1 00:01:30,630 --> 00:01:32,220 ♪ 2 00:01:32,720 --> 00:01:34,640 EPISODE 15: WHAT MAKES A HERO 3 00:01:36,720 --> 00:01:37,890 [KOUKI (INNER VOICE)] Why do all of the girls 4 00:01:37,970 --> 00:01:40,310 scramble to shower Nagumo with affection, 5 00:01:40,390 --> 00:01:42,390 when he doesn't even care about other people? 6 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:45,270 They all treat him like he's the hero. 7 00:01:45,360 --> 00:01:46,860 [panting] 8 00:01:47,690 --> 00:01:49,110 But that title is ours. 9 00:01:49,190 --> 00:01:51,200 Nobody gets to be the hero but us. 10 00:01:51,280 --> 00:01:52,450 I've never! 11 00:01:52,530 --> 00:01:54,530 That's not true, I don't think that! 12 00:01:54,620 --> 00:01:56,410 Stop twisting my thoughts! 13 00:01:56,490 --> 00:01:58,370 You don't need to pretend with me. 14 00:01:58,450 --> 00:02:00,450 I am you, after all. 15 00:02:00,540 --> 00:02:02,620 [KOUKI (INNER VOICE)] I'm well acquainted with your pettiness. 16 00:02:03,830 --> 00:02:04,830 Shut up! 17 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:06,590 [sword clanking] 18 00:02:06,670 --> 00:02:08,880 You can barely keep it together. 19 00:02:08,960 --> 00:02:10,630 You're wasting that legendary sword 20 00:02:10,710 --> 00:02:12,720 with all these frenzied attacks. 21 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:15,050 Nagumo shouldn't have even bothered enhancing it. 22 00:02:15,140 --> 00:02:16,720 [grunts] 23 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:19,140 Unless...are you so jealous of him 24 00:02:19,220 --> 00:02:20,640 you can't accept his help? 25 00:02:20,720 --> 00:02:23,480 Is our pride really that fragile and spiteful? 26 00:02:23,560 --> 00:02:25,440 That has nothing to do with it! 27 00:02:25,520 --> 00:02:27,110 I'm not jealous of Nagumo. 28 00:02:28,270 --> 00:02:29,360 I'm not. 29 00:02:29,440 --> 00:02:30,440 [laughs] 30 00:02:30,530 --> 00:02:34,150 Sure, buddy, and I'm just randomly growing more powerful. 31 00:02:34,240 --> 00:02:36,700 The more you deny the truth, the stronger I get. 32 00:02:37,450 --> 00:02:39,580 - -Let me show you! - [gasps] 33 00:02:39,660 --> 00:02:41,160 [grunts] 34 00:02:42,040 --> 00:02:43,120 Uh? 35 00:02:43,210 --> 00:02:45,960 What's the one thing we honestly hate about him? 36 00:02:46,040 --> 00:02:47,920 It's gotta be his strength, right? 37 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:50,590 That strength should belong to us, not him. 38 00:02:50,670 --> 00:02:53,050 [trembling] 39 00:02:53,130 --> 00:02:54,550 That was a trick question. 40 00:02:54,630 --> 00:02:57,010 Truth is, we hate everything about him! 41 00:02:57,090 --> 00:02:58,180 You're wrong. 42 00:02:58,260 --> 00:02:59,560 I'm not gonna deny it. 43 00:02:59,640 --> 00:03:01,680 He can be selfish at times, 44 00:03:01,770 --> 00:03:03,350 but he also saved my life... 45 00:03:04,390 --> 00:03:05,730 multiple times. 46 00:03:05,810 --> 00:03:07,940 So, how could I possibly hate him? 47 00:03:08,020 --> 00:03:09,150 Really? 48 00:03:09,230 --> 00:03:11,780 You never felt any gratitude when he saved you, 49 00:03:11,860 --> 00:03:13,740 it only made you more jealous. 50 00:03:13,820 --> 00:03:15,450 It filled you with seething rage 51 00:03:15,530 --> 00:03:16,990 he got to be the hero. 52 00:03:17,070 --> 00:03:18,990 We should've been the one to gallantly swoop in 53 00:03:19,070 --> 00:03:20,080 and save the day. 54 00:03:20,160 --> 00:03:21,620 Stop it, you're lying! 55 00:03:21,700 --> 00:03:23,790 I never felt that way! 56 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:25,500 - -Oh, I'm lying, huh? - Ah? 57 00:03:26,710 --> 00:03:27,710 [laughs] 58 00:03:27,790 --> 00:03:30,460 You wanna explain why I'm still getting stronger then? 59 00:03:30,540 --> 00:03:32,500 [groans] 60 00:03:33,210 --> 00:03:34,630 [laughs] 61 00:03:36,340 --> 00:03:38,510 [rumbling] 62 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:41,850 [groans] 63 00:03:41,930 --> 00:03:43,850 You wanna see the sword run wild? 64 00:03:43,930 --> 00:03:45,230 Celestial Flash! 65 00:03:45,310 --> 00:03:48,350 All right, then. Absorb and gather, Heavensturm! 66 00:03:50,150 --> 00:03:52,980 Obstruct it! Divine Armor! 