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I am the one you've been looking for.

You're the witch?

People do seem to call me that.

I'm Senri Akane, a third-year.

I-It's a pleasure.

You don't look very surprised.

And here I thought I was putting on quite the show.

W-Well...

The thing is, I saw something pretty ridiculous on the way here.

What did you see, exactly?

Mysterious, talking creatures,

and a ridiculously massive monster.

A ribbon-clad ghost, too?

Wow!

Witches are pretty high-tech these days, huh?

Huh?

This is an FPS.

Play it later!

Allow me to get right to the point.

You're pretty much screwed.

If this keeps up,

you could have UFOs coming for you as soon as tomorrow.

Hey, I'm serious here!

Please don't mock me!

I saw your questionnaire.

Oh, that.

This final question...

It's an intriguing answer,

You have power, and are discontent with this world. Tell me, do you wish to change this world? Or do you wish to change yourself?

The World (2) Myself

but did you take it seriously when you answered?

Wasn't that the one about changing the world or myself?

I did, more or less.

Did you?

Um...

If you can, I'd like you to deal with this right away!

I'm one step away from being cursed to death!

I'll give you a charm, then.

I guess this will do.

"I guess"?

I hereby bestow upon you the Amulet of Venus,

within which dwells the magical energies of the universe.

It's a paperclip!

A paperclip!

You're awfully hung up on its form.

Take these with you, too, then.

They're shikigami.

What are you, an onmyouji?

You won't have any complaints as long as they work, right?

I guess...

However, we will need to schedule follow-up appointments.

For that reason,

I'll have you join the occult research club.

Huh?

Episode 2: "Where Youth Begins"

Where am I?

Tennouji-san.

Who are you?

I'm a Tomoko, a shikigami.

I've appeared in your dream as a wraith in order to protect you.

For real?

The enemy is powerful.

I don't know how long I can oppose her with my strength.

But don't worry!

I'll definitely protect you!

Thank you, Tomoko!

If...

If we find peace...

I want you to go on a date with me!

Okay!

Tomoko...

What about the ghost?!

Tomoko!

What in the world was that?

Morning, Kotarou-kun.

What's the matter?

Kotori, listen to me.

Last night,

I entered a different realm from the basement storage area.

Like one of those "seven school mysteries" things?

I believe so.

There, I met small, talking creatures,

a stupidly massive monster,

and a ribbon-wearing ghost that kept chasing me.

Then, the massive monster and ribbon ghost

suddenly started fighting each other!

And then...

You shouldn't talk about things like this out in public.

Kotori, Kotarou, good morning.

Oh, Chi-chan, morning.

Ohtori...

Watch out.

This school is full of danger.

I don't really understand...

Everyone's treating me like I'm crazy.

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It's delicious!

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It may be free, but it tastes terrible.

Still, for the sake of this mission,

I must save as much lunch money as I can.

What's the idea?

This is from the customer over there.

Don't sweat it.

It's on me!

Don't screw with me.

I bet you poisoned it or something!

Perceptive jerk.

I see straight through your tricks!

Hey, are you implying I would stoop to such depths?

Why don't you eat it, then?

What's wrong?

Can't eat it? Huh?!

All right, I'll dig in!

Huh? It's sweet?

It shouldn't be...

Don't tell me they got switched?!

That's the one-day-only, deluxe fruit parfait for you.

It smells fantastic.

I bet it's going to be sweet and delicious.

Better dig in!

Wait!

D-Do you need something, Tennouji Kotarou?

N-No, not really.

Having someone stare at me during lunch is really unpleasant.

Turn around!

I-Is my eating a parfait that strange?

N-No, not at all.

What's going on?

I've got no choice!

Hey, what're you doing?!

My half-eaten...

Filthy, filthy, filthy!

Pervert, pervert, pervert!

No, it's not what you think──

Die, you pervert!

Beast! Enemy of women!

Pathetic!

Ow...

Damn, the class rep could go a little easier on me...

Hey, Shizu, my girl.

She's asleep?

Lunch time is almost over.

Maybe I should wake her up?

What was that alarm?!

Oh, Kotarou!

Do you always sleep here?

Not always.

Just on days with good weather, if I feel like it.

I like this spot.

It's peaceful, calming,

and you can hear the birds sing and people talk.

There are all sorts of sounds.

So it's your favorite spot?

We should be heading back.

Sneak, sneak...

Huh?

Gotcha, Shizuru-chan!

Oh? So it did the trick?

Talk about a big surprise.

Tomoko!

What do you think you're doing?!

After she put her life on the line for me...

Isn't it great that this trashy scrap of paper I had lying around

was more effective than expected?

Well, there are two left, so you should be okay for two more nights.

Um, President.

What?

You're kind of mocking the occult, aren't you?

You're right.

I hate people who make a fuss about

magic and superpowers in a bid to escape reality.

This is the occult research club, right?

It is.

What do our activities include?

We don't do anything in particular.

Even though you have a club room?

It's just a private room.

I simply took over this research club

that was on the verge of being dissolved because I wanted its club room.

So, President,

you don't believe in the paranormal activity I'm experiencing,

or the monster I talked to you about yesterday?

Yes, although I'm sure something must have happened

for you to perceive it that way.

Understood.

Then let's investigate the occult to see who's right!

Investigate it?

This be the occult club.

You be the witch.

And I be the scrub

facing a paranormal glitch!

Everything's come together.

I don't like games like that.

If that's what you want to do, knock yourself out.

You look convinced that you've already won.

I admit that there are natural phenomena yet to be explained by science.

However, spirits and superpowers are closer to concepts of blind faith.

No, superpowers do exist.