1 00:00:33,130 --> 00:00:36,080 He must have meant it as a gift to you. 2 00:00:36,460 --> 00:00:38,540 It's what we call love at first sight. 3 00:00:39,290 --> 00:00:41,790 I'm sure he's waiting for your answer. 4 00:00:59,710 --> 00:01:01,040 So sweet... 5 00:01:03,130 --> 00:01:06,500 All of this, I'll risk it now 6 00:01:08,580 --> 00:01:17,420 I just stretch out my hand until reaches my ideals 7 00:01:24,920 --> 00:01:29,830 The choices that extend before my eyes 8 00:01:29,830 --> 00:01:32,830 The gears of good and evil go on 9 00:01:32,830 --> 00:01:35,630 Toward just one conclusion 10 00:01:35,630 --> 00:01:38,290 Everything is a Choice of chance 11 00:01:38,290 --> 00:01:41,040 And a signal to the next step 12 00:01:41,040 --> 00:01:43,670 To the edge of possibility 13 00:01:43,670 --> 00:01:46,380 I gaze at that destination 14 00:01:46,710 --> 00:01:49,330 Only one, I don't need anything else 15 00:01:49,330 --> 00:01:51,880 I only want to fix my gaze, to the one 16 00:01:51,880 --> 00:01:53,960 I will never yield this belief and determination 17 00:01:53,960 --> 00:01:57,040 I'll keep them hidden in my heart 18 00:01:59,630 --> 00:02:04,250 Highest, highest, I'm going on 19 00:02:04,250 --> 00:02:10,210 Go to the shadows that are truer than truth 20 00:02:10,210 --> 00:02:15,040 Highest, highest, I'll carry on 21 00:02:15,040 --> 00:02:24,130 Right or wrong, if you desire, maintain your aloofness 22 00:02:33,170 --> 00:02:36,920 {\an7}#7: A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue & Bloodshed 23 00:02:45,420 --> 00:02:46,630 Is that you, Nu? 24 00:02:47,750 --> 00:02:48,960 Yes, my lord. 25 00:02:50,250 --> 00:02:51,710 You go to school here? 26 00:02:51,710 --> 00:02:53,540 No, I borrowed this. 27 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,080 I'll attract less attention in a uniform. 28 00:02:56,710 --> 00:02:57,920 Makes sense. 29 00:03:00,380 --> 00:03:03,250 About the man in black we apprehended last night... 30 00:03:03,630 --> 00:03:07,460 As expected, a powerful brainwashing had destroyed his mind. 31 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:14,920 It's a shared trait of the Cult of Diablos' vanguard, the Third Children. 32 00:03:15,710 --> 00:03:18,830 Unfortunately, no matter what I tried, 33 00:03:18,830 --> 00:03:21,210 it was impossible to squeeze any information out of him. 34 00:03:23,380 --> 00:03:28,630 {\an7}Bushin Festival Student Preliminaries! Sign up now! 35 00:03:24,540 --> 00:03:28,130 His costume was obtained through black market channels... 36 00:03:28,750 --> 00:03:31,080 I already made sure to enter you! 37 00:03:31,080 --> 00:03:32,670 You're welcome! 38 00:03:32,670 --> 00:03:35,630 You are ever so very welcome! 39 00:03:39,250 --> 00:03:41,630 We wanted to enter, too, 40 00:03:41,630 --> 00:03:44,080 but that's not exactly possible with these injuries, you know? 41 00:03:46,210 --> 00:03:47,420 I won't do it. 42 00:03:47,420 --> 00:03:48,830 Why the hell not?! 43 00:03:48,830 --> 00:03:52,460 If you fight in the tournament, you can easily get two or three girls to- 44 00:03:54,750 --> 00:03:57,380 If you attract too many, you can send some of them our way- 45 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:00,500 F-for some reason, my stomach hurts... 46 00:04:00,500 --> 00:04:02,040 S-same... 47 00:04:06,540 --> 00:04:09,880 They take orphans with magical aptitude and the children of poor families, 48 00:04:09,880 --> 00:04:14,130 and administer drugs and brainwashing to create the Children of Diablos. 49 00:04:14,710 --> 00:04:17,540 The Cult has been doing this for many years. 