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
I want to meet Madam Isabella!
Sensing she might not have long to live,
...Angeletta cherished this last dream.
In order to fulfill this dream,
...Romeo made his way into the Montoverni mansion with Angeletta.
But Lady Isabella coldly turned her away.
Episode 23:
Farewell, My Angel
I have no intention of acknowledging you as my heiress.
There is nothing more to say.
Now go home.
Wait!
Don't you want to know why Angeletta had to come here?
Angeletta's health is...
Romeo...
But...
I understand.
We won't bother you any more.
My dream has been fulfilled just by meeting you, Grandmother.
Your face and your voice will remain locked forever in my heart.
A gift from Father in Heaven.
My, for me?
Remember me whenever you hear it, Mother. Remember that I love you.
...that I love you.
Please keep this by your side.
I'd be so happy if you could just do that.
Put it down there.
Yes.
Farewell, Bacchus. Farewell, Madam Isabella.
May you be happy, Madam Isabella.
I'm not mistaken. That was the right thing to do.
It was my DUTY to do that, Adolf.
She had beautiful eyes, too... just like Adolf's.
I'm sorry for forcing you to bring me here, Romeo.
I felt I had to come.
It's okay. But you should rest for a bit.
Thank you.
Umm, Angeletta, why did you give that music box to Mrs. Isabella?
I wanted to return it to her.
I don't know how long I have to live.
Angeletta!
I don't know when God will call me to his side...
...but if it's soon,
...please, Romeo... don't lose your usual smile.
But I couldn't do that!
Romeo... I'm very happy tonight.
You've fulfilled my dream.
I love you.
Because you came into my life, my dream was fulfilled.
So I don't want to hear any more sad words.
I won't have anything to be sad about anymore!
No, you mustn't cry!
Angeletta, you're crying too.
You're right...
I... I really believe you'll get better.
So I promise I won't cry any more.
Romeo... I was praying a moment ago.
I asked God to please protect my grandmother.
Angeletta...
I can tell... that she loves Father even now.
Grandmother is a sensitive, wonderful person.
I can tell.
But for the moment...
Right now, she's all alone.
So I asked God to take care of her... my beloved Grandmother.
That's all I can do.
I... love you... Grandmother.
Angeletta!
Angeletta! What's wrong?
Angeletta!
Get a hold of yourself!
I love you... Grandmother...
Angeletta! Angeletta!
Romeo! Look what you've done!
What did she ever do to you?
I wasn't careful enough.
Romeo was doing it for Angeletta... - It's my fault.
I should have been more careful.
So that's the meaning of 'devoted friendship' to you Black Brothers:
...making her collapse like that!
Romeo, if anything should happen to her, it'll be your fault!
I know... Doctor Casella!
He's running away!
Wait!
What's the idea?
He'll apologize as much as you want afterwards...
But let him do as he wants for now.
Please!
Oh God...
I beg you...
Please spare Angeletta!
How is she, Doctor?
I've done everything I can.
But...
But?
It'll be dangerous if she remains in this coma for too long.
But it's uncanny... what a peaceful expression she has.
Piccolo...
Angeletta won't die of any stupid illness... She'll make it.
Paris? In France?
Among my friends there I know a heart specialist.
He may be able to do something for her.
We shouldn't delay even a day.
Wow. I'd sure like to visit France.
Anzelmo!
Doctor, we're very grateful,
...but please forget we even had this conversation.
There's no way in the world we could come up with the money.
Isn't that so, dear?
Send Angeletta to a doctor in France?
Yes, they might be able to cure her there...
Very well then. How much will you need?
As much as I gave you the other day, I presume.
That's not what I meant!
I'd sell our house first if that's what it took to send her to France!
I don't care if it takes our last penny to get Angeletta healed...
No, the reason I came here today is to ask you another favor.
Romeo told me about this last night.
I was thinking Angeletta might have a place in your heart now, Madam...
So I want to ask if you'll please come see her again.
Madam Isabella, please be honest with yourself.
Otherwise, it'll be a repeat of what happened when Adolf died...
How rude!
Madam!
We have a problem...
All the chimney sweeps in Milan have gathered at our front gate!
Perfect. Just as planned.
Every chimney is stopped up tight.
Madam Isabella! Please listen to us!
We won't help you until you do!
Those boys must have clogged up the chimneys.
Romeo!
Romeo, come quick! Alfredo and the others have...
What're you doing?! Get to work!
Hey! Move it!
We're not budging an inch!
