yoake no kaze ga hikari wo tsumugi
夜明けの風が 光を紡ぎ
The dawn wind twirls around the light...
chiheisen ga kagayaite iku
地平線が 輝いていく
...glistening in the horizon.
kono shunkan mo kimi no egao mo
この瞬間も 君の笑顔も
This moment and your smile...
eien ni dakishimetai
永遠に抱きしめたい
I want to embrace them forever.
Hunters & Hunters
deatta koro wa mada
出逢った頃は まだ
I couldn't see...
mirai nante miete nakute
未来なんて見えてなくて
...what the future held for us.
egao namida subete hisshi ni atsumeta kedo
笑顔 涙 すべて 必死に集めたけど
I frantically gathered all your smiles, tears, everything...
kimi ga ayumu no nara sono kata ni yorisoitai
きみが歩むのなら その肩に寄り添いたい
As you walk, I want to snuggle up on your shoulder.
sonna fuu ni omou atatakasa
そんな風に想う あたたかさ
That warm, flowing sensation...
maiorita ano hi wasurenai kara
舞い降りたあの日 忘れないから
I won't forget that day.
tatoeba toki ga ima tomatte mo
たとえば時が 今止まっても
Even if time stops now,
nando yume wo kurikaeshite mo
何度 夢を繰り返しても
even if my dreams are repeated again,
mamoritai mono tada hitotsu dake
守りたいもの ただひとつだけ
there is only one thing I want to protect.
futatsu no kodou kasanete eien wa tsuduite yuku
二つの鼓動重ねて 永遠は続いていく
Our hearts will keep beating forever.
Hunters & Hunters
It's hot, isn't it?
Do you want some too, Belldandy?
Yes, I'll drink just a little bit.
Stop!
Did you forget what happens when big sister drinks cola? Geez!
Perhaps you plan to do something strange to her while she's drunk.
Keiichi-san...
No, no way!
What's that?
It's not that bad.
I'll have some too!
It's better if you don't.
It's not fair if only you eat it, Urd.
Don't! If you drink this, it'll become a big problem.
What is this? Keiichi, you bully!
Are you okay, Skuld? Do you want some water?
Good evening.
Sorry for intruding.
Um, who are these guys? These rude people...
It's my first time seeing them too.
Being called rude...
That's strange. We properly studied the manners of the mortal world.
So what exactly is strange about our manners?
There are many things strange with them, but it might be better to say "Sorry for intruding" before you enter.
Is that so?
Then...
Lets start over from there.
No, proper manners start with giving your names.
You are Belldandy of the Goddess Help Line, right?
I'm Urd, second class, restricted.
I seem to have been mistaken.
Yeah, seems like it.
What the hell is this?
Then are you Belldandy?
Yes.
Maybe we're mistaken.
You might be right.
Um, do you have any business with me?
When I saw them I thought that they were goddesses, but...
That uniform is from Sei Izuna Girls Academy, isn't it?
Really? The number one famous and prestigious academy?
Are you really Belldandy?
Yeah I am, but-
If you're the legendary champion...
...then shouldn't you look a lot stronger?
Wait a second, you two!
What do you mean by coming into our house and making fun of my sister?
Exactly as it seems.
We already said it, but we won't lose.
That's right.
I thought we'd need to be more careful,
but she seems really weak.
I'll make it so you'll never be able to say that name again, so look out!
Banpei-kun!
How did this happen?
That was a Synchronitic Diamond Express Force just now, wasn't it?
Of course, it didn't even faze her.
Belldandy, we have something we want to say to you.
Before that, could you possibly tell me your names?
I am Eiru.
I am Saaga.
I am called Belldandy, first class, unrestricted.
Have a match with us, former champion.
Former champion?
A match?
How is it?
Delicious!
Isn't it, Saaga?
Yeah! Amazing!
I'm glad it suits your tastes.
Belldandy's home-made food is delicious!
Is that so? Starting this year, you are also part of the Goddess Help Line.
So you two are Belldandy's junior students?
Yeah, basically.
How cheeky.
Nowadays, even young kids from heaven act this way.
Anyway, we heard from Kyokan, a senior from our office, that there was a legendary shell gathering champion.
So, we came here.
If we can beat you in shell gathering,
then we can be recognized much sooner at the office.
Well? Will you accept?
Shell gathering, right?
Shell gathering?
Yeah, and the "King Shell" is going to come, according to the rumours.
Is that really true?
That's a big deal.
If that happens, it might induce an infinite loop and the system could crash!
If the King Shell does come, we can't relax.
Even if we can't beat Belldandy, if we can beat the shell, we'll become number one.
But, if you refuse this match, the King Shell will come for real.
During that time, without the division between senior and junior students...
...it's safe to assume our rank at the agency will increase, right?
Hey, Belldandy, I can't see the point of this no matter how I look at it.
It seems that these two want to collect shells with me.
By shell collecting, do you mean that kind of shell collecting?
It's shell collecting.
