Hibiki...
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
Towards The Fate That Never Stops Assailing Us
Why is it that against all odds
fate has led me here in such a vast world?
Why is using her power so easy for her?
Her swan song must be the reason.
The friendly wind just brushed my hand
I have to make sure I settle this, whatever the cost.
and carried me all this way when I held on
Now that I'm here, instead of
Are you mocking me?
standing idly by with a fake smile
Well, don't! I'm Yukine Chris!
I see. Chris it is, then.
Hey, Chris. Let's just stop this fighting.
We're not Noise. We can talk to each other.
We can understand each other if we talk!
We are both humans!
You're pissing me off!
Your lies are pissing me off!
Your naïveté is pissing me off!
Chris...
Take this, you idiot!
What is this song?
I'll show you the power of Ichii-Bal!
Ichii-Bal?!
We caught an Aufwachen signal!
Collation with records confirms it as Ichii-Bal!
So they even got their hands on lost relic number two.
Chris... are you the same...
You made me sing.
You made me sing my song!
Let me tell you! I hate to sing!
You hate to sing?
A shield?
A sword.
I heard you were wallowing in pity and wanted to die.
Now you're here to get in the way?
I decided I'd never lose anything again.
Commander Kazanari!
Tsubasa.
Don't do anything rash.
Understood.
Tsubasa?
You're back up, Tachibana?
Remember that I haven't fully recovered yet.
I need your help.
Yes!
Where did I come into contact
with the truths of this world?
My memories and my pride
This bitch... her style has completely changed.
are not fake
Tsubasa! She's...
I know.
Look at my seething heart
I erased all my hesitation
I would like to believe that she's not an enemy I should be at odds with.
Now it's a flame that devotes all to the ones I'm close to
I also have to make up for having lost relic number two ten years ago.
Without a single prayer on my lips
What?!
Tachibana!
What are you doing?!
Sorry... It would've hit you... I just...
Don't treat me like a human failure! I don't need your help!
It looks like this mission was too hard as well.
When do you plan on living up to my expectations?
Finè!
Finè? A woman called 'end'?
Even without her I will extinguish the flames of war!
Then the curse on us could be broken,
and all those drifting about could return where they belong.
I have no business with you anymore.
What do you mean?!
Wait!
Finè!
Signal lost. We can't track her anymore.
I found something.
Japanese Girl Disappeared!
Survivor of Guerilla War in South America
That was her...
Yukine Chris. 16 years old as of now.
She disappeared two years ago.
She had been selected as a prospective gear user.
I think that I can understand Kanade's reasons for fighting a bit better now.
But to be honest, I'm a afraid to make them my own.
I don't even consider myself a truly living being... How could I adopt them?
"How about being more human again? Wouldn't that work?"
"I've told you so often."
"A reed before the wind lives on where oaks fall."
She'd just tease me with that again.
But what could I do now that I'm back?
I don't even a goal in mind for life.
Just do what you feel like doing. It's that simple.
What I want?
I don't think I've thought about that in a long time.
But sometime in the past, I know I must have felt ecstatic about something as well.
You've got a lot of bruises and cuts, but luckily nothing serious.
So I'm fine?
You exhausted yourself, that's all.
You'll be back to your usual self if you rest.
Okay, then I'll...
I told you, you need to rest!
I think I might be cursed.
Are you worried about your friend?
Yes.
No need to.
I'm sure Ogawa's team's explained everything to her by now.
I... see.
Once she signs the non-disclosure agreement, she's free to go.
I understand.
I'd never have thought the enemy has Ichii-Bal,
and that Yukine Chris is a gear user.
The advantage that the relics gave us is gone for good now, is it?
Who was that Finè woman? What's she after?
I know the situation is looking grim,
but at least both our Symphogear users are in perfect health!
It's too early to hang your head.
Tsubasa! That was nuts.
I apologize for acting without orders.
However, I couldn't sit by idly as my comrade was in danger.
Tachibana is not a true warrior yet.
There is no doubt she has what it takes to be one, but her approach doesn't realize it.
Tsubasa...
I am far from my best, but I think I can be of some use supporting her.
I'll do my best!
The results of your examination worry me, Hibiki.
I'll be just like always if I get enough food and a night's sleep!
I just have to sleep where it's warmest.
Miku...
What are you doing?!
It seems that the fragments of Gungnir near your heart
are fusing with your tissue at an accelerating rate.
I suspect your energy and rate of healing are a byproduct.
Fusing...?
It's all right, it has no negative effects.
That's good to hear.
Hey, Miku...
This is kind of hard to explain, so, um...
Welcome home.
Good to be back.
So, can I come in?
Sure. It's your room too.
Listen...
