The melody you hum lets you remember
In memories, everything just shines
You gotta remember
Even now, hold on to those fragments of dreams
Just like what you used to have
The heart of a boy that sets the light free
Written in the column of "future dreams"
How many years have passed since that was me?
Between reality and ideals, I waver
The fires of my passion growing fainter
Hold on! Just, just hold on a second!
The battle's just beginning, so get it together!
The minute you give up, it's game over
Shall we take what is and make what we want it to be?
Do you remember?
You used to give your all for the faintest hope
You were living your life for tomorrow
Sure you haven't lost that feeling somewhere?
There's no time limit on being young
You don't think age really matters to a questing heart
It's true, don't you think?
We wanna make the dream come true!
That's to say...
Let it bloom! Let it bloom, let it bloom!
Let the flower of passion bloom!
Let it bloom! Let it bloom, let it bloom!
The melody you hum lets you remember
In memories, everything just shines
You gotta remember
Even now, hold on to those fragments of dreams
Just like what you used to have
The heart of a boy that sets the light free
This is Rolf 03, We've arrived at the rendezvous point, A-557. Over.
This is Teos 01. Confirmed.
Entry angle is correct. Proceed to your positions.
Amazing! It looks like it's alive!
Interesting, isn't it?
You guys never played around with things like this?
Never!
Do it again! Do it again!
Oh, all right.
Hurry! Hurry!
Tell me, Gidget...
Wh-What?
What is love?
You mentioned the other day, Gidget, that it must be love.
Well, you know, it's...
That's right! It means that you "like" someone, right?
Like?
Like...
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Why? We were always together before!
Please...
Nirvash, even you want Renton to be in the cockpit, right?
Then please!
Hey, are you all right?
Don't push yourself so hard! You should be patient and wait!
Holland said that he'd bring him back, right?
Yeah...
Even if he went to Gearnus, the nearest city, it'll still take some time.
Gearnus?
Yeah... That's the only decent city in this area.
Either to work, or to live in.
Mama, where have you been?
Can you fix this? Renton made this for us.
It doesn't work anymore.
We were thinking of asking Renton, but he hasn't come back at all!
Hey, Mama? When is Renton coming back?
Well, you see...
He's not coming back, is he?
Maurice...
You're kidding.
He's gonna come back!
How about it, Mama?
It's all right.
Holland said that he would bring him back.
Really?
Yup. Has Holland ever broken a promise?
Yeah. Right?
Yeah! Lots of times!
I think he breaks his promises more than he keeps them.
He said the other day that he'd buy me lots of new clothes!
It's okay. Holland has never broken a promise to your mama.
I'm sure that it's all right.
This is Canto 03. We've arrived at the rendezvous point. Over.
This is Teos 01. Confirmed.
Hold course and stand by for orders from the flagship.
Roger!
The 606?!
Holland? What's that all about?
He suddenly turns up without any contact?
There must be a reason he can't communicate.
Talho! Open the hatch!
We're changing course.
Is it the military?
No.
Charles and Ray are coming.
It looks like they're working with the State Army.
Fortunately, they haven't got us completely boxed in yet.
Right now, I think we can barely squeeze through Jackson 286.
Got it.
Hurry.
Dammit.
Wait.
What about Renton?
Which comes first, a runaway boy or the Gekko itself?
Even a kid can see that.
So, that makes you dumber than a kid, huh?
Matthieu... Where's Eureka?
I... I think she's in her room.
Not here, huh?
Eureka.
Where have you been?
Is that Renton's?
Have you found him?
I'm sorry, but we're changing course to I-709.
What about Gearnus City?
Kalzas will do for replenishing supplies.
We're facing Charles right now. Those guys...
Why?
It looks like they're working with the State Army.
That's not what I mean! You said you were going to Gearnus!
That you were going to bring Renton back! So, why?
It couldn't be helped! The Gekko's in danger!
You faced tons of military guys in before!
We're talking about Charles here!