Rather than an invitation, this is a challenge, isn't it?
So, what are you going to do?
Will you compete with us or not?
I understand. Let's accept the challenge.
We did it!
Then let's do our best together!
I'll also participate in the competition!
Humans can collect shells?
I've never heard of it before.
Perhaps he's unexpectedly amazing?
I'll go too!
Impossible. We can't see you being able to do it.
What?! I'll show you the power of Banpei-kun Beach Max Version!
She's so shameless. That's exactly why she's still a kid...
The competition is tomorrow, just so you know.
Tomorrow?
That's right, we can't delay it even for an instant.
We'll show you the strength of our synchro! Later!
There's an entrance, you know!
Oh my!
Even then, we can't be certain if the King Shell is really going to come out.
It's only a rumour, though.
So, is it really that big?
It is really huge, supposedly.
For some reason I'm really excited about this.
Keiichi-san, do you have experience collecting shells?
Yeah! I'm great at collecting shells. Leave it to me!
Keiichi san, you really can do anything.
No, that's a bit of an overstatement.
Can you put this ice in the icebox?
Okay.
This too, please.
Okay.
And the lemons, too.
Okay.
I've finished preparing the boxed lunches.
Okay, lets head out.
Now that I think about it, what is "King Shell"?
Be more careful, you're going to spill it.
Sorry, sorry.
It's surprising that you've collected shells before.
Really? I'm good enough that I'm called the Orient Clam of Nekomi.
"Orient Clam"?
Yeah. For Japanese people, divers gather them.
Is it that popular of an event in the mortal world?
Orient Clam-san? Sweet Chestnut-san?
Was there really a beach this great near Ishikanomura?
Yeah, it feels like the sea is prettiest this time of year.
Yeah!
Let's do it. The heat has really gone up!
Keiichi-san, we're going to go register for the tournament.
Gotcha.
All right, I guess I better set up.
Hmm? Exactly where is it?
Now that I think about it, Belldandy changing...
Keiichi-san!
W-What was that?!
Keiichi-san!
Keiichi-san, are you okay?
W-What the hell was that?
That was a shell, Keiichi-san. This is shell collecting, after all.
Keiichi-san?
How slovenly. What's up with your face?
And what's that weird tool?
You guys are the strange ones. Isn't this an essential item for shell collecting?
Keiichi, didn't you say you were good at shell collecting?
By the way, isn't this shell collecting?
Yes, it is.
Wait a moment. What exactly do you guys mean by "shell collecting"?
You don't know anything at all.
Anyhow, I thought it'd be something like this.
While the Yggdrasil main system in the Heavenly realm operates, security holes exist.
That's why it's necessary to debug the system once a year.
So what relation does that have to shells?
Clearing out the bugs when they appear during system operation is boring, so they created this competition.
Bugs show up as shells on this beach and they need to be cut.
The one who gathers the most memories from the bugs win.
Rather than worrying about how the competition works, shouldn't you be trying to get closer to Belldandy?
Yeah...
Oh my.
Sorry, it's because we didn't explain it correctly that you got confused.
No, this is more of a cross cultural communication, isn't it?
We've been waiting.
We will beat you...
...and become legends.
Wait a second, isn't that my ice cream?
It's tasty, right, Eiru?
Yeah, it's tasty, Saaga.
Don't eat it without asking!
Thanks for the food.
Don't say you're going to eat it!
As you said, this isn't child's play.
It's dangerous, so children should return home.
Stop calling me a kid.
There aren't a lot of differences between me and you guys.
Aren't the toys for kids to play with over there?
What did you say?
This isn't a toy!
This is something that was created especially to hunt and collect shells.
Really?
I get the feeling this isn't really a fair match-up.
Why don't you guys just give up?
No, we are a team.
What?
After all, you said to leave the shell collecting to you.
No, it was because I was mistaken.
Doing something like fighting the shells...
Since you're already here, it would be more fun to do this as a team, right?
There's a trophy for the winner too.
Gotcha. If it's something I can do, then I'll do my best.
Thank you very much.
Is she really thinking of pairing up with a human?
I thought it was a joke.
Belldandy, congratulations on your return to the competition.
Ah Lind, you're participating as well?
Yeah.
You've heard of the rumours of the King Shell, right?
If it's really true, we don't know how much damage it'll do to the system, so we should resolve it as soon as possible.
Yes, I feel the same way.
Because of that, we've decided to operate in pairs.
Hi! Now that Belldandy has returned as a master, it's going to be tough this year.
The previous best collector has returned as an official.
And I get to travel out here for free.
If I win, then Belldandy will have to return to the Goddess Help Centre.
We're sorry for interrupting your catch-up.
But who are you guys?
Who am I?
I am Peorth of the Goddess Help Centre.
Peorth? I've never heard of her.
What the hell? Who are these people?
Masbindr!
Well done!
Could these guys...
...be officials?
With this, the 16th Shell Collecting Competition begins.
