Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!

I can't sleep...

Then should we talk about something?

If you're going to do girl talk before sleep, how about you talk romance?

Then we'll start with you since you suggested it, Mile.

What? Me?

I, uh...

I've got nothing.

What about you, Pauline?

I'm sorry. I've got nothing, too.

Me neither. That's the end of that.

What?

Why didn't you ask me?

Do you have anything?

Well... uh...

No.

It just means that girls who enroll at a place like this

don't have time for that kind of thing.

If a story would be all right, I have one.

Sounds good. Let's hear it.

All right. I saw this on TV when I was little.

TV?

No, what I meant was, um...

Yes. From an imaginary land called "Japan," I bring you a wondrous tale.

This is Altered Folktales From Japan.

Oh, that sounds like fun!

Once upon a time...

That is how the hero, Peach, managed to successfully defeat the ogres.

And they all lived happily ever after.

That was great!

That's the first time I've heard a story where animals were part of a party.

Tell us more!

I've already told you more than ten stories.

They're fun! It makes you want to hear more!

I've already told you all the ones I remember...

Oh.

Do you mind if I change genres?

Anything's fine, just tell us another!

The Goblingers are awesome!

"If a miracle's what we need, then we'll make a miracle happen!"

"I will show you... my true power!"

"A life lasts only 50 years!"

What's with the pose?

I wonder if they've caught it now...

That illness that otaku in the world I used to live in were particularly susceptible to...

Chuunibyou.

Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!

Episode 3

Didn't I Say to Make My Graduation Plain and Simple?!

Sorry this happened so suddenly,

but six months have passed.

Mile-san...

Yes?

We've decided to form a party after graduation, and...

We were wondering if you'd join us, Mile-san.

Um... I'm sorry.

I've already promised my roommates.

We thought you might've...

Too bad.

Turning down invitations with that excuse was Reina-san's idea...

It's... already graduation.

What will you do, Mile-sama?

My situation is complicated,

so I think I need to be able to live on my own.

Just when we were getting along so well.

Oh, that's right.

Where should we have our base?

Our base?

Our base of operations for our party after we graduate, of course.

What?

It's not like any of you have anywhere specific to go, right?

And considering the way none of you like to talk about your families,

all three of you are in a difficult position for various reasons.

Anyone have any complaints?

I don't.

One day, I must return to where I was born,

but for now I'd like to polish my magic skills,

so if I could do that with all of you, then...

Now then, there's only one left.

M-M-My situation is really super complicated, so...

I'd only cause trouble if I was with you.

And?

I'm saying I'd only be trouble for you.

I know that. What's the rest?

The rest?

If you have no other reasons, then it's decided.

Oh, but...

That's enough! It's decided!

Besides, you're always telling people you promised your roommates, right?

Huh? But, Reina-san, that's because you...

Stop talking.

We are forming a party!

The matter is settled!

Honestly!

Listen up. As long as crimson blood runs through our veins,

we will never betray our friends.

Our friendship will never be destroyed!

Yeah!

I'm so hungry...

Hey! What should we have for lunch?

Sometimes, it's nice to dig into some meat!

Squad C. Can I see you a minute?

Huh?

What's going on, Principal?

As you seem to be the most skilled among the students this semester,

I have a favor to ask!

Oh, no. We're not really...

Yes, you are!

Talent like yours hasn't been seen since this place was founded!

Huh?

Um, so, what is this favor you wanted?

This time, it's been decided that at the Graduation Certification Mock Battle,

a team representing the students will fight B-rank Hunters.

I see. And you want us to be the representatives, right?

Of course we'll do it!

Being a representative would be an honor!

No. It's not just the fight.

I want you to win!

What?

I'd heard that the mock battle was just a test of skill,

and that who won or lost didn't matter.

That's how it's supposed to be, but...

This time, if we don't win, this school...

will be shut down!

What?

Our school doesn't produce impressive results,

and there have always been people who say it's a waste,

but the other day, an influential noble suddenly imposed the condition I just gave you.

Are B rank Hunters really that strong?

Just ten of them can complete national-level quests.

To be blunt, for people C rank or lower to beat them would take a miracle.

There's that much of a difference...

I understand that.

And the lack of results is entirely my responsibility.

But I don't want to let them close this school!

All of you, please! I'm begging you!

No, no. We couldn't possibl—

Leave it to us!

What?

This is the day you will take the final step of

your six-month-long Hunter training school curriculum...

The Graduation Certification Mock Battle.

Show me all the skills you've worked so hard to attain!

After that, I might have to be like the main character in an anime

and put my life on the line in this fight...

Oh my!

Huh?

I've missed you, my sweetheart.

What?!

Wh-Why are you here?

Reina-san and the others said you'd been handed off to the military police.

I'm sorry it's so cramped in here.

This is a waiting room prepared just for me.

Seeing a lovely young girl tense with anxiety is very stimulating, too.

Hurry up and tell me! Why is the boss of a kidnapping ring here?

I'm quite an influential noble,

so even if the police come, I can send them away...

Though even I couldn't prevent my underlings from being temporarily taken away.

Power really is useful, don't you think?

Could it be that you're one who said the school should be shut down?

What a very good guess.

Why would you do something like that?

It's payback for ruining my Thrilling, Fully-Loaded, Lovely Girl Harem Plan!

Thrilling, Fully-Loaded, Lovely Girl Harem Plan♥

So that was the name of her plan.

Never mind that!

If you have a grudge against me, you should just go after me!

That's no fun at all.

But if you insist, I don't mind changing the conditions.

Huh?

If your lot can't beat my B-rank Hunters with straight wins,

you will become my property.

If you're all right with that,

I'll take back the condition of closing down the school.

I might be able to win, but everyone else...

But if I could save the school in exchange for just me...

All right.

Getting 100 gold coins just for beating these fledglings...

The boss is pretty generous.

Still, these guys were lucky last time.

All the explosives we had in our hideout happened to explode for some reason.

Which means this job will be a profitable one.

Huh? Aren't they the kidnappers from before?

Oh! You're right.

I thought the military police had taken them away.

Why are they here?

I don't know, but why not?

It gives us the chance for a rematch from six months ago!

Say, everyone! Let's not, "Just go for it!" Instead, let's, "Go carefully," okay?

What's that supposed to mean?

Even if we lose here, the school won't get shut down, so...

Huh?

What do you mean?

The influential noble withdrew the condition of the school's closure.

...is what I heard from the principal.

Really? Is that so.

So you really don't need to—

Even so! This is still a chance for us to make a name for ourselves!

What?

That's true.

And I couldn't stand losing to the likes of them twice.