The signals have focused! We've located them!
We detect another powerful signal in addition to the Noise!
Could this be an Aufwachenschlagen?
Gungnir?!
The attack is fiercer than expected.
Just what is going on?
That can't be... That was Kanade's...
Listen to my song
Can you hear me?
Please tell me
I look at the sky, devoid of answers and made to deceive
fly far away
Words are not enough
so accept all I am
I can't control myself... nor do I want to
I've always known that
With my song I will bring about
the beginning of eternity for you
So smile
I will embrace you tighter than anyone else
I will never let you go
Yes, never
I hope that you're the one to shake
my heart in doubt
That would start something greater
Ever since we were born, we looked for our meeting
I think of you when the wind howls around me at night
and the song of the life we lived together blasts through the heavens
Noise and Disharmony
What? What is this? What did I turn into?
You look awesome, Miss!
Don't let go of my hand
It's so warm
Maybe because it's human
Well... I don't know what's going on, but I have to make sure I save this girl!
Who needs something difficult?
What?!
We strive forward
to find it
In the place of changing hearts
we keep these feelings
This heart beat pounds
into the future
Did I do that?
Don't space out! Deadly mistake.
Protect the girl!
Tsubasa?
Look at my seething heart
Blue Flash
I erased all my hesitation
Now it's a flame that devotes all to the ones I'm close to
One Thousand Tears
Without a single prayer on my lips
I slash apart what I see before me
Amazing! Tsubasa is really...
Here.
Drink this. It'll warm you up.
That sounds useful. Thanks.
T-Thank you!
Thank you!
Actually, Tsubasa, this makes it the...
second time you saved me!
The second time?
Mommy!
I'm so glad! You're safe.
Well then, could you read this agreement and sign it?
The particulars of this incident are a national secret and accordingly classified,
and therefore your freedom of speech and expression will be somewhat limited.
It concerns itself particularly with providing information to other nations,
and in case you are regarded as guilty of the same, you will be persecuted as...
Time for me to take my leave...
We have unfinished business with you.
Why?!
You will accompany us to the second branch of the Disaster Relief Squad.
This is deeply regrettable, but we are taking you into custody.
But why?!
What are we doing at the school?
The teachers live in the central tower here, right?
Um, what is that...?
Please find something to hold on to.
Will it go that fast?
Smiles won't help you.
Smiles have no place where we're going.
Warm Welcome, Tachibana Hibiki!
The second branch of the Disaster Relief Squad, the guardians of mankind, greet you!
Welcome to the
Second Branch
Come on, put on a smile!
Let's take a photo to commemorate the first day of our friendship!
D-Don't! How will it look in the photo album if I'm handcuffed?
Warm Welcome, Tachibana Hibiki!
Besides, why do you all know my name although we've never met?
The second branch here is kind of a secret service thing for wartime use.
Looking into your past was easy as pie.
My bag!
Just what are you looking into?
Why did you have to take my bag?
Ogawa, please.
Right away.
Thank you.
We should apologize to you, actually.
Let me introduce the gang to you.
I'm Kazanari Genjuro, the boss here.
And I'm the smart girl, Sakurai Ryoko. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
You came here at our invitation because we'd like you to work with us.
Work with you... how?
Please tell me... What happened to me?
To answer your question, we need to ask two things of you first.
First, don't tell anyone about what happened today.
As for the second...
Well, let's take off your clothes first.
Oh, please!
Why?!
I'm back...
Hibiki!
"She was old enough!", says Japanese Prime Minister
Where were you knocking around until now?
Sorry...
They said on the news earlier that the Noise showed up close by again.
Yeah, but they're gone now.
...and ostensibly Kazanari Tsubasa is going to change her publisher.
Kazanari Tsubasa turning to foreign markets
Approached by major English label
Kazanari Tsubasa, who released her new single today, also stunned the public with her announcement today.
She was approached by Metro Music, based in England,
who are looking to introduce her to foreign markets.
Since the incident two years ago, she pursued a solo career, and...
Hey, Miku...
Don't tell anyone about what happened today.
Never mind.
I do. I do mind.
I was really worried because you were so late.
I'm sorry... and thanks.
You're the only one who'd miss me.
Lend me some warmth, Miku!
What's with you, Hibiki?
Kohinata Miku is the sunshine that warms me up.
I'm drawn to your side. It's the warmest spot I know.
It's always been like that, and it won't change.
You know, Hibiki, I...
Sweet dreams, Hibiki.
There's nothing to fear as long as we are together.
That suit is Kanade's!
