| Narrative: |
Earth; at the end of the 22nd century. |
| Kotobuki: |
Please. Hire me!! |
| Woman: |
No chance.
Who has the wherewithal to hire strangers these days.
And even if that weren't the case, it's hard enough growing crops here in this cold village. |
| Kotobuki: |
But I can climb high places, I'm agile and I'm also strong.
Look at me!! |
| Guy: |
Wow |
| Arrow: |
Rock |
| Woman: |
(aside) We're a corner store...
If those are your strengths, then why don't you become a thief? |
| Kotobuki: |
Wha...
Wh-wh-what are you saying. I can't do that!!
I want to work!! |
| Narrative: |
I'm Kotobuki. Currently I'm in the midst of job hunting and am an ex-thief.
There were many wars.
Even now, the earth is infertile and civilized conveniences are controlled by the military, the government and high ranking officials of top ranking corporations.
The common people survive on this devastated Earth through sheer stubbornness surrounded in poverty and crime
|
| Narrative: |
Had I not done the same I wouldn't have survived this long in this day and age
And so I lived as a thief. |
|
*kii* (squeak) |
| Kotobuki: |
I've no luck with finding a job... |
| Narrative: |
And, for the longest time being completely without family, I wandered from one town to the next |
|
*gaya gaya* (background chatter) |
| Narrative: |
And one month ago I gained a companion. |
| Kotobuki: |
Sorry to keep you waiting Raimon... eh
Huh!?
Where'd he go!?
Waa... |
| Narrative: |
That companion would be
This guy |
| Misc person: |
You again is it-- |
| Misc person: |
How do you do it |
| Kotobuki: |
Ra-
Rai......mon!?
Just what is that guy doing!! |
| Guy: |
He's betting at Mah-jongg; do you know him? He's good- |
|
*jara jara* (sound of MJ tiles being moved about)
|
| MJ partner: |
You fraud......
You're cheating |
|
*kya--*
*gata* (chair rattles)
*GON* (bong) |
| Owner: |
The MJ table... |
|
*GASHAN* (crash) |
| Raimon: |
Please
Don't put me on the same level as a brainless dweeb like yourself.
The word "genius" exists for my sake |
|
*PIN* (tosses aside MJ tile) |
| Raimon: |
(aside) Didn't you know? |
| Narrative: |
Raimon Shiragi; A bad ass's bad ass.
Despite being like that, he was once one of the militia's elite.
(aside) The world is full of mystery |
| Kotobuki: |
Ha~ (sighs) |
| Guy: |
You made quite the haul there |
| Woman: |
Teach me-- |
| Raimon: |
Eh? Kotobuki
|
| Raimon: |
Are you done job hunting--? |
| Kotobuki: |
Just what have you been doing? I know I'm partly to blame for making you wait but still! |
| Raimon: |
Did you hear that guy?
He was picking on me and called me a fraud; I was so scared-- |
| Kotobuki: |
Don't give me that crap! Hey! |
| Narrative: |
In this age, officers can only become high ranking corporate managers. |
| Girl: |
Damn, he has a girl |
| Owner: |
What should I do with this guy? |
| Kotobuki: |
Get_off! |
| Raimon: |
I was so scared I can't stand |
| Narrative: |
And Raimon had a promising future and excelled among them and was once a young company commander. (Although that's incredibly hard to believe.) |
| Wings: |
Tsubasa brief memo
"Company" would be like a police division these days. |
| Narrative: |
And me being a thief, he'd chase after me although he didn't put any effort into it.
Currently in the midst of stealing something |
| Raimon |
Kotobuki-chan, did you want some chocolate? |
| Narrative: |
And one day he suddenly popped up out of nowhere. |
| Raimon: |
Hey |
| Narrative: |
And while caught in a dispute with the female thief Shouka's group |
| Shouka |
*KI* (Grr)
What's your problem |
| Arrow: |
Underlings |
| Narrative: |
I found out that Raimon had quit the militia |
| Raimon: |
My dream
|
| Raimon: |
Has been to be able to forget about being militia and thief and be able to be together -- always. |
| Narrative: |
And that's what we went through up to now... |
| Kotobuki: |
Th-
That sort of thing would make us l-l-lovers...!? |
|
*Kaaa* (blushes) |
| Raimon: |
What's wrong; you're not eating
You couldn't find a job, after all? |
| Kotobuki: |
(aside) What do you mean by after all
We're travelling like this from one city to the next so I can find a job
Why can't I find anything |
| Raimon: |
It's okay isn't it, after all I'm making money like this |
| Kotobuki: |
No way
Absolutely no way!!
