Everyone is searching for a new world
to attain that overflowing dream.
They alljump over the horizon,
regardless of what lies beyond.
We've run,
we've dived into hope,
and forgotten only courage.
And we've been swept away by the crowd
only to lose something dear to us.
I smile with a twisted face,
and it was the best smile I could put on.
The inside of my mask overflowed with tears
so I covered my wet mask with yet another mask.
I continue to walk through the flat battleground,
and I struggle, unable to warp.
The dream waits quietly on a cape far away.
Even if I fumble around clumsily,
I'm sure I'll still be able to make it there.
What are you talking about? This is all your fault.
My life has been horrible ever since you got involved.
You butt in on things by yourself,
which keeps me from doing anything...!
You're nothing more than a helpless child.
You're the one who's making me suffer!
Stop getting in my way!
Now matter how hard you try,
you will never be Kiyotaka Narumi.
You'll never be Kiyotaka-san!
Even so, I have no choice...!
"The Man in the High Castle" Even so, I have no choice...!
"The Man in the High Castle"
Well, let's go.
What have you done with her?
This train will take you to her.
Seems I have no choice.
Obey destiny and get on, Ayumu-kun.
Just as you have done thus far.
What's he planning?
There definitely has to be some sort of trick.
Where is he sending me?
This is typical of me.
I'm completely helpless,
and I simply let myself be carried along the tracks...
Well? How does it feel going on a trip
all by yourself to an unknown destination?
Stop playing around. Tell me what the deal is.
You seem rather annoyed.
Shall I guess what it is you're thinking?
It's everyone else's fault that things happen.
You simply get caught up in it all,
despite wanting no part of it.
That's how you blame fate on other people.
So what?
Your very existence is unpleasant.
Whatever.
Your attitude, too.
I take it that you haven't noticed the bomb
I planted on the train yet?
You may be their "hope",
but your actions bring danger to those around you.
A bomb...
Where...?
Where would he put a bomb?!
--How nice of him to give you that! --Yeah!
What do you think you're doing?!
Here.
--What is that? --A rice ball!
Damn...
Have you finally found little ol' Aril?
Thanks to you.
It's too early to breathe easy.
The device is simple.
Just enter the password and the bomb will disarm.
But if you can't enter it, then it will explode
when you arrive at the next station.
Oh yes, the train windows don't open.
Don't bother trying to throw it outside.
What are you thinking?
Are you trying to get innocent people involved?
Of course not. You wouldn't let that happen, would you?
Just like Rio and the others,
I will give you a chance at victory
in accordance with Kiyotaka's rule.
Will the rainbow gates of Heaven
be where you and Madoka-san reunite?
You have one chance- mess up and you explode.
What are you thinking?!
Planting bombs on public vehicles...?
You're insane!
If Kiyotaka was right, then Ayumu-kun will easily
be able to overcome a danger of this size.
If Kiyotaka-san was right...?
Well, whatever...
I feel sorry for troubling you.
But this is the only way to make Ayumu-kun serious.
What are you expecting from him?!
I'm not expecting anything.
I'm simply nipping an undeveloped bud of hope.
Is that you, Narumi-san?
Can I ask you a favor?
Yes, of course!
I don't mean to brag, but I've never once said no
to any of your requests!
Sorry for being so sudden,
but could you tell me how long it takes to go
from Asahi Wharf to Seaside Park Station?
Just a second!
Four minutes!
Though it would be less than four minutes
if you're on your way there right now...
Did something happen?
Sorry. I'll explain later.
Understood. I'll wait for you to contact me again.
Thank you. I owe you one.
--Narumi-san! --What?
If there's anything at all I can do...
In that case, sing a song...
--Eh? A song? --That weird one.
What's so weird about it?!
Good luck, Narumi-san...!
My time limit is 3 minutes...
Think... What's the password?
Will the rainbow gates of Heaven
be where you and Madoka-san reunite?
Aril... Rainbow...
Ayumu-kun must be grappling with the password right about now
Rainbow colors... Aril...
Judging from how he is,
he'll soon realize it's not a color.
No, it's not a color.
Then what is it?
Aril...
Do you know what an aril is?
Aril... The flower?
Arils and rainbow gates share a commonality.
A commonality?
That's it...!
The Greek goddess of rainbows.
Iris!
The aril iris and lris the rainbow goddess...
Both are written "I-R-l-S".
Now arriving at Seaside Park Station.
Exits are on the right side.
It's time.
Looks like you cleared it, Ayumu-kun.
Though you don't need applause
for stopping something this simple.
Where is Madoka?
Get off the train, Ayumu-kun.
Can you see her?
The boat's about to leave.
It's moving because of inertia...
Another iris...
Now what?
Do you feel like playing now, Ayumu-kun?
I don't have a choice, do l?
State your business.
That's it, Ayumu-kun. That's the spirit.
There's a little device on that boat too.
