97 - Best Partner

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[00:09] ---
    This feels great...
[00:13] ---
    There's nothing like relaxing
    in your own home...
[00:16] ---
    Nice place you got here.
[00:18] ---
    Isn't it?
[00:20] ---
    Maybe I should live here, too...
[01:55] ---
    Lucy, you don't have any booze? Seriously?
[01:58] ---
    This is my house!
[02:01] ---
    Her name is Cana Alberona.
[02:03] ---
    Among the members of her generation,
    she's been in Fairy Tail the longest.
[02:12] ---
    What's wrong? You seem down...
[02:17] ---
    Uh, it's nothing, really...
[02:21] ---
    Do you usually take baths together?
[02:23] ---
    Do you usually stroll into
    other people's houses?
[02:28] ---
    Did you and your dad patch
    things up after that?
[02:32] ---
    Uh, I'm not really sure...
[02:35] ---
    I suppose you could say that.
[02:37] ---
    Well, we haven't exactly kept in touch.
[02:45] ---
    What?
[02:46] ---
    If you're worried about
    something, I'll lend an ear...
[02:51] ---
    I'm thinking of quitting the guild.
[03:01] ---
    Best Partner.
[03:05] ---
    Cheers!
[03:08] ---
    And that's what happened, Mira-san!
[03:10] ---
    Cana didn't even tell me
    why! What's up with her?
[03:17] ---
    It's fine. Cana always says
    that around this time.
[03:23] ---
    Around this time?
[03:26] ---
    Pretty soon it'll be 6 months
    since I joined Fairy Tail.
[03:32] ---
    I had no idea there was such a big
    event at the end of each year.
[03:40] ---
    Work, work!
[03:41] ---
    Aye, sir!
[03:43] ---
    Hey! If you're going on a job, take me!
[03:45] ---
    Sorry, but I'll be going alone for now!
[03:48] ---
    We'll hang out with you when we get back!
[03:51] ---
    Watch where you're running, you hothead!
[03:53] ---
    And you're in my way, Fruit of the Gloom!
[03:56] ---
    Do the two of you have time to be fighting?
[03:59] ---
    You've got a point!
[04:00] ---
    I'm back!
[04:01] ---
    Welcome back, Gray. And your clothes?
[04:02] ---
    There's no time for that!
    This is my next job!
[04:05] ---
    Got it. Have a nice day.
[04:07] ---
    You're going right back out?
[04:09] ---
    I'm going out on this job!
[04:10] ---
    Okay. Have a nice day.
[04:12] ---
    Work, work!
[04:13] ---
    I'm going on this one!
[04:14] ---
    And I'm on this one!
[04:16] ---
    I totally had my eyes on that one first!
[04:17] ---
    As if! The one who takes
    the flier gets the job!
[04:18] ---
    Team Shadow Gear's on their
    own during this time!
[04:23] ---
    What the hell is this?
[04:24] ---
    You'll know pretty soon.
[04:28] ---
    You can predict the future?
[04:30] ---
    Yes. Remember what the Queen said?
[04:32] ---
    I also have the power to see the future.
[04:36] ---
    Now that I consciously realize it,
    I'm able to control it a little.
[04:40] ---
    That's amazing, Carla!
[04:42] ---
    So tell me, who will I marry in the future?
[04:45] ---
    I can't see that far into the future.
[04:50] ---
    Let me see...
[04:52] ---
    For example... You see Macao over there?
[04:55] ---
    Pretty soon Wakaba will come over and they'll
    start talking about the young people in the guild.
[04:59] ---
    gulp
[05:01] ---
    Yo, Macao.
[05:02] ---
    Hey there!
[05:03] ---
    Wow, he really came, Carla!
[05:06] ---
    Shh! The real part comes now.
[05:08] ---
    It's that time of year again, you know?
[05:10] ---
    Sure brings back memories...
[05:12] ---
    Back when we were younger...
[05:14] ---
    We sure had that passion, you know?
[05:16] ---
    But the young'uns these days are incredible!
[05:20] ---
    Such fine asses!
[05:21] ---
    You're the ass!
[05:22] ---
    Oh, more a breast man, are we?
[05:23] ---
    I got kids, buddy.
[05:25] ---
    I don't go 'round starin' at girls' rears!
[05:27] ---
    What about their feet?
[05:28] ---
    Man, could I take a bite out of...
