Why is something like that...
Fried Potato!
Transistor!
They're playing Shiritori, a game where you make a new word starting with the last syllable (of the Japanese pronunciation, for foreign words) of the previous player's word. You lose when you repeat a word or your word ends with an 'n'.
Taiyaki!
Taiyaki? What's up with pickin' nothin' but food all this time?
What's wrong with it?
Well, not that I really care...
The 'ki' from Taiyaki!
'ki'...
'ki'?
I did it, I did it!
Ouch!
Let's switch for a while.
Kaoru! But I'm fine.
Really.
It's mysterious.
The sea at night, I mean.
It looks very quiet...
...but...
...there's something frightening about it that can't be explained.
Did something happen on that island?
What do you mean, all of a sudden?
Did you think we hadn't realized?
Tell me... what happened.
I see.
The blisters and the cut...
Don't worry.
I don't think it's anything serious.
Maybe the cut wasn't as deep as I had thought.
It might be Nanomachines.
Do you remember?
That giant crab that was protecting the ruins.
Yes...
That crab was being controlled by Nanomachines.
It's possible...
...that Nanomachines got into your body in one form or another.
Into my body?
I heard at the training school...
...that Nanomachines that are injected into the body and repair injuries from the inside were being developed.
I think you'd best have Chako look into it.
Something like that actually exists?
Hey, Shingo...
Well, I can't say for sure that they don't...
How is it?
Yep. No doubt about it.
There's Nanomachines in Luna's body.
Then the reason her cut healed in one day...
Just like Kaoru said, probably because of the Nanomachines.
Really.
So there really are Nanomachines in my body...
But why is something like that in Luna's body?
I dunno. Either they got in on their own, or alternatively somebody put 'em in Luna's body for some purpose.
Are these Nanomachines like the Nano-Plants that were in the giant crab?
They're similarly independant, but not so mechanical.
Tiny Nanomachines are spread throughout Luna's body like a virus.
While we're here, should I check you all out too?
Howard!
Right, that's the lot of you.
The result of the examination is that only Luna and Adam showed a reaction.
I see!
So that's how it was!
What's this that that was how?
I don't know, but it's the secret of Luna and Adam being able to communicate.
The secret of us being able to communicate?
Remember when we fought those three?
Back then, the giant crab responded to Adam's feelings and came to our rescue, right?
I'm sure the Nanomachines have a sensor or something that senses Adam's feelings.
So you're saying that Luna's feelings are communicated to Adam via this sensor as well?
It's quite possible.
There's a sensor in my body for how Adam is feeling?
Luna...
It's possible that's also the reason only Luna could hear that voice.
And also opening the door to the ruins--it was all because of the Nanomachines.
So you mean it was for Adam's sake?
But these Nanomachines are probably run-of-the-mill for Adam's people.
Will Luna be okay?
I don't know that either.
Although there doesn't seem to be anythin' wrong with her body right now.
Luna...
It's okay, Adam.
And the rest of you, don't make those faces either.
Chako said there's nothing wrong with my body, didn't she?
And isn't it great that I have Nanomachines in my body that fix my injuries all on their own?
I feel relieved. If I'd known this is all it would be, I'd have asked Chako to check it out sooner.
Now let's all take our stations and give our best again today!
It's only a little further to the mainland!
So...
My duty today is... food, right?
Alright! I'll make some super-delicious food, so look forward to it!
She's forcing it.
Luna...
Why me?
What's... going to happen to me?
Chako, how was Luna?
As usual, spaced out.
I see...
It's already been three days since then. Whatever she says, she's definitely uneasy.
It's okay, Adam.
Luna will be fine. Do you think she'd lose to Nanomachines?
Ain't there anythin' we can do that would "Pow!" make Luna cheerful again?
Have a party?
We want to get Luna cheerful again.
She acts cheerful in front of us, but she's definitely uneasy!
Well of course. She just found out something inexplicable is in her body.
Luna's shift is in the evening, so she'll probably stay in the bedroom all day.
So in the meanwhile we can get things ready and surprise Luna!
A party... sounds like fun!
Let's do it! I'm in favour!
If it'll make Luna happy again, I have nothing against it.
And Menori?
Fine by me.
When you think about it, Luna's always been cheering all of us up.
Alright! It's decided!
Right! Now that that's decided, I'll catch a super big fish to be the main dish!
So we'll leave fishin' to Howard, and the rest of us'll prepare the party site!
...despite which, I haven't caught a thing.
Like that, like that!
Lookin' good!
This should do it!
