No!
Mermaid Rhapsody
Summer break, that's where it's at.
To get a full month of rest?
Junior high school students of the human world
sure have it easy.
Says the one who's always on break.
That's not true. I'm working 24 hours a day for the whole year!
I'm always ready and on standby!
Sound like a convenience store.
-Stop blushing. -Anyways..
Where'd Dad go, abandoning the cafe like this?
Here you go!
Unbelievable.
Wherever he went, let's just hope he comes back soon.
Agreed. Leaving Minami in charge would run the cafe to the ground.
How is it possible to butcher popcorn like this?
-Dad? -What's going on?
This is a disaster.
A terrible disaster.
-What happened? -Oh, don't mind him.
He always gets like this.
You're going out of town for a couple days, right?
Yes...
He's just sad that he won't be able to see me.
That's right.
I see.
Actually an old friend invited me to Okinawa.
He's the captain of an aircraft carrier in the US Navy's 13th Fleet.
It was the Year 1990,
when we were flying in the skies of Iraq.
We were attacked by a formation of MiGs.
What?
He's leaving the Navy after this last voyage.
I've been invited to his retirement party just off the coast of Okinawa.
So according to the story just now,
Minami's father is ex-military?
A mercenary?
So there's no way I can miss this party!
But how can I survive being
away from my Minami for so many days?
He must really love Minami.
Well then..
Why don't we all go to Okinawa together?
That's... greaaaaaaaaaat!
Okinawa Airport
Welcome to Okinawa
We're here!
Yoo-hoo!
Unbelievable. Yodeling outside of mountains is unacceptable.
Judging by how much you packed, you must've been excited for this trip.
Impossible.
Not that!
All right, let's...
-go to the beach! -What? Now?
Of course! Because we're living the life.
Every day is swimsuit day!
When'd you change?!
Since last night,
-after we took baths at home! -So fast!
By "we", you mean...
Every day is swimsuit day!
That's not what I was looking for...
Well, I'm ready, too.
Then, let's go!
Woohoo!
-Feels great! -It's so cold!
In you go!
-Stop! Take that! -Hey!
So tiring...
That looks cool.
Yeah, it is.
Oragon, fly!
Soar!
Hey, not fair!
You...
You!
You can see me, right?
Please, help me!
Ren!
Let's head back soon!
What's up?
There was a girl here just now.
Oh, really?
Was it a ghost?
Or, it sounds like you were so
fixated on girls and such that you
ended up creating a fanta--
-Let's go. -Yeah.
I'm getting chewed up!
Man, it must be a pain for humans to always have to change.
Just take it easy like me. Every day is nude day!
Who was she?
You...
You can see me, right?
Did she want to tell me something?
Let's go shopping on International Road.
Oh no... I forgot!
-Let's get ice cream, too! -W-what?
Okay.
Thanks for waiting!
-Hey. -Yeah?
Can I return to the hotel real quick?
I forgot something.
-You forgot something? -What'd you forget?
Well...
-What'd you FORGET? -What'd you forget?
N-never mind. It should be okay.
Aoi, this is super good.
U-um. I'm good, thanks.
Is there something wrong?
Aren't you acting a bit weird?
I-I'm fine. Really.
Actually, I'll try some.
-Here. -Thanks.
What's wrong?
-Aoi, you're wearing weird underwear. -What?
What are you saying, idiot?!
How can I describe it?
It's hard to explain.
Oh. right. I'll draw it!
Saw that coming.
Say cheese!
-This one's cute too! -Really?
Take that. Say cheese!
They're all kid's sizes.
This should do.
-I'd like this. -Aoi, what are you buying?
Let' s see.
I can't put my finger on it,
but Aoi's definitely acting weird.
Hm? Something wrong?
No, nothing really.
-Ren? -Where are you going?
Why is she being chased?
Wait!
You.
I've been searching for you.
Let's go!
Go! I'll distract them!
-Aoi! -Aoi, time for the Frankensteiner!
Okay!
Wait, I can't!
Shining Wizard!
Franken--
Jesus.
--steiner!
Thanks!
I can't get married anymore...
You asked me to help you, right?
From those guys?
We have contact.
Who are they?!
-The ones who've captured me. -Captured?
-What's going on? Here, too? -You won't get away.
They gonna start MS?
-You know about MS? -Yeah.
Junior high students actually play Monster Strike?
Get ready to strike.
