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[fighters cawing]

[Fighter D] Think. What would Hibiki do in this situation?

[gasps]

Hey guys! We should make sure all the civilians are safe first!

[gasps]

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[gasps]

Hibiki, you're being too naive.

It'll be quicker to just kill the monsters.

[grunts]

[Fighter D] Huh… You Rangers are doing better than I expected.

So that's how it is. Guess I should take you guys out next then.

And one day,

I'll rip their throats out, one by one.

-[fighter caws] -[gasps]

I'll deal with this fighter!

[both grunting]

-[gasps] -[instructor] Time's up!

That concludes the training portion for your final exams.

The real test commences tomorrow.

Now go back and rest.

[annoyed grunt]

[Fighter D] Huh? H-Hang on!

I said I was going to handle that one just now!

It's not nice to steal somebody else's thunder.

I've got ten times more kills than any of you.

I don't need to steal your thunder.

[♪ comical music playing]

That bastard! I'll kick his ass first chance I get.

Hey, XX. Did you ever hear Sakurama mention anything about this exam?

[Fighter D] Anything at all?

We're not friends, so don't call me that.

[Fighter XX] Die, scum. Till you've got no immortality left.

[grumbles]

Come on, you get it, right?

I wanna crush the Ranger Force like you.

The first thing I've gotta do is pass that exam,

so that's the priority here.

[Fighter D] Their strength levels are wildly inconsistent.

Gotta keep an eye out for Ishikawa, Yukino, Akebayashi, and Urabe.

The rest of them aren't even a threat.

As for him…

He's the one guy I won't lose to.

[Fighter XX] You can get along with them, but don't forget.

The two of us are still monsters.

And as such, you'd better not let me see you come to a pathetic end.

There's no way I'd forget that.

[Fighter D] I've suffered for over 10 years now…

Every surface-dweller is my enemy. It doesn't matter who it is…

I'm gonna take them all down.

[♪ upbeat music playing, Tatsuya Kitani "Preview of Me"]

[instructor] I'll now explain the rules of your final exam.

First off, based on your performance during the training,

we've divided you into five different groups.

The five groupings that I'm sure you're all familiar with.

The combat service support specialists, The Pink Squad.

Then we have our stealth combat operatives, the Green Squad.

The bedrock of the Rangers and its central intelligence,

the Yellow Squad.

Those who specialize in administration, teamwork, and the big picture,

The Blue Squad.

And last but not least, our offense.

The monster extermination experts, Red Squad.

[Fighter D] I see how it is.

Basically, I just need to fight him one-on-one and win.

[instructor] For this exam, you will stay in this special field

and must defeat five monsters.

[Fighter D] M-Monsters?

The part of the monsters will be played by current Rangers.

[all gasp]

In their possession, they have one key for each of the different colors.

[instructor] Those who manage to take a key and escape the field

will obtain the right to be scouted by the respective squadrons.

In short…

If you cadets want to pass this exam, then you will have to work together.

[both] Work together?

[instructor] You have three days.

Think of it as an actual Sunday Showdown,

one that's limited to 30 minutes each day.

When the time is up, the bells installed across various locations

will ring to signal the end of the battle.

From this point on, you'll fight in teams.

Put in another way, teamwork is a must.

Because if you choose to fight against them on your own…

-you have no chance. -[worried grunts]

-[instructor] Now then, begin! -[both gasp]

-Let's go find a place to hide. -[Shion] Let's go find this monster.

-[both grunt] -You're joking.

We have three days though. We should find a hiding spot first.

What kind of Ranger runs and hides from a monster?

-We'll fight them head-on. -Wha…

[annoyed growl]

[Fighter D] Easy for him to say, "Oh, let's just fight them."

I'm the one who's gonna get outed if I get hit even one time.

I joined the Rangers to wipe the monsters off the face of the planet.

Whereas you'd rather talk to them and make friendship bracelets.

[Fighter D] This guy's an even worse pain in the ass than Sakurama.

And I'm stuck with him for three days?

Uh, yeah. I get it.

Then let's go search for the Red Squad's monster actor.

[Shion] Call me over once you find them.

Uh, wait, wait, hold on. I don't think we should split up.

-Tsk. -The instructor said so, remember?

We're supposed to do this thing as a team.

If you can't hold your own, then get out of my face.

Wait, what?

I don't care about this exam.

I have my sights set on what's beyond it.

