Gonna be the Twin-Tail!! > 02. A Twin-Tail Mystery?!

Soji: What the...? Am I...?

Twoearle: I'm glad to see you are finally awake, Mr. Soji.

Soji: Hey, this is my room!

Twoearle: I hope this is all right. I took the liberty of teleporting us here.

Soji: Where's Aika?

Twoearle: She took the hint and was kind enough to leave us alone for a while.

Soji: Huh?

Aika: Tell me where they are right now! How dare you leave me astray there like that!

Twoearle: Don't make me out to be the villain. I was trying to do you a favor. Since you are absolutely and unequivocally not involved in this, I was nice enough to leave you behind and not to trouble you anymore.

Aika: Is that you call "nice", you jerk?!

Soji: Ah! Calm down, Aika! Look, I need you to explain some things to me. First of all, who were those guys? And why the heck did I turn into a girl?!

Twoearle: Are you sure you want to know?

Soji: Yeah, of course I am.

Twoearle: Then I will answer you. But you must touch my heart to know the truth.

Aika: No, you don't!!

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Dragguildy: Have you arrived at a conclusion yet?

Fox Guildy: Yes. We believe that this is optimal for that beautiful goddess.

Swan Guildy: No. Hear! Take a look at my prototype!

Elemelians: (Hum of voices)

Dragguildy: You must take your cases to Tailred directly. More importantly, what is the council's determination? Unless I'm mistaken, I believe I told you to decide which one of you would attack her next!

Twoearle: After they - after Ultimaguil had already invaded and destroyed many other civilizations, they came to this planet, and XXX to steal all of the attribute strength called "elemela."

Soji: They are invading civilizations?

Aika: Just so unclear. What is attribute strength, again?

Twoearle: It's quite simple, Miss Aika. It's the love you're feeling in your heart.

Aika: Oh, okay.

Twoearle: For example, you have a great affection for twin-tails, that affection has been condensed into mental energy, and it's called "twin-tail attribute." To put it in another way, attribute strength is what a person deeply believes. And these monsters... They feed off these deep desires. It's the greatest need they possess.

Aika: So in other words, it's like food or water? They can't survive without it?

Twoearle: Mmm... in basic terms, yes, that's correct. But it's not that simple. They desire the twin-tail attribute the most. It is widely considered to be the strongest attribute of them all.

Soji: So twin-tails are... the strongest?

Aika: What? That can't be right?

Twoearle: I know it sounds ridiculous, but it's a fact. It's what the Elemelians live for. But Soji, trust me. You can stand up to them. Don't be afraid! Tail Gear is mighty counter-elemelian armor. It's based on incredible attribute strength. And as a result, it takes a lot of attribute strength to control it. That's where you come in, Soji.

Twoearle: Wait a second. Are you saying that something did appreciate my deep love for twin-tails?

Aika: All right. Slow down. Are there better examples of the power of love? I get that some people are really into twin-tails, but what about friendship or love of your family?

Twoearle: Those types of desires are instinctive to most creatures of a certain level of common intelligence. They are universally held attributes. This needs to be the kind of love for something that leads you spellbound. And deep obsession for which you'd willingly risk your life. That's it! That's the cornerstone of attribute strength.

Aika: What kind of idiot would risk their life over something like twin-tails?

Soji: This kind of idiot! So why don't you just back off!

Aika: So lame...

Twoearle: I was not wrong to fall for you at first sight, and I'm so happy I did. I see now that giving you the Tail Gear was the best decision I ever made. Your love for the twin-tail is the greatest love there is. You are the chosen one, after all.

Soji: Wait, seriously? I'm really the chosen one?

Fox Guildy: Look at the petite little body. So small, and yet she was able to defeat Lizard Guildy. We are studying this video carefully to make certain that we would not make the same mistakes next time.

Dragguildy: You have fallen in love with this twin-tail, haven't you? Indeed, she is a deeply mystical girl with an oddly intimidating presence. It will not be easy to steal from her.

