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Who is this vision I see floating before my eyes? Dare ga miteiru VISUAL? Me no mae no

Rushing water runs back over my body Kyuu na mizu ga karada wo sakasa ni kakemeguru

Now, the two of us think about... Ima futari wa

the meaning of our having met Deatta imi omou

Even though we must be swimming... Kitto dareka no kioku no naka

Within someone's memories Oyoideiru dakedemo

The wings of light upon your back Kimi no senaka

Spread out towards the sky Hikari no hane ga sora e hirogaru

No matter the place, no matter the past Donna basho mo donna kako sae mo

A single wish... Tadahitotsu no negai ga

Will surpass it all Norikoete yuku yo

Where... Where am I?

Another "me"...

A meta-body.

This is goodbye.

Who are you?

Die?!

I'm going to die?!

ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WATER

I guess that here, I'm that other guy.

Why do I feel so nihilistic?

You're at a transition point.

Shouldn't you be able to make it through this?

It's happening all over again. Like just before he self-destructed.

He's struggling. Almost desperately.

In the boundary between reality and fiction.

He doesn't really want to kill himself, though.

Commander Shima.

It's Kyo Sogoru.

He was once a comrade I could trust.

I'm hesitant to say this, but...

But we don't know how long we can make use of the Hraesvelg.

So, what you're saying is that the time has come.

To decide whether or not Kyo Sogoru will be of any use to us?

When a nail gets bent, you hammer it straight.

Some cures call for harsh treatment.

If you have a proposal, I'm listening.

Forgive me, Chris.

Don't I keep saying you have nothing to apologize for?

Can't you acknowledge my feelings anyway?

Sure. I'll keep on acknowledging them, just like I'm doing now.

You mind if I bother you for a bit?

No problem. You're Kyo Sogoru, right?

Do we know each other?

Once we did, not so long ago.

I don't know about that.

You've forgotten?

I wanted to check out the Zega up close.

It's our only life support system, isn't it?

We're only truly alive when we're piloting these things.

You want to feel like you're really alive?

I dunno.

If something will let me feel that, then I want to try it.

That's all I was thinking.

Well, that's a positive outlook, compared with the old you, at least.

Forget it, it's an improvement.

However, the acceptance of all things is accompanied by pain, as well.

Chris, everything begins with acceptance.

Even love begins with that.

You're right, Arque.

Here we are on the Seine...

What are they, the lovers of Pont Neuf?

I see nothing!

So, his big, meaningful statement is that "love" is the answer, huh?

Lonely?

Have I been feeling lonely?

It's necessary for you to now accept reality as you did before.

"Reality?" What's real at this point?!

Go see for yourself!

That's insane! The enemy still has Maihama under surveillance!

You can't grab hold of something without getting your hands dirty.

I'm assigning May-yu as your Wizard.

Just like you wanted, right, May-yu?

Of course.

Initiating countdown.

Transmission scatter rate, confirmed. Compensating.

Gunner! Wizard! Initiating transmission!

Confirming release of chamber shield.

Q.L. Driver, conjunction!

Quantum teleportation core, systems go!

The grief and pain you feel for something lost...

The best person to make him understand those feelings...

is someone who knows the grief of losing their own home.

Transmission scatter rate, green!

Moving to transmission chamber!

Shift to Cerebrant mode!

Acknowledged.

C.P.W., linked with May-yu!

H.P.G., linked with Kyo!

Systems check!

All systems, go!

And here we are. Now, if he makes it through this,

Kyo Sogoru may well see the birth of a new self.

I hope it works out that well.

We have to risk it, in either case.

Scanning, complete!

Compensating for materialization flux.

Reconstruction coordinates, set and locked!

Releasing hangar lock!

Zegapain, transmitting!

Entangle!

Zegapain Altair transmission, complete.

Where are we? Zegapain Altair transmission, complete.

Maihama in the real world.

It looks different from the Maihama you know, doesn't it?

Not that shocking, considering I saw it already.

No enemy response in this area.

Let's fly. No enemy response in this area.

Let's fly.

There's no canal!

Hmpf! It's all falling apart now.

