This is for everyone's sake too
Howard took parts?
No doubt about it.
And that was definitely the Gyrostabilizer?
Well...
Damn Howard...
Bob, you should try some too.
How long do we plan to stay here?
We should hurry up and find them and take their Gyrostabilizer!
Don't be impatient, Bob.
There's no doubt they're on this island.
And that mechanic's probably with them.
Which means they know we're escaped prisoners.
Yeah.
But we don't know anything about them.
Waiting around isn't bad if it's for the sake of caution.
That might be true, but...
And it seems to be a pretty fun planet.
And the ship's totally locked down, so we don't have to worry about them taking it over.
Since we just escaped, we have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves for a while.
Do what you want!
But anyways, where is this?
I never heard anything about a planet like this being near colony B-3.
Get out here, escaped prisoners!
I know you're in there!
Calm down, Howard.
Don't let them pull you along at their pace.
Is it you who called us out?
Oh, I thought someone was there, but it's just a little kid!
What do you want?
Good luck, Howard. You should be fine!
An exchange?
What do you mean?
Excuse me...
You messed it up.
Don't rush it... you can't be impatient!
Hey, kid!
Bob.
But this brat...
It's really calming to be here.
Now, would you mind telling us what you meant?
I guess. You guys know, right?
That we're the students from Soria academy who were shipwrecked during a school trip.
You did tell us that, didn't you?
What about it?
Didn't you know?
That accident is well known throughout the galaxy.
Well known?
Come to think of it, I heard about it.
The Howard Group put up a reward for the safe return of his stupid son.
Stupid son?
Then you're those...
Isn't there anyone else?
Yeah, us seven, a cheeky cat robot, and a child of another species, plus the old mechanic.
I see...
That old man was with you after all!
So? What's to be exchanged?
I heard from the old man that your ship's Gyrostabilizer is broken.
That guy, blabbing unnecessarily.
We'll hand over our Gyrostabilizer.
What?
But you take us back to our colony. Those are the terms.
If you take me home, you'll get the reward money from my papa.
Doesn't sound half-bad, does it?
'Everyone' is impossible.
We don't have enough food.
But here there's food...
He said it's impossible, so it's impossible!
But if it's just one person, we'll consider it.
One person?
One person...
Everyone would be angry if only I went home.
But once I was safe, I could get Papa to send a search-and-rescue ship.
So, how about it?
Fine. Take me along.
I'll get help for the others.
Will your friends be okay?
This is for everyone's sake too.
Okay, then let's complete the exchange.
Would you hand over the Gyrostabilizer?
Okay.
With this, we can leave this planet whenever we want.
So, we should hurry to your space ship...
Naive kid, aren't you?
What's the meaning of this?
Now that we have the Gyrostabilizer, we have no need for you.
This isn't what we agreed to!
If you take me home, you'll get the reward money!
When I want money, I take it.
Wait a second! If it's not money you want, what else?
Freedom? That could be arranged.
My Papa could make arrangements with the police.
Really? That's impressive!
Wait!
It's not the Gyrostabilizer?
Are you sure?
There's no doubt.
That's ridiculous!
That old man definitely said it was the Gyrostabilizer!
It's definitely a part of the Gyrostabilizer...
...but it's just memory.
We're fine without it.
Exactly.
That idiot took the wrong thing with him!
Th... that's..
What should we do, Brindo?
We have no choice.
We'll have him show us the way to the space ship.
I can't do it!
If you show us the way, we'll take you alone back to the colony.
You think you can trick me?
That's what you just said you'd do!
You're planning to kill me once I show you the way!
Then we have no choice.
Will you show us the way, or won't you?
Go save him?
They should also have realized they can't use that part.
In which case, Howard is...
Give it up, give it up!
There's no need to save a traitor.
More importantly, we have to fix this space ship and escape from this planet!
We can't just leave him alone!
What did you say?
First and foremost, he's our friend.
Are you serious?
We certainly can't forgive his selfishness.
But we can't stand idly by while he's killed.
He tried to save himself alone!
I'm sure he did it for everyone!
As long as Howard is of some value to them, they probably won't kill him.
We still have time.
We know this island better than them.
There must be something we can do!
They're escaped prisoners, and they have weapons!
We know that.
I guess I have no choice. I'll help you.
I know the most about them, after all.
Mr. Porte!
As thanks for you saving me.
In that case, we'd better plan our strategy.
I have the map of the island.
Hey, can you hear me?
If you hear me, answer.
This voice is Brindo!
One of the escaped prisoners.
It's the old mechanic!
Damn you, Gramps! You thought you could escape on your own?
Damn straight I did!
Who'd want to stay with you bunch?
I'd have rather gone up in flames with the transport ship!
What did you say?
Next time I see you I'll snap your bones like twigs!
If you think you can, then try!
It'll just give me a chance to take you out!
Ouch!
