Get the point?!
You almost got Lieutenant Conrad killed!
All right, careful now.
You'll be fine. You're not going to die.
Lee...
You opened your cockpit during combat and tried to make contact with an enemy pilot?!
What were you thinking?!
Hina was there...
Like hell it matters who was there!
Zogilia is the enemy!
Can't you even tell the difference between friend and foe?!
Hina isn't the enemy! She kept me safe!
You're still saying that?!
Take a break, Dio.
Your brain's fried from the forced Decoupling, right?
But...
It isn't like you to be so hard on someone with no training.
I agree.
He may be able to pilot a Valiancer, but he's still just a civilian.
You can't expect him to follow military regulations.
Understood.
Come on.
You saved me from having to go for a swim.
Lee!
There. Go on.
Aoba...
Lee...
Hey, you're okay.
Yes.
Um...
You've saved our asses twice now. If it weren't for you we'd be dead.
Ow...
Hey now, lay off the chatter.
You're our savior.
Don't let this get to you. I'm fine.
I told you not to talk. Come on, off we go.
The Cygnus will now head for Narashino Base for repairs and for supplies.
All hands remain at Patrol Station One and stay alert.
Convertible Interception Carrier
Trident
Please wait, Madam Special Officer O'Keefe.
The Time for Resolve
I cannot agree with sending Ensign Ryazan to the brig.
It was the enemy pilot who so recklessly sought contact with her
and I do not believe she had a part in it.
According to the records,
that enemy pilot called out the ensign's name.
How do you explain this fact?
If it is a crime to have your name known to the enemy,
then I am also guilty of this.
Her greatest crime
is that she has given me cause to doubt her.
Commander. There is no way that Ryazan... that Hina is consorting with the enemy.
I know.
But sir, Hina is—
I will do everything I can to get her released as soon as possible.
Yes, sir.
Narashino Base
Are you sure it was all right to grant him permission to disembark?
I don't see why not.
He said he was from Narashino, didn't he?
That is exactly why.
And it seems he was once acquainted with a Zogilian pilot as well.
Considering our secrets...
It'll be fine. We'll keep a close eye on him.
Come on out, Mayuka.
I already know you're there.
I didn't know I'd been made.
You don't have to worry. I won't run away or anything.
Oh, no. This is part of my duties.
Right. You're a soldier, too...
Oh...
Um, where are you trying to get to?
There's no point to me sneaking around anymore, so I'll be your guide.
You don't need to do that. I've lived here my whole life.
Though, that was 70 years ago.
You're still sticking to that story?
Well, it's the truth.
If that's the case, you'll need me even more.
The city's changed an awful lot since then.
Right...
That's right!
I wonder if Mayuka will be okay.
I never imagined that she'd volunteer for the duty.
I was a little surprised that her tastes ran in that direction.
Is that what this is about?
What? But...
I'll be stepping out, so I'm leaving the rest to you.
Yes, ma'am!
This... is my house?
Yes, if the address you gave me is correct, this is definitely it.
This area was claimed in order to expand Narashino Base,
but due to subsequent changes in the military situation,
it seems the land has gone unused.
What happened to my family?
Tsubasa should at least...
Tsubasa?
My little sister. Even if this is the 74 years in the future, she'd still...
I guess she'd be 88 years old...
Unfortunately, I don't see any data on anyone named Watase Tsubasa.
There are a lot of missing records because of the war.
I'm sorry I can't be of any help.
How about we get going?
All right.
It's like a completely different city.
I guess it really has been 70 years.
Thank you very much.
no entry
It looks like this place has changed, too.
Oh, please wait for me!
Here.
What?
Grab on.
Oh, okay.
Up we go. Be careful there.
You okay?
Y-Yes.
Thank you very much.
The Second Far Eastern War started eight years ago
and that seems to be when this damage happened.
It looks like it's been closed ever since.
I see.
War...
That's...
Aoba?
So, I guess this place survived...
Do you know? That thing's called a basketball.
Sure, I know. I used to be on the basketball team.
What? Basketball's been around since that long ago?
Long ago, huh?
Oh...
Oh, it's fine. It's the truth.
Yes!
Damn it! You got me!
You're way too good at this.
