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Maria Watches Over Us

Spreading a blank map wide open Shiroi chizu ookiku hiroge

Let's go hide the treasure box Takara-bako kakushi ni ikou

No need for coats or even hats Kooto nante iranai boushi mo ne

Armed with just mechanical pencil lead Shaapen no shin dake haite

Round and round and round, Kururu kururu ku

Running through kakenukeru

Round and round and round, Kururu kururu ku

Our footprints mark the X ashiato wa batsu-jirushi da yo

Passing through the walls of the school Kousha no kabe tsuki-nuke

We can go anywhere, there will be a path there Dokonimo ikeru soko ni michi ga aru

The pleats of our skirts won't be disturbed Sukaato no hida midare-nai

If it's a secret journey Himitsu no tabi nara

The opening ceremony began.

Good morning, Yumi-sama.

G-Good morning.

I can't tear my eyes away from Toko-chan.

The Masked Actress

Here you are, Yumi-sama.

Thank you, Noriko-chan.

Toko was in proper attendance today...

Acting as if nothing had happened during Christmas...

Yeah, she did seem that way.

I didn't know you were aware.

We happened to run into her earlier.

Right?

Yes.

Um... And?

That was all.

We just greeted each other and then parted ways.

I see.

I feel like Toko-chan's become even more guarded with her expressions.

I wish she would open herself up a little more...

Okay, no more on this topic.

The tea's going to grow bitter.

Yes.

It's delicious.

Thank you very much.

And now, I will announce the schedule for January.

Tomorrow, after school, there will be an information session...

...for the election that will determine next year's student council officers,

so all second-year students should participate.

Oh, you can participate too, Noriko-chan.

Oh, no, I will decline.

First-year students can run too, you know.

That's right. Just like Shimako did last year.

If that happens, will it be a battle between the White Rose sisters?

That would be pretty incredible.

Then after school tomorrow, Yoshino-san and Yumi-san and I...

...will meet at the Election Administration Commission Office.

Will that be fine?

Yes.

Next, the school paper has approached us...

Once the new student council is formed, Next, the school paper has approached us...

my dear sister's graduation will be imminent... Next, the school paper has approached us...

my dear sister's graduation will be imminent... ...about doing a Valentine's Day event again...

...about doing a Valentine's Day event again...

...like last year.

The next day, the information session was held...

...for the election to determine next year's student council officers.

Good luck in the election!

We'll be cheering for you!

Oh, thank you.

Those of you here for the information session, please come in.

Oh, yes.

Pardon me. Would you mind letting us through?

Oh, Toko.

I need to talk to you.

I'm sorry, but it'll have to wait until tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

I'm in a hurry right now.

All right. Tomorrow, then.

You won't be absent tomorrow, will you?

I'll be here.

You're so distrustful.

Now, the time has passed,

so with the three of you, we will now close the pool of candidates.

Since it ended up being just the three of us,

I guess nothing will be changing at the Rose Mansion.

Yes.

Yeah.

Now, please look at your printouts.

We will first begin with an explanation of what is written there,

plus some supplemental information from us...

The time is past already.

Would you go check it out?

Yes, ma'am.

What's the matter?

I'm sorry. The deadline has passed.

What's going on?

It seems there is one more person who would like to run for election.

Oh, I see.

Hanae-san.

Would it not be possible for us to let this person in?

What?!

If you ladies are fine with it...

Let her through.

Yes, ma'am.

Please come in.

Toko-chan!

Good day. Pardon the intrusion.

We will now resume the information session.

Please look at the printouts in front of you.

We will explain what is written there...

Why, Toko-chan? We will explain what is written there...

Why, Toko-chan? ...and also offer some supplemental information ourselves.

...and also offer some supplemental information ourselves.

Toko is running?!

She never said a word about anything like that.

I was surprised, too.

Are you all right, Yumi-san?

Your printout is totally blank...

Y-Yeah...

Oh, really! Toko!

What is she thinking?

Yes, I think this is where we should calm down...

...and try to consider what Toko is thinking.

What do you think, Noriko-chan?

