**[20:00] ---**
Ja, I will... if you'll... excuse me...
**[20:10] ---**
Hey! You can't sleep *here*!
Sleep in bed, or you'll catch a cold!
**[20:18] ---**
Aw, man!
**[20:35] ---**
And it's only the first day...
**[20:38] ---**
I better turn in, too.
**[20:58] ---**
*The wind stops, having touched your back*
**[21:06] ---**
*As you walked all alone*
**[21:14] ---**
*The sound of bells echoes beside you*
**[21:22] ---**
*Loneliness melts away in time*
**[21:30] ---**
*Wishes to the skies, oaths to eternity: my soul*
**[21:38] ---**
* Though caught in the driving rain, we are two:*
* Just believe, believe, believe*
**[21:47] ---**
* Even the faintest voice will reach you--*
* that alone is enough*
**[21:55] ---**
* For even trembling hands*
* to hold a shining hope*
**[22:03] ---**
* Courage spread wide,*
* we breathe together and grab the sky*
**[22:10] ---**
*In my world, you're here*
**[22:26] ---**
As if I could sleep!
**[22:30] ---**
What's that?
**[22:35] ---**
Sorry--did I wake you?
**[22:37] ---**
Nej. So what is that?
**[22:40] ---**
Just apple tea. The instant kind.
**[22:44] ---**
It smells nice.
**[22:46] ---**
Er... want some?
**[22:50] ---**
Ja.
**[22:54] ---**
Here you go.
**[22:56] ---**
Thank you.
**[23:03] ---**
Delicious.
**[23:04] ---**
Say, Miss Sigtuna...
**[23:07] ---**
Nej, "Julie" is fine.
**[23:10] ---**
Oh, okay...
**[23:12] ---**
Anyway, let's make this work till
the real Duos are announced, Julie.
**[23:17] ---**
Ja, let's make this work, Tor.
**[23:26] ---**
What's that "ja" of yours mean anyway, Julie?
**[23:29] ---**
"Yes"
**[23:29] ---**
It means "yes."
**[23:30] ---**
Always "yes."
**[23:31] ---**
Ja!
**[23:31] ---**
"Ja!"
**[23:32] ---**
Ja,
**[23:33] ---**
Ja...
**[23:33] ---**
"Ja..."
**[23:34] ---**
Ja,
**[23:35] ---**
Ja?
**[23:35] ---**
"Ja?"
**[23:36] ---**
Next time: "Duo."
**[23:36] ---**
"Next time: Duo"
**[23:37] ---**
Ja. That's deep.
# 2 - Duo
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G619098KY/absolute-duo)
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**[00:07] ---**
Morning already?
**[00:13] ---**
Wh-Wh-Why's Julie here?!
Th-This *is* my bed, right?
**[00:27] ---**
J-Julie, um... this, uh...
**[00:30] ---**
Good morning, Tor.
**[00:33] ---**
Oh, g'morning.
**[00:35] ---**
No, wait! Why were you sleeping next to me?!
**[00:54] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[00:59] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:04] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:09] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:14] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:19] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:25] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[01:34] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[01:39] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[01:44] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[01:50] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[01:54] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:00] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:11] ---**
"#2 Duo"
**[02:14] ---**
Hey, aren't those two...
**[02:16] ---**
I heard he's an Irregular.
**[02:19] ---**
Are you even allowed to have a coed Duo?
**[02:21] ---**
The rumors are already flying.
**[02:23] ---**
Is something wrong?
**[02:26] ---**
No, not really. Let's sit there.
**[02:29] ---**
Ja.
**[02:35] ---**
Let's dig in.
**[02:37] ---**
Bon appétit.
**[02:42] ---**
Morning, Kokonoe.
**[02:43] ---**
G-Good morning.
**[02:46] ---**
Mind if we join you?
**[02:47] ---**
Sure, go right ahead. Uh...
Tachibana and Hotaka, right?
**[02:52] ---**
Yep. Then if you don't mind...
**[03:00] ---**
What's with the one-note
breakfast you've got there?
**[03:03] ---**
I, uh, I like meat.
**[03:07] ---**
Listen, Kokonoe: meals ought to be balanced.
**[03:15] ---**
Sorry. Miyabi's kind of awkward around guys.
**[03:19] ---**
Oh, yeah?
**[03:24] ---**
Like Julie was yesterday.
**[03:29] ---**
Let's get down to brass tacks.
**[03:31] ---**
Truth is, we sat here today because
we were a little worried about you.
**[03:37] ---**
About us?
**[03:38] ---**
Rules notwithstanding,
you're an adolescent man and woman
**[03:41] ---**
living in the same room.
**[03:43] ---**
And that's not... awkward?
It's perfectly... all right?
**[03:49] ---**
Ja. We have no problems with it.
**[03:52] ---**
Oh?
**[03:54] ---**
Tor embraced me gently last night as well.
**[04:00] ---**
Wait just a minute! You're taking
that the wrong way! I didn't--
**[04:05] ---**
K-K-K-Kokonoe... you...
**[04:08] ---**
...you *dog*!
**[04:11] ---**
"Lukifer"
**[04:11] ---**
It's said that one person in
a thousand is suited for a Lukifer.
**[04:15] ---**
People who've been given
Lukifers get physically stronger--
**[04:19] ---**
and mentally, too, as a spirit-like
entity inside them gains power!
**[04:22] ---**
And when that soul-power takes shape?
**[04:25] ---**
Yes, you, with the glasses!
**[04:26] ---**
It's Torasaki!
**[04:28] ---**
The embodiment of soul-power
is known as a Blaze.
**[04:31] ---**
"Lukifer"
**[04:32] ---**
Bingo!
**[04:33] ---**
And the chosen people suited
for Lukifers who can use a Blaze?
**[04:35] ---**
"Soul-Power" "Blaze"
**[04:39] ---**
You, with the boobs!
**[04:43] ---**
They, uh, they're called Exceeds.
**[04:46] ---**
"Soul-Power" "Blaze"
**[04:46] ---**
Bingo bango bongo!
**[04:48] ---**
Now, a Blaze is essentially
a weapon of simple construction.
**[04:48] ---**
"Exceed"
**[04:52] ---**
They can be swords or spears--
or any number of unusual things!
**[04:56] ---**
Isn't that right, Cohabitating Irregular?
**[04:58] ---**
We're not "cohabitating" --we're roommates!
**[05:09] ---**
All right, let's move on!
**[05:13] ---**
Yesterday it was Julie, today it's Tachibana...
**[05:16] ---**
Something wrong with Tomoe?
**[05:18] ---**
It's about this morning in the dining hall.
**[05:21] ---**
I guess we were asking for trouble.
**[05:24] ---**
Because, uh... "embrace" can mean...
**[05:35] ---**
I'll tell her it was a misunderstanding.
**[05:37] ---**
Please do.
**[05:38] ---**
You're pretty good at Japanese, Julie.
**[05:41] ---**
Mama taught me. She's an interpreter.
**[05:45] ---**
Oh, really?
**[05:48] ---**
"Soul-Power" "Blaze" "Exceed"
**[05:49] ---**
And she didn't teach you the written language?
**[05:52] ---**
I'm still bad at writing.
**[05:55] ---**
And so, you can think of the
Lukifer's physical enhancement
**[05:57] ---**
as a kind of multiplier, so...
**[05:59] ---**
Yes! Mr. Barbarian!
**[06:03] ---**
Right! The more you train your body,
the stronger you'll get!
**[06:10] ---**
How'd she understand that?!
**[06:12] ---**
And! There! Fore!
**[06:14] ---**
Our curriculum includes
heaps of battle training.
**[06:17] ---**
So start training up to be *muy* macho!
**[06:21] ---**
But we don't *want* to be macho!
**[06:23] ---**
Now, Lukifers have levels you
can raise in the Rite of Sublimation.
**[06:23] ---**
"Rite of Sublimation"
**[06:28] ---**
The Rite of Sublimation is
always held at the end of the term,
**[06:30] ---**
but without training both body
and mind, those levels'll never rise!
**[06:35] ---**
If you don't go up a single
level all year, you're expelled.
**[06:40] ---**
Expelled?!
**[06:42] ---**
And you don't want *that* to happen.
**[06:43] ---**
Which is why we're diving
right into battle training next!
**[06:47] ---**
Hooray!
**[06:49] ---**
I'm here before you now,
asking your forgiveness!
**[06:52] ---**
"Perfection in Unity"
**[06:52] ---**
Where'd *this* come from?
**[06:53] ---**
The dining hall this morning!
Julie told me--it's all my fault!
**[06:59] ---**
I'm just glad we cleared things up.
**[07:01] ---**
Now please stop that bowing and scraping!
**[07:03] ---**
This is how I'm conveying my feelings!
**[07:06] ---**
Well, quit it!
**[07:07] ---**
"Perfection in Unity"
**[07:07] ---**
But it'll keep hanging over me!
**[07:10] ---**
Your feelings came through loud
and clear, so please spare me the rest.
**[07:14] ---**
Someone might take *this* the wrong way.
**[07:22] ---**
I-I-I I am doubly, *triply* sorry!
Truly, truly sorry!
**[07:27] ---**
Stop that, I said!
**[07:29] ---**
O-Oh, right. Sorry.
**[07:36] ---**
Sorry! I'll fix this!
**[07:39] ---**
Hey! Watch where you're touching!
**[07:51] ---**
I-It wasn't on purpose!
**[07:53] ---**
I know--just do something, and fast!
**[08:03] ---**
You're working on your pinning technique!
**[08:04] ---**
No!
**[08:04] ---**
No!
**[08:30] ---**
Has Tachibana done any
martial arts? She's good.
**[08:33] ---**
You haven't heard of the Tachibana School?
**[08:36] ---**
It's mostly ancient martial arts--you
can see its influence all over.
**[08:39] ---**
It's famous.
**[08:41] ---**
Well, huh...
**[08:42] ---**
I'm more interested in Tachibana's
partner--she can really take her on.
**[08:49] ---**
What's the deal with your roommate?
**[08:51] ---**
I haven't really asked.
**[08:53] ---**
Why not?
**[08:55] ---**
We're only roommates for a week.
**[08:58] ---**
I want my official Duo to be with you.
**[09:02] ---**
Y-You can't just go around deciding that stuff!
**[09:05] ---**
But a coed Duo is bad news.
**[09:08] ---**
I guess it was inevitable...
**[09:10] ---**
But I don't plan on pairing
up with any weaklings.
**[09:12] ---**
That *is* a problem.
**[09:14] ---**
Let's do this!
**[09:15] ---**
Let's see how much stronger you've
gotten in these past two years, Tor.
**[09:23] ---**
Thank you very much.
**[09:24] ---**
And thank you as well.
**[09:29] ---**
It was nice being
able to go all-out like that.
**[09:32] ---**
Thanks, Julie.
**[09:34] ---**
Ja, same here.
**[09:36] ---**
Here you go, Tomoe, Julie.
**[09:39] ---**
Thanks.
**[09:40] ---**
Thank you, Miyabi.
**[09:45] ---**
You two are amazing.
I couldn't believe my eyes!
**[09:48] ---**
Will you be my next partner, Miyabi?
**[09:51] ---**
Who, me? Oh, no no no! I'm no match for you.
**[09:58] ---**
Oh, I see...
**[09:59] ---**
Training isn't just about moving your body.
**[10:03] ---**
Seeing others move
can be a kind of practice, too.
**[10:09] ---**
Those two have real skill.
**[10:11] ---**
Whoa! They sure do!
**[10:33] ---**
Thanks for waiting up for me, Tor.
**[10:36] ---**
Sure.
**[10:37] ---**
You didn't have to wait outside, though.
**[10:40] ---**
Yeah, I really kind of did.
**[10:44] ---**
Did you practice anything, Julie?
**[10:47] ---**
Like what?
**[10:48] ---**
Like martial arts or something.
**[10:50] ---**
Nej. I'm self-taught.
**[10:53] ---**
Self-taught, and you're that powerful? Wow.
**[10:58] ---**
You and Tora are powerful, too.
**[11:00] ---**
We attended a dojo when we were kids.
**[11:03] ---**
You looked like
you were having fun.
**[11:05] ---**
Well, when I'm up
against Tora, I can really let loose.
**[11:11] ---**
I see...
**[11:42] ---**
"Cherry" "Deciduous tree in the rose family."
"Cherry"
**[11:45] ---**
"Koryo Academy"
**[11:49] ---**
Waiting for her again today, huh?
**[11:55] ---**
Yeah. Can't bear to just leave her.
**[11:58] ---**
You're totally Julie's caretaker.
**[12:00] ---**
What's *that* supposed to mean?
**[12:02] ---**
Just what it sounds like.
**[12:05] ---**
Hey, Tora?
**[12:07] ---**
What?
**[12:08] ---**
Don't forget that Duo application tomorrow.
**[12:17] ---**
I won't.
**[12:19] ---**
"Koryo Academy"
**[12:31] ---**
Hey, Julie?
**[12:34] ---**
Um... good job making it through the week.
**[12:39] ---**
Ja, you too, Tor.
**[12:44] ---**
So... who'd you ask to pair
with for your official Duo?
**[12:49] ---**
Duo?
**[12:51] ---**
I'm thinking of asking Tomoe.
**[12:54] ---**
That's great. You and Tachibana
are closely matched--
**[12:59] ---**
you'll make one tough Duo.
**[13:01] ---**
Are you pairing with Tora?
**[13:03] ---**
Yeah.
**[13:14] ---**
Do you like cherry blossoms?
**[13:18] ---**
Mama always told me Japan
had beautiful cherry blossoms.
**[13:22] ---**
Yeah? So what's your verdict?
**[13:25] ---**
They really are gorgeous.
**[13:29] ---**
This is the second time I've taken
in the cherry blossoms with you, Tor.
**[13:34] ---**
The day of the opening ceremony.
You were here looking at them, too.
**[13:41] ---**
And you noticed me?
**[13:43] ---**
Ja. I'm glad I could see them with you again.
**[13:48] ---**
S-Sure... Next year we can all come together.
**[13:54] ---**
Right.
**[14:09] ---**
Not again!
**[14:16] ---**
Papa...
**[14:29] ---**
She's lonely, all right.
**[14:36] ---**
Students filing Duo applications,
please form an orderly line!
**[14:37] ---**
"Office"
**[14:40] ---**
The deadline is 6 PM today--no need to rush!
**[14:46] ---**
Aren't we done yet?
**[14:47] ---**
Class is gonna start!
**[14:49] ---**
Is it crowded, or is it just me?
**[14:51] ---**
Looks like we should come back later.
**[14:53] ---**
Yeah. Let's do that.
**[15:04] ---**
Julie...
**[15:06] ---**
She's asked Tachibana.
**[15:10] ---**
Oh, right--
**[15:11] ---**
who's your roommate pairing with?
**[15:14] ---**
Julie? She's going with Tachibana.
**[15:18] ---**
They'd make an interesting Duo.
**[15:22] ---**
*OMG*, how embarrassing!
**[15:24] ---**
Professor Bunbun never
told us we'd have to do *that*!
**[15:28] ---**
Right? My heart is pounding!
**[15:29] ---**
What the--?
**[15:30] ---**
What's that all about?
**[15:32] ---**
"Office"
**[15:33] ---**
Applying for a Duo? I'll need your student IDs.
**[15:36] ---**
"Koryo Academy Student ID"
"Name: Tor Kokonoe"
**[15:37] ---**
"Koryo Academy Student ID"
"Name: Aoi Torasaki"
**[15:40] ---**
Now I'll need to have
you two pledge your Duo-hood.
**[15:44] ---**
Pledge...
**[15:45] ---**
...our Duo-hood?
**[15:46] ---**
Put one Blaze on the
other and recite this pledge
**[15:51] ---**
to make your Duo official.
**[15:55] ---**
Go ahead.
**[15:57] ---**
We have to read this?
**[15:58] ---**
Yes, that's the rule.
**[16:01] ---**
Oh, you two are here, too.
**[16:04] ---**
Tachibana... and Hotaka? What happened?
**[16:08] ---**
We're filing our application, too. Right?
**[16:11] ---**
Uh-huh. Although I thought
I'd only hold her back.
**[16:16] ---**
No way! I wanted to be
in a Duo with you, Miyabi--
**[16:21] ---**
I'd like a trustworthy partner
to join forces with around here.
**[16:26] ---**
W-Wait a minute, Tachibana!
What about Julie? What happened there?
**[16:31] ---**
She did approach me, but I'd
already decided to pair with Miyabi.
**[16:37] ---**
I'm afraid I had to turn her down.
**[16:40] ---**
Then Julie...
**[16:44] ---**
Er... the Duo pledge, please?
**[16:48] ---**
Sorry, Tora!
**[16:51] ---**
No problem. Go!
**[17:21] ---**
One hour left...
**[17:32] ---**
Was that...?
**[17:50] ---**
Julie!
**[17:56] ---**
Tor... What is it?
**[18:02] ---**
What are you doing up here?
**[18:08] ---**
I thought... it'd be nice
if I could see Gimle from here.
**[18:13] ---**
Can you?
**[18:18] ---**
I heard Tachibana said no.
**[18:22] ---**
Why didn't you tell me?
**[18:24] ---**
Because talking about
it wouldn't change anything,
**[18:28] ---**
and because I didn't want to bother you.
**[18:32] ---**
We're a Duo--you can be straight with me.
**[18:38] ---**
Temporary or not, we're still a Duo.
I wish you'd lean on me more.
**[18:50] ---**
Julie...
**[18:53] ---**
...let's make our Duo official.
**[18:58] ---**
What about Tora?
**[19:00] ---**
He'll understand.
**[19:03] ---**
Tomoe might take it the wrong way again.
**[19:06] ---**
You can explain it to her when the time comes.
**[19:09] ---**
My written Japanese is terrible.
**[19:11] ---**
I'll teach you.
**[19:13] ---**
Um... er...
**[19:17] ---**
I'll drink up all your apple tea.
**[19:21] ---**
It's tastier when we drink it together.
**[19:26] ---**
I want to protect you, Julie.
To be your strength.
**[19:31] ---**
So please...
**[19:34] ---**
...be a Duo with me.
**[19:43] ---**
You don't mind pairing with me?
**[19:49] ---**
Mind? I *want* to.
**[20:01] ---**
Ja.
**[20:06] ---**
So bound, we two shall remain together always
**[20:10] ---**
to the best of our ability.
**[20:12] ---**
In joy, in sorrow, in health--
**[20:20] ---**
until death do us part.
**[20:31] ---**
*The wind stops, having touched your back*
**[20:38] ---**
*As you walked all alone*
**[20:46] ---**
*The sound of bells echoes beside you*
**[20:54] ---**
*Loneliness melts away in time*
**[21:02] ---**
*Wishes to the skies, oaths to eternity: my soul*
**[21:10] ---**
* Though caught in the driving rain, we are two:*
* Just believe, believe, believe*
**[21:19] ---**
* Even the faintest voice will reach you--*
* that alone is enough*
**[21:27] ---**
* For even trembling hands*
* to hold a shining hope*
**[21:35] ---**
* Courage spread wide,*
* we breathe together and grab the sky*
**[21:42] ---**
*In my world, you're here*
**[22:00] ---**
C'mon, you're sleepy. Let's get to bed.
**[22:04] ---**
Ja...
**[22:08] ---**
"Koryo Academy Student ID"
"Name: Julie Sigtuna"
**[22:13] ---**
Are you half asleep or what?
**[22:15] ---**
Nej. A Duo is always together.
**[22:17] ---**
They don't have to *sleep* together!
**[22:19] ---**
Nej. We swore. "Together always
to the best of our ability."
**[22:25] ---**
Look, we can't be sleeping in the same bed!
**[22:28] ---**
Nej. I sleep with my mama back home.
**[22:32] ---**
Oh. Oh, well, then.
**[22:34] ---**
Nooo no no no! I am *not* your mother!
**[22:38] ---**
You're special.
**[22:41] ---**
Uh... "special" how?
**[22:44] ---**
You feel like a papa to me.
**[22:47] ---**
Oh. A papa.
**[22:49] ---**
Can I sleep with you?
**[22:53] ---**
J-Just for tonight.
**[22:55] ---**
Ja.
**[22:57] ---**
This is gonna be a long night.
**[22:59] ---**
Tor?
**[23:01] ---**
Nothing. Good night, Julie.
**[23:10] ---**
Good night, Tor.
**[23:13] ---**
...do the bunny dance!
**[23:25] ---**
Now that our Duos are decided,
it's time for our first mock battle.
**[23:29] ---**
I hope we'll do okay.
**[23:31] ---**
No foe can stand up to the two of us, Miyabi!
**[23:34] ---**
Next time: "Avenger."
**[23:35] ---**
"Next time: Avenger"
**[23:37] ---**
But I've got a bad feeling about this...
# 3 - Avenger
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G619098KY/absolute-duo)
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**[00:01] ---**
Good mor-ning!
**[00:03] ---**
I'm sooo glad everyone worked out their Duos!
**[00:06] ---**
Now you'll be sitting in Duos, too--
**[00:09] ---**
sort of a fresh start, y'know?
**[00:11] ---**
Ooh, what's this? Looks like *some*
of you are keeping your seats!
**[00:16] ---**
Ja. We're highly compatible.
**[00:20] ---**
Our *personalities*!
We have compatible *personalities*!
**[00:23] ---**
Well, now that your official
Duos have been decided,
**[00:26] ---**
soon we'll move on to the
long-awaited mock Blaze battle:
**[00:30] ---**
your first Novgladius!
**[00:31] ---**
"Novgladius"
**[00:33] ---**
You might be wondering how it works!
**[00:36] ---**
You'll each be up against...
**[00:38] ---**
...everybody else!
**[00:55] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:01] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:06] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:11] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:16] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:21] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:27] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[01:36] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[01:41] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[01:45] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[01:52] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[01:56] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:02] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:13] ---**
"#3 Avenger"
**[02:31] ---**
Checkmate.
**[02:33] ---**
You got me.
**[02:36] ---**
That's four losses in a row.
**[02:40] ---**
Tor, your movements seem a little awkward.
**[02:44] ---**
I'm not used to this shield yet.
**[02:47] ---**
Oh, is that it?
**[02:49] ---**
But the Novgladius is
next Saturday, so... what can you do?
**[02:55] ---**
I have a suggestion.
**[02:58] ---**
About using your shield. Here, try to punch me.
**[03:02] ---**
Got it.
**[03:06] ---**
I!
**[03:06] ---**
Two!
**[03:09] ---**
Too close! Too close!
**[03:11] ---**
A step too far.
**[03:14] ---**
Try it from here.
**[03:15] ---**
On "I," step forward while
taking your opponent's attack,
**[03:18] ---**
and on "two," strike with Mjölnir.
**[03:20] ---**
"Mjölnir"?
**[03:22] ---**
I've named your right fist,
**[03:26] ---**
after the most powerful weapon
wielded by the thunder god Thor.
**[03:30] ---**
Now she's up and naming things.
**[03:34] ---**
What do you think?
**[03:35] ---**
I think it's a good idea.
**[03:48] ---**
This isn't a Blaze--if it connects,
it'll hurt for real.
**[03:53] ---**
I don't want to use it much.
**[04:00] ---**
I see...
**[04:01] ---**
But I think this way of
wielding my shield will work.
**[04:06] ---**
Will you practice with me?
**[04:08] ---**
Ja.
**[04:18] ---**
I... I made it...
**[04:20] ---**
Hey! Hotaka?!
**[04:28] ---**
Huh? I...
**[04:31] ---**
Oh, you came to!
**[04:33] ---**
Kokonoe...?
**[04:37] ---**
Wh-Wh-Why are you carrying me?! Let me go!
**[04:41] ---**
I'm getting down! Put me down!
