Somewhere at a roadway, a man in a mowhawk is driving up the roadway that leads to Honnouji Academy.
Eventually, he gets off his motorcycle and takes off his shades as he stares at Honnouji Academy's tower from afar.
KINASAGE TSUMUGU
He takes out a few guns and aims his sniper at Ryuuko, who was sitting on her seat, yawning as classes went by.
Just then, he lowered his sniper rifle and got up.
"What do you want?"Kinasage asked.
Behind him are the students of the Gardening Club and their captain, who were all staring at him.
The captain of the Gardening Club chuckles."I see you've been looking after our flowers for us!"
GARDENING CLUB TERRACE, TERRACE MANAGER, YAGURUMA KUSANOSUKE
"We'd thought we'd offer you a token of our thanks."Yaguruma continued.
Kinasage lights up his cigarette and began smoking.
"Hey, this is a non-smoking area!"The captain yelled.
"People who rely on Life Fibers aren't entitled to complain."Kinasage said.
"How do you know about those?!"
Kinasage turns to them."Nor are they entitled to answers."
He flicks his cigarette off which lands on one of the flowers in the garden area, pissing the Garden Club off.
'H-He threw a c-cigarette butt into the s-sacred flower bed!"Yaguruma said as the students all placed their sprinklers on the pot of plants that were on their captain's back.
"You'll pay for this!"
They watered the plants behind him and suddenly, an enormous four-headed plant-like monster grew and surged towards Kinasage, partially destroying the edge of the structure they were in.
"Gardening-spec, Green-Thumb-Enhancing Two-Star Ultima Uniform! Remember it well, for this uniform shall seal your fate!"Yaguruma said.
As the smoke clears out, Kinasage dodges the monster's attacks and uses his gun to shoot needles at the students, subduing them.
"Fool! A mere gun is useless against an Ultima Uniform!"Yaguruma said.
He then grew another plant-like monster which heads towards the gunsman.
Kinasage fires his needles at the monster but it dodges and continued surging its way to him.
"Yes, that's it! Devour him, my pretty!"Yaguruma said.
Suddenly, to his surprise, his plant-like monster slowly dies out. The captain gets on his knees weakly.
"I-Impossible! M-My power is draining away..."Yaguruma said.
Kinasage points the gun at the captain."Let me tell you two useful pieces of information. One: I smoke whenever I want."
"Please, I beg you! Spare me!"Yaguruma begged.
The gunsman points the gun closely at his face."Two: I hate...interruptions!"
Back in the classroom, Delsin grew bored of the lecture so he looks out the window and notices something. He looks at Ryuuko, who was sleeping, and leans forward to shake her awake.
"Ryuuko. Ryuuko!"Delsin whispered.
Ryuuko woke up."Huh? Oh, what's up, Del?"
"Look."
Ryuuko looks over the window as Kinasage places a small Life Fiber on a vial.
KILL LA KILL: THE SECOND SON
EPISODE 8: TRIGGER
"Life Fiber Synchronization, Kamui Senketsu!"
Inside a laboratory, a bunch of students were hurdled around Delsin and Ryuuko but the managed to send the students back.
"Taking hostages? That's pretty low!"Ryuuko said.
In front of them is Mako, taken in hostage like usual."Oooh! Ryuuko, Delsin! You guys are so cool!"
Just then, a spotlight shines on the side revealing the leader of the Biology Club.
"Is that a Titan?"Delsin wondered.
"Shut up! This girl right here isn't a hostage! She is the Biology Club's prestigious Guinea Pig #1!"The leader said.
A few students showed up and aimed their ranged weapons at them.
"Ryuuko, stand back for a while. Things are going to get a little bit messy."Delsin told her.
Ryuuko nods and backs away as Delsin charges up and sends a shockwave of neon energy, which levitates the students and the leader.
He then levitates in front of his enemies, before showering them with neon lasers which later explodes, subduing the entire Biology Club while also destroying the lab partially, sending the students flying off the building and they land on the ground roughly.
With the leader defeated, its Life Fiber went to Ryuuko. After a while, Ryuuko reverts Senketsu back to a regular sailor uniform and walks away with Delsin.
"Not bad, Delsin. You're getting good with those abilities of yours."Ryuuko commented.
"Thanks. You too."Delsin replied.
"Thanks..."Ryuuko blushed a little."Hey, Delsin?"
Delsin looked at her."Yeah?"
