What should I do?
Another dead end here?
How was it?
Useless.
Just another dead end.
That way too.
Where the hell did they go?
It's pointless to hide! Come out now!
It's pointless to hang around here.
Let's search somewhere else.
Damn those annoying brats!
Maybe they didn't come out because the scary lady was there.
Who are you saying is scary?
The lady... uh, gentlemen...
Mr. Porte!
Now I see, so that's how it was!
What happened?
I finally figured it out.
...the reason the gravity control unit wasn't working, that is.
Really?
It seems the gravity control unit I brought was broken when we went through the gravity storm.
What do you mean?
Because of the effect of the gravity storm...
...the output signal of the phase-shift circuit...
..was being determined randomly!
Determined randomly?
Yep.
And then, the Quark-Gluon controller's safety circuit was working, so it blocked the transfer signal.
But the signal from the exotic controller was amplified, so we didn't notice!
I don't really understand, but the point is you'll fix it, right?
Since I'll have to get my hands into the output program and add some code to compensate, it'll take a little while.
But you'll fix it, right?
Yeah.
It'll go well this time!
You're not lying, right?
What reason would we have for lying?
Then you can really, really, really fix it?
Yes!
Alright!
Then we can go home?
We can at least get off this planet...
Alright! We can go home!
We can go, we can go, we can go home!
Howard! You're not well enough yet to get that excited!
As if I could keep my excitement in!
Alright!
We can go home, we can go home!
Hey, stop it, Howard!
We did it... We finally did it!
That doesn't mean you hafta cry.
But I...
We can go, we can go, we can go home!
Now that's youth.
We'll be home soon!
Home soon!
Kaoru!
What's wrong, makin' such a scary face?
Good news, Kaoru. We can go home!
We can?
It looks like we can get the gravity control unit working.
Although it might take a while.
Really.
Great.
How are things out there?
I can't even have any fun like this!
I wish something like a giant lizard would show up.
They've been collecting topographical data?
Undoubtably.
If they analyze that data, they'll figure out the illusionary forest!
They'll find the ruins!
If we could fix the gravity control unit, we'd be fine.
How much time do you think you'll need to fix it?
I won't know until it's done, but maybe two or three days.
Two or three days?
Can't you fix it any sooner?
If they find us before we get it fixed, then all our work would be for nothing, wouldn't it?
I know that much without you telling me.
Then fix it fas...ter...
Howard!
If we just wait while they search it, they'll eventually figure out the forest's secret.
The ruins are here, and the illusionary forest extends this far.
In case they find this place, we have to do something.
It's true.
How's Howard?
He seems to have calmed down.
Good.
Then, back to the plan.
There's no choice but to fight.
No way, Kaoru! They're not an enemy we can beat face to face.
Let's think of a way we can buy time.
Right here.
I see.
Bob...
Did you figure anything out?
It's really weird.
From the data we took from the ship about this island, there shouldn't be a cliff here.
What's going on here?
Pague!
I thought you'd be here!
Stop it, Pague! That tickles!
So? Have you been healthy?
You want to eat those, right? Give me a second.
Pague, it's unhealthy to eat so quickly!
Really, you're such a glutton!
I wonder where everyone's colony is.
It's probably way further away than that star.
What... should I do?
Luna, Menori, Sharla, Howard, and everyone...
...seem happy to return to their colony.
Well of course.
It's their home, after all.
Luna says, "Let's go together,"
...but the colony isn't my home.
My mom and dad might be on the mainland.
Things can't go on like this.
If I could stay here with Luna and everyone...
...but that's impossible, right?
I mean, everyone has a real home waiting for them.
Pague, what should I do?
Pague, you'll stay with me, right?
Whatever happens, you'll stay with me, right?
So Bell, you wait here.
Okay?
Okay, let's go with this!
I hope it goes well.
We can't defeat them...
...but maybe we can delay them for a while.
And hope it gets fixed in that time...
It's okay!
They'll definitely fix it!
Anyways, let's start first thing tomorrow.
Sharla, take care of Howard and Adam, okay?
Huh? Where's Adam?
Come to think of it, I haven't seen him in a while.
I'll go look for him.
Adam!
Where did you go?
Outside for a bit...
Adam...
Well, should we get started?