What is it? I got most of it from those people.
What's there to explain now?
Miku...
You liar!
We promised not to keep secrets!
Why, Finè?
We can understand each other if we talk!
We are both humans!
That bitch... dammit!
My goal is to crush every human with the will and power to fight.
I want to extinguish the flames that could spark a war!
But...
Don't cry! What good is crying going to do?
But... But...
Don't bully the weak!
I'm not bullying her! She's just...
I told you not to bully her!
Leave my brother alone!
He was bullying you, wasn't he?
No!
Dad vanished.
We were looking for him, but my sister complained about having to walk for so long.
Are you just lost? Why can't you just say so?
But... But...
Stop crying already!
Don't make my sister cry!
Man, you two will be the death of me! I'll help you find him, so just shut up!
What is it?
Do you like singing?
I hate singing.
Especially my own song, since it does nothing but destroy.
Dad!
Where were you two?
The girl there got us lost.
No, she didn't. She helped us look for you.
I'm sorry you had to do this.
Don't worry about it.
Did you thank her yet?
Thank you!
You're getting along so well.
Can you tell me how you do that?
Dunno... We fight a lot.
We fight a lot, but then we make up again, so we get along!
Miku! Please listen to me, I...
I'd just be hearing lies again.
I'm sorry.
First, they increase the physical capabilities of the user.
Second, they apply so-called barrier coating to the skin,
which prevents the disintegration on touch by Noise.
Last, they tune the otherworldly frequencies of the Noise using the unique vibrations caused on impact,
thus making them subject to the laws of nature of this world,
and eliminate the protection conferred by the phase difference.
These are the most significant abilities of Symphogear.
Likewise, these are the limitations of Symphogear when humans handle it.
The price of the energy released by Symphogear
is its merciless cost to the health of the user.
The ultimate manifestation of that is the swan song.
As long as there is any dissonance between the human and the relic generating the Symphogear,
we cannot expect the burden on the user to diminish.
My research points to that as well.
The only one capable of overcoming these limitations
is Tachibana Hibiki,
specimen number one in regards to fusion between human and relic.
In the activation experiment provided by Amou Kanade and Kazanari Tsubasa's concert,
using the phonic gain produced by the audience, which was later amplified,
we somehow managed to activate Nehushtan.
However, Tachibana Hibiki did the same with the likewise completed relic Durandal, using nothing but her own power.
It appears hardly debatable that
the union of human and relic will cause another paradigm shift.
If humans could sing the swan songs without the negative effects
and utilize the full potential of the relics,
we would have proof of our release from the custodian's curse
which has held us in its grip since time untold.
Finally we would be able to speak with each other using words of truth,
and an age where the Lulu Amel could be the masters of their own fate would dawn.
We would have transcended the past.
Therefore we can consider the history of music a history of miracles.
The history of music is the primary subject of our research here.
Tachibana!
Yes!
Read from the book where I left off.
Sorry, I was spacing out.
Isn't it getting worse and worse?
I want you to hand in all your overdue reports this afternoon as well.
Got that?
Yes... Sorry.
May I?
Hey, Miku... I...
Can't you just smell the awkwardness here?
What do you mean?
Can you compare it to some anime so I understand it?
Bikkie's in the wrong for sure.
Come on, Miku. Just forgive the blockhead.
The teacher said something about the reports too...
You're the only one who hasn't turned them in yet.
They're not even a lot of work.
What are you doing all day?
Do you have some secret little job?
What? Hibiki working?
Isn't that against the rules?
Miku!
It's my fault!
Miku!
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
You said you'd hide nothing from me,
and yet I kept secrets from you...
I...
Don't say it!
I don't think I can...
be your friend anymore.
Sorry!
Why... I don't...
I don't want this...
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!
I know that this was our request,
but what I'm saying is that your work is too sloppy.
We'll be trapped if we get traced.
Or is that your intention?
Only God can control everything. You know that well, don't you?
What did you mean when you said I'm of no use anymore?!
Do you mean you don't need me?!
Are you using me like an object?!
My head is a mess!
I have no idea what's right or wrong anymore!
Why won't anyone do what I tell them to?
Is there a better time to use it?
You know, there was never any hope for you to end wars with your way of doing things.
Every time you crushed someone you sowed a few new seeds of discord.
But you told me!
You told me I could end pain and suffering with what you...
You used the Symphogear I gave you, yet you were no more useful than a flea.
Shall we close the curtains now?
I am immortal, my armor eternal.
I will live until the stars die.
The Kadingil is complete as well.
I have no more use for what little strength you have to offer.
That's... Kadingil?
You know too much by now.
Damn you...
Damn you!
The Swan Songs of the Valkyries
To be continued