I've made note of everything you've treated me to up to now |
| Raimon: |
Creating a debt on your own like that...
|
| Raimon: |
What are you getting so upset about? |
| Kotobuki: |
Urk |
| Raimon: |
Everything's permissible between us now. |
| Kotobuki: |
Argh
Aren't there any jobs to be had around here!! |
|
*zawa zawa zawa* (crowd commotion) |
| Kotobuki: |
What's going on? |
| Citizen: |
It's the Sarabina |
| Man: |
The Sarabina of the "Tsubasa" religious group. |
| Kotobuki: |
"Tsubasa"......... religion? |
| Narrative: |
"Tsubasa" is this age's legend
Long...
long ago
From the earth
All aglow
Tsubasa appeared.
The people's wishes
were all granted.
And to places unknown
Disappeared; so it's said.
|
| Narrative: |
Their appearance and identity are all a mystery but
Even now, they're somewhere on this earth sleeping
And if you can capture them, it's said any wish can be granted... |
| Dumas: |
As everyone well knows,
the ground is...
the Earth is drying up and becoming very harsh.
And unlike humans, it's unable to speak of its pain and discomfort, suffers as it moves towards its death.
The Earth's death... is mankind's death
Only that which is all powerful can save us
And that's only possible by "Tsubasa's" hand.
And even though by ourselves we are, each of us, so powerless,
if we believe and lovingly pray to "Tsubasa"
"Tsubasa" will once again appear and save everyone and the Earth.
That is our, Sarabina's, wish and thought.
|
|
*WAA...* (crowd roars in approval)
*pachi pachi* (claps) |
| Raimon: |
... "Tsubasa" religions have always had a number of branches but this is the first time I've heard of the Sarabina branch.
(aside) Kotobuki, do you want another meat bun? |
| Kotobuki: |
.....
Yeah |
| Man: |
I'm not surprised. They were formed half a year ago,. They built a tower close to the village.
When he has free time, Governor Dumas comes down and preaches like that
"Tsubasa" is just a myth.
(aside) More than half the folks in this village don't believe in it. |
| Kotobuki: |
It's not like I don't believe but...
(aside) I don't care for this sort of thing... |
|
*mogu mogu* (munch munch) |
| Dumas: |
Some unfamiliar faces
Are you travellers? |
|
*GOKKYUN* (jumps in surprise) |
| Kotobuki: |
Yikes!?
Ummm~~ |
| Dumas: |
If you're interested, please feel free to come by anytime.
To our tower
|
| Kotobuki: |
What...... is that?
That thing... that's going round and round. |
| Dumas: |
That's Sarabina's symbol tower. |
| Raimon: |
Talk about lousy taste~~ |
| Kotobuki: |
Raimon!! |
| Guard: |
Dumas, sir... |
| Dumas: |
Yes, I'm coming.
May the hand of "Tsubasa" touch you... |
| Kotobuki: |
Thank you... |
| Raimon: |
Symbol tower huh... |
|
*zaku zaku zaku* (crunch crunch crunch) |
| Kotobuki: |
He was really good-looking but seemed dangerous too...
|
| Raimon: |
(aside) That's right-
That kind of, seems to be laughing but you really can't tell what he's thinking, type of guy of ill character is no good-- |
| Kotobuki: |
Huh
And just what do you think of yourself then? |
| Guard: |
Dumas, sir...
That man just now was called Raimon. You don't suppose... |
| Dumas: |
Yes......
I didn't expect him to come waltzing in a place like this...
Now then, we'll have to send a most polite invitation... |
| 3: |
And for a variety of reasons, many people see me as being ill-mannered or scary. I can't help it. I have a habit of raising my eyebrow or sighing. (It makes a poor impression.) The real Takaya is, how to put it, is foolish to the point where you think she's missing a screw or two. But even friends first thought "maybe she's angry..." but what can I say other than I'm sorry. They even thought "we'll get in trouble if we talk about anime..." Now we all have a good laugh over this.
Naturally Takaya really, really, REALLY, likes anime after all! Anime's really good isn't it. My first crush was Hibiki Akira. I've completely forgotten the face and when they had "Robot Fest" I even thought "so this is how he looked!" It was Kamiya Akira-san...!" but... I really shouldn't call him my first crush given that I don't remember a thing about him...
Even now there are anime characters I really like but... it's too present day so I'll refrain. So it's a secret (laughs).
|
| Raimon: |
Kotobuki, did you want to continue looking for work here? or move on to the next town? |
|
Camping |
| Kotobuki: |
Hmm~
Well, it seems like folks here are busy working for their own living... |
| Raimon: |
Did you want to join the "Sarabina" and pray to "Tsubasa"? |
| Kotobuki: |
Don't say things like that
I want to do things using my own strength......... |
| Raimon: |
What? |
| Kotobuki: |
What's that?
