Original subtitles

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Graduation!

Pottery Makabe

I'll be going.

Good morning, Toomi.

Good morning, Kazuki-kun.

Good morning to you, Chizuru-san.

And the same to you, Fumihiko-san.

Did you sleep well?

Yes, I'm doing well, thanks to you.

Sakura, Kenji.

Good morning, Canon.

Good morning.

Good morning, Kaname-sensei.

Good morning, Hazama-san.

Are you sure you should be up walking, Sakura?

I'll be fine.

I've been doing really well lately.

Makabe Kazuki.

Kondou Kenji.

Kaname Sakura.

Hazama Canon.

As of this moment, you are relieved of duty as Fafner pilots.

You are to hereby accept these blank assignment orders and take up new duties.

Your wishes will be given the utmost consideration.

Minashiro Soushi.

Toomi Maya.

The two of you are to continue serving your duty.

You are also to select your preferred occupation like the four before you,

as your educatory period has ended.

When you turn in your old assignment orders after dismissal, you will be taken off the military reserve list.

We owe our peace to all of you.

I would like to offer heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the island's residents.

Starting today, you will be undergoing training to assist you with your choice of new duties.

We should pick our next jobs, too...

Work on the island, huh. What should I do?

Hiroto, did you already decide?

Of course! The island's idol!

Are you serious about that?

We have to raise the new generation of pilots first!

I wrote a program, so take a look at it.

Rina, I trust you enough to leave it entirely in your hands.

I want to spend time with Tsubaki-chan.

I'll work at Cafe Paradise.

So you take care of our store.

Would you cut it out with the...

SELFISH CRAP!

Oh come on, what's it to you?

Stop right there, you!

{Tatsumiyajima Alvis/CDC

Operating the CDC consists of weapon control, processing info, including Solomon's predictions,

course planning, communications and engine control, all in unison.

Here at Operations, a certain level of skill with the systems is demanded.

Feel free to observe however you will.

Could I have stayed at my position if I was more compatible with the system?

Kenji was, and even he retired.

We're here to get away from the Fafners.

I know.

It's not like piloting a Fafner is all my life consists of.

You should tell that to them.

{Keijitou Fafner Burg

Here at the Keijitou Burg we design, construct, modify and research Fafners.

We also monitor the pilots' cerebral and nervous connections,

and share that information with the medical crew.

{Takerujima Airforce/ Transport dock

Takerujima's air squadron's job is transport to battlefield, recovery of materials, recon...

We're handymen, basically.

Who wants to get up in the skies?

This feels great!

Straight A's? For real?

Won't even need to train her.

We're here to distance ourselves from fighting.

How does changing a Fafner to a plane change anything?

But she has a knack for it.

So what if she does?

{Tatsumiyajima Medical area

In addition to medical help, here we also monitor the assimilation phenomenon, the growth of the Core,

the island's biosphere, conduct gene engineering and analyse the Festum factor.

And she leads it all on her own?

Really drives it home how amazing she is.

Ma'am, could I join the doctor course right away?

If you want to, of course.

I would be happy to!

Finish listening to the whole thing.

Okay.

That concludes today's training.

Soushi-kun, Kazuki-kun and Sakura-san, please come for a check-up.

I'll help!

Thank you.

Can he really be a doctor?

I'm sure Kondou-kun will manage.

He loves taking care of others, after all.

Toomi, are you going to Yumiko-sensei's house?

Not yet. Canon and I are going to the cemetery first.

Then we're going to ask more about CDC duty.

Want to come with us?

I'll go back to the shop. We have a festival to prepare for.

Right.

See you tomorrow.

Yeah, see you.

Let's do this!

Are you alright, Soushi?

Yeah.

It's just my biorhythm issues.

I've spent long enough sleeping as it is.

Been a while since we went for a check-up together.

I've been officially recognised as human.

It would've been dangerous if I were to assimilate others, even as a possibility.

But that won't happen, right?

Naturally.

I won't let that happen.

You said you were going back to the cafe.

Yeah. You can come for dinner, if you'd like.

Then I will.

So, is there any reason why both you and Toomi have to be out tonight?

