Looking up at the purple panorama of the galaxy highway...
...a shooting star pierces my heart.
My accelerating heartbeat is
synchronized with the sleepless city...
...and I suddenly pray for the unseen tomorrow...
...that brings that melody.
A mysterious voice won't let me go.
Oh, tell me seventh moon, this frustrated heart...
...where will you take me to?
To sway in the blue seventh moon...
...searching for the answer to the rhythm in this crazy dance.
194th place ! What good's that ?!
Although we've made our debut, we're not selling any records !
Thinking about it doesn't do us any good. It's not going to happen if you don't sing.
Is that so.
I understand.
Ray, although it was only a short while, it was nice knowing you.
And he doesn't sing with all his heart.
Is that how things are going for you ?
Rain ?
Have you forgotten the tale in the dream ?
Whether that clan is well suited to my dream or not.
That is what I am investigating.
DEEP BALLAD
What the...?
Why ?!
What the hell do you think you're doing with my Valkyrie ?!
That's it, that's it ! Just perfect !
All right ! I'll join you in just a sec. Hold on.
Ray, what's the meaning of this ?!
Like I told you... Regular maintenance.
Really...you never pay attention to what people say.
You're here, too ?
Of course I am !
Why ?
I wanted to get Ray's opinion on a song.
This early in the morning ?
Oh, geez... it's almost noon.
Oh, right...
Wouldn't it be faster if I just rode it there instead of having you carry it there like this ?
If you go marching around town in a battroid, you'll frighten other drivers.
In any case, I'll take care of it.
But I'm not really keen on other people poking around in it.
I told you to just leave everything to me.
They're old buddies of mine. Trust me.
Old buddies ?
Hey, what did Ray do before ?
You joined this band without even knowing something like that ?
Yeah, but...
Anyway, what did he do ?
I have no idea either.
What ?!
As a matter of principle, I don't go snooping around in other people's pasts.
I'm going back to sleep.
I wonder what Ray used to do...
Hello.
Akiko !
Where's Ray ? In his room ?
Well, he just stepped out.
I see...
Is something up ?
I wanted to talk to him about the upcoming concert.
It'll be a good chance for Fire Bomber.
I was able to round up some people from the industry. I think it'll be a good chance.
It's a great chance !
I wanted to go over the details, but without Ray, maybe it'd be best if I came back later.
Definitely ! Definitely ! I'll be sure to have him call you right away !
Thank you.
He's always been so hard to track down.
Akiko, you've known Ray for quite some time, right ?
That's right.
What did Ray do before ?
You don't know ?
No.
A pilot... an elite forces pilot.
A pilot ?!
Some of the paint's peeled away, but otherwise, it looks okay.
Your estimates are better than our measurements.
The VF-19 really is state-of-the-art.
This Valkyrie is a masterpiece.
I understand a top-of-the-line Valkyrie is in there...
I'd like to take a look.
I'm sorry sir, but only Hangar 20 personnel and other authorized people may enter.
I just wanted to see if it's a Valkyrie I've seen before.
I'm very sorry, Lieutenant.
No matter how well it does on the tests...
...there's no way the VF-19 will be delivered without compensation.
Right.
Under these circumstances, Operation M is being delayed.
Right...
If things don't progress according to the schedule, we'll have to reschedule...
That won't be necessary ! Just give us a bit more time !
Captain Maximilian...
All I'm sure of is that the pilot, Nekki Basara, is pretty good.
C...Captain !
But compared to how good I used to be, he's still got a ways to go.
Sorry, but only industry members today.
Hey ! For some reason, this isn't our usual kind of audience !
What did you expect ?
Miss Akiko worked hard to get TV directors and video producers...
...along with music magazine editors and anyone who matters down here.
Oh, really...
We may have a CD out, but it's not going to do us any good if we don't sell any.
Even if only one person out there notices you, it'll be good.
Thank Akiko, will ya ?
Oh, thank you.
It was no trouble.
We'll just play like usual.
Right.
