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Right now, I’m alive,

I'm…

-but I could die any second. -a rescue officer!

Still, if I think those who died let me live…

You once told me you were rescued

after being stranded in the snow.

I think the one who saved you was Chief Instructor Usami.

I know I should cherish

the present moment but…

There is goes!

Hey!

Stop timing your workouts with the kitchen timer. It’s distracting.

I’m just getting warmed up.

You're not pasta!

I’m done. I’m totally stuck.

What’s wrong?

I’m working on my thesis structure,

but there’s too much info and I’m completely lost!

What? Let me take a look.

INTRODUCTION

RESEARCH CONTENT

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION

By the way, Mako, how long are you staying at Komaki?

She doesn't know!

You’ve got to pave your own path.

Mei’s going back to her family’s place in Iruma on the 13th,

so I’m planning to head back with her.

I see. Please do that.

Okay.

All right, it’s time to eat.

Everyone get your own condiments.

Each person, prep your own. Roger!

Could you get my vinegar too?

Hey! What? You were already there!

Ouch!

Geez…

Well, I’m heading back to Mei’s. Take care of the rest.

-All right. See you later. -Okay.

Okay, time to plate it up.

What?

Everyone plates their own.

Huh?

What?

-You guys! -Come on!

Crawling like babies desperate for milk!

Become like a beast

who is hunting for prey!

-Let's go! -Yes, sir!

-Let's hear your voices! -Come on!

-Alright! -Alright!

Sawai!

Stop Looking away! Otherwise, a hyena will snatch you up!

Yes, sir!

Let's go!

-Louder! -Come on!

Alright! Next up is parachute drop training!

We’re pararescue jumpers because we descend by parachute and rescue people.

Yes, sir!

All right, time to eat.

Yes, sir!

Come back at 13:00 on the field. Dismissed!

Dismissed!

Chief Instructor,

may I speak with you?

At ease.

What is it?

May I have a moment of your time?

If it’s not urgent, I’ll hear you out after class in the training room.

Yes, please!

Thank you for your hard work.

At ease.

What did you want to talk about?

Yes.

Twelve years ago, I got lost in the snowy mountains.

Were you the one who rescued me?

Yeah, that was me.

I see.

Thank you for saving me that day.

Yeah.

However…

why couldn't my father be saved?

Could you tell me exactly what happened that day?

Sit.

Yes, sir.

After…

I rescued you that day…

I got permission from the current head section leader

and returned to the site.

I followed a red cloth that served as a clue.

Your father was discovered beneath a tree with that cloth tied to it.

Mr. Uesugi!

Mr. Uesugi!

Are you okay?

Mr. Uesugi!

Are you okay?

What’s wrong?

Laceration to the head. He’s bleeding.

He likely tied the cloth to a branch,

then fell and hit his head.

I’ll treat your head injury, okay?

I’m going to move you a little now.

Can you hear me, Mr. Uesugi?

Your son was rescued.

Now it’s your turn.

After giving first aid, with the weather worsening,

the sun setting, and considering Mr. Uesugi’s condition,

we had to wait for the UH to return,

or descend on our own.

I decided that descending would be quicker.

Mr. Uesugi?

Can you hear me?

We’re heading home, okay?

But… the snow was deeper than I imagined,

and it took longer than I expected.

Stay with me, Mr. Uesugi!

Your son is waiting!

Mr. Uesugi!

Mr. Uesugi!

On the way down,

Mr. Uesugi stopped breathing.

Come back!

Don’t go!

Just like that, he never came back.

It was my judgment. My decision that led to it.

I couldn’t save your father.

I’m truly sorry.

No, it’s not your fault.

We got lost because of me.

I’m just grateful I got to hear about my father.

Thank you very much.

But…you as a pararescue jumper…

what would you say was the right choice?

What do you mean?

Instructor Nishina…

rescued the parent and child, but he lost his life.

There is no right answer.

That’s why we,

as rescue officers must keep thinking,

and keep striving every day.

Do you think I could ever be

as strong as you?

I'm…

not that strong myself.