[05:30] ---
    Those could step on me any time!
[05:32] ---
    W-Wow...
[05:34] ---
    You were totally spot on!
[05:36] ---
    The conversation was disgusting, however.
[05:37] ---
    I'm sorry I went and predicted that...
[05:40] ---
    Even so, that's amazing, Carla!
[05:42] ---
    Yup, yup!
[05:43] ---
    Anyway, I still can't control it perfectly.
[05:50] ---
    H-Hey, that's dangerous-kina.
[05:57] ---
    That's enough.
[06:01] ---
    I can only stay in my original
    body for a short time, I see.
[06:04] ---
    But you are really something.
    Your swordsmanship is superb.
[06:08] ---
    Oh, hardly... I suppose I should
    say "as expected from Erza."
[06:11] ---
    How 'bout that, Erza?
[06:13] ---
    That's how awesome Lily is!
[06:16] ---
    So this is the power of what they
    label S Class in this guild?
[06:23] ---
    There are people who are
    working their butts off,
[06:26] ---
    but there are people who
    are just doing the usual,
[06:28] ---
    so I have no idea what exactly....
[06:30] ---
    You'll know tomorrow.
[06:34] ---
    Then, the next day.
[06:37] ---
    Almost all of the guild members
    have assembled here at Fairy Tail.
[06:43] ---
    What's all the commotion about?
[06:45] ---
    Beats me.
[06:46] ---
    I heard that the Master has
    an important announcement!
[06:49] ---
    I'm not interested.
[06:51] ---
    Finally! I'm so nervous...
[06:54] ---
    We worked really hard, Al.
[06:57] ---
    Don't worry.
[06:59] ---
    Natsu, you can't even keep still!
[07:01] ---
    This anticipation... That's a Man!
[07:07] ---
    Finally, I'll know the secret!
[07:09] ---
    Juvia's heart is aflutter...
[07:12] ---
    ...every time I look at Gray-sama...
[07:14] ---
    How about you just go home?
[07:20] ---
    Master!
[07:22] ---
    We've been waiting!
[07:24] ---
    Tell us already!
[07:25] ---
    Tell us?
[07:26] ---
    Tell us what-kina?
[07:30] ---
    Fairy Tail! As we have
    done since days long past,
[07:33] ---
    I will now announce the participants in this
    year's S Class Wizard Advancement Exam!
[07:40] ---
    S Class Wizard Advancement Exam?!
[07:44] ---
    I'm all fired up!
[07:46] ---
    Everyone, quiet down!
[07:49] ---
    The Master isn't finished speaking yet.
[07:53] ---
    This year's exam will
    take place on Tenroujima!
SIGN    Note: Tenroujima = Heaven Wolf Island
[07:58] ---
    It is holy ground for our guild.
[08:03] ---
    So, what kind of test is it?
[08:05] ---
    It changes each year, actually.
[08:07] ---
    But it's always something extremely hard.
[08:09] ---
    I mean, anyone who passes gets to
    be an S Class wizard, after all!
[08:13] ---
    Each of your powers, hearts, and souls...
[08:18] ---
    I have judged them all this past year...
[08:21] ---
    There will be eight participants!
[08:25] ---
    Natsu Dragneel!
[08:27] ---
    All right!
[08:28] ---
    Good for you, Natsu!
[08:31] ---
    Gray Fullbuster!
[08:33] ---
    Finally, the time has come...
[08:36] ---
    Juvia Lockser!
[08:38] ---
    Huh? Juvia is participating?
[08:41] ---
    Elfman!
[08:43] ---
    Those who are Men, should become S Class!
[08:45] ---
    Good luck, Elf-niichan!
[08:48] ---
    Cana, Alberona!
[08:53] ---
    Fried Justine!
[08:55] ---
    To follow in Laxus's footsteps...
[08:58] ---
    Levy McGarden!
[09:00] ---
    Finally, I...
[09:02] ---
    Levy's time has come!
[09:05] ---
    Mest Gryder!
[09:08] ---
    Mest!
[09:08] ---
    He came close last year...
[09:11] ---
    This year's no good, either?
[09:13] ---
    There's always next year, right?
[09:16] ---
    Natsu's finally in this year.
[09:18] ---
    So is Gray!
[09:19] ---
    This is gonna be good.
[09:20] ---
    Everyone looks rarin' to go!
[09:22] ---
    Wow! S Class wizards, huh?