Start with this tree.
What's wrong?
Never mind. I just thought I heard something.
It's a perfect day for hunting.
We'll find them today for sure!
Let's go.
Yeah!
Set a trap?
Yes.
If they get past the illusionary forest, we'll chase them into it and catch them.
They won't be able to escape right away, and in the meantime we should be able to fix the gravity control unit.
A trap, huh?
I would have thought of a better plan, though.
You've done it, Mr. Porte!
Alright!
Things are going well so far.
Howard, are you okay?
Is it fixed?
As though it would be that easy.
You idiot.
What, just getting my hopes up...
But it looks like it's not broken as badly as we'd thought.
We may be able to fix this much by the end of the day.
Really?
Although it's just a possibility.
So, outsiders should wait quietly over there.
Really? Fixed by the end of the day...
Sharla!
Huh?
You didn't have to run away.
But...
Fine, fine. I know I'm the pariah...
'tween gettin' excited 'n gettin' depressed, he's a busy guy.
Right?
Another dead end?
C'mon! What's going on on this island?
Let's check over there.
Yeah.
Looks like they still haven't figured it out.
Brindo, let's go!
Yeah.
I'll leave this here, okay?
We should connect this here.
You have to eat to stay healthy.
That's amazing, Mr. Porte!
Did you see, did you see?
The miracles performed by I, the great Porte, known as the galaxy's best mechanic!
I'm inspired! To think you had such skills...
Huh?
Where's Adam?
Have you seen Adam?
Idunno. Isn't he playing over there?
Adam!
I wonder where he got off to?
I'm done.
I'm finished over here as well.
Me too.
Then let's take a break for a while, then start again in another spot.
Luna!
What's wrong?
Adam's nowhere to be found!
Did you look everywhere?
I searched the forest all around the ruins.
But he wasn't there.
Where could he have gone?
Bell, I'll go look for him.
Okay.
Wait, Luna!
Where Pague is?
Yes, I have a feeling he's there.
Adam...
Luna...
Adam...
If you can hear me, answer.
Adam!
Luna!
What happened?
Nothing. Let's go.
I don't know.
I don't know what I should do.
There he is!
Adam!
Luna!
Luna, are you okay?
I'm fine, I'm fine.
Adam...
I'm glad you're safe.
C'mon.
Let's go back to the ruins.
I won't go.
What do you mean?
Everyone can go back to the colony.
I'll stay behind here with Pague.
Adam...
Sorry.
We didn't realize how you felt.
Maybe we were a little too enthusiastic.
But now we know how you feel, Adam.
We can discuss what we'll do once the space ship is fixed as a group.
But for now, come with us. We're going back to the ruins.
No! I'm gong to stay here with Pague!
Adam...
Where could they be hiding that we'd find nothing after searching all this time?
Hey, look at that!
Is it them?
We'll make that our dinner for tonight.
There's plenty there for all of us.
I'll grill him with my toy here.
Idiot! Meat's best when it's raw!
I'll kill it in one shot with this.
Luna...
Why are they in a place like that?
Crap, what do I do?
What do I do? What should I do?
So you've finally shown your face!
If you think you can kill us with that, you've got another thing coming!
Kaoru's been spotted!
He's decoying them to save us.
Let's run while we have the chance.
Cheeky brat!
We won't let you escape!
Why did he reveal himself?
Where's he gone off to?
The kid's got a set of legs on him.
Hey, hey! It's me!
What, just you?
I've solved the dead end riddle.
They disappeared past here?
What does it mean?
This cliff is an illusion -- a facade to stop us from passing.
Facade?
Do you think we're idiots?
Just watch.
Brindo!
He disappeared!
I see, that's how it was.
Let's go too!
Wait for me!
D-- damn it!
Crap! They made it past the illusionary forest!
'n we were so close to fixin' the space ship!
In that case, we'll all just have to stall for time, just like we planned!
But regular tricks won't work on them.
We won't know unless we try!
Never give up!
You're right! Life's a struggle!
(But on the inside I'm terrified.)
Next time: We can definitely do it.
Vocal Performers Adam Okushima Kazumi Porte Tsukada Masaaki Brindo Morita Junpei Bob Hoshino Mitsuaki Zilba Hikami Kyouko