I made it in time.
I actually made it in time.
Now there's only one thing left to do.
Johan...
I'm doing as you wished.
No matter...
No matter how reluctantly.
But I will not move.
Not until the impossible miracle happens.
That's the smallest act I will take against my love for you.
This is me. Kami wa nabiku
This is me. 髪は靡く
This is me, my hair flutters in the wind,
Akakau somaru hoho ni
赤く染まる頬に
my cheeks blush a bright red.
I am me, ketsui no tsubu
I am me. 決意の粒
I am me. A seed of determination.
Kore wa hajimari deatta
これは始まり出会った
This is the beginning of a fated encounter.
Kibou mo zetsubou ni mo kasumanai ashita ga aru no nara...
希望も絶望にも霞まない明日があるなら。。
If there is hope for tomorrow, then it won't grow dim in despair...
jibun ni
自分に
To myself.
wasurenai kono itami wa ano hi no yakusoku
忘れないこの痛みはあの日の約束
I won't forget, this pain is the promise we made that day.
kanaetai, kanaerarenai, kanaeru kokyuu wo tsukamu yoru
叶えたい 叶えられない かなえる こきゅう を つかみ よる
I want to keep it, but I can't now, only on the night when I capture this emptiness.
Nanika ni mezameta asa
何かに目覚めた朝
So that there's something there when I wake up in the morning.
Wake to iu kasabo to hatenai sora he
訳と言うかさぼと果てない空へ
To give a reason to this endless sky,
Tada tobidatsu
ただ飛び立つ
all we do is fly.
Sou, sore dake
そうそれだけ
Yes, that's all there is.
Preventing the return of the God of Creation,
seizing Seireiden,
defeating the leaders of Bal Masqué.
We couldn't accomplish any of these goals.
There it is.
Hong Kong International Airport.
We're meeting Sophie-san there, right?
Gimme a break! It feels like a funeral in here!
How about we have a little fun to celebrate a certain someone's return?
Take a hint, stupid Marco.
It was exactly because I got it.
Everyone's got such a gloomy face on.
She looks tired, even for her ~de arimasuna.
Necessary rest.
Hey!
Ah, I'm glad we were able to rendezvous as planned.
So, as people say, we've been handed a total thrashing.
That's pretty heavy coming from the Chief Commander.
But it's an apt description.
Damn right.
The order got torn apart.
80% of the forces we committed are gone.
We've been completely humiliated.
Rationally thinking, assembling an organized force at this point is impossible.
Despite that, you don't look very disappointed.
Are you planning a counter-attack?
Not at all.
But we did hear your one word declaration there.
The call to "fight".
It's not over yet.
There's one final thing we can do.
That is my plan.
I see.
I don't think it's a bad idea.
It's like threading a needle with a long cast.
Isn't "reckless" another term for "being confident" if you do it twice?
But it's not impossible.
We have the item that the Manipulator of Objects secretly received from Spiral Organ.
I have two items to negotiate with.
First, I'll provide you with information.
The other is...
I don't agree with the God of Creation's rosy view that no fighting will break out once the new world is made.
My reasoning is based on the truth Centerhill told us.
The distortions in the world aren't caused by Guze no Tomogara using power of existence.
They're caused by the devouring of humans and the transformation of power of existence into an unstable state.
For argument's sake, let's say every Guze no Tomogara goes to the new world,
and the new world is filled with power of existence.
If they continue the same activities there that they have performed here...
The distortions will again be created.
Our world may be safe for centuries or millennia...
...but in the distant future, an unavoidable catastrophe will come about and affect Guze, our world, and the new world.
So I-
Hold on.
You realize we just suffered a major defeat, don't you?
Yeah.
That's why we must explain the situation quickly.
I'm not talking about the operation plan.
I'm talking about what everyone feels.
As you said, it is the duty of the Flame Haze to fight to maintain the balance of the world.
But you also know that's only the public stance.
That is precisely why so many Flame Haze lost the will to fight after hearing what Sakai Yuuji said.
Many Flame Haze live for revenge.
It's too much to ask them to be responsible for more than just this world.
But then of course, those we have here are fearsome warriors.
Nonetheless, the deciding factor of whether one goes shouldn't be your words.
Each person's reason should come from within.
Also, HQ hasn't made a decision yet.
So any future battles will be personal.
You may not receive the necessary support from Outlaw.
Personal? Bring it on!
It's basically a matter of how ready you are.
You just said that our fights belong to us.
No.
As the Chief Commander says, we shouldn't rush to a decision.
It's not a fight those with any hesitation can step into.
But it's also true we don't have time to idly sit here.
We only have four hours before the charter flight François arranged for us departs.
Please use that time to individually think over your positions.
All of you decide what you want to do.
It's up to you whether you come back here or not.
Once More, to Battle
She must have been thinking about this for a while ~de arimasuna.
Sudden topic.