Even that huge hole is empty now.

Do you enjoy saying that to me?!

Isn't that how you talked when the Shanghai server was destroyed?

You don't feel any pain unless it affects you directly?

Okay, so we failed on this round.

But channel how upset you are into the next game.

We'll get our revenge on them then!

You mean, the Shanghai server was?

Yeah. It was my home.

I didn't know anything about it that time.

What's the point of apologizing to you?

Because reality is a lot harsher than you think it is!

Where are we going?

To someplace you need to see.

There's no building like this in my Maihama!

Your target is beneath this facility.

And how do you propose I get there?!

If I move away from the Zega, I'll disappear!

That's true. If you move beyond the holographic projector's range, you'll vanish.

Quit humoring me!

If the data control server section is still operating, we can transfer your data into it.

Transfer?

Naturally, I already have the commander's permission to do that.

Okay, see you later!

Where the hell am I?!

It's essentially the same structure as the Shanghai server.

Where am I? And what am I looking for in here?

Just keep walking straight.

I can't touch you, can I?

No, don't close your eyes! This is reality!

See anyone familiar down there?

Stop it!

That's the world that, until yesterday, you believed was real.

"Mai... hama."

This... This can't be! It's!

Yes. It's the Maihama server.

That's where it's maintained.

Containing you and the data of the world you live in.

Is this some kind of bad joke?

Inside this stupid box is?!

At least yours is still here!

There's nothing left of Shanghai server, where we came from!

Tell me you're kidding...

Not just me, but Kaminagi and Tomigai and Kurage and everyone are in this thing?

It's true.

It's true! That's why it's so important!

So, how was it? How'd it feel to see reality?

Just shut up.

You still don't believe it?

Want to destroy it and see for sure?

Your city and your friends will just disappear.

Are you kidding?!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

Gunner has initiated transmission override.

Did I go too far?

Wizard, please return to ship as well.

Roger... Hold it!

Roger... Hold it! Altair, a large number of enemy profiles at rear-right.

Altair, a large number of enemy profiles at rear-right.

The enemy!

Gornes, closing range! Counting eight... Wait!

There are two squadrons! There are eight more behind them!

What are you doing, Kyo?! Leaving May-yu alone like that!

To hell with her!

To hell with all of this!

I don't believe it!

May-yu...

If I fight here, I'll endanger the Maihama server!

Kyo!

Retreating into the box, huh?

No, I anticipated this as well.

Gornes are essentially cleric-types.

You don't suppose they're after the Maihama server, do you?

Negative!

The improved armor and high-output beam weaponry suggests they're a combat variant!

May-yu doesn't stand a chance against them!

What about my Zega?!

The Garuda is still being prepped for launch.

Hraesvelg, launching!

Launch cruise missiles! Try to distract the enemy!

Aye, sir!

Gornes, engaging missiles!

Oceanus! Ahead, one-half!

Keep us moving till the Hraesvelg is in transmission range!

They'll target our ship, as well.

That was anticipated as well.

I see. You were ready for all of this.

What should I do?

Mm, it's really good!

I'm glad you like it.

You're gonna make someone a great wife!

Well, that depends on whether my cooking's to their taste or not.

Well, it's certainly to my taste!

Oh...

Ah, you're finally awake!

Slight anemia... That's not like you!

Um, why don't I leave you two alone?

Um...

For God's sake! What do you think you're doing?!

Sorry. We're not really supposed to act like that in front of the students.

That's not what I'm talking about!

Hm? What's got you so upset?

Want some of my lunch?

I mean cut it out with all this crap!

Oh, and having affection for someone is "crap" to you?!

Haven't you ever cared about someone?!

Hey! I wanted to hear about your love life, Sogoru!

Nobody understands!

What's the point of falling in love when you're not alive anymore?!

Ow...

Kyo!

What's with you?

What?!

Well, with the swim club.

Oh, to hell with that! The swim club doesn't matter anymore!

You can't mean that. Not after I finally want to swim again.

I mean, this whole deal with all of us being so stubborn has gotten lame.

Transmission, complete.

But I'm reading severe meta-body damage on Arque, your Wizard.

