I'm always running after you
You're my ideal
UTW & Mazui Presents
Toaru Majutsu no Index
You are me
kore ijou tooku made tobenai tori ga ita
There's a bird that couldn't fly any farther
kizu no nai rippana hane de aozora wo najitta
It rebuked the blue skies with its flawless wings
kono basho mo warukunai
"This place isn't too bad"
ano sora wa takakunai
"The sky here isn't too far above"
kono basho mo yoku wa nai
"This place isn't bad at all"
karada de kanjiru sokudo wo osoreteru
It fears the speed its body will feel
dare ni demo chansu wa moteru sono saki he yukenai
Everyone has a chance, but nobody can go beyond there
hontou wa tobitatenai
The truth is it can't fly
hontou wa tobitachitai
The truth is it wants to fly
ima kanaetai negai no mukou de kagayaku kimi ga iru
And there you are, radiant, at the place of my current dreams
hitomi ni utsusu
It's reflected in your eyes
mirai ni tatte itsumo tsuyokute
"Staying strong and standing for the future"
sonna kimi ga boku sa
That's who you are to me
kimi wa mada mabushii kedo onaji kimochi de kono te nobashite
You're still too bright, but I extend my hand with the same feelings
itsuka tsukamu genjitsu no boku ga
And some day, when I find the real me,
kimi ni naru yo
I'll be a part of you
Before the War
Kazakiri!
Kazakiri...
komorebi no naka wo futari de aruiteta
We always walked together through the sunlight
Are you hurt?
itsumo waraiau koto ga atarimae no youni
Laughing close together was our everyday
Thank goodness you're alright.
No...
Why did this all happen?
tomodachitte kotoba sono hi iitakute
I wanted to say we were friends that day
It's all my fault.
Why am I the only one unharmed?
If I can't be with everyone, then why was I born?
zutto soba ni irareru to omotteta nani ga attemo
And I thought nothing could separate us
I'm just a monster that can only exist thanks to all the espers.
Even though she called me a friend...
itsudatte wakeatta kimochi wa ima koko ni
You've shared your thoughts with me as I did with mine
Even though I thought I'd become a little more human...
I'm sick of it all!
Please punch me and end it all!
ikitsuiteru kara anata wo shinjiru yo
So I will put my trust in you and your words
Why...
Why are you smiling?
Because I'm relieved.
aitai to negau nara watashi wa tsuyoku nareru yo
My desire to see you gives me strength
I don't know why I have this power in my right hand.
But I'll cut this hand off before I use it to make any of my friends disappear.
donna kurayami demo yamanai ame no mukou
Strength to survive any darkness or rain
Why...
You protected everyone.
You did your best to protect everyone.
kono koe ga kaze ni nori inori ga todoku nara
If the wind will carry my voice, my wish
Isn't that the human you wanted to be?
Be proud, look forward.
You continued to fight and saved people you didn't even know.
anata wo torimodoseru sono toki made
I will pray until you find your way back to my side
There's no reason to be disappointed.
I guess we'll check if anyone needs treatment.
Once that's done, let's go home.
I don't know when you're going to disappear.
But we'll have to meet up with Index before that.
Don't ask why.
It's because we're friends, of course.
Are you okay?
The things on your back looked almost like a Telesma's...
What on earth...
Hey!
What happened?
Those huge wing things disappeared.
If you need help, I'll head over there.
I'm going to go call a doctor!
Hey, wait!
Accelerator, I'd like to talk with you.
Do you have a moment?
Telepathy...
I regained a little of my calculation ability.
Indeed, I have multiple telepathic espers.
What is it?
I'd like to discuss this incident, along with the damage it has caused to Academy City.
Are you going to dice me up and use me for research?
That's one possibility, but...
How about working with us?
Is Academy City planning to start a war?
I cannot answer that.
I see.
I only have one thing to say:
Like hell.
This is the greatest crisis Academy City has faced.
We wish to stand up to it, and would appreciate your assistance.
If Academy City were to disappear, would there a place for us espers?
The same goes for our technology.
Just answer me one thing.
What is it?
Who planned this?
I'm going to rip off the neck of the person who used this kid.
I don't mind, but it'd just be another scapegoat.
I see.
So, what will you do?
Do what you want.
A good answer.
Nice to meet you, newbie.
Terra?
Yes, indeed. This is Terra of the Left.
Are you done?
Vento has been defeated.
I have recovered her and ordered the squad outside Academy City to stand down.
Well done.
What's our next move?
I don't mind if you tell me to go take the target's head.
Let's not.
We should plan carefully how best to make Academy City fall after listening to the details.
Make Academy City fall...
Do you have a problem with that?
I am not fond of trickery.
It is always easier to destroy targets head-on.
Don't you think they have any reuse value?
For example, that fallen angel.
I won't agree to thievery on the battlefield.
Well said, Mr. Knight.
I am not a knight.
I am a useless former mercenary.
Whatever, just take Vento and get back here.