Let's get started, it's Saturday night. How're you guys doing ?
Let's stand up, do you feel the beat ?
This is a flying paradise. A forgotten energy...
Now hurry up and take it back.
No more wastin' time.
Before everything fades away like a dream.
Spiritia level 73 and increasing. Musician's Spiritia level is emanating outward.
Hey, everybody ! Aim at the light.
Akiko ! Quickly, this way !
That should hold them !
Persistent, aren't you ?!
Basara !
Use this !
Ray !
Damn, got away...
Ray...Ray, hang in there !
Ray, say something !
There's one person down. Send an ambulance.
Well, there were no internal injuries, so it's probably no big deal.
We'll need to keep you here until the wound closes.
Please, take care.
We were really worried, Ray.
15 stitches in my gut.
It's a badge of courage.
Geez, you're not some pro-wrestler boasting about his injury !
Dammit ! You're lucky it was nothing major.
Right...
I'm sorry... because you were trying to protect me...
Don't worry about it, Akiko... It was just an accident.
But...
Back then, why didn't you shoot, Ray ?
When the enemy was right in front of you...
That's because I don't know how to use a gun.
What ?!
Let's go fill out his paperwork.
Okay.
Ray, where's my Valkyrie ?
The maintenance is done already, right ?
Probably.
Where is it ? I'll go get it !
How many enemy craft ?
Medium craft 5, small craft 4; Speed 10.7.
Enemy craft approaching area B.
And what about Diamond Force ?
Preflight preparations complete.
D-Force, launch. Catapult is clear.
Ray, I'll go get it.
Wait a sec.
Come on... where did you leave it ?
Basara...
What is it ?
Go and wait in Akusho. I'll contact you there.
Contact me ?
Yeah.
I'm counting on you.
It's okay. You're safe in the hospital.
Hey, what happened ?
Basara wouldn't have taken him, would he ?
I wonder...
Ray can't even stand...
This is Ray Lovelock.
How's the maintenance going on the VF-19 ?
Okay...can I ask you to bring it to the exit ?
How about G-3 ? It's close to a catapult. Right.
I'll meet you there.
I'm going to go look for him.
Wait, Mylene.
It's no use... you'll never find him.
He probably left because he wanted to.
Mylene ?
Yes ?
Remember when you asked Ray why he didn't shoot ?
Yes...
He won't shoot.
He refuses to fight.
Ray was a pilot back before Macross 7 was launched.
Together, Ray, Kinryu, and Stephan were the Pink Pecker team.
Pink Pecker...?!
That's right.
Uh...
In particular, Ray and Stephan were really good friends, and always hung out together.
Then one day, during a Zentraedi attack, Ray and Stephan were caught behind enemy lines.
Not sure whether to attack or retreat, Ray decided to attack.
Stephan tried to stop him, but Ray wouldn't listen to him...
...and Stephan was killed.
Taking responsibility for Stephan's death, he retired from the military and stopped fighting.
Akiko, is that when you became friends with Ray ?
With Ray ?
Yeah.
Yes...
I was Stephan's girlfriend.
It was Ray who cheered me up when I was depressed.
It was rough for Ray, too.
Dammit...
Thanks to him, I got better, but the scars in Ray's heart have never faded.
It had been a while, but when I saw him, he was happy, having found a new dream.
A new dream ?
It was Basara.
What ? Basara ?
That's right.
He seemed young again. I was jealous.
Jealous ?
Right. It was as if he had to live right for Stephan's sake, too.
I should've picked a different spot.
A dream he wants to commit his life to.
Basara...?
You don't understand men either, do you ?
One thing's for sure... it's silly.
Woodpecker ?
It's "pink."
You're 52 seconds late.
My watch doesn't have a second hand.
You can take care of the rest, right ?
Yeah, thanks. You saved me.
Basara ?
Damn !
D-1 to D-2.
Yes, Commander ?
Physica's in trouble. I'm going back to support him.
You'll be okay, right ?
Yes, sir.
