Piercing through sounds of all tones and tempo
Your body radiates a delicious heat
Like a flower awaiting the coming of night
You fear the light
Spin until they vanish
All the things that consume you
Lay them bare, lithe and graceful
The droplets watch with a steady gaze
Though you know the words to make love mesmerizing
There are no words to speak of love
You may be tear-stained and trembling
But the true face far in the distance
Is the story of warmth that you yearn for
That which echoes in your ear is the rondo of fixation
You haven't had anything to eat?!
No...
Damn.
I'll go scrounge up some food, so you sit here and daydream or something.
You hear me, Nai? Stay put!
Karoku...
Episode 2 Fortune Cat
We understand that your mission did not go smoothly last night,
Airship Two Captain, Hirato.
It seems your superior's educational methods are lax.
The guy you're talking about is right in front of you. Talk about snide.
Airship One Captain, Tsukitachi, this is not your place to speak.
I will reflect upon my failure and be mindful of it in the future.
Very well. You may go back.
Annoying, aren't they?
Those geezers are just stuck in their conservative ways.
Why did you come with me?
Why, I thought to enjoy the sight of you getting raked over the coals.
I'll pound you with lead when we meet in the sky.
Besides, that train-jacking case...
It was supposed to be a job for Airship One, but you took it for us.
You can owe me.
Whoa! I have a feeling I'm going to get gouged.
Here.
So when they finish a mass investigation and catch the bad guys,
they put on a show for the townspeople as an apology for scaring them.
A show?
Yup! A Circus show.
Circus...
Yup!
Karoku...
Hey, is there someone named Karoku with Circus?
What? I don't know...
Kana, we're going!
Sorry. See you.
Thank you.
I have spotted that boy.
Bring him right away.
But do not injure him in any way.
Roger.
That damn brat!
I'll kill him!
Um...
Here!
Come see us.
Uh, um...
- Nyanperowna! - Nyanperowna!
- Okay, no pushing now! - Nyanta!
One at a time. One at a time now.
Come here!
Damn it!
Nai!
Damn!
S-Sorry!
Are you okay, Nyanperowna?
Nyanta?
Nyansuke?
Gareki!
You! Going off on your own, disappearing and getting chased!
That man wasn't with the Security Force.
Why was he after Nai?
I mean, who was he?
We're going.
Who's close to District N11 right now?
Me. It's Yogi.
What's this? You sound peevish.
Just... You've got to listen to my story, Mr. Hirato!
I got knocked down by a boy who came barreling into me!
- And the people who came after him stomped hard on my back! - I've received intel that the boy we met on the train is being pursued.
- After that, I got stomped on my head, too! - I've received intel that the boy we met on the train is being pursued.
- It really hurt! And it hurt my feelings, too! - We're bringing him under our protection? Let me go.
You're still in the middle of your performance, aren't you?
Have the townspeople enjoy the show.
Hello?
Hey!
Come on, Mr. Hirato, are you listening to me?!
Hey, Gareki...
Eh?
If we go to Circus, Karoku might...
Not now.
Who that guy was...
There. Electric shock administered.
Gareki!
Ah-ah!
- Gareki! Gareki! Gareki! - Hey, it's this brat.
What?
What about this one?
- He'll be trouble if we leave him behind. - Crap. I've got no strength in me...
Gareki!
Kill him.
These bastards...
Gareki!
Hold it!
What are you guys doing?
Using such a dangerous thing on a young and helpless boy...
You people aren't very nice.
Who the hell are you?!
Eat this! Candy bars!
Why might you be chasing these boys around?
Whatever the case,
I can't have you committing evil deeds right in front of me.
Shing!
Ba-zing!
Abounding manly spirit!
His heart beats high! Prince Brilliance!
National Defense Agency, Circus.
I, Yogi, combat personnel on Airship Two...
...have arrived!
Circus...
Circus?
Now, I'll be your opponent. Which of you will...
Huh?
Whew! Thank goodness!
I get so nervous when I fight.
Aw, Nyanperowna's gotten all dirty.
So, are you guys okay?
Anyway, I've been told to bring you guys in,
so come with me for now, okay?
Um, there's something I want to ask you!
What?
Hold on a second.
It's Yogi.
Yes.
What? You're overhead already?
- That was fast. - Circus was looking for us?
What's going on here?
Then, shall we go?
Welcome to our Circus ship!
I'm home!
Welcome back, baa. Welcome back, baa.
Both of you, respond with, "I'm home."
I'm home!
Respond.
I'm home.
Voiceprint registered, baa.
I'm happy we got to see each other again, Gareki, Nai.
Once more...
I am with the Supreme National Defense Agency, Circus,
and I am Hirato, captain of Airship Two.
I am one of the people who has been charged with eradicating crime from this world.
I say that, but we specialize in pursuing a special kind of crime.
Ordinary crimes are handled by the Security Force and...
Um!
Is Karoku here?
This was all that was on the ground and red water...
I mean, blood...