Who's responsible?
I am.
Stand up.
Yes, Ma'am.
Your name?
Alfredo.
Now, Alfredo, won't you explain your purpose in making such a scene?
I'm sorry about that.
But you've got to listen to what Romeo has to say.
Romeo? So this is his doing?
No! Romeo had no hand in this!
That's right! - We're doing this 'cause we want to!
Hold your tongue!
Cherbio.
Yes? - Throw these children out.
Madam Isabella, wait!
You heard what Madam said.
Get out of here.
Go home, now. Hurry up.
Hmph! Some grandmother Madam Isabella is!
Yeah! My grandmother looked after me all night when I caught a cold.
My grandmother always makes warm milk for me.
Name me one time you've even been nice to Angeletta!
My grandmother's much better than you! - He's right!
Damn straight!
Right! - Right!
You're no good, Madam Isabella!
How dare you be so rude! - Wait!
Don't. It would only make Angeletta sad to hear you say that.
Angeletta loves Madam Isabella.
She told me just thinking about her grandmother makes her happy...
I've thought about it... She may have money, and an estate...
But she's all alone.
The only one who really cares about Madam Isabella is Angeletta.
Romeo.
Madam Isabella!
I'll ask you one more time, Madam Isabella.
Please come see Angeletta.
Please!
Why?
Why do you all make such an effort for Angeletta?
Easy! 'Cause she's the nicest person ever, that's why.
And she saved Romeo's life.
We owe our lives to anybody Romeo owes his to.
He's a great guy.
Though he's a little soft in the head.
Hey!
Romeo and Angeletta have always stood by each other.
They've shared the happy times and the sad.
Romeo protected Angeletta...
And Angeletta never lost her smile because Romeo was there.
I have friends, too.
The Black Brothers here.
Because they're there, I'm not lonely. I'm not alone.
Madam Isabella, Angeletta... Angeletta is prepared.
She told me she might have to rejoin her father and mother soon.
And yet she was always kind to everybody.
Always putting others ahead of herself in her prayers.
Madam Isabella, please save Angeletta!
Please save our angel!
Please!
Please, Madam Isabella!
What could I possibly do now?
You have the only thing she really wants.
What does she want?
Your smile, Madam Isabella.
Thank you, Romeo. You taught me what's really more important.
And you taught me how precious friendship can be.
Romeo, show me the way to this precious angel of yours.
Yes!
Did it!
Doctor, what will happen to my daughter?
It's strange. It's as if she had no will to live.
You mean... you mean she'll stay like this until...?
How is Angeletta?
Dear!
That can't be!
Romeo!
Madam Isabella!
Angeletta...
Angeletta!
Grandmother.
I'm sorry for leaving you alone for so long.
Please forgive me.
It's not a dream.
Angeletta, I'll never let you go again!
Grandmother!
A miracle... it's a miracle, dear God.
Rossi, I can't express how grateful I am to you.
You've shown me I've been mistaken all these years.
But I was right about one thing.
To have trusted you all these years.
Madam! Come on. I'm... I'm just a worthless old goat.
Doctor Casella, wasn't it?
Yes.
So they may be able to cure her illness in Paris?
Yes. There's a chance. A better chance than she has here.
I see. Then let's go to Paris.
With whatever life is left me, I'll protect this child.
Thank you, Grandmother.
But until then...
Won't you stay here in this house with my beloved father and mother?
Of course, Angeletta.
That's a relief, Piccolo.
A real relief.
But it's going to get lonely.
Romeo.
Angeletta!
Are you sure you're well enough to be up and about?
I'm okay. I wanted to talk to you.
Have a seat.
So... tomorrow it's goodbye.
We went through a lot.
A lot of hardships, too.
But I only remember your smile now.
I've enjoyed every bit of it.
Me too, Angeletta.
I won't forget you, Romeo...
...or the blue sky you showed my heart.
What kind of glorious skies,
Did you see, I wonder,
While you were growing up,
With those beautiful eyes?
But my vista of the world,
Is only as much as my window shows me.
If only I could give myself to the wind,
Quietly closing my eyes,
My thoughts lifted into the distance,
On the wings of the angels.
Please tell me all about you... again.
Romeo!
Angeletta!
Goodbye... Goodbye, Romeo!
Angeletta!
Farewell, my angel.
At a hotel where I was cleaning the chimney,
I met a girl trying to escape out of the window.
Bianca? You're Alfredo's sister?
See you then!
The Hunted Siblings
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