67 00:03:53,070 --> 00:03:54,990 [grunting] 68 00:03:56,450 --> 00:03:57,950 [grunts] 69 00:03:58,030 --> 00:03:59,030 [sword clanking] 70 00:03:59,110 --> 00:04:00,370 [groans] 71 00:04:00,450 --> 00:04:02,080 You wanna beat him, don't you? 72 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:03,450 Make him grovel? 73 00:04:03,540 --> 00:04:05,370 You want him to drop to his knees before you 74 00:04:05,450 --> 00:04:08,460 and tearfully acknowledge that you're better than him! 75 00:04:08,540 --> 00:04:10,420 Then, you'll be the one to save the world, 76 00:04:10,500 --> 00:04:12,920 take everyone home, and receive endless praise. 77 00:04:13,000 --> 00:04:16,340 Shut the hell up, you monster! [grunts] 78 00:04:16,420 --> 00:04:18,760 No, thank you. I've got more to say. 79 00:04:19,470 --> 00:04:21,140 [groans] 80 00:04:22,350 --> 00:04:24,770 Diving in and going straight for the throat, huh? 81 00:04:24,850 --> 00:04:27,430 What, are we okay with murdering people, now? 82 00:04:27,520 --> 00:04:29,020 You're not real! 83 00:04:29,100 --> 00:04:30,150 [swords clanging] 84 00:04:30,230 --> 00:04:31,560 ♪ 85 00:04:31,650 --> 00:04:33,770 Uh! [growling] 86 00:04:34,690 --> 00:04:36,440 Wow, look at you go. 87 00:04:36,530 --> 00:04:38,860 You've got so much bloodlust in you. 88 00:04:38,950 --> 00:04:40,070 [gasps] 89 00:04:41,070 --> 00:04:42,950 [KOUKI (INNER VOICE)] Don't stop now, hero. 90 00:04:43,030 --> 00:04:44,410 That can't be it. 91 00:04:44,490 --> 00:04:46,830 You're gonna lose another one if that's the best you've got. 92 00:04:46,910 --> 00:04:48,460 [KOUKI] Wha... Another what? 93 00:04:48,540 --> 00:04:51,330 Oh, quit pretending like you haven't noticed. 94 00:04:51,420 --> 00:04:53,540 If I've seen the way she's been looking at him, 95 00:04:53,630 --> 00:04:56,590 well, that's only 'cause you happened to recognize it first. 96 00:04:56,670 --> 00:04:58,670 I'm not listening to this crap! 97 00:04:58,760 --> 00:05:00,180 Shizuku... 98 00:05:00,260 --> 00:05:01,680 you're losing her. 99 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:02,850 [gasps] 100 00:05:03,680 --> 00:05:05,850 Too painful to even think about? 101 00:05:05,930 --> 00:05:08,520 First, he stole Kaori, and now Shizuku. 102 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:10,310 [gasps] 103 00:05:10,390 --> 00:05:12,310 Shut up and die! 104 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:14,690 ♪ 105 00:05:14,770 --> 00:05:16,230 Really, dude? 106 00:05:16,320 --> 00:05:18,280 Not exactly heroic behavior. 107 00:05:19,030 --> 00:05:20,030 [KOUKI (INNER VOICE)] And screaming 108 00:05:20,110 --> 00:05:21,450 won't change anything. 109 00:05:21,530 --> 00:05:24,660 It's not gonna neutralize Shizuku's feelings for Nagumo. 110 00:05:26,620 --> 00:05:27,740 [growls] 111 00:05:27,830 --> 00:05:29,120 [Kouki grunts] 112 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:30,830 [grunts] 113 00:05:30,910 --> 00:05:32,580 [footfall] 114 00:05:32,670 --> 00:05:34,130 ♪ 115 00:05:34,210 --> 00:05:36,040 [whimpering] 116 00:05:36,130 --> 00:05:37,380 [KOUKI (INNER VOICE)] So, you're still refusing 117 00:05:37,460 --> 00:05:38,840 to listen? 118 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:41,470 Are you gonna deny Shizuku's feelings too? 119 00:05:43,390 --> 00:05:45,260 She would never. 120 00:05:45,350 --> 00:05:46,600 It's impossible. 121 00:05:47,680 --> 00:05:49,100 She wouldn't feel. 122 00:05:49,180 --> 00:05:50,520 Never for him. 123 00:05:51,310 --> 00:05:52,350 That so? 124 00:05:52,440 --> 00:05:54,270 Are you that scared to look at the truth? 125 00:05:54,350 --> 00:05:55,360 Uh! 126 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:56,320 [KOUKI (INNER VOICE)] 'Cause it's about to get 127 00:05:56,440 --> 00:05:57,860 right in your face. 128 00:05:57,940 --> 00:06:00,360 - -What, are you gloating now? - Kind of. 129 00:06:00,440 --> 00:06:02,240 I couldn't have asked for better timing. 130 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:03,910 The hell are you talking about? 131 00:06:03,990 --> 00:06:05,320 - -[rumbling] - Ah? 132 00:06:11,910 --> 00:06:14,210 - -Still taking your trial, huh? - [gasps] 133 00:06:17,460 --> 00:06:19,090 [trembling] 134 00:06:19,170 --> 00:06:20,340 I can't believe... 