Don't worry, Honjo.
What?
This is all going as planned!
What? A plan?
What is going on?
A response to your question.
She is, without a doubt, an Angel.
However, she is acting on her own will.
Impossible!
The reason is unknown. Perhaps…
A defective mask?
Yes. Mr. Chef Mask had said,
"My mask came with a defect and I managed to preserve my own will!"
If that's true, I figured I wouldn't be brainwashed by the mask even if I wore it.
Probably, that is.
She's moving like a monster.
Is that Mayuko really the Mayuko I know?
I caught him off-guard and inflicted damage.
I've obtained the abilities of the mask.
But I'm still struggling.
I'll lose at this rate!
I'm so glad.
She's still the Mayuko that I know!
ORIGINAL WORK BY TSUINA MIURA ILLUSTRATED BY TAKAHIRO OBA
"That's an Incredible Ultimate Weapon."
I never imagined there would be defective masks.
You girls are lucky.
They say having luck is an ability too.
Please.
Put an end to this aggravating world… this realm.
Yes.
Mayuko, I'm sorry for doubting you earlier.
I don't blame you.
I acted without giving you any explanation.
But even then, you didn't shoot me
and helped me put Rider Mask out of commission.
You've done enough.
There's no need for you to apologize.
Okay.
Am I really okay?
What if there are effects later on?
Hey!
Who are you?
Excuse me, Mr. Mask?
About the two high school girls…
If we find them here, does that mean we'll go separate ways after that?
That's right. Don't you prefer that too?
Yes.
But I am still curious.
Kuon Shinzaki. The one closer to God.
I only know that she's a human who somehow doesn't get attacked by Masks.
Stop right there!
Now put down your weapon.
Very well.
So who are you?
I'm Sachio Tanabe.
I strayed into this world the day before yesterday.
I'll be direct.
I must kill any God Candidates!
What does that mean?
Hold on, Honjo.
What?
Did he say "God Candidates"?
I'll also be direct.
What?
As you can see, I would think twice if you were planning on deceiving us.
That was a superhuman technique.
Are you one of those Masks?
Sure, I guess so.
So just like that bastard, is that dark-haired girl a God Candidate?
-Is she able to manipulate Masks? -Excuse me?
"Manipulate Masks"?
I have no intention to deceive!
I'm begging you.
Please lend me that power of yours!
I had four other allies and we stuck together through thick and thin!
It was only a short while, but we overcame many bloody battles together.
We were blessed with a strong bond, like family!
As we consistently advanced, we got to the building with an antenna,
but that's when that bastard appeared!
The bastard gave orders to the girl wearing a mask and…
annihilated my family!
I'm Kazuma Aohara.
I work as a surgeon.
No, in this realm, I should say I'm a God Candidate.
"God"? What are you talking about?
I strive to eliminate those who want to put an end to this fabulous realm,
and I'd like to request your help.
I'm only able to manipulate one Angel, one Mask at a time.
It's too much of a risk to kill off every nuisance I encounter.
So will you accept my request
or will you die here?
I chose to live.
But those four were my beloved family.
I refuse to let that scum exploit me until the end!
Luck is on my side.
I didn't expect to encounter another God Candidate!
Please, help me defeat that devil!
If there's a chance that person knows how to end this world,
it might be worth it to go talk to him!
I understand.
What? Honjo?
So, you'll help me?
Mayuko, let me borrow your phone.
What? Oh, sure.
What's happening now?
Oh, hello? Rika?
Yes! I'm doing fine!
I've got all sorts of new intel!
So, actually…
Honjo, what did you do with that gun you found earlier?
Oh, that?
It's too heavy for me to use.
I still have it, though.
But also, let me apologize.
I'd love to just talk things through, but it might turn into a battle.
That's okay.
But if they somehow get control of me…
Mr. Mask, it looks like they're leaving.
There's no hurry.
We know where they're going.
But still…
Hey, woman.
Do you have the ability to manipulate Masks?
Oh, I'm very sorry.
I really don't know anything.
All right.
Then it's pointless for us to operate as a unit any longer.
What?
What is it?
One, two, three!
So, you're back.
Mr. Tanabe, was it? You only brought two with you.
And on top of that, they're girls.
I expected you to gather more allies to seek revenge on me.
That guy's voice isn't affecting me.
It seems like I'll be okay for now!
Now we have to bring this to a civil talk--
Shut up, you punk!
-This gal is a God Candidate too! -Wait, Mr. Tanabe?
And the other gal has obtained the great abilities of a Mask!
We'll get revenge for my family, so you better brace yourself!
Hey, we're supposed to talk it out first!
Of course, I expected that I wasn't the only one.
That's why I can't let anyone become a "Perfect God" before me!
Ein, slash them all to death!
Endurance?
Yes! My brother said your endurance doesn't change when you become a Mask.
So if you focus on defense first and exhaust the enemy's energy,
you'll be at an advantage.
Great, all according to plan.
I can win. I'm stronger now.
I'm so happy I can help Honjo out!
Mayuko, I'm so sorry.
You got this!
This is my chance!
This is for my family!
-What? -Stay back!
Damn you.
Oh, dear.
Seems like she's getting pretty tired.
All right!
Ein won't make it much longer.
Okay, then.
I'll take out her right arm!
This is it.
It's your turn, Zwei!
You fools!
You thought Ein was the only Mask I could control?
-Zwei. -Zwei!
What?
She saw right through my strategy?
That dumb-looking girl?
It's exactly what Rika said.
It's odd how he said he can only control one Mask at a time.
The Mask's name is "Ein," right?
