Uh...
Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Mejiro, and then the Akasaka area...
Okay!
Excuse me, but how long will it take to get there?
Uh, I'd say about 45 minutes.
Okay, thank you.
Give it your best, make new friends, and learn more about the outside world.
I'm going now.
Sora.
Sora!
Hey, that's the Tokyo Tower, isn't it?
Amazing!
So this is...
Tokyo.
GOODNIGHT DAYS
GOOD OLD DAYS
帰らない閉じかけた日から 眠らせた日を
From the sealed-up days I can't return to, to the days I could finally sleep.
kaeranai tojikaketa hi kara nemuraseta hi wo
GOOD LUCKY OLD DAYS
GOOD OLD DAYS
会いたくなるなんて気がしなかった 強がってだもんね
Even when I miss you, I still have to act strong, don't I?
aitaku naru nante ki ga shinakatta tsuyogatte da mon ne
続いてく
Continuing up and down, I'll finish what I started here along the way.
tsuzuiteku
UP AND DOWN
ここでそっと寄り道仕上げ
koko de sotto yorimichi shiage
あの坂を上ったら見える景色
I watch the scenery from the hill that I climb.
ano saka wo nobottara mieru keshiki
待つなどあいつ好きだった
Waiting for the man I once loved.
matsu nado aitsu suki datta
風の匂いも美人も全てが
The fragrance of the wind, the beautiful people, all of it,
kaze no nioi mo bijin mo subete ga
今も記憶の中
is within in my memories.
ima mo kioku no naka
駆け出した坂道で
As travel across this unfamiliar road,
kakedashita sakamichi de
錆びた
and reach the rusty crossroad, I'll fly away.
sabita
CROSSROAD AND FLY AWAY
GOODNIGHT DAYS
GOOD OLD DAYS
帰らない閉じかけた日から 眠らせた日を
From the sealed-up days I can't return to, to the days I could finally sleep.
kaeranai tojikaketa hi kara nemuraseta hi wo
GOOD LUCKY OLD DAYS
GOOD OLD DAYS
会いたくなるなんて気がしなかった 強がってだもんね
Even when I miss you I still have to act strong, don't I?
aitaku naru nante ki ga shinakatta tsuyogatte da mon ne
ここに立てば見える夢がいた
From here, I can see all of the dreams I've had.
koko ni tateba mieru yume ga ita
青い額を仕上げ
I'll put the finishing touches on this blue painting.
aoi gaku wo shiage
From the window in the moving bus,
I can see Tokyo Tower...
Sora's first time in Tokyo,
suddenly "Trial and Error"-!?
Tokyo
Here's some money for your living expenses during your studies.
It's not much, so be sure to spend it wisely.
I know.
I'm sorry I couldn't give this to you last night at home.
If that's all, I'm going now.
How are your studies...
Try not to give your teachers too much trouble.
Sure.
Gouta!
I can take care of myself.
So Dad, take care of your own problems yourself.
Where's the station?
I guess...
It's straight, then a left, I think...
Why is there a lion?
Wow! How many floors do you guys need?!
A river?
Oh, it's a canal.
"In mid-summer, someone will fish in the canal."
Good luck, Mister!
I'll give it my best too.
So, after crossing the intersection at 246th street, I'll be at Akasaka?
And then, I should take the subway...
Granny, are you okay?
Miss,
is something wrong?
I'm okay, I was only a bit surprised.
Oh, Miss!
Please watch my suitcase.
Suitcase?
Stop!
You're so brave.
Thank you!
Many thanks!
You're a real lifesaver.
Granny, can you stand?
Young man, thank you so much.
Careful on your way home.
All right, you be careful too.
Excuse me, are you okay?
Yeah.
Thank goodness, everyone's okay.
That magic just now, was it yours?
Yes.
But, I still have a long way to go.
If I move my hands naturally, it's okay.
But, when I try to concentrate really hard...
Thank you.
It's nothing.
Starting today, I'm starting my studies in magic.
Studies?
Yes.
You don't need it.
If you can use it to that extent,
what's the point of studying?
Excuse me.
I'm trying to get to the Bureau of Magic.
I don't understand the subway routes at all.
Then, why not walk?
More walking again?
Tokyo's summers are so hot.
I learned plenty from the policeman.
The cold barley tea was tasty too.
A person's DNA decides if they can use magic or not.
In my case, my father was a mage.
The amount of magical power a person has differs from person to person.
In most cases, magical powers develop during puberty.
At the age of 16, that person will have the right to study magic.
People who hold this power must study how to use it.
There are two main parts to the training.
First is staying at the instructor's house as a homestay for training.
By shadowing a mage at work, we learn what activities they are involved in.
The other part is, the Bureau of Magic gives lectures on magic history and gives magic training.
After having successfully completed the training, you will be registered as an official mage.
The training period is one month.
Parent and child, huh?
Give it your best, Mom.
