Huh?
Oh, it's Yuuji.
Oh? Where's Tama-chan?
Tama-chan went home.
We have no practice tomorrow,
so I thought I'd take my shinai home and do some maintenance.
But wait, why are you all here?
Special training for Miyazaki-san.
Okay...
Here, batter, batter, batter...
How was the show?
Did anything fun happen?
Yes, Tama-chan enjoyed it.
It was also a first for me, so it was a novel experience.
That's all?
Huh?
Weren't there any youthful developments that were out of the ordinary?
What are you talking about?
Figures.
Yuuji-kun is Yuuji-kun, after all.
Huh?! Wh-What is this about?! Come on!
Don't let it bother you.
I kind of like how you're like that.
Huh?
I like the air humming with energy
My quickening pulse expands outwards
Take in a deep breath
And all I see now is straight ahead
No one can take my place
A path only I can walk
Even those tears will all begin to sparkle
That's why when I raise my hand high, there's power in my palm
I'll head straight for tomorrow without hesitation
In just the blink of an eye
I'll make the story of my dream come true
Even if it's hopeless and far from my grasp
I'll never give up
Sounding the bamboo beat that's mine and mine alone
Here goes!
Chest!
Shinaider, why are you here?! I thought you'd died!
I came back from the bottom of Hell to kill you!
This is our overtime match, Braver!
So Shinaider's coming back to life...
Of course. Because Shinaider doesn't die.
Okay, the explosion happens here. Boom!
Who's there?!
Shinaigirl appears!
Shinaigirl has joined the fight!
Shinaigirl?
She's a new character original to the movie.
A mysterious woman who supports Shinaider.
No one knows her true identity.
He's a man, isn't he?
Doing the performance, yes.
Because the Boss doesn't have any women in the group.
- But Fujimura-san's performance - How did he find our hideout?!
- Is more feminine than any woman could be! - This is it for us here!
Shinaider, we should retreat for now!
If that's your call, then it can't be helped.
We'll meet again, Braver!
Next time,
the match will be over for you!
Just you polish your armor and wait for us!
Okay, the two disappear and... Braver!
What in the world is afoot here?!
Okay, that's it!
Your hard work is appreciated.
Hey, thanks, Missy.
How did things look from where you were sitting?
You were so cool! You should just go beat up that Braver!
But that would change the story.
You become a completely different person when it comes to Shinaider.
I had no idea she laughed like that...
I'll leave your bath towel here.
Thank you.
I see, then she's a year older than Tamaki.
For all that, she seems rather mature. That...
Rin. Her name's Rin Suzuki.
We all call her "Missy," though.
There's a certain air of refinement to the way she carries herself.
I hope she'll become friends with Tamaki.
My girl is still such a child...
That might actually be true for both of them.
She may look that way outwardly,
but she's something else in terms of her personality.
Um, which would you prefer? The bed or the futon?
I'm fine with the futon. I sleep on one at home, too, anyway.
I see, then...
"Blade Bravers"
So, you like Braver?
"Blade Bravers" Yes.
"Blade Bravers" What do you like about him?
Everything!
He's a champion of justice and he's strong and he's cool...
He never loses, no matter who his opponent is.
Um, Suzuki-san, you...
You can call me Rin.
Rin-san, you like Shina...
What's this?
"Do you remember saurel?" What's this?
"Do you remember saurel?" It's a VHD.
"Do you remember saurel?" What's that?
"Do you remember saurel?" I have no idea.
Shall we go to sleep? We have an early start tomorrow.
I agree.
Oh!
Rin-san, what time do we need to get up tomorrow?
We have to arrive at 7 over there, so we'll leave here at 6.
I guess we should wake up around 5.
5 o'clock then? All right.
I'm sorry.
- Um... - This is...
...the same as the clock used in Episode 39,
"An East-West Friendship of Tears! Great Explosion in Osaka!"
That's right! It's the one on the bomb that Braver defused!