[09:25] ---
    One day, I'll also...
[09:28] ---
    I see... So everyone was trying
    their best so they'd get chosen.
[09:34] ---
    Do your best, everyone!
[09:36] ---
    Huh?
[09:39] ---
    Oh yeah... Could this be the reason
    she wants to quit the guild?
[09:44] ---
    This time, only one of you will pass.
[09:49] ---
    The exam will take place in a week,
[09:52] ---
    so each of you, prepare yourselves!
[09:54] ---
    Just one-kina?
[09:56] ---
    Is the frontrunner Fried?
[09:57] ---
    Mest, obviously.
[09:58] ---
    Natsu and Gray are there, too!
[10:00] ---
    W-Why aren't I included?
[10:03] ---
    Even Juvia is, so...
[10:05] ---
    I've heard about your
    reputation in the guild.
[10:08] ---
    Doesn't seem like you're trusted.
[10:10] ---
    Uh, no! I mean, I can't
    tell you why, but I'm not!
[10:15] ---
    I wanna explain but I can't!
[10:16] ---
    And there's also Erza...
[10:19] ---
    You're not ready.
[10:20] ---
    Damn you!
[10:22] ---
    Honestly... Such a fuss all the time.
[10:28] ---
    What's the matter, Carla?
[10:30] ---
    N-Nothing...
[10:32] ---
    What was that, just for a moment...
[10:52] ---
    Who?
[10:55] ---
    I didn't know yet.
[10:58] ---
    An unexpected something would
    be joining in for this event...
[11:03] ---
    
[11:11] ---
    As this is the first time for some
    of you, let me explain the rules.
[11:17] ---
    Each of the eight selected participants, please
    select a partner within the week of preparation.
[11:23] ---
    Partner?
[11:25] ---
    It's a contest between two-person teams.
[11:28] ---
    This exam tests your bonds with your friends.
[11:31] ---
    There are two rules for the
    partners you can choose.
[11:34] ---
    One: They must be a member of Fairy Tail.
[11:37] ---
    Two: You cannot partner with S Class wizards.
[11:42] ---
    In other words, you can't form a team
    with Erza, Mirajane, or Gildarts.
[11:48] ---
    Being with Erza-san would make
    you far too powerful, after all.
[11:52] ---
    The contents of the exam itself will be
    announced once you arrive at Tenroujima.
[11:57] ---
    But this time, Erza will
    be blocking your progress.
[12:02] ---
    I'll also help out to get in your way!
[12:07] ---
    D-Don't tell me... You can't become S Class
    without defeating Erza and Mira-san?!
[12:12] ---
    Well, I'm sure they'll
    hold back a little, but...
[12:15] ---
    Now you see what I meant by "hard"?
[12:18] ---
    No complaining!
[12:19] ---
    All S Class wizards have gone
    through the same path...
[12:24] ---
    H-Hold on a second...
[12:26] ---
    Don't tell me...
[12:27] ---
    You're gonna participate too, Gildarts?!
[12:29] ---
    Don't be happy about that!
[12:32] ---
    The eight selected participants and their chosen
    partners will assemble at Hargeon Port in one week.
[12:39] ---
    That is all!
[12:44] ---
    This year's gonna be tougher than ever.
[12:47] ---
    I'm surprised that it's the
    first time for all of you.
[12:51] ---
    I'm fired up!
[12:52] ---
    I'm gonna become S Class for sure!
[12:55] ---
    The path to becoming S Class just
    got farther away for Elfman the Man!
[12:59] ---
    Everyone seems to be having a rough time.
[13:01] ---
    Good luck, everyone!
[13:03] ---
    Let's do our best.
[13:05] ---
    Leave it to me!
[13:07] ---
    I'm sure Laxus would be pleased if he comes
    back to see you've become an S Class wizard.
[13:13] ---
    And the rank of the Raijinshuu will shoot up!
[13:17] ---
    So Fried's partner is going to be Bickslow...
[13:21] ---
    They seem like a powerful team, sure.
[13:23] ---
    She seems skeptical!
[13:26] ---
    So then, has everyone
    decided on their partners?
[13:30] ---
    I'm partnering with Happy, of course.
[13:31] ---
    Aye!
[13:33] ---
    Happy?! That's not fair!
[13:34] ---
    If the exam is a race, then
    flying would make it a breeze!
[13:39] ---
    What's wrong with that?
