World Masterpiece Theater
Romeo's Blue Skies
TAKARA FANSUBS
"To the Sky..."
Overlooking the rows of houses and stores
from the highest vantage,
Such things as tears and sadness
will quickly vanish
The birds, wind, and sunshine...
...all are your friends
I'll carry this dream farther than far
...no matter the distance...
I long to fly freely
through the blue sky in my heart...
The far distant blue sky
It flows into tomorrow
The only way fro Romeo to save his father's life
was for Romeo to become a chimney sweep.
Romeo came to his decision.
With his family watching,
Romeo boarded the carriage of the God of Death
and started his journey to Milan.
Episode 4:
The Boy on the Poster
Ummm...
By what means are we travelling to Milan?
Get off.
I said GET OFF!
Head straight and you'll reach Locarno.
Make your way to a shop called "The Wildcat" by nightfall.
I'll get there after I've settled some business.
Wait! But...
And... if you are thinking of escape, keep in mind that I wouldn't let you live.
Got it? "The Wildcat."
No way...
Piccolo!
Why you! When did you manage to sneak aboard?
You want to come along too?
Hey! Stop that! That tickles!
What a rascal you are...
We're not going there just to play, you know!
But I can't just leave you here...
So what should I...
Will you be good, and not cause any trouble?
In that case, I'll take you along.
We'll start out when the rain stops.
Let's eat lunch while we're waiting.
Here.
Thanks to you, I'm feeling lots better!
No fair, Piccolo!
That's mine!
Barchelo!
Hey! Caught you in the act, you little apple thief!
Thief? I just now picked this up off the ground.
Shuddup! C'mon over here.
What?! Half of the apples are gone.
Where'd you put the other apples?
I didn't steal ANYTHING.
Don't lie!
I'm NOT lying!
What's all this fuss now?
Seems to be a thief.
You're mistaken... I'm
SHADDUP!
I was just walking by!
Can it, I'm calling the police.
- Please! Just listen to me! - Will you stand still! And shut up! Damn!
Hey, Antonio, why not listen to what he's got to say?
"Got to say"...?!
It's simple... I packed these apples in Locarno,
a pile of apples as high as the Alps...
and now this is all that's left in the basket!
That brat stole them, and is just trying to get out of it!
You probably sneaked under that tarp...
and were eating to your heart's content!
So that's it!
You've been hiding there since Locarno, haven't you?
You're wrong!
I've been walking for hours -- from Sonogno village!
I was about to GO to Locarno!
Shaddup! Come on, I'm taking you to the police!
Wait!
That boy is innocent.
And I'll show you the proof.
His shoes are muddy.
This is clear evidence of his walking for hours in the rain.
If he had been hiding under that tarp,
his shoes wouldn't be so filthy.
That makes a lot of sense!
That's true, isn't it!
Better give up while you're ahead, Antonio.
And anyways, mister...
it's thirty minutes to ride here from Locarno.
In just thirty minutes
could someone eat a pile of apples that was as high as the Alps?
That's tight!
I couldn't have eaten them!
Couldn't have eaten them!
So, where did my apples go?
There you are. It seems we've caught our apple thief!
Barchelo!
You did all this! You're gonna get it!
Barchelo!
I'm sorry, Dad!
I'll give you "sorry"!!
Forgive me!
Hold it, you!
Do this again, and I'll REALLY let you have it!
Sorry about this, son.
That kid, he's unbelievable, stealing apples
and then hiding like that...
Say there!
Hold on!
Thanks for the help, just now.
I'd have been in big trouble if you hadn't been here.
You're pretty smart. I'm impressed.
It's no big deal.
Here -- he gave these as an apology.
Have one.
Ok, thanks.
I'm Romeo. And you?
The market opens today in Locarno.
You can read? That's great!
In my village, the only ones who can read
are the priest and... uh...
Hey, wait!
Isn't this you?
What a pretty girl!
I've got a friend like her called Anita.
Hey!
Wow!
You're a fast walker, aren't you?
You have some business with me?
These are really delicious apples!
Eat some, and you'll feel better.
And that was why...
you went to the trouble of running after me?
Don't you want it?
Thank you.
That's better!
Sort of a strange guy, aren't you?
You think so?
You said you were going to Locarno?
Yes.
Come on.
That's Locarno!
Wow! What a huge town!
What's that lake?