Sawai, were you talking with the Chief Instructor?

Yes.

Just the two of you?

If Hasebe saw that, he’d have lost it!

Hey! Why were you two alone?

It's your fault!

What were you talking about?

Back in 4th grade, my dad and I got lost in the snowy mountains.

I was rescued by the rescue officer who’s now our Chief Instructor.

-What? -For real?

My dad didn’t make it,

but it was all my fault.

What do you mean?

I’ve always been reckless.

It's going to be sluggish…

SKI CONDITIONS MAP

Jin, wait!

Don’t just rush ahead blindly!

Okay!

And then a blizzard hit…

Jin! You okay?

Jin!

Dad!

Jin!

Dad!

Dad!

I'm sorry.

It’s because I fell…

It’s okay.

Don't worry about it.

I’m sorry. It’s all my fault…

I’m sorry.

Wait, Jin!

It’s all right, okay?

Jin.

Wait here.

Where are you going?

I’m tying a marker to the tree up ahead.

Are you okay?

Don’t worry.

If I hadn’t slipped that day,

my father wouldn’t have died.

Please…

someone find us!

I killed my father.

That’s why I asked the Chief Instructor what my dad’s condition was that day.

I see…

Still, hearing it all gave me some closure.

I’m going to cherish the life I was given and become a pararescue jumper.

So please watch over me.

Wait, we’re becoming PJs too.

Why are we watching over you?

Oh? You're right.

But don’t blame yourself for your dad.

It's okay.

I'm not the same person I was back then.

Where's Yuna?

She's stuck writing her thesis.

She just needs to power through it.

Something wrong?

That’s Worcestershire sauce.

Ah…Worcestershire sauce!

-What’s wrong? -Huh?

Sawai asked me about what happened 12 years ago.

Thank you for the food.

And?

What did you tell him?

That I couldn’t save my father. That's the truth.

So, did you tell him how you felt?

How I felt?

That you still carry the weight of Mr. Uesugi’s death?

I'm not…

You didn’t want Sawai to live

with the same regret you had for your father.

That’s why you were desperate to save Mr. Uesugi, right?

Still…

bringing personal feelings into a mission makes me unfit to be a rescue officer.

Is that so?

Well, see you then.

Okay. Take care.

Kondo, Randy. Now it’s your guy's turn.

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

PARACHUTE DROP TRAINING

Parachute drop training isn’t like sea drills

or other exercises you can repeat over and over.

You have to train with knowledge and mental imagery only.

Once you jump, we instructors can’t help you anymore.

It’s all up to your own judgment!

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Everyone gather at the hangar.

Visualize it!

You’re descending at four to five meters per second.

Yes, sir!

Wind from the left. Don’t get blown off course!

Here it comes!

You’ve cleared it. Full glide!

Full glide!

You’re starting to shake in turbulence! Half brake!

Half brake!

Sawai!

Move your arms in line with your body!

Yes, sir!

A fellow jumper is coming at you from the front!

Look carefully!

Sawai!

What are you doing?

If you mess up your toggle controls,

you'll end up entangled like this!

Sorry, sir!

If this had been a real drop,

you and your teammate

could’ve slammed into the ground together!

Stay focused!

It could cost you your life.

Yes, sir!

If you can’t visualize it,

you can’t do it for real!

All right, from the top! Focus!

Yes, sir!

Let’s go!

Yes, sir!

-Hey, Mom? -Yeah?

You always take Instructor Usami’s side, don’t you?

Even though he just left and abandoned his family…

Why do you always

keep worrying about him?

You know…

after your dad hurt his knee, he kept wondering…

if he could keep being a PJ.

Then he saw trainees visiting Iruma.

He said the honest look in their eyes

reminded him of who he used to be when he aimed to become a rescue officer.

Even these trainees got that

got that same look in their eyes, don’t they?

Just like your dad.

That’s why he worries. That’s why he cheers them on.

But still, did he really have to leave his family behind?

Yeah, I guess.

Saying your goodbyes to the 125?

Hard to believe she won’t be here at Komaki anymore.

What about you?

