At the dawn of the Seika era,
in order to ruh... regulate unwanted messages that presented a bad infloo... influence to society,
the Media Cluh... Cleansing Act was passed.
The libraries armed themselves in order to protect freedom of ex... expression
from the extreme censorship of the Media Cleansing Committee.
The conflict between the two con...
Sir, how do you pronounce this?
That's why I told you to take the lectures seriously!
usu murasaki hirogaru
うす紫広がる
The faint purple spreads across the sky
orenji iro ni kawaru mado no soto
オレンジ色に変わる窓の外
The color changes to orange outside the window
yoru wa mou bai bai
夜はもう ばいばい
The night's already "bye-bye"
tada kirei na mono wo kirei to
ただ きれいなものをきれい と
I just want to be someone who
ieru atashi de itai
言えるあたしで居たい
calls beautiful things beautiful
ima wa dokidoki shitai no
今はドキドキしたいの
I want to get excited for it!
fumidashichae tomaranai
踏み出しちゃえ とまらない
So I step out, unstoppable
zenbu te ni hairi sou de
全部手に入りそうで
And take everything into my own hands
sono saki de aitai
その先で会いたい
Beyond there, I want to meet
mita koto no nai atashi
見たことのない 私
the new self that I've never seen
sayonara daisuki na machi
さよなら 大好きな街
Farewell, my beloved town
atashi mo ganbatte miru yo
あたしもがんばってみるよ
I'll try to do my best
kono sora no tsuzuku basho de
この空の続く場所で
somewhere under the same sky
That's really getting on my nerves.
How many times are you—
Tezuka, please ship me back to Tokyo in a package!
Situation 10
Homecoming Incidents
Let me begin the mission briefing. Our mission is to protect a prefecture exhibit in Ibaragi.
Ibaragi?
Any problems?
N-No, nothing at all.
I can't stay calm when my house is within a five kilometer radius.
The Cleansing Force's...
This is this year's prize work.
Freiheit.
It's such a nice title.
Yes?
I heard that the Library Force in Ibaragi has had issues for a few years.
Be careful, since it won't be an easy task.
Thanks.
I'll let everyone know.
Anyway, how does your information network function?
It's a trade secret.
It's impossible to win an information battle against me, so don't even try.
It never crossed my mind
to try something so audacious.
It's just...
I thought I'd give you all the information I get from my brother.
Thanks.
I'll give you another call if I learn anything new.
Later.
Tezuka,
I haven't received your payment for the Preferment Exam.
I haven't forgotten about it. Don't worry.
Later.
Jeez, did you have to remind me now?
I was telling you to come home safely, idiot.
First Prefecture Library, Museum of Modern Art
Are you the leader?
Please surrender your weapons immediately.
I don't care if you're the Non-Violence Club, or whatever,
but are you going to hand over the artwork to the violence and censorship of the Cleansing Committee?
Countering violence with violence
only makes matters worse!
Then do you have a specific plan to approach them?
We are making that effort as we speak.
Mrs. Curator!
You must be the captain of the Task Force, LSTC Genda.
I am the curator of this Library, Sugawara.
Hello.
By the way, I don't see any Defense personnel stationed here.
Discussion is our top priority, so I have not deployed them.
What's going on, Lieutenant Commander Yokota?
The curator, Sugawara, is the special adviser to the Non-Violence Club.
We can't possibly chase them off.
But still, we can't ignore them.
To be unable to arm ourselves without the permission of the curator and administrative staff... it's unheard of!
Haven't you reported the situation to Commander Inamine?
It's useless.
Any messages will be intercepted by the curator.
This place is run by the curator, Sugawara.
This is worse than what Shibasaki told us.
The Library and the Base usually cooperate.
Kasahara.
Yes?
You're going to be the only girl in the dorm.
Be wary of the situation; avoid trouble.
Call me on your cell if anything happens.
Yes, Sir.
The staircase is just around the corner.
Thank you.
You must be Kasahara.
We'll take them to your room.
It's really not much work for me, though.
Don't hold back!
You're our guest!
Okay, then...
But how do you know my name?
Everyone knows about the first ever female Task Force member!