Should I really ask him right now?*Ryuuko thought to her self.
"Ryuuko?"Delsin said.
Ryuuko gulped and looked at him."Do you...want to-"
"Thank you, Delsin and Ryuuko!"
Suddenly, Mako jumps right at them and tackles them to the ground. Later, Delsin, Ryuuko and Mako are sitting on an enlarged chain.
Ryuuko raises her Scissor Sword and manages to change it into a pocket-sized weapon.
Delsin and Mako were quite in awe upon seeing this.
"Woah, when did you learn change its size?"Delsin asked.
"Yeah! It's so cool!"Mako said.
Ryuuko smiled and puts the sword in her pocket."Yeah, basically. It's no big deal."
"Ooooh."Mako said."By the way, Delsin, how are your smoke powers?"
"Hm? Oh um..I kinda lost it."Delsin said, rubbing the back of his neck.
"What?"Ryuuko was surprised."How? Can't you use Smoke and Neon at the same time?"
"No, I don't think I can."Delsin said.
"Ah! How about I start another fire and see if you can still use smoke?"Mako suggested.
"Right now? No way. Plus, you'll get yourself in trouble again."Delsin said."Speaking of which, you need to at least watch over yourself, Mako. Don't be like Princess Peach, who gets rescued like...ALL the time."
While they were talking, Senketsu sighed and looks at Ryuuko.
"Your blood has grown salty as of late. Don't you think you're getting a little cocky?"Senketsu said to her.
Ryuuko looked at him and raised her eyebrow."You can tell that from the taste of my blood?"
"I can immediately spot any change in your physiology. Everything from your weight to your BMI."
Upon hearing that, Ryuuko was taken back by this information.
"That's none of your business!"Ryuuko exclaimed.
"You've been eating too many of those croquettes, Ryuuko."Senketsu continued.
This, angers Ryuuko even more.
"No, this is just you poking your lapels where they don't belong! I can't waste my time on chumps like these guys!"Ryuuko yelled.
"Calm yourself."Senketsu told her."Impatience is bad for you. As is greasy food."
"Give it a rest, already! Wipe that smug look off your face!"Ryuuko said, throwing her arms in the air.
"I'm incapable of having a smug look on my face. I don't even have a face."
Ryuuko growled and began pulling on her Kamui."Quit nitpicking every little thing I say!"
Mako was a bit weirded out by it but decided to get along. Delsin, in the other hand, wondered what Senketsu said in order to make Ryuuko angry.
"Wow, that's amazing! You're doing two-man comedy act all by yourself!"Mako commented."Oh wait, you were talking to Senketsu, right? Sorry, Sorry."
"What did he say?"Delsin asked Ryuuko.
"Don't ask."Ryuuko grumbled.
Mako takes out her lunchbox right from her uniform."I have to say, that was a close call! If they had sliced open my belly, my lunch would have spilled out and I would've had to eat it all over again!"
"You keep your lunchbox in your uniform?"Delsin said."How did that even fit?"
Mako didn't care and later dug into her lunch. Delsin dug his hand on his backpack and takes out his lunchbox. He opens the container and began eating his lunch.
Ryuuko looks at her friends who were eating and looks away from them. Delsin notices this and pauses from eating.
"You hungry?"he asked.
"No."Ryuuko replied.
"Sure?"
"I'm sure."
Delsin shrugged and continued eating his lunch. Ryuuko sighed and spoke up.
"Delsin, am I getting fat?"Ryuuko asked.
Delsin was surprised when she asked that but found it quite ridiculous. He takes a quick bite of his lunch before putting it down.
"No."Delsin said."Who said you're fat?"
Ryuuko looked away."No one."
Feeling something was a bit wrong with her, Delsin takes out a sandwich from a plastic container and hands it to her.
"Here. It's not much but you can have it."Delsin said.
Ryuuko was quite surprised but was also shy, considering Delsin's giving her food.
"A-Are you sure? You probably need it more than I do."Ryuuko said.
"Nah."Delsin shook his head." I'm already fine with the food Reggie made for me."
Ryuuko smiled and accepts the sandwich."Thanks, Delsin."
Delsin nodded his head before continuing eating his lunch. Ryuuko took a little bite of the sandwich and chewed on it. After a while, Mako places her container down and lets out a satisfied sigh.