Serves you right!
So, what's your business?
We have the brat named Howard.
If you want us to return him, bring us the real Gyrostabilizer.
What's your answer?
What should we do, Luna?
I see. I guess you don't care what happens to this traitor.
Very well.
But first, let us hear Howard's voice.
We need to confirm Howard's safety first.
Fine. Hey, c'mere. They say they want to hear your voice.
Luna, it's me--Howard! Forgive me, I really meant for this to go better.
But these guys...
Stop babbling!
How about I let them hear you scream in pain?
Hey, hey.
Scream a little louder!
Fine, that's enough!
Then I guess we've agreed on an exchange.
Not yet.
What?
We know that you have weapons.
We can't just let you kill us as soon as you have the Gyrostabilizer.
We need a guarantee on our lives.
A guarantee?
Hey, all of you, do you even understand the situation you've put yourselves in?
We should just kill the lot of you and take it!
What should we do, Brindo?
There will be no guarantee.
We'll take our time hunting you out, so be prepared.
Wait!
Very well. We'll trade.
The time will be sunrise tomorrow. The place will be at the base of the waterfall at the edge of the eastern woods.
We'll exchange the Gyrostabilizer and Howard there.
At the base of the waterfall?
Howard knows the place. It's where the rope hangs down.
Fine.
But it's in all your best interests not to play any strange tricks.
I know.
See you later.
Look forward to it.
They don't even realize they'll be killed! What idiots!
You-- you're really going to kill them?
If we leave them alive, they might be a thorn in our side later.
Once we're done with them, we'll finish you off nice and slowly. Look forward to it.
But is this okay, Brindo?
The base of the waterfall means they'll definitely have something planned.
There's nothing to worry about.
They're a bunch of kids like him. What can they do?
You're going alone?
If I use the cave under the waterfall, I can sneak up behind them.
You can't! It's too dangerous!
Howard may not have understood your message, Kaoru.
If they use the cave instead of climbing down the rope, you're finished!
Maybe we should just hand it over honestly.
Their objective is to fix their space ship. Killing us won't accomplish anything.
You're naive.
They don't need a reason to kill. They kill because they like to.
That's all there is to it.
And if we give them the Gyrostabilizer, we won't be able to fly.
But...
We can't give them the Gyrostabilizer.
I'll go on my own after all.
Wait!
Wait, Kaoru!
You definitely can't go on your own.
Think back, Kaoru.
Since we came to this planet, we've encountered many hardships...
...but we've always overcome them by working together!
If we work together this time...
They're not that generous.
And if worst comes to worst, it's best that the fewest are sacrificed.
Don't worry. I'll definitely save Howard.
Don't you understand yet?
There's someone who told you something important, isn't there?
He wouldn't be happy if you did that.
"Live!" That's what he said!
Kaoru, let go!
If you don't, you'll die too!
Kaoru...
I leave my dream in your care.
Live!
Louis!
There must be something we can do.
Let's all think about it together!
Please, Kaoru!
I just can't go against you.
Kaoru.
It's great to have a bed.
A little further...
Don't try anything pointless.
I was so close!
Then I guess it's decided.
How about it, Kaoru?
No problem.
I wonder if it'll go well.
It's okay. I'm sure we'll succeed.
The rest is up to teamwork.
What should I do?
Adam, stay here with Sharla and help everyone.
I want to go with you!
You're still too small, Adam, and it's very dangerous.
But...
Adam...
We're leaving the gravity control unit to you.
Whether we rescue Howard safely or not, they'll eventually come here.
We'll just have to fix it by then.
Leave it to us.
Then we'd better get started.
There's no time to waste!
If only I was strong too...
Just...
...a little...
...a little further...
Got it!
So? What were you trying to do?
I've very sorry it was nothing please forgive me.
What's wrong?
I was just playing with the boy.
It's time we got going.
Let's go.
Keep walking!
I know...
Looks good. Just like that.
How's it over there?
What are you doing?
I was... connecting this circuit here.
Who told you to do that?
If you don't bring this over here there's no point to it!
I see...
Don't you even know that much?
Where's the genius boy who took home the Gangaur Award?
They made a big deal of it in the news recently.
You can do the rest, right?
Yes.
They don't seem to have arrived yet.
They're here!
Howard...
What?
What's up with these big plants?
This planet never gets boring.
This way.
He's heading for the cave!
I guess he didn't figure it out after all.
Even with a rope, can we climb down this?
Rope?
Howard knows the place. It's where the rope hangs down.
What's wrong?
I just got turned around a little.
It's over here.
Get with it!
They're heading for the rope.
Howard figured it out!
Well then, we should proceed according to plan.
Howard, wait! We'll save you soon!
Leave the exchange to me!
We won't abandon you!
We'll definitely save you...
That's right. We're friends, after all.
Everyone... come home safely...
I'll be sniffin' and prayin' for you!
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