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Saber Marionette J to X

Small fragments pile up deep within my soul.

Like gathering up the scattered pieces...

...of a jigsaw puzzle.

You can never deny your true feelings...

As you have shown me through your smile.

You can feel the pain of others in your soul...

Connected by the Circuit that gives you courage.

You have the strength to believe in tomorrow...

And your limited time will not go to waste.

These pickles are exquisite, Cherry.

Thank you very much, Master Otaru!

Yes, exquisite, exquisite!

What is "exquisite?

Means it tastes like dog food.

Oh, I see.

Bloodberry!

Hey, what's the idea of you all relaxing around the breakfast table!

You want some breakfast, Hana?

I can't refuse an invitation, can I? In fact, I just love pickles.

Nol! There's no time for that! Did you forget what day this is?!

Was it your birthday today?

Happy birthday, Hana!

Gee, thank you so much. Now that I'm an adult...

No! Who said it was my birthday? You blockheads!

Today is the day delegates from the Shirataki Friendship Alliance...

...arrive in Japoness from all across Terra 2.

As Vice-Chairman, I, Mitsurugi Hanagata...

...was appointed the honorable position of escort, but...

...feeling helpless about doing it alone...

...I had to swallow my pride and put myself...

...In the undesirable position of asking you guys to help me out!

Don't tell me you forgot!

Huh? Where are you going?

Hanagata, what are you waiting for? We're leaving.

The Shirataki people are coming.

Hey wait! Don't leave without me!

Must close the door.

Shirataki Shines Forever

Oh, welcome, ni-hao...

Welcome to Japoness, the birthplace of Shirataki! Bonjour!

I am Mitsurugi Hanagata, Vice-Chairman of the Alliance...

...and I will be your escort during your visit.

Please feel free to ask me anything!

I'd like to see some Cossack dancing.

Sure thing!

Okay, let's get going.

Ah, sure.

Borsch...!

Hello, everybody!

Hello!

We'll be taking you around to see the main attractions of Japoness!

Yes!

I'm the conductor and you're the driver.

Look to the right and to the left!

What are you talking about, Bloodberry?

Let me do some talking, too.

You can talk all you want later.

Well, everyone, to make your tour of Japoness more enjoyable...

...I'd like to explain some of our history to you.

About 300 years ago, a group of migrants from...

...a distant planet called Earth had made a crash landing on Terra 2.

There were only six survivors.

Moreover, all of them were male.

These six used genetics and clone technology in order to reproduce...

...but, for some reason, they could only produce males.

And no females were born.

It seemed unnatural to have a world with only men.

Therefore, androids, known as marionettes...

...were developed based on the form of women.

But these androids were not capable of feeling emotions.

This changed when beautiful marionettes...

...with pure and innocent souls suddenly appeared like a comet!

It is these marionettes, possessing the Maiden Circuit...

...that you see here before you!

Excellent!

Huh?

Everyone already knows about that stuff.

But...

Excuse me, Miss!

Ah, Yes!

Is Japoness Castle far from here?

We will get there after we visit some other attractions.

What a drag. I practiced that over and over.

I was born here, you know.

Otaru woke me up.

Cherry was born at Japoness Castle.

And Bloodberry was born from a statue.

The three of us were all awakened by Otaru.

What was that?

The one who created us was Lord leyasu's grandfather's...

...grandfather's, grandfather's...

You just have to say "an ancestor of Lord leyasu'.

Oh, right.

This is a painting of Lorelei that Lord leyasu treasured.

We were created to rescue this person.

She and Lord leyasu came from Earth on the spaceship, Mesopotamia.

But the Mesopotamia fell in love with Lorelei...

...and took her away from Lord leyasu.

That's why Lord leyasu made us, so that we could get Lorelei back.

Oh, one other thing.

There was another person who made marionettes like us.

Mr. Faust of Gartland.

The saberdolls are a little different from us.

We're now the best of friends...

...but they were scary back then.

Okay, we shall now move on to our next location.

What's wrong, Bloodberry?