**[04:44] ---**
Calm down, or you'll hurt yourself!
**[04:46] ---**
And... things keep
bumping into... other things!
**[04:49] ---**
Quit thrashing around!
**[04:58] ---**
Better?
**[05:00] ---**
S-Sorry.
**[05:02] ---**
Why, uh... how...
**[05:05] ---**
You'd collapsed. You don't remember?
**[05:08] ---**
No.
**[05:10] ---**
And you rescued me?
**[05:13] ---**
More or less. Let's get
you to the infirmary, just in case.
**[05:18] ---**
Thanks...
**[05:23] ---**
It's good to try hard... just not *too* hard.
**[05:27] ---**
What's up?
**[05:29] ---**
If I don't try my hardest,
I'll just hold Tomoe back.
**[05:36] ---**
I'm not particularly good at anything.
**[05:40] ---**
I'm awful at schoolwork
and physical activity both.
**[05:43] ---**
So when I learned I was
suited for a Lukifer, I was thrilled.
**[05:49] ---**
After all, we're one in a thousand.
**[05:53] ---**
But...
**[05:55] ---**
...with Tomoe and Julie and... and you...
**[06:00] ---**
...and all these amazing people here--
**[06:02] ---**
I feel like I really
don't have anything after all.
**[06:06] ---**
So you ran until you collapsed?
**[06:09] ---**
That was all I could think to do.
**[06:13] ---**
Gaining physical strength is the
most important part of getting stronger,
**[06:17] ---**
so running's not a bad idea.
**[06:19] ---**
Really?
**[06:21] ---**
Talent has nothing to do
with working on the basics.
**[06:25] ---**
So if you keep on running,
you're sure to get stronger.
**[06:29] ---**
Maybe don't overdo it, though.
**[06:33] ---**
Okay. Thanks, Kokonoe.
**[07:08] ---**
Tor...
**[07:10] ---**
Now then, let's review the Novgladius rules!
**[07:14] ---**
It will last two hours, from 5 PM to 7.
**[07:16] ---**
The place: the north end of the school grounds!
**[07:19] ---**
Fight face to face, drawing
on your Blaze's unique qualities,
**[07:23] ---**
or make it so that *you* have the advantage!
**[07:26] ---**
Good luck!
**[07:28] ---**
Here we go, Tor.
**[07:31] ---**
Are you sure about our strategy?
**[07:34] ---**
Ja. Go straight forward and
knock down whoever you find there.
**[07:39] ---**
We'll keep it simple.
**[07:41] ---**
We really *are* highly compatible.
**[07:43] ---**
Okay, here we go! Let the Novgladius begin!
**[07:50] ---**
C'mon, Julie!
**[07:51] ---**
Ja!
**[07:52] ---**
Blaze!
**[08:20] ---**
N-No way!
**[08:31] ---**
Ow ow ow...
**[08:34] ---**
I give up!
**[08:36] ---**
That's a win for us.
**[08:37] ---**
Ja.
**[08:58] ---**
Sneak attacks, mimicry, seduction...
**[09:01] ---**
So many different tactics.
**[09:03] ---**
Ja.
**[09:05] ---**
One hour left.
**[09:08] ---**
With so many Duos eliminated,
it'll be harder to find opponents.
**[09:13] ---**
Why don't we go somewhere we haven't been?
**[09:16] ---**
You mean...
**[09:27] ---**
Please be careful.
We're within striking distance.
**[09:35] ---**
Pretty rowdy hello you got there, Tachibana.
**[09:40] ---**
I figured you'd dodge that one.
**[09:43] ---**
I've been looking forward
to taking you two on.
**[09:47] ---**
Same here!
**[09:49] ---**
Well, then... Tachibana-Style Eighteen Arts:
**[09:53] ---**
Tomoe Tachibana attacks!
**[10:06] ---**
It figures...
**[10:08] ---**
The Tachibana School covers many martial arts.
**[10:11] ---**
This and judo are my particular specialties.
**[10:16] ---**
Okay, the gloves are off...
Tachibana Orochi Form!
**[10:24] ---**
Miyabi, you're up!
**[10:26] ---**
Blaze!
**[10:38] ---**
Kokonoe, Julia... prepare yourselves!
**[10:45] ---**
This is it, Kokonoe!
**[10:48] ---**
You take the back, Tor.
**[10:50] ---**
You bet! I've got this!
**[10:52] ---**
Come on!
**[10:54] ---**
Here goes, Kokonoe!
**[11:06] ---**
I... I can't...
**[11:13] ---**
I knew it... I'm just not--
**[11:16] ---**
I had no idea!
**[11:18] ---**
Pushing me back like that?
Nice blow, Hotaka.
**[11:23] ---**
Y-You think so?
**[11:25] ---**
Oh, yeah. There's no letting my
guard down now. I gotta work harder!
**[11:31] ---**
Me, too! I'll work harder, too!
Then I'll get stronger, and--
**[11:39] ---**
Yeah. We'll both do our best, Hotaka.
**[11:44] ---**
Uh-huh!
**[11:51] ---**
So this is you with your gloves off...
But I *will not* lose!
**[11:57] ---**
It's not over yet!
**[12:05] ---**
Checkmate.
**[12:07] ---**
You saw that blow coming from behind?
**[12:11] ---**
Ja. You're powerful,
so I have to stay alert at all times.
**[12:18] ---**
I am utterly defeated.
**[12:22] ---**
Let's give it all we've got--together.
**[12:24] ---**
Sure thing, Tomoe!
**[12:29] ---**
It looks like we have time for one more match.
**[12:33] ---**
I'd like to fight Tora and his partner...
**[12:45] ---**
Tora! Tatsu!
**[12:47] ---**
Are you all right?
**[12:49] ---**
Oh, Kokonoe!
**[12:51] ---**
Miss Tsukimi!
**[12:53] ---**
What on earth happened?
**[12:55] ---**
We just got here ourselves.
**[12:58] ---**
They need medical attention--right away.
**[13:00] ---**
Tora, are you okay? Tora!
**[13:04] ---**
Tora?
**[13:07] ---**
Behind you... Tor...
**[13:16] ---**
So close! Just a little more and
my Blaze would have sliced you in two!
**[13:22] ---**
Miss Tsukimi? But why?
**[13:25] ---**
Why?
**[13:27] ---**
Because I'm the one
who did this to them, of course!
**[13:31] ---**
No...
**[13:32] ---**
Are you all right, Tor?
**[13:34] ---**
Yeah...
**[13:38] ---**
You mean... a Blaze can--
**[13:42] ---**
Isn't it a little too convenient
that humans are the only things
**[13:47] ---**
these wall-breaking,
ground-smashing weapons can't harm?
**[13:50] ---**
Blaze power is the embodiment of the soul--
**[13:54] ---**
and one's mental attitude
can change in any number of ways!
**[14:00] ---**
Nice reaction!
**[14:03] ---**
So when you use a Blaze with
deadly intent, it can injure people?
**[14:08] ---**
You're a quick one, Silverlocks!
**[14:14] ---**
Lesson 1: A Blaze *can* in fact, kill a person!
**[14:19] ---**
But this is classified information,
so keep it to yourself, 'kay?
**[14:24] ---**
Moving on to Lesson 2:
**[14:26] ---**
What happens when a Blaze is destroyed?
**[14:35] ---**
Tora!
**[14:36] ---**
As we see here, the psyche
takes enough damage to knock you out
**[14:39] ---**
for an entire day.
**[14:41] ---**
But for having your spirit destroyed,
things could be a lot worse.
**[14:47] ---**
Why would you do such a thing?
**[14:50] ---**
All in a day's work!
**[14:51] ---**
Just dealing with some of
our most promising newcomers.
**[14:56] ---**
But that's enough chit-chat.
**[15:01] ---**
Time to kill you.
**[15:06] ---**
Above us!
**[15:12] ---**
Too slow!
**[15:16] ---**
Too bad, so sad!
**[15:17] ---**
C'mon, put some more
oomph into it if you don't want to die!
**[15:23] ---**
C'mon, don't conk out on me now!
**[15:33] ---**
It's over!
**[15:37] ---**
Julie... you okay?
**[15:40] ---**
Ja.
**[15:41] ---**
Can you really afford to
worry about anyone but yourself?
**[15:47] ---**
You're trying your best.
It's just not good enough.
**[15:50] ---**
Die, weakling!
**[15:54] ---**
She only died because she was weak.
**[15:57] ---**
Why, you...!
**[16:07] ---**
Oh, my! If only that had connected, am I right?
**[16:12] ---**
Your attack transition is too slow!
**[16:28] ---**
Are you all right?!
**[16:29] ---**
Yeah, but she's got me beat on strength...
**[16:34] ---**
...and me on speed.
**[16:39] ---**
We need one sure-hit strike,
one strike that will take her down.
**[16:44] ---**
If only we could be that lucky.
**[16:53] ---**
Tor?
**[16:55] ---**
So! Have you decided
which of you will die first?
**[16:59] ---**
Nej. I'll protect Tor!
**[17:03] ---**
And such a fledgling Duo, too!
What marvelous students...
**[17:07] ---**
You make your teacher proud!
**[17:12] ---**
Tor?!
**[17:13] ---**
I won't let you kill Julie! I'll keep her safe!
**[17:17] ---**
Okay, then, Irregular!
I guess I'll be slaughtering you first!
**[17:26] ---**
Take that! And that! And *that*!
**[17:29] ---**
You can't do it alone!
**[17:31] ---**
Stay back! Let me handle this!
**[17:34] ---**
Tor!
**[17:35] ---**
What's wrong? Go on--try to
dent this shield of mine!
**[17:40] ---**
Quit your bluffing!
**[17:46] ---**
You sure were tenacious.
But this is where you bid your life farewell.
**[17:51] ---**
If you've got any witty
last words, say them now!
**[17:56] ---**
All right, if you insist...
**[18:01] ---**
Julie, *I*--
**[18:04] ---**
What--are you confessing your love?!
**[18:08] ---**
Thanks for the laugh!
**[18:10] ---**
Now to slice you into two neat pieces!
**[18:17] ---**
What?!
**[18:18] ---**
Tor! Take *two*!
**[18:21] ---**
You're still too slow!
**[18:26] ---**
Don't tell me... you--
**[18:27] ---**
Thanks for the lecture, Professor!
**[18:30] ---**
Smash it, Mjölnir!
**[18:47] ---**
In celebration of our Novgladius victory.
**[18:50] ---**
Ja.
**[18:51] ---**
Ow ow ow...
**[18:54] ---**
You really picked up
on that last combination there.
**[18:58] ---**
Thanks to you, I was able to
focus enough to make my attack count.
**[19:03] ---**
We did practice the "I, two" thing a lot.
**[19:07] ---**
And only you would realize,
in the middle of all that,
**[19:10] ---**
that you could destroy Tsukimi's Blaze.
**[19:13] ---**
Well, with Tora and his partner
rescued and Tsukimi apprehended,
**[19:17] ---**
I think we're okay for now.
**[19:19] ---**
But why'd she say it was "all in a day's work"?
**[19:23] ---**
What could she have meant?
**[19:27] ---**
Not that you'd know!
**[19:30] ---**
Let's focus on tending your wounds for now.
**[19:33] ---**
Right.
**[19:36] ---**
Are you okay, Tor?
**[19:42] ---**
I'm sorry, Tor.
**[19:43] ---**
Kokonoe, Julie--we've brought some provisions.
**[19:46] ---**
How are your injuries?
**[19:53] ---**
K-Kokonoe, you *dog*!
**[19:55] ---**
No! This was an accident!
**[19:57] ---**
Kokonoe... I knew it...
**[19:59] ---**
Knew *what*?! Set them straight, Julie!
**[20:13] ---**
*The wind stops, having touched your back*
**[20:21] ---**
*As you walked all alone*
**[20:29] ---**
*The sound of bells echoes beside you*
**[20:37] ---**
*Loneliness melts away in time*
**[20:45] ---**
*Wishes to the skies, oaths to eternity: my soul*
**[20:53] ---**
* Though caught in the driving rain, we are two:*
* Just believe, believe, believe*
**[21:02] ---**
* Even the faintest voice will reach you--*
* that alone is enough*
**[21:10] ---**
* For even trembling hands*
* to hold a shining hope*
**[21:18] ---**
* Courage spread wide,*
* we breathe together and grab the sky*
**[21:25] ---**
*In my world, you're here*
**[21:45] ---**
What happened?
**[21:49] ---**
She only died because she was weak.
**[22:02] ---**
Tor...
**[22:04] ---**
Sorry. I was having a bad dream.
**[22:09] ---**
I'm going to get some fresh air.
You go back to sleep.
**[22:29] ---**
Who's Otoha?
**[22:32] ---**
In the throes of your nightmare, you said,
**[22:36] ---**
"Otoha... why?"
**[22:40] ---**
Forget about that.
**[22:42] ---**
Tell me. I won't forgive you if you don't.
**[22:44] ---**
Forget about it.
**[22:46] ---**
"I *will* kill you," you said.
**[22:48] ---**
Forget it!
**[22:53] ---**
Is that what you're after, Tor?
**[22:56] ---**
Is that why you took the Lukifer--the Blaze?
**[23:05] ---**
Julie?
**[23:18] ---**
I'm just like you:
**[23:22] ---**
an Avenger.
**[23:25] ---**
Julie, did you hear about the
new transfer student from England?
**[23:29] ---**
Nej. I don't have time for that right now.
**[23:32] ---**
Is something wrong?
**[23:33] ---**
Tomorrow I'm going shopping with Tor.
**[23:36] ---**
"Next time: Exception"
**[23:36] ---**
Next time: "Exception."
**[23:38] ---**
Is that a *date*?
# 4 - Exception
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G619098KY/absolute-duo)
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**[00:16] ---**
Sarah, is everything ready?
**[00:19] ---**
Just as you asked, miss.
**[00:21] ---**
Thank you. Time to go meet my kindred.
**[00:26] ---**
The same as you, miss?
**[00:30] ---**
The same, yet different...
**[00:33] ---**
...as an Exception, that is.
**[00:50] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[00:55] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:00] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:05] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:10] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:15] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:21] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[01:30] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[01:35] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[01:40] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[01:46] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[01:50] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[01:56] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:08] ---**
I'm just like you: an Avenger.
**[02:15] ---**
A dream? No--that was real.
**[02:15] ---**
"#4 Exception"
**[02:20] ---**
Julie and me, we're both...
**[02:22] ---**
Aven--
**[02:26] ---**
What's this?
**[02:33] ---**
Wh-Why is Julie...
**[02:41] ---**
S-So soft... No! Wait!
**[02:44] ---**
Tor?
**[02:45] ---**
J-Julie?! I, er...
**[02:47] ---**
You...
**[02:51] ---**
Wait! C-C-Calm down and hear me o--
**[02:58] ---**
I'm so sorry.
**[03:01] ---**
I didn't expect you to be sleeping next to me,
**[03:04] ---**
and when I happened to move my hand...
**[03:06] ---**
Sorry.
**[03:07] ---**
So if you hadn't done that,
you wouldn't even know they were there?
**[03:11] ---**
Th-That's not it! It's my overwhelming
lack of experience with women!
**[03:16] ---**
It's my first time touching a
girl's chest, and it was just so soft...
**[03:20] ---**
What am I *saying*?!
**[03:22] ---**
Nej. It was my fault.
**[03:25] ---**
Remembering the past
yesterday made me so lonely.
**[03:30] ---**
I'm sorry.
**[03:31] ---**
Julie... No, I'm still
the one in the wrong here.
**[03:35] ---**
I'm so sorry!
**[03:42] ---**
That's right--I forgot to tell you something.
**[03:45] ---**
Good morning, Tor.
**[03:49] ---**
Yeah--good morning, Julie.
**[03:51] ---**
"Koryo Academy"
**[03:57] ---**
Morning!
**[03:58] ---**
G-Good morning, Kokonoe, Julie.
**[04:05] ---**
Huh?
**[04:08] ---**
What are you two doing here?
**[04:11] ---**
Oh, it's you.
**[04:13] ---**
Don't be letting such light
injuries keep you in bed forever.
**[04:17] ---**
But she did hurt you two pretty badly.
**[04:21] ---**
Lukifers increase your body's curative power,
**[04:24] ---**
but it's still best not to overdo things.
**[04:26] ---**
"She"? So Tachibana knows about it, too?
**[04:31] ---**
Yeah. When we didn't come back,
**[04:34] ---**
she and Hotaka got
worried and came to check on us.
**[04:38] ---**
They handled first aid, too.
**[04:41] ---**
Oh, yeah? Tachibana, Hotaka... thanks.
**[04:48] ---**
What is it, Tor?
**[04:50] ---**
Tora actually *bowed* to someone!
**[04:53] ---**
What do you take me for, anyway?!
**[04:57] ---**
S-Sorry about that!
**[04:58] ---**
It's fine. Just because his name means "tiger"
**[05:00] ---**
doesn't mean he bites.
**[05:01] ---**
What weird picture of me
do you have in your head?!
**[05:06] ---**
I wonder why Miss Tsukimi got so violent.
**[05:10] ---**
She said it was "all in a day's work."
**[05:13] ---**
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious.
**[05:16] ---**
But we probably won't
ever see her again, so--
**[05:19] ---**
Good mor-ning!
**[05:20] ---**
Is everyone well-rested after the Novgladius?
**[05:23] ---**
Expect another no-holds-barred class today!
**[05:32] ---**
Wait!
**[05:34] ---**
Oh, dear! What seems to be
the problem? Class is about to start!
**[05:42] ---**
Don't look so fierce.
**[05:44] ---**
It's only morning, and you're
getting me all fired up!
**[05:47] ---**
Why are you here?
**[05:51] ---**
Now, now, Kokonoe! Be more
polite when speaking to your teachers!
**[05:57] ---**
That's a little much to ask
from someone you tried to kill!
**[06:00] ---**
True enough! But let's not do this now.
**[06:04] ---**
Our education-mad headmaster is here.
**[06:12] ---**
What's the meaning of this?!
**[06:14] ---**
We have rehired Rito Tsukimi as an instructor.
**[06:19] ---**
Hang on--she tried to kill us!
**[06:23] ---**
But you are alive. Even after having
taken on someone as strong as she.
**[06:30] ---**
I have assessed her skill as an educator
**[06:32] ---**
in bringing her students to
that level in such a short time.
**[06:36] ---**
Ooh, yes! Very "this is Sparta"!
**[06:41] ---**
But aren't you just deciding that in hindsight?
**[06:45] ---**
Only having seen the
kind of outcome I'm looking for--
**[06:49] ---**
no matter the process or
the means it took to get there.
**[06:56] ---**
All in the name of reaching
Absolute Duo--that and that alone.
**[07:03] ---**
And...
**[07:05] ---**
...in the next few days, we will
hold a Level 2 Rite of Sublimation
**[07:09] ---**
for you six.
**[07:12] ---**
Trying to shut us up, eh?
**[07:13] ---**
It's only what you're entitled to
for having excelled in the Novgladius.
**[07:23] ---**
Earlier I told you that Lukifers have levels.
**[07:27] ---**
Now for some very important details;
**[07:28] ---**
No matter the process or the means... hmm.
**[07:30] ---**
get those pencils ready!
**[07:33] ---**
Ready? Each level gained multiplies
your powers by two or more.
**[07:38] ---**
One level is one thing, but at
two levels higher than your opponent,
**[07:42] ---**
it's pretty hopeless!
**[07:43] ---**
So be careful who you pick fights with, 'kay?
**[08:01] ---**
You're the Irregular--Tor Kokonoe.
**[08:07] ---**
Oh! Uh, yeah, I'm Tor Kokonoe...
**[08:10] ---**
Okay. Then come with me.
**[08:14] ---**
Hey, I'm in the middle of class here.
**[08:17] ---**
Don't make me tell you again.
**[08:18] ---**
I have special permission--right, Miss Tsukimi?
**[08:23] ---**
Go ahead.
**[08:25] ---**
Whatever you need Tor for,
you can take care of it here.
**[08:28] ---**
This has nothing to do with you.
**[08:31] ---**
I'd like to speak somewhere with less... noise.
**[08:39] ---**
Fine...
**[08:40] ---**
Tor?
**[08:41] ---**
I'll be right back.
**[08:43] ---**
Lend me your notebook later, okay?
**[08:47] ---**
I'd almost forgotten:
**[08:51] ---**
I'm Lilith Bristol, transfer student
from the England campus.
**[08:56] ---**
I shall permit you all
to call me by my first name.
**[09:09] ---**
Uh, thanks.
**[09:15] ---**
This is really good!
**[09:16] ---**
Isn't it? Sarah's tea is outstanding.
**[09:21] ---**
Thank you, miss.
**[09:23] ---**
Wish Julie could try it.
**[09:26] ---**
Now, then...
**[09:28] ---**
Tor Kokonoe, starting today,
you shall be my Duo.
**[09:33] ---**
Huh? What was that?
**[09:36] ---**
Don't make me tell you again.
**[09:38] ---**
Tell me--hang on a second, Lilith.
I already have a Duo.
**[09:44] ---**
I know that. But it doesn't matter.
**[09:47] ---**
I am special: an Exception.
**[09:52] ---**
An Exception? What's that?
**[09:56] ---**
Back in England, I heard rumors of the Irregular
**[10:00] ---**
and specifically transferred
here because of you.
**[10:02] ---**
You should be grateful.
**[10:04] ---**
Yes, well, I'm not so sure.
**[10:07] ---**
Wait--you didn't come here
just to be in a Duo with me, did you?!
**[10:12] ---**
Precisely. Like me,
you are unique, an Unrivaled.
**[10:17] ---**
Therefore, you are well suited to be my Duo.
**[10:22] ---**
Now hang on a minute.
**[10:24] ---**
The school rules forbid breaking up a Duo.
**[10:28] ---**
So what? Those rules don't apply to me.
**[10:32] ---**
I'm allowed to do what I like.
That's an Exception.
**[10:39] ---**
So what do you say?
Not that you need to think it over.
**[10:45] ---**
You're right, I don't.
**[10:47] ---**
Then it's settled.
**[10:49] ---**
Yeah. I don't want to partner with you,
**[10:52] ---**
and I don't want to break up my current Duo.
**[10:56] ---**
Thanks for the tea--it was delicious.
**[11:00] ---**
Wait, Tor Kokonoe!
Do you realize what you're saying?!
**[11:05] ---**
To borrow a phrase:
**[11:07] ---**
Don't make me tell you again.
**[11:10] ---**
The answer is no.
**[11:19] ---**
Okay, last ten laps!
**[11:22] ---**
Are you nuts?! Each lap is four kilometers!
**[11:24] ---**
You expect me to run a
full marathon? You're a monster!
**[11:27] ---**
I'm no monster--I'm a bunny!
**[11:30] ---**
Maybe I can't do anything about Miss Priss,
**[11:32] ---**
but I can sure punish *you* for skipping class!
**[11:37] ---**
This is *so unfair*!
**[11:43] ---**
Dammit... that nasty vorpal bunny...
**[11:47] ---**
Tor?
**[11:48] ---**
J-Julie?
**[11:49] ---**
You forgot your bath towel.
**[11:52] ---**
Oh, did I? Thanks. Just leave it there.
**[11:55] ---**
Ja.
**[11:58] ---**
Um... I can't get out if you're standing there.
**[12:02] ---**
Oh. Right.
**[12:11] ---**
You're having some, aren't you?
**[12:12] ---**
Ja, please.
**[12:22] ---**
Delicious again today.
**[12:23] ---**
Uh, yeah...
**[12:25] ---**
By the way, Tor...
**[12:27] ---**
Can we sleep together tonight?
**[12:30] ---**
J-Julie! That was supposed
to be a one-time thing...
**[12:39] ---**
Uh-oh... this is *not* good!
