Original subtitles

As we announced at the Music Festival several days ago,

the war between the three nations starts today!

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

Union Fest

Morning showers are the best!

Aren't they?

Oh yeah...

remember when we were in the meeting with the people from Biscotti yesterday?

Yeah.

Did you notice Eclair-chan acting a little weird?

Hey, Eclair!

Hi.

Huh?

What?

She definitely gave Shinku the cold shoulder.

Shinku seemed really confused.

I wonder if something happened between them.

Maybe they had a fight.

I think Shinku would've acted a little differently if they had a fight.

A true mystery...

Yeah.

Eclair's been giving me the cold shoulder all day.

You probably did something to make her mad again.

Eclair's still a teenager.

She's bound to have mood swings.

I'm sure you two will make up soon.

I hope so.

I'm sorry, Princess...

It seems Cou-sama has fallen in love with Shinku.

It's okay.

It's a very pleasant sight.

Cou-sama, don't you have to go?

Oh, I almost forgot.

We should get going soon.

Your lap was very comfortable, Shinku!

Thank you.

Well then, Millhi-nee, Shinku,

we'll be enemies once the war starts!

Indeed!

We won't hold back!

We won't, either!

See ya later!

Later!

It's the first day of the war...

It's going to get pretty hectic soon.

Yes, but I'm sure everyone will enjoy being together.

Biscotti's Front Lines

Captain!

All guard troops are in place!

Please relax until the battle begins.

Farewell.

We'll see you on the battlefield.

Emilio and Anne both look excited!

Yeah.

They're going to be promoted to captains soon.

Of course they're excited.

The Knights of Biscotti keep getting stronger!

Things couldn't be better!

You're right.

It's great.

You're still all gloomy, though.

How am I being gloomy?

Should I say it in another language?

I'm talking about the Hero.

I've known you for a long time.

I can tell when something's wrong.

You love the Hero!

He always greets you with a smile,

runs by your side on the battlefield,

and always thanks you for your kindness and trust...

However, because you're so uptight,

perhaps you're embarrassed that you're experiencing these new feelings.

You think to yourself, "The Hero has a lot of adorable girls around him,

and I'm just a Knight and head of the guard squad..."

and you just keep antagonizing yourself.

No... you-

Getting angry isn't going to help.

As a matter of fact, I'm a little angry myself!

My bad...

I know that you have feelings for him,

but I really...

No, you've got it all wrong!

I do indeed love the Hero,

but I say it to him no matter where we are!

I'm angry because you're never honest with him, and then you get really depressed!

Well, honesty and whatever...

aren't really important right now.

This isn't the time to be discussing this.

Of course it's the time to discuss this!

Everyone's worried about you!

They can worry about themselves!

I'll do my job as a soldier no matter what.

Wha- Stop changing the subject!

You're ignoring me...

Nobody will be happy to see you like that.

I don't need people to be happy with me.

I'm cowardly and never honest about my feelings.

Go ahead and pity me.

I never said that!

I-

I don't care!

Didn't I just tell you to leave me the hell alone?!

We're about to enter into an important battle!

Quit distracting me!

I thought we needed to talk about it...

because it was right before an important battle...

and I'm sure we'll remember it forever...

I...

I hate you!

I'm sorry...

Well, if it isn't the genius.

What's going on?

Are you okay, Rico?

Leo-sama...

Noire...

I see...

So it escalated into an argument.

This happens all the time.

We'll make up once we cool off.

You were probably fighting about Shinku, right?

You're making everyone worry by not being honest with yourself.

Well, from what I've heard, it's no use worrying about love.

I still think that being in love is something to be excited about, though.

I'm sure Rico was trying to say something along those lines.

Don't keep your troubles to yourself, and be more-

How timid, Miss Guard Squad Captain!

Rico told me everything.

Eclair, you will not win this battle with such a weak spirit.

Although, as a Knight myself, I understand your troubles.

Would you like to gamble with me to keep it off your mind?

Gamble?

I challenge you to a duel.

Winner takes all.

I'll give you a little advantage, of course.

You only have to destroy my armor or my weapon,

and I won't use Grand Vert.

It's worth a shot, isn't it?

I can't deny that...

What's at stake?

If I win, you will be captain of Galette's shock battalion for the day.

As a Knight of Galette, you can fight your rivals in love,

Millhi and Rebecca!

Leo-sama,

there has to be something wrong with that!

Besides, I can't simply leave my own army!

Are you still afraid you'll lose with such a generous handicap?