Oh my, this is so heavy!
I'm sorry, I don't think we can do it.
You're so special that you can carry them all by yourself!
Hey, stop leaving the trash out here.
Trash, you say?
This is quite a warm welcome!
We're sorry!
We'll handle the rest.
I'm sorry for not coming down sooner.
I'm Nonomiya Shizuka of the Defense Force.
That's my roommate, Inoue.
The section supervisor has asked us to assist you.
Oh, don't worry, I can do that myself.
Besides, they made the first move.
Yes, but...
I'm sorry, but please don't go against them.
I don't think they're serious about protecting the exhibit!
The reason the Task Force came to assist was because of our insistence.
Right.
We cannot rob the citizens of their right to freely enjoy art.
Please lend us your assistance.
Please tell me if there's anything we can do.
Let's make this exhibit a success.
It's outrageous that the curator is limiting the actions of the Defense Force!
We'll call Commander Inamine immediately and eliminate this nonsensical, local rule.
I'll leave the restoration of the chain of command to Aoki's group.
Get it done today.
All other groups, come up with the most efficient training regimen to be used between now and the exhibition.
Get the local Defense Force members back in shape.
Train those who haven't done any target practice for years?
The exhibition is less than two weeks away!
Enough whining!
You're the Task Force, for crying out loud!
Do your best to get Mito back in shape!
Why is she here?
Scandalous.
Who does she think she is?
She looked this way!
Scary!
Excuse me!
I'm sorry for not explaining.
Excuse me.
Eh, what's going on?
The administrative staff gets their meals and baths first?
I'm sorry.
Here, the Defense personnel have the lowest priority.
The Operations Officer has more power than the Lieutenant Commander.
That's ridiculous.
What happened at the staircase was something of a initiation ceremony for all incoming Defense personnel.
That doesn't make sense!
Why do you sit and take it?
It's better for the men, but there are ninety female administrative staff, and only fifteen of us.
The turnover rate is already high.
If we resist too much, the existence of the Defense Force itself will be in danger.
There, straighten your back.
Support the grip tightly.
Honestly, how good are they?
They are at Kasahara's level, on average.
Back when she joined the Force, or now?
Now, just barely.
Then they'll barely be useful.
Get them to their limit!
Why are you comparing them to me?
By the way, your home is close, isn't it?
Do you plan to visit them?
Absolutely not!
I have conservative parents. They'd make me quit if they found out I'm in the Defense Force.
I see...
What a dirty trick...
I'll go visit the Library.
We're used to it.
And there's no proof that the administrative staff did this.
It's clear who did it, even without proof!
Why are you holding back?
Isn't this vexing?
It is!
I'm sorry.
But this is the only time it's been so bad.
Once the exhibition is over and you go back to Tokyo, it'll be better.
Please don't take away our place.
How are things going over there?
Piece of cake.
Okay.
Don't push yourself.
Aye-aye, Sir!
I'll deal with it myself.
Excuse me!
Please open the door!
That's odd.
I gave them the key since they told me they were the last ones.
Be wary of the situation; avoid trouble.
I know, but...
We're all Library Force members, but why are we treated...
There goes the righteous hero.
She's so uncool, getting all excited like that.
We just came to get the laundry, and...
It wasn't us!
I know.
I'm fine, so go on.
But...
It's okay.
It's better not to be seen with me.
It's okay.
I'm fine.
Hey, you.
What are you doing out so late?
Seeing you every day makes me forget that people like that exist.
If I was in this situation and working in that environment, I might be doing the same thing as well.
You wouldn't.
You can't be sure.
I can.
I've been watching you the whole time.
What happened here?
Sorry.
I'm sorry,
but please give me the usual.
So, did you find her weakness?
Give me some useful info.
CL Kasahara of the Kanto Library Force, please report to the library lobby.
Why...
You!
You took this job without telling us!
Wait! Why...
We're going home!
Don't do this!
I'm still working!
Quit this dangerous job right now!
If you dislike me so much, disown me and get an ideal daughter somewhere else!
Kasahara, that's enough.
It draws too much attention here.
No.
There's nothing to talk to her about.
That's what she always does!
She cries, and she makes me feel guilty.