"Man, I'm-"
Suddenly, she was cut off mid-sentence. Ryuuko and Delsin turned to their side and widened their eyes as they see a bunch of needles shooting down Mako.
"MAKO!"Delsin and Ryuuko cried in unison.
Mako hits the ground and her body was motionless. Worried, Delsin and Ryuuko rushed down to check on her.
"Hey, Mako! Say something!"Ryuuko said.
Delsin leans his head close to Mako's chest."Her heart's still beating. That's a good thing."
"I got her out of our hair for a while."
Delsin and Ryuuko both lifted her head and turned around to see Kinasage walking towards them.
"She is unharmed. Thanks to the effects of the needles, when she wakes up, any fatigue she had will be alleviated, any sickness cured, and she will be full of vim and vigor."Kinasage told them.
Delsin and Ryuuko were at least relieved after hearing that.
"Oh. Thanks for that."Ryuuko said.
Then, Kinasage points his gun at Ryuuko."Your uniform, however, will receive no mercy!"
Delsin stood in front of Ryuuko protectively."You'll have to get through me first."
Kinasage rapidly fires at the the two but they quickly manage to dodge the needles. Ryuuko reverts her Scissor Sword back to its original size and tries to fight the gunsman but a needle shot at the bottom of her shoe, freezing her in place.
"Ryuuko!"Delsin cried.
Ryuuko tried to move but couldn't. Kinasage dashes towards her and stretches his arm, trying to grab Ryuuko but was sent back by a Neon shot that was sent by Delsin.
Kinasage gets up and notices Neon emitting from Delsin's hands, realizing what he is."A Bio-terrorist?"
"Who the heck are you? Are you one of the Club Presidents? Why are you after Ryuuko's Kamui?"Delsin said.
Kinasage readies his gun and tries to think of his next move, now that he's going against a Bio-terrorist/Conduit in his way to his main target.
"Let me tell you two useful pieces of information: One, I am not one of the Club Presidents. Two, that Kamui is a lot more dangerous than you think. That girl is not capable of wearing such clothing. It must be destroyed."Kinasage said.
"Well, good luck with that."Delsin said as he readied himself."Ryuuko, you have to get out of here, now."
"No. I'm staying."Ryuuko told him.
"We can't risk Senketsu getting destroyed. You need to keep it safe."Delsin said.
Kinasage then takes this chance to dash towards Ryuuko while firing needles at Delsin. The Conduit turns into a being of neon and rushes towards Kinasage.
As soon as he got close, Delsin uses a sword-shaped neon and swings it at the gunsman repeatedly, sending him back. Kinasage raised his gun once more to fire needles at him but Delsin dodges them and sends a powerful Neon shot at him.
The gunsman grunted and backed away. Kinasage was getting annoyed, knowing that his opponent was in the way and he was no match for him.
"Listen, man, why don't we just talk this out? There's no need to fight."Delsin said.
"Even when a Kamui is present? Do you have any idea at all what they are capable of doing?"Kinasage asked.
"I do. And I have seen it with my own eyes."Delsin said.
"Then you know how dangerous it is and why I'm after it."Kinasage said.
"I understand. But Ryuuko has managed to bond with her Kamui and she has been using it for good."Delsin told him."Believe me."
Kinasage squinted his eyes and was in disbelief. How could a girl even bond with a Kamui?
He lowered his gun."I'll be coming back for that Kamui."
"You'll have to get through me first."Delsin said.
He turned his back on them and walked away as Delsin watched him leave while Ryuuko looks at Senketsu with a worried expression on her face.
Somewhere in a restaurant, Mikisugi is sitting on his seat. He picks up his cup and finds a needle floating on his drink.
" I hate interruptions." That's what you wanted to say, right, Tsugumi?"Mikisugi asked.
"Why did you call me?"Kinasage asked.
"Pull a seat. The Kiryuuins don't have eyes down here."
"Why did you call me?"he asked again.
Mikisugi sighed before leaning up from his seat."Leave Matoi alone. This is a crucial period."
"I'm afraid I can't do that."Kinasage said.
"Kiryuuin Satuki's national school conquest is complete, except for Kansai. "Thwart the ambitions of the Kiryuuin by using the Kamuis." That was Dr. Matoi's goal, and that's the path that we of Nudist Beach have chosen. You're interfering with our mission."Mikisugi said.
Kinasage takes out a cigarette and lights it up with a lighter before smoking it."What about the other kid? The Bio-terrorist?"