A certain one.

Looks like someone already came to visit.

But who?

Yeah, the same flowers have been placed for Mamoru, Michio

and a Kuramae, some pilot I don't know.

Karin-chan's grave...

Maya-onee-chan! Canon-onee-chan!

How was their training?

They were so serious about it. Reminded me of your generation.

I remember instructor Hazama giving me hell.

Your fault for showing promise.

I hope Maya can be like that soon.

Her job comes with a limit. She'll be able to retire soon enough.

She'll be able to, but will Maya do that...?

I suppose I'm not that different from her.

Tell me more about Papa!

Very well, as much as you want to hear!

Yay!

Isn't that nice, Miwa-chan?

You're getting better day by day. Good news, eh?

Look at you, already acting like you're a doctor.

I'll study like hell!

Planning to shoulder the pain of so many people on your own, are you?

I'm not.

I just want to do what I think I'm good at.

Kenji-kun? You've already joined the doctor course?

Oh, yes. Starting today.

In looks only. And look how baggy that looks on you!

Really?

You've gotten too thin.

Come to our place after this, we'll feed you properly.

Is that okay, Mom?

Oh? Of course. I'll be waiting, Kenji-kun.

If you insist.

We'll be going then.

Have you attended training at Takerujima?

Mizoguchi-san said I was good.

Don't worry. I just wanted to know what Dad's job was like.

I see.

I've already decided.

I'll be working for the sake of those who fight.

Excuse me, doctor.

Hm?

Is this an error?

You just don't have access.

Feel free to head home for today.

Do you think I can do this?

Yes.

But you have a lot to learn.

Understood. I'll be in your care.

Another examination?

Just in case, they said.

I might be late to the cafe.

Just go home and rest.

Yeah, I'd just get in the way...

Huh?

Well, I'll leave it to you.

Alright, got it.

I remember always worrying "what if Alvis goes down because of my mistake?"

Oh, I get you!

Just one mistaken order could lead to a disaster.

Same with course control.

Olga is the gutsiest of us all, she's running the engine!

There are dozens of safety mechanisms involved, it's actually pretty safe.

You never know what will happen during battle.

Some people get so scared they can't operate the controls.

You're right, Alvis would be blown to bits if the engine went out of control.

At best, split in half.

It's a bit worrying.

A bit...?

She said that with a smile...

Olga helps me with something else too.

Miwa is really happy that Olga-onee-chan plays with her!

So am I, Miwa-chan!

You're the only kindergartener and teacher on the island, after all.

The sheer contrast in your jobs...

Well, they're similar in that she's dealing with the most influential things on Alvis.

Miwa is a normal girl.

Can Miwa ride a Fafner?

No, you can't!

I wonder...

Eeh?

We can't ride them, either.

Really?

Canon is the only one of us who could.

You need to find yourself a good guy like Sakura-san did.

What does that have to do with anything?

What about you two?

What do you mean?

And how are you three doing on that end?

Shou made the most progress.

Heehee, it's all thanks to you, Yumiko-san.

To you?

Alvis matchmaking party.

It was worth organising!

Onee-chan, you do that...?

Huh? It's important!

So, what about you two?

You're still on about that?

I bet you have an eye on someone, hm?

Take too long, and someone might snatch them up.

Nobody in particular...

We didn't come here to talk about that.

Well, well.

Four... more years?

It's just an estimate, not a hard limit by any means.

There are many ways to exte-

I didn't think I had so much time to live...

Kazuki.

Dad.

Toomi-sensei, did you call him?

Yes, as is the rule.

Let's go home.

Rest up today. I'll cook dinner toni-

You can't even cook rice.

Who do you take me for?

I'm fine.

I need some time alone.

I'll be back soon.

Excuse me.

Core research is a vast field.

If we don't do it efficiently, no time in the world will be enough.

I'll do everything I can for Tsubaki-chan.

Welcome!

Where's Kazuki?

He said he'd take the day off.

Apologised to you, too.

Did he tell you why?

Nope, ask him yourself.

Come on, Seri, help me make my show.

What kind of show exactly?

Everything about the culture of peace!

Do it yourself! We're both busy.

