Day after day, I awake in a daze,
mezamete ha kurikaesu nemui asa ha
目覚めては繰り返す 眠い朝は
And fasten my collar tightly.
eri no tai wo kitsuku shime
襟のタイをきつく締め
As I walk through the door to my classroom,
kyoushitsu no doa kuguru to hon no sukoshi
教室のドアくぐるとほんの少し
I have the slightest bit of pride.
mune wo hatte arukidaseru
胸を張って歩き出せる
Then a wind rushed through that normal, everyday life.
sonna nichijou ni fukinukeru kaze
そんな日常に吹き抜ける風
I have a feeling I can hear it,
kikoeta ki ga shita
聞こえた気がした
I have a feeling I can sense it,
kanjita ki ga shitanda
感じた気がしたんだ
Beginning to tremble within my chest.
furuedasu ima kono mune de
震え出す今この胸で
I have a feeling it's on its way,
mou kuru ki ga shita
もう来る気がした
As the millions of stars began to disappear,
ikuoku no hoshi ga kiesatteku no wo
幾億の星が消え去ってくのを
I sent them on their way,
miokutta
見送った
Waving my hand,
te wo futta
手を振った
Whispering, "Congratulations".
yokatta ne, to
よかったね、と
Where... am I?
I can't remember anything.
Are you awake now?
Who-
Welcome to...
...the I-Ain't-Dead-Yet Battlefront.
I know this is out of the blue, but could you join our force?
Huh? "Join"?
If you're here, then that means you're dead.
Huh?
Um, I don't really get what you me-
This is the world of the afterlife.
If you don't act, you'll be erased.
"Erased"?
By who?
By God, I imagine.
Then what's this about joining your force?
I'm asking you to join the I-Ain't-Dead-Yet Battlefront.
The name of the force changes often.
First, it was the Afterlife Battlefront.
But that name kind of admits that you're dead, doesn't it?
That's what we said.
Ever since, we've been changing the name around.
Right now, we're the I-Ain't-Dead-Yet Battlefront.
The one before that was the It-Doesn't-Feel-Like-I'm-Alive Battlefront.
Now that was a real joke, so we changed it within a day.
Um, is that a real gun?
Everyone who comes here has the same reaction.
Be more adaptive.
Accept things as they are.
Okay "accept," and then what happens?
You'll fight.
Against what?
That down there.
The enemy here on the I-Ain't-Dead-Yet Battlefront.
Tenshi.
I'd really like to hurry and change I-Ain't-Dead-Yet Battlefront to something else.
You. Come up with a name.
Hey, hey. That's an ordinary girl there no matter how you look at it.
What's she talking about?
Hey, mind if I go over there?
Huh?!
What for?! I don't get you!
How did you come up with that?!
You must be an idiot!
You should try dying once!
By the way, that's a cliché joke in this world where no one can die.
So, was it funny?
P-Putting my thoughts on the joke aside...
I thought I might have a better conversation with her than with a person who points a gun at a girl.
I'm on your side.
If you don't want me pointing guns, then I won't.
Trust me.
Hey, Yurippe!
What happened to recruiting the new guy?
We're short on people right now.
We need to resort to every dirty trick we have-
What?
I'm going over there.
I failed to recruit him!
I don't get this.
What was up with them?
Excuse me.
Ah, good evening.
You know, you were being targeted by a gun.
She was calling you an angel or whatnot.
I'm not an angel.
Obviously.
Then-
I'm the Student Council President.
What an idiot I am.
That girl was playing around with me.
Damn it! And I don't even know who I am.
I guess I'll go to the hospital or something.
There are no hospitals.
Why not?
Because no one gets sick.
"No one gets sick"?
Because we're all dead.
Oh, I get it! You're in on this, too!
You're trying to trick me, aren't you?
Is this amnesia of mine your doing, also?
Amnesia is a common thing here.
If someone dies in an accident, they often take a blow to the head.
Then prove it!
Prove to me that I won't die since I'm already dead...
Hand Sonic.
Where is...
I'm alive...
But it hurt so much...
Damn it! Damn it! I don't understand what's going on, but I shouldn't be here!
What's this guy's problem...
So you're the punk who insulted Yurippe and refused to join the force?!
Hey, hold on. Calm down.
You wanna die?
Oh? Oh, that.
You mean...
Yeah, that's hilarious.
That's the joke in this world where no one dies, right?
Great sense of humour there.
Die a hundred times.
