The Irregular at Magic High School (Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei) (2014) s01e10 Episode Script
Nine Schools Competition Part III
1 Look out! Vanish! Stop! Disperse! Idiots! Stop it! Everyone, calm down! Cancel those spells! Jumonji, do you think you can hold it off? Just blocking it won't be a problem but the Psion storm is overpowering.
I can't extinguish the fire as well! I'll take care of the fire! I'm counting on you.
Right.
What just happened? Gram Dispersion.
I would expect no less of my brother! Are you all okay? Thank you, Jumonji.
Thanks to you, the bus came out unscathed.
You, too, Miyuki! That spell of yours was masterful! I am honored, Chairwoman.
But I was only able to choose that magic sequence because Ms.
Ichihara used a Deceleration Spell to stop the bus.
Ms.
Ichihara did that? Whereas you, on the other hand Morisaki and Kitayama are first years, so I guess it can't be helped.
But for you, a second year, to lead the charge in creating that mess What the hell were you thinking? You know that spells launched disorderly will cancel each other out, rendering them useless, don't you? I'm very sorry.
In times of crisis, the first thing to do is to stay calm.
And let's not forget to communicate.
Who was it that canceled those magic sequences? Accommodation for the Nine Schools Competition Something wrong, Hattori? No.
It's nothing.
At the very least, it doesn't look like things are going well.
It's just that my confidence took something of a hit.
Hey, the competition starts the day after tomorrow.
Is this really the time for a crisis of confidence? That incident earlier today Oh, right.
Talk about a close call.
While it was happening In the end, I couldn't do anything.
Not taking action shows you still had good judgment, if you ask me.
Right, but Ms.
Shiba handled it the right way! If it were purely a test of power, I'd probably lose to Ms.
Shiba.
But superiority among magicians isn't decided solely by the power of their magic spells.
Still, it's not just a matter of magical skills.
If I'm also a lesser magician than a girl who's younger than me, then how can I not lose confidence? Right, well, that's a matter of experience, you know.
In that sense, I think there's something special about those siblings.
That big bro, now I'm willing to bet he's killed before.
Killed? Is that your way of saying that he has actual combat experience? He's got that air about him That incident in April remember? Yes.
That day, I was right in the thick of it.
So were the Shiba siblings.
Really? That's a fact.
And that big brother Well, he's a badass.
He's just like my old man's navy buddies.
Actually, his thirst for blood was way more intense, and he was wearing it like a goddamned coat.
Ms.
Shiba, as well? Well, it's not like I actually saw her do anything.
But no way is she just an ordinary girl.
Still Superiority among magicians isn't decided solely by the power of their magic skills, eh? What are you getting at? If the chairwoman ever found out that you uttered those words, wouldn't she be overcome with joy? All this Bloom/Weed nonsense What is it based on but the results of those entrance exams? I'm sure that more than a few of the Course 2 students are competent.
Especially this year's crop of first years.
Then you're saying that that incident wasn't any accident? Right.
There were traces of magic.
But I didn't notice a thing It was small-scale magic launched instantaneously at minimum output levels.
Three high-level spells designed to leave behind no detectable Psion remnants First, a spell that blew out the tires on the car.
The second spell caused the car to spin.
And the third was applied upwards diagonally to catapult the car, using the guard rail as a launch pad.
All three were cast from inside the car.
Most likely to hide the fact that magic was being used.
Then the person who cast that spell It was the driver.
In other words, that was a suicide attack.
How cowardly! Well, criminals and terrorists are cowards to begin with.
It's rare that the one giving the orders ever risks his own life.
Hey there! Erika! It's been a week! How've you been? What are you doing here? I'm here to cheer you on, of course.
Miyuki, I'll be going on ahead.
Erika, I'll see you later.
All right.
Huh? Oh, sure, later then! Jeez, he could've at least let me say hi first.
So sorry.
The upperclassmen on staff are waiting for him.
So why did you come two days early? Erika! Here's the key to our room Miyuki.
Mizuki! So you're here, too? Miyuki? Is something the matter? That's quite revealing.
Do you really think so? Erika told me that I should lighten up, so that's why I see.
Mizuki, please don't take this the wrong way, but you should change as soon as possible.
It's very becoming, and you look lovely, but I don't think it's appropriate.