135 00:06:21,550 --> 00:06:22,590 Why is she... 136 00:06:22,670 --> 00:06:23,680 Uh! 137 00:06:23,760 --> 00:06:25,140 [running footsteps] 138 00:06:25,220 --> 00:06:26,220 [growls] 139 00:06:26,300 --> 00:06:27,640 [sword clanking] 140 00:06:33,940 --> 00:06:35,020 So... 141 00:06:35,100 --> 00:06:36,440 you seem a little mixed up. 142 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:37,980 What's going on? 143 00:06:38,070 --> 00:06:39,820 [deep breathing] 144 00:06:39,900 --> 00:06:42,360 Why is... What did you do to... Why is she... 145 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:44,490 Huh? You're mumbling, dude. 146 00:06:44,570 --> 00:06:45,820 Well, whatever. 147 00:06:45,910 --> 00:06:47,450 We aren't your enemy, okay? 148 00:06:47,530 --> 00:06:48,530 Fight that guy. 149 00:06:48,620 --> 00:06:50,120 [KOUKI] And who is "we?" 150 00:06:50,200 --> 00:06:51,580 I guess you think you get to speak 151 00:06:51,660 --> 00:06:53,830 for Shizuku now, don't you? 152 00:06:53,910 --> 00:06:55,870 Are you telling me she belongs to you? 153 00:06:55,960 --> 00:06:57,380 You messing with my head? 154 00:06:57,460 --> 00:07:00,630 All right, quit spewing lunacy and go finish your trial. 155 00:07:00,710 --> 00:07:02,630 Your enemy's standing over there. 156 00:07:02,710 --> 00:07:04,340 Oh, I plan on finishing it. 157 00:07:05,090 --> 00:07:07,720 And you don't need to tell me who my enemy is. 158 00:07:07,800 --> 00:07:10,350 I'm gonna finish him off, once and for all! 159 00:07:10,430 --> 00:07:13,020 [scoffs] Well, you clearly caved. 160 00:07:13,100 --> 00:07:14,520 You freakin' idiot. 161 00:07:14,600 --> 00:07:15,690 You shut up! 162 00:07:15,770 --> 00:07:17,020 Everything will go back to normal 163 00:07:17,100 --> 00:07:18,770 once you're dead and gone. 164 00:07:18,860 --> 00:07:20,860 It's time you disappear! 165 00:07:22,820 --> 00:07:24,030 [Hajime sighs] 166 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:25,610 [HAJIME] Take a breath, Amanogawa. 167 00:07:25,700 --> 00:07:27,990 Careful, or you'll kill Yaegashi. 168 00:07:28,070 --> 00:07:29,700 Quit using her as a shield! 169 00:07:29,780 --> 00:07:31,450 Let her go, you damn coward! 170 00:07:31,540 --> 00:07:33,290 Hmm. 171 00:07:34,500 --> 00:07:35,910 What's going on? 172 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:38,750 How are you able to sleep through this stupid nonsense? 173 00:07:38,830 --> 00:07:40,710 Wake up before I weaponize you. 174 00:07:40,790 --> 00:07:42,550 [HAJIME] I'll throw you like a cannonball. 175 00:07:42,630 --> 00:07:44,340 ♪ 176 00:07:45,670 --> 00:07:47,630 Celestial Flash! 177 00:07:47,720 --> 00:07:49,550 ♪ 178 00:07:49,640 --> 00:07:51,430 Not even the least bit roused. 179 00:07:51,510 --> 00:07:53,020 You sleep like you're comatose. 180 00:07:53,100 --> 00:07:55,430 Huh! I'm normally a light sleeper. 181 00:07:55,810 --> 00:07:57,600 It's just that your back 182 00:07:57,690 --> 00:07:58,850 is so warm and comfortable. 183 00:07:58,940 --> 00:08:01,690 Okay, well, I'm not some walking, luxury bed. 184 00:08:01,770 --> 00:08:02,770 Please get down. 185 00:08:02,860 --> 00:08:04,610 Talk some sense into that moron. 186 00:08:04,690 --> 00:08:07,610 Huh?! 187 00:08:07,700 --> 00:08:09,450 Whoa, what the heck is happening? 188 00:08:09,950 --> 00:08:12,830 Why is Kouki attacking... [gasps] 189 00:08:12,910 --> 00:08:14,910 ♪ 190 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:17,120 Seems he gave in to his copy, 191 00:08:17,210 --> 00:08:19,710 and I think he's convinced I'm the root of all evil. 192 00:08:19,790 --> 00:08:21,040 ♪ 193 00:08:21,130 --> 00:08:22,670 Well, that's not good. 194 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:25,050 [sighs] 195 00:08:25,130 --> 00:08:26,470 Snap out of it, Kouki! 196 00:08:26,550 --> 00:08:29,090 You can't succumb to your worst emotions! 197 00:08:29,180 --> 00:08:32,140 Try to pull it together and overcome yourself! 198 00:08:32,220 --> 00:08:33,640 Hey, it's okay. 199 00:08:33,720 --> 00:08:35,140 You've got nothing to worry about. 200 00:08:35,220 --> 00:08:36,810 I'm gonna save you, Shizuku. 201 00:08:36,890 --> 00:08:39,390 [SHIZUKU] From what? What are you talking about? 