**[12:41] ---**
Tor?
**[12:42] ---**
I-I-I know! Hey, Julie, want to
go somewhere on our next break?
**[12:47] ---**
I mean, we've never left the school grounds!
**[12:50] ---**
We sure could use a change of pace!
What do you say?
**[12:54] ---**
Ja. I'd like that.
**[12:56] ---**
Great! Where should we go? Any requests?
**[13:00] ---**
To buy some new things to wear.
I only brought winter clothes.
**[13:06] ---**
Got it. Let's do that, then.
**[13:12] ---**
Yesss! Distraction: success!
**[13:14] ---**
Tor?
**[13:16] ---**
Let's get some sleep.
**[13:20] ---**
Ja...
**[13:31] ---**
Look, Tor, a flock of seagulls.
I see a big city out that way, too.
**[13:38] ---**
That's where we're headed today.
**[13:40] ---**
Then I recommend the
A La Mode shopping mall.
**[13:44] ---**
Great--thanks. Hey, if you're free,
want to come along?
**[13:50] ---**
B-But I'm not emotionally
ready to go on a date!
**[13:54] ---**
We're buying clothes for Julie
and could use another girl's opinion.
**[13:58] ---**
Huh? For... Julie?
**[14:03] ---**
Um, er, sorry! I've got
plans with Tomoe that day.
**[14:07] ---**
Okay. Next time, then.
**[14:10] ---**
Oh... uh-huh.
**[14:13] ---**
Hotaka told me all about the best spots in town.
**[14:17] ---**
Ja. She's very kind.
**[14:27] ---**
"Central Court" "Kids' Plaza"
**[14:29] ---**
It's like a festival.
**[14:31] ---**
Stay with me, now.
**[14:34] ---**
Julie?
**[14:34] ---**
T-Tor!
**[14:38] ---**
Wait! Julie!
**[14:46] ---**
Thank you very much.
**[14:49] ---**
No--I should have known better.
**[14:53] ---**
S-Sorry!
**[14:56] ---**
Julie?
**[14:58] ---**
So we don't get separated.
**[15:01] ---**
Sure.
**[15:12] ---**
Isn't she gorgeous?
**[15:14] ---**
Just like a doll!
**[15:16] ---**
They're looking at us.
**[15:18] ---**
Tor, what about that store over there?
**[15:22] ---**
Wow...
**[15:24] ---**
Sure, want to?
**[15:26] ---**
Ja.
**[15:31] ---**
Let me just try this on.
**[15:34] ---**
You have *such* a cute girlfriend!
**[15:37] ---**
Uh... yeah...
**[15:38] ---**
You're a lucky man! Are you two on a date?
**[15:45] ---**
Oh, my!
**[15:46] ---**
What do you think, Tor?
**[15:50] ---**
I-It looks great on you.
**[15:52] ---**
Thank you. I'll take it.
**[15:56] ---**
That was fast! Don't you
want to try on anything else?
**[15:59] ---**
Good idea! We have
lots of other charming pieces!
**[16:03] ---**
Ja. All right.
**[16:08] ---**
That's a good one. Really good.
**[16:10] ---**
I'll take it.
**[16:13] ---**
Mmm, cute!
**[16:15] ---**
And this one, too.
**[16:19] ---**
Looks, uh, nice and cool.
**[16:21] ---**
Then I'll take it.
**[16:23] ---**
And this one? What about this one?
Just try it on--that's all I ask!
**[16:26] ---**
You don't even have to buy it!
**[16:28] ---**
Since when?!
**[16:31] ---**
May I use this?
**[16:33] ---**
Yes, we gladly accept
Koryo Academy student cards.
**[16:38] ---**
You kind of overdid it, eh?
**[16:40] ---**
Nej. They're all lovely
clothes that you said you liked.
**[16:48] ---**
Your clothes'll be sent to the school,
**[16:50] ---**
so since we're here, how about a little stroll?
**[16:53] ---**
Ja. Let's do that.
**[17:14] ---**
Here you go.
**[17:16] ---**
Strawberry for you, right?
**[17:19] ---**
Something wrong?
**[17:20] ---**
It's nothing. Thank you.
**[17:24] ---**
Oh, okay. Then let's eat.
**[17:27] ---**
Hotaka recommended the gelato here.
**[17:30] ---**
Then it's sure to be good.
**[17:36] ---**
It's very tasty.
**[17:39] ---**
Good!
**[17:40] ---**
What did you get?
**[17:42] ---**
Rum raisin. Want a bite?
**[17:45] ---**
Ja, please.
**[17:49] ---**
You're kidding.
**[17:56] ---**
I can't--not in public!
**[17:59] ---**
Papa and Mama always did this with me.
**[18:11] ---**
Say "ahhh"...
**[18:22] ---**
Delicious.
**[18:24] ---**
Ah. Good.
**[18:27] ---**
Now you try mine.
**[18:30] ---**
Tor, say "ahhh."
**[18:33] ---**
N-No, I'm fine, thanks.
**[18:45] ---**
Can we be done now?
**[18:49] ---**
Nja.
**[18:51] ---**
"Nja"?
**[18:55] ---**
Wait--could it be... the rum raisin?
**[18:59] ---**
Still, there's no denying...
**[19:01] ---**
J-Julie? Are you feeling feverish?
**[19:04] ---**
Njej. Not feberidge at ow.
**[19:07] ---**
So you *are* drunk!
**[19:09] ---**
Yam not drrrunk.
**[19:11] ---**
How many fingers am I holding up?
**[19:15] ---**
I shee free of you.
**[19:17] ---**
That settles it! Stay with me, Julie!
**[19:20] ---**
You okay? Should I get some water?
**[19:23] ---**
Th-Their faces sure are close together!
**[19:26] ---**
Calm down, Miyabi! Are you *sure*
they're not actually dating?
**[19:32] ---**
Uh-huh. They invited me along,
so I'm pretty sure. Still...
**[19:36] ---**
I-Is that so...
**[19:38] ---**
But since there's still a
suspicion of illicit sexual activity,
**[19:41] ---**
let's monitor them a little longer.
**[19:46] ---**
Hey, you two here by yourselves?
Come hang out with us!
**[19:52] ---**
No, thanks. Come on, Miyabi.
**[19:56] ---**
C'mon, just for a little while!
We won't do anything weird!
**[20:00] ---**
You *dog*!
**[20:00] ---**
Ow!
**[20:02] ---**
Hey, what are you doin'?
Now you *have* to come with us!
**[20:06] ---**
He started it!
**[20:09] ---**
Say what?! Watch your mouth, bitch!
**[20:11] ---**
Stand back, Miyabi.
**[20:13] ---**
Tomoe...
**[20:17] ---**
Hey, knock it off!
**[20:19] ---**
Huh? You little brat!
**[20:21] ---**
K-Kokonoe...
**[20:23] ---**
And you too, Julie?
**[20:25] ---**
Nja.
**[20:28] ---**
They're both with me, so if you've got
something to say, say it to me.
**[20:31] ---**
Showin' off in front of these girls, huh?
**[20:50] ---**
Lilith?!
**[20:52] ---**
And is that...
**[21:01] ---**
Did you just hear something odd?
**[21:04] ---**
Hey, those guys've collapsed!
**[21:14] ---**
A... a rifle Blaze...
**[21:18] ---**
So that's an Exception.
**[21:35] ---**
*Lightly*
**[21:36] ---**
*Quickly*
**[21:37] ---**
*Gently*
**[21:38] ---**
*Softly*
**[21:39] ---**
*Pale*
**[21:40] ---**
*White*
**[21:40] ---**
*Our future together*
**[21:42] ---**
*Flicker*
**[21:43] ---**
*Bounce*
**[21:44] ---**
*Float*
**[21:45] ---**
*Sink*
**[21:46] ---**
*Leap*
**[21:47] ---**
*Align*
**[21:48] ---**
*The rhythm of our hearts*
**[21:50] ---**
*It started with a little chat*
**[21:53] ---**
*Our views surprisingly the same*
**[21:57] ---**
*It started with a clash, I suppose*
**[22:00] ---**
*Kind of a roundabout way*
**[22:04] ---**
* I want us to be friends*
* (When we fight, I understand)*
**[22:08] ---**
* But*
* (Things I didn't see at first)*
**[22:10] ---**
*That's too easy*
**[22:12] ---**
*The taste of apple tea*
**[22:18] ---**
*Lonely?*
**[22:20] ---**
*I never thought about it much*
**[22:25] ---**
*But I've noticed*
**[22:28] ---**
*I'm lonely without you*
**[22:31] ---**
*Tomorrow we'll be happy, happy*
**[22:35] ---**
*Tomorrow, too: happy, happy*
**[22:39] ---**
*Someday we'll be happy happy*
**[22:42] ---**
*Every day: happy happy*
**[22:55] ---**
How's that one, Julie?
**[22:56] ---**
Talk about timing! We just happened
to see you picking out underwear.
**[23:01] ---**
Thanks for letting us
do a little friendly meddling.
**[23:04] ---**
It seems to be gapping a bit.
**[23:07] ---**
Better to find one
that fits you properly, Julie.
**[23:11] ---**
Ja. I'll go get another one.
**[23:16] ---**
K-Kokonoe, you skeev!
**[23:18] ---**
You *dog*!
**[23:22] ---**
This is so unfair!
**[23:25] ---**
Nice to meet you! I'm Lilith Bristol.
**[23:28] ---**
Do it cuter!
**[23:29] ---**
I'm Lilith!
**[23:30] ---**
What's she doing?
**[23:32] ---**
Good question.
**[23:33] ---**
Next time: "Level Up."
**[23:33] ---**
"Next time: Level Up"
**[23:35] ---**
Kick it up a notch!
**[23:36] ---**
Lilith here!
**[23:38] ---**
Just what are you making me do?!
# 5 - Level Up
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**[00:00] ---**
I don't usually wake up this early.
**[00:02] ---**
It's kind of a nice feeling, though, isn't it?
**[00:04] ---**
It is!
**[00:06] ---**
A rifle Blaze? Are you sure
there isn't some kind of mistake?
**[00:10] ---**
I'm sure. That was definitely a Blaze.
**[00:23] ---**
But a Blaze can't manifest as
any weapon with a complex structure.
**[00:30] ---**
That might be why
she's called an Exception.
**[00:35] ---**
An Exception?
**[00:38] ---**
In any case,
**[00:41] ---**
it looks like Lilith is out again today.
**[00:51] ---**
The Exception and the Irregular...
**[00:56] ---**
This is fate... Tor Kokonoe.
**[01:15] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:20] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:26] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:31] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:36] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:41] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:47] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[01:55] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[02:01] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[02:05] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[02:12] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[02:16] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:21] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:33] ---**
"#5 Level Up"
**[02:50] ---**
Wow! So that's the power of Level 2, huh?
**[02:53] ---**
She really *is* on a whole other level!
**[02:56] ---**
Guess we've got to try harder!
**[02:58] ---**
Yeah!
**[03:01] ---**
Level 2... so that's what
the Rite of Sublimation does.
**[03:11] ---**
Honestly, I never
really felt like I'd leveled up.
**[03:27] ---**
I guess it does give you
more speed and power than before.
**[03:43] ---**
Amazing! You've got a major lead!
**[03:49] ---**
I-I guess I do. Me--in the lead!
**[03:53] ---**
That's fantastic, Hotaka. Here.
**[03:56] ---**
Oh... uh-huh.
**[04:04] ---**
Um... it's probably because
you've been cheering me on.
**[04:09] ---**
So thank you.
**[04:11] ---**
I didn't do anything. You're the
one who's been working so hard.
**[04:16] ---**
Not really...
**[04:18] ---**
Hey, uh, Kokonoe?
**[04:21] ---**
Kokonoe's right, Miyabi.
**[04:24] ---**
Tomoe!
**[04:25] ---**
You can't Sublimate if your
physical and spiritual strength
**[04:28] ---**
don't match your new level.
**[04:30] ---**
You deserve to be proud!
**[04:33] ---**
That's right! Me, I leveled up
ages ago, and now I'm in the top tier!
**[04:38] ---**
Right, Kokonoe?
**[04:40] ---**
Why are you asking *me*?!
**[04:44] ---**
K-Kokonoe... that look you're giving us...
**[04:49] ---**
You *dog*!
**[04:50] ---**
You've got the wrong idea!
**[05:07] ---**
Ah! I expected nothing less.
**[05:12] ---**
She's not coming up.
**[05:15] ---**
Is Julie--
**[05:24] ---**
Julie!
**[05:30] ---**
I'm sorry. We don't swim back in Gimle.
**[05:35] ---**
I thought I could just do
what I'd seen others do, but...
**[05:39] ---**
I never saw that coming.
Julie is actually *bad* at something?
**[05:44] ---**
There's a first time for everything.
**[05:47] ---**
But you should take it
easy today. Just rest, okay?
**[05:51] ---**
Ja...
**[05:58] ---**
You'll catch a cold if you
stay sopping wet like that.
**[06:02] ---**
Tor...
**[06:06] ---**
What say we take our new levels out for a spin?
**[06:10] ---**
Oh, you'll get what's coming to you.
**[06:19] ---**
Now I kind of wish I couldn't swim, either.
**[06:30] ---**
Tor, please teach me to swim.
**[06:33] ---**
I should. We'll probably
have summer lessons, and--
**[06:38] ---**
Sorry! You go on ahead!
**[06:41] ---**
Tor?
**[06:51] ---**
Another outstanding brew, Sarah.
**[06:53] ---**
Thank you, miss.
**[06:55] ---**
What are you doing?
**[07:00] ---**
Can't you tell? I'm enjoying my afternoon tea.
**[07:04] ---**
That's not what I mean.
You haven't been in class.
**[07:07] ---**
Is everything all right?
**[07:09] ---**
I completed my high-school studies ages ago.
**[07:13] ---**
This academy is just a way for me to kill time.
**[07:18] ---**
So you must have good grades.
**[07:21] ---**
Still, you'll never make friends like this.
**[07:27] ---**
Aren't you sweet. Wasn't it only yesterday
**[07:30] ---**
you jumped out in
front of a girl to protect her?
**[07:33] ---**
It's only right to help your friends.
**[07:38] ---**
I suppose I don't *hate* that about you.
**[07:43] ---**
Listen, I need to ask you something.
About yesterday. Why did you--
**[07:46] ---**
Just a moment.
**[07:49] ---**
If you'd like an answer
to that question... I know:
**[08:00] ---**
Come with me--right now.
**[08:02] ---**
Miss!
**[08:06] ---**
Don't make me tell you again.
**[08:18] ---**
That Kokonoe has a lot of nerve playing hooky!
**[08:25] ---**
I wonder what happened to him.
**[08:27] ---**
It's utterly disgraceful.
**[08:31] ---**
Tor...
**[08:34] ---**
Look! Turner! It's Turner!
**[08:36] ---**
When you said "come with me,"
**[08:38] ---**
I never thought it'd be to a theme park!
**[08:40] ---**
"Theme park"? I beg your pardon!
**[08:42] ---**
This is a dark fantasy
world of love and nightmares:
**[08:46] ---**
This is Deathnewland!
**[08:53] ---**
Could you turn it down a notch?!
**[08:55] ---**
How can I? I've been planning
a visit ever since I knew
**[08:58] ---**
I'd be coming to Japan!
**[09:00] ---**
Oh! Rogers! It's really him!
I've got to take a picture!
**[09:07] ---**
Come on!
**[09:09] ---**
B-But where?
**[09:14] ---**
Whoa! Hang on a second--wait!
**[09:16] ---**
And why would we do that?
Onward to Deathnewland!
**[09:56] ---**
Over there!
**[09:58] ---**
Turner!
**[10:00] ---**
Oh, Turner, you're so adorable!
I'm so glad I met you, Turner!
**[10:06] ---**
3, 2, 1:
**[10:10] ---**
How's that?
**[10:25] ---**
For an Exceed, you sure look a mess.
**[10:28] ---**
My exhaustion is more mental than physical.
**[10:32] ---**
Oh! Let's go there next! C'mon!
**[11:02] ---**
You're amazing!
**[11:04] ---**
I should be. Hunting's been
my hobby since I was a child.
**[11:10] ---**
Hunting as a hobby?
It's like a whole other world...
**[11:14] ---**
Really? It's not rare at all where I'm from.
**[11:21] ---**
I've dismantled and assembled
guns time and time again.
**[11:25] ---**
You ought to know everything
about a weapon that can take life,
**[11:28] ---**
a weapon you entrust your own life to.
**[11:32] ---**
Guns are the weapon I'm most familiar with.
**[11:37] ---**
It's like guns are my soul.
**[11:41] ---**
Your soul...
**[11:44] ---**
Isn't your Blaze the same way?
**[11:47] ---**
*My* Blaze?
**[11:53] ---**
Behind you!
**[11:59] ---**
Nicely done!
**[12:02] ---**
"Tor" "Lilith"
**[12:03] ---**
Congratulations! You two
have our highest score!
**[12:11] ---**
I got a Rogers! This is
a park exclusive, you know.
**[12:17] ---**
You're like a little kid!
**[12:19] ---**
That's a low blow.
**[12:34] ---**
Didn't you say you had something to ask me?
**[12:39] ---**
Why did you use your Blaze in
front of all those people yesterday?
**[12:43] ---**
Oh, that? It's only natural
to show your Blaze to your Duo.
**[12:54] ---**
I was so excited to learn you
were the wielder of an Unrivaled Blaze.
**[12:59] ---**
To find out I wasn't the
only one in the whole world.
**[13:03] ---**
Then I felt it:
**[13:06] ---**
You, the Irregular, are the only Duo for me.
**[13:10] ---**
The only one? But...
**[13:19] ---**
My gun fires on the foe;
your shield blocks their blades.
**[13:24] ---**
Just like a guardian knight.
**[13:28] ---**
And so...
**[13:30] ---**
I'll break my own rules to say this:
**[13:34] ---**
Be my Duo, Tor Kokonoe.
**[14:29] ---**
Well, it *is* past curfew.
**[14:33] ---**
Tor... Tor!
**[14:41] ---**
Welcome back, Tor.
**[14:44] ---**
Thanks, Julie. I needed that.
**[14:53] ---**
The resident advisor's on patrol.
**[15:15] ---**
I, uh... I'm sorry I'm late.
**[15:19] ---**
Nej. It's no problem at all,
**[15:21] ---**
as long as you're all right.
**[15:27] ---**
Actually... I was out with Lilith.
**[15:33] ---**
Were you?
**[15:37] ---**
And... she asked me if I'd be her Duo.
**[15:44] ---**
But...
**[15:55] ---**
Sorry. I already have a Duo
who means a lot to me. I can't be yours.
**[16:02] ---**
B-But that's...
**[16:04] ---**
I swore--to her and to myself--
**[16:08] ---**
that I'd stand by her.
**[16:20] ---**
My feelings aren't about to change.
**[16:29] ---**
I'll never forgive you for
rejecting my invitation *twice*.
**[16:44] ---**
And now she hates my guts.
**[16:48] ---**
She did actually ask me to be her Duo before,
**[16:52] ---**
and I just didn't want you to worry...
**[16:54] ---**
I'm sorry I kept something
so important from you.
**[16:58] ---**
Nej. You're your own person, Tor.
But more than that...
**[17:07] ---**
Thank you. For choosing me.
**[17:11] ---**
N-No... I mean, thank *you*.
**[17:20] ---**
Let's head back. It's getting chilly.
**[17:24] ---**
Then...
**[17:26] ---**
Julie?
**[17:28] ---**
I'll do this to warm up.
**[17:36] ---**
Yeah... nice and toasty.
**[17:39] ---**
Ja.
**[17:48] ---**
I wonder if Kokonoe is back yet.
**[17:52] ---**
Ready for your bath, Miyabi?
**[17:55] ---**
Yeah.
**[17:57] ---**
He's gotta be okay... right?
**[18:03] ---**
H-Hey, now! Listen, uh...
**[18:08] ---**
Er... could you do that in the bathroom?
**[18:16] ---**
Yeah, of course! What am I doing?
**[18:31] ---**
This is so unfair.
**[18:34] ---**
Now that the naughty student
who skipped class yesterday
**[18:37] ---**
has been duly punished,
**[18:39] ---**
I have an announcement!
**[18:41] ---**
It's time to take on the second-year
students in an interclass battle!
**[18:45] ---**
Yes, none other than...
**[18:47] ---**
...the Mordraco!
**[18:48] ---**
"Mordraco"
**[18:54] ---**
The Mordraco?
**[18:56] ---**
But this time you won't fight other Duos,
but rather class against class:
**[19:02] ---**
all the first-years against
a select group of second-years!
**[19:11] ---**
If you think you've got the upper
hand because there are more of you,
**[19:15] ---**
boy, have *you* got another thing coming!
**[19:17] ---**
Those second-years are all at Level 2 or 3!
**[19:21] ---**
In other words, some of
them are on par with me.
**[19:27] ---**
So! Without a firm strategy,
you'll get the snot kicked out of you!
**[19:32] ---**
So do your best! Go get 'em!
**[19:35] ---**
She's just so casual about it!
**[19:38] ---**
Not that they won't give
us a run for our money, I'm sure.
**[19:44] ---**
If we have to fight, I want
to take the best they've got.
**[19:47] ---**
Ja. We're stronger than we used to be.
**[19:52] ---**
I'll beat anyone I fight, no matter their level!
**[19:57] ---**
Wh-Why is everyone so excited about this?
**[20:01] ---**
I get where they're coming from,
but this is a group battle.
**[20:05] ---**
I wish they'd put more focus on a *class* victory.
**[20:10] ---**
Who are *you*?
**[20:14] ---**
Lilith!
**[20:16] ---**
I hate to interrupt, but can we
get the Mordraco underway right now?
**[20:22] ---**
I shall take you on alone
as the first-year representative.
**[20:26] ---**
The Mordraco, alone? Are you pulling my leg?
**[20:30] ---**
What's the rush?
**[20:33] ---**
Very well... then how's this?
**[20:43] ---**
A rifle Blaze!
**[20:48] ---**
Now, who wants to be hunted next?
**[21:07] ---**
*Lightly*
**[21:08] ---**
*Quickly*
**[21:09] ---**
*Gently*
**[21:10] ---**
*Softly*
**[21:11] ---**
*Pale*
**[21:12] ---**
*White*
**[21:12] ---**
*Our future together*
**[21:14] ---**
*Flicker*
**[21:15] ---**
*Bounce*
**[21:16] ---**
*Float*
**[21:17] ---**
*Sink*
**[21:18] ---**
*Leap*
**[21:19] ---**
*Align*
**[21:20] ---**
*The rhythm of our hearts*
**[21:22] ---**
*It started with a little chat*
**[21:25] ---**
*Our views surprisingly the same*
**[21:29] ---**
*It started with a clash, I suppose*
**[21:32] ---**
*Kind of a roundabout way*
**[21:36] ---**
* I want us to be friends*
* (When we fight, I understand)*
**[21:40] ---**
* But*
* (Things I didn't see at first)*
**[21:42] ---**
*That's too easy*
**[21:44] ---**
*The taste of apple tea*
**[21:50] ---**
*Lonely?*
**[21:52] ---**
*I never thought about it much*
**[21:57] ---**
*But I've noticed*
**[22:00] ---**
*I'm lonely without you*
**[22:04] ---**
*Tomorrow we'll be happy, happy*
**[22:07] ---**
*Tomorrow, too: happy, happy*
**[22:11] ---**
*Someday we'll be happy happy*
**[22:15] ---**
*Every day: happy happy*
**[22:31] ---**
What's with her?
**[22:33] ---**
This is a problem.
**[22:38] ---**
I realize you're an Exception...
**[22:41] ---**
...but now my carefully prepared
Mordraco has been ruined.
