Episode 2: Special Training, Signature Pose!
Scene: A park in Landsol.
Kasumi and Shiori have wound up fighting as magical girls. The two of them, along with Yuuki, are patrolling to thwart the anti-beasts, who would bring calamity to Landsol.
Shiori
We've come to a place where fewer people would be likely to see... What should we do now?
Kasumi
If there were some clearer principles governing the anti-beasts' movements, we would be able to take countermeasures... Morra? You said they were after the power of love?
Morra
Yes. Beings like you, who are able to conjure the power of love, are the exact opposite of them. Thanks to them, it's as though my country has been struck by a disaster.
Kasumi
... They must have had some specific motive for coming to Landsol, but I don't know what it could be. We just don't have enough information.
Shiori
For now, why don't we try asking around? Searching for eyewitnesses is an essential part of investigations, after all.
Kasumi
Shiori, that's an excellent, logical suggestion. ... Though, I kind of wish I had come up with it myself...
Shiori
Ah, I, I'm sorry, Kasumi! I was doing too much of an impression of you...!
Kasumi
No, don't worry. When I'm not transformed into a magical girl, I want to act the part of a detective, and my stubbornness sometimes shows through...
Shiori
I think you're great as a magical girl, too...! Your outfit was really cute. ... Yuuki, you think so, too, right?
Yuuki
1. Nod.
Kasumi
Shiori, Assistant...! Y-You think so? Hee hee. I'm glad to hear it...
Kasumi
(... Huh? Is that really okay? I feel a little like I'm just pretending...)
Morra
Hmm, so you're still embarrassed... That might end up being a problem... Wait, this aura!
Man 1
Hey, it's a monster! A monster I've never seen before has appeared!
Man 2
What!? It's come into the city!?
Man 3
Hey, my sword doesn't work on this one!
Shiori
There's no doubt! Kasumi, it's an anti-beast!
Kasumi
... So, they've come after all... But a detective's word is ironclad! Let's go, Shiori!
Shiori
Yes! Yuuki! Please lend us your power!
Yuuki
1. "Transform!"
Shiori
Pure heart, lock on! Magical arrow, critical!
Purely Shiori
Magical Huntress Purely Shiori will pierce your heart with love!
Kasumi
......
Yuuki
1. "... You aren't transforming?"
Kasumi
I was really fixated on Shiori's transformation just now.
Kasumi
Is that what I do, too? My clothes vanish, my body gives off light, and I spin around while shouting vaguely positive phrases?
Morra
All magical girl transformations are like that, aren't they?
Kasumi
No. I can't. The mystery is still unsolved.
Morra
Kasumi!? What ar eyou saying!? Did you forget the promise you made on that day!?
Kasumi
I didn't agree to such a long-standing commitment! ... And anyway, won't you look over there!?
Man 1
W-What!? Someone's coming!
Man 2
That appearance! It's drawing weird stares...!
Man 3
Magical Huntress...? I've never heard of such a thing...!
Kasumi
She's the obvious center of attention! If someone I knew were to see me like that...
Morra
It's okay, you don't need to worry about that! Even if one of your acquaintances were to see you as a magical girl, they wouldn't be able to tell who you are!
Kasumi
Is that actually true...? And anyway, the embarrassment from being seen like that would be too much...
Purely Shiori
Purely Arrow!
Anti-beast
Roaaaar!
Morra
Look, look, Shiori's fighting hard! Go, Sir Knight! Do it!
Yuuki
1. Give power to Kasumi.
Kasumi
Ah, wait, Assistant! Stop it! Ah, I, I won't give in! I won't give in to these words floating through my head!
Kasumi
M... Miiii... Misty, theory, truly! Magical ribbon, spiral!
Misty Kasumi
Magical Detective Misty Kasumi is on the case!
Misty Kasumi
That was mean, Assistant, making me transform! Ooh... It was as though the catch phrase came out all on its own...!
Anti-beast
Roaaaar!
Purely Shiori
Kasumi! It's coming your way!
Misty Kasumi
Take this, Misty Bullet!
Fade.
Morra
Thanks to your efforts, another anti-beast has been defeated! This takes us one step closer to peace!
Man 1
Those girls were incredible -- they took out that monster so easily, when none of us could even hurt it!
Man 2
Their outfits are strange, but their power is the real deal...!
Man 3
Magical Huntress and Magical Detective, that was what they were called...!
Misty Kasumi
Ooh... They're looking at us... I can feel their gazes...
Purely Shiori
But it's a bit of a relief knowing they can't tell our true identities. I would also feel embarrassed if someone I knew saw me...
Hatsune
Ehh, why? Shiori, weren't you super cute?
Purely Shiori
Oh, please don't embarrass me, big sister...
Kasumi & Morra
Huh?
Purely Shiori
... Huh? Big sister!?
Hatsune
Good morning, Shiori! All that fighting was so loud, it woke me up -- and I was super surprised to see that it was you fighting.