"Ein" means "one" in German.
"Two" is "zwei."
It's extremely likely that he can control more than one.
Oh, no!
At this rate, more people will end up hurt!
Am I going to lose?
No. If I lose here, it'll be just like the other world.
A world of constant abuse by seniors at a hospital in the boonies.
But this world is different.
The superior humans are treated favorably here!
It's a suitable world for me! I'm an invincible existence here!
There's no way I would lose to you dim-witted brats!
I have a higher education and income than both of you!
There's no way you can defeat me!
His eyes. I've seen them before.
If we let this guy go, he'll use his Masks to kill more people.
Then I have no choice but to kill him.
Mr. Mask, will you please do something?
-You don't get it, Kuon. -What?
If people can control the Masks,
you're no longer safe from enemy Masks.
They can kill you in a single strike since you're unarmed.
You'd be better off letting them kill each other first.
But still…
There's no doubt there's something special about you.
But you're choosing to ignore that as if it has nothing to do with you.
You won't get anywhere with that kind of mentality.
For you to survive and prevent any more people from becoming victims,
it's about time you think more deeply about what you can do.
Am I wrong, Kuon?
This person is worried for me.
He cares about me, even though he acted annoyed all this time.
He even called me by my name.
I understand, Mr. Mask!
I'll face my reality now!
I'll think very carefully about myself.
Geez, was I too strict? But…
What are you doing?
A warning shot.
You're remembering things now?
Yes, a little bit.
Wait a minute!
You're acting too quickly, Kuon!
My weapon is a gun, just like you, Mr. Mask!
What's that?
What?
Did you just do that?
You're telling me that's your ability?
What?
He believes that I did that!
If I use this to my advantage, maybe we don't have to kill anyone!
I'll show him my ultimate killer technique!
It's called "acting!"
That's exactly right!
I'm closer to God than you are!
A mere pest like you can't defeat me!
-What? -What?
What the heck is she doing?
I was just toying with you.
So what now?
You still want to play?
Ein!
Oh, all right!
Would you like me to finish you quickly, little Ein?
Like poor little Zwei?
-Zwei… -Ein!
Zwei…
I surrender!
I'm giving up on becoming the Perfect God too.
So please spare my life and Ein's.
You small fry!
How could you pull off something ridiculous like that?
Honjo, you're terrifying.
But you're also amazing!
What?
Mr. Tanabe?
He's alive!
Hey, you said you're a doctor!
Treat him right now!
Oh, yes.
Your sins as a murderer will never disappear,
but you can at least try to atone for it.
Yes. Okay.
Mr. Mask, it was a success!
That sailor uniform girl is a force to be reckoned with.
Mr. Mask, may I try controlling a Mask?
You remembered something?
Yes!
Honjo. What was that?
Most likely a railgun.
A railgun, you say?
It uses electromagnetic force to shoot at high velocities.
You see it in sci-fi a lot.
That railgun might use the same mechanism as the masks.
It might not be explainable through our world's knowledge.
That was disappointing.
Wavelength, right?
Yes.
It seems I can only control Angels that are on the same wavelength as me.
Hey, Kuon.
Do you think you can seal the masks' Commands with your powers?
I cannot.
I don't know if it's even possible.
Well, it turns out I'm useless as ever.
There's no need to rush.
I seem to have forgotten lots of things thanks to the mask too.
We're in the same boat.
Oh, perfect timing.
Let's eat.
There's food?
Is it really that embarrassing to look at my face?
It's weird to say about oneself,
but I'd say my face can be shown in public without embarrassment.
"Without embarrassment"?
Is it a handsome face?
Is Mr. Mask a good-looking man?
Well, suit yourself.
But how long are you planning on lingering here for?
If a God Candidate becomes a Perfect God, everything will go well.
If God desires peace, peace prevails.
If God desires chaos, then chaos will.
There can only be one Perfect God.
If you're aiming to become one, good luck.
-I've made up my mind! -What?
I, Kuon Shinzaki, will aim to be a Perfect God!
For Mr. Mask.
And to end this world peacefully!
You, a God?
That's a concerning thought, but it's a step forward for now.
That's when I'll look at your face, Mr. Mask.
-What? -Oh, it's nothing.
Please stop. I'm begging you!
No!
There's another one!
Help me!
Bravo!
What?
Are you being controlled by a God Candidate?
What?
A phone?
What?
Oh, well, hello there!
Are you the God Candidate who's controlling this Mask?
That's right.
I'm Rikuya Yoshida, a first-year in high school!
I'm Rika Honjo, a third-year.
Oh, an upperclassman!
You can speak to me casually then.
Okay, then.
So where are you watching us from?
Wow, I'm impressed you knew I was watching.
I'm on the rooftop of a building you'd find in Ikebukuro!
Oh, that one.
It sure looks like that.
Are you also a God Candidate?
No, I'm not.
I'm asking this, trusting that you're a good guy.
What?
How did you get those powers?
I'll trust you as well and answer.
But most of my memory was deleted after putting it on.
"It?"
I woke up in an apartment with a white box in the room.
A mouthless mask?
Yes. Without knowing anything, I looked at the mask's code
and it installed loads of data into my brain at once.
The Command activated at the end and that's when it destroyed the mask.
That's how I became a God Candidate.
Then what is a Perfect God?
I still don't have intel on that.
I'm really sorry.
But for some reason, I'm confident that when they become one,
all wishes will be granted.
What?
Smiling, angry, emotionless, and mouthless masks.
That must be the "jackpot" mask Yuri was talking about.
The mask that converts humans into God Candidates.