Are they about to attack? Start!
Strike!
This is bad.
Let's go!
You lost the target.
Lieutenant Jensen.
Unbelievable. Losing, two against one?
Ma'am, the enemy's receiving help from an outside party.
-A kid. -A kid?
We should be fine now.
The ones who've captured you...
are they U.S. military?
Please. Promise me.
That you'll come to Shuri Castle tomorrow at noon without telling a soul.
Got it. I'm Ren Homura. You are?
Lyra.
Opario! We're off to Shuri Castle!
I'm sorry... I can't join you today.
No worries, no worries!
So, I got my friend's daughter to show you around.
Lieutenant Amanda Jensen of the U.S. Navy.
Hey, I'm Amanda.
Her father and I, well,
in 1999 we were attacked by a Russian MiG formation
while flying over Yugoslavia.
Seems like you're always getting attacked by MiGs.
Nice to meet you.
Whoa! She's a real lady!
Shall we?
Boy! You too.
Hm? You're blushing.
I'll kill you.
He might already be dead.
Shuri Castle!
Amazing!
My name is Oragon.
Oragon, what'd you just say?
I'm the strongest monster!
Can I get the popcorn?
Cool! You can speak English.
So you came.
Let's go.
Hey, where are we going?
This way!
The signal is more stable here.
Maybe because the monster gate was here before.
Ops 1 to base. We're prepping the ECM, Lieutenant
We will begin the operation soon.
l see.
What a beautiful place.
Isn't it?
I was thinking that, too.
When I can get away, I come here.
What do you mean?
Are you captured by the U.S. Navy?
Are you trying to escape them?
It's fine now.
You're a good person.
I wanted to thank you for last time.
Since even though you saved me I wasn't able to thank you.
Spending time together...
I've always been a little envious.
That's why it made me happy,
that we were able to run and take in the view together.
Why? You can tell me anything.
It doesn't matter who you are.
Activating ECM.
You asked me to save you when we first met.
Lyra?!
It was my first time.
I always thought...
that I was destined to fade
into obscurity all alone.
For me... the me that was
always alone...
Ren,
you were the first one to find me.
I'd never experienced that feeling before.
So, my plea for help slipped out.
I didn't mean to endanger you.
That doesn't matter.
Thank you.
I'm so glad we met, Ren.
Lyra, this isn't goodbye!
I'll find you.
I'll find you again!
No matter what!
Objective captured. Deactivating ECM.
You'll not escape again, slippery mermaid.
That's the first time
that I've seen her open up to somebody.
So it is the U.S. military.
Yes, that's right.
Lyra Kiskill has been captured by the U.S. military.
But I want to free her.
I want to free Lyra from her prison.
An aircraft carrier?
It's huge!
You're invited to a party there, right, Dad?
-Yup. -Here, let me fix that.
Why a U.S. aircraft carrier?
That aircraft carrier, Exceltio,
houses a top secret research facility.
With an aim of weaponizing MS, the U.S. military is currently
performing tests on it.
While they were gathering monster specimens,
the research team found her.
So that means, Lyra really is...
But that doesn't allow them to treat her like that.
What the research team is doing to her
isn't an experiment, it's closer to torture.
That's why tonight I'm going to save her.
That's what I wanted to tell you.
Tonight?
Yes, tonight's our only chance.
I'll save her no matter what.
I... I want to help, too!
Please. I want to save her.
I want to save Lyra.
Tonight's, retirement party for the captain...
You're invited as a guest of Dolph Wakaba, correct?
Yes.
Under the captain's command,
all crew except those on duty will be present at tonight's party.
Security at the secret facility where she's held captive
will be lighter than usual.
We'll have a better chance to sneak in during the party.
The man responsible for the experiments is Captain Soolu,
the honoree of tonight's retirement party.
And one more person.
Dispatched from the Navy's Advanced Digital Development
headquarters, NADTDcom,
Colonel Styles.
The experiments need to stop as soon as possible.
They've been specially assigned by the captain.
I have no say in the matter.
-But-- -I understand how you feel.
But we should stay quiet,
at least until he retires.
She'll die while we're waiting.
I'm sorry, Lieutenant Jensen. I can't help you.
Captain Soolu's frequent demonstrations of patriotism
have made a deep impression on me.
We're starting the mission now.
A toast!
Toast!
Whoa! Let's go to the buffet!