Oh, it's nothing.

Excuse me, Miss.

Yes?

Is Japoness Castle far from here?

As I said, we'll get there after we visit some other places. Please be patient.

Let me out!

I haven't done anything wrong! I was just dancing happily!

Hey!

I'm here as your Lime servant.

And I'm your Cherry maid.

Hang on!

Here's a Japoness pastime. A boat ride down the Sumida!

Feels great or what!

Ah, excuse me, Miss.

Wheat is it?

Is Japoness Castle far from here?

He's asking again.

Mister!

Huh?

Say that once more, and I'll stick pickled plums in every hole of your body!

Bloodberry, we can see it from here!

Hey, you're right.

Everybody, look to your left hand side.

He's looking at his left hand.

Over there! There! Not your hand, there!

Down here?

Cherry, where are the pickled plums?!

Calm down. Look, the monument.

Explain that to them, Bloodberry.

Damn...

What you see there is a monument to the lord of Japoness...

...leyasu Tokugawa.

Faust, who began his assault on Japoness...

...sent his saberdolls under orders to assassinate Lord leyasu.

So Lord leyasu was...

He was a nice man, Lord leyasu...

Well, that concludes our trip down the river.

On to the next.

Excuse me, Miss.

Yeah?

We're not at Japoness Castle yet!

Where's the toilet?

Just do it over there.

Okay, well in that case...

Don't!

What is it?!

Checkpoint

There's no end to it.

Unmanned fighters.

You mustn't let your guard down.

Where are Baiko and Tamasaburo?

They're fighting unidentified assault vehicles.

They seem to be heavily outnumbered.

It looks like this one...

...Is the leader.

Tamasaburo!

Excuse me, Miss.

Is something bad happening over there?

No, it's all right. Please do not worry.

Listen. We've got to act normal...

...80 we don't cause any panic. Just act normal.

- Got it. - Sure.

Is everyone enjoying the Japoness tour?

Historic sites and scenic wonders, there are many things to see here.

But we'll cut to the chase and take you...

..full speed to our final destination, Japoness Castle.

You're acting far from normal.

We will be having sukiyaki for dinner.

Of course, we've added extra shirataki noodles.

Shirataki! Sukiyaki!

Shirataki in our sukiyaki!

It seems like they're pleased.

I think they're overdoing it a bit.

Otaru, how'd it go?

An unidentified assault vehicle is on a rampage near the border.

What?!

Baiko, Tamasaburo and the Chrysanthemum Troops are there.

So, things should be under control.

Another clone thief?

We're not sure yet.

It's becoming so unsafe lately.

Aren't you going to eat your sukiyaki?

Right! Let's eat, let's eat!

I am just starving! I want extra shirataki noodles!

Gentlemen and gentlemen!

This is Hanagata speaking!

Hanagata?!

Well, well. He's still alive.

The Vice-Chairman of the Shirataki Friendship Alliance...

...has returned from the bowels of hell for you!

Great, the meat's cooked. Dig in.

You sure?

I like to soak my shirataki noodles in the broth before eating it.

Way to go, super shirataki man.

Thank you for your warm applause.

Now, as a suitable finale to your Japoness tour...

...I'd like to tell you a story about our heroes.

Three...

two...

...one...

This story will surely bring tears to your eyes.

Please listen as you enjoy your dinner!

While in orbit, and while keeping Lorelei confined...

...the Mesopotamia became aware of Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry.

Refusing to give Lorelei up...

...the Mesopotamia began to attack Terra 2!

At that time, Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry...

...embarked on a suicidal journey for the love of Otaru and everyone.

Needless to say, Otaru was completely against this!

To fight the Mesopotamia...

...he set out in the Japonesger, a fortress-type spacecraft!

However...

...the three marionettes had sneaked into the Japonesger themselves!

How come?

We made a promise, right?

That we'll be together no matter what.

Even if we die.

That we'll always be together!

You fools.

Regardless of that sentiment, the girls jettison Otaru to safety!

What?

Escape

Escape?!

You guys...!