50 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:25,750 I suspect the Cult's goal is to use the name of Shadow Garden to lure us out of hiding. 51 00:04:27,630 --> 00:04:29,250 I so don't need this. 52 00:04:29,580 --> 00:04:31,080 I won't do it. 53 00:04:31,710 --> 00:04:33,630 I understand, my lord. 54 00:04:33,630 --> 00:04:36,670 However, I feel I should also inform you 55 00:04:36,670 --> 00:04:39,750 that we recently confirmed the presence of a Named First Child in the Royal Capital. 56 00:04:40,250 --> 00:04:43,000 He's called Rex, the Game of Betrayal. 57 00:04:44,830 --> 00:04:46,040 "Named"? 58 00:04:46,460 --> 00:04:47,670 Yes, lord. 59 00:04:47,830 --> 00:04:51,380 A First Child: one who has maintained his sense of self despite being one of the Children. 60 00:04:52,460 --> 00:04:56,290 And if they're deploying Named Children to the Royal Capital, 61 00:04:56,290 --> 00:04:58,670 it's clear they have some other purpose in mind. 62 00:04:59,830 --> 00:05:01,210 Of course! 63 00:05:01,210 --> 00:05:03,500 Considering the fundamental goal... 64 00:05:04,630 --> 00:05:08,830 I may not be the one who set the stage, but there are ways for me to deal with this. 65 00:05:09,750 --> 00:05:11,000 Lord Shadow? 66 00:05:11,630 --> 00:05:13,210 This is the perfect opportunity. 67 00:05:13,670 --> 00:05:16,750 Nevertheless, it will require some thinking. 68 00:05:17,920 --> 00:05:19,380 See you later, Nu. 69 00:05:20,630 --> 00:05:23,000 I have twenty-four at the moment. 70 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:24,750 I'll want at least twice that. 71 00:05:25,170 --> 00:05:29,250 In any and every circumstance, he always leads us straight to the best solution. 72 00:05:29,790 --> 00:05:32,630 No, he's had the answer from the start. 73 00:05:33,290 --> 00:05:36,210 This is the Wisdom of the Shadows. 74 00:05:43,130 --> 00:05:44,750 Life at school... 75 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:47,080 The life I would be living if... 76 00:05:58,040 --> 00:05:59,250 But... 77 00:05:59,880 --> 00:06:04,250 I'd rather have it this way, than live my life never knowing the truth. 78 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:23,210 Winner: Claire Kagenou! 79 00:06:26,630 --> 00:06:28,290 I knew Claire could do it! 80 00:06:28,290 --> 00:06:30,750 I can see why Princess Iris has her eye on her! 81 00:06:30,750 --> 00:06:33,920 How well will she do against Student Council President Rose? 82 00:06:33,920 --> 00:06:36,210 If only Princess Alexia weren't injured! 83 00:06:36,540 --> 00:06:37,880 Step right up! 84 00:06:37,880 --> 00:06:41,000 If you're not willing to risk it here, what good are you as a man?! 85 00:06:41,210 --> 00:06:42,420 In the six matches so far, 86 00:06:42,420 --> 00:06:45,460 we've had favorites, long-shots, and anything goes free-for-all battles inspiring joy and tears! 87 00:06:45,460 --> 00:06:48,290 You're not going to place a bet, Skel? We Dark Knights can't know the future. 88 00:06:48,290 --> 00:06:52,170 I bet everything on the sure winner of the first match. If we let concern over a few measly coins stop us, 89 00:06:52,170 --> 00:06:55,040 That was a very upsetting upset, wasn't it? we're a disgrace to the town of Midgar! 90 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:57,920 I'll be eating nothing but breadcrusts until the end of the month. 91 00:06:57,920 --> 00:07:00,710 If you go with potatoes, they're very versatile. 92 00:07:00,710 --> 00:07:03,710 All right, our next match is one you'll really want to watch! 93 00:07:03,960 --> 00:07:05,960 The match fought by our unstoppable student body president, 94 00:07:05,960 --> 00:07:09,040 Miss Rose Oriana herself! 