[13:40] ---
    I don't mind, myself.
[13:43] ---
    Because if it comes down to
    fighting, you'll be in trouble.
[13:45] ---
    Gray, that's just mean.
[13:48] ---
    I'm gonna make Natsu an
    S Class wizard, for sure!
[13:52] ---
    I'm not holding back, even on my friends.
[13:56] ---
    And so...
[13:57] ---
    ...we can't hang around here!
[13:59] ---
    Time to train!
[13:59] ---
    Aye, sir!
[14:03] ---
    So in the two years I've been gone, Natsu's
    good enough to take the S Class exam, huh?
[14:13] ---
    Natsu thinks that he'll be able to meet
    Igneel if he becomes a great wizard.
[14:19] ---
    He feels twice as strong about
    this exam as most people.
[14:22] ---
    I see.
[14:24] ---
    Good luck, Natsu!
[14:28] ---
    Um... Juvia would like to
    withdraw from this exam...
[14:32] ---
    Why?
[14:33] ---
    Because...
[14:37] ---
    What was that?
[14:39] ---
    Because, Juvia...
[14:44] ---
    She says she wants to be your partner.
[14:47] ---
    See?! You're totally gunning for him, Lucy!
[14:49] ---
    No, I'm not!
[14:50] ---
    Gray-sama... Are you planning
    on partnering with Lucy?!
[14:54] ---
    Sorry, but I've already
    decided on my partner.
[14:59] ---
    Long time no see, everyone.
[15:00] ---
    Hold on!
[15:02] ---
    Loke?
[15:03] ---
    We promised a year ago.
[15:06] ---
    Lucy... Sorry, but I'll be lifting our
    contract during the period of the exam.
[15:11] ---
    There's no need to worry.
[15:13] ---
    I traveled through the gate
    with my own magic power.
[15:17] ---
    So I won't use up your magic power.
[15:20] ---
    What...
[15:22] ---
    What a free Spirit, indeed!
[15:27] ---
    It's trainin' time, hooboy!
[15:28] ---
    Hooboy!
[15:30] ---
    Um, but...
[15:31] ---
    What should we do?
[15:33] ---
    Snow's falling, so it's gotta be that!
[15:35] ---
    Yeah, that!
[15:39] ---
    Special Training Regimen #1:
[15:41] ---
    Stop giant boulders with your body,
    and build up that defensive strength!
[15:44] ---
    Hold on a sec!
[15:46] ---
    But are you technically a
    member of the guild, Loke?
[15:53] ---
    I am still a Fairy Tail wizard.
[15:56] ---
    With pride in my guild, I will
    make Gray an S Class wizard.
[16:00] ---
    I'm countin' on ya!
[16:02] ---
    Leave it to me.
[16:03] ---
    Were those two always so close?
[16:06] ---
    And there you go. You'd better
    give me your best shot.
[16:09] ---
    Let's have a passionate
    battle, just like old times!
[16:13] ---
    Passionate...
[16:16] ---
    A passionate battle...
[16:18] ---
    Um, Ma'am...
[16:20] ---
    I'll partner with Juvia.
[16:21] ---
    You're serious, Lisanna?!
[16:23] ---
    I got along great with Edolas's Juvia.
[16:26] ---
    And the Juvia over here is kind of cute!
[16:29] ---
    Lisanna-san...
[16:31] ---
    It's decided!
[16:32] ---
    Don't tell me... She's
    also after Gray-sama...
[16:35] ---
    How obsessed can you get?!
[16:37] ---
    Wait, Lisanna!
[16:39] ---
    Then what will I do for my partner?!
[16:42] ---
    Oh? But you've been getting a passionate
    stare down for a while now...
[16:49] ---
    Looks like she's pissed that Fried
    chose Bickslow as his partner.
[16:54] ---
    Evergreen?
[16:57] ---
    Elf-niichan?
[16:59] ---
    Passionate stare? More like
    one that turns you to stone...
[17:04] ---
    And then...
[17:06] ---
    Special Training Regimen #15:
    Increase your lower leg strength!
[17:10] ---
    Natsu, are you okay?
[17:12] ---
    I'm not done yet!
[17:14] ---
    Special Training Regimen #16!
[17:18] ---
    I'll be heading to Tenroujima first.
[17:21] ---
    I'll be waiting for you, Natsu.
