Episode 10

**Evangeline Is Frightfully Upset** (イヴァンジェリンはご立腹 *Ivuanjerin wa go rippuku*) is the tenth episode of the anime Birdie Wing.

## Plot

Eve is getting frustrated at the fact that Aoi and her haven't played their round yet, and now faces another obstacle in her way, Coach Amuro. However, after encountering one of the rivals from another academy, Eve's goal is one step closer.

## Summary

It's another morning for the students of Raiou Academy, and for Ichina Saotome, her life is more complicated than ever. Now she's temporarily hosting Eve in her dorm room, who is still not grasping the concept of a structed learning environment. After rousing a naked Eve from her sleep and getting her dressed, she drags her off to school, where Eve asks why everyone is staring at her. Ichina tells her, point blank, that she's the first transfer student in the academy's history, plus, she's blond, tall, and thin, and they're jealous. Eve cocks her foot against one of the guard rails and tells the other girls to stop staring at her, but Ichina points out that her stance is not only making them angry with her, she's giving the girls a view of her intimates,

In the Main Office of the Academy, Coach Amuro argues with the School Dirtector that Eve needs to be part of the student body, because she's the key for the school to capture the National Doubles championship. He reminds him that Athena Brands, the company Aoi's Mother runs, is a patron of the Academy and the Golf Team, and they need this win. As the school day concludes, Eve comes bursting into Aoi's class, demanding that they play their match. Aoi, naturally, would rather hear how her first day went. Eve reminds her that she's only here because of her and demands that match. WIth that killer smile, she politely declines, as Amane tells her that she's heading to another prefecture for a practice round, and since she's not part of the team, she can't come along. Aoi bids her goodbye and tells her that if she joins the golf team, they'd have plenty of time to play. Eve kicks the desk in frustration, scaring the other girls out of the classroom.

As they head out, Amane wants to know why Aoi insisted on having Eve enroll in the academy, and she tells her that she wants to be with her forever, that she needs her, and more importantly, her golf game needs her. Amane recalls one of the first conversations she had with Seira about Aoi's talents. Seira told her that Aoi hasn't lost a match in 12 years, but now that she is in High School, she wants someone who is her golf equal, a rival who will raise her golf game to new heights. In Aoi's heart and mind, Eve is that golfer.

Eve goes to Coach Amuro's office with an application for the team, but he rejects her by saying she isn't talented enough to join the team, which only angers her further. She challenges him to a match, which he refuses, saying she can't match his skills. His rejection only angers her more, forcing Ichina to restrain her with all her might as Eve rants about everything she's had to do to play Aoi, including the uniform, the classes and everyone staring at her. Coach says nothing and she storms off, with Ichina chasing after her. Team Captain Jinguuji enters and asks if he's sure about having Eve replace her on the team in order to win the Nationals. Coach tells her that he's letting her stew for the moment, because she's not ready to fight yet, but he's sown the seeds for that fight.

Ichina catches up to Eve, who tells her that joining the golf team will be the best thing for her, as it takes care of her meals and lodging. Ichina knows that Eve is essentially homeless in Japan and is hoping she calms down and thinks things through. However, Eve appraoches two other Students, Keiko and Akemi, and turns on the charms, getting them to hang out with her. They end up at the local shopping center, where the three of them have a typical teenage girls' day out. Eve tries on different outfits, including a cosplay maid outfit, having ice cream sundaes, and playing games in the localk arcade, where Eve wins Akemi a stuffed doll and shows off an incredible talent for shooting baskets.

At the end of the day, the girls say goodbye because they have to get home before their curfew, thanking her for a fun afternoon. As they leave, she turns and asks Ichina, who'[s been following her the whole time, if she has a curfew as well. Ichina tells her that she's past her curfew so it won't matter anyway, then tells her that she still wants to be her caddy. When asked why, Ichina tells her that she wants to be a pro caddy, and to do that, she needs to pair up with the best golfer she can find, and that's Eve. Eve asks her why she doesn't caddy for Aoi, and Ichina says that Amane has that role already. Eve asks her if she can beat Aoi with her as her caddy. Ichina tells her it's possible, and Eve agrees to it.

As she agrees to the pairing, the two are interrupted by another girl, Kuyou Iseshiba, a Second-year from the Koran Girls High Golf Team in Shizuoka, who is impressed by Ichina's knowledge of her. Eve isn't impressed with Kuyou, but accepts her challenge at a nearby miniature golf course, saying that she's been in a bad mood and needs to take it out on her, telling her she'll pierce her with her bullet.

Kuyo putts first, invoking her "Search the Line" skill to fine the perfect line to send the ball on. Eve, on the other hand, fires her Insatiable Green Bullet against the back bumper for the hole. With Each shot, Kuyou easily finds the line, while Eve ignores every conventional notion and gambles on every shot. As they prepare for another hole, Kuyou's skill suddenly begins to falter, as she realizes that Eve plays golf, even miniature golf, like she's walking a tightrope. This makes her doubt her game, and lose control of her skill. However, before she can hit, she's stopped by her teammate, Kaoruko Iijima, a third-year student at Koran and Captain of their team. She requests the opportunity to sub in for Kuyou, which Eve not only agrees to, but tells her that she excites her. Ichina tells Eve about Kaoruko's top 10 finish at the previous Nationals, while Kaoruko pulls out a wedge for her shot. Karouko's powers of concentration can literally make everything around her stop, entering her skill, "In the Zone," which she uses to pitch a perfect drop shot for the hole.

Eve tells her that she's the second person who's ever impressed her with her stroke, the first being Aoi, a compliment that Kaoruko accepts cheerfuilly. As Eve prepares to make her shot, Ichina suddenly jumps in and tries to stop her shot, telling her that if she putts like she wants, she'll miss. Eve throws her off and Ichina begs her to believe her caddy. The words seem to resonate with Eve as she kneels down by Ichina, asking her what she knows. Ichina tells her that the chip shot Kaoruko made put a dent in the turf in front of the hole, guaranteeing that Eve will miss. Ichina calculates the correct spot for her shot to land in the hole, and taking her advice, sinks the putt.

Kaoruko and Kuyou depart, and Eve, impressed bby Kaoruko, exchanges names with her. Kaoruko tells Eve she looks forward to seeing her at the National Championships. Eve asks Ichina what she meant by that, finding out that the Tournament is a new event this year. Eve's stomach protests about having not been fed, and the two head off to find something to eat, settling in at a small restaurant where Eve chows down on a burger. Outside the shopping center, Kaoruko is on the phone with Coach Amuro, who set up the encounter as a means to test eve's resolve. He thanks Kaoruko for her help and looks forward to seeing her at the Tournament. The next day, Eve returns to Coach's office, asking to be added to the team, willing to take whatever exam he wants. He tells her that the test has already been given and that he expects her on the course the following day, which makes Ichina, who was listening outside, jump for joy.

## Characters

* Eve
* Ichina Saotome
* Aoi Amawashi
* Amane Shinjo
* Reiya Amuro
* Kinue Jinguji
* Kuyou Iseshiba
* Kaoruko Iijima

## Matches

* Eve (w/ Ichina Saotome) vs. Kuyou Iseshiba
* Eve (w/ Ichina Saotome) vs. Kaoruko Iijima

## Trivia

* Aoi's Pakkun log ball makes a return in the opening credits.
* on Eve's application to the golf team, she lists Klein as her guardian.