Where did you get it?
I didn't get it. It's just the same model.
I found it at a secondhand store...
You're so lucky!
The scene where they stop this timed device...
It's my third most favorite scene, you know.
What?
Then what scenes come in first and second?
When Shinaider first appears is number one, of course.
The second is where he comes up with the ultimate technique, Shinai Typhoon.
They all have to do with Shinaider, don't they?
Then, what are your favorite scenes?
Well, to start with, my 10th most favorite is...
That showdown at the martial arts hall was exciting, wasn't it?
In that story, I really liked how Red acted when he discovered
that the enemy's true identity was that of the man who taught him kendo.
The tip of his sword trembled ever so slightly...
And that's when Shinaider and Braver joined forces.
If Shinaider hadn't come to his aid then,
it would've been over for Braver.
Do you suppose so?
I think he would've managed somehow if that had been the case.
Since Braver will never lose.
Why won't he lose?
Because Braver is righteous.
Kawazoe-san,
it seems you still only have a superficial appreciation of Braver.
What do you mean by that?
Exactly like it sounded.
Besides...
Like earlier, you made it sound like Braver was the one who defused the bomb,
but it was Shinaider who really defused it.
That is not true. It was Braver.
It was Shinaider.
It was Braver.
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers!
"Super Sword Squadron" "Blade Bravers" Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers!
"Super Sword Squadron" "Blade Bravers"
Hold on! Baring your evil fangs
The evil, sneering Death Armor
Red? Or white?
The evil, sneering Death Armor Which do I have to cut to defuse it?!
The evil, sneering Death Armor If there's no yellow, then it's probably white.
I will! We will not let you get away with it If there's no yellow, then it's probably white.
I will! We will not let you get away with it No, it is red. That is what my divination tells me.
Danger's fine by us, brave change!! No, it is red. That is what my divination tells me.
Danger's fine by us, brave change!! Which one is it?!
Danger's fine by us, brave change!! It's Red, Braver.
Danger's fine by us, brave change!! Shinaider! Why?!
Friend or foe, Shinaider Shinaider! Why?!
Friend or foe, Shinaider It goes without saying!
Friend or foe, Shinaider White represents a white flag! A sign of defeat!
Two destinies are about to intersect in a profound way White represents a white flag! A sign of defeat!
Two destinies are about to intersect in a profound way If you are a swordsman, cut the red!
Two destinies are about to intersect in a profound way I see!
Two destinies are about to intersect in a profound way
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers
Blade of Brave! Cutting End!
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bra... Blade of Brave! Cutting End!
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bra...
See? It was Braver.
What are you saying? He was only able to do that with Shinaider's advice!
It was Shinaider who, in fact, defused it!
That is not true. Braver could have done it fine on his own.
But in Episode 40 after this...
A bouquet unsuitable for a crumbling headstone But in Episode 40 after this...
A bouquet unsuitable for a crumbling headstone Shinai Typhoon!
A bouquet unsuitable for a crumbling headstone Shinaider!
Slashing it apart, I discard all regret along with it Shinaider!
Slashing it apart, I discard all regret along with it Don't get me wrong, Braver.
Slashing it apart, I discard all regret along with it I didn't do this for you!
Slashing it apart, I discard all regret along with it This is my way of ringing the bells of benediction for her sake!
Behind the mask of the corpse This is my way of ringing the bells of benediction for her sake!
Behind the mask of the corpse Don't waste any time! Go!
Behind the mask of the corpse Thanks!
I do not know what to call the fire that wells up Thanks!
I do not know what to call the fire that wells up
See? Without Shinaider, the wedding wouldn't have started.
Shinaider! See? Without Shinaider, the wedding wouldn't have started.
Shinaider! This one, well, okay...
Why?
You're our enemy, so why did you help us?
Don't get me wrong.
It's because I'm the one who's going to defeat you three.
Shinaider...
Now, Braver...