Die, die, die, die, die!
DIE!
Insult Yurippe again, and you'll be back in the air, punk.
Several Minutes Later
Are you trying to kill me?!
Oh, right, like that works as a come-back here...
At any rate, what kinda sick joke is that?!
It hurts like hell, yet you can't die?
This sucks!
This is the world of the afterlife.
If you don't act, you'll be erased.
That's right! I'll just go and get erased!
Then I can get out of this world.
Medical 1st Infirmary
Off-Limits
Closed
Unauthorized Persons
B-But how exactly do I do that?
I'm on your side.
Trust me.
Linen Room
Is there anyone who looks trustworthy out there?
That's right!
Start by looking for an adult!
And where are the adults?
Any teachers?
Headmaster's Room
Maybe I'll ask the headmaster.
Okay, how does this sound?
You're-the-One-Who's-Gonna-Die Battlefront.
That sounds like I'm going to die.
No, of course we'd be targeting it at that woman.
Then look at me.
Where am I?
You're-the-One-Who's-Gonna-Die Battlefront.
Whoa, crap!
Yeah, sounds like I'm going to get killed.
Anything else?
Any other suggestions?
How's this?
Flashback Battlefront!
You're on the verge of death.
How about this, then?
Obliterate Battlefront!
You're pretty much asking to die.
Driven-to-the-Wall Battlefront.
Oh, yeah. That's right! Oh, yeah.
Death's cornering you!
How about Invincible Force?
Now we're missing the "Battlefront."
Suicidal Rangers!
Nice.
Want me to punch you?
Wright Brothers!
Shut up!
I said it needs to end in "battlefront"!
That's a must, no questions!
We're standing on the front-line of this war.
Doesn't anyone have a better idea?
Hey, isn't he awake now?
Ah, so you've come to.
That's right. I told him to think up a name, too.
You've had plenty of time.
So let's hear it.
Hear what?
A new team name that will replace the I-Ain't-Dead-Yet Battlefront.
I-Don't-Care Battlefront.
You got some real nerve to defy Yurippe.
I said I don't care what you guys do!
What did you say?!
What are you guys?!
Don't drag me into this!
I'm going to go and get erased!
You want to disappear? Even though you exist here?
Yeah, that's right!
I already explained that bit to him.
So you wish to disappear without even putting up a fight?
Yeah!
So you choose to turn into a water flea without even putting up a fight?
Yeah!
What? "Water flea"?
You thought only humans have souls, punk?
How unwise.
You might even turn into a barnacle next time.
Or maybe a hermit crab.
Or even a wharf roach!
You've gotta be kidding!
And you're not even asking why the choice is limited to aquatic creatures.
For the record, there is no reason.
So, come on. Get outta here, already.
You're gonna become Tenshi's pet and go "rest in peace," right?
Go become a barnacle and get eaten by humans, already.
Wouldn't that be such a pleasant new life?
A barnacle...
What? Barnacles are edible?
There are some that are edible.
I never knew that.
How unwise.
Easy now, everyone.
Don't be so mean and force him out.
The poor thing.
We the...
Um... what were we right now, again?
Barnacle Battlefront.
Right! We of the Barnacle Battlefront will-
Headmaster's Room
I'm reverting it!
We're the Afterlife Battlefront!
That was a good kick.
While you remain in the Battlefront's Headquarters here, you're safe.
You came here knowing that, didn't you?
No, I didn't.
Besides, the moment I tried to enter, I was knocked away.
But anyway, assuming that there really is reincarnation, you're just joking about not being human, right?
We're not joking.
How would one confirm such a thing?
Has anyone seen it themselves?
Of course they haven't!
But in Buddhism, it's thought possible to reincarnate into something other than a human.
But still... a barnacle?
Well, religions are all created by humans, but listen closely.
This is the important part.
In the world where we once lived, death came indiscriminately and randomly.
As such, there was no way for us to fight against it.
But that's not true in this world.
You can continue to survive as long as you keep fighting against Tenshi.
You can rebel!
But wait, what lies beyond that?
What do you all hope to accomplish?
Our objective is to obliterate Tenshi.
And to seize this world!
You've only just arrived, so it's no surprise that you're totally confused.
Be more adaptive.
Just accept things as they are.
So we fight? Against Tenshi?
That's right.
Together.
Not so fast, Yurip-
What an idiot.
He fell for the trap he set himself.
So that's what I looked like, too.
To enter here safely, you need a pass phrase.