Bikkie!
Wanna go to Flower?
Flower?
It's the pancake place by the station.
We heard it's really good!
Sorry, I've got no time today...
What have you gotten caught up in now?
Seriously, your life is like an anime character's.
Too bad, then... Standing offer, you know!
See you later then!
I think there's a curse on me.
I'm supposed to escort you to headquarters as a material witness.
Why?!
All right, here are the results of your medical examination yesterday.
There are some signs that the shock of the first transformation affected you,
but there are no notable abnormalities.
Nothing... notable?
Oh, right. I guess this isn't what you came for.
Please explain that power to me!
Tsubasa holds Heavenrend, relic number one.
Relic?
The relics are crystals documented in legends from around the world,
created in ancient times by heretics and are impossible for us to make.
They can be found chiefly in old ruins,
but most have suffered through the ages,
and thus the ones with any power left are real rarities.
Heavenrend is the fragment of a blade. Merely a fifth of the whole.
All that can amplify and free the sliver of power left in the fragments are waves of specific amplitude.
Waves of a certain amplitude...
Basically songs. The relics are activated by songs.
Songs?
Oh, right! I remember the song I sang filled my entire mind!
You break down the power into raw energy again and reconstruct it
as the armors you and Tsubasa wear - the Symphogear.
But the relics don't just activate as soon as someone hums a tune!
We call the few people who can activate the relics and sing the songs to construct Symphogear "Matches."
That's those like Tsubasa and you.
So? Do you think you understood some basic stuff about the power that awakened in you now?
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Well...
Shoot, Hibiki!
I have no idea what you just said.
Not surprised.
Not at all.
I suppose those were some big words there.
For now it will be enough to remember that I'm the scientist behind the Sakurai Theory,
which describes the extraction of power from relics.
Sure...
But... I don't have a relic! So why...?
Do you know what that is?
Yes! I got that wound two years ago. I was there at the stadium!
There were multiple fragments so close to your heart it was impossible to remove them.
According to our research, they are the fragments of relic number three, Gungnir, which Kanade held.
Think of it as her farewell present.
Um...
What's wrong?
Do I really have to keep this to myself?
If others found out you have the ability to summon Symphogear,
it would inevitably endanger your friends and family greatly.
They would have to fear for their lives.
Their lives...?
We're trying to protect lives, not some secret.
Can you keep them safe?
With power comes great responsibility, and we hope you understand that.
Mankind stands no chance against the Noise.
A simple touch and we turn to dust and crumble.
We can't hurt them either.
There is a single exception: the Valkyries clad in Symphogear.
On behalf of the second branch of the Japanese government's Disaster Relief Squad,
I would like to ask for your cooperation.
Tachibana Hibiki.
Will you use the power of your Symphogear in the great war against the Noise?
I can... help people with this power, right?
Okay!
I'll fight!
I'm a greenhorn, but I'll do my best!
I'd be happy to fight by your side!
I'd be really...
Noise appearance confirmed!
Tell first branch to leave this to us.
Appearance located. I'm putting it on the screen.
They're within 200 units of the school!
So close.
I'm off!
Don't be reckless!
You're not ready!
I can use my power to help someone, right?
Only the power of Symphogear can fight the Noise, right?
I'm going!
She knows the danger and still wants to help.
She has a nice personality.
I wonder.
Tsubasa received combat training since she was a little girl.
Hibiki used to be a completely normal girl before this.
I think that a girl who volunteers for the front lines just to help someone is... twisted.
Wouldn't that make her just like us?
This is an announcement by the JSDF Disaster Relief Squad.
The area is ordered to evacuate immediately.
Please proceed to a nearby shelter at once.
Before my sword like a scythe
fall a thousand flowers
In the light of the dying moon
come and hear my song
Tsubasa!
Blue Flash
Tsubasa!
I was little more than cannon fodder just now, but I'll do my best!
Please let me fight with you!
You're right.
You and I... should fight.
The Swan Songs of the Valkyries
To be continued
Here we are, where I used to belong, but
when I turn around, only the wind is with me
Don't let me down, don't make me confused
I will drown in despair
The sky from here is like a nightmare
and it comes to chase me
Dreams and reason and all my feelings
are once more erased
I can't wait for the end to these sad days
Lost and deep in my agony
I still wish to try to win
Although my hands are covered in wounds
they hold a little star that will never die
This light that fell from the heavens
shines for me faintly even now
I will reach out to others no matter how often I have to
although I can't imagine
how mere faith could ever be a strength
Shine for me, shooting star!