Wizard Barristers

This story is a work of fiction, and has no connection to any current persons or groups.

Damn it.

That's the guy we failed to catch in Shinjuku.

Shibuya is a demon's gate according to feng shui...

You hate wizards, but you're pretty superstitious.

Girls like fortunetelling.

Can you really call yourself that?

He's coming... We won't let him get away this time!

Inspector Quinn!

Seriously?!

Stop the train!

As of 10:37, Otoo Shigeki has been secured.

Emergency deployment canceled.

With your magic sealed, you're just another human, you bastard!

Call me a wizard barrister... I'm not saying a word until then.

Otoo, the Court for Magic awaits you.

Here is our verdict: According to the magic-prohibition law, article 1...

The offense of using magic in commission of a homicide,

as well as in the destruction of a railway vehicle, which resulted in many casualties

and serious social unrest among the citizenry, is very grave.

The defendant is to be sentenced to death.

H-Help..

Let's go.

That was disappointing, as usual...

We wizard barristers have an image as villains.

Particularly when dealing with a Wud who's a vicious criminal.

Well, that result wasn't surprising.

I'm sure you're pleased, given that it was the recommended ruling.

If he'd received a lesser penalty, I wouldn't be able to stay in this business.

By defending Otoo, in the face of public opinion,

does Butterfly stand to gain anything?

We don't do this job for gain or loss.

By the way, I heard you were getting two newbies in April.

My, I'm surprised you'd know that.

One of them has been the talk of our department, too.

Cecil...

Hey, Cecil.

If you don't get up soon, you'll be in trouble, bon.

Cecil!

Pulling off the covers, bon...

What are you doing, Nana Genie?

You're kidding! Nana Genie, you idiot!

Why didn't you wake me up earlier?!

It's your fault for staying up late, bon.

That's because I was so nervous, I couldn't sleep.

Just hurry up and get ready, bon.

I can still make it.

I can still make it. I can still make it. I can still make it. I can still make it.

I can still make it. I can still make it.

I think!

Hurry, hurry...

I can't believe I'm running late on my first day.

Only Bicycles Allowed

I know you're directionally challenged, but where are you going, bon?

I think it's a shortcut.

Huh?

Driver's License Name: Sudo Cecil Year of Awakening: 2008 Wud Address: 221 Asakusa Heim #401 Hanakawado Taito-ku, Tokyo

How do you read your name?

It's Sudo Cecil.

Didn't you see the sign back there?

I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention.

Wud

She's a wizard.

Huh?

Hey, would you let us check your bag?

Everyone has the right to decline the search of their personal belongings,

unless there is justifiable cause.

Moreover,

you cannot do so without a warrant that specifies place and object of the search!

Good job, bon.

Since it's optional, I have no reason

to show you my bag without a warrant, right?

Public servants never change...

It isn't like we keep magic in our bags, bon.

And this is exactly why we need wizard barristers.

A metamoloid.

Come on, Nana Genie!

Where are we going, bon?

I have a good idea.

Leave it to me.

Ame Yoko

Butterfly Law Offices

Wow!

Born in Ontario, she's half Canadian, and she's just returned from abroad.

Lady Justice

At fifteen, she passed the national bar.

At seventeen, she's the youngest wizard barrister ever!

She's so smart...

You can tell she's on a whole different level.

In other words, she's like a stoic virgin with no time to play.

Right?

Just like you, Sori-nee!

Shut up.

But why has she come to our office?

Everyone, listen up!

I'll introduce the newbie starting today.

My name is Hotaru Natsuna.

I am pleased to meet you.

Aw, man...

Eh?

We have another one also starting today.

She should be here any moment.

Mizuki Bank

Hey, w-wait a second...

Civilians can't be in here!

I'm not a civilian!

I'm a wizard barrister from Butterfly Law Offices, Sudo Cecil!

Sudo Cecil...

Wizard barrister?

Is that the victim?

The bank robber.

Bank robber?

Butterfly is finished.

Yep.

Um, where's the suspect?

The wizard's right over there.

I will be his attorney!

Huh?

She's entirely too late.

She has some nerve, being late on her first day.

I wanted to introduce everyone when Sudo-san arrived, but...

I see.

But if she's late, perhaps it'd be best if you had her resign?

I'd rather not work with someone who lacks social responsibility.

Doesn't hold back, does she?

Ageha-san...

Yes?

Assistant Inspector Shizumu, of the police, is on the line.

So, your newbie wizard barrister said she'd represent the suspect in today's incident...

Starting today, I'll call you "Natcchi."

I'd prefer you didn't.

She totally denied me, Sori-nee!

Newbie?

Then, how about Hotarin?

Please stop giving me strange nicknames.

Her name was Sudo Cecil.

I'm sorry! I'm late!

It's really her!

Super scary...

Despite how my face looks, I am your boss, Chono Seseri!

I'm Sudo Cecil.

Accepting a case and using it to excuse tardiness isn't how a newbie should act!

I didn't mean to use it as an excuse...

Not to mention, it's a hundred years too soon for you to offer defense without permission!

I'm sorry.

And look at how you're dressed!

Doesn't she realize she's a wizard barrister?

In a judge's eye, that probably wouldn't be too good...

Aw! But she's cute...

She's seventeen and super lovely!

Wizard barristers don't need idols!

These are my battle clothes.

Please allow them!

You may wear whatever battle clothes you wish.

If you can fight like that, I approve.

A-A-Age-nee...

Please tell me about the case that you accepted.

Sure!

A Wud robbery gang, No Face, attacked a bank.

A customer, Kohinata Souta-san, fought back.

He killed one with his magic,

and he was arrested.

Then let's interview Kohinata-san.

You'll head this up, Cecil.

Right!

Age-nee, you're having a complete newbie start casework already?

Of course... After all, she acquired the case.

Sasori-chan, you'll be her advisor.

As Seseri-san said, is it really a good idea to let a newbie—

Please let me do it!

Well, they say experience is the best teacher.

I agree... We won't know unless we try.

Jeez!