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No good. It won't budge at all.

However, we can't open the right-side gate.

There's decompression on the other side.

What happened?

It seems like something collided with the number three block.

What about the electrical field shields?

It's down along with the system.

I can't determine the reason from here.

And there's one more piece of bad news.

What is it?

In 70 hours, this station will enter the atmosphere.

Dare ni no makenai "I won't lose to anyone!"

Omoi dake naraba If it's only something you tell yourself...

Sono uchi uso ni naru akogare no mama de ...eventually, it will just be a false ambition.

Yokubou zetsubou... Desire, despair...

Tsuyokute yowai watashi ...strong and weak me...

Kono position ni zutto amaeteta ...I've always been spoiled by this position.

Te wo nobaseba If I stretch out my hand...

Todoku kamo toosugita sora ni ...I just might reach that far away sky.

Ato ichimiri no yuuki Just a millimeter more courage...

Mou nigenai to kimeta ...I've decided not to run anymore.

So on! So on!

Ichido shika nai jinsei dakara! Because I only have one life!

Nanige ni fuan dakedo... Though I am a bit unsure...

Ima wa omoikomi demo I have doubts now, but...

Hajimereba ii kekka all right! ...I just have to start, it will be all right!

What? The orbital station will freefall?

Yeah. Space debris collided and knocked it out of orbit.

But aren't foreign objects deflected by electrical field shields...

several hundred kilometers away?

Most of them definitely do get taken care of that way, but...

I wonder if there were some abnormalities with the defense system.

Hmm.

Not to mention only a minimum number of staff members...

are up there to begin with.

Oh, my.

Oh, boy!

Looks like I got here when you're all busy.

Hey, you're...

You know him, Mr. Sako?

Well, yeah, I guess.

Hey! You couldn't possibly be behind all this could you?!

You're overrating me.

I'm only a bureaucrat.

Then what did you come here for?

Even I take some days off.

Mmm!

Unlike the city, an island with nothing on it is fantastic.

And? What of the crew in the station?

Communication is still cut.

It won't accept remote control commands, either.

At this rate, it'll soon enter the atmosphere.

Communication from headquarters.

Chizuru Kubo, Annette Keiley...

there's an emergency summons for the both of you.

How did they know you're here?

It's certainly odd.

We didn't tell anyone we were coming here.

While the reason is unknown...

you're both ordered to immediately go to Tanega Island...

take the regularly scheduled human transport craft...

and then head to Orbital Station 7.

All the arrangements have been finished.

If their old nest is going to turn to dust, at the very least...

it's best to give them a chance to take a memento with them.

It would be a really big deal if they left something behind.

We came so close to getting some revenge.

Thanks to you, we were able to get some recreation.

Give our regards to Jet Rin as well.

Next time, we won't lose!

We wanted to give you a tour of the island, but how unfortunate this is.

Are you going to rescue the people on the station?

You ought to know. I'm not allowed to tell the details of the mission.

Well, it still means we're the ones who can approach the station the fastest.

Is that so?

Yeah. If you fly up in five hours from Tanega Island...

the orbital inclination angle will match.

I didn't think we'd go back into space this quickly, though.

At the very least, we need to look after the place we call home.

A place you call home.

Ow! That hurt!

For crying out loud! You've certainly been influenced by Admiral.

What's the point of you going into outer space?

Uh, excuse me!

Hey, don't give me trouble here!

Please come by again.

What are you talking about?

See?

You're coming over here, aren't you?

What?!

Aren't you coming to space?

Our positions are certainly flip-flopped.

They're lamenting over saying goodbye to the Comet Blasters...

and we're here having gotten clawed by cats.

We'd better look for our own goals after all.

Yeah.

Oh, boy. Some ladies show up again.

I wonder if this is what's popular these days?

However, this is a fine transport to ride in, too.

Boy, you're so whimsical.

Ko-chin Ms. Ran, we're taking a bath!

Ko-chin Taking!

Completely copying Admiral.

His countenance makes him seem like a man was made out of him, too.

He certainly has changed.

- Mikaze? - Huh?

Hey, what are you staring out into space for?

Huh?

No reason. The usual.

If you go back to having no willpower like way back when...

it'll be very inconvenient!

If you have something you're concerned about...

nip it in the bud and tell us.

Uh...

This is completely different from that time!

Th- That's right.

Hey, Admiral!

If you two are here, Karin can't take a bath!