I knew it! Huh? You sure about that? By the way, are you staying here? Yes.
This hotel belongs to the military, right? That's where my hook-ups come in handy! That's the Chiba family for you! But are you okay with that? I thought that you didn't like dropping your family's name.
What I don't like is people being biased towards me just because I'm a Chiba.
What good are connections unless you use them? It would be a waste not to.
That's true.
But the games don't start until the day after tomorrow.
There's a banquet tonight, right? They're not going to let outsiders in.
Hey, I've got that covered.
Tonight, we're insiders.
Would you care for a drink, sir? So this is what you meant by insider.
Ah, so you heard about it from Miyuki.
Were you surprised? Sure I was surprised.
I'm impressed that you were able to sneak yourself in.
Actually, that's only to be expected, right? Still What? N-Nothing Hi, Erika! What a lovely outfit you've got on! Right? Isn't it lovely? Not that Tatsuya said anything about it! It's no use expecting such things of my brother, Erika.
After all, he's never captivated by superficial things, such as what a girl's wearing.
Oh, I see.
So you have no interest in cosplay, huh, Tatsuya? Is that cosplay? Well, I don't think so, but guys seem to see it that way.
Guys? You mean Saijo? No, Miki.
He's the one who blurted out âcosplay!â Needless to say, I chastised him thoroughly.
Miki? Oh, that's right, you don't know him, do you? E-Erika? What in the world was that about? She probably ran off to get Mikihiko.
Miyuki.
There you are.
So Tatsuya's with you! You two are always together, too, aren't you? Because we're friends.
There's no reason for us not to be together.
Guess there isn't.
Where are the others? Over there.
I think they want to approach you, Miyuki, but they know it's not happening with Tatsuya around.
What am I, a watchdog? I'm sure they just don't know how to deal with you, Tatsuya! Utterly ridiculous.
He's a fellow student at First High and a teammate, right? Ms.
Chiyoda.
Not doing what's right even when you know better that's human nature, Kanon.
Well, that should only be acceptable in certain situations.
Those are both sound arguments.
But for now, there's an even simpler solution.
Miyuki, you go join the others.
Teamwork is crucial, after all.
Very well.
What a mature way of handling it.
All right, we'll be going now.
Hey, where's Miyuki? I had her join her classmates.
I'll introduce you later.
Oh, sure.
Don't worry about it.
The thought of meeting someone dressed like this was a little embarrassing, anyway.
For a hotel employee, isn't that par for the course? You're too self-conscious, Miki! My name is Mikihiko.
By the way, where are Leo and Mizuki? They're here, aren't they? You really think Leo could hack it as a waiter? I'm sure that he could manage to adapt himself that much Mizuki didn't want to wear this uniform.
Who knows, you two might really hit it off, Miki! My name is Mikihiko! Right, roger that.
So anyway, Leo's in the kitchen doing manual labor.
And Mizuki's washing dishes.
I thought I was supposed to be working behind the scenes, too.
Why did you make me I told you a hundred times! There was a little mix-up.
That doesn't explain anything! All right, all right, don't throw a hissy fit.
Look! There's an empty plate over there.
This isn't over by a long shot! Why don't you go a little easier on him? You're right.
Maybe I was lashing out at him a little.
I know all too well that Miki's not comfortable with this kind of thing.
But Did you want to make him angry? Well, I don't know about that.
He's too perverse, so I admit that I get frustrated just watching him You have a kind heart.
Oh, stop.
Neither Miki nor I are here today of our own volition.
It's because we're being forced by our parents.
It may look like kindness, but it's just a matter of pitying someone in the same boat.
I'm not going to pry.
Because even if I did, there'd be nothing that I could do.
Sorry.
Do you mind? Hey, Tatsuya What? You know what, Tatsuya? You're cold, aren't you? That came out of left field.
But I'm thankful that you're so cold I think.
Since you're not too caring, I can mouth off all I want.
Since you don't offer any sympathy, I don't have to feel pathetic Thanks! Nine Schools Competition Part III Brother, you're too oblivious to other people's goodwill.
The fact that I'm gazing at you like this you haven't even noticed.
No, I'm sure that you're aware of my gaze.