Oh, so you're one of those guys,

trying to impress the ladies at the Sunday Showdown--

-[grunts] -Huh?

I found you guys…

What the?

[Fighter D gasps] Yumeko Suzukiri!

[Suzukiri] Huh, well, this isn't Yellow Squad, is it?

But unfortunately for you, that doesn't matter.

[Suzukiri] I'm a big scary monster that attacks anything in sight…

You better punish me, okay?

The ones playing the monsters…

Are the Junior First Ranks?

Wait. We're the Red Team and you have the key for the Yellow, right?

[Fighter D] Fighting you wouldn't really make sense for us so we're just gonna…

-[awkward chuckle] -[Shion] Hey!

-[Tokita] That's weak, man. -[gasps]

To hear such half-assery from Ranger recruits.

Ta-dah! And the monster appears!

Now it's time to meet your maker,

Foolish Rangers! [snickers]

[Fighter D] Tokita?

Bingo!

This guy's the monster actor for Red Squad?

-[Suzukiri] Hey, Replacement! -[grunts]

You seem really into this.

But a two-on-two probably isn't fair for you guys.

What should we do?

-[annoyed grunt] -Huh? Wait, Shion…

[crashes]

[gasps]

-[Yamato] Ow… -[gasps]

[Yamato grunts]

-Yukino. She's not dead, is she? -[gasps]

[both shriek]

You ruined it. Bummer.

I wanted to toy around with Sakurama for a bit longer.

Do you hear that?

Yeah, I hear it.

-[Fighter D panting] -[running steps]

[Fighter D] Damn, I'm falling behind. Never thought I'd see that guy again.

Whatever, doesn't matter who I'm up against.

I beat him before. Plus, it's two against one this time.

-[grunts] -[scoffs]

[attack grunt] Where's the key?

Not telling, I'm a monster.

-[Shion grunts] -Duh!

[Shion grunts]

Not too shabby.

[Shion] You know, I've heard unflattering things about you.

How you got beat up and lost to an ordinary Fighter.

[grumbles]

You're Red Senior Third Rank, Shun Tokita.

Isn't that right? Well, you're a disgrace to the Rangers!

[grunts]

[groans]

[grunting]

[groaning, chokes]

-[pants, gasps] -[body thuds]

-[Tokita] Come on now! -[scared grunt]

Yeah, you don't need to worry about me, buddy.

I mean, yeah, I may not be in the greatest condition right now,

but even injured, dealing with you guys will be total child's play.

[Tokita] At this rate, you guys ain't ever gonna win.

Who'll be the next to fall? Is it you, Hibiki?

C'mon, Hibiki.

Are you just gonna stand there and stare at the monster all day?

This takes me back.

Yeah, the last time we played together was back at the orphanage.

[Tokita] Let's see if the little kid who dreamt about becoming a hero

-ever actually grew into one. -[weak grunt]

[Fighter D] I can't count on that guy anymore.

I'll have to do this myself. But…

the moment I get hit, my cover's gonna be blown immediately.

Here's the one thing I can give you.

We all have one.

It's the standard weapon the Yellow Squadron made for us,

the Dragon Gadget!

I have literally nothing but bad memories about this dumb thing!

-Damn it… -Hey!

Please don't break it right off the bat!

If I just try it this way…

Here we go… Dragon Gadget, Gun Form!

[Tokita chuckles]

You suck at this!

[yelps]

[yelling]

[grunts]

[pants, gasps]

-[Shion grunts] -[Tokita chuckles]

So you're back for more!

Wow, and here I thought you'd run away with your tail between your legs.

[Shion] Yeah, right, I'll never go down without a fight!

[Fighter D] What do I do now? [grunts]

-[Tokita exclaims] -[Shion groans]

I have a shot!

You missed, ya dumbass!

[Tokita grunts]

[grunts] Let's retreat and restrategize.

-Don't get in my way. -[grunts]

This only happened because you charged in alone and didn't want help!

Because I don't work with anyone.

Especially not with a passive little weakling like you.

Huh?

I'll do whatever it takes to get a Ranger position.

Otherwise, if I don't… [panting]

…I won't be able to kill that monster.

[soft gasp] What monster?

-[footsteps approaching] -[gasps]

Oh, gimme a break already.

You're gonna have to hit me with something better.

Go to hell.

I told you, we have to take him down together.

[grunts] Stop bothering me!

[annoyed grunt]

[gasps]

[Fighter A] Oh, no! Don't push me in against my will!

