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

That's horrible...

You can't help it.

One person can't handle this alone.

But she knew that and came here anyway.

No, this isn't right, it's too much for her...

If she gives up, it's over.

But, you have the power to change this destiny.

All this tragedy, all this destruction, you can change it, if you want.

The power to do so lies within you.

I can change it?

Even someone like me can do something to help?

Can I really change how this ends?

Of course, you can.

Just make a contract with me, and become a Magical Girl!

That was a crazy dream...

Good morning, Dad.

Oh, good morning, Madoka.

Mom up yet?

Tatsuya's waking her up.

He might need some help, though.

Okay.

Mama, mama!

Wake up, wake up!

C'mon, mama!

Mama, mama!

Rise and shine!!

Urghhhhhhhh!!

......What the...?

Mama woke up, yay!

What's happening in your world?

Well, Hitomi got another love letter.

It's the second one this month.

Huh, if he can't say to her face, he's not worth it.

How's Kazuko doing?

I think her new boyfriend's working out.

She can't seem to talk about anything else during homeroom.

This week's their three-month anniversary, so I guess that’s a record.

Well, I hope they can make it.

They're at a critical stage in their relationship.

They are?

If it's not the real thing, this is usually when it starts to fall apart.

But if they made it this far, they should be okay for another year.

Oh...

I look fabulous.

I wonder which ribbon I should wear.

Really?

It's not too flashy?

There's no such thing as too flashy, hon.

A woman can't afford to get teased 'cause she looks sloppy.

Hah, perfect!

Your secret admirers are gonna get all wobbly in the knees.

I don't have secret admirers.

But you should dress and behave like you do.

That's the secret every pretty girl should know.

Hehe..

Ah...

Uh-oh!

Yay, safe!

Now be good, and eat it all up, okay?

Okay!

Hey honey, some more coffee?

Uh...

I better not.

All right!

I'm off to work, everyone.

Have a good day, honey.

Bye, mama.

Hey, you're gonna be late if you don't hurry.

Oh yeah.

See you later!

Have a great day!

Have a great day!

Good morning, guys!

Good morning.

What took you so long, Madoka?

Look at you with your cute ribbons.

You think so?

They're not too flashy?

I think they look lovely.

My mom said that if a boy can't say he loves you to your face, he's not worth your time.

Your mom is way cool, Madoka!

I mean she's smart, gorgeous and successful.

If only I could make up my mind as easily as that.

If only everyone could have your problems.

You know, she’s right.

I wish someone would send me a love letter some time.

It'd be nice to get one.

Ah, now I get it.

You want to be as beautiful and popular as Hitomi, don't ya?

I bet that's why you're wearing those ribbons to change your image.

That's not true!

My mom picked these out and...

You tricked your mom into telling you the secret to being popular, didn't you?

I'm not gonna let that happen!

Ha!

No!

No, stop it!

No!

You're just too cute!

I'm not gonna let you be popular with the boys.

You're mine, Madoka!

Mine, mine, mine.

Ahem.

Ahem.

I have a very important issue to discuss today.

So eyes front, ears open!

The correct way to fry an egg is sunny side up or down?

Come on, Nakazawa. I don't have all day.

I... I gue... uh...

You can fry either way, can't you?

Yes, precisely.

You can fry either way!

Therefore, it goes without saying that you should never judge a women's beauty by the way she fries her eggs.

Remember, girls, do not associate with men who refuse to eat eggs that have been fried sunny side down.

I guess it didn't work out.

Whatever gave you that idea?

And you boys, better make sure you don't grow up to be men who complain about how the darn eggs are cooked, understand?!

Well, now that that's out of the way, let's give a big warm welcome to our new classmate!

Uh, maybe that should've come first?

Come in, Miss Akemi.

Don't be shy!

Wow!

Wow, she's super gorgeous.

Huh?

No way!

It couldn't be!

Why don't you tell the class a little bit about yourself?

I'm Homura Akemi.

It's nice to meet you.

Uh...

Um...

Uh, Miss Akemi?

What school did you go to before coming to this one?

I went to a private Catholic school in Tokyo.

Were you in a club?

How about sports?

Were you on any teams?

No, not really.

Your hair is really beautiful!

What kind of shampoo do you like to use?

There's something awfully mysterious about that girl, don't you think?

Hey, Madoka, do you know that girl?

I could’ve sworn she was glaring at you when she was in front of the class.

Well, I'm not really sure...

I'm sorry.

I think today's been a little stressful for me.

I'm not feeling very well.

May I please go to the Nurse's Office?

Ah, sure.

If you want, I can take you over there.

Good idea!

Can I come too?

Please don't trouble yourselves.

I'll ask the Nurse's Aide to take me.

Huh?

Miss Madoka Kaname.

You are the Nurse's Aide for this class, are you not?

Huh?

Um, well...

I uh...

Would you please come with me?

To the Nurse's Office.

Um, I...was...

H-How did you know I was the Nurse's Aide for the class?

Ms Saotome told me that you were.

Oh, right, of course she did.

By the way, the Nurse's Office is over to your...

This way, right?

Huh?

Uh, yeah, that's right.