The SDF was sent to the Special Region.
Itami Youji's Recon Squad 3 saved Italica,
which was attacked by bandits.
But on the way back, they encountered Pina's knights, the Order of the Rose.
Itami was captured and his men forced to retreat.
His fate now lies in Pina's hands.
Maybe the captain's dead already.
Don't jinx him.
But he got so roughed up on the way back to Italica.
Anyway, we'll just wait for sunset.
Captain...
What the hell do you think you're doing?!
You idiots!
Princess, what have we done wrong?
Can't you tell?
Lieutenant Itami.
Lieutenant Itami!
Lieutenant Itami?
Lieutenant Itami!
Episode 7: The Princess's Decision
We violated the treaty the day it was signed...
And they can use this as an excuse to start a war.
A standard tactic for the Empire,
and one they may choose to imitate.
And if that happens, we're doomed.
But thankfully, there were no casualties.
Why don't we just apologize?
You're telling me to bow my head to him?
Would you prefer to fight them?
What did you just say?
That the captain's probably fine.
After that!
"He may not look like it, but he's a ranger."
Ranger
An officer in the Ground Self-Defense Force who has completed Ranger training. They are permitted to wear a ranger insignia on the left breast of their uniform.
Thump.
That's impossible!
You're kidding me!
Would it be a problem if Itami were a "ranger"?
It's just not who he is at all!
They undergo hellish training! They have bodies and minds made of steel!
They can carry out even the toughest missions!
That's what a ranger is!
Not him!
Itami's a mighty warrior, then?
Now then,
let's go.
Damn those arrogant Imperial knights!
I'm sick of them!
Quiet. The Imperials up above will hear you.
I don't care.
It's the Priestess and her friends.
Spirits of Sleep,
sing a lullaby and beckon these raging souls to the abyss of slumber.
Let's go.
Are you awake, master?
Where am I?
Countess Formar's mansion!
The Countess's mansion?
Which means I'm back in Italica?
Cat ears?
Is something wrong?
Oh, I'm just wondering what's going on.
Don't worry.
Princess Pina has ordered us to ensure that
you are treated with the greatest of care.
And the knights who treated you so poorly
have been harshly punished.
We are so grateful to you for saving this town.
Oh... thanks.
The savior of Italica should never have been subject to such apalling treatment.
If you wish to destroy the city in retaliation,
we are prepared to help you.
But please, we beg you not to harm Countess Myui.
Oh, don't worry.
I'm not going to do that.
We are ever so grateful for your compassionate words.
Oh...
Th-Thanks.
Until you recover,
these four will take care of you.
Master, we're so pleased to meet you.
Ask them for anything you might need.
W-Will do.
What's wrong?
Someone is trying to force open the bars on the window.
It's likely Master Itami's friends.
Bring them here.
If it's anyone else, deal with them in the usual way.
Understood.
Um... who are those two?
Are they new to you?
Mamina is a warrior bunny.
Persia is one of the cat people.
Aurea is a medusa.
And Mome is human.
The previous count had a liberal nature,
and went to great efforts to hire nonhuman staff.
Well, part of it was simply personal taste.
Sounds like somebody I'd get along with.
Master Itami, you give off a similar scent to the last count!
No.
You can't be rude to our master.
Okay.
Medusas drain away people's life energy with their hair.
She's been very carefully trained, but be on your guard.
Will do...
Here, master.
Captain!
Are you okay?
Hey there.
Bozes, Panache,
you attacked the SDF after we had guaranteed their safety,
and treated your prisoner, Itami, in a fashion that was not "humane."
These are both violations of the treaty.
They have power enough to defeat a Fire Dragon.
If they use this incident as an excuse to start a war,
you don't need me to tell you...
...what will happen to the Empire.
Yes.
We need to make everyone pretend this never happened.
And you need to use your body to do it.
It's a shame to give it to a man as small as Itami...
As the daughter of a noble house,
I've been trained in these matters.
I shall offer my body up for the sake of you and the Empire.
I-I am
Sergeant Kurata Takeo!
21 years old. Single!
My hobbies are anime and reading doujinshi.
Nice to meet you!
The way you fought those bandits yesterday was wonderful.
I'm in love!
Aw, it was nothing.
How do these snakes shed their skin?
That's a secret.
What's that fabric?
I don't really know how it works,
but it stretches and feels great.
I'm so honored to be in your holy presence again!
Truly, Emloy is a compassionate god!
You've made your point...
How's the tea?
It's so good!
Meow!
Looks like everybody's getting along.
There doesn't seem to be any need to leave right away.
Want to bring the others back tomorrow?
Well, we can call tonight a "cultural exchange."
We need to make everyone pretend this never happened.
And you need to use your body to do it.
Okay, say cheese!
And this is the picture.
You can take one with this, too.
How fascinating.
I see.
That must've been rough.
I'm glad it all worked out, though.
He's ignoring me?
I am the second daughter of the house of Palestea...
How dare he!
Does he realize what I went through on the way here?
And so, the Defense Force fought
And...
That wound?
I did it.
What are we going to do?
Um, we're going to take our captain back...
So you guys can deal with it.
He says you can work it out yourself.
That won't do at all!
I know! It's almost dawn!