On your chest... |
| Raimon: |
This? It's a tattoo
You get it when you join the militia |
| Kotobuki: |
Hmm...
Things like this make me realize that you really were part of the militia. |
| Raimon: |
Which reminds me, you've quit thieving. Are you going to quit it altogether? |
|
*MU* (gets angry) |
| Kotobuki: |
I won't do it!! What're you trying to say!!
Do you want to say that it's no good if I don't do it!?
|
| Raimon: |
You don't need to get so defensive. Really
I didn't mean anything by it.
For me,
it doesn't matter what sort of Kotobuki you are. |
| Kotobuki: |
Eh |
|
*GIKU* (jumps) |
| Raimon: |
Although I won't stand for you to leave my side
|
| Kotobuki: |
Wait
Ra...
N...
No can do!!
I'm tired
It really hurts -
My head. I have a headache!!
|
|
*GAN* (stresses out) |
| Kotobuki: |
Ha Ha Ha |
| Raimon: |
Your head hurting and a headache are the same thing, you know
Hm, When you no longer get so tense over a kiss like this
Let's sleep together
|
| Kotobuki: |
I wouldn't sleep with you even if I were dead you idiot!! |
| Raimon: |
Good night~ |
| Kotobuki: |
...... ah
dammit |
| Narrative: |
For the past month I've been together with Raimon
I felt all too keenly that he could survive on his own
He's clever, intelligent and can manage anything
And me?
I don't want to steal anymore
Stealing money from others
I'm too ashamed to have Raimon see me do that
But at this rate, I'll become a spoiled female who can't do anything.
I don't want that! |
|
*gyuu* (clenches fist) |
| Narrative: |
So for now, I job hunt... |
| Kotobuki: |
The question is whether I'm helping being like this.... |
|
*poi* (kicks boot off)
|
| Raimon: |
Kotobuki, what time did you want to get up tomorrow...
Aa. Sorry |
| Arrow: |
But he still looks |
| Kotobuki: |
......
.........
Piss off and die!! |
| Echo: |
Die
Die |
|
*kara* (rattle) |
| Gang member: |
Boss
That echo just now. The voice sounds familiar |
| Shouka: |
You're hearing things |
| Member 2: |
You're pretending you don't remember aren't you boss |
| 4: |
But if I were to think of the anime title I was mad about as a kid, it would be Crea* Mami! I begged and begged my Mom and got her to buy me the stick. (I still have it even now.) But if there's one thing I still regret, it's the compact!! Aa~ah I really wanted that!! Since nothing could be done, I even went as far as making it out of papier mache!! (laughs).
Why to that extent... that's how much I really liked it. The chara-des was done by Takada *-mi-san, and has had a fair influence on my own drawings.
Although with my pictures now, you wouldn't think so or would think "Where(!)"...
My apologies to fans.
Aa, and now that it's fall, new anime programs are coming out. Things're going to be really fun for the next while (now being Sept.) Maybe I should finally buy an LD... (laughs)
Private talk with friend N
The important point is Ueda's voice rendition here and here
What about Seki-san...?
|
| Man: |
Huh? Work? If we had any I'd do it!! |
| Woman: |
No way
Please try somewhere else |
| Kotobuki: |
I really have no luck job hunting... |
|
*fura fura* (wanders aimlessly) |
| Narrative: |
Maybe I'll go back to where Raimon is for a bit... |
|
*kusun* whimper |
| Narrative: |
He's probably betting at Mah-Jongg again...
Hmm?
Whatcha doin' kid
Did you lose something? |
| Boy: |
They don't sprout... not at all
Even though I work so hard at planting every year...
Maybe all I can do is pray to "Tsubasa" after all... |
| Kotobuki: |
Alright- |
|
*kya kya*
|
| Kotobuki: |
So whaddaya think of this ground |
| Boy: |
It's fantastic |
|
*ZAKU ZAKU* |
| Raimon: |
Kotobuki |
| Kotobuki: |
...... |
| Raimon: |
Didn't you go out to look for a job? |
|
*hyu* (wind whistles by) |
| Raimon: |
You really ploughed up quite a bit. That must've been quite hard. |
| Kotobuki: |
Yeah, but |
| Kid: |
Thank you~ |
| Kotobuki: |
If you use all your strength and dig up the ground, there might still be some good soil in there. (aside) Of course that's why it's so difficult |
| Raimon: |
......I see
Did you want to eat? |
| Kotobuki: |
Hmmmmm... |
Shouka &
Kotobuki: |
............
|
| Kotobuki: |
Shouka!? |
| Shouka: |
Kotobuki...