Hey! Admiral!

Stop it!

Wait a minute, Mikaze.

Don't try to change the subject! Be more frank!

Super High Speed Orbital Interception 1 (a.k.a. Comet Blasters) 1 Application Test For Employment I Japanese Language Version Exam Chart I'm telling you, it's nothing. Everything's definitely definitely all right!

I hope you're right.

There's more damage here than I imagined.

Proceeding with the docking sequence.

But really, this won't be like picking up passengers in a taxi.

No need to worry. There's plenty to do when we get there.

A job we can't even tell those who we're rescuing, that is.

Ugh. Cold.

Sorry. Bear with it a little bit.

It's a rescue team!

Is this everyone?

Yes. We have one injured.

External wounds, blunt object blows, and broken bones.

Emergency treatment was applied...

but if we don't get him back to Earth as soon as possible...

Can he withstand the landing?

It could take some anti-impact measures.

Understood. What's the situation with the station?

Just a moment. Here it is.

Debris impacted with the number four block.

It fell off along with the module.

Only numbers 1 and 2 are airtight, and electricity is down.

So it's next to the generator. It certainly got hit in a bad spot.

Everyone board the Cosmos.

We'll blow this place up before it hits the ground.

I guess there's no other way.

But what about the two of you?

This is our nostalgic home.

We'll catch a breath, then go back. Isn't that right, Annette?

I would say being forced to give up an item...

which brings back memories is a bit annoying.

Ko-chin / Getting Ready to Open

This is the same life as I've always lived...

but what's with this feeling of emptiness?

Hey, Mikaze. Are you all right?

Could you be lonely now that those two are gone?

That's not it.

Then that's proof you've grown up.

Huh?

Just like they say in terms of cooking, your preparations are done.

What?

Once you're done with preparations...

you leave it alone for a while.

The flavor sinks in and it becomes delicious, doesn't it?

Now is around the time such a thing applies to all of you.

Huh?

- Oh. - Oh.

Everyone will become delicious?

Uh... Karin...

That's one joke we can't laugh at.

Is that so?

I don't want to deal with that.

I'm sorry, but we're still setting up shop.

Huh?

Wow. Just as rumors said, there's nothing on this island.

I don't have any other place to go.

Do you mind if I just sit here and wait?

Uh...

Just what do you want anyway?

Didn't I tell you?

I'm just taking a vacation. No more, no less.

It's certainly suspicious when you purposely came to this island!

Oh, it's all right.

If you don't mind the cooking from an island with nothing on it...

then we'll serve you immediately.

No, no. I don't intend to cause trouble...

to the great person who is my senior.

However, it is true there are comrades...

who want to hurry up onto the next level.

If there's something you don't want to be seen...

it's best not to put it out now for the public to see.

We're ready to depart.

Understood. We'll meet you back on Earth.

Roger.

Confirming the separation of Cosmos.

They'll be able to get back onto ground with the autopilot.

After they're past the atmosphere...

let's leave them in the care of the guidance systems on the ground.

I'm almost finished here.

What about the auto-destruct device?

Hmm. No good after all.

The controls don't seem to be functioning.

What was that just now?

Whoa! Again!

It's completely fried after all.

All right. All the data uploaded from the spotters...

all over the world have been gathered.

Oh, man.

It's falling apart.

It's quite a predicament, don't you think?

I wonder if there's a web site with more details?

You really want to know so many details?

- What? - What?

If so, I think I can cooperate with you in all sorts of ways.

But are you guys ready for it?

- Uh... Yeah... - Uh... Yeah...

We completed her with our own hands...

and we went into outer space with our own strength.

All sorts of things happened in the past half-year.

But we did get some experience, and I got some confidence!

But I wonder why? Why do I feel so empty?

- That's only natural. - What?

It's important for you to keep on moving forward.

Commander!

A sense of accomplishment is the greatest honor...

given only to those who saw things through to the end.

However, it's only for a brief moment.

And those who get a taste of it...

will definitely want a taste of it again.

That's why people grow.

Don't you think so?

Yes, sir!

What is it?

There aren't any interceptions scheduled.

Orbital Station 7's descent trajectory prediction data has been updated.

Its freefall prediction time has been sped up from before...

and after entering the atmosphere...

it'll pass through this base's interception area.

In other words, they want us to destroy the station ourselves.

Commander?

Hmm.

Emergency summons to the pilots!

