It's been a while.
Ah, I brought you these...
So pretty!
You remembered what flowers I like!
Sorry to call you so suddenly.
Sit down.
The choir won first prize again at the contest this year, right?
I saw it in the newspaper.
We're not the choir any more.
We're the vocal group.
mune no oku ga takanaru atsui koe ni kizuitara
胸の奥が高鳴る 熱い声に気付いたら
My heart races whenever it notices your warm voice
sutaatorain wa kimi no me no mae ni aru
スタートラインは君の目の前にある
The starting line is right in front of your eyes
mada mienai michi de mo hashirihajimereba ii sa
まだ見えない道でも走りはじめればいいさ
Just start running, even if it leads down a path you can't see yet
akirameru yori mo suteki da to omowanai?
あきらめるよりも素敵だと思わない？
Don't you think that's better than just giving up?
itsumo fuan wa sugu soba de
いつも不安はすぐそばで
My anxieties are always right here by my side
kakedasu omoi wo shimetsukeru keredo
駆け出す思いを締め付けるけれど
Even if I can quiet the feelings that race through me
ima wo koete arukidasu
今を超えて歩き出す
We'll start walking, passing by today
michi naru michi ni hikari wo
未知なる未来に光を
and cast light down the unknown path ahead
hajimete wo kurikaeshi
初めてを繰り返し
Let's go all the way back to the start
tsukamitore ashita wo
掴み取れ明日を
and seized everything we ever wanted!
sou sa bokutachi wa mugen no
そうさ僕達は無限の
Come on! We'll head onwards
yume dakishime susumu no sa
夢抱きしめ進むのさ
embracing our infinite dreams
kagayaiteru jibun wo shinjitai
輝いてる自分を信じたい
I want to believe in myself as I shine like this
tachiagaru chikara ni
立ち上がる力に
Filling ourselves with endless love...
saidai na ai wo komete
最大な愛をこめて
...and the strength to stand up...
omou mama tabidatou!
思うまま旅立とう！
Let's feel! And set off right away!
atarashii sekai no naka he
新しい世界の中へ
Toward a new world
Vienna, you came here wearing that?
Huh?
What do you mean?
It's fine.
It's nice to see a little passion.
Customers of Nishinohashi Market!
Are you enjoying your shopping?
Wow...
Vienna really went out there.
Should we pull out?
Are we really going to do this?
Hey, let go of me, Sawa.
Should we make a break for it?
I'm an actress. I'm an actress. I'm an actress. I'm an actress...
Let's go, everyone!
Whatever you're searching for, from daily necessities to funeral supplies,
we have it!
Nishinohashi Heroes!
Market Ranger!
Episode 10
Blooming, Burning, and...
If you're free, then I'd like you to help out.
Help out with what?
Die for me.
Huh?
Be beaten black and blue for me.
The Germ Squad! So you've decided to show yourselves?!
We won't let you lay one finger on the market's merchandise!
Nishinohashi Market's fruit is world class!
Its vegetables are fresh, too!
Eat this!
Curry Punch!
The hell?!
See that?
That's curry power!
Ouch...
We'll make you pay for this, Market Rangers!
Let's get out of here...
We've protected the peace of Nishinohashi Market!
And its deliciousness!
To celebrate our victory, we're going to have a special half hour sale!
Tell the clerk our name, and receive a 10% discount!
And that name is...
...Nishinohashi Heroes!
Market Ranger!
Oh, there's a discount?
How nice.
Please take a look at this flyer for details.
Here. Here you are.
Thanks for your help.
Sorry...
I'd say that was pretty good for an introduction.
I managed to hand out quite a few flyers.
We still have a long way to go!
Our tempo and timing is all off!
Geez, that hero switch of yours sure is powerful.
Hero switch?
Kitaike-san's out.
It looks like he's strained his back.
Oh dear...
Who do we have left, I wonder?
I guess there's nothing else for it.
Looking to shop?
Look no further than Nishinohashi Market!
Mango Beam!
Curry Punch!
Blasted Market Ranger!
Taste my power!
Bacteria...
Don't give in, Green!
If you die, who'll keep the market safe?!
You're right.
I can't lose!
Here goes!
Beta-Carotene Shower!
Damn you, Market Rangers!
We'll come back again tomorrow, to some unknown part of the market!
Remember this!
We've protected the peace of Nishinohashi Market!
Yeah!
Sakai!
Nishinohashi Heroes!
Market Ranger!
Man, I can't believe it.
People were telling me I was a natural at this whole villain thing.
I'm sorry things turned out like this...
Not at all, you all helped to make it a hit.
Hey, you guys.
How about you stick around a little while longer?
