I overslept.
We finally have a magic class...
And I think I slept through it.
As you're a mage,
would you please teach me magic?
Rian?
Tory-san.
Hey, it's Chise.
Have you gotten used to school yet?
Yes, I'm managing.
Um, I'd like to see Elias.
Do you know which room he's in?
I saw Mr. Ainsworth earlier.
He was getting dragged away.
Are you acquainted?
Yes.
He's my... teacher.
Teacher?
Just like us.
Though, I'm more his guardian than I am his teacher.
I'm his apprentice.
I see.
That's why you asked about magic—
They...
They went this way.
I'll take you to them.
Thanks.
But weren't you here to see Tory-san?
Only to wake him up.
Chise, Alice.
Be good to him, will you?
I think you guys would be quite compatible.
Right.
So you're Alice Swayne, huh?
Huh?
I've heard rumors about your familiar.
There's no telling how a rumor spreads.
Rumors are scary.
So, Swayne...
You also have the foundations needed to use magic.
I'd like to observe, if you don't mind.
Sure.
I have no intention of becoming a mage, though.
I'm becoming my master's bodyguard.
This kid isn't cut out to be a mage.
You're right.
She's not one to go along with the rules.
Mages are, you could say...
They're the dimwits who get caught up in rules.
Rules...
Hey!
Damn it.
What's wrong with you?
I couldn't help myself.
A fairy?
You're no good.
Your strength smells of rust.
I see.
That's unfortunate.
Why do you want to use magic?
There's someone I want to make happy.
Your job is to protect the students!
From now on, you will make safety your top priority!
I got it.
Please stop shouting.
I've never seen Renfred so furious.
Narcisse, why are you here?
You were so intense, I had to spectate.
Besides, I'm not the only one in the audience.
See?
Chise.
Alice.
Master!
Do you feel any different after using magic?
Elias.
I'm hungry as hell.
That was more exhausting than when you scold me.
Ah, the same reaction as when you used sorcery.
There, there.
U-Um... Can I help you?
I wasn't sure what to expect.
But hey, you're just a normal girl.
Welcome to the College.
If you're interested in the language arts, you're always free to talk to me.
Thank you.
I look forward to working with you, too, my new colleague.
Likewise.
Goodness, it's late.
My skin needs plenty of beauty rest!
Good night!
Already?!
Oh, you two, there, have you been to the cafeteria, yet?
It's nothing fancy, but there's plenty to eat and lots of variety.
Gotta stay well-fed.
The cafeteria...
I'll show you around.
Thanks.
What about you two, Alice?
We'll eat at home.
We haven't been back in a while.
What?
It's just that I've heard you have a habit of letting your fists talk for you.
Huh?!
Did you do it again?
I mean, yeah, but I didn't lose!
So you did...
It's their fault for talking behind my back!
Gregory?
How is that new kid?
She's normal.
No different from the other students.
She's not the kind of person who
would be a detriment to the College— or rather, to our principal.
Are you happy now?
Inform me if you notice anything unusual.
She isn't the only oddball this year.
We must maintain the balance of power.
The vice principal never gets a break, huh?
This is the cafeteria.
They serve food from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Drinks are self-serve, 24 hours a day.
You can take whatever you want, and as much as you want.
There aren't really any seating rules, but—
Mr. Ainsworth!
There's so much I want to ask you.
R-Really, now?
You're Chise, aren't you?
We were just eating together.
Wanna join us?
S-Sure. I'd like that.
Well, we'll be waiting over there.
We haven't done our introductions yet, have we?
I'm Beatrice Byrne.
Sofia Healey.
Isaac Farrar.
Kevin Forbes.
Martin Chandler.
Jasmine St. George.
Violet St. George.
We're twins.
Um...
Violet's male, right?
Bingo!
Huh?
How could she tell, though?
My dragon's sense of smell is surprisingly strong.
Lazarus McGovern.
Roy Truman.
Lastly, I'm Zoe Ivy.
I just started this year, too.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet the rest of you, too.
Nice to meet you.
This is mine.
No, man, I brought this here.
It's mine!
Would you like one?
Thank you.
It's mine!
Mine, damn it!
H-Hey, Sofia, I'm just wondering...
Could you pass the pepper?
Oh.
Here.
Why'd you have to get it for me?!
If there's anything you want to know, just ask.
Really? Thank—
Dude!
S-Sorry!
Violet, you like these, don't you?
Have them.
Really?
In that case...
Sorry everyone's so noisy.
They all just got here from the primary division.
I see.
You're all close, huh?
Is it good?
What's your problem? Why would you say that?
Um...
What about Lucy?
Lucy?
