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Final check complete for the unmanned probe Constellation.

Twenty minutes to departure.

Countdown will begin five minutes prior to departure.

All personnel, please leave the ship immediately.

Repeat, all personnel, please leave the ship immediately.

Five minutes to departure. Beginning countdown.

Ten, nine,

eight, seven,

six, five,

four, three, two,

one, ignition!

Welcome to "Fresh Morning." I'm your host, Ippei Ohgi.

Before today's news, a word about a very important event.

Sixteen years ago, a giant meteor landed on this city of six million souls,

turning it to a mountain of rubble in an instant.

The blast leveled trees for 50 kilometers around,

and the pillar of smoke could be seen from 200 kilometers away.

And yet, with the help of the newest technology

we were able to rebuild this city

into the high-tech capital of the world in just 16 years.

And today, our city was chosen as the site of the ceremony

to commemorate the maiden voyage of the deep space probe Constellation.

This is a great honor, and I hope you'll all be able to join us.

And now, news and weather from across Japan.

The big story today:

Many were injured in a riot that took place on Spaceship QR last night.

The problem was resolved with an apology from Spaceship LF,

considered to be the riot's cause.

And now the weather.

For southern Japan,

skies will be clear enough to follow a spaceship launch to 20,000 meters.

Scattered clouds throughout the east.

For the north and west, rain is expected this afternoon...

Whoa, look at the time! I'm gonna be late!

A-ko! Time to go!

Good morning, A-ko! We're gonna be late!

Oh, C-ko. I'm sorry. Hang on. I'll be right down!

- Sorry about that. - You're such a sleepyhead!

A-ko, I hope we can be in the same class again.

Really, C-ko, you didn't have to change schools on my account.

But I wanted to be with you.

- Sorry. - That's okay.

Graviton High's just right for you.

Ah! We're gonna be late!

Doesn't look like we're going to make it.

Now, where's the school?

There it is! We'll take a shortcut, C-ko.

Are you serious?!

- Hang on tight! - Here we go!

Oh, my!

Coming through!

What a dull town.

Sorry!

Class! Here are two brand new friends for everyone.

Girls, introduce yourselves.

My name's A-ko Magami. Nice to meet you.

Hi! I'm C-ko Kotobuki! Nice to meet you all!

My, such a delightful introduction.

Gee, I know we're cute, but you all don't have to stare like that!

How embarrassing!

And even our teacher is beautiful, don't you think?

Anyway, I just love this school. This is so much fun!

Miss Kotobuki, that's quite enough, isn't it?

Oops! Got in trouble already!

Oh, C-ko...

Now, your seats...

Teacher!

Yes, B-ko? What is it?

Teacher, the seats on either side of me are empty.

So they are.

Well then, A-ko, you sit by the window, and C-ko, you can...

Aww! I wanna sit by the window.

That's okay. Isn't it, teacher?

Well, if it's all right with you.

Yeah! Hooray! Hooray!

I get to sit by the window!

Nice to meet you!

Now, now, quiet down everyone.

Let's begin, shall we?

Just a peek back...

Miss Kotobuki, would you please face the front of the class!

Aww, how boring.

But this place seems like a lot of fun.

I'm glad I came.

Wow! Cool! I wanna do what they're doing!

Ow!

Miss Kotobuki! How many times do I have to tell you?!

Miss Kotobuki...

Stop crying, would you?

Please stop crying!

Here you go, A-ko.

Hm? For me?

Yeah! I made it just for you. Isn't it cute?

Uh, yeah. Very cute.

Go ahead! Eat it! It's really good!

Come on! Eat it!

Well? Isn't it good?!

A-ko! You're so mean!

I'll never make lunch for you again! And it came out so pretty, too.

I feel like I'm turning into a monster!

Agh! I feel like I'm going to die.

Uh-oh! Class is starting!

Who, why, what? Tan, ku, chi?

Consequently, it is the "We Are the World" of the Muromachi Period

that is "Aramahoshikere."

At daybreak, the H2O is a fermata.

Love in your Sigma Zeta, the path of love is always of the Rias type.

To the side! To the side! The tank is passing...

Really, C-ko! What kind of lunch was that?

Using sugar instead of salt?