[17:23] ---
    I'll blow away Erza, and
    Mira, and Gildarts...
[17:28] ---
    ...and become an S Class wizard, Happy!
[17:30] ---
    Aye, sir!
[17:32] ---
    Levy was chosen!
[17:33] ---
    Amazing! You might become an S class wizard.
[17:36] ---
    So, you'll be partnering
    with me, of course, right?
[17:38] ---
    Don't be silly, she's partnering with me!
[17:39] ---
    I'm the faster runner!
[17:40] ---
    My magic is suited for battle!
[17:42] ---
    Anyway, you just want to
    be together with Levy!
[17:45] ---
    Same for you!
[17:47] ---
    If you really wanna be an S Class
    wizard, then I'll lend you a hand.
[17:52] ---
    Gajeel!
[17:53] ---
    I just have to blow away any
    guys who get in your way, right?
[17:57] ---
    But I've got a small body, and I'm
    not really good for anything...
[18:02] ---
    I might lose right away.
[18:04] ---
    Don't go sounding so weak
    before it's even started, man!
[18:07] ---
    Hey! Let me down!
[18:09] ---
    I'm gonna make you big time.
[18:35] ---
    What's wrong, Carla?
[18:37] ---
    You've been quiet ever since this morning.
[18:40] ---
    It's just... I have a bad feeling about this.
[18:44] ---
    About this exam.
[18:46] ---
    Don't participate, no matter what.
[18:49] ---
    There's no one for me to
    partner with, so no worries.
[18:53] ---
    I wouldn't be so sure of that, Sky Maiden.
[18:57] ---
    Um... And you are?
[19:01] ---
    I am Mest.
[19:04] ---
    Mystogan's apprentice.
[19:06] ---
    Natsu, dinner's ready!
[19:11] ---
    What's wrong, Natsu?
[19:15] ---
    My chance has finally come around.
[19:18] ---
    I'm gonna become S Class, no matter what.
[19:24] ---
    Aye!
[19:29] ---
    Snow! It snows in Magnolia, too!
[19:39] ---
    That's no place to be dead drunk!
[19:44] ---
    Man, what a lifesaver you are.
[19:47] ---
    If no one had noticed me, I
    would've been a goner there.
[19:50] ---
    Sheesh... You've been acting weird, Cana.
[19:54] ---
    I'm sure you heard from Mira.
[19:57] ---
    I've got this complex about the S
    Class Exam, or something like that.
[20:01] ---
    Does this have something to do with you
    saying you wanted to quit the guild?
[20:08] ---
    This'll be the fifth time.
[20:11] ---
    I've failed the test 4 times... I'm a
    wizard who didn't live up to expectations.
[20:16] ---
    Oh, is that it?
[20:19] ---
    What does it matter how many times you fail?
[20:22] ---
    I'm the first ever to fail four times.
[20:25] ---
    So, I'm going to make this the last.
[20:29] ---
    If I don't become S Class after
    this, I'm leaving Fairy Tail.
[20:34] ---
    Hey... You don't have to be so
    hung up over being S Class...
[20:38] ---
    I have to become S Class!
[20:44] ---
    I have to...
[20:47] ---
    ...or I have no right to see that person.
[20:50] ---
    I...
[21:22] ---
    And there you have it.
[21:27] ---
    If I don't become S Class this time...
[21:32] ---
    ...I'll leave the guild.
[21:35] ---
    I've made up my mind.
[21:38] ---
    I'll be your partner, Cana!
[21:41] ---
    There's no way I'll let you quit the guild!
[21:43] ---
    Because I'll make you
    an S Class wizard, Cana!
[21:55] ---
    Lucy...
[22:01] ---
    Then, one week later, at Hargeon Port...
[22:13] ---
    Each with their own feelings in their chests,
    the day of the S Class Advancement Exam has come.
[23:56] ---
    What's with the creepy face?
[23:58] ---
    Wanna know?
[23:59] ---
    Actually, I'm not that intere-
[24:00] ---
    You see, my horoscope said that
    today I have the best luck in love!
[24:04] ---
    Cana told me my fortune!
[24:06] ---
    So if I show everyone how awesome I
    am during the exam, then Carla will...
[24:14] ---
    Next time: Who's the One with the Good Luck?
[24:16] ---
    For your information, Carla
    isn't participating in the exam.
[24:19] ---
    No!!
[24:22] ---
    Waste of luck, Happy.