The Coming of Age Ceremony
Okay, shoot it!
Surprised? Shoot it!
I can't, not with this lens!
Turn off the radio! l can't concentrate!
Is this Bostonia Castle?
This is Helios Observatory.
Got it. Continue to observe the situation.
Colonel.
We should hurry and get the parade underway.
Our party crashers will be here any minute.
It stopped!
Sochie! Congrats on your first solo flight!
Don't bother with compliments.
Regardless of your flight time, a pass is a pass.
But he still beat me, right?
Loran is a genius with machines.
That's not the first time I've heard someone praise him.
Sochie, even though you're a girl of the Heim family,
you still want to be a militia pilot.
You really are special!
'Cause I have a friend like you whose dad builds planes.
I'll leave the inheritance stuff to my sister.
I don't want to end up as the wife of some politician or merchant.
Aren't you choosy.
Do they really have to hold the militia's parade the day before the summer solstice?
Well, it's already been decided.
Isn't that the same day as the Coming of Age Ceremony?
Yeah, it sucks that I can't attend your guys' ceremony.
I have to fly this in the parade.
Because they chose the plane your dad made, right?
Alright, we're done.
Oh man... Looks like Rhineford hasn't contracted our factory to produce all the planes.
He's producing half of 'em in his own factories.
But doesn't mass production require a lot of money?
They've been making planes here since my grandfather's generation!
And now it's your time to get something in return. Nice, isn't it?
They say surprises are what win wars.
If we use these planes in a naval battle, those Gaurians will be scared shitless!
Get that machinegun installed! What the hell are you doing?!
Why are they holding the parade that day?
If it's before the ceremony, as a militia recruit, I'll have to attend the parade!
No! My butt's hot!
It's not as hot if you sit in the back.
You're not hot, Loran?
I'm the driver.
Are you really gonna join the militia?
Yep.
You should too, Loran. You should join the militia!
The Master wants me to go to college.
Miashei, you try talking to him!
Sochie, does your father agree with you doing this?
I can take care of my own business!
Do your best at the ceremony, alright?
I'm looking forward to the parade.
Thanks!
Today is my Coming of Age Ceremony!
Hold still!
It's numb!
You get hurt far too easily.
It's numb!
You look like an idiot hurting yourself slipping on a mountain.
Really?
Today is going to be a busy day. Go get changed.
Ma'am.
It's the militia.
They're all going to be in Nocis for the parade.
Loudspeakers and searchlights...
Keep your eyes on the road!
I'm sorry!
Go right! Right!
This is amazing.
It's even bigger than I imagined.
Is it really okay for them to hold the militia's parade on the same day as the Coming of Age Ceremony in Vicinity?
Lord Guin is sure going to have a lot on his plate.
We're so close to Main Street, but it's so quiet.
That's because we're using this as a dormitory.
Even so, don't you think it's too big?
We're too early!
We used your measurements from about a month ago, so it should fit right.
It's a bit tight, isn't it?
Jeez, we're the same.
Miss Kihel just keeps looking more and more like Her Majesty Dianna.
I'm jealous you get to go to the party at Bostonia Castle.
You'll get your chance in a couple of years.
Besides, the ceremony's today!
How's the university?
I won't know until I start.
They'll just be teaching me things I already know anyway.
I want to be part of society.
My, what are you saying?!
Could you talk to them for me, Father?
I want to work in the castle administration.
You need some pictures on these walls.
Father!
I can send you just about anywhere as long as there's money to be made!
I want to be part of society!
Kihel!
Enough about that!
The parade is about to start!
We have to be in Nocis City by three!
Do you remember where to park?
Yes, sir.
Oh? You're not going with them, Loran?
Chaffeurs aren't allowed to sit in the guest seats.
Oh.
Are you going to see your friends in Nocis City?
l don't think I can...
It's no big deal. Today is a special day.
Greet Inglessa's ruler, Lord Rhineford! Salute!
Quite the commanding presence, no?
Can Gauria's forces really cross the Atlantic and come attack us here?
This is all that's stopping them.