Raimon!!
Why...?
Why do I have tun into you guys again--
Aaaaaaaaaahhhh |
| Kotobuki: |
I think she hates us... |
| Raimon: |
Are you still searching for "Tsubasa"? What's your target this time? |
| Shouka: |
Shut up
You pest!!
Who'd tell you
Every time we meet you make fools of us!! |
| Member: |
Boss--
When are we going to steal the clue about "Tsubasa's" whereabouts from the *Sarabina*? eh? |
| Shouka: |
......... |
| Raimon: |
I'll have you know, that wasn't my fault |
| Narrator: |
*For those unfamiliar with Shouka*
Occupation: Thief who specialises in explosives. She seeks to gain "Tsubasa".
She's slow at running and has no control. She's met with nothing save tragedy thanks to Raimon. She's rich, kind and currently seeking a lover.
Arrrggh. Everything's all over this time too thanks to that demon!
|
| Gang member: |
And
Dumas Curie - originally from a very wealthy family.
Sarabina "Tsubasa" religious group was formed half a year ago and has about 30 members. |
| Raimon: |
... that symbol tower is a wind powered power plant isn't it. |
| Member: |
Yes, that's right. |
| Kotobuki: |
What's that |
| Raimon: |
That thing that goes round and round makes electricity through the wind's power. |
| Kotobuki: |
Ehh!?
That's amazing
Why with wind |
| Raimon: |
Having a private power plant isn't illegal so why are they hiding it...
Hey Shouka, you're not targeting them because they're part of the "Tsubasa" religion are you
You're not that stupid right? |
| Shouka: |
Talk about rude. Not that I didn't know that |
| Gang Member: |
That electricity is being sent somewhere underground.
A thermograph shows that much.
There's something there underground
|
| Gang Member: |
So that's why
our leader says "That's not just a regular tower. My thief's instincts tell me that." |
| Shouka: |
Just why do you spill everything so readily, huh~~!? |
| Aside: |
That hurts... |
| Shouka: |
Dammit!!
We've told you everything now so go
Get lost and don't get in our way |
| Raimon: |
We're not getting in your way
You just happen to be on the same road we are and getting crushed underfoot
Later |
| Shouka: |
Drop dead... |
| Kotobuki: |
...hey
What are the Sarabina doing using electricity underground? |
| Raimon: |
Who knows. Whatever it is, I don't want to get...
|
| Raimon: |
Involved |
| Kotobuki: |
Yikes!?
Speak of the devil |
| Dumas: |
We meet again. |
| Kotobuki: |
So we do...
Why in an eatery? |
| Dumas: |
You seem really close, I think I'm a bit jealous.
With such a cute girl...... |
| Kotobuki: |
!!
Whaddaya think you're doing, gay bastard!! |
|
*BACHI-N* (resounding slap) |
| Guard: |
Dumas, sir!!
|
| Kotobuki: |
Doing that to me...
The only one allowed to do that
sort of thing is Raimon!!
Just what am I thinking here |
|
*DOKA DOKA DOKA* (pounds table) |
| Raimon: |
...Is courting women part of the Sarabina's ideology? |
| Dumas: |
...It's to save the earth through "Tsubasa's" strength |
| Raimon: |
The one's who brought the earth to it's current state is us humans, yet you say "save"?
I guess it doesn't really matter
But even when civilisation was flourishing, disasters still came to pass.
It only showed that the Earth was living it's life in its own cycle
So when it wants to die, it'll die. I doubt it's thought about humans at all since the beginning. |
| Dumas: |
You're...
the type who does as they please aren't you.
|
| Raimon: |
Of course I am
What; did you think I was the benevolent type? |
| Kotobuki: |
Don't act so stuck up... |
| Raimon: |
However,
I really don't want to hear that from someone who's hiding something underground. |
| Dumas: |
......Thought so
Just can't underestimate you
Raimon Shiragi |
| Kotobuki: |
!?
Just when......!! |
| Dumas: |
Really. It was quite the shock
When going through the militia's data and seeing an "A" attached to your name.
Yet Raimon Shiragi shows up as though it were nothing way out here in the middle of nowhere.
|
| Raimon: |
...You knowing that much means that what you have underground is a computer eh.
What do you mean an "A". It's not like it's a test. |
| Kotobuki: |
!?
