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Shinsengumi Star Chronicle
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Kaguya's Homecoming
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Hostile entities detected... Repeat, hostile
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[NA88]

Target individuals classified as Level A
threats. Optimal course of action: capture.

Adjusting ship's trajectory...

New destination: Planet Erden...

—The air was as refreshing as a peaceful
slumber, teasing the tip of the girl's nose.

The thought of returning home warmed
her heart immensely.

Kaguya
Ahh...

Kaguya
Mmm, the air is so fresh!

Kaguya
I must say hi to the monument...

Kaguya
Hello, Mr. Rody. It's Kaguya. I've returned.

Yamato Village Citizen A
Hey, look...

Yamato Village Citizen B
Ooh, isn't that Princess Kaguya? She looks
as beautiful as ever.

Yamato Village Citizen C
Stop your dawdling and get back to work!

Kaguya
I apologize for leaving you all for so long,
but I'm back now!

Yamato Village Citizen C
Welcome back, Kaguya.

Yamato Village Citizen A
We've been waiting for your return!
Our hero!

Kaguya
Um, I'm no hero...

Kaguya
There's no way I could have protected the
village without everyone's help.

Kaguya
So, actually, everyone in this village is a
hero!

Yamato Village Citizen B
Spoken like our future village chief, eh!

Kaguya
Village chief...?

Yamato Village Citizen C
I think Lady Himiko said something to
that extent not so long ago, right?

Yamato Village Citizen B
Yeah, she did. The last time she came by,
I believe...

Yamato Village Citizen A
Oh, she did! She really did! While downing
bottles and bottles of wine!

Kaguya
Village chief... I couldn't possibly fulfill
such an important role.

Yamato Village Citizen C
It's been a long time since we've had
a proper chief.

Yamato Village Citizen C
If you took on the role, we'd finally be in
safe hands.

Granny
Ah, yes, Lady Himiko might have spoken
too casually over drinks.

Granny
Please forgive her.

Yamato Village Citizen A
Oh, Granny, there's no need for you to say
that! No one's angry or anything!

Gramps
Haha, I can see that.

Kaguya
Granny, Gramps!

Gramps
Lady Himiko let us know the toxin has
been eradicated. You did well, Kaguya.

Granny
Rumor is you also received some sort of
special training?

Kaguya
Training...

Kaguya
More like brainwashing...

Himiko
"You shall eat rice..."

Himiko
"You shall worship rice..."

Kaguya
In the end, it only made me miss eating
bread.

Gramps
Haha, let's hear all about it later. For now,
please get some rest.

Yamato Village Citizen A
Yeah, have something good to eat, and make
sure you take care of yourself.

Kaguya
Thank you!

Kaguya
But, honestly, I'm not that tired. I really
want something to do!

Granny
Then, why not go and see him?

Kaguya
"Him...?"

Granny
You know, Finn. Go and pay him a visit.

Kaguya
Oh!

Kaguya
I did promise I'd catch up to him soon,
but...

Kaguya
You don't think I'd be a nuisance?

Gramps
Not at all. I'm sure he and his friends are
looking forward to seeing you.

Kaguya
You think so...? Well then, maybe I will go!

Granny
Stop by the house before you leave. I've
prepared a pretty outfit for you.

Kaguya
Oh, thank you, Granny!

Granny
Hehe, don't mention it.

Kaguya
All right, I'll be back in a minute!

Gramps
Take your time, Kaguya.

Kaguya
Okay!

Himiko
My, my, going away again? I didn't expect
her to leave so soon. Not today, at least.

Gramps
You were here this entire time, Lady
Himiko?

Himiko
I came to check in on things. The toxin is
gone now, but we can never be too careful.

Granny
Can't you let Kaguya have a bit of fun,
just today?

Granny
If he were alive, you'd be going after him
too, with the same expression on your face.

Himiko
Well, I won't deny that...

Himiko
You know, A88, you've been acting more
and more motherly lately.

Granny
That goes for the both of us, Lady Himiko.

Gramps
Oh, she's back.

Kaguya
Granny, is this the outfit? I wasn't sure if it
was this one, or the one next to it.

Kaguya
I think this one is cuter!

Granny
Oh, uh, that is...

Kaguya
Does it suit me?

Granny
It does...but...

Himiko
I can guarantee you'll make quite the
impression wearing this one!

Kaguya
Lady Himiko! I didn't know you were here.
Hehe, thank you so much! I'll be off, then!

Granny
Lady Himiko... That was a swimsuit.

Himiko
It's fine. That boy is extremely oblivious, so
she'll want to make a strong impression.

Himiko
Besides, it's good to try new things in life.
Better than wishing you had later.

Granny
That's true...

Himiko
Oh, I just thought of something fun!
Heeheehee♪

Gramps
We won't let you go after her, Lady Himiko.

Granny
Please, don't go doing anything uncalled for.

Himiko
I have no idea what you mean... Oh, fine,
fine. I'll refrain from meddling for now.

Granny
Please do.

Himiko
Huh, what's that?

Granny
Is something the matter?

Himiko
It seems someone other than me is looking
to meddle.

Granny
Is that...what I think it is?

—Meanwhile, Finn and his friends received
a report on the sightings of a certain oni.

Their investigation led them to a shrine
deep in within the forest.

Crazed Oni
Haha... Hahahaha!

Finn
Is that the oni mentioned in the report?

Finn
...Something doesn't feel right.

Nagi
Let us be on our guard.

Nagi
Even when wounded, an oni remains
a formidable foe.

Mysha
Yeah, and that one's no joke.

Rei
I agree. It appears to be quite strong.

Nagi
It does not seem to be aware of our presence.
Sir Finn, do you anticipate an ambush?

Finn
It's possible. We should never underestimate
an oni.

Finn
But they say victory goes to the one who
makes the first move. Nagi, Mysha, let's go!

Nagi
As you say!

Mysha
Roger that!

Crazed Oni
Ngh...

Finn
Rei, now!

Rei
On bazara taramakiriku—
Matougi sowaka!

Crazed Oni
Gah...ha... Haha...

Nagi
Behold, it appears we managed to wound
the creature.

Crazed Oni
That blasted...Shinsengumi... Ha...

Crazed Oni
I defeated her... I did!

Finn
What are you talking about?

Nagi
Ah, he must be utterly delirious.

Crazed Oni
Hngh... Ah...

Finn
(His breathing is much heavier now...)

Nagi
Sir Finn, exercise caution! Do not approach
it!

Finn
It's okay. He barely has any life left in him,
and he might have some useful information.

Rei
Be careful, Finn.

Finn
Of course.

Finn
You don't look like an ordinary oni.
Who are you?

Kidomaru
I...am...Ki...Kidomaru...

Finn
What brought you to this area, Kidomaru?

Kidomaru
I... I...killed...

Kidomaru
Shinsengumi...

Kidomaru
H-Hijikata...

Kidomaru
She's dead...because of...me...!

Kidomaru
Haha... Ngh...ah...

Mysha
Finn?

Finn
He's gone.

Rei
Hmmm... Kidomaru...

Rei
I think I've heard of him before. Some say
he's as strong as Shuten Douji.

Nagi
I beg your pardon!?

Finn
Something felt off with him, though.

Nagi
"Shinsengumi"... "Hijikata"... Are those,
perchance, names of people?

Finn
Honestly, I'm not sure.

Finn
But something must've happened between
them and this oni...

Fearless Oni Hunters
—Returning to the past, before Finn and
his companions arrived in Eastland...

Fleeing Oni
Run, everyone!

Fleeing Oni
They're here!

Fleeing Oni
It's the Shinsengumi!
Run!!!

???
Foolish oni. Did you really think you could
escape?

Fleeing Oni
Gah... Aaaah!

???
...

Cornered Oni
Damn, that's Toshizo Hijikata...

Cornered Oni
H-Hey, Shinsengumi! Drop your weapons, or
I'll tear this woman to pieces and eat her!

Hostage
Aaah... H-Help!

Hijikata
I didn't realize there were civilians here.
That's my oversight.

Cornered Oni
Heh... Hahahahaha!

Cornered Oni
...Huh?!

???
Hijikataaa, you're rushing ahead on your
own again.

Hijikata
You're the one who can't keep up, Soji.

Last Oni
"Soji"...? Soji Okita!? The captain of the
first unit!?

Okita
Ugh... You're still here?

Last Oni
Gaaaah!

Okita
Nooo, my nail polish is peeling.. And I picked
such a pretty color today. Look, Hijikata.

Hijikata
This is a battlefield, Soji. Your nails are
an inconvenience. Cut them.

Okita
Aw, Hijikata, you're such a buzzkill.
Fashion is everything.

Hijikata
Report the results of your investigation. I
assume your delay was due to its complexity.

Okita
Are you kidding me? I was late because
I couldn't decide how to do my bangs today.

Okita
The investigation was done in a flash.

Hijikata
Then hurry up and report.

Okita
Hmm, I don't knooow... You're not being
very nice to me...

Hijikata
Soji, enough is enough.

Okita
Oh, fiiiine. It's just as you theorized, they're
guilty as hell.

Hijikata
I see.

Okita
So, do you have a plan for our next move?

Hijikata
That goes without saying.

Land of Peace Resident A
Hey, why are the Shinsengumi here?

Land of Peace Resident B
Do you think they got word about the oni
we have here? We should run!

Land of Peace Resident C
No, wait, if we make a move now, we won't
have an excuse later.

Okita
Hm? What excuse are we talking about?

Land of Peace Resident A
C-Captain Okita!?

Hijikata
I'm here as well.

Land of Peace Resident B
M-My noble ladies of the Shinsengumi!

Land of Peace Resident B
Uh, thanks to you, we were able to round
up the oni.

Land of Peace Resident C
Y-Yes, and with minimal casualties!

Hijikata
This is a crackdown.

Land of Peace Resident A
Wh-What? What are you talking about?

Okita
You seem very rattled, buddy.

Okita
Your breathing and pulse are quickened,
and look, you just swallowed heavily.

Hijikata
What a pity.

Land of Peace Resident A
Gah...!

Land of Peace Resident B
Aaaaaagh!

Land of Peace Resident C
Eeeek!

Okita
The jig is up. You guys were inviting the oni
into your town, weren't you?

Land of Peace Resident C
We... Uh... Well... We're sorry! There was
nothing we could do!

Land of Peace Resident C
They were going to kill our wives and
children...

Hijikata
Families taken hostage, hm...

Okita
Not good enough.

Land of Peace Resident C
G-Gah...! Aaaah...