I want to hear your perspective, as her friend.

To be a pest...

No, an act of spite, if you will...

Neither is a good way to phrase it,

but I think it does show a certain awareness of Yumi-sama on her part.

Because I offered her my rosary?

Yumi-san, don't think that you were wrong to do so.

Besides, the election is a fair process.

Toko-chan's candidacy cannot be an undesirable thing.

We can't know that.

If Toko-chan gets elected,

it means one of us loses the race.

Do you think it's all right to let something like that happen?

But justice does not lie with us.

I'm not talking about what's just or not just!

I just don't want my good friends to get split up!

I know what you're trying to say.

Sure, I'm probably being self-centered.

I'm fine with that!

But still,

don't you think emotional outbursts still contain valuable truths?

Not everyone can be like you,

always speaking with consideration for others!

I love this side of you, Yoshino-san.

What?

Shimako-san, what in the world?!

I hope we'll continue to clearly state our opinions to each other.

Okay...

Certainly, it would be sad to split this trio up.

Agreed.

They'd probably make a nice trio of Lady Roses.

Noriko-chan.

Is there anything else about Toko-chan you can think of?

Nothing in particular...

Oh, according to our classmates...

She apparently wanted to be a Lady Rose.

A Lady Rose?

Then she shouldn't have turned down Yumi-san.

Yoshino.

But I mean, if she hadn't,

she would've been in a position that's close to the Rosa Chinensis.

I wonder why she turned it down.

Maybe she found the idea of being my little sister that painful...

Toko does not hate you, Yumi-sama!

Yes, Toko-chan may have her own reasons for doing this.

I suppose we'll have to wait and see for a while with this.

Yes.

I wonder why Toko-chan decided to run...

Is that just how badly she wants to become a Lady Rose?

Or is she unhappy with the current student council in some way?

If it means fighting with Toko-chan, maybe my candidacy...

Did you hear about Matsudaira Toko-san of Year 1, Camellia Class?

Surprising, isn't it?

The Lady Roses must find it troubling, too...

I would imagine so.

Matsudaira-san, we heard that you're running for student council?

Is there a problem with that?

Why?

What do you mean "why"?

A lot has happened between Christmas and now,

but isn't it actually all about one thing?

You say such complicated things sometimes.

Toko doesn't understand.

Don't make a joke of it.

Well...

But assuming that it's as you say,

do I owe it to you to give you the answer?

What?

Must I tell you everything, just because we're friends?

You're right.

I'm going.

I have to submit my candidacy before the end of the lunch break.

Toko.

I like you, you know.

I always want to be on your side.

But in the election, I won't be able to do that.

With all my heart,

I want my dear sister to become a student council officer.

So, I'm going to support my dear sister.

That's a given.

I was happy that you called me a friend.

How naively good-natured.

Not so much so that I am suitable for you...

Lillian Student Council Election Candidates

Yumi Fukuzawa Yoshino Shimazu Fora Lillian where there are always smiles A happy academy life!

Shimako Todo Toko Matsudaira Indefatigable Assiduity A breath of fresh air for the student council!

Toko Matsudaira A breath of fresh air for the student council!

Why the dull look?

Can you tell?

I've been following you since Year 1.

You think you can fool these eyes?

I just don't understand Toko-chan very well.

I don't understand her, either.

She's always got a mask on anyway.

A mask?

Don't you feel it sometimes?

I do.

You see, I think your good quality is how you always show your true face.

What?

You're a poor actress.

Still, I love that about you.

But, do you think an amateur like you...

...can stand on the same stage as a great actress and win?

By that,

do you mean that even if I try to understand Toko-chan,

it'll be an impossible task for me?

As you currently are, yes.

When your opponent has a mask on,

defenselessly showing your true face isn't going to yield a victory.

Oh, by "victory," I'm not talking about the election.

Right.

Thanks for the advice.

Rather than words of thanks...

One photo!

Come on, over here.

Got it? Cheerfully chat with me...

...and take a good look inside the classroom.

This is Toko-chan's...

Just look.

We'll talk afterwards.

And Rei-chan was just awful.