"He's a friend. Though I suggest for you to stay out of his way if you want to get to Matoi's Kamui."
"But that uniform is too dangerous. As for the other one, he must be locked up in the D.U.P."
"What if they prove themselves to be powerful allies?"
Mikisugi was about to pour a drink on Kinasage's cup, however, he declines.
"If that girl's consumed by that thing, it'll give rise to a threat even greater than the Kiryuuins. That's why I'm going to terminate it now, even if that Bio-terrorist kid gets along the way. He needs to understand how truly dangerous those Kamuis are and I need to destroy it before that uniform turns her into a monster."Kinasage said.
Mikisgui picked up his cup." "People and clothing are not enemies." Isn't that what Kinue said?"
Upon hearing that, Kinasage widened his eyes and crushes his cup into pieces.
"I am greatly indebted to you. I'll do anything you ask of me. Unless a Kamui is involved."
He then walks away and heads to the exit.
"If HQ were to find out, they'd confiscate all that gear of yours."Mikisugi told him.
Kinasage paused."Even if they did, I would continue to go after the Kamuis."
He continues walking out of the restaurant while Mikisugi sips on his cup. Meanwhile, Mako and her family were eating dinner while Delsin and Mako watched them eat.
"Wow, you're really chowing down, sis!"Matoaro said, chowing down on his food.
"Yeah! I'm totally starving!"Mako said, while chewing down on her food, vigourously."It's like my fatigue's been alleviated, my diseases, and I'm full of vim and vigor or something!"
She then pauses and gulps her food down her throat."Thanks for coming with us for dinner, Delsin!"
"You're welcome."Delsin said.
"Nice to meet you, dude! I'm Mako's younger brother, Matoru!"Matoru introduced.
"Nice to meet you too."Delsin said as he began eating his food.
Mako finishes her bowl and asks for her mother to give her another one. Once she gets another bowl, she immediately grabs another stack of food and began munching down again.
"You've got so much food. Are you celebrating?"Sukuyo asked.
"No, I just felt so darn good when I woke up. I went to the meat shop, the grocery store, and the fish store!"Mako then gulps down an enormous amount of food."I bought all they had."
"Wow! Where did you get all that money?"Barazo asked her.
"I put it on your tab, of course, Dad!"Mako said, which surprises Barazo.
Delsin smiled a little at the sight of the family and continued eating. He later finishes his bow and notices that Ryuuko's bowl is still full.
"You alright? Why aren't you eating your food?"Delsin said.
"I think I lost my appetite."Ryuuko said.
Just then, Guts dove into the table and began eating the food that was in front of Ryuuko.
"Well, there goes the dog."Delsin said.
Senketsu was rather irritated by the dog's presence in front of him."Stop that, you cur! Don't jump on me! Don't dig your claws into me! Don't drool on me! Don't fart on me! Ryuuko, do something!"
Ryuuko sighed as puts her plate down."I'm done."
After a while, Delsin looked at his watch and later finishes his food.
"Thanks for inviting me for dinner, Mako."Delsin said as he got up and bowed.""I'll be taking my leave now. I'll see you guys tomorrow."
"Bye, Delsin!"Mako waved.
Delsin smiled before looking at Ryuuko."I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yeah. I'll see you tomorrow."Ryuuko said.
Delsin nodded and later left. After he left, Sukuyo looked at Ryuuko.
"So, Ryuuko, is Delsin your boyfriend?"Sukuyo asked.
Ryuuko blushed as she asked that."What? No, of course, he isn't."
"You and Delsin are already dating?!"Mako gasped."How come you didn't tell me?"
"I told you, he's not my boyfriend and we're not dating!"Ryuuko crossed her arms and looks down, grumbling.
"Oh, okay."Mako said."But you like him right?"
Ryuuko blushed even more."No, I-I don't!"
"Ah, you do!"Mako said."Did you tell him yet?"
"N-No.."Ryuuko replied.
"What?!"Mako exclaimed."Then ask him out for a date! Don't keep Delsin waiting because he probably likes you!"
Ryuuko looks at her."W-What?!"
"She's right, Ryuuko. It's best to tell him right away before it's too late. Sooner or later, he'll have his eyes on another girl already."Sukuyo said.
"But..we've just known each other for weeks."Ryuuko said."I-I can't just tell him right away, can I?"
