I see. So that's what happened.
You've been through a lot to get here.
You're incredible.
No, I'm not. Not at all.
I couldn't save them.
Guy.
Vilma.
It's not your fault.
That Mr. Fancy Pants. I can't believe he did that for us.
Vilma, too.
She was such a great gal.
Please let me through.
I have to take Arlequin to Shirogane.
Sorry, but I'd rather you not bother her until it's really necessary.
Am I destined to lose my way?
All I want is to have fun in my life
All I want is to be with those I love
Ready or not Here I come
I don't care anymore
I just don't know anymore
I wish everything would just disappear
There are days when I think like that
But everything is precious to me
And so I fight on
Today was a tough day
I almost gave up hope
But the truth is I don't want to lose anything anymore
I wish everything would just disappear
There are days when I think like that
But everything is precious to me
And so I must fight
#32 Valediction
Why? What do you mean?
When you two joined Nakamachi Circus,
you brought a smile back to our gloomy little group.
We're really grateful to you, Masaru.
And to Shirogane, too.
So we want to give Shirogane something she hasn't had for 90 years.
To tell you the truth, we saw it all.
All of Shirogane's memories.
Her memories?
Yeah, the situation called for it.
Oh no...
How awful...
Until she met you,
all her memories were of how much of her blood was spilled.
She never played house like any other child.
Nor dressed herself up like any other teenager.
She just fought automata, all on her own,
while living as a circus entertainer.
She believed that was her duty.
What human lives like that?
But then.
Around the time you and that man entered her life.
Shirogane's memories,
they start to become colorful.
Can you believe it?
For 90 years, she was just an instrument, fighting longer than any soldier.
But then came her memories of a single man.
A man she was with for only a day. She's replayed it thousands of times.
And they must be pretty precious memories.
They sparkle like none of her other memories.
What else could we do once we'd seen that?
We want to make her happy.
The man Shirogane loves will be sent up to Faceless's space station.
To ask him how to stop ZONAPHA.
And he won't be coming back.
So this is for Shirogane.
So she can spend as much time as she can with him.
That's why we protect this train.
You mean...
Narumi is here...?
Yeah, he's in the first car.
But he won't be coming back?
No.
Narumi!
-Wait! -Stop!
Narumi!
Behind that door is...
the man that taught me strength.
The man I thought had died to save me.
I missed him.
I missed him so much.
Narumi!
What...?
Move.
I'm going to meet Narumi.
Move!
We act only for the utmost happiness of Lady Francine.
If you believe that going in to meet Narumi is what's best for her,
you may pass.
Shirogane's happiness...
That's right.
Shirogane probably...
loves Narumi.
And they've finally reunited.
We saw it all.
All of Shirogane's memories.
What else could we do once we'd seen that?
We want to make her happy.
I'm sorry.
I'd only been thinking about myself.
Me going in there...
isn't what's best for Shirogane's happiness.
We're sorry, Masaru.
Come on. Let's talk in the back car.
We're now on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
We will reach the Bodny launch site in about 60 hours.
60 hours? That's fast.
Yes, usually it'd take 5 days.
But Mr. Fou modified the suspension and fitted up a special system.
This train can go 130 km an hour on average, so...
Keep away from me!
I'm sorry.
So, what about the engine?
The memories of experienced engineers were downloaded into Mr. Fou's maid automata.
They control the system.
To maintain top speed, they stoke the engine according to the topography
and continuously monitor and adjust the wheels and suspension.
There are 6 backup maid puppets, too.
The train won't stop, no matter what.
Fou's maid puppets, you say?
You're saying this train is being run by those blasted automata?
Well, yes...
Over my dead body!
But we've already come this far...
That old infernal Fou. Making a fool out of me.
Masaru's fallen asleep.
He bore it well.
Don't wake him. Eat up while you can.
This pre-packed preserved food...
Tastes like crap.
I'd make something for you if only there were a kitchen.
I was talking to myself.
Not to you.
I'm sorry.
Well.
Your casserole was a lot better than this.
Narumi?
You...
Your memory has come back?
The casserole...
That's what I made when we first met.
So?
What about it?
I also heard from Fou, who saw your memories.
That you have nothing to do with Doll Francine.
But still.
Does that change this situation?
The children.
The people, all around the world. Will that cure them?
Say I remembered everything and you become happy again.
So what?
Once we reach that launch pad, I'm going up into space.
To make Faceless spill his guts about how to stop ZONAPHA.
And...
I won't be coming back.
What could you want from me?
A memory? Those only make you sad.
Here it comes. There it is.
Our captain knows everything. You can really count on him.