Why not have breakfast with us?
Then you might rethink—
That's a kind offer, but the thing is,
Captain Itami's supposed to appear before the National Diet.
Itami has been asked to report to their Senate.
Their Senate?
So he must return immediately.
He's giving a report to the Japanese Senate?
Which means...
A single word from him
could bring the entire SDF down on us!
Wait!
Then I'll...
Then I'll go to Arnus, too!
I wish to apologize to your superior officer directly
for violating the treaty.
I assume that's fine, Lieutenant Itami?
Your Highness...
Yes.
I'll come back, Persia-san!
I'll be waiting!
Looks like the princess is really serious about coming.
Captain, it's from Major Higaki.
He says we can bring her.
Treat her well.
Roger.
Tell him our ETA. Roll out!
Your Highness! That's Arnus!
We're there already?
What speed!
Those staves...
Are all the SDF's soldiers mages?
No. That isn't magic.
It's a weapon called either a gun, or a rifle.
A weapon?
The principle is simple.
They enchant a cylindrical container with explosion magic
and use it to fire a piece of lead.
And they give that to all their soldiers?
Yes.
The SDF created this weapon and mastered the art of "fighting with guns,"
which is what gives them their strength.
They fight in a completely different way.
That's why the Imperial army lost.
Iron Pegasi... Iron Elephants...
They truly are otherworldly monsters!
Why is an army like this attacking us?
The Empire stepped on a griffon's tail.
How can you speak like that when the Empire itself is in peril?
I am a nomad.
The Empire has nothing to do with me.
So we can take over a country by force,
but we cannot make its peoples' hearts our own.
Lieutenant Itami! May we speak for a moment?
Oh, sorry...
I need to go deal with this Diet thing.
That girl will show you where to go.
Your Highness...
I lost my chance to persuade him.
Greetings.
This is General Hazama of the SDF.
Please, be seated.
So, what brings an Imperial princess here in person?
My forces have behaved rather inappropriately,
so I've come to apologize.
...she says.
I've read the report.
There was a miscommunication at the lower levels?
Yes.
I'm terribly ashamed.
...she says.
You've been kind enough to serve as a mediator between us and the Empire.
If the treaty is causing you such problems, then perhaps we need to rethink it.
No, not at all!
The current terms of the treaty are fine.
I heard from Itami that
that lady there gave him quite a rough time.
That bruise and those scratches... That was hilarious.
He wanted them to be considered as injuries suffered in the line of duty.
I have to ask, did he say something rude to you?
They're asking if Itami did anything to incite her to violence.
No... he didn't...
Then they want to know, in detail,
the reason you attacked him
and what the circumstances at the time were,
they say.
Lieutenant Yanagida, that's enough.
They're terrified.
I'm sorry.
Arnus Refugee Camp
Huh?
They want me to go beyond the gate?
Yup. They want you to talk to them on the other side
as a representative of this world.
We'll leave tomorrow morning.
We should be staying two nights, so you'll be back soon.
Are you going, Itami?
Of course.
And Lelei will come too, as an interpreter.
What would Dad say?
Oh, sorry.
Would it make you happy if I went?
Me? More like everybody.
Everybody here would be happy.
I see.
All right. Then—
Hey!
What are you planning on doing, without inviting me?
Rory...
I want to go, too.
So tired...
I had to hand my remaining ammo back in,
clean my gun and take it back to the armory,
then clean the mud off the vehicles,
and explain the Diet summons...
Too much to do.
Risa Need help ASAP! Risa The fire's going out... Risa This is really bad
Mailbox New Messages
What is she doing?
Risa I'm hungry... Risa I want meat Sir Tarou Catalog
To: Sir Tarou From: xxx_xxxx@xxx.ne.jp Subject: Catalog At the usual place, the Catalog— Thanks.
I see. It's already winter there.
I'm going to the winter doujin events, no matter what!
What is it? It's late.
Itami, take me back to the camp.
I'm tired.
You've been interpreting this whole time?
Good work.
It's a bit late to get a car...
Why don't you just stay—
Oh well.
No! No!
If Kurata saw this...
I need to get some food and get to sleep myself.
Do you think
they really plan on using the treaty violation as an excuse to start a war?
No, if they did,
they wouldn't allow our visit
and treat us so well.
Then...
I don't know.
Our cultures are just so different.
I can't even imagine what they're fighting for.
And to find out...
Princess Pina, you don't mean—
I have to go.
You sure about this, Squad Captain?
Nobody said anything about Rory.
I got permission.
And we don't want her going nuts here.
Why such heavy clothing?
They say the weather's different on the other side.
Sorry.
The paperwork took some time.
These two will be accompanying you as well, in secret.
Take care of them.
Nobody said anything about this, Yanagida!
I've already talked to the people on the other side.
This is from Lieutenant General Hazama.
He says to use it to show the girls a good time.
The princess is our go-between for the Empire.
There's no harm in showing her our country, right?
The world Itami and others came from...
I can't wait.
We're not going there to have fun.
I know that.
Your Highness...
Yes.
Beyond this gate...
...lies Japan!
Episode 8 Japan, Beyond the Gate
Next time on Gate: "Japan, Beyond the Gate."