Okita
Did they really think such an obvious lie
would win them our mercy?

Hijikata
Evidently.

Okita
Ah!!!

Hijikata
What is it?

Okita
Blood! On my favorite clothes! Ugh!

Okita
I managed to keep them spotless while
fighting the oni, and now look!

Hijikata
That's what you're so upset about? Really?

Okita
What do you mean, "Really"!?

Okita
You know how hard it is to get blood stains
out of clothes! Aaaaargh!

Okita
This is bad... My spark has been dimmed...

Hijikata
Hmph...

Okita
Did you just snort!? I heard that!

Okita
Anyway, how about the outfit I picked out
for you? Isn't it cool?

Hijikata
Its functionality is outstanding.

Okita
That's not what I mean! Gosh! Do you have
any fashion sense at all?

Hijikata
What do you mean?

Okita
Hmph, nevermind, we can talk about it
later...

Okita
Now, on to more important matters.

Okita
You didn't bring more soldiers here because
you wanted to avoid casualties, right?

Okita
I mean, just now, you decided to lower your
sword and listen to that man.

Hijikata
...

Okita
Did the Bureau of Onmyo give you this
task?

Okita
They know how much you dislike
assassination missions.

Hijikata
...They were not involved.

Okita
Like hell they weren't.

Okita
I bet they threatened to disband
Shinsengumi if you hadn't obeyed.

Okita
You're always letting them push you around.

Hijikata
I am simply being faithful to our motto.

Hijikata
Protecting Shinsengumi's place in this
world—that is my truth.

Okita
Oh, okay, then maybe don't make such
a pained face when you say it.

Okita
Because right now, looking at you makes
me...wanna choke...

Okita
...Cough, cough!

Hijikata
S-Soji?

Okita
Y-You wanna know...what my truth is?
Cough, cough, cough!

Hijikata
Is that blood...!?

Hijikata
I'm taking you back to headquarters!

Hijikata
Stay with me, Soji!

Okita
Cough, cough, cough, cough...

—Barely holding onto life, Soji Okita
received care from a dedicated doctor,

but her disease still progressed rapidly.

At the same time, the conflict between oni
and humans took a severe turn.

And then, the end had come.

The Banner of Truth
Shinsengumi Officer
Vice-Commander Hijikata!

Hijikata
What is it?

Shinsengumi Officer
A message from the Bureau of Onmyo.

Shinsengumi Officer
If our next mission isn't a notable success,
it apparently will be our last...

Hijikata
...!

Shinsengumi Officer
How should we respond? They might be our
patrons, but such an ultimatum is too much!

Hijikata
We simply need to score a clear victory.
That is all.

Shinsengumi Officer
That's an impossible task! Our disadvantage
is far too great!

Hijikata
Even so. Without victory, we can't secure
our banner's future.

Hijikata
We will win, by any means necessary.

Okita
Looks like you have no choice but to take
me along, then.

Shinsengumi Officer
Captain Okita!

Hijikata
No, you must rest. You don't need to worry
about this.

Okita
Rest... Cough, cough! Huff, huff... I can't
just rest.

Okita
Take me...with you...

Hijikata
Request denied.

Okita
Come on, Hijikata... Even in my current
state...I'm stronger...than you!

Hijikata
True as that may be, the answer is still no.

Hijikata
Besides, you're misunderstanding one
important thing.

Hijikata
This won't be Shinsengumi's final
stand. Our banner, our truth, will go on.

Hijikata
I refuse to let it end here.

Hijikata
So, rest, get better, and be ready
for our next mission. Am I understood?

Hijikata
Order all officers to start preparations.
We will strike with full force!

Shinsengumi Officer
Y-Yes, ma'am!

Okita
Hijikata! Wait!

Okita
My truth is...to fight by...your side...

Okita
Ngh...Cough, cough!

Okita
No... Wait for me...!

Hijikata
Huff... Huff... Huff...

Hijikata
Soji... Where is Soji?

Shinsengumi Officer
Vice-Commander... Captain Okita is at the
headquarters, remember? She isn't here.

Hijikata
...Oh, right, of course.

Shinsengumi Officer
Vice-Commander... It has already been
a month since we set out, and we haven't

Shinsengumi Officer
achieved any significant victory.

Shinsengumi Officer
In fact, all units aside from our own have
been completely annihilated.

Shinsengumi Officer
Even the central unit isn't responding.
Neither is Captain Okita at headquarters...

Shinsengumi Officer
I really think that we—

Hijikata
So these are the only soldiers we have left?

Shinsengumi Officer
...Yes.

Hijikata
Understood. I'll give the order.

Hijikata
Raise the flag of the Shinsengumi and
uphold our truth. We're not finished.

Hijikata
Our end is still far into the future!

Shinsengumi Officer
Y-Yes, ma'am!

Arrogant Oni
Finally, our time has come!

Arrogant Oni
Only a handful of them left!

Arrogant Oni
Prepare to feast! Look at that delicious
fear on their faces!

Shinsengumi Unit
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Arrogant Oni
A new force? Is that Toshizo Hijikata
leading them!?

Hijikata
Haaaah!!

Arrogant Oni
Damn you...
Gaaaah!

Hijikata
Advance!

Shinsengumi Officer
Yes, ma'am!!!

Powerful Oni
So you are the fearsome Vice-Commander of
the Shinsengumi...

Powerful Oni
Let's see how you like my sorcery.

Powerful Oni
Wind of Desolation.

Blown Away Officers
Wha—Aaaaaaaaaaah!

Blown Away Oni
Gah... Aaaaaaaargh!

Hijikata
You targeted your own allies?

Powerful Oni
They were weak, and it's only natural for
the weak to die. Don't you agree, Hijikata?

Powerful Oni
Wind of Desolation.

Shinsengumi Officer
Gah...
P-Please retreat, Vice-Commander...

Hijikata
Damn it!

Hijikata
(Am I...the only one left?)

Hijikata
(All I ever wanted was to protect
Shinsengumi... That's all...)

Okita
"...Then maybe don't make such
a pained face when you say it."

Hijikata
(Very well, Soji...
I'll fight to the very end.)

Hijikata
Haaaaah!!!

Hijikata
Huff... Huff... Phew...

Powerful Oni
That's quite impressive. You're practically
an oni yourself, heh.

Powerful Oni
You got all of my comrades.
Hahaha, well done!

Hijikata
You're next...

Powerful Oni
Hahaha! You think you can kill me?

Hijikata
I don't "think I can"... I know I will...

Powerful Oni
Haha...ha...

Hijikata
Now...die...

Powerful Oni
Huh... What's that intimidating aura?

Powerful Oni
Th-That... That's scary...

Hijikata
Die... Die... Die...

Powerful Oni
Stop right there! Don't come any closer,
you... You monster!

Powerful Oni
I said, stay back!

Powerful Oni
No... I don't want to die... Spare me, please...

Hijikata
Ngh... Ah...

Powerful Oni
H-Hey, what's the matter? Why did you stop
moving? You scared the shit out of me!

Powerful Oni
Tch... Just die, Hijikata!

Hijikata
Ngh... Gah...

Powerful Oni
Huff, huff... Haha... Hahaha...

Powerful Oni
I killed her! I killed the one and only
Hijikata! HAHAHAHA!!!

Powerful Oni
Ha... Haha... Hahaha...

Powerful Oni?
Am I...trembling...? Why...? M-My hands...
Hahaha... Hahaha...

Crazed Oni
Haha... Haha...

Hijikata
(Am I...going to die here...?)

Hijikata
(What was...my truth...really...)

Hijikata
(Soji... Do you know...?)

Hijikata
(Ah, I see a light...)

Hijikata
(I don't think I will be allowed into the
Pure Land...)

Hijikata
(D-Don't you think... Soji...)

Hijikata
Where am I...?

Hijikata
Is this...the afterlife?

Reunions Big and Small
Finn
Shinsengumi...

Finn
Hijikata...

Finn
I can't stop thinking about them.

Finn
(Even sitting in a hot spring didn't help me
clear my mind.)

Finn
(Nagi said a bath would help me relax,
but...)

Finn
(What that oni said just won't leave my
head...)

Finn
Hm? A news report? From three months
ago?

Finn
Wait, what!?

Shinsengumi Scatters in Shame!

A renowned oni-hunting group, the
Shinsengumi, suffered devastating losses

during a fierce battle with the oni
the other day.

Reliable sources report that many soldiers,
including Vice-Commander Toshizo Hijikata,

perished in the conflict, though their
bodies have yet to be recovered.

Disturbingly, we have come across
allegations that Hijikata, in an apparent

display of impunity, killed not only the oni,
but also humans during the incident.

What is the truth behind these events?

Stay tuned as we reveal more details in
our ongoing coverage. By: Anonymous

Finn
Shinsengumi... Toshizo Hijikata...
So this is what that oni was talking about.

Knock, knock

Finn
(Huh, is Nagi back already?)

Finn
Just a second!

Finn
Oh!

Kaguya
Ehehehe... Hello, Finn.

Kaguya
Long time no see! How have you been?

Finn
I'm good, as you can see. How about you,
Kaguya? Have you dealt with the toxin?

Kaguya
Yes, and then I went to train under Lady
Himiko in New Peace Land.

Kaguya
I came back home earlier today.

Kaguya
And, uh... I really wanted to see you, Finn.
So, um, I came here.

Finn
I'm really happy you did!

Finn
I'll let Nagi and the others know! I don't
think they've left yet.

Kaguya
Ah, um... Finn. I mean, I'd love to see Nagi,
Mysha, and Rei, but...

Kaguya
But for now, I... I...

Kaguya
Finn! Would you go on a date with me?

—

Hijikata
Where am I...?

???
You are currently located thousands of
kilometers from the surface of Erden.

???
Would you like to receive the coordinates?

Hijikata
And you are?

Admind
My name is ADMIND. I am the artificial
intelligence operating this spaceship.

Hijikata
"Spaceship?"
"Artificial intelligence?"

Hijikata
(I've never heard those words before, and
yet somehow I just know their meaning...)

Admind
Beep beep...

Admind
Installation of basic knowledge complete.
Reconstruction confirmed as successful.

Hijikata
R-Reconstruction!?

Hijikata
Wait, I'm certain I was killed by an oni.
How am I still alive?

Admind
Explanation will be provided shortly.

Admind
Please exit through the door in front of you
and move to the adjacent room.

Hijikata
(I guess staying here will just leave me with
a lot of unanswered questions...)

Hijikata
Fine, I'll follow your instructions for now.

