Skull-4, you're going too far out by yourself.
Don't be reckless!
I haven't even started yet!!!
Alto-kun.
Do you have a dream?
A dream... you say?
I have one.
What I want...
...is to make whole this galaxy which is now divided by faults.
To tie together stars hundreds of thousands of light-years apart...
To go faster...
To become closer...
To bring the vastness of the galaxy within our world.
That is my dream.
You're shocked.
You're shocked, aren't you?
You're making that "Oh deculture!" face.
But you know, it is possible.
Because of the gospel revealed to us, the children of the Protoculture...
Because of the Vajra.
One, two, three... Wow, four!
Isn't he amazing? Mr. Just-Promoted-To-Ensign?
Youth is just fabulous, isn't it?
But why do we have to collect Vajra carcasses?
Aren't they for research?
After all this time?
Maybe for turning into food?
Give me a break, please!
Stage 2 regulation mode is currently in effect.
Well mister , haven't you been unusually enthusiastic lately?
Not really.
I'm just doing what I have to do.
Oh, you're keeping a cool front, Mr. Up-N-Coming-Ensign.
Ah, Cinderella makes a long-awaited appearance.
Ranka-chan!
Mornin'!
Morning, you guys!
Wait.
No way...
That guy... I mean, that gentleman !
No way, for real?
That bastard...
And so, traces of civilization have been discovered on fourteen planets,
but it's presumed that most of them are derived from the Protocul...
Ranka-kun, can't you do something about him?
Um... I asked him to stay outside if possible, but-
YOU'RE AN EYESORE!
I don't care if you're here at the government's request or what, but outsiders should get the hell out!!!
Wait, Alto-kun!
I have a mountain of questions for y-
Brera-san is...
Stop, Brera-san!
I have been given the authority to remove by force any who obstruct the completion of my mission.
Ohhh! How handsome!!!
Man, he even gave Alto the smackdown.
Heeyyy, class is ongoing! Be quiet!
Psh, not "how strong," but "how handsome," she says...
So amazing, songstress' bodyguard Brera-sama!
So I guess picking a fight with a cyborg was too much even for an Ensign in tip-top shape.
Bite me!
Listen man,
you've been on edge for a good while now.
I heard you got called in by the owner,
but did he say something to you?
I told you it's nothing!
I wonder what's going on with Saotome-kun.
He's probably having a blue day.
Um, Grace-san...
I still don't think a bodyguard is...
I know he gets in the way, but bear with it, okay?
It's the client's wish.
"Make Ranka Lee the people's light of hope!"
In both the figurative and literal senses.
Such a presumptive role, I...
I think I really should stay with Elmo-san and the others like before.
I'm sorry, but I showed you the documents, didn't I?
It's been arranged for me to take over your management.
At the government's request.
B-But you also have to work for Sheryl-san, and...
Sheryl's still in the hospital.
Even if she came back, looking after the two of you together would be a piece of cake.
And...
...listen to this, would you?
Let's go with this for the second single.
This...
That song of yours.
The one that was used as the theme song for the movie.
I fiddled with the arrangement and lyrics just a tiny bit.
Oh, don't you like it?
My song...
It was the only thing you remembered, right?
Even though you have no memory of your childhood.
Yes.
So it wasn't cut as a single even though it was the film's theme.
But you know, that's exactly why I want to put it out into the world.
We should put it out!
All the more so if it's your only memory.
Island-14, which suffered massive damage in the huge Vajra attack the other day...
So it's counts as a get-well greeting as long as they send stuff...
...was treated to a visit and mini-concert from the Superdimensional Cinderella, Ranka Lee-san.
The proceeds from this concert are to be donated as charity and...
Grace...
Boss...
I understand how you feel, but please make that the last one.
Ranka-chan...
We'd finally gotten this far...
You did great!
I've arranged for it to be played up big on the news tonight.
But...
That's a lot of "buts".
You still can't believe it?
Then why don't we test...
...whether or not you can truly become the people's light of hope?
Using that song, that is.
Aimo, aimo, nedel lhushe
Uchinarase ima shouri no kane o
Strike now the bell of victory!
打ち鳴らせ 今勝利の鐘を
Koko wa
This is...
ここは
Ah, thank you, Brera-san.
Why do you hesitate?
Huh? Well, it has no sugar...
Not that. The song.
What?
Your singing is usually... more...
Usually?
You listen to my songs often?
Yes...
Your singing makes me feel... the universe.
And not a resistant, forbidding universe...
Warm, enveloping...
Like the galactic eddies have taken shap- Well...
I'm sorry.
I can't find a very clever comparison.
It's okay.
Thank you!
I'm glad.
It was you, wasn't it, Brera-san?
The one I met that day in Griffith Park?
I wanted to ask you this whole time...
How did you know that song?
That is classified.
No, you can't, Ai-kun.
If they find you, I'll get in trouble.
Say, do you think I can really do it?
Does my song have that kind of power?
Thanks, Ai-kun.
Listen man,
I heard you got called in by the owner,
but did he say something to you?
Freakin' Michel, his intuition is just too damn good.
Fold quartz, eh?
Sheryl?!
What're you doing in a place like this?!
Don't be so full of yourself...
It's not like I came to see you...
I knew it, you still haven't recovered!
Damn, the hospital-
Not the hospital.
Then...
No hotel either.
I don't want to be... locked up...
Damn...
That little cutie is an alien!
Alien!
What exactly did you do?!
Well, um, that... that's...
What're you doing?!
Stay away!
I didn't do anything!
God! Stay away!
Calm down!
Geez... You know how hard it was carrying your passed-out ass into SMS?!
I-Is that what happened?
Oh my gosh...
Geez, do you know how worried I was?!
