Is this an Anti-UN Forces island?
I am the Guide of the Wind.
The restless wind blocked the sacred cycle.
So I knew...
...when the warrior covered in blood woke...
...the winds would become clouded...
The Mayan winds would become clouded,
and Kaduns would come to nest beneath the grass.
Since you have woken, depart this island quickly.
Ridiculous!
There should have been another man with me.
Ah, this is...
Don't touch it!
Where's the other man?!
Where is he?!
It was only you.
What?
Only one washed up ashore.
Mao...
Hup!
Then this "Bird Human" is a film of Mr. Shin Kudo's story, is that right?
Yes.
Sheryl-san's image song is also very nice, so I can't wait to start shooting.
We look forward to a charming Sara from you.
We've been talking with this year's Miss Macross, Miranda Melin-san.
It's kind of frustrating to see that, isn't it?
The only promotions we can do are direct hand-outs.
But you know, Elmo-san was saying...
To begin with, songs are spread by word of mouth from person to person.
Isn't that kind of nice?
Yes, that's true.
I'm sure there is someone who is going to see that disc and like you, Ranka-san!
Yeah.
Ranka-chan!
Got news!
Big news!
A movie?!
That's right!
He said the director saw my disc and liked me!
Hey, that's great!
But I've never done any acting before, and I'm so, so worried if I can really do it well enough...
Ahh... it's probably impossible.
Aww, you really are a teaser, Alto-kun.
At times like this, just say "you can" even if it's a lie.
"Thinketh not and thou shalt be the blossom. Thinketh and thou shalt not be."
If you try to act with your mind, some part will always remain a lie.
Without thinking, just throw yourself into feeling and becoming the role.
That's amazing, Alto-kun!
You know about acting, too!
W-Well yeah.
Anyway, it's just a bit part with no lines, right?
Well yes, that's true but...
Hey, Alto!
How long are you going to be on the phone?!
It's your scene!
I know, I'll be right there!
Sorry, I got assigned to a publicity job for the military.
See you.
Y-Yeah.
Why the hell'd I have to think of Dad's saying...
Alto, hurry up!
Ready to roll!
Okay, roll 'em!
Just now... that was Sheryl-san... wasn't it...
They're together right now...
So what's the opinion of the L.A.I. engineers?
Judging from the reaction speed, they said it could not possibly be an unmanned craft.
However...
However?
They also said, even using the X-gear system, a flesh and blood human could not withstand that power output and mobility.
Interesting.
Amazing!
The entire island is a set!
Welcome to Mayan Island.
How come...
SMS is assisting in the filming.
You know how there's lots of Valkyries in the story.
Wow, I'm so glad!
Then maybe even Alto-kun?
He's on another job.
Seems there's lots of problems.
Now come on, Ranka-chan, let's finish up your makeup.
Oh!
The arrival of Her Highness, the Leading Lady.
As I said, the director feels this doesn't fit the image no matter what.
But we've already done five retakes, you know.
Any more than that and...
The wind song that Sara sings is the lynchpin of this film!
We're using the Sheryl song you forced on us as the main theme,
so we WILL NOT compromise on the wind song!
Oh.
You were in Miss Macross...
Hmm, you're in the cast?
What's your role?
Mayan girl A.
Well isn't that charming?
Just do your best not to ruin my movie, okay?
I can't pretend I didn't hear that.
My song is being used as a compromise?
Miss Sheryl!
Huh?
Alto-kun?
C-Compromise?! Not at all!
I'm only kidding.
I didn't write the song for this movie, so it's only natural that it doesn't fit.
Mr. Director, if you want, I could write that song for Sara.
He says to let him think it over a bit.
If you need me, just say so anytime.
Let's make a great production.
Sheryl-san!
Oh.
Um, I'm the leading-
So you are climbing those stairs properly.
Yes.
Come on, Alto, you say something, too.
Yo.
Why...
It was an order.
SMS was also giving full cooperation on this guy's last documentary so-
Excuse me, but might you be Saotome Alto-san?
Uh, yeah...
Uh, would you consider being in this film?!
Huh?!
We saw your performance of Princess Sakura in Cherry Princess Eastern Tale!
Princess Sakura?
Ahhh! He's beautiful!
Is this really Alto-kun?
In a performance three years ago of Cherry Princess Eastern Tale.
Even among Kabuki plays, it has one of the most well-known love scenes...
...and I hear his performance of Princess Sakura still has many fans.
What a waste.
Why did he become a fighter pilot?
Who knows.
It seems he has a lot going on.
I beg you!
They say if you join the cast, they'll increase Ranka-chan's screen time!
You can just stand around.
Please!
Give me a break.
I've quit acting.
Not to mention, they want me as a woman...
You runnin' away?
No!
It's for Ranka-chan.
Plus, wouldn't it make things easier on you...
...in certain ways?
Don't talk like you know all about it!
I was surprised... Alto-kun's the successor of a Kabuki family...
Oh? I knew already.
He doesn't seem to want to talk about it, so I didn't press him.
But Ranzo Saotome is famous.
You, too, Luca-kun?
Well I sort of knew he didn't want to succeed the family title...
...and had a big fight with his father, so he became a pilot.
Oh, he did...
Ranka-san?
Oh, um, I'll be right back.
What's wrong?
There's a problem with scene 47...
The leading man over there says underwater filming isn't in his contract, so he's not doing it.
What?!
Where's the director?
He was walking around with a fishing pole earlier.