You know what he can do!
Do you hate Renton, Holland?
It's not that. He just acts like a brat.
That's why you left him behind?
That's why you punched him? That's why you kicked him?
That's not it... I just...
I...
I just think you're more important to me than Renton.
I...
I don't feel that way!
Strength in numbers. How reassuring.
But with him in command...
Hey, he'll hear!
I am the commander of this force, Moalutdar.
It's been a while, sir.
Charles Beams, attached to the Federation Forces reserve units.
This really is a catastrophe.
If only it was 20 more kilometers south,
it would have been Kalzas City's problem.
Is he really going to show up? That is...
The blockade I asked you to make has a slight opening.
Jackson map, page 286.
What happens if he takes advantage of that hole?
We're going to make him take it.
He wouldn't miss this chance.
I'm sure... I'm sure he'll show up there.
I-709. We're getting out of this airspace.
You're sure about this?
It's only a momentary escape. Don't worry about it.
I'll ask you one more time. Are you really sure about this?
Yeah. Really.
Nirvash won't move for me.
I can't depend on Holland.
That means... I have to go myself!
Renton was the one who always started things off.
But this time...
Care for some tea?
Wait for me, Renton! Wait for me!
Jackson 286.
Just like Charles said.
Wait for me, Eureka! I'm coming!
Hey, hold on a sec, kids.
You know what happened to my board I left here?
I don't know anything.
I dunno.
I dunno!
What's that?
It's Pukey! It's Pukey!
It's Renton!
Boosters at full ignition, full throttle!
Maintain it till we're clear of this airspace!
Roger.
Hap, make sure you keep track of the trapar values!
I know. Holland, what about launch preparations for the LFOs?
No need!
Just think about getting the Gekko out of here at full speed!
This is good timing.
Look who wandered back here, Holland!
Who knows where he's been.
Renton!
The prodigal son returns!
Now, go on and apologize. You caused him a lot of worry!
Hey, Matthieu.
Who the hell is that?
Have someone take him to the back of the ship. We're busy now.
Don't beg, win it over.
Then you will be given it.
What in the world are we all seeking, Adroc?
Flagship to all units!
This fleet has entered the Sea of Rainbow Clouds.
50 more kilometers to operation area.
Holland, I heard that the Gekko...
And what are you thinking by coming back here?
Who said you could come back on this ship is what I'm asking!
Well?!
Holland, drop the act! Even you wanted Renton back...
Shut up! Just drop it!
I didn't come back.
I'm not thinking at all about coming back as a member of the Gekko.
I'm not thinking of anything so self-serving.
I just...
Eureka...
I just came here to see Eureka!
You've learned how to talk big, huh?
Gearnus City... 30 more kilometers.
If I ride the waves well, I'll probably make it in less than two hours.
A swarm of sky fish...
How beautiful...
The State Army!
Charles, can you hear me?
Charles!
Yeah, yeah, I can hear you just fine.
I'll go on ahead. Make preparations for launch!
Hey, the operation hasn't begun yet, right?
Don't be in such a rush!
But Eureka has come here by herself!
That's worth rushing for!
Gekko! Can you hear me, Gekko?!
Huh? What's this signal?
Hello?
A large State Army fleet is approaching at location A-307. Hurry!
Hello? Hello?!
Who was it?
I don't know. The static was really bad.
But, where do I know that voice from?
I think it was probably Eureka.
Eureka?!
They're firing!
The communicator!
The State Army?!
Yes! That's what she said in that communication!
What's going on? There's no sign of them on the radar!
But, she said A-307!
The Sea of Rainbow Clouds!
The coordinates point to its center.
Because of the trapar turbulence effect specific to that area,
our radar beams are being diffused!
A natural Compac Interferencer, you mean.
Damn you, Charles!
I've got the connection!
Hap, which one is?!
Don't panic!
An external communication?!
Eureka!
It's from within the sea of clouds. She's using a pocket communicator.
The ref-board I left in the dining hall!
