Puella Magi Madoka Magica (魔法少女まどか☆マギカ)

How cruel.

There's no other choice. The burden is too great for her to bear alone.

She's probably at her limit already.

She can't! Not alone, at least!

How could she?!

The moment you give up, it's all over.

However, you can change your fate.

It's up to you...

...to change the course of this destruction and grief.

All the power you were blessed with was meant for this moment.

Really?

Can someone like me really do that much?

Can I really change this outcome?

Of course.

That's why you should make a contract with me...

...and become a Magical Girl.

It was just a dream?

Episode 1 As if I met her in a dream...

Episode 1 As if I met her in a dream...

Good morning, Papa!

Good morning, Madoka.

Where's Mama?

Tatsuya went to get her. You should give him a hand.

Okay.

Mama, Mama.

Morning, it's morning.

Wake up! Mama, Mama.

Wake up!

Huh?

Mama's finally up.

How's it been going lately?

Hitomi got another love letter.

That makes three this month.

Hmph. Guys who don't even have the courage to confess aren't worth your time.

How's Kazuko doing?

She's still using homeroom to talk about her boyfriend.

This week is her three month anniversary. It's a new record.

Who'd have thought?

This is a really crucial time.

Really?

If he's not for real, this is around the time problems start to arise.

If she can make it past this, she should be fine for another year or so.

Complete.

Which ribbon should I pick?

Eh? Isn't it a little flashy?

It looks fine.

It'd be all over if a woman was judged only by her looks.

Isn't it great? This way Madoka's secret admirers will all be mesmerised.

No way.

You have to pretend that you have some. It's the secret of beauty.

Safe!

Here. Make sure you eat it all.

Yes!

Would you like another cup of coffee?

Nope.

All right! I'm off!

Have a safe trip!

Madoka, you should hurry, too.

Yeah.

I'm leaving!

Have a safe trip!

Have a safe trip!

Good morning!

Good morning!

Madoka, you're so slow.

Wow! That's a really cute ribbon.

Really? It's not too flashy?

It looks very nice on you.

Yeah. And then she said that guys who use love letters instead of confessing in-person aren't worth the trouble.

Madoka's mom is always so cool, and she's beautiful and career-minded to boot.

If we could be like that, we wouldn't have anything to worry about.

Sounds like someone's jealous.

How nice... I wouldn't mind receiving one myself. A love letter.

Oh? Does Madoka want to become a popular beauty like Hitomi?

Were you perhaps trying to change your image with that ribbon?

It's not like that! This was Mama's...

So you've learned the secret to becoming popular from your mom.

Inexcusable! You little rascal! Take this!

No, cut it out!

Aren't you a cute one?

But I definitely won't forgive you for trying to get popular with the guys.

Madoka is to become my bride!

Today, I have something very important to announce.

Please listen carefully.

Which is better? Eggs hard-boiled, or soft-boiled?

Nakazawa, please answer.

Umm... It's fine either way, isn't it?

Eggzactly! Either way is fine.

Judging a woman's charm by the way she prepares eggs is a grave error!

To all you girls, be careful never to date guys who only eat soft-boiled eggs.

Looks like things didn't work out, huh?

Looks like it.

And as for you guys, make sure you don't become the sort of person who nitpicks about things like eggs.

Moving right along...

Allow me to introduce a new transfer student!

She tells us that last?

Akemi-san, please come in.

Wow! She's so cute!

Woah, she's a beauty.

No way... It can't be...

Okay, let's have you introduce yourself.

I am Akemi Homura. It's nice to meet you all.

Excuse me, Akemi-san?

What school did you come from, Akemi-san?

I attended a missionary school in Tokyo.

Were you in any clubs?

Sports? Arts?

I never joined any.

You have such nice hair. What brand of shampoo do you use?

That Akemi-san sure has a mysterious air about her.

Hey, Madoka. Do you know her from somewhere?

It seemed like she was looking right at you just now.

No, I...

I'm very sorry. I think all the excitement has gotten to me. I feel faint.

Pardon me, but I would like to go to the nurse's office.

Let me show you where it is.

I'll go, too!

It's fine. I don't want to cause you any trouble.

I'll ask the person on duty.

Kaname Madoka, you're the nurse's representative for this class, correct?

Umm... Well...

Could you accompany me to the nurse's office?

E-Excuse me...

How did you know I'm the health representative?

Saotome-sensei told me.

I see. Well, the nurse's room is just—

It's this way, isn't it?

Yeah, that's right.