Babel II: Beyond Infinity

Several thousand years before the birth of Christ...

...people began to build a gigantic tower in an attempt...

...to become closer to God.

God was enraged by this...

...and shattered their world and language.

The land was named Baral.

And the tower was named the Tower of Babel.

That dream again...

Sand?

You've been getting up early lately.

What's wrong?

U-Um...

I'm a little nervous, so I can't sleep well.

I see...

Oh right, today is the all-school tournament, isn't it?

It's the International Cup national selection.

I'm hoping I will be chosen.

I'm sure you will be.

I don't know that for sure yet.

It's late, what is Yumiko doing?

I'll go wake her up.

What?

Uh, I...

No, I'll go.

Hey, Yumiko, how late are you going to sleep in?

Wake up!

Not for a while...

Koichi!

Hey, Koichi!

Why did you leave without me?

Couldn't you wait for me?

Uhm, it's not like that.

I have an important match today, so...

Oh, I know.

Hey...

W-What is it?

Koichi, you've been avoiding me lately, haven't you?

N-Not really.

Come on, we're going to be late.

Hey!

See, you are avoiding me!

I know what this is about...

W-What are you talking about?

Aw, cute!

What happened?

Are you okay? What happened?

You two okay?

How did this happen?

Koichi...

Oh, sorry!

Yes, he seems to be disturbed by dreams lately.

Yes, that's right.

I took a look in his room and there's sand...

Yes, sand.

Yes...

Huh?

I don't have to report to you anymore?

I understand, I'll do as you say.

There!

30-low!

Wow, how did he know where he was going to hit it?

It's like he's psychic or something!

Psychic...

Game, Kamiya!

I guess you will be our representative, then.

I think it's too early to tell.

It has just begun.

Now, now...

Too much modesty could be considered rude, you know.

What are you talking about?

You get good grades, you're an amazing athlete...

...and your girlfriend is cute...

G-Girlfriend?

Yumiko Furumi.

Come on!

Oh, sorry.

How did you know?

How did you know where I was going to hit it?

It's like you were reading my mind and always a step ahead!

How did you do it?! Out with it!

Cut it out, Goda!

Stay out of this! Cut it out, Goda!

Stay out of this!

What did you do?

You bastard, you were cheating, weren't you?

I could just tell, somehow...

What?

I can't explain it...

I could just see where you were going to hit it.

What?

Enough with your nonsense!

Stop it! Enough with your nonsense!

Stop it!

You're making a scene, Goda!

That's what it means to be talented.

He's not like us.

Don't worry about him.

But...

I can't blame him, Hades membership was riding on this match.

Hades?

That secret society?

Yeah.

Every year, a new member is selected from every club.

This tournament is also to decide who will get into Hades.

What?

This school's students are all the...

...sons and daughters of doctors, lawyers, politicians, executives...

In other words, they are the children of the elite.

They've been in advanced classes since they were little.

And among them...

...those who excel in academics and sports are chosen to be members.

I guess you could say they are the elite of the elite.

Rumor has it, a number of recent prime ministers were Hades members.

They say that if you get into Hades...

...you can attain the power and connections to change Japan, even the world.

I see...

That's why Goda was...

I had no idea.

You're kidding me, right?

Well, Hades requires you to live in their dorm and it has all sorts of rules.

I would pass even if I were selected.

Dormitories...

Sorry, did you wait?

You're late!

Sorry... You're late!

Sorry...

I'll buy you a cheeseburger.

And a vanilla shake and an apple pie, too!

What?

How about a combo meal?

No!

I want to order a la carte!

What?

Oh jeez...

Let's see.

Do I have enough?

Hey...

Koichi?

What?

Um, about this morning...

Kamiya! Um, about this morning...

You're Koichi Kamiya, in class 1-B, right?

Yes, that's right, but do I know you?

Silly, that's the student president, Mr. Homura.

Oh I didn't know, sorry.

It's quite all right.

If you don't mind, there's something I'd like to discuss with you.

There's someplace I'd like to invite you to.

Come with me.

Sorry, would you go home by yourself?

Koichi...

Student president, Hikaru Homura...

I wonder if he is a member of Hades.

Yes, that's right.

What?

You've been chosen by Hades.

May I ask you something?

Go ahead.

I heard Hades members all live in a dorm.

That's correct, do you have a problem with group living?

No.

I was just thinking of leaving home...

Well, that's convenient.

Shall we?

This way.

Let me introduce you our newest member, Koichi Kamiya.

N-Nice to meet you.

I'm Koichi Kamiya.

This is your card.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Someone get a band-aid.

Yes, sir.

No, I'm fine.

I'm home.