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.