And steak sauce instead of soy sauce? Gross.

And what was with the heart? Where's your common sense?

How embarrassing!

WE WERE LATE TO CLASS

But, A-ko! I didn't mean to!

WE WERE LATE TO CLASS

I'm sorry. I just got a little angry. Don't cry, okay?

Quiet!

Your first day here, and you come to school and then to class late!

Just what do you think school is all about, anyway?!

C-ko, would you please stop crying?

Just how old are you? A-ko, do something!

Teacher! Would you please continue the class?

I'm sorry. B-ko, be a dear and translate from page 136.

Yes, ma'am. "George's gloomy nature was..."

Now, C-ko, stop crying, will you?

But... But A-ko...

Really, A-ko! Making C-ko cry like this!

There, there, C-ko, no more crying, okay?

A-ko, today you can clean the classroom by yourself!

Hm?

B-ko, why did you stop?

I've finished translating.

All of it.

What?! You mean the whole book?!

Well, thank you, B-ko. Let's continue, shall we?

Eh? Um, that's all for today, class.

All rise!

I'm sorry, A-ko.

Now you have to clean up because of me.

That's the way it goes.

This might take a while, so you may as well go on ahead.

No! I'm going home with you!

It really will take me a bit.

I don't mind! I'll wait!

Fine, fine. In that case, why don't you wait by the gate?

- I'll finish as soon as I can. - Okay!

Let's go.

C-ko!

A-ko's waiting for you behind the gym!

Huh, really? What's she doing there?

She probably wants you to help her with the trash!

Yeah! I'll help!

I'll go help!

Say... where's A-ko?

Uh, just a bit further!

Is A-ko here?

Silence! You don't need to know.

In seven seconds your life will be crushed... like paper!

Scissors!

Scissors, scissors!

Yay! I win!

Paper!

I won again!

You're not very good, are you? How cute!

A perfect strategy.

First, C-ko and A-ko are separated.

Then, I have Mari attack C-ko.

Whereupon I save C-ko.

C-ko becomes mine.

And A-ko is out of the picture.

Now what're you gonna do?

Mari! Calm down! Don't get carried away!

I mean...

What?! But it's too soon!

C-ko!

Tawabaaaa!

Wait. It's too soon. Stick with the plan!

You're next!

A-ko!

What are you doing to C-ko?!

What's this all about?

That block! The secret "Southern Cross Fist" technique?!

What?!

Wow! Cool! You're the best, A-ko!

- C-ko, are you all right? - Yeah, yeah!

Good. Let's call it a day.

Yeah! Let's go home!

They're not here.

C-ko. What an adorable girl.

My heart hasn't stopped pounding since the moment first saw her.

She's like an angel.

I must make her mine.

To do that, I'll have to get rid of that nuisance, A-ko!

But even Mari was no match for her. I'll have to be careful.

Just you watch, A-ko! I'll beat you!

Yet I could swear I've seen her before.

I'll have to investigate.

Sorry!

I think we'll make it today!

We're going to try!

C-ko!

A-ko! What is this?! I thought I told you to clean up!

So how did it end up like this?!

You are going to take responsibility and fix all this yourself.

Is that clear?!

Oh, boy.

A-ko! A-ko!

C-ko?

C-ko, is that you?

Lunchtime!

What's wrong? Are you feeling sick?

Oh, I see.

You can't eat it, can you?

You can't eat it. You can't...

I know! I've got a great idea.

Let's go see a movie! Okay?

Let's go, A-ko! Let's go!

Huh? You'll go?! I'm so happy! Hooray!

Great! Woohoo!

Thank you!

Wow! It's huge!

Damn!

SPARTAN X-KO

That was fun.

I'm just glad you're feeling better, A-ko.

You were worried? Thanks.

I didn't think you ever worried about me.

- I'm not that insensitive. - Sorry...

We interrupt this program for a news bulletin.

Earlier today, all signals...

Let's go, A-ko!

...from the Science Academy's deep space probe

constellation ceased abruptly while close to lapetus.

The Constellation, which departed from Space Station L-3 last week,

was supposed to have passed Jupiter before leaving the solar system...

Next time, let's ride to the top of the Seaside Building.

They've got a planetarium and an aquarium there!

Yeah. Let's come again.

