When I talked to you for the first time, you were crying, weren't you?
I wasn't crying.
You also said the same thing then.
Are you looking at the cherry blossoms alone?
Were you crying?
I wasn't crying.
I've decided not to cry anymore.
Why?
Because I've already cried too much.
Why did you bring this up?
I just happened to remember it while seeing your face from the side.
That reminds me; I had the dream again today.
The same dream.
Excuse me.
Please sign this.
I'm sorry. I don't sign my autograph.
Okay.
She's as cool as I thought!
Cool! She's as cool as I thought!
Cool!
Good luck!
A little star shining far in the night sky
Probably nobody has found it yet
But it's shining so brightly, never giving up
It's just like me somehow
At the corner of a street full with different people
I'm about to become unsure what is real
Looking for myself, stretching the antenna of my heart
I know the excitement, I wanna get it
The dream is here
It's always right here near me
No matter how small it is
Yes, it becomes the beginning
Someday I will meet
The one and only me
I should believe more, there is a future
Be my only Angel
"Shirahime Versus Suzuka! Secret of the Ice Machine"
The next fight is Hatoko Kobayashi vs. Sai Jounouchi.
The audience is very excited, since they're stars of Angelic Layer.
Victory! Hatoko
Ever-victorious goddess, Hatoko-chan
Fight, fight, Hatoko! Fight, fight, Hatoko!
Miss Sai!
Which one are you rooting for?
Hatoko-chan.
Why?
'Cause she's cute!
How about you?
I'm rooting for Suzuka.
I support Shirahime.
I like both.
Who do you support?
Good, good! They all have good vibes!
Hey...
We'll keep up with them to cheer Hatoko-chan, too!
Are you ready, Misakichi?!
Sit down.
Did you say something?
Here we go!
Fight, fight, Hatoko, Hatokokko!
I'm sorry.
You get along well.
Now we're all pumped up!
The Kanto Games' semifinals are fights between two strong players.
Now, I'll introduce them once more.
East corner,
the Angel is Suzuka.
The Deus is the ever-victorious goddess, Hatoko Kobayashi!
West corner,
the Angel is Shirahime.
The Deus is the Ice Machine, Sai Jounouchi!
Whoever wins will make it to the final game.
This is quite a thrill.
I'm glad to be here.
Actually Miss Sai's a passionate person.
Is Miss Kaede a good friend of Miss Sai?
I guess...
But I hadn't talked to her until recently.
We were in the same class in middle school, though.
Miss Sai never tried to talk to anyone.
She left school right after classes ended.
Back then I didn't know
Miss Sai went to the hospital everyday after school
to see her ailing younger sister.
I feel hungry, now that I'm better.
Jeez...
When I'm with you, I feel as if I was a high school girl again.
You may be more childish than a high school girl.
For some time now, I've spent time with you at the Angelic Layer lab.
We became friends before we realized it.
Just like classmates.
A chat after school?
Shall we talk about someone we love?
Right...
I wonder if Misaki is winning right now.
I knew you'd be thinking about Misaki-chan.
It's cold.
Now! The place for the battle is here!
At this inhospitable red land, the battle of Angels will take place.
And now, Entry Angel!
Exceed the speed of light, sound and time, Suzuka!
Let the silver snow fall. Dance, Shirahime!
I can't even imagine Hatoko-chan losing,
but Shirahime is very strong too.
I wonder what will happen.
If Hatoko-chan wins, she can fight against you one more time.
And the next is your revenge, I'm sure.
Yes...
Why don't they move?
They both move so beautifully.
It's not that they don't move but they can't move.
If they move, it'll be over.
What do you mean?
What? What?
This monitor isn't broken, is it?
Nothing's moving!
Idiot!
It's not broken.
The monitor's working normally.
They can't move?
Right.
It's a fight between experienced players.
They both know, that if either makes a mistake, she'll be beaten.
A battle of truly strong players never ends, or ends in a flash.
Probably this fight will...
This fight will end quickly.
What happened?
Both Suzuka and Shirahime went flying!