But as for how I'm feeling Surely That girl's drop-dead gorgeous, huh? Forget it, you wouldn't have a chance with her.
Shut up.
Back off, will you? Masaki, what's going on? George.
Listen, do you know who that girl is? Oh Her name is Miyuki Shiba.
She'll be competing in Pillars Break and Mirage Bat.
I hear she's the ace of the First High first years.
Miyuki Shiba, huh? Well, that's unusual.
For you to show interest in a girl, Masaki! It's not like that.
Uh At tonight's Nine Schools Competition banquet, we have a number of eminent guests in attendance.
Let us now take this opportunity to receive some words of encouragement from the chairman of the Magic Association, Mr.
Retsu Kudou.
I hear he's the patriarch of the Ten Master Clans.
This is the first time that I've ever seen him in person.
Some kind of trouble? No, that's not it.
It's Sensory Interference Magic.
Did he invoke a large-scale spell covering the entire banquet hall? First, let me apologize for making you a party to my prank.
What you just saw was more sleight-of-hand than true magic.
But as far as I could see, only five of you saw through it as a magic trick.
In other words If I were a terrorist, and unleashed either poison or bombs upon you, only five of you would have been able to do anything to stop me.
My young students of magic Magic is a means; magic is not in itself an end.
The magic I used just now, while large in scale, was extremely low in potency.
Yet you were deceived by this weak magic, and therefore failed to perceive my presence.
You should never be remiss in your efforts to improve your magic skills.
That said, I'd like you to keep in mind that your efforts alone won't be enough.
Large-scale magic used erroneously is inferior to small-scale magic used creatively.
My young students of magic I am looking forward to seeing how creative you can be.
The man who stands at the pinnacle of this country's magic society So this is the Patriarch, huh? It all starts tomorrow, right? I'm so nervous! It's still too early for that.
Honoka, our rookie events don't start till Day 4, remember? Shizuku which of the events being held tomorrow do you recommend? Chairwoman Saegusa's Speed-shooting is a must-see.
She's a lock to win the event, but it will be a treat to see how the Elfin Sniper performs in her last year of high school.
Elfin Sniper? That's the chairwoman's nickname.
Although it's unofficial.
I bet the chairwoman has tons of fans! Oh, I'll get that.
Good evening! Hey, Eimi! The rest of you, too â what's going on? Right, um let's all go to the hot spring! Come to think of it, there's an artificial hot spring in the basement of this hotel, right? Would they let us go in, too? It's a military facility, isn't it? I took a chance and asked them, and they said it would be OK until eleven.
Hey, can I touch them? Honoka, you've got such a great body! Honoka What do you want? Would you mind if I peeled them? Of course I mind! Shizuku! Help me! Why not? Shizuku! But why? Because you've got a big bust, Honoka.
Whaaat? Now that we've got Shizuku's permission Let's just do it! Can I help? No! What on earth is that commotion about? What is it? Oh, uh, sorry about that.
I was mesmerized for a moment Hey, stop it, you guys! Miyuki's normal! Come on We're all girls here What are you saying? All girls here Yeah, we know that, but I don't know how to explain it.
But it's like gender doesn't even matter anymore looking at you, Miyuki Oh, please.
Stop teasing me.
Hey! You'd better cut that out, or all of us here will end up soaking in a bath of ice-water! Hey, we were just joking, okay? That's right.
It was just a joke! What's going on? By the way, The Prince of Third High the Ichijo family's heir, was at the banquet tonight, wasn't he? Yes, I saw him! He was pretty hot, don't you think? And he was totally checking you out, Miyuki.
Really? Love at first sight? Maybe you already have a history! What about it, Miyuki? I've only ever seen Ichijo in photos.
I didn't even notice where he was standing in the banquet hall.
Oh, I see.
So are you more into guys that are like your brother? I'm not sure what it is that you want to hear, but Brother and I are siblings by blood.
I've never thought of him as a potential love interest.
Well, of course not, right? Okay, then, what is your type? What? Um Someone's there? Is this evil intent? Those are no ordinary thieves.
With my current powers If only I hadn't lost my powers in that accident one year ago Go take a look at the place where you should be standing yourself.
I've got to let Security know Even though he was inferior in terms of magic power, he overpowered those Course 1 upperclassmen.