Umm...Commander ?
What is it ?
Has that civilian craft that always shows up appeared yet ?
You mean the "Karaoke Ninja" ? He probably quit. Never mind him.
Understood.
I'm not looking for him. I'm glad he's not here to get in my way.
Why do you always pull stunts like this ?
I told you I'd go and get it !
My buddies are kind of shy...
So, if it wasn't me...
What ? Wait...
I'll carry you back to the van.
Don't be ridiculous.
I can drag myself to the van just fine.
Instead, you better get going. We're using the military's hatch secretly.
So you'd better hurry up.
You're always pulling stunts like this...
You better head straight back to the hospital !
Okay.
If you don't go back, I'll never forgive you !
What are you waiting for ? Hurry up and go !
I'm fine over here !
The rain feels good.
Just let me stay out here a bit longer.
Bastard...
He's a pesky one...
That's...!
It's him !
Let's go and run into the morning glow, that we once dreamed of.
It's still far away though...
Maybe, it'll be alright if we keep our love all the time.
You're in my way !
If you listen to my song...
...it's so easy to...
...cross a heart with another.
Charging Heart of Love, huh ?
My heart of love soars into the night sky, carrying my burning emotions.
Keep shooting down sadness and anger.
A heart of love is inside you too. Face your destiny.
He's mine ! Don't do anything stupid !
It can go billions of light years ahead. My charging heart of love.
Let's dance. The stars are also singing. That can last even longer...
You're fighting me !
...when I wave my wings. Rock with me.
Baby, I'll do it somehow, so don't let go.
Listen to my song, and...
...regain your power.
You shouldn't give up until the end.
My heart of love soars into tomorrow, leaving a glowing red trail.
Scatter the excitement and smile.
For some reason, I was able to sing better than usual today.
Ray ! Ray ! Ray !
Will he be okay ?
He'll be okay.
You have a lot of confidence in him, don't you ?
Ray really got chewed out by the doctor.
Of course.
He had to perform the same surgery on him twice in one day.
I think he'll behave for a while now.
So, Akiko, let's go to a restaurant. Come on.
You're not taking me ?
I'm going to be talking about grown up stuff with Miss Akiko.
Why don't you go to your room and chomp on a burger like a good little boy ?
I'll go do that.
Just listen to me.
The Valkyrie that was here this morning...is it still here ?
I'm sorry, sir, but I am not permitted to answer that question.
Congratulations on your recovery.
It's definitely better here.
Without you, it's like there's a big void here.
One more piece of good news:
Fire Bomber's promo video.
Really ?!
Yup. It's still a rough cut, but your last stage show seemed to be a hit.
We did it, huh, Ray ?
It seems like another part of your dream's been realized.
Dream, huh ?
It's okay.
Basara: Mylene: Gamlin: Ray: Veffidas:
Nobutoshi Hayashi Tomo Sakurai Takehito Koyasu Masashi Sugahara Urara Takano
Max: Gepelnitch: Kinryu: Gigil: Miho Miho: Sally:
Shou Hayami Inoue Yo Takahashi Hiroki Nishimura Tomohiro Natsuki Rio Iwao Junko
Michael: Flower Girl: Alice:
Murozono Takehito Nakagawa Akiko Yokoo Mari
Our voices synchronize just like falling in love and kissing.
Translation Jamira
Editing Psycho KORps Central Anime
My heart is always here for you.
Timing Todd Perkins
Song Translations Jamira Hiro-kun
But, oh! I wonder what your shining eyes...
A Psycho KORps Central Anime Co-production DVD Version
...are searching for ? Oh, My Friends !
I'm going to run with you toward a star where our dreams are.
NOT FOR SALE OR RENT
When we look at each other everything will become real.
Preview
Yahoo ! I've been selected to play a role in a TV drama !
In show biz, there are guys out there that are more dangerous than vampires ! Be careful !
What's that supposed to mean ?
Next time, "Minmei Video."
Stop being so much trouble for me!
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