You know her?
Yeah.
She's my roommate.
Huh.
She's always like that.
Don't mind her.
I wonder where the others are—
Oh, speaking of them, there they are.
That's Veronica.
Behind her are April and May Atwood.
And then there's Philomela Sergeant.
Those four are always together.
Her name's Philomela, huh?
So, I heard most mages don't stay in one place very long these days.
Whereabouts are you?
Out west.
Way in the countryside.
Wow, that's something you never see.
Rian's hitting on someone.
I don't remember hitting on her.
I'm just teasing.
Sir!
Are you going to stop using that other form?
What kind of experiment made your head like that?
Hey, no fair!
Sir, would you please be my model?
Model?
May I touch your head?
The shape!
Hey!
Zoe? What's wrong?
Oh, nothing, I just haven't had a meal with so many people before.
I'm a little nervous, that's all.
I'm done eating, so I'll see you guys later.
Chise.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
That wasn't malice.
But...
What's the point of becoming friends?
We're all going to be enemies anyway.
I pity them.
What's wrong with those two?
They aren't human.
One hour time difference, so...
Echos.
Lindel?
Lindel!
Adolf.
What is it?
The sun's down. I thought you'd be asleep, old man.
Working so late?
You're quite diligent, young man.
Now, did you need something from me?
Elias Ainsworth has become an instructor at the College.
Ah, I'm aware.
To think that young boy's become an instructor...
And there's something I'd like to ask you regarding that.
Has he ever shown an intent to harm another in front of you?
If he has, I'd like to hear about the circumstances.
That makes it sound like he's already done something.
No.
It's just been on my mind.
Very well.
Adolf, do you know why they call him Pilum Muralis?
That was a good nap!
What's this?
You're tired?
Bingo.
So much has happened this week.
You haven't been to school in over a year and a half.
I talked a lot, went to class, had an examination...
I'm a bit worn out.
Is it unbearable?
No.
I've found something I want to do.
It's a lot of work, but I enjoy it.
Even though a few things are bothering me...
What about you?
Extremely tired.
And being at the College, there's something...
It's odd, I feel an urge to rub what's on my inside.
An odd sensation.
Elias-isms are pretty obscure.
What's the matter?
I figured I'd try lying on the ground like you, but...
Is it your horns?
Yeah.
Elias, could you come over here for a second?
This might be the first time I've lied down facing the sky.
Silver.
What is it?
Pumpkin scissors?
Right.
It's about time.
Shall we go harvest them?
Is it all right if we rest a little longer?
Are these the types we use on Halloween?
Yes.
I believe the immigrants who went to America first used pumpkins as lanterns.
Until then, turnips were carved instead.
Turnips?
Halloween used to be known as the Samhain festival.
The vibrant summer ends, and the darkness of the winter takes over.
The gods of winter and the spirits of the dead creep in from the other side at night.
They lit Samhain bonfires to invite the spirits of good ancestors.
Though the tradition's been long gone for quite some time.
Those gods still exist, though, right?
I don't know if it's right to call that an existence.
Long, long ago, they must have been revered and worshiped for their powers.
But now, they're a mere facet of the seasons and of human activities.
All that remains of them in this world is a small remnant.
And like bubbles in a river, they pass someone by.
Why did that happen to them?
I don't know.
Perhaps the progression of science has given humanity fewer reasons to fear the world.
Say...
We've planted some turnips.
They should be ready for harvest just around Halloween.
Shall we try making turnip lanterns?
I'll go wash this at the river, then.
Good.
We'll join you as soon as we're done harvesting.
I've done it again.
I still can't get used to it.
It hurts, doesn't it?
Joseph.
Morning.
Want this?
Would you at least cook it first?
Besides, I don't eat anything, nor do I expel anything.
Not much more than water.
I know.
I'm sure you do.
You aren't getting away anymore, even if I pulled out that eyeball.
I'll be borrowing it for a little longer.
I'm getting annoyed. I'm going to sleep.
Sleep well.
I still haven't gotten your answer.
Yeah.
Chise.
You have a guest.
Stella.
Chise!
Stella...
Why?
What do you mean, "Why?"
I texted you saying I'd come by this weekend!
I forgot...
Yeah, you don't really check your phone too often.
And you seem to be pretty busy with your secret school.
Sorry.
Really, I am.
What?
U-Uhm...
You two go on home.
I'll wash the rest myself.
Th-Thank you.
Something seems different from that day.
What's changed?
The circumstances?
Or...
Where'd you get that?
Oh, this?
I'm holding on to it for Elias.
Yeah?
Chise?!
Ruth?!
Hey, where'd you guys go?!
Where are we?