Sakamoto-san?
Reppuzan!
Incredible.
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 8
「Please Grant Me Wings」
Miyafuji?
Y-Your Reppuzan is such a powerful attack.
It's weak.
I'm trying to learn a Reppuzan that'll top Reppuzan...
The "True Reppuzan".
"True Reppuzan"?
Yes. It's a secret technique passed down in the Fuso Empire since time immemorial.
If I'm able to master it,
I'll be able to obliterate even the strongest Neuroi in one strike.
Sakamoto-san! Please teach me the Reppuzan, too!
I want to destroy Neuroi and bring peace to the world as quickly as possible.
That's impossible.
A rookie like you could never use such an attack.
I'll try my best!
So please, teach it to me!
No.
Oh, Miyafuji. You're late.
Tonight is zuppa di farro and vongole bianco!
We made it.
Okay.
Huh?
What's wrong, Yoshika-chan?
Are you not feeling well?
Oh, that's not it. I feel great.
Then eat!
Even if you're not hungry.
You think someone who doesn't fuel themselves...
...will be 100% ready to fight in an emergency?
U-Understood...
Fuel?
Geez... I don't wanna hear army lectures every waking moment.
Hey, Hartmann!
Is that how a Karlsland soldier should speak?
There she goes again.
Listen to me.
Unlike the situation in Britannia, we're seriously lacking in firepower.
Our role has never been more critical.
She's right. I need to work harder.
Sakamoto-san probably won't teach it to me because she thinks I'm not dependable.
All right.
Thanks for the meal!
She's fast... Faster than before.
But not faster than me!
I've got you!
She rolled left?
Now!
Not so fast.
She missed from such close range?
Huh? What?
You're mine.
The match is over. Perrine-san is the winner.
B-But of course. She never stood a chance.
That's strange. It's like, all of a sudden, I lost power.
Miyafuji-san?
Ah... Yes!
What're you just hovering there for?
We have two more rounds!
The match is over. Perrine-san is the winner.
What's going on? I'm having trouble flying.
It's not like her to lose three matches in a row.
Miyafuji-san, don't hold back just because this is training.
Or am I too weak for you to go all-out?
It's not that! I'm not holding back.
I see. So you noticed it, too, Perrine-san.
Yes. Something was strange in the way she was moving today.
She wasn't her usual self.
All right.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
You're very considerate, Perrine.
Huh?
Oh, no...
I just figured we must take every precaution to maximise our combat abilities.
It's not that I was concerned about Miyafuji-san.
We cross-checked everything but didn't notice anything unusual.
The magic engine has been given a complete overhaul.
I swapped in some new plugs and oil, just to be safe, but...
I see. So nothing's wrong with the Striker.
Understood. Thank you.
Then that means the problem is with Miyafuji herself.
Done. You can put your clothes back on now.
Okay.
She gets a clean bill of health from me.
I see.
Why did you want me to undergo a physical all of a sudden?
No reason.
It's our responsibility, as your superiors,
to check on our troops' health from time to time.
But you said there's nothing wrong with me, right?
That's correct. You're in excellent health.
We should all be so lucky.
Actually, the one thing I'm really proud of is that I've never even had a cold.
Hey. What are you two doing there?
S-Sorry...
Oh, Lynne-chan, Perrine-san!
Is something wrong with you, Yoshika-chan?
Nope. It was just a physical. I'm totally fine.
Oh, thank god!
My goodness.
It's very important for Witches to take care of themselves!
Like I said, I'm totally fine.
But that makes it all the more odd.
Barkhorn... When did you get here?
I verified that you're having trouble flying.
Until we get to the root of the problem, I cannot send you into battle.
Is that true, Yoshika-chan?
You're having problems flying?
I'm ordering you grounded to base...
...until we know what's disabling you.
No! I swear I can fly!
That was an order from a superior officer.
Order...
Yeah. I think it's for the best.
No way!
Yoshika-chan...
Who's that?
That's Yoshika-chan.
Miyafuji?
What're you doing here?