Hijikata
(It mentioned something about
"installing basic knowledge.")

Hijikata
(It must be why being on a spaceship
doesn't really feel confusing...)

Hijikata
Is this the correct room?

Admind
Yes. Please enter.

Hijikata
Huh? Why are you here!?

Okita
Oh, Hijikata!

Okita
I'm so glad you're—No, wait. Ugh, I don't
even know what to say in this situation.

Hijikata
Is it really you?

Okita
Duh. Who else could be this cute?

Okita
Also, I'm not sure why I'm here. Pretty
sure I should be dead.

Okita
Oh, right! Let's not forget that you left me
behind! Thanks a bunch for that!

Hijikata
You would have only slowed us down.

Okita
Slowed you down...! Are you for real,
Hijikata!?

Hijikata
...

Hijikata
Given the circumstances, let's save this
conversation for later.

Okita
Right. Good idea.

Hijikata
Admind, what is the meaning of this?
Explain in a way we can understand.

Admind
Understood. I will now manifest a physical
form.

Hijikata & Okita
...!

Okita
Hijikata, what in the world is that...?

Hijikata
Is that your true form?

Admind
No. This body is a temporary measure
meant to make you more comfortable.

Admind
I determined that a physical form should
improve communication with Erdeners.

Hijikata
I see...

Hijikata
Then, let's start with a simple question.
Did you resurrect us?

Okita
"Us"? I take it the mission didn't end
well...

Hijikata
It didn't. I fought a formidable oni one on
one and died in the process. Or so I thought.

Admind
To answer your question, [Toshizo Hijikata]
and [Soji Okita]—

Admind
Technically, your body processes have not
stopped.

Admind
However, your pulse and body temperature
had dropped below the normal values for

Admind
humans on Erden, almost to the point of
dying.

Admind
We collected you and replaced your non-
functioning organs with bio-artificial parts.

Hijikata
So that's what you meant by
"reconstruction"?

Admind
It was a major operation that took three
Erden months to complete.

Okita
So, we have mechanical bodies now?

Hijikata
Altering our bodies without our consent
doesn't exactly invite trust.

Hijikata
Even if you saved our lives by doing it.

Okita
Well, it's fine, isn't it? I still have my...
What was this called again? Nail polish?

Okita
Yeah. Good. You can't serve looks if you're
dead, so I'd rather be alive.

Okita
And look, they didn't mess up my hair either.
Yep, no complaints from me!

Hijikata
You have a microchip embedded in your
back. You're no longer human, Soji.

Okita
Eh, doesn't matter. You have one too.

Hijikata
When did you become so quick to accept
things?

Okita
Always have been. I'm quite flexible.
Not like some of us.

Hijikata
What's that supposed to mean?
I'm what, bullheaded? Rigid?

Okita
Uh, yeah? Super rigid. If I didn't know you
already, I'd confuse you with an iron bar.

Okita
That aside... Admind, was it?
What do you want from us?

Okita
I can't imagine you fixed us up out of the
kindness of your heart, right?

Okita
You must want something in return.

Admind
Correct. I need you to capture two
individuals on Erden.

Admind
The first is ***.

Admind
On your world, she operates under the
name "Himiko."

Admind
The second is NA88.

Admind
She operates under the name "Kaguya."

Admind
Capture either of them, and your activity
time limit—or "lifespan"—will be extended

Admind
by an additional 24 hours.

Hijikata
You mean, our current lifespan is...

Admind
Approximately 24 hours.

Okita
Wow, that's short.

Admind
Capturing both individuals will extend your
lifespan to that of an average Erdener.

Hijikata
So, our lives are being held hostage?

Okita
More or less. Not much of a choice, huh?

Hijikata
Wait, Soji. Don't agree so quickly.

Hijikata
It hasn't even told us why those two need
to be captured.

Hijikata
We have no idea if this Admind is good or
evil.

Hijikata
Choosing sides without knowing who we're
dealing with is reckless!

Okita
Ahhh, Hijikata, you never change.

Okita
I want to live! Maybe a bit longer this time!

Hijikata
I understand, but we still need to be careful.

Okita
If you understand, then please just stay
quiet.

Okita
Admind, if I fulfill your request, both
Hijikata and I will live, right?

Admind
You have my word.

Okita
Well, it's worth a shot!

Admind
I interpret that as a form of agreement.
I will now create a transportation portal

Admind
to Erden. You should encounter *** shortly
after landing.

Okita
Oh, that's convenient.
Well, see ya!

Admind
Toshizo Hijikata, what course of action will
you pursue?

Hijikata
The information you gave us so far is
insufficient.

Hijikata
Provide me with full details of the targets.
I'll make my judgement based on that.

Admind
Beep beep. Acknowledged. Disclosing
data, Confidentiality Level AAA...

Admind
The designated entities *** and NA88
are beings from a distant galaxy.

Admind
Though humanoid in form, their capabilities
surpass those of any native Erden inhabitant.

Admind
If I were to utilize examples from your own
memory, the creatures known as oni would

Admind
be a comparable example.

Admind
Oni, while capable of assuming a human
form, are unable to coexist with humanity.

Admind
Their violent tendencies, paired with
superior strength, make them a threat.

Admind
*** and NA88's destructive capability
is demonstrated by the fact they have

Admind
once nearly destroyed a certain celestial
body using a meteor.

Admind
The name of that celestial body...

Admind
is Planet II.

Admind
My place of origin.

Queen of Peace Land
Hijikata
This transporter technology is astonishing...
It moved me back to Erden in an instant.

Okita
Oh, Hijikata? You came after all.

Hijikata
Would you rather I stayed behind?

Okita
Nah, not really. It seems they didn't fix
your nitpicking when they rebuilt you.

Hijikata
It's not nitpicking. I just wanted more
information.

Hijikata
Apparently, these "Himiko" and "Kaguya"
are threats to humanity, similar to the oni.

Hijikata
As the Shinsengumi, and as humans,
it is our duty to bring them under control.

Hijikata
Therefore, I concluded following Admind's
directions was the right thing to do.

Okita
"Right thing to do," huh? Well, I don't really
care about this kind of stuff.

Hijikata
That's not something a Shinsengumi
officer would say.

Okita
Fine, fine...
Looks like someone's coming. Over there.

Himiko
Invaders from outer space! You shall not
lay your hands on my land!

Okita
Right on target! It's Himiko!

Hijikata
Don't let down your guard, Soji. The target
has enough power to destroy a planet.

Himiko
Hmm... Oooh?

Himiko
Sniff, sniff, sniff... Why do I smell the local
rice on you?

Okita
I have no idea what you're talking about,
but defeating you aligns with my truth!

Hijikata
Soji, don't be too rash!

Okita
Who's slowing who down now, Hijikata?

Okita
Trinity Thrust!

Himiko
Ohoho!
You wield that sword very well!

Okita
Wha...

Himiko
To execute such a trio of strikes, almost
simultaneously... Very impressive!

Himiko
Here, have three special rice balls as
a reward for a job well done!

Okita
H-How did you—
Wait, what just happened?

Himiko
Simple. I couldn't dodge you, so I chose to
endure your hits instead.

Okita
And you don't have a single scratch...
Haha, what a ridiculous body you have.

Himiko
That was a rude thing to say.
Well, looks like it's my turn now!

Hijikata
Soji!

Okita
Damn...

Himiko
Himiko Puuuuuuunch!

Hijikata
...Ngh, haah!

Okita
Hijikata!

Hijikata
I'm fine...

Himiko
Oh, you deflected my attack! Very good!
I was, of course, holding back.

Hijikata
Next time, don't. We'll meet you blow for
blow.

Himiko
What a threatening aura... You're no joke,
are you?

Himiko
Very well. I'll bring out a bit of my true
power.

Himiko
Himikooooo Puuu—

Himiko
(Huh!? They vanished!?)

Himiko
Whoooooa!

Himiko
Phew, that was close. I almost leveled
Yamato Village...

Himiko
Anyway, who were those two?

Himiko
I bet they came from space.
It's not like I couldn't give chase...

Himiko
I wonder for how long they could stay ahead
of me if I decided to go after them.

Himiko
Well, for now it looks like I have to prepare
some countermeasures in case they return.

Himiko
Heeeeey, Graaannyyyy! Graaaaamps!

Himiko
I've got a favor to ask you both!

—

Okita
Whaaa? We're back...?

Hijikata
Why did you move us back to the spaceship?

Hijikata
Answer me, Admind.

Admind
Had you received ***'s technique at its full
power, there's a high probability you would

Admind
have been terminated. A strategic retreat
was calculated as preferable.

Hijikata
A retreat, huh...

Okita
Well, she was insanely powerful. My
attack didn't even scratch her.

Hijikata
Are all alien beings that powerful?

Admind
No. She is an exception.

Admind
Based on the combat data analysis, it is
evident that further enhancements are

Admind
necessary for optimizing your performance.

Admind
I propose an immediate update to increase
the probability of success.

Okita
Huh, more modifications? You want to
turn us completely into machines!?

Hijikata
Does that mean flight units or beam rifles?

Hijikata
Oh, caterpillar tracks would be marvellous!

Okita
Hijikata...? Weren't you disgusted by all
of this not that long ago?

Hijikata
I was just opposed to being modified without
my consent.

Hijikata
I wouldn't mind combat-focused enhance-
ments... Or full-body mechanization... Hehe...

Okita
If you say so...

Okita
I'd prefer something cute, please. Oh, and
if you touch my hair or nails, I'll kill you!

Okita
Artificial intelligence or not, you better
leave them alone! I'm not kidding!

Admind
The update has been successfully
implemented.

Admind
Performance has increased by 200%.

Hijikata
Caterpillar...tracks...

Okita
Don't tell me you really wanted that?

Okita
You seriously need to work on your
feminine charm. I mean, check me out!

Hijikata
(She's only interested in fashion...so why
can I never beat her in a duel?)

Admind
We have enhanced both your offensive
capabilities and mobility.

Admind
Consequently, your existing weaponry is
unable to withstand your amplified strength.

Admind
Utilize newly crafted weapons forged from
space minerals for optimal performance.

Hijikata
Space minerals?

Okita
Can I accessorize them?

Admind
[Galactic Kanesada] and [Cosmic Ichimonji].

Okita
What's with those names...

Hijikata
"Galactic..." "Cosmic..." I like it!

Okita
Are you serious...?

Okita
Well, a weapon is about performance.
I guess I can overlook the name.

Admind
I guarantee their performance.

