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
The Black Brothers and the Wolf Pack smuggled Alfredo and Bianca into the palace.
With Romeo watching over him, Alfredo put his life on the line.
Romeo now awaits Alfredo's meeting with the King.
Episode 29:
Forever Alfredo
They're late. I'm getting nervous.
I'm to blame if something goes wrong.
Don't be silly. Romeo's with Alfredo. Things can't...
If Madam Monteverni weren't here, I'd have you all thrown in prison.
So don't show your faces in here again!
What a grouch!
Romeo!
How'd it go?
Alfredo and Bianca were on their way to see the King.
So then...
He's probably telling the King the truth at this very moment.
He did it! Alfredo finally did it!
Did it!
We did it, eh, Romeo?
Yeah.
Do your best, Alfredo.
To be slandered in the presence of the King,
...and about an heirloom of my father...
This is not at all amusing, even as a child's prank!
Then, Count Martini, I take it the medal pinned on your chest...
It is the Martini medal. Yes. Given to me by my brother Vittorio.
No it is not! My father's medal is right here, I assure you.
Your Majesty, I'm sorry to have to say this, but...
Alfredo was rebellious...
...and no end of trouble to his father, even as an infant...
That's not true! Alfredo's...!
Bianca Martini! Mind your manners before the King.
Yes, Ma'am.
You'll have your turn after Count Martini has spoken his piece.
Eternally grateful, Countess Isabella.
I merely wish to hear what the Count has to say...
...so that His Majesty can make a fair judgment.
It seems then, Countess, that you're pleading the case of these children?
This is not a trial.
We are merely trying to discover who is the righteous lover of truth,
...and who is the low-down skunk up to his neck in lies.
I agree... that's exactly what I wish to discover.
Count Mauricio, please proceed.
Yes, Sire.
We were shocked when Alfredo set fire to his house...
...out of spite for his father, who had loved him so much.
Unhappily, my brother Vittorio and my sister Fatricia lost their lives.
And in the meantime Alfredo ran away.
I'm told he's been sweeping chimneys ever since!
Sweeping chimneys?!
Are you a chimney sweep?
Yes.
Soot and ashes are his chums!
If I may speak, Your Majesty?
I've never been ashamed of sweeping chimneys.
Even though you were born into nobility?
Yes... there's no difference between chimney sweeps and nobility.
How dare you say that!
Wait, I want to hear what he has to say.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Now then, Alfredo, what do you mean by that?
First, let me apologize for my careless words.
I found true friendship for the first time as a chimney sweep.
It's getting cold...
It'll be okay. He'll be fine.
Yeah, you're right.
I'm waiting to hear the good news, Alfredo.
Snow...!
They're all chimney sweeps, like me.
They work hard every day, covered head to toe in soot and ashes.
But however hard it gets, they never lose hope.
That's because they believe in each other!
The sacredness of the trust of others...
...and the beauty of trusting others...
Nobility and chimney sweeps esteem these two things above all others.
That's what I learned from them, and I'm proud to say it.
Nikita. - Giovanni! I thought you'd gone home.
Same here... but if I did, I wouldn't be able to sleep a wink.
I hope he's careful.
Alfredo Martini, if what you've said is not true...
I'm prepared for the consequences.
Then you don't withdraw your accusation?
There is only one truth.
Very well then. I've made my decision.
The person passing off a fake for the real medal...
...is our "low-down skunk up to his neck in lies."
Please, do. Inspect this medal which is untainted by lies.
Your Majesty's father awarded that medal to Vittorio 21 years ago.
Indeed.
My father marshaled his forces at Custoza against the Austrian army.
In the midst of that fierce battle...
That young officer was Vittorio Martini.
Because he saved my father's life, the battle ended in victory.
Precisely so. I've heard the story many times from my brother.
Count Mauricio, didn't your brother say anything else to you?
Eh?
...about a certain mark?
A mark, Your Majesty?
The mark of benediction.
Mark of benediction?
When Your Majesty's father gave this medal to my father,
...he also gave him a mark of benediction.
You risked your life to save mine.
In return for that honorable act,
...I'll carve a benediction on this medal.
Your Majesty's father carved a mark upon this medal.
It was a lifelong source of pride for my father.
That's right. But there is no mark on the back of this medal!
This is the mark of benediction.
Your Majesty, please confirm it.
No mistake about it. This is the medal my father gave to Vittorio.
There's... there's been some kind of mistake!
The boy must have switched the medals!
You're being disgraceful, Grazela.
You didn't even know about the mark.
You still think you can get away with this?
Mauricio! What are you doing? Say something!
Grazela... you goaded me on to do this to begin with.
Are you trying to put the blame on me for everything?
Let this be a warning:
God's anger falls down on dark deeds in every age.
Throw those two out!
Alfredo...
Do you think Mother and Father are looking down approvingly at us?
