Assault Lily BOUQUET (アサルトリリィBOUQUET)

Hmm...

Nice to meet ya!

My name is Riri Hitotsuyanagi.

"Riri" is written with the kanji for "pear" and "azure."

And "Hitotsuyanagi" is written as "one willow."

Today is my first day of school

at Yurigaoka Girl's Academy!

It hardly feels real.

I'm going to one of the most prestigious

Lily training facilities in the world.

Can you believe it?

I'm going to become a Lily!

I bet I know what you're thinking.

"Riri" and "Lily" kind of sound alike, don't they?

I used to get teased for that a lot when I was younger,

but it doesn't bother me anymore!

Oh, sorry! I got sidetracked!

About 50 years ago, these weird creatures called "Huge"

started to appear all around the world.

And Lilies are the last hope we have of stopping them

from destroying humanity.

We may be young, but it's our duty to train hard

so we can protect the people we love.

The Huge are...

Wow. A Huge nest.

Wait, what was I talking about?

Oh, I remember!

The Huge are these big, scary monsters.

We're not sure why yet, but sometimes they come out

of their nests to attack people.

Not super friendly.

Huh...?

Ah!

I had to take the morning train here from my house

all the way out in Koshu.

Though, I'm pretty sure everybody else

moved into their dorms already.

I've always been just a little less on top of things

than the other girls my age.

Yes, I got admitted to Yurigaoka,

but from the waitlist.

I really don't mind, though!

Either way, I still got in!

I'm going to become a Lily and I'm going to fight the Huge!

Look! I can see the academy from here.

And now...

My momentous first step!

-- --

There's no need to open the door for me.

After all, I'm a Lily now,

so I should learn to look after myself, don't you think?

Now.

Huh? Oh, how do you do?

Huh?

Thank you. But you're free to go now.

Uh? Wait, what does that mean?

I just got here and I'm trying to find--

I'm sorry, but I already informed them

that I don't require a companion.

Companion? You got it all wrong!

I'm a bona fide new student at Yurigaoka Girls' Academy

just like you!

Well, they say that even a chance meeting

can lead to a deep bond.

I'm Kaede Johan Nouvel, it's nice to meet you!

I'm Riri Hitotsuyanagi!

Huh? I know you're a Lily,

you don't have to introduce yourself that way.

Ah! No, no, no, no, sorry, my given name is Riri!

Ah! You're Riri the Lily, then.

I suppose it must be fate that brought you here!

No. I, uh, really only set my mind on it a year ago.

I haven't seen you since junior high, Miss Yuyu.

Do you need something...

...Miss Endo?

I wish that you would just call me Araya.

And I would love to try out our CHARMs to celebrate

the new school year. What do you say?

I'm finally here!

But what's going on?

Part of the ceremony?

It's probably just some hot-headed Lily

trying to pick a fight with an upperclassman.

Are you for real?

Lilies don't usually fight each other with CHARMs, do they?

No, but the Lilies are all 16- and 17-year-old girls,

so what else can you expect?

Goodness! Isn't she--?

Huh?

That must be Yuyu Shirai!

Farewell, Riri!

Um, what exactly does Araya think

she's doing with Miss Yuyu?

It looks like she's picking a fight with her.

Shall we stop her, Miss Soraha?

I think I wanna see how this plays out.

Oh. If you insist.

Uh! Hey!

Were you talking to Kaede Johan Nouvel just now?

Yeah?

Don't you know she's basically famous?

She's a super talented Lily, and her father is the head

of the CHARM manufacturer Grand Guignol!

Oh. Neat!

The pink-haired one is Araya Endo.

She's been building her reputation

as a Lily since junior high!

The Lily she's talking to doesn't belong to any legion:

the aloof Miss Yuyu Shirai!

You know lots about these girls.

Anyone who reads the Ministry of Defense newsletter

could tell you that much.

It's nice to meet you!

I'm Fumi Futagawa!

The way she took off running like that,

you have to assume Miss Nouvel is planning to make

a Schutzengel pledge with Miss Yuyu.

That makes sense, I guess.

Do you have somebody in mind

for your Schutzengel pledge, Futagawa?

Ah! Oh no, Fumi is just fine!

I was admitted from the waitlist,

so I don't ever expect to ever have a Schutzengel!

It's not that big of a deal.

I got here from the waitlist, too.

Yeah, I knew that! Riri Hitotsuyanagi.

Riri is fine.

Miss Yuyu!

Please step aside.

You're wasting your time.

Don't be coy. Why don't I help you get in the mood?

She drew her CHARM!

-- --Don't expect me to hold back.

That look in your eyes!

Oh, I'm getting chills.

All right. That's quite enough, you two.

If you ladies would refrain from starting without me,

--I would be very much obliged. --And who're you supposed to be?

My name is Kaede Johan Nouvel.

And I'm simply honored to make your acquaintance, Miss Yuyu.

My greatest wish

is that a talented Lily such as yourself one day consents

to take a Schutzengel pledge with me.

I'm sorry, do you mind?!

This has nothing to do with you!

Or are you suggesting that you'll be

Miss Yuyu's opening act today?

I'd be delighted.

The game is on.

No, wait, Kaede, don't get involved!

Oh, wow. How did you get there so fast?

Sprightly young thing, isn't she just?

"Sprightly"?

Indeed. Though one wrong move could spell her doom.

Miriam Hildegard von Gropius, are you kidding me?

How on Earth did she sneak up on me like that?

We're supposed to work together, not fight!

What do you know? Huh?!

Don't interfere with my chance to shine!

You can argue about this further after you get out of my way!

--Honestly, what's your deal? --That's enough.

You're all exhausting.

All three of you attack together.

--Wait, me, too?! --What? I can't do that!

You misunderstand, I'm on your side, Miss Yuyu!

Oh, come on, Miss Yuyu,

you're supposed to pay attention to me!

I'm sorry, am I interrupting?

Stand down now.

This is no time for horseplay, ladies.

One of our on-campus research facilities has reported that

a Huge specimen has broken from its confines and escaped.

We need every available Lily on deck.

We'll track it down and bring it back.

Very well, then.

One moment please, Yuyu.

Independent action is prohibited.

And why is that?

We have a report that this Huge is able to mimic

its immediate surroundings.

You are therefore expected to operate in pairs.

Let's see...

You there. Please accompany Yuyu.

Ah! Yes!

That won't be necessary.

She'll slow me down.

Yes, I'm aware.

But you could use someone to slow you down.

My fight! No, let go!

--I drew my CHARM and everything -- Stop...

and didn't get to use it!

Those without combat experience, go to the gym.

Hey! Is it okay if I come along?

You can't be serious!

I just want to help you!

Come on, then.

Huh? Oh, dear, please wait!

Uh...

Oh, uh...

My name is Riri Hitotsuyanagi, by the way!