Date A Live (デート・ア・ライブ)

Thirty years ago, the world was struck by an unknown phenomenon known as a spacequake.

The beings who may or may not have intentionally caused these spacequakes

were called Spirits.

But their existence was hidden from the world.

And now I, Itsuka Shidou, am...

Dig in, Shido!

No need to hold back. Have a bite!

Episode 1

Episode 1

The 7th Spirit

The 7th Spirit

Uh... What is this?

Foolish question.

It is a hot pot.

We all wanted to make you something, so we made this.

Thanks, but...

What'd you put in here to make it this color?

We used only the finest ingredients.

Each of us put in our favorite foods.

W-Wow, isn't that nice, Shidou?

They made this delicious-looking dish all for you.

Get it while it's hot!

You should add something too, Kotori!

Add the final touch to complete this masterpiece!

Kotori's put her food in too!

Now it'll be even tastier.

Wait...

How is it, Shido?

It's actually not bad.

We did it!

I'm so happy!

Thank you all!

Your fried chicken really pulls it together, Yuzuru.

Objection: It was your karaage, Kaguya.

It rounded out the flavor.

Huh?! It was all you, Yuzuru.

Assertion: No, it was thanks to you, Kaguya.

You two are as close as ever.

Let's just call it a miraculous collaboration of everyone's ingredients.

The show I saw on TV was right. You can put anything in a hot pot and it'll taste good.

Yeah, the color of this hot pot wouldn't make you think that.

I wish Miku could've made it too.

Work is work though.

Darling!

Did you call for me?

Hi!

Hearing your lonely calls, the Spirit Idol, Izayoi Miku, has arrived to brighten your days!

Miku?!

Then who's that singing?

It's a recording that looks like it's live.

So why are you all here? Is this some kind of party?

Oh, now that I think about it, today might have been my birthday!

I'll take a passionate kiss from all of you as a present!

What are you doing?!

Protection: Kaguya barrier.

Wh-What?!

Stop, Miku! Get back into the TV!

Yuzuru!

Miku!

What are you doing?!

Stop!

Oh, so that's why you were all eating a hot pot.

Well in any case, I'm glad you're here.

Be careful, it's hot.

Wow, what a poisonous color.

Let's have a taste!

Hot!

Are you okay?! I warned you.

Darling, I think I burnt my lips.

I don't think they'll heal without a kiss.

What are you doing, Miku?!

Burns don't heal like that!

Intense pain:

Shidou, I've burnt my lips as well.

Please administer treatment.

Wha— That's not fair!

Ow!

Shidou-kun, Yoshino too...

Shido,

I accidentally burnt my lips too!

Seriously, you guys...

Onii-chan,

I burned myself too!

Why the sudden change to white ribbon?!

Are you all okay?!

I'll make you all feel better!

Hey!

Origami?!

I made a hot pot too.

You too?

Th-Thanks...

Stewed soft turtle shell, scorpion, parts of a fur seal, and redworm.

Give me your impressions later tonight, Shidou.

My life might be a little chaotic, but it's a good life.

Shidou?

Now then.

Let's begin our date.

Are you ready, Shidou?

Yeah, I'm ready whenever.

This is...

kind of eerie.

The amusement park's been abandoned since the great calamity.

It was outside the range of what was rebuilt.

It appears it's remained untouched.

So it's been like this for thirty years?

After causing the spacequake, this Spirit moved to that area.

Make contact with her before the AST arrive.

Got it.

What the—

What happened?

There's no way it was always like this, right?

It's faint, but I detect Spirit energy from it.

This is most likely the work of a Spirit.

You got that, Shidou?

The Spirit we're after is somewhere here.

Oh?

This is a rare sight.

This is the first time I've met someone other than the AST after appearing.

No need to be scared.

I won't bite.

U-Uh, I'm—

Oh, aren't you adorable?

What brings you here?

Doesn't an alarm sound when a Spirit appears?

W-Well—

Shidou, the choices are here.

I'm here for one thing: To meet you.

I-I don't know. I couldn't get away fast enough and ended up here...

Why don't we put that aside and I get to fondling your boobs?

Everyone, make your choices!

I'm here for one thing: To meet you.

I'm here for one thing: To meet you.

I-I don't know. I couldn't get away fast enough and ended up here...

I-I don't know. I couldn't get away fast enough and ended up here...

Why don't we put that aside and I get to fondling your boobs?

Why don't we put that aside and I get to fondling your boobs?

I'm here for one thing: To meet you.

I'm here for one thing: To meet you.

I-I don't know. I couldn't get away fast enough and ended up here...

I-I don't know. I couldn't get away fast enough and ended up here...

Why don't we put that aside and I get to fondling your boobs?

Why don't we put that aside and I get to fondling your boobs?

Yeah, that's about right.

He should go with the first one.

We don't know anything about her. We shouldn't be so aggressive.

No, he should go with the second one!

She's an older woman type and Shidou has what it takes to be doted on like a child!

I can agree with that.

But it's surprising that no one put in a vote for the third choice.

I thought you would've done it as a joke, Kannazuki.

Voluptuous chests are justice!

However I don't have any interest in that disgusting, saggy chest of hers.

If the choice was "Let me lick the backs of your knees," it'd be another story, but..

Thank you so much!

Shidou, go with choice two.

Make her pity you. Really sell it.

What seems to be the matter?

U-Uh, I don't know.

I couldn't get away fast enough and ended up here.

Is that right?

What's your name?

Itsuka Shidou.

Shidou-kun?

That's a cute name.

I'm Natsumi.

I think the codename for me is Witch, though.

Natsumi-san...

A little too formal. Just call me Natsumi.

So, Shidou-kun,

I have something I'd like to know.

Do you mind?

N-Not at all.

Do you find me attractive?

O-Oh.

I think you're very attractive.

I knew it!

What specifically?

What parts of me are attractive, Shidou-kun?

Well...

You have beautiful eyes, your nose is perfectly shaped, and you have a great body too.

What else? What else?

Your hair's really silky too.

Yep.

You really get it, Shidou-kun!

I really am more beautiful like this.

Shidou!

The AST's here!

Oh?

Don't worry.

You're up, Haniel!

What's happening?

Take this!

What's going o—

This is our chance, Shidou-kun. Let's retreat.

You'll compliment me even more, won't you?

Sure.

I don't mind, but...

The autonomous cameras have been knocked out!

I'll bring them back online!

Whew, that scared me.