I told her not to let go yet, but she let go right away.

We're talking about my first attempt at riding a bike here!

She could've been more mindful...

Oh, but up until about 10 years ago,

I could ride just fine.

It was with training wheels, but...

Well?

Well what?

Everything's normal. The same as always.

Isn't that strange?

When we're in the midst of an election?

Yumi-sama? Yoshino-sama?

Now that you mention it,

our class has shown no signs of supporting Toko...

Right?

It seems awfully normal.

Does that mean...

Toko is partly to blame, too.

Even when talk turns to the election, she'll ignore it or disappear.

It's no wonder she has no support.

Yeah.

I wonder if Toko-chan's all right...

Um, if you would like, I can show you the way.

Oh my, that would be a great help.

I actually came to deliver something my daughter forgot at home,

but I'm unsure of my way around.

Which class is your daughter in?

Year 1...

Oh, no, would you please take me to the faculty office?

Pardon?

If your mother were to deliver something you'd forgotten,

I think you might not like it to be done in front of your friends.

I understand perfectly.

Lillian Girls' Academy High School Student Council Officer Election

Lillian Girls' Academy High School Student Council Officer Election "Student Council Officer Election." Oh!

Were you aware of it?

Yes, I have heard about it from my daughter.

I hear those up for election this year are the incumbent Rosa Gigantea,

the Rosa Foetida en bouton, and the Rosa Chinensis en bouton.

It seems my daughter is cheering for all of them.

She says they're all wonderful dear sisters,

so they're sure to win.

Isn't that splendid?

Toko, could I have a minute?

Why are you wearing those?

Did someone hide yours or something?

No, I forgot my indoor shoes at home.

Then, why did you take them back home?

Leave it to you to be astute, Noriko-san.

The reason I took them home...

...is because they were so soiled, they needed to be washed.

What a terrible thing to do.

Who would have done such a thing?

It's not a big deal.

Why are you laughing?

I wasn't laughing.

You are laughing.

It's as if you're enjoying this situation.

Noriko-san, you're reading too much into this.

Let's go to the faculty office.

I'll come with you.

Surely you're not going to tell them about my indoor shoes?

No. Our teacher wants to see you.

Your mother delivered this for you.

My mother?

She said she noticed that you had left them in the entryway.

You have a wonderful mother.

Yes...

Very.

And whether we liked it or not,

Today Is Election Day Candidate Speeches And whether we liked it or not,

Today Is Election Day Candidate Speeches election day rolled around.

Today Is Election Day Candidate Speeches

I'm so relieved.

I was secretly worried that you might...

...withdraw your candidacy at any moment.

The truth is, I thought about it for a long time, but...

Would you mind if I asked you why you didn't withdraw?

Several days ago,

I had an opportunity to speak with the visiting mother of a student.

She told me that her daughter was cheering for us.

In the past, I'd only ever agonized over one person, Toko-chan,

but I should never have forgotten about the people cheering me on.

So, I made it to this day, having arrived at that conclusion.

That's all.

You should deliver your speech just like that.

Both your expression and the way you spoke were wonderful.

Onee-sama.

We will now begin the campaign speeches of the candidates...

...for next year's student council officers of Lillian Girls' Academy.

Where could Rei-chan be? ...for next year's student council officers of Lillian Girls' Academy.

...for next year's student council officers of Lillian Girls' Academy.

Sorry for making you wait. ...for next year's student council officers of Lillian Girls' Academy.

Sorry for making you wait.

Honestly! You're late!

Sorry about that.

Good luck, Onee-sama! Sorry about that.

Good luck, Onee-sama!

I will be cheering for you!

I absolutely know you will be fine!

And...

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Noriko...

Onee-sama...

You're trembling.

I was the same way.

Listen to me.

It's all right to be nervous.

There is absolutely no need to make yourself seem like more than you are.

You want everyone in the hall to see you for exactly who you are.

Go into this with that kind of mindset.

Onee-sama, can I ask you a favor?

Certainly.

Please give me a hug.

Like this?

My dear sister's warmth comforts me.

"It is the big sister who shelters and protects."