How long are you going to be looking for Toomi-senpai?

I'm not.

Toomi-senpai took most of those photos, so she's rarely in them herself.

She's such a good photographer.

You think I can get her to be my cameraman?

Not a chance, Toomi-senpai will be working here.

You don't get to decide that.

Hiroto, you can use the island's broadcasting system, right?

Yes, I'm good at it.

Will Kazuki-kun be okay?

He won't talk to anyone until he's sorted it out for himself.

He's always been like that.

Attention, residents of Tatsumiyajima. This is the public relations department.

Here you go, Soushi-senpai.

Uh, ahem.

Makabe Kazuki-kun got lost.

If you spot Makabe Kazuki, tell him to go home right away.

What!?

Can you run this in Alvis?

We're broadcasting to the whole island.

Wow, good job. I'll repeat myself just in case.

Uh...

Makabe Kazuki-kun got lost.

If you spot Makabe Kazuki, tell him to go home right away.

I repeat.

Makabe Kazuki-kun got lost.

Did he run away from home again?

If you spot Makabe Kazuki, tell him to go home right away.

SOUSHI!

Hiroto, that'll be enough. Thank you.

What the hell do you mean, "lost"!?

It was the most efficient way. You came back, after all.

Senpai! Senpai! The audio is on!

Oh. My apologies.

Cut it already!

What just happened?

He got lost, apparently. So go find him, you two.

Eh? Us?

He already got home.

How do you feel about the two of them?

What do you mean?

Kazuki-san and Soushi-san. They're trustworthy and you're close already!

Just don't try to chase both of them, it probably won't go well.

Oh come on, that's obvious!

So, how about it?

I'm, uh, well...

Take too long, and someone might snatch them up.

Onee-chan, will you quit it?

We came here to talk about work.

Mama.

Is Kazuki-onii-chan going to disappear?

Huh?

No, he got back home just fine.

He was just a bit lost.

Miwa got lost before, too!

But Mama somehow tells where I am, right away!

That happened, huh.

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

The children are supporting each other. What could be better than that?

Indeed.

I'm only alive thanks to you, personally.

I believe it's the least I can do to atone for my sins.

Be that as it may, I am grateful for everything you do, Chizuru-san.

Thank you, Fumihiko-san.

Lifespan limit, huh.

Toomi-sensei is right, don't get too down about it.

I'm not. But my heart feels too quiet.

Don't tell anyo-

Soushi, you okay?

Oh, my bad. Where were we?

Don't tell anyone else.

Very well.

Just know that I'll do another public broadcast if you ever disappear.

You...

Okay, fine, I'm sorry.

Don't carry that burder alone. You have friends.

Look who's talking.

We sure made ourselves comfortable.

Did you find any of that helpful?

The first half, I guess.

Number 11.

Hm?

Maya?

Hazama-sensei. Can we run a start-up test before tomorrow's training?

Huh? A start-up test?

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Did commander Makabe leave?

Yeah, a while ago.

He should've made himself at home.

Take too long, and someone might snatch him up.

Huh?

I'll fill the bath.

Uh, okay.

I don't want the Fafner to take him away...

I'll do it. You go prepare for the training.

Okay. Thanks.

And don't get lost.

I'll be fine, Dad.

I used to be you.

Is someone else going to ride you?

Canon, are you ready?

System clear.

Locking the machine to control Sein.

Even I could manage this...

Figuring out and disassembling this thing will require more Core research than expected.

The Brynhildr system and Solomon will be involved, too.

I'll make the curriculum as efficient as possible.

Can I rely on your help, Nishio-sensei?

Of course. Pick up Minashiro Saya's mantle.

I will.

What?

Crossing?

Mark Nicht!?

But nobody is piloting it!

It connected directly, bypassing the system?

Aborting start-up! Forced pilot ejection!

Get her to medical, quick!

Kazuki-kun?

Toomi, are you alright!?

Sorry. I couldn't handle it.

Mom...

I gave you an inhibitor. Rest up.

It's my fault. It's all because I can't pilot.

No, it's not your fault.

I've heard what you did.

Soushi...

Soushi, wait!