-Yup! -Time to pig out!
Unbelievable.
What about them?
I haven't told them anything,
I don't want to put them in any danger.
Orders from the captain. Head to the party. Your shift's over.
Yes, ma'am.
She's there.
But with him in the way...
Deception is my specialty.
Lieutenant, beyond is a restricted area.
Even officers need permission to enter.
Orders to move Lyra from the Department of Defense.
The captain has sent me here to execute this task.
Take her in.
-Capture her! -Colonel?
Fake orders won't cut it.
The captain would not give that order either.
He, well...
From the start, the Navy has had nothing to do with this experiment.
So you're the one...?
This experiment is a top secret project
run by the Department of Defense and us, NADTDcom.
If we learned to control monsters,
our military power would greatly increase.
But... it's unforgivable to torture that young girl.
She's not a girl. She's a monster.
Take her into custody. She's charged with leaking national security information.
I won't let you!
What?!
Shoot him.
Men who are unable to respect women...
can never be forgiven!
Ren!
Lyra!
Ren?
-Let's go. -Why?
I said I'll find you no matter what.
Time to move.
Don't let them get away.
This way.
Ren!
Seriously, what have you gotten yourself into?
Good grief.
We were worried since you were sneaking around.
We thought you might've got caught up in a military secret.
Guys!
There's no way that's possible.
Impo--
-It's possible. -Yeah.
Seriously?!
Wait here.
Let's go, guys!
Ryoma!
Ren! Today,
your eyes are blazing with courage!
What?
I'm going to rip you into little pieces!
Hyper Jump Device, on!
Super Miracle Rocket Punch!
That does it!
Such weaklings.
It won't be that easy.
Take shelter here!
Evacuate, evacuate!
Let me evacuate!
He's dangerous.
Disgusting!
Napoleon!
Here's a big helping of firepower!
You freak! I'll sink you.
All forces, charge!
Awesome!
It's not working!
It's completely armored, huh?
Then we'll simply pour it on!
Napo!
That was...
-It's our turn. -All right.
It's too heavily armored.
Ryoma!
It's over.
How are we supposed to defeat that?!
Ren, aim for its mouth.
It's weakness is inside the mouth.
Okay.
It's all or nothing!
Yeah!
Those who risk everything have more to gain.
Strike shot!
Have you lost your mind?
What?
It can't be. They...
We did it!
-What? -There's more?
Ren!
Take her and run!
-What? -You want to protect her, right? Hurry!
Ren!
This way!
Looks like we've managed to get away.
I won't let you escape.
Ren!
Put pressure on your wound.
We're almost there. She's waiting.
O-Okay.
Ren.
The bullet passed through.
You chose the perfect place.
Let me thank you. Here, I can do whatever I want.
You...
It's not about that.
I'll...
Ren!
I'll take care of him.
Send me.
It'll be fine. Even I...
Please.
Ren, please!
Okay.
Now!
N-No! How?
Colonel.
Do not resist.
I'm taking you in.
Ren... Ren!
I'm going to the aircraft carrier for help.
I'll also find a way to make you whole.
It would've been ideal to store you in Ren's smartphone, but...
Wait here.
I'm glad.
Ren.
Lyra.
It'll be okay. Just stay still.
If you don't stop, you'll...
It's okay.
Believe in me.
I never wanted to drag you into this.
I was falling in love with you.
Even if I disappear, I'll...
never forget.
I feel the same.
Like I'd ever forget you.
Lyra.
I'll find you again no matter what.
I'll find you over and over again!
That's why, you're...
not alone anymore.
Ren.
Thank you.
A fire broke out on the U.S. aircraft carrier, Exceltio...
while navigating the Pacific.
The Department of Defense reported the cause to be the failure
of a new digital ECM device.
The Senate Armed Services Committee
has summoned Colonel James Styles of NADTDcom,
the organization that developed the device,
holding him responsible and requesting a detailed explanation.
-So many lies. -So that's what happened.
No, that's not what happened.
We slept through it all.
You should've been watching!
It was a total victory for us!
It's time!
Let's start the Okinawan food eating contest!
Ren, you too!
First up in the food race is goat soup!
Then fermented tofu!
Everything's really smelly!
I nominate Ren as the representative from our team.
-Why me? -Then we choose
-Akira as our rep! -Unbelievable.
You'll be fine!
Don't worry.
Are we all ready to start? Ready, set, go!