202 00:08:39,480 --> 00:08:42,400 I know you can't tell that Nagumo's brainwashed you, 203 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:43,940 but it's all right. 204 00:08:44,020 --> 00:08:46,150 You'll go back to your old self after I kill him. 205 00:08:46,440 --> 00:08:48,070 Hmm? 206 00:08:48,150 --> 00:08:49,530 Nagumo. 207 00:08:49,610 --> 00:08:51,320 Even if you're a former classmate, 208 00:08:51,410 --> 00:08:53,490 I can't let you manipulate and hurt my friends 209 00:08:53,580 --> 00:08:54,910 and just get away with it. 210 00:08:54,990 --> 00:08:57,120 ♪ 211 00:08:57,200 --> 00:08:59,410 I'm gonna kill you now, I have to. 212 00:08:59,500 --> 00:09:01,630 It's the only way to free Kaori and the other girls 213 00:09:01,710 --> 00:09:03,250 from your mind control. 214 00:09:03,340 --> 00:09:05,670 And then they... they'll all join me, 215 00:09:05,750 --> 00:09:07,630 and then help me save the world! 216 00:09:07,710 --> 00:09:09,510 Will you please snap out of it? 217 00:09:09,590 --> 00:09:10,970 The trial is tricking you! 218 00:09:11,050 --> 00:09:13,180 Um? Shizuku? 219 00:09:13,260 --> 00:09:15,180 Listen to me, Kouki. 220 00:09:15,260 --> 00:09:17,680 I know it's hard facing your darkest feeling. 221 00:09:17,770 --> 00:09:19,350 It is excruciating. 222 00:09:19,430 --> 00:09:20,810 Uh! 223 00:09:20,890 --> 00:09:23,310 But you have to accept them to overcome them. 224 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:25,360 It's the only way forward. 225 00:09:25,440 --> 00:09:26,780 If you really wanna save the world, 226 00:09:26,860 --> 00:09:29,440 you can't cling on to these convenient delusions. 227 00:09:29,530 --> 00:09:31,410 Uh? 228 00:09:31,490 --> 00:09:34,160 Your only enemy here is you. 229 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:37,040 That smug smirking copy watching over there. 230 00:09:37,160 --> 00:09:38,700 Now, open your eyes! 231 00:09:40,330 --> 00:09:42,290 Thank you for caring, Shizuku. 232 00:09:42,370 --> 00:09:43,880 You never give up on me. 233 00:09:43,960 --> 00:09:45,460 You're always there to offer me help, 234 00:09:45,540 --> 00:09:47,300 no matter what. 235 00:09:47,380 --> 00:09:48,960 Kouki. 236 00:09:49,050 --> 00:09:51,130 It means so much to me. 237 00:09:51,220 --> 00:09:53,180 You're so worried about me, 238 00:09:53,260 --> 00:09:55,510 even when you've been completely brainwashed. 239 00:09:56,810 --> 00:09:58,220 Oh, no. 240 00:09:58,310 --> 00:09:59,850 You rest assured. 241 00:09:59,930 --> 00:10:03,190 I will annihilate that monster wearing my face, 242 00:10:03,270 --> 00:10:05,440 and I'll save you from Nagumo. 243 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:07,690 And then...you won't be forced to spend 244 00:10:07,770 --> 00:10:10,650 any more time with a guy you don't even like. 245 00:10:10,740 --> 00:10:12,030 He's gone. 246 00:10:18,700 --> 00:10:19,790 [sword clanking] 247 00:10:19,870 --> 00:10:21,120 [growls] 248 00:10:23,420 --> 00:10:24,750 You have to stop this! 249 00:10:24,830 --> 00:10:27,250 [growling] 250 00:10:27,340 --> 00:10:28,750 [grunts] 251 00:10:29,670 --> 00:10:31,550 Hang on, I can get through to him! 252 00:10:31,630 --> 00:10:33,180 On your right, Yaegashi. 253 00:10:33,260 --> 00:10:34,510 [swords clanging] 254 00:10:34,590 --> 00:10:36,470 [grunts] 255 00:10:36,550 --> 00:10:37,720 [grunts] 256 00:10:37,800 --> 00:10:40,180 Let me keep Shizuku busy for you. 257 00:10:40,270 --> 00:10:41,890 You just stay focused on vanquishing 258 00:10:41,980 --> 00:10:43,730 your hated archnemesis. 259 00:10:43,810 --> 00:10:44,900 [swords clanging] 260 00:10:46,860 --> 00:10:47,900 Get away from me! 261 00:10:47,980 --> 00:10:49,360 You're wasting my time! 262 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:50,780 The only thing he can think about 263 00:10:50,860 --> 00:10:52,400 is murdering Nagumo. 264 00:10:52,490 --> 00:10:53,990 [KOUKI (INNER VOICE)] The trial has evolved. 265 00:10:54,070 --> 00:10:55,610 It's between the two of them, now. 266 00:10:55,700 --> 00:10:57,120 So, don't interfere. 267 00:10:57,200 --> 00:10:58,330 Don't tell me what to do! 268 00:10:58,410 --> 00:11:00,240 [explosion] 269 00:11:00,330 --> 00:11:03,000 I'm curious, don't you wanna stop that thing 270 00:11:03,080 --> 00:11:05,120 from assaulting your precious friend? 