What I mean is it's so soon after a major loss, and she's already planned her next move.
I foolishly thought she was tired.
I thought so too.
I have taught her since childhood that a Flame Haze fights for her cause.
I am the one who ground and admonished that into her ~de arimasu...
...as my way of keeping my promise to the friend who died for her cause.
But now, my own cause has been unsettled.
She should be the one who has lost sight of her cause the most, yet she...
It's not over yet.
Where did she get that solid foundation from?
Sakai Yuuji.
Margery-san!
Hey! You finally made it!
What happened to Tendoukyuu?
François-san landed it out there, away from people.
Near an airport isn't the safest place for it, after all.
Good work.
I heard the story from Shana-chan.
What will you do?
Will you go with Shana-chan?
Is that something you have to ask at this point?
Well...
I've already lost all that mission and revenge stuff.
She didn't need to give me a grand speech.
Then...
If I were to borrow the phrase from Balar...
I've already stepped into the fight.
After coming this far, all that's left is to step through Hell's ceiling.
What about you, Keisaku?
My mind was made up long ago.
I'm going with you.
Such a gentleman.
Let's hope that girl is doing well.
Ah, yes.
Are the old guys already looking forward to the fight?
Ah, seeing your demeanour, it seems I don't even need to ask what you decided.
I don't know who to thank, but my contractor is totally pumped up.
I wouldn't go as far as "pumped up".
I just have to stand up and face the promise I made head-on.
That's understandable.
One would also argue to not trust things that sound too good to be true.
Knowing what you said only adds more to my point.
So what about you two?
Ah, if her approach is the way to the best result, then we should attempt it.
Now that's an easy reason to understand.
But to complete that one move, our group is short a few bodies.
Well, let's hope we don't lose any more people.
Seere-san, I think what Shana-san said will be beneficial to everyone.
They told us to decide on our own.
You don't need my okay.
He's a total blockhead, isn't he?
Don't you understand her fear that her choice may be different from yours?
It's all right; I already made up my mind.
Her idea sounded interesting.
That's what it takes to be the contractor of the God of Destruction, I guess.
This whole story about the world changing and whatnot isn't the first time it's come up, so I'm interested.
I'm unique in that I'm not out for revenge.
I'm a Flame Haze that was made by someone else.
The one who made me is involved in this.
I will stop him from going to a world filled with power of existence.
That sounds like a good enough reason to fight.
Hurry up!
You can put off the restoration of the Invisible Wall!
The utmost priority is to get Seireiden airworthy again!
Yes, but without the Invisible Wall, Seireiden will be completely visible.
Domino!
I know that!
Rather than that, we must not give Outlaw time to come up with a new plan!
Bel Peol's command takes priority!
You'll make a second declaration to all Tomogara?
Yes, I will conduct the ritual to create Xanadu over Japan.
I must inform them of that.
It will be a rather bland declaration.
That's fine for now.
Yes, Sir.
So you'll hold the creation ritual here?
It has to be here.
I'd like to borrow your assistance at that time, too...
...Spiral Organ.
Does that entail more than what you've already requested of me?
Yes.
That's...
The Hunter, Friagne, once possessed that.
Yes. So?
Nothing, it just occurred to me how interesting fate is.
Thank you, Sophie Sawallisch.
For?
I was only thinking about what I had to do and not about others.
I must have been swept up by her energy and gotten ahead of myself, as well.
Shame on me.
Setting aside if the others will follow you or not, you will be leading people down the new path.
It was far better than sounding weak.
Hong Kong has them, too!
Oh my.
That smile of yours hasn't changed at all.
It tastes a little different from those in Japan, but the outside is crispy and the inside is soft.
Did she really need our advice?
It's good!
What do you think, Sophie Sawallisch?
Well, I, for one, gained courage to face what we are about embark upon, Takemikazuchi.
Yes, there is nothing to fear.
You are being yourself without any false pretences.
Right?
Yeah.
Yuuji... I'm sure he's...
I can now return to HQ in Zurich.
To HQ?
We were told to return.
They're holding an emergency meeting regarding this defeat.
They call it a meeting, but once you arrive, they're going to blame everything on you.
They may even-
I'm sure I will be impeached from my position as Chief Commander.
Sophie!
Taking responsibility is part of what chief commanders and interim leaders do.
It's time.
The way I see it, none that are gathered here are so weak as to step off the boat at this point.
Yeah.
Yeah, I'll be flying back on tonight's special flight.
This vacation will be longer than usual, so we can spend some time together.
Still, what a shame.
Both Shana-chan and Carmel-san are gone for a while.
They are, huh? What a shame.
Well, if they're gone, I'll just have to have more fun with you and the other member of our family.
Since I'm always gone, I'll be sure to spoil my wife.
I'll look forward to it.
It looks like everyone has made up their mind ~de arimasuna.
Though, everyone may have their own reasons.
Absolutely secure.
Everyone with their decisions.