Headmaster's Room
This is the Headquarters for anti-Tenshi forces.
There are no other places we can talk safely.
Could you give me some time?
Sure, as long as you spend it here.
Fine, I'll join!
What's the pass phrase?
"No God, no Buddha, nor angels exist."
I'm Yuri.
I'm the leader on this battlefront.
He's Hinata-kun.
As you can see, he's quite lax, but he'll do what's necessary at times.
Hi-
Hey, you're not giving me enough credit!
He's Matsushita-kun.
Totally ignoring me...
He's a fifth degree black belt in judo,
so everyone calls him Matsushita Fifth, with respect.
Nice to meet you.
He's Ooyama-kun.
His lack of character is his defining characteristic.
Welcome to the Battlefront.
C'mon , let's dance!
No, I don't think I will.
Okay... don't be afraid.
That's his way of saying hello.
Feel the groove, man.
Everyone calls him T.K.
He's a mystery man. No one knows his real name.
Yeah, nice and slow.
Are you sure about keeping someone like that as an ally?
Yeah, step on!
The one who's always straightening his glasses to look smart is Takamatsu-kun.
He's actually an idiot.
Pleased to meet you.
And he's Fujimaki-kun.
Remember, it's Fujimaki, you brat.
I'm not a brat.
Oh, and the one who flew out just now is Noda-kun.
The one who keeps saying "How unwise" is Shiina-san.
And the one sitting here is Iwasawa-san.
She's the leader of the Diversion Division.
Besides us, there are dozens of other...
...Battlefront members within the school.
Well, let's see.
Come to think of it, what's your name?
Huh? Oh, um...
O-Oto...
...Otonashi.
What's your given name?
I can't remember.
Ah, it's amnesia.
Don't worry!
You'll remember things soon enough.
Hey, shouldn't you give him the school uniform?
Oh yeah, I forgot.
Right...
Why is my uniform different from everyone else's?
It's not that you're any different.
We are different.
You're dressed in what honour students wear.
Whereas what we wear are the SSS uniforms.
TL Note: The SSS, short for Shinda Sekai Sensen, aka the Afterlife Battlefront.
Rooftop Classroom Building A
This is a pretty big school.
A little over two thousand students.
It's a mammoth all-boarding school.
I don't know who-
Hey, is it all right to be talking at a place like this?
Yeah, so long as it's not battle plans.
I feel like I've been tricked.
What?
Nothing.
Hey, is that canned coffee?
It's Key Coffee. It's good, you know?
That's what you wanted to ask?
Ah, well...
Who are they?
Right now is when people are either busy with clubs or heading home.
You guys don't do either?
We'll disappear, if we do.
We humans would disappear if we participate in clubs, as Tenshi says.
"Humans"?
From how you talk, sounds like they're not human.
Let's go grab some food.
You're right. They're NPCs.
"NPCs"?
You've never heard? It stands for non-player character.
Are you talking about a game world?
It's just an example.
They're honour students who exist in this world to begin with.
Then they don't have any self-awareness?
Would they only return the same answer no matter how many times we talk to them?
Try it for yourself.
As a newcomer to this world, it can be hard to tell the difference between us and them.
So we can actually converse with them?
Go and kancho a girl.
TL Note: Kancho is a Japanese slang word to describe a prank involving the attempted insertion of a finger into another person's anal region.
Kancho?!
She'll either run away or you'll get kicked.
S-So they're well-made...
And the teachers?
The same. And just so you know, NPCs never age.
That applies to us, too.
Any other questions?
How violent is Tenshi?
She stabbed me the moment we met.
I was watching, but really, you brought that upon yourself.
If you ask Tenshi to prove that you can't die,
then of course she'll skewer you right through your heart.
To her, that was no different than answering where the Faculty Lounge is.
So Tenshi strictly obeys this world's rules.
She's just clumsy.
She has self-awareness?
Dunno. It's a mystery.
How she's emotionless, unsociable, and speaks minimally makes her unique compared to NPCs.
So normally, we aren't killed-
Well, aren't beaten so easily.
Those who don't fit themselves to the honour student role will first be given a verbal warning.
If you run away, she'll chase you and even get in your way.
Does it ever get physical?
Eye for an eye!
Only when we start the fight, though.
So there are times when you'll get beaten up like I did.
Of course.
And you shouldn't even pretend to be an honour student.
There are those who have disappeared because of that.
Okay. Then here's the last question.