"Of course you can! It takes a little courage to confess! You can do it, Ryuuko!"Mako cheered.
Ryuuko was little encouraged but was also a little unsure by this.
"And remember, Ryuuko: If he doesn't like you back, it's okay. After all, there's plenty of fish in the sea."Sukuyo told her.
"I feel like I heard that in a different book...or two.."Senketsu commented
Somewhere, trap wires were seen around an area and inside a hut, Kinasage loads his gun and aims it at the air.
"Here is the intruder who attacked the Gardening Club Today."
Meanwhile at the Council Deva's Room, Inumuta displays a presentation that has Kinasage's picture and a few information about him.
"His data matches the Anti-Uniform Guerilla we've had trouble with before."Inumuta said.
"Anti-Uniform Guerilla? The man who's been attacking our affiliated academies?"Gamagoori asked.
"This is the weapon he uses."Inumuta then shows a picture of the needles and its effects."Analysis has revealed that these needles are composed of a special alloy, and they have the ability to sever the connection between Life Fibers and the human body."
Uzu leaned up on his seat and crossed his legs."A weapon that can counteract an Ultima Uniform? How impudent."
"So this means that those people sent him. Those fools who dare oppose Honnouji Academy!"Gamagoori said
However, his target this time appears to be Matoi Ryuuko."Inumuta told them, which surprises the two Council Devas.
"Matoi?"Gamagoori asked.
Soroi then pours some tea on Lady Satsuki as she spoke to her fellow Council Devas.
"So it's the Kamuis he's after. Then this is nothing more than a struggle between a sandpiper and a clam."Lady Satsuki said.
Jakuzure leaned up on her seat, showing some interest to the topic."In that case, it's my job to cast the net.
"What's this? Is the musician becoming a fisherman?"Inumuta wondered.
"The Biology Club I oversee was also devastated by the two transfer students. The Culture Committee will take care of this."Jakuzure said before looking at the Council President."If I may, Lady Satsuki?"
Lady Satsuki sipped on her cup before lowering it down to give her response.
"As you wish."she said.
The next day, Ryuuko was already up from her bed, talking to Senketsu.
"Ryuuko, don't wear me today."Senketsu told her.
"Huh?"
"I am the one that man is after. If you do not wear me, he has no reason to come after you."Senketsu said.
"And the one I'm after is Satsuki. I'll wear you and take her out! Otherwise it'll be open season on us forever."Ryuuko said.
On the other side of the room, Mako and her family peeked through the door, watching Ryuuko talking to Senketsu.
"She's talking to her uniform again! That's so creepy!"Mataru said.
"If it weren't for that, she'd be such a great girl."Barazo said.
"And here I thought you, Delsin and Ryuuko were all friends."Sukuyo said to Mako.
"Oh no, we are friends. It's just that the uniform means so much to Ryuuko. Even Delsin notices that she's speaking to her uniform as well. I know she's a bit strange but we of all people should accept her."Mako told them.
After a while, Ryuuko and Mako walked their usual route on their way to school. Soon enough, Delsin manages to catch up with them.
"Morning, you guys!"Delsin greeted.
"Morning, Delsin!"Mako said.
"Morning.."Ryuuko greeted.
Delsin looked at Ryuuko."You okay, Ryuuko? You look worried about something."
"Oh..it's nothing."she told him.
He felt like something was going on but he probably might have known already. The three of them arrived at the commuter cable and Mako gets in.
Delsin gets in as well but stops as he noticed that Ryuuko hasn't got in yet.
"You coming, Ryuuko?"Delsin asked.
"No. You guys can go on ahead. I'll catch up later."Ryuuko said.
Mako nodded but Delsin steps out of the cable car which surprises Ryuuko.
"Huh? Aren't you coming, Delsin?"Mako asked.
"You can go on ahead, Mako. Me and Ryuuko will catch up."Delsin said.
The cable car soon left but Mako stayed behind for a while.
"Okay!"Ryuuko, Senketsu isn't your only friend! You have me and Delsin too!"Mako said, trying to imitate Senketsu."Anyway, see you guys later!"
She dashes off and catches up with the cable car. Mako soon left, leaving Ryuuko and Delsin alone.
"Is this about the guy from yesterday?"Delsin asked.
"Yeah."Ryuuko said."But you don't have to involve yourself, Delsin. He's only after me and Senketsu. I can't let anyone else get involved."