!? |
| Raimon: |
And with that system, you've been sneaking access to the Militia's mother computer "F" eh |
| Dumas: |
Exactly. And we have something we'd like you to do with our computer. |
| Raimon: |
No thank you. I'd like to go on my way peacefully. |
| Dumas: |
I'm afraid that's not possible. We already know how much access you had to top secret information in the militia.
Yet you expect us to ignore a guy who quits that post and goes wandering about?
I've need for you. |
| Kotobuki: |
Hang
on a minute you...
Who |
|
*DON* |
| Kotobuki: |
Shoot~!!
|
| Dumas: |
If you'd please come with us? |
| Kotobuki: |
I'm such an idiot!!
Don't listen to what he says!! |
| Note: |
Weak with attacks from behind eh... |
| Raimon: |
...I understand |
| Kotobuki: |
!?
Why is it I...
Raimon damn you!!
Quit acting like such a martyr!!
have to be such a liability!! |
| Raimon: |
Make sure you don't hurt Kotobuki in any way. |
| Dumas: |
As long as you take care of your side of things... |
| Raimon: |
You don't need to worry Kotobuki |
| Kotobuki: |
Raimon!!
I'm washing my hands of all this!!
You bloody idiot!!
|
| Dumas: |
...Now then
We're going to have to ask you
To behave yourself over there... |
| Arrow: |
Over there |
| Sign: |
Wind Powered Electrical Power Plant |
| Sign: |
Sarabina Tower |
|
*DON* |
| Kotobuki: |
Unh |
| Dumas: |
It's a little small but
please make yourself comfortable |
|
*GASHAN* (Door closes) |
| Kotobuki: |
Why you... |
| Shouka: |
Kotobuki?
|
| Kotobuki: |
Shouka!!
And friends
What're you doing getting yourself caught.
That's so pathetic!! |
| Shouka: |
Look who's talking! Where's Raimon!? |
| Note: |
Next cell neighbors |
| Dumas: |
They know each other huh...? |
| Kotobuki: |
He's been taken, by this guy. |
|
*piku* (twitch) |
| Shouka: |
Gyahahaha
Good one!!
Ahahahaha
Hilarious
Hilarious |
| Kotobuki: |
It's not funny!! |
| Dumas: |
You behave yourself
It's not like can do anything anyways
You're just a cute doll
To be absolutely clear
He's too good for you. |
| Kotobuki: |
I.........
|
|
*GATCHA GATCHA GATCHA* (rattle rattle rattle) |
| Kotobuki: |
Don't need you to tell me that you gay bastard!! |
| Dumas: |
She keeps calling me gay......
Just why...? |
|
*patan* (door closes)
*gatcha gatcha gatcha* |
| Kotobuki: |
Dammit |
| Shouka: |
Just what are you getting so upset about.
Nothing you do will make it to open from the inside. You should know that. |
| Kotobuki: |
A skylight!!
Don't underestimate me. I wasn't called a monkey in my thieving days for nothing |
| Shouka: |
Hang on
Forget about Raimon. He'll be able to escape on his own anyways.
Although it'd be fine if he didn't escape
|
| Kotobuki: |
No way!!
I won't let them have him!!
Not for one second
Will I let them have him!! |
| Shouka: |
Wait... |
| Member: |
Whoa
|
| Kotobuki: |
Dammit Just you watch!! |
| (Shouka:) |
(What are you getting so upset about?) |
| Kotobuki: |
I don't want to be reliant.
I want to be able to help out and do things
To the point where everyone thinks that
I'm the only one who really suits him
And then I always want to be with him? |
|
*gari gari* (slides down) |
| Kotobuki: |
Gyaa......... |
| Shouka: |
Look out...... |
| Kotobuki: |
So
So I'm
|
| Kotobuki: |
Gonna become someone who can protect Raimon!! |
|
*KII~~* |
| Member: |
Y'know
I probably shouldn't say this but, that pose really looks bad... |
| Member2: |
Just a little... |
| Kotobuki: |
Oof
Did it!! |
| Shouka: |
Hang on!!
Running off blindly is only going to see you getting caught like we were.
How about it? Feel like joining forces? |
| Gang Member: |
Boss!? |
| Kotobuki: |
...... Why? |
|
*HA* *HA* (pant pant) |
| Shouka: |
N... nothing major.
It's just that I won't be happy until I sock that Dumas one for doing this to me.
|
| Kotobuki: |
...............
hmm.........
It seems like there's a computer under the Sarabina's tower. |
| Shouka: |
A computer huh? That'd definitely use electricity.
