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Summer's here!

In preparation for the next war,

everybody is taking a break and relaxing.

Some of the younger members took this time to hold a training camp in Biscotti.

I would've wanted to go if I knew Shinku and Noire were there.

Meanwhile in Galette, with our new Hero, Nanami-chan...

An old notebook chronicles

furui nooto ni kakitsuzutta

The tale of those days

ano hibi no monogatari ni

Which is yet to end

ji endo wa mada

As the clock spins

tokei no hari ga susumu goto ni

Our hearts will surely meld

omoi wa tashika ni chikazuiteku

The reason we look up into the sky when we make a wish

hito wa negau toki sora wo miageru wake wa kitto

Is because it's a gate into the world of dreams

yume no iriguchi tsunagatteru to

That's what I believe, so I close my eyes

shinjiteiru kara boku wa hitomi tojita

As if to search for a faint hope

kasukana kibou wo sagasu mitai ni

Fearless! I want to become stronger

fearless boku wa motto tsuyoku naritai

Not for memories past, but for you in this moment

omoide ja naku ima no kimi no tame ni

Carrying wishes upon pure white wings

negau koto mo masshiro na hane wo yadoshite

I'll soar high into the blue sky and reach you

kimi ga iru ao no hate made maiagare

The Galette Lion Army's domain

Galette Swordsman Diaries!

lies in a region blessed by the sea.

The city is peaceful as usual.

While Noire is still in Biscotti...

I'm ready!

Let's go eat!

...Our Hero, Nanami-chan, has been spending tons of time with us!

Geez, having so many meetings sure is exhausting.

You said it.

It'd be nice to grab a sword and let off some steam.

Absolutely.

Leo-sama, Gaul-sama...

What is it, Violette?

Something going on?

Unfortunately...

I've heard some strange rumors around the city...

Bandits?

Yes, that's the rumor that's been going around.

Bandits are the people that go, "gimme everything you got," right?

Yes.

They don't come around these parts,

but stay further inland, near Ayase.

Everybody from that area has been talking about it,

and many people have gotten very worried.

I see...

So talks of bandits have finally started to spread through the city.

Yes.

Everyone's talking about it in the Sea Serpent Restaurant.

I just contacted the mayor of Ayase.

Thanks to the concentrated Guardian Light in the city,

there have been no deaths or serious injuries.

Either way, it's robbery and harassment!

We cannot continue to let this happen.

Noire hasn't returned yet,

but you three and I should go take a look tonight.

Yessir!

I'm in!

Oh, then I'll also-

Leo-sama!

You too, Gaul-sama!

You can't do these kinds of things!

It'll cause nationwide panic if the royal family leaves to investigate some bandits.

Not only that, but Princess Millhi is coming for dinner tonight.

Y-Yeah, but...

There's no way we can just leave it to them.

I'll be their leader, then.

We shouldn't worry if Violette is with them.

Well, it's been a while since I visited Ayase, so I kind of wish I'd gone.

If only.

Anyway, are Millhi and her friends arriving soon?

Yes, they could be arriving any time now.

Ayase, the Eastern city of Galette.

The city, constructed by people of Eastern descent,

incorporates many aspects of their homeland.

I will go and meet with the mayor.

Could you three please talk to-

Wait, Sis.

Leo-sama asked us to bring these along.

"These"...?

As expected of Leo-sama!

It's best to dress the part!

Now we look like locals!

Perfect!

Why me, too?

Now, then...

Let's investigate!

Yeah!

When you're walking around at night,

a mysterious shadow sneaks up on you from behind and says,

"That kimono looks real nice..."

And when you look back...

Whoosh!

...and all your clothes and stuff are gone.

It's horrible.

It's not safe to walk around at night.

Yuta's little sister was robbed on her way back from shopping.

Her new red kimono was stolen, too.

Our parents told us to avoid going outside.

I see...

Hey, Pops, I'll leave the money here.

All right! Thanks!

He isn't just a thief,

but also a pervert who assaults women and little kids...

This is unacceptable!

I really want to put a stop to this.

I have a plan to catch the thief.

Ha, nice.

Nanami-chan?

What's your plan?

Oh, sorry.

I'll tell you after we meet up with Violette-san.

Okay.

Let's do that.

Let me eat my rice cakes first!

No!

What?

We cannot allow our Hero to be a decoy.

Yeah, but we're pretty famous,

and our ears and tails are rather out of place.

On the other hand, Nanami-chan is...

You just can't.

Please, Violette-san!

Everyone's worried sick, and the kids can't even play outside.

That's just not right!

I want to find whoever's behind all this.

I'll be fine.

I have the Ex Machina,

and Vert and Jaune will stick with me.

You're never going to back down, are you?

All right, then.

We will allow the Hero to go through with her plan.

Thank you so much, Violette-san!

You're so nice, Violette-san!

You're amazing, Violette-san!

See you tomorrow!

Bye-bye!

Good work today.

Please be careful on your own.

It isn't very safe these days.

Thanks for the warning.

Nice disguise, Nanami-chan!

All right, let's do some investigating while we keep an eye on Nanami-chan.

Right!

Our shift's almost over, huh?

Yeah.

A kid...?

Excuse me,

my fair lady.

Me?

What a beautiful kimono.

This guy is...

Walking around in those kinds of clothes at this hour is like asking to be assaulted.

Caught you red-handed!

Vert!

Gotcha!

Huh?

Wait a second.

Wanted criminal of Ayase...

Misfortune has led you to be deceived by my disguise!