I was reminded of those words...

Record Presenter Keeper

Record Presenter Keeper I have no quarrel with the current Yamayuri Council or the Lady Roses.

However, I propose incorporating a breath of fresh air at this point.

Toko-chan delivered her speech magnificently. However, I propose incorporating a breath of fresh air at this point.

However, I propose incorporating a breath of fresh air at this point.

She sounded like she was being...

She sounded like she was being... Let us throw the windows of the Rose Mansion wide open.

...fully true to her convictions. Let us throw the windows of the Rose Mansion wide open.

...fully true to her convictions. The old ways...

The old ways...

I have learned much this year under the 2 third-year Lady Roses.

Shimako-san was her usual self and... I have learned much this year under the 2 third-year Lady Roses.

...expressed what she believed. I have learned much this year under the 2 third-year Lady Roses.

I have lived my life without being involved in any club activities.

And Yoshino-san also captivated the audience. I have lived my life without being involved in any club activities.

And Yoshino-san also captivated the audience. But when I became a second-year, I joined the kendo team...

But when I became a second-year, I joined the kendo team...

I'll also be to myself... But when I became a second-year, I joined the kendo team...

I'll also be to myself... and discovered for the first time what club activities...

and discovered for the first time what club activities...

And finally, Fukuzawa Yumi-san,

please deliver your speech.

Yes, ma'am.

The election and becoming soeurs are somewhat similar.

Even now, I'd like to make Toko-chan my little sister,

but Toko-chan should follow the path that she believes in.

And it's all right if I don't understand what that is.

As long as Toko-chan is happy.

Good day. My name is Fukuzawa Yumi.

You all did everything that was in your power.

That's enough, right?

Yes.

Toko-chan...

Here they come, Yumi-san.

Yeah...

Presenting the Winners of the Lillian Student Council Officers Election

Presenting the Winners of the Lillian Student Council Officers Election And now, we will announce the results...

Presenting the Winners of the Lillian Student Council Officers Election ...of the election for next year's student council officers.

...of the election for next year's student council officers.

Next year's student council officers...

...will be these three ladies!

Toko Yumi Yoshino Shimako Matsudaira Fukuzawa Shimazu Todo

Yumi-san!

Congratulations, Yumi.

Toko Yumi Yoshino Shimako Matsudaira Fukuzawa Shimazu Todo

Toko-chan...

Toko-chan didn't run in the election out of spite or anything like that...

The reason wasn't because she wanted to be a Lady Rose, either.

Yumi-sama.

I was watching Toko's face the moment the results were announced.

And...

And I figured it out.

Toko's objective was to lose!

I knew it...

Toko-chan!

A winterscape where even... Machi no irodori sae doko

...the town's colors seem forlorn somehow to naku samishige na fuyu no keshiki

I think of you, turning your back on me... Senaka mise kaketeitta

...and running off anata o omou

There's a clear square pane... Futari no aida ni wa

...between the two of us toumei na shikakkei

It's misted over right now... Ima wa kasunderu

...with the crystals of sighs tame-iki no kesshou de

Window glass, window glass Mado garasu mado garasu

It's clouded and I can't see you Kumottete anata ga mienai no

Even though I know that you're there Soko ni iru koto wa wakatteiru no ni

Are you smiling? Are you crying? Waratteru naiteru no

I don't even care if you're frowning, let me see you Shikamettsura demo ii kara misete

Wipe the glass from your side, too Sochira no hou kara mo garasu o fuite

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Preview But your support during the election had a lot of power behind it, Noriko-chan.

Preview Pardon?

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Preview Fervently saying, "Good luck!" "You will be fine!" " I believe in you!"

Preview And "Fight!" wasn't it?

Preview There's no way Shimako-san couldn't have been energized by that.

Preview What? Do you think so?

Preview Of course.

Preview

Preview Shimako-san responded with a soft smile.

Preview Shimako-san responded with a soft smile. The Keychain

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Preview Next time, "The Keychain." The Keychain

Preview The Keychain

Preview May Toko also receive energy and smiles from Yumi-sama. The Keychain

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