A bit fancier than the previous one.
Another bomb?
Jump into the ocean and you'll live.
But I won't make it to Madoka.
That's right.
If you can make it past the trap
then the boat will take you to her.
As proof that the boat won't simply take you to Hell,
I'll give you a chance to survive.
Ayumu-kun...
Something besides you there that has life...
That's your hint.
Birds?
You have about two minutes left.
Take too long and it's "the end".
Stop it this instant!
What's the point in doing this?!
What's your goal?!
Point? Goal?
I don't need you telling me how to do things.
I'll tell you something interesting, though...
What you wanted to know...
The place where Kiyotaka Narumi's favorite irises bloom.
Happy, aren't you?
After all, your goal is always Kiyotaka.
Even now, when Ayumu-kun is on the brink of death.
But the truth is, only you can see yourself.
Your head is filled with more things about yourself than anyone else.
Well? Am I wrong?
Birds...
And this iris.
Birds... Irises...
--What? --Narumi-san?
Oh, it's you.
Sorry, I called because I was worried about you.
Sorry, but I'm busy right now.
Let me help you!
--Birds... --Birds?
And irises...
Have you ever heard of an iris-bird?
Isn't that another name for a cuckoo?
Yeah.
Did you know?
Cuckoos are born in other birds' nests,
and then kick other hatchlings out so only they survive.
From the moment they're born,
they're destined for death and destruction...
They bear a cursed fate and chirp with sadness.
What's that have to do with anything?!
What kind of chirp does a cuckoo make again?
Don't they sort of hum?
Hum...?!
Humming! That's it! That's the truth!
Narumi-san?
The melody of logic always plays the truth!
Narumi-san...!
What on a boat hums on and off?
The engine...!
Come on, hum...!
I've cleared the bomb for now, but...
On the verge of death, cuckoos fly about wildly
before bringing an end to their own lives.
Are you still planning something...?!
The engine's been rigged...
But now I should be able to get to Madoka...!
It's going to collide!
It's sink or swim...!
Welcome, Ayumu-kun.
Your beloved is in the warehouse before you.
What kind of factory is this?
Up here, Ayumu-kun.
Where's Madoka?
She's in the room back there.
Well, Ayumu-kun?
Will you be the princess's knight in shining armor?
Static electricity?
This is a fireworks factory.
Even the slightest spark will prove deadly, Ayumu-kun.
The most frightening fireworks
are the ones that stay on the ground.
What now...?
Wait, if this is a fireworks factory,
there should be a ground connection...
Oh no!
This is insane...
He's barely giving me any room to dodge...!
Those were less than a centimeter off!
If he keeps throwing those knives at me,
my static electricity will eventually cause an explosion.
What do I do...?
That's it! My synthetic fibers!
Oh, crap...!
You should know better, Ayumu-kun.
Static electricity is not that easily removed from the body.
In other words, I'll cause a huge explosion myself?
I've been manipulated...
This is a minefield of explosives!
I assume you've realized?
As long as you're down there,
you must fear even the tiniest of sparks
that occur when these knives touch you.
But the static electricity is just a ploy...
The real trap is...
You seem to have noticed.
Yes, if you don't save her, your beloved woman
will be launched together with the load of fireworks
and become a star in the night sky...
Of course, it's up to you if you want to run away.
Courageous, aren't we?
Madoka...
When he stands at those crossroads,
extend a gentle hand to him.
I'm sorry, Kiyotaka-san...
I'm sorry, Ayumu...
I'm...
I'm a useless woman...
So what will it be, Ayumu-kun?
This is the detonator for the bomb
I planted on that lift car.
In other words, I can drive you two to death
with one hand tied behind my back.
Doing that would put you in danger too!
You needn't worry about me.
You should think about how to save yourselves instead.
There's no way out...
You are always powerless to do anything.
What will you do, Ayumu-kun?
You have three choices.
An explosion caused by my bomb,
an explosion caused by static electricity,
or...
...complete surrender to me...
A sweet scent washes into my throat
and my feelings continuously overflow...
Don't look at me with that same gaze
that's like you're following a soccer ball.
I've already grown used to my third year at the office,
but did I lose something instead?
Those days long ago when we would talk about anything...
We're finally old enough now
to have those slightly awkward discussions about love.
A single day seems so long, but a whole year ends so quickly.
A whole year seems so short,
but how well will I be able to live the rest of my life?
Time for Hiyono's Last Episode Useful News Report Special!
At the ends of fighting, will there be salvation?
Will happiness come to those who believe?
The prudent traps, the shocking suspense...
The Redemption for life and the thirst for death will mingle...
What will the sudden conclusion be?!
On the moving final episode of Spiral: Bond of Reasoning--
The Sound of an lris Freezing and Melting
Fate can't be changed...
No, if you don't try to change it, then nothing will ever change!
This has been the final Hiyono's Playhouse!