Snake Guildy: True! But remember that's just the kind of challenge that gets the warrior's blood pumping!

Dragguildy: Do you have a plan?

Snake Guildy: Yes! In order to restrict her movement, I'll dress her up like a maid! I want to see her maid's apron strings popping through the air in perfect harmony with those big beautiful twin-tails. It will be a sight to behold!

Elemelian: No! Even better, dress her in summer outfit, and splash her with water making her cloth cling tightly against her body! Once her up outfit is wet, we would be able to see everything dearest to see.

Worm Guildy: Not good enough! Hear me! Tie her up with ropes, so the only part of her body that has freedom to move about is her twin-tails!

Dragguildy: Silence! It is hard to say which of your ideas is the most effective, therefore, we will decide who will attack her next in a close-up battle!

Aika: Not to interrupt, but why are you guys still staring at each other?

Twoearle: Yeah, it is a bit strange. In that case, Mr. Soji...

Aika: No, you don't tell that!

Soji: Will you two stop fighting so I can get some straight answers? I still don't understand the reason why I turned into a girl!

Twoearle: Are you sure you want to know?

Soji: I am.

Twoearle: Typically, becoming a woman means your bud has blossomed, that is achieved by the age of sexual maturity in that it takes a man's...

Aika: If you don't give us a real answer, good and I make your elbow be in the other way!

Twoearle: Um, the truth is, the answer is incredibly personal, and if I've been completely honest, it's not easy to talk about at all.

Soji: Hmm?
Aika: Huh?

Twoearle: You see the reason Mr. Soji becomes a girl when he transforms is because I have a taste for cute girls! ls that a crime?!

Soji: Hey! No judgment over here!

Twoearle: Don't you dare to try me you didn't enjoy it, mister. Besides, in the Tailred form, you can draw the enemy out in the open area with the lure of your twin-tails. It's the best strategy to defeat them. And Lizard Guildy learned in a hard way when it comes to the battle that you're not just cute little play thing, you're powerful combatant who's not to be taken XXX.

Soji: Oh, speaking of that creepy lizard monster, after I beat him, I picked up this thing.

Aika: Wow, that's so pretty! What is it?

Twoearle: That, Miss Aika, is a crystallization of the ability strength that the Lizard Guildy created to using. That stone is commonly called an elemela orb.

Soji: This might sound weird, but the moment I picked it up, I had the image of a doll in my head.

Aika: A doll? Hold on, does that mean Lizard Guildy was obsessed with dolls?

Twoearle: That's right. Or to be more specific, he is really XXX of little girls holding dolls. It's weird.

Soji: I see. So that's why he wanted me to do that.

Lizard Guildy: Would you do me a small favor and hug this?

Soji: But isn't that a bit unusual?

Twoearle: Isn't what unusual?

Soji: Well, if he XXX little girls holding dolls, he should be stealing the attribute strength of doll-lovers, right? But by doing so, the girls wouldn't love dolls anymore, which means that in reality his actions would lead to a perpetual cycle of self-inflicted disappointment.

Twoearle: Hmm. Yes, that is correct; you might very well say these Elemelians are paradoxical beings or paradoxical pervs.

Aika: Paradoxical, huh?

Soji: Mm-hmm.

Turtle Guildy: I figured it would come down to the two of us, Fox Guildy.

Fox Guildy: I'll be the one standing when it's all over, Turtle Guildy.

Turtle Guildy: I wouldn't be so sure.

Fox Guildy: Let's go!

Turtle Guildy & Fox Guildy: One, two, three! Rock, paper, scissors!

Fox Guildy: Total domination!

Soji: Wow... By the way, Twoearle, you haven't really told us much about yourself.

Twoearle: Oh, you wanna know me? Okay then. Fine. Here goes! Come to bed, and you'll know me.

Aika: Over my dead body! He didn't mean "know you" like that, boobs for brains!

