Amazing! Fancy! Pretty!
Wow! It's so clean! So cool!
It's not like my room at all!
It's like another world!
You're going too far.
That's not true!
My room's a mess compared to yours.
Why not clean it?
That's not the problem!
I'm just bad at cleaning. I can't make it all look so nice the way you do!
So I was wondering how I could get my room to look like this.
I said you could sit down, you know.
Yeah, but being alone with you...
It's kind of making me nervous.
Huh? What?
You're everybody's idol!
You're way too close!
But now...
I hung out with you at Nekome Beach,
and then even took a bath with you...
You even fed me dinner!
It's like a dream!
And you're even lending me your pajamas! They're so comfy!
It's not a big deal. They're old.
But they smell good!
I don't know about that.
And I'm not "everybody's idol."
Nope, everybody says so!
That you're always so fashionable and pretty...
And so cool... and smell so good...
You didn't know?
I've never cared.
Hot!
Too hot for you?
Yeah, just a bit.
Enough about me. Tell me about you.
Me?
Um...
My favorite things are manga and tokusatsu TV shows about superheroes.
I especially love one called Battle Fencer.
Oh, I think I know it.
It still runs on Sunday mornings, right?
Yes! But that's a new one! I like the old one!
What got you into it?
I used to be really frail.
I'd get sick a lot.
When I was at home, there was nothing to do but watch TV.
And one day when I was flipping channels, I found Battle Fencer.
He'd always say, "Courage will always give you strength!"
It made me feel all hot-blooded...
And so I started exercising and doing different things.
And when I did, I stopped catching colds.
I might even have a little too much energy, actually.
I see. I see.
So that's why you love... Battle Fencer, was it?
Yes.
I know it's not very girly.
Who cares?
Even if it's not girly,
it can be Renny.
That's right.
And you've got good fundamentals,
so with a little work, you could look totally different.
"Fundamentals"?
I mean you have a cute face.
And long eyelashes.
No, no. I'm not...
Want me to do your makeup?
Makeup?
That's what grown-ups do, right?
Yup.
I-I-It would look terrible on me!
I'm not pretty and sparkly like you!
I'm not perfect, you know.
No, no! That's not true!
I'm not... I'm not...
No, I mean it.
You're too close...
I'm bad at cleaning, too. I just throw all my stuff in the closet.
And I get fat easily, so I can't eat too much.
I'm not that special.
That's why I'm always drinking vitamin drinks and vegetable juice.
That's a secret, okay?
Then I'll tell you a secret, too!
Yeah, let me hear it.
Okay, so, um...
Episode 22
I've Finally Found You!
"I've Finally Found You!"
Sorry!
I made it!
Hey, you were practicing late, huh?
Yeah.
I was over at the riverbed.
How was it for you?
It went okay for me.
I don't know if I'm stronger now, though.
I think I learned a lot about Shadowcraft and my cards.
I learned by battling... Alice Kurobane.
You spent your time slacking off, right?
I guess even you tell jokes like that, Light.
It's not a joke.
His face looks totally normal.
I-Is he telling the true?
No, that's impossible.
But Light isn't the type to lie like that.
Hey, Light.
Show me your phone.
ECI...
ECILA... That's...
Wait! That's the name Alice Kurobane used when she was a secret guest at nationals.
That legendary tournament?
I saw it on TV.
I don't know anything about that tournament, but she was an amazing player.
She taught me a lot.
He wasn't lying after all.
I wonder if the others are okay.
They're probably fine, right?
I hope so.
It'll be fine!
We're all teammates in Seventh Flame!
Okay, let's head back.
Let's get some ramen on the way home.
I know a good place.
It's famous for its black ramen.
Marufuji Cafeteria
You mean the Marufuji Cafeteria?
I've always wanted to go there.
Is it good?
Yeah. And the portions are huge.
So I'm wondering... How huge are we talking?
Itsuki eats a whole lot, after all.
Yeah. I'm looking forward to it.
You fall asleep?
No.
Is the bed too firm?
It's old.
No, it's a lot softer than the one I have at home.
I see.
And I really think I should be sleeping on the floor!
I told you. You don't need to worry about it.
We already decided that, right?
Y-Yeah...
Um...
Thank you for today.
It made me really happy.
Good night, Tsubasa.
Good night, Ren.
See you later.
Thanks so much for having me!
Come back any time!
Your mom's so pretty!
And her cooking was great.
She just puts on a good face for the outside world, same as I do.
She's usually pretty lazy with breakfast.
She is?
What's wrong, Tsubasa?
I never thought you and I could be friends like this.
I guess it makes me happy.
Tsubasa...
I have to get closer to the others, too.
That's right!
Him, though...
"Him"?
Gentleman?
I think he's a good guy, though.
No, it's weird that he doesn't show his face.
That's true.
He's in our club, and we don't know anything about him.
I'm wondering... What's he like?
A cool older guy?
Like my dad!
No, that can't be right. He's a student at Shadowverse College.
True.
But I do think he's smart.
It'd be hilarious if he was a hot boy in glasses who talked like that.
He has a bunny avatar,
so he probably likes collecting cute plushies and things, right?
I'm really curious about him!
If we know what he's like, we can get closer to him, right?
I don't know. But it'd be weird not to try.
Right?
Okay, let's go see what we can find out after school.
