Angel Beats! (エンジェルビーツ!)

So what are we going to start with?

It took me a while to think it over,

but I think we should start with Yui.

Who?

You know, the girl who does vocals for the guerrilla live concerts in the cafe.

Don’t you remember her?

She’s always so energetic, laughing away while she bullies Hinata.

She does the band’s vocals and anything else she likes doing.

I think she’s already found peace.

If we just give her a gentle push,

she’ll be able to leave this place.

That’s what I think.

If you think so, then alright.

You agree?

Okay, then let’s do that.

So, how's it going on your end?

Well, it took some time...

Hand Sonic, version 5.

This is Hand Sonic version 5.

It looks more evil than angelic...

I made it like this because you told me I’m playing the cruel Angel, so I had to make it look mean.

No good?

No, that’s great. Really unpleasant.

Unpleasant?

No no, I mean really good.

Could you also grow wings?

Wings?

What would I do with those?

It’d look cool, wouldn’t it?

I have to look cool?

No, I just thought it would make you more Angel-like.

I’ll think about it.

Thanks.

So, what am I supposed to do?

Oh, right.

Let’s do this —

You appear while she’s in band practice,

then you tell her,

“Another club is complaining about the noise.”

Then you point at Yui and say,

“Your guitar is especially bad.”

“Because of you, the band is dead.”

“That being the case, I’m confiscating that guitar.”

Then you take her guitar and leave the scene.

Of course, Yui will give chase.

Just run, and head to the inner garden.

At that point I’ll pretend to bump into you, and then you let go of the guitar.

I’ll take it, so just run away at that point.

This way we can create a situation where I can be alone with her.

Understood.

Alright!

Now we just wait for the start of rehearsal and go!

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Stop!

Yui, don’t just keep going when you mess up the rhythm!

Don't you think you should concentrate on just singing or playing?

Yeah you’re right, it sounds bad right now.

No way!

Iwasawa-san sang and played at the same time!

That’s because Iwasawa was good at both.

I’m trying my best too!

You’re all too strict!

Our concerts are popular aren’t they?

But this is a new song.

Angel?!

Because of your guitar, the band is dead.

She discovered the band’s weak point in an instant!

We can’t underestimate her!

She knows music!

No way! I thought nobody noticed!

That being the case, I’m confiscating that guitar.

Hey, Yui!

Are you okay?

Here.

Why are you alone?

She didn’t chase me.

See? Without the guitar you don’t go off beat.

But doesn't it sound kind of weak?

We need a rhythm guitar.

Should we get another side guitar player then?

What I want to say is...

The band has the most impact with the vocals also on guitar, dammit!!

Why you...

She made Hisako-san angry!

I'm gonna go get my guitar back!

Crap!

Hey! Dammit, Yui!

Here she comes!

Where did she go?

There she is!

Wait up!

Whoops, sorry!

Idiot, that’s too high!

My guitar!

It’s fine, not a scra—

Senpai protected it from Angel for me!

Where did she go, dammit!!

Geez, what’s with the “dammit!”

I see you’re doing whatever you want, as usual.

Whatever I want? Not really...

You got the vocal position in the band, didn’t you?

You’re even playing guitar.

Oh that’s nothing, it’s just one of the things I wanted to do.

There are other things?

Yeah, lots of them.

“Lots”...

No wait, let’s talk somewhere else.

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So, what else is there?

Do I have to tell you?

If you don’t want to talk about it, that’s fine.

That’s okay, I’ll tell you.

I have more things I want to do than most people.

Why do you think that is?

Because, I guess...

You couldn’t do them when you were alive?

Yep, exactly!

When I was small, I got hit by a car from behind.

After that, I became paralyzed.

I was completely bedridden.

I couldn’t live without assistance.

I was constantly relying on my mother.

I was always thinking it wasn’t fair to her.

I was able to watch TV, so when I saw bands on music shows I thought it’d be great if I could do that too.

I see. That turned out well then.

Yeah!

So what else do you want to do?

Well, I watched baseball matches a lot.

Did we already play baseball at the tournament?

I didn’t get a hit though.

Hit?

A home run!

You won’t be happy till you hit a home run?

Not at all!

Once I become better in the band, I’m thinking about putting in some real practice.

Keeping both of those up will be tough.

I guess I’ll ask, what else was there?

Soccer!

Soccer?!

It was popular, right!

Well it was, but...

She has too many interests!

In what world does a person try to be a musician, baseball player, and a soccer player?

I don’t suppose there are any oth—

Pro wrestling!

I don’t understand her!

In what world...

Wait, everything she wants to do comes from TV...

But this is going to be hard...

Granting all of those dreams for her...

Alright.

I’ll fulfill those dreams for you.

Let’s start with something easy.

How about we go with pro wrestling?

Pro wrestling?

What move?

German Suplex!

There’s no way you can pull off such a flashy move!

Do a pin or something you can actually pull off!

But I’ve always wanted to do the German Suplex!

And then I'll win with a sleeper hold!

Don’t say such violent things so innocently!

Okay.

Let’s try it.

Really?

Yeah.

Alright!

You’re stronger than I thought!

You can do this!

Owww!!

I guess it’s impossible for a girl...

No, you almost did it!

That was close!

Really?

Then can we try it again?

Y-Yeah...

Can we go somewhere with grass first?

Otherwise I’ll die.

You can’t die!

No, I wasn’t joking.

I'm not going to make it.

Sorry! I’ll get it right next time!

This really is the last time.

I’m going back.

Senpai!

Are you even able to pull off a bridge?

I can!

Let’s see it.

So this was the root of the problem...

Thanks to this I nearly lost consciousness several times.

We’ll start with bridge training then.

What? Boring!

Just do it!

Come on, try harder!

That’s terrible, come on!

But I’ve never done this before!

If you can’t do this, you won’t be able to do the German Suplex.

I’ll do my best.

I’m doing it, just about!

You're shaking all over the place, but that’ll do.