**[22:45] ---**
Not to worry. Instead, to deepen
ties with my classmates,
**[22:49] ---**
I shall hold a dance party.
**[22:52] ---**
I, the host, shall entertain you all.
**[22:56] ---**
We shall dress up in Blazes,
and dance to the clash of weapons.
**[23:02] ---**
You mean to take on all the first-years alone?
**[23:06] ---**
Aren't *you* a feisty little princess!
**[23:10] ---**
And the title of our dance tune... hmm.
**[23:19] ---**
I know: "Survive."
**[23:25] ---**
A fellow extraordinary
Unrivaled with a rifle Blaze...
**[23:30] ---**
We can't let down our guard.
**[23:31] ---**
Ja, I know. We'll take her down.
**[23:34] ---**
Julie?
**[23:35] ---**
Next time: "Survive."
**[23:35] ---**
"Next time: Survive"
**[23:37] ---**
I've got your back, Tor.
# 6 - Survive
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**[00:24] ---**
Yes!
**[00:33] ---**
Damn! Our sneak attack was a bust!
**[00:35] ---**
Then we'll just have to go for it!
**[01:11] ---**
Tor Kokonoe...
**[01:13] ---**
Lilith.
**[01:15] ---**
Now, let us dance...
**[01:18] ---**
...the Survive--to the accompaniment
of clashing swords and smoking guns.
**[01:35] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:41] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:46] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:51] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:56] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[02:01] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[02:07] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[02:16] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[02:21] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[02:26] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[02:32] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[02:36] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:42] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:53] ---**
"#6 Survive"
**[02:55] ---**
I didn't think we'd meet like this.
**[02:57] ---**
What a pleasant surprise.
**[02:59] ---**
Now, let's get down to business.
**[03:03] ---**
Before we do, can I have a word?
**[03:06] ---**
What?
**[03:11] ---**
I'm sorry for turning down your Duo request.
**[03:13] ---**
I never did apologize properly
back then... and I'm sorry.
**[03:17] ---**
Why bring that up now? You think
I'm going to go easy on you?
**[03:23] ---**
No, I hope you don't. I want to
fight you at full strength.
**[03:27] ---**
Eh?
**[03:29] ---**
If we both clash at full power,
we'll understand each other after.
**[03:33] ---**
Once we acknowledge
each other, we can be friends.
**[03:36] ---**
That's how I see it, anyway.
**[03:38] ---**
What are you, an idiot?
**[03:40] ---**
Sometimes I think I might be.
**[03:43] ---**
But this is the only way I can do things.
**[03:48] ---**
Fine. I just wonder if you can
keep up with me at full power!
**[04:02] ---**
Quit breaking things!
The poor shopkeeper!
**[04:05] ---**
Relax. I'll fix it up so it's better than new.
**[04:11] ---**
Pretty reckless to rent out all of
A La Mode for your Survive battle!
**[04:16] ---**
But it's a party!
**[04:19] ---**
Much more fun than school, don't you think?
**[04:26] ---**
Just this side of manageable at this distance.
**[04:28] ---**
Wow, calculating the trajectory
from the angle of the barrel? Nice!
**[04:33] ---**
You ain't seen nothing yet!
**[04:48] ---**
Cut her down!
**[04:53] ---**
Julie? She's early!
**[04:55] ---**
Using decoys and an ambush
to induce me to dodge here,
**[05:01] ---**
then finishing me off with
a blow from your best fighter?
**[05:04] ---**
Someone put this together right!
**[05:06] ---**
However...
**[05:13] ---**
You need to put more thought into
an Exceed's physical capabilities.
**[05:17] ---**
If her timing hadn't been off,
I might have been in a spot of trouble.
**[05:22] ---**
Tor Kokonoe, you seem rather amusing.
**[05:26] ---**
I shall leave you for my main course.
**[05:39] ---**
Ow...
**[05:42] ---**
You okay, Hotaka?
**[05:44] ---**
K-Kokonoe...
**[05:47] ---**
Thank you.
**[05:51] ---**
D-Did you see anything?
**[05:54] ---**
Nope. You can rest easy.
**[06:01] ---**
Was that...
**[06:04] ---**
Let's work out what we'll do next--and fast.
**[06:12] ---**
"Sky" "Central Court" "Standby"
"Green" "Beach" "Lilith Start"
**[06:13] ---**
Right now, Lilith is fighting
in the Sky Court up ahead.
**[06:17] ---**
We either go after her or
we wait here to intercept her.
**[06:22] ---**
We go after her, obviously!
**[06:23] ---**
No objections here.
**[06:27] ---**
I-I'll do my best!
**[06:30] ---**
Something wrong, Julie?
**[06:33] ---**
Nej. I'm with you, Tor.
**[06:36] ---**
Oh, okay.
**[06:38] ---**
Then it's settled.
**[06:40] ---**
There are two routes into the Sky Court.
**[06:43] ---**
Kokonoe, you three take the main route.
**[06:46] ---**
We'll go the long way in hopes
of attacking her from both sides.
**[06:54] ---**
Tor...
**[06:55] ---**
Don't tell me... it's over already?
**[07:03] ---**
Where are you?!
**[07:04] ---**
If you're going to fire...
**[07:10] ---**
Tatsu!
**[07:15] ---**
I happen to be quite
skilled in hunter's camouflage.
**[07:25] ---**
Listen, you're the main dish.
Be a good boy and wait already!
**[07:30] ---**
Sorry--I can't stand waiting!
**[07:32] ---**
And *I* can't stand impatient men!
**[07:38] ---**
She's going to shoot me at this distance?
**[07:43] ---**
Dammit!
**[07:46] ---**
We'll take the rest nice and slow
once I've taken care of the others.
**[07:50] ---**
Wait, Julie! We need to
join up with Tachibana first!
**[07:54] ---**
Nej--it's all right!
**[07:59] ---**
An all-too-straightforward move.
**[08:11] ---**
Too bad, Julie Sigtuna.
**[08:13] ---**
I had expected you to put up a better fight...
**[08:16] ---**
Julie!
**[08:18] ---**
Guess you couldn't stand by her after all.
**[08:21] ---**
Not so fast!
**[08:26] ---**
Kokonoe! Let's go!
**[08:28] ---**
Got it!
**[08:34] ---**
She's not coming after us, eh?
**[08:37] ---**
Just as she declared. Looks like
she wants to leave Tor for last.
**[08:42] ---**
Did you get hit?
**[08:44] ---**
Are you all right, Tomoe?
**[08:46] ---**
This? It's nothing.
**[08:49] ---**
You took some damage on your shoulder there--
**[08:52] ---**
Tomoe!
**[08:53] ---**
I'm so sorry. This is all my fault.
**[08:56] ---**
It's only natural to protect your friends.
**[08:59] ---**
But...
**[09:01] ---**
You seem overeager today.
Is something going on, Julie?
**[09:07] ---**
Nej, nothing.
**[09:10] ---**
Okay.
**[09:11] ---**
But don't forget: Your weapon
has a lot to do with speed
**[09:15] ---**
and keeping a cool head
to find just the right moment.
**[09:19] ---**
Ja...
**[09:20] ---**
Now, how are we going to take her down?
**[09:25] ---**
It looks like we'll have to wait
for our chance at close combat.
**[09:28] ---**
But...
**[09:29] ---**
Tachibana's in no shape to fight,
**[09:32] ---**
and Julie's injuries are
affecting her combat strength.
**[09:35] ---**
Hotaka's lance can't maneuver
well enough to trap her.
**[09:41] ---**
Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.
**[09:44] ---**
For raw destructive power,
I think you've got us all beat, Hotaka.
**[09:49] ---**
Kokonoe...
**[09:51] ---**
She's one nasty woman,
that's for sure. And so damn cocky!
**[09:56] ---**
Talk about irritating.
**[09:58] ---**
Cocky? Yeah...
**[10:04] ---**
That might just be... no.
**[10:07] ---**
What is it, Kokonoe?
**[10:17] ---**
Tor...
**[10:18] ---**
Julie? Come on, now--you have to
wait in your assigned position.
**[10:22] ---**
I'm sorry. I wanted to talk to you.
Just for a second.
**[10:28] ---**
All right. What's up?
**[10:31] ---**
Tomoe was right. I was trying too hard.
**[10:35] ---**
Is this about the Duo thing?
**[10:39] ---**
You turned her down, Tor.
**[10:43] ---**
But if you acknowledge each
other through this Survive, then...
**[10:49] ---**
I get it... So all this time, you...
**[10:58] ---**
I want to protect you, Julie.
To be your strength.
**[11:04] ---**
Tor...
**[11:05] ---**
I'm sorry I worried you.
**[11:08] ---**
But you're my Duo. Absolutely and for always.
**[11:16] ---**
Ja.
**[11:18] ---**
Have you forgotten you're
smack in the middle of a Survive?
**[11:26] ---**
You startled me. I didn't
pick up on your being here at all.
**[11:30] ---**
Erasing your presence is Hunting 101.
That, and picking up on things.
**[11:35] ---**
So...
**[11:38] ---**
Let's not beat around the bush.
**[11:40] ---**
I've come here, just like you wanted me to.
**[11:43] ---**
You really are an irritating woman.
**[11:46] ---**
Is it over? I hit one of you,
and another seems pretty slow.
**[11:52] ---**
Did you leave them behind?
**[11:54] ---**
Nej, Tomoe and Miyabi
will both fight with us.
**[12:00] ---**
Your hearts are one, are they?
**[12:02] ---**
I can't say I hate that kind of sentimentality.
**[12:07] ---**
Now, let's begin!
**[12:09] ---**
Time for the last dance!
**[12:20] ---**
Good blow! It had a lot more feeling to it.
**[12:23] ---**
But it looks like I did some lasting damage.
**[12:26] ---**
You're too slow!
**[12:31] ---**
Blaze!
**[12:34] ---**
Well done!
**[12:36] ---**
Don't forget about us!
**[12:38] ---**
Oh, I haven't!
**[12:41] ---**
Not so fast!
**[12:45] ---**
It's not over yet!
**[12:49] ---**
Tor!
**[12:51] ---**
Don't worry about me!
We're going in for the win!
**[12:55] ---**
You are? Like *that*?
**[12:58] ---**
Yep. I've finally got
you right where I want you.
**[13:02] ---**
Mjölnir!
**[13:14] ---**
Nicely thought out! But I'm still--
**[13:22] ---**
I won't... be defeated!
**[13:25] ---**
Julie! Now!
**[13:27] ---**
Ja! It's over!
**[13:30] ---**
The only one it's over for is you.
**[13:43] ---**
Julie...
**[13:46] ---**
Such a pity. It was a fake-out.
**[13:50] ---**
You honestly thought
I needed to reload it like this?
**[13:58] ---**
Yeah, I saw that possibility coming.
**[14:01] ---**
What?
**[14:02] ---**
That is, I saw through your lies
and got you to uncover the truth!
**[14:12] ---**
That makes it... checkmate.
**[14:15] ---**
No, but--I'm sure I shot
right through your chest!
**[14:22] ---**
So that's why you moved so slowly.
You were fighting together.
**[14:28] ---**
I get it now: there were
two of you waiting in ambush.
**[14:32] ---**
You almost had me at first.
But then I remembered:
**[14:37] ---**
The first time I saw your Blaze.
**[14:43] ---**
Nothing gets past you, does it?
**[14:45] ---**
Lilith, this can't go on.
**[14:50] ---**
C'mon, Lilith--
**[14:51] ---**
Don't tell me again!
**[14:55] ---**
I am not about to give up--not yet!
**[15:11] ---**
Tor!
**[15:12] ---**
It's not... her Blaze. It's... a real bullet!
**[15:17] ---**
That was a close one, Lilith Bristol.
**[15:25] ---**
Lilith, who are these guys?
**[15:28] ---**
I have no idea! Who are you?
What do you want?
**[15:39] ---**
We come bearing an invitation
from Equipment Smith, master armorer.
**[15:44] ---**
That should tell you what you need to know.
**[15:48] ---**
Ah, I see. You're their...
**[15:51] ---**
But I refuse!
**[15:53] ---**
I will not accompany anyone with
the temerity to crash my dance party!
**[16:02] ---**
Pardon me.
**[16:05] ---**
We're to bring you in,
even if it means getting a little rough.
**[16:10] ---**
Those are our orders, so...
**[16:12] ---**
Why, you...!
**[16:22] ---**
No way--sure, we're exhausted, but still!
**[16:25] ---**
Our attacks?
**[16:28] ---**
Exceeds aren't the only
ones who've surpassed humanity.
**[16:32] ---**
That's all.
**[16:39] ---**
Quiet now...
**[16:41] ---**
I don't want my trigger finger to slip.
**[16:45] ---**
Stop!
**[16:47] ---**
I'll accept your invitation.
Just don't hurt her!
**[16:51] ---**
You have my thanks. Now I can
still show my face to the bossman.
**[16:57] ---**
Go right on up, if you would.
**[17:02] ---**
Lilith...
**[17:06] ---**
Sorry we couldn't finish
things properly, Tor Kokonoe.
**[17:16] ---**
Who the hell were those guys, anyway?
**[17:19] ---**
Who cares about that?!
**[17:22] ---**
We've got to get Lilith back!
**[17:25] ---**
Ja.
**[17:27] ---**
Isn't that just like you!
**[17:30] ---**
Kokonoe...
**[17:33] ---**
We'll all come back together.
And when we do...
**[17:37] ---**
...meet us with a smile, okay?
**[17:39] ---**
Uh-huh...
**[17:50] ---**
Tor Kokonoe!
**[17:52] ---**
Why are you here?
**[17:53] ---**
To get Lilith back!
**[17:56] ---**
Stand down! What do you think
you can do in your condition?
**[18:00] ---**
It's like you said: We still
haven't finished things between us!
**[18:05] ---**
Don't make me tell you again, you fool!
**[18:07] ---**
The same goes for me! You think
I'm going to stand for you disappearing
**[18:11] ---**
before we can clash at full strength,
before we understand each other?
**[18:16] ---**
I'm afraid we don't have the
time to be party to your little farce.
**[18:21] ---**
Stop!
**[18:27] ---**
Putting the last of my
strength into this single blow and...
**[18:31] ---**
Shatter!
**[18:40] ---**
You must be getting desperate.
**[18:43] ---**
Don't you get it?
Don't you know where we are?
**[18:48] ---**
No!
**[18:57] ---**
Lilith!
**[18:59] ---**
Tor Kokonoe!
**[19:02] ---**
Julie! Tora!
**[19:04] ---**
Ja!
**[19:05] ---**
We got this!
**[19:12] ---**
To resort to such a tactic...
**[19:14] ---**
Lend me your strength, Lilith!
**[19:18] ---**
Blaze!
**[19:27] ---**
You pull the trigger!
**[19:31] ---**
It's over!
**[19:39] ---**
You sure about this?
**[19:42] ---**
Of course. You want to
clash with me at my full power
**[19:45] ---**
so we can understand
each other, don't you?
**[19:47] ---**
I'm pretty beat up, though.
**[19:51] ---**
And I've hurt my arm. We're even.
**[19:55] ---**
Well, I won't object to
settling this once and for all.
**[19:59] ---**
Attaboy!
**[20:21] ---**
My apologies. The Unit got a little scuffed up.
**[20:25] ---**
The adjustments have yet to be made, anyway.
**[20:28] ---**
The data you got is plenty.
**[20:32] ---**
What shall we do about Lilith Bristol?
**[20:35] ---**
She's an intriguing subject,
but there's no need to go overboard.
**[20:39] ---**
The one I'm really after is...
**[20:42] ---**
The witch who's pulling
the strings: Blaze Diabolica.
**[20:46] ---**
I half thought she'd show her face here today.
**[20:50] ---**
She's keeping herself fairly guarded...
**[20:52] ---**
Say, how are those
Exceeds she made, anyway?
**[20:57] ---**
The Exceeds?
**[21:03] ---**
H-Help... me...
**[21:06] ---**
I think they'll be quite amusing.
**[21:15] ---**
I'm so bored. Ugh, I wish
I could start moving again...
**[21:20] ---**
Nej. You must stay in bed.
**[21:23] ---**
Julie's right.
**[21:25] ---**
She certainly is. You were beyond reckless.
**[21:31] ---**
Come in.
**[21:35] ---**
Lilith?!
**[21:37] ---**
What do *you* want?
**[21:40] ---**
It's only natural to visit your injured friends.
**[21:45] ---**
What? Isn't it?
**[21:48] ---**
You said we'd be friends
once we clashed at full power!
**[21:53] ---**
And, uh... thank you for coming to rescue me.
**[22:00] ---**
Sure.
**[22:01] ---**
And I'm sorry for slapping you
the other day. It must have hurt.
**[22:07] ---**
It's all right.
**[22:08] ---**
*Lightly*
**[22:08] ---**
Oh...
**[22:09] ---**
*Quickly*
**[22:10] ---**
*Gently*
**[22:11] ---**
*Softly*
**[22:11] ---**
And you, too... I'm sorry
I didn't take you seriously.
**[22:12] ---**
*Pale*
**[22:13] ---**
*White*
**[22:13] ---**
*Our future together*
**[22:14] ---**
It actually turned out to be a
pretty good experience for us.
**[22:15] ---**
*Flicker*
**[22:16] ---**
*Bounce*
**[22:17] ---**
*Float*
**[22:18] ---**
*Sink*
**[22:18] ---**
Uh-huh!
**[22:19] ---**
*Leap*
**[22:20] ---**
*Align*
**[22:21] ---**
*The rhythm of our hearts*
**[22:22] ---**
By the way, Tor Kokonoe...
is that other thing still a no-go?
**[22:23] ---**
*It started with a little chat*
**[22:26] ---**
*Our views surprisingly the same*
**[22:27] ---**
Sorry. I have a Duo who's important to me.
**[22:30] ---**
*It started with a clash, I suppose*
**[22:32] ---**
All right.
**[22:33] ---**
But if you ever change your mind, do tell me.
**[22:33] ---**
*Kind of a roundabout way*
**[22:36] ---**
Tor is my Duo.
**[22:37] ---**
* I want us to be friends*
* (When we fight, I understand)*
**[22:39] ---**
Ooh, scary!
**[22:41] ---**
* But*
* (Things I didn't see at first)*
**[22:41] ---**
Oh, and one more important thing...
**[22:43] ---**
*That's too easy*
**[22:45] ---**
*The taste of apple tea*
**[22:46] ---**
I won't tell you again, so listen closely.
**[22:51] ---**
*Lonely?*
**[22:53] ---**
*I never thought about it much*
**[22:54] ---**
I've decided *you* will be my future husband.
**[22:58] ---**
*But I've noticed*
**[23:01] ---**
What?!
**[23:01] ---**
*I'm lonely without you*
**[23:03] ---**
Tor! So you two *have* been...
**[23:05] ---**
*Tomorrow we'll be happy, happy*
**[23:05] ---**
K-Kokonoe, you skeev!
**[23:07] ---**
H-H-Have you no *shame*?!
**[23:08] ---**
*Tomorrow, too: happy, happy*
**[23:10] ---**
No! That's not it!
**[23:12] ---**
*Someday we'll be happy happy*
**[23:14] ---**
Hey, Lilith--wait!
**[23:15] ---**
*Every day: happy happy*
**[23:18] ---**
I'll win your heart...
you can count on it, Tor!
**[23:25] ---**
About being Tor's Duo--I haven't given up yet.
**[23:29] ---**
Nej. Tor's Duo is...
**[23:30] ---**
Then I won't give up, either!
**[23:31] ---**
What?
**[23:32] ---**
Th-Then, I won't give up, either!
**[23:34] ---**
"Silver Blonde, Yellow Topaz"
**[23:34] ---**
Next time: "Silver Blonde, Yellow Topaz."
**[23:37] ---**
I won't give up, either!
# 7 - Silver Blonde, Yellow Topaz
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**[00:09] ---**
I couldn't do anything in that moment.
**[00:13] ---**
I was a liability for everyone else...
**[00:19] ---**
Stray thoughts at every turn.
**[00:21] ---**
Weren't there? During our sparring earlier.
**[00:28] ---**
Nothing will come of being down on yourself.
**[00:32] ---**
Tomoe...
**[00:35] ---**
Don't be so depressed.
**[00:37] ---**
We all love the cheerful Miyabi.
**[00:41] ---**
Love, as in...
**[00:48] ---**
Something the matter?
**[00:49] ---**
N-No, it's nothing.
**[01:10] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:16] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:21] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:26] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:31] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:36] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:42] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[01:50] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[01:56] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[02:01] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[02:07] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[02:11] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:17] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:28] ---**
"#7 Silver Blonde, Yellow Topaz"
**[02:29] ---**
Blue as far as the eye can see...
**[02:34] ---**
How are you feeling, Julie?
**[02:37] ---**
Ja...
**[02:39] ---**
I'm... okay.
**[02:43] ---**
Hey, hey, what do you
think the training camp's like?
**[02:46] ---**
I brought my new swimsuit! It's super cute!
**[02:49] ---**
I'm sorry, Tor.
**[02:49] ---**
Ooh, show me!
**[02:51] ---**
Here we are, off to a
seaside summer camp, but I'm...
**[02:55] ---**
Between this heat and seasickness,
it can't be helped.
**[02:58] ---**
I'm sure it's not going to be
your average summer camp anyway.
**[03:01] ---**
You should rest while you can.
**[03:04] ---**
Ja...
**[03:06] ---**
Your lap is very com... fortable...
**[03:17] ---**
Seeing her like this,
**[03:19] ---**
it's like Julie's a little animal.
**[03:26] ---**
Uh, um...
**[03:29] ---**
Oh, Hotaka.
**[03:31] ---**
Is Julie okay?
**[03:33] ---**
Y-Yeah...
**[03:35] ---**
I think she feels better in
this fresh air than being indoors.
**[03:40] ---**
Seems that way.
**[03:41] ---**
She looks so comfortable.
**[03:43] ---**
It's got to be hot where you are.
**[03:45] ---**
Maybe you should get over here.
**[03:47] ---**
What?
**[03:48] ---**
O-Okay.
**[03:50] ---**
Then, since you suggested it...
**[04:03] ---**
You okay?
**[04:08] ---**
Hey, Tor, Tsukimi wants to see us.
**[04:11] ---**
Are we there already?
**[04:15] ---**
Miyabi.
**[04:18] ---**
Y-Yeah, I'm coming.
**[04:21] ---**
What the heck am I doing?
**[04:25] ---**
Now, time for the big announcement!
**[04:28] ---**
You're gonna swim from here to
that island where the training camp is!
**[04:33] ---**
What?!
**[04:34] ---**
Swim... Are you for real?
**[04:40] ---**
Are you serious about this, ma'am?
**[04:42] ---**
Of course!
**[04:43] ---**
Oh, and as part of your special training,
**[04:45] ---**
you'll be swimming in your uniforms!
**[04:48] ---**
It should be a piece of cake for you Exceeds.
**[04:53] ---**
Now it makes sense.
**[04:56] ---**
It's to get a good look at
the ecology of her guinea pigs.
**[05:04] ---**
Your ultimate goal is here!
**[05:07] ---**
The training camp building smack
dab in the middle of the island!
**[05:10] ---**
I expect you all to get fired up and go!
**[05:14] ---**
Oh, and remember that Rite of Sublimation
at the end of the term?
**[05:19] ---**
If you leveled up, that's one thing,
**[05:21] ---**
but if you're a sad panda
cubby who *didn't* level up,
**[05:24] ---**
make sure you don't
drag down your Duo, 'kay?
**[05:28] ---**
Miyabi...
**[05:33] ---**
Well, then, get moving already!
**[05:48] ---**
You okay, Julie?
**[05:50] ---**
Ja. But we've fallen pretty far behind.
**[05:54] ---**
Oh, we'll catch up in no time.