"But you're no match for him. His equipment is enough to bring you both down and he'll destroy Senketsu in a matter of seconds. And you need Senketsu if the two of us are gonna go up against Lady Satsuki and the Club Presidents. Please, you need to let me handle this."Delsin said.
"No. This is something that I need to handle on my own. I can do it. I just need to watch out for those needles and if I find a way, I can beat him. You don't have to worry about me, Delsin. I got this."Ryuuko said.
"Ryuuko.."
"I'll be fine. I promise. We'll talk later okay?"Ryuuko said softly.
The cable car arrives and Delsin gets on board. Before it departs, he glances back at Ryuuko.
"Good luck, Ryuuko."he said as the cable car soon departs.
Ryuuko watches the cable car departs. She felt bad for just pushing him away and understood that he was just trying to help her. But at the same time, she was afraid that the man might also lock Delsin up so in the end, she chose to face Kinagase alone.
Later, she was now standing alone at the Academy's field, with her sword on the ready as she waits for Kinagase.
"Are you scared, Ryuuko?"Senketsu asked.
"Shut up."Ryuuko retorted.
"Can you fight properly in this state of mind? "
"Didn't I say to quit nitpicking? You're just a piece of clothing! So shut up and clothe me!"
"Just a piece of clothing, you say?"
"We'll talk later. So no more nagging."
Just then, a set of rockets fired at her and Ryuuko immediately raises her fist and activates Senketsu.
"Life Fiver Synchronize, Kamui Senketsu!"
The rockets got close but Ryuuko manages to dodge them. After the smoke cleared up and Ryuuko now clear in sight, Kinagase discards his rocket launcher and takes out his gun to shoot needles at her, however, they were ineffective against Ryuuko.
"I seem to recall someone saying that he wouldn't let me transform!"Ryuuko said.
Ryuuko then surges forward and swung her blade at him but Kinagase manages to block her attack using his gun.
"Victory isn't determined by physical might alone."Kinagase said."Other than that, where's your Bio-terrorist friend?"
He presses a button and his rocket launcher behind Ryuuko aims at its target before firing a bunch of rockets at her. After the rockets hit her, Kinagase backs away and reloads his gun before firing at Ryuuko again.
"An attack like that isn't gonna work on me!"Ryuuko said.
Suddenly, she slightly stumbles on her feet, much to her confusion."Senketsu?"
Just then, a pillow and a few fans were thrown at Ryuuko, but she manages to doge out of the way.
"In the early dawn..."
Out of nowhere, a few women and robes started throwing cards at Kinagase but he manages to deflect them using his guns.
"What the heck?"Ryuuko said.
She turned over to the side and sees a few students carrying three elderly men on separate stages.
"Presenting the three masters of the Honnouji Rakugo Club!"The three men and the students said in unison.
RAKUGO CLUB THREE MASTERS
The women in robes lift their heads and spoke in unison."Hundred Poems by Hundred Poets Club! The Hundredfold Horde!"
HUNDRED POEMS BY HUNDRED POETS CLUB HUNDREDFOLD HORDE
On the other side, a few students raised a few gardening tools."Gardening!"
"Gardening Club Backyard General Manager, Squint-Eyed Uwabami Kusatao!"The leader introduced.
GARDENING CLUB BACKYARD GENERAL MANAGER, SQUINT-EYED UWABAMI KUSATAO
"Now we shall exact our revenge for what you did on the terrace."Kusutao said.
Inisde a classroom, Jakuzure was watching the events happening through the window. She glances back as Inumuta speaks up.
"After that speech, are you really satisfied with just sending small-fry clubs after them?"Inumuta asked her.
"It'd be boring to simply beat her outright, wouldn't it? Wouldn't you do the same if you were me? This is an opportunity to watch a pro at work. Isn't this a perfect lesson to train for the genuine battle that Lady Satsuki has in the works?"Jakuzure said.
"Oh? I see you've put some thought into this."
In front of them, the curtains slowly rolled up, revealing four students holding musical instruments
"I've been with Lady Satsuki the longest. I know exactly how she thinks. Maybe you should be gathering data instead of evaluating me, Four-Eyes."Jakuzure said.
She walks to the orchestra stand and picks up a wand as she began orchestrating. As soon as she did, the students began playing their instruments.
Back with Ryuuko, she began dashing through the hallways and dodges the needles that were fired at her. Ryuko looked around and began running up the staircase.