271 00:11:05,210 --> 00:11:06,790 It's a replica of me. 272 00:11:06,880 --> 00:11:08,210 It would never kill her. 273 00:11:08,290 --> 00:11:09,960 You just called it a monster, man, 274 00:11:10,050 --> 00:11:11,550 will you make up your freakin' mind? 275 00:11:11,630 --> 00:11:13,590 It's a copy made from my feelings. 276 00:11:13,670 --> 00:11:15,430 So, it's still a part of me. 277 00:11:15,510 --> 00:11:17,050 It doesn't matter if it's a monster 278 00:11:17,140 --> 00:11:19,180 because I would never hurt her! 279 00:11:19,260 --> 00:11:21,220 Yeah, real solid logic there. 280 00:11:21,310 --> 00:11:22,810 Prepare yourself! 281 00:11:22,890 --> 00:11:25,770 I'm freeing everybody from your twisted tyranny! 282 00:11:25,850 --> 00:11:27,940 I'll release Shizuku and Kaori! 283 00:11:28,020 --> 00:11:29,820 Even poor Yue will thank me! 284 00:11:30,940 --> 00:11:32,530 - -[sword clanking] - [grunts] 285 00:11:33,990 --> 00:11:36,320 You can't make an idiot understand they're an idiot, 286 00:11:36,410 --> 00:11:38,490 but I hope this gets through to you. 287 00:11:39,580 --> 00:11:41,950 Because I want you to know how badly you screwed up. 288 00:11:42,040 --> 00:11:43,620 [HAJIME] Uh! 289 00:11:43,700 --> 00:11:44,960 Do you think... 290 00:11:45,040 --> 00:11:46,620 you know what Yue wants? 291 00:11:46,710 --> 00:11:49,130 You think you can decide what's best for her? 292 00:11:49,210 --> 00:11:51,000 - -Huh? - [gunshot] 293 00:11:54,420 --> 00:11:56,340 [thuds] [rumbling] 294 00:12:00,430 --> 00:12:02,560 [trembling] 295 00:12:06,690 --> 00:12:08,650 - -[SHIZUKU] Nagumo, no! - Ah? 296 00:12:09,900 --> 00:12:11,190 Please, don't do it! 297 00:12:11,270 --> 00:12:14,110 Let me talk him down, I know I can! 298 00:12:14,190 --> 00:12:15,570 - -[explosion] - [screaming] 299 00:12:17,360 --> 00:12:20,070 Shizuku's gonna take a time-out so you can focus. 300 00:12:23,450 --> 00:12:24,870 [gunshot] 301 00:12:27,160 --> 00:12:28,540 On your feet, me. 302 00:12:28,620 --> 00:12:30,000 Time to be a hero. 303 00:12:31,920 --> 00:12:33,710 We've got some helpless damsels in distress 304 00:12:33,800 --> 00:12:35,170 to rescue now, don't we? 305 00:12:36,130 --> 00:12:37,930 I don't take orders from you! 306 00:12:38,010 --> 00:12:39,930 I'm using your power and that's it! 307 00:12:40,970 --> 00:12:42,680 I'm putting an end to Nagumo. 308 00:12:42,760 --> 00:12:44,180 But I'm gonna deal with you next, 309 00:12:44,260 --> 00:12:45,970 so don't get comfortable. 310 00:12:46,060 --> 00:12:47,350 [sword clanking] 311 00:12:53,520 --> 00:12:55,320 [explosions] 312 00:12:58,650 --> 00:12:59,950 [KOUKI] Try harder. 313 00:13:01,070 --> 00:13:02,410 [chuckles] 314 00:13:08,330 --> 00:13:09,870 Jeez, did you fuse with him? 315 00:13:10,750 --> 00:13:12,670 [KOUKI] I don't like it, but yeah. 316 00:13:12,750 --> 00:13:15,460 I'll do whatever it takes to erase you from existence. 317 00:13:16,420 --> 00:13:19,090 I'll kill my copy after I've put you in the ground. 318 00:13:19,170 --> 00:13:20,550 You jackass. 319 00:13:20,630 --> 00:13:23,260 You've officially failed your trial, well done. 320 00:13:23,350 --> 00:13:25,260 Yeah, yeah, keep on yapping. 321 00:13:25,350 --> 00:13:27,140 There's nothing you can possibly say or do 322 00:13:27,220 --> 00:13:28,520 to save your ass now. 323 00:13:29,810 --> 00:13:32,230 Not with all this power swelling up in me! 324 00:13:32,310 --> 00:13:33,940 [HAJIME] Why is it so hard to realize 325 00:13:34,020 --> 00:13:35,610 that this sad state is the culmination 326 00:13:35,690 --> 00:13:37,360 of your paltry insecurities? 327 00:13:37,440 --> 00:13:38,820 Enough with the chitchat! 328 00:13:38,900 --> 00:13:40,530 Get ready to die, Nagumo! 329 00:13:41,530 --> 00:13:43,910 Full Limit Break. Overload! 330 00:13:43,990 --> 00:13:45,080 Uh! 331 00:13:46,120 --> 00:13:47,200 [growls] 332 00:13:48,580 --> 00:13:49,580 [gunshots] 333 00:13:49,660 --> 00:13:50,790 [grunts] 334 00:13:52,580 --> 00:13:53,710 [swords clanging] 335 00:13:54,670 --> 00:13:56,210 Don't even think-- [grunts] 336 00:13:59,300 --> 00:14:00,720 - -[gunshot] - Uh! 337 00:14:04,550 --> 00:14:05,680 [thuds] 338 00:14:09,140 --> 00:14:10,730 [groans] 339 00:14:10,810 --> 00:14:12,480 You're holding back on me, aren't you? 340 00:14:13,690 --> 00:14:15,690 You're toying with me like I'm just a joke. 341 00:14:16,360 --> 00:14:17,690 Killing you would be an endlessly 342 00:14:17,770 --> 00:14:19,400 aggravating ordeal. 