We're chasing dreams without end in a world without a guide.
These overlapping feelings pierce the beating of my heart
as the unwavering verse quietly goes on.
From far away in the sky, our shadows blur together
as our memories are recorded amid inevitability and whimsy.
Even if the whirlpools of time we pass through,
were to waste away, I'll still believe in your voice.
We're chasing dreams without end in a future without a guide.
And even if I lose my light, someday,
with the twinkling flame you lit in my heart,
these fragments of hope will change into wings
You mustn't get up, Your Majesty!
I can't just sleep!
Yes, but your wounds on your person...
No terms of respect...
And, it's "Toya."
Another sandstorm? It's not seasonal. We don't know the cause.
But there are sometimes sandstorms around those ruins.
As if they are trying to protect something inside.
They must have come for that "something..."
I think they are from a different dimension, from some place else... a different world.
A different world?
I guess Sakura and that kid are in some different world somewhere right now...
Toya...
I knew that that kid was Sakura's soul mate.
It was shortly after we met that kid...
Back then, when I saw him, I felt unease...
Unease?
Sakura opened her heart to him and learned to laugh,
and the unease lessened gradually.
That's why I didn't tell you. Of course, not to Sakura either...
But, back then, I sensed nothing from Syaoran-kun...
An unease that I felt, but you, a priest, did not...
What could it have been?
Did you tell the late king?
I did. Right after I met that kid. He said...
"Let us believe in the future." So the late king said...
That's right. He said that and looked toward those ruins,
with his usual kind look...
The insects without feathers, without knowing what the future holds,
like a joke, they just creep around on the ground.
Only those who watch from the heavens know what they are headed for.
Guiding them is simple.
However, we are not the ones watching from on high.
Their level of intervention is the same as ours. And, we have an extra game piece.
You're full of confidence, aren't you?
Confidence? No...
Conviction.
Now... I'm going to move a piece...
We're here!
What kind of country is it this time?
Welcome to Oto! [Oto: cherry blossom capital]
My, my, you're wearing unusual clothing, aren't you?
So you must be from another world?
Don't come near me!
Do people from other worlds come here?!
Of course. People come from various countries to enjoy this country.
Have you registered?
Registered?
Hold Mokona, too!
That's not good! We must...
...take you to City Hall!
"Oto Central City Hall"
"Do-it-now Division"
Welcome to Oto!
Please write your name here.
You may change the names you've been using.
Does that mean we can use aliases?
Yes.
Then, I'll write everybody's names...
Fai-san, t-that's...
I accept your papers. Next, please decide where you will live, and your occupations.
Do travelers have to work in this country?
If you don't work, you'll have no money, and can't do anything.
That's true...
If you're in a hurry, you can turn in anything you have on hand for money.
That's good...
Kuro-wanwan, fetch that bag over there!
Don't call me like a dog!
It seems like this used to be a restaurant...
That receptionist recommended a nice place, didn't she?
And she bought all of the clothes we accumulated
from all the countries we've visited up until now.
It was a good thing we kept them, as Syaoran-kun suggested.
There are countries that value clothes from other countries.
Is that something you learned traveling with your father?
Yes.
Is it all right for us to relax?
Someone may be spying on us...
That's true...
But we can't always be on our guard. We have to relax when we can.
Mokona relaxes, too!
You are too relaxed!
Now... We have a place to sleep, and then...
We have to find out
if Princess Sakura's feather exists in this world.
Yes.
Leave it to me!
It's only a little bit, but I feel it...
Is that true?
There's a feather in this country!
Are you awake?
Yes...
Something doesn't feel right, huh?
Syaoran-kun!
We already have a guest in our rented home.
Uninvited though it may be...
He...
It disappeared!
Good job.
Syaoran-kun...
They greet us with pretty girls, and find us a nice home...
I thought this was a very welcoming country,
but it's quite dangerous after all...
No doubt about it... the kid is...
You did good work last night. You've gotten a reward.
Reward? Why?
You defeated a Demon, didn't you?
That monster is called a Demon?
But how do you know about yesterday?
It is natural that we keep track of the Demons...
Demons are enemies that appear in this country... and should be overcome.
They usually appear at night, but sometimes appear when the sun is out.
Their strength is affected by the full and waning moon.
They become stronger as the moon becomes full,
and weaker the closer it is to the new moon.
For a country that has things like that wandering around,
the people don't seem very tense.
Only in extreme circumstances do the Demons attack the general public.
And, there are specialists who defeat the Demons.
Specialists?
They are called "Demon Hunters." They are hunters specializing in Demons,
and are paid for defeating them.
Does that pay more than other work?
It is quite profitable. How about making that your occupations?
What do you think, Syaoran-kun?