"Where'd you go?"Ryuuko wondered.
Then, a set of bombs appeared on the staircase and they later set off, releasing a powerful explosion which sends Ryuuko flying up the stairs before crashing at a wall.
She tries to get up and a bunch of needles started raining down on her, causing her to grunt in pain.
"Ow.."Ryuuko grunted."When did he have time to set up a trap like that?"
"Ryuuko."Senketsu said
"Quit bugging me! What now, another lecture?"Ryuuko said.
She turns to her side and gasps as she sees the hung up bodies of the Hundred Poets, Rakugo, and the Gardening Clubs on the ceiling. Ryuuko gets up and surges forward but was soon hit by a needles and a explosion sends her back.
Ryuuko grunted as she gets back up again and suddenly, Kusatao, who is now tied up, drops to the floor in front of her. She takes a closer look and was shocked to find a few bombs on his mouth.
Before she could do anything, the bombs releases an explosion that sends Ryuuko back. She tries to get back up but was weakened due to the explosion.
"I'm sorry, Ryuuko, but I can't go on any longer."Senketsu said.
Ryuuko gasps as Senketsu reforms into a regular sailor uniform."Senketsu!"
Just then, she turns to her side and sees Kinagase swinging towards the window. The gunsman broke through and kicks her off, sending Ryuuko to a bathroom.
Ryuuko grunts as her back hits the wall and Kinagase quickly aims his gun at her.
"So the jamming rounds have finally taken effect. I can't believe how many rounds it took. That's a Kamui for you."Kinagase then looked behind him."Guess I'm lucky that Bio-terrorist kid isn't here to protect you."
"You...!"Ryuuko growled.
"Now, takes off your clothes! I sealed the power of your Kamui. You have no hope of winning."Kinasage said .
"You think I'm gonna do what some guy like you tells me?"
Kinagase lands a kick at her gut and hits her face with his gun, making Ryuuko grunt in pain.
"Let me tell you two useful pieces of information. One: There was once a woman. She believed that people and clothing were not enemies. She was a fool. And because of her foolishness, she was betrayed by clothing."
Kinagase then loads his gun and points the gun at her."Two: The path you are heading ends in the same place as hers."
"I don't have any idea what you're talking about."
"I suppose not."
Ryuuko looked at him and grits her teeth. There was now way she can escape in this situation.
"Ryuuko...escape without me!"Senketsu said.
Senketsu then slithers off Ryuuko and jumps off to shield her.
A gunshot is then heard and Ryuuko widens her eyes as Senketsu floats down to the ground. Making sure it doesn't move, Kinagase fires a bunch of needles at the sleeves and the skirt.
"Do you understand now? This thing jus tried to escape by itself."Kinagase said.
"You're wrong."Ryuuko said.
"It knew that you were no more use, so it-"
Just then a Neon-like blade was pointed at his neck. Kinagase gasps and Delsin is revealed to be behind him.
"Get away from her."Delsin warned.
"Let me ask you a question: How much do you know of that Kamui?"Kinagase said.
"Enough to know that it's not a monster like you think it is. Believe me when I say this but..that Kamui is one of the things that can bring this entire academy down. And I know that because I've seen it with my own eyes. I'm sorry that you lost someone from a Kamui but you have to know that this uniform is no enemy."Delsin told him.
Kinasage was in disbelief upon hearing that. Delsin then lowered the blade and walks past him. He removes the needles and picks Senketsu up before handing it back to Ryuuko.
"Here."Delsin said."Take good care of him."
Ryuuko was almost in tears as she takes Senketsu back. She lowers her head and clutches Senketsu tightly.
"Thank you, Delsin."Ryuuko said softly.
Delsin nodded and turns around, only to be met by Kinasage's gun that was pointing at his face.
"Out of my way, Bio-terrorist."Kinasage warned.
"I'm afraid I can't go out of your way. Not when something or someone is endangering my friends."Delsin said.
"You do know it's impossible for a human and clothing to be friends, right?"Kinasage said.
Delsin clenches his fist, ready to attack."Please..just walk away."
"Afraid not."
Kinasage almost pulls the trigger until Senketsu jumps off and pulls the gunsman close to him.
"Don't you dare lay a finger on Ryuuko. Or any of my friends. Once you do, I'll make you pay."Senketsu said.
Kinasage widened his eyes."Did it...talk just now? The uniform talked?"