343 00:14:19,480 --> 00:14:21,490 It would depress Yaegashi and Kaori. 344 00:14:22,320 --> 00:14:24,160 So, it's easier to let you live. 345 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:26,370 Your friends can sort your dumb ass out. 346 00:14:26,450 --> 00:14:27,830 Go screw yourself. 347 00:14:27,910 --> 00:14:30,330 I'm gonna make you regret the way you trivialize me! 348 00:14:30,410 --> 00:14:31,540 Ugh! 349 00:14:33,120 --> 00:14:34,710 You piece of... 350 00:14:34,790 --> 00:14:35,880 You think you're better than me 351 00:14:35,960 --> 00:14:38,300 but you're nothing but a soulless scumbag! 352 00:14:38,380 --> 00:14:40,670 I'm the one who's gonna save this world! 353 00:14:40,760 --> 00:14:42,050 I'm the hero! 354 00:14:42,130 --> 00:14:44,430 I was chosen as the righteous savior! 355 00:14:44,510 --> 00:14:46,050 [KOUKI] Me, not you! 356 00:14:46,140 --> 00:14:48,260 You're just a selfish pile of trash! 357 00:14:48,350 --> 00:14:49,350 [sighs] 358 00:14:49,430 --> 00:14:52,060 You're throwing a tantrum like a spoiled brat. 359 00:14:52,140 --> 00:14:54,020 If you weren't here, 360 00:14:54,100 --> 00:14:55,900 everything would've been perfect! 361 00:14:56,730 --> 00:14:58,480 - -[rumbling] - Hm? 362 00:14:58,570 --> 00:15:00,230 ♪ 363 00:15:01,570 --> 00:15:02,950 [all gasp] 364 00:15:04,570 --> 00:15:06,160 [swords clanking] 365 00:15:06,240 --> 00:15:07,990 You're a sick murderer! 366 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:10,290 You treat people like they're garbage! 367 00:15:10,370 --> 00:15:12,540 [KOUKI] How the hell does everyone like you? 368 00:15:12,620 --> 00:15:15,370 There's no way that anybody likes you! 369 00:15:15,460 --> 00:15:16,880 [sword clanking] 370 00:15:19,630 --> 00:15:21,050 - -[gunshot] - [grunts] 371 00:15:21,130 --> 00:15:22,710 ♪ 372 00:15:24,420 --> 00:15:25,510 Hey, Yue. 373 00:15:25,590 --> 00:15:27,720 Looks like you guys all passed the big trial. 374 00:15:27,800 --> 00:15:29,600 Yep, not hard. 375 00:15:29,680 --> 00:15:31,970 But, anyway, what's up with that moron? 376 00:15:32,060 --> 00:15:34,690 Long story short, he lost to his fake. 377 00:15:34,770 --> 00:15:36,230 [HAJIME] But he's built a whole conspiracy 378 00:15:36,310 --> 00:15:38,480 to rationalize his shortcomings. 379 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:40,480 Everything awful is my fault, apparently. 380 00:15:41,360 --> 00:15:43,780 Also, the chucklehead even merged with his copy 381 00:15:43,940 --> 00:15:45,110 to boost his power. 382 00:15:46,360 --> 00:15:48,820 What an incorrigible buffoon. 383 00:15:48,910 --> 00:15:50,410 He might still pass the trial 384 00:15:50,490 --> 00:15:51,910 if he can pull himself together, 385 00:15:51,990 --> 00:15:54,200 but...it's unlikely. 386 00:15:54,290 --> 00:15:56,420 Yaegashi tried to talk some sense into him 387 00:15:56,500 --> 00:15:58,170 and look how that went for her. 388 00:15:58,250 --> 00:15:59,250 - -[HAJIME] Kaori. - Ah? 389 00:15:59,330 --> 00:16:00,340 [HAJIME] I'm sure she's fine, 390 00:16:00,420 --> 00:16:02,250 but can you take a look to be safe? 391 00:16:02,340 --> 00:16:04,050 Yeah, of course, I will. 392 00:16:04,130 --> 00:16:05,130 I'll check on her. 393 00:16:05,220 --> 00:16:07,380 [footfall] 394 00:16:09,510 --> 00:16:11,180 [Kouki trembling] 395 00:16:12,720 --> 00:16:13,720 Oh, hey. 396 00:16:13,810 --> 00:16:14,930 Everyone's here. 397 00:16:15,730 --> 00:16:17,640 Just hang in there a bit longer. 398 00:16:17,730 --> 00:16:19,350 You'll be free in no time at all. 399 00:16:19,440 --> 00:16:21,940 All I have to do is kill Nagumo first. 400 00:16:22,020 --> 00:16:23,730 What are you talking about, Kouki? 401 00:16:23,820 --> 00:16:25,150 You sound nuts! 402 00:16:25,240 --> 00:16:26,530 Get a grip on yourself! 403 00:16:26,610 --> 00:16:28,610 Please, Kouki, snap out of it! 404 00:16:28,700 --> 00:16:31,530 You've got it all wrong, Nagumo's not your enemy! 