**[05:57] ---**
Hang on tight for me.
**[05:58] ---**
Ja.
**[06:01] ---**
Oh... That sound...
**[06:05] ---**
Hi, Tor!
**[06:08] ---**
Picking out my swimsuit
totally threw me off schedule!
**[06:12] ---**
Lilith?!
**[06:14] ---**
Okay, I'm going, Sarah.
**[06:16] ---**
M-Miss?
**[06:17] ---**
You're not...
**[06:36] ---**
Sorry to keep you waiting!
**[06:38] ---**
Your future life partner is here!
**[06:40] ---**
Aw, please, look at you.
**[06:43] ---**
You blush so easily.
**[06:44] ---**
I wasn't blushing.
**[06:46] ---**
Please get away from him. Tor is my Duo.
**[06:51] ---**
Oh? Let me guess--you can't swim?
**[06:54] ---**
As Tor's Duo, you should try
not to get in his way.
**[07:03] ---**
We don't have time for this.
**[07:06] ---**
Right now, we have to get to the island.
**[07:08] ---**
You have a point there.
**[07:10] ---**
Then I'll race you to the island, Tor!
**[07:15] ---**
What?
**[07:24] ---**
I knew it would be, but swimming
in a uniform was way rough.
**[07:31] ---**
I won, hands down.
**[07:33] ---**
I'm sorry, Tor.
**[07:36] ---**
It's okay.
**[07:37] ---**
But let me rest a bit.
**[07:40] ---**
Then I will, too.
**[07:42] ---**
My underwear is all soggy and uncomfortable.
**[07:45] ---**
We'll take a break until your clothes dry.
**[07:50] ---**
Whoa! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!
**[07:53] ---**
Oh...
**[07:55] ---**
I'll go hang them out to dry over there.
**[07:57] ---**
Sure...
**[07:59] ---**
Try not to go too far.
**[08:02] ---**
Ja.
**[08:04] ---**
She's a spacey one, huh?
**[08:13] ---**
It's more pleasant this way, right?
**[08:15] ---**
Y-Yeah...
**[08:17] ---**
But it's got to be hot for you, too.
**[08:19] ---**
You don't have to worry about me.
**[08:21] ---**
I'm doing this because I feel like it.
**[08:24] ---**
But if it really bothers you,
I wouldn't mind if you thanked me.
**[08:28] ---**
Sure, if it's something I can do.
**[08:32] ---**
Then, as my reward...
**[08:34] ---**
What?
**[08:37] ---**
Kiss me.
**[08:40] ---**
No! Th-Th-Th-That's okay!
Never mind the shade!
**[08:42] ---**
But I appreciate the thought.
**[08:44] ---**
Oh!
**[08:46] ---**
Julie!
**[08:49] ---**
What's wrong, Julie?!
**[08:50] ---**
I was going to hang them out to dry,
**[08:52] ---**
but then the wind blew them away, and...
**[09:02] ---**
Which means...
**[09:04] ---**
Tor...
**[09:07] ---**
You shouldn't look.
**[09:18] ---**
You okay, Miyabi? We're almost there.
**[09:21] ---**
R-Right.
**[09:22] ---**
It seems like I'm always holding you back.
**[09:28] ---**
What kind of silly...
**[09:31] ---**
Miyabi!
**[09:36] ---**
Do you think everyone else has gone ahead?
**[09:39] ---**
Ah, well...
**[09:41] ---**
We can go at our own pace.
**[09:45] ---**
I'm soaked, too.
**[09:52] ---**
I'm sorry, Tomoe. I...
**[09:55] ---**
Stop right there.
**[09:59] ---**
Tomoe?
**[10:01] ---**
You're my Duo, Miyabi.
**[10:05] ---**
If you're down on yourself,
**[10:07] ---**
that also means that
you're down on me--your Duo.
**[10:10] ---**
That's not what I...
**[10:12] ---**
The Duo I chose is
none other than Miyabi Hotaka.
**[10:21] ---**
Whew! This is perfect.
**[10:23] ---**
We can rinse off the salt from the sea here.
**[10:28] ---**
Feels great!
**[10:32] ---**
Looks like that's where the training camp is.
**[10:34] ---**
It's starting to get pretty dark.
**[10:36] ---**
Come on, let's hurry.
**[10:38] ---**
Oh, hold on a second.
**[10:41] ---**
What is it?
**[10:46] ---**
It's only marginally better than nothing, but...
**[10:49] ---**
It'll be rough going barefoot from here on out.
**[10:53] ---**
Thank you, Tor!
**[10:54] ---**
That's my future husband for you!
**[10:57] ---**
Maybe I really will take you for my Duo.
**[11:01] ---**
Tor, this way looks easier to walk.
**[11:18] ---**
What was that?
**[11:20] ---**
Kunai knives.
**[11:22] ---**
Are there ninjas on this island or something?
**[11:29] ---**
Don't tell me it's those...
**[11:46] ---**
They have Blazes?!
**[11:58] ---**
Hurry, Miyabi!
**[12:00] ---**
Right!
**[12:03] ---**
Miyabi!
**[12:08] ---**
Tomoe!
**[12:11] ---**
Bastards...
**[12:12] ---**
They have the terrain in their favor.
**[12:22] ---**
Tomoe!
**[12:26] ---**
Why?
**[12:31] ---**
Why can't I get them to move?
**[12:47] ---**
Kokonoe...
**[12:52] ---**
Blaze!
**[13:01] ---**
Miyabi...
**[13:09] ---**
Who the hell are these guys?
**[13:12] ---**
Tor!
**[13:26] ---**
They attacked us here
to cage us within these trees.
**[13:30] ---**
Nicely played.
**[13:43] ---**
I never asked for your help!
**[13:45] ---**
Ja. I just felt like doing that.
**[13:51] ---**
Now, what to do?
**[13:54] ---**
A little more space would've been nice, but...
**[13:57] ---**
In that case, please leap up for a moment.
**[14:00] ---**
What?
**[14:04] ---**
All right.
**[14:08] ---**
Blaze!
**[14:18] ---**
No way...
**[14:19] ---**
This is the power of a Level 3?!
**[14:30] ---**
Now...
**[14:31] ---**
It's showtime!
**[14:34] ---**
Take that!
**[14:37] ---**
Damn it! These people wielding Blazes...
**[14:40] ---**
Who in the world...
**[15:07] ---**
This is the end!
**[15:13] ---**
Imari!
**[15:24] ---**
I guess the cat's out of the bag.
**[15:27] ---**
Long time no see, Tor.
**[15:29] ---**
Yeah... Long time no see.
**[15:33] ---**
By the way, mind moving
your hand sometime soon?
**[15:37] ---**
Huh?
**[15:39] ---**
Uh...
**[15:41] ---**
Tor, you skeev.
**[15:45] ---**
So! To all the students from the main school,
**[15:48] ---**
welcome to Koryo Academy's branch school!
**[15:51] ---**
We sprang that mock battle on you,
**[15:52] ---**
and I'm sure the rude
greeting came as a surprise.
**[15:55] ---**
But consider it seaside summer camp
the Koryo Academy way,
**[15:59] ---**
and we ask for your mercy.
**[16:01] ---**
So there you have it.
**[16:02] ---**
The joint training starts today
and we're looking forward to it!
**[16:06] ---**
Well, then...
**[16:07] ---**
Cheers!
**[16:08] ---**
Cheers!
**[16:28] ---**
I had no idea there was a branch school.
**[16:31] ---**
I was surprised at first, too.
**[16:43] ---**
The students defeated in
the opening ceremony Screening Rite
**[16:46] ---**
were admitted to the branch
school if that's what they wanted.
**[16:50] ---**
The environment, the training--
it's all incredibly rigorous,
**[16:53] ---**
but every day has been fulfilling.
**[16:55] ---**
Looks that way.
**[16:56] ---**
So, how have things been on your end?
**[16:58] ---**
What? I...
**[17:00] ---**
Everyone has a voracious appetite.
**[17:03] ---**
The meat ran out in the blink of an eye.
**[17:06] ---**
After all that swimming
and fighting, everyone's starving.
**[17:10] ---**
Do you want one of mine?
**[17:13] ---**
Ja.
**[17:14] ---**
Thank you very much.
**[17:17] ---**
H-Hot!
**[17:19] ---**
Your sausage is really hot and big...
**[17:27] ---**
And it's delicious.
**[17:29] ---**
Tor.
**[17:32] ---**
Here you go.
**[17:33] ---**
Can I eat this?
**[17:35] ---**
No! I'm asking you to feed me
because both my hands are occupied.
**[17:40] ---**
Then say, "Ah."
**[17:44] ---**
That's pretty good.
**[17:46] ---**
Wait! Why are *you* feeding me?!
**[17:49] ---**
Here's your next bite.
**[17:53] ---**
Mmm, delicious!
**[17:56] ---**
Wait! Aren't you listening to me?!
**[18:06] ---**
Headmistress.
**[18:08] ---**
I had the wrong idea about you.
**[18:10] ---**
I'd thought you were more coldhearted.
**[18:14] ---**
But I guess you didn't actually cast
Imari and the others aside.
**[18:18] ---**
I'm kind of happy about that.
**[18:21] ---**
Thank you very much.
**[18:23] ---**
It seems that you are
under some misapprehension.
**[18:26] ---**
What?
**[18:27] ---**
Ultimately, this is all to seek out the
talent that the Dorn Agency requires.
**[18:32] ---**
I have done nothing to merit thanks.
**[18:37] ---**
Well, then, good evening, Tor Kokonoe.
**[18:42] ---**
I desire one thing and one thing only.
**[18:46] ---**
That the path I take reaches Absolute Duo.
**[18:55] ---**
The way you fought earlier was amazing!
**[18:57] ---**
You don't attend the main school
for nothing, that's for sure!
**[19:00] ---**
Oh, no, I'm not that impressive.
**[19:02] ---**
Nope, you *are* that impressive.
**[19:04] ---**
Because you're my Duo--my pride and joy.
**[19:07] ---**
Tomoe...
**[19:09] ---**
I-I'm going to get some food.
**[19:17] ---**
Oh, s-sorry.
**[19:19] ---**
K-Kokonoe.
**[19:21] ---**
Oh, yeah, I heard.
**[19:23] ---**
You fought hard to save Tachibana, huh?
**[19:26] ---**
I... I was just frantic, that's all.
**[19:31] ---**
And besides, that was because you...
**[19:37] ---**
What about me?
**[19:39] ---**
No, nothing.
**[19:43] ---**
That's right...
**[19:45] ---**
It's because Kokonoe's
been there for me that I...
**[19:53] ---**
That I...
**[19:55] ---**
Hey! Miyabi!
**[19:56] ---**
Tor! Hurry up!
**[19:59] ---**
Right!
**[20:00] ---**
Let's go.
**[20:01] ---**
Okay.
**[20:06] ---**
I guess what I feel for Kokonoe really is...
**[20:11] ---**
...love.
**[20:15] ---**
The adjustments to the Unit are complete.
**[20:17] ---**
All that's left is to move
on to the final stage,
**[20:20] ---**
but there's a piece I'd
like to get my hands on first.
**[20:33] ---**
And you want me to handle
the operation to obtain it?
**[20:36] ---**
Yes.
**[20:38] ---**
There's no need to
report this to the higher-ups.
**[20:41] ---**
They're just as curious to know
how powerful this thing is, anyway.
**[20:45] ---**
The test results, as it were,
should be enough for them.
**[20:50] ---**
The test...
**[20:51] ---**
Assess and be assessed, is it?
**[20:54] ---**
And what will the codename be this time?
**[20:59] ---**
A competitive show...
**[21:01] ---**
Let's call it Selection.
**[21:25] ---**
*Lightly*
**[21:26] ---**
*Quickly*
**[21:27] ---**
*Gently*
**[21:28] ---**
*Softly*
**[21:29] ---**
*Pale*
**[21:30] ---**
*White*
**[21:30] ---**
*Our future together*
**[21:32] ---**
*Flicker*
**[21:33] ---**
*Bounce*
**[21:34] ---**
*Float*
**[21:35] ---**
*Sink*
**[21:36] ---**
*Leap*
**[21:37] ---**
*Align*
**[21:38] ---**
*The rhythm of our hearts*
**[21:40] ---**
*It started with a little chat*
**[21:43] ---**
*Our views surprisingly the same*
**[21:47] ---**
*It started with a clash, I suppose*
**[21:50] ---**
*Kind of a roundabout way*
**[21:54] ---**
* I want us to be friends*
* (When we fight, I understand)*
**[21:58] ---**
* But*
* (Things I didn't see at first)*
**[22:00] ---**
*That's too easy*
**[22:02] ---**
*The taste of apple tea*
**[22:08] ---**
*Lonely?*
**[22:10] ---**
*I never thought about it much*
**[22:15] ---**
*But I've noticed*
**[22:18] ---**
*I'm lonely without you*
**[22:22] ---**
*Tomorrow we'll be happy, happy*
**[22:25] ---**
*Tomorrow, too: happy, happy*
**[22:29] ---**
*Someday we'll be happy happy*
**[22:33] ---**
*Every day: happy happy*
**[22:46] ---**
That should do it.
**[22:48] ---**
This will allow me to sleep with
you for the week of summer camp.
**[22:54] ---**
Er, uh... I'm happy for you...
**[22:57] ---**
Ja.
**[23:00] ---**
By the way, Tor, what happened
today taught me an important lesson.
**[23:05] ---**
An ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure.
**[23:08] ---**
Please hang onto this for me.
**[23:11] ---**
"This"?
**[23:15] ---**
Tor, spreading it open is a little...
**[23:20] ---**
Sorry...
**[23:22] ---**
Anything but this.
**[23:27] ---**
It's summer!
**[23:27] ---**
"It's summer!"
**[23:28] ---**
Yeah!
**[23:29] ---**
Swimsuits!
**[23:29] ---**
"Swimsuits!"
**[23:31] ---**
Yeah!
**[23:32] ---**
Hot springs!
**[23:33] ---**
"Hot springs!"
**[23:34] ---**
Yeah!
**[23:36] ---**
Next time: "Selection."
**[23:36] ---**
"Selection"
**[23:38] ---**
Plus, a wardrobe malfunction!
# 8 - Selection
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G619098KY/absolute-duo)
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**[00:04] ---**
So hot...
**[00:06] ---**
I can't breathe... suffocating...
**[00:11] ---**
Soft... so--soft?!
**[00:16] ---**
Tor... no touching there...
**[00:19] ---**
Lilith?!
**[00:20] ---**
What's she doing here?
**[00:25] ---**
J-Julie?!
**[00:27] ---**
Your hands are so big...
**[00:34] ---**
Good morning, Tor.
**[00:36] ---**
Hey--no peeking, Tor!
**[00:40] ---**
Why are you both naked?!
**[00:45] ---**
I can't sleep in clothes.
**[00:48] ---**
Last night... was just so hot...
**[00:51] ---**
Look, just get dressed... please!
**[00:54] ---**
Morning!
**[00:56] ---**
Get up already, Kokonoe, Julie.
Training's about to...
**[01:03] ---**
Kokonoe...
**[01:05] ---**
...you *dog*!
**[01:20] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:26] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:31] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:36] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:41] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:46] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:52] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[02:01] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[02:06] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[02:11] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[02:17] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[02:21] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:27] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:38] ---**
"#8 Selection"
**[02:44] ---**
Man, what a way to start the day.
**[02:47] ---**
Kokonoe!
**[02:51] ---**
Tachibana!
**[02:56] ---**
I'm so sorry, Kokonoe!
Julie and Lilith explained everything.
**[03:00] ---**
It was rude of me to
jump to conclusions like that!
**[03:02] ---**
I-I'm just glad you understand. So, uh...
**[03:06] ---**
Please... stop bowing.
**[03:08] ---**
That won't do! The blame all lies on me!
**[03:12] ---**
I see you're wasting no
time getting up to your old tricks.
**[03:16] ---**
What on earth did you *do*, Tor?
**[03:18] ---**
Nej, Imari. It was me and--
**[03:22] ---**
Stop right there!
**[03:23] ---**
Hey, uh, we'd better circle
up before Miss Tsukimi gets mad.
**[03:30] ---**
We don't want that.
**[03:32] ---**
Like I want that black-hearted
bunny lecturing me.
**[03:35] ---**
You don't like Professor Bunbun?
But she's so cute!
**[03:42] ---**
Ignorance really is bliss.
**[03:46] ---**
Hey, Hotaka--thanks for bailing me out.
**[03:53] ---**
Uh-huh!
**[04:07] ---**
I had no idea.
**[04:10] ---**
I never knew that just
falling in love with someone
**[04:14] ---**
could give you such a thrill...
**[04:21] ---**
...could make you feel so warm inside...
**[04:26] ---**
...could fill you with such strength...
**[04:31] ---**
...could make the whole world sparkle.
**[04:39] ---**
Aaand that concludes
our schedule for training camp!
**[04:42] ---**
Our last day tomorrow will be
nothing but long-awaited free time!
**[04:47] ---**
But don't get *too* crazy,
or you'll make me a very bothered bunny!
**[04:51] ---**
Yes, miss!
**[04:53] ---**
Tor!
**[04:54] ---**
I'm about to polish up my radiant skin
just for you--care to join me?
**[05:01] ---**
Ja, I'll come with you.
**[05:03] ---**
Tor, I'm off to take a bath.
**[05:06] ---**
No, wait, not you--hey, stop pushing!
**[05:10] ---**
Are they hitting it off, or is it just me?
**[05:13] ---**
Like I know. I'm off for a little soak myself.
**[05:17] ---**
Kokonoe!
**[05:19] ---**
Nice work today, Hotaka.
You really gave it your all at camp this week.
**[05:23] ---**
Oh, um... Thanks to you, though.
**[05:27] ---**
Hmm?
**[05:28] ---**
N-Nothing! Do you
have plans for tomorrow yet?
**[05:33] ---**
No, nothing special.
**[05:36] ---**
Do you want to come with us?
Me and Tomoe and Imari? I mean...
**[05:44] ---**
...if you want to, that is...
**[05:47] ---**
Yeah, sure!
**[05:49] ---**
But where? There's not exactly
anywhere fun on this island.
**[05:54] ---**
The, uh... the beach.
**[05:59] ---**
Of course--the beach is definitely
somewhere fun. I'd totally forgotten.
**[06:09] ---**
Hey, what's so funny?
**[06:10] ---**
It's just... you're so...
**[06:17] ---**
Yow! Hot!
**[06:20] ---**
I'm the only guy here.
**[06:22] ---**
Tora's asleep,
**[06:24] ---**
and Tatsu is offering up
training to the god of muscle.
**[06:27] ---**
What *is* the god of muscle, anyway?
**[06:30] ---**
Sorry to keep you waiting, Tor.
**[06:35] ---**
What do you think?
**[06:37] ---**
What do I--
**[06:39] ---**
You look great. Really cute.
**[06:42] ---**
Ja.
**[06:44] ---**
Over here, Tor!
**[06:46] ---**
Hi!
**[06:49] ---**
I understand you're dazzled
by the veritable feast before you.
**[06:53] ---**
Care to weigh in?
**[06:56] ---**
Er, well...
**[06:59] ---**
Lilith, uh, the word "gorgeous,"
I think, suits you to a tee.
**[07:05] ---**
And Imari...
**[07:07] ---**
I think your figure's really attractive.
**[07:10] ---**
No! Like... in an athletic way.
**[07:14] ---**
Tachibana... well, you're beautiful.
**[07:18] ---**
Hey, your face is red. Don't get sunstroke, now.
**[07:21] ---**
Hotaka?
**[07:22] ---**
C'mon, Miyabi! Take that
frumpy old thing off already!
**[07:27] ---**
But it doesn't look as
good on me, and I'm too shy...
**[07:32] ---**
No use arguing. Hai-*yah*!
**[07:38] ---**
Hi there, K-Kokonoe...!
**[07:44] ---**
I, uh, I think that looks
great on you. Like... really great!
**[07:51] ---**
Oh! Th-Thanks.
**[07:56] ---**
You hold a pretty good beauty contest, Tor!
**[07:59] ---**
Yep. Now let's get going.
**[08:01] ---**
Right--the ocean awaits!
**[08:06] ---**
Yahoo!
**[08:09] ---**
I'll just take a dip, too.
**[08:13] ---**
What's the big idea?!
**[08:14] ---**
Ooh! You shouldn't neglect
me like that, you big sadist, you!
**[08:20] ---**
How do you like me in beach mode?
Go on, tell me what you think!
**[08:25] ---**
Okay, then: You're *always* in bitch mode.
**[08:29] ---**
Thank you! I'm so happy,
I'd like to kill you just a little bit,
**[08:32] ---**
you rotten brat!
**[08:34] ---**
Go on and try for your
revenge any old time at all.
**[08:38] ---**
Those two sure are close.
**[08:42] ---**
Must be nice.
**[08:47] ---**
Miyabi?
**[09:33] ---**
Yep, the beach was definitely
a good place to have fun.
**[09:39] ---**
K-Kokonoe... d-do you want to... swim with me?
**[09:47] ---**
Julie!
**[09:48] ---**
I told you not to go alone!
**[09:54] ---**
Look at this, Tor. I can swim
forward all by myself now.
**[09:59] ---**
Uh-huh. Great jo--
**[10:05] ---**
You okay?
**[10:07] ---**
Ja. I'm fine.
**[10:09] ---**
J-J-Julie! Up top! Up top!
**[10:14] ---**
It looks nice and sunny to me.
**[10:15] ---**
Not that--your swimsuit!
**[10:19] ---**
Did you see anything?
**[10:20] ---**
I didn't--but only barely.
**[10:23] ---**
"Barely" is good enough.
**[10:26] ---**
Now let's get my top.
**[10:31] ---**
Wait! Julie! Let go!
**[10:33] ---**
Nej. I can't, Tor.
If I let go, you'll get a peek.
**[10:38] ---**
My suit is over there.
**[10:41] ---**
My back--my back!
**[10:44] ---**
Help me! I'm drowning!
**[10:47] ---**
Lilith? You can swim!
**[10:49] ---**
I'm drowning in your love!
**[10:51] ---**
Oh, you are not either!
Stop that! Don't glom onto me!
**[10:57] ---**
Getting cold feet, Irregular?
Put more backbone into it!
**[11:01] ---**
Are they always like this?
**[11:03] ---**
Unfortunately, yes.
**[11:07] ---**
By the way,
**[11:08] ---**
have you noticed anything about Miyabi?
**[11:12] ---**
Of course.
**[11:13] ---**
She'd been really down on herself,
but she seems to have recovered.
**[11:18] ---**
That's my chosen Duo, all right.
**[11:23] ---**
We'll be saying goodbye tomorrow;
**[11:25] ---**
a little meddling can't hurt.
**[11:34] ---**
Mmm... nice.
**[11:35] ---**
The branch school sure is lucky
to have this hidden gem nearby.
**[11:41] ---**
S-Stop, miss, please! Ow! Don't rub so hard!
**[11:47] ---**
Wow! One touch is all it takes!
My fingers sink right in!
**[11:52] ---**
Nooo!
**[11:54] ---**
On second look, they really are amazing...
**[11:58] ---**
To think I would be the one to taste defeat!
**[12:01] ---**
Say, what's your bra size?
**[12:04] ---**
I-I can't tell you that!
**[12:07] ---**
No pinching!
**[12:08] ---**
"Pinching"?!
**[12:09] ---**
*This* is what happens
if you won't tell! Take that!
**[12:14] ---**
I'll tell, I'll tell! Just, please--
**[12:18] ---**
F! An F-cup!
**[12:21] ---**
Hotaka's an F--F for "fantasy"!
**[12:27] ---**
This overwhelming air of intimidation...
**[12:29] ---**
I have no choice but
to recognize her as my rival!