Minashiro-kun...

Who told you to pilot it?

It was my idea. Got a problem with that?

Maya!

What do you think our training is for!?

S-Stop it!

Soushi!

The same goes for you! Why haven't you handed in your orders yet?

Stop escaping to your pilot selves!

Return to who you used to be!

They told us to become Fafners, and we did just that!

We can't revert that easily just because we're no longer needed!

That's your duty now!

While you're suffering because you've changed? You wanted that to happen, didn't you?

Why would I ever want pity from you!?

I've had enough of your shallow self-sacrificial mindset!

Do you all intend to perish before you retire as reserve pilots!?

Why didn't you tell that to Shouko?

To Karin-chan? Kasugai-kun? Kodate-kun and Michio-san?

Tell them before they went!?

That's enough.

You can continue this after she recovers.

I apologise.

Hey, wait!

Shallow?

I know that much...

Soushi! What's gotten into you?

I let my emotions show too much...

Are my biorhythm issues at work? This isn't good.

You bet it isn't.

I should've stopped you. Forgive me.

Why are you apologising?

He might've worded it strongly, but Soushi's saying the right thing.

Huh?

Accepting peace takes resolve, too.

I struggled with it myself.

But this island let me do it! So I'm sure you can also...

You know, I'm always a step behind everyone else.

I'm so jealous of you and Sakura.

Come on... Maya, you're yourself and nobody else.

Yeah.

I don't want you to say that you don't remember how you used to be during peaceful times.

I'll do anything I can to help, so...

Mhm. Thanks, Canon.

If they came to me for advice, I could've reined in the system.

Is that why you got angry? That they didn't tell you?

If that was enough to disturb me, then I've certainly gone emotionally fragile, huh.

Well, that's a lot more human-like.

Tell her I'm sorry.

Not a chance. Tell her yourself.

The topic of your lifespan will come up.

She either found out or guessed about it.

She wouldn't have done it otherwise...

I'll tell her. You just apologise.

I suppose I must. I'll show her what a perfect apology looks like.

Just do it normally.

Been a while since the pilots last had a fight. Wish I could've seen it.

Nice to be you.

Meanwhile I'm constantly preparing myself to be hated by my son one day.

All while I should just stay with him instead...

They're already adults. You and Chizuru ought to understand that already.

Huh? What about Chizuru-san?

I'm just trying to make sure you don't let happiness slip away from you.

Captain Makabe ordered me to.

Good one.

No, seriously.

Makabe Akane came back to the island and is watching over you all.

Bet you don't want her to see you sulking all alone, right?

Whatever you say.

The next day

It's about time we got more staff.

Akira said he'd help out.

Now that's good news!

Oh, some stuff needs buying.

I'll take care of it later.

Okay, thanks.

Kazuki-kun?

I was having a dream.

It was peaceful.

Toomi, is it okay for you to be up?

Yeah. Sorry about yesterday.

Don't apologise.

I'll make some tea. The kind you like.

Thanks.

Are you coming to tomorrow's training?

Yeah. I've got to find something that suits me.

You were awesome at Takerujima. Even Mizoguchi-san was impressed.

It feels kind of nice to be able to control something bigger than myself.

Flying a huge plane through the vast sky...

Is this place too small for you, Toomi?

Huh?

I found my place here. And you were here with me.

Thank you.

Where did that come from... Come on...

Did Toomi-sensei tell you about me?

No, I just kind of guessed.

Four more years, she said.

Be casual. Be casual.

"Kazuki. Toomi. Sorry about yesterday."

I've gone through all possible patterns.

It's time.

Kazuki! Toomi!

Wha-!?

Minashiro-kun, I'm sorry about yesterday.

This, I did not expect.

Huh?

I can't salvage this.

Very well, I forgive you.

Toomi, it was my fault.

He said he forgives.

God, you are awkward.

Wait, I'm not done yet!

We get it, just sit down first.

Kazuki, head to Alvis!

Wait, I can also-

I'm off, Kazuki-kun.

Toomi-senpai!

Thank goodness!

It's not just us!

I'm with you for a little longer.