Regarding God.
Does He exist?
I believe in Him, though I've haven't met Him, yet.
You've never asked Tenshi about it?
She doesn't answer questions that touch upon the foundations of this world.
And that concludes Lecture Hour.
To be honest, I haven't united with them, yet.
What I should be focusing on now is to buy the time necessary to get my memory back.
That's all.
After that!
After that...
...I don't know.
Anti-Tenshi Operation HQ
Here, Otonashi-kun.
This should work, even if it's your first time.
Is it effective?
Aim for her foot. That'll at least stop her from chasing after you.
Firing a gun on a girl?
Will the wound heal fast?
You should learn those things through experience.
That's how we learned.
Fine.
Good answer, Otonashi-kun.
To get you started and familiar with your surroundings,
I'll have you take part in the daily operation.
Code name: Operation Tornado.
Ah, this is big.
"T-Tornado"?
We'll sweep away lunch tickets from the students!
That's what you meant by "tornado"?!
And that's not big at all! It's just simple bullying!
I've totally lost faith in you guys! All you have are weapons and numbers!
You punk! That's an insult to Yurippe.
I'll have you take that back.
Why?!
We of the Barnacle-Extinction-Prevention Battlefront would never threaten students with numbers or violence.
They're on the verge of extinction?!
I'm sure they will be someday.
But you just said you're sweeping them away!
Yes, and we will, literally.
Listen. You'll be part of the barricade group that will inhibit Tenshi's interference.
School Cafeteria
Hinata
2 Guides
Fujimaki
Noda
Takamatsu
1 Spotter
Ooyama
Matsushita
Shiina
You'll be on standby with a weapon at designated locations around the cafeteria, the area of operations.
Fujimaki
Noda
Matsushita
1 Spotter
Shiina
School Cafeteria
Ooyama
School Cafeteria
Ooyama
Noda
2 Guides
Hinata
1 Spotter
Takamatsu
Fujimaki
Shiina
And relax, I'll drop you at an easy point.
Ask for details from Takamatsu-kun or Ooyama-kun later.
Iwasawa-san, I look forward to a good performance, too.
Yeah.
When Tenshi appears, open fire.
That will be the signal to request reinforcements.
If you hear gunfire, you go running there, too.
The operation start time is 18:30.
Operation Start Time
Estimated Operation Finish Time
Current Time
Estimated Live Concert Finish Time
Operation Start Time
Estimated Operation Finish Time
Current Time
Estimated Live Concert Finish Time
Operation Start Time
Estimated Operation Finish Time
Current Time
Estimated Live Concert Finish Time
Operation start!
School Cafeteria
Second Bridge
How's this operation going to peacefully sweep away lunch tickets?
School Cafeteria Interior
This is Yusa.
The lighting and sound staff are on standby.
I believe it's about time.
The fans are starting to gather.
Okay.
So, shall we get started?
Behind me is a wall of shutters flashing,
haigo ni ha shatta- no kabe
背後にはシャッターの壁
Hey, it's GirlDeMo!
The live concert's started!
And the tips of my fingers smell of metal.
yubisaki ha tetsu no niyoi
指先は鉄の匂い
I'll go bounding forward,
susume hajike
進め弾け
And weave through each and every pathway.
dono michi komu desho
どのみち混むでしょ
Find a way, away from here,
find a way koko kara
ここから
Found out, I'll discover it,
found out mitsukeru
見つける
Play the rock out loud,
rock wo kanadero
を奏でろ
Gaze into the distance,
tooku wo misuero
遠くを見据えろ
From a city in which we're too cramped to breathe.
ikitsugi sae dekinai machi no naka
息継ぎさえできない町の中
A star-filled sky is the greatest stage,
hoshizora ga saikou no butai
星空が最高の舞台
And all the crows are crying, "caw- caw-".
karasutachi ka- ka- to naku yo
カラスたちカーカーと鳴くよ
She's there.
She's right there.
She's right in front of me.
So I'm the weakest link on the current battlefront, eh?
I'm always wondering,
itsumo omou yo
いつも思うよ
She's totally underestimating me.
When will I ever sleep.
itsu neterundaro
いつ寝てるんだろ
Damn it! I'll shoot!
I'll find my own way,
find a way atashi mo
あたしも
But, if a bullet goes through that frail body...
I'll sing a song for you,
song for utau yo
歌うよ
If I don't shoot, she'll get me.
She won't show any mercy.