Huh?
Oh?
Is that a no?
Well we have Shirosai, so...
It's not like you're practising for that every day, right?
Ah, but we still haven't really made any proper preparations for it.
And you can't just knock together a song while you're working, right, Wakana?
Huh? Yeah...
We need time for you to write a song as well.
What should we do?
If you want to do it, then why not?
It'll hardly take any time to write a song anyway,
and Shiho-san's been really good to us.
It's rude for you to just shoot her down like that.
You're acting like you haven't made any preparations for Shirosai at all.
That's right! They say she's amazing...
I'd be really happy to continue,
but maybe we can think about it for a little longer?
Yeah.
Of course.
Songwriting Techniques I
If you want to know about writing songs, you should ask the vice-principal.
The song on that cassette tape was co-written by her and your mother.
...we're about to sing i-
Don't be so formal, Nao!
Geez, Mahiru...
We're going to sing a song about the choir, which Nao and I started, and which we all nurtured.
Miyamoto-san, come to the staff room.
We need to talk.
What is it?
I'll tell you later.
Just be quiet and come.
What was that about?
Who knows?
It might be about the Market Rangers.
Why?
People from the vocal group were watching us.
But why now?
She gave us permission!
When the vice-principal is serious, there's no arguing with her.
No way...
Excuse us.
Why did you bring a crowd?
If it has to do with the choir, it has to do with us.
I suppose that means you know what this is about?
Part-time jobs are forbidden at this school.
But-
Such conduct is not befitting of high school students.
I happen to think it's very befitting.
Really... What am I supposed to do with you?
Weren't you the one who gave us permission to begin with?
Huh?
We'd like your seal of approval on our proposal to take up part-time jobs.
That... That was before I had seen the nature and purpose of the jobs you were taking.
I don't believe it matters whether it was before or after.
We made the people at the market happy,
and we intend to use the money for Shirosai.
We have nothing to feel guilty for.
Don't get technical with me.
If you agree to give up your jobs now, I'm willing to put it down to simple ignorance. But if not, th-
Sensei.
Don't you think it's very odd for the vice-principal to give permission for something, only to later take it back?
Why are you doing this?
Our choir will carry this job through to the end.
We will.
Thank you for your time.
Phew, we told her.
Vienna.
It's fine, Vienna.
We totally told her off.
Thank you...
Huh?
...for saying you won't abandon the Market Rangers.
What?!
That's embarrassing, Vienna!
I'm happy.
I figured there wasn't much I could do if you told me you were going to quit.
Then can we quit?
No!
It actually wound up being pretty fun once I gave it a try.
Yellow Curry.
What is it you say in situations like this again? "On ni kiku"?
TL Note: A Japanese saying meaning "to be indebted to". The "kiru" part is "着る", literally meaning "to wear", and a literal translation could be "dressing On". Hence Konatsu's made up expression.
Oh, you mean "On ni kiru".
A long time ago, there was a poor man named On-san, and a friend was kind enough to lend him his only jacket.
So people started saying things like "dressing On", and the saying developed from that.
It's an idiom meant to show the depths of friendship.
Hey, wait!
I have to tell Yang about this!
There's another saying, "ongaeshi", as well.
TL Note: "Ongaeshi" means to return a favour. It uses the same "on" as "on ni kiru".
Wait!
Quit teaching him nothing but lies.
He'll take you seriously.
Huh?
Something like that.
That's completely different from the one before!
Huh, really?
Yes. Which one do you want?
Hm... Both, then!
Please, Nao!
Is it Naoko?
Naomi?
Your... first name.
Naoko. What can I help you with?
My mother called you Nao, didn't she?
Recording started!
The song we're about to sing i-
Yes, now that you mention it, I was part of the same club as your mother during my high school days.
The choir, right?
Yes.
That's what we called it then.
Now that I think about it, you visited her at the hospital once, didn't you?
Yes. Just once. Your mother asked me to.
I see...
What is it?
Nothing.
I didn't reveal that I knew your mother growing up out of respect for the school hierarchy.
Right.
No matter what happened in the past,
you are nothing more to me now than a student.
I have never spoiled you, nor been overly hard on you.
I know that.
Then what is it that you want to say to me?
Vice-principal, how did my mother write songs?
You wrote them with her, didn't you?
I want to finish a song that she began writing.
How should I write it?
Ah, but...
Nao, say something!
I'm listening.
Don't give me that.
What sort of melody do you like?
You should sing something too.
I can't really...
What?
Melodies don't just come to me like they do to you.
Huh?
You're always thinking things through too much.
Don't you think songs are fun?
Huh?
That's what music is, right?