Just watch over us, Toomi-senpai. We'll handle it.

That's right, just you watch! I'll be piloting the Sein one day!

That might be a bit much.

I can do it!

Listen to what she says, you fool.

You'll definitely regret it one day.

And how do you know that?

I just know, you can't do it.

Don't worry, all of us will stop them.

Counting on you.

I swear I'll ride it!

Why are you so desperate?

I'm not!

Fine, fine.

A Human Army ship has entered shield range.

Diverting two new Bird prototypes from field testing towards target. Distance 20!

Sakura. Kenji.

Oh, Canon.

Are you two on half-alert?

We're still reserve pilots, the least we could do is watch over them.

Where's Kazuki?

Don't know, haven't seen him.

I'll look for him.

Surely Kazuki didn't...?

Don't worry, Soushi would've stopped him.

I'm holding myself back here, too.

Kazuki, what are you doing?

My batteries haven't run out yet.

Neither have mine!

Do you want to pilot till the end and die in vain?

What really scares me is to live in vain.

Huh?

Even if I live normally, I'll be gone long before any of you.

What... are you talking about?

It's scary not knowing when I'll go.

But inside this thing, I can at least be scared for a reason.

You piece of shit!

Canon?

So that makes it fine, then? You think that makes it fine for you to die?

That's... That's just...

Just how like I used to be!

Target code identified!

It's emitting wide-range signals!

Code verified. Brigitt, belongs to the Human Army's Poli'ahu base.

Believed to have gone adrift in the Hawaii area.

No way, that base fell?

But it was a key location in the Pacific region...

Wide-range signal, huh. They must've acted as bait for the enemies.

There's nobody left alive on that ship.

If we don't stop the signal, it might draw enemies into this area.

Can you do it?

The kids can sit this one out.

No sortie. Thank goodness.

Agreed.

Let's go find Canon and Kazuki.

Since they haven't come back, they're probably talking. Let them be.

I've heard they had a fight.

You talk to Kazuki later, I'll talk to Canon.

Let's go.

After I met you, I started thinking about what tomorrow might hold.

I've always avoided that in the past.

I was so scared and focused on my "today" that "tomorrow" disappeared for me.

I just couldn't think of tomorrow anymore.

I thought that no matter what I started, it would be left unfinished.

I'll think with you! About the future! About living!

So please! Please!

I'll live, Canon.

I'll live as long as I can.

They turned off the signal.

Minashiro-kun.

Are you planning to apply to the Takerujima unit?

We'll see. I'll think about it once I can't pilot a Fafner anymore.

I can't say I agree with your mindset of piloting until the end.

You can retire whenever you want.

Do you want me out of it that badly?

You really hate me, Minashiro-kun.

That's not-!

But if that makes you step down, feel free to think that way.

Sorry.

Um...

Thank you.

What?

Yet another unexpected reaction.

You've never been the type to say such things either.

How would I send my friends to battle if I let my emotions show?

And if I couldn't do that, it'd endanger everyone.

That was my thought process.

I still haven't forgotten what you did to Shouko's grave.

I won't ask you to forgive me.

I won't forget, but I will forgive.

What?

You put flowers, didn't you?

On Shouko's, Karin-chan's, everyone's graves.

How do you know it was me?

I just guessed.

I'm not saying it's because of that, but I'll forgive you.

I never thought this day would come.

Aww, Miwa thought you came on that ship. Miwa is so lonely.

Is that friend so important to you?

Let's talk a lot when we finally meet!

"What weather will it be tomorrow?"

I caught myself thinking that one day and was so happy.

I've never thought about such things before I met you.

Looks like it's over.

I'll think, Canon. Just like you do.

If you're scared, we're here for you.

Even me.

I could, uh, stay by your side.

If you're going to work at the cafe, I'll help out.

You have your own things you want to do, don't you?

Well, I do.

I'll be where I belong. And I'd be happy to see you there.

Right. Got it.

I hope the skies clear tomorrow.

The next day

Lunch is over!

I need to prepare for the festival, so I've gotta go.

See you.

Tonight's fireworks are going to be a blast, look forward to them.

Toomi.

Hm?