Oh? You were worried about me then?
Of course!
It's a matter of course?
Why?
"Why"?
This stone!
Hey, wait, Alto!
Didn't we each promise to stick a handkerchief in the doorjam when one of us has a girl to the room?
Wha- But- It's not like that!
Why would I bring a girl like this back?!
What do you mean "a girl like this"?!
You. I mean you.
You're one to talk, lowly Alto!
Take your time.
Cut that out!
L-Let go
What is it?! An emergency call-up?!
What are you two doing?
Ohh, no, nothing. More importantly, what's the matter?
Orders for a classified mission for Skull Squadron.
Listen with that in mind.
"Classified"?
Yes.
I'll tell you the details at the briefing,
but it's guard duty for an experiment using Ranka-san's... Ranka Lee's song.
Ranka's?!
What the hell're you thinking?!
Are you seriously pushing this bull that her song can affect the Vajra?!
What do you think?
You son of a...
Well, that is why we are conducting an experiment.
And this matter has your sister's consent.
At this point, your wailing will change nothing.
So the Vajra's behavior will change with Ranka-chan's song, eh?
I'd heard there were many believers in the Minmei Attack among the military brass,
but playing songs for the Vajra is too out there.
Against my ancestors or protodeviln is one thing,
but this enemy isn't even intelligent life.
You never know.
As long as it is a living thing, it must have some sort of communication method, after all.
If this experiment succeeds, our fight will be much easier.
I think it is worth trying.
I'm counting on you, Kanaria.
I'll fly calmly.
As much as possible, anyway.
But if you start to feel sick, tell me right away.
Yes.
I am relying on you, Kanaria-san.
Is this what you want?
Yeah...
All right.
Listen good.
You'd better not come out at all!
If we get caught...
Skull-1, the Galaxy special dispatch squadron of VF-27s from the New U.N. military will join us.
The squad leader's call sign is Antares-1,
Lieutenant Commander Brera Stern.
Brera...
I couldn't have imagined we'd end up standing shoulder-to-shoulder with that bird like this...
Who the heck is that?!
Entering the bridge during Condition 1 is forbi-
Sheryl?!
Why are you here?!
What is security doing?!
I don't recall authorizing your coming aboard.
Might I get an explanation, Miss Sheryl?
I overheard.
Regarding this classified mission.
The content and the goal.
Do you intend to blackmail us?
No.
I beseech you, Mr. Wilder.
Please let me witness it all with my own eyes.
Curiosity, is it?
It is pride.
A chair for her.
Captain?!
Will this really work?
There are no mics or speakers.
How are you going to make them hear the song?
A faint fold wave has been detected in her song.
Although, the cause is unknown.
Unknown?
You mobilized this much personnel and equipment on such a half-baked reason?!
As long as the phenomenon is verified, it is sufficient for practical use.
Is that not how we have come this far?
Quarter has arrived at designated experiment coordinates.
Nest No. A1215 acquired.
Ranka Attack,
Initiate!
We'll hit first and smoke the Vajra out.
Let's go!!!
This is... their fight.
My brother's and...
Alto and the others'.
Antares-1, why don't you engage?
If we join in, the experiment would be meaningless.
Ranka-san.
Please begin.
Yes.
Aimo, aimo, nedel lhushe
Uchinarase ima shouri no kane o
Strike now the bell of victory!
打ち鳴らせ 今勝利の鐘を
Emotion index, plus 4.33.
Fold wave, level 3.2.
That's my girl.
Koko wa arata na ware no hoshi
This is our new star.
ここは新たな我の星
This song?!
Ranka, you...
Aimo, aimo, nedel lhushe
The Vajra behavior has become erratic!
Their attack has stopped!
Furikazase ima warera no hata o
Wave high now our banner!
振りかざせ 今我等の旗を
Seriously?!
Incredible...
Yakh... deculture...
It can't be... Is it real?
Koko wa arata na kami no kuni
This is the land of a new god.
ここは新たな神の国
Antares-1. Result confirmed.
Beginning mop-up.
Susume Frontier
Onward, Frontier!
進めフロンティア
Hokori-takaki yabou daite
Embrace proud ambition.
誇り高き野望抱いて
All units, don't fall behind!!!
Tobe Frontier
Fly, Frontier!
飛べフロンティア
EAT THIS!
Nemureru chikara yobisamase
Call forth your slumbering power.
眠れる力呼び覚ませ
You won't get away!
Aimo, aimo, nedel lhushe
Ikazuchi o tazusaete
With raging thunder in hand,
雷を携えて
If it's got to be either you or us, then I...
Susume
Onward!
進め
Koko ni kizuke yo waga kokyou
Build here our homeland.
ここに築けよ 我が故郷
The emotion index is...
I see she still needs quite a bit more breaking-in.
The enemy's coming back...
GRIT YOUR TEETH!
Ranka!
RANKA!!!
Move, Skull-4!
Brera-san!
Brera, you bastard!!!
I thought I told you before...
You are unfit to be near that girl.
I will be the one to protect Ranka!
All right, we can win...
Now we can win this thing!
You were incredible, Ranka-chan!
You were like legendary Minmei!
That's too ancient!
You oughtta say Basara-sama!
Which would still be ancient...
Ranka-chan, hold your head high.
As of now, you are our Songstress of Hope.
Th-That's...
The Superdimensional Cinderella, the Enchanting Diva, Ranka-chan.
I'm telling you, that's a huge exaggeration.
Alto-kun...
Brother...
This is...
This is the right thing, isn't it?
To protect Ranka.
That was the one and only oath young Ozma took upon himself.
Next time,
Goodbye Sister.
Song of Destiny, echo throughout the Galaxy.