Huh? We're out of rice.
What? We haven't received any new supplies yet?
Sakamoto-san! We're out of rice!
Huh?
I didn't think everyone would be gathering today.
This is bad.
What should we do?
We need a few things. Can you guys go shopping for us?
Shopping?
Roger!
itsuka itsuka yakusoku no sora
いつか いつか約束の空
Someday, someday, in the promised sky.
kimi to nara mata toberu yo
君となら また 飛べるよ
If I'm with you, I can fly again.
kuyashikute tsurakute nemurenai yoru
悔しくてツラくて眠れない夜
A sleepless night when you feel regretful and bitter...
dare ni demo aru yo
誰にでもあるよ
...happens to everyone.
sonna toki ha yonde kaketsukeru kara
そんな時は呼んで 駆けつけるから
At such a time, call me, because I'll rush to you,
oto no hayasade ne
音の遼さでね
at the speed of sound.
sore ga sadame demo ne aragau yo
それがさだめ でもね あらがうよ
That's destiny, but I'll fight against it.
kimi ga hora waratte ne kureru kara
君がホラ 笑ってね くれるから
Because, look, you'll smile at me.
kanaetai yume tooi kedo
叶えたい夢 遠いけど
The dream I want to fulfil is far away.
isshou nara dekiru yo muteki no yuuki de
いっしょなら出来るよ 無敵の勇気で
But if we're together, I can do it, with an invincible courage.
kirakira hikaru sono namida
キラキラ光る そのナミダ
If I can turn your sparkling tears...
egao no mahou de ne tsubasa ni kaetara
笑顔の魔法 でね 翼に変えたら
...into wings with the magic of smiles,
kitto kitto habatakeru kara
きっと きっと 羽ばたけるから
surely, surely you'll be able to fly.
niji wo koe sono saki made
虹を越え その先まで
So go over the rainbow, to beyond.
Episode 5
「My Romagna」
So, we need you to head out and procure some local supplies.
Shirley-san is trained to operate large trucks.
Lucchini-san, you're the resident Romagna expert,
so I'd like you two to undertake this mission.
Roger!
All right! I haven't driven in ages!
Sorry. We'd send more people,
but we don't know when the enemy's going to attack.
Yay! Driving, driving!
It's nice to go off base from time to time.
I'm delighted to take this mission!
Lastly, I'd like Miyafuji-san and Lynne-san to join you.
Excuse me. I'd rather wait here, on standby.
Huh? Why?
Huh?
Understood. So just you then, Miyafuji-san.
Yes, ma'am.
Guide them around town, Lucchini.
You can count on me!
Miyafuji, you're to follow Shirley's orders out there.
Yes, ma'am!
Now, please get your requests in.
Requests, huh? Some new training tools would be nice...
Yes, but not like that. Things to use while we recharge.
Recharge?
The best way to recharge is to train hard and rest hard.
Well, actual baths for people to keep morale high after training would be nice.
Is training all you guys think about?
Please think of more practical items.
Excuse me...
I would like some black tea.
Good call. We could all use some tea-time.
For me, I'd like a radio.
Don't you have a fancy Karlsland one?
I mean a radio we can leave out here.
Wouldn't you guys like to be able to hear music and the news?
Oh, that's what you mean.
That would be nice. Please see to it, Miyafuji.
Yes, ma'am. Black tea and a radio, right?
A piano. Please get me a piano.
They're not going to be able to lug back a piano.
Boo. I wanted to hear Sanya play.
Say, Sanya, anything you want?
Eila, why don't you ask for something you want?
What about you, Barkhorn-san?
Me? Nothing really comes to mind...
What about a gift for Chris-san?
C-Chris-san, huh? Right...
H-How about something cute for her to wear...
Huh?
An outfit, please!
An outfit... What sort of outfit?
I'll leave it to you.
She's about your size, so I'll let you decide.
Are you sure?
Y-Yes. I trust your opinion.
Understood.
Oh, what about you, Perrine-san?
I don't need anything.
Huh? But we're going into town, so...
I said I don't need anything!
Perrine-san...
She donated all her savings and paychecks to the reconstruction efforts in Gallia.
I had no idea.
Oh, I know, Yoshika-chan.
Please get me some flower seeds in addition to the black tea.
Sure.
So, um, I still need Hartmann-san's request.
Is she still in bed?
Wake up, Hartmann!
Eh... Just give me another ninety minutes...
A soldier should be swift on her feet!
Get up at once!
Um, I'm going on a shopping trip.
Is there anything you want?
Sweet stuff!
What you need is an alarm clock!
But I want sweets! Sweets! Sweets! Sweets! Sweets! Sweets!
Shut up!
Yeah, get her an alarm clock.
R-Right...
Alarm... clock...
Miyafuji!
Huh?!
A pillow.
Huh?
Buy me a pillow. A pillow.
A pillow?
Ideally a black one, with a red section.
Made of velvet, if they have it. Otherwise, anything soft.
