The Phantom Hobgoblin, who haunted his victims, nearly caused Nitou to lose a close friend.
But Nitou's faith in his friend turned danger into an opportunity,
and his best friend and their relationship remained safe.
Who's that?
You don't know about her, Koyomi?
She's the rising star of the modeling world—
Listen, you—
Just let it go—
Why are you two fighting first thing in the morning?
But, but, Nitou stole the last copy of the magazine I was going to buy!
Says who?!
What kind of grown men fight over a magazine—
Is that Chiaki?!
Chiaki!
Why's she here?!
You're a fan too, Mr. Wajima?
Who wouldn't be?
She's so pure, like an angel come down to Earth!
I can't take it anymore!
Outta the way!
My sweet Chiaki!
Does it matter if she's anyone's Chiaki?
National Security Agency
Excuse us.
What's up? This is quite a surprise.
You need something from us?
I need you to do something for me.
What is it?
I've learned the origin of that magic stone I gave you.
This is the man who brought the stone to Section Zero.
Hello, Misa!
I found a Gate.
Okay! So who's on the job?
Argos...
Hey, Kosuda!
Would you stop calling me that, Gremlin?!
You need to call me Sora first!
You two know each other?
Barely. He just popped up once and acted like we were both pals.
Well, I need you to make a Gate despair so that I have something to show for all my hard work!
Don't let me down, Kosuda!
Why does that worm keep calling us by our Gates' names?
The Wizard Rings contain magical power.
There is a man, a modern-day magic-user,
who wields their power with both his hands,
so that despair may become hope.
Maji ka maji de magic da show time
Ready? Because here's real magic! It's showtime!
Maru de tsuki to taiyou
It's every bit as striking
Kasanaru toki no shougeki
as the sight of a total solar eclipse
Dare datte kiseki wo shinjitemitai
In the way that everyone hopes for a miracle
Kitto hitsuyou fukaketsu no energy kokoro no tame
All you can rely on is your soul's energy
Yume to yosou ii imi de uragitte kureru mono
With it, you can surpass your wildest dreams and defy all expectations
3 2 1 showtime
Magic time trick janai
Magic time! There's no tricks here!
Mahou wo hirou hanpa neezo
He's showing off his sorcery!
Kioku no roots mogurikonde
He'll dig into the roots of your memories
Kibou wo sukuidasou
to keep your hope alive!
Show Time!
Life is showtime tobikkiri no
Life is the biggest showtime you'll ever know
Unmei no drive mucha shitemo
Even if it's dangerous to drive to your fate
Kinou kyou ashita mirai
Today, tomorrow, yesterday, and the future,
Subete no namida wo
take all of your tears,
Show Time!
Houseki ni kaeteyaru ze
And turn them into a jewel!
Maji ka maji de magic da show time
Ready? Because here's the real magic! It's showtime!
Episode 34
The Model's Dark Side
Where does Inspector Poindexter get off, anyway?
He's got us scouting around for him.
Well, I think it's a compliment.
He wouldn't ask you to do this if he didn't trust you.
You sure?
I bet he's just using me because it's a Phantom case
and he thinks it's more efficient or something.
Takigawa Sora...
So Gremlin's Gate was a beautician.
Look here! The best thing about Chiaki is her refreshing smile!
You're wrong! The best thing about her is her long, flowing black hair!
Her smile's way better!
Her smile only looks that good because of her hair!
Now, how shall I make you despair...?
Are you okay?
You could get hurt doing this, pal.
Oh yeah? Well, you could get eaten!
DRIVER ON
Transform!
SET
OPEN
L I O N
LION
The ancient wizard?
Now, it's lunchtime!
Let's try this!
CHAMELEO, GO
C-C-C-C-CHAMELEO!
What's that supposed to be?
You're a slippery one!
Hold still!
Try this!
Huh?
Aw, man.
Did you see him?
I think he escaped.
You alright?
Yes.
Thank you.
Chiaki!
Then Takigawa Sora's...
He's been gone for a while.
Remember that eclipse that occurred a year ago? It happened around then.
The eclipse?
So he just vanished?
Actually, that wasn't it. He came by to turn in his resignation.
What was he like?
Pretty normal, a cheerful guy.
He did like messing with people, though.
He'd always sneak up behind people and go "Hello!"
So... Is he working somewhere else now?
We plan to investigate that. Why do you ask?
Well, a bunch of his regular customers stopped coming in after he quit.
I thought that he may have stolen them to take to his new place.
It's really her.
In the flesh!
I don't know how to thank you enough. As Chiaki's manager, I'm extremely grateful.
You don't have to say anything, I was just doing my duty as a wizard—
We would walk through fire and swim great distances for Chiaki!
Do you even know how to swim?
You don't have to say that!
Given the circumstances, we should cancel anything further for the day.
No way. I want to work as much as I can.
But a monster is trying to kill you!
How about this?
I'll tag along as a bodyguard, to protect Chiaki.
Are you sure?
Yep!
Then we need to go now, or we'll be late for the next shoot.
Wait!
Alright, you're in.
I'm going too.
Me too!
What about the shop?
Uh... Aw, fine.
I'm a carp streamer!
And I'm in samurai armor!
Our newest creation, the Children's Day donut!
What's with them?
Do you think they're breaking up?!