**[12:32] ---**
Huh! That's strange! So soft,
yet these bits here got all hard!
**[12:42] ---**
No... please... stop!
**[12:43] ---**
That's enough!
**[12:45] ---**
If you mean to assault someone,
let it be me instead!
**[12:49] ---**
So you're volunteering
for a little squeeze, are you?
**[12:55] ---**
Miss Tsukimi!
**[12:56] ---**
Ooh! These are worthy, too!
**[12:58] ---**
Worthy how?!
**[12:59] ---**
About the same size, I'd say.
**[13:01] ---**
N-No... stop...!
**[13:04] ---**
Save me, Julie!
**[13:06] ---**
I'd like to touch them, too.
**[13:09] ---**
Not you, too!
**[13:12] ---**
Hey! Julie!
**[13:12] ---**
It reminds me of Mama.
**[13:14] ---**
You okay?
**[13:16] ---**
I... I think so...
**[13:19] ---**
Listen, Miyabi...
**[13:22] ---**
You like Tor, don't you?
**[13:23] ---**
Uh-huh.
**[13:26] ---**
I-Imari, I, uh... you could tell?
**[13:31] ---**
Well, yeah. You're always watching him.
**[13:37] ---**
You've got some real competition, though.
**[13:40] ---**
Yeah.
**[13:42] ---**
The passionate Lilith, the friendly Tomoe,
**[13:46] ---**
the no-filter-at-all Professor Bunbun.
**[13:50] ---**
Then there's Tor's Duo and roommate,
your biggest foe of all: Julie.
**[13:56] ---**
She's genuine, cute, and strong.
I don't stand a chance.
**[14:03] ---**
Honestly, I can only see
those two as a parent and a child.
**[14:09] ---**
Or maybe a dog and its master.
**[14:11] ---**
C'mon... But maybe you're right.
And you look at Kokonoe plenty yourself.
**[14:20] ---**
Imari?
**[14:23] ---**
He and I clicked right away
when we first met. It was uncanny.
**[14:27] ---**
I figured we'd wind up
getting along well together.
**[14:30] ---**
If I were at the main school...
**[14:34] ---**
But...
**[14:35] ---**
...all we have now is the
affection of friends, I suppose.
**[14:38] ---**
And that's why I want you to
go for it--so you'll have no regrets.
**[14:44] ---**
Imari...
**[14:46] ---**
Go for it!
**[14:49] ---**
Yeah!
**[14:59] ---**
But how exactly
**[15:01] ---**
do I go for it?
**[15:06] ---**
Ow ow ow...
**[15:08] ---**
Are you all right, Miyabi?
**[15:10] ---**
Yeah, just twisted it a little.
**[15:12] ---**
Don't be so sure, Miyabi! Better
not move until you get it checked out.
**[15:18] ---**
Go on, Tor--you carry her.
**[15:20] ---**
Imari!
**[15:22] ---**
She's right. C'mon, Hotaka.
**[15:26] ---**
O-Okay. Thanks.
**[15:32] ---**
Wow, will you look at the time!
We're on chow duty today.
**[15:38] ---**
Are we?
**[15:39] ---**
Yes, ma'am! I totally
forgot they asked us to help.
**[15:42] ---**
Then we really should hurry back.
**[15:47] ---**
Tor, Miyabi, we're going on ahead.
**[15:50] ---**
Lilith, Professor Bunbun--get a move on!
**[15:56] ---**
Seeing these brats all buddy-buddy
really chafes my cheeks!
**[16:00] ---**
What about you, princess?
**[16:04] ---**
Everybody gets a chance.
Not that anyone else will win.
**[16:11] ---**
What was that about?
**[16:22] ---**
Hey, uh...
**[16:25] ---**
We did this once before, right?
**[16:27] ---**
I couldn't believe it when
you just collapsed like that.
**[16:31] ---**
That's right, we did.
**[16:32] ---**
But your words of encouragement
back then really made me happy.
**[16:40] ---**
If that's all it takes to cheer
you up, I'll say anything you like!
**[16:44] ---**
Then... could you... do something
that would make me even happier?
**[16:52] ---**
C-Call me by my first name!
Like Julie and Lilith...
**[17:00] ---**
Call me Miyabi!
**[17:03] ---**
Got it. And you can call me Tor.
**[17:07] ---**
Okay... T-Tor.
**[17:13] ---**
Sure, M-Miyabi.
**[17:21] ---**
Beautiful.
**[17:23] ---**
It's breathtaking...
**[17:27] ---**
Could you put me down, Tor?
**[17:29] ---**
Is your foot okay?
**[17:31] ---**
It seems to be fine now.
**[17:34] ---**
All right. Just don't overdo it.
**[17:52] ---**
Say, Tor?
**[17:55] ---**
What's up?
**[17:56] ---**
Thank you so, so much. For everything.
**[18:00] ---**
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here now.
**[18:06] ---**
Miyabi?
**[18:07] ---**
Um... I... I...
**[18:14] ---**
The thing is, I--
**[18:23] ---**
I like you.
**[18:24] ---**
A lot.
**[18:30] ---**
Those outdoor baths aren't bad at all.
**[18:33] ---**
And what strange turn of events
has you now enjoying student life?
**[18:38] ---**
If my journey ends with Absolute Duo,
why not enjoy the ride?
**[18:44] ---**
Right?
**[18:47] ---**
Seven people brought together
with Absolute Duo at their core...
**[18:50] ---**
But the Blaze Diabolica
doesn't need *me* explaining Reign.
**[18:55] ---**
Don't bandy that name about.
**[19:00] ---**
You're rather cold to
a friend in Reign's sights.
**[19:04] ---**
That older gentleman must be in a bind.
**[19:07] ---**
I'm sure. They'll probably
try something tonight.
**[19:12] ---**
If not, I'll have come here for nothing.
**[19:18] ---**
So you're bait?
**[19:20] ---**
Yes, just like these branch-school
students prepared as sacrifices.
**[19:26] ---**
In fact, Tor Kokonoe bowed to
me without knowing anything about it.
**[19:38] ---**
Miyabi...
**[19:40] ---**
I like you, Tor.
**[19:42] ---**
We haven't known each other for long,
but you're always cheering me on...
**[19:48] ---**
Your kind words give
me so much support, and I...
**[19:54] ---**
I love you!
**[19:55] ---**
So, please...
**[19:59] ---**
...will you go out with me?
**[20:04] ---**
Miyabi--in love with me?
**[20:09] ---**
But...
**[20:11] ---**
...these hands of mine...
**[20:31] ---**
Another one dead.
**[20:33] ---**
Tor... you're weak, that's why.
**[20:41] ---**
I'm sorry. I can't love you back.
**[20:45] ---**
I'm... I'm weak.
**[20:48] ---**
So you and I...
**[20:57] ---**
Oh, o-of course. Of course... you can't.
**[21:07] ---**
I-I'm such a weirdo... Sorry!
**[21:12] ---**
Miya--
**[21:29] ---**
* I just meant to look at you,*
* not knowing a thing*
**[21:40] ---**
*Wanting only to give shape to my feelings*
**[21:51] ---**
*We pass each other: I first notice the size of it all*
**[22:01] ---**
*And feel it so deeply it hurts*
**[22:07] ---**
* Together we can overcome,*
* even if lost in countless nights*
**[22:17] ---**
*Someday we'll be strong for real*
**[22:27] ---**
* Alone, our hearts are immature;*
* together, they are one*
**[22:38] ---**
*Trusting in the ties that bind us, we walk on*
**[23:00] ---**
What the--?
**[23:08] ---**
Now, then, shall we begin?
**[23:10] ---**
The Rebels, our god-slaying corps,
**[23:13] ---**
and the Exceeds--
**[23:15] ---**
time to judge and be judged in the Selection!
**[23:25] ---**
It's those guys who butted in on our Survive.
**[23:28] ---**
I never thought they'd be back.
**[23:30] ---**
Tomoe, they seem tougher than before.
**[23:32] ---**
Well, so are we! Let's do this!
**[23:35] ---**
"Next time: Rebels"
**[23:35] ---**
Next time: "Rebels."
**[23:37] ---**
Miyabi, please be all right!
# 9 - Rebels
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G619098KY/absolute-duo)
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**[00:23] ---**
Imari, you two
take care of the injured.
**[00:26] ---**
Got it.
**[00:27] ---**
Okay.
**[00:28] ---**
Tora and Tatsu, come with--
**[00:35] ---**
These guys are different than before.
**[00:39] ---**
Miyabi, please be all right...
**[00:54] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:00] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:05] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:10] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:15] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:20] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:26] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[01:34] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[01:40] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[01:44] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[01:51] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[01:55] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:01] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:12] ---**
"#9 Rebels"
**[02:13] ---**
Without a doubt,
**[02:15] ---**
this is Equipment Smith's team.
**[02:17] ---**
The Units are different than before.
**[02:20] ---**
Rebels... the god-destroying corps.
It seems they were successful.
**[02:28] ---**
Isn't that name just too-too?
**[02:31] ---**
Those Level 2 chicks are too
freshly hatched to be a match for them!
**[02:36] ---**
Luckily, there are no casualties as of yet.
**[02:39] ---**
They probably don't want any.
**[02:42] ---**
This must be what that
older gentleman would consider
**[02:46] ---**
a first-round Selection.
**[02:48] ---**
How unfortunate to be proud
of something so boorish.
**[02:52] ---**
Sarah, any reinforcements
from the main school?
**[02:55] ---**
About that, Miss...
**[03:08] ---**
So the main school's
under attack from another squad.
**[03:13] ---**
They're after the
underground research facility.
**[03:17] ---**
But this, too, was figured
into my calculations. Rito?
**[03:22] ---**
My time to shine at last, eh?
**[03:24] ---**
It's not every day
we have a Selection.
**[03:26] ---**
Show them the
true extent of your power.
**[03:34] ---**
If you say so, Headmistress.
**[03:37] ---**
It's been a while--time to go all-out!
**[04:12] ---**
Are you okay?
**[04:14] ---**
Uh-huh... thanks, Imari.
**[04:17] ---**
It's what Duos do.
**[04:19] ---**
But if this keeps up...
**[04:23] ---**
Any ideas, Tachibana?
**[04:27] ---**
Not when they're keeping their distance.
**[04:37] ---**
Kokonoe!
**[04:38] ---**
Tor!
**[04:39] ---**
Sorry I'm late.
**[04:44] ---**
They really did a number on us, huh?
**[04:48] ---**
Unforgiveable.
**[04:58] ---**
How dare you do this to our students?
**[05:01] ---**
Just one of the many things I'm dying to ask.
**[05:04] ---**
But never mind that.
Here goes--and I'm not pulling any punches!
**[05:22] ---**
Now that I'm free of
that damn limiter for once,
**[05:26] ---**
you can bet I'll make the most of it!
**[05:39] ---**
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon! Bring it on!
**[05:43] ---**
Tor...
**[05:45] ---**
Yeah, she's a lot stronger
than she was back then.
**[05:48] ---**
This woman's an exception!
Go ahead and kill her!
**[05:56] ---**
Looks like some of you need to
dance another round or two... Very well!
**[06:08] ---**
Here's an extra lesson for you.
**[06:09] ---**
Stay back if you don't want to get hurt!
**[06:13] ---**
Using Blazes, Lesson 3!
**[06:17] ---**
When an Exceed goes beyond Level 4,
**[06:20] ---**
she can release the power
hidden deep within her Blaze...
**[06:23] ---**
...like so!
**[06:27] ---**
Devour them, Ouroboros!
**[06:45] ---**
Now dance like mad--
**[06:47] ---**
hand in hand with the moon rabbit!
**[06:54] ---**
Hmm? Hey, Irregular!
**[06:57] ---**
So you were going easy on us before?
**[07:00] ---**
It's a grown-up thing. Complicated.
**[07:03] ---**
But listen--did you see that?
**[07:05] ---**
Yeah. Was that your
Blaze's true power, then?
**[07:10] ---**
It sure was.
**[07:12] ---**
Where are you going?
**[07:14] ---**
Where else?
**[07:15] ---**
I'm heading out on a foxhunt.
**[07:20] ---**
Tor?
**[07:22] ---**
We should go back to the others.
**[07:24] ---**
You're right.
**[07:30] ---**
Kokonoe--Miyabi's not with you?
**[07:35] ---**
A message from the main school!
**[07:36] ---**
The squad that attacked them--
**[07:40] ---**
Absurd... All of us downed
**[07:42] ---**
by a single combatant...
**[07:50] ---**
They've driven off the attackers!
**[07:53] ---**
Have you got this all in
the palm of your hand, Sakuya?
**[07:58] ---**
Yes, have you?
**[08:08] ---**
We have come for you, Blaze Diabolica.
**[08:13] ---**
So both the main corps and
the Academy attack were diversions.
**[08:18] ---**
A little sideshow to entice the Blaze Diabolica.
**[08:22] ---**
I see you've really got
your heart set on those Exceeds.
**[08:26] ---**
Won't you come with us?
**[08:30] ---**
You're quite lacking in manners...
**[08:33] ---**
...if you would enter a
lady's room without knocking!
**[08:36] ---**
You'll have to do better than that.
**[08:38] ---**
Miss Bristol, I'm afraid we
don't have an invitation for you today.
**[08:46] ---**
Miss!
**[08:52] ---**
I do wish you wouldn't
make me tell you again.
**[08:55] ---**
You'll have to do better.
**[08:57] ---**
That's an Exception for you.
**[09:00] ---**
You've grown even
stronger and more beautiful.
**[09:04] ---**
But I don't have time
to entertain you right now.
**[09:08] ---**
Farewell.
**[09:13] ---**
What the...
**[09:14] ---**
Who's in there?
**[09:15] ---**
It should be the headmistress, Bristol,
**[09:17] ---**
and then her maidservant.
**[09:22] ---**
You handle them.
I've got to go look for Miyabi.
**[09:27] ---**
Did you get separated on the beach?
**[09:29] ---**
That was a while ago... Sorry.
**[09:32] ---**
Don't be. It's not your fault.
**[09:37] ---**
I *will* find her.
**[09:39] ---**
I'll go with you. You're better off
with someone who knows this island.
**[09:44] ---**
Thanks.
**[09:49] ---**
Over there!
**[09:51] ---**
Miss? Miss!
**[09:53] ---**
Lilith! Are you all right?
**[09:57] ---**
Tor... You see how it is.
**[10:01] ---**
She jumped in to protect us...
**[10:04] ---**
I made up my mind to
keep you safe--you and her both.
**[10:10] ---**
Careful there.
**[10:12] ---**
Don't worry about me... check on her.
**[10:15] ---**
"Her"?
**[10:16] ---**
Sakuya. Shamefully enough,
I let them take off with her.
**[10:23] ---**
Please, protect her...
keep Sakuya safe...
**[10:28] ---**
You bet. C'mon, Julie.
**[10:31] ---**
Ja.
**[10:44] ---**
Now even you must admit
you have nothing left in your arsenal.
**[10:58] ---**
Maybe jumping down was asking too much.
**[11:01] ---**
Still, we made it in time.
**[11:04] ---**
Yeah, looks that way.
**[11:10] ---**
Why would you attack us?
**[11:13] ---**
For something that
has nothing to do with you.
**[11:17] ---**
I think it already has *plenty* to do with us.
**[11:20] ---**
If you die here, it won't anymore.
**[11:26] ---**
But despite all appearances,
I'm a merciful man.
**[11:30] ---**
If you dive into the sea
within the next five seconds,
**[11:33] ---**
I'll overlook your interruption.
**[11:35] ---**
I don't even need *one* second.
**[11:37] ---**
We're not about to
drop the ball on Lilith's request.
**[11:41] ---**
I refuse as well. I can't swim.
**[11:46] ---**
What a couple of kidders!
**[11:48] ---**
Then shall we get started?
**[11:52] ---**
First to eliminate all obstacles.
**[11:55] ---**
Let's do this, Julie!
**[11:57] ---**
Ja!
**[12:06] ---**
Gotcha!
**[12:15] ---**
That's some power you've got.
Amazing, really, for flesh and blood.
**[12:24] ---**
Whoops!
**[12:26] ---**
Don't let up!
**[12:27] ---**
Ja!
**[12:31] ---**
Not quite!
**[12:36] ---**
Nice and speedy... but lacks punch.
**[12:39] ---**
But you stopped moving!
**[12:52] ---**
Okay--now to find the headmistress.
**[12:54] ---**
A fine blow indeed.
**[13:04] ---**
That should've been a full square hit.
**[13:07] ---**
Yes--against my minions,
it might've been fatal.
**[13:11] ---**
However...
**[13:17] ---**
...it doesn't work on me.
**[13:21] ---**
That's the new Unit
developed by Equipment Smith.
**[13:27] ---**
Just as you Exceeds have surpassed
humanity with the power of Lukifers,
**[13:31] ---**
so have we, with Units.
**[13:34] ---**
As you can see.
**[13:36] ---**
Oh, yeah?
**[13:38] ---**
My fist, sure--
**[13:40] ---**
but what about Julie's sword?
**[13:44] ---**
Are we done with the chitchat?
**[13:46] ---**
Then I'll make *my* move.
**[13:56] ---**
I didn't know you
had *this* up your sleeve!
**[13:58] ---**
Hrungnir! The roar of thunder!
**[14:18] ---**
You okay?
**[14:19] ---**
No problem... at all...
**[14:23] ---**
One more round, all right?
**[14:24] ---**
Ja.
**[14:39] ---**
Tor!
**[14:41] ---**
Breaking through your special
move is enough to throw you off?
**[14:44] ---**
You've got a long way to go.
**[14:58] ---**
And losing your cool just because
**[15:01] ---**
your partner is hurt?
**[15:03] ---**
You're utterly hopeless.
**[15:04] ---**
And that's why...
**[15:06] ---**
...you will die!
**[15:13] ---**
You move well on that leg of yours.
**[15:15] ---**
Because I made up my mind to protect Julie.
**[15:19] ---**
Protect?
**[15:24] ---**
Don't promise something you can't deliver!
**[15:32] ---**
Say it again.
**[15:39] ---**
What a lovely voice! Now say it again:
**[15:43] ---**
What will you do for her?
**[15:49] ---**
T-Tor...
**[15:59] ---**
Papa... Papa!
**[16:02] ---**
Papaaa!
**[16:05] ---**
Juli... e...
**[16:08] ---**
Be a good girl and wait there.
**[16:10] ---**
I'll send you along to
where he's going soon enough.
**[16:16] ---**
No... I won't let you...
**[16:19] ---**
I'll protect you--I swore I would!
**[16:23] ---**
I made that promise...
**[16:25] ---**
...to myself!
**[16:42] ---**
That speed...
**[16:45] ---**
These moves...
**[16:47] ---**
What on earth--
**[16:51] ---**
Julie!
**[17:02] ---**
Julie, stop!
**[17:04] ---**
It's okay... that's enough!
**[17:19] ---**
Julie!
**[17:21] ---**
Julie...
**[17:23] ---**
Unreal.
**[17:25] ---**
You've been keeping
all that power under wraps?
**[17:28] ---**
You!
**[17:29] ---**
Are you going to pretend that
you'll protect her--in *that* condition?
**[17:34] ---**
I'll bounce back as many times as it takes
**[17:37] ---**
if it's to keep Julie and my friends safe!
**[17:39] ---**
Hearing those words
and seeing the shape you're in--
**[17:43] ---**
it really, truly makes me sick.
**[17:46] ---**
Who could a weakling
like you ever hope to protect?!
**[17:54] ---**
Please wait a bit longer.
We have the Blaze Diabolica in our grasp.
**[17:59] ---**
That won't be necessary.
We already have what we came for.
**[18:05] ---**
But...
**[18:06] ---**
We must prepare for our
next banquet. Return at once, K.
**[18:13] ---**
Understood, sir.
**[18:17] ---**
I never did catch your name.
**[18:21] ---**
Tor Kokonoe.
**[18:23] ---**
Tor Kokonoe...
**[18:25] ---**
The next time we meet,
I'll kill you for sure.
**[18:30] ---**
And that's Rebels chief K talking.
**[18:35] ---**
Wait!
**[18:40] ---**
K of the Rebels...
**[18:59] ---**
Tor and Julie kept their promise!
**[19:03] ---**
Yes. We must thank them.
**[19:08] ---**
If it was you they were after,
why did they leave you be?
**[19:13] ---**
Elementary, my dear Lilith:
I was not the older gentleman's target.
**[19:19] ---**
You don't mean...
**[19:23] ---**
It's me. What is it?
**[19:28] ---**
An invitation to the Reign Conference--
**[19:31] ---**
am I right?
**[19:43] ---**
* I just meant to look at you,*
* not knowing a thing*
**[19:54] ---**
*Wanting only to give shape to my feelings*
**[20:05] ---**
*We pass each other: I first notice the size of it all*
**[20:15] ---**
*And feel it so deeply it hurts*
**[20:21] ---**
* Together we can overcome,*
* even if lost in countless nights*
**[20:31] ---**
*Someday we'll be strong for real*
**[20:41] ---**
* Alone, our hearts are immature;*
* together, they are one*
**[20:52] ---**
*Trusting in the ties that bind us, we walk on*
**[21:05] ---**
Papa was the hero of Gimle.
**[21:10] ---**
One winter night,
Papa went into battle... and lost.
**[21:17] ---**
To *him*.
**[21:21] ---**
Papa was kind to the very end.
**[21:26] ---**
He patted my head
and smiled apologetically...
**[21:34] ---**
And then the man who killed my
father gave me this scar on my back.
**[21:43] ---**
I want strength.
**[21:46] ---**
Strength enough to kill that man.
**[21:49] ---**
Strength enough to have my revenge.
**[21:53] ---**
That's why I came to Koryo Academy.
**[21:57] ---**
Is that what makes
you an Avenger like me?
**[22:00] ---**
Ja. Tor... I--
**[22:04] ---**
I still... I still need you to...
**[22:10] ---**
Julie...
**[22:12] ---**
Thank you for protecting me.
**[22:15] ---**
But you're the one
who's always protecting *me*.
**[22:18] ---**
Well, of course--I'm your Duo, after all.
**[22:22] ---**
Ja. And I'm your Duo, Tor.
**[22:30] ---**
I want to keep Julie safe,
**[22:34] ---**
so she won't be hurt like this again...
**[22:36] ---**
And that's why I want to get stronger.
**[22:48] ---**
Will it really make me stronger?
**[22:51] ---**
Yes--it has a special
tendency to strengthen those
**[22:55] ---**
who recognize their weakness.
**[22:59] ---**
I guarantee it.
**[23:08] ---**
Miss, I'm offering you an opportunity.
**[23:13] ---**
A chance to grow stronger
from the bottom of your heart.
**[23:17] ---**
If I were stronger... Tor would...
**[23:25] ---**
I didn't have the slightest idea.
**[23:28] ---**
Not about why this Academy was made,
**[23:30] ---**
and not about what it was making.
**[23:33] ---**
None of it.
**[23:35] ---**
Next time: "Reign Conference."
**[23:35] ---**
"Next time: Reign Conference"
**[23:38] ---**
Such is the reality of our world.
# 10 - Reign Conference
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**[00:15] ---**
Miyabi... where could she have gone?
**[00:27] ---**
Let's look for her one more time, Tor.
**[00:30] ---**
Yeah...
**[00:31] ---**
Okie doke! Attention, please!
**[00:34] ---**
Our super-fun seaside
camp has come to an end,
**[00:37] ---**
so we're heading on back!
**[00:38] ---**
I'm staying! Please, let me search for Miyabi!
**[00:42] ---**
What's that? Defying orders
from the headmistress, hmm?
**[00:47] ---**
Even if you stay behind, you can't do much!
