There's no going back to those days,
but I swear that now, I'll beat out your sorrow
I may not overcome it unharmed,
exhaustively marking the footprints
of the journey to meet you again
You once taught me that
the pounding of the heart is what drives us on
They haven't taken our future away,
and knowing that, I can go on
Just go on
As long as you smile, as long as you can sing,
that becomes everything that I desire
Wow
The courage you've given me, the kindness you've shown me,
gives me the strength to look forward and walk on
Princess, look!
The winner will be rewarded with this feather, which holds power enough
to provide the amount of electricity required to run this whole city!
Come, you racers who have the nerve to try,
win the upcoming Dragonfly Race, and get this feather!
Syaoran-kun!
Syaoran-kun...
No need to worry. See?
Princess, I kept my promise.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, not at all bad, for you, kid.
What's the matter?
The culprit...
...is among them.
Dragonfly Race report!
We will be bringing today's drawing to determine
the contestants' starting positions for the main race to you live!
Now then, will the first contestant please come forward!
So, lucky as you are, which number will you draw?!
Ready... go!
One of them is the punk who interfered with the race, right?
They have to be after Sakura-chan's feather.
T-There it is, right off the bat!
The prime starting position has been claimed by
the Wing Egg's Contestant Sakura!
Sakura, you're good at this sort of thing, huh?
Uh-huh...
What, already?
Come to mention it, Sakura-chan does have that unusual power, huh?
Yes.
I am throwing this party tonight to congratulate everyone
on making it to the main race.
I do hope you will enjoy yourselves this evening.
And so, here's wishing for everyone's victory and glory.
Cheers!
That's Mokona's favorite!
Hey, why do you keep staring at me?
I like you more and more!
Don't give up!
I know someone who looks a lot like you.
Stop staring, and don't refer to me like that. It's disgusting.
Sorry.
You're a nice guy, huh?
My name's Ryuo. What's your name?
Little Doggie.
Huh?
It's my nickname. My real name is Syaoran.
You say the strangest things.
I'm liking you more and more. Pleasure to meet you, Little Doggie.
Mm-hmm.
All this traveling isn't so bad, is it?
You get to have cool reunions, like Syaoran-kun just had.
However, there are some unwelcome types among those we meet, too.
You mean like, for example, those people?
Princess, watch yourself.
Please look after the Princess!
Syaoran!
Kuro-sama, are you sure we shouldn't help?
Leave him be.
Whoo! Syaoran-kun, looking good!
You're pretty good.
Shogo-san...
Y-You know my name?
You only fought back against the opponents who had weapons.
And even then, you only went for their hands.
Who are you people?
My name is Imonoyama Nokoru.
Takamura Suou.
Ijuin Akira.
I remember you. You two were in the preliminary race earlier.
You were together at the party, too, huh?
Yeah, that's right.
The truth is, we...
Beautiful lady, you are surely innocent.
Who in the world are you all...
You...
I am terribly sorry for being so rough with you.
So you were the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.
I've known Miss Tomoyo since we were both kids.
I would do anything to help her out.
I'm the leader of a group called the Guardians,
which keeps the peace in the city.
We contacted you today at her request.
I asked these two to uncover the truth behind the incident
that happened during the preliminary.
You mean, the impropriety in the preliminary race, right?
Then you were aware of it?
This was found within the zone that was set aside for the race track.
Nanomachines, smaller than the eye can see.
They can fly about freely through the air,
and are specially made to seek out heat.
When these enter the engines of a Dragonfly through its intakes...
In our investigation immediately prior,
we did not discover any other foreign objects in the air.
Functionally, even if they were dispersed from the ground,
they would not reach the elevation that the race was taking place at.
What's more, during the race, all general machine traffic was restricted.
Which means...
It is possible that the culprit is among the contestants
who passed the preliminary. That is the conclusion that I have come to.
I think so, as well.
When looking through the contestants' histories,
you are the only ones who did not have any past records.
That is why I turned to these two.
Then, you had them attack us, to try to expose who we really are?
So, have we been cleared of suspicion?
Yeah. If you were up to anything dishonest,
you probably would have fought more dirty.
And, like I said, she was innocent.
You just have a soft spot for women.
I am just happy for the existence of all women.
Presently, the company's investigation unit is looking into those
who entered the race, as well as the spectators.
I will find out who would have done such a thing,
and be sure to locate the culprit.
All of you, please be careful when taking part in the race, okay?
I don't get it.
Did you bring us all the way over here just to tell us that?
You're hiding something.
Actually...
there is one other thing I would like to ask.
What are you going to wear for the main race?
Your costume! Have you already decided?
N-No.
In that case, by all means, please let me make one for you!
I have thought up something absolutely adorable
that would be perfect on you!
Wear the costume I make for you,
and be the dashing heroine, riding through the sky! It will be magnificent!
Mokona wants a costume, too!
You just let me take care of it!
Still, are you sure?
Where's the harm?
As long as she's asking, have her make you one, Sakura-chan.
Sakura-chan?
Would it be okay if I called you "Sakura-chan," too?
Of course. Can I call you "Tomoyo-chan," too?
Yes, of course!
Isn't that nice? The cute girls are smiling so widely.
I am truly happy for the smiles of all women.
Tomoyo-chan...