As she said!

The Lion Investigation Squad has seen your face!

Now, surrender to us!

Sorry, but I'll have to leave this for another time.

Shoot!

We let him get away!

We need to go after him!

The real one's out now...

I wonder if I can take care of it single-handedly.

Let's split up.

I'll go that way.

I'll go this way.

I'll go over here, then.

Damn, he didn't come this way.

Onee-chan?

That kimono looks real nice.

Could you give it to me?

Jaune?!

Keep running!

It's behind you!

What?!

Origin Blade!

Heavenly Fang.

Do you understand now? These are the real bandits.

They're small Demons that can take on a human form.

These little things are Demons?

There are surely more around.

It's dangerous out here, so please return to the inn.

W-Who are-

Did you hear me?

Hurry back, and take your friends with you.

Oh, right!

Jaune and Vert!

I doubt they'd ever...

be caught?

We were careless...

The feeling is stronger here.

There must be many more of them.

Excuse me!

Sorry about what happened earlier.

You're...

We're an investigation squad from Banette.

I'm the Hero, and these two are guards.

You're from the castle?

And you're the Hero?

We'd like to help!

The guard squad leader has taken charge of the watchmen.

We can fight the Demons as well!

All right.

We can cooperate for now.

These Demons, known as bandit rabbits, travel in herds.

They're usually collecting whatever their boss desires.

And the target this time is girls' kimono, huh?

They are very protective of their allies.

So if we take one hostage...

...they'll come to rescue him!

Incoming!

Payback time!

Black Arrows!

Let's go, Jaune!

All right, Nanami!

Ready?

Go!

Booyah!

That's four down.

These footsteps...

It's a large Demon!

It's headed toward the main gate!

Understood.

I will go after it.

It's probably retreating.

Violette-neesama is on its tail.

There it is!

Citizens?!

You two over there, run!

It's not safe here!

There is no need to run.

None at all.

First, you find your way into my city...

Second, you strip people of their belongings...

Third,

you assume there will be no punishment...

I, the Lion King Samurai,

and I, the Dog Princess Samurai,

will exterminate you!

Huh?!

Let's go, Dog Princess Samurai!

Yes, Lion King Samurai-sama!

Run free, o' blade of judgement!

Let your light reach the sky, o' sword of spirits!

Ex Grandia...

Finale!

Punishment!

Th-They stole the show...

That's no fair, you guys!

Oh, those two...

That's enough, stage crew.

Yes, ma'am!

Thank you!

I caught the Lion King Samurai and Dog Princess Samurai's action on video!

Perfect.

Looks like they're done.

Yeah.

Noire!

I shall take my leave, then.

Hold on!

Could we at least know your name?

I, uh...

Isuka-sama!

I thought it was you, Isuka-sama!

Little Yuki!

Hello, Isuka-sama!

It's been a while!

Indeed.

I sensed some Demons, so I made my way here.

Are you guys all right?

Yeah.

Who's this, Yuki?

There is far too much commotion here...

You again, brother?

Bro...

ther...?

Hina!

You're here, too?

How many times do I have to tell you not to call me by that name?!

Let me introduce you to Isuka-sama.

Nice to meet you.

He's Oyakata-sama's older brother.

He is, indeed, my fool of a brother.

A famed Demon slayer alongside Brioche

and traveling master blacksmith,

Isuka Maxima.

He's very famous!

He's smithed many fabulous swords in his lifetime.

How flattering.

I am simply a stray blacksmith.

I don't mind you being a stray, but why don't you ever contact me?

I was worried that you'd dropped dead somewhere.

How foolish of you, Hina.

There's no way I'd die so easily.

Besides, it's the same to you.

I'd hoped you hadn't drunk yourself to death.

You aren't one to talk.

You drink far more than I.

Well, everything's settled down for now.

What's wrong with a few drinks at a surprise reunion?

You must all be very hungry.

We should have a late night snack!

Yeah!

Yay!

Delicious!

Hey, Shinku,

you're going to release the Demons into the mountains, right?

Yeah, far away from the villages.

They may be labeled Demons,

but they're really just like wild animals at that size.

Living separately is best when possible.

Oh,

I'm relieved.

I heard they retrieved all the stolen kimonos from the Demon's nest.

Indeed.

All is well now.

I didn't get to do anything heroic, but...

Well, whatever.

This Demon case...

is...

closed.

All right, all right!

Perfect!

This welcoming plan is perfect!

Yeah!

Leo-sama and the Princess will be so surprised!

Of course!

We're ready to welcome them...

with all of Pastillage's might!

Yeah!

Getting lost in a maze of trees

mori no naka meiro mayoikonda

That's what our first encounter felt like

maru de sonna deai

Beyond the summer sky, sun, and horizon

natsu no sora taiyou chiheisen to

I saw another world far, far away

me no mae wa kanata tooi sekai

(zenshin)

I ran with (all my might,) all my strength

zenryoku de hashitte

(niji no)

Toward our (rainbow) dream

yume ni mukatte

(subete)

And took in each (and every) thing I saw

me ni utsuru mono

The world was shining because you were there

kimi ga ita kara kagayaita sekai

I break into a sprint, with vibrant memories

kakedashita azayaka ni

Of the wonderful days when we grew up just a little

sukoshi otona ni natta you na kirameku hibi

Since we're always connected

itsudemo tsunagatteiru

Through our hearts

kokoro ga aru kara

We should be able to see each other again soon

mata sugu ni aeru hazu

I'll be here waiting

koko de matteru