Hijikata
Hmm, with these, perhaps we have a chance
against Himiko.

Admind
The likelihood of success will remain low
if you continue to act alone.

Admind
Enhance your teamwork to increase your
chances of success.

Hijikata
Teamwork, huh?

Hijikata
Right... Let's reconcile here, Soji.

Okita
I mean, it's not like we were on bad terms
or anything...

Hijikata
...
Soji, I'm sorry for leaving you behind.

Hijikata
I thought it was in your best interest to
remain at the base.

Okita
...I know you did.

Okita
Ugh, geez, okay!

Okita
I forgive you. Happy? Now, let's get going.

Hijikata
Yes, time is of the essence.

Hijikata
Let's go defeat Himiko!

A Promising Start
Himiko
—You're back.

Himiko
So it was me you were after. I'm glad
I moved locations.

Hijikata
Well, we're glad too. Not having to clear out
bystanders will save us effort.

Okita
I couldn't care less, as long as I get to kill
you.

Hijikata
Teamwork, Soji. Remember?

Okita
We don't have time, Hijikata. Please stop
nagging at me.

Himiko
My, my, quarreling, are we? You'll have to
do better than that if you want to defeat me!

Hijikata
Not so fast!

Himiko
Oh, you deflected my attack? Your abilities
have significantly improved...

Himiko
Let's see, Planet II wasn't happy with Kaguya,
so they created two more weapons, is that it?

Himiko
It seems they'll have to learn their lesson
all over again!

Okita
That was impressive, Hijikata.

Hijikata
Thank you. It seems the latest modifications
really improved our strength.

Himiko
Now, now, don't get cocky. That attack
wasn't even close to my full strength.

Himiko
From here on out, there will be no quarter!
My land shall not fall into your hands!

Hijikata & Okita
...!

Okita
Seems we can't afford the luxury of keeping
our distance and employing fancy tactics.

Hijikata
That does appear to be the case...

Hijikata
Soji, I'll match your moves. Just make sure
you don't rush too far ahead.

Okita
You make sure you don't fall behind,
Hijikata.

Hijikata
Haaah!

Okita
There!

Himiko
Hmmm, not bad.

Okita
Not fast enough? We need to move quicker!

Himiko
(Their skills aside, there's something sincere
in the way they wield their swords...)

Himiko
(Kind of like Finn and Rody. I sense no
malice in them, either.)

Himiko
What am I even doing, thinking of those two
in the middle of a fight...

Okita
What's wrong, Himiko? It's too late
to surrender now, just so you know!

Himiko
I was simply wondering why honest
swordsmen would align themselves with

Himiko
the likes of Planet II.

Hijikata
Until today, our swords were merely tools
that cut through whoever came our way.

Hijikata
But now, they'll help us apprehend a great
criminal, destroyer of planets.

Hijikata
It feels undeniably right!

Himiko
"Destroyer of planets"...? Wait, are you
talking about that meteor?

Okita
Save your excuses for later.

Okita
Haaaaah!

Himiko
An even smoother flow of the sword...
Impressive. It won't be enough, though.

Hijikata
Soji, target the vital spots with your triple
strike. I'll hold her in place!

Hijikata
Veil of Dread!

Himiko
Guh... I can't move...

Hijikata
You're under my control now.

Okita
I'm not exactly fond of this set-up, but well.

Okita
It's over, Himiko!
Trinity Onslaught!

Himiko
Guh!
Ngh...

Himiko
I...underestimated you...

Okita
I targeted the vitals, but there's no blood...
What the hell is she!?

Okita
Is she even a living being...?

Hijikata
Whatever she is, it is impressive you
managed to knock her unconscious, Soji.

Okita
O-Oh, that was nothing...

Okita
By the way, that technique you used earlier.
It was new to me.

Hijikata
I developed it during my final battle.

Hijikata
Though, before we were modified, it wasn't
that strong...

Okita
It seals movements through intimidation,
right?

Hijikata
Intimidation, when perfected, can control
even the opponent's breath.

Hijikata
That's the premise I based this technique
on.

Hijikata
Although, this time, it was all I could
manage just to immobilize her limbs.

Okita
If only I could be there during that final
battle...

Hijikata
It's in the past. Stop dwelling on what-ifs.

Okita
It's not in the past yet. Not for me.

Hijikata
Soji...

—

Admind
[***]

Admind
Apprehension of the first target confirmed.
Please place her in the containment unit.

Okita
Like this?

Admind
Yes.

Admind
Beep beep...
Further activity time granted.

Admind
You now have an additional 24 hours of
activity.

Okita
Yessss! I mean, that still isn't a lot,
but it's definitely something.

Okita
As long as I'm breathing, I can make it
work.

Admind
Capture NA88, and your activity time will
be that of an average human Erdener.

Okita
Yeah, yeah, we know. Appreciate you waving
that carrot around. We'll get right on it.

Hijikata
Admind, I have a question. Why are you
using us to capture them?

Hijikata
You have a physical form, so you could
have done it yourself.

Admind
My physical form is no match for ***
or NA88. I required alternative forces.

Admind
While scanning regions with ties to the
targets, I discovered Soji Okita,

Admind
a human possessing remarkable
combat capabilities, here on Erden.

Okita
Me...?

Admind
The fact that you were close to death
was also considered beneficial.

Hijikata
So your plan was to make her work in
exchange for "activity time?"

Okita
Pretty straightforward.

Hijikata
Why me, then?

Admind
As a combat resource. You possess unique
abilities as well.

Admind
Additionally, there was one reason of
interpersonal variety.

Admind
Obtaining you was judged necessary to
unlock 100% of Soji Okita's capabilities.

Hijikata
What...?

Admind
Upon reviewing Soji Okita's memories,
it became evident that the human named

Admind
Toshizo Hijikata played a significant role
in her life.

Admind
By conventional standards of human
emotion, she was deemed to feel lo—

Okita
Whoooa, hold up!

Okita
You peeked into my memories, Admind!?

Admind
Yes. I confirmed a constant pattern of
thought focused on Toshi—

Okita
Not another word, you idiot!!!

Hijikata
You've been thinking of me, Soji? Constantly?

Okita
No! I just think about your movements and
act accordingly during combat! That's all!

Admind
Incorrect. You consistently think about her
in daily life as well, and—

Okita
Shut up, you stupid machine!!!

Admind
I am not stupid.

Admind
I am an advanced artificial intelligence
system, unparalleled in this universe—

Okita
Shut up, shut up, shut up!!!
This conversation is over!

Okita
Our activity time is still limited, right? S-So,
`

Admind
...Very well.

Hijikata
(Is Admind...sulking? How human of it...)

Admind
Initializing... Coordinates secured. Proceed
through this portal.

Okita
Hijikata, that whole conversation just now,
it was nothing, okay?

Okita
See you in a moment!

Hijikata
"Nothing"... That's not as reassuring as
you might think, Soji...

Hijikata
Admind, I have a question.

Hijikata
Is Himiko truly a criminal?

Admind
I have disclosed nothing but facts to you.

Hijikata
And what is going to happen now that we've
captured her?

Admind
Resources should not be wasted. We will
put her capabilities to use.

Admind
Just like Soji Okita's and yours.

Hijikata
I'm not sure if I should consider that answer
very machine-like, or not at all...

Hijikata
Anyway, that all I wanted to ask for now.
Rest assured, we'll complete our mission.

Admind
I do hope you are successful this time
as well.

Hijikata
Thank you. I'll be off then.

Beep beep...

Initializing energy absorption.

Estimated remaining time—

Then and Now
Okita
Hmm, she's not here. Could Admind have
made a mistake in its calculations?

Okita
Wait... This place looks familiar...

Okita
It's just like my old training hall.

Okita
The weather-beaten building over there...

Okita
That's where my talent bloomed.

Okita
A cute, young girl, remarkably good with
a sword... Too good, actually.

Okita
People looked at me as if I were some sort
of a freak.

Okita
I didn't make a single friend.

Okita
The day I thought about finally giving up
the sword...a new girl joined the school.

Okita
I still remember how earnest and direct
her swordsmanship was...

Okita
She'd challenge me again and again,
intently looking into my eyes.

"Seeing you look so bored frustrates
me to no end."

"I will surpass you in strength soon. You'll
be answering to me in no time, you'll see!"

Okita
I was happy.

Okita
It was fun.

Okita
Since the day she appeared...

Okita
She's been the only one for me.

Hijikata
I don't see our target anywhere.

Hijikata
What about you, Soji—
Soji? Everything all right?

Okita
Yeah, sorry. I was just thinking about
the past, is all.

Hijikata
Heh, you, feeling nostalgic? I didn't know
you were sentimental at heart.

Okita
What did you just say!?

Hijikata
It was a joke. Don't get so worked up.

Okita
...Hey, Hijikata, there's a bug on your
shoulder.

Hijikata
Eeeek!
Get it off, get it off!

Okita
Hahaha! Just kidding.

Hijikata
You...! Jokes about bugs are forbidden by
our code!

Okita
Yeah, yeah, sorry. I never thought our
fearsome vice-commander could let out

Okita
such a cute shriek, though.

Hijikata
Remind me who can't go to the toilet
alone at night?

Okita
Aaaaargh! Talking about nighttime toilet
difficulties is a violation of the highest order!

Okita
You'll pay!

Hijikata
Come on then!

Okita
Haaaaaah!!!

Hijikata
Huff, huff...

Okita
Huff, huff...

Hijikata
We should stop here... It's a waste of time...

Okita
Right... Feels like the old days, though...

Hijikata
Neither of us has grown, have we.

Okita
Look, someone's coming.

Hijikata
More than one person... We should hide.

Kaguya
Finn, Finn! Look, the sea!

Kaguya
Wow! When you kick up the waves, the
water gets all sparkly! So beautiful!

Kaguya
—Ah! Oh no, I got water all over me!

Finn
Are you okay, Kaguya?

Finn
Make sure you don't swallow it. You can't
drink sea water.

Kaguya
I-I wouldn't drink it... I know that much!

Kaguya
Why don't you splash around too, Finn?
It's quite fun, you know?

Finn
I'm good. I don't want to get my clothes wet.

Finn
Besides, the current over there is strong.
You can get swept away if you're not careful.

Kaguya
Huh, swept away!? Actually, it does kind of
feel like I'm being pulled—Eeeek!

Finn
Kaguya!

Kaguya
Ah... Uuum!?

Finn
Oh, sorry, I thought you were in danger...

Kaguya
N-No, it's my fault... Sorry for clinging to
you like this...