It saddens me to see that you've become so weak.

If...

I win...?

I will grant any wish you have.

You'll never defeat me anyway.

Understood.

I'll prove myself to you.

What?!

Things are getting really heated...

It's okay.

Leo-sama will sort things out.

It's almost time!

Are you ready?!

This war will go down in history!

The opening announcements will be given by none other than...

Princess Millhiore!

Hello, everyone!

Hello!

The war between our three nations, Union Fest,

is about to commence!

Leo-sama,

Cou-sama,

are you ready?

Yeah. Bring it on!

Of course!

Let's make the opening call, then!

Three...

Two...

One...

Fight!

The nations' infantries are already charging at each other!

Whoa!

Lord Leo, general of the Galette Army, is barreling down the front lines!

She's going after Biscotti's second division!

Captain!

We wish you luck, Captain!

Thanks!

Meanwhile in Biscotti,

the Princess is returning from her opening speech!

She will be commanding her army from here!

I guess we should get going now.

Yeah!

Couvre-sama and Rebecca are making a beeline for Biscotti's headquarters!

Eclair and Lord Leo are heading to Brisé Bridge!

The guard squad captain of Biscotti...

and the head of the Lion Army...

Light Blade!

...are headed straight for each other!

It may look nice, but it's weak.

Just as your friends told you,

when you hesitate, your sword will lose strength, and you will lose energy.

You are nothing but a useless soldier!

Fight me with everything you've got!

I do have a strong spirit.

I hardly have a chance of winning...

but if I lose here...

then there's no reason for me to return to Biscotti!

You'll have a place in my army if you lose, anyway.

Perfect!

Lord Leo used her Seal Spell!

Eclair is standing strong, though!

Explosive Shockwave!

Annihilation.

A devastating blow!

This is bad for Captain Eclair!

Eclair...

Not quite good enough.

I want to back her up!

Hold back the urge, Hero!

Lord Leo is approaching Captain Eclair!

Is this the end?!

I...

can't move...

This is exactly what Rico and Yukikaze were worried about.

I came into such an important fight...

Into this pivotal battle...

with such weak determination...

Now, decide.

Either you let me finish you,

or you surrender.

Rico and the Hero will never forgive me after seeing me like this.

Eclair is in grave danger!

Is Biscotti going to lose its guard squad captain?!

Eclair...

Don't lose...

Don't give up.

I'm sorry for fighting with you right before such an important battle.

I was just being presumptuous.

I just wanted to support you because you were being so withdrawn.

I was lying when I said I hated you.

I love you!

I've always loved you,

and I'll love you forever!

I'm...

the one to blame.

You don't have to feel guilty.

Also...

I love you, too...

and the Princess...

and everyone in the army...

and the nation of Biscotti...

and our Hero...!

It's an irreplaceable friendship!

It's precious to me, and I'm not going to betray them!

I won't lose to you!

That's quite a bold statement.

Now what?

I will win.

I will defeat you, I will fight alongside my Hero,

and I will bring victory to Biscotti!

You're finally starting to sound like a knight.

Very well.

Come!

Captain Eclair is back!

But...

Here I come!

Unleash Energy!

Double Light Blade!

What?!

Steel Fang Cross!

This is... too much...

I win.

Looks like it.

You got me.

Captain Eclair has won!

Her energy weapon has shattered Lord Leo's sword and armor!

That was quite the weapon you had there.

Thank you, Your Highness.

How do you feel?

Have you lifted the load from your shoulders?

I feel lighter.

I'll stop keeping my troubles to myself.

Feel free to ask me if you're having relationship problems.

Vendetta Castle is full of women,

so I'm actually quite knowledgeable about girls your age.

I'll take that offer as a reward for my victory.

Very well.

It's a deal.

Well then, the war has just begun.

Let us return to our stations.

Yes, Ma'am!

Biscotti claims victory in the duel at Brisé Bridge!

Although this counts as Lord Leo's retreat and not defeat, this gives Biscotti a huge number of points!

Eclair!

Sorry about that.

You must've been worried.

It's okay!

Let's go!

We'll take the enemy on together!

Yeah!

In Biscotti's headquarters, where excitement from Captain Eclair's victory runs throughout,

Harlan and the Princess are preparing to enter the battle!

Could it be...?!

Great job, Eclair!

Be sure to pet her a lot later!

Of course!

Both Rico and the Princess are taking to the skies!

It's time!

Yeah!

Let's go, Princess!

All right!

It's time for me and Rebecca-san to fight!

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