Calm down!
Do you have your cell phone on you?
Yes.
Where does your father work?
At the prefecture office.
That's nearby.
Call him and ask him to come and get your mother.
You want me to have another fight?
Your father will understand.
Face it head on, and put an end to the whole thing!
Give me a report later.
Yes, Sir.
I know it's my fault for not telling you,
but I tried so hard, and now I'm being recognized to an extent.
What good does this job do?
Iku was the first girl in the entire country to be chosen by the Task Force.
That's great.
What do you mean?
How do you know that?
Her photo was in a magazine, and I could tell from that.
Let's acknowledge her effort.
Don't be ridiculous!
Are you going to kill Iku again?
Again?
Don't be so extreme.
I will!
Your carefree attitude made her fall off the cliff!
That's why... the bald spot!
The bald spot is your fault!
Wait, dear!
Cliff?
Bald spot?
Remember when we had a large rock behind our house?
When you were small, we were pretending to rock climb.
That bald spot on our precious daughter is your fault!
But fortunately, she only needed three stitches.
You're too irresponsible!
If... if anything had happened to Iku...
Mom...
I thought you hated me.
You're the one who hates me.
Dummy...
I don't.
You're scary, and a bit overprotective,
but I've always wanted you to like me.
Me too.
Mom...
I see.
This is how they found out about my house.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry as well.
It's not your fault.
Let's fix your habit of apologizing.
I understand everything now. It's okay.
Kasahara...
I'm the guilty one for talking too much about myself.
I should have known that the administrative staff would force you to tell them about me.
But...
I need to face it head on, or nothing will change!
I'll show you how grown-ups fight.
I'm not targeting anyone in particular, but I'll declare this to you.
I already know how and because of whom yesterday's incident came to be.
I will let it pass as yet another disagreement among girls.
But I'm drawing a line here.
If anything happens to the Defense Force,
I will write a report declaring this as interference by internal staff against the prefecture exhibit.
I'm certain everyone knows that your performance reviews go to the Kanto Library Base, right?
Just remember, I will be going back to the central office of the Kanto Library Force.
Um...
Anyone outside of the administrative staff can use the cafeteria, the bath, and this room whenever they wish.
What's that?
You think that's a proper apology?
Kasahara-san!
Let us say this.
We have no time to accept your apology right before the exhibition.
We only want to use the facilities around the dormitory fairly.
And we just want to live here with equal status.
We are not asking for any special treatment.
Well done.
But I...
I won't hear any excuses.
I'll ask you to do a follow-up on the situation once we're done here.
nani ka ga kawaru kigashita
何かが変わる気がした
I had a feeling something was about to change
nani mo kawaranu asa ni
何も変わらぬ朝に
on this very ordinary morning
itsu mo yori sukoshi ii mezamedatta
いつもより少し良い目覚めだった
I woke up feeling a little better than usual
hito sashiyubi de sashimesu no wa mirai
人指し指で指し示すのは未来
My index finger points out to the future
kimi no te no hira ga fureru tabi ni afuru omoi
君の手の平が触れる度に 溢る 想い
My thoughts overflow each time I touch your palm
ch-ch-ch-changes saa kawatteku
ch-ch-ch-changes さぁ、変わってく
Changes, yeah. I'm changing.
sayonara furui jibun
さよなら 旧い自分
Goodbye my old self
shingenjitsu atarashii nani ka ga matteru
新現実 新しい何かが待ってる
There's something new awaiting me in the new reality
ch-ch-ch-changes saa kawatteku
ch-ch-ch-changes さぁ、変わってく
Changes, yeah. I'm changing.
ushinau mono mo aru
失うものもある
There are things I'll lose too
demo iindesu hitotsu unazuki kakedasu
でもいいんです ひとつ頷き、駆け出す
But that's okay, I'll just nod and keep running
saa subete ga ima kawatteku subete ga hajimaru
さぁ、すべてがいま変わってく すべてが始まる
Yeah, everything is changing now, everything starts now
shingenjitsu dare no mono demo nai atarashii jibun
新現実誰の物でもない 新しい自分
It's a new reality, my new self belongs to no one but me