Someone's calling out to me right now
The weathervane is showing me the way
I sat down upon this hill along the way
And murmured about how nice it'd be to fly
I wanna fly away!
To seek the answer
I realized that even mistakes
And regret can become your wings
Feel the wind inside your body
And now spread your arms out wide
Straight into the sun
That's where I'm gonna fly right now
Escape the night of anguish
I'll fly further than I have
I can fly away! I can fly away!
This is preposterous!
The Great Wall is only a short ways away!
So, why? Why?!
Why the hell do we have to play soccer?!
Two Hours Earlier...
Hold on! Are you serious about this?!
Yeah, serious. Dead serious.
Welcome to Liverchester "Soccer City" Yeah, serious. Dead serious.
Welcome to Liverchester "Soccer City" I'm appalled! Have you forgotten that we're wanted fugitives?
We can't stay here for too long, either.
Besides, what's soccer got to do with the Great Wall?
If we knew that, nobody would be against the idea.
Right.
The problem is...
Renton and Eureka can't play soccer by themselves, even futsal.
I don't want to do it!
First of all, I've never played before!
I'll pass, too.
Thought so.
It can't be helped.
Because Norb says it's the path to the Great Wall.
Holland, you really believe him?
I don't want to say this after coming this far,
but maybe that old man isn't thinking about anything at all.
That's even more preposterous.
This is Norb we're talking about. You saw the compac on his chest, right?
But still...
Oh, that's right, you were never good at ball-based sports.
That's not what I'm talking about! I just...
Let's do it!
For a while now, I've been jumpy and nervous.
Or rather, I really want to move around and blow off some steam.
I see.
You've grown up, Renton.
Holland...
Listen, Renton. You and Eureka have to get past the Great Wall soon.
This is a challenge leading up to it.
Renton, I want you to overcome this challenge.
I'm sure you can do it!
Sure!
That's a good answer. All right, let's do a quick warm-up!
Yeah!
There are two idiots here.
Norb!
Hey, where are you, Norb?!
What did you talk to them about?!
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Amazing!
What was that trick?!
It's not something that you can call a trick.
Let me! Let me!
You couldn't do it!
You've played before?
Yeah. A little before I started to Lift.
But Bell Forest didn't have a team for me to join,
so I was always playing by myself.
I see.
It seems like things are getting sorta strange.
Yeah.
Have you ever played soccer, Eureka?
No...
But if I'm with you, Renton, I think I might be able to learn how!
Will you teach me?
Of course!
Okay, out of the way, out of the way!
What is it, Renton?
I'll teach all of you guys together! Come on, over here!
Really?
All right!
Well, the most important thing when it comes to playing soccer...
Hey!
Holland's calling for you.
Holland is?
Gekkostate All-Stars' Futsal Special Pre-Great Wall Schedule 1) Radio exercises 2) Running 3) Muscle training (100 squats, 50 pushups, 50 situps) 4) 50 short dashes 5) 50 sets of dashes 6) Practice game 7) Meeting
Gekkostate All-Stars' Futsal Special Pre-Great Wall Schedule 1) Radio exercises 2) Running 3) Muscle training (100 squats, 50 pushups, 50 situps) 4) 50 short dashes 5) 50 sets of dashes 6) Practice game 7) Meeting What is this?!
You can see for yourself. It's a special schedule.
Hey now, gimme a break!
I'm one of the players!
I said I've never done this before!
And our leader's name isn't on this list...
What does a supporter do?
Physical and mental support of the players, apparently.
Which is why I'm asking what I need to do for that!
Hey Holland, can I ask one thing?
You wrote here that we're going to run, do muscle training and such,
but how many days are we going to do this?
Are you guys up for it or not?!
We told you, we're not.
I hate to say this, Leader,
but shouldn't we ask Norb the reason why we have to play soccer?
What are you talking about?!
This is so that we can get over the Great Wall!
No good. He totally believes it.
Norb!
Tell us! Why do we all have to play soccer?!
As I said, it's to get over the Great...
Holland, you stay quiet!
Now, Norb, answer us!
Give us a reason that will satisfy all of us!
Wh-Why the grin?
It means, best not to ask.
Ow!
All right!
Don't you think Renton is amazing?
He sure is good.
No good! I can't keep up with him at all!
Geez, someone hurry up and take over!
Everyone is saying you're good, Renton.
That's not true.
Miss Hilda and Mr. Jobs are both completely new to this.
Basically, anyone can get past them.
What is it?
No, nothing.
What is it? Now it's gonna big me!
It's really nothing!
Hey!
It's about time to begin.
Gidget!
Panther Shoot!
Sorry about that, Renton.
Don't mind him, Renton.
Renton?
Not good.
Not good?
Yeah, not good.
How is it not good?
I've analyzed Norb's intentions with this plan on my own.
Isn't it because he wants to rid Renton of any evil thoughts...
that might hinder him when he enters the Great Wall?
Evil thoughts? You mean...