Eureka was probably the one who took it.
And you only figure that out now?!
Hey! Where are you going?!
Hey, don't be doing anything harsh before I do, Ray!
I was just intimidating her. I wasn't trying to hit her.
Then how about the usual good number?
I love you, Charles!
Eureka! Eureka! Eureka! Eureka!
Nirvash...
Let's go, Nirvash!
Quit scurrying around!
Where?!
What the?!
Hey, Ray! The mermaid jumped into the bucket!
I'll land as is. Open the hatch!
Roger!
Oh, no!
Oh, crap!
Shit!
I... In the end, I couldn't keep even one promise.
I'm sorry, Maeter... Linck... Maurice...
I'm sorry, Renton!
Teos 01 has been shot down!
Who is it?! Where are they shooting from?!
Jackson 103! I think it's the Gekko!
This isn't what we planned!
All ships, battle stations!
We'll use the sea of clouds as a shield to gradually approach them!
Talho! Keep the boosters ignited!
We can fire them at any time!
Hap! Continue with launch preparations!
Tell Matthieu and Hilda to pick Eureka up!
Roger!
Mission change!
The Gekko has appeared in Jackson 103!
Beams, take your position!
Wait... Just a little bit longer!
What's that?!
A white LFO!
EUREKA!
RENTON!
Beams! The Gekko is attacking us! Do you hear me?!
Renton...
Charles.
You know that I...
Yeah, I know.
Ray, I know everything that you wish for!
Renton! I was able to do it because of you, Renton.
It can't be anyone but you, Renton.
I...
Renton, I...
You went this far, doing this all by yourself...
But, I'm glad.
I... I've been wanting to talk to you all this time.
Renton...
Me, too.
There are so many things I'd like to ask you about, Eureka.
Why?!
Why can't I catch up to them?!
The specs of this unit should be much better!
So, why?!
No good! I can't track them inside the sea of clouds!
Don't panic!
It's just one ship! There's no way we can lose!
Communications! What's Beams doing?!
Dammit, where did they go?! I'm through playing hide-and-seek!
Renton, that's...
It's all right. Leave it to me.
I won't kill anyone! I'll just make them unable to fight.
Rolf 01's right arm has been destroyed!
03, as well!
And now 02! They're all disabled!
Why just the weapons?
Flying all around the battlefield and showing mercy...
Renton, you'll die keeping that up. You're being too kind.
Welcome back.
That's what Nirvash is saying.
Heh, I'm back.
Sorry to leave you all alone.
Renton, you just said "alone."
About Nirvash!
Come on, Renton. Let's go together!
Sure!
Contact lost with all ships!
The reflection films are peeling off one after another!
The Type Zero... What has it done?!
What's the meaning of this?
It's just like a rainbow...
Retreat! Hurry!
Holland, can this be...
No.
It's not a Seven Swell.
I can't believe that little twerp...
I don't want to admit it. I can't admit it!
What is this feeling that I have?!
They sure know how to retreat at full speed.
Oh, well. We should retreat, too.
Charles!
Come on! We're pulling back for today.
Roger!
The Son of the King...
Dewey, is that what this all means?
Hey, Renton.
I was thinking about lots of things while you were gone.
I met all sorts of people, too.
Strange people, amazing people, and sad people, too.
And I finally realized something.
What was important to me.
I think I realized it, too.
What's dear to me.
Sky fish!
You really came back...
Hey, Renton?
You know, I've changed.
People say I've changed!
Gidget and Nirvash both said I'm different from who I was before.
I've changed so much from who I was, too.
From that day when you fell down into my home.
Tell me your stories, Renton.
I want to hear how you've changed, Eureka.
I see. So, that's what it was all about.
I understand now, Diane.
I know what I should be doing now!
We're not giving up. Not ever.
TO BE CONTINUED
To be continued!
Those who risk their lives,
fighting for the ones they must protect.
What will the one who has grasped freedom...
show the boy in that battle?
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