Aoki hikari wo tomosu sore wa hakai, nemuri, sosei
GESHUPENSUTO IEEGAA
Kizutsuki samayoi fumidashita tashika na shinobiai
GESHUPENSUTO IEEGAA
Aa sono senaka wa
Hane wo mogitorareta ato ga aru
Chiisana nanika wo shinjite mou ichido tsukamou!
Akaku moeru kodou no hagane, itami, soshite yureru
GESHUPENSUTO IEEGAA
Ikana gaihi wo mo kirisaki tachiwaru tame tachiagare
GESHUPENSUTO IEEGAA
Hokori wo mochi yaiba furiage
Watashi yo (Anata yo) Sono te yo (Kono te wa) Yasuragi wo shitteiru!
NON Sore de ii
NON Kibou nanda
Semete (Tsuyoku) kimi no (Daite) Hohoemi mamoru yo
Come on, gimme a break already.
We always end up dealing with stuff like this.
Cease your futile resistance and surrender!
There's no way that's gonna happen.
You said it.
No way!
You've gotta be kidding me. No way!
You've gotta be kidding me.
We never heard they had something like that!
Should we retreat?
Don't lose your nerve!
We can't allow a simple tank to defeat us!
This ain't good...
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Commander, I've confirmed that the Corporal is alive.
Good.
Reckless as always.
Sorry.
It's all torn up.
Huh?
I'm talking about your uniform.
Pumpkins and Scissors
Um...
Where is everyone?
The Captain is giving his report on this incident.
Oreldo and Martis went to the infirmary.
Oreldo's probably hitting on the female doctors again.
And the lieutenant?
Alice is...
What happened to her?
Elis, please open up!
You actually fought a TANK?! Stay in there and clear your head a little!
But it was my mission!
Forget it, you're not going outside for a while!
I'm sorry, Alice.
Elis is worried about your safety.
I'm telling you to open you eyes already!
Fighting in a time of peace like this... Quit that post right now!
She's right!
If you were to scar your face, you'd never be able to make it up to your fiancé!
Exactly!
At any rate, you're a very lucky man, Corporal.
Your uniform was torn to pieces, but you're perfectly fine!
Sorry for making you do all this...
Oh, no, don't worry about it!
This is an important mission, too.
Ow!
Are you all right? I'll get some medicine right away!
I'm fine. This is nothing.
But...
Attention!
A soldier must always keep a level head!
Yes, sir!
That's what Alice always says, right?
Y-Yeah...
Oreldo's been complaining that ever since you joined,
Section 3's missions have gotten harder.
I knew it. It's because I'm here...
No, no! Oreldo's the one who's weird.
"When I joined the military, I never thought I'd have to fire a gun!"
That's the kind of thing he complains about.
If you can settle things without firing a gun, that's all the better.
Still, Section 3 definitely has changed. It's nothing like it was when it started.
When it started?
Yeah. At first, it was just me and the Captain.
I may not look like it, I'm the one who's been here the longest.
Even the lieutenant wasn't here?
Oreldo was assigned here after me, and then Martis a while later.
Alice came after that.
Now that I think about it, Martis was a little strange when he first came.
He said "Ugh!"
A year ago, Martis was at a different post.
It was called the "elite course" or something like that.
It's Warrant Officer Martis, sir.
Come in.
Regarding the bids for supplies for the war relief, I think that...
A decision has already been made on that!
Major, please rethink this!
Stern's canned goods are half the cost of the ones from Jingedge!
We could send twice the supplies!
The major is a busy man!
Major!
Martis.
What did you learn at the Academy?
A soldier's mission is to obey the orders of his superior officer,
not to make arbitrary judgments that interfere with the mission.
Major!
Martis, the major is a generous man. He thinks highly of your abilities.
However, if you interfere with the progress of the mission any further...
If you'll excuse me.
Can I make something for you?
Tomato jui...
No, give me a beer.
Certainly.
Hey! It's been a while, huh?
This is a surprise. How'd you manage to sneak your way into being an officer?
What can I say, I have a knack.
The prestige of the military has officially reached rock bottom.
Yeah, if a thug like me can become an officer... Whatever, just drop it!
Why did you choose to enlist?
Well, even I can't bum around forever.
The only place that guarantees you food these days is the military.
And with the war over, there's no chance I'll be sent to the front lines.
"We're able to drink beer today thanks to the great people in the army..."
Huh? What's wrong?
Nothing.
Is something bothering you?
I know. It's heartbreak, isn't it?
I get it, that's why you're in a place like this.
You always have been awkward.
So who is she? The girl at the exchange?
If that's the case, I'll have a little chat...
That's not it at all!
Hey...
Beer!
Man, what a waste.
If you're not careful with alcohol, it'll make you pay.