Give me a list of pilots who can fly immediately!

- Mikaze Honjyo, ready for flight! - What?!

Ditto, Ayamo Nakamura, ready for flight!

Of all people, why did it have to be you lot?!

It's been a while, but here we go, Karin!

0-OK.

Damn it! They beat us to the punch!

Just because this isn't an ordinary mission...

how can this be allowed to happen?

Whoever gets the first punch wins, I guess.

Aren't you frustrated over them beating us to the punch every single time?

It's probably just the difference of whether or not...

you have the strength to take action without hesitation.

After all, we'd better decide what our goals are soon.

Now you're talking! I'll do anything!

Before you get to that...

What if they miss?

You guys giving us the honor of the exploits?

Whoa! I'm going! I'm going!

I'll get changed, so please wait!

For crying out loud, I never thought this huge monstrosity...

would ever see the light of day.

You guys, if you don't fly properly, you'll get knocked around!

The "Ri-Up Warhead," which will be used this time...

doesn't have the destructive power of the ones we normally use...

but in contrast, due to its range being longer...

it's possible to intercept the station...

even after it approaches the atmosphere.

It's a long-distance target, so aim properly!

Sashiba One-One, roger!

Sashiba Two-Two, roger!

What's the situation on the station?

The three maintenance crew members...

one of whom is injured, have already departed...

on the junction ship. They've been retrieved safely.

Kubo and Keiley, who have gone off to the rescue...

have not yet been confirmed to have departed.

I see. Hmm?

Wow. This is a real big deal.

We're currently in the middle of a mission!

If you don't have any actual business...

Oh, never mind me. I'm just on vacation.

Just think of me as a spectator.

I see. This time you're carrying a huge missile.

While someone who works in an office like me...

wouldn't know the difference, surely...

- Excuse me. - Huh?

It wouldn't be good to have the ashes fall, so please use this.

Oh, how impolite of me.

Control check, stabilizer...

Right, left, neutral.

Front, rear, neutral.

- Check! - Rudder.

- Right full scale. - Right.

- Left full scale. - Left.

OK. Neutral.

Check!

Sashiba One-One, Sashiba Two-Two, clear for launch.

Clear for launch, Sashiba One-One.

Clear for launch, Sashiba Two-Two.

Max power!

Blastoff!

I thought they would take this plane.

Fooled again.

So the Meteor Sweeper squadron was dispatched.

Oh? So they were sent from the Shimoji Island base.

Looks like it's best to give up on self-destruction...

and let them handle this.

I'm done over here as well. We'd better hurry, too.

Again?

What in the world?!

This is really bad.

This feels like missing the last scheduled train for the night.

Confirming a new transport by visuals.

It appears a junction ship has separated from the target.

Now we can fire a missile without hesitation.

Number three engine ignition T-minus 5 seconds...

4..3...2.. 1...

Ignition!

Sashiba One-One, Sashiba Two-Two, entered interception course.

Whoa. They're properly going around into the station's entrance angle.

Did you give them advice or something?

No, they're thinking on their own.

If I let up, the spring chickens will surpass me.

Huh?

No, no. That can't be it.

Then what about this one?

Hmm.

What are those guys doing?

In their own way, they're thinking of the future as well.

It feels so good to look at those who look straight ahead into the future.

There! That's it!

Ready to launch missile... Hey.

What's the matter, Karin?

The junction ship which separated has an unusual orbital path.

What? What's going on?!

The junction ship's entrance angle is too shallow!

This ship may not be under anyone's control.

Say what?!

Shimoji Island Command.

This is from Orbital Station 7, Chizuru Kubo.

So that's it! You two still haven't escaped, have you?!

This is no good! Change in mission plans!

Hurry and rework the mission profile!

Roger!

Sashiba One-One, Sashiba Two-Two, cancel intercep--

No! Continue the mission!

What?!

Proceed with the interception course as is.

But...

You can't possibly intend to sacrifice yourself...

by going down with the station.

No...

No! That's not acceptable!

- Don't get the wrong idea! - What?

This is not a third-rate drama on TV...

and my life's not so cheap to the point I can die so easily.

There's no need to worry about us.

We still have a little something a few idiots left behind.

Oh! Come to think of it, we just left that thing there.

But there's no time to beat around the bush!

Just by what can be seen from here, it's a very dangerous situation!

How much time before they can evacuate?

Well, to reach the area where we can retrieve the junction ship...

they'll need to depart in 95 seconds.