Purely Shiori
Wh, whaaaat? Big sister, you were really sleeping in a place like this again... And also... You recognize me like this?
Hatsune
Huh? Of course! There's no way I wouldn't recognize my darling little sister!
Misty Kasumi
Morra. I have a few questions I need to ask you. How about I show you what happens to those who spread falsehoods?
Morra
Wait, wait! Don't pull on my ears! I can explain, okay!? Oh! Judging by that girl's appearance, could she be a magical girl, too!?
Purely Shiori
Big sister, is that true...?
Hatsune
Magic girl? No, I'm just a psych... No, never mind! I'm just Ordinary Citizen Hatsune, okay?
Misty Kasumi
Morra. It has been a pleasure. But I'm afraid I'll be taking you to prison now.
Morra
Eeek! Kasumi looks super serious! Help me, Sir Knight!
Yuuki
1. "There must be some mistake."
2. "I'll bring you something nice in prison."
Option 1.
Morra
Th-That's right! There must be some mistake -- this is my first time experiencing such an unusual situation!
Option 2.
Morra
I'd rather you help me before I get thrown in prison, okay!?
End of branches.
Morra
Um, Shiori and Hatsune are sisters, right? If that's the case, then... The bond between them must be so strong that Hatsune can recognize Shiori even when she's transformed!
Purely Shiori
Our bond... That must be it, big sister.
Hatsune
I don't really get what a "magic girl" is, but no matter how you look, Shiori... Your big sister will definitely be able to see through it!
Purely Shiori
Big sister...!
Morra
Just as I said! So it's all right -- normal people won't be able to recognize you! Absolutely! Definitely! Probably!
Misty Kasumi
... That's a lot of confidence you're projecting. Sigh, I still have my doubts, but I guess I can believe it.
Hatsune
Anyway. What were you guys up to, Shiori?
Purely Shiori
Ah, um... I guess, since I've been found out, I'll just have to explain.
Later.
Hatsune
Amazing, amazing! Shiori, you became a magical girl!
Hatsune
An agent of justice protecting Landsol -- I'm super proud of you! Shiori, you're the best sister ever!
Purely Shiori
Um, it's a little painful when you hug me that tightly... And, big sister, don't say it so loudly, okay...?
Hatsune
Ah, sorry, sorry. It's a secret. As much as I want to shout from the rooftops about how great my little sister is, I'll keep it quiet!
Misty Kasumi
(Will things really turn out okay... I feel really uneasy.)
Hatsune
Oh, oh, also, I guess the two of you are embarrassed about transforming.
Misty Kasumi
Y... Yes.
Purely Shiori
I know it's a little bad of us, big sister. Since you're always looking like a magical girl...
Hatsune
Shiori, don't tell me you've always been embarrassed about the way I dress...?
Purely Shiori
H-Huh!? No, not at all, okay? Rather, I'm happy that I get to look a little more like you now...!
Hatsune
Shiori... Ehehe! Okay, understood! For the sake of my beloved little sister and her friend, I'll pitch in to help, too!
Misty Kasumi
... Maybe I'm imagining things. But I have a bad feeling about this...
Hatsune
All right, all together now, on three!
Hatsune
Kiraaa-n!
Purely Shiori
K-Kiraa-n?
Misty Kasumi
... Kiraa-n...
Hatsune
Shiori, there's still hesitation in your pose! Be more confident!
Purely Shiori
Y-Yes...! Kiraaa-n!
Misty Kasumi
Why... Why did this happen...
Hatsune
Kasumi, you need to put more energy into it, okay? Be more radiant! Like this -- kiraaa-n!
Misty Kasumi
K-K-Kiraaa-n...!
Misty Kasumi
(... Kasumi?)
Man 1
Huh? What are those girls from earlier doing?
Man 2
They're still in those strange outfits...
Man 3
Hmm. Let's go take a look.
Misty Kasumi
Eep, people are gathering around...!?
Morra
This is your chance! It's a drastic measure, but if you allow people to get accustomed to the sight of you, it'll be a big step towards coming into your own as a magical girl!
Hatsune
That's right! You've got the master of signature poses, Hatsune, right here, so you have nothing to fear!
Misty Kasumi
N-No, no way...!
Hatsune
Hmmm. In that case, Yuuki, let me show you this manual!
Yuuki
1. "Kiraaa-n!"
Purely Shiori
Wow...! Amazing, just like my big sister...!
Misty Kasumi
... It's true, he does look radiant...
Hatsune
So, one more time! Don't forget your smile!
Hatsune
Everyone, on three!
Everyone
Kiraaa-n!
Narration
Through intense training, our magical girls have grown yet stronger. Having conquered their shyness, they're ready to conquer the anti-beasts! Don't fail us now, Magical Detective Misty Kasumi and Magical Huntress Purely Shiori!