That fool, losing 3,000 automata to a human's simple trap.
But thanks to that, we get to mess with that train all by ourselves.
I agree.
I hear Arlequino and the man named Kato are on that train.
Jeez, all you think about is fighting.
By the way, where's Diamantina?
Who knows? She's been strange ever since she fought Colombine.
Oh well. Lord Faceless isn't here.
-So let's enjoy our free time... -Let's go.
Huh?
Hey, wake up Masaru.
Get up.
Finally, I've caught up with you.
I haven't had such a nice Sunday in a long time.
Mom!
F-Fusae...!
What do you mean?
Don't ask me. Why does that monster have Mom's face?
That's not Fusae. Fusae is dead!
I'm going with Mom!
The circus...
must never...
stop the show...
Mom!
Mom...
"Mom," huh?
When I come back...
maybe I really will become your Mom.
Unforgivable.
A monster, looking just like Fusae...!
We three will take it on.
Masaru, you stay back.
-No, I'm going too. There's another one. -What?
I know him. He's really strong.
Give that case to Shirogane.
Damn it, I'm going to kill it.
Yeah, that creepy monster with Mom's face.
Stay calm. We only have one knife each from Vilma and that's it.
We don't know how to use Fou's special weapons.
We probably don't have the slightest chance of winning.
But Fou told me something before we left.
We shiroganes always learn how to do circus tricks first.
Why's that?
It has to do with long ago when automata were first created.
They were originally made to make Doll Francine laugh.
Silly movements and funny tricks.
They're all instilled in their bodies.
It's their duty to think up new tricks.
So...?
So when they meet human performers without any weapons...
What happens then?
They subconsciously try to learn the performers' tricks.
They focus on the performance, hoping to glean a new trick.
It's pretty much an instinct.
They can't help themselves.
It wouldn't take a shirogane to kill them then, you see?
Nakamachi Circus.
So if we are true performers...
True circus performers...
We might be able to defeat them.
They've caught up.
Yes, I see it's time.
You sense it too?
Two automata. Probably Brighella and Harlequin.
Then let us go take our leave.
What?
Excuse us.
What do you want?
Forgive us for intruding upon you.
The enemy is closing in, and we must go to intercept them.
So we have come to request your permission.
To leave your side for a while.
-The enemy? -How many?
They are still far away.
But they will stop this train if allowed to continue.
Only we puppets can sense them.
Okay, I'm going.
Have you forgotten your mission? Do not be so foolish.
How can I trust you?
Narumi, you are strong.
I know, as I have fought you.
Once we are gone, you are the only one to whom we can entrust Lady Éléonore.
Gone? You mean...
Now, if you will excuse us.
Wait.
I used to think that you were the enemy.
You are not to be blamed.
But you're going off to fight for me.
For humankind.
And I don't know anymore.
I have fought against you for 90 years.
I don't know what to say to you now.
It is simple, my lady.
We exist for you and for nothing else.
So here is what you say.
"Fight."
"And win."
Then I order you to fight and to win.
And to come back alive.
Lady Francine has given us an order!
She has finally told us to fight.
Will I see it again?
That smile that gave me a strange sensation.
Whatever is that?
The smile of a human girl.
It shone like a star sparkling on the surface of a quietly rippling lake.
Well, I'm interested in the circus that Lady Francine was in.
I wish to mime and sing with them.
I can sing too, you know.
Well then.
If you can sing,
sing for me some time.
Sure, under a circus tent one day.
Lady Spider, you have brought me here in comfort.
Now I shall bravely stop that train by myself.
Masaru Saiga, I see you wish to duel.
I like your resolution.
I care not why you're not up in space as a vessel for Lord Faceless's mind.
You are the enemy for guarding the train. I will defeat you!
Bow to my blade of destruction, "Spezza Ferro"!
I will drink up all of your blood.
So, you are my dinner tonight.
What a delightful Sunday.
Oh dear, my husband and my sons.
Why do you run so? This is no fun.
Let's do it, Pops.
I can't stand this monster that has Mom's face.
All right, boys. Don't mess this up!
We got it, Pops.
All or nothing, here we go!
A past that can't become a memory plays on repeat
In my mind is a forgotten thing that I still remember
Questions remain unanswered but I must go now
I walk in the dark, making a promise to my footprints
So many similar beings leading similar lives
Was there a reason for me to be born at all?
The world lost all sound but for the ticking of a clock
A missing heart keeps shouting
A meaningless life was shaking
All because of your unique existence
If the reason for the pain is revealed someday
If you find a home for those tears someday
You shall sleep with the whole universe in your arms
I know it still plays in your heart
The melody that brought you here