Original subtitles

During a war, a handful of warriors nearly obliterated the Imperial Army.

They were called the Ninku Unit.

The empire was barely able to defeat them,

so they set out to subdue the unit in fear of their powers.

Few even know about the real Ninku anymore.

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If all we did was goof off every day,

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The waves of happiness and sadness flow back and forth.

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I'm just starting to understand the mysteries of the heart.

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I won't run away. I will find the truth with my own two hands.

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Whether laughing or crying, I've gotta let my own colors shine.

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But if all we ever do is have fun, we lose sight of our happiness.

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When I can't reach you even though I'm being frank,

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I suddenly grow quiet,

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but I know someday, somewhere, we'll understand each other...

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These chicks are cute.

Check this out!

This sure is one boisterous town.

Of course it is.

I think we're at the Imperial Capital.

Imperiwhat now?

So you're saying we waltzed right into the Imperial Army headquarters?

Well, this is a huge town.

We probably don't need to worry much about our identities getting exposed.

That's not the issue!

What's this?

There will be a parade today to celebrate the Imperial Army Victory Day.

What?!

That means today is-

Yeah.

It marks the anniversary of our tragic disbandment.

Three years ago today, our master Reishu

suddenly disbanded the Ninku squad just as we were about to win the war.

And because the Ninku dropped out,

the Democratic Forces were forced to surrender.

The Imperial Army then instituted an authoritarian regime.

And commanding the Imperial Army, or rather, reigning as the supreme leader of the country

is General Daion.

But word is that General Daion became ill during the war,

as he hasn't made a single public appearance for the past three years.

Hey!

According to the program schedule, it seems General Daion will be delivering a speech.

Really?

All right.

Let's go check out what the enemy leader looks like!

He just might be a super-handsome silver fox!

Oh my, what would I do?

Fuck Daion and fuck his speech!

Do you guys have a screw loose or something?

Don't tell me you forgot what we've gone through these past three years!

Right, Fuusuke?!

Huh?

He's gone.

Goddammit, where'd that dumbass run off to?!

Delicious. Snow cones are the best.

Ugh, brain freeze!

Huh?

Where'd the balloon go?

It got stuck in a tree!

Hey, you down there!

What? You talking to me?

Yes, you!

Would you mind fetching that balloon over there for me?

You want that balloon too?

It's too late for that now, though.

Are you not going to listen to me?

Anyway, will you be all right dangling like that?

What was that, you insolent fool?!

Huh?

You should have done a better job of catching me!

You're pretty arrogant, you know that?

Oh, the balloon.

Huh?

The balloon... It's gone.

You'll have to let it go.

I really wanted a balloon.

I want one!

Oh, that reminds me.

They're handing out lots of balloons in the town square.

Really?

Wanna go get some together?

Absolutely!

Guide me to this "town square" place.

Hey, wait for me!

What's up?

I need to take a leak.

Oh, perfect timing!

I gotta go too!

What's wrong?

Aren't you gonna piss?

I need you to hold my pee-pee for me!

You can't do it yourself?

Someone always holds it for me!

Man, you're such a baby.

I-I can't hold it!

You gotta stand still, dude! I got it on my hand.

Now that I'm relieved, I'm hungry.

Is the meal ready yet?

Is someone always there to bring you food when you say that?

Can you be any more bossy?

Your friends won't like you if you keep that up.

What's a friend?

You don't even know what a friend is?

A friend is someone who'll stick with you through thick and thin,

laughing and crying alongside you.

That sounds nice.

I want a friend too.

Then I'll be your friend!

Really? For real?

Sure.

Woo-hoo!

I'm Fuusuke.

And you?

I'm Alec Eli Toho.

Just call me Alec.

Alec, huh?

What a weird name.

What was that?

Right back at you! Fuusuke's a pretty odd name too!

Let's go!

Okay!

Kouchin-dono, where are you?