D-level, down 18. W-level, down 26.

I have to lead them away from the Maihama server!

There's nothing I can say to him.

That armor! I can't shoot them down from long range!

Give me the holonic blades!

The ocean is so beautiful, Chris...

Arque!

Sorry! I'm okay, now!

Blades, right hand!

Gornes, approaching ship!

We don't have the firepower! Let me force Kyo Sogoru to transfer back!

If he doesn't do it willingly, it'll be meaningless!

Hold on!

I mean, it was like putting a positive spin on not doing what I want to do, the way you're doing now.

Are you listening?!

This is harder to say than admitting you love somebody!

KYO, YOU JERK!

FROM: KAMINAGI. SUBJECT: KYO, YOU JERK!

...I'M SORRY.

Kaminagi...

Warm, just as it always is.

K- Kyo, hold on a second...

You're warm, Kaminagi.

You're alive, aren't you?

You are, aren't you, Kaminagi?

The way Chris and Arque are alive.

The way Kurage and Omizu are alive...

Want to destroy it and see for sure?

Your city and your friends will just disappear.

Even May-yu...

Despite being a meta-body, despite everything!

That hurt!

Snap out of it, Kyo!

That's right! If I feel pain, that means my mind exists to realize it!

Hayase! You exist, too!

What's brought that up?

If you exist, then I must exist too, right?!

Meaning?

It means we're alive, doesn't it?!

What are you talking about?!

It doesn't matter if I'm just a meta-body!

Kyo!

You're back. Well? Do you have your answer?

I'm alive. We're all alive!

Zegapain Garuda, preflight, complete!

Took long enough!

I'll take the point!

Would you lay off me?! You pests!

Sorry I kept you waiting!

Wh- What's with you?

Pain comes with realization. I'm sorry. That's all!

Holonic blade, deploying! Right hand!

You guys aren't going to damage this place any more!

We're low on Q. L! Time limit: Two minutes!

PLENTY OF TIME!

Look at that. It's pretty, isn't it?

There's still life in this ocean.

Then I'll fight 'em for the ocean's sake, too!

There's still fish alive down there?

Gornes, closing!

Gimme the launcher on the left hand!

Forget it! If they shut their armor, even a hit on their flight systems will have no effect!

Just deploy it!

Wh- What are you?!

I gotcha!

Hope you enjoy becoming a reef!

Interesting tactic. I'll use it.

I won't even charge you a royalty!

It's been a while since I've enjoyed a fight this much.

Are you enjoying it too, Dear?

Yeah!

It seems he's accepted everything.

He's only blocking it.

It still remains to be seen...

if he'll keep up his struggle when he learns of our true pain.

Isn't that right?

Perhaps.

MAIN FOLDER. FROM: KYO

MAYBE I AM A JERK AFTER ALL.

Awaken Me ga samete

The pain of your dream Yume no itami ga

Melts away into the night Yoru ni tokete yuku

The cold sky of the windy city Kaze no machi no tsumetai sora ga

Causes everything to change Subete wo kaete yuku

If time should turn back Toki ga modotara

If time should turn back Toki ga modotara

If time should turn back Toki ga modotara

Kiss me and say goodbye KISS shite GOODBYE

To everything there is Ari to Arayurumono

And in the endless loop of time Meguriyuku toki ni

You'll come back to me again Megurikuru anata ni

On the edges of memory Kioku no fuchi de

Time repeats itself Toki wa kurikaesu

As I imagined once IMAGE wo mita

As I wish to imagine again IMAGE wo mitakute

NEXT EPISODE

NEXT EPISODE I'm feeling great now!

I'm feeling great now!

Looks like I'm going to manage to get members for the swim club,

and I'll be able to make up with Kaminagi!

Just leave the next mission to me!

Huh? Why are Chris and Arque going to Maihama?

Seriously? I had no idea they were hiding a secret like that.

But...

THIS IS LAST THING I NEED RIGHT NOW!

Next time, on Zegapain: "Wet Damage."

WET DAMAGE

WET DAMAGE My thoughts, never to be erased.

WET DAMAGE