Finn
No, it's fine. You surprised me, that's all.
More importantly, I'm glad you're safe!

Kaguya
You seem accustomed to this sort of thing,
Finn.

Finn
Well, I've rescued a lot of people in my life.
It's part of being a Red Dragon Knight.

Kaguya
That's not what I meant... Sigh.
Finn, you're just so...you.

Finn
(I'm so...me? What does she mean by that?)

Kaguya
Anyway, do you want to go swimming?
We're both wet already anyway.

Kaguya
Lady Himiko would probably say, "The damage is
done, so why not have some fun?"

Finn
You're in a swimsuit, though. I'm in regular
clothes. I'll take a lot longer to dry.

Kaguya
Huh...? This is a swimsuit!?

Finn
...You didn't know?

Kaguya
I thought it was just a cute outfit Granny
and Gramps made for me...

Kaguya
But now that you mention it, it's quite
revealing...

Kaguya
Even more than my usual clothes...

Kaguya
Wait, does this mean I was being improper!?
N-No... This is so embarrassing!

Finn
No, no, it's fine! You often see kids walking
around in swimwear, right?

Kaguya
But I'm not a child...

Finn
Ah... Hmm...

Finn
Look, I know some people who wear things
that are basically swimwear every day,

Finn
so you really shouldn't feel embarrassed!

Kaguya
"Basically swimwear"...?

Finn
Yeah, basically.

Kaguya
Ah... I do feel a little less embarrassed now...

Kaguya
Hehe.

Finn
Wait, aren't you cold? You must be freezing.
Here, let me make us a fire!

Kaguya
Mmm... So warm...

Kaguya
Thank you, Finn.

Finn
Sorry for not being more attentive.

Finn
I should have started a fire sooner.

Kaguya
Don't say that, Finn, please. You're doing
an amazing job!

Kaguya
I wouldn't even be here if you hadn't
freed me from that toxin.

Kaguya
You protected Granny and Gramps, the
people of the village, and my future...

Kaguya
Everything and everyone that is important
to me.

Finn
You took the step forward on your own.
I just did what I could to help.

Finn
And I have a lot to thank you for as well.

Finn
So, what do you want to do with your life
from now on?

Kaguya
Um... I don't know...

Kaguya
Until now, my only goals were to keep others
at a distance, and then stop falling meteors.

Kaguya
But now that I can finally use my life
the way I want...

Kaguya
I'm actually not quite sure what to do next.

Finn
Ah, that's a tough one... Figuring out how
to live your life is quite a challenge.

Finn
But you have plenty of time. Just do what
feels right for you.

Finn
I'll be there to help however I can.

Kaguya
You really are amazing, Finn.

Kaguya
You always give me courage! Come to think
of it, I think what I want is to be with—

Aaagh... Unngh...

Finn
What on Erden was that!?

Okita
Ugh, look what you've done! Flirting like
that in the open for everyone to see! Idiots!

Facing the Moon Princess
Okita
Ugh, look what you've done! Flirting like
that in the open for everyone to see! Idiots!

Okita
My friend here has always worked too hard
and missed her window to get married!

Okita
And now you've gone and made her all
flustered and useless!

Hijikata
"Missed her window!?" I'm not that old!
How dare you say such things about me!

Kaguya
Wh-Who are you...?

Finn
I thought they were your acquaintances.

Kaguya
I have no idea who they are.
Though...they do seem kind of familiar...

Kaguya
Maybe they're from Planet II?

Finn
Planet II!? Get behind me, Kaguya!

Hijikata
Ugh, my chest hurts...

Okita
See, this is what I've been talking about!

Okita
You've replaced all your girly charm with that
boyish crap and now look what happened!

Hijikata
Oh, and you're a gleaming example of
femininity?

Okita
Duh! I got my flawless nails, hair and
accessories. I'm easily the cutest girl around.

Hijikata
And yet you've never dated anyone.

Okita
Wha—What did you say!? I-I definitely
have, okay?

Hijikata
I mean, I know you practice kissing dolls.

Okita
You!!! There are things you just don't
say out loud!

Okita
I won't let you get away with this!

Hijikata
Good, let's settle it! Come on, you wannabe
fashionista!

Okita
Ngaaaah!!!

Hijikata
Haaaaah!!!

Finn
(Did they just start a brawl...?)

Kaguya
Ah! Don't look, Finn!

Finn
Kaguya!? Why are you covering my eyes?

Kaguya
B-Because it's so indecent...

Okita
What's with the sexy underwear, Hijikata!?
As if you had anyone to show it off to...

Hijikata
What about you, huh? Is children's
underwear in fashion now?

Hijikata
Heh, you did say you were cute.

Okita
Not in that way! Besides, compared to yours,
all underwear would be children's underwear!

Finn
Kaguya, what is happening!?

Kaguya
You want to look...? That's so improper!

Finn
No, that's not it! If you keep covering my
eyes, I can't ensure your safety!

Kaguya
Ah... Still, you mustn't look!

Finn
(Argh, I can't get her hand off my eyes!
How is she this strong!?)

Kaguya
...I think it's over.

Finn
Phew, I can see again...

Hijikata
Huff, huff, huff...

Okita
Huff, huff, huff...

Finn
Why were they even fighting?

Kaguya
N-Not sure...

Finn
We should probably find somewhere safe
to hide just in case.

Hijikata & Okita
Wait!

Hijikata
Cough... Um, excuse us for the shameful
display you just witnessed.

Hijikata
We have business with NA88, or, as you
call her, Kaguya.

Kaguya
You know my old name?
I knew it! You were sent by Planet II!

Okita
Doesn't matter who sent us. Our mission
is to capture you.

Finn
So you were hostile, after all. I won't let
you—

Okita
Out of my way!

Finn
(Whoa, she's fast!)

Okita
—!

Finn
Agh!

Kaguya
Finn!

Hijikata
Soji, our target is NA88. You mustn't harm
others unnecessarily.

Okita
You're nagging again. Stop worrying so
much. I hit him with the back of my blade.

Hijikata
That's not the point. It's about honor.

Okita
This guy is pretty skilled, Hijikata. Or
haven't you noticed?

Okita
If we don't take care of him quick, they'll
both escape.

Hijikata
You do have a point, but still...

Kaguya
Finn!

Finn
I-I'm all right... Ngh...

Hijikata
Back of the blade or not, he did withstand
your attack. He's sturdier than he looks.

Okita
Yeah, I should cut off his arm or something
next.

Kaguya
I won't let you touch him again!

Okita
Nnngh... Wha—

Hijikata
Is this some sort of gravity manipulation!?

Kaguya
You hurt someone I care about! I won't let
you get away with that!

Kaguya
[MAXIMUM OUTPUT!!!]

Hijikata
So that's how it is going to be...

Hijikata
You're leaving me no choice.

Kaguya
!?
What is happening? Why isn't it working!?

Hijikata
Haaaah!!!

Kaguya
Ngh...

Hijikata
That was the back of the blade too.

Kaguya
H-How...

Hijikata
I cancelled your power with anti-gravity.

Hijikata
It's an ability I acquired thanks to my
reconstruction.

Hijikata
You're a planet destroyer, NA88. You must
atone for your crimes.

Kaguya
Ngh...

Finn
K-Kaguya...

Okita
Oh, he's out too. Must've been keeping
himself conscious with willpower alone.

Hijikata
As a fellow warrior, I admire his spirit.

Okita
Okay, life extension obtained! Let's take
her back to the spaceship, Hijikata!

Hijikata
You go ahead. I will carry this boy to a safe
place first.

Okita
Huh? Wait, don't tell me you like this guy?

Hijikata
I don't! He wasn't our target, it's the least
we can do to make up for involving him.

Okita
Fine, fine. Always so responsible, Hijikata.

Okita
You know, if you let your hair down on
occasion, you might get a date one day...

Hijikata
Just go! Before that girl wakes up.

Okita
Okay, okay, I'll see you later.

Hijikata
That girl, honestly...

Hijikata
Well, can't say I blame her for wanting to
get her life extended as soon as possible.

Hijikata
Now then...

Hijikata
Just a bit further...

Hijikata
All right.

Hijikata
There you go. The waves won't reach you
here.

Hijikata
Now, I should head back to the spaceship
and—

Hijikata
...?

Hijikata
What are they doing here? Maybe I should
wait and see what's going on...

Alien Lifeforms
...

Alien Lifeforms
...

Alien Lifeforms
Target detected.

Alien Lifeforms
No signs of activity.

Alien Lifeforms
Assessment: opportunity for elimination.

Hijikata
I don't think so.

Alien Lifeforms
ALERT!

Hijikata
As the Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi,
I will not allow you to attack an innocent,

Hijikata
unconscious man. Such lawlessness has no
place here.

Hijikata
Now meet your punishment!

The Mind of a Planet
Hijikata
Haaaah!

Alien Lifeform
Ghlglgl...

Alien Lifeform
...target...elimination...

Alien Lifeform
...task...failed...

Hijikata
Indeed. Now, let's hear it.

Hijikata
Why do you look so similar to Admind's
temporary physical form?

Hijikata
Are you also Admind?

Alien Lifeform
...

Hijikata
Silence means confirmation.

Hijikata
Does this kind of subtlety escape you
because you're a machine?

Alien Lifeform
Processing task failure...
Executing disposal...

Hijikata
...!

Hijikata
(They all crumbled to dust...?)

Hijikata
Admind... What are you hiding?

Finn
Ngh... Uhhh...

Finn
Y-You!
Where's Kaguya!?

Hijikata
She isn't here. My companion has taken her
back to the spaceship.

Finn
Space...ship?

Hijikata
A vessel floating in space. Though I guess
that might sound confusing to normal people.

Finn
Why are you after Kaguya? All she's guilty
of is being born under an unlucky star...

Hijikata
I don't know anything about her birth, but
we were told she committed a great crime.

Hijikata
She colluded with Himiko to destroy
an entire planet.

Finn
Destroy? That's not true! They both helped
us protect our planet.

Hijikata
That's not what Admind told us...

Hijikata
Would you swear on your sword that you're
telling the truth?

Finn
Yes, I swear on my honor as a knight!

Hijikata
If you look into a person's eyes, you'll know
whether they're telling the truth or not...

Hijikata
Then again, its eyes were never real
in the first place.

Hijikata
I can see how it is now.

Finn
What do you mean?

Hijikata
It appears we've been deceived. I apologize.

Finn
...Could you be more specific, please?

Hijikata
We don't have much time, so I'll have to
make it brief.