C-ko likes A-ko so much!

Thanks! I like you too, C-ko.

C-ko!

Wow! Would you look at that!

Gee, miss, I'm sorry about that.

Who'd have thought the cable would break like that?

But, gee, that was something! This is unbelievable!

It's incredible!

I can't believe it!

Can I have your autograph?

Thanks.

Did we just hit something?

Something must have been caught in our hyperspace window.

Damage?

A small crack is visible in the hull of Block 21.

Make the repairs quick.

Captain, a signal from D.

- Again? Let's hear it. - This is...

...CD138621 S113, code name D.

What is it, D?

Well, Captain... Ouch!

I believe I've finally located someone

who may be the person we've been looking for!

What?

- Really? - I believe so.

- Have you confirmed? - Not yet.

But I'm 80% certain at this point.

I think I'll have a more solid confirmation next time I report.

Right. Understood. Get on it!

Aye-aye!

So we've finally found her, have we?

Miss, the report you requested.

Thank you.

Graduate of Yurikago Kindergarten

I see. So that was it.

Good morning!

Just as I thought.

What?!

- A-ko, did we just hit something? - 1 think so.

I've been waiting, A-ko.

What is it, B-ko?

A-ko, we have some business to settle from 10 years ago.

Business from 10 years ago? What are you talking about?

You've forgotten about our time in Yurikago Kindergarten?

Yurikago Kindergarten?!

You two haven't changed a bit since then.

After that incident... That horrible incident...

C-ko changed!

Yes, A-ko. After you came, C-ko changed completely!

And after that, you were always, always, always together.

No matter what!

Always having so much fun.

So much so... that it made me furious!

A-ko, do you remember the girl who challenged you to a fight to the finish?

Fight to the finish?!

Wait. A fight, huh?

10 years ago. Kindergarten?!

I...

Well?

I...

I remember!

Eh? What?! What?!

Hey, don't you remember the girl who was always so mean to us?

You know! With the bowl haircut and the freckles.

And the nasty look in her eyes! She was always picking on you!

Oh, yeah! I remember! But you always protected me.

And one day she and I were supposed to have a fight to the finish,

but I moved away that day. I guess I blew her off.

What was her name again? B... Burp... Bug...

What if that girl with the bowl haircut and the freckles was me?

Yes! It was I, B-ko!

What?! No way!

Well, A-ko? Shall we settle that fight now?

If I win, C-ko is mine!

Oh, come on!

Why bring up ancient history now?

This is embarrassing!

Well, class is beginning, so...

- Bye-bye! - Whoa, whoa!

Whoa!

Didn't you hear what I just said?!

But that was 10 years ago! I'm not interested!

Besides, C-ko isn't an object, you know!

Silence! Silence! Silence!

If I say we'll do it now...

...we'll do it!

You've had brute strength since you were a child,

but it seems you picked up some skill along the way as well.

Well, let's see you beat this powered suit I've designed.

Um, are you sure this is a good idea?

- Silence! - Yes, ma'am.

You call this a fight to the finish?!

A-ko...

Sorry, but that's just the way it is.

If you're going to concede, now's the time.

I won't be responsible for what happens...

- Go! - Yes, ma'am!

Wow! Way to go, A-ko!

- Oops! The bell! - We're late! We're late!

What?

My brain... I don't understand!

With this, C-ko will be mine. Tomorrow... tomorrow's the day!

A-ko, dear... just you wait and see!

Die / You Stink / Stupid

We're gonna be late!

Today I'll confirm it for sure.

Hey, wasn't that guy there yesterday, too?

Oh, really? I didn't notice.

B-ko?!

A-ko, so you found the courage to show up, did you?

What?! Of course I did! I came to school to study!

Uh, yes, but... But that's not what I'm talking about!

Come on out, Max 5000!

Wow! Look at that! What is it?!

If you're surprised now, just wait.

Wow! Cool!

The ultimate Spiner Machine, Max 5000.

Allow me to illustrate...

First, the Max Arm Crush.

Max's heavy alloy drills can plow through five meters of solid steel per second,

enabling it to move underground at high speeds.

Second, the Max Bomber Saw.

Tires from both sides are fired at super-high speeds.

Cutters extend, shredding the target.