I’m getting up there in age too.

I’m considering stepping down, among other things.

Don’t say that.

We’ve been a team all this time.

With that knee, who knows how much longer you’ll last on the front lines?

I believe…

rescue officers belong in the field.

RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY JAPAN AIR SELF-DEFENSE FORCE

When I can’t stand up, that’s when I’ll know it’s time.

And yet you’ve held out for 12 years with that busted knee.

Thinking back to how you were that day…

there’s no way I could quit now either.

Takioka.

Hm?

Actually…

Want to go to the right? Going there…

Thank you for your hard work!

Head Section Leader.

Do you have a moment?

Yeah. I do.

Thank you very much!

Usami told you, didn’t he?

Yes. But…

I think Chief Instructor was holding back for my sake.

I see…

Apparently, Usami misread your name that day.

He jotted down "Hitoshi" instead of "Jin."

The surname was different too,

so when you entered the training squad, none of us realized it.

After Chief Instructor rescued me,

he got permission from you to go search for my dad, right?

Yeah.

But the weather was terrible that day.

Recovering!

Recovery complete!

Ask if the father’s been located!

What about the father?

How much time do we have?

Maybe 10 minutes at most!

Mr. Usami!

It’s too dangerous!

Chances of recovering the father are low.

The captain says it’s not feasible either.

What will you do?

We're pushing it!

Wait! Give me 10 minutes to search!

Are you serious?

Takioka, can you hear me?

The victim is likely between the snow cave

and the tree marked with cloth!

The search area is limited.

Just leave me behind!

Please!

We all want to save lives.

I trusted him and so I gave him permission

Lower me!

Deploying rescue officer.

Deploying.

Deploying.

That’s when Usami injured his knee.

Really?

None of us could return to the site immediately after getting back to base.

Usami made the right call to carry your dad down the mountain.

But if he hadn’t hurt his knee in that snowstorm,

things might’ve ended differently.

I’m sorry we couldn’t save your father.

No, please don’t.

I should be the one thanking you for rescuing me.

I’m sure Usami still regrets

not being able to save your father.

Why would he care so much about my dad?

Who knows? Ask him yourself.

All I know is what I’ve told you.

Sawai's still hung up on his past, huh?

He even went to talk to the Head Section Leader.

Well, can’t blame him for being curious.

Isn’t there anything we can do for him?

Some things aren't ours to butt into.

Um, I have a proposal for you all!

-What? -What?

Good work.

Thanks!

Fujiki.

Chief Instructor! It’s been a while!

Relax.

Also, stop calling me Chief Instructor. How’ve you been?

Good, sir.

I heard from the commander. You’re going to be a FE, huh?

Yes. Even if I can’t become a PJ myself,

I want to support those who serve on the front line.

I want to say this from the bottom of my heart…

Well done!

Thank you very much!

No…

Um…Chief Instructor…

What is it?

Did something happen between you and Sawai?

I observed the training yesterday.

You two didn’t seem like your usual selves.

All that matters is the result.

From deployment to rescue, was there any wasted movement?

After finding the boy,

why didn’t I immediately start searching for the father?

Did I underestimate the cruelty of nature?

Was I overconfident in myself?

If you survive but fail to save, it’s the same as doing nothing at all.

That’s the burden of being a PJ in this world.

I wonder how that boy is doing now?

I’m sure Usami still regrets

not being able to save your father.

Today we’ll train for emergency procedures in the event of a main chute malfunction.

Shoji, Shirakawa. You’re up first.

Yes, sir!

Prepare to descend!

-Prepare to descend! -Prepare to descend!

Descend!

One, two, three, four.

Deploy!

Backlock! Chute didn’t deploy!

One, two, three, four, five.

-Deploy! -Deploy!

That's right!

Immediately release your main chute and deploy your reserve! Don't hesitate!

Trust your judgment during your descent!

Yes, sir!

-Alright, next! -Yes, sir!

Listen up!

The lower your altitude, the greater the risk!

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Prepare to descend!

Prepare to descend!

Descend!