Yumihara...
It's Hina.
Hina?
Aoba, trust me.
Stay away!
You are a foe of Zogilia!
It was like she was a different person.
But that was definitely Hina.
Both my home and my school are gone.
What's a guy to do?
Aoba...
There's no swirl of light.
Swirl of light?
Yup. When we went into it, there was this flash of light
and before I knew it, I was here in this world.
But the thing isn't here.
I wonder why it was there...
Not many cars passing by, are there?
There should still be a decent number of people left around here, though.
You're going to the future now.
Dio is waiting.
Mayuka.
Yes?
Zogilia is far away, right?
What?
W-Well, yes, it's far. It's on the other side of the ocean, after all.
Why do you ask?
I'm thinking that I have no choice but to see Hina and ask her in person.
Hina? As in...
You're talking about going to Zogilia?!
Would that be impossible? I guess it'd be dangerous?
Of course it would!
Zogilia is an enemy nation!
Besides, they may have seen your face during the previous engagement.
If they know your face, you may be detained and killed, you know.
I see... You're right. There's a war going on, after all.
Of course.
What the heck am I saying?
Aoba...
Thank you very much.
What's the matter?
Would it be all right if I didn't pilot the Valiancer anymore?
What?
Right now, the Cygnus is the only place I have to go back to,
but if I go back there,
that means I might be piloting the Valiancer again, right?
But if I do,
I wonder if someone might get hurt again because of me...
Like Lee...
That's not...
That's not something I...
Aoba.
I'm really glad that you appeared, Aoba.
What?
You Matched with Dio suddenly, and even though it was your first time,
the Emphatier Level of that Coupling was unbelievable.
You've saved us twice now.
You are...
I think that you might be our savior!
Mayuka...
I feel wrong asking you this when you're not a soldier,
but won't you please come with us?
Please pilot the Valiancer again.
We need you, Aoba!
...we have no choice but to send you into combat.
You saved me from having to go for a swim.
You're our savior.
All right.
Let's go back to the Cygnus.
Okay!
You want to continue to fight on the Luxon?
Yes.
I can't go back to the past, and both my home and my family are gone,
but there are people here who make me feel needed.
I'd like to help out here.
I see.
And besides...
By piloting the Luxon and fighting, I may get to see Hina again.
I want to see her and ask her about everything.
If she stands in your way as your enemy,
what do you intend to do?
I don't know.
What?!
But I will trust Hina!
Well, I think that's fine.
Captain?!
This guy... No...
Nothing, sir.
"The boy from the past." Kind of has a nice ring to it.
Elvira, as the Special Duty Officer in charge of the Coupling System,
what's your opinion?
His Emphatier Level with Dio is outstanding.
I believe there is no one else as qualified as he is to pilot the Luxon.
In that case, with regards to your position...
Hey, that looks pretty good on you.
But to think... you, an ensign, huh?
Technically, I'm a "reserve ensign"
and it's a wartime something-or-other.
Um, forget about me. How are you?
Oh, no broken bones or brain damage.
They said I'll get better with a little rest.
I'm pretty durable, aren't I?
I'm glad...
But!
Just don't forget this one thing.
I was able to come back alive this time because I was lucky.
So don't ever do something like that again.
I don't want to do this again!
I won't! I'm so sorry!
Also, don't forcibly sever the Coupling.
What?
In order to dramatically improve the abilities of the Linked Buddies,
the Coupling System makes your minds resonate to amplify one another.
Forcibly severing the connection is incredibly dangerous
and could very well cause a mental breakdown!
Why don't you say something?
Elvira, are you saying this out of concern for me?
Of course!
Honestly! You pilots!
I guess the newly appointed ensign still can't understand the workings of a woman's mind.
That includes you!
You're killing me!
I swear!
Ow, that hurt. You're totally killing me.
See if I care!
I'm glad our classified information was kept safe.
If it's thanks, please say it to Watase Aoba.
He's the one who decided to return.
That's true.
Thanks to that, you didn't have to put your skills to use.
Had he decided to run, would you have shot him?
You were the one who ordered me to do so.
Well, that's true, but...
How are things with the ship?
As we suspected, the left wing engine nacelle will require serious repairs.
