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
Don't be ridiculous!
Sorry, but we need the room.
Isn't it great, Nai?
It wasn't anything serious.
Can I go to where Karoku is?
Hirato's making the arrangements right now,
so wait a little while longer.
Okay. Thank you.
Then, rest here, okay?
Yogi.
Episode 12 The Niji`s Promise
What's a child of Airship Two?
What?
The four-eyed turd asked me if I wanted to be one,
but I can't figure out what it means...
A child of Airship Two...
In other words...
Um...
Sorry, I don't know.
Karoku...
Wait for me.
As you say, we cannot deny the possibility that this is a trap.
Be that as it may,
those bastards have never shown the slightest vulnerability,
but now they've created an opening for us.
We might get some kind of traction if we fall for it.
The mansion where a person related to the Lindain Group vanished...
The mansion where Tsukumo was previously held captive...
According to Tsukumo's report,
at this mansion was Eleska, Palnedo's granddaughter.
We also have intel that she and Karoku are related somehow,
gathered from Yanari, the son of the Lindain CEO.
And Karoku told Nai to come to the Misty Mansion.
In that case, report this to the Command Tower
and get their authorization before...
The lead would grow cold if we did that.
It will be too late if we wait for the authorization to be granted.
If this is truly an SOS from Karoku,
by abandoning him,
the unknown key that is "Karoku," the key to Nai's birth,
the decipherment of Karoku's notebook...
All of that would remain in darkness.
Having the data that you obtained
going up in smoke would be vexing for you, wouldn't it?
Yeah, that's right.
So help us out, Akari.
Tomorrow morning, we'll launch a sneak attack with a small party.
Very well.
Ooh, that's what I'm talking about!
However, I have one condition.
Take me with you.
I imagine that some of the data that we recover at the site
will be material that we'll be unable to preserve.
I would love to have you accompany us.
Didn't you come here because you wanted to talk?
That Misty Mansion place... When are you raiding it?
I can't tell a civilian about an unannounced operation.
Is that all?
I probably won't be of any use anyway...
At this rate...
How long do I need to stay here?
Nai's gotten real friendly with those guys, so...
It's not like I need to be here anymore...
Should I take that to mean that you want to leave the airship?
I don't want to remain useless and stay here like some lame loser!
I had no idea until now that not being able to hold my head up high
would piss me off so much.
That's right.
I see. I understand.
I'll get things moving in that direction for you.
Right.
Do you want to go to the Misty Mansion?
Huh? Can I?
Then I'll go.
We're going to put you to good use.
Leave... Airship Two?
Target, the Misty Mansion, property of Palnedo, CEO of the Gald Company.
Rescue Karoku from within,
as well as uncover and seize evidence related to Kafka,
and take key individuals into custody.
All personnel, review the operation, make final preparations, and stand by.
I swear...
It's pitiful that you're terrified of a measly shot like this.
I'm more scared of being in close quarters with you than of the shot.
Um, why have you gone to the trouble of coming over here today?
Ow.
I'm here right now to accompany you all to the Misty Mansion.
What? You are, Doctor?
My going will markedly improve your survival rate,
but I won't be able to think of your pain when administering first aid.
You'd better be careful not to commit any blunders.
As we expected,
a transmission was sent from Airship Two to an unknown destination.
What about the jamming?
Not to worry. The transmission was completely blocked.
All personnel, equip your bracelets.
Check the lock.
Heavenward!
Activation test!
Keep the movements of your fellow agents in mind
and fight judiciously as well as in accordance to your instincts.
Karoku.
Nai.
Karoku's here, isn't he?
I'm a friend of his,
but I got a call from him that he's being held prisoner here
and he asked me for my help.
Huh?
Oh, please pardon us.
This child came pleading for our help so desperately...
I brought him here, thinking it might satisfy him...
Oh, I forgot to introduce myself.
I'm with the National Defense Agency, Circus.
I am Yogi, combat personnel on Airship Two.
There is no one like that...
This must be some kind of mistake.
Yeah, you'd say that...
- But it's a lie, right?! Karoku! - Hold it!
- Oh, you there! - Hey!
I am so sorry!
- I'll bring him back right away! - Stop!
Make a call inside!
At first,
when I heard the plan, I was appalled at how childish it seemed, but...
That was deliberate.
If their public face is that of an "upright corporation,"
they are sure to hesitate to shed blood at their main gate,
which is their conduit to the wholesome society at large.
What are you doing?
Sir, the thing is...
They claimed that Master Karoku had sought out their help and... well...
Do not panic. This will not be a problem.
But find them.
And deal with them appropriately.
Circus...
I don't know what conviction they have that's made them take this step,
but we can't open this place up to others.
Let them entertain themselves, forever wondering what's inside the box...
It's the job of humans to let their imaginations run wild.
And the ones who will build the ages...
...are us.
Gareki!
Time to run!
What are you looking at?
I got it from that guy at the entrance earlier.
What?! In that moment?!
I figured those guys had to have some kind of map of the grounds, so...
Karoku!
Uro says, please return to your room.
Has something happened?
I don't know.
But Eleska is good.
Because I'm with you, Karoku.
The sky...
...is sounding.
And the wind...
...has awoken.
What?
It's going to rain, so let's go inside.
It looks like I have a visitor.
What? Karoku?
My special little one.
All right! We've shut down the head of security.