It's an order from Fiamma of the Right.
Understood.
I wonder if Academy City is as vulnerable as you think?
Terra of the Left...
Good morning, Aleister.
I have a thing or two to tell you...
What is it?
Please don't toy with my patients.
And if I don't listen to you?
They are my patients, and I am a doctor.
Do you understand?
You should, being a patient I once saved, yourself.
Are you regretting it?
Are you seriously asking?
I cannot stop.
That stage has already passed.
I bid you farewell.
My kind, kind enemy.
Lunch time!
Let's go!
Yakisoba bread, here I come!
Hey!
Don't run in the hallway!
What a coincidence.
That sure looks good.
I won't give you anything for free.
If anything, I'll trade you.
I'm amazed you have the willpower to prepare a bento every day.
The juices are invading the rice zone.
You know, sometimes the juices make it taste good.
Sore loser?
No!
Have a potato, don't make that face.
It's not too bad...
A-Are you alright, Himegami?
What, should I rub your back?
Is it working?
Okay, stronger then?
What are you doing?
Fukiyose...
Why do you always eat such bland bread?
What, it's actually pretty good!
Power-Up Bread, with 12 nutrients to stimulate brain activity...
Would you like a potato?
By the way, I'm wearing a front-hook today.
Are you serious?
They're saying if the travel restrictions become too strict, our field trip may be canceled.
I hope it doesn't affect Ichinarasai.
Oh right, they're saying we might skip midterms since the Antiskill teachers are part of the defense preparations.
Really?
A war, huh?
That's troublesome.
If a war starts, the prices of meat and vegetables will rise.
And petroleum, too.
Hey, Kamijou.
Why are you so quiet?
N-No reason.
I was just thinking maybe we should eat hot pots before it's too late.
So we don't regret it later, you know!
Yeah, but...
Oh, you're having hot pot today?
I know a cheap sukiyaki place!
What, you guys are eating out today?
We can't let you hog a good restaurant.
Why a hot pot so suddenly, anyway?
Majority vote!
Uh... when did this turn into a class dinner trip?
Fukiyose-san?
Sheesh...
Fukiyose forehead deluxe?!
Tonight's Dinner
I'll take care of things, so hurry up and vote!
Tsukuyomi-sensei, I heard you housed another run-away kid.
I was a little lonely after Himegami-chan went to the school dorms,
but I'm fine now that Musuime-chan is here.
The kid at my house left already.
It's decided!
We're going to a sukiyaki restaurant tonight!
I'm going to put things in order!
Hey!
What are you all shouting about?!
Oh, Komoe-sensei!
How nice, they get to spend their time just doing stupid things.
Now, then...
Let's eat!
Parents are starting to demand that their children come home due to the impending danger of war in Academy City...
Really? I hadn't heard that.
Kamjiou!
What the hell is taking you so long with that egg?
Gah, you're irritating!
Give that here!
You're going to feed me?!
Kami-yan.
It doesn't seem like the prices have changed much yet, judging from the menu.
I-I guess...
Here.
Thank you.
Their next shipping is probably going to be pricier though.
So basically, now's the time to strike!
Yoink!
Hey, don't take just the meat!
Touma!
I want more meat!
But... I haven't had a single piece yet...
War, huh...?
Guess I'll need to do something.
Kami-yan.
You're wrong if you think this war is all your fault.
You've done nothing but protect everyone around you.
I guess so...
This war is happening because someone behind the scenes screwed up.
It's starting.
Yeah.
The scale of the battles is changing.
At this rate, the situations will become harder and harder to deal with.
You're right...
Actually, I think it's a miracle that I've gotten this far.
I've been too naive.
I've let everyone else deal with the other world.
But I can't do that anymore.
I have to take my own steps into the new world.
Tsuchimikado, I've made up my mind.
Kami-yan...
Yes, I'm...
I'm going to start studying English!
I'm on "Daily Conversations Level 3" right now...
Seriously, though, English is tough.
Why are you studying English?
Up until now, I've relied on others using Japanese.
I shouldn't be too dependent on that, though!
That's why, in conclusion...
Wh-Why?
Exercise Number 42, begin.
Exercise Number 43, begin.
What do you want, disguise-boy?
I was trying to conceal my presence,
but it seems I need more practice.
Unabara Mitsuki, was it?
Both my face and name are fake, though.
Have you decided on a weapon yet?
None of these feel right.
I doubt I'd find one even if I checked every gun in the world.
How about putting together a list of equipment you can use with your power?
You don't get it, do you?
I can't rely on this thing.
GROUP's technical team reports that they extended its usage up to 30 minutes.
GROUP, eh?
Do you have issues with how the electrode is tuned?
It doesn't matter if it's 30 minutes or 3 days.
Any irregularities will make this thing useless.
If I can't fight when it breaks down, then I'm as good as dead.
Is that all?
GROUP has received orders from the Board of Directors.
Academy City is fortifying its defenses against the Roman Catholic Church.