I can do that, too! There are three thieves, then? Who's there? Who was it that came to my aid? Mikihiko, it's me.
Tatsuya? Nine Schools Competition Part IV NEXT TIME
I can't extinguish the fire as well! I'll take care of the fire! I'm counting on you.
Right.
What just happened? Gram Dispersion.
I would expect no less of my brother! Are you all okay? Thank you, Jumonji.
Thanks to you, the bus came out unscathed.
You, too, Miyuki! That spell of yours was masterful! I am honored, Chairwoman.
But I was only able to choose that magic sequence because Ms.
Ichihara used a Deceleration Spell to stop the bus.
Ms.
Ichihara did that? Whereas you, on the other hand Morisaki and Kitayama are first years, so I guess it can't be helped.
But for you, a second year, to lead the charge in creating that mess What the hell were you thinking? You know that spells launched disorderly will cancel each other out, rendering them useless, don't you? I'm very sorry.
In times of crisis, the first thing to do is to stay calm.
And let's not forget to communicate.
Who was it that canceled those magic sequences? Accommodation for the Nine Schools Competition Something wrong, Hattori? No.
It's nothing.
At the very least, it doesn't look like things are going well.
It's just that my confidence took something of a hit.
Hey, the competition starts the day after tomorrow.
Is this really the time for a crisis of confidence? That incident earlier today Oh, right.
Talk about a close call.
While it was happening In the end, I couldn't do anything.
Not taking action shows you still had good judgment, if you ask me.
Right, but Ms.
Shiba handled it the right way! If it were purely a test of power, I'd probably lose to Ms.
Shiba.
But superiority among magicians isn't decided solely by the power of their magic spells.
Still, it's not just a matter of magical skills.
If I'm also a lesser magician than a girl who's younger than me, then how can I not lose confidence? Right, well, that's a matter of experience, you know.
In that sense, I think there's something special about those siblings.
That big bro, now I'm willing to bet he's killed before.
Killed? Is that your way of saying that he has actual combat experience? He's got that air about him That incident in April remember? Yes.
That day, I was right in the thick of it.
So were the Shiba siblings.
Really? That's a fact.
And that big brother Well, he's a badass.
He's just like my old man's navy buddies.
Actually, his thirst for blood was way more intense, and he was wearing it like a goddamned coat.
Ms.
Shiba, as well? Well, it's not like I actually saw her do anything.
But no way is she just an ordinary girl.
Still Superiority among magicians isn't decided solely by the power of their magic skills, eh? What are you getting at? If the chairwoman ever found out that you uttered those words, wouldn't she be overcome with joy? All this Bloom/Weed nonsense What is it based on but the results of those entrance exams? I'm sure that more than a few of the Course 2 students are competent.
Especially this year's crop of first years.
Then you're saying that that incident wasn't any accident? Right.
There were traces of magic.
But I didn't notice a thing It was small-scale magic launched instantaneously at minimum output levels.
Three high-level spells designed to leave behind no detectable Psion remnants First, a spell that blew out the tires on the car.
The second spell caused the car to spin.
And the third was applied upwards diagonally to catapult the car, using the guard rail as a launch pad.
All three were cast from inside the car.
Most likely to hide the fact that magic was being used.
Then the person who cast that spell It was the driver.
In other words, that was a suicide attack.
How cowardly! Well, criminals and terrorists are cowards to begin with.
It's rare that the one giving the orders ever risks his own life.
Hey there! Erika! It's been a week! How've you been? What are you doing here? I'm here to cheer you on, of course.
Miyuki, I'll be going on ahead.
Erika, I'll see you later.
All right.
Huh? Oh, sure, later then! Jeez, he could've at least let me say hi first.
So sorry.
The upperclassmen on staff are waiting for him.
So why did you come two days early? Erika! Here's the key to our room Miyuki.
Mizuki! So you're here, too? Miyuki? Is something the matter? That's quite revealing.
Do you really think so? Erika told me that I should lighten up, so that's why I see.
Mizuki, please don't take this the wrong way, but you should change as soon as possible.
It's very becoming, and you look lovely, but I don't think it's appropriate.
I knew it! Huh? You sure about that? By the way, are you staying here? Yes.