What?
I see...
Hunting Demons, huh? Sounds like a good way to fight boredom.
I thought you'd say that, so I submitted the papers. See?
What's that?
It's like a license to hunt Demons.
This flower has the same name as Sakura-chan.
This is called a sakura. [sakura: cherry blossom]
Sakura?
By the way, when the Demons are defeated, the bounty is deposited into this token.
It's kind of like a wallet. Very convenient, don't you think?
Well, do your job well, you two.
What about you?
Demon hunting is fixed as two to a team, and I chose a different job.
A different job? What is it?
Uh...
Oh, Princess...
So, you all changed as well.
Yes. With the bounty from destroying the Demon,
we selected these from the clothing store.
However, we weren't sure how Kuro-run's should be worn...
This is called a hakama.
Kurogane-san, did you wear those in your own country?
Well, something like it.
You're through dressing, aren't you, Sakura-chan?
Y-Yes...
Whoo!
Is this okay?
A cafe needs a waitress...
Yes...
It's not... strange?
Mm-mm.
However, why did you choose this business?
Because in a cafe, we can hear all sorts of information from the customers.
Mekyo!
What is it, what is it?
Something from Yuko. It's called Fondant au Chocolat.
It has chocolate inside, and you heat it up and eat it.
It's just in time, shall we all have tea?
Delicious!
Isn't it?!
I don't want any!
Poke-poke... tap-tap...
What?!
What the hell do you think you're doing?!
Oh my, Kuro-sama's mad!
Kurogane ate it! I'm going to tell Yuko!
What's that?!
Syaoran-kun, would you like more?
Thank you.
You know, Syaoran-kun, it makes me so happy when you tell me, "Thank you."
It sort of tickles my memories.
Strange, isn't it?
This should make it better.
Be careful when you handle fire, okay?
I'm sorry.
You don't have to apologize, Syaoran-kun.
But, the cost of the medicine...
I'm not talking about the cost of the treatment.
I'm worried about my son's injuries.
I'm sorry.
Yes? Come in.
Hello.
Are you all right? Does it hurt?
I'm sorry.
Why do you apologize?
Because you look so worried, Princess.
You don't like being worried about?
Then, why?
Just now, Father worried, and when I said, "I'm sorry," he looked troubled.
I don't want to worry him, but I keep doing it.
You know, when people worry about you, instead of apologizing,
why don't you say this...
Here, the tea is ready.
Be careful of your hand.
Thank... you...
You're welcome.
Syaoran-kun?
I'm sorry... I'll have some.
Is this about where the Demons appear?
Yes.
It was written in the information from City Hall.
And... why are you here?
Hunting the Demons is the kid's and my job.
The cafe's nearby, and I like to watch you at work, Kuro-sama.
Is it all right with you?
I'm asking whether you regret choosing a job like this.
I chose to hunt Demons so that I could look for the Princess's feather.
We can get information from other hunters,
and I hear there are places that only Demon Hunters can enter.
That's not what I'm asking...
Then, what?
You don't mind my saying it?
Oh, they've appeared!
Kuro-pon, aren't you going to fight?
Watch his fighting closely.
Huh?
Your right eye is...
I thought it strange from before,
but I was positive after the fight with the Demon yesterday.
Against stronger Demons, you won't get away with just a scratch, you know.
I know that. But, my feelings won't change.
When he says he'll do something, he'll do it.
A man of his word, Syaoran-kun is.
Damn... the kid's a problem!
That was great, you two.
Syaoran-kun, you were especially tremendous!
Thanks to Kurogane-san.
There is a reason why you use the kick techniques, Syaoran-kun.
Yes...
Did you think of it yourself?
No, someone taught it to me when I was little.
So, what will you do, Kuro-pon?
You'll continue hunting Demons with Syaoran-kun, won't you?
I'll try my best not to cause you trouble.
Please...
It is okay, isn't it, Kuro-sama?
Whatever...
Thank you.
You've defeated them already, haven't you?
That was our prey.
You know, when this town is bathed in twilight,
there will be a little seed that drops from your hand.
If you can call this trodden-down dirt a road,
does closing my eyes count as love?
If this world had been flat,
the two of us would never have met.
We were both running to keep our distance.
But now, without reducing speed,
no matter how far apart we are,
as the miracle repeats itself,
we will come face to face again.
We will come face to face again.
Puu! Syaoran and Kuro-rin have begun work getting rid of Demons.
They meet with an information monger to find the feather,
while Sakura and Fai work in the cafe.
Huh? Fai gave everybody strange names?
Just wait until you see what names they are!
Tsubasa Chronicles, Episode 18, "Kitties and Doggies."
Next time, your heart will pound over a triple-penalty for being late!