Third, the Max Beam.

Heat beams, 10,000 degrees Celsius, are fired from laser cannons.

And lastly, Max Vision.

Through super-high speed hovering, Max creates afterimages of itself.

A true blue god of death...

The Max 5000!

A-ko! For you, there will be no tomorrow!

Now, then! Let A-ko experience the full power of the Max 5000!

A-ko, it's late, so I'll go on ahead.

This is fun!

What's the matter? Go, I say!

What's wrong? Can't you hear me?!

Uh, well, it's just that...

What?! Speak up!

You see...

The levers are a bit hard to reach.

- Let's go! - Right, right!

There's always tomorrow.

It's perfect. Perfect!

A-ko, you're going to die. Die!

D-I-E!

You're in a good mood today, A-ko!

Of course! I got up early today.

We're sure to get there before B-ko does!

- Yep, yep! Yahoo! Full power! - Yay! Hooray!

- Here we go! - Dat-da-doo!

Dat-da-dat-da-doo!

I've been careless, standing in the middle of the road like that.

I should have realized sooner.

Good morning!

Guten morgen!

Good morning!

Good morning! You're early today, aren't you?

Yes, ma'am. Excuse us.

My, you don't see that often.

We've got time to spare today.

Yeah, now if we can just avoid B-ko...

It's A-ko!

- A-ko! - Hey, it's A-ko!

I wonder who will win today?

What's going on?

I've been waiting, A-ko!

What is this?!

Wow! There's a lot of them today!

Today, we're really going to settle things.

Try to beat the Arashiyama Five!

Aww, would you knock it off already?!

Today we finally get to school early, and you have to ruin it!

And this time you come up with these enormous things!

Aren't they a little out of date?

A-ko, the depth of my vexation is beyond your comprehension!

First, you take my one true love, C-ko. Now, even my friends and peers!

The gods may smile on you, A-ko, but I never will!

Do you know what she's talking about?

Nope! Not at all!

A-ko, since we got here so early, why don't we go inside and start right away?

You too, B-ko. Finish your business and hurry along!

Yes, ma'am!

Girls, let's all go inside now!

Yes, ma'am!

- What should we do? - If we don't hurry, we'll be late.

I don't want that.

Jeez. Hey! Why don't we watch from inside?

Yeah, that's a good idea.

Quick! The bell's gonna ring!

Hey! Wait for me!

Left in peace at last. And now our battle begins.

I woke up early today...

That may never happen again!

But then for this stupid, petty nonsense, you, you...!

B-ko, you're an idiot!

Hi-yah!

Hiyaaahhh!

A-ko...!

It can't be...

B-ko!

I'm late again today, thanks to you!

Just who do you think you are?!

What did you say? You... you have the nerve to say that?!

And every day you bring in more robots.

Don't you ever learn?!

You think nothing else matters as long as you're on time?!

You've always been like that! That's right! Always playing the good little girl!

As long as you're all right, you don't care about me, do you?

I've always hated the fact that you get to be the hero,

while I am stuck as the villain!

Well, fine! If I'm the villain, then I'll settle this like a villain should!

Don't you think you're taking this a little too seriously?

Silence!

What do you think of these breathtaking curves, A-ko?

The Akagiyama 23! This is what I'll take you on with!

What kind of name is that?!

- Can you believe it?! - The worst!

What is that?!

How embarrassing!

- Right?! - Enough already!

Come on.

A-ko, I'll go on ahead.

Sure. Could you answer for me when the teacher calls my name?

Yep! Bye-bye!

Here I come!

Sorry, but this is going to be the last time!

Hmph! That's my line!

- Well? How is it? - No interference at this point.

So then it wasn't an accident that destroyed the Constellation?

That's how the Space Agency and the higher-ups see it at this point.

But then who?

They say the ship was checked thoroughly before departure,

so there's no chance someone could have planted a bomb.

But that would mean...!

It's a strong possibility.

Think about it.

Isn't it curious that we were able to rebuild

and advance so much in just 16 short years?

A call from D.

Put it on.

Yes, sir.

This is CD138621 S113, code name D!

You're in worse shape every time you call.

Uh, yes, I've been throwing my body and soul into this investigation.

Well? What about the data?