Enjoyment through sound.
You need to enjoy it.
It's because you're not enjoying it.
Huh?
You can't write a song when you're focusing on having to write.
That's just work.
Songs are things that emerge naturally from within your heart, right?
Sakai-san, please don't bother me with such worthless questions.
I'm sorry!
Also...
...thank you!
I'd better be off.
I guess so.
Please take care of yourself.
Sheet music?
Yes.
I was thinking I'd like to write a song together with my daughter,
like I did with you.
If your high school accepts her,
and she joins the choir, then she'll be with yo-
It's the vocal group.
I thought I told you.
Oh, right.
That song, and the choir back in those days,
you created both on your own.
Not at all.
Goodbye.
Thank you, Nao.
I'm glad I got to see you before the end.
It seems my body...
...isn't doing so well.
Not a chance.
What?!
You'll only make pocket change on a record from such a minor group.
B-But it's a special limited edition!
And it's signed!
If we sell it, we can use the money for Shirosai.
I mean... we can't keep doing this job forever.
This is my most precious treasure.
I'm sorry, Konatsu.
Huh?
I wasn't in a very good mood then, and I took it out on you.
Took what out on me?
When I told you you were being rude to Shiho-san.
But it was true!
Let's think about preparations for Shirosai together.
If we give up now, we'll just be giving in to the vice-principal.
Let's keep up this job, and do Shirosai as well.
Let's go!
Did you get a message?
Nope.
Just trying to get myself fired up.
I'm in.
Me too.
Yeah, and I'll definitely write us a song.
Really?
Let us check your script, too.
Okay, okay!
We spin Shirosai on its axis!
Yeah.
I can feel your passion, Yellow.
We did it!
Yeah!
Nishinohashi Heroes!
Market Ranger!
Our next show is at 4:30 in front of the Japanese sweet shop!
Let's meet again!
That's mine!
Vienna!
Evildoers shall not be forgiven!
Vienna, forget it!
For heroes, giving up isn't an option!
Dear Yang,
I'm carrying on the will of Ganbared,
and defending the world's peace.
I have four friends fighting by my side.
Four people I can trust,
with hearts filled with the same justice as mine.
For an ally of justice, sometimes the path ahead is hard,
but I'll never be beaten!
You didn't steal any ordinary bag!
That bag is full of Yellow's pride, and her feelings for her friends!
Let go!
A hero never loses.
Why? Because we're the ones...
...who spin the world on its axis!
Let's do our best, as our flowing sweat glistens in the light!
For the sake of the future which lies ahead.
I'm nervous, but I won't give up no matter what.
Because no matter what, I never want to regret anything!
The dreams we each pursue cannot be easily erased!
Now, we'll seize hold of the moment when we all shine!
That's right!
Bang bang, our power will...
...blaze through the ages.
Your heroes have come, giving their all to save the day!
W-Who the heck are you guys?!
The warriors of justice, courage,
and victory!
Nishinohashi Heroes!
Market Ranger!
An incredible feat! The local heroes!
Dear Yang,
I believe you'll be doing your best somewhere, just like I am.
I'll continue to write to you, believing that someday...
...I'll be able to give these letters to you.
hareta hi ame no hi de mo
晴れた日雨の日でも
Come rain or shine
minna ga ireba itsumo egao ni nareta
みんながいればいつも笑顔になれた
I was always able to smile when everyone was around
kioku no kanata made omoidashitari
記憶の彼方まで思い出したり
Let's think back to the farthest reaches of our memories
tayutau koe mimi sumasou
たゆたう声耳すまそう
and listen to the voices that murmur there
saa, te wo sashinoberarete wa no naka he
さぁ、 手を差し伸べられて輪の中へ
Oh, to a time where you reached your hands out to me and welcomed me into your circle
hitori ja nai kuukan de muchuu ni natteru jikan
一人じゃない空間で夢中になってる時間
And being in a place where I wasn't alone put me in a daze
kokochiyoi kaze ga fuite
心地好い風が吹いて
As the gentle breeze blows
warattari naitari utatte mitari
笑ったり泣いたり歌ってみたり
Let's smile, and cry, and try to sing, and...
tojiteita kokoro wo hiraite
閉じていた心を開いて
As even my once closed heart begins to open
omoide no fureezu kuchizusamu
思い出のフレーズ口ずさむ
I find myself humming the phrases of my feelings
kanadeyou
奏でよう
Let's play them together
I kind of want to play the cow.
Ah, I can't draw. Not at all!
It was your song and your mother's to begin with after all, Wakana.
Episode 11
Filling Up, Coming Up Short, and...
I'm everyone's mum, you know.
Almost there...