That's the Lago Maggiore.
I wonder if I'll be able to find this "Wildcat" shop...
"Wildcat"?
I've got to go there.
You wouldn't be going to Milan, would you?
Th... That's right!
To become a chimney sweep?
How did you know that?
I'm doing the same.
You're going to become a chimney sweep too?
Today's big bargain is this corn!
Come on over, come one over! Let's deal!
The latest fashion in shoes! Just imported from Milan!
Newspaper! Newspaper! The Geneva murder!
And look, the culprit turned out to be Baiorishti!
Newspaper! Newspaper! Just off the Locarno Gazette!
This is the first time I've seen so many shops at once!
Locarno is the biggest town in the area.
And its marketplace is also famous for being really lively.
I'm going to have a little look!
It was Romeo's first sight of most of the goods
which were being sold in the marketplace.
Alfredo was kind enough to explain
many new things to Romeo.
What's this? It's different from the other dolls.
It's a music box.
A music box?
Yes. Let me see it.
I once saw a music box like this in Lugano.
You've been to Lugano?
Yes.
You know about so many things!
You must have been raised in a wonderful family.
But why are you becoming a chimney sweep?
Understand this, Romeo.
My name is Alfredo.
I don't want to say anything more.
Be careful!
Sorry!
Would anyone like a newspaper?
Wait!
I understand!
I won't ask you anything more.
I promise, Alfredo.
Agreed, Romeo.
All right! Let's go!
Ok!
What's wrong, Dad?
Did you see something that would make a good article?
The boy who just passed looks exactly like the kid in this picture.
Let's see...
"Missing person."
"Fifty francs reward for information regarding these two siblings...
"..and one hundred francs reward for their return."
A HUNDRED FRANCS?!
Who on earth ARE these kids?
I don't know.
One moment, I'll check it out...
I wonder what that is?
Let's go see.
Right!
Lost them.
And now, everyone, the greatest acrobat in all of Locarno --
Michelangelo!
I can't see...
What are they doing?
Ah! It's a bear! And he's walking on a barrel!
STOP!
What's wrong?
Someone stole my bag!
Move it! Move it!
He's gone! Where is he?
There's an alley back there.
That must be it!
Someone chasing you?
Who the hell are you?
Split it half-and-half with me and I'll save you.
Say what?
I'm offering you an escape route, ya know.
Why you... I wouldn't give you...
Hey! Thief!
All right! All right! I'll give you half!
What a jerk!
No more than you are.
Now, my share, please.
Here's your share!
God-DAMMIT!
That guy's gonna get it!
You asshole!
Shit!
I'll take that, thanks!
That's MY bag.
I appreciate your help back there.
Thanks.
Allright, allright, I'll give it back.
Watch out!
Ya damn sneak!
Sunk your bag, didn't he...
Romeo, you're not gonna...?
Sure am!
Faster! Faster! What're you doing, you dolt?
Just a little more!
Romeo!
Keep it up!
Romeo! Are you ok?
I'm fine! I'll find it for sure!
Romeo! Forget it!
Thanks! But just forget it, Romeo!
Found it!
Romeo!
Alfredo... I found it!
Jeez, what a troublemaker!
Whoops... better get going!
Romeo... I'm really grateful.
It's nothing... that time with the apples,
you helped me out then.
In this bag
is something more important than my life.
Something more important than your life...?
I won't forget what you've done today.
If something ever happens to you, I'll be the one to help you out.
You worthless brats.
What the hell are you doing screwing around till this late at night?
It... it took a long time to find this place...
Shut your face!
Romeo!
Stand up!
Come here.
Get in.
You guys are the last ones.
The last...?
Move!
Romeo!
Get over there and keep quiet.
Someone's there!
Well, there's a familiar face...
Who are you?!
Hey now! Forgotten me, have you?
You!
The boy I met in the tavern intends to escape!
Alfredo says he wants to stay behind alone to keep from arousing suspicion to our plan...
But I can't just leave you. We're friends, right?
Next time: A Night in the Tavern See you then!
"Si Si Ciao ~ On These Roman Roofs"
Si Si Ciao, why do the good times
seem to end so soon?
Si Si Ciao, we're all friends
Let's meet again on these Roman roofs
Your laughing voice dances
Once again in the sky
Your pocket bursting with memories
Si Si Ciao, goodbye but for now
Let's meet again on these Roman roofs