Not going so we can die
We were in a flurry of activity preparing for departure.
The space ship's course calculations...
...testing and adjusting the gravity control system...
Increasing output 10%!
...inspecting and tuning the various systems in the cockpit...
...with Survive translating the language of this planet for us.
What are you doing here in the dark?
I was just thinking how pretty it is.
The stars...
We're finally leaving tomorrow.
Is it okay to let me pilot the ship?
Kaoru...
Even just now, you were inspecting everything again yourself, weren't you?
Because everyone's lives are in my hands.
I believe in you, Kaoru.
What I told you before about Louis...
...I think Louis did say, "Live!" back then.
I thought so.
The situation was much like when I was saved by my dad.
However painful things may be...
...or however tough, don't give up.
Live until the end.
Live...
Daddy!
Live!
Ever since then, it's as though the word 'live' has been etched into my heart.
Whenever I'm in danger, that word always comes to mind.
I feel like I was saved by that word as well.
Kaoru...
Bravo!
But I'm sure none but I, who once aimed to be a pianist, can appreciate the greatness of your performance, Menori.
That's news to me.
Everyone says you were made to play the piano and got frustrated with it.
Shut up.
So what did you come all the way out here to do?
You seemed anxious about tomorrow, so I came to cheer you up.
Aren't you the one who's nervous?
What are you saying? I was worried about you, Menori!
Unfortunately...
...I've had a wonderful gentleman here to encourage me for quite some time.
Good evening!
Oh, just Adam.
So many things have happened since we came to this planet.
It's true.
Stop!
I hate you, Bell!
Sharla!
I want to be of some use to Luna!
You've gotten stronger since we came to this planet, Sharla.
I'm still just a spoiled child.
That's not true.
Thanks.
It's thanks to you, Bell.
In hard times and sad times...
...I'm happy you were there to kindly watch over me, Bell.
Sharla...
And you scolded me when I was selfish.
It wasn't just me.
I mean, Luna...
It's thanks to everyone...
...that I am who I am now.
Me too, I guess.
Do mine over too!
Mine too!
You're your own person!
Our parents have nothing to do with it!
This is our problem!
I was withdrawn and had no confidence in myself...
...but thanks to living here, I've been able to get my confidence back a little.
Bell...
It really is thanks to everyone.
Sharla!
Luna!
Kaoru!
Imagine finding you in a place like this!
What a coincidence!
It really is!
Oh, all of you came as well?
So what were you doing?
We were simply drawn to this beautiful starry sky!
Wow, you're quite the romantic.
Hey!
Everyone!
Fancy meeting you here!
Tomorrow we'll be blasting off into space.
This might be the last time we look up at the stars like this!
Don't jinx us!
Yeah, yeah!
We're not going so we can die.
That's right! It's so we can live!
So we can live...
Let's come back alive.
No matter what happens, let's live through it.
No! I'm going too!
Sorry.
But from the start, we'd decided you'd stay behind, Adam.
Why?
Even though I'm your friend...
That's not the problem.
Even if this plan is successful, there's no guarantee we'll make it back safely.
That's why I want to help you!
Don't be ridiculous!
We want to leave as many people behind as we can!
Adam, stay behind with Tako and protect this planet's animals and environment.
We all decided this.
No! I'm going too!
Don't be so selfish!
You're staying behind, Adam. For this planet's future!
Everyone...
...good luck.
Louis...
...I'm going so we can live.
Heat shield, standby!
Perform final checks!
Energy system!
External supply line disconnected.
Generator operating.
Flow to the gravity control system nominal.
Gravity control unit!
Energy supply nominal.
Gluon controller and Exotic controller nominal.
Tensor variation rate: 0.
Flight plan!
No change in gravity storm's course.
Ship's initial parameter check finished.
Ship's course recalculations finished.
No change in parameters.
Flight plan load successful. No system problems.
Cockpit condition!
Airtight seal okay. Temperature: 23°C.
Oxygen/Nitrogen ratio nominal.
Ship's internal gravity: 1.0G.
Airflow nominal.
Communications system!
Voice check okay.
Gain okay.
Preparations finished!
Start countdown!
Thirty... Twenty-nine... Twenty-eight...
Gravity control unit operational!
...Twenty-seven... Twenty-six... Twenty-five...
Output increasing.
...Twenty-four... Twenty-three... Twenty-two...
Tensor variation rate: 3%.
...Twenty-one... Twenty... Nineteen...
...Eighteen... Seventeen... Sixteen...
...Fifteen... Fourteen... Thirteen...
...Twelve... Eleven... Ten...
Seventeen... Sixteen... Fifteen...
...Fourteen... Thirteen... Twelve...
...Eleven... Ten... Nine...
