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Episode 15: What Makes a Hero

Why does a guy like Hajime Nagumo, who gives up on people so easily,

get so much affection?

It's almost like he's a hero or something.

I'm supposed to be the real hero.

I... I don't think that! Stop putting words in my mouth!

There's no need to pretend. I'm you.

I know this better than anyone else.

Shut up!

You're so seriously disturbed.

You're wasting your holy sword, recently touched up by Nagumo.

Or could it be that you don't want to use it

because you hate and envy Nagumo so much?

That's not related at all! I don't hate Nagumo.

There you go again, facing away from reality.

And because of that, I've powered up... Again!

I hate how strong Nagumo is.

That strength should belong to me, right?

In fact, I hate everything about Nagumo!

No.

It's true that Nagumo can be selfish at times,

but he did save me many times.

Why would I hate someone like that?!

What?

Come on, even when he saved you, you felt more jealousy than gratitude.

You were jealous, thinking it should be you who swoops in to save the day.

That's impossible! That's not right!

Not right?

Well, then why am I getting stronger?

R-Run wild, Celestial Flash!

Gather, Heavensturm!

Block it, Divine Armor!

You want to overwhelm him, don't you? Nagumo, I mean.

You want to make him kneel and admit that you're better than him!

Then you'll save the world, take everyone home, and get endless praise.

Shut up!

No, I won't.

Straight for the throat, huh?

I thought killing people was an evil deed.

You're not a person!

What's this? You're so full of murderous intent.

You know what, hero?

At this rate, you might lose another one.

W-What?

Don't pretend you don't notice.

If I've noticed it, then that means you've noticed it as well.

That's enough. Shut up!

Who is Shizuku looking at?

Don't even want to think about it, huh?

Not just Kaori, but Shizuku as well.

Die!

Whoa, that wasn't very heroic of you.

Besides, no matter how much you scream,

that doesn't change the fact that Shizuku's heart is drawn to Nagumo.

Refusing to listen, huh?

You're going to deny Shizuku's feelings too, I guess.

That's impossible.

That can't ever be possible.

It's really that painful for you to admit, huh?

The timing couldn't be better.

Are you gloating now?!

Look, here comes reality.

What are you even talking about?!

Still taking your test, huh?

Nagumo... You...

So, what's this about, Amanogawa?

Why... What...

Huh? I can't hear you.

Anyway, you shouldn't be fighting us. Your enemy is...

"Us"?

Who gave you the right to separate me from the rest of you?

Shizuku doesn't belong to you. Are you trying to mess with me?

Stop spouting nonsense and finish this test already.

Your enemy is over there.

Yeah, I'll finish it.

You don't get to order me around like that.

I'll end it all right here!

Yikes, I guess you gave in. You idiot.

Shut up!

Everything goes back to normal once you're gone.

Get out of my sight already!

Whoopsy.

Calm down, Amanogawa. Do you want Yaegashi to die?

You coward! Release Shizuku!

Hmm? What is it?

How are you able to stay asleep in this situation?

Wake up now, or I'll use you as a human cannonball.

Celestial Flash!

You're seriously asleep? How audacious.

I'm not audacious. It's just that your back is so nice to—

Well, I don't care how you feel.

Please do something about that guy.

Wait, what's going on? Why is... What?

I think he gave in.

Seems like he sees me as the root of all evil.

No...

Kouki, no!

Don't give in to your other self!

Snap out of it and overcome yourself!

Don't worry. I'll save you, Shizuku.

Kouki, what are you talking about?

Nagumo brainwashed you, right?

Don't worry, it should go away once I defeat Nagumo.

Nagumo...

Even as a former classmate,

I can't let you go unpunished for hurting my childhood friend.

I'll take you down and release Kaori and all the other girls from your brainwashing!

Then, they will accompany me as I save the world!

Snap out of it, Kouki! Don't let it trick you!

Shizuku...

Listen, Kouki...

Facing your dark side is really painful.

But you have to accept it and overcome it to truly move forward.

If you want to save lots of people, you can't cling to convenient stories.

You are your own enemy right now.

That smirking guy over there... Wake up!

Thank you, Shizuku.

You're always thinking about what's best for me.

Kouki...

I really appreciate it.

Even while brainwashed, you're concerned for me.

Kouki?

Don't worry.

I'll take down that monster with my face on it,

and I'll save you from Nagumo.

You no longer have to accompany a guy you don't even like!

Kouki...

Kouki, stop!

Wait, I'll stop him.

Yaegashi, to your right.

I'll handle Shizuku for you.

You can concentrate on your hated enemy.

Y-You! Get away from me!

He can only see Hajime Nagumo right now.

The test is in Hajime Nagumo's hands now. Please stay out of it.

Why should I listen to you?!

Are you just going to let your precious childhood friend get assaulted like that?

That thing is me. It won't kill her.

Didn't you just say it was a monster?

It's a fake me that copied my emotions, right?