That's why we need this kind of organized army.
So you're really gonna join the militia?
It's just like how you want to have a normal job instead of going to college.
That's bad behavior.
Look! The militia's fighter squadron is coming.
Why do Earth people always look at what's above them, but never at what's below?
Because they can't get off the ground.
Hey, what are you two gonna do when the Return begins?
I don't really want to live with the Returners.
I'm gonna keep learning how to bake.
I want to make bread for everyone.
I'm going to become a journalist.
And you?
After the Coming of Age Ceremony today, I'll be a Vicinity citizen.
It's the Air Force! Awesome!
Miashei's in one of those!
It's the Air Force.
Do you think they'll have to fight against Dianna Counter?
They're for an air raid on Gauria.
I wonder if Her Majesty Dianna has ever slept on the Earth's surface.
Dianna Soriel is coming here for the first time.
What are you gonna do at Vicinity's Coming of Age Ceremony?
No idea. But hey, isn't the mystery half the fun of it?
If you think about it that way, I guess so.
Fireworks?
Fire!
In any case, your assistance would be appreciated.
I'll help you out. Please rest assured.
Excuse me.
Laura. Laura!
Are you looking for Mister Heim?
Yes, sir.
Get me Mister Diran Heim!
After the ceremony's over with, how would you like to work at Bostonia Castle?
U-uh... Nocis City is too urban for my liking.
I think Vicinity suits me better.
In that case, I'd like you to work for Sid.
He's a miner looking for a technician to assist him.
For Mr. Sid?
You know him, don't you?
Yes.
If this is about a job, would you consider hiring me for it?
Well, well...
I have no interest in going to college to learn useless theories.
I'd rather learn practical things as a member of society and witness the coming of the new era.
Indeed.
Heir, please excuse me and my two daughters for having to leave early.
I'm terribly sorry.
My elder daughter and I will be attending the party tonight.
Feel free, the ceremony is more important anyway.
Laura, take some time to consider working for Sid.
Yes, sir.
Excuse me.
Lord Guin, why do you keep calling Loran, "Laura"?
Oh, that...
He seems like more of a "Laura" to me.
Laura, do you think you can work for Sid?
I'm not Laura. I'm Loran.
But Lord Guin always says, "Laura, Laura, Laura!"
They go here and here, right?
There are six spots altogether.
They're all above the waist.
Around here?
That tickles!
Six spots...
I wonder who's gonna make them this time?
The ceremony lasts all night.
Please behave yourself in front of the White Doll.
Well, the most important part is the Holy Carving Ceremony.
Right. The Holy Carving Ceremony?
- Let me see your back. - Sir.
Here, here, and here.
You'll be carving the marks on these six spots.
Why?
Because that's where the White Doll's marks are.
But what happens after that?
It's an old legend, so I can't tell you.
Do I press my finger on those spots to make the marks?
That's all I can say.
That's all the men need to know.
You just need to concentrate on the girl.
One, two!
Now, do it! Raise the sedan!
To the Mountain Cycle!
If only my wife were here right now...
Hey.
Good evening.
You told me today that you wanted to witness the new era, no?
I'd be happy just to dance.
I'll show you some things from the new era later.
I will now choose my partner to accompany me before the White Doll!
Which one of you will be the one to go with me?
Me! Pick me!
- That Tom! - That brings back memories!
- Go for it! - Don't lose to the others!
The Earth is great!
Everyone, hurry up and come here!
Loran Cehack!
Are these the machines that can communicate without any wires?
Yes.
We use these to contact the Moonrace.
You mean the race of people living on the moon?
I've organized the militia because they plan on immigrating here.
There are that many people coming here?
Not just to Inglessa.
They want me to hand over most of North Ameria and the Sunbelt Zone.
Those are the demands of the spacenoids living on the moon.
I had no idea you were doing this.
Where is it!?
Any reports from the militia?!
Sir! All troops are now on patrol!
Report!
We've got nothing!
Why the hell do they want the militia to fly at night?!
You're not officially a member of the militia yet!
