Nitou comes to the defense of Haruto, who is low on mana.
Rinko and Shunpei work to prove themselves innocent of the accusations against them.
It was their camaraderie that allowed both duos to foil the Phantoms' plot.
You seem to be having trouble getting more Phantoms to spawn...
I'm trying my best.
But that wizard always messes it up.
Is he?
Or are you just toying with him?
If you want the Philosopher's Stone, then you'll need to create more Phantoms.
Don't forget — that's the only means to gain what you seek.
I know!
But is that really the truth?
What?
Well, I guess it doesn't matter, as long as I get the Philosopher's Stone!
But I thought I'd ask, just in case.
I already told you.
To hold the Sabbat despite the absence of an eclipse, we will need many Phantoms...
To be precise, their mana.
So we need a lot of mana, huh?
No fair! Again! Again!
Alright, fine, one more time!
First comes ring, rock paper scissors!
Look over there!
Yeah!
Got you! Yay!
Again!
Here you are!
Our newest creation, the D.D. Donuts!
D.D.?
Dream and Dream!
We stacked them up like this, thinking that people would be happier if we could all share our dreams!
...That's one sugary-looking dream.
You'll eat it this time, right?
Plain sugar.
Oh, that's right! Speaking about dreams... a bit back...
Um... Haruto, what's your dream?
For now...
Beating the Phantoms.
You said that, right?
So that means you had a different dream once, right?
Oooh, I wanna know Haru's dream!
Look out!
Sorry!
Here it comes!
Be more careful playing soccer, alright?
If one of you gets hurt... the fun's over for good.
Okay!
Dreams, huh?
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 38
Stolen Hope
Where have you been?
I was visiting Wiseman.
Don't worry about it. I just wanted some advice about my future...
Anyway, Misa, find any Gates?
Yes.
I've sent Bahamut after him.
Bahamut?
Oh, Katsumura.
Nice, Misa. That's a good choice.
Kazuya...
How's your knee doing?
Pretty good. It's all thanks to your help, Naomi.
But don't overdo it, alright? It's only been a year.
Yeah.
Still, there's not much time until the selection...
I need to get my sense for playing back.
Hate to bust up your fun, but...
Why don't you play with me for a bit?
A monster!
Now, let's have the fear of death make you despair...
A Phantom?
Haruto!
Run!
Kazuya!
Sorry about the lack of introductions!
So, you're the ring-bearing wizard...
- Are you okay?!
Good timing. I've been itching to have a round with you.
Come on...
Guess that rules out bullets...
In that case!
WATER, PLEASE
WATER WATER WATER WATER~
Don't underestimate a wizard.
LIQUID, PLEASE
Cheap tricks...
How about this?
LAND, PLEASE
E-E-E-E-EARTH, EARTH E-E-EARTH!
I was just thinking. If all I have to do is force a Gate to despair, that's boring.
But you're gonna make it fun for me.
I'll save some fun for next time.
Yeowch...
Whew...
I'm glad we made it in time.
Thanks for saving us! Who are you?
The wizard who protects people's hopes.
Haruto!
Kazuya...
You know each other?
So Haruto used to play soccer?
Yeah...
We were on the same team, trying to become pros...
Pro?!
You were playing soccer that seriously?!
Well, yeah...
So what was Haruto like back then?
Don't worry about a bunch of ancient history.
Aw, but we want to know!
Terrible. That's what he was like.
Don't act like that, Naomi.
Sup!
Hey, we got guests?
So... Which one of them is the Gate?
We got Gates?!
There's no way to know.
But I'll protect them.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, is there a Phantom—
We don't need protection.
Not from him.
Whoa, she's super pissed, what's up with that?
But only wizards can protect hope and defeat Phantoms...
What do you mean, hope-protecting wizard?
That's funny, coming from a man who stole someone's hope forever.
Dude, what'd you do?
Shinozaki Kazuya
I get it...
So you used to be what I am now.
What?
Yeah.
Haruto, the wizard, is my eternal rival!
And you were his rival at soccer, right?
Haruto wasn't Kazuya's rival...
He couldn't compare to Kazuya.
Uh...
What exactly happened between you two and Haruto?
Yeah. Why do you hate him so much?
It's got nothing to do with you people.
Oh, it's fine. Just tell them.
They should probably know who they're dealing with...
That's true.
As his current rival, I should probably find out about the grudge with his old one.
It was during last year's selection...
No bad blood no matter who gets picked, alright? Let's both go all out.
Of course.
