Date A Live (デート・ア・ライブ)

Waves are holding steady.

By all accounts, it's clear that

the drugs have made her nerves super sensitive.

Yet, there's still no signs of inversion,

so go ahead and crank it up.

Nightmare's attacking!

Mayday! Call for backup from Implement Two!

I can't believe I finally found you--

Second Spirit "Sister".

Here you are.

We're reading fairly typical Spirit Wave levels.

So it would appear that the path connecting you to each of the

Spirits has normalized.

Oh wow, for real? I'm so relieved.

Me, too. I admit, you had me a bit worried with your rampage

the other day, but now I think

it's safe to say we can resume regular checkups.

Yeah, about that, sorry for all the trouble.

Though, if I'm being honest,

I couldn't even remember what happened if you asked me.

-- -- Huh?

Shido! How are you? Is your checkup done?

Hey, yeah. It's done and it went just fine.

That's wonderful news!

Thank goodness. Yay.

Yoshino's been worried sick about you this entire time!

She had to be holding Natsumi's hand

every second just to make it through!

Oh, man. I'm really sorry to trouble you.

All of you.

Don't be, please.

I mean, it's not as if we actually had to do anything.

Hey, your checkups are next, aren't they?

I'll buy stuff for dinner on the way home, so...

U-Uh. Where's Kotori?

Oh, she's been working on something.

She's in Exam Room Two.

If you hurry, you might catch her.

I'll try, then. See you all later.

Okay!

Yeah, yeah.

Where's Exam Room Two? I think it's this one, right?

Would you calm your butt down?

Let me strip you, you little idiot!

Kotori?! Mana?!

Big brother!

Shido!

I'm sorry to intrude, but listen, Kotori,

I think it's very wrong to force her into it!

Well, it's obvious you've got the wrong idea.

Help me out!

Kotori is trying to force me into getting a checkup!

There's not one single thing wrong with me!

The real question is, why do I have to listen to you, anyway?

Because I said so!

You desperately need an exam considering all the different

body enhancements DEM's done to you!

Look, my body's perfectly fine, thank you!

And yet, you keep stopping me from going on missions!

It's not fair!

I have every right to help out, too, you know!

Then do the exam!

Trust me, I'm gonna discover stuff about your body

you never knew!

Big brother! Please, you have to save me!

Nobody has a clue that there's a huge secret

base under all of this. It's so weird.

Uh?

Whoa, hey! Wha--

Miss, are you okay?

I...I'm so...

Wait. Just say again?

I'm starving. Wasting away.

Huh?

Thanks for helping me, Boy.

Sure, where would you prefer that I take you now, though?

Would the hospital be suitable?

Nah, that's a hard no.

I mean, it's not like I'm sick or anything.

By the way, stop talking to me like I'm your grandpa.

That level of politeness is weird.

Sorry. Wasn't my intention.

There you go again. You can't even help yourself.

But anyway...

I've been doing that on purpose.

Pushing 'em on you to show my thanks, but unfortunately,

you haven't reacted once.

Or, are you more of a butt guy?

What? I don't know what you're talking about!

Or you could be a big-boob lover with very particular tastes.

Like anything under a double D doesn't count?

If that's the case,

I'm super-sorry my stack doesn't cut it for you.

Do you think you could not categorize me

into weird little groups?

Oh. This is where I get off.

Uh... Huh?

Oh, man, that was quite a ride.

Thanks for bringing me here, Boy.

Hm.

Are you a manga artist?

Yep, you know it. Kinda silly, really.

I got so into the groove, I actually forgot to eat.

I was just heading to the store to buy something to munch on.

Then suddenly, I found out how strong gravity really is.

Is this? No way!

It's Silver Bullet!

Yeah. Kinda surprised you knew.

You must be a reader, then.

Thanks for that.

Wait, hold up, I'm still wrapping my head around this!

You're the author, Souji Honjo?

Yup, that would be me.

Uh, wow. I thought you were a guy.

Yeah, Souji is just my pen name.

Actually, my legal name is Nia.

Nia Honjo.

It's not unusual.

There are quite a few women using guy pen names

to write shonen manga.

You know, like Other Fake's Takajo.

No! You mean Hiroki Takajo, too?

But wait, this doesn't make sense!

I mean, I read Silver Bullet forever ago, like, back when

I was a little kid in freaking elementary school!

And the author stopped writing years ago, for their health.

Yeah, it's been ten years since my debut.

Uh...

I was out for a few different reasons,

but now I'm starting back up.

Check out the next volume.

It'll be there, I promise you.

Ten years ago?

I don't get that!

How can it be, when you don't even look 20 yet?

You gotta help, Boy!

Yeah, yeah, I can do that. Just lemme borrow your kitchen.

Delicious! What is this... culinary... magic?

Seriously? What is your life?

I mean, literally, all you have in the fridge is beer.

Man! I haven't eaten a hot meal like this in a whole week!

All right, I'm gonna clean up and leave.

Try not to starve and collapse again if you can help it.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, not so fast, Boy!

You up for earning some money?

I can't believe I'm doing this.

Yeah, sorry. I typically don't hire assistants,

but the deadline just happens to be really tight this time.

No, it's totally fine, but like, why the outfit?

Oh, it's mostly for reference,

but it also serves as special thanks for your service!

Look! I may not have boobs, but I've got style for days, right?

Here. Is this good enough?

Jeez! Trying to play cool?

Whoa, you're not bad!

More of where that came from!

Yeah, sure.

All finished!

I don't think I've had to focus that hard in ages!

Thanks for all the help!

Here! Come get your pay.

Wha--? What're you doing?

Aw, don't be so fussy!

C'mon! Grab it!

Oh.

Is having small boobs some kind of sin or what?

I, uh. I'm leaving for real now.

Keep the money. It was a learning experience.

Wait! Wait!

Sorry, but that won't sit right with me!

But I have an idea.

Next Saturday, I'll go on a date with you!

A date?

In Akihabara!

Haven't bought much for myself lately,

so I think it's high time I did that!

You're saying if I go with you, I'll be your bag carrier?

Oh, uh!

Sorry, you should ask someone else.

Maybe try one of your friends or something?

Hm?

Well, thing is, I don't really have friends!

So, anyway...

Do you think you can afford not to go?

Now, then.

Am I wrong, or isn't it your job

to make Spirits fall for you, Shido Itsuka?

I do believe it is.

It's already been a month since Sister's escape.

You know, I can always punish the facility crew

if you'd like me to do that.

There's no need.

Our talented researchers are valuable.

And besides...

Besides... what, exactly, Ike?

Hm. They couldn't have done a better job.

What is your deal?