World Masterpiece Theater
Romeo's Blue Skies
"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
Takara Fansubs Original translation: TechnoGirls
Angeletta is a child of the most famous family in Milan, the Montovernis.
But... Countess Isabella, also known as the "Ice Queen",
...persisted in her belief that Angeletta sought the Montoverni estate.
Romeo exploded angrily when he heard her harshness.
Episode 22:
I Meet Grandmother!
Now show me proof of Angeletta's so-called "pure heart".
Your life is on the line.
People tend to shed "pure hearts" when a large fortune is involved.
Angeletta is no different. She wants the Montoverni estate.
Angeletta is different!
Very well. Then show me proof.
Countess!
Will you believe in Angeletta if I allow myself to be shot?
Romeo!
Madam Isabella, the boy doesn't know what he's saying.
He asked for it. He must take responsibility for his own words.
But this is going too far!
I accept responsibility!
So be it.
Stop, Madam Isabella!
Madam Isabella.
What foolishness. You could have escaped.
Teach this boy some manners so we won't have this insolence again.
Yes, madam.
Madam! Is everything all right?
You damn fool! Give some thought to what might have happened to you!
I'm sorry.
Anyway, thank goodness you weren't hurt.
Still...
I was sincere about proving it to her. So why didn't she shoot me?
You'd rather have been shot?
At the time, yes... But I admit I was pretty scared.
You're hopeless.
Madam Isabella didn't plan to shoot you. She only wanted to test you.
Test me?
You may have passed, actually.
Passed? How do you know?
We're old friends, and I can guess just by looking at her face.
Do you also know about Angeletta's mother and father?
Wanna know about it? - Yes.
Angeletta's father, Lord Adolf, was a splendid man.
Kind and intelligent since childhood, he was his mother's pride and joy.
All of his mother's love was devoted to him during his childhood,
...and he developed into a perceptive and gentle young man.
But something unexpected happened...
Mother.
This is my girlfriend, Giovanna.
How do you do, Madam.
Adolf had fallen in love with a poor but beautiful girl named Giovanna,
...and soon they bore a child together.
Adolf welcomed them both into the Montoverni house,
...but Isabella never gave her approval.
The honor of the Count's name was everything to her.
Soon Adolf left.
It wasn't long after that the news arrived.
The young parents fell victim to a disease and passed on,
...leaving behind Angeletta, still an infant.
Let's go home, Romeo. It's late.
I don't get it.
She throws away her own granddaughter,
...and never tries to meet her!
It just doesn't make sense to me!
Nobility comes with its own set of obligations.
It's not our place to speak. - But...
Give it up!
It's the way of the world.
But boss!
But... but boss...
...it's not fair to Angeletta!
What beautiful eyes that boy had.
But we'll probably never meet again.
Angeletta, I never knew...
You're all alone.
I'll always be with you.
"Heaven"?!
What's this about Heaven?
No! This is Angeletta's dairy.
Sorry. I didn't mean to look, I just...
"Heaven", was it?
"These days my body seems to be getting weaker every day."
Angeletta! - Listen, Romeo!
"Very soon I may join Father and Mother in Heaven."
Don't say that!
I'm prepared for it. Because of my illness.
"When I consider that, I forget all my sorrows,
...and I'm filled with happiness."
"And I have only one final dream to be fulfilled."
Your final dream?
Don't. Show me your usual smile.
Will you hand me the music box?
Thank you.
This belongs to Grandmother.
Madam Isabella?
Father sent it to her as a birthday present.
I listen to this song as if it were a lullaby sung by Grandmother...
And I imagine the color of her eyes... her hair...
...how she looks when she laughs.
It would be nice if she looks like me.
I look at this sunset and think,
"Grandmother must be looking at the same sky right now."
Just thinking that way...
I'm flooded with dreams.
And the courage to live wells up inside me.
Angeletta!
Angeletta, hold on. I'll call the boss.
Romeo.
To be honest... I want to meet her.
I know. It's a selfish dream.
But I'd like to meet her... just once.
Before my illness gets any worse.
Then let's go to the mansion and meet her.
I'll take you. To the mansion.
I promise.
Romeo!
Angeletta! Don't talk anymore!
Boss! Come quick! It's Angeletta!
Thank goodness it was only a minor attack.
But the doctor scolded us for allowing you to get so excited.
You've got to be more careful.
I'm sorry, Mother.
It's because you talk too much with that Romeo.
That's enough. Just let the child rest.
Rest up, Angeletta.
Yes.