This hotel belongs to the military, right? That's where my hook-ups come in handy! That's the Chiba family for you! But are you okay with that? I thought that you didn't like dropping your family's name.
What I don't like is people being biased towards me just because I'm a Chiba.
What good are connections unless you use them? It would be a waste not to.
That's true.
But the games don't start until the day after tomorrow.
There's a banquet tonight, right? They're not going to let outsiders in.
Hey, I've got that covered.
Tonight, we're insiders.
Would you care for a drink, sir? So this is what you meant by insider.
Ah, so you heard about it from Miyuki.
Were you surprised? Sure I was surprised.
I'm impressed that you were able to sneak yourself in.
Actually, that's only to be expected, right? Still What? N-Nothing Hi, Erika! What a lovely outfit you've got on! Right? Isn't it lovely? Not that Tatsuya said anything about it! It's no use expecting such things of my brother, Erika.
After all, he's never captivated by superficial things, such as what a girl's wearing.
Oh, I see.
So you have no interest in cosplay, huh, Tatsuya? Is that cosplay? Well, I don't think so, but guys seem to see it that way.
Guys? You mean Saijo? No, Miki.
He's the one who blurted out âcosplay!â Needless to say, I chastised him thoroughly.
Miki? Oh, that's right, you don't know him, do you? E-Erika? What in the world was that about? She probably ran off to get Mikihiko.
Miyuki.
There you are.
So Tatsuya's with you! You two are always together, too, aren't you? Because we're friends.
There's no reason for us not to be together.
Guess there isn't.
Where are the others? Over there.
I think they want to approach you, Miyuki, but they know it's not happening with Tatsuya around.
What am I, a watchdog? I'm sure they just don't know how to deal with you, Tatsuya! Utterly ridiculous.
He's a fellow student at First High and a teammate, right? Ms.
Chiyoda.
Not doing what's right even when you know better that's human nature, Kanon.
Well, that should only be acceptable in certain situations.
Those are both sound arguments.
But for now, there's an even simpler solution.
Miyuki, you go join the others.
Teamwork is crucial, after all.
Very well.
What a mature way of handling it.
All right, we'll be going now.
Hey, where's Miyuki? I had her join her classmates.
I'll introduce you later.
Oh, sure.
Don't worry about it.
The thought of meeting someone dressed like this was a little embarrassing, anyway.
For a hotel employee, isn't that par for the course? You're too self-conscious, Miki! My name is Mikihiko.
By the way, where are Leo and Mizuki? They're here, aren't they? You really think Leo could hack it as a waiter? I'm sure that he could manage to adapt himself that much Mizuki didn't want to wear this uniform.
Who knows, you two might really hit it off, Miki! My name is Mikihiko! Right, roger that.
So anyway, Leo's in the kitchen doing manual labor.
And Mizuki's washing dishes.
I thought I was supposed to be working behind the scenes, too.
Why did you make me I told you a hundred times! There was a little mix-up.
That doesn't explain anything! All right, all right, don't throw a hissy fit.
Look! There's an empty plate over there.
This isn't over by a long shot! Why don't you go a little easier on him? You're right.
Maybe I was lashing out at him a little.
I know all too well that Miki's not comfortable with this kind of thing.
But Did you want to make him angry? Well, I don't know about that.
He's too perverse, so I admit that I get frustrated just watching him You have a kind heart.
Oh, stop.
Neither Miki nor I are here today of our own volition.
It's because we're being forced by our parents.
It may look like kindness, but it's just a matter of pitying someone in the same boat.
I'm not going to pry.
Because even if I did, there'd be nothing that I could do.
Sorry.
Do you mind? Hey, Tatsuya What? You know what, Tatsuya? You're cold, aren't you? That came out of left field.
But I'm thankful that you're so cold I think.
Since you're not too caring, I can mouth off all I want.
Since you don't offer any sympathy, I don't have to feel pathetic Thanks! Nine Schools Competition Part III Brother, you're too oblivious to other people's goodwill.
The fact that I'm gazing at you like this you haven't even noticed.
No, I'm sure that you're aware of my gaze.
But as for how I'm feeling Surely That girl's drop-dead gorgeous, huh? Forget it, you wouldn't have a chance with her.
Shut up.
Back off, will you? Masaki, what's going on? George.