This should decentralize their defense.
You're amazing, you know?
You're always reading difficult books and studying, right?
So, in the end,
do you, like, want that kind of work?
In the future, well...
Even within Circus, there's stuff like that...
Huh? What?
Did you say something about studying?
It comes in handy. Making a living.
I got control of the system,
so we can get it connected to Airship Two now.
Yogi!
Oh, okay.
First, I press this button...
Hey! The one below!
What?
Next, the one on the right!
And then, bottom left!
And raise the switch next to it, remember?!
The security!
What happened?!
We have control of their network.
Go.
National Defense Agency, Circus!
You will all stay where you are and follow our instructions!
Now, it's time for the treasure hunt.
You use your ears
to pick out the sound of the ghosts messing with the treasure.
If you can't find it,
you might never be able to see Gareki again.
Why are you having so much trouble with the likes of Circus?!
They've taken over our network.
The data is being downloaded.
Gareki, outside!
Yes...
They have gone to all this trouble to dance for us,
so I will go offer my applause.
With a loud rhythm that will ring in their ears.
I hear an awful sound!
The enemy has spilled their guts.
They're coming!
Everyone, swear victory!
Gareki!
That bastard...
Do they mean to erase the mansion in its entirety?!
We need to hurry!
Kiichi, I'm leaving this to you.
That is okay!
Hey, Kiharu, that guy's taking off!
I shall be your opponent!
The girls of Circus are all pretty cute.
We are more than just cute!
Karoku! Open the door! You're in there, right?!
Mistress Eleska, let us get going.
No! Not without Karoku!
You cannot do this. Circus is here!
Circus is?
It looks like I have a visitor.
My special little one.
That girl...
And Karoku...
She's come to see him again.
Does Karoku love her?
No! No way! I won't let her see him!
Uro, the girl from Circus has come to see Karoku, hasn't she?!
Don't ever let her...
Dorn Kiste!
If this guy hadn't been there...
I...
...would've been dead for sure.
I have to listen!
Karoku said that he was here.
Oh, sorry. I laughed.
I mean, you were just so animal-like.
Nai, I'll be your eyes, so close your eyes and just focus on the sounds.
Okay.
Uro, don't let that girl and Karoku see each other!
As you wish.
I will toy with and kill the Circus woman.
Please rest easy.
What?
Why hello there, Lady Goddesses of Circus.
You're Mr. Uro, aren't you?
Thank you for going to the trouble of receiving us.
It seems there is a lot less inside the mansion now...
What is the current situation like?
Well...
Everything seems to be in awfully good order here,
but we didn't come to do a cleanliness check, you know.
Then what...
Oh, how admirable! You didn't dodge that?
You've been trained well, haven't you?
But of course.
A normal person dodging a Circus attack
or sticking a landing after falling from the top floor
would look strange, after all.
You will be taken into custody as a Level 6 agent of Kafka.
I will be right back.
Hi. Long time no see.
You know, Nai's here right now to see me.
How about it?
Come with me...
Zing, whoosh, roar, the stars fall
and the tiny sheep behold the sky.
National Defense Agency, Circus!
Airship Two combat personnel, Tsukumo!
And Iva!
Fight!
Sterne!
Die.
Doctor,
what do you suppose all this effort will get us?
What are you doing?!
Doctor, the more I think about it, the more I don't know anymore...
The Varuga is such a wondrous life form that far outstrips us, isn't it?
Even Circus has a difficult time fighting them
and have been unable to get a handle on Kafka all this time...
We are doing the right thing,
so why do we lose? I've been wondering that for a long time...
I agonized and I agonized
and I thought and I thought and I thought and then...
That was it!
I started to think they were strong because they were in the right.
Azana?
The reason we've been unable to come to that realization
is because we're an inferior life form to them.
That's why we can't see the truth for what it is!
We've lost sight of it!
Wh-What are you say...
Dr. Akari, you possess wonderful abilities.
I'm sure that they'll welcome you, without fail.
Azana...
You...
Leleti.
Jiki...
Nai, you focus.
Baa...
Sheep!
Sheep! Sheep!
Sheep are machines.
We can make new ones again and they'll be the same.
I played with them.
You can't know if that sheep was one of them.
There are so many of them. They're all the same.
But Jiki,
none of the people I've ever met
have been the same person.
One flower
and another flower...
They weren't the same people.
If Karoku ends up dying,
there'll be no Karoku anymore...
I have to find him,
or everyone will...
Everyone will...
I talked with the sky about how it was going to rain.
All the little guys told me that lots of flowers had bloomed.
That's right.
My voice...
...can also reach far!
Krone Saphir!
You are holding up well.
You have my respect.
After all, your people begin with different base stats than we do.
Is the Airship Two captain aboard his airship?
He's being awfully laid back in observing our battle.
He should come down instead of just giving orders...
What?!
Impossible!
There's no way the door should open...
Banshees?!
Our leader...
...wishes to have you captured alive.
I swear, it was a real chore having to pull my punches.
What the?!
Circus
Gareki?! What's wrong?!
Sighing so deeply like you've given up all hope in this world...
Did something happen? Hey, hey, hey, hey?
If you've got any troubles, don't hesitation to talk to me.
"Karneval"
Hey, hey, hey, hey, I'll help you!
Shut up for a bit! I can't talk!
Episode 13 Karneval
Hey, hey, hey, hey!