Around 10,000 years ago, on our motherworld "Earth,"
most of the planet's surface was covered in salty water which we called "the ocean."
One of the sports they played on that planet was called "surfing."
They say that the sport resembled lifting,
something that we who currently live on this Promised Land like to do.
Those who performed this surfing were called "surfers."
They rode the waves in the ocean, communed with nature,
and felt the existence of that planet, that world, with their entire bodies.
Yes, just as we, we people born on this planet...
with a sky filled with trapars,
through the riding of waves that we call lifting,
feel the existence of the scub corals.
Of this world.
Of this planet itself.
EPISODE 33 PACIFIC STATE
This is the Nirvash.
We are currently flying the skies over Gremikowa.
Any signs of life? Do you see anything moving?
I see nothing.
It's nothing but ruins.
I see.
Understood. Return to ship.
Roger.
Eureka, Talho says we should go back.
Eureka?
Eureka!
Let's go back to the Gekko, Eureka.
But, someone may still be alive out there!
We've searched enough. Let's give up.
But...
Eureka!
We have to give up.
We got here too late.
I'm sorry, Renton.
Confirmed, Nirvash has touched down and the hatch is secure.
All right. For now, have the riders get some rest.
After all, they just came back from seeing that gruesome place.
Don't be so depressed.
It wasn't that we were too late.
They were just too fast for us.
Right now, Woz and Hap are calculating in the central computing room.
Most likely, the area of damage has increased from last time.
In other words, they're getting more accurate.
This isn't coincidence.
You could say it's proof that it's something artificial.
It's all right for you to be worried about it.
But as a full-time member of this ship, here's a piece of advice:
Let your crew rest.
Everyone else is exhausted, too.
All right.
Message to all hands.
Maintain patrol mode, but half the ship should get rest.
Roger that.
The Intelligence department's main server firewall was fortified,
and they've added bluffs and decoys all over.
The fact that every bit of information Hap found about Master Norb was fake...
Is the information getting tangled up within the military as well?
No, that's impossible. At the least, he...
You should rest too, Talho.
You haven't gotten any rest since Tresor, right?
Idiot, I'm better off than you, barely recovered from your wounds.
I haven't done anything but lay around lately.
You should take care of yourself, too.
Holland!
What?
Nothing.
Really, I'm completely astounded.
The data uploaded implies that...
the airborne form was planned from the beginning.
Didn't I tell you that?
Renton, what's your impression from riding it?
Well, I thought it would take more time for me to get used to it,
but it was easier than I imagined. It really feels strange.
That's my point.
This is the resulting shape that you two wished for.
Wait, where's Eureka?
Eureka is resting in her room.
I think what happened in Gremikowa was a real shock to her.
Besides, she's...
Well...
I think we need to leave her alone.
What are you doing?!
You're Eureka's partner!
Why aren't you at her side?!
B-But, I don't know what to say...
You really don't get it.
This. This does it.
Strawberry candy?
Right.
It doesn't matter what. You just need a reason to start talking.
Why won't you give it to me?!
I'm telling you that's a no-go.
This is a memento that the little cub and I share.
B-But I don't have anything like that!
Things like this require memories that go along with them.
It's not too late.
You just need to make a memory that you two can share.
So nostalgic.
We're both so young, it makes me sick.
We talked together about anything and everything back then.
This was when I told him I'd never been on a board, and right away, he...
That's how he always is.
Holland always gives me all sorts of things,
but he always keeps quiet about the truth.
The burdens he bears.
What he needs to get done.
What he really wants.
How he feels.
Don't be acting so tough.,,
Unfair...
You're so unfair, Holland.
There's one thing that I need to confirm with you.
Our objective has been to do research on the beings called Coralians...
and to make contact with them.
That was to prevent the government from hiding their existence
and to stop the military from secretly eradicating them.
Because that would mean war between the Coralian race...
and the humans who colonized this planet after them.
Well, how about it, Leader?
If what you said was true, and Eureka is someone...
that this planet... that the scub corals created,
can we still keep doing what we've been doing all this time?
From now on, we're not talking just the government and military.
Won't we be facing monsters, like the ones that showed up near Gremikowa?
And in that situation, can we really aim...
for coexistence between humans and the scub corals?
Sorry. Give me some time to think it over.
I know that events are forcing our objectives to change.
I also understand that we can't go back to being who we used to be.
That's all the more reason that I need a little more time. Please...
Shonan East: Southerly winds, wind force 1.
Transparence light particles: 18, later 16...
It's no use!
I can't think of anything.
Come to think of it, I don't have anything like that at all!
Hold it, what are you doing?!
Making such a mess...