As a result, the defense within the city has thinned, though.
Our job is to take care of a particular force that plans to take advantage of that gap in security.
I was told that I'd make up for what Kihara did,
but I didn't think I'd have to do crap like this.
As much as you might dislike it, you brought this upon yourself.
Listen up, kid.
There's one thing you need to understand.
Human life is a fragile thing.
So weak that I can destroy it with a touch of my finger.
So watch what you say.
If you don't, I might break something I shouldn't.
I'll keep that in mind.
May I continue?
Whatever.
Our target is Skillout.
You may know them better than I do.
They're an armed group of Level 0's, right?
Yes.
It would seem that they're constructing some "toys" for themselves.
"Toys"?
They're drilling into wood and stuffing them with explosives as makeshift rockets.
Something like pole fire arrows from the Edo period.
Over the past few days, they've been at work in various places.
Dragging abandoned bikes near emergency routes,
clogging drains around VIP passageways with garbage.
Small things that aren't really considered security concerns, but...
So GROUP's job is to clean up after brats making a mess?
The problem is, there have been over 20,000 reported cases already.
So now, during a Code Orange or Red, they'll be passed off as an error.
So that's why they're making those pole fire arrows?
If the sheer number of errors knocks out the communications server,
Skillout will be free to run wild without Antiskill being notified.
Why don't you just turn off the alert system, then?
We would if we weren't at war.
Enemies both inside and out, huh...
It seems Academy City has made a hell of a lot of enemies.
And it is our job to deal with them.
Our target's name is Komaba Ritoku.
He is the leader and the brains of Skillout.
If we can take care of him fast enough, we'll be able to counter Skillout's plans.
So why am I in a garbage truck?
It's the most convenient, seeing as we can take care of corpses easily, too.
So the "garbage" this truck collects is corpses, huh?
That's no laughing matter.
As instructed, I'll pick you up in 20 minutes.
Be careful.
So I'll be back in that truck whether I win or lose.
Either as I am or as a corpse...
So this is designed to keep security robots out.
Cheap tricks to avoid satellite observation?
What a nostalgic atmosphere.
Tsuchimikado?
Your first job's about to start, right?
I figured I'd give you a word of advice.
Advice?
And what might that be, Senpai?
Don't trust us.
Huh?
Every one of us would be in trouble if our existence became known to the public.
There can be no unity amongst a group formed like that.
Were you hoping I'd be grateful you told me that?
If you follow the rules the Board of Directors has laid out, then there's no way to outdo them.
You need to think about how you're doing to win in this situation.
Both you and I have something to protect.
Is that all you wanted?
Finish it quickly.
Musujime's probably starting her job right about now.
Her job?
Nobody told me this was going to be a competition.
She's not after the members, she's after the money.
So she's still useful.
She's the same as you.
You're both have assistance.
Oh? Fine by me.
Well, then...
I guess I'll get started.
I'll finish cleaning this up in 10 minutes.
That makes nine.
This just isn't enough for me.
I'd prefer if you stopped that, esper.
Komaba Ritoku.
Well now, it looks like I've run into the target first.
hitori de ii to tsubuyaita toaru sekai no chuushin de
In the center of a certain world, I whispered "I'm okay by myself"
hitori de ii to tsubuyaita toaru sekai no chuushin de
In the center of a certain world, I whispered "I'm okay by myself"
tokei no hari wo orimagete hitomi tojiteta
I closed my eyes as the hands of the clock turned
tokei no hari wo orimagete hitomi tojiteta
I closed my eyes as the hands of the clock turned
sugisatta toki wa modosenai kedo
We can't bring back the past
sugisatta toki wa modosenai kedo
We can't bring back the past
ano hi oshietekureta yo ne
But you told me that day
ano hi oshietekureta yo ne
But you told me that day
sore de iin da to
"It's okay this way"
sore de iin da to
"It's okay this way"
meguri meguru kisetsu ni kimi ga ita kiseki
In the passing seasons, with the miracle of you being there for me
meguri meguru kisetsu ni kimi ga ita kiseki
In the passing seasons, with the miracle of you being there for me
kowareteta tokei sae ugokidasu kara
Even the broken clock begins to move again
kowareteta tokei sae ugokidasu kara
Even the broken clock begins to move again
ima wa sou muryoku na garakuta dakedo
And though I may not be powerful now
ima wa sou muryoku na garakuta dakedo
And though I may not be powerful now
fushigi da ne kaerareru sonna ki ga suru
It's strange how I feel that I can go back
fushigi da ne kaerareru sonna ki ga suru
It's strange how I feel that I can go back
kimi no koe ga ima mo mada koko ni aru kara
Even now, I can still hear your voice right next to me
kimi no koe ga ima mo mada koko ni aru kara
Even now, I can still hear your voice right next to me
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GROUP enters intense combat with the Level 0s.
Misaka Misuzu gets dragged in the mess.
Accelerator and I meet again.
Next time: "Skillout."
When science and magic cross, the story begins.