Yes.
Mother... Father... It's finally over.
But I've exhausted all my life in getting here.
I don't have the strength to look after Bianca.
Alfredo, Bianca, there you are.
The King is waiting for you.
Yes, Countess Isabella.
Let's go, Bianca. - OK.
Say, Romeo...
I guess Alfredo might not come back now.
After he's avenged his father, he doesn't need to come back.
He's nobility, after all.
What, so that's "goodbye"?
Dante, Alfredo doesn't need to come back...
It's true... The King likes him... Maybe he'll get to go home.
Do you all believe that?
Romeo.
Alfredo will come back, won't he?
Well, Romeo?
I don't know...
Romeo!
Sure, I also want him to come back...
But if going home with Bianca would make him happy,
...I won't stop him.
We were happy because he was here with us, after all.
Now it's his turn.
If it'll make Alfredo happy, I'm satisfied with that.
Me too, Romeo.
Me too. - Me too.
And me. - Same here.
Me too.
Oh well... me too.
It'll be lonely without him, though.
Sorry I'm late!
Alfredo! You came back.
This is the only home I've got. You know that.
I'm a chimney sweep, like the rest of you.
Alfredo!
Romeo!
Alfredo! - Alfredo!
Thank you... It's thanks to you guys that the truth was revealed.
Thank goodness. Thank goodness, Alfredo.
He won't give up.
About Alfredo... You said he's got the same sickness that killed my Dad.
Yes...
It'll take more than that to do him in!
I'm going to beat him.
That's right... Alfredo's bound to be okay.
I'm looking forward to our next fight.
Man, we can do anything if we try.
Like Alfredo always told us:
...friends can do anything if they work together.
This is great!
Uh-oh... Gotta get going.
You guys... We'll be friends forever.
Do I have to go?
You promised not to make a fuss about staying at Dr. Casella's house.
But tonight I want to be with you, big brother.
I like little girls who listen to what their big brothers say.
Hmph. You're so mean.
I can go the rest of the way by myself.
That was a quick change of mood.
I don't want you to be mad at me, big brother.
See you tomorrow.
Bianca...
Big brother...
Sorry. I'm just happy about what happened tonight.
Good night, Bianca.
Good night, big brother.
Good night, Romeo.
Good night.
Romeo... shall we tell God about the night's events?
Sure.
Romeo had by no means forgotten about Alfredo's illness.
But he had suppressed his fears until Alfredo's innocence had been proven.
Alfredo's not going to get better.
But, watching Alfredo's tranquil face, Romeo couldn't believe it.
He had no idea that soon he and Alfredo would be separated forever.
Do you remember the day we met, Romeo?
Yes. - You gave me an apple...
He gave me these as a token of apology. Take one.
OK, I'll take it.
My name's Romeo. What's yours?
Hey... Isn't that you?
And despite that, you came running after me...
Holding on to that apple as if your life depended on it.
That apple's really tasty. Eat it. It'll pick your spirits up.
You ran all this way just for that?
Don't you want it?
Thanks.
That's better.
You're a weird guy.
That's right, and ever since that day I've been leaning on you for help!
Oh, I tried becoming more independent,
...but you're a tough act to follow.
Romeo, you really don't get it, do you.
I'm the one who's been dependent on you.
You've been my heart's support.
Alfredo.
Romeo... I don't know how I would have turned out if I hadn't met you.
I might have led a shallow existence, obsessed only with revenge.
I made it this far because you've been there.
Thanks, Romeo.
What's come over you, Alfredo? You're embarrassing me... I'm not...
Say, Alfredo... I'll be going home when winter's over.
Why don't you and Bianca come visit me then?
Sonogno is so beautiful in the spring.
Big brother! Look at all the flowers!
Let's do that, Alfredo. Wouldn't you...
Alfredo! So you were still sick after all.
Wait, I'll call Dr. Casella.
Romeo... Don't.
But... - Stay here with me.
But Alfredo... - Please...
Your Sonogno is a pretty little village...
But I have to go now.
Go where?
To Mother and Father.
My time has come.
But... That can't be!
What about our promise to follow our dream when we grow up?
I'm sorry, Romeo... I won't be growing up.
No! No!!
I don't want to be separated from you!
I... I want to grow up with you.
Dear God... please...
...just a little more strength.
Romeo.
We'll always be together.
No matter how far apart.
We'll always be together, no matter how far apart.
Alfredo! Hang on!
Thank you, Romeo. You were hope itself to me.
No! Alfredo! Don't...!
Please carry on for me... see and do the things I would have...
...the dreams I never...
Take care of Bianca...
Alfredo.
The dreams you never what, Alfredo? You didn't finish.
Alfredo!
Alfredo's departure was far too sudden.
Dante sees me mooning around, and challenges me to a duel.
You're casting me out of the Black Brothers?
See you then!
The Last Promise
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