The ceremony is about to commence. We're just waiting for your arrival!

What are you talking about?

Please don't play ignorant!

Today is Victory Day!

Moreover, this year

Alec-sama will stand before the public as General Daion for the very first time!

This ceremony is of the utmost importance!

How can you not be on your way yet?

I have no intention whatsoever of going there personally.

What was that?!

Did I not make myself clear last time?

We've yet to completely subdue the Ninku.

Now is not the time for frivolous ceremonies.

Reports of the ceremony may have reached the Ninku.

They could've already infiltrated the capital.

Impossible!

I-In any case-

What a fool.

We've received word from Colonel Mekira.

The unit will reach the Imperial Capital in about one hour.

Good.

That Kouchin... What exactly is he plotting?

We have an emergency!

Alec-sama is nowhere to be found!

What?!

Send out the Imperial Guards to find him ASAP!

Yes, sir!

Oh!

I see balloons!

Yay!

Here.

You really like balloons, don't you?

I want to float in the sky like a balloon one day.

That's easy!

Huh?

I can get you a ride on my buddy Touji's plane.

Really?

Sure!

I promise!

God, I'm really gonna give it to Fuusuke when I find him.

Hey, Aichou!

What is it?

Who are those guys?

They're the General's forces.

Maybe Fuusuke's been discovered. They might be after him!

He could be in grave danger!

Let's get moving.

Yeah.

Fuusuke!

It's nice to have a friend!

I never thought the outside world would be so much fun.

All right!

Now it's my turn to teach you stuff.

Follow me.

Okay!

Damn, where'd Fuusuke go?

Mekira.

That bitch.

Don't be hasty, Aichou.

Touji.

Onii-chan!

Aichou-san!

You found him?

No. I can't find him anywhere.

Damn.

Onward! Straight ahead!

Colonel Mekira! What's the meaning of this?

As you can see, I stopped the parade.

We're here under orders from Archbishop Kouchin to take General Daion to Edo Castle!

Wh-What?!

Please open the gate and bring out the General right now!

We've received no such orders!

Notify Soukan-sama immediately.

Sir!

Come on, hang in there.

This is nothing!

Whoa!

Be careful!

Grab onto that.

I did it!

You're really something, Fuusuke.

Am I?

I'm pretty tired now.

This way!

Whoa.

Your place is something else.

Is it really?

Master Alec!

Gramps!

Master, where have you been?

I was out playing.

My word...

I made a friend!

Right, Fuusuke?

Yeah!

We're friends!

Wow, it's nice you've made a friend.

Oh, right. You shouldn't just idle around here, Master.

There's a huge commotion all over the castle because people think you're missing.

I'm not scared of getting disciplined!

Anyhow, Fuusuke, I want to show you something.

Wait here.

Sure!

Master!

Fuusuke-kun, was it?

What's up?

He is the only child of the late master I used to serve.

He may not look it, but he bears great responsibility.

Because of that, he's never stepped outside this place his entire life.

That's pretty sad.

Pardon me.

Soukan-dono, what brings you here?

As I'm sure you've heard, Alec-sama is missing.

I thought he might be here.

Hm?

Brat, how did you get in here?!

I climbed over the wall over there.

Hey!

Sir!

Take him away!

Throw him in jail!

Yes, sir!

Please wait, Soukan-dono!

This kid's not anyone suspicious.

Old man...

I will not tolerate thoughtlessly bringing in a stranger on such an important day!

Fuusuke!

Huh?

Where's Fuusuke?

Damn you, Soukan!

Master, he'll just end up scolding you if you go now.

I'll set him free later.

Why did Soukan have to take away my friend?

Soukan doesn't let me play with guns or swords!

He doesn't let me go outside either!

Am I not even allowed to have friends?!

Is there anything he'll let me do?

Damn it all!

Wait, Master!

Fuusuke!

Oh, Alec!

You took me outside.

So this time...

it's my turn to bring you outside!