Did you guys do this?!

Hey! Bring me back!

I have to be with you!

Otaru...

I'm sorry we ignored your wishes.

We've decided, Otaru.

You are the one we truly want to protect.

We are marionettes.

Thank you for providing us ordinary dolls...

with the souls of human.

We will try and save Terra 2...

...with these souls that you gave us, Master Otaru.

No!

I won't allow it!

I'm not letting you sacrifice yourselves for me!

There's no one who can replace you!

Otaru...

Otaru, thank you.

Thank you for teaching us many, many things.

I'l never forget your kindness and your strength.

You're not just dolls!

Tome you're... you're real people!

Otaru!

Please don't ever forget us!

I'l never forget you.

Never, no matter what.

Otaru! I love you!

You fools.

You fools!

The girls rammed into the Mesopotamia.

They were facing certain death.

However...

...there was a look of pride on the faces of the girls in battle!

They raced toward the main computer at the core of the spaceship!

They were sacrificing their lives in order to save Lorelei!

That's right...

...the girls were given life to take the place of Lorelei!

And now, the fully-developed girls were to become...

...the eternal lovers of the Mesopotamia.

But, at that moment, a strange thing happened!

The main computer malfunctioned!

The Mesopotamia had begun to weep!

The Mesopotamia is crying.

This way! Hurry!

The Mesopotamia had sensed the girls' emotions.

The devotion of their love haunted Mesopotamia's soul.

And finally...

Mesopotamia chose to send Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry...

...back to Terra 2, or rather, to Otaru!

And there you have it, a story of love and devotion!

That concludes the Japoness Legend of Heroes!

Hey, where'd the others go?

Said they're going out for a walk.

Damn!

Today's not my day, is it?

Isn't it always this way for you?

Yes, Lorelei.

I've just terminated its functions.

We'll provide you with details later.

All right. Good work.

That's a relief.

Huh?

Well, let's confront the enemy leader.

Why, this is...!

What are you doing?

Who are you guys?

You're clone thieves!

An intruder?!

What?!

At the Clone Research Lab!

Hurry!

How dare you disturb us during dinner!

Give it up!

Stop right there!

You bad guy, you! Take this!

Wow, shirataki noodles!

Yes! The biggest catch of the day!

Excellent! Bravo, Lime!

Real proof of shirataki justice! I'm so moved it's tearing me apart!

Yay! Bravo!

Are you nuts?

Bravo!

That was some impressive work I saw.

That's much more than I imagined.

Mr. Yan.

We've secured an escape route through the west gate.

Good.

Thank you, Fan Fan.

Please be careful, Mr. Yan.

We shall meet again...

...people of Japoness.

Terra 2 Bitter Melon Lovers Club?

That's right!

Next week, delegates from the Terra 2 Bitter Melon Lovers Club...

...of which I am Chairman, will be making a visit to Japoness!

So, I was wondering if you guys could help...

Huh?

Hey, wait a minute! Hey!

No way I'm going to help!

Sometimes running away is the best strategy!

Run! Run!

Hey, you misunderstand what bitter melons are!

They retain vitamin C even when boiled.

There is no eternity for me...

Just the moment I spend with you.

I want to feel the warm throbbing...

Of your beating heart.

I want to protect and be protected...

By your warm gaze.

It's not about strength...

Let's engrave that deep in our souls.

I do have faith and I do believe...

In the road that I tread from now.

You are there and I am there...

There's nothing else that I need.

Rather than search for the meaning of life...

Feel the life in you now.

More important than the answer...

Is to discover life, step-by-step.

Preview

Preview I'm Bloodberry.

I'm Bloodberry.

Otaru brings Lime along on our date! I'm so mad!

Huh?! He looks just like Otaru.

Akashi Shirase?

He's a tightrope walker, who walks the Plasma Tightrope at the circus.

He and Otaru have totally different personalities...

...but he's definitely pretty hot.

Saber Marionette J to X. Next episode...

Two Otarus?! The Tightrope of Love

I love you, Otaru!