SUPER HxEROS (ド級編隊エグゼロス)

Hey, Ret. Do you know how to do it?

Huh?

How to hold hands like grown-ups do.

Uh-uh.

I'll show you. There's a big difference.

That's the kid-way. But grown-ups do this.

When you're an adult,

this is how you hold hands with your lover.

Ah-- Hoshino.

O-Okay, I get it!

You can stop now!

Come on, Ret,

what are you so embarrassed about?

That was just some practice.

Practice for what?

Whaddya talkin' 'bout?

It's a secret.

What? Why?

That day...

For the first time in my life,

I wanted to become a hero.

Then, five years later.

This is Super HxEROS!

Episode One: "In This World Full of Light."

Hey. Retto, what do you think?

Huh? About what, Date?

The whole uproar.

There's an uproar?

You know, those aliens or bug monsters or perverts

or whatever that keep popping up!

Oh, them.

Uh... I mean, if it's true, it's kind of interesting, right?

Torikoe! Which one's your fav?

Oh, definitely this chick.

Hello, did you even hear me?

Shut it! Who's your pick?

Uh. I'd rather not, guys.

Come on!

Seriously, you never play along, dude.

It's just... There's a time and a place, you know?

Kill me. Will you listen to them?

Why do boys have to be like that?

Ugh. Total creeps!

I think that's about enough of this trash!

Can't you tell you're making your classmates uncomfortable?

Why don't you go to the bathroom?

That's where crap like this belongs.

But... they're so hot.

Bugh.

Behold, the Iron Maiden, fam, Kirara Hoshino.

The ultimate germophobe who won't touch anything

with her bare hands if a guy happens to have

laid a finger on it.

Crazy thing is,

she's so hot she'd have piles of boys dead at her feet

if she wanted them.

Totally.

Hey, Retto, I know you two were friends when you were young,

but even you don't stand a chance with her now.

Yeah. Oh, well.

What happened to her? She changed at some point.

She always used to play with the boys when we were little.

Yeah, well. She probably had

a bad experience with some gross creep.

They're right. It's true.

One day, Hoshino changed.

She used to be much more outgoing.

We'd take detours walking home together.

When the two of us were alone,

sometimes, she'd tease me and I'd blush.

And, that... That's the Hoshino I loved.

Ms. Hoshino?

Huh?

Aren't you on class duty today?

Mm-hmm.

Great! Then, would you mind carrying

these notebooks over to the staff room?

Sure, no problem.

If you'd rather not, I could give you a hand.

Just a wild guess.

But I bet you'd rather not touch the boys' notebooks, right?

Enjo...

Do whatever you want.

If you help,

I would prefer you stay at least one full meter away from me

at all times.

Yeah, yeah.

What else is new?

Listen.

You really shouldn't worry about what other people think of you.

I know you might've changed a little.

But you're still you, Hoshino. I believe that.

What do you mean?

You make it sound as if I changed myself to fit in.

Wait, no.

I promise I didn't mean it like that.

Well, then, how did you mean it?

Huh...?

'Cause I don't think I've changed at all.

So I don't know where you're getting that.

The truth is... You don't know anything about me!

Don't think you know me just 'cause

we used to be friends forever ago!

If that's what you really think,

then I don't want your help!

I'd rather do this myself than put up with you!

Watch it!

I'm so sorry!

My hand just shot out.

I-I swear, it wasn't on purpose.

Wait! Hoshino?

What was that about?

I know the reason Hoshino changed.

It's kind of a secret between us.

The thing is...

We interrupt your regularly

scheduled programming for some breaking news.

Hmm?

We have reports of a superhuman in Saitama.

For five years now, the city has been

greatly shaken by the presence of the superhuman Kiseichuu.

Doctor. What can you tell us about them?

Well. Put as simply as possible, these Kiseichuu are not human.

They're aliens!

And they came here to invade Earth years ago.

Really?

Yes, it's true.

Human sexual desire is what fuels their power,

so they'll do anything to get it.

Their goal is to absorb the vast wellspring of human desire

known as "H-energy"!

If this goes on, the birth rate will continue

to plummet further and further until the human race is extinct!

Doctor, let's try and remain calm.

Apologies. Anyway, it's extremely dangerous.

Humans who are stripped of H-energy lose the will to live!

I implore everyone to steer clear of these parasites.

Welcome! Thanks so much for coming out today!

I promise you boys, I'll make it worth your while!

Hey, it looks like your cheers have lured

a hardcore cosplayer over to check us out!

Thanks for being here!

So on Earth, the males come out in droves for

a single scantily clad female.

Fascinating. Humans are such illogical creatures.

Moving on. Time for my first song.

Hey, wait! What's gotten into everyone?

I'll show you my secret--

I'm gonna look for a real job.

Ha, ha, ha!

In the end, if you steal human desire,

the only thing that remains is a sad, empty shell of a person!

Oh? What do we have here?

Looks like a straggler.

It's one of them. Exactly like that day!

Tell me, how many humans have you robbed

of their emotions over the years?

From now on, you and your kind are done here!

Humans really do say the most amusing things.

Maybe I'll absorb your energy, too!

What would you think of that?

Mm, the rich, full-bodied energy of puberty

is my absolute favorite!

Makes sense.

But don't be hasty.

Why not try this instead?

Hoshino's changed forever.

And it's all...

...'cause of you!

Now, die!

It can't be!

How could a mere human do this to me?

Impossible!

He can't.

That's how I started exterminating Kiseichuu!

I'm a student...

...and a hero!

What is he?

Haven't you come up with a fix yet?

Every time I beat a Kiseichuu,

my clothes get trashed.

It's a pain having to walk around with

a spare set wherever I go.

I'm afraid that can't be helped, Retto.

The X-ERO gear can only enhance your strength,

not that of your clothes.

Yeah, I get that.

But just imagine you're me for a second,

standing naked in the middle of town!

Hmm... I mean...

If you think about it, is it really all that embarrassing?

Guess it could be worse.

At least I'm not dressed like you.

Burn.

All right. This is good to go,

nephew.