Everyone is free to start collecting now.
Let's go, Saaga.
Leave it to me!
I'm heading off too, Lind.
Now, I'm expecting a good competition.
Yes!
Keiichi-kun too.
Leave it to me.
Start the examination of the situation.
Will I be okay in a competition against those two?
I think that seeing us paired like this showed off something to the seniors.
There is still much in the world those two do not know.
The heavenly world, the earthly world, as well as Keiichi-sama's good points.
I'm not sure if I can compete that well.
If I'm with you, though, I get the feeling I can do it.
Yes!
Those two seemed like they had a lot of confidence in their synchronised combat.
Yes, let's concentrate our efforts as well.
Finding the shells is our first priority.
Please use the beach rake without looking at them.
Got it.
Next, the collection-
It's the horn.
If you hit there, the shell will disappear.
The gauge on the staff will fill with the number of memories collected from the shells.
Got it.
Are you okay?
Isn't that guy completely useless?
Sorry, but we've been working on our synchro since we were born.
We're different from you.
All right! Let's do this.
As expected of those two. They really have the same movements.
All right, I'm coming.
It's useless to move recklessly.
Hakken-kun will grab them so we'll be able to collect points easily.
Nice!
Over there. Turn left!
Uh, over there is...
Now's not the time to say that.
Sorry!
It's becoming interesting, hasn't it?
Yeah it has, but what about over there?
Keiichi-san, you're very good at finding shells.
No, no.
Hey, Keiichi is finding a large number of shells.
Competitors who maliciously interfere are disqualified.
Keiichi must be using some sort of special sensor, for sure.
Does that mean his sensor is better than yours?
No way!
Did they suddenly become good?
We're not going to lose to something like that.
Of course not.
Going to take a short break.
Don't take a break. Isn't big sister doing all the work?
Don't remind me. If I can just borrow a lemon I'll head right back.
So, why don't you use this lemon squeezer?
No, no, I'm good.
Leave it to me. Do it like this.
No, don't come here!
Don't tell me that shells are weak to lemon juice.
No way.
As expected of the champion.
We're not going to be able to win that easily.
That human isn't half bad either.
So what? Don't cheat on me.
I'm not going to cheat!
We're going to beat the shells and become the new aces.
It went down?
What happened?
Sorry, it seems that it got out of our combo.
All right!
We did it, Keiichi-san.
They've gotten good.
They weren't supposed to be that good of a combo.
It's your fault.
I haven't messed up yet, have I?
It's because your movements were sluggish.
If you say that, isn't it because you were moving too fast?
Wasn't it because you were missing?
Do it properly!
It couldn't be...
Keiichi-san, that's the "King Shell".
I-It's huge!
It appears once every 2000 years.
This is my second time seeing it.
If we don't defeat it, the damage to the system will be severe.
Let's go with with a careful "Denkei" Play.
If we beat that, it'll be a one-shot turnaround.
There's no way we'll lose to a human!
We're definitely better than them.
Damn it, that was sudden.
Going at it from one direction is no good.
You go and weaken it while I come at it from the tentacles.
What are you saying?
There's no way I can do that since we've always done it our way.
We have to do it.
It's impossible; I don't have the confidence to do that.
Oi! Over here! Over here!
Isn't it scary going up against the King Shell with that tiny water pistol?
As I said, it's better if you don't look down on Keiichi-san.
Take this!
It ran out.
Oh no! Keiichi-san.
It's no good. We won't be able to defeat it until we find its weak point.
Weak point? Perhaps it's acidic liquid.
If I could somehow put it on the King Shell...
Huh? Of course!
Belldandy, distract it for a bit.
Wait, where are you going?
Keiichi-san isn't running away.
But just now...
If it's Keiichi-san, he'll find a way to overcome this pinch.
What?
In times like this, believing in your partner and doing your part is teamwork.
Teamwork...
In times like this, Keiichi-san comes up with the best solutions.
Wait, I'm on my way!
It's already hopeless.
I'm here. Leave it to me.
Okay!
Leave it to me!!
This is the wrong way to use them. Please don't mix soda and mints this way.
With this, it's going!
I did it!
Are you okay, Belldandy?
I did it.
You drank some cola.
I~I'm fine.
As expected of big sister.
Keiichi also did his best.
In the end, those two won.
After all, they are the best pair.
Aren't you a little frustrated?
Since they destroyed the King Shell, I'm satisfied.
Is this what we lacked?
This?
No, not that.
I guess rather than just being the same, being different is also good, right?
But our identity is different from everyone else right?
It's difficult.
Yeah, it's difficult, right?
But I learned something today.
Me too.
What?
Teamwork is believing in each other.
Yeah.
I guess we still have a lot to learn.
It's hot, isn't it?
Belldandy Onee-sama!
Keiichi Onii-san!
Please let us study here for the time being.
Wait, but isn't that strange?
Oh yeah, that's right.
Sorry.
What? From there?
Sorry for intruding!