Ep 7. Girls in the Rain

The episode Girls in the Rain from season 1 of Tokyo ESP takes place during a rainy day in Tokyo. The episode starts by showing two girls walking in the rain, discussing their desires to become Esper pilots. The two girls are Rinka and Murasaki, who are both feeling down because of their frequent failures to pilot Esper machines. Murasaki seems particularly affected by her failure as she turns down Rinka's offer to cheer her up.

The story takes a turn when Murasaki is approached by a group of gangsters who try to kidnap her. Rinka witnesses the kidnapping and intervenes, fighting off the kidnappers with her Esper abilities. The kidnappers manage to escape, but Rinka and Murasaki are left unharmed.

While trying to regroup, Rinka mentions that she has seen these gangsters before and suspects that they might be involved in another kidnapping. Murasaki initially refuses to help but agrees after being reminded of their shared dream.

The two girls track down the kidnappers to an abandoned building and enter to save the victim. They are surprised to discover that they are not alone, as a group of Esper pilots and trained soldiers are also in the building. A battle ensues, and Rinka and Murasaki are forced to fight off their attackers to save the victim.

The story then shifts focus to a detective named Ren, who is investigating the same kidnapping case as Rinka and Murasaki. He tracks down the kidnappers to the same abandoned building and comes across the girls, who are still fighting off the attackers. Ren joins the fight, and the three manage to overpower the gangsters and rescue the victim.

After the battle, the girls and Ren regroup outside the building. Ren tells the girls that he suspects that someone was controlling the gangsters and that he needs their help to investigate further. Rinka and Murasaki agree to help, telling Ren that they will do whatever it takes to protect Tokyo from those who would do it harm.

The episode ends with a shot of the girls walking in the rain, renewed in their resolve to become Esper pilots. The episode is a thrilling action-packed adventure that explores the themes of friendship, courage, and determination in the face of danger. It sets up a larger story arc for the rest of the season and leaves viewers excited to see what will happen next.