Sakura-chan...
Tomoyo-chan...
What do you think? This is the Ryuga.
It has quite a large engine, huh?
I've tuned it up. I want to win this race, no matter what.
What's this part here?
Don't you know? That's called an EW sensor,
and it's a device that detects electromagnetic waves.
To prevent signal interference,
all general public vehicles have to have them equipped.
But when racing, it's okay to take it out.
Which is to say, I'm trying to make it as light as possible.
Is it okay if I borrow this part?
You can have it, Doggie.
You're sure?
Sure, but I've never heard of anyone entering a race with it installed.
You want to win too, don't you? If so...
I want to get that feather, no matter what it takes.
That's why you're aiming to win, right? You say the strangest things.
Thank you for waiting.
Whoo! Sakura-chan, you're so cute!
Tomoyo made everything by herself.
It must have been hard to do.
Not at all. I'm just glad you wear them as well as you do.
What can I do to thank you?
Well, I do have one favor to ask.
What might that be?
Your politeness of speech.
I mean, as long as you are calling me "Tomoyo-chan" and all,
I would like for you to speak in whatever way is easiest for you,
Sakura-chan, rather than using such polite speech.
I am so happy!
Okay, you too, Tomoyo-chan.
This is the way that is easiest for me to speak. Is that all right?
You mean it?
Yes.
It must be nice, being girls.
Never mind that, what's happening with finding the culprit?
Unfortunately, we have not discovered who it is.
We are doing everything that we can for the security situation,
but even so, there is no telling what will happen.
Please be careful, okay?
Right.
No matter who tries what, we just have to win, right?
That's right.
I'll do my best, too!
Mokona, too!
Well then, why don't we get going?
To the Dragonfly Race main event.
And so, at last, it's the start of the Dragonfly Race!
The rules are very simple! The one who collects the badges
from all three checkpoints along the race's course,
and reaches the goal first, will be the winner!
Just who will be triumphant in this intense race?!
Signaling the fateful moment will, of course, be this lady!
It's the start of the Dragonfly Race main event!
Just who will achieve victory, and earn the feather?!
Princess! The race has just started. Stay calm.
The first hurdle will be a general public air route obstacle course,
made up of buildings and signboards!
Whoa! The Kuro-tan has a close call!
I told you, stop calling me that!
Okay, here goes!
The Tsubame now demonstrates magnificent piloting!
Good luck...
...both of you.
The lead group has already arrived at the first checkpoint!
Here is where they must get the first badge, or they will be eliminated!
Where are we supposed to get it from?!
You don't suppose...
Huh?
So that's it.
It only does that when there are machines nearby, like we just were.
The later you are, the fewer badges there will be,
and the greater your disadvantage.
Princess! Reduce your speed!
Hurry!
Whoa, what's this?!
An unbelievable accident has just occurred!
Princess...
Safe!
The Mokona and the Wing Egg are undeterred by the accident,
and are able to get their badges!
Too bad! In last place, the Nayutaya is unable to get a badge!
Disappointingly, he will now be retired!
It would appear that you have accepted my invitation.
And so, the lead group has already arrived at the second checkpoint!
Well then...
...the next move...
What is that?!
The second checkpoint is this Dragon Tube!
By skillfully passing through this Tube,
you are able to get the second badge at its exit!
Those bastards!
Kuro-sama hates not being first.
Watch out, this Tube moves!
Tch, what a pain!
The Yellow Tiger and the Snow White are the first to clear it!
Syaoran-kun! Look!
Uh oh...
Fai-san!
That was a start. Still, it's lucky for us this Tube is so elastic.
Yet another accident has occurred!
The Tsubame and the Clover drop out!
There are now nine craft remaining!
I'm changing the rules.
Please inform the race headquarters to stop the motion of the Tube,
and that racers must now only pass through it to clear it.
Yes, ma'am.
The last craft, the Wing Egg, has just cleared the Tube!
I'm going to make my move to win now.
Be careful!
Whoa, the Mokona has started to go all-out!
It has passed the Ryobi and the Spirit, and is charging
into the labyrinthine canyons, where the lead group already is!
There you are!
I've been waiting for you, Doggie. Now, race me!
Let's go!
Both of you are well-skilled. However, that fine skill will prove fatal.
Ryuo, wait!
Ryuo!
What?!
O-Oh, crap!
Ryuo!
Watch out, Doggie!
Stop! Are you trying to get yourself killed?!
Stop!!
Whoa!! The Mokona and the Ryuga have collided!
Syaoran-kun!
Syaoran-kun!!
You haven't yet realized
that the two of us have the power to change even yesterday
For no reason, I'm lonely (lonely)
with tears streaming down my face
I'm missing my one and only (only)
the one I trace out in the sky, and that's you
Take my, take my hand, and let's go on together,
reach out, reach out your hand, and catch hold of the wind,
take my, take my hand, and do not be afraid,
hold my, hold my hand, and I can fly,
when I'm with you
Puu!
The Dragonfly Race is winding up! Sakura, Kuro-rin, hang in there!
But be careful. There's a bad guy out to get you two!
Eh? What happened to Syaoran after that?
Just wait until you see!
Tsubasa Chronicles, "Goal of Glory."
Next time, your heart will pound over the second villain!