And look at you! Did you stay up all night?!
Miss Talho!
What's a memento?!
Memento?
You don't have to laugh about it!
Hilarious...
I'm serious!
I'm seriously thinking about Eureka!
Silly, the item isn't what's important.
So, what, you were rummaging though books in search of an item?
Well, all I have is lifting gear...
You won't draw her attention by looking at books like this.
It doesn't matter what the item is, in the end.
What's vital is how many good times you've had with that person.
That's much, much more important.
You know, Renton...
It's how you spent your time with the person you love.
How wonderful a time that was.
That's what's most important to people.
Items are just the things that happened...
to be lying around when that happened, right?
Oh, NOW I get it!
You're right.
You can't make memories when you give something...
that both sides didn't have in common.
Miss Talho, what's that?
What?
That thing, shining over there.
Oh, that's trapar dust.
Trapar dust?
Right. A phenomenon that happens occasionally...
when really dense trapars are nearby.
You've never seen it before, Renton?
Never at all!
Wow, it's amazing!
That means a good wave is close by, right?
True. There's a famous lifting spot around here, too.
Hey, Renton, do you want to go lifting?
Lifting?
Yeah, lifting!
Oh, but that was so close.
Lucky for us the fly-by-wire links...
didn't malfunction during the battle with the Izumo ship.
Yeah, really.
Besides, if we passed through this area, there wouldn't have been...
any place to stop by for at least two more days.
All right, all checks complete.
No problems with the control units.
Which means, as we feared...
It's most likely the central computing system.
What a pain.
Still, where did Talho go?
She's the one that mentioned the malfunction.
Is this all right, Miss Talho?
Lying about the fly-by-wire system being broken?
Um, what did you want to show me?
I-I'm so sorry!
What is this?
Miss Talho?
Wow!
Amazing! What is this?! It's so cool!
What's up with this long board?
I'm lending this to you.
You're sure?
But, you can't ride it by yourself.
I want you to ride this board together with Eureka.
And use your feelings to put her grieving mind at ease.
But, how should I bring it up with Eureka?
Come up with that yourself!
Ouch! What was that for?!
Listen up, Renton.
"Love is to watch from far away" is nothing but a lie.
If you really love her, you have to show her with your attitude.
Go get 'em, Renton!
Um, Miss Talho?
Did you tell that lie for me and Eureka?
Don't be so conceited!
Now, I think I'll go deal with the big baby myself.
Will I be all right?
All I've ever ridden are short boards...
And, so what are you guys doing?
What does it look like we're doing?
Lifting! Lifting!
I can see that!
I'm asking how you guys can be so at ease about everything!
Sonia, perhaps you haven't been getting enough calcium in your diet?
You over there, too! Why are you sunbathing so calmly?!
Oh, I'm just reading up on my materials while breathing in fresh air.
See?
Well, we'll be going now.
Hold it! Hold it right there!
What are you going to do from here on?
It's impossible now to make contact as you have been...
by waiting for the Coralian to appear, right?
You finally have Eureka and Renton as your trump card,
yet it's impossible to get close...
with the antibody Coralians on the scene.
Furthermore, those antibodies and the military's ultimate weapon...
There is a way.
I don't have time left, but there is a way.
If Renton and Eureka can get in touch with Master Norb...
Geez, where the heck have you been walking around?
I've been looking for you!
Talho...
Eureka.
I don't know what to say,
but if staying here makes you feel even a little better,
I think that's fine.
I don't know what cruel things are waiting ahead of us.
But, that's about all I can do for you, Eureka...
So, if you feel up to it, can you step outside?
You don't think I'm too troublesome?
You don't think I'm some nuisance, do you?
Eureka...
What are you talking about?
There's no way that I'd be thinking something like that!
It's all right. Trust me.
Renton, can I trust you?
Of course!
I don't believe this.
At this point, Eureka's values as a Coralian are on the rise...
Is it because of those so-called antibodies? Or is it?
My little cub!
What are you reading so seriously?
You know, I really want you to stop calling me that.
So, what have you been talking to Holland about?
Oh, well, I thought about talking to him,
but those two seemed to be in a good mood,
so I thought it would be best not to interrupt them.
You landed here on purpose, didn't you?
Well, you looked so painful all the time lately.
Go lifting. It'll double as your rehab.
You like it, don't you?
Of course I do, but...
when I think that this will be my last lift, well...
Holland?!
I won't have any more opportunities to lift from here on.
This is my last ride.
I want you to watch me through it.
Give me a board, Talho.
Holland...
Hey, Stoner.
Our leader's lifting sans mecha for the first time in a while.
Shouldn't you take pictures of it?
