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Wow, I was so sleepy during that last class!

Yuki-kun, what are you looking at?

Like I said, stop interacting with me. You'll start some annoying rumors.

I don't care about rumors.

We're childhood friends. Who cares?

You clearly don't, but the others do.

Yuki-kun, your hair's really grown.

You look gloomy with one eye hidden like that.

Hey.

Shall I cut it for you like before?

Yuhi, you never change.

To me, you always have been and always will be Yuki-kun.

That will never change!

Sure, I guess. I'll let you do it soon.

Gotcha. I'll make you look super cool!

I wonder how the "other world" is doing.

What?

Hey, what's going on?!

What is this?

Could it be...

What is this?

We were at school, right?

I knew it! This is...

Yuki-kun?

Hey, do you hear something?

Wh-What's that?

It's a movie shoot, right?

Magic power.

Hey, are we in trouble?!

They're coming this way!

Everyone, run! Run now!

Yuki-kun!

Huh? Yuki-kun?!

Wait, did I just...

Not now. Let's run. Come on!

H-Hey, Yuki-kun!

Yuki-kun! Up front!

Forward!

Destroy the demons!

Magic squad, fire!

What's going on?

These wars should have ended by now.

That magic power... Is it a curse?!

This feeling... It's unmistakable. It has to be...

Yuki-kun?

You there!

What are you doing?

This place isn't safe. Retreat now!

The Royal Knights will protect you. Now go!

R-Right!

All right. Let's go!

Royal Knights, prepare to charge!

Follow me!

Th-They're strong!

Yeah, no doubt.

All right. Let's go, Yuhi! Can you run?

Y-Yeah!

Episode 1

Summoned to Another World for a Second Time

Thank you for arriving at a time of national emergency, foreign heroes!

The Nation of Distinia

Our kingdom of Distinia is being invaded by demons.

Similar to the war five years ago,

a group of heroes has rushed to our aid from a foreign world!

If this is not destiny, then what is?

Heroes? What?

What the heck is this about "destiny"?

I'm sure you are all confused by this sudden turn of events,

but the fact is that a hero who came to us from a foreign world five years ago

ended the war raging across our world, Eclaire, and brought peace.

Monument to Commemorate Peace

That was five years ago, huh?

I know this alien world is confusing to you,

but please understand that we cannot see this as a coincidence.

Could you please lend us aid?

Lend aid? I don't know how to fight.

But I don't want to get thrown out of the castle...

If we have to do it, I guess it's better to stay here...

Yeah, if we go outside and get attacked again, we'll definitely be done for.

Thank you for your determination, everyone.

We have prepared rooms for you.

Please rest for today.

What's going on?

Yuki-kun...

Don't worry.

I won't let any danger come to you.

Yeah.

Don't let your swing waver, even unconsciously!

Make the proper form second nature!

Magic is a manifestation of your mental image.

Try to create a solid image inside you.

Huh?

I-I did it!

Yuhi has talent.

Slacking off on your first day? That's not very admirable.

Ack... Elka!

We're going to war.

Addressing your superior officer like that is not permissible.

Sheesh, who cares how I address you?

Why don't you add "-sama" to your name, if that's what you want?

Your calm composure in an alien environment is commendable,

but your selfish attitude reminds me of the hero from five years ago.

Capricious, egotistical, and uncaring of how the women around him felt...

In any case, this world is more dangerous than you might think.

Return to your training,

unless you want me to force you.

Sounds fun. I'd like to see you try.

I see. I guess a little pain is needed as a lesson.

Th-This impact... Could it be...

Remember me now?

Se... Se...

Setsu-sama!

S-S-S-Setsu-sama! I-It's been such a long time!

I've waited for this moment, to see you again, for so long!

Er, yeah. Long time no see.

How long are you gonna stay like that?

Oh! My apologies! Yes, the chair, right away!

No, I didn't ask for that...

Ah, the weight of Setsu-sama!

Oh, did you lose weight?

Yeah, this body is built differently from the previous one.

You know, it's kind of creepy that you can tell.

I only feel pleasure from servitude when providing it to you!

Oh, my master!

Her masochism has only accelerated since the last time...

What are you doing?

Glein!

It's Setsu-sama! Setsu-sama is back!

Setsu-san? Wait, is that him?

I guess it has to be, given Elka's state...

Thea! Great news!

Listen—

Welcome back, Setsu. It's good to see you again.

I knew you'd catch on quick, Thea.

Even with your new look,

I would never mistake your magic power, Setsu.

I see. Magic is not my strong suit. I'm sorry.

I-I kinda sorta knew, too! I just wasn't sure!

Anyway...

I'm back, as promised.

I'm home.

Welcome home, Setsu.

I've been waiting for you.

I had no doubt you were alive!

Damn right I am!

I guess it's not a given, actually.

They could have died in battle while I was gone from this world.

Is something wrong?

The war with the demons, right?

We have many questions for you, too, Setsu-sama.

Let's go someplace else.

So, how did you return to our world, Setsu-sama?