And Yuu-chan who plays Mao is running late, too...
Is this production cursed?!
Maybe it's the curse of the Kaduns.
Quit talkin' shit and go find the director!
Yes sir.
Hey, you.
Yes, yes, what is it now?!
Please hurry!
The filming has already-
It's so beautiful.
Aimo, aimo, nedel lhushe
Noynar milia ehndel prodea
Photow mih
koko wa attaka na umi da yo
ここはあったかな海だよ
This is a warm sea...
As per our agreement, I haven't assigned any surveillance.
This is all the data we know about the said Valkyrie and Vajra.
In exchange, what do you want from us?
I see.
As long as I have no confirmation the information you've given me is fact, I cannot promise anything.
This ship had introduced the Eden-native creature, Hydra, am I right?
What about it?
Eventually, you'll find out...
...the true horror of the Vajra.
Action!
This is the newest model, VF-25.
PLACEHOLDER
Wow...
PLACEHOLDER
Amazing!
PLACEHOLDER
It's so cool!
Although, it'll be altered with CG to look like a VF-0 in post-production.
Hey Luca, have you seen Ranka?
Ranka-san went toward the cape.
Okay.
So? Are you going to dress in drag or not?
I refused.
Aw, too bad.
And I thought I'd have the chance to see the legendary female impersonator.
Instead, I volunteered for the stunt in the underwater scene.
As a stand-in for Shin.
Do you mean scene 47?!
Ahh, yeah he said something like that.
You certainly are daring...
How?
There's a kiss scene with Mao.
What?!
Senpai, you didn't know?
I- knew... about it!
Ohh, so you're gonna do the kiss?
It's nothing! Just a kiss!
What?! Are you serious?!
There's trouble!
The car Yuu-chan was in...
Oh no...
Someone...
NOOOO!!!
Ranka?
Ranka!
Alto-kun...
No...
Don't die... Brother...
No!
Who are you?!
Brera Stern.
Brera...
Awake?
I...
...suddenly a hydra...
How...
You don't remember?
Could it be...
Oh no, I...
Thank you!
You always save me, don't you, Alto-kun...
Wipe your tears.
Everyone's watching.
Ah, they're here!
Ranka-chan!
News!
Ultra Super Big News!
I'm Mao?!
And he wants to use the song you were singing as the main theme!
Isn't that great?
Now...
Wait, if you're playing Mao...
...you and I are...?
Huh?
G-Gonna k-kiss?
Kiss?
WHAT?!?!
I thought I forbade any actions that would cause suspicion.
You want to regain your past, don't you?
Then don't ever act without permission again.
Be careful!
Yes!
Why didn't you accept right away?
You don't want to kiss Alto-chan?
It looks like she still hasn't made up her mind.
It can't be helped.
It is what it is.
What about you, Alto?
I'm scared.
What if I can't do it?
The kiss and the acting.
I don't really understand Mao.
Falling in love with a man who her sister... who Sara loves...
Then she takes it upon herself and kisses him...
You still haven't seriously been in love, have you, Ranka-chan?
I could do it.
Yeah, it's nothing, after all. Just a kiss.
Yeah, but...
...for her, it mu-
Sheryl... you...
Did you take it seriously?
Oh god, what are you getting serious for?
You're the one who said it.
A kiss is no big deal.
Sheryl!
Damn you!
Ranka-chan?
Director, please let me be Mao!
You sure about this?
Now I think I understand...
...Mao's feelings.
Okay, scene 47, cut 11,
Action!
Aimo, aimo, nedel lhushe
Noynar milia ehndel prodea
Photow mih
koko wa attaka na umi da yo
ここはあったかな海だよ
This is a warm sea...
Shin...
Are you in love with Sis?
Look at me.
I have feelings for you, too...
Lhuley
Lhuleyah
sora o mau hibari wa namida
空を舞うひばりはなみだ
The larks dancing about the sky are but tears...
Lhuley
Lhuleyah
Was it fate...
omae wa yasashi midori no ko
おまえはやさし みどりのこ
You are a gentle child of green.
I could've never imagined you'd end up playing the role of Doctor Mao...
Aimo, aimo, nedel lhushe
Noynar milia ehndel prodea
I can hear it, Sara...
You and the Mayan people's song.
Photow mih
You and the Mayan people's song.
koko wa attaka na umi da yo
ここはあったかな海だよ
This is a warm sea...
tsunagu tenohira no ondo de shizuka ni me o samasu yo
つなぐ手のひらの温度で静かに目を覚ますよ
Will quietly awaken by the warmth of our joined hands.
I guess, Shin really was... a bird human.
me o samasu yo
目を覚ますよ
Will awaken...
koko wa attaka na umi da yo
ここはあったかな海だよ
This is a warm sea...
Aimo, aimo, nedel lhushe
mukashi minna hitotsu datta sekai
むかし みんなひとつだった せかい
To the world way back when we all were one,
oide attaka na sora da yo
おいで あったかな宇宙だよ
Come, it's a warm universe.
Now then, let's have greeting from the cast.
First, the lead, Miss Miranda Melin.
And the young lady who nailed the role of Mao and enchanted us with a fresh singing voice,
Miss Ranka Lee!
Answer them.
Everyone's calling you.
Until yesterday, you were nothing.
The legend begins right here, right now!
Congratulations, Ranka.
Ranka begins climbing the ladder of stardom.
But her path widens the distance from Alto and the others.
Next time, Missing Birthday.
Song of Confusion, echo throughout the Galaxy.