This is from Circus, so Gareki said we should come ask...
That is incorrect.
There is no one by the name of Karoku with Circus.
It's true, that bracelet is a Circus ID,
but it is an old model that would normally be mandatorily destroyed.
Depending on your cooperation,
we may be able to find clues regarding this Karoku.
Yeah! I'll do it!
By the way, Gareki...
You're acquainted with a woman named Miné, aren't you?
Nope.
I like it when young kids put on a bold front. It's adorable, but...
You don't have to be afraid.
Who you calling scared?!
The traces of numerous explosions at Miné's mansion...
And your bomb-defusing skills on the train were splendid.
You targeted only corrupt profiteers.
Being conscientious in your own way?
What did you need that kind of fortune for, I wonder?
Oh, no, sorry.
I have no intention of filing charges against you.
When you came into contact with Miné,
did you get any of her blood on you?
What was that monster?
A Varuga.
There are people
who give birth to those horrifying forms, calling it "evolution."
They are none other than the criminal organization that we are after.
If their blood becomes introduced into your body,
in time, you'll become like Miné.
We're going to take the liberty of examining you two.
I'm sorry, but you'll have no right to refuse.
This is depressing!
Why are you taking this ominous tone with them, Mr. Hirato?!
Oh, you were here, Yogi?
What?
Oh, yes. Gareki.
You weren't the one who killed Miné.
Relieved?
You actually abhor killing, right?
Aw... Boohoo...
Circus got in your way?
The city of Gavan is close by.
Yes, go ahead and get them to help.
Blue seeds blossom into blue flowers.
However, I am searching for red seeds.
Circus Airship Two Captain, Hirato.
Damn impertinent cub.
We're heading for Gavan, the Mud House City, to execute a burial.
I'm leaving you two to look after Gareki and Nai.
Fine by me.
Why us?
Is it because you determined that we are not as capable as the others?
It's because I trust you.
Those two managed to escape from a Varuga,
so there's a chance that they'll be targeted.
Serving as bodyguards is an important duty, too.
Do you understand, Tsukumo?
I'm sorry.
Gareki, some things went flying.
Huh?
Wait, the ship's descending.
Gareki?
Oh? What's up, Gareki?
I'm going into town.
What? What?!
What?! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
It's late already anyway!
Let me go shopping.
What? What are you going to buy?
Like clothes.
Clothes? We have!
- We have clothes! We have them! - I mean, there's nothing to do and I'm bored.
What? Then let's play hide-and-seek!
Huh?
How old are you?
I'm 21, but adults feel like playing hide-and-seek sometimes, too!
I will be "it."
But normal people can't keep up with the level that we play at,
so you don't have to feel like you have to participate.
The time limit will be one hour.
One... Two... Three...
Four... Five...
The area past that point is off limits, baa.
Off limits, baa.
Off limits, baa. Off limits, baa. Off limits, baa. Off limits, baa.
It is off limits, baa.
Yogi...
- Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa!
- Come on! - Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa!
- Quit it! - Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa!
- Hey! - Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa! Baa!
Hide-and-seek...
Some place where I can't be found...
Well now...
I found red seeds!
You came to me, so why are you running away?
No... N...
Yogi, there's evidence that the victims were deliberately killed here.
There's a high probability that this is a diversion.
Tighten your guard around Gareki and Nai...
Too late!
Tsukumo!
Eyes?!
Oh, no!
Nai! Run!
Run for it, you slowpoke!
Quick! Run!
What're you doing?! You're the one they're after, right?!
Gareki...
Run!
N-No...
Let everyone...
Let everyone go!
Our mission is to take back those red seeds.
And now...
One hour has passed and you weren't found, baa?
What?
Hide-and-seek is over, baa.
That Varuga was trying to take Nai with him.
Secure him, without killing him...
Man, that was scary, wasn't it?
Let's take a bath and get warmed up.
A bath...
Nai. Nai.
Are you able to hear me clearly?
Nai.
Karoku?
What are you doing?
A kiss.
I heard that you got caught up in an incident, Eleska.
Karoku!
Karoku, I missed you!
Ka... Karo...
Be my reason
And now everything
Be my power, future
Begins to move
Be my reason
By your side
Be my power, future
When it comes to naming emotions
It's endless if you start listing them
But if your eyes shout them out
I'll identify them by instinct
Trust. Haunting me
Trash. Both the light and the dark there
Just like a piece coming together
There's a reason for it all
Whether it's coincidence or natural progression
It's changing into an encounter I want to have faith in
My heart is warming up bit by bit
It's not for show, there are no trade-offs either
I'm just being my real self
Standing in a place of my own choosing
And I want you to know that
Be my reason
By your side
Be my power, future
Circus
What's wrong, baa?
You know, am I playing Nyanperowna properly?
It's average, baa.
What?
Sales of Nyanperowna goods have been the same for a long time, baa.
What?! I'll work hard to make him more popular!
Episode 3 Fantasy Picnic
Please do, baa.