405 00:16:31,620 --> 00:16:33,160 You have to defeat yourself! 406 00:16:33,990 --> 00:16:35,500 I should've guessed. 407 00:16:35,580 --> 00:16:37,620 Of course, you've already brainwashed them too. 408 00:16:38,830 --> 00:16:40,710 You've taken everything from me! 409 00:16:40,790 --> 00:16:43,090 I'm gonna make you pay for your atrocities! 410 00:16:43,170 --> 00:16:45,340 I only see one atrocity here, 411 00:16:45,420 --> 00:16:47,470 the fact that you were born with half a brain. 412 00:16:47,550 --> 00:16:49,090 ♪ 413 00:16:50,550 --> 00:16:53,060 I'm not waiting for you to power up every time! 414 00:16:53,760 --> 00:16:54,770 Not fair! 415 00:16:54,850 --> 00:16:56,430 Quit cheating, you damn coward! 416 00:16:56,520 --> 00:16:58,230 ♪ 417 00:16:59,850 --> 00:17:01,190 Whoa, stop, Nagumo! 418 00:17:01,270 --> 00:17:02,610 No, wait, don't do it! 419 00:17:02,690 --> 00:17:04,110 Please don't kill him! 420 00:17:04,190 --> 00:17:06,690 ♪ 421 00:17:06,780 --> 00:17:08,780 [rumbling] 422 00:17:17,540 --> 00:17:19,210 I...uh... 423 00:17:23,920 --> 00:17:25,590 Wait, what the hell just happened? 424 00:17:26,300 --> 00:17:28,010 [KOUKI] No...my power, 425 00:17:29,050 --> 00:17:30,680 it's gone. 426 00:17:30,760 --> 00:17:32,050 But I still need it. 427 00:17:32,140 --> 00:17:34,720 I still haven't taken anything back yet. 428 00:17:40,890 --> 00:17:42,690 - -[metal clanging] - Uhh. 429 00:17:42,770 --> 00:17:44,310 [groans] 430 00:17:47,940 --> 00:17:49,780 [KOUKI] Nagumo, please. 431 00:17:50,900 --> 00:17:53,200 It was all supposed to go back to normal. 432 00:17:53,280 --> 00:17:54,830 Give back what you took! 433 00:17:54,910 --> 00:17:56,990 I'm begging you, please, just die! 434 00:18:00,250 --> 00:18:03,290 Restart your life, and do a better job this time. 435 00:18:04,330 --> 00:18:05,840 You freakin' imbecile. 436 00:18:05,920 --> 00:18:07,170 [thuds] 437 00:18:08,920 --> 00:18:10,840 [YUE] [chuckles] Hajime! 438 00:18:10,920 --> 00:18:12,760 Yep, it's me, your one and only. 439 00:18:13,470 --> 00:18:14,600 You doin' okay? 440 00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:16,260 These trials really sucked, huh? 441 00:18:17,060 --> 00:18:18,390 [HAJIME] Good to see everyone else made it out 442 00:18:18,470 --> 00:18:19,560 in one piece, though. 443 00:18:20,430 --> 00:18:21,690 Ah, you all ready to move out? 444 00:18:21,770 --> 00:18:23,100 Wait, not so fast! 445 00:18:23,190 --> 00:18:25,020 I've gotta heal Kouki before we go. 446 00:18:25,110 --> 00:18:26,570 [running footsteps] 447 00:18:29,030 --> 00:18:29,900 ♪ 448 00:18:30,240 --> 00:18:32,950 You said he willingly absorbed his fake, right? 449 00:18:33,030 --> 00:18:34,950 His soul is seriously damaged. 450 00:18:35,030 --> 00:18:36,660 Who would've guessed it's harmful to embrace 451 00:18:36,740 --> 00:18:38,540 your most corrosive feelings. 452 00:18:38,620 --> 00:18:40,120 [sighs] 453 00:18:40,200 --> 00:18:43,000 [KAORI] It's gonna take some time for me to fully heal him. 454 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:44,880 Sure, but hold back from completely 455 00:18:45,040 --> 00:18:46,250 healing him, will you? 456 00:18:46,340 --> 00:18:48,590 I mean, make sure he's not gonna die and all. 457 00:18:48,670 --> 00:18:51,670 But I think it's for the best if he enjoys a long, quiet nap. 458 00:18:51,760 --> 00:18:53,010 Ah? 459 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:55,010 Oh, good point. 460 00:18:55,090 --> 00:18:57,260 I can see why you don't want him waking up yet. 461 00:18:57,350 --> 00:18:58,600 Uh, hey, Nagumo. 462 00:18:58,680 --> 00:19:01,100 I get that Kouki was trying to kill you and everything, 463 00:19:01,180 --> 00:19:03,690 but...it's just that, y'know... 464 00:19:04,480 --> 00:19:05,940 C'mon, Nagumo. 465 00:19:06,020 --> 00:19:07,400 Seriously? 466 00:19:07,480 --> 00:19:09,940 You guys realize how much of a giant hassle it would be 467 00:19:10,030 --> 00:19:11,150 if wakes up, right? 468 00:19:11,240 --> 00:19:12,650 [SUZU] A hassle, why? 469 00:19:12,740 --> 00:19:15,200 Listen, Amanogawa failed the trial 470 00:19:15,280 --> 00:19:17,070 in spectacular fashion. 