**[00:50] ---**
But--
**[00:52] ---**
I'm telling you: shut it.
**[00:56] ---**
Of course, I'm not of much help myself!
**[01:03] ---**
Dammit!
**[01:05] ---**
Tor...
**[01:27] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:33] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:38] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:43] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:48] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:53] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:59] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[02:08] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[02:13] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[02:18] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[02:24] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[02:28] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:34] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:45] ---**
"#10 Reign Conference"
**[02:57] ---**
We'll take it from here.
I'm sure Miyabi's just fine.
**[03:04] ---**
That was days ago.
**[03:06] ---**
We still haven't received
word that she was found safe.
**[03:17] ---**
Concentrate, Kokonoe!
**[03:19] ---**
Uh-huh...
**[03:23] ---**
Figures. You'd think Tachibana'd
be the most upset with Hotaka gone.
**[03:29] ---**
Tomoe is strong.
**[03:34] ---**
Tachibana...
**[03:38] ---**
What gives, Kokonoe? Giving up already?
**[03:44] ---**
At this rate, he'll be dead
before he has the chance!
**[03:54] ---**
Isn't this how it always goes with Tachibana?
**[03:58] ---**
Let's try a fresh start.
I'm coming at you again, Kokonoe.
**[04:02] ---**
Huh? Uh, okay.
**[04:21] ---**
Hey, Miyabi, can I borrow a towel?
**[04:45] ---**
Thanks, Tomoe.
**[05:10] ---**
When do you think
Miyabi'll get out of the hospital?
**[05:14] ---**
Poor thing, getting hurt at summer camp.
**[05:18] ---**
I hope she gets better soon.
**[05:19] ---**
Me, too.
**[05:21] ---**
Not a word of this Hotaka thing to anyone.
**[05:23] ---**
It'll just wind up upsetting the other students.
**[05:29] ---**
Guess who?
**[05:33] ---**
Lilith.
**[05:36] ---**
Correct!
**[05:37] ---**
That's my future husband for you!
**[05:40] ---**
Who else would do something like that?
**[05:44] ---**
You know me so well! I love it!
**[05:48] ---**
You're doing better than I thought.
**[05:55] ---**
Julie, right?
**[05:57] ---**
Yes, Tor--that's my Duo for you.
**[06:00] ---**
The ties that bind us
are stronger than anyone else's.
**[06:04] ---**
Well! That's a bit much!
**[06:10] ---**
Ah, Tomoe!
**[06:12] ---**
Guess who?
**[06:14] ---**
Wh-Wh-What are you doing, Lilith?!
**[06:17] ---**
That's our Tomoe! Bingo!
Hmm, they're not half bad...
**[06:22] ---**
What do you mean, "not half bad"?! Hey!
**[06:28] ---**
Is that Lilith trying to be nice to us?
**[06:33] ---**
Have you no shame as a woman?!
**[06:36] ---**
It's okay--they won't get any smaller.
**[06:39] ---**
Heck, they might even get bigger!
**[06:40] ---**
J-Julie?
**[06:41] ---**
Say *what*?!
**[06:43] ---**
You're impossible!
**[06:48] ---**
Tor... Why?
**[06:51] ---**
I'm sorry. I'm flattered you
feel that way, but I...
**[06:57] ---**
Is it... because you're weak?
**[07:11] ---**
How humiliating, Tor Kokonoe.
You can't protect *anyone*.
**[07:23] ---**
My brother...
**[07:30] ---**
You're weak--that's why she died.
**[07:38] ---**
I wonder how it could have turned out
**[07:40] ---**
if you'd only had *this* power.
**[07:55] ---**
Tor... was it that dream again?
**[07:58] ---**
Julie...
**[08:01] ---**
Sorry I woke you.
**[08:07] ---**
Julie?
**[08:10] ---**
Please, don't move.
**[08:14] ---**
This is what Mama would always do for me
**[08:18] ---**
on nights when I couldn't
sleep for thinking about Papa.
**[08:28] ---**
Thanks, Julie.
**[08:38] ---**
I summoned you here for one reason:
**[08:41] ---**
I would like to repay you for rescuing me
**[08:44] ---**
from the Rebels the other day.
**[08:46] ---**
Repay? But I don't...
**[08:54] ---**
Tor Kokonoe, I give my
permission for you to undergo
**[08:58] ---**
the Level 4 Rite of Sublimation.
**[09:00] ---**
But it wasn't just me. I had Julie, and Lilith--
**[09:04] ---**
and together, we figured it out somehow.
**[09:07] ---**
So why am I the only one here?
**[09:11] ---**
Because you are unique. An Unrivaled.
**[09:15] ---**
But leveling me up and not everyone else?
**[09:19] ---**
What is there to hesitate about?
Don't you want more power?
**[09:26] ---**
Isn't that why you came to the Academy?
**[09:30] ---**
With power, you could
have been able to avert a tragedy...
**[09:33] ---**
Don't you think so?
**[09:42] ---**
Maybe so. If I'd had power, I...
**[09:46] ---**
Then again...
**[10:10] ---**
I'm sorry. I don't think I can--
**[10:14] ---**
Let's do this, then:
I leave the choice up to you.
**[10:22] ---**
But this world isn't so kind as
to let you have your way...
**[10:28] ---**
...especially when the world is
grown thick with malice.
**[10:36] ---**
Soon the Academy will
be holding the Reign Conference.
**[10:41] ---**
Reign... Conference?
**[10:44] ---**
Equipment Smith, the man
who created the Rebels, will be there.
**[11:10] ---**
Welcome home, Tor.
I'll get some apple tea ready.
**[11:18] ---**
Tor?
**[11:36] ---**
The pride of the Dorn Agency,
**[11:39] ---**
the elite security force called the Ethnarch.
**[11:46] ---**
Think they're sooo special,
just because they've graduated!
**[11:53] ---**
No leaving the school grounds, huh?
**[11:55] ---**
I'm not really sure, but it looks
like something big is going on.
**[12:05] ---**
Pushing even the Level 3
students into security duty?
**[12:08] ---**
This place sure knows
how to use people, all right.
**[12:11] ---**
Goes to show you just
how important this meeting is.
**[12:14] ---**
And as far as real-life practice goes,
you could do a lot worse.
**[12:19] ---**
Stay on your guard!
**[12:20] ---**
You're trying too hard.
**[12:23] ---**
Careful not to strain yourself, now, kiddo.
**[12:26] ---**
If anything happens, let us handle it, okay?
**[12:30] ---**
Yes, sir. We appreciate your guidance!
**[12:34] ---**
Although ideally nothing *will* happen, of course.
**[12:47] ---**
What presence...
I guess that's Reign for you, huh?
**[12:54] ---**
An invitation to the Reign Conference--
**[12:57] ---**
am I right?
**[12:58] ---**
Sakuya! You--
**[13:13] ---**
Lilith!
**[13:18] ---**
Tor? It's not like you to leave your post.
**[13:22] ---**
There's something I want to know,
and you might be able to tell me.
**[13:26] ---**
Oh, dear. If you want to
know how I feel about you, Tor,
**[13:29] ---**
I already told you that ages ago.
**[13:32] ---**
Equipment Smith. The Reign Conference.
**[13:36] ---**
What the hell is going on?
**[13:37] ---**
*That's* what I want to know.
**[13:42] ---**
I don't know who told you I knew...
**[13:45] ---**
...but I won't say this again.
**[13:51] ---**
Equipment Smith.
**[13:53] ---**
A key member of a certain
nation's shadow military organization.
**[13:57] ---**
And the group he put together,
the god-slaying corps: the Rebels.
**[14:05] ---**
But for what purpose?
**[14:06] ---**
Their ultimate goal... is Absolute Duo.
**[14:11] ---**
Absolute Duo?
**[14:14] ---**
May you someday reach Absolute Duo.
**[14:20] ---**
People brought together
with Absolute Duo at their core...
**[14:23] ---**
That's Reign.
**[14:29] ---**
And now, its members are all gathered here.
**[14:33] ---**
Hey. Just making myself
at home here, Miss Diabolica.
**[14:38] ---**
I am ashamed to have
such meager hospitality to offer,
**[14:42] ---**
Grave Phantom.
**[14:45] ---**
*Enchanté*. A pleasure to make
your acquaintance, Diabolica.
**[14:51] ---**
Tempest Judge, is it?
Thank you for coming, and welcome.
**[14:58] ---**
Looks like you and Judge
are still like oil and water,
**[15:01] ---**
eh, Darkray Disaster?
**[15:03] ---**
Like you have to ask.
**[15:06] ---**
What a lovely Academy you have.
**[15:08] ---**
If only we had more of
such schools in my country!
**[15:13] ---**
I thank you, Silent Diva.
**[15:23] ---**
Sorry to keep you all waiting.
**[15:31] ---**
Absolute Duo... But what *is* it?
**[15:36] ---**
The final frontier that lies
beyond soul-power's extremes.
**[15:41] ---**
Let's leave it at that.
**[15:42] ---**
The final frontier...
**[15:44] ---**
Soul-power--you mean,
beyond the extremes of our Blazes?
**[15:49] ---**
Is *that* why we were gathered here?
**[15:54] ---**
Koryo Academy was founded
for only one purpose:
**[15:58] ---**
to use Lukifers to awaken the power
within our souls and create Exceeds.
**[16:06] ---**
All to reach Absolute Duo.
**[16:09] ---**
The path that reaches Absolute Duo...
**[16:14] ---**
She's trying to do that all by herself.
**[16:18] ---**
Contrary to everyone else...
**[16:21] ---**
...and rejecting all others.
**[16:23] ---**
An alliance?
**[16:25] ---**
Yes. An enticing prospect, no?
**[16:30] ---**
Didn't see that coming!
**[16:32] ---**
*Très bien*! To think a member
of Reign would be looking to team up!
**[16:38] ---**
You must know how powerful my Units are.
**[16:42] ---**
By joining forces with your Exceeds,
**[16:45] ---**
it'd be no exaggeration to
say we could outshine all the rest.
**[16:49] ---**
What do you say, Miss Sakuya?
**[16:56] ---**
I decline.
**[17:01] ---**
That which I seek and
that which you seek, Mr. Smith,
**[17:05] ---**
lay down two paths that will never cross.
**[17:07] ---**
The outcomes, too, will naturally differ.
**[17:11] ---**
Thus joining forces would be sheer folly.
**[17:15] ---**
Soul-power, eh?
**[17:18] ---**
What passes for training here
is but the impurity of the everyday...
**[17:25] ---**
Dear me, it's all too dull for this old man!
**[17:29] ---**
I doubt you will ever understand.
**[17:33] ---**
After all, you once lost to my grandfather
**[17:37] ---**
and were cut out of his organization.
**[17:41] ---**
Isn't that right, Equipment Smith?
**[17:49] ---**
It seems you wish to fulfill
your ambitions of days gone by.
**[17:54] ---**
I have no interest in the
grumblings of a pitiful old man.
**[18:07] ---**
That's harsh!
**[18:09] ---**
They say the witch's words
are steeped in poison;
**[18:12] ---**
I didn't know they'd be quite so toxic.
**[18:15] ---**
I can hardly back
down quietly after such insults.
**[18:22] ---**
Why don't we settle this
with a game, Miss Sakuya?
**[18:28] ---**
A game, you say?
**[18:30] ---**
Easy as pie: I'll have
my Rebels attack this Academy,
**[18:36] ---**
and your Exceeds will stop them.
**[18:39] ---**
Whoever wipes out the other side first wins.
**[18:43] ---**
Call it... a killing game.
**[18:54] ---**
Very well.
**[18:56] ---**
Then it's decided.
**[19:01] ---**
Tor?
**[19:02] ---**
Absolute Duo...
**[19:04] ---**
Honestly, I don't know what
kind of tremendous thing it is,
**[19:08] ---**
but all these people, being hurt in its pursuit?
**[19:12] ---**
It's true: I did come to
the Academy seeking power.
**[19:14] ---**
"stare"
**[19:17] ---**
But...
**[19:19] ---**
But now...
**[19:24] ---**
You lose one thing in gaining another.
**[19:28] ---**
Such is the reality of our world.
**[19:33] ---**
Doesn't make it less sad.
**[19:36] ---**
You may be right.
**[19:39] ---**
What you and the headmistress
are saying--you may be right.
**[19:43] ---**
But...
**[19:44] ---**
I don't want to admit it.
**[19:48] ---**
Honestly. That's you all over, Tor.
**[20:01] ---**
What? A Rebels attack?!
**[20:03] ---**
What?!
**[20:04] ---**
In ten minutes' time?
Wait, how do you know *that*?
**[20:08] ---**
A killing game?!
**[20:11] ---**
Look!
**[20:20] ---**
Now, let the feast begin--
**[20:22] ---**
a bacchanalia of bloodshed!
**[20:35] ---**
* I just meant to look at you,*
* not knowing a thing*
**[20:46] ---**
*Wanting only to give shape to my feelings*
**[20:57] ---**
*We pass each other: I first notice the size of it all*
**[21:07] ---**
*And feel it so deeply it hurts*
**[21:13] ---**
* Together we can overcome,*
* even if lost in countless nights*
**[21:23] ---**
*Someday we'll be strong for real*
**[21:33] ---**
* Alone, our hearts are immature;*
* together, they are one*
**[21:44] ---**
*Trusting in the ties that bind us, we walk on*
**[22:08] ---**
Many thanks for inviting us.
**[22:11] ---**
A killing game...
**[22:12] ---**
Our master sure likes
playing around, doesn't she?
**[22:18] ---**
Come on, Julie.
**[22:19] ---**
Ja.
**[22:35] ---**
Miyabi?! You're all right!
**[22:37] ---**
Wait!
**[22:39] ---**
Why are you stopping me?
**[22:47] ---**
Watch this.
**[23:13] ---**
Miyabi?
**[23:17] ---**
I...
**[23:20] ---**
I'm stronger now, Tor.
**[23:26] ---**
I wanted to be stronger.
**[23:28] ---**
So I could catch up with the rest.
**[23:30] ---**
So I could stand before... him.
**[23:32] ---**
So I could be true to myself.
**[23:35] ---**
"Killing Game"
**[23:35] ---**
Next time: "Killing Game."
**[23:38] ---**
Watch this, Tor...!
# 11 - Killing Game
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G619098KY/absolute-duo)
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**[00:01] ---**
Look...
**[00:02] ---**
This is me, reborn.
**[00:06] ---**
Wh-What's going on here, Miyabi?
**[00:09] ---**
You look like...
**[00:11] ---**
Stand back, kids!
**[00:13] ---**
We'll neutralize her!
**[00:14] ---**
Yeah!
**[00:15] ---**
No, wait!
**[00:15] ---**
She's--
**[00:16] ---**
Blaze.
**[00:25] ---**
You're in my way.
**[00:37] ---**
Did you see that, Tor?
**[00:39] ---**
Look how strong I am now!
**[00:43] ---**
What did you do to Miyabi?
**[00:47] ---**
Just gave her a little gift.
**[00:50] ---**
Yes...
**[00:51] ---**
...heavens-piercing, God-slaying power!
**[00:57] ---**
Here I come, Tor.
**[01:13] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[01:18] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[01:23] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[01:28] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[01:33] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[01:38] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[01:44] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[01:53] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[01:58] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[02:03] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[02:09] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[02:13] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[02:19] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[02:30] ---**
"#11 Killing Game"
**[02:30] ---**
Here I come, Tor.
**[02:35] ---**
Tor!
**[02:42] ---**
Sorry. And thanks.
**[02:44] ---**
Just as long as you're not hurt.
**[02:50] ---**
Now you're interfering, too, Julie?
**[02:53] ---**
Ja, if you mean to hurt Tor.
Even if you *are* Miyabi.
**[02:58] ---**
Blaze!
**[03:06] ---**
The power to flatten Ethnarchs...
That's not Level 2 Hotaka stuff!
**[03:11] ---**
There are ways to make it possible.
That's all it is.
**[03:15] ---**
Don't tell me that's Rebels equipment!
**[03:17] ---**
Precisely! She is the culmination
of Equipment Smith's research!
**[03:24] ---**
The fusion of Exceed and Unit!
**[03:28] ---**
What do you think, Miss Witch?
**[03:30] ---**
The power you tried to deny
is really quite something, no?
**[03:39] ---**
Now feast your eyes on this!
**[03:42] ---**
My greatest masterpiece,
**[03:44] ---**
soon to win me this killing game!
**[03:50] ---**
A fusion of Exceed and Unit?
**[03:53] ---**
Yes, completed with her cooperation.
**[03:57] ---**
It was worth our stopping
by that island after all.
**[04:02] ---**
Why, you...
**[04:04] ---**
Get away from her, you swine!
**[04:07] ---**
Whoops!
**[04:10] ---**
Miyabi! He bullied you into this, didn't he?
**[04:14] ---**
Don't worry--we'll protect you!
**[04:18] ---**
Protect me?
**[04:19] ---**
Tomoe! Get away!
**[04:25] ---**
Tachibana!
**[04:27] ---**
But why would you say you'll protect me?
**[04:31] ---**
Look how weak you are, Tomoe.
**[04:35] ---**
Miyabi...
**[04:40] ---**
A Blaze can harm flesh and blood...
**[04:43] ---**
...when it's wielded with deadly intent.
**[04:46] ---**
No...
**[04:48] ---**
Miyabi's probably been brainwashed.
**[04:52] ---**
Or something close to it, anyway.
**[04:57] ---**
It appears you've been keeping a
close eye on this Academy's students
**[05:01] ---**
for quite some time now.
**[05:04] ---**
The tough body of an Exceed,
a fragile, imbalanced spirit,
**[05:09] ---**
and the desire for strength...
**[05:13] ---**
That young woman was truly ideal.
**[05:17] ---**
Just a little inspiration,
and she's gained incomparable strength,
**[05:22] ---**
becoming the perfect soldier
**[05:25] ---**
who'll fight to the death if ordered.
**[05:28] ---**
Have you had a change of
heart about that alliance, Miss Witch?
**[05:35] ---**
Yes. I've come to a decision.
**[05:37] ---**
Oh?
**[05:39] ---**
First we get rid of your inside men.
**[05:42] ---**
An old man observing female
students for underhanded purposes
**[05:47] ---**
will influence the way the school is run.
**[05:51] ---**
She's not wrong!
**[05:59] ---**
That man gave me power. I was so weak,
and look how strong I am now.
**[06:07] ---**
Brainwashing--that's low!
**[06:09] ---**
I won't argue there.
**[06:11] ---**
But she herself did come looking for power.
**[06:14] ---**
Ridiculous! Miyabi didn't
want *this* kind of power!
**[06:20] ---**
You're so funny,
Tomoe, saying I didn't want this.
**[06:26] ---**
What do you even know about me, Tomoe?
**[06:31] ---**
Miyabi...
**[06:33] ---**
A girl pursuing power,
all for the boy who spurned her...
**[06:39] ---**
Heroic, don't you think?
**[06:44] ---**
You've been under observation all this time.
**[06:47] ---**
Stop.
**[06:50] ---**
That was delightful--just like
watching a scene from a teen movie.
**[06:55] ---**
Stop that! Blaze!
**[07:02] ---**
Miyabi?
**[07:04] ---**
Why will you look at anyone else but me?
**[07:07] ---**
Tell me, Tor!
**[07:12] ---**
Such power...
**[07:13] ---**
Look! Look at me!
**[07:15] ---**
*Look*!
**[07:16] ---**
Behold my power!
**[07:20] ---**
Miyabi!
**[07:21] ---**
Tor! Tor!
**[07:27] ---**
What are you standing
around for, you blockhead?!
**[07:29] ---**
First we have to stop Miyabi!
**[07:31] ---**
Ja--if we use our Blazes,
we can stop her without hurting her.
**[07:36] ---**
You guys...
**[07:38] ---**
Interrupting me again?
**[07:41] ---**
Why don't you understand? Tor is all I need!
**[07:49] ---**
Julie!
**[07:50] ---**
Nej! Everything's fine!
**[07:53] ---**
Did you see that, Tor?
**[07:56] ---**
Look how strong I am now!
**[07:59] ---**
Miyabi...
**[08:01] ---**
Remember what you said
back then, Tor? That you were weak?
**[08:07] ---**
So I just...
**[08:09] ---**
I got strong for you.
**[08:12] ---**
To destroy anything
that would hurt you, disturb you:
**[08:16] ---**
to protect you.
**[08:19] ---**
And if I did,
**[08:21] ---**
you'd be with me forever.
**[08:24] ---**
No, Miyabi--that's not right!
**[08:29] ---**
Tor, Tor, Tor, *Tor*!
**[08:35] ---**
Miyabi...
**[08:42] ---**
I...
**[08:44] ---**
I had no idea...
**[08:50] ---**
Such fantastic strength
against Exceeds--and even an Exception!
**[08:56] ---**
But that's enough playtime for now.
**[09:00] ---**
Where do you think you're going, K?!
**[09:03] ---**
I know we're in the middle of a game and all...
**[09:13] ---**
...but I must greet the Blaze Diabolica
on behalf of the corps.
**[09:20] ---**
You wouldn't hurt Sakuya?!
**[09:22] ---**
With her brains and resourcefulness,
**[09:24] ---**
the Witch will make for an excellent subject.
**[09:28] ---**
Now if you'll excuse me. Enjoy your game, all.
**[09:33] ---**
Like hell!
**[09:36] ---**
Tor!
**[09:39] ---**
No, Tor--watch how strong I am...
**[09:42] ---**
...more...
**[09:43] ---**
...and more...
**[09:44] ---**
...and more...
**[09:45] ---**
...and more and more...
**[09:47] ---**
Stay and watch me!
**[09:50] ---**
Huh?
**[09:53] ---**
Tachibana!
**[09:55] ---**
Can... can you leave Miyabi to me?
**[10:00] ---**
But that's crazy, Tomoe!
**[10:02] ---**
I know it is! But if I don't face
her now, what kind of Duo am I?
**[10:09] ---**
Please... leave us!
**[10:12] ---**
Let me go, Tomoe!
**[10:16] ---**
Come on, Tor.
**[10:18] ---**
Julie?! But--
**[10:20] ---**
I want to trust in Tomoe...
**[10:22] ---**
...and in a Duo's bonds.
**[10:25] ---**
All right.
**[10:29] ---**
No objection here.
**[10:32] ---**
She's all yours, Tomoe.
**[10:35] ---**
He's gone... Everyone keeps getting in my way.
**[10:39] ---**
I won't let you get away with this, Tomoe!
**[10:42] ---**
Miyabi... I'll be the one to stop you!
**[10:54] ---**
Rebels?
**[11:01] ---**
Lilith! Tora!
**[11:03] ---**
Go! We'll hold them off here!
**[11:08] ---**
It pains me to say this, but...
I'll ask you again:
**[11:13] ---**
Go help Sakuya!
**[11:15] ---**
Got it!
**[11:16] ---**
Ja!
**[11:24] ---**
You settled for the short
end of the stick here, eh?
**[11:27] ---**
It's the wife's job to support her husband.
**[11:30] ---**
It does sting a bit, though.
**[11:32] ---**
You're more awkward
than I thought, Lilith Bristol.
**[11:36] ---**
As are you, Aoi Torasaki.
**[11:38] ---**
Okay, shall we do this as an ad-hoc Duo?
**[11:41] ---**
Yeah: So bound, we two shall remain
together... and so on and so forth!
**[11:46] ---**
C'mon!
**[11:48] ---**
Go big or go home!
**[11:52] ---**
K?!
**[11:54] ---**
What took you so long?
**[11:56] ---**
You're not after the headmistress?
**[11:58] ---**
I knew you'd come after me if I said that.
**[12:01] ---**
I want only one thing:
**[12:03] ---**
revenge for our last encounter.