You know... What you feel because you're young.
Yeah. That.
Oh, that...
So, he's trying to get rid of those "youthful urges"...
by getting it all out through sports!
Most likely.
If so, you're right. We're in trouble.
With Renton facing the obviously superior Doggie now,
he's feeling mentally cornered.
Negative emotions that point their vector to oneself...
increase physical persistence.
On top of it, he's getting emotional pressure from Eureka.
Perhaps something will happen as a result.
Something might happen?
Yeah, chances are likely that something will happen.
I'll take all of my past anger out on them right now!
Renton!
Renton, pass!
You're holding the ball too long, Renton! Pass the ball!
Perhaps, Renton...
What?
He doesn't know how to pass?
Golden Falcon Shoot!
All right!
Geez! What are you doing, Renton?!
Renton.
Don't drag us down.
For now...
Cheers!
Man, this is good!
You know, having a drink after we work up a sweat once in a while isn't bad.
Though you'd end up with the gout.
That's not good.
Anyway, about Renton...
We were expecting this to happen, but still, it's not good.
So, it's bad, after all...
Nothing good will come of making him lose his self-confidence at this point.
That's why I reanalyzed what Norb was thinking.
Oh, do tell!
Maybe he just wanted to see how Eureka and Renton work as a pair.
Oh, that instead!
But that old man slept through it!
Good point.
Very good point.
Are you guys the all-Gekko?
Did I do something bad?
It's not your fault, Doggie.
Where's Holland?!
A game?!
No one told us about this!
Or rather, where did you bring those guys from?!
Hey, Holland.
Let's do it.
Holland.
We only have one path left for us... Right?
Hey, wait a minute, Holland!
Don't be fooled by this grin of his!
I'm announcing the starting lineup!
What's up with them?
Anyway, no matter who we're up against,
since we've decided to do this, we're sure to win!
All right! Circle up!
All-Gekkos! Fight on, fight on, fight on!
Yeah...
Don't let them psych you out!
What, Holland, you're not in the starting lineup?
Typical.
Do your best!
Fight!
I'm sorry about earlier. I said that too harshly.
I'll do my best and cover for you, Renton.
Eureka, pass!
Eureka!
Hey! Wasn't that tackle against the rules?!
No, Eureka just has a small physique. That wasn't against the rules.
That's why they call this the martial art on the field.
Martial arts, huh?
What do you think you're doing to Eureka?!
Is he an idiot?
Stoner.
It's not what you said.
I don't believe this...
Holland?
I'm going in!
All-Gekko All-RC
I'm sorry. I should really be doing a better job at this.
Things wouldn't turn out this way if you were by yourself.
Really...
That's right!
This is no longer Renton's problem or Eureka's problem!
This is about the pride of Gekkostate!
Makes sense...
Nobody will be satisfied unless we score at least one point.
Change of plan!
We had a plan?
So, what's the plan?
No defense!
Bring it on!
Renton.
Eureka!
Rush 'em!
Right!
Eureka, over here!
Doggie!
Renton!
Brother!
Great! Once again, he falls back on his only move!
Renton!
Pass! Pass the ball!
It's all right! You can do it, Renton!
Renton passed for the first time!
Eureka, over here!
Renton!
Renton, behind you!
The ball that Eureka passed to me!
Whatever it takes!
Holland!
I'm not letting you have that ball!
What?!
They did it!
All right!
Freeze!
All-Gekko All-RC
Refueling status?
All finished!
We're going to use the boosters! What about all the guys outside?!
All workers have already evacuated!
All right! Launch!
So, what did Norb want to do with all of this?
Maybe he wanted to teach us the teamwork we'd need to get past the zone.
No, maybe it was so we'd be prepared in case something unexpected happened.
That isn't what you said before, is it?
So? In the end, what was it?
If you found something, that's good. And if you didn't, it's still good.
Besides...
It was fun, wasn't it?
Again...
We'll come back here again.
And we'll play another game against those guys from today!
Without one person out of the picture.
The entire Gekkostate, as a whole!
Sorry I'm getting you stuck around here with me like this.
No, I stepped on Holland's face, too.
By the way, what did you say before?
When the whistle for the second half was being blown.
Oh, that?
I said "I believe in you."
I remembered. When it's important, you always pull off a miracle.
So...
The Coralian attack on our capital cost us two great foundations.
They were killed by the Coralians whose existence they kept hidden.
In a way, you could say they got what they deserved.
However... However, I did not wish for them to die.
The Sages should have apologized to us.
Although, considering things now,
their regret might have caused them great agony.
I was given a special order by Coda, the sole surviving Sage.
Strike them!
Just one phrase: strike them!
Now, I ask once again for the deployment of the Ageha Squad!
And then we shall attack the Great Wall, which we believe is the Coralians' main base,
and exterminate them once and for all!
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
The Gekko arrives at the gate which leads to the future.
In the light that shines upon the shadows,
the boy and girl face their destined rendezvous.
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