Twoearle: Truth is, it is not a very happy story. I thought at least I can do with this is turn it into pillow talk.

Aika: You are weird!

Soji: We're fine just like this. Please, I'd like to hear it.

Twoearle: As you wish, Mr. Soji. Many years ago my home planet was invaded by the Ultimaguil organization.

Soji: They invaded your planet? They destroyed it too?

Twoearle: No. They only stole our attribute strength. There was no looting or carnage. But all that remains is a lonely world devoid of hope. Even though they spared our lives, there's nothing as cruel or quiet as invasion like that. The pain of a world without love is a devastating sight to behold.

Strawberry Twin: Uh-oh. No. That's insane. I would never wear my hair like that. Not in million years.

Soji: When I took out Lizard Guildy, even the student council president went back to normal. If I can defeat Ultimaguil, then your people might go back to normal too, right?

Twoearle: I'm afraid not... The reason the damage was reversed is because how fast you were able to beat them yesterday. Once the Elemelians are taking your ability strength, unless the enemy is defeated within 24 hours time XXX, you can never go back to the way you were.

Soji: 24 hours, that's it?

Twoearle: Yes, that's it. Which means when they attack, we have to strike fast.

Soji: All right, then. In order to avenge your world and protect mine, I will use this awesome power! I will do whatever is required!

Twoearle: Thank you very much! In that case, there is one important thing we have to discuss first. When you go into battle, you are going to need some backup, which is why I'm going to construct a super-secret layer underneath your house.

Soji & Aika: Huh?!

Miharu: It's finally time. At last, the moment I've been waiting for is here.

Soji: But that's impossible, in more ways than one!

Aika: Yeah! Any way you look at it, it's completely absurd!

Twoearle: Don't worry. I've got it covered. With my scientific capabilities, I can finish the base before morning, without anybody knowing.

Soji & Aika: Uh-ugh...

Twoearle: But there's one small issue. Before I do anything, Mr. Soji, I need you to get your mother's permission for me to live here with you.

Soji: Huh?!
Aika: Huh?! There is no way for her to agree to...

Miharu: It's okay by me.

Soji & Aika: Are you for real?!

Miharu: Absolutely! I heard everything you said.

Soji: Hold on a second. You heard everything?!

Miharu: What I thought that story on the news, I knew that was you who were doing good deeds. I'm so proud!

Aika: I don't understand! How are you so calm about all this!?

Miharu: I've kept a truth from you for too long. It's time that I told you everything.

Soji: Wait. Did you know all about this? Then I would be the one chosen to wear the Tail Gear?!

Miharu: Oh no, don't be ridiculous!

Soji: Then, what are you talking about?

Miharu: I'm talking about my dream.

Soji & Aika: Your dream?

Miharu: When I was a young girl, I dreamed [of] becoming a superheroine who saved the world, but instead, all I became was your mother. So I passed along my hopes and aspirations to you, so you could achieve the dream I had.

Twoearle: Oh, that is so sweet!

Soji: What are you saying!? Did you do something to me before I was born?!

Miharu: I'm pretty sure your father wanted to be a superhero when he was young, too!

Soji: I'm seriously losing my patience.

Twoearle: In that case, I have a quick question!

Miharu: Ask me anything, Twoearle?

Twoearle: "I don't know what to do. We don't have a spare futon for you. Oh wait! I know! You can just sleep in the same bed as Soji will be here!" Well, it wasn't a question, really. But that's a kind of thing that I'm trying to get you to say.

Aika: Are you insane?!

Soji: Hey, did you forget that I'm sitting right here?!

Miharu: Twoearle, you are lovely! I'm so glad someone like you is here. You are the answer to my prayer and I would be honored to have you as a guest. My house is yours, for anything that you might need. "But I don't know what to do. We don't have a spare futon for you. Oh, hey! How about you just to sleep in Soji's room instead!"

Soji & Aika: Are you serious?!

Twoearle: You are sweet! Thank you very much, Mom!