And stuffed with water fowl feathers,
like down or any small feathers.
H-Hold on!
Did you get all that?
Eila-san, that's a lot of details to take in at once...
Fine...
I'll write it out for you, so don't screw it up.
All right? Don't forget, now. Promise!
Yeah...
See you guys later.
We'll be back in a bit!
Come back safe.
It's so beautiful!
I can't believe Lynne-chan's missing this!
Clear visibility ahead, with no oncoming traffic...
What was that?
Here we go!
W-We're gonna fall off the cliff!
This is awesome!
Huh?!
Go!
Stop!
Go!
Yay!
Nailed it.
Ugh... I don't feel so good...
Yoshika! Yoshika! We're in Rome.
Huh?
Wow! Wow, it's so beautiful!
Oh? Is this your first time in Rome, Yoshika?
Yeah. Hey, what's that?
That's an ancient battle arena.
Huh? What about that?
That's a civic meeting hall.
This is all so cool!
You sound like a kid, Yoshika.
Rome is a historic city, after all.
Isn't it? Isn't it?
It's such an incredible city.
Lucchini-chan, you were born here, right?
Sure was.
She bragged about Rome all the time while we were in Africa.
Can you blame me? Rome is just that special!
Right, right. Understood.
Is this place okay?
Yup. They'll have most of what we need.
Wow! This is so cool!
Let's see...
This looks like a radio.
These are for me!
Make sure to get some for Hartmann, too.
Lucchini, hold this for me.
Sure!
Tea, flowers and clothing...
Hey, that'll look good on you, Miyafuji.
Oh, no. Barkhorn-san asked me to buy this.
What? What?!
This? On her?!
Huh?
Not her! This is for her little sister, Chris-san, to wear.
I-I can't breathe...
It's not for her!
Th-That's hilarious!
Hilarious!
Unhand me!
Super... Lucchini... Kick!
One more!
Got 'em.
E-Excuse me...
Shall we go?
Huh?
Right this way!
Huh?!
W-Wait...
Thank you for your help.
Um, who are you?
Me?
A good Samaritan who happened to be passing by:
Francesca Lucchini!
My name is Maria.
Maria, huh? Nice to meet you!
U-Um, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
Hey, what was that back there?
U-Um...
Wait, I know! Those two are in the Mafia!
Am I right? Am I right?
U-Um, it would seem so.
I knew it!
Those back alleys can be really dangerous.
You have to be careful!
You're right. Got it.
Say, since you're shopping, why don't we shop together?
Oh, no, I'm not shopping.
Hmm? So what are you doing, then?
Um... I guess you could say sightseeing... Or just going for a walk...
Going for a walk?
Huh? Yes.
I haven't been out of my house much,
so I don't know Rome very well.
Huh...
It's strange to not know the city you were born in, huh?
Leave it to Lucchini-sama, then!
Come on. Let's go.
Huh? She's not in the truck, either.
She was sitting in the shop before, right?
Man, I gave her all the money we had left, too.
What?! But we haven't bought food yet!
My gut tells me she'll be back soon, but-
Let's go look for her!
Huge, isn't it?
It's wonderful.
Lucchini-chan...
Where did you go?
They say if you turn your back to it and toss a coin in,
you'll return to Rome someday.
Really?
Shirley-san!
Did you find her?
I found a cat!
Here you go.
Wow! Thanks!
If you would...
So hot!
Bye-bye!
Ciao!
Arrivederci.
I'm out of cash.
I can't find her anywhere.
I asked a bunch of people if they'd seen her.
I'm running out of steam.
This is delicious!
Shirley-san, you have to try this!
You know...
Here!
Wow! This is incredible.
Isn't it?
Excuse me! Another piece of this cake!
Actually, make it two more.
Please!
What do you think, Maria?
This is my absolute favourite view.
It's gorgeous.
I don't want to go home. I want to stay here forever.
Stay here forever, then.
That's a good idea.
I wonder if I'll be able to protect Rome and all its beauty.
Huh?
Ah! There's smoke coming from that house!
That's just because they're cooking.
So those are the homes of the body politic.
"Body politic"?
I had no idea.
What the heck is that?
Hey, there's one more view I want to show you.
I'd love to see it.
But I can't take you there right now.
Oh, I see.
I look forward to seeing it next time, then.
Sure!
Geez... They're moving into Rome?
Huh?
Neuroi!
Oh no!
Let's go, Miyafuji.
Right!
Let's hurry and get out of here, Lucchini-san.
I have to go!
I see her! Over there, Shirley-san!
On top of the basilica!
Basilica?
Shirley!
Watch out!
I have to go. I'm a Witch.
Huh?
Hold this for me.
A Witch?
Yup!
That's why I have to protect Romagna!
Lucchini-san?
I will protect Romagna!
Wait for us, Lucchini!
But...
I understand. But you can't fight alone.
We want to protect your home town with you, Lucchini-chan!