Well? Why don't you come over to my section?
At this rate, you can't really stay where you are, right?
My section was just formed, but it's a nice place to work.
It's called lmperial Army State Section 3.
Section 3?!
You mean that section the military made just for show?
At least it's not corrupt.
Still, it's not like any money goes in there in the first place, so...
Don't be an idiot! I'm... I'm...
You're hopeless.
Transfer to reserve duty...
Getting rid of the nuisance, are you?
Watch your mouth, Martis! Getting rid of the nuisance, are you?
Watch your mouth, Martis!
You're not suited to be a soldier.
You should go outside, see the world a bit and get your senses back.
Boss! Look at what I bagged!
What do you mean "bagged"?
Ugh!
Stop that, Merc.
You shouldn't lick our guest's face.
Oh! You're not a guest, you're our fourth member, aren't you?
Fourth member?
But we'll be getting another one soon.
That's captain Hunks. He's the boss here.
And this is Stecchin.
I'm a Sergeant Major.
Well, as you can see, we're short on people.
Your coming here is a big help.
Just take whatever desk you want.
I'll make some tea.
Thank you, but I don't intend to join this section.
Huh? Hey!
Sorry.
It's a little too soon to get discouraged.
You can give up any time you want.
You've finished your investigation, haven't you?
The issue of Major Ranke's corruption.
Will you take the matter up?
That depends on the results of your investigation.
How about it? Want to give it a try?
Looking forward to working with you, Warrant Officer Martis.
Come on, I'm working here with just the boss and some girl.
Put yourself in my place!
Oh dear, she's gone.
She escaped, did she?
Captain Hunks arranged for Martis to enter Section 3, but...
Here you are.
Here you go.
THIS is Section 3's job?
It's war relief. Got a problem with that?
Not really.
It's not as if Section 3 ever would've made a difference...
Why are you so ticked off?
Is this about your superior officer?
Boss is still checking into that, man.
Hey. Hurry it up. Boss is still checking into that, man.
Hey. Hurry it up.
Yeah, yeah.
That's what he says, but it's probably going to end up collecting dust somewhere.
Idiot. The Boss is concerned about you.
Here you go.
I thought that if I entered the military, maybe I could do something useful.
This isn't the place to start getting all serious on me, man.
Warrant Officer Martis!
I heard you'd transferred to Section 3. So this is what you've been doing?
You, Mr. Top of His class at the Academy?
Shouldn't you have just left the military like the Major said?
It's hard to even look at you like this.
It's one bowl per person. Take it and get out of the way.
You're holding up the line.
Bastard!
When you're done eating, the dish goes over there.
Well, do your best to try to raise the military's image.
What an asshole.
Okay, we need to go get this monkey off our shoulders! We're going drinking tonight!
My head hurts!
You had way too much for someone who doesn't usually drink.
You're late!
Soldiers must be punctual! Tardiness will not be tolerated!
What's that smell?
Sorry.
Yeah, we kind of drank too much...
You two are lax!
Wh-Who are you?
Second Lieutenant Alice L. Malvin.
The lieutenant left her old post to serve as Commander of Section 3, starting today.
I trust you'll get along.
So, could you tell her to please put her sword away?
She's the heir to one of the 13 appointed noble families?!
It looks that way.
What's a girl from a family like that doing here?
It's just the whim of a noble young lady, right?
In other words, a rich kid the military didn't know what to do with
was put into a post no one cares about, just for show.
My goodness, Martis, you're so bitter all of a sudden!
This is a real pain though.
We have to play along with the hobby of some elite.
What was that about the elite?
Do you mind if I sit there?
No, go ahead.
I thought we might get acquainted while we eat lunch.
Why thank you.
Is your mission going well?
Uh, it's coming along.
What's the matter? If there's some sort of problem, I'll listen.
I've dedicated my life to the war relief.
No matter how trivial the problem may be...
Excuse me.
You have some stew left.
Oh, he doesn't eat much.
That's not good. Stamina is essential for soldiers. We must eat when we can.
I'll talk to you later. Excuse me.
It seems Alice wasn't very welcome at first.
I didn't realize it at all, though.
Did they look coldly at me behind my back, too?!
What do I do if they did?
That's scary... So scary.
What happened after that?
Oh, you're talking about Alice, right?
For a while after that, she didn't really mesh well with the others.
Even if Alice was enthusiastic when she gave an order,
no one was very enthusiastic about following it.
Now that I think about it, Section 3 was still finding its way.
"What can we do? What SHOULD we do?"
But a certain incident changed all that...
We're going to arrest Major Ranke.
Are you serious?
I read the report.
Considering the current situation in the northern front,
I see the major's corruption as a deliberate aggravation of war damage.
It cannot possibly be ignored.
What's wrong?
Do we even have a chance?