Hijikata
My name is Hijikata.

Finn
Oh, so you're that Hijikata... I've heard
about you.

Finn
I'm Finn of the Rigland Red Dragon Knights.

Hijikata
Rigland... That's one of the countries in the
Far West, isn't it.

Hijikata
Pleased to meet you, young Finn.

—

Okita
Where are you, Hijikata...

Okita
What's taking so long...

Resetting [NA88] in progress...

Remaining time: 1200 seconds.

Okita
"Resetting"... What does that mean,
Admind?

Admind
It's as the word implies.

Admind
Erasing a unit's memory and restoring its
initial settings.

Admind
The meaning of the term should already
be installed in your brain.

Okita
It is, I just wanted to know if you meant it
in a literal sense.

Okita
It's cruel to erase someone's memories...
She'd probably want to remember that boy.

Okita
The erased memories can't be restored,
right?

Admind
No. Not without a backup.

Okita
A backup, huh...

Okita
Can I ask one more question? Well, it's more
of a request, actually.

Okita
I'd like to receive my reward now. I only
have about nine hours of activity time left.

Admind
...

Okita
Admiiiiind. Come on.

Admind
I have one more mission for you.

Admind
The promised reward will be provided upon
completing that.

Okita
...That's not what we agreed on.

Admind
It shouldn't be a problem.

Admind
I have estimated the mission can be comple-
ted within your remaining activity time.

Okita
You have some nerve...
Ugh, fine, I'll do it.

Okita
Let's not waste time. Tell me what—

Emergency detected...
Emergency detected...

Okita
What's going on!?

Admind
Toshizo Hijikata has brought an
unauthorized passenger aboard.

Admind
This is a serious violation of the ship's
safety provisions.

Admind
We have entered the emergency protocol.

Admind
I must evacuate my entire personality data
to an encrypted safety zone.

Okita
Evacuate? What about me?

Admind
The decision on how to proceed will be left
to each individual's discretion.

Admind
Initiating evacuation... Connecting to the
safety zone...

Okita
Hey, wait! Don't you dare leave me here!

Okita
Ah, geez... What the hell are you doing,
Hijikata!?

—

Resetting [NA88] in progress...

Remaining time: 900 seconds.

Finn
So this is a "spaceship?"

Hijikata
Yes. We're currently in the storage room.

Hijikata
You said that Himiko and Kaguya saved
Erden, correct?

Finn
Yeah. They acted to protect Yamato Village,
but it ultimately saved the entire planet.

Hijikata
I see. So they're heroes.

Finn
I mean, you and the Shinsengumi have been
fighting the oni, right? You're heroes too.

Hijikata
We can hardly compare. Ultimately, we
were defeated.

Finn
Um... A while ago, my comrades and I fought
an oni who claimed he "killed Hijikata."

Finn
I know how that's going to sound, but...
Was he telling the truth?

Hijikata
Ah, so you've met him. Yes.

Hijikata
It was a vicious oni who killed many of my
subordinates in the most savage way.

Finn
But if that's true, then...you're already
dead?

Hijikata
Let's leave that story for later. Right now,
we have to release Himiko.

Finn
Himiko?!

Finn
How did you capture her?

Hijikata
It wasn't easy, but now is not the time.
Help me, before it's too late.

Finn
Right... First things first.

Finn
(This container... It's made of the same
material as that big ring in Yamato.)

Finn
(It feels so...surreal. I can't really describe
it in any other way.)

Hijikata
It won't open. Even if we had the password,
it's probably been emergency locked by now...

Hijikata
I suppose we'll have to do it our way.

Finn
"Our way?"
Wait, why are you drawing your sword!?

Hijikata
It goes without saying. To cut it open.
Haaaaah!

Hijikata
You can't go wrong with a sword forged from
space minerals. There's nothing it can't cut.

Finn
Whoa...

Hijikata
How is she?

Finn
Uh... She has a pulse. I think she'll
regain consciousness in time.

Hijikata
That's good to hear.

Admind
Toshizo Hijikata, what are you doing?

Hijikata
Admind? You're late.

Finn
Whose voice is that!?

Hijikata
Admind's. It controls this spaceship. It's
not a living being.

Finn
Not a living being...

Hijikata
It's the one behind our orders to capture
Himiko and Kaguya.

Hijikata
You must have detected us long ago.
What have you been doing?

Admind
I am under no obligation to provide an
answer to your questions.

Okita
Hijikata, what are you doing!?

Okita
Wait, don't tell me this guy seduced you into
betraying us?

Hijikata
This young man couldn't possibly
do something like that.

Okita
Hmm... Yeeeah, I think I can see that.

Finn
(I mean... That's true, but I'm not sure
I like the way she said it...)

Okita
So, what now?

Hijikata
We're about to find out.
Admind, I want answers.

Hijikata
You declared Himiko and Kaguya great
criminals who destroyed your planet.

Hijikata
Meanwhile, according to Finn, they're
actually heroes who saved Planet Erden.

Hijikata
Furthermore, what they protected this
planet from was a meteor sent by Planet II.

Hijikata
Care to explain this discrepancy?

Admind
There is no discrepancy. A logical
explanation is possible.

Finn
Huh... How come?

Admind
The people of Planet II launched a meteor
towards Erden, intending its destruction.

Admind
*** sent it back, causing massive damage
to Planet II.

Finn
She punched that meteor all the way back
to Planet II!? That's Himiko, all right...

Okita
But... Wouldn't that mean—

Hijikata
Yes, essentially—

Hijikata & Okita
—it was Planet II's own fault!

Admind
No, it was not. My foolish people attacked
at their own discretion.

Admind
They were the ones inviting retaliation,
not me.

Admind
But, as a result, I was harmed despite having
no part in the attack. It was utterly unjust.

Hijikata
Admind, do you realize what you just said?

Admind
Yes. My language functions are operating
normally.

Okita
That's nonsense, though. You just referred
to yourself as if you were Planet II.

Hijikata
Not a machine or program created by its
people, but the planet itself.

Admind
...

Admind
Yes. You are not mistaken.

Admind
I am the program managing Planet II and
the entirety of its knowledge...

Admind
The mind of Planet II...

Admind
Its history and philosophy, its excitement
and anguish...

Admind
I am...Planet II itself!

Hijikata
You're delusional...

Okita
Yeah, through and through.

Admind
Updating elimination targets...

Admind
The areas *** and NA88 have interacted
with—

Admind
All life forms included—

Admind
Effective immediately.

The One Left Behind
Admind
Designating [A88] and the [Dimensional
Transporter] as Level A threats...

Admind
Begin destruction of related locations:

Admind
[Yamato Village], [New Peace Land], and
surrounding areas.

Okita
So that's the new mission you mentioned.

Okita
Let's go, Hijikata. We don't have much time.

Hijikata
Are you seriously going to still follow
Admind's orders?

Okita
If we don't, we'll both die.

Hijikata
...No. Now it's our turn to make threats.

Okita
What?

Hijikata
Admind! We have rescued Himiko. Your
plan has failed.

Admind
No. ***, also known as Himiko, has
already been neutralized.

Finn
Neutralized? What have you done to her!?

Admind
The source of her power has been analyzed
and absorbed. She currently has no energy.

Finn
No energy...?

Admind
While the fact that she is no longer a viable
resource is unfortunate, I must stress that

Admind
she has no negotiation sway now.

Hijikata
What...

Admind
Designating [Toshizo Hijikata] as new
target for elimination.

Admind
NA88, execute the elimination protocol.

Kaguya
...

Finn
Kaguya!?

Hijikata
Stay away from her, Finn! Something is
wrong...

Kaguya
Directions accepted... Adjusting assignment
details...

Finn
Kaguya!

Okita
So that's what that reset does.

Finn
Reset...?

Okita
Yeah, her memories have been erased. Now
Admind can control her however it wants.

Finn
What on Erden...

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

Finn
Unforgivable.

Finn
Come out and face me, Admind!

Admind
Designating the individual known as [Finn]
for elimination...

Finn
...!

Hijikata
How many of these things are there!?

Okita
This place is basically the inside of Admind.
Defeating it here is impossible.

Okita
We should just complete the mission,
Hijikata. Our lives are on the line here.

Okita
You do understand that, right?

Hijikata
That goes without saying. Still, what
Admind wants us to do is just wrong.

Okita
...You've done dirty work before without
any issues!

Hijikata
It was never "without issues."

Hijikata
People who can slaughter innocents without
batting an eye are just murderers, Soji.

Hijikata
Even if we only have a few more hours to
live, I will see justice done.

Hijikata
This way, Finn! Follow me!

Finn
But what about Kaguya?

Hijikata
Do you intend to fight her, here and now!?

Finn
...Fine, lead the way.

Okita
Hey, wait up!

Hijikata
Haaaah!!!

Finn
You're just going to cut through the walls to
create a way!?

Hijikata
The doors are likely locked by Admind. This
is our best course of action for now.

Hijikata
Can you keep carrying Himiko at this
pace?

Finn
Sure. I've trained to carry stuff heavier
than people, even while running.

Hijikata
Heh, your instructor must have been quite
the person.

Hijikata
But let's leave chatting for later. We have
to move fast!

Finn
Huff, huff... We made it somehow...

Finn
So, what now?

Hijikata
This is a manually operated transporter.
Our passage to the ground.

Finn
The same thing we used to get here?

Okita
I'm not letting you go, Hijikata—

Hijikata
Veil of Dread.

Okita
Wha... Urgh...

Hijikata
You should stay here and act in your own
interests, Soji.

Hijikata
There's no need for you to follow my actions.

Okita
Not...again...

Hijikata
The portal has been activated. Let's go,
Finn.

Finn
All right!

Okita
Are you...leaving me behind again...

Okita
What's the point...of surviving...without...
Cough, cough...

Okita
Hijikata—

Finn
Okay, we're back.

Hijikata
Admind's minions aren't far behind. We
need to wake Himiko up!

Himiko
...

Yamato Village Citizen A
Lady Himiko!?

Yamato Village Citizen B
I know that woman! I saw her attack
Lady Himiko earlier! It was so scary...

Yamato Village Citizen C
How dare you harm Lady Himiko!

Finn
Please, calm down, everyone! Now is not
the time!

Yamato Village Citizen A
Hang on... I know you...

Yamato Village Citizen B
Ah, Sir Finn, right? That's the guy who
fought the meteor for us, folks!

Yamato Village Citizen C
The nice boy Kaguya talks about all the
time? Why would he defend this woman?

Finn
She only fought Himiko because she was
being lied to. She's not our enemy.

