I am alone and have lost my way
I was always waiting for a future towards the boundless ocean
The color of my dream changes, just like the sky on that day
It is too beautiful to forget
I realized it when I decided to become strong
My love is filled to the brim in my heart
I can't stop loving you, so please take my tears that flow down
I have awakened to meet you
I am holding my memories and it is swinging in the wind
It will be reborn as a blue wing tomorrow
Episode 1
Maia's Longest Day
(Part 1)
Maia! Way to go!
Examination Number 1147, Maia Mizuki, task completed!
Competition confirmed.
Oh, I was terrible.
That trunk was too heavy.
I wonder what was in it.
I'm so impressed...
You're the only one who finished it in less than 30 minutes.
You're as good as already accepted.
We don't know that, yet.
Oh my, the interview's next.
No, I'm getting nervous. What if I screw up?
Hey, Tsukasa.
Do you want me to do that incantation for you?
Yes, please!
Close your eyes.
OK.
Give me your hands.
OK.
The tree planted by the water bears fruit when the time comes...
its leaves never wither...
it brings prosperity to all things where it grows.
How's that?
Yeah, I think I'm more relaxed now.
Thanks, Maia.
Tsukasa...
The Ocean Agency's flying boats!
So cool!
You know, Maia.
I hope both of us will get into the Ocean Agency together.
Yeah.
Number 1147, Ms. Maia Mizuki.
Yes!
Hm, you have done well on both the written and practical exams.
Yes...
Why do you want to join us?
Well, for us who must live in a world of vast oceans...
the Ocean Agency...
which is responsible for maritime safety and resource management...
is especially important among the various ministries and agencies.
To be able to work for the Agency means...
This concludes the Ocean Agency employment examinations for this year.
Each of you will be notified of the result tomorrow by noon.
Dismissed!
We're done, Maia.
Yeah, we are.
I can't believe we don't have to study for any more exams.
Well, I guess we don't know that until tomorrow.
You'll be fine, Tsukasa.
My incantation was working on you.
Yeah, you're right.
Sure I am.
All right!
Hey, Tsukasa!
What? Then you have to go straight home?
My parents want to have a party to celebrate my completing the exams.
They keep insisting on treating me like a little girl.
Sorry.
It's OK.
It'll be nice if we can work there together.
Yeah, it will be.
Oh, come on. You know you passed for sure.
You got the highest score on the last practice test...
which means there's a more than 80% chance of being accepted!
Practice tests are different from the real thing.
What are you doing now?
I need to go take care of the change of residence procedure.
But I still have some time, so I'll just hang out for a whi1e.
See you at the Ocean Agency, then.
Bye!
Would you like some flowers? I'll give you a good price.
Welcome.
May I take your order, please.
One milk tea. That will be 40 rimas.
Chang, hurry up!
Wong, brother, wait for me!
Ha! Out of bullets!
Die!
No!
Thank you, Rena!
I'll take care of him. You go get the other one!
OK!
Honestly... Her shooting hasn't improved at all.
Are you OK there, sweetie?
Ah...
By the look of you, you're OK.
Sorry to ask, but call the police, will you?
Customer number 31, customer number 31.
Yes.
You're here for the return of your place of residence procedure?
Yes.
May I see your ID, please?
Ms. Maia Mizuki, age 15.
Yes.
Four-Eight, Green District 17... Oh?
The record shows someone else as the head of the household.
That's my grandfather. He passed away last year.
And the new residence you are moving into is?
Well... I'm not sure yet...
Not sure yet?
No...
You're supposed to move out immediately after the procedure is completed.
Well... if things go well, I'll be in the Ocean Agency's dormitory.
Oh! That's impressive!
Well... I guess...
Welcome aboard.
As this is an express train, it will not be stopping at stations in New Town.
The next stop is Green District 1, the next stop is Green District 1.
Grandpa, I did the best I could.
The results of yesterday's Ocean Agency employment examinations...
will be available shortly.
The ratio of successful to total applicants this year was 1 to 256...
which was a 5.3% increase from last year. Next...
Heave-ho!
Examination for employment... strict evaluation...
you have been rejected...
Oh, Maia, I did it, I passed, I passed!
So we can still be together. We'll be together for a long time.
Maia? Hey, are you there?
Congratulations, Tsukasa.
Er, thanks.
What's wrong?
Hey, Maia? Maia!
I... I didn't get in...
Oh, come on.