One, two, three…

-four, five, deploy! -One, two, three…

What are you doing Sawai!

Sorry, sir!

-Lower him. -Yes.

-Thank you. -Thank you for your hard work.

Sawai! What's wrong?

You’ve never been afraid of water or heights before.

Yes, sir!

I think I’m just not feeling well today.

We'll continue training. Take care of your health.

Yes, sir.

Excuse me.

Sergeant Usami, can we discuss the students’ jump flight schedule?

Oh…

I'm home.

Welcome back.

What? The thinking statue?

He hasn’t moved in a while. Just leave him be.

Instructor Usami.

Instructor Usami!

There’s a non-family female present. Please put on a shirt.

Ah… right…

And another thing. You chose your trainees over your family.

But now, you’re acting half-hearted.

If that’s the case, you should’ve stayed with your family.

She’s got a point.

Have you been thinking this whole time?

You’ve got to pave your own path.

Hey!

You actually said something good for once.

He said it himself,

but I guess he was just talking out of habit.

Still, it looks like the mountain’s finally starting to move.

You’ve gotten pretty good at managing your dad.

That’s not what this is. I really meant it.

I wanted our family to stay together.

-Mom! -Yes?

I have a favor to ask.

Huh?

Ms. Fujiki?

I’m joining you. You’re going for a run, right?

How’d you know?

Whenever something’s on your mind, you go running.

Well, running clears my head.

Right?

Remember when you invited me to the arcade?

That was all about "relaxing."

Chief Instructor told me

never to let a ball from Ms. Fujiki get past me.

He told me something too.

To throw the ball with the other person in mind.

If you hadn’t been there, I would’ve dropped out at the pool.

I think I’d still be full of regrets.

Give me your hand.

Ouch!

Chief Instructor told me to barge into people’s hearts without hesitating.

So I think it’s okay if we step in too.

You're right.

Just returning the futon.

I see. So you're heading back.

Yeah.

I think you’re overthinking it.

Huh?

Getting used to death or letting it weigh you down.

Neither is good. As a nurse, I get it.

Just like you’re haunted by your father’s death,

Sawai probably blames himself for his dad’s too.

I told him it was my failure.

But when your father passed away, you cried, didn’t you?

You said you regretted not responding to his final words.

Even though you always pushed back when he said anything,

you’re still trying to answer his final words, aren’t you?

Because they were probably the only words he ever said

that truly acknowledged you as a person.

I know that already…

I'm telling you because you don't!

You can't reach Sawai by talking to him as an instructor.

You need to speak to him as a person!

Let him see your weakness!

You have to speak as Seiji Usami! Not just as an instructor!

Geez…men sure love

clinging to the past.

But what you should be looking at is the future.

So go settle things properly!

What the heck?

-He's coming! -He's coming!

Rock, paper, scissors! One, two, three!

Yeah!

Fine! I’ll treat all of you!

-Thank you! -Thank you!

Good work.

Thanks!

What’s going on?

We’re heading out for curry. You in? Mr. Shoji’s buying.

Sounds great!

NEW MESSAGE FROM YUNA NOGI

-Huh? -Oh! What’s up, Sawai?

No, it’s nothing!

What? From a girl?

It’s not like that!

MEET ME AT THE AICHI AVIATION MUSEUM. SEIJI USAMI.

Chief…

It’s from the Chief Instructor!

-Seriously? -What’d he say?

"Meet me at the Aichi Aviation Museum. Seiji Usami"

Even just the text has serious weight.

What should I do?

What do you mean, what should you do?

It’s a summons from the Chief Instructor!

Of course you’re going!

You’re right.

Then get going!

Okay, I’ll go! Let's get curry next time!

Forget the curry!

Hurry up and change!

Yes!

Why do you think people wanted to fly in the first place?

Huh? To travel farther, faster?

You’ve got no romance in you.

I think…

it’s because they looked up at the blue sky and wondered

what it was like up there.

That’s your idea of romance?

You can see the base from the opposite side here.

Yeah.

It looks different, right?

Things always appear different depending on your perspective.

Back in my day, I got put through hell at Komaki.