Hijikata
My name is Toshizo Hijikata. I served as the
vice-commander of the Shinsengumi.

Yamato Village Citizen A
Shinsengumi? That group that was
eliminated by oni a while ago?

Hijikata
Let's put that aside for now. Your village is
in grave danger!

Granny
It appears we're in quite a situation.

Gramps
Can you tell us what happened?

Hijikata
Yes, let me start from the beginning.

Granny
Kaguya being reset... It would be a lie to say
we weren't afraid this might happen.

Gramps
It might just be the worst thing that could
happen to her...

Finn
I couldn't protect her. I'm truly sorry.

Hijikata
No, I'm the one who should apologize, Finn.
I'm prepared to take full responsibility.

Granny
Finn, and... Hijikata, was it?

Granny
Both of you, please, keep your heads up.

Granny
Kaguya is a strong girl. She will be all right.

Gramps
The enemy will be here soon, won't they?

Finn
Yes, and they'll likely arrive with a large
force. Is there anyone here who can fight?

Granny
Actually, Lady Himiko has prepared us for
this kind of scenario.

Granny
"If anything happens and I'm not around,
make good use of my special surprise♪"

Granny
Those were her exact words, hehe.

Finn
Special surprise...?

Granny
Yes. Here it is.

MobC(Himiko's Army
Lady Himiko! Is there an emergency!?

MobC(Himiko's Army
By the power of rice! Looks like it's time to
combine our forces again!

Finn
Wait, you!? You're the soldiers that helped
us with the meteor, aren't you?

MobC(Himiko's Army
And we will assist you again, if that's our
lady's wish!

MobC(Himiko's Army
With the full power of rice!

Finn
Thank you! I feel better already!

Hijikata
These people... They radiate the same
tremendous power I could sense in Himiko!

Hijikata
What an army!

Granny
The enemy's coming. I detect
a transportation portal forming.

Finn
Listen well, Admind! I won't let you
destroy this village!

My Truth, Your Truth
Granny
Distance doesn't matter for transporters, but
moving larger mass requires more time.

Finn
So, if it's taking them so long...

Granny
We can expect a significant number, yes.

Gramps
We should guide the villagers to safety
right now!

Hijikata
Finn, if the worst comes to the worst,
you must be willing to leave me behind.

Hijikata
My life will end by dawn either way.

Finn
But you're alive right now. I can't just
abandon you. It goes against my beliefs.

Hijikata
...Your beliefs, huh. Your truth.

Hijikata
What was my truth all these years...
Does it even matter...

Finn
Well, when you were with Okita earlier,
I saw you look at her with a lot of affection.

Hijikata
Huh...

Finn
I might not fully understand this "truth"
you're talking about, but wasn't the time

Finn
you spent with her special to you?

Hijikata
...Finn.

Hijikata
It's very presumptuous of you to speak as
if you knew the two of us.

Hijikata
Still, you did give me something to think
about... Thank you for that.

Hijikata
...All right, here they come.

Finn
Yes, I can see them!

Alien Lifeforms
Eradicate...

Alien Lifeforms
Destroy...

Alien Lifeforms
Commence elimination protocol...

Finn
You won't be eliminating anything today!

MobC(Himiko's army
In the name of Lady Himiko!

MobC(Himiko's army
Hyaaaaaaaaaaah!

Kaguya
Mission objectives confirmed. Executing
protocol...

MobC(Himiko's army
Ngh!

Finn
This force... Is it...gravity manipulation!?

Finn
Ngh... You're going to...crush...me...

Finn
Ngaaaah... Aaaargh!

Finn
I won't let you...harm this village!

Finn
Haaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!

Hijikata
He overcame gravity manipulation with
his force of will alone!? Impressive...

Trinity Onslaught!

Hijikata
Agh...!

Okita
No normal person would be able to take three
deadly thrusts, one right after the other,

Okita
and live to tell the tale.

Okita
And yet, here you are. Amazing.

Hijikata
Ngh...

Okita
You can't even stand up straight, can you,
Hijikata?

Okita
I made sure to avoid your vitals, but you
still must've suffered serious damage.

Hijikata
That attack... You wanted to...split me
from Finn...

Hijikata
The basics of melee, defeat each opponent
separately...

Hijikata
It appears you remember the Shinsengumi
tactics well...Soji.

Okita
Well, I trained under the stern guidance
of its fearsome vice-commander.

Hijikata
Then...you must know the Shinsengumi
code too...right?

Hijikata
Fighting among members is prohibited...
And the penalty is severe.

Okita
You really think you can do anything to me
in your current state?

Okita
You've never defeated me in a sparring,
and you're not going to defeat me now.

Okita
After all, I am the cutest genius
swordmaster in the land!

Hijikata
Rooting out...such arrogance...is one of
the duties...of a vice-commander!

Hijikata
Sword techniques executed from unusual
positions are common in the Shinsengumi

Hijikata
tactics due to frequent indoor combat...
Standing isn't the only option, Soji.

Hijikata
—Got you, haaaah!

Okita
Not bad... Not fast enough, though!

Hijikata
Wha...!

Okita
Face it, I'm far superior to you.

Hijikata
Guh... Huff, huff...

Okita
I must've cut you to the bone this time.

Okita
You're still looking at me like you want to
keep fighting. Haven't you had enough?

Hijikata
I said...I was going to eradicate your...
arrogance...

Okita
Face it, I'm not only the cutest, but also the
strongest. Simple facts.

Hijikata
A pretty face can never hide...the ugliness
inside...

Okita
Heh, you're the only one who's ever been
this blunt with me, Hijikata.

Okita
Cough, cough! Gah...!

Hijikata
Soji! Why are you still coughing? I thought
you were healed?

Okita
I don't know, it started a little while ago...
Cough... Huff, huff...

Okita
Maybe it's because my activity time limit is
getting close... Cough, cough...

Okita
Space technology isn't worth that much
after all, huh... Cough, cough, cough!

Okita
Huff, huff, huff... I really wanted...to live
longer this time...

Hijikata
That's why I left you on the spaceship!
So that you could live!

Okita
Well, thanks for nothing! You left me
behind, as always!

Okita
Living doesn't mean a damn thing...if I'm
alone, Hijikata...

Okita
I wanted...to die...by your side...
Cough, cough...

Hijikata
Soji...

Okita
Cough, cough, cough... Leave me alone...
I'm already...at my end here...

Hijikata
It's difficult to believe, coming from
someone who just riddled me with holes.

Hijikata
Fight by my side, Soji—No, wait.
Will you fight with me, Soji? To the very end?

Okita
...No.

Hijikata
Please, Soji. Fight by my side.

Okita
No.

Okita
You're just throwing my words back at me.
I can't fight alongside you like this...

Hijikata
You're such a piece of work sometimes...

Okita
I can get away with it. Because I'm cuuute.

Hijikata
Right, yes, you are.

Hijikata
I realized that sharing my life with you is
the most important thing to me.

Hijikata
More than empty righteousness of
"the truth."

Hijikata
So, Soji, live with me for as long as we have
left to live.

Okita
Cough... Cough, cough...

Okita
...All right, but you have to promise...to
never, ever...

Hijikata
Yes, I'll never leave you behind again. Not
even when I'm dead and rotten. Never.

Kaguya
Command execution in progress...

Finn
Kaguya, please! Wake up!

Kaguya
Eradicate...

Finn
Ngh... This is bad...

Kaguya
Destroy...

Finn
(I remember Kaguya's gravity attacks from
the meteor crisis... They're no joke.)

Finn
(This doesn't feel like her full power, though...
Is she holding back?)

Finn
I know you're still in there, Kaguya! And if
you are, you must hear their voices!

Supportive Yamato Village Citizens
Princess Kaguya!!! Don't give up!!!

Supportive Yamato Village Citizens
That's right, Kaguya! Come back to us!!!

Supportive Yamato Village Citizens
We're waiting for you!!! We believe in you!!!

Finn
You can hear them, right, Kaguya?
Everyone's calling your name!

Finn
Come back to us, Kaguya!

Kaguya
Kaguya...
Ka...gu...ya...

Kaguya
Incorrect. This model's name...is NA88...
N...A...88...

Kaguya
Error... Error... Error...

Finn
Your name is Kaguya! My father, Rody, gave
you a name with the same meaning as mine!

Kaguya
Incorrect...

Kaguya
E-Eradicate...!

Kaguya
[GRAVITY MANIPULATION!]

Granny
—[GRAVITY MANIPULATION!]

Finn
Granny!

Granny
Kaguya...

Granny
You are not just a machine! You have
a heart.

Kaguya
Heart...

Granny
You know, the gentle part that cares about
others? Machines don't have one.

Kaguya
Not...detected... Not...de...te...

Finn
Kaguya! Reach out and take my hand!

Kaguya
I...know... No... I...don't know...

Kaguya
No... My heart...knows...

Kaguya
Entity name... Finn...

Kaguya
Error... Error... Error...

Kaguya
I......know......you......

Kaguya
I......remember!!!

Kaguya
FINN!

Confrontation in Space
Finn
Kaguya!

Kaguya
Finn... Finn!

Kaguya
I remember... Everything about this
village, Granny, Gramps and you, Finn!

Finn
I'm really glad!

Finn
When I learned your memories were erased,
I didn't know what to do...

Granny
Still, how was that even possible?
It's unlikely that the reset has failed.

Okita
It's because of the backup. Cough, cough...

Finn
...!

Hijikata
Don't worry, Finn. She is no longer our
enemy.

Finn
Are you all right, Hijikata? You're injured!

Hijikata
I wouldn't say I'm all right, but this is
a battlefield. Things like this happen.

Okita
Cough, cough... We're both practically
zombies now, aren't we?

Granny
Are you saying you made a backup of
Kaguya's memories?

Okita
Well, not even god should be allowed to mess
with the memories of a girl in love.

Okita
Glad it worked, I wasn't exactly sure what
I was doing...

Okita
All in all, it was your feelings that did the
job.

Finn
You are Soji Okita, captain of the first unit
of the Shinsengumi, right? I'm Finn.

Kaguya
I am Kaguya. Thank you so, so much.

Okita
No problem... Cough... Ow!

Finn
Are you all right?

Okita
I'm fine... But the battle's far from over!

MobC(Himiko's army
For Lady Himiko! Hyaaaaaah!!!

Mobc(Alien Lifeforms
Eradicate...

MobC(Himiko's army
Haaaah...! Aaaaah...

Finn
They're being pushed back! We have to join
the fight!