Miharu: I have one condition. You have to promise you make a man out of Soji.

Twoearle: Consider it done!

Aika: Come with me! Right now!
She is not to be trusted. If you let that woman stay here, you'll be putting your son's virtue in jeopardy!

Miharu: Oh, believe me, I know. A sexy space girl from another planet moving in suddenly making things hot and heavy! This is exactly what I fantasized about! It won't bother me one XXX if she forces herself on Soji, and actually I'll be upset if she doesn't.

Aika: And you have the nerve to call yourself his mother?!

Miharu: Yes, I do. And I'm proud of it. I'm his mother. And the only thing that I have ever wanted from my baby boy is for him to have a girlfriend! I hoped it might be you, but I guess the sweet little girl he's known since his childhood never found a courage to make a move.

Aika: Wait, what?! What are you talking about?

Miharu: But this Twoearle - I can tell she's the one XXX I'm looking to those eyes - the eyes of an unprincipled girl who's out for my son's virginity no matter what!

Aika: You would take that kind of risk of complete stranger?

Miharu: No! Twoearle is now a proper member of the family.

Twoearle: My dearest mother!

Aika: Whoa, Ow.
Twoearle: Forgive me for saying this to you, but I am not unprincipled, mother, not even a little. But you are absolutely right about my interest in attempting steal his virginity.

Miharu: I thank you, you just made my life!

Twoearle: Oh, I'm glad to hear it. With your permission, I will go and build the secret underground base right away.

Miharu: Well, you do that? I'll also go, and make some awesome dinner!

Twoearle: If I catch you picking, you're gonna be in a big trouble!

Aika: Soji! Be sure to lock your door when you go to sleep tonight, okay?

Soji: Okay, but why?

Aika: You know "why". Please! Just do as I say, and lock that door, and I weld the stupid thing shut!

Soji: It's made of wood.

Aika: Be careful. There's a lot she's still hiding.

Soji: Uh? A lot of what?

Aika: She said that Ultimaguil invaded her world and stole all of the attribute strength, but how did she get a hand on the twin-tail attribute that makes up the main core of the Tail Gear? Whatever you do, just don't let your guard down with her, okay?



Turtle Guildy: I admit. I never imagined you were this good. But I will not be beaten!



Soji: That evening, even though I should've been worn out with everything that was going on, I couldn't sleep at all. The sounds of the super-secret base being built downstairs which were just too weird... What were those sounds anyway? If the scientific capabilities were really advanced, then why is it so loud?

Twoearle: I'm officially done, building the super-secret layer. So why don't you give me a super-secret smooch...

Soji: No, Twoearle, hold on. I think this is moving too fast...

Aika: Hey, you! Put XXX away!



Soji: I'm leaving!

Miharu: Be careful out there! My heroine!

Aika: Good morning, Soji. Did you check out the news?

Soji: Why? What's you got there?

Aika: It's nothing, really. The Tailred XXX get much coverage.

Soji: Yeah, we'll XXX the breaking news in my mom's mind, I don't know what I'm gonna do about her.



Soji: Oh, boy...

Classmate A: Whoa! That looks exactly like her!

Classmate B: Your [You are?] manga XXX!

Classmate C: Wait, dude, check out this "Tailred".

Classmate A: Yeah, you are totally nailing that, man.

Soji: Hey! How do you guys know about Tailred?!

Classmate D: From this incredible picture! People are posting it everywhere, dude! Oh, she is so fricking cute! I can't take it! If I keep looking at this, my head's gonna explode!

Soji: Oh, this is bad. I feel dizzy.

Classmate: She's the cutest chick I've ever seen!

Classmate: I used to be more of a boob man, but I've come around.

Classmate C: Wow, look at those lips! I just wanna kiss them!

Soji: Cut it out, you sickos!

Classmate C: What do you think you are doing, man?!

Soji: You should be all ashamed of yourself! She's just a little girl!