[Fighter B] Yeah, I won't.

[Fighter A] No! That's your cue to push me!

[gasps]

[chuckles]

[Shion groans]

[Tokita] Wow, someone thinks he's fancy, doesn't he?

With his little sword.

-I'm getting bored so let's wrap this up. -[Shion panting]

I get more of a workout doing my physical therapy warmups.

[Fighter D] Shion!

Shut up!

If you wanna run away like a coward, you're on your own!

-[Fighter D] Okay, thanks! -[shocked grunt]

[Fighter D] You know what? You do whatever you want!

It's not like I care about what happens to you!

-Tsk. -Now, now. Quit fighting!

Stay out of it! That coward never cared about winning.

[grunting]

I don't need him, I'll be fine on my own!

-[Tokita] Hah! How promising. -[pants]

But you're gonna need more than that to pass the exam!

[gasps]

[scoffs]

[grunts]

[yells, grunts]

[groans]

[tires screeching]

[Tokita] C'mon! Where did all your bravado go from earlier?

I thought you could do this alone? What happened?

[♪ intense music playing]

Ooh, so close.

[Shion panting]

[coughing, panting]

[Tokita] Oh, scary.

That's too bad.

If you'd passed, you'd have been a good fit for Red Squadron.

Anyway… Hey, better luck next year. [chuckles]

-[engine rumbling] -Huh?

-[Shion gasps] -[grunts]

[tires screeching]

-[glass shatters] -[loud rumbling]

[Tokita] Hisui? What the hell are you doing?

What? Listen, don't get mad at me.

Your guy got in my way, so I was just taking care of business.

[worried grunts]

-[Fighter D] I'm sorry. -[gasps]

Were you hoping for a serious fight?

What?

Because monsters don't talk like that.

If you're gonna play the part, do it right.

Nothing else matters… except winning.

The victors can do whatever they want, while the losers may as well be dust.

Man. This is so annoying.

I was hoping to make short work of these two

and then just go about my day.

[retches]

But now there's double trash that needs to be taken out.

And then there were two. What'll you do now? 'Cause believe me…

You'll wish you were fighting against real monsters instead of us,

once we're done!

-[grunts] -[explosion]

All right, time for a free-for-all!

Let's spread out in all four directions and get them surrounded.

[Ishikawa] Got it!

[♪ tense music playing]

-[breathing heavily] -[Fighter D grunts]

[Fighter D] This one's done for.

-This isn't the end. -Hm?

I can't let things end like this,

not before I get the chance to fulfill my duty…

[exhales]

Hey, Shion! Can you draw?

What?

[Fighter D groans] You, Ishikawa?

I'm objectively bad at it… [yelps]

How about you?

Huh?

[Usukubo] Oh…

[grunts]

[sighs] This sucks. You're real lucky, you know.

[Hisui] You're not a Junior First Rank, so you don't have to do this next year.

Damn right. I'll be a Senior First Rank by then.

[Hisui scoffs]

Yeah, the chance of that's lower than them passing this exam.

Tsk. I'm officially bored.

Are they done yet? I'm ready for this to be over.

[zaps]

-What? -[Hisui grunts]

-[Tokita gasps] -Huh?

Oh, it's just you.

Where did they go?

[Tokita] Wha… Hey!

[grumbles]

[♪ suspenseful music playing]

-[gasps] -There you are!

[Hisui grunts]

Oh! Sorry, I messed up.

[Hisui] Do that again and I'll kill you.

Yeah, yeah, I'm sorry.

[scoffs]

[Usukubo] Well, I'm not really good at drawing.

[Fighter D] I'm sure it's fine. It's smoky, no one will be able to tell.

Thanks, I'll take them.

No, wait! I think those are really bad.

[Usukubo] I drew them in a rush so they're messed up and rough looking.

Woah, you know what? I think you're better off

quitting the Rangers and becoming an artist instead.

I'm not sure that's a compliment. But are those helpful?

Yeah. They really are.

Sakurama-kun. What are you planning to do with those?

They won't know what hit 'em.

[Fighter D] Time to let the imposters know how scary the real deal is.

Those guys… They aren't scary. They're just strong.

[♪ intense music playing]

[Hisui grunts]

[frustrated grunt] Not again! This is getting kinda old.

Hey!

[Tokita] Don't just squat there like some lazy ass.

You know they were just hoping that we'd end up taking each other down.

You stupid--

Hey! You little bitch… [grunting]

Don't finish that thought.