They're here to show the choices they made in life and demonstrate their conviction.
I'm already living the best I can.
She did...
Matilda Saint-Omer.
The girl that I- that we raised is walking the path she chose.
We must fight for her.
So that paradise is going to be made in Japan, huh?
We had another call for help from Bal Masqué the other day.
How do they keep finding us?
I'm sure they want to gather as many useful pawns as possible.
I like to think of others as pawns, but I don't like being seen as one.
I know that.
But can you really keep ignoring them, Boss?
I don't give a shit about this God and Xanadu crap.
Paradise isn't that great.
Nice weather, familiar neighbours and this cup are all I need.
Cheap, casual and easy.
Even Gods aren't welcomed here, huh?
You've got mail.
Thanks, Louie.
Yeah.
Found you...
I actually found you...
Everyone, please fight as you wish and to your heart's content.
Please make a scene grand enough that we will even take notice in Zurich while we get chewed out.
Don't worry about me.
I'll pretend to be nice and slip into Tendoukyuu.
Pass us the timing as soon as the mission schedule is firmed up.
Please give my regards to François-san.
So we're now on a forced march.
First we go over the Pacific, then we come right back.
And hope we have about three more people at that time.
Those three people...
The meeting in New York with the Four Gods of the Motherland is already set ~de arimasu.
Ah, with their power, the burden on us will be greatly reduced.
But will we be able to talk them into joining us?
Critical point.
Nothing will happen if we just worry.
We need to first talk with them.
Exactly.
And that's especially true in their case.
They are nice people, but...
Let's just say that Centerhill was the easiest one to talk to amongst them.
I'm not too optimistic, but I guess we've got to go.
To New York.
I need to pass Centerhill's last words to the Four Gods of the Motherland.
Reboot complete!
Congratulations!
Your Highness.
Your orders for Seireiden's course please.
Due north-east.
Our destination is Japan.
Misaki City.
Yuuji.
I will...
surechigai igamiatta
すれ違い、いがみ合った
Passing each other by, quarrelling
genwaku kara tokihanashite
幻惑から解き放して
Getting released from the fascination
tabidachi e omomuku nara
旅立ちへ、赴くなら
If I’m going to set off on a new journey
mou kono te o hanashi wa shinai
もうこの手を離しはしない
I won’t let go of your hand again
hajimete mitsume atta toki wo
初めて見つめ合った時を
The first time our eyes met,
kawarazu ima mo oboeteru
変わらず、今も覚えてる?
it was different, do you remember now?
madoromi no uzu ni nomarete mo
微睡みの渦にのまれても
Even if I doze into a swirling slumber
kienai kesenai bokura no yume
消えない、消せない、僕らの証-ゆめ-
It won’t vanish, it can’t be erased, that’s our dream
To be as one
mayoi nai koe ni chiisana kamikire
迷いない声に、小さな紙きれ
On a small scrap of paper, in a voice without doubt
moetsukite shimawanu youni
燃え尽きてしまわぬように
To burn out before seeing things to the end
wasure wa shinai yo karada ga kiete mo
忘れはしないよ、体が消えても
Even if my body vanishes, I won’t forget
kimi no tame ni ikiteta koto
君の為に生きてた事
The fact that I lived for you
hikari no yuki ga maiorita sora e
光の雪が舞い降りた空へ
The snow of light falls from this parted sky
kaketa tsuki to hoshi ga yorisou
欠けた月と星が寄り添う
The moon and the stars lean against each other
bokura ga egaku monogatari wa
僕らが描く物語は
The story that we are writing
kore kara mo tsuzuku eien ni
これからも続く永遠に
will keep going on forever
hakkiri to mune tsukamitotta douin
はっきりと胸つかみ取った動因
The motivation that clearly grasped my heart
sou kore wa saikyou no kourin
そうこれは最強の降臨
That’s right, this is the advent of the strongest
futari koudou ni tsuijuu shiau senshi doushi
二人鼓動に追従しあう戦士同士
We’re both warriors following our heartbeats
ai mamoru nara tatakai mo hitei ni naranai to
愛守るなら戦いも否定にならないと
If I want to protect our love, I can’t deny the battle
ikku BUREZU in funde iku
一句ブレず韻踏んでいく
Not blurring a single phrase, rhyming my way down
kono michi no naka kasanatta
この道の中 重なった
We met in the middle of this road
ketsuron o shitta setsuna no naka
結論を知った 刹那の中
The moment we knew the conclusion
tada sono mama toki wa natta
ただそのまま時は成った
Turned into another moment just like that
hikari no yuki ga furi shikiru
光の雪が降りしきる
As the snow of light falls
Shana and company make it to New York and request the Three Gods of the Motherland to fight alongside them.
Meanwhile in Misaki City, Yuuji appears before Yoshida and Tanaka.
Next time on Shakugan no Shana Final:
For Whom
For Whom.