I've decided to hand in my pilot assignment orders.

I promised Kenji I would.

You should tell Canon.

She's really worried about you.

I want you to hear me out.

Huh?

I'll try to change.

I might not become like I used to be, but I probably won't be like I am now.

Right. I think I might become different, too.

But I won't forget. Neither the Kazuki-kun I used to know nor the Kazuki-kun I'll get to know soon.

I've said this yesterday, but thank you for being with me.

But I really do feel like this place is too small for you.

I'll be here, so I want you to find a place where you belong and tell me about it.

Now even Kazuki-kun wants to chase me out!

That's not what I meant!

I bet you think Akira-kun would do a better job, huh?

That's not it!

I'm sorry for still being a crappy cook after all this time!

Okay, I suppose you are not cut out for that.

Hey!

Just kidding!

Graduation, huh.

I thought we'd have more time to become adults.

It's peaceful now.

We have all the time in the world to become adults, while thinking of tomorrow.

Yeah.

He's really launching them?

I can't wait!

What, you don't like dogs?

My body reacted for some reason.

You brought the camera?

Hiroto-kun asked me to.

This, you are cut out for.

Huh?

Excuse me?

N-Nevermind.

Canon, stay like that.

Uh, Maya?

Hm?

I won't hold back.

What do you mean, Canon? What are you talking about?

Surely you know.

Not at all.

I'll join the researchers. I can at least find a way to extend your life.

Float down a lantern for me if it doesn't work out.

That's not what I'm talking about.

But I want to keep that in mind, too.

Very well, I promise.

And be a little nicer to Toomi, would you?

What are you talking about?

Serious business.

I will aim for optimal communication.

But don't expect me to do it in your stead.

Kazuki-kun, Minashiro-kun.

What's eleven minus eight?

Three!

Sakki made no hanabi ga yoru wo

The fireworks that went off just now

Itsumo yori koku shite itta kara

Made the night seem a little darker than usual

Umaku ienai kotoba mo kono yami wo terasu you na

And my clumsily spoken words turned into twinkles

Matataki ni natte itta

Illuminating the dark

Itsumo no kaerimichi dakedo

It's the same old road home

Nanika ga kawatte iku you de

But something seems different about it

Eranda michi no saki sukoshi zutsu chigau mirai

Could a slightly different future be waiting for me

Matte iru no kana

Down the path I chose?

Ima koko kara

Starting here, right now

Kakaeta kibou no omosa wa toki ni

At times the burden of hope I carried

Mune ni hokorobu tomoshibi

Became a light that threatened to split my chest

A few days later

Zutto kono mama de irarenai koto

All of us understand that it is impossible

Dare mo ga kizuiteru kara

To always remain here

If you have anything to submit before today's training, I'll take those documents in.

Kono hajimari wa mukaubeki basho de

If only I could continue to call out your name

Kimi no namae wo yonde irareta nara

Here, where we head from the beginning

Koe ni naranai koe ga koboreta

A voiceless voice escaped my lips

My gratitude to those of you who lived through the fighting, and to those who are no longer with us.

Yume no naka de kikoeru no ga

Even if what I hear in my dreams

Kako no kanashii ashioto demo

Are the sad footsteps of the past

Mezameta asa wa kitto mada dare no mono demo nai

In the morning I see a vast world,

Sekai ga hirogatte

Belonging to no one

Ima koko kara

Starting here, right now

Kakaeta kibou no omosa wa toki ni

At times the burden of hope I carried

Mune ni hokorobu tomoshibi

Became a light that threatened to split my chest

Mada owaranai mada tomarenai

I won't end yet, I won't stop yet

Kimi to susumeru no naraba

If I can walk side by side with you

Kawariyuku toki no hazama wa itsumo

Wind always blows between

Kaze ga fuku kara

The borderlines of changing times

Douka ashita e to

Please, carry my wishes

Negai yo todoke to

Into tomorrow

Hitomi ni utsuru sora ga waratta

The sky, reflected in my eyes, smiled

You will soon learn that the fact one lived today is what guides tomorrow.

The proof of our existence, immortalised in your memories, will continue to bless those of you living in the today.