Right! Sending now, Captain.

Data received.

Put it on the monitor.

Routing it now.

There may be some horizontal bar noise and glitches

caused by accidents during the investigation.

It was set to auto-record,

but the subject approaches and recedes at such high speeds

that the sequence monitor burned out. Since then, I've been recording manually.

- That's a second generation Egota class! - The shutter was set to AE 11.

Aperture was 28 mm, and the shutter speed was, I believe, 1/1000 sec.

No doubt about it! That's the Princess!

Right! We'll start heading your way immediately.

Proceed to phase two of your orders.

Yes, Captain. Proceeding to phase two.

We've been wandering space for 16 long years...

But now it seems we'll be able to return home at last.

Empty?

Just when I was savoring the moment.

What is it?

A UFO has appeared within our final defense line,

and is approaching at high speed.

Contact with the station in 40 seconds.

What?!

Object's combat power estimated to be above 300.

Go to level 2 battle stations!

Roger! All strike units, scramble immediately.

Repeat, all strike units, scramble immediately.

All units standing by for departure. All green!

Roger! Commander?

Launch strike units.

Aye, sir.

Strike units, launch!

All units, enter attack formation E!

Repeat, all units, enter attack formation E!

Target maintaining speed and has penetrated Red 2.

Target may attempt to penetrate atmosphere.

Strike units, move to intercept!

Roger!

What's happening?!

Surprise attack!

- Engage synchronic deflectors! - Hydrotaun pressure dropping.

The enemy is from the third planet.

What?! Those barbarians.

Is this the kind of planet the princess is on?

We've got to save the princess and escort her home.

When the second wave comes strike back immediately!

Crush any who stand in our way!

It's huge! What a monster!

Captain, we've located their home base.

We have no time for games! Dispose of them at once!

Fool! Don't you know that evil can never prevail?!

A-ko! Prepare for defeat!

What's all... this?!

Silly girl!

I'm just beginning!

That was too easy.

Hah! You're good, A-ko! But...

Not good enough!

Don't you see that you haven't got a chance?

If not, then I'll make you feel it down to your bones!

Black Jacovini Shooting Star Lash!

Take that!

And that...

And that!

Screw Kick!

Akagiyama Missile!

I've got to move this fight to some place better.

And just where do you think you're going, A-ko?!

On track number five, a cuckoo,

moving along life's path, with all its variation...

I wonder where A-ko's gone?

I answered for her when the teacher called her name, but...

C-ko!

Ah, Teacher!

Don't you "Ah, Teacher" me like you're innocent! What's going on?

Where are A-ko and B-ko?

Um, well, you see...

A-ko!

C-ko! Where are you going?! Come back!

What on earth is that silly girl thinking?

Girls! Where do you think you're going?! Stop!

A-ko? A-ko!

A-ko, where did you go?

Climb in.

Well? You're worried about A-ko, aren't you?

But...

- Let's go! - Are you coming or not?!

I see smoke! They must be over there!

Take that!

- Akagiyama Missile! - Agh! Not that again!

What in the...

The enemy spaceship has penetrated the atmosphere.

The advance force will make contact in five minutes.

So they've come.

Headquarters, this is Apple 1.

Still no visual contact, but I have 'em on radar.

Apple 1 to all units!

Take 'em higher and try to get a bead on the target.

All units, move!

So this is the enemy?!

A 6500 meter-long monstrosity.

Apple 1 to Headquarters. Target confirmed.

Beginning attack according to plan.

Attack force engaging enemy air forces!

Would you cool it, B-ko?

Sheesh, you're persistent!

Hey! What're you doing here?! All residents must evacuate!

En garde, A-ko! Muscle Attack!

Akagiyama Missile!

A-ko, where are you?

I'm sure they're around here somewhere.

But there's something strange about the city.

Now that you mention it, there are tanks and stuff all over.

Ah! There they are! I'm sure!

What? Where?! Where?!

Mari, just hang on a little longer!

Double Kick!

A-ko Tank Cannon, fire!

Spider Shot!

Spider Shot Counter!

A-ko!

C-ko?

A-ko!

B-ko!

- A-ko! - B-ko!

C-ko? What're you doing here?

It's past noon, A-ko! You must be hungry!