Thank you, Shirley, Yoshika!
All right. Let's attack it together.
That's it!
Shirley, I spotted the core.
All right. X-Attack!
Lucchini-chan!
All right... Come on, come on, come on!
I've been spotted.
Amazing.
Yoshika, hold this for me.
Huh? U-Uh...
I wanna show you something.
Huh?
U-Um!
Look, Maria.
This is the view I wanted you to see.
This is...
You aren't scared, Lucchini-san?
Huh? Of what?
You don't get scared fighting such a terrifying enemy?
If we don't defeat the Neuroi, Romagna will be gone forever.
It's up to us Witches to protect everyone's friends and families.
So it's like noblesse oblige?
Huh?
You like those fancy words, huh?
Do I?
Whoops.
Can you make it home okay by yourself?
Yes.
I had an amazing time today.
Really?
Yes.
I realised what I have to do.
Yeah? Good luck.
Thank you!
Bye-bye, Maria! See you again!
Wah! I'm so sorry!
Still, for her to spend all the food money...
That's your superiors' fault!
Me included.
Let's review what went wrong together.
Sorry, Lucchini.
Here you go, Eila-san.
So they had what I asked for?
You found what she wanted? That's great.
This is yours, Sanya-chan.
Thank you, Yoshika-chan.
Your request was really specific, Eila-san...
I-I don't think it was.
Eila, you need to be a little more flexible when requesting someone's help.
Perrine-san, this is for you.
What is it?
Flower seeds.
Lynne-chan thought it might be nice if she plants flowers outside the base.
You did, Lynne-san?
Yeah. I was hoping you'd show me how to plant them.
Why would you bring me into that?
Let's plant them together.
Please teach me.
I guess I have no choice.
For starters, these marigolds need to be planted in direct sunlight.
And the chamomile and bergamot need to be in indirect sunlight during summer.
Sweets... Sweets...
What do you think, Barkhorn-san?
O-Oh, it looks great.
Won't it be a little tight in the chest?
What are you talking about?! It's perfect.
Oh, yeah... I think you're right.
It's working!
Now, Her Highness, Duchess Maria,
in her first day of official duty in the Principality of Romagna,
will address the people from the garden party.
Rome was attacked by the Neuroi yesterday.
However, one small Witch's actions helped thwart the attack.
I learned a valuable lesson from her while this was all transpiring.
We each must do everything in our power to protect the world.
Starting today, I will do everything I can to defend Romagna.
So I thank you, my dear friend,
Ensign Francesca Lucchini.
Huh?
What?!
Huh?
As a small token of gratitude,
I send these gifts to the 501st Joint Fighter Wing.
S-So heavy...
To Be Continued
hitori ja nakisou na hiroi sora demo
ひとりじゃ 泣きそうな 広い空でも
Even under vast sky that would turn you to tears when alone,
nigenaiyo massugu tachimukau
逃げないよ 真っ直ぐ立ち向かう
I won't run away, I'll face it head on,
nakama to isshoni over sky
仲間と一緒に over sky
and go with my friends, over the sky!
tenohira ni kaze wo kanjita no nara
手のひらに風を 感じたのなら
If you can feel the wind with your palm,
mou daijoubu shinjite janpu shiyou
もう 大丈夫 信じてジャンプしよう
you'll be all right. Believe in yourself and jump.
tooku ukabu kumo hitottobi dekiruyo
遠く浮かぶ雲 ひとっとびできるよ
I can make it to the cloud floating in the distance in a single leap.
sonna dokidoki souzou dekinakatta
そんなドキドキ 想像できなかった
I never dreamed I'd be this excited.
minna no ashita no yume mamorunda
みんなの明日の夢 守るんだ
We shall protect everyone's dreams for future.
yuuki arittake
勇気ありったけ
Fly off, grabbing all the courage you can.
saa nigirishimete tobitate
さあ 握り締めて飛びたて
Even under huge sky that would turn you to tears when alone,
hitori ja nakisou na ookii sora demo
ひとりじゃ 泣きそうな 大きい空でも
if you're with friends, you can smile.
nakama ga ireba egao ni nareru
仲間がいれば 笑顔になれる
See? It doesn't take a miracle.
hora kiseki janainda
ホラ 奇跡じゃないんだ
Since we promised each other,
yakusoku shita kara kokoro ni kimeta kara
約束したから 心に決めたから
since we've vowed not to, we won't run away!
nigenaiyo massugu tachimukau
逃げないよ 真っ直ぐ立ち向かう
We'll face it head on!
motto motto suteki na sekai no tame ni over sky
もっともっと素敵な世界のために over sky
For an even more wonderful world, over the sky!
Sanya's clinging on to the pillow I bought.
Pressed up against my pillow are Sanya's slender arms...
and her chest...!
Her very heart is pressed against it as it...
Next time on Strike Witches 2: Higher Than the Sky.
Episode 6
「Higher Than the Sky」