Looks like the party site preparations are done.
Yes!
We did it!
Woo-hoo!
We're okay over here.
How're you doin'?
Completely hopeless.
No matter how good my skills are, if there aren't fish, I can't catch them.
It was a mistake to leave it to Howard.
Got one?
This is a biggie!
What'cha doin'? Pull it in!
I know that much without you telling me!
What's a "biggie"? I've never seen one that small!
What happened?
Howard...
Idiot, let go! Let go!
Howard! It'll pull you out!
Shut up! As though I'd give up on a fish this big!
Howard!
Damn it!
Howard!
Kaoru! Kaoru! Stop the ship immediately!
It's an emergency!
It's Howard!
What a relief!
How's Howard?
Right over there.
Oh no!
Huh? What?
Papa!
What happened? Where's Howard?
I'm sure he's fine.
There he is!
Howard!
Help me!
Kaoru...
I'm saved.
Howard!
Howard, that was brave!
Did something happen?
It seems like the ship has stopped.
No, it's nothing.
You have night shift today.
You should sleep a little longer.
Thanks.
I really thought I was done for!
But this is perfect for the main dish!
Well, let's let Shingo and Adam take care'a cookin' and start rehearsal.
Rehearsal?
We're doing something like that?
If we were just eatin' it wouldn't be all that much fun.
Well be that as it may...
Let's do it! It sounds like fun!
I'll do it! For Luna!
There's Bell for ya.
Further proof we're all friends!
Please, Menori?
I guess I must.
But just this once!
Then let's get practicing!
Kaoru, it's almost time.
Switch it onto autopilot, and let's go.
Luna...
Luna?
Sorry, but it's almost time for your shift.
We're countin' on ya.
I know. I'll be up in a second.
Alright!
Huh?
What is this?
A surprise party!
It's okay to have on once in a while, right?
You're the guest of honour today.
I am?
For always doing your best as the leader.
Wow.
Well, let's enjoy it!
Too much!
Then maybe I'll take a few!
And it had a mouth like this!
That was delicious!
It's been a while since we had food that good!
Thanks, everyone.
I guess it's time we got started.
Got that right.
"Started"?
C'mon. The guest of honour should sit.
What's going to start?
You'll just have to look forward to seeing it.
And now, today's main event...
"The Fairy of the Flower Garden," written by Sharla and directed by Chako, will begin!
"The Fairy of the Flower Garden"?
Once upon a time in a far off land...
...there lived a girl who loved flowers.
Ah! There's a beautiful flower patch in such a place!
Howard?
Lookin' good, Howard!
Cute!
Over here, and over there!
Huh?
What a beautiful one!
A pretty obvious choice, huh?
Yeah...
Before she noticed, the girl was lost in the flower garden.
Huh? I wonder where I am.
A flower garden?
Who cares about a flower patch?
I'll kill these while you watch!
Stop! The flowers...
Someone! Save the flowers!
Stop it!
Who might you be?
I am the Flower Spirit!
I came when I heard your call.
Leave the rest to me.
Now, a duel!
Sounds fun.
I'll be your opponent!
Go! Menori!
Go for it, Bell!
What's wrong, what's wrong, Flower Spirit?
You got me!
Great!
Thank you, flower spirit.
I should be the one to thank you.
Thank you for inforing me of the threat to the flower garden.
Is there any wish I can grant you in thanks?
Adam...
A wish?
Yes.
This next bit is what'cha gotta see!
I'd like to see this flower patch from above, even if just once!
That's a simple matter.
Now, hold on tight to me.
I shall!
Now, let's go!
To the sky!
Go!
I'm flying! I'm really flying!
And thus, the flower garden was protected.
Everyone...
Thank you.
I...
Thanks, everyone. I won't give up!
No matter what happens.
Yeah, yeah! That's our Luna!
Who cares about Nanomachines?
We'll always be together.
Luna...
Adam, I'm sorry for worrying you.
Ah! There's a beautiful flower patch in such a place!
Over here, and over there...
Ouch...
Wake up! Wake up! Everyone, wake up!
What's wrong? It's awfully early!
Look! Look out front!
Look, everyone. Take a good look.
We've finally... arrived.
Land ho! Land ho!
Woo-hoo! We've arrived on the mainland!
Everyone's really happy to see terra firma for the first time in a while.
But Luna's lookin' depressed for some reason.
Bell, bein' Bell, worries and worries, but it looks like there's nothin' we can do!
It gives me a sense like somethin's gonna happen!
Next time: Finally arrived.