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You are here today because the Dark Mirror

recognized in you a particular aptitude for magic. Congratulations.

Sorry for eavesdropping, but I've got something to say.

Run!

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Maybe we ought to get out of here, Juice.

Not "Juice." Deuce!

Who do you think you're talking to?

Silence!

It's not enough that you intrude, but you would dare insult me as well!

That is tantamount to insulting the Queen of Hearts herself, you prodigious buffoon!

I will not tolerate such an affront to the crown!

To wit. Your punishment will be swift and righteous.

And your head will roll!

Hang on a sec, Riddle.

What is it?

Just take a breath and remain calm.

You want me to be calm?

Once this imbecile has been punished for his ruinous behavior

and flagrant violation of the rules, then I will be calm!

Yes, of course. We're aware. But you can't expect him to know the rules.

He's only just arrived.

So true.

Since it's just his first day, what if we just let this slide with a little warning?

Wait a second.

I've already explained

that I can't use magic.

So there's no point in me sticking around.

Hey, we're trying to help you here, so just play along.

Either you're still sleep talking or mad.

The black carriage has no reason to visit someone who can't use magic...

It is as the boy says.

Uh…

The Dark Mirror is addressing us on its own.

Explain what you mean.

The young man speaks true. No magic is found in his form or his hue.

No talent nor gift, his soul devoid. No skill there is to be employed.

A student with no magical talent. How could this be?

You see? I told you.

This is quite difficult to believe.

But, if true, then I fear I must admit

we cannot grant you entry into our academy after all.

And we instead must ask the Dark Mirror to return you to your homeland.

Oh, uh…

That's great. I'd love to go back.

O great and powerful Dark Mirror…

…I beseech thee. Please guide this young man back to where he belongs.

Eh?

No such place exists.

Huh?

Searched far, have I, through fog and mist.

The young man's home does not exist.

A DISMISSIVE RANKING

I beg your pardon?

"The young man's home does not exist"?

No, but… That's impossible.

I just came from there 20 minutes ago.

My dear boy, may I ask from which country you hail?

Uh, Japan.

The country of Japan?

Never have I heard of a land with such a name as this.

What?

I certainly hope this is not some manner of falsehood, or perhaps a prank.

Wha… Why would I lie about something like this?

If Japan doesn't exist…

Fine then. Forget it.

I'll figure out how to get home on my own.

What is going on?

Not one of them has heard of Japan?

Darn it. Where's the exit?

Come on.

Now we're talking.

That entrance ceremony was a total disaster.

I know. My robes almost burned to a crisp.

I do trust you know your way home, yes?

No, I… Not from here.

Is there perhaps a friend you could contact for assistance?

That's right.

I'll call Koito.

NO SIGNAL - CONTACT SERVICE PROVIDER IF PROBLEM CONTINUES

No service. Oh, crap.

Am I really trapped in another world?

TOKYO - ENMA

Guess I'm not making it to the tournament tomorrow.

And just as we finally qualified for one. I'm so sorry, guys.

I can see from your demeanor that you are indeed not spinning tales.

What a conundrum.

One cannot be permitted to stay at the academy if one cannot use magic.

But of course.

There is a vacant building on campus that was once used as a dormitory.

I shall allow you to stay there for the time being if you so wish.

Is that okay?

It would pain me terribly to leave you out in the cold.

Goodness, what an immensely kind man I have shown myself to be.

Truly a model educator. Yes, indeed.

All right. Here we are, dear boy.

Well, it certainly has character.

Yes, quite the structure.

It is in need of a few repairs,

but it will provide you shelter enough from the elements.

As the Dark Mirror summoned you here in error,

the college administration must bear responsibility for some recompense.

To which end, we shall provide these lodgings to you free of charge.

I appreciate that. Thank you.

Hey, show yourself! Who's there?

Welcome to our humble abode.

What was that?

A few mischievous ghosts have taken up residence here as well.

Of course, you will pay them no mind, I trust?

Ghosts?

We haven't had a visitor in ages.

Want to be our newest buddy, buddy?

Let's turn you into a ghost.

-Oh, cool. -Huh?

So, you don't need supernatural powers

to be able to see ghosts in this world?

Huh?

I'll have to pass on turning into a ghost, but I'm glad to be your housemate.

Samesies. Put her there, roomie.

Guess we can't haunt this one.

And here I thought we'd finally get to have a little fun again.

Hmm.

Impressive how quickly you adapt to your situation.