Let's settle... this... fight...
Shinaider!
It certainly is a moving scene, isn't it?
Sh-Shinaider...
...won't die!
Rin-san?
Oh!
Well, it seems they've gotten to be friends.
Braver is family.
The door there will open up, the captured people will flee,
a shinai will land in the ground as if to stop them...
And Shinaigirl will appear.
I wonder if it's okay for me to be here...
Kawazoe-san, care for some hard candy?
Yes.
I'll have one.
Are you nervous?
A little. This is a first for me.
It'll be fine as long as you stay out of their way.
Are you going to be in it?
Just a little.
As a fleeing high school girl.
Boss!
So it's broken...
I'm sorry.
It's not your fault. It was rusted through.
But what are we going to do about a replacement?
No one else can wear Shinaigirl's suit.
We could use wide shots to gloss things over...
But that'll only get us so far.
No choice then...
Guess I'll do it.
Boss, that's impossible!
There's no other way!
That'll destroy the children's fantasy!
Why would it?!
It's okay. I'll do it.
Don't push it, Fujimura. You just get yourself to the hospital.
I'm sorry.
This is a tough one.
We'll have to call another agency and find someone who's free...
Um...
I have Shinaigirl's role completely memorized.
We'll dub in the dialogue later, so we just need you to do the action.
Yes, sir. I can do it.
Well, Missy moves well, so...
Just don't push yourself too hard.
Yes, sir.
So Rin-san's going to do it...
Shinaigirl will chase back the fleeing people
and when she tries to strike a high school girl to make an example of her,
Braver will appear.
If Missy's going to play Shinaigirl,
we don't have anyone to play this high school girl.
No choice then...
Guess I'll do it.
No, like I said, that's impossible!
We really want a girl for this role...
Um... there's someone perfect for the part...
How did things end up this way?
If you just do like we did in the rehearsal,
everyone else will handle the rest.
Did you get that, Tama-chan?
I unjershtand.
Here we go with the real thing!
- This is it! - Relax. - Okay, this is the real thing!
Ready! Go!
Run!
Heeelllppp meee!
Whoa...
Everyone's watching...
This way! Outside!
Hold it right there!
Go back!
Someone shouts deep in my heart, defeat Braver Go back!
Someone shouts deep in my heart, defeat Braver You all are going to be
Someone shouts deep in my heart, defeat Braver the energy source that will serve to resurrect Death Armor!
Someone shouts deep in my heart, defeat Braver Missy's really into it!
Whoa! Whoa-oa-oa!! Missy's really into it!
Whoa! Whoa-oa-oa!! Any who defy me will become rust on my shinai!
Missy's good!
Run!
This way!
Hurry!
What am I supposed to do again?
Shinaigirl!
Take this!
All right, Braver...
Hold on! Baring your evil fangs
The evil, sneering Death Armor
I will! We will not let you get away with it
Danger's fine by us, brave change!!
What are those two both doing?
Danger's fine by us, brave change!!
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers
Braver...
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers
Shinaider...
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers
Stop right there! Retake!
Both of you go cool your heads!
I'm sorry.
Sorry! We're going to take a moment here!
Break!
Break time!
Sorry about this, Director.
Sure...
But those girls...
Just who are they?
I'm sorry. I did something that wasn't part of the script.
No, I should have stopped the performance at that point.
But somehow...
Looking at you, something in me just couldn't keep still...
Me, too. Looking at you, I couldn't help it...
You're strong, aren't you?
No, please...
But I'm stronger.
Because I am Shinaider and you are Braver.
But Braver has never lost.
Shinaider lost many times in the beginning...
That's why.
That's why Braver can't win against Shinaider.
What do you...
Hey!
Missy! Tama-chan! We're doing the retake!
Yes, sir!
We'll be counting on you this time!
Don't eliminate Braver's scene this time, okay?
I won't! I'm sorry about that!
Let's go, Tama-chan.