The inside of the Sarabina's tower is like this |
|
SKREE
*shiver* |
| Gang Member: |
Shouka!! Don't draw with those iron claws! |
| Shouka: |
There's only one entrance to the underground. It's a fairly easy route and won't take much time to get to. |
| Map: |
Entrance to underground |
| B1: |
? Raimon. Die idiot. |
| Shouka: |
We were able to get to the entrance but
The annoying thing is that there's a computer lock on the door there. |
| Mark: |
They got caught hanging around trying to get through |
| Shouka: |
If you want an easier way in, we should go by the wind powered plant next door.
We'll break through there!! |
| Narrator: |
At that time, her eyes
Glowed |
Gang Member
& Kotobuki: |
I see......
|
| Shouka: |
For you information
The "Sarabina Tower", "Wind Powered Plant", and our "Current Location" are like so.
Triangle - Sarabina Tower
Circle - Current Location
Square - Wind Powered Plant
We'll go to the power plant and set explosives.
Kotobuki, you take the route I told you about to get to the underground entrance. You'll have three minutes. Along with the explosion there'll be a power outage. You'll be able to get in then...
Are you listening!? |
| Gang Members: |
We're listening!
We're listening! |
| Shouka: |
Also,
Even though the power goes out, you mustn't let your guard down.
The back-up system will kick in shortly thereafter. |
| Kotobuki: |
What's that? |
|
*KYUU* (SKREE~~) |
| Shouka: |
Electric power will be restored shortly thereafter so the door that opened will be locked again!?
As soon a the power goes out, you go diving in, got it!?
Why don't you know that much even.
How many years were you making a living as a thief... |
| Kotobuki: |
I got it already so kill the screeching nails!! |
| Gang Member: |
Boss--
We took care of the guards here.
We even got some weapons off them. |
| Shouka: |
In that case, we'll take care of that generator then!
|
| Kotobuki: |
Hang on Raimon
Just you wait you gay bastard!!
I can barely stand |
| Gang Member: |
Definitely to be feared, those iron claws |
|
*shiver* |
| Dumas: |
Sorry to have kept you waiting Raimon. |
| Raimon: |
......
You have quite a nice computer here. |
| Dumas: |
Thank you.
Without at least this much, we can't communicate with "F"
So using this baby, we've managed to get hold of all sorts of military information; including about yourself.
|
| Dumas: |
But there's something that's very strongly guarded.
The protection on it is of a completely different level to the others and is impregnable. |
| Raimon: |
Probably because it's guarding something top secret. |
| Dumas: |
Right! No doubt that's where they have "Tsubasa"
"Tsubasa" is not just some myth.
The military undoubtedly has some clue about it.
Why do they hide it!? "Tsubasa" is the only one who can save this Earth!! |
| Raimon: |
I don't know anything about that sort of thing. |
| Dumas: |
Is that so......
But we're still going to have to ask you to break through that block.
Until that's done, we'll keep that girl in our custody. |
| Raimon: |
.........You know
If you really want to save the earth, why don't you cultivate it and plant something?
|
| Raimon: |
If Kotobuki were facing the same questions you are,
No doubt, she'd sow seeds.
Right away. Without a second thought.
Unlike me, she has no seen and unseen sides to her.
She's always doing her best. |
| Dumas: |
If you don't want anything to happen to that girl, then hurry up and get to work. |
| Raimon: |
I told you not to harm her in any way.
......this
You need a folk song from a gourd shaped island for the password. |
| Dumas: |
What!?
Gourd!?
What's that |
| Raimon: |
Don't you know?
There was an island like that in a country called Japan |
| Dumas: |
As... as if I'd know something like that......
|
| Raimon: |
I'm joking. |
| Dumas: |
Will you be serious... |
| Raimon: |
Just don't regret things if I gain access. |
| Dumas: |
Say that after you get through the defenses. Even you won't get through things that easily... |
| Raimon: |
It's easy.
The one who made this program
Was me.
I made it for a research project when I was 17. |
| Dumas: |
Pr...
Project...?
This sort of thing...
at 17......? |
| Raimon: |
It's the truth
|
| Guard: |
Anything unusual? |
| Guard 2: |
No sir |
|
*GASHAN* (CRASH) |
| Guards: |
!?
What is it!? |
|
BOOOOM!! |
| Kotobuki: |
!!
Did you kill them!? |
|
*SHUUUUU* (smoke billows away) |
| Shouka: |
Don't be silly. It was a concussion grenade. They've only been knocked out.
You guys, take them outside. |
|
*zuru zuru* (drag drag) |
| Gang Member: |
I've loaded a concussion grenade already.
To use it just point and fire |
| Shouka: |
Kotobuki, you've got 3 minutes, okay?
You've got that long to get to that door.