I wouldn't mind taking pictures of it, sure...
But to record a man touted as a genius looking like that...
You can't help it.
After such a critical injury, it's a miracle he can lift at all.
Holland! That's enough already!
Please, stop it now!
Please, Holland! Stop!
Shut up!
I understand!
I understand you, so stop it, Holland!
Holland!
HOLLAND!
Get a grip, Holland!
I'm so pathetic...
I'm really pathetic, aren't I?
I'm sorry, Talho.
The only thing I had any talent for was lifting...
But, you still like it, don't you?
Yeah. I love lifting, and this planet that lets me lift.
That's why I can't forgive those who want to destroy this planet.
No matter what happens, I want to protect it.
Protect this planet where I met you...
And you, for loving me despite being so pathetic.
Idiot...
You're making me cry my makeup off.
Holland...
Sorry, but can I borrow this for a while?
Come on, just for a while.
Oh, I lent it out to him.
Our long board.
I hope this becomes a good memory for the two of them.
Just like it did for us.
Until now, I've been living my life by making use of all sorts of things.
To survive, I've used lifting and the counterculture.
I didn't realize that I was hurting them by using them.
That's not all.
I've hurt a lot of people, saying that it was to protect something important.
Especially you two, Renton and Eureka...
I really feel sorry for what I did to you two.
Forgive me.
Holland...
That's not why I'm saying this...
But as of today, Gekkostate is disbanding.
What's with this, all of a sudden?!
We've learned of where Master Norb is.
One of my juniors from my intelligence department days called me.
Apparently, Master Norb has appeared alone in the capitol...
seeking audience with the Three Sages.
The capitol?!
We have no time left.
Norb, showing up at his enemy's headquarters...
after three years in total hiding.
That shows how resigned he is to the current situation.
We can't afford to lose him now.
Losing him would mean losing the possibility...
of humans and Coralians coexisting...
in the way we have here in front of our eyes.
I'm going to go into the capitol now and grab Norb out of there.
I'm afraid that I won't make it out in one piece.
But this is based only on my own personal motivation.
I don't intend to force any of you to follow me as I do this.
Those who want to get off of this ship should get off.
Those who want to stay can stay.
No matter which choice you make, I will honor it as your decision.
That's the last order I give you as the leader of Gekkostate.
That's all.
Dismissed.
It's been three years already, hasn't it?
Since what?
Since you took over this ship and deserted the military.
I seem to recall it was just the three of us back then, as well.
Right, Talho?
Yeah.
It's true that we may not have any time left,
but we can just start over from square one.
Thanks.
I think that's the first time I've ever heard you say that.
Geez, and we've been together since we were three years old!
I wish you'd say that to me at least once before I die.
Hap...
Leader, I've got word from Stoner.
He's developing film right now, so don't blast off too quickly.
Gidget...
This is the engine room.
Engines, check. All systems nominal.
We can go at any time.
This is the catapult control room.
We currently have the 606 on the turntable.
606 to bridge, requesting release of the catapult for a recon mission.
This is the 606.
Leader, don't you need LFO riders...
for what you're trying to do right now?
Right, Matthieu?
Right, Leader?
Matthieu...
Radar is clear of any enemies.
Woz!
The central computing system is back up.
Just like our leader.
You guys... Gekkostate is...
We won't let you disband it!
We all talked it over.
Holland, what you're trying to do now...
is no different from what we've been doing all along.
And doing that is what we in Gekkostate are all about!
Renton...
Now, Leader...
Hurry up with your orders.
We're all waiting for your next order.
Attention all hands! The Gekko will take off to invade the capitol!
Operation details will be forthcoming,
but for now, depart from the current location.
Get us to the next trajectory flight-capable point ASAP!
Got that?!
Roger!
Come on, wasn't anyone listening to my request?
Well, considering I've just created...
the best shot of my entire life, I'll let it slide.
What shall I title it?
The title... Hm, let's see...
How about something like "Pacific State?"
TO BE CONTINUED
To be continued.
Na Na Na why so why?
Try to imagine
Just you like
The things you like
There's not just one
Door that you've opened up
Is there an answer there or not?
I don't know. I don't know right now.
We're always lost
Adults saying "You're just a child"
But it's fun trying to work it out
Maybe you won't work it soon
It's all never ending, oh my!
Don't give up till you've solved it!
And even if you mess it up
Just say it's all "all right!"
Swim in the sea of imagination with all your might
Na Na Na why so why?
Try to imagine
Just you like
The things you like
There's not just one
Tomorrow known only to you
Seeking the key for the door to the future,
the adults make their move.
The story continuing on from the past is passed down to the boy.
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