Make the rock resound,
rock wo hibikase
を響かせ
It hit!
And sing with the crows.
crow to utau yo
と歌うよ
But, the leg was all I needed to hit.
That's enough...
"Just how long do you plan to stay here?"
itsu made konna tokoro ni iru?
いつまでこんなところに居る？
It's...
Guard Skill: Hand Sonic.
I remember someone here asking me that.
sou iu yatsu mo ita ki ga suru
そう言う奴もいた気がする
If all you're going to say is that annoying crap,
urusai koto dake iu no nara
うるさいことだけ言うのなら
No way... No way!
Get carried away in a flurry of jet-black wings.
shikkoku no hane ni sarawarete kietekure
漆黒の羽にさらわれて消えてくれ
Why? Why won't she stop?!
W-What's that supposed to be?!
Damn it!
Crap, I missed.
Sorry to make you wait.
Give you a little kiss!
I'd say she came after the weakest link, yo!
She's only using Hand Sonic right now.
I'm running at full speed and about to collapse,
zenryoku de mou taoresouda
全力でもう倒れそうだ
Head to a place that's more open!
We'll fire as we fall back!
Roger.
Ready?
And my fingers hurt from being rubbed raw.
yobi mo surikirete itai
指もすり切れて痛い
Guard Skill: Distortion.
Fire!
But I'll do it,
demo ne yaru yo
でもね 演るよ
Tonight will be a big story.
konya mo niggu na sto-ri-
今夜もビッグなストーリー
God damn it!
We were too late.
My God!
This is why I hate guns!
Find a way, away from here,
find a way koko kara
ここから
Found out, I'll discover it,
found out mitsukeru
見つける
Play the rock out loud,
rock wo kanadero
を奏でろ
I'll sing my luck.
luck wo utauyo
を歌うよ
I'll always be here,
itsumade datte koko ni iru yo
いつまでだってここに居るよ
Among the people that come and go.
toorisugiteyuku hito no naka
通り過ぎてゆく人の中
God damn!
What's taking the tornado so long?!
On a stage closed off by darkness,
yami ni tozasareta sute-ji de
闇に閉ざされたステージで
I never thought buying time would end up meaning something like this.
I'll sing a song of hope.
ima kibou no uta utau yo
今希望の詩歌うよ
Even you are probably tired by now,
anata datte tsukareteru desho
あなただって疲れてるでしょ
I'll send my song to your aching back.
sono senaka ni mo todoketai yo
その背中にも届けたいよ
From this very darkness,
konna kurayami no naka kara no
こんな暗闇の中からの
Seems we're at the climax.
Spin it.
Take this song that shines of hope,
kibou terasu hikari no uta wo
希望照らす光の歌を
Spin it, please.
Take this song.
sono uta wo
その歌を
Beef Udon
School Cafeteria
Food Court
That what you want? Let's go!
Here's your beef udon.
Mmm, this is so delicious.
Oh, yeah.
Is it all right for us to be eating here so carelessly?
Won't she come after us?
We're only eating.
So that's how it works, huh?
I've always walked this path alone; when I look back, everyone is so far away.
itsumo hitori de aruiteta furikaeru to minna ha tooku
With this much insight and power, they should be capable of doing anything.
And yet, they're leading a plain life right now, eating like everyone else.
Could you pass me the pepper?
Here.
There's really only one enemy.
Just Tenshi.
They're really only fighting against her.
"Nothing frightens me any longer", I mumble softly.
mou nanimo kowakunai sou tsubuyaitemiseru
But, will I somehow justify this behaviour?
No. It's too early for that.
After all...
...I don't remember anything.
Eventually, everyone ends up alone,
itsuka hito ha hitori ni natte
いつか人は一人になって
And is left with only their memories.
omoide no naka ni ikiteku dake
思い出の中に生きてくだけ
In order to appreciate even sorrow and continue smiling,
kodoku sae aishi waratterareru you ni
孤独さえ愛し笑ってられるように
I'll keep on fighting,
atashi ha tatakaunda
あたしは戦うんだ
I won't show you my tears.
namida nante misenainda
涙なんて見せないんだ
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Parachute operation...
We call it The Guild.
You're gonna be next.
It seems you still do not understand.
Run for it!
The traps weren't disarmed?!
Shoot, I forgot!
Because I was the first to rebel.
I don't know... I don't know of anything like that!
Tenshi's getting up!
Fire!!
What the heck am I doing?
I can't forgive being given such a life.