Look! I brought you lunch!

I surrender!

Whoa, what's that?!

Ah! A-ko's lunch!

C-ko!

C-ko...

A-ko! What could be more important than our battle?

More important? Didn't you just see that? C-ko's been kidnapped!

Don't you care at all?!

Well, I...

We've got to get C-ko back first, then we can finish this!

Hold it, I'm going too! Wait for me, A-ko!

You lousy punk! Put me down! Take me back!

Please, Miss, don't interfere.

Please don't cry!

You're going home to your own planet!

Waahhh! I don't know what you're talking about!

Let me see A-ko! She'll save me! I don't wanna be raped!

What?! Why would you even say that? Hold on, we're going up!

I'll be a good girl! Just don't rape me. Help!

Realize that this truce only lasts until we've rescued C-ko.

All right, I get it!

A-ko! You can't die yet.

Oh, well. Them's the breaks!

Hey! Move it! I can't see!

What?

Size isn't everything, you know.

Princess.

Princess. Why have you closed your heart to us?

Why?

Captain.

What is it?

Forgive the intrusion, but you're needed on the bridge.

On my way.

Driver Kick!

You're back, D.

What is it?

Forgive me, Captain, but some rats have snuck aboard.

- Rats, you say? - Yes.

It seems the princess' companions have chased her to our ship.

What?!

Leave it to me, Captain. I'll take care of them in no time.

What was that?!

C-ko! So this is where you've been.

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C-ko, what's wrong?! Speak to me!

They've done something to you, haven't they?

Hm? Where am I? B-ko, what's going on?

C-ko, you poor thing. They drugged you, didn't they?

Oh, now I remember! I cried so much I fell asleep.

Anyway, let's get out of here.

- Right! Where's A-ko? - C-ko! Who cares about A-ko?

Let's get going already.

I wanna be with A-ko!

There, there, don't cry.

Now, then. How to escape? I can't take C-ko out the window.

Maybe if I steal one of their planes...

Yick! Dirty laundry!

What is this place?

Where did all these come from?!

What is this?

Heh, you dodged that nicely!

That was dirty! Attacking from behind!

I can't let you proceed any further!

If you do, it will be over my dead body!

Stop jumping away like that.

I'll put you to rest before you know what happened.

Hey, now! Cut that out!

How dare you!

How dare you scar a young girl's face!

You think you can beat me so easily?

I can't. I can't run anymore!

Hey, maybe that's an exit there? This place is a maze!

Gotcha!

What the...?!

So you're the boss, huh?

Give me back my friend!

Your friend, you say?

That child is the fourth princess

of the fifth queen of the Lepton Kingdom of Alpha Cygni...

What're you mumbling about?! Give me my friend!

I see there's no point in talking to this ignorant creature.

What's wrong?

The booze has worn off.

What?! Just give me back my friend!

To hell with that! I need booze! If I don't get some booze...

Huh? Wrong again.

A-ko!

C-ko! You're all right?!

Princess?!

A-ko. So you're alive.

A-ko!

Well, no matter.

I've saved C-ko, so our cease fire is over!

How dare you!

That's really low, B-ko!

A-ko! I missed you!

Why you!

Stop it, you fool! You'll hit the princess!

Stop it! Stop, I say!

Ah! Stay away from there, fools!

D, the bridge is no place for a battle!

Damn you! Stop! Please stop! Stop, dammit!

So you want to fight, do you?!

Why, you!

Huh? What's happening?

Booze! I need booze!

Booze, booze, booze, booze, booze, booze!

Oh, no! That was the...

What?!

What's going on?

Ah, it's all over! We're going to crash! Crash!

Not only the double cherry blossoms, but also the seven lights of...

What on earth...?

Huh?!

Hi, Teach!

Teacher!

Yoo-hoo! Yoo-hoo!

Yoo-hoo, haha! Yoo-hoo!

Miss Ayumi! Yoo-hoo!

It's me, C-ko! Yoo-hoo!

Everyone's just fine! Yoo-hoo!

Mmm, just a little bit longer.

Right! Looking good!

A-ko, time to go!

I'm off!

- Good morning, C-ko. - Good morning!

- Shall we go? - Yep.

Zoooooooooom!

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