He looks at Ryuuko, who was still clutching on Senketsu.
"These two...care for each other?"
Just then a few students behind them were playing a few instruments until they stopped. They all moved to the sides, making way for Jakuzure.
"Your battle against the Kamui was magnificent."Jakuzure said as she walks towards the three."However, I've grown bored with the melody you play. Hand over both the girl and the Conduit."
"And hand over the Kamui to the likes of you?"Kinasage asked.
"Turn yourself in, too."Jakuzure added.
Delsin stood up."That's not going to happen."
He then fires a neon grenade below Jakuzure and the students which starts to levitate and freeze them in time.
"What the?!"Jakuzure said.
"C'mon!"Delsin said as he carries Ryuuko in a piggyback manner.
Kinasage and the three of later went out of the bathroom. Inside the Council Devas' Room, they all monitored the whole thing through a surveillance camera.
"So after all that, you let him get away?"Inumuta said.
"Inumuta. How is the Anti-Guerilla's combat data?"Lady Satsuki asked.
"Analysis is complete. I was able to deduce a pattern."Inumuta told her.
"Very well. I'm glad that Jakuzure understood what my true intent was."Lady Satsuki gets up from her chair."Thank her for the trouble."
Ryuuko opens her eyes as she woke up and sat up from a couch. She looked around to see that she is now in Mikisugi's office. Looking around, she spots Delsin sitting on a chair, his eyes close and a soft snore is heard from him.
She smiled but then remembers something."Senketsu!"
"I'm here."
Ryuuko looked down and is relieved that she was now wearing Senketsu."What a relief."
"We'll have to thank that man, I suppose."Senketsu said.
"I lost! It was a complete rout!"Ryuuko then felt a pain on her gut."Ow..."
"We're both in tatters. Don't push yourself."
She sighed and puts her arm over her head as she laid down on the couch."Senketsu..You and I need to become even stronger. No, we can become stronger. As long as we're together."
"Yes. After all, I am the only clothes you have."
"No, you're not just that."Ryuuko said and Senketsu looks at her."You're my friend."
Senketsu nodded upon hearing that. In fact, that is the first time he has ever heard Ryuuko calling him a friend.
With that being said, the Kamui nods in agreement."Indeed."
"But don't measure my BMI anymore."
"Why? So that Delsin won't know how fat you're getting?"
Ryuuko growled"What did you say?!"
"I was just kidding. But jokes aside, that is a request that I cannot comply."
"I thought we were friends!"
"You need to lose 2cm from your waist!"
"2cm?! Get off my case, man!"
Just then, Delsin yawned and slowly opens his eyes. He rubs them a little bit and lifts his head up to see Ryuuko now awake.
"You're finally awake."Delsin said
Ryuuko looked at him."Hey. Did you bring me here?"
"Yep."he said.
"What happened to the guy?"she asked.
"He ran away and said that he'll you a chance. But if things get out of hand, he'll be back to rip Senketsu off you."Delsin told her.
"Pff. As if he'll stand a chance. But what about you? Did he try to arrest you for being a conduit?"she asked.
Delsin shook his head."No, not at all."
"That's good."Ryuuko said before turning her head to look at the ceiling."Delsin, I...I'm sorry. I was an idiot. I just didn't want to depend on you for your powers. I didn't want you to feel that I'm just using you to beat whoever was in my way. But..when I faced him I.."
"It's okay. You don't have to say sorry."Delsin told her.
"I should be. I felt like I pushed you away."Ryuuko said.
"Really, Ryuuko. You don't have to. I can understand why."
"O-Okay.."Ryuuko said.
It was silent for a while until Ryuuko thought of something. At first she felt a bit shy but as the moment tensed a bit, she finally grew the courage to speak up.
"Hey, Delsin?"
Delsin looked at her."Yes?"
Her cheeks slightly turn pink and Ryuuko eventually calms herself down.
"Do you...want to go out on a date..with me?"
Delsin was surprised and felt his cheeks slightly turn red after she said that. Feeling a little bit embarrassed, Ryuuko looks away from him. It was a moment of silence for a while until Delsin spoke up.
"Sure. I mean..it's cool. When do you want to start our date?"Delsin asked.
"Still thinking about it."
"Oh um..okay."Delsin said.
He rubs the back of his neck and smiles at Ryuuko. She looked at him and blushed as she smiled back at him.
TO BE CONTINUED...