All right!
Ren Kazamatsuri and Spear Knight Amyroth
Class: Swordcraft Birthday: 3/18 Likes: Moving Her Body
Spear Knight Amyroth
See you tomorrow, everyone!
See you tomorrow, too, teacher!
Okay...
Tsubasa!
You're fast.
I hurried here.
You didn't need to.
I've been looking forward to this!
Okay, let's go, then.
This is Sixth Magic's room, right?
Yup.
Wait!
Senbei Okaki
Hey, there.
Hello...
I've been waiting.
Sorry for just coming over like this.
U-Um, I'm a first-year with Seventh Flame, Ren Kazamatsuri!
I'm Shinobu Miki. The president of Sixth Magic, I guess you could say.
I was surprised. You almost never message me, Tsubasa.
I'm allowed to, aren't I?
I didn't say you weren't.
So, you wanted to ask me something?
Gentleman.
I'm thirsty. Let's go to the school store.
Weren't we going to the school store?
It's likely that Gentleman would hear anything we said in the club room.
But this place is safe.
I see...
Definitely...
We want to know who he really is.
You became club president because he ordered you to, right?
So I figured you must know something.
True! Good idea!
So?
We did talk, but...
I've never actually met him.
All I have is his contact info.
He uses a bunch of free email addresses.
Really?
That's a shame.
Yeah.
Oh, well.
But...
There are three things I'm sure about.
First is his love of rabbits.
Yeah, that's true...
Second, that he's often found at the arcade on the shopping street.
The arcade?
Third, that his DigiFriend is Mayti.
Oh, we see her sometimes!
Thanks. That's a big help.
If you do meet Gentleman...
No, nothing.
I guess you have to do this stuff yourself.
I'll see you around, then.
What was that about?
Who knows?
Our first stop's the arcade!
Right!
Nekome-cho Shopping Street
I've never been here before. I didn't realize so many people came!
Totally.
I don't know how we'll find him.
Want to call out for a "Mr. Gentleman"?
He'd just run away.
Yeah...
Is he really here?
There are other arcades besides this one.
We didn't really think about it on the way here.
True!
Well, it's fine.
I'd love just to have some fun with you.
Me, too!
And there's something I've got my eyes on.
You want that?
I'm pretty good at these.
Really?
Thank you so much!
Okay, let's try that next.
It's here!
I told you. You've got good fundamentals, so the makeup really makes you look good.
No way...
Okay, want to try this one next?
It's two-player.
It looks great.
Wait...?
Gentleman!
Ts-Tsubasa! Look at that one, too!
Trump Card
New World
This one, and that one, too!
Happiness Sensation
This one, too!
Ts-Tsubasa...
So he definitely comes here.
S-Seriously?
W-Wow!
That character...
Yeah, it looks like a rabbit!
Gentleman loves rabbits...
Which means...
Hey, sorry, we're coming through.
Sorry! Sorry!
U-Um, the person who was just here...
It was amazing! I couldn't believe anyone was that good!
N-No... Where did he go?
I'm not sure. Over that way, I think.
Tsubasa!
I know.
We lost him, huh?
Totally.
Wingy...
What is it? You want to make me feel better?
Thanks, Amyroth.
Amyroth?
Did you see that, Tsubasa?
I did! That's Gentleman's DigiFriend!
We've finally found you!
Give it up, Gentleman!
You're kidding me...
You're...
A girl?
Y-You're Gentleman, right?
N-No.
No, that's totally your DigiFriend.
Y-You've got the wrong guy.
Those are rabbit ears, right?
I'm going home!
Sorry. You couldn't be him.
That dork Gentleman couldn't possibly be a girl like her.
That rabbit costume thing looks so lame.
And the way he talks is so stupid.
He's nothing like you.
Take that ridiculous outfit...
Even for a digital avatar, there's no way.
He's not dorky or lame or stupid!
I worked so hard to make that avatar! How could you say that?
So it is you...
Gentleman.
We didn't expect you to be a girl, though.
Yah, yah, yah!
So you found me out, huh?
I guess I underestimated you!
I figured it would happen one day, though,
so in the end, everything proceeded as I expected!
You're all dancing to my tune!
But don't think you've won!
Why are you looking at me like that!
Um, I was just thinking that personality and the way you look are a hilarious combo.
It's really cute!
What do you want? Why are you here?
I guess Ren would say it like this:
We're all on the same team.
So...
Why don't we battle and get to know each other better?
I see.
So you wish to see who's better, you or me?
Gentleman mode!
Sh-Shut up!
Fine! Let's battle!
But if I win, promise you won't tell anybody about this!
We weren't planning on telling—
Okay. Got it.
I-I won't lose!
Hilarious.
For some reason, I'm getting excited.
Shadowverse Card Showcase!
This is today's card, Turquoise Sister.
Turquoise Sister
Today's Card is...
Havencraft
Depending on how you use it—
Tsubasa, what's her special move?
"Special move"?
Yes! Turquoise Dynamite? Turquoise Destroyer?
Or Turquoise—
Can you at least make it something cuter?
Why do you pretend to be Gentleman?
That's none of your business!
Preview
It's so cute to watch you freak out.
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
Leave me alone!
Next time: "You Can't Surpass the King!"
Episode 23
You Can't Surpass the King
Battle! Shadowverse!