95 00:07:09,380 --> 00:07:10,710 And she'll be up against... 96 00:07:10,710 --> 00:07:13,670 Come to think of it, how is Cid doing? Uh, who was it again? 97 00:07:13,670 --> 00:07:15,330 What? He's actually fighting? Aw, who cares! The payout is- 98 00:07:15,330 --> 00:07:17,960 That's a little harsh, Skel. 99 00:07:18,130 --> 00:07:20,330 President Rose! You can do it! 100 00:07:20,330 --> 00:07:21,330 Who is that guy? 101 00:07:21,330 --> 00:07:22,330 No idea. 102 00:07:22,330 --> 00:07:23,420 He's kinda plain-looking. 103 00:07:23,420 --> 00:07:25,710 Student Council President Rose Oriana... 104 00:07:25,710 --> 00:07:28,290 Princess of the Oriana Kingdom, land of art and culture. 105 00:07:28,290 --> 00:07:30,960 And while being the princess of the land of art and culture, 106 00:07:30,960 --> 00:07:33,000 she is also the best swordswoman in the Academy. 107 00:07:33,330 --> 00:07:35,790 The textbook definition of a named character. 108 00:07:39,750 --> 00:07:42,290 One must be grateful for such good fortune. 109 00:07:44,750 --> 00:07:47,500 My opponent is unparalleled in skill and unsurpassed in popularity. 110 00:07:47,500 --> 00:07:49,960 There's not a single spectator cheering for me. 111 00:07:51,080 --> 00:07:52,500 Now is the time... 112 00:07:53,460 --> 00:07:55,750 The time to reveal the forty-eight master techniques 113 00:07:55,750 --> 00:07:58,080 I have honed through my long and arduous training. 114 00:07:58,830 --> 00:08:01,880 Rose Oriana versus Cid Kagenou. 115 00:08:02,500 --> 00:08:03,500 Ready? 116 00:08:03,790 --> 00:08:04,790 Begin! 117 00:08:23,540 --> 00:08:24,540 Now! 118 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:33,880 Perfection. 119 00:08:34,040 --> 00:08:35,630 The Background Character Secret Technique: 120 00:08:35,630 --> 00:08:38,790 Spinning Drill Fall: Bloody Tornado. 121 00:08:39,580 --> 00:08:43,170 An unsightly defeat in the first round at the hands of an indisputable champion. 122 00:08:43,330 --> 00:08:46,000 I am truly the perfect bit character! 123 00:08:50,830 --> 00:08:53,580 W-winner: Rose Oria- 124 00:08:53,580 --> 00:08:54,790 Not yet! 125 00:08:55,290 --> 00:08:56,920 It can't be over yet. 126 00:08:57,380 --> 00:08:58,750 I won't let it! 127 00:09:03,500 --> 00:09:06,460 Are you sure you can still fight? 128 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:10,080 Judge! There's still fire in his eyes. 129 00:09:12,380 --> 00:09:14,500 My sincerest thanks, Miss Oriana. 130 00:09:16,290 --> 00:09:17,540 Let's keep going. 131 00:09:17,880 --> 00:09:20,960 I still have forty-seven Background Character Techniques to show off. 132 00:09:39,920 --> 00:09:42,380 W-winner: Rose Oria- 133 00:09:42,380 --> 00:09:43,580 Not yet! 134 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:47,540 I can still fight! 135 00:09:49,750 --> 00:09:50,960 Not yet! 136 00:09:52,830 --> 00:09:54,040 Not yet! 137 00:09:55,250 --> 00:09:56,460 Not yet! 138 00:09:57,920 --> 00:09:59,130 Not yet! 139 00:10:03,500 --> 00:10:06,420 No, not yet... 140 00:10:08,130 --> 00:10:10,420 Why are you so determined? 141 00:10:12,250 --> 00:10:14,080 I've slashed you over a dozen times, 142 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:16,790 and I imbued every one of those attacks with magic. 143 00:10:17,380 --> 00:10:20,080 And yet you refuse to let the battle end. 144 00:10:20,080 --> 00:10:21,920 That's what you're saying, isn't it? 145 00:10:23,920 --> 00:10:28,130 I owe you an apology for having underestimated you at the beginning of this match. 