471 00:19:17,160 --> 00:19:19,370 He couldn't bear to face the worst parts of himself, 472 00:19:19,450 --> 00:19:21,250 so he blamed it all on me. 473 00:19:21,330 --> 00:19:23,290 [HAJIME] And that's not gonna change when he wakes up. 474 00:19:24,040 --> 00:19:26,790 We should just be happy that he's not, y'know, dead. 475 00:19:27,250 --> 00:19:28,540 Hey, Ryutarou. 476 00:19:28,630 --> 00:19:29,800 Can you carry Kouki? 477 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:31,460 After we're done healing him? 478 00:19:31,550 --> 00:19:33,420 Totally. [sighs] 479 00:19:33,510 --> 00:19:34,840 So, I guess... 480 00:19:34,930 --> 00:19:36,890 Kouki's the only one who failed. 481 00:19:36,970 --> 00:19:38,930 He is not gonna like that. 482 00:19:39,010 --> 00:19:40,510 Not in the least. 483 00:19:40,600 --> 00:19:41,930 But there's still a chance! 484 00:19:42,020 --> 00:19:44,730 As long as he's alive, he can still try again, right? 485 00:19:44,810 --> 00:19:45,850 Um? 486 00:19:45,940 --> 00:19:47,810 - -That's true! - [chuckles] 487 00:19:49,570 --> 00:19:50,940 [footfall] 488 00:19:52,820 --> 00:19:53,990 [sighs] 489 00:19:54,070 --> 00:19:56,070 - -Huh? - Ah? 490 00:19:56,150 --> 00:19:58,030 ♪ 491 00:19:58,120 --> 00:19:59,410 Uh? 492 00:20:00,330 --> 00:20:01,370 Thanks, Nagumo. 493 00:20:01,450 --> 00:20:03,000 Thank you for everything. 494 00:20:04,330 --> 00:20:06,870 - -To show you I mean it. - Where's this going? 495 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:09,500 And to show you I meant what I said earlier. 496 00:20:09,590 --> 00:20:11,630 That I wasn't um, y'know, just joking. 497 00:20:13,340 --> 00:20:14,550 Uh! 498 00:20:14,630 --> 00:20:16,630 [all gasp] 499 00:20:16,720 --> 00:20:20,100 Yue, Shea, Tio, and Kaori. 500 00:20:21,100 --> 00:20:25,020 This trial, it made me realize a lot of things about myself. 501 00:20:25,100 --> 00:20:28,650 The habits I need to fix, and the feelings I need to accept. 502 00:20:28,730 --> 00:20:30,310 Oh, Shizuku. 503 00:20:30,400 --> 00:20:33,070 [chuckles] I know that he has Yue and Shea. 504 00:20:33,150 --> 00:20:35,570 And even worse, I know that you also love him. 505 00:20:35,650 --> 00:20:37,320 I feel like an awful person. 506 00:20:38,410 --> 00:20:40,870 - -But still... - It's okay. 507 00:20:40,950 --> 00:20:43,290 You could never be an awful person. 508 00:20:43,370 --> 00:20:45,290 You can't control who you fall for. 509 00:20:45,370 --> 00:20:47,120 The heart wants what it wants, right? 510 00:20:47,460 --> 00:20:48,710 Hmm. 511 00:20:48,830 --> 00:20:49,960 If anything, 512 00:20:50,040 --> 00:20:52,420 I'm just glad you're finally thinking about yourself 513 00:20:52,500 --> 00:20:53,630 instead of someone else. 514 00:20:53,710 --> 00:20:56,050 You deserve to make yourself happy for a change 515 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:58,050 instead of worrying about other people. 516 00:20:59,050 --> 00:21:00,470 Thank you. 517 00:21:00,550 --> 00:21:01,720 [chuckles] 518 00:21:01,800 --> 00:21:03,850 [laughs] 519 00:21:03,930 --> 00:21:06,730 In that case, I'm in love with Nagumo, 520 00:21:06,810 --> 00:21:09,560 and I'll do anything it takes to make him mine. 521 00:21:09,650 --> 00:21:11,060 [sighs] 522 00:21:11,150 --> 00:21:12,860 Can we go now? 523 00:21:12,940 --> 00:21:14,860 ♪ 524 00:21:17,780 --> 00:21:20,450 [footfall] 525 00:21:21,370 --> 00:21:23,580 ♪ 526 00:21:39,800 --> 00:21:40,930 Well, that's nice. 527 00:21:41,010 --> 00:21:43,300 The labyrinth didn't separate us this time. 528 00:21:43,390 --> 00:21:45,260 Yep. And look over there. 529 00:21:45,350 --> 00:21:46,970 Well, I do believe 530 00:21:47,060 --> 00:21:48,640 that we've finally reached the end. 531 00:21:48,730 --> 00:21:50,690 Oh, wow, what a pretty building. 532 00:21:51,770 --> 00:21:52,860 [SHEA] So, what? 533 00:21:52,940 --> 00:21:54,570 Is it some kind of palace? 534 00:21:54,650 --> 00:21:56,360 No doubt about it. 535 00:21:56,440 --> 00:21:59,150 We've made it to the other side of the Frost Caverns. 536 00:21:59,240 --> 00:22:01,860 Now, let's go knock on Vandre Schnee's door. 537 00:23:35,120 --> 00:23:36,290 [HAJIME] Next time, 538 00:23:36,380 --> 00:23:38,000 "The Key to the World." 539 00:23:38,090 --> 00:23:39,750 EPISODE 16: THE KEY TO THE WORLD