You're kidding, right? What? But, wait a second.
Maybe because I forgot to chant the incantation for myself.
How? How can they accept me and reject you?
Hey, what are you going to do now?
You didn't apply anywhere else as insurance.
Besides, you have to move out of the house now as well, right?
Ms. Mizuki!
Coming.
Ms. Maia Mizuki?
Yes?
You turned in the residence return form the other day...
is that correct?
The house must be vacated immediately after the procedure is completed.
Well, I know.
But, well... some things came up, and I just need a few more days...
Please sign here for now.
We'll be back tomorrow, so by then...
I'm very sorry for the trouble.
The tree planted by the water bears fruit when the time comes...
its leaves never wither...
it brings prosperity to all things where it grows...
OK!
Minakami Real Estate
I see.
Typical of government offices, they're so inflexible.
They force you out when your time's up.
I know all the land is the government's property...
but by the way they go about it, you'd think they were land sharks.
Let's see...
How about this one?
The size is the same as your current house.
It's 60 years old, but the floor was remodeled two years ago.
Well, it's a little over my budget...
May I ask how much you're planning to spend?
Well... how about this much?
For that amount, you will have to go over to the other side.
Ishiyama Real Estate
You won't get anything for that even in this area.
I see...
Oh, you know what?
Why don't you try the vocational bureau?
If you look for a job with board and lodging...
you might find a decent place to live.
Yes, thank you!
Number 175, number 175.
V o c a t i o n a l B u r e a u
Yes!
Here's the list of job offers.
Good luck on landing one.
Yes, thank you!
Sorry, I already hired somebody else.
Are you telling me you can carry a load like this?
Well, having good education doesn't mean squat in this place.
You look very gloomy.
Our business is serving customers, so...
Oh, you're very young, aren't you?
We've been having a hard time, being so severely understaffed.
You'll be a big help.
I see.
Thank you for your time...
What? What did you just say?
I said you'll be a big help.
Then...
Yes, but are you sure?
A highly-educated girl like yourself?
Working in a hotel is pretty tough.
I'll do anything! I can do anything!
OK, OK, calm down.
Don't worry, I'll hire you.
Thank you!
Well, then.
Yes!
You can start the month after next.
We'll be closed from tomorrow for refurbishment.
Grand opening is two months from now. You can look forward to it.
Watch where you're going!
I'm sorry.
Look, look, why don't we have steaks tonight?
- Come now, Tsukasa.
- But I want a steak! Steak!
- My, my. - Why can't I?
Today is a special day for me!
Oh, all right, then.
Oh, you mean it? Yes!
- Yes, yes! - Good for you.
Um, could you tell me how much it'll be to the nearest station in the Old Town?
Hmm, I'd say about 200 rimas.
200 rimas...
Oh no.
No, it can't be...
Watch where you're going!
Today's Total Deaths 0 Injuries 146
Ms. Maia Mizuki, age 15.
OK, I got all the info we need.
RECEIVED
Um...
Oh, you're all done.
Well, do you think you can catch him soon?
I don't know, it may not be so soon. We've got a lot on our hands.
Oh, we'll try the best we can, though.
The tree planted by the water bears fruit when the time comes...
its leaves...
Its leaves never wither...
it brings prosperity to all things where it grows!
Don't come any closer!
That girl has nothing to do with it! Let her go now!
Shut up! Move one step and the kid is dead!
Help! Please help me!
Shut up! And keep it shut!
Now, you stay right there! If you move, I'll stab her!
Don't come closer! Drop your gun!
Help...
You stupid wench! Drop your gun!
Why...
Everyday before I fall asleep
You come to my mind and disappear
Your sweet voice and back
It was so adorable, that it made me cry
We used polite expressions when we fight
I hid my eyelashes that were wet with tears
I wish we could measure the distance of our hearts
I wanted to take a chance
My heart still burns with love for that precious time with you
Ever so painfully
I will forget about your last lie, so don't worry
Ah, I can't sleep
This is Maia.
Grandpa, I didn't make it.
I got rejected by the Ocean Agency, and I was chased out of the house.
I tried to find a new place to live, but I couldn't.
I tried to find a job with board and lodging, but nobody would hire me.
And someone stole my wallet.
And a bad guy took me hostage.
And... I got shot with a gun, too.
Next episode: Maia's Longest Day Part 2.
Episode 2
Maia's Longest Day
(Part 2)
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