Oh, dear.
We've received word that Chitose Base can accommodate us.
Chitose, huh?
That's out of our way, but we're short on options.
Let's depart as soon as the emergency repairs are done.
Roger that, sir.
What's going on?
We've intercepted an SOS from a civilian vessel.
Accident?
No, they say they're surrounded by Zogilian forces.
The confirmed enemy force
is one Flamberg and eight Kugels.
Dio, Aoba, can you hear me?
Yeah, I hear you.
Please conduct the Coupling just before you enter the combat zone.
We will direct the timing on our end.
What? Why?
Because the two of you can only maintain the Coupling for a maximum of 300 seconds.
Do you understand?
Got it.
Dio?
Roger.
I never imagined we'd run across such big game out here.
Bogeys approaching, 8 o'clock!
They're enemy Valiancers!
666th Independent Hybrid Battalion
Lieutenant Commander Bonner
From the south?
Identify the units.
One is a Beryl, the remaining two are unknown.
New models?
Valiancer squadron, prepare to intercept them.
You're nearing the combat zone. Are you ready?
Yeah!
Commencing Coupling in 3, 2, 1...
Proposing!
Connective, Dio!
Acception!
Approach Ring, deployed!
Estifitguide, commencing navigation.
Approach Ring, accepted. Commencing Linkage.
Forceveil, open.
Emphatier Level increasing...
No, it won't stabilize!
Wh-What's happening?!
Damn it!
What's going on?
Coupling requires the two to be of one mind.
In order for that to happen, they must trust and accept one another,
but there are many factors that can hinder that process.
The greatest of which is emotion.
Did something happen?
I reported this to you, remember?
They're still at odds with each other?
It appears so.
Valiancer squadron entering combat space!
No choise. We'll go in as is.
All right, me, too.
For real?!
Enemy ship closing in on civilian vessel!
Don't tell me they plan to board?!
How barbaric...
Can we target only the Flamberg?!
Impossible!
Stuck together like that, the civilian vessel will take damage, too!
That crest!
I see. No wonder the enemy is so intent on getting them.
What do you think you're doing, Dio?!
You're crazy to be charging in there by yourself!
Damn it!
Dio?
Aoba, can you hear me?
Oh, yes.
About that ship. It seems it's a ship that belongs to Dio's family.
Dio's?! Then...
Yeah, there's a possibility that Dio's family is on board.
No, they probably are.
Even within the Confederation, the Weinbergs are an illustrious family.
Taking them hostage would open the door to all kinds of negotiations.
That's what the enemy's after.
So that's it.
But there are too many opponents for Dio to handle alone.
I understand.
Dio, are you listening?
I may never get to see my family again.
Being in that position now,
I can really understand how desperate you must feel!
Your family... people we should protect are in there, right?!
Let me help you protect them!
Dio, let's conduct the Coupling one more time!
Roger that.
Connective, Dio!
Acception.
Emphatier Level increasing!
Level has reached a point where Coupling is possible!
Coupling, complete!
Ah, to be young.
Wow...
Impossible! What was that movement just now?!
Civilian vessel is breaking away!
R-Retreat!
No you don't!
I'm coming, too!
Civilian vessel breaking away! Moving outside blast range!
Fire!
Dio. Aoba. Can you hear me?
Oh, yes.
Yes, sir.
You guys stay out there to escort the civilian vessel
and make port at Chitose.
I understand.
Roger.
So that's Chitose Base.
That's...
Chitose Base
Hey, Dio.
Stand back! Have you forgotten the face of Dio Weinberg?!
Dio!
Fiona! You're all right!
So that Valiancer really was you, Dio!
Yeah!
Younger sister?
What are you doing, Dio?
Father...
The things you ought to be doing
should not include wasting your time here.
His father?
Our hearts call to each other from afar
I've forgotten the end of pain,
but still I know you,
and I look for you
My soul kissed the remnants of a powerful light
deep within itself
If doubt paves the way for a tomorrow full of hope,
then all my hesitation is sure to lead me to a wonderful dawn
I want to protect and shelter
our dream of peace
Please hold out your hand
to grasp the love
that we are sure to find
Next time on Buddy Complex.
Next Time: Scars
"Scars"