Just a little further.
First is the culture building, then it's Tokyo City Hall...
And then... Is this it?
Oh, it's this one, how cute.
So this is the Bureau of Magic.
This is where I will become a mage.
Father, I'm here.
Oh no! I'm so late! I need to hurry!
Excuse me!
Where is the classroom for those attending the Bureau of Magic?
Sorry, but do you know where the classroom is?
Throughout this month, you will learn about the basics of magic, and understand what significance it has to society.
We'll be discussing real applications of magic and any other thoughts you may have.
Being late, you must be Suzuki-san, correct?
Yes, sorry.
Please introduce yourself.
Eh? Oh, okay.
All the other students have already done so.
You are the only one left who hasn't.
I see.
Pleased to meet you.
I came all the way from Biei in Hokkaido.
My name is Suzuki Sora.
And...
I look forward to working hard with everyone.
I hope we can get along together.
Is that all?
Well...
My pet dog's name is John.
My motto is, "Trial and Error."
That is all.
Be sure to be on time tomorrow.
Yes.
Being on time,
is important for someone who's part of society.
Everyone please be aware of this.
Yes, ma'am.
Sora-chan, over here.
And now, you'll all be taking an easy aptitude test.
This is a test to see your current knowledge and understanding of magic.
A test already?
Ohata-kun.
Quiet please.
Yes.
What a pain.
And now.
Please flip the papers on top of your desks.
You have 20 minutes.
Those who finish early can use the extra time for a break.
A skills test will begin at three o'clock.
Meaning you must return here before that time.
Be on time.
Yes, ma'am.
Sora-chan, is this okay?
Yeah.
How much was it?
It's fine, it's on me today.
Oh, how nice of you, thanks.
That was hilarious.
Your suitcase came flying at me.
I'm Yamabuki Hiori.
Pleasure to meet you.
The pleasure is mine.
I was kind of frightened...
"My dog's name is John,"
"and my motto is 'Trial and Error.'"
"That is all!"
Hiori-chan, you're making fun of me aren't you?
Um, just a bit.
To think I was late on the first day...
The teacher's name is Kawada.
Kawada-sensei, huh?
What about the guy who looks like her bodyguard?
Bodyguard?
Oh, Morishita.
He's Kawada's assistant.
Note: Kinpachi is from a drama called "Senior Class B".
He looks a lot like Kinpachi.
Yeah, totally!
Oh? Did everyone go back already?
Then I suppose we should head back too.
This time we won't be late.
Right?
Please write your name on your water tank.
Today's skill test is changing water into ice.
Suzuki Sora
We will be checking your level of magic.
Making ice, huh? This is going to be easy.
Ohata-kun!
Please pair up as a group with the person at the same table as you.
Group?
Respect and help your partner.
Eh?!
Oh, thanks for earlier.
Huh? Sora-chan, you know Midorikawa-kun?
Not really...
Sorry, but I want to change groups.
Oh, what a meanie.
Midorikawa-kun, correct? Explain to me why.
Even though he looks cool.
No reason really.
If you don't have a legitimate reason, then I will not allow it.
That idiot!
Oh! Amazing!
An icicle paradise!
So you can use magic too, huh?
Kind of.
I made that over there.
Wow!
It looks as if it were manufactured.
If you think about it, this is the most practical form for ice.
This is what you call useful magic, right?
I see.
Suzuki-san is pretty amazing.
It looks like a chandelier.
I won't lose to you.
Kawada-sensei.
I have a question.
What is it, Asagi-san?
Revival magic.
I heard it could bring people back from the dead.
Is it true?
How retarded.
It's a fairytale made by those who know nothing of magic.
No matter how good a magician you are, you cannot surpass the boundaries of life itself.
Do you understand?
Thank you very much.
If you had thought it through, you would've realized that.
And just who are you?
Kuroda Kouji.
I see, so you're knowledgeable in magic, huh?
Not at all.
That's why I'm here studying.
What is it?
Where's your water tank?
Beside yours.
You copied me, didn't you?
What?!
It looks exactly the same.
Anyone could've thought of a cylindrical shape.
Also, mine has a hole so it can be carried by rope.
A hole?
Asagi-san and Kuroda are amazing too.
It took all my effort just to turn the water to ice alone.
Well, normally that's what happens.
But, Suzuki-san's Icicle Paradise is amazing.
What's the point of making icicles?
Well, after being an assistant for so many years,
this is my first time seeing such emotional and dynamic magic.
I'll try remaking my ice.
M-Me too.
Magic isn't a competition.
The essence of magic is discovering yourself.
I'm done taking pictures of everyone's work.
Eh?!
After you've completed your training,
you will need to know what type of mage you are.
That is the purpose of this training.
And now!
That ends today's lessons!
Everyone, please return to your instructors.
Uh, Midorikawa-kun, is there something wrong?
Tomorrow's classes start at nine o'clock.