Please watch it on the big screen again.
In that instant, both their attacks connected!
Yet neither player fell from the Layer.
It means whoever is unable to stand will lose.
Who has more damage?
And who will stand up? Suzuka? Shirahime?
Shirahime!
Shirahime stood up!
Suzuka can't stand!
Hatoko-chan...
Shirahime wins!
The ever-victorious goddess, Hatoko Kobayashi and instant killer, Suzuka.
They lost to Sai Jounouchi's Shirahime.
I won, Rin...
Hatoko-chan lost...
Misakichi!
Misakichi, where are you...
Suzuhara is going to see Hatoko.
In that case, I'll go too.
There's nothing we can do even if we follow.
Only those who felt the same bitter feeling of defeat can understand.
Hatoko-chan...
So, this is where you were, Hatoko-chan.
Yes.
I lost.
Because Suzuka's attack range was a bit shorter.
Shirahime had less damage.
But it's not Suzuka's fault.
We lost because I didn't have enough strength.
I'm sorry.
Misaki has been keeping the promise.
I broke it.
Please win, Misaki.
Win, and prove that height and age don't matter in Angelic Layer.
For me, please.
Yes...
What are the three rules of good friends?
First, to be casually by her side enjoy or sorrow.
Second, to fight and clash head-on once in awhile.
Sorry!
I think it's the same for a mother and a child.
Third, to help the other to make her decision.
Make my decision?
Let's go if you're worried.
Let's go to the Kanto Games to see Misaki-chan.
I'm going home today.
You were so wonderful, Miss Sai.
You were awesome.
Please win again at the final game for sure.
Here she is!
May I have an interview, Miss Jounouchi?
Misakichi!
Where's Hatoko-chan?
She's gone to take a quick walk by herself.
Is that right?
But she said not to worry.
I see.
I'll spoil her a lot when she gets home.
She's a star of Angelic Layer but she's just a baby sister at home.
Yes...
We're counting on you, Bro!
It was awesome how you beat Hatoko Kobayashi so quickly.
I'm sorry, but I'm not good at being interviewed.
Then, could I ask one question?
What is the reason that you play Angelic Layer?
There's only one reason why I play Angelic Layer.
I want to be strong.
That's all.
Thank you very much.
We'll be seeing each other at the final game.
Yes.
I was watching your fight against Kaede.
It appears you haven't found Hikaru's weak point yet.
Hey, you!
Stop!
I haven't found it yet.
I thought about it in many ways but I can't find it.
Hikaru has many weak points if I talk about her weakness.
That is...
That's because I made Hikaru and control her.
I have no athletic sense at all and I just started Angelic Layer.
Also I'm small and...
You're lucky to have won at all, with so many weaknesses.
Miss Sai! You said too much!
Miss Sai, you may change after fighting against Miss Suzuhara.
What?
I know one day you'll fight not only for the past, but also the present.
I said earlier.
I want to become strong.
That's all.
Miss Sai.
But...
But I'll do my best fighting!
There wasn't any chance to poke my head in today.
It's all right to be like that sometimes.
That's true.
Misaki-chan will be all right.
I guess.
But the next game is...
Misaki, please win.
It's too much for a rookie like her to win the title.
But...
If she...
If she does win...
You'll end up meeting her at the national games.
Maybe...
Then, I want to face each other properly.
Face to face...
Ah, in a raining city
An unexpected chance encounter
Ah, that familiar shirt
I didn't know that it was you
Yes, I was very timid
I could only see myself
At some point I leaned on you
And depended on your kindness
Through the countless nights
I found out what was important
I'm sure I won't hesitate anymore
Now that my eyes only see you
Finally you reached the final game.
Are you ready for it?
Yes, but I haven't found the weak point Miss Sai was talking about.
I see. It can't be helped.
If it gets down to it, just go for it!
They say "good comes out of evil" too.
I'm sure a "ground will harden after a shower" turn of events awaits you!
Anyway, I'll do my best!
The next episode of Angelic Layer:
"The Final Game! Hikaru's Last Attack"