146 00:10:28,630 --> 00:10:30,000 And that is why... 147 00:10:31,040 --> 00:10:32,710 I will end it with this! 148 00:10:33,210 --> 00:10:34,460 That's enough! 149 00:10:38,920 --> 00:10:41,000 Winner: Rose Oriana! 150 00:10:42,500 --> 00:10:43,710 Wait, please! 151 00:10:43,710 --> 00:10:44,920 I still haven't- 152 00:10:44,920 --> 00:10:47,040 No! It's too dangerous to go on! 153 00:10:47,460 --> 00:10:48,460 Get a stretcher! Now! 154 00:10:48,460 --> 00:10:49,460 Hurry it up! 155 00:10:49,460 --> 00:10:51,670 I won the fight. He's lost a lot of blood! 156 00:10:52,130 --> 00:10:55,130 But I am utterly defeated in the battle of our spirits. 157 00:10:55,130 --> 00:10:56,250 Let me go! Let me go! 158 00:10:56,250 --> 00:10:57,460 Let me go! Let me go! The patient is in shock! 159 00:10:57,460 --> 00:10:58,210 I still have thirty-three techniques to show off! He's lashing out! 160 00:10:58,210 --> 00:10:59,330 I still have thirty-three techniques to show off! Then calm him down! 161 00:10:59,330 --> 00:11:00,920 Cid Kagenou... It's for his own good! 162 00:11:00,920 --> 00:11:02,420 Hurt him if you have to! 163 00:11:03,500 --> 00:11:05,460 ...you have my respect. 164 00:11:16,380 --> 00:11:17,380 Yeah, get him! 165 00:11:17,380 --> 00:11:18,380 Go for it! 166 00:11:18,380 --> 00:11:19,380 All right! 167 00:11:19,380 --> 00:11:20,790 The dark horse... 168 00:11:20,790 --> 00:11:23,710 Can't raise a sword against your betrothed? 169 00:11:24,380 --> 00:11:27,960 I hope I get a chance to show off the rest of my techniques. 170 00:11:28,790 --> 00:11:31,710 I almost just wish I could be in that cliched scene, that's all. 171 00:11:31,710 --> 00:11:32,920 Excuse me... 172 00:11:36,630 --> 00:11:38,080 Er, um... 173 00:11:38,670 --> 00:11:41,130 You're not hurt too badly, are you? 174 00:11:41,750 --> 00:11:42,960 You're... 175 00:11:43,580 --> 00:11:44,830 Who again? 176 00:11:47,170 --> 00:11:49,670 Um, I watched your match. 177 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:51,710 You did? Thanks. 178 00:11:52,040 --> 00:11:55,040 I don't usually watch sword fights or anything like that. 179 00:11:55,040 --> 00:11:56,920 But the way you kept standing back up... 180 00:11:57,290 --> 00:11:59,210 It was just incredible! 181 00:12:00,040 --> 00:12:01,250 You think? 182 00:12:01,420 --> 00:12:03,210 This girl has unusual sensibilities. 183 00:12:03,750 --> 00:12:06,040 Well, I guess some people are like that. 184 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:09,210 So, um... 185 00:12:09,630 --> 00:12:11,750 Th-this is for you! 186 00:12:13,830 --> 00:12:14,830 What is it? 187 00:12:14,830 --> 00:12:16,790 I baked some c-cookies. 188 00:12:17,080 --> 00:12:18,290 As a thank you. 189 00:12:18,290 --> 00:12:20,920 A thank you? For what? 190 00:12:21,330 --> 00:12:24,670 Maybe she's thanking me for showing her those sweet background character moves? 191 00:12:25,130 --> 00:12:27,130 Uhh, thanks. 192 00:12:27,500 --> 00:12:29,790 S-so if it's alright with you, 193 00:12:30,420 --> 00:12:33,670 I'd like to start out as friends. 194 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,130 Friends? 195 00:12:35,670 --> 00:12:38,330 I mean, I don't really see a problem with that. 196 00:12:38,960 --> 00:12:40,170 Okay. 197 00:12:43,250 --> 00:12:45,460 Yes! I did it! 198 00:12:45,750 --> 00:12:48,420 Father, we're friends now! 199 00:12:50,580 --> 00:12:54,040 Lutheran Barnett, Assistant Principal of the Academy of Science. 200 00:12:56,250 --> 00:12:59,250 A master swordsman, accomplished in both martial and scholastic arts, 201 00:12:59,250 --> 00:13:01,130 who was once even champion of the Bushin Festival. 