Date A Live (デート・ア・ライブ)

The Eurasian continent was attacked

by a massive "spatial quake."

There were one hundred fifty million victims

of this unprecedented event.

And now.

Wake up!

My little sister is giving me

what could possibly be the worst wake up call ever.

Uh... Kotori.

Darling little sister of mine.

What is it? Darling big brother of mine.

Get off of me! You're too big!

Sorry; did that hurt? I bet you're awake, though!

Hey!

Don't just go right back to sleep!

Wake up!

Come on, wake up, sleepy head!

Wake up!

Listen to me.

Run away.

Huh?

I've contracted the mysterious

"Ten more minutes of sleep,

or else my sister goes to Tickle Hell" virus.

Often referred to as the T-virus for short.

What? You've got what?

Run away, Kotori!

Run, while I can still control myself.

Wait.

But then what's gonna happen to you, bro?

As long as you're safe,

it doesn't matter what happens to me.

Run away!

No, I can't. I can't leave you!

Okay, much better.

Huh?

I don't wanna go to tickle hell.

Someone help me.

Heh.

It's me. Calm down. It's only me.

Are--Are you sure?

I am much good friend to you.

Yes. I Kotori big brother.

A spatial quake was recorded

early this morning near the center of Tengu City.

There was only slight damage,

with no casualties among residents in the area.

Investigations continue

as to the cause of the spatial quakes...

Again? Sounded close, too.

It was.

Spatial quakes.

Widespread vibration phenomena.

An area randomly starts vibrating, and no one knows why.

These quakes are irrational, mysterious,

and unbelievably destructive.

After the massive catastrophe thirty years ago,

spatial quakes continued around the world

for six terrifying months.

In Japan, the Great Southern Kantou Spatial Quake

completely flattened an area not too far from our house.

It was total devastation.

In the twenty-five years after that, nothing happened.

Nothing until five years ago when a spatial quake

showed up in the redeveloped Tengu City.

Not long after that,

we started hearing about quakes all the time.

Most of which occurred here, in Japan.

It's weird.

There've been a lot lately.

You're telling me.

This is happening earlier than planned.

Hold it! No sweets!

Aaahh!

Seriously?

Just make sure you eat breakfast, okay?

Uh-huh!

Okay, bro! I love you!

Oh, hey.

Got any requests for lunch?

Oh, yeah; one deluxe kids plate, hooray!

Uh, that's from a diner menu.

We don't serve that dish at this restaurant.

C'mon. Oh, please? Pretty please?

With a cherry on top?

It's yummy!

Deluxe Kids Plate wins!

I love eating out for lunch!

It's a diner; not that exciting.

Yuhuh!

Thank you so much, bro!

Okay, so after school.

I'll be waiting for you right here in front of the restaurant!

Sounds good.

And don't break your promise!

Be here no matter what happens!

Even if the place is taken over by terrorists, we'll still eat!

If that goes down, I doubt they'll let us stay.

I'll be here.

Be careful on your way to school.

Hey, isn't that Shido Itsuka?

Do they seem too close?

'Cause I've heard he's got a weird sister complex.

That's so lame.

Don't forget you promised me,

so I'm gonna be here ready to eat

even if a spatial quake happens!

Sweet. Now, go to school already!

Well, hey there. What's up?

Hey. Tonomachi.

You ready for the semester? You look like you are.

Oh. Have you also heard the rumors about him?

Yeah, he swings both ways, as they say.

That's so lame.

Are you okay, Ai?

I'm perfect.

I just saw "Super Genius" creepin'.

That's so lame.

Nice coincidence, huh, Shido?

Lucky you being put in the same class with me again.

Some people would call this fate.

I would be one of those people.

Of course you would.

Hold on. 'Cuse me. It's my girl.

What? Girl like girl friend?

Oh yeah, you wanna meet her? Check it out.

That's a dating sim!

Yeah, so what?

Doesn't change the fact that she's my girlfriend.

Don't judge me; a dating sim will tell you

everything you need to know about how to treat women.

It's like a textbook for lovin'.

This particular app is groovy because she--

Shido Itsuka.

Who? Me?

Yes.

How do you know my name?

You mean you don't remember?

Hey. Who is she?

Am I supposed to know her?

Of course you are. That's Origami Tobiichi,

otherwise known as the "Super Genius."

For real? Crazy.

She knows me?

That chick always has

some of the best grades in our class.

She's ridiculous at sports, and I mean, look at her.

Gorgeous.

On my "Girls I Probably Ought To Have As A Girlfriend List,"

she's never been out of the top three. Like ever.

How do you not know one of the most popular kids in our school?

But more importantly,

why in the world does Origami know who you are?

I wish I knew, but I have no idea.

Oh heck yeah! It's Tamae!

It's Miss Okamine, please!

Now quiet down.

I'll be your homeroom teacher this year.

I hope you guys are ready to learn!

Origami Tobiichi.

Why does she know who I am?

And why is she looking at me?

So weird.

What the heck is going on?

Hey Shido. Wanna go home together?

Sorry. I've got plans.

Oh, yeah? Is it a girl?

Technically.

It's just Kotori, though.

Oh, I understand.

Besides, as far as I know,

there's not a girl in this school

with a sensitive and kind enough spirit to have lunch with you.

Thanks, but that was not a compliment.

Your attention, please.

This is not a drill.

A spatial quake!

Another one?

We need to evacuate.

The shelter near the school should be safe enough.

I repeat,

there have been precursory signs...

Where's she going?

Contriella aura avu yutorimme skalv.

Intensitetto folto shigelsa tori conma fein.

Monsto matchinihi Princess!

Ah... She's here.

I repeat. There have been precursory signs

of an impending spatial quake in this vicinity.

Please evacuate to the nearest shelter immediately.

This is not a drill.

I repeat. There have been precursory signs

of an impending spatial quake in this vicinity.

Please evacuate to the nearest shelter immediately.

Ah! Everyone please calm down! And don't forget your three D's.

Don't push, don't run, don't walk-- wait.

You might wanna take it down a scosche.

Of course. You're right. I'm sorry.

I hope Kotori is evacuating like she should.

Surely she's not still gonna try to meet me at the diner.