A chance?
A chance of arresting the major, prosecuting him, and finding him guilty.
We haven't been able to do anything so far because we don't have that chance, right?
We don't have a chance at all!
But if we depend on chance, we'll never be able to accomplish anything!
But if we fail, we'll be the ones being tried! That's just how...
Martis!
Who does Section 3 exist for?
For the military? For those who perpetrate injustice?
For us, so that we can have jobs?
Section 3 exists for the people!
If we back down just to protect ourselves,
we're as guilty as those committing the injustice, are we not?
Well, that's...
Where is the evidence of the major's wrongdoing?
In the safe in his office.
All right! Lmperial Army State Section 3, move out!
We're going to enter a military facility without a warrant?
Boss, please stop her!
Oh, if it's a warrant you need, I have one here.
The Boss is in on it, too?
I just can't handle guys who go around talking about what's "right"
without fearing the consequences...
What, you're with them too?
Who are you?!
Imperial Army State Section 3!
Major Ranke's corruption is deemed a deliberate aggravation of the war damage,
and he will be taken into custody at once!
Who do you think you're talking to, Second Lieutenant?
Disrespecting a superior officer is considered treason, you know.
Rank is irrelevant in this matter.
What do you think that piece of paper is going to accomplish?
Martis, did you put her up to this?
N-No.
There's no use arguing! We will confiscate the evidence.
Open your safe!
Do you really think you'll get away with this?
That is of no concern to me!
I wonder how much longer you can keep up that bravado.
Open it, already!
Don't pull out your sword. This is his territory.
Going to use force, are you?
They're attempting a coup d'état.
What?
These people are traitors!
They intend to point a blade at me, their superior officer.
Now everyone, let's just take it easy...
Look, Lieutenant, just calm down.
Major, please stop this!
Do you intend to commit even more crimes?
Silence, you traitor.
You turn against your superior officer and still call yourself a soldier?!
You're the traitor here!
You're betraying your subordinate, betraying the military,
and betraying the people!
If you're a military man, then take responsibility for your actions!
Now you've shown your true colors.
Go ahead and shoot them!
You cowards.
Rudolph! Shoot them!
Y-Yes, sir!
I don't think you should do that, Mr. Elite.
That lady is the daughter of Lord Malvin, who is well known among the 13 noble families.
Is that true?
If you shoot her, you'll get in some serious trouble.
You'll be lucky if they give you the death sentence.
What are you mumbling about over there?
Oh, just some silly talk between adults.
What are you doing? Fire!
Don't get scared on me, Rudolph!
If you don't shoot her, we're through!
Don't do it!
Watch out!
Martis!
He died?!
What are you talking about?
If he died, he'd be a ghost right now, right?
I guess you're right.
Martis wasn't hurt that badly, and the corrupt officers were dismissed.
It was because of that one incident that Section 3 became Section 3.
There, all finished!
Thanks.
Do you know what this insignia means, Corporal?
Alice came up with it.
The lieutenant did?
She said we needed an insignia to bring everyone together.
The speech she gave when she unveiled the insignia was so moving.
Most of the obstacles we encounter when trying to accomplish our mission are people
aggravating the war damage by preying on commoners for their own selfish desires.
They are always out of our reach.
They are protected by layers of money, violence, and authority.
Indeed! Just like the thick husk of a pumpkin!
We need a blade!
Like the scissors we use to carve the pumpkins on All Hallow's Eve!
A strong blade like pumpkin scissors, to cut through any kind of husk!
That is why we shall proudly call ourselves... Pumpkin Scissors!
"You have such light injuries, you don't need to rest," she says.
They sure work people hard here.
The commoners are waiting for war relief, and each moment is an eternity for them.
Slacking off will not be tolerated!
Kurikuri manako pa pa pa dokkin!
Daiji na ninmu yaru zo kennin
Mimi wo sumashi chouhou
Osara kaburi senkou
Maji Nesuru
Furifuri shippo pi pi pi zukkin!
Anagachi ima wa koi no unki
Mokushi ano ko lock on
Shippo futte love and roll
Zetsurin FAIYAA!
L-Launch!
Sekai wa manma kiri no naka
Kimi no kaori wo oikaketeku
Sagashidashite yo Maakyurii
Go! Sagashidashite yo Maakyurii
Daiji datta takaramono
Hey! Daiji datta takaramono
Mitsuketara amakami yo
Whenever a "Yes" comes out of your mouth, I want to hear "Sir" before and after it!
Sir, yes sir!
No! Don't, Merc!
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Hey Merc, we're going to get interviewed by a newspaper!
Next Episode Wait, this isn't the time for that!
Next Episode Alice has been kidnapped?!
Next Episode
Next time: "The Quiet Quickening"
Next Episode Come and get us, if you're not scared!
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