202 00:13:01,880 --> 00:13:06,670 He's on the list of people I should never interact with if I want to remain as obscure as possible. 203 00:13:07,040 --> 00:13:10,540 So if this girl is calling him father, she must be... 204 00:13:11,040 --> 00:13:13,880 Sherry Barnett. 205 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:16,540 Unquestionably a named character. 206 00:13:17,170 --> 00:13:20,130 I always figured I wouldn't really come into contact with students from the science academy. 207 00:13:20,130 --> 00:13:21,330 I was careless. 208 00:13:21,920 --> 00:13:24,540 Are you sure you're not in any pain? 209 00:13:24,540 --> 00:13:26,420 Oh, yeah, I'm fine. 210 00:13:26,420 --> 00:13:29,960 I expect you to go see a doctor, you hear? 211 00:13:29,960 --> 00:13:31,420 Yeah, I will. 212 00:13:31,420 --> 00:13:32,670 Maybe on my way home. 213 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:35,540 But not really, because they'll find out I'm not hurt at all. 214 00:13:36,540 --> 00:13:39,000 This girl is so devoted to her research. 215 00:13:39,210 --> 00:13:43,790 In fact, she's currently absorbed in a project researching an artifact for the Knight Order. 216 00:13:45,420 --> 00:13:48,170 That's probably why she has no real friends. 217 00:13:48,170 --> 00:13:49,500 Father! 218 00:13:52,380 --> 00:13:55,290 She seems carefree now, but she's been through a lot. 219 00:13:55,630 --> 00:13:58,080 If it's not too much to ask, please be good to her. 220 00:13:58,380 --> 00:13:59,630 Yeah... 221 00:13:59,630 --> 00:14:01,380 No, I'm a nobody background character, 222 00:14:01,380 --> 00:14:03,750 so this whole thing about being good to a named character is kinda... 223 00:14:04,170 --> 00:14:06,830 But look at them. I can't say that to them now. 224 00:14:07,830 --> 00:14:10,210 For now, I'll just use my injuries as an excuse 225 00:14:10,210 --> 00:14:12,380 to stay home for a few days and give us some distance. 226 00:14:14,040 --> 00:14:15,880 The favorite to win... 227 00:14:15,880 --> 00:14:19,000 ...forfeited the match because of a horoscope? What the hell? 228 00:14:32,040 --> 00:14:35,000 What has gotten into me? 229 00:14:36,670 --> 00:14:40,040 Cid did say something about a doctor. 230 00:14:40,790 --> 00:14:42,460 I could visit to check on him. 231 00:14:43,330 --> 00:14:45,710 That wouldn't be weird, would it? 232 00:14:46,380 --> 00:14:47,880 I mean, we're friends. 233 00:15:02,630 --> 00:15:03,630 Okay! 234 00:15:12,790 --> 00:15:14,420 Mm, delicious. 235 00:15:14,960 --> 00:15:17,420 Black is the only way to drink coffee. 236 00:15:17,920 --> 00:15:21,710 The way that sweet tooth pours in gallons of milk and heaps in tons of sugar... 237 00:15:21,710 --> 00:15:23,000 It's heresy, I tell you. 238 00:15:30,130 --> 00:15:31,330 Who is it? 239 00:15:33,250 --> 00:15:36,580 Sherry Barnett, second-year student at the Academy of Science! 240 00:15:36,790 --> 00:15:38,380 Can I help you? 241 00:15:38,580 --> 00:15:40,080 I'm sorry to drop in like this! 242 00:15:40,670 --> 00:15:41,880 Uh-huh... 243 00:15:45,380 --> 00:15:46,960 Would you like to come in? 244 00:15:48,830 --> 00:15:51,670 Please, have some coffee. It's quite trendy these days. 245 00:15:52,130 --> 00:15:54,580 If it's too bitter for you, I have sugar and milk. 246 00:15:54,880 --> 00:15:57,000 Oh, thank you very much. 247 00:16:14,170 --> 00:16:15,920 It's so sweet; I love it. 248 00:16:17,290 --> 00:16:18,960 Is that the trend? 249 00:16:18,960 --> 00:16:20,210 Sorry? 250 00:16:20,210 --> 00:16:21,500 Oh, nothing. 251 00:16:24,330 --> 00:16:27,830 I think I can guess why you've come to see me, Sherry. 