Nice shot!
Alright, go!
Come on, hang in there...
So that injury...
That's right.
It's Haruto's fault.
They said he might not even make a comeback...
But after a ton of painful rehab, he's finally made it this far...
B-But, I mean, I understand you'd be upset...
But it was an accident, right? So—
I'm not mad about the injury.
What I'm mad about is...
The way he just disappeared. He ran away.
So you did come.
Well, I was a little worried.
Although I doubt they want me protecting them, either way...
I heard the story...
I see.
Hey...
Can I ask you something?
What's wrong?
Tell me, Misa... Would you be glad to have more Phantoms around?
Of course.
That is Wiseman's will.
No, I mean...
Would you personally care?
Me?
I don't see why it would matter.
I thought as much...
It's not like you'd have more friends or anything. Since you're not human.
What are you getting at?
Nothing.
I've just been thinking about the future...
The real point may not be creating more Phantoms...
But the actions that would create more.
That might be it...
You can't practice at a time like this!
That's right!
You're being targeted by a Phantom! You can't wander around—
You'll protect me, right?
You're Haruto's rival, right?
Yeah, you got that right.
I'm his rival now.
Then it'll be fine.
What is it?
I was wondering if you told Kazuya about what happened...
He said something.
He said that what he's mad about is that you disappeared.
That you ran away...
But that would've been because you were caught up in the Sabbat, right?
No...
That happened after I quit the team.
I...
I quit the team myself.
I see...
So neither of us made the draft.
I tried my best, for your sake too, but...
Did you seriously think you could replace Kazuya?
Naomi...
He's just so much better than you.
Stop.
Kazuya would've become a pro!
Hey!
Besides...
You're the one who stole his dream, aren't you?!
Naomi!
How could Kazuya trust his hopes with someone like that?!
Naomi!
I haven't given up hope.
So, don't let all this stuff get you down either!
Yeah.
This injury is nothing! Right?
It'll be fine!
Of all the times...
I couldn't become his hope...
Worse, I stole hope from him.
Next!
Here it comes!
He's practicing pretty hard.
- Here comes the next one! - He's fired up, I bet.
Next!
I can kinda understand.
Here it comes!
Here!
Kazuya!
That should be enough for today, right?
No... a little more.
Don't push yourself so hard—
You have to let me!
Sorry... but I wanna do a little more today.
This is because of Haruto, isn't it?!
Because you ran into him again! So now you're...
I know what's going on!
I know how much he meant to you!
I'm not trying to compete with him.
I just want to show him...
That I'm still fighting, not running from my dream.
So move!
I'm gonna be a pro soccer player!
It's all for that hope!
That's some handy info.
The Phantom! How long's he been there?!
I guess making you despair is as simple as just making sure you never play soccer again...
Which should be pretty entertaining.
SET - I don't think so!
OPEN - Transform!
L I O N - Kazuya!
LION
Looks like you're the Gate.
Take this chance to get out of here!
Haruto?
Got it. I'm on the way.
The Phantom?
Yeah!
And here's the ancient wizard...
You gonna make this fun for me?
Aw, dammit!
CHAMELEO, GO!
C-C-C-CHAMELEO!
How's this?!
You're pretty good.
Nitou!
He's tough...
Let's go, Kazuya!
Kazuya!
Ow! Ow...
Now, time for some despair.
Kazuya, get out of here!
Haruto!
You too, huh?
Transform!
FLAME DRAGON
BURN… BURN… BURN BURN BURN!
Now's our chance!
Come on, Kazuya!
Kazuya!
CONNECT, PLEASE
DRAGO-TIME SET UP
START
WATER DRAGON
HURRICANE DRAGON
LAND DRAGON
Ganging up isn't going to work.
What...?
Hey, keep the fun coming!
Haruto!
Stop, Kazuya!
Kazuya, don't!
You've got some real guts, for a Gate.
Kazuya!
Oh no!
Look out!
The game's just getting started.
Kazuya!
Oh, welcome!
Sorry, I didn't notice that anyone came in...
Are you looking for anything in particular?
You helped me a great deal, a while back.
You...
Each of the rings you fashioned were real works of art.
I thought I'd thank you again, personally.
What do you want?
I need you to do another job for me.
Next time, on Kamen Rider Wizard.
Kazuya was trying to protect Haruto...
It's your fault!
Several lives depend on your actions.
I'll protect Kazuya's dream.
Episode 39
What He Forgot on the Field
I am the last hope!
Episode 39
What He Forgot on the Field