Won't you get in trouble with that guy from before if he finds out?

Just leave it to me.

This is what I wanted to show you earlier.

Look.

What's this?

A map of the secret booby traps in this house.

I made it myself. It took me three months.

Booby traps?

This house is full of interesting traps.

If you follow this escape path,

you can get outside.

Thanks, Alec.

No need to thank me. This is what friends are for!

Right!

This way.

Huh?

He's no ordinary kid if he managed to break out of jail.

Scour the castle for him!

A-Alec-sama!

Crap! They saw us!

Alec-sama!

This way!

W-Wait!

Get ahead of them!

Sir!

Right here!

Fuusuke, go through here!

Okay.

Thanks a bunch, Alec.

Here.

Take this.

You sure?

Isn't this important to you?

It's fine.

See you around.

Alec-sama!

Are you safe?

I was worried that suspicious kid might have been a threat to you.

Fuusuke's nothing like that!

In any case, I'll take you to a safe place.

I don't want to!

You're going to lock me up in the discipline room again, aren't you?

I won't tolerate any selfish attitudes!

Capture that brat right away!

Yes, sir!

Let go of me!

What are you going to do to my friend?!

Alec...

I'm finally outside.

Where am I?

Wow, that sure was a huge mansion!

You surprised me, Aichou!

I finally found ya. Where have you been?

Don't pull on it!

Come with me!

What's that place?

That's the General's castle.

Mekira?

Right.

Fuusuke, you're still in one piece?

My bad, my bad.

"My bad, my bad," my foot!

Where the hell have you been?

It was such a pain to look for you.

I was playing with a kid named Alec in that castle.

He was bossy, but he was a nice kid at heart.

Why are they fighting when they're on the same side?

It looks like Mekira is demanding they hand over the General.

How much longer are you gonna keep me waiting? Open the gate already!

We can't open the gate without Soukan-sama's permission.

I'm under orders too, you know?

If you aren't going to comply, I'll have to resort to force.

What?

What's happening?

Come on! Bring the General over here!

General Alec! Now!

Alec...

Wasn't that your friend's name?

The General is a little boy?!

He didn't say a thing about that.

Alec is...

the General?

Ah, nakushita chizu ni wa kaite nakatta

Ah, the map I lost didn't tell me

Ah,

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ka

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sou, ashita ni aeru basho ga

where I can meet tomorrow.

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Ah, zenbu tebanashite miageta sora de

Ah, when I let everything go and looked up into the sky,

Ah,

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so

ra

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ima taiyou ga unazuita

the sun gave me a nod.

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ga

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zu

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kokoro dake wa itsumo hadashi de itai

If nothing else, I want my heart to stay barefoot.

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da

shi

de

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ta

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ame wa kitto niji wo tsurete kuru

Rains always bring with them a rainbow.

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ku

ru

sora no namae omoidashite

Let's remember the name of the sky

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no

na

ma

e

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mo

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da

shi

te

ude wo hiroge yonde miyou

then open our arms and call it out.

u

de

wo

hi

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ge

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n

de

mi

yo

u

tsubasa hoshigaru koto wa mou shinai yo

I'm not going to wish for wings anymore.

tsu

ba

sa

ho

shi

ga

ru

ko

to

wa

mo

u

shi

na

i

yo

kaze wa kokoro de umareru

I'll find wind within my heart.

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wa

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ko

ro

de

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ma

re

ru

Fansub Credits

Translation: E_B & convexity

Translation Check: convexity

Timing, Typeset, Encode: Eternal_Blizzard

QC: SolZen QC Unit

Karaoke: Shujin0

Special Thanks: CP, chichiri, ronahn

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I promised him!

I promised him we'd soar the skies on a plane together!

He was absolutely elated by it!

That's why I want to fulfill my promise and make his dream a reality!

Wait for me, Alec!

Next episode: The Parting Promise!

I'm not gonna say goodbye!