What? Bring Angeletta to the Montoverni estate?
"Ice Queen" or no, she just needs to meet Angeletta,
...and I'm sure she'll like her.
But what if dragging her out there winds up hurting her?
I know. But it must be done.
Romeo...
Alfredo, it's possible... this will be Angeletta's last dream.
Last dream?
To be honest... I want to meet her.
I know. It's a selfish dream.
But I'd like to meet her... just once.
Before my illness gets any worse.
If we don't take her now,
...she may never have the chance to meet Lady Isabella.
All right. I'll come with you.
Alfredo!
I'm going too!
So am I. - Me too.
What's that surprised look for? We're saying we'll go.
It's for Angeletta's sake.
Right. She's one of us!
Thanks, you guys!
All right! Then tonight's the night!
Yeah!
I must say, Angeletta is really and truly an ANGEL.
Thanks to her I get this treasure each and every time.
I'm trying to sleep.
What a pleasant feel it has!
My treasure, my treasure.
Come in.
Time to go, Angeletta.
Don't stare like that.
It's because I'm meeting Grandmother for the first time.
Do I look silly?
No.
Sorry, it's just that you're so pretty. Isn't she, Piccolo?
Don't worry, Angeletta. I'm right beside you.
Me too.
Thank you Dante, Michaelo.
I'm ready for a fight.
Is it far? - It's just ahead.
Angeletta has only honesty in her heart.
Will you believe in Angeletta if I allow myself to be shot?
What's the matter with me?
I can't get that boy's words out of my head.
Adolf, are you urging me on...
...to meet Angeletta, your orphan child?
We want to see Lady Isabella. Please let us in.
Don't make me laugh! This is no place for you kids. Go home!
If you just tell her we've brought Angeletta, she should understand.
Angeletta?
We've brought the Princess.
No chance! I haven't heard anything about this.
Get out of here before I call the cops.
Wait, please! Let us see...
Thank you.
It's all right. Let's go home.
Angeletta!
I'm more than satisfied to have come this far.
It's made me very happy. Everybody, thank you.
It's a waste of time trying to reason with an adult like that.
Romeo, take me home.
No, it's still too early to give up.
We're the Black Brothers.
If we work together, you'll get to meet your grandmother, Angeletta.
Adolf, I've felt so lonely since I lost you.
You should know what it's like for me.
I've lost a loved one...
Adolf... yet you still say to meet this child?
Now comes the tough part.
Come on in, Your Highness.
Hey! What are you doing there?
Hey! Stop!
Romeo, you take Angeletta and get inside. We'll distract the enemy.
Got it.
Where'd that kid go?
Hey, hey! Over here!
No, over here.
When did you...?! - There's one over here, too!
Here too!
Who are you kids?!
We're the Black Brothers!
Yahoo!
Just a bit farther, Angeletta. You can do it.
What the devil's going on here?
Well...
Why you little...! - What's the meaning of this?!
Yahoo!
I'm sorry...
...sorry that we had to resort to this.
But we have a good reason.
So long.
Later. -One moment!
What's wrong, Pops?
Why you!! - Sorry!
You'll see Madam Isabella very soon.
Let me rest a minute, Romeo.
Are you all right, Angeletta?
I'm so happy... Father was born in this house.
Is an attack coming on? Angeletta! That's it, isn't it!
I'm okay. Just let me rest a moment.
It would be OK...
...to die right here.
Angeletta!
I'm with you...
...and I have my wish.
I love you, Romeo.
Me too, Angeletta.
We can go now, Romeo.
Angeletta! Hold on!
Romeo... take me to Grandmother...
What's next, Alfredo?
We wait for Romeo.
I hope Angeletta gets to meet her. - Yeah.
Wait here. I'll go look for Madam Isabella.
Romeo.
Thank you.
I'm fine now.
Piccolo, where are you going?
Come back, Piccolo!
Piccolo, there you are. Come along.
What's wrong, Piccolo?
My!
Now now, Piccolo. Be nice.
Don't be scared. Come here.
Good boy, now come here.
Easy, boy.
Come.
I'm Angeletta. What's your name?
That tickles!
Adolf.
Madam Isabella?
I'm Angeletta.
I... ah...
Why have you come here?
I wanted to meet you...
Go home this instant.
I admit you're the living likeness of Adolf.
But you should never have come here.
Go home... right now!
Angeletta got to meet her grandmother...
...but she passed out and fell into a deep sleep.
Fight it, Angeletta! Open your eyes!
See you then!
Farewell, My Angel
Next time:
"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