Then we'd better stay out of it!
What's wrong?
Oh... Just thinking about Gremlin.
What do you mean?
I mean, this is kind of obvious,
but all the Phantoms we've run into so far have had different personalities from their Gates.
But from the sound of it, Gremlin acts the same way his Gate did.
You're right...
He might be using his Gate's memories in some sort of scheme right now.
Let's continue investigating his former jobs and see what else we can learn.
Right.
One last round, okay?
Perfect! That's a wrap for today! Good job, everyone!
Thank you!
Good work today!
Good work!
- Thanks! - Good job, Chiaki.
Drink, now.
- Shunpei! - On it!
Here you go.
Faster next time, I'm busy.
Why don't we have anything scheduled for next week at this time?
Well, you've been working non-stop, so I was thinking you could use some rest...
I don't need to rest! I need to make the best use of my time while I'm in the zone!
She's so dedicated to her work.
I would have said huge egomaniac.
She's not what we imagined, is she?
Not one bit.
Enough sitting around. Let's go.
We've got the on-location shoot next.
Huh?
Hurry it up, come on!
That's everywhere he worked. Next, let's search his apartment.
Got it.
I forgot...
Oh, Haru.
CONNECT, PLEASE
Now we're good.
This is Kizaki. I need you to look into something.
So I'm working with Chiaki today!
This is going to be great!
A monster—!
You can have the day off.
The photographer is taking forever...
Maybe he won't show up...
He had better!
Now, calm down...
But you know...
You know how important this job is to me!
Oh, put a sock in it already!
You can't expect every little thing to always work out perfectly!
Just because you're getting popular doesn't mean you should spaz out like this!
Nitou—
Don't even say it. I can't take this anymore.
Where are you going?
The bathroom. If that's okay?
Well, that personality can't really come across in her pictures.
Hello!
Why did you give that magic stone to a human, Gremlin?
I figured you needed it more than I did!
And please, call me Sora.
That's the name of the Gate that spawned you, isn't it?
Ooh, you've done your homework.
Did you find out anything fun?
Why are you pretending to be your Gate?
I'm not pretending. I'm really not Gremlin.
What does that mean?
Well, if a human with his human mind can carry a Phantom inside,
why can't a human have his human mind and turn into a Phantom on the outside?
I was Takigawa Sora, and I'm still Takigawa Sora!
After all, I still have my humanity—
even when I look like this.
What?
That's impossible!
I'm the proof!
But I'm the only one.
I checked all the others,
but it seems I'm the only Phantom with their humanity still intact.
You're unique, you mean.
I didn't ask to become like this.
And that makes us two freaky little peas in a pod!
Not really human, not really Phantom... I bet we'd get along!
You're nothing like Haruto!
Well, let's play together again sometime, okay?
He's still a human inside?
I finally made it this far...
I want them to see me like this...
That was an amazing expression.
Revealing your inner sorrow. It's a fresh side of Chiaki.
Who are you...?
I'm sorry I was late. I'm looking forward to our shoot.
You're the photographer?
Do you... believe what Gremlin said?
I dunno.
But...
If he really does have his humanity intact...
Shunpei?
Why didn't you call sooner?!
Alright, fine, it's okay. I'll be right there.
What's wrong?
The Gate Nitou was protecting has gone missing.
I'll keep following up on Takigawa Sora.
Don't do anything risky.
I know.
Alright, look over here a bit more.
Good, now smile.
Good, very nice!
Show me the hair! Give me that face!
Perfect. That should be enough.
What? We can keep going!
No, that's plenty...
Ruining that pretty face and hair should be the fastest way to make you despair.
You're the monster...
Now, where shall I start?
Hold it!
F-F-F-FALCO!
Go hide.
You again?
Right back at you!
FIVE
FALCO SABER STRIKE
So bright...
You need to pay attention, or you could get hurt.
Haruto...
Take a breather.
More meddlers?!
Yeah, meddling with Phantoms is kind of my hobby.
SHABADOOBIE, TOUCH TO TRANSFORM
Transform.
FLAME, PLEASE
FIRE, FIRE! FIRE, FIRE, FIRE!
It's showtime.
Takigawa Sora's regular customers don't come here anymore either...
Maybe that manager was right and he stole them away.
The ring-bearing wizard sure seems busy!
Wait, this is no time to just sit around and watch!
Ghouls!
Now then...
Let's get back to your despair.
Oh crap!
Prepare yourself!
Gremlin?!
Keep your hands off of her!
He's—
I didn't ask to become like this.
And that makes us two freaky little peas in a pod!
Who are you?
It's okay. I won't let anyone else hurt you.
Why is everyone getting in my way?
Sora!
Nitou, handle the rest!
Dude, what are you doing?
I'm going to save him!
WATER, PLEASE
Hey, Haruto!
WATER WATER WATER WATER~
He saved me and now he's...
I don't know what's going on here, but I'm pulling out for now.
Hey!
Hang in there! Come on!
What the heck is going on here?
Haruto!
Next time, on Kamen Rider Wizard.
I don't care about popularity!
I'm doing this job no matter what.
You sure you want to save a Phantom?
I'm not too sure myself.
Episode 35
Another Side of Sora
Where are you, Haruto?
Episode 35
Another Side of Sora