However, I fear we have more to discuss regarding your tenure here on campus.

We are, of course, unable to provide for your entire livelihood.

From here on, you will be expected to manage your own food and clothing,

but with what money?

I have an idea.

I shall have you maintain the school grounds and undertake other such odd jobs.

Sure. Okay.

Good, and in order to further support your endeavor to return home,

I will even permit you access to the library.

Use it at your leisure.

What a paragon of kindness I am!

Yeah, that would be an incredible help.

I'll gladly take the job.

No room is off-limits, dear boy.

Claim whichever feels most comfortable to you.

Well, here is as good as anywhere.

I still can't really wrap my head around this.

All the magic and flying.

It's gotta be a dream.

Maybe I'll drift off here and in the morning I'll wake up back in my own bed?

But probably not.

Yeah.

Good night.

So, this is Main Street, I take it?

I think I'm just supposed to clean up these statues.

They're so elaborate. I guess they must be famous here.

Dude, are you kidding me?

-Hmm? -Surely you've heard of the Great Seven?

I guess I haven't, no.

They're considered the greatest beings who have ever lived,

for one reason or another.

That one there,

she was said to have been the Fairest Queen in all the land.

She used the Magic Mirror every day

to confirm that she was still the most beautiful.

And if her eminence was under threat, she'd do whatever it took to eliminate

the competition and maintain her rightful place at the top.

This one is the Thorn Fairy

whose castle topped the peak of a mystical mountain.

Of all the greats, she was by far the most ruthless and powerful spellcaster.

And the man with the scepter is the Sorcerer of the Sands.

That shrewd guy exposed a con man

who was trying to swindle the Sultan's daughter,

and he even snatched up the magic lamp in the process.

And right over there next to him…

The King of the Underworld.

He single-handedly presided over a domain teeming with

writhing demons and evil spirits,

and commanded their loyalty.

This is the King of Beasts, ruler of the savanna.

He was meticulous and calculating in his plans, and took over the animal kingdom.

That's the Sea Witch,

who lived in a grotto deep beneath the ocean waves.

She made it her purpose in life to help unhappy merfolk.

Ah, they say there wasn't a wish she couldn't grant.

And last but not least, the Queen of Hearts.

Bet you don't have a clue who she is either, do you?

No.

She's a queen from long ago who lived in a maze of roses.

She prized discipline and order above all else.

She had zero tolerance for her playing-card soldiers to be out of step,

or for her roses to be the wrong color.

Her kingdom was full of crazies, yet no one dared defy her.

Do you know why?

Because if anyone broke the rules, it was off with their head.

Literally the coolest.

You think so? She sounds a little tyrannical to me.

Thank you for telling me all that.

I assume you're both students here, yeah?

Yep. The name's Ace.

And I'm a first-year as of today.

Pleasure to make my acquaintance, I'm sure.

Yeah, it's nice to meet you.

Oh, and you're that guy from the thing yesterday, aren't you?

The one the Dark Mirror brought over who can't even use magic?

I thought I was gonna bust a gut for real.

Dude, shut up!

Don't be so rude to someone you don't even know.

Why?

I'm Deuce Spade, by the way. And you?

My name's Yuken Enma. What's up?

Yu-kin… What?

You have a weird-sounding name, don't you think?

Is it really that hard to pronounce in this world?

You can shorten it if you need to.

-So, like, "Hey, Yu." -Sure.

All right. If they put Yu to work doing chores,

do you think the monster who ruined the ceremony yesterday

is off scrubbing floors?

Because that I'd like to see!

You won't catch me doing any stupid chores.

It's you again. The Tanuki!

It's the great and magnificent Grim. Get it memorized, all right?

But weren't you kicked off campus yesterday?

So what? I notice your non-magical butt is still around.

Yeah, but he wasn't banned.

And honestly, I'd love to go back home if I could.

I can't take your spot as a student here if you're gonna be in my way.

I'll get rid of you myself.

Oh, no. It's gonna rampage again.

I won't let you.

Oh, no! A guy who can't use magic. What do I do?

Men!

Huh?

No! Let go!

Get off of me!

Settle down.

Otherwise they'll throw you out again.

If you think this is gonna make me give up on getting into this school,

then you've got another thing coming, buddy.

Hey, security! Help!

You don't have to do that. Come on. Please!

Okay, then tell me why you want to get into this school so badly.

Great question.

Well, as a matter of fact, it's real simple.

'Cause I'm a genius, duh. I'm destined to become a great magician.

A great magician?