As a matter of fact, Sashiba One-One and Sashiba Two-Two's...

interception limit is 97 more seconds.

No. There are only two seconds.

If they only have two seconds, they'll get sucked into the blast!

No, we have two seconds.

Huh?

We're talking about wingless humans trying to fly the skies.

We're already well aware of the dangers.

Even with that in mind, humanity flew through the skies...

and even flew out into outer space.

We understand danger gets compounded, of course.

But still...

But you're coming here, too, aren't you?

Aren't you coming to space?

Don't hesitate! Come on!

Yi es, ma'am!

Who do they think the commanding officer is here, anyway?

If you get summoned before the interrogation committee again...

I'm not going to help you!

Five more seconds to target missile launch.

4.3.2... 1.

Fox One!

Fox One!

Both aircraft launched missiles.

Proceeding on the target course.

Five seconds before reaching target.

4.3.2... 1.

Observing the station's wreckage.

All the fragments will not exceed the acceptable size.

What about those two?

Due to the many fragments, it's difficult to determine.

Shimoji Island Command. This is Chizuru Kubo.

It looks like we've avoided getting cremated.

We're currently on the atmospheric entrance course.

However, with autopilot on, there's nothing to do so we're bored.

OK, Karin. Why don't we go home, too?

Roger.

The retrieval team is on their way to the expected landing point.

Roger. We also didn't "forget something."

Well, I think I'll take my leave now.

My vacation is almost over.

Thank you for the ashtray.

That's quite all right.

Hmm. Sayaka, the mission is complete.

Please cancel the alert mode.

Roger.

All right, I'm on my way!

Take care!

Everyone, do your best!

Of course! We'll come back as fine Comet Blasters!

Coming back.

Ayamo! If you pass, you won't be able to come back.

Oh, that's right.

It'll get lonely.

Well, if they stay here forever, it'll get inconvenient.

Since we're talking about the four of you...

you'll be fine! Do your best!

Yes!

Leave it to me. I'll fly magnificently for you, too!

It's the least we can do for those spring chickens.

Wipe it very clean!

- Mr. Sako! - Huh?

Excuse me! We'll go on board, too!

You idiots! This is a part of the mission.

If you want vacation time, apply for it!

That's not it.

We have a noble mission, too!

What?

Cosmic Emergency Management Agency Test Pilot Job Offer Circular Test pilots?!

Cosmic Emergency Management Agency Test Pilot Job Offer Circular That's right!

We finally found our own goals!

Being test pilots, we can take flight before anyone else!

I--l see. I guess that's just as well.

While it hasn't been decided whether we'll be accepted or not...

But it's not a bad deal if we can touch a new aircraft.

Heh. If you bring in some half-assed aircraft here...

there's going to be hell to pay! Do your best!

- Roger! - Roger!

Going up again.

As you know, the shortage of Comet Blasters is very serious.

All experienced personnel have been summoned for it.

I see.

Assigned on Shimoji Island Interception Base, Kazuma lwazaki.

Today, I accept the orders to transfer to the space missions!

Hmm.

I'll be waiting for your return the whole time!

Well, I'll look after Ran and Sayaka, so don't worry!

Why do the two of us get bundled together?!

Well, I mean, that is to say...

You gotta be kidding me! Who the hell's asking you to look after me?!

- Well, I wasn't asked, but... - What are you talking about?

Even the spring chickens...

will someday fly off into the great skies on their own.

Just like what we went through.

The days when we're young will pass us by before we know it, but...

Having a place you can come back to is a very happy thing.

No matter what happens...

No matter how many years go by...

A warm place, who'll take us in just like yesterday...

While we may be quietly resting our wings at the moment...

Someday, again...

Someday, definitely...

Kono fuyu hajimete no Let's go out this winter

Kohto wo kite dekakeyou And wear our first coat

Hoka no dareyorimo hayaku Before anybody else appears

Wazato kyou wa tebukuro uchi ni wasuretekite I left my gloves at home on purpose today

Nerai wa kimi no poketto So I can put my hand in your pocket

Nakiyanda sora ni kakaru niji The sky stops crying and a rainbow appears

Mitsuketa toki no yawarakai kimochi I get a tender feeling when I spot it

Aenai jikan no samishisa mo I'm lonely when I can't be with you

Subete wa nanairo no hibi no tame But it's all for wonderful rainbow-colored days