Conception (CONCEPTION)

The popular dating reality show,

The Bachelor, has finally arrived in Granvania.

The one selected to be the bachelor is...

Yuge Itsuki.

Our chosen Visitor from Sola, Yuge Itsuki.

The twelve female participants are all very different.

Who will be the one to win his heart?

The twelve maidens have gathered from all around the world.

A wide range of ages and backgrounds.

The only thing they have in common is that they're after the bachelor's heart.

These twelve beauties will try to win over bachelor Itsuki!

The twelve maidens looking for the Ultimate Love Ritual

will engage in intense romantic battles!

There will be plots, jealousy, alliances,

betrayals, and frustration between the maidens.

The one who will decide the winner is... the bachelor!

What is the Ultimate Love Ritual that awaits the winner?

I am the Visitor's servant, Mana.

As you all know, the duty of maidens is to give birth to Star Children.

However, it seems that some of you have yet to fulfill your duty.

Mirei, Sue. I'm talking about you two.

Therefore, I have prepared the Ultimate Love Ritual this time.

Ultimate...

Love Ritual?

What is that?

Tsk, tsk, I can't tell you yet.

You'll find out when you experience it.

It is a truly sacred paradise that will send you to the heavens!

However, only one maiden who captures Visitor Itsuki's heart will get to enjoy it.

A passionate date battle will now begin to determine the winner!

A letter from Visitor Itsuki has arrived. Read it out loud.

"Let's have the best date and strengthen our bond."

"The one who will date me today is..."

"Sue!"

She's gone!

Shh, they'll find you.

Sheesh, I thought I told you that you can't bring animals here.

I'm sorry. He's Quelquelle.

He gets lonely very easily—

You sensed that I was releasing a lot of pheromones earlier, so you're all turned on?

You pervert rooster!

Your comb is red and swollen!

He's just excited because a stranger came over.

It's all right, Quelquelle.

Good boy.

Come on. We have to hurry.

Itsuki is looking forward to your date.

Okay.

Hello.

I wanted to learn more about you today, Sue.

I thought we could have a date together with the animals.

You take care of all these animals, right, Sue?

Yes.

I brought them to the academy from home.

They're all my precious friends.

They're cute.

Yes, they are.

They're pretty noisy, so not many people have anything nice to say about them.

I'm glad you did. Thank you.

I've prepared a feast for the animals, too.

My fruit basket!

Eat up! Eat!

No, not there!

They used to study animals outside the town.

My parents studied animals.

Dad was a researcher and Mom was a veterinarian.

They always embraced me gently.

But they...

You don't have to force yourself to tell me.

It's all right.

I want you to know.

On that day, Dad and Mom were attacked by Impurities that came close to the town.

They protected me and hugged me until the Impurities went away.

That was the last time they embraced me.

But the truth is...

My heart is still in pain.

I can't accept that my parents are gone.

I can't accept what happened on that day!

But I had these animals with me,

so I was able to live on even though I was sad.

I never knew...

We were able to talk about a lot of things,

and I feel our bond was strengthened.

I can't forgive the Impurities that attacked Sue's parents.

My sense of duty as the Visitor...

I feel a strong emotion growing inside me.

I'm bored.

I wonder what kind of date they're having now.

Anyway, Mahiru...

How was your first Love Ritual?

W-Well...

It was a piece of cake for me.

Really?

What about you, Mahiru?

I... don't really remember.

It was too embarrassing.

Geez! Stop trying to ask me!

Yes, I understand that Itsuki is working hard

to get us back to our world.

The Love Ritual is an important ritual to make that happen.

The other maidens are all good girls,

so I wish the best for them.

Thanks for the fun date today.

No, I should be thanking you.

Welcome!

Let me show you how I feel!

Sushi rice at the bottom,

plenty of love,

and shiny fish on top!

Complete!

Bateira!

It means "small boat" in Portuguese!

My heart sways with love for you.

Please accept my feelings.

Thank you.

This is a surprise.

Who would've thought the fated bateira sushi would be offered to Sue so soon.

What a turn of events.

Yes.

By the way, what's fated bateira sushi?

What?

Huh? You didn't know?

Well, I did expect that, so please take a look at this.

Out

Winner!

The Visitor can make bateira sushi for someone he likes.

Only maidens who receive it can remain in the competition.

Oh, now I get it!

Okay then, let's speak with Mana-san at the scene.

Mana-san?

Hello!

What do you think about the bateira sushi right off the bat?

Not enough stimulation, at all!

What do you mean by stimulation?

The real battle has only begun!

I'll set up a dirty date filled with perversion

for all of you to enjoy in front of your TV!

Granvania TV Station

A new invitation letter has arrived from the Visitor.

This time there will be a group date.

The participants are:

Lily.

Arie.

Falun.

Femiruna.

Reone.

Mirei.

The Visitor is a mysterious existence from an alternate world called Sola.

There isn't any subject that is more interesting for research.

I will find out everything about the Visitor, Itsuki.

Research is the sole reason I came here.

Welcome, everyone!

Itsuki is in the room at the end of these stairs!

Only the one who reaches the top first can advance to the private date!

And this is a present from me!

Enjoy!

Lotions!

Moisten your skin with sticky ingredients!

Soft and smooth skin for you all!

Now climb!

What's wrong? Climb up!

I can't hold it any longer...

N-No way!

Hold on to it!

Lord, give me strength!

The one who calmly climbed up is...

Mirei!

Mirei, you came over?

Thank you.

You don't have to thank me.

If you like, you should take a bath and clean your body.

Yes, I will.

I can't see well without my glasses.

Looks like my vision got worse again.

Then give me your hand.

Are you all right?

Take your time.

You're very helpful.

What is it?

I just thought it's interesting to occasionally

leave myself in someone else's hands.

What a nice rose scent.

M-Mirei, aren't we a bit too close?

Oh, sorry.

But since my sight is poor,

I'm more sensitive to your touch.

Your body temperature and the texture of your skin...

The warmth of your body...

Yes, this is quite intriguing.

It's a feeling I have never experienced before.