252 00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:30,380 This is about your artifact analysis, isn't it? 253 00:16:30,380 --> 00:16:31,380 No. 254 00:16:34,710 --> 00:16:36,670 So it's about the student council election schedule? 255 00:16:36,670 --> 00:16:39,540 We don't have ours on the same day as yours. 256 00:16:39,540 --> 00:16:41,460 Oh, I see. 257 00:16:41,460 --> 00:16:43,170 Then what does bring you here? 258 00:16:46,920 --> 00:16:49,420 Well, as a matter of fact, 259 00:16:49,580 --> 00:16:53,630 there's something I'd like to ask you, Miss Alexia. 260 00:16:55,130 --> 00:16:58,460 The thing is I heard that you were... 261 00:16:58,460 --> 00:17:02,670 I was wondering if you were romantically involved with anyone. 262 00:17:05,210 --> 00:17:06,420 Excuse me? 263 00:17:06,420 --> 00:17:10,710 I mean, I heard that you were in a relationship with Cid Kagenou! 264 00:17:10,710 --> 00:17:15,500 And I was wondering if maybe you two were still dating... 265 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,500 We've broken up. 266 00:17:19,420 --> 00:17:20,960 We've broken up. 267 00:17:21,460 --> 00:17:24,540 In fact, we weren't even really dating to begin with. 268 00:17:24,540 --> 00:17:27,290 We were just pretending to be a couple for reasons I won't bore you with. 269 00:17:27,290 --> 00:17:28,500 Really?! 270 00:17:29,710 --> 00:17:31,290 That's such a relief! 271 00:17:31,630 --> 00:17:35,330 Actually, I happened to make friends with Cid just the other day. 272 00:17:35,330 --> 00:17:36,880 O-oh, really... 273 00:17:36,880 --> 00:17:40,540 Yes! And so I got to be very curious about the two of you. 274 00:17:40,540 --> 00:17:43,960 I couldn't concentrate on my research, and I didn't know what I was going to do. 275 00:17:43,960 --> 00:17:45,460 But I feel so much better now! 276 00:17:45,460 --> 00:17:48,830 It's so good to hear that you two aren't a couple! 277 00:17:49,420 --> 00:17:51,750 Th-that's nice... 278 00:17:51,750 --> 00:17:53,500 I'm so happy to help. 279 00:17:53,920 --> 00:17:55,130 Yes, you did! 280 00:17:55,540 --> 00:17:57,630 Thank you so much for your time. 281 00:17:57,630 --> 00:17:59,830 And thank you for the coffee! 282 00:18:08,170 --> 00:18:09,380 Thanks! 283 00:18:18,130 --> 00:18:19,920 When I finally went back to class after five days, 284 00:18:19,920 --> 00:18:23,540 I felt like everyone was nicer to me for some reason, 285 00:18:23,540 --> 00:18:25,170 but I was probably imagining it. 286 00:18:25,790 --> 00:18:27,380 Nothing changing the status quo. 287 00:18:27,380 --> 00:18:29,170 That is what a bit character truly wishes for. 288 00:18:29,420 --> 00:18:31,330 Is something going on right now? 289 00:18:31,330 --> 00:18:33,790 They're going to explain how the student election works. 290 00:18:33,790 --> 00:18:35,000 Election? 291 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:37,000 It's going to be the kids from the highest-ranking families. 292 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:39,130 The third-years aren't even here this week. What's the point? 293 00:18:39,130 --> 00:18:41,920 Oh yeah, the third-years are out for that extracurricular program. 294 00:18:41,920 --> 00:18:43,330 Lucky stiffs. 295 00:18:43,330 --> 00:18:45,380 If I could go off-campus, I might actually meet someone. 296 00:18:45,380 --> 00:18:48,210 That would be nice! A mature, older woman. 297 00:18:48,210 --> 00:18:50,670 With an adult charm that none of these children could possibly- 298 00:18:50,670 --> 00:18:51,880 Excuse me, everyone. 299 00:18:51,880 --> 00:18:54,250 I would like to thank you for giving us your time today. 