Why do you keep on screwing around?

I warned you there wouldn't be a second time.

Huh? What are you talking about? Get your act together, Hisui--

[grunting]

They can wait. 'Cause you've forced me to deal with you first.

Now listen. You may think I'm just some younger, spunky high school girl

but don't forget I'm above you by three ranks!

So show respect when you talk to me!

[Tokita] Is she for real?

[both panting]

Okay, I'm charging in. So follow my lead.

Who'd follow you anywhere?

Well, in that case, why don't you hang back and catch your breath?

Can you go, uh, huff and puff over there?

What the hell did you just say?

[groans in pain]

You're injured, so it's not like I can count on you to be of any help.

[Fighter D] So honestly, you'd mostly just get in my way.

Someone I know once told me… What was it?

[chuckles] Oh, yeah. "I don't work with anyone else.

Especially not with weaklings."

[Shion] You little… [groaning]

[grunting]

[grunts] Damn, that hurt like a bitch.

[grunts]

[Fighter D laughs] Oh, no! Are you all right?

[Tokita] You bastard… [grunts]

Man, so weird you keep getting hit on that left side.

It's almost like you never saw it coming.

[yells]

Take this! Invisible Shot!

[grunting]

[both grunt]

[Fighter D] Whoa, that was close! [snickers]

Aw, come on!

[Tokita] Is that all you got? [laughs]

This is it, kid. If you're gonna call for backup, now's the time to do it.

Actually, there's no one I can call for help

because of a certain someone.

Shion, whatever you do, don't come help!

You're in no state to be taking him on right now.

[Fighter D] I'll be fine, so please get back, all right?

[annoyed grunt]

Typical Hibiki, haven't changed at all.

[footsteps]

[Tokita] Well, that's fine.

Obviously, you forfeit the fight. You lose, Hibiki!

-What? -I said "Get back", didn't I?

[Fighter A] Oh, no! Don't push me in against my will!

[Fighter B] Yeah, I won't.

[Fighter A] No! That's your cue to push me!

-[Fighter B groans] -[Fighter A laughs]

Figured if I said "Get back", you'd do the opposite. And ya did.

-[attack shout] -[gasps]

[shouting, grunting]

-[Tokita pants] -[grunts]

[both grunt]

[groaning]

Yeah. You're super easy to read. You might wanna work on that.

I'm just here to get my revenge on this guy.

But all it would take is one punch and that isn't worth it.

Should I go easy on you?

I'm gonna kill you!

-[Hisui] You're making me cry. -[both gasp]

The Green Squadron lives in the shadows

and doesn't stand out like you Red Squadron showoffs.

It's a shame no one ever seems to remember we're there.

-Hisui! -[Hisui grunts]

[Hisui] You forgot the "san"!

[gasps, grunts]

[both grunting]

She took them out, like they were nothing.

-[Hisui] Sorry to keep you waiting. -[gasps]

Looks like you're up next.

Never thought you'd make it this far.

[Hisui] And thanks. You've made this way more fun,

Sakurama's little brother.

-[gun firing] -[annoyed grunt]

[Fighter D gasps] Holy crap!

-[Hisui gasps] -[exclaims]

-[breathes nervously] -[Hisui] Soujirou!

[gun firing]

I'm never gonna give up. Not until I join your squadron!

[soft grunt]

[♪ intense music playing]

[gasps]

[panting]

[chuckles]

You know, you've got a slightly better look on your face than before.

[grunts]

I owe you one. 'Cause of you guys, I get to beat this jerk all over again.

-You little shit! -[thwacks]

[Tokita gasps] You…

"Child's play", was it? Then let's play a game.

[annoyed grunt]

[yelling]

[♪ upbeat music playing, NANAOAKARI "Seikai Wa Iranai"]

[yelling]

-Why you… -[grunts]

[Tokita groans]

[groaning]

Hah! Headshots don't count, dumbass! Nice try!

-That's fine by me! -[both yelling]

[alarm ringing]

[nervous grunting]

[instructor] Time's up! Day one of final exams is complete.

The road here is kinda in a zig-zag. I wanna walk down a straight path!

-[Suzukiri] You're gonna fail. -[Sakurama] Huh?

[Fighter D] Next episode, "The Zigzag Road to the Final Exam!"

-I'll fail… -Come on! Do it the right way, or else!

-[thwacking] -Ouch! T-thank you, ma'am!

-The game's only over when you give up. -I'll fail…