There's no doubt that you're Setsu-san,

but why do you look so different?

From our point of view, you simply disappeared after that battle.

To be honest, I don't know for sure, either.

Toma!

Setsu!

What I know for sure is that

I was reborn in a different world while keeping my memories and magic power,

then got summoned into this world again.

We don't know how you were summoned to our world from a different world.

So, not to quote the princess, but this doesn't seem like a coincidence.

The will of God is a mystery to ordinary men like us.

Enough about me for now.

What happened to Toma after all that?

He could be behind this war, too, right?

Are those demons being controlled by a curse?

Yeah, that feeling in their magic power... I'm certain.

It's a curse.

Toma's the only one who could do something like that.

We searched for him, too, like we searched for you, but...

We weren't able to find anything.

But seeing as Setsu is alive, Toma could be, too...

Glein-sama!

Glein-sama, the king requires your immediate presence.

Please come to the throne room.

Well, you heard him.

Yikes. Sounds like trouble.

It's not hard to imagine what's up.

I'll be off, then.

It's not easy being important.

That was supposed to be your job, you know.

As if I'd ever accept a stuffy job like that.

My plan was to travel around this world after the war.

I love this peaceful scenery.

The peace that Setsu won for us has to be maintained.

Yeah, you're right.

Toma, what are you thinking?

We should never have struck peace with the demons!

Our kingdom will now declare all-out war on them!

Please be patient, my king!

The emissary we sent to the demonic continent has not sent back word yet!

We must first accurately understand the situation.

It's the demons who've begun an unprovoked invasion against us.

The new heroes being summoned at the same time is proof that justice is on our side.

Hmph.

We never should have listened to the hero's cheap words five years ago

and agreed to that peace charter.

That hero going missing feels to me like God wants us to unify the world.

Yes! Success!

Good job, Yuhi.

Y-Yuki-kun?! You surprised me!

Don't sneak up on me like that!

I saw your other attempt, as well.

You seem to have a knack for magic.

You think so?

What's wrong?

This is practice to hurt someone, isn't it?

Well...

Why would anyone go to war?

Yuhi...

But if I really have a talent for magic,

I'll protect you, Yuki-kun.

Yuhi...

Yeah, just overthinking something never changes anything.

There you are, Setsu-sama.

I was able to buy us some time

by saying the heroes need more training,

but all-out war seems unavoidable at this point.

I'm sorry.

Oh, well.

Right, then. I guess I'll go out and stop the war by myself again.

Setsu-sama?

War is stupid. It has to be stopped.

Especially if Toma is behind it.

Setsu...

Then we will follow you, as your personal guard!

It would be great to fight alongside you again.

Researching magic is fun, but traveling together is more fun.

No. This time around, I'm going alone.

Given the situation, you can't all leave this place.

Besides, if Toma really is behind this,

there needs to be enough of a fighting force staying here, as well.

But...

If you're my personal guard, you'll listen, right?

How can I turn down a request like that?

Setsu is cruel.

Okay. Now I have to go and get what I need.

Why are there so many people?

We're going to war. Everyone's preparing.

Elka, I'm going in. Glein, cover me.

Wait, Elka!

Let's do this peacefully!

Feels like going back to our dungeon crawling days.

Yeah. Most of the time, Elka would dive in head-first and...

Sorry!

Oh, no, old habits...

I said we should do this peacefully...

Well, as long as no one finds him.

You think they won't?

It's a matter of time.

It's open.

Good!

Huh?

Yuki-kun?

Yuhi, we're going without you!

Oh, sorry!

Ah, here it is.

Long time no see to you, too, Kuromaru!

What?!

Hey, are you all right?!

Guards! Lock down the gates!

Don't let them escape!

They must've found out.

I'll buy us some time within the castle.

I guess I have to help him.

Elka, follow Setsu. You'll get in our way.

Hey!

She's right and you know it. Come on.

Oh, Setsu-sama!

Please, don't be so forceful!

Good. Everything is ready.

We'll try to buy as much time as possible until you return.

I'm counting on you.

Yuki-kun!

Wh-Why? Where are you going?!

Hanabashira-san...

No. It's all right, Elka.

To tell you the truth, this is actually the second time I've been summoned to this world.

Second time?

So, to stop this war, I'm going to go meet an old acquaintance.

If you're going somewhere, I'm going with you!

I want to go with you!

I promise I'll be useful! So please, I...

No. It's too dangerous for you, Yuhi.

Besides, this is something I have to do.

Then that's all the more reason...

I'm going because I don't want to put you in danger.

You understand, don't you?

Yuki-kun...

Yeah, you're a kind person.

Hey, close your eyes for a moment.

My eyes?

What for?

Just do it.

Like this?

Wind magic and fire magic? Nice!

I know, right?

I'll do my best to get strong,

so that I can protect you in this world, too!

Ow!

What was that for?!

If you can dodge that the next time I see you, you pass the test.

All right, I'm off!

Right!

Next Time

Going on a Trip for a Second Time

Next time, "Going on a Trip for a Second Time."