SWORD GAI
Can't you drive better?
It can't be helped. Last time I drove was 16 years ago.
Sixteen years?
Do you have a license?
You worry about the dumbest stuff.
I've got an errand before we go to the Shoshidai.
You're coming with me.
You're Kei... right?
Seiya.
Welcome home!
Yeah, I'm home.
I'm making some tea right now.
Thanks.
The roses are still so pretty.
Yes. They say roses have always been a symbol of restored youth.
That's why they always look so young, their beauty never changes.
How have you been? Like, gotten married or anything?
Married?
Please, tell me the truth. It's my fault for leaving you alone for so long.
Is this some kind of joke?
Joke?
We're together every day, aren't we?
We saw a movie together yesterday, right?
Yesterday?
-What's going on-- -Yeah, I was just joking.
He's from the country, so he doesn't understand city jokes.
I'm sorry, he can be so funny.
Hey.
Who's the old lady?
My girlfriend.
Girlfriend?
I suppose now is a good time to explain.
We Chrysalises, those possessed by weapons, will someday become Busoma.
Busoma.
Will it happen to me?
Eventually. So to delay that, we go into cold sleep at the Shoshidai.
Cold sleep?
We literally sleep in the ice.
We don't even dream. A complete and total shutdown.
We're kept preserved, and awaken only when our power is needed.
Like I mentioned before, it's been 16 years since I was last out.
Obviously, I didn't see Kei that entire time.
I don't even know how long it was before that.
But it's probably been as long as this time.
When we met in high school, Kei was one year younger than me.
But when I became a Chrysalis...
I had to go into cold sleep.
You don't age when you sleep.
Time stopped for me,
but Kei...
Still, she didn't question it.
She probably knew she couldn't ask about it.
In fact, the rules are you can't tell civilians about the Shoshidai.
Most people would immediately give up on a monster like me,
but Kei always waited for me.
Just like now.
That being said, you're in the way.
Get lost.
What?
Oh?
Where's your friend?
He didn't want to bother us, so he left.
It’s time for romance.
Oh my.
Hurry! Hurry!
SWORD SOULS
Sword Souls?
It's time for the climax of today's event!
Sword Souls, a player versus player fighting game...
is about to have its final match!
FINAL MATCH
Our first player is this man,
the lucky guy who won the right
to challenge the defending champion and beautiful idol, Midoriko!
Now for what you've waited for!
The beautiful genius gamer Midoriko is here!
Will the muse of combat be able to defend her champion's seat once more?
Now let the game...
start!
Here we go!
Whoa! Starting off with a triple combo! Midoriko's looking strong today!
Will he be able to counterattack?
You better attack, or I'll slice you to ribbons!
Come on, come on, come on!
Oh, it's just a game, huh?
Hey, I want to get out!
Die! Ka-boom!
There it is!
Midoriko wins flawlessly!
The gaming gods bless this beautiful girl!
Can anybody end her reign of victory?
Thank you everyone!
As thanks for your support, I'll sing my new song!
"Lunatic Angel in Blue"!
Please enjoy!
This song brings back memories.
I still remember how shocked I was.
You suddenly knocked my dance partner's lights out!
The girl I loved was in another man’s arms at the school dance.
Anyone would've done so.
I felt bad for my cousin.
But because of your misunderstanding, we started dating.
To me, this is a special song.
Yeah.
-Hey, when you met me-- -Ow!
Sorry!
Are you okay?
Yes.
Thank you.
I can't paint my toenails properly myself.
If there's anything else you want me to do, just ask.
You're so kind.
Of course. Have I ever been otherwise?
Let's see...
At the amusement park,
you made me ride the roller coaster against my will, right?
You weren't nice then at all.
You were in tears.
And when we made that Christmas cake together,
you put in the wrong amount of flour, and tried to blame it on me!
That wasn't nice either.
What, are you still mad about that?
But it was different when we went to the lake.
When the wind blew away my hat, you swam in the lake during winter to get it back.
That was very nice of you.
Yeah.
I got a nasty cold though.
There's still so many places I want to go with you!
The movie theater, the hot springs we went to once...
A beach in Hawaii!
Paris!
And I want to go back to that lake.
All of that? You're asking for a lot.
I am not. We're still in our twenties.
We've got a long, long time until we're old.
Want to go now? If you're fine with the lake.
Really?
That's wonderful!
I'll go get ready!
The person you have dialed cannot come to the phone.
Please leave a message after the beep.
This is your care worker, Ishikawa.
Have you considered the hospital, I talked about?
The doctor said you might not survive another attack like that.
It's dangerous to continue living alone.
You need to decide on a home to go to.
Either way, I'll call back.
An illusion.
You're not the real Seiya.
You're just an illusion.
But I don't care.
I'm so tired.
I'm sorry, Midoriko.
They're out of your usual ice cream. Just this.
What the hell? As old as you are, you can't even buy ice cream?
I'm so bored! So bored!
There's no point in being alive!
-Where are you going? -To pee.
Midoriko, s-sorry if I scared you.
I really wanted to talk to you, since I didn't get to back there.
I just wanted to thank you.
A year ago, I was on the brink of suicide.
I was blamed for some problems at work and had to quit.
But your smile saved me.
I told myself,
"If a girl can smile this brightly, maybe the world's not so bad!"
I started to feel optimistic again, and got a new job!
It's all thanks to you!
To me, you're a real angel!
Why?
Why do people like you always say the same things?
An angel? A goddess? I'm sick of hearing that.
Can't you come up with anything else? Are you stupid? Well, are you stupid?
You're such a bore.
A body... a new body...
That was an amazing playing today. Can you tell me the secret to your power?
There isn't one.
It's all just really boring.
I rip them apart and feel a little better.
What's making you depressed?
If something's bothering you, I want to help!
Just like how you saved me!
Stop it!
Die! Come on, die!
Your back's wide open!
I'll slice you to ribbons!
Come on, come on, come on!
What? Did you snap?
Save! Save! Save! Save!
I'll save you! Save! Save! Save! Save!
Take me in your hand.
And you can become something more than human.
Take me.
Come on, take me!
Hey, be careful you don't trip!
I'm fine! You're such a worrywart.
It feels so nice and cool.
Hey, chase after me! Like in a cheesy TV show!
I said be careful!
See? I told you.
Who are you?
Kei! Kei!
-Let's go to the hospital. -Please...
take me home.
Die, wimps!
Ka-boom!
It's fine! I'll destroy it all!
I'm Midoriko, the super-strong girl!
Midoriko?
Who was that?
Well, whatever!
Pee!
The Flamberge?
Where is Seiya Ichijo?
He's not answering.
He's...
What's this?
Is it time for a mini-boss?
Jeez!
Midoriko will get you!
Are you one of those Chrysalises?
Let's go now.
Open that closet.
I've been waiting for you to propose to me.
I see.
Took a long time, huh?
You're the only one for me, Kei.
Will you marry me?
I'm so happy!
Will you help me put it on?
Sure.
Thank you.
Kei!
I'm okay.
I thought you were just a hallucination of mine.
You haven't changed despite all the decades.
I was left behind and got old all alone, but...
I was wrong.
You're the real Seiya, aren't you?
There's something I always wanted to ask, but couldn't.
Were you happy after you met me?
Did I ruin your life?
You're so silly.
I don't even want to think of life without you.
Fine.
Are there any other available Chrysalises?
I'll go.
Seiya Ichijo?
Die!
The big boss?
That was one hell of a combo.
She ran, huh?
Looks like that was a close one.
You want a thank you?
No. Sadly, I'm not in the mood.
Let's go.
Subtitle translation by Adam Lensenmayer