Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)

The Clover Kingdom.

In this kingdom where magic is everything,

there is one boy who can't use magic.

His name is Asta.

With guts and hard work, he made it into the Magic Knights,

and he never gave up, despite how much he got hurt.

He continues to diligently aim for the top!

Even if you are a peasant,

or even if you're poor...

Anyone in this world can still shine!

He's working hard to prove that,

and to become the Wizard King!

I can't leave things the way they are.

Finral is becoming more reliable, and Gordon's become more upbeat.

Both Magna and Luck have gotten stronger,

and Noelle's learning one powerful spell after another.

Asta has always been moving forward.

I think Gauche has become a bit more approachable... maybe.

Everyone's moving forward, but I'm still embarrassed about anyone seeing me.

I'm still scared.

I'm better now than I was then,

but I want to stop feeling embarrassed in my true form.

I have to change!

The Maidens' Challenge

Wh-What?

What is it? Do you need something?

U-Um! Um!

Are you not feeling well?

Um!

Please make me your student!

Huh? What's that supposed to mean?

I want to get over my shyness.

Why?

When we fight the Spade Kingdom or the devil, I can't help anyone if I'm like this.

Why don't you just transform and fight?

That's not good enough!

I have to be the real me.

Why me, though?

Basically everyone on our team is pretty confident.

You're the only one who can help me with this!

You're always so confident and refined, because you're royalty.

I want to be like you, Noelle!

Ah, you have excellent judgment.

Well, if you insist, I guess I don't mind helping you out as a royal.

Thank you very much!

Just so you know, I don't hold back.

Okay! Th-Thank you!

If being looked at embarrasses you, we'll just have to get you over that.

O-Okay!

I'm going to look at you, so just act normal.

Show me your face!

I can't!

Okay... There, I closed my eyes. How about now?

I-I'm okay.

Okay, again.

This is pretty bad.

Okay, how about this?

You're fine if I'm not that close, right?

No... As long as you're looking at me...

Looks like this is going to take a while.

I'll help, too.

Gordon!

I'm always very aware of what my precious friends are doing.

So I've been watching you two from here this whole time.

This whole time?

I-I'm so embarrassed!

I hope you'll let me help with my best friend's growth.

It's probably hard having a real person look at you right away.

You should get used to being around my dolls first.

So we're taking this in steps.

That's not a bad idea.

We'll do our best not to look at you, so give it a try.

O-Okay!

Hey, Grey!

Act normally! You shouldn't be embarrassed around a doll!

G-Good morning...

With more energy!

B-But...

He's still looking at me!

Buck up! You want to be like me, don't you?

Just like Noelle...

This doll's no big deal.

There's no point if you transform!

Y-You're right!

But don't forget how you felt just now.

Yes, you will transform... but only your mind.

Th-That sounds difficult.

I-I have nothing to be embarrassed about.

Jumping straight to my level will be difficult. I'm royalty, after all.

Then what should I do?!

Maybe you can start with Asta.

He's really easy to understand.

Asta... Asta...

Heya, Miz Charmy! What's for lunch today?!

Perfect! Just keep that up!

She sounds a lot like him.

Thanks for always helping me out, Noelle!

It's great to know you're on my side in battle!

We're gonna have to fight some really strong guys soon,

but I know we can win if I'm with you!

I don't know why you can win with me, but fine.

U-Um, I look forward to working with you!

It's difficult getting over your weakness.

Sorry, I don't know what other kind of advice I can give you right now.

Especially since I can't understand feeling embarrassed just by

having someone look at me.

I'm sorry I couldn't help out.

I hope you'll be able to find a good teacher.

Hey.

Is that you, Grey?

What do you want, and why are you in my form?

I want to ask a favor.

What?

Be my mentor.

What am I supposed to teach you?

Our magic attributes are completely different.

If I undo my transformation, I become embarrassed whenever someone sees me.

Tell me how I can be more confident.

Tch! Why do I have to do that?

Ask someone else. I'm busy.

Don't be so stingy. Just tell me.

I won't get anything out of helping you.

I guess you're right. Then I guess I'll do one thing you ask me to.

What's all this?

Turn into Marie and say the lines I've written here.

We'll start with...

I love you, Big Brother!

That's a must!

Also...

I worked really hard to make this for you, Big Brother! Eat up!

And this is also absolutely necessary.

Let's be together forever, Big Brother!

There's plenty more, but say those like you mean them.

I'm not actually Marie. Will that still make you happy?

I only get to see the real Marie once a month.

I'll be able to get by as long as you look and sound like her.

O-Oh, I see...

Okay, follow me.

You just want to be okay with being seen, right?

Yeah.

First, undo your transformation.

I-I'm being seen! I'm being seen from every possible angle!

Try to survive this.

S-S-S-S-Survive...

Um... U-Use what I learned earlier...

J-J-J-J-Just transform my mind to Asta's...

H-H-Hey... G-G-Gauche...

I can't!

I guess it's no use.

Hey. Stand up and open your eyes.

I-I can't!

Calm down. I'm not looking at you anymore.

Huh?

Well, what do we do about this?

Wait, is this...

Hey, can you hear my voice?

Stand up.

Raise your right hand.

Now raise your left leg.

She fell into a trance as she watched the butterfly pass by.

This should work!

Now, how do I get her to not worry about people looking at her?

A turtle.

From now on, you're going to be a turtle. A very big turtle.

Whether it's windy, rainy, or people are staring at you, you just don't care.

You are a turtle!

I'm...

looking at you.

All right! It worked!

Hey, say something!

Oh, right. Turtles don't talk.

Well, that's not good.

You're now going to turn back into a human.

But your mind will remain a turtle.

You'll be a human who's never fazed by anything, just like a turtle.

I'm... a human.

I'm looking at you.

I don't have to hide my face.

I can bear it!

Perfect.

How are you doing?

I'm still a little anxious, but I feel completely different... now.

I'm sure you do. You have the mind of a turtle now.

Eventually, you won't care about people looking at you at all.

Yes...

If you're fine on this crowded street,

you should be fine being surrounded by your friends at the hideout.

I owe it all to you, Gauche. Thank you.

In that case...

I'll need you to keep your promise now.

Huh?

Don't tell me you actually forgot.

Turn into Marie and say those lines I wrote for you.

Oh... Right.

I love you, Big Brother!

I love you too, Marie!

Why did you turn back?

I-I-I mean, this is a bit much...

Transform.