300 00:18:54,540 --> 00:18:57,920 We're here to explain the election to fill the vacancy on the Student Council. 301 00:18:59,670 --> 00:19:02,540 Allow me to give you an outline of the upcoming by-election. 302 00:19:02,830 --> 00:19:06,420 Our former secretary has finalized her engagement and will be leaving us before the completion... 303 00:19:15,830 --> 00:19:17,460 Let us begin. 304 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:53,670 The road to freedom is going to be a long one. 305 00:19:57,880 --> 00:19:59,250 It's closed? 306 00:20:00,040 --> 00:20:01,710 Why are the gates closed? 307 00:20:01,960 --> 00:20:03,540 Classes are still going on, aren't they? 308 00:20:09,630 --> 00:20:10,830 What... 309 00:20:12,670 --> 00:20:13,080 So, um... 310 00:20:13,080 --> 00:20:14,080 What the... So, um... 311 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:15,630 With all that in mind, 312 00:20:15,630 --> 00:20:18,750 we of the Student Council are always working 313 00:20:18,750 --> 00:20:20,920 I can't work my magic. to improve the lives of all of our students. 314 00:20:20,920 --> 00:20:22,750 And we would like to ask all of you to help us reach that end. 315 00:20:22,750 --> 00:20:25,290 Has nobody else noticed it? We will not ask for nominations of candidates. 316 00:20:25,630 --> 00:20:27,670 As I just explained, 317 00:20:27,670 --> 00:20:29,540 this election will follow the same pattern as... 318 00:20:32,580 --> 00:20:33,790 Here it comes! 319 00:20:42,210 --> 00:20:43,880 Nobody move. 320 00:20:43,880 --> 00:20:46,000 We are Shadow Garden.... 321 00:20:49,000 --> 00:20:51,170 and we are taking over this academy. 322 00:20:52,040 --> 00:20:53,540 Don't stand, stay in your seats. 323 00:20:53,540 --> 00:20:55,250 Hands where I can see them. 324 00:20:55,540 --> 00:20:58,040 You don't seem to understand what kind of a place you've invaded. 325 00:20:58,710 --> 00:21:00,920 Take over an academy of Dark Knights? 326 00:21:01,330 --> 00:21:03,380 This is hardly the act of a sane person. 327 00:21:04,290 --> 00:21:05,670 Drop your weapons. 328 00:21:06,040 --> 00:21:07,380 I refuse. 329 00:21:08,880 --> 00:21:11,250 Then you'll make the perfect example. 330 00:21:17,330 --> 00:21:18,330 Miss President? 331 00:21:18,330 --> 00:21:19,500 My magic! 332 00:21:21,420 --> 00:21:23,000 So you figured it out. 333 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:24,250 But it's too late! 334 00:21:27,830 --> 00:21:31,000 Without magic, you can't parry the sword of a Dark Knight. 335 00:21:31,460 --> 00:21:33,630 Didn't they teach you that? 336 00:21:36,170 --> 00:21:39,540 Stop! 337 00:22:02,710 --> 00:22:05,210 No... No... 338 00:22:22,710 --> 00:22:27,750 People say there is no night with no dawn 339 00:22:27,750 --> 00:22:32,170 But I would think it's better without a dawn 340 00:22:32,630 --> 00:22:35,040 The scars we want to hide 341 00:22:35,040 --> 00:22:37,670 All the memories we want to forget 342 00:22:38,080 --> 00:22:42,830 The sun shines light on all of them 343 00:22:43,710 --> 00:22:45,500 Looking for falling stars 344 00:22:46,250 --> 00:22:48,170 I would wander 345 00:22:48,920 --> 00:22:55,920 Until the moment I met you 346 00:22:57,500 --> 00:23:02,830 Those stars that twinkle in the sky 347 00:23:02,830 --> 00:23:08,210 Lead to a path of hope, I'll go to the end of it 348 00:23:08,210 --> 00:23:13,080 I can go forward with no more uncertainty 349 00:23:13,080 --> 00:23:19,420 I'll chase after the prayers that traverse the dark night 350 00:23:19,420 --> 00:23:23,880 Because even if I can't reach you yet 351 00:23:24,670 --> 00:23:27,960 I still want to tell you 352 00:23:27,960 --> 00:23:29,540 Thank you