Huh?
Ah!
Oh, training on a broom?
Actually, an old lady in my neighbourhood flew on a broom, too.
But why are you training so late at night?
Hey, has either of you ever become suddenly unable to fly?
You're not able to fly, Yoshika-chan?
Huh? Is that true, Miyafuji?
Oh, no. I can still fly.
Geez. Don't scare me like that.
Who is it?
Ouch.
Hey! What do you think you're doing?!
Perrine-san!
I'm not doing anything... Just going to the bathroom.
You have a bump on your head.
What?
This is all your fault!
All right. All better now.
Your magic power seems to be fine.
Isn't that great, Miyafuji?
Hey, now! Would you all stop treating my head like it's a lab rat?!
Why can't I fly, then?
It's probably best if you rest a bit.
Yeah. You've probably just worked your body too hard lately.
I bet everything will be fine once you get a good night's sleep.
Just go to bed.
O-Okay.
Fly!
No way.
Why... Why can't I fly?
I can't protect anyone like this.
Lynne-chan.
Looks like you broke the broom.
Isn't the Adriatic beautiful?
We looked out at the sea like this once before.
Do you remember?
Yeah.
Want me to help you fix the broom?
Yeah. I'd appreciate that.
Central Command radioed to inform us that in order to strengthen our Romagnan presence,
the Fuso fleet and its flagship, the battleship Yamato, will arrive tomorrow.
So it's finally coming here.
Huh? The Yamato?
You know it, Yoshika-chan?
Yeah. I saw it when it was docked in Fuso.
It's huge!
Oh...
Yes?
What? The Yamato was in an accident?!
What?!
An accident...
All right. Understood.
That was an emergency request.
Earlier, there was an explosion in the Yamato's sickbay.
Quite a few people were injured in the blast.
They want us to dispatch a medic immediately.
All right. Ready the type-2 large flying boat.
Please let me go!
I might not be able to fight,
but I can heal and fly!
I'm going, too!
I can put bandages on people.
You two...
I knew they'd say that.
They would arrive much earlier than the flying boat.
All right.
Miyafuji-san, Lynne-san, head to the Yamato at once.
Roger!
Are you all right, Yoshika-chan?
Y-Yeah...
What should I do? I'm having trouble flying.
It's getting worse.
Fuso Imperial Fleet
The Yamato!
Flagship Yamato
It's so big!
Are you Miyafuji-san and Lynne-san?
Yes.
This man sustained the worst injuries.
With the equipment here, we can't do anything more for him.
Such horrible injuries.
Understood.
The bleeding stopped!
Okay. Bandage him up, Lynne-chan.
Okay!
Who's next?
Amazing... So this is Miyafuji-san's healing power,
which everyone talks about.
Are you all right, Yoshika-chan?
You've healed more than ten people.
Yeah, I'm totally fine.
I can keep going for a while.
All right. He should be healed now.
Where's the next person?
There isn't one. This is the last casualty.
The last one...
Yes. Thanks to your help, everyone is going to be okay.
I cannot thank you enough.
Isn't that great, Yoshika-chan?
Yeah!
I see. So they're all recovering.
After an accident of that proportion, it's a downright miracle.
Miyafuji-san saved us again.
How shall we thank her this time?
We sent her a Fuso army doll last time.
It's a report from the radio room!
A Neuroi has been detected at 340 degrees, 60,000 units out!
That's impossible.
These are supposed to be safe waters.
Captain.
All ships, prepare for battle!
A Neuroi?
Let's go, Lynne-chan.
Okay.
Neuroi spotted.
Where is it?
Grid D-15. Moving at 165 degrees.
Hold on... That puts it in the vicinity of...
The Yamato!
That can't be!
They're more than 500km offshore from Venezia,
the location of the Neuroi den.
Yeah. They've never strayed that far before.
Yet there they are.
Look, they're heading toward the Fuso fleet.
Damn it.
All ships, prepare for anti-air assault.
Ready main cannons!
Cannons readied!
Aiming 70 degrees right, 3-0-0!