I became a PJ when I was about your age.

Was your dad in the SDF too?

Nah, he was a doctor.

He was the old-school type.

He was always full of himself.

I hated that.

Did he want you to be a doctor?

He did, but I pushed back.

Still, seeing patients thank him made me admire the work.

From a young age, I was attracted to jobs that saved people’s lives.

So I joined the Air Self-Defense Force and aimed to become a rescue officer.

After that, I became estranged from my dad.

But when I qualified as a PJ, he contacted me out of nowhere.

He said we should grab a meal to celebrate.

Did you make up?

We didn’t talk much.

But as we parted, he said,

"Take care of your life, no matter what."

He was always full of himself as a doctor.

But I realised then that he truly cared about saving lives.

That…

was the last time I saw him.

On his way home, he died in a car accident.

And to this day…

part of me…

still feels responsible.

If I had refused his offer at that time…

But still…

I wanted to see him.

I didn’t want you

to carry the same burden I did.

What do you mean?

Twelve years ago, inside the helicopter,

I thought I heard your voice.

You were saying, "I’m sorry, Dad."

Dad…I’m sorry…

That’s why I felt I had to save your dad no matter what.

But I brought personal feelings into the mission…

and that made me a failure as a rescue officer.

Head Section Leader told me

you injured your knee during that mission.

And even so…

I overestimated my own strength.

Don't go! You got it!

Dad!

When your father took his last breath,

I was overwhelmed with regret and self-hatred.

At the very least…

I wanted to bring your dad’s body back to you.

Honestly…

I was in a lot of pain from my knee.

I’m sure you were…

When I saw the foot of the mountain, my body gave out.

The pain in my knee knocked me to the ground.

But in that moment…

your father’s thoughts…

his heart…gave me the strength to go on.

It’s okay. Don’t worry about it.

Please someone find us!

Your father who wanted to save you no matter what…

His heart…

That’s what pulled me out of my own despair.

I see.

That’s why…

I’m not really strong.

But still,

you carried my father’s heart back to me.

That alone is

well done!

During that accident…

I was stranded and I had lost my father.

I was scared and trapped in darkness.

Then you appeared descending through a faint light.

It made me believe

there’s still hope in this world.

I'm sure…

there's hope in any world.

Because now, I’m standing here

with the rescue officer I once admired.

You’re a strong person, Mr. Usami.

You brought…

my father’s heart back to me.

Back then, I couldn’t accept it.

But now,

I’ve truly received my father’s heart.

Thank you so much.

Sawai…

What are you all doing here?

Did you get to say what you needed to?

Yes.

Chief Instructor, thank you for helping Sawai!

But don’t you think this is a little unfair?

Huh? What is?

We want to talk to you too!

We’re family, aren’t we?

I’m his actual daughter, you know!

The ones you really need to talk to…

are the ones inside yourselves.

Inside you all is the sadness from losing a family member,

the bitterness of being hurt by the past,

the pain of hurting others…

and even the regret we carry for Nishina.

But…

don’t run from that. Don’t try to erase it.

Every one of us is a mess.

But…

each of those wounds have a meaning.

That’s what makes us who we are.

We’re all covered in scars.

But even so…

take pride in that wounded self who still steps forward!

Say it to yourself "Well done!"

Yes, sir!

Yes, sir!

Hey, let's get a picture! A commemorative photo!

-What? -Let's do it!

-Let's get a background of the base. -Yes, sir!

Alright, Yuna. Is it okay?

Okay!

-Say cheese! -Cheese!

You'll be discharged soon.

Thank you very much.

-I'll take over. -Thank you.

Well then.

Shotaro, alright.

Hold on tight, okay?

Yu, you okay?

VICTORY

Shoji.

Yes, sir!

Thank you very much!

Shirakawa.

Thank you very much!

Kondo.

Thank you very much!

Nishitani.

Thank you very much!

Sawai.

Thank you very much!

I'm… really proud of what you do.

I'm going to turn you into a full-fledged rescue officer.

Saving lives isn’t all just pretty words.

Well done…

on your rescue!