Listen, do you know who that girl is? Oh Her name is Miyuki Shiba.
She'll be competing in Pillars Break and Mirage Bat.
I hear she's the ace of the First High first years.
Miyuki Shiba, huh? Well, that's unusual.
For you to show interest in a girl, Masaki! It's not like that.
Uh At tonight's Nine Schools Competition banquet, we have a number of eminent guests in attendance.
Let us now take this opportunity to receive some words of encouragement from the chairman of the Magic Association, Mr.
Retsu Kudou.
I hear he's the patriarch of the Ten Master Clans.
This is the first time that I've ever seen him in person.
Some kind of trouble? No, that's not it.
It's Sensory Interference Magic.
Did he invoke a large-scale spell covering the entire banquet hall? First, let me apologize for making you a party to my prank.
What you just saw was more sleight-of-hand than true magic.
But as far as I could see, only five of you saw through it as a magic trick.
In other words If I were a terrorist, and unleashed either poison or bombs upon you, only five of you would have been able to do anything to stop me.
My young students of magic Magic is a means; magic is not in itself an end.
The magic I used just now, while large in scale, was extremely low in potency.
Yet you were deceived by this weak magic, and therefore failed to perceive my presence.
You should never be remiss in your efforts to improve your magic skills.
That said, I'd like you to keep in mind that your efforts alone won't be enough.
Large-scale magic used erroneously is inferior to small-scale magic used creatively.
My young students of magic I am looking forward to seeing how creative you can be.
The man who stands at the pinnacle of this country's magic society So this is the Patriarch, huh? It all starts tomorrow, right? I'm so nervous! It's still too early for that.
Honoka, our rookie events don't start till Day 4, remember? Shizuku which of the events being held tomorrow do you recommend? Chairwoman Saegusa's Speed-shooting is a must-see.
She's a lock to win the event, but it will be a treat to see how the Elfin Sniper performs in her last year of high school.
Elfin Sniper? That's the chairwoman's nickname.
Although it's unofficial.
I bet the chairwoman has tons of fans! Oh, I'll get that.
Good evening! Hey, Eimi! The rest of you, too â what's going on? Right, um let's all go to the hot spring! Come to think of it, there's an artificial hot spring in the basement of this hotel, right? Would they let us go in, too? It's a military facility, isn't it? I took a chance and asked them, and they said it would be OK until eleven.
Hey, can I touch them? Honoka, you've got such a great body! Honoka What do you want? Would you mind if I peeled them? Of course I mind! Shizuku! Help me! Why not? Shizuku! But why? Because you've got a big bust, Honoka.
Whaaat? Now that we've got Shizuku's permission Let's just do it! Can I help? No! What on earth is that commotion about? What is it? Oh, uh, sorry about that.
I was mesmerized for a moment Hey, stop it, you guys! Miyuki's normal! Come on We're all girls here What are you saying? All girls here Yeah, we know that, but I don't know how to explain it.
But it's like gender doesn't even matter anymore looking at you, Miyuki Oh, please.
Stop teasing me.
Hey! You'd better cut that out, or all of us here will end up soaking in a bath of ice-water! Hey, we were just joking, okay? That's right.
It was just a joke! What's going on? By the way, The Prince of Third High the Ichijo family's heir, was at the banquet tonight, wasn't he? Yes, I saw him! He was pretty hot, don't you think? And he was totally checking you out, Miyuki.
Really? Love at first sight? Maybe you already have a history! What about it, Miyuki? I've only ever seen Ichijo in photos.
I didn't even notice where he was standing in the banquet hall.
Oh, I see.
So are you more into guys that are like your brother? I'm not sure what it is that you want to hear, but Brother and I are siblings by blood.
I've never thought of him as a potential love interest.
Well, of course not, right? Okay, then, what is your type? What? Um Someone's there? Is this evil intent? Those are no ordinary thieves.
With my current powers If only I hadn't lost my powers in that accident one year ago Go take a look at the place where you should be standing yourself.
I've got to let Security know Even though he was inferior in terms of magic power, he overpowered those Course 1 upperclassmen.
I can do that, too! There are three thieves, then? Who's there? Who was it that came to my aid? Mikihiko, it's me.
Tatsuya? Nine Schools Competition Part IV NEXT TIME