You're the one who made the Hipheavy bomber, dad!
I've flown it before!
What do you think of this, Sid?
In an age where planes are flying in the sky, they're still holding a ceremony like this.
Human behavior is naturally illogical.
Makes no difference to me.
If anything, the ceremony prevents others from coming up the mountain,
which makes this the best time for us to investigate.
Ready, Loran?
I-I don't know what to do. How do I do this?
Turn around and take off your clothes, Loran.
M-m'am!
Then give me the six holy marks.
The holy marks...
The way you learned earlier.
I-I know.
Hurry up!
R-right!
Jeez, this is so embarassing.
I don't believe you! You can't bring a toy like that to the Coming of Age Ceremony!
Really? But this is the last night I'll...
T-these are...
W-w-what the heck are these?!
Leeches, obviously.
That's what you carve the marks on my back with.
C-come on out...
They won't hurt you. Hurry up and carve the marks!
B-but...
I can't do it myself, you know!
Come on out...
- They're leeches! - I don't believe it! - That's how it's always been!
- You knew that, right?! - Eww!
I-if I don't do this, I won't become an adult...
You've waited two years for this!
You know where they go, right?
Y-yeah.
What are you doing?!
The White Doll is watching us!
Now I wonder if you're actually capable of becoming a man by completing this ceremony for the rest of the night!
Don't you want to be recognized as an adult?
Again...?
What?
I saw a flash coming from Nocis City.
It's the color of fire!
It really is a fire!
Hey, Loran! Can you see where it is!?
It's definitely coming from Nocis!
It's a huge fire!
It looks like the whole city is burning.
What the...? Searchlights?
Is it a bombing?
What the... Are they serious?!
These guys suck!
Benjam!
Benjam, head back and take Nocis City.
I'll head west and hold our position.
But the militia is attacking!
Why the hell are you worried about the militia's pathetic firepower?!
Terribly sorry, m'am!
Then go back!
What the heck is that?!
They're serious?!
It's running!
But it looks like it's a machine!
The Bull-Ones are firing!
Barbarians...
Don't toy with me!
It's a long-range beam.
The ones I saw being used in Dianna Counter's training sessions.
Loran, we need to carry out the ceremony throughout the rest of the night!
B-but...
- What!? - What the?!
Loran!
Sochie and Loran are being buried alive!
This is...
What is this? What the heck just happened!?
l don't know.
The White Doll crumbled all around us.
What's that!?
The cockpit is...!
It's moving! Something lit up!
What the heck is it?
It's a cockpit!
A "cockpit"?
It's a driver's seat. You've never heard of it?
That's the seat.
What are you doing?
I'm getting in.
Can something like this actually move?
It's the White Doll!
But it's all lit up.
Doesn't it look like it can move?
This is definitely a driver's seat.
It moved!
Sochie!
It looks like the head's moving!
It's safer in here.
Please step down!
Now how do I get this thing to move?
How am I supposed to know?!
It turned on...
The control panel's really different.
Ow...
I just touched this, and--
We're moving!
No way!
It looks like it's moving that thing!
It's a beam rifle!
There was a mechanical doll inside the White Doll?
It looks like there was.
This is a mobile suit!
How did a mobile suit become part of an ancient ruin?
Sochie, get down!
I'm detecting a mobile suit?!
There shouldn't be any mobile suits here on Earth!
It fired!
They're going for the city! Why?!
It's moving on its own. I can't stop it!
- Make it stop! - How?!
I got hit?! Damage report!
The next shot could be a direct hit!
Why didn't Dianna Counter have any info about this?!
It stopped.
B-but... the lights in the driver's seat haven't gone out yet.
Then can it still move?
I think we can move it now.
It's burning! The city is burning!
Where?!
I don't want Miss Kihel and Miss Sochie to get involved in this war.
But Nocis City seems to have taken a lot of damage,
as well as their parents' house.
Keith wants to get away from it all. I end up going to the White Doll, even though I don't know why.
Next time, on Turn A Gundam:
After the Ceremony.
"The winds of war are blowing."
After the Ceremony