Soul Eater Not! (ソウルイーターノット！)

Tsugumi?

Hungry or not, it's almost time for supper.

Why don't you put that away and call your brother in?

Yes, Mom.

Huh?

What is this?

Oh, dear.

It's true?

Are you really going to the DWMA?

Oh, yeah.

That's so amazing!

And super elite!

Maybe you'll find true love

while you're there!

You'll be fighting evil witches

and stuff, huh?

Oh, no!

I don't think I'll be doing anything like that!

So, you can transform into a weapon?

Well, uh, I wouldn't say I can, so much as I do.

Do it now, then. Show us!

Just like that?

Uh, sorry, I can't do it on command.

Why not?

Come on, we wanna see!

A human weapon!

That sounds so cool!

"Cool" isn't really the word I would use.

Transform out of the blue?

No I can't do that.

Excuse me, miss.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we have begun our descent

and will be arriving at Death City Airport shortly.

We'll be landing shortly.

Could you please put your tray table away?

Oh, sure.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we have begun our descent

and will be arriving at Death City Airport shortly.

The local weather conditions are clear,

with a temperature of eighty-two degrees Fahrenheit.

We know you have many airlines to choose from,

and we would like to thank you for flying...

Hey there!

Sightseeing, are you?

I can offer you a fair fare!

No, thanks.

You'll want a souvenir

to remember your trip by!

I'm just going to take the bus.

All right, you drive a hard bargain.

I'll give it to you for half-price!

Looking for a taxi, are you, miss?

I got one right here.

I'm afraid that's an unacceptable mode of transport.

Um, I'm sorry.

Excuse me, sir?

What can I do for ya?

Could you please tell me where I came from

and where I'm going?

I don't quite remember.

What?

The staircase at the school's entrance

is famed for its enormous size.

Climbing it offers students a daily workout.

I'll never make it. I'll die on the way up.

It's so hot!

They should tell you to bring some water with you.

It's just a little farther now.

You can do it!

Well, see you!

Thanks. Guess I'll see you around?

That girl is so amazing.

I wonder if she's one of the students here.

So it's just a little farther?

Okay!

My... My knees are gonna give out any second.

Hey, there, knees, you can do it!

Yep, I'm officially losing my mind.

The staircase has beaten me.

It's over!

Ugh!

This must be from that girl.

What does it say?

"Turn around"? Why?

There it is.

Death City!

So, I made it here after all.

My new school and my new home.

The DWMA!

I've never tasted anything like this before!

It tastes like America!

Death Weapon Meister Academy,

commonly known as the DWMA.

The school that trains heroes

to protect the world and preserve peace.

Its students fall into two categories.

First, there are the students

who possess the ability to transform into weapons...

and then there are the meisters,

the students who wield those weapons in battle.

That last combination worked pretty well.

What do you think?

We should probably try it again soon.

I don't want to forget it.

Yeah. I'm sure we can still tweak it a bit, too.

That guy was talking to his spear.

The weapon is really a person.

I'm not gonna keep any of the money I earn

from this latest promotional event.

Every last dime of it is going to charity.

Who is that guy?

I guess he must be famous.

And I will be donating

all my contract fees to children in need.

You're so generous.

Would you consider being my partner?

No. You should be my partner!

I'm a teenage girl who's in love with love.

I've never even had a guy who was a friend before,

and now suddenly I'm part of a love triangle.

Not you!

Not in a hundred years, punk!

Watch yourself.

Sorry! Daydreaming!

I'll just get out of your way now! Bye!

What was that?

I haven't seen her around.

She's probably a freshman.

I'll bet she came here hoping

for my autograph.

Somehow I doubt it.

I can already tell this isn't going to be easy.

Why me?

Why do I have to be a weapon?

I wanna go home.

I wanna go home!

I wanna go home! I wanna go home!

I wanna go home!

But I can't go home!

Better.

The halls here are like some impossible maze.

Yep, I'm lost.

I managed to get away from that cramped castle.

I was hoping I would see the "real world,"

but I'm not certain I chose the right place.

As a specialized school,

this academy doesn't seem to be indicative

of the type of life commoners generally lead.

I should have researched more thoroughly.

The students here are far

from what one would call normal.

I found it! Finally!

Sorry I'm late!

The halls are so confusing here!

You're a new student?

Yes, that's right.

Tsugumi Harudori.

An authentic commoner!

Her hairstyle is unassuming.

She has no figure to speak of

and despite her utter lack of poise or charisma,

she has a sweetly unconcerned blank smile.

Looks like we just made it.

Ooh, squishy!

So comfortable! I'm so sorry!

Are you okay?

Don't worry.

It was just a little fall. I'm fine.

Oh, your ribbon.

Here you go.

Great, thank you.

Why did you decide to change it?

You had it on your left side before.

Oh, did I? I forgot.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Tsugumi Harudori.

"Tsugumi." That's a pretty name.

It means "Spring Bird," right?

That's right.

As for me.

Let me think. Um...

I thought I knew it, but I guess I forgot.

Huh? Your name? Really?

Ah! That's it!

I've got it! My name's Meme.

Meme Tatane.

It's nice to meet you.

I'm sorry for asking this, but how could

anybody possibly...

Perfect.

That's the type of girl I came here to see.

Scatter-brained, huh?

Wow! That girl is really pretty!

Almost like a princess.

Gagantous!

"Gagantous"?

All right, that should be everybody.

Welcome to DWMA.