Take her starboard!
Starboard ho!
God damn Neuroi...
You're about to find out what the Yamato's 46cm cannons taste like.
Distance, 2-5-0!
Ready to fire!
Commence attack!
Did you see that? That's the Yamato's power.
Ready the next round!
Are you okay, Lynne-chan?
Yeah. What was that sound?
It was so loud... Can you stand?
Yeah.
Let's go!
Okay!
Up two! Right two!
Load heavy artillery!
Damn... What incredible force...
A direct hit!
Did we get it?
The Takao was hit.
Damn it... They regenerate too fast for us.
Huh?
Why? Why won't it fly?
Yoshika-chan?
H-Hold on a second.
Please... Fly!
Cruiser Takao, badly damaged!
Yoshika-chan, I'm going in first.
Huh?
Lynne-chan!
Wait! I said, wait!
Lynne-chan!
This is bad. The Takao's been rendered immobile.
It's a sitting duck out there.
Damn. They're going to sink it!
Lynette-san!
Can you all hear me?
Retreat while I block their attack!
What are you saying, Lynne-chan?
I can only buy you a little time!
Hurry and retreat!
Our presence is crucial to the war effort here.
We cannot afford to lose the Yamato today.
All ships, full speed to port!
All ships, full speed retreat!
Full speed to port!
Lynne-chan!
Please... Fly!
Please... Let me fly!
Thank god.
It's not working!
The fleet has changed direction.
They're heading away from the Neuroi.
They were able to retreat?
How'd they manage that?
It looks like Lynne-san is shielding them.
What?!
Why... Why won't you let me fly?
Yoshika, you have a power that exceeds that of both your mother and grandmother.
Grow up and use your power to protect others from harm.
Okay! I promise!
I'm sorry, Father. I can't keep my promise.
I can't fly any more!
I can't protect anyone any more!
Lynne-chan...
Don't cry, Yoshika.
You haven't lost the ability to fly.
Huh?
These will be your new wings.
A Striker Unit?
Distance from Neuroi, about three leagues.
We're out of their strike range.
I see.
Even if we defended the Yamato,
we left a Witch alone on the front line.
As a soldier of the Fuso Imperial Military, I feel deeply ashamed.
Captain, one of the aft hangars is open.
What?
Hold on, Lynne-chan.
I'm on my way!
Ah, that's the prototype.
Miyafuji-san, that's too dangerous!
It's never even been on a test flight!
Launch!
Lynne-chan...
I wonder if Yoshika-chan and the navy men escaped safely...
My shield is weakening...
Yoshika-chan...
Lynne-chan!
Y-Yoshika-chan...
I'm so sorry I took so long, Lynne-chan.
Are you okay? Can you fly?
Yeah.
How dare you... How dare you attack Lynne-chan!
Yoshika-chan!
Lynne-chan.
We did it, Yoshika-chan.
Yeah!
Thank you, Father.
That light... Could that be the Neuroi's shattered pieces?
Yeah. Looks like they destroyed it.
Major! Are those two...
Relax. They're both fine.
That unit...
The Magnificent Lightning? They completed it?
This is the new Fuso unit?
J7W1: Magnificent Lightning.
I heard they ran into a roadblock during its production,
but thanks to Dr. Miyafuji's letter, they were able to complete it.
The doctor's letter?
It's almost like it was custom-built for her then.
So, what about our two battle heroes?
They passed out as soon as they got back.
They used up all the magic power they had.
It's understandable.
It's really amazing.
Miyafuji-san's magic power grew too powerful for her old Striker.
It couldn't handle it.
Yeah. Seems there was a governor installed...
...to prevent damage to the magic engine.
But the Magnificent Lightning should let her power reach its true potential.
She might not be a rookie any more.
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!
Gallia, my homeland, still reels from the impact of the war.
But my countrymen remain optimistic and still hold hope for tomorrow.
Next time on Strike Witches 2: The Bridge to Tomorrow.
Episode 9
「The Bridge to Tomorrow」