Then even if it's a monster, it would never kill Shizuku.

You're not making any sense.

Ready yourself!

I won't let you have your way anymore!

You will release Shizuku, Kaori, Yue, and the others!

What...

There is no bigger waste of time than calling a true idiot an idiot, but...

I have to say this.

Who gave you the right to talk about my woman that way?

Nagumo-kun!

Please, don't! I'll convince Kouki!

Let's take Shizuku out of the picture for a moment.

Come on, me. It's time to be a hero.

Let's rescue those damsels in distress, shall we?

I won't take orders from you! I'm only going to use you just this once!

Don't forget that you're next after I take down Nagumo!

It's no use.

Did you fuse or something?

I don't like it, but I'll use whatever I can to take you down.

Of course, I will be killing it after I'm done with you.

Idiot.

You just succumbed to its seduction.

Chirp away as you like.

No matter what you say, you have no chance to beat me now.

Not with all of this power swelling up inside me!

Why is it so hard to realize that this is exactly how you got yourself into this mess?

Enough talk!

Ready yourself, Nagumo!

Limit Break - Overload!

Don't you—

Are you going easy on me?

Toying with me?!

Killing you would make Yaegashi and Kaori and the others sad, wouldn't it?

It's easier to keep you alive than to kill you and deal with them later.

Enough!

You won't stay so calm after this!

You...

I won't allow someone like you to smart mouth me like that!

I'll save this world!

I'm the hero, the most righteous person in this world!

Not you!

No way, there's no way it's you!

You're like a kid throwing a tantrum.

If only... If only you went away.

You murderer!

You abandon people so easily! You're the worst!

Nobody needs you anymore!

Yue, seems you guys are safe too.

Yep, all good.

Anyway, what's up with that idiot?

In a nutshell, he lost to his fake and made up a total fantasy story.

He's blaming everything on me now.

Plus, he absorbed his fake to boost his power.

What a hopeless fool.

If he can get a hold of himself, he'll probably pass the test, but...

Doesn't seem possible.

Not even Yaegashi could convince him, and ended up like that.

Kaori, she should be fine, but could you take a look just in case?

O-Of course! On it!

Everyone, you're here. Just wait a moment.

I'll take this guy out and release you all.

What are you talking about, Kouki?! What's gotten into you?!

Wake up already!

Kouki-kun! Please snap out of it!

It's not Nagumo-kun you have to defeat, it's yourself!

Unbelievable.

You've already brainwashed Ryutarou and Suzu.

How rotten are you?! You will pay for your sins!

Your idiocy feels like a huge sin too.

I'm not going to wait for you every time!

Damn it, you cheater!

Wait, Nagumo-kun!

Nagumo! Please stop!

Nagumo-kun!

What's going on?

The power... It's gone.

No... I haven't gotten anything back yet.

Please, Nagumo... I was supposed to get it.

I want it all back. Please die for me.

Go and restart your life.

Idiot.

Hajime!

Yep, this is your Hajime-san.

What's wrong, Yue? Was the test hard?

Looks like everyone survived.

Well, let's go.

Wait! Wait! I have to heal Kouki-kun!

You said he absorbed the fake, right?

That's probably why his soul is seriously damaged too.

I'll have to spend some time to heal him.

Please don't heal him completely.

It should be enough to just let him survive, right?

At the very least, make sure he doesn't regain consciousness.

Huh?

Oh... Yeah, that might be better, I guess.

Nagumo... I realize Kouki caused trouble, but... You know...

Nagumo-kun...

Come on.

Think about how much of a hassle he'd be after you completely healed him.

Hassle?

Listen. Amanogawa couldn't pass the test.

He turned away from himself, and decided to take it out on me.

That won't change even after he wakes up.

I guess we should be happy that he's alive.

Ryutarou, can you carry Kouki when I'm done healing him?

Yeah.

So, only Kouki failed.

He's not going to like that.

Probably... But it's all right!

He can try again as long as he's alive, right?

Yeah!

Thank you so much for everything, Nagumo-kun.

This is to show my thanks.

Yaegashi?

A-Also, um... This is proof that what I said back there wasn't a joke.

Yue, Shea, Tio... Kaori.

I realized a lot of things during this test.

My own bad habits, and the feelings I have...

Shizuku-chan.

He has Yue and the others, and more than anything,

it's so terrible because I know he's the one my best friend loves.

But...

It's not terrible, don't worry.

It's about your heart. You can't control it.

Moreover, instead of prioritizing someone else like you always do,

you're now trying to be selfish, and I'm so glad you're doing that.

Kaori...

Right.

I'm in love with Nagumo-kun.

Therefore, I'll do what's best for me.

Let's go.

Looks like we didn't get separated this time.

Yes. And that.

Hmm, seems like we're finally here.

It's pretty.

Is that a palace?

There's no doubt.

This is the end of the ice cave, the hideout of Vandre Schnee.

Episode 16: The Key to the World

Next episode, The Key to the World.