Huh? No way.

Yeah.

I've been waiting my entire life for the black carriage to come pick me up

and bring me here to this school.

And for what? Nothing.

That stupid mirror obviously has no eye for actual talent.

So, I figured that if no one was gonna come get me,

I'd just have to come here on my own!

I'm the best, and I'm gonna get even better.

None of you can stop me. I won't give up.

You never gave up, so I won't either.

I want to be a great athlete.

I understand.

Eh? Huh?

Well, good for you. You should never give up on your dream.

You mean that?

That's great and all, but it's also, like, straight-up impossible.

Huh?

Only those specifically chosen get to enroll in this academy.

Hate to have to tell you, but I just don't think kitty made the cut.

Well, now what you know, guess you should be on your way.

-Plus, like... -Enough!

You need to stop being so disrespectful.

You've been nothing but rude since you opened your mouth.

I didn't think we were in class already.

I don't need you lecturing me.

Well, it sounds like you need to learn that people have feelings.

Ugh, whatever. Time for first period anyway.

Oh, hey!

That little twerp. He thinks he can speak to me that way.

Hey!

Huh? Whoa!

That almost hit me. What's wrong with you?

That's what you get for making fun of me.

Now hold still so I can give your big, dumb explodey-head

a reason to look like that!

"My big, dumb explodey-head"?

You've got some real guts challenging me to a fight.

Is that wind magic?

Nice!

You…

Ha!

Would you stop? Give it a rest!

Ha!

Ah…

Uh, that ain't good. It wasn't me!

Hey, get back here, you stupid cat thing!

-My, what a ruckus. -Huh?

Now, what is this commotion all about?

Oh!

This is simply unacceptable!

Your reckless disregard for decorum

has reduced the likeness of one of the Great Seven to mere cinders!

This blasphemy against an eminent figure

will not go overlooked by the administration!

As of this moment, you three are expelled!

EXPULSION

-Wait, are you serious? -Yeah, expelled?

I'm not even a student here, so…

I want you gone by sundown.

No. This isn't happening.

After everything I did to get to this place?

How am I going to explain this to Mother?

Headmage! Please, have a heart.

Anything but expulsion!

You may turn your resentment towards your own oafish behavior.

Headmage, there are so many things I need to do at this school! Please, sir!

I'm begging you. I'll do anything, sir. Please just forgive me!

Oh? Are you quite certain you mean that, my dear boy?

Yes. Of course.

Uh?

Is that the mine?

Very well. I shall grant you a chance to redeem yourselves.

There is a large chandelier hanging in the dining hall

with ever-burning candles which is falling into disrepair.

The power of the old magestone inside has rapidly begun to fade.

However, if I were to come into possession of a magestone with the same properties,

it may well yet be restored.

Then I'll go get one. Just tell me where to find it!

Hmm…

Yes, if you insist.

That said, if I do not have the magestone in hand by tomorrow morning,

you will all three be expelled.

I'm gonna find that thing, no matter what it takes.

What did you say?

Ace and Deuce?

Yes.

As you are their acting house warden, Mr. Rosehearts,

I thought it most prudent to apprise you of the situation.

On behalf of Heartslabyul House, for all the trouble my students have caused,

I sincerely apologize.

As punishment for their actions, I had to send them to the enchanted mine.

I expect they should return by tomorrow morning.

Thank you, Headmage.

They've only just arrived and they're already causing trouble.

Such rule-breaking will not be tolerated on my watch.

They must be sentenced!

It's creeping me out a little that it's so quiet.

Let's just grab this rock and roll on out of here.

No… Mine…

It's all mine…

Hey, would you look at that! My very own room.

Sorry, not just yours.

Apparently we're roommates.

I call this bed!

Hey, Ace! Are you listening to me?

We're sharing this room so I need a verbal confirmation

you will respect my study time.

I didn't come to play around.

I need to work hard to become a great magician...

Stop being serious!

I guess this is it.

My dumbbells haven't been delivered yet.

If I skip a single day of training,

I'll need at least three days to make up for it!

Well, I guess this is mine.

My chin hurts where Vil grabbed it.

And I got a headache.

I wanted this to be my wild and crazy coming-of-age experience.

I don't care about no dang brands and manners

and what even is a macaron?

I'm gonna show those housewardens who the real boss is around here!

My room. My room at last.

Now then, where to hang this?

No, this isn't right.

This spot doesn't suit the great Malleus either. Nor here. Or here.

Oh, this spot is horrible!