Classmate C: Huh? Poor little Soji, you want to have Tailred all to yourself, and is now upset because you have to share with the rest of us, isn't it right?

Soji: That's not it at all!

Erina: Attention, students. We will now be holding a special school assembly. Please report to the gymnasium at once.

Soji: What is going on? I feel so objectified.

Erina: Fellow students, as many of you know, we faced an unprecedented crisis yesterday, as mysterious monsters looked to have our community. I know firsthand, because I was one of the first people on the scene, one of the first to be attacked. But here I stand. In front of you, all safe and sound, because I was saved by a hero of justice that swept onto the scene like a gust of wind, blew those monsters away!

Soji: Don't tell me she knows it was me!

Erina: Oh, not "hero." I meant to say "heroine." I've had my heart completely stolen away by this incredible girl. After morning's news has been uploaded on the Internet, I selected this one for you to see.

Soji: Ah, does somebody tell me what's happening?

Erina: The Shindo Family will support this young woman with everything we have. And so, students and teachers, join with me in supporting her! Well, here's to our new savior!

Soji: This is crazy. I'm a savior?! And a super-cute twin-tailed heroine that everyone is in love with at that? But I'm a boy.



Soji: I'm exhausted. I think I need a nap.

Aika: Are you going to continue on as Tailred?

Soji: Uh?

Aika: When we get home, that secret base should be finished, right? You'll need to make decision.

Soji: Mmm... I've got time. It's not that they're appearing in the sky every five minutes?

Aika: I wouldn't be so sure.

Dragguildy: Attention, all XXX earthlings occupying this planet! We are the chosen disciples of the universe. We are Ultimaguil!We have no intention of bringing you any harm. All we want is the powerful light of love that shines in each of your hearts. Resistance is futile! As long as you do not resist, your lives will be secure. Allow us to take the light of your hearts freely. Away, and your days of peace and tranquility will continue!

Soji: If I let them do this, our lives will be secure at all! If these monsters take away our desires, this won't be a world of peace or tranquility, but a world of apathy and boring hair styles, and there's no way in hell I'm letting that happen!

Aika: Is that mean...

Twoearle: Mr. Soji, did you see that just now?

Soji: Yeah, sure I did.

Twoearle: I'm picking up Elemelian readings on the newly-finished base's radar.

Soji: I have to stop them! Tell me where.

Twoearle: At Kyuaru High School, in the next town over.

Soji: Okay, I know exactly where that is. Here.

Twoearle: I almost forgot! I thought up an activation code for the Tail Gear, so call it out when you ready.

Soji: Wait, you mean a transformation cry?

Twoearle: Yes. The activation code is "Tail On!"

Soji: Tail On!

Tailred: I don't understand. Why Kyuaru High School?

Twoearle: I can't be certain. According to the Internet, it's a school that uses old-style gym uniforms. Pretty rare these days.

Turtle Guildy: My name is Turtle Guildy! Before I start looking for twin-tail attribute strength, I'll take a moment to admire your cute gym shorts!

Tailred: That's one last creepy monster!
No! Please! Ah-h...

Soji: By that second day, I had become a celebrity. Sorry, I mean, Tailred had become a celebrity. She was generating a lot of buzz all around the world. Apparently, even NASA responded to the Ultimaguil organization's declaration of war, I just hope this thing doesn't become some kind of a big deal.

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Soji: This Tail Gear is awesome!

Twoearle: Yes! The full-body-enveloping, lightweight, and flexible metal photon mail, is 80 times harder than diamond, and yet still as supple as silk. Its punching power is 100 tons, and its kicking power is 150!

Aika: What about these Excelion Shorts?

Twoearle: Oh, right! They're shorts that wick away moisture quickly.

Aika: But why shorts?

Twoearle: To make a long story short, sometimes when a battle gets drawn out, you may have to tinkle, and nobody wants to [expel urine]..

Soji: Uh, I'm okay. That's enough! Next time: "The Azure Surge! Tailblue."

Aika: Tail On!