As soon as the power goes, you go through that door. |
| Kotobuki: |
Right!
If I find anything about "Tsubasa", I'll bring it back with me. |
| Shouka: |
Of course. Now get going!
|
| Gang Member: |
I'll admit, I certainly didn't expect you to help those guys out.
Did you eat something funny? |
| Shouka: |
For all that she's a total idiot and incredibly naive...
It's not like I really hate her either!! |
|
*BAKO* (window opens) |
| Kotobuki: |
Entry into the Sarabina Tower complete... |
|
*SHUTA* (lands)
*zawa zawa* (sound of people approaching) |
| Kotobuki: |
Safe...
Turn this corner...
After that
There's only the one corridor
It's guarded...
One minute left |
| (Raimon:) |
(You're on the same road we are and are getting crushed underfoot)
|
| Kotobuki: |
Fine. We'll go over them then. |
|
*DA* (takes off at a run)
*pi pi pi pi*
*BI----* |
| Dumas: |
Wha!?
You didn't... fail!? |
| Raimon: |
Actually, the system was made to be impossible for outsider to get in from the very beginning. |
| Dumas: |
Huh.........? |
| Raimon: |
Even if you enter the correct password, it's made such that the block turns into a virus.
The virus I'd made will be uploaded within 30 seconds.
And destroy all programs.
This location will then be pinpointed and "F" notified.
|
| Raimon: |
I told you didn't I?
Don't regret what happens. |
| Dumas: |
That explains why you let yourself be taken so easily......
You were planning this from the beginning... |
| Raimon: |
It's only natural that I do at least this much.
After all, you kissed Kotobuki |
| Kotobuki: |
! |
|
*SLAM* |
| Guard: |
Trying to sneak in here like that.
You're an enemy of Sir Dumas' aren't you!? |
| Kotobuki: |
The entrance is just over there...
Raimon's behind there...
|
| Kotobuki: |
Come on power, go out!! |
| Gang Member: |
Countdown to blast:
6
5
4
3 |
| Guard: |
Do you want to die...!? |
|
*GACHI* (removes safety)
*BIKU* (jumps) |
| Member: |
2 |
|
*KACHI* (cocks gun)
BOOM |
| Dumas: |
!? |
|
*PI-* (power dies)
...... |
| Computer: |
Engaging back-up system
|
| Dumas: |
Hold it right there
Really...
You don't let any opportunity slip by, do you.
But that virus is now dead thanks to that black out.
Too bad, but luck seems to be on my side. |
| Raimon: |
Doesn't matter to me.
After all I've got Kotobuki with me. |
|
*SU* (raises gun)
|
| Dumas: |
Wha |
|
*DO* (is struck by Raimon) |
| Dumas: |
Ow... |
| Raimon: |
Who's the unconscious guy? |
| Kotobuki: |
He got hit in the stomach with a concussion grenade and thrown into a door which burst open and collapsed. |
| Raimon: |
...Kotobuki, you're hurt. |
| Kotobuki: |
Don't touch me!!
I'm pissed off with you right now.
It's not like you wouldn't be able to get out of here somehow on your own but
Think a little
About what it's like being left behind too.........
Who's the one who said I won't stand you leaving my side!!
|
| Raimon: |
...I put you through a lot. |
| Kotobuki: |
Raimon... |
| Raimon: |
When we get back, I'll kiss all your hurts |
| Kotobuki: |
You do that and I'll kill you...
Raimon......... |
| Raimon: |
You hurt her too didn't you |
|
*kick* *kick* |
| Kotobuki: |
Aa.... |
| Dumas: |
Aah!!
The virus is...
Still alive...... |
| Raimon: |
Of course.
As if it'd die from a blackout. |
| Kotobuki: |
? |
| Dumas: |
The virus...
is coming...
We're doomed.........
|
| Virus: |
Hey~!! |
|
*PON* |
| Virus: |
I'm the cute angel virus that protects data from bad kids. |
|
*GO~* (wind blasts by) |
| Virus: |
Hey you there
Trying to break in to people's secrets is very naughty. |
| Kotobuki: |
That wouldn't by chance be me--!?
What's with the "is very naughty"---- |
| Raimon: |
I made it back when we first met. You were so cute I used you as a model.
Isn't it cute? |
| Kotobuki: |
Try making something a little more normal!!
You're crazy... |
| Virus: |
Kyahaha
Naughty kids must be severely punished.
Here we go!? |
| Raimon: |
Oh yeah. The militia will be notified about this location.
I'm likely to cry from sheer nostalgia so it'd be best for me not to meet them.
|
| Raimon: |
I'll destroy this place |
|
WA |
| Dumas: |
It's...