Yes.
Here we go with take two!
It's hard to believe, isn't it?
Our team voluntarily going in for practice on a non-practice day...
Yeah, I guess.
It just means they're that motivated, right?
As Team Captain, you've got to be happy about this.
Well, of course!
I never imagined we would change so much
just because Tama-chan joined us.
Maybe that's not the only reason.
Hmm?
I think the hard work you put into the team is big, too.
If it weren't for that, I have a feeling we wouldn't all be there now.
I don't think we would have all found each other the way we have.
So, how do I say this...
You're really something special!
Oh, please! That kind of flattery isn't going to get you anywhere!
It's not like I want to say this kind of stuff, either!
What the hell is up with this atmosphere?! This mood!
It's creepy!
K-Kirino, get the Febreje!
What am I? A foul odor?
Miya-miya, fight!
I love how you don't give up!
Thank you, Dan-kun!
But that encouragement puts the pressure on me just a bit!
That Marie-san knows how to handle two swords,
so she must be quite physically fit.
You have nothing to lose by working out as well, Miyazaki-san!
It's not Marie, it's Carrie.
You!
Hi, darling.
Ooh, that's intense.
What are you doing here?!
What the heck would I be doing here?
This is my running course on my days off.
Is it for you, too?
If so, I've never seen you before.
If you run, I'll run just as much... no, even more than that.
You'll never close the gap between us.
Equals: It'll be impossible for you to win against me.
That's not true!
Satori?
Miyazaki-san is working hard, like she's become a different person,
so she will defeat you without fail! Just you watch!
Probably... Surely... Eventually...
There might be that possibility...
...is what I've come to believe lately...
You know!
I-I'm sorry!
I'll be looking forward to it.
You guys are entering the Kanto Tournament, too, right?
The Kanto Tournament...
If we're going to do this, we may as well do it where everyone can see.
See you, darling. Adios!
Adios.
Isn't that from Mexico?
I'll win!
For real!
Hey, you're here.
Welcome back, sensei.
Independent practice? You really are the most serious of the bunch.
That's not true.
I goofed off yesterday.
And I wanted to check on my shinai's condition.
Here, a souvenir.
Thank you very much.
"Bitter Melon Manju Cakes" Thank you very much.
"Bitter Melon Manju Cakes" Was your training in Okinawa?
"Bitter Melon Manju Cakes" Nope.
"Bitter Melon Manju Cakes" I had no time,
"Bitter Melon Manju Cakes" so I bought it on the food floor of the train station department store.
So I bought it on the food floor of the train station department store.
Did anything happen while I was away?
No, not really.
Oh...
What is it?
Tama-chan's made a new friend.
A friend?
Yes.
But it just may be...
...that she's a rival.
"Extra E (man)" "Extra F (woman)" "High School Girl"
Tama-chan.
Yes?
What school do you go to?
Muroe High School.
You're on the kendo team, right?
Yes.
Then, we'll see each other at the Kanto Tournament, won't we?
When we do, let's pick up where we left off today.
Yes.
I'm calling the star rise
The wishes begin to sparkle in the twilight
Shooting stars, come down into my hands
Barefoot by my window, looking up at the night
Sleepless, alone with the moonlight
What I did during the day flickers before my eyes
I'm the only one spinning my wheels and I still feel impatient
I'm calling the star rise
I close my eyes, listening to my heart
I want to meet the me that I haven't gotten to know yet
I'm calling the star rise
The wishes are sparkling brilliantly
Shooting stars, come down into my hands
Hello, Tamaki here.
I have ended up with an appearance in an upcoming movie.
The movie is next year's theatrical release of Braver
and my role is High School Girl.
My line is, "Heeelllppp meee!"
Please watch it on the big screen.
Tickets sold in advance will come with Braver round fans.
Come shake hands with me at the theater.
But before that, please also watch the next episode of Bamboo Blade,
"Winners and Losers." Your support will be appreciated.