...Eight... Seven... Six...
...Five... Four... Three...
...Two... One...
Liftoff!
Gravity control unit output within 0.1%.
Well within tolerances.
Flight okay.
Automatic shutoff system to manual.
Three minutes since launch.
On course to enter the gravity storm.
Cut off energy flow to communications unit.
Roger!
Charge energy to the gravity control unit for destroying the gravity storm!
Roger!
Calculate adjustments to course to gravity storm.
Calculations okay. Flight plan modifications finished.
Thruster burn, standby!
Standing by.
Ready for alignment!
Burn!
No change in gravity storm's course.
Return course to planet following release of gravity control unit also confirmed.
Energy output stable.
Gravity control system charge is okay.
Ship's systems are all green.
Roger. Halt energy supply to thruster unit!
Roger.
We'll let inertia take us the rest of the way.
Activating autopilot. Everyone, well done!
We just switched over to autopilot.
It's been a success so far.
They did it!
Roger! Keep it up just like that!
Aye-aye!
It's a very pretty planet.
We're protecting this planet.
The gravity storm...
The gravity storm has come into view!
The gravity storm's energy is increasing.
Putting it on the monitor!
Can we really destroy that thing?
The calculations said we could.
Yeah...
But the energy level's increased more'n we thought.
If we used the energy from the gravity storm itself, we could use it to make the inverse gravitational field, right?
If the ship's gravity control unit has the strength to do it...
Energy supply to the thruster unit has been restored!
What?
Send the numbers over here.
Roger!
What does this mean?
It can't be!
The thrusters are operating!
Our course has changed!
What happened?
Kaoru, do you know?
The safety program is running!
Why?
It's Survive!
Survive, what's the meaning of this?
I can't switch from autopilot back to manual pilot!
Survive!
At this rate we'll go back to the planet!
If we don't fix our course, we won't make it!
Damn Survive! We came all this way for him to backstab us?
But why?
I'll go ask.
Everyone, stand by.
Why did you stop the space ship?
Tell me the reason!
The gravity storm's energy has increased beyond predictions.
It is impossible for the gravity control unit on this space ship to destroy it.
We won't know that if we don't try!
I know the most about this space ship.
What my data says is impossible is definitely impossible.
We have no choice but to avoid it.
Avoid it?
Yes. If we continue as we are, I will be destroyed along with the gravity control unit.
What do we do after we avoid it?
My primary duty is to protect the environment of the planet.
But the gravity storm is definitely coming.
When that happens, what will you do?
My duty is to pro...
If we return to the planet without doing anything, the planet will definitely be destroyed.
That should also be clear from your data.
So you should take a chance on any possibility, however small it may be.
I have my duty...
Let's try it!
If you don't have the courage to do it, then absorb me...
Absorb?
Yes. You mentioned it before, right?
That if you absorbed me, you might be able to gain my mysterious power.
So try it out!
It may have some effect on your body. Are you okay with that?
Yes.
You may even cease to exist as a person. Are you okay with that?
If we give up, we and this planet can do nothing but wait for death.
I'll never give up!
Very well!
I see...
Your power is not a negative power born from hatred and anger.
It is the desire to save your friends, your bonds with them, and the strong desire to live that give the power to live to all living things.
The power to live.
Yes.
Perhaps you are a new breed of person.
New breed?
I am?
No, I think it is the opposite.
The opposite?
The very first life was surely born from the strong desire to live.
So even the moment they are born, people are filled with the desire to live.
So that strong desire to live manifested itself?
But as a machine, I do not have that desire.
But Survive, have you thought about the meaning of your name?
My name?
Yes.
Your name, "Survive,"
...means, "to go on living."
I... go on living...
So survive! No matter what hardships you may face!
Control is back to manual!
Everyone, can you hear me?
Luna!
Did you persuade Survive?
Yes, Kaoru.
Keep heading for the gravity storm.
Very well.
Restart the operation!
Recalculate entry and return courses!
On course for entry.
Return course okay too!
At this rate, we'll enter the gravity storm in one hundred and twenty minutes.
Finally...
Luna, aren't you coming back here?
I'm...
...with Survive.
'With'? Why?
I can't come back right now.
Luna, what do you mean?
Damn it!
We were almost at the release point!
The energy level of the gravity storm is increasing!
It's only a little further to the release point!
Activate the gravity control system and contradict the abnormal gravity!
Roger!
Menori...
...Sharla, Howard...
...Bell...
...Chako, Shingo...
...Kaoru...
...Adam, Tako...
I'm really glad I met all of you.
I'll never forget the time I spent on this planet.
Forever, no matter what happens.
Next time: To where everyone is.
Vocal Performers Survive Ooki Tamio Tako Bandou Naoki