It's already been destroyed. Anymore and the tower will blow sky high. |
| Raimon: |
I see
That sounds like fun too. |
| Kotobuki: |
It's not fun.
Not at all!! |
| Gang Member: |
The Sarabina Tower just blew...
Quite the explosion. |
| Shouka: |
Raimon eh...... |
| Kotobuki: |
You bloody God of Destruction!!
|
| Raimon: |
Now now. Everyone's unharmed.
Why do I have to save people other than Kotobuki |
| Arrow: |
Dumas |
| Kotobuki: |
Don't you know how to go easy on things!? |
| Shouka: |
Raimon!! |
|
*ZU DA DA DA* (Shouka comes running over) |
| Kotobuki: |
Shouka |
| Shouka: |
Why you~!!
How dare you blow the tower to bits!!
What about clues on "Tsubasa"!! |
| Raimon: |
Dumas hurt Kotobuki
It's only natural therefore |
| Shouka: |
Why you... |
|
*BOOM* |
| Shouka: |
Eh...
Tha
That was some noise.
It came from underground...
Wha. What!?
What is it! |
|
*DO DO DO DO* |
| Shouka: |
Hang on......
Just what is going on Raimon!? |
| Raimon: |
Don't ask me
Oop |
| Kotobuki: |
Aah
|
|
*FOOSH* |
| Kotobuki: |
Eh......?
What's this...
It's warm... |
| Raimon: |
A hot spring's come gushing up... |
| Kotobuki: |
Hot spring? |
|
Sploosh |
| Shouka: |
Kya |
| Raimon: |
Underground water that's heated from the Earth's core came gushing out thanks to the shock from the explosion. |
| Dumas: |
Ah |
| Arrow: |
Regained his senses |
| Kotobuki: |
So the Earths' still warm inside... |
| Raimon: |
So it seems. |
| Kotobuki: |
It being warm means it's still alive right? |
| Raimon: |
Yeah |
| Kotobuki: |
Hey gay guy, isn't that great.
|
| Kotobuki: |
The Earths' still alive. It's not dead yet.
If we work hard and plant seeds, no doubt
We can make forest and mountains again!! |
|
*DOGESHI* (BOOT) |
| Note: |
Raimon's boots are hard |
| Raimon: |
Do you have anything else for us? |
| Dumas: |
N... no... |
| Raimon: |
Don't ever show your face again. |
| Dumas: |
Eh...?
Raimon, aren't you going to hand me over to the authorities? |
| Raimon: |
If you want to go, go yourself.
I don't care about that sort of thing
|
| Raimon: |
Of course, all the evidence went with the blast.
That wasn't intentional
......... |
| Dumas: |
*Ha* (sighs)
Sheesh...
You really do as you please
The Earth too.......... |
| Raimon: |
Well yeah |
| Kotobuki: |
...I'm sorry.
You can't find anything on "Tsubasa" here anymore.
|
| Shouka: |
That's alright. As soon as that demon got involved in all this, I pretty much gave up any hope.
Well hang in there.
...it seems
a bit
That you suit one another. |
| Gang Member: |
Ge!
Boss. Raimon's coming!! |
| Shouka: |
Let's go
We don't want to get anymore mixed up with this!! |
| Raimon: |
Where's Shouka? |
| Kotobuki: |
Fle...
They already left. |
|
*Run......* |
| Shouka: |
Hey! Are you guys trying to leave me behind!? |
| Gang Member: |
You're just slow boss. |
| Raimon: |
Oh well.
That person says he'll take us to the next town. |
| Kotobuki: |
Eh!!
Alright!! |
| Man: |
Y...
Yes! It's my pleasure!! |
| Kotobuki: |
He scared him into it... |
| Raimon: |
What? |
| Kotobuki: |
Nothing...
|
| Kotobuki: |
Next time for sure.
I'm gonna find a job in the next town. |
| Raimon: |
Be that as it may
Tell me all the places you've been hurt |
| Kotobuki: |
Eh?
Why...
!!
Now that you mention... |
| Raimon: |
Shall I start from the face?
Hands?
Feet? |
| Kotobuki: |
Forget it!! |
| Raimon: |
But I promised |
|
*clop clop clop* |
| Man: |
Umm...
Could you be a little more quiet... |
| Kotobuki: |
Don't try to swing things in your own favour!! |
|
Dumas a few days later.
Cheap!
Sarabina hot spring.
We do massage. |
| Dumas: |
Welcome~ |
| Sign: |
Towels
Toothbrushes
Hot spring eggs. |
| Guard: |
We're off to tend to the fields. |
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