**[12:06] ---**
More than anything,
**[12:07] ---**
I want to see the look
on your face, Tor Kokonoe,
**[12:12] ---**
when the person you must protect
is stolen away right before your eyes!
**[12:17] ---**
We won't let your wishes come true.
**[12:21] ---**
We're not about to let that happen--ever!
**[12:32] ---**
Ugh! How long are you going
to keep getting in my way?
**[12:36] ---**
Forever!
**[12:39] ---**
For as long as you have
that borrowed power, Miyabi!
**[12:44] ---**
What's wrong with it?
Our Lukifers are borrowed, too.
**[12:49] ---**
No! If we don't better ourselves,
our Lukifers won't work!
**[12:53] ---**
What we gain from hard
work and overcoming difficulty--
**[12:57] ---**
*That's* real strength!
**[13:00] ---**
You must have realized that--isn't that
why you've been working so hard?
**[13:05] ---**
Duo, my foot...
**[13:07] ---**
Miyabi?
**[13:08] ---**
Duo, my foot!
**[13:13] ---**
I didn't do all that hard
work for such lofty reasons!
**[13:17] ---**
I just wanted Tor...
**[13:18] ---**
I wanted the person
I liked to notice me! That's all!
**[13:25] ---**
A girl pursuing power,
all for the boy who spurned her...
**[13:31] ---**
I see...
**[13:33] ---**
I really don't...
**[13:35] ---**
...know anything...
**[13:41] ---**
Aren't you being rather cruel?
**[13:44] ---**
Leaving one friend behind
to deal with the Fusion--
**[13:48] ---**
that's not what sane people do.
**[13:51] ---**
Don't even try psyching us out.
**[13:54] ---**
We believe in the bonds between Duos--
between Tomoe and Miyabi.
**[14:03] ---**
I've got to catch up to Tor...
**[14:06] ---**
Not so fast...
**[14:08] ---**
Don't you ever give up?
**[14:11] ---**
You're right. I was totally clueless.
**[14:16] ---**
But still, Miyabi...
**[14:18] ---**
That power of yours--it's wrong!
**[14:21] ---**
And Kokonoe would say the same thing.
**[14:24] ---**
He's honest like that.
**[14:28] ---**
What a horrible thing to say...
after I've gotten stronger for him!
**[14:32] ---**
Tor would *never* say anything of the sort!
**[14:40] ---**
Then tell me this:
**[14:42] ---**
Did you... did you tell him?
**[14:46] ---**
Tell Kokonoe how you feel?
**[14:49] ---**
I did... but he turned me down.
Because I'm weak.
**[14:56] ---**
I see...
**[14:58] ---**
Then, Miyabi, you don't
need that kind of power after all.
**[15:03] ---**
There you go again!
**[15:05] ---**
But only because...
**[15:06] ---**
...you're strong enough already!
**[15:13] ---**
I'm not very womanly,
and I sure can't take a hint.
**[15:16] ---**
Honestly, I've never been in love.
**[15:19] ---**
But even I know how hard it is
to confess your feelings for someone!
**[15:26] ---**
Miyabi...
**[15:28] ---**
...you're much, much stronger
and braver than someone like me.
**[15:35] ---**
Stronger than you...?
**[15:38] ---**
I'm ashamed to have thought
I was supporting you all this time.
**[15:42] ---**
And that's why I can't bear to
see you drowning in that false power!
**[15:47] ---**
Because you can grow stronger without all that!
**[15:52] ---**
* I just meant to look at you,*
* not knowing a thing*
**[15:53] ---**
Shut up! Shut up, shut up!
**[15:57] ---**
Without this power, I can't face Tor!
**[16:01] ---**
And with it, I can be with him forever!
**[16:02] ---**
*Wanting only to give shape to my feelings*
**[16:04] ---**
Don't give up!
Keep trying with the strength you have!
**[16:09] ---**
That won't work--I know it won't!
**[16:12] ---**
I can't stand the thought
of being turned down again.
**[16:13] ---**
*We pass each other: I first notice the size of it all*
**[16:15] ---**
I'm sick of all that pain and sorrow...
**[16:19] ---**
You have me!
**[16:22] ---**
When you're in pain, I'll hold you up!
**[16:23] ---**
*And feel it so deeply it hurts*
**[16:24] ---**
When you're sad, I'll walk beside you!
**[16:27] ---**
Let's get stronger together, you and me--
**[16:29] ---**
* Together we can overcome,*
* even if lost in countless nights*
**[16:30] ---**
as a *real* Duo this time!
**[16:33] ---**
Tomoe...
**[16:39] ---**
*Someday we'll be strong for real*
**[16:41] ---**
Answer me!
**[16:43] ---**
Miyabi!
**[16:44] ---**
Shut up! I'll destroy
anything that gets in my way!
**[16:49] ---**
First let me apologize, Miyabi.
I'm just not that clever.
**[16:49] ---**
* Alone, our hearts are immature;*
* together, they are one*
**[16:55] ---**
This is the only way I can
think of to make you open your eyes.
**[16:59] ---**
Now...
**[17:00] ---**
*Trusting in the ties that bind us, we walk on*
**[17:00] ---**
...grit your teeth!
**[17:14] ---**
Miyabi...
**[17:17] ---**
Tomoe...
**[17:20] ---**
Are you okay, Miyabi?
**[17:23] ---**
That... really hurt.
**[17:26] ---**
Yeah... it hurt me, too.
**[17:29] ---**
I'm sorry, Tomoe.
**[17:34] ---**
No sweat. That's what a Duo is for.
**[17:37] ---**
Yeah... you're right.
**[17:40] ---**
Thanks... Tomoe.
**[17:45] ---**
The device has stopped working?!
**[17:47] ---**
What? Inconceivable!
**[17:50] ---**
Told you, K!
**[17:51] ---**
We said Tomoe would rescue Miyabi.
**[17:55] ---**
Don't jump for joy just yet!
**[18:03] ---**
Julie!
**[18:06] ---**
There it is! Tor Kokonoe!
**[18:10] ---**
The look on your face when your friend is hurt!
**[18:13] ---**
But we're just getting started!
**[18:19] ---**
Now, show me more! More!
**[18:31] ---**
Julie... are you... all right?
**[18:33] ---**
Ja--it's just a scrape.
**[18:37] ---**
Tor! What's all that blood?!
**[18:40] ---**
It's no big deal.
**[18:43] ---**
How magnificent!
**[18:45] ---**
Your resolve to protect
your friend was the real deal!
**[18:50] ---**
I *did* want to get a teary sound bite from you
**[18:54] ---**
after you failed to keep her safe, but...
**[18:58] ---**
Just how low will you go?
**[19:00] ---**
You make me sick.
**[19:02] ---**
Risking your life to protect
a special someone? God forbid!
**[19:10] ---**
Run... please, get out of here!
Don't worry about me--save yourself!
**[19:15] ---**
Of *course* I'll worry about you!
**[19:17] ---**
Tor!
**[19:18] ---**
I... I...
**[19:20] ---**
I'll kill you!
**[19:22] ---**
I *will* kill you!
**[19:24] ---**
I want to protect you, Julie. To be your strength.
**[19:29] ---**
Stop, Julie!
**[19:31] ---**
This world isn't so kind
as to let you have your way...
**[19:37] ---**
I'll protect you--from whatever
malice comes your way!
**[19:41] ---**
*That's* my resolve!
**[19:43] ---**
And what power will that give you?
**[19:45] ---**
The embodiment of soul-power: my Blaze!
**[19:49] ---**
K! Watch this!
**[19:52] ---**
Fire!
**[20:01] ---**
No! Wh-Why...
**[20:03] ---**
Why are you still alive, Tor Kokonoe?!
**[20:07] ---**
To protect someone
important to me... that's why!
**[20:12] ---**
Kill him! Kill hiiim!
**[20:22] ---**
We made it in time for the last dance.
**[20:25] ---**
Hurry up and get it over with!
**[20:30] ---**
Hang on, okay? I'm going to finish this.
**[20:33] ---**
Ja.
**[20:35] ---**
I'll be waiting.
**[20:37] ---**
K! It all ends with this one blow!
**[20:40] ---**
Tor Kokonoe!
**[20:44] ---**
Head off the fang! Aegis Desire!
**[20:49] ---**
No!
**[20:50] ---**
It can't be!
**[20:52] ---**
It can't beee!
**[20:53] ---**
Pierce... and crush!
**[21:01] ---**
I...
**[21:04] ---**
We...
**[21:07] ---**
We won!
**[21:08] ---**
Impossible!
**[21:11] ---**
My Unit!
**[21:14] ---**
It seems like this evening's
soirée has come to an end.
**[21:20] ---**
What a ridiculous farce.
**[21:23] ---**
Well, *I* found it rather entertaining.
**[21:25] ---**
Until the next banquet, then.
**[21:29] ---**
*Au revoir*, everyone.
**[21:31] ---**
Well? What do you think of this
soul-sparkle that you'd deemed impure?
**[21:37] ---**
If you cannot understand,
it must be beyond you.
**[21:45] ---**
A little girl!
**[21:48] ---**
Me, Equipment Smith, beaten by a doll like you!
**[21:54] ---**
Tor Kokonoe... will you
live up to my expectations?
**[22:04] ---**
I... I lost?
**[22:07] ---**
To *that* pushover?
**[22:12] ---**
You worthless stray! Letting that
brat of a girl make a fool out of me!
**[22:18] ---**
This is all your fault, you imbecile!
**[22:22] ---**
Did you forget the kindness I showed you?
**[22:25] ---**
Scum like you doesn't even deserve to live!
**[22:34] ---**
What's so funny?
**[22:37] ---**
You leave me no choice...
**[22:41] ---**
Go forth and destroy it all:
the girl, the school--everything!
**[22:48] ---**
Y-You bastard...
**[22:51] ---**
So the only person you can trust is yourself.
**[22:58] ---**
H-Help...
**[22:59] ---**
No one's here to protect you.
**[23:04] ---**
And a stingy old man is quite a nuisance.
**[23:08] ---**
But...
**[23:10] ---**
...as long as I have this...
**[23:16] ---**
...the ultimate armor, Destruction...
**[23:20] ---**
I know I can come after you, Tor Kokonoe!
**[23:25] ---**
Why does my soul-power take
the form of a shield?
**[23:29] ---**
I finally know the answer--
**[23:32] ---**
and it's all thanks to you, Julie!
**[23:34] ---**
"Absolute Duo"
**[23:34] ---**
The finale: "Absolute Duo."
**[23:37] ---**
Head off the fang! Aegis Desire!
# 12 - Absolute Duo
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G619098KY/absolute-duo)
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**[00:03] ---**
We managed to pull it off.
**[00:05] ---**
Ja. All thanks to you.
**[00:08] ---**
That's my future husband for you!
**[00:11] ---**
He only did what was expected.
**[00:14] ---**
Where do you think you're going?
**[00:17] ---**
None of this is over yet.
**[00:24] ---**
You bastard!
**[00:40] ---**
A Blaze is at once your weapon
and your greatest weakness.
**[00:57] ---**
Lilith! Tora!
**[01:00] ---**
Even an Exception like her
**[01:02] ---**
will soon crack...
**[01:07] ---**
Just as I thought:
Exceeds are no match at all...
**[01:14] ---**
...not for this Destruction!
**[01:25] ---**
"#12 Absolute Duo"
**[01:38] ---**
Julie!
**[01:39] ---**
It's just a scratch!
**[01:46] ---**
Tor!
**[02:01] ---**
Do you think you can win
with *her* holding you back?
**[02:04] ---**
Julie's my Duo!
**[02:07] ---**
I just don't understand.
**[02:09] ---**
Why do you need another person's
presence to make you stronger?
**[02:18] ---**
Going to spout some nonsense
about your resolve being your strength?
**[02:32] ---**
No wonder you're so fragile and weak!
**[02:43] ---**
Now you'll see how powerless you really are!
**[02:54] ---**
Did you forget about this?
**[02:59] ---**
Koryo Academy... what a wonderful place.
**[03:04] ---**
You learn together,
compete together, laugh together...
**[03:10] ---**
The ideal place to spend your brightest years.
**[03:19] ---**
So very, very wonderful. It makes me sick.
**[03:30] ---**
Stop!
**[03:36] ---**
Why go to such lengths?
Do you really have nothing?
**[03:39] ---**
No one to keep safe?
No *wanting* to keep someone safe?
**[03:45] ---**
That doesn't matter in the slightest.
**[03:51] ---**
Power--power is everything to me!
**[04:03] ---**
No!
**[04:10] ---**
Not so fast, you little shit!
**[04:38] ---**
I've got this--you go smash him to pieces!
**[04:44] ---**
Tsukimi!
**[04:49] ---**
What's a girl gotta do to
get a little shuteye, anyway?
**[05:00] ---**
I should never have become a teacher.
**[05:13] ---**
Oh, well.
**[05:20] ---**
What futility.
**[05:25] ---**
And you think that'll help somehow?
**[05:27] ---**
Nej. But we've made a blind spot.
**[05:36] ---**
Ah, too bad.
**[05:41] ---**
From this close, I won't miss.
**[05:53] ---**
Your injuries okay?
**[05:54] ---**
Ja. No problem at all.
**[05:58] ---**
Let's see if I can make you behave.
**[06:03] ---**
Julie!
**[06:10] ---**
Tor?
**[06:21] ---**
Tor!
**[06:37] ---**
See? You really did protect her.
**[06:43] ---**
Now die an awkward
death in front of your friend...
**[06:46] ---**
...so it can eat away at her soul forevermore.
**[06:58] ---**
Tor?
**[07:00] ---**
Tor?
**[07:02] ---**
Tor?
**[07:04] ---**
Tor?
**[07:05] ---**
Tor...
**[07:07] ---**
Tor! Tor?
**[07:09] ---**
Your precious Duo is
calling! Come on: stand up.
**[07:10] ---**
Tor! Tor! Tor!
**[07:14] ---**
Tor!
**[07:14] ---**
Take out your Blaze!
**[07:16] ---**
You'll protect her, right? Tor Kokonoe!
**[07:25] ---**
You won't get away with this...
**[07:27] ---**
Never...
**[07:29] ---**
Never, ever...
**[07:31] ---**
You'll *never* get away with this!
**[07:34] ---**
There it is: the dark
power that once wounded me.
**[08:17] ---**
This... this power!
**[08:21] ---**
Mighty enough to surpass this Destruction...
**[08:24] ---**
I... I refuse to accept it!
**[08:37] ---**
This is it!
**[09:00] ---**
Julie...
**[09:06] ---**
No--Julie--
**[09:09] ---**
Don't...
**[09:27] ---**
Julie... you can't!
**[09:37] ---**
Tor... Kokonoe...
**[09:48] ---**
Head off Julie's fang!
**[09:50] ---**
Aegis Desire!
**[10:02] ---**
Julie, I know where you're coming from.
**[10:06] ---**
Someone important to you was killed,
and you seek power to avenge him.
**[10:13] ---**
You're an Avenger, same as me...
**[10:17] ---**
But every time I get power, I lose track...
**[10:21] ---**
Power... revenge... is that what's right?
**[10:25] ---**
How is this power any different from his?
**[10:43] ---**
Julie... it's all thanks to you.
**[10:47] ---**
The time we've spent
together has made me realize:
**[10:53] ---**
I wanted to protect.
**[10:55] ---**
That's why my soul, my Blaze...
isn't a weapon, but a shield.
**[11:02] ---**
That's what my power is meant for!
**[11:08] ---**
And that's why, Julie...
**[11:10] ---**
I'm going to protect you!
**[11:28] ---**
Julie... that's enough.
**[11:30] ---**
I'm not dead. I'm alive.
**[11:37] ---**
Please... come back to me, Julie!
**[11:51] ---**
T... Tor?
**[11:53] ---**
That's right.
**[11:57] ---**
Tor... Tor, I... I--
**[12:01] ---**
I told you I'd always keep you safe.
**[12:11] ---**
Your big brother will always keep you safe.
**[12:17] ---**
The power of your resolve...
**[12:20] ---**
There's no such thing!
**[12:26] ---**
Enough. It'd be pointless to keep going.
**[12:29] ---**
Yes... everything is pointless once you've lost.
**[12:34] ---**
And that's why I'll kill you both!
**[12:37] ---**
Because power is all I have left!
**[12:42] ---**
Then I'll protect her to the very end!
**[12:47] ---**
Julie?
**[12:48] ---**
And I'll protect you...
**[12:50] ---**
...because I'm your Duo.
**[12:53] ---**
That's right.
**[12:58] ---**
Aegis Desire!
**[13:01] ---**
Die, Tor Kokonoe... Julie Sigtuna!
**[13:14] ---**
It's over!
**[13:18] ---**
Why... how?!
**[13:27] ---**
What I give Julie...
**[13:29] ---**
...and what I give Tor...
**[13:32] ---**
*We lived in a closed-up past*
**[13:32] ---**
...is protection!
**[13:37] ---**
*With an ever-distant future and time unmoving*
**[13:42] ---**
* Finding in our battle now*
* what we were searching for*
**[13:47] ---**
* The power to believe in each other,*
* beyond even destiny*
**[13:50] ---**
Ridiculous... This power--where...
**[13:52] ---**
* We'll get stronger,*
* you and me: a pair to the end*
**[13:55] ---**
Alone, I can't defeat you.
**[13:57] ---**
* This light reflects a bond*
* even deeper than our wounds*
**[13:59] ---**
But I have Julie:
**[14:03] ---**
a friend to whom I'm bound!
**[14:03] ---**
* I want to protect you...*
* and so my soul runs out to you now*
**[14:06] ---**
That's a Duo.
**[14:08] ---**
Never... I'll never admit defeat!
**[14:12] ---**
* Just hand it over to me*
* (all of it)--even your pain*
**[14:17] ---**
* We're together (together) that's why*
* (that's why) we can make it our strength*
**[14:18] ---**
Julie!
**[14:20] ---**
Tor...
**[14:21] ---**
My soul and yours...
**[14:22] ---**
*I'll be your shield, and yours alone*
**[14:26] ---**
Yeah!
**[14:28] ---**
* My back to yours,*
* I believe in miracles (in meetings)*
**[14:33] ---**
*No one can intrude on that (can't stop it)*
**[14:38] ---**
* Looking down on our limits*
* from far above: Absolute Soul*
**[14:48] ---**
B-Brother...
**[15:21] ---**
I'm so sorry!
**[15:24] ---**
I brought this on you all. I'm so, so sorry!
**[15:32] ---**
Hey, we can get stronger, right?
**[15:40] ---**
Of course. Because I've got Miyabi.
**[15:43] ---**
Oh... yeah! And I have Tomoe!
**[15:49] ---**
Miyabi, Tachibana, Tora, Tatsu.
Let's keep up our friendship!
**[15:56] ---**
You damn pests! Quit following me!
**[16:00] ---**
Wait up! Dark Professor Bunbun!
**[16:04] ---**
Dammit! Leave me alone already!
**[16:06] ---**
What's up with them?
**[16:08] ---**
She was the one defending the dorms.
**[16:12] ---**
Huh! Okay...
**[16:18] ---**
"No Visitors Allowed"
**[16:28] ---**
Here you go, Tor. To celebrate
you getting out of the hospital.
**[16:32] ---**
What *is* it?
**[16:34] ---**
Materials on Kevin Wayfair...
the young man known as "K."
**[16:40] ---**
He had an older brother
with whom he was quite close.
**[16:44] ---**
But K lost him suddenly.
**[16:49] ---**
His family fell apart,
and he wound up in the shadows...
**[16:53] ---**
...sold off into that old man's organization.
**[16:58] ---**
"Kevin Wayfair" "DOB 8-3-1996"
"Nationality: USA" "Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA"
**[16:58] ---**
He lost his family, had his name stolen,
**[17:01] ---**
and was raised as a soldier
seeking only power--and results.
**[17:05] ---**
That's the long and short of K.
**[17:09] ---**
Why would you give me this?
**[17:12] ---**
I thought you'd be curious.
**[17:15] ---**
Thank you, Lilith.
**[17:17] ---**
It's the least I can do for my future spouse.
**[17:21] ---**
Oh, and the other thing
you must be worried about:
**[17:24] ---**
I hear she left the hospital today.
**[17:27] ---**
Really?!
**[17:29] ---**
I can't say I like that reaction of yours.
**[17:37] ---**
All right. I know you
haven't seen her all this time.
**[17:40] ---**
I suppose I'll allow
it for today. Go on then, Tor.
**[17:46] ---**
Thanks, Lilith!
**[17:53] ---**
You're being kind to Tor,
letting him see K's file like that.
**[17:59] ---**
I'd like his soul to develop even further.
**[18:03] ---**
Perhaps his erstwhile
enemy's feelings will help fuel that.
**[18:07] ---**
You certainly haven't changed.
**[18:10] ---**
No. All for the path
I take to reach Absolute Duo.
**[18:54] ---**
Can you see Gimle?
**[18:56] ---**
Nej. Unfortunately.
**[19:00] ---**
Tor...
**[19:04] ---**
I'm not an Exceed.
**[19:08] ---**
The day Papa was killed...
I prayed for strength, begged for it.
**[19:14] ---**
And then...
**[19:16] ---**
I found myself fangs. For revenge.
**[19:23] ---**
I have awakened the power within me.
An El Awake: that's what I am.
**[19:31] ---**
An El Awake...?
**[19:33] ---**
People have power hidden away
in the depths of their souls.
**[19:38] ---**
Those whose power awakens
to make weapons of their souls...
**[19:42] ---**
...those are El Awakes.
**[19:44] ---**
But that's just like an Exceed!
**[19:49] ---**
I've heard that Exceeds are El Awakes
**[19:51] ---**
who've had their
soul-power artificially awakened.
**[19:56] ---**
I couldn't control my power.
And the Dorn Agency rescued me.
**[20:04] ---**
Is that what happened?
**[20:08] ---**
I lied. I was afraid.
**[20:13] ---**
Afraid you'd find out I wasn't an Exceed...
**[20:16] ---**
...that I'm not the same as you.
**[20:20] ---**
Afraid that once you
knew everything, you'd drift away.
**[20:24] ---**
More than anything, afraid that
my power would hurt you... or kill you.
**[20:32] ---**
Julie...
**[20:33] ---**
But... but...
**[20:38] ---**
I still want to be with you.
I want to be your Duo!
**[20:48] ---**
I need to apologize to you, too, Julie.
**[20:51] ---**
The first time I saw your true power, I thought,
**[20:56] ---**
"I can never let her use that again."
**[20:59] ---**
That a power capable of hurting
you was absolutely out of the question.
**[21:03] ---**
But I went and let you use it again.
I hurt you... again.
**[21:09] ---**
No!
**[21:10] ---**
It's all right. I'll get stronger.
Strong enough to *really* protect you.
**[21:18] ---**
So, Julie...
**[21:20] ---**
I want you to keep being my Duo.
**[21:33] ---**
Blaze!
**[21:35] ---**
So bound, we two shall remain together always
**[21:39] ---**
to the best of our ability.
**[21:41] ---**
In joy, in sorrow, in health--
**[21:47] ---**
until death do us part.
**[22:00] ---**
*The wind stops, having touched your back*
**[22:07] ---**
*As you walked all alone*
**[22:15] ---**
*The sound of bells echoes beside you*
**[22:23] ---**
*Loneliness melts away in time*
**[22:31] ---**
*Wishes to the skies, oaths to eternity: my soul*
**[22:39] ---**
* Though caught in the driving rain, we are two:*
* Just believe, believe, believe*
**[22:48] ---**
* Even the faintest voice will reach you--*
* that alone is enough*
**[22:56] ---**
* For even trembling hands*
* to hold a shining hope*
**[23:04] ---**
* Courage spread wide,*
* we breathe together and grab the sky*
**[23:11] ---**
*In my world, you're here*