You're slow, aren't you, Kuroda Kouji?
Midorikawa-kun...
Sora-chan, where is your instructor's place?
Oh, I'm staying in the Shimokitazawa area.
Eh? That's so nice, can I come over next time?
Sure. What about you?
I'm staying in Azabu Juban.
There are plenty of students who can't use element changing magic.
Anyone would feel upset.
Mind helping clean up the ice?
Okay.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Thanks for everything today.
Suzuki-san, are you okay?
Will I ever get used to this?
How come? Did something happen?
It's nothing, I'm just tired.
Why are you laughing?
Oh, sorry.
But it's obvious you're tired.
You only just left Hokkaido today, didn't you?
Yeah.
It'd be weird if you weren't tired.
Oh, I see.
Tomorrow, the real training begins.
Aren't you excited?
That's true.
I really have to give it my all from now on.
Kuroda-kun, thank you.
Suzuki-san, you're headed towards Shimokitazawa, right?
Then, you should take the train from Kasumigaseki.
First, I leave from Shimokitazawa's north exit and then make a right...
And now, I will sing my next song that just suddenly came to mind.
It's a song about jellyfish.
kimi no koto nani mo shiranai yo
I know nothing about you.
kimi no koto subete kanjiteru
I can sense all of your feelings.
Good Day, Goodnight, Good Day.
kimi no koto itsumo mitsumeteta
You're always staring at me.
kimi no koto nanimo miteinai
You're always staring at nothing.
One Day, One Night, One Day.
garasu mitaini
You resemble glass.
tomete firumu nitaini
Like a piece of frozen film.
oyoiteru
You swim away.
Everything is Nothing.
Everything but Nothing.
Everything is Nothing.
kyuu getsu no umi wa kurage no umi
A September ocean is the month of jellyfish in the sea.
boku no koto nani mo hanasazu ni
You never tell me anything.
boku no koto zenbu tsutaetai
You're always transmitting your feelings to me.
I Want, You Want, I Want...
Michiru.
Tokyo, I mean...
Shimokitazawa is an amazing place!
I visited several shops, and each one of them was like opening a treasure box.
It's like a land I'd see in my dreams.
There are plenty of old and news things mixed around.
Michiru.
I've fallen in love with this place.
I feel like I can really try my best now.
Wow, the bench is so big.
Hello, I'm Suzuki from Biei.
Eh, I'm the one from Biei, Hokkaido, Suzuki...
You must be Sora-chan.
Yes.
Come on in.
You were late so we were getting worried.
I'm sorry.
I was having fun looking at all the different shops and lost track of time.
They were so cute.
Oh, really?
Is this your first time in Shimokitazawa?
Yes, it's almost as if it's like a dream...
I was really impressed by the girl singing near the station.
Welcome to Shimokitazawa.
Thank you.
I look forward to staying here.
Hara-sensei.
I'm really grateful you agreed to be my instructor.
Oh! Good luck.
Yes.
Your room is the first one on the second floor.
Take a nap until dinner.
Today was really exhausting.
Oh, Sawari-chan is looking after the other student, so we'll deal with that later.
There are other students here?
Yeah, I'll introduce them later.
Okay!
This is...
A boy's room?
Why?
Father.
I've arrived in Tokyo.
There's a garden!
This can't be.
The other student is...
Why?
夜の後曲がりざわめく街
yoru no nochi magari zawa meku machi
After the night, in this noisy town,
君に借りたり歌を聞きながら歩く
kimi ni karitari uta wo kiki nagara aruku
you lend me a song to listen to, while I walk with you.
何度も電話して
nando demo denwa shite
No matter what, I will always call you.
声だけで元気になるんだ
koe dake de genki ni narun da
Just hearing your voice, makes me happy.
星に一つだけ
hoshi ni hitotsu dake
There is but one star in the sky.
願いを込めて君に送るよ
negai wo komete kimi ni okuru yo
But I want to send you all of my wishes.
染と夏の臭い 明日に逃げって行く
someto natsu no nioi asuni nigette yuku
Smothered in the scent of summer, I'll escape into my tomorrow.
手を伸ばさが唯一でも君が言った
te wo nobasa ga yuitsu demo kimi ga itta
"You only have to reach out with your hand once," is what you told me.
風が騒ぎ 僕が愛を口治作
kaze ga sawagi boku ga ai wo kuchi jisaku
The wind causes its disturbance, but I will find peace in my love.
夢を抱えこんだ
yume wo kakae konda
I will embrace my dream.
乾いの花は
kawai no hana wa
Just like this dry flower,
月の色
tsuki no iro
it's the colour of the moon.
Motohashi-san lives in a big building.
And she is my first real magic client.
Sora
Next time: Sora.
Will I perform my magic well enough?
The city without a sunset-
This is the north entrance of the Shimokitazawa bank.
The girl singing the song on the street
is named Yasuko-