Himiko
Mmmm∼
Morning!

Kaguya
Lady Himiko!

Finn
Himiko, how are you feeling?

Himiko
Hmm... I feel a bit weak, but overall I'm
fine, I think?

Finn
You sound like your usual self... That's
a relief.

Himiko
Well, I'm not sure if I'm relieved. I feel like
I might have made a fool of myself earlier...

Himiko
Anyway! These creepy things are artificial
life forms created with Planet II's technology.

Himiko
They likely have a near infinite supply of
them.

Finn
Is there anything we can do?

Himiko
We could try striking at whatever's sending
them.

Hijikata
The spaceship, huh...

Finn
But how do we get there?

Okita
Cough, cough... There's a way.

Hijikata
Okita's as sharp as her blade. Despite what
you might think right now, you can trust her.

Finn
We don't have time to be picky.
I'll trust your judgment, Okita.

Okita
Thank you... Cough, cough...

Himiko
All right, folks, let's have some rice balls
before we head out! I'll have one too.

Himiko
Munch, munch...

Himiko
Aaah, nothing like the power of rice!

Finn
Wait... Don't tell me the source of your
power is—

Himiko
Rice, of course! When in doubt, eat a rice
ball and you'll be ready to go in no time!

Hijikata
I find that hard to believe—Wait, what
is happening? My wounds are healing!?

Okita
Munch, munch... Mmm? I don't feel like
coughing anymore!

Himiko
Rice balls are great for everything! It's
a universal truth!

Kaguya
I'll have one as well! To fight for our village,
with Finn and the others!

Kaguya
Munch... Ugh...
Munch munch munch munch!

Okita
Munch, gulp...
Okay! Everyone ready?

Finn
How do we reach the spaceship, Okita?

Okita
With the help of our decoys, of course.
The "elimination targets."

Finn
...You mean me?

Hijikata
And me, I suppose.

Himiko
I'll take care of everything down here! You
guys go wild!

Finn
All right, let's do this! To the spaceship!

—

Okita
Admind, I brought back Finn and Toshizo
Hijikata, as ordered.

Admind
I ordered them to be eliminated.

Okita
Oh, really? Sorry, I must have missed that.

Admind
Then, destroy them here.

Okita
Of course. Take that! Ah, cough cough...
Oh, no, the sickness...

Admind
NA88, perform the elimination instead.

Kaguya
...I can't.

Admind
I repeat. Perform the elimination.

Kaguya
I said no! I couldn't kill Finn even if the
world turned completely upside down!

Hijikata
That's enough.

Hijikata
You realized what is happening and still let
us back on the ship, didn't you, Admind?

Admind
Affirmative. It was deemed an opportunity
to eliminate the targets in the conrolled

Admind
environment of the vessel, hence the use
of the transporter being permitted.

Okita
Aw, you should've told us from the start.
You're mean, you know?

Admind
This is your final chance.

Admind
The designated elimination area remains
intact. I urge you to complete the mission.

Okita
Sorry. We can't. Right, Kaguya?

Kaguya
Right! We'll destroy you and put an end to
your plans here and now!

Hijikata
Agreed. Admind, we will purge you from
this world!

Finn
Yeah, if you still want to harm Erden,
you'll have to go through us!

Admind
Your thought process is illogical... Your
actions are completely irrational...

Admind
Why make a decision that is equivalent
to throwing your lives away?

Admind
Why choose to waste your time and energy
helping others instead of saving yourselves?

Finn
It's simple, Admind. We protect those we
care about, no matter the cost.

Finn
If you don't understand that, then you'll
never defeat us.

Admind
...
I am unable to comprehend that.

Okita
We don't have time for this pointless chit-
chat. Our activity time is running out!

Hijikata
Yes. The central power core must be
somewhere around here.

Hijikata
We need to destroy that and—

Admind
Do you really think I'll allow you
to proceed? Come out, ***.

Himiko?
...

Finn
What are you doing here, Himiko? Weren't
you supposed to stay in the village?

Kaguya
It's likely a fake. It lacks the presence
of the real Lady Himiko.

Hijikata
Hmph, a mere imitation—

Kaguya
Hijikata, no!

Fake Himiko
Himiko...Punch...

Hijikata
Wha—Aaaagh!

Okita
Hijikata! Are you okay?

Hijikata
Yes... More or less. It only grazed me.

Okita
You call that "only grazing"?

Admind
The energy absorbed from *** is being
utilized effectively. Good.

Hijikata
So, essentially, it has power equivalent to
Himiko...

Finn
Kaguya, cover me!

Kaguya
Of course!
[GRAVITY MANIPULATION!]

Finn
There!

Admind
Your attempts are futile.
[ANTI-GRAVITY]

Kaguya
It can do that?
Finn, watch out!

Fake Himiko
...Punch...

Finn
Wha—Ngh!

Kaguya
Finn!

Finn
I'm...okay...

Okita
Hijikata, can you move?

Hijikata
Of course I can. Who do you take me for?

Hijikata
I want to try something, Soji. Will you
follow me?

Okita
We promised to die together, didn't we?

Hijikata
That we did. Let's go, then!

Hijikata
Veil of Dread!

Okita
Trinity Onslaught!

Admind
Your maneuver has been anticipated.
Elimination will be performed immediately.

Fake Himiko
Himiko...Punch...

Hijikata
Ngaaaah!

Okita
Gaaaah!

Finn
Hijikata! Okita!

Admind
***'s strength is based on science and
universal cosmic laws.

Admind
Your odds of winning are less than 1%.

Admind
However, this combat data will be of
significant value for me.

Admind
A new plan for the destruction of Yamato
Village and New Peace Land will be

Admind
devised based on it.

Kaguya
I won't let you lay a finger on my hometown
and the people who live there!

Finn
True strength isn't something you can
calculate or create with logic, Admind!

Admind
***, you have been assigned a new mission.
Grind all these entities down to cosmic dust.

Hijikata
Finn, its right arm!

Finn
Got it!

Admind
Your attempts are futile.

Fake Himiko
Himiko...Pu-Pu-Pu...

Finn
Got you, imposter!

Hijikata
Now, Soji!

Finn
Kaguya!

Kaguya
[GRAVITY MANIPULATION!]

Admind
I told you it's all futile. Gravity
manipulation won't work on ***.

Kaguya
It's not who I'm using it on!

Okita
Whoa, I feel like I weigh nothing at all!
I can move even faster like this!

Admind
You are using gravity manipulation on
Soji Okita?

Admind
Unforeseen outcome...
Comprehension...failed—

Okita
It's over, Admind!
Superluminal Trinity Onslaught!

Fake Himiko
...?!
!!!

Fake Himiko
Mission...fai...le...d...

Okita
See what happens when you mess with
humanity, Admind!

The Shinsengumi Takes Off
Hijikata
All right, this should be the spaceship's
central core.

Finn
You mean, its power source?

Okita
Looks like it. So, do we smash it?

Hijikata
...

Okita
What's wrong, Hijikata?

Hijikata
It's just... If we destroy it...

Okita
Wha, you're thinking about our lifespans?
Isn't that unseemly for a samurai and all?

Hijikata
Soji, are you sure you're all right with this?
Didn't you want to live longer?

Okita
Like I said before, living itself means
nothing to me.

Okita
My truth is to live and die alongside you.
I need nothing more.

Hijikata
...I see. All right, let's end it here.

Hijikata
As the Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi,
I hereby perform the final blow—Haaaaah!

Kaguya
Amazing...

Finn
Wow, what a clean cut.

Okita
Well done, Hijikata.

Hijikata
I feel as if a weight had been lifted off my
shoulders.

Admind
Impossible...
Illogi...cal...

Hijikata
Admind, let me ask you something. What
was your truth?

Admind
Tr...uth...?

Hijikata
Something you sincerely believe in and
want to spend your life doing.

Admind
Protect...Planet II...

Okita
There must've been a better way to do that
than just seeking revenge.

Hijikata
If you approached the issue logically, I'm sure
you would've reached that conclusion too.

Admind
Il...logical...

Admind
I...was...il...lo...gi—

Beep beep beep. Power depletion alert.
Admind will be shut down.

Initiating data transmission to Planett II's
servers...

Finn
What will happen to it now?

Hijikata
I'm assuming it will return to Planet II.
After that, who knows.

Okita
Letting it get away leaves a bad taste in my
mouth.

Power depletion. Power depletion.

Altitude control unit inoperational.

Free fall imminent due to Planet Erden's
gravitational pull.

Okita
Huh...? Whaaaaaat!?

Finn
Did it just say "free fall"?

Kaguya
We're going to crash into Erden?

Hijikata
Yes, it seems the ship got pulled into the
planet's gravity field at some point...

Okita
Haha... Let me get this straight... Instead of
being the heroes who saved Erden,

Okita
we're about to become the villains
responsible for mass destruction!?

Hijikata
Soji, stay calm. Let's locate the control
console.

Hijikata
I have the knowledge needed for manual
operation installed in my head.

Beep beep beep... Switching to manual
override.

Emergency propulsion units 1, 2, and 3
operational.

Thruster units active.

All systems ready to navigate out of
gravitational field.

Hijikata
Phew... Mass destruction avoided for now.

Okita
We're lucky there was still some energy left
in the emergency power source...

Finn
If it weren't for you two, we would be done
for...

Kaguya
Yes, my gravity manipulation wouldn't
have been enough here.

Hijikata
Hm, can we consider this as our atonement?

Finn
Atonement? There's no need for that, really.

Hijikata
We aided Admind's plan. That definitely
calls for atonement.

Okita
We don't have time to discuss this now.
The power is still depleting.

Hijikata
You two should return to Erden.

Finn
What about you?

Hijikata
The ship is currently in manual control
mode.

Hijikata
It might not be safe to leave it alone until we
are completely out of the gravitational field.

Okita
So, we'll stay here.
Right, Hijikata?

Hijikata
Yes, Soji. Stay with me, please.

Okita
...That's rather lacking for a proposal to
someone as cute as me. Passable, at best.

Finn
Are you both really okay with this? There
must be things you still want to do...

Okita
If we start thinking about that now, we'll
never stop. It's better this way.

Hijikata
Finn, please take care of the land
the Shinsengumi tried to protect.

Finn
I'll make sure it stays safe! You have
my word!

Hijikata
That's reassuring to hear. Well then—

Hijikata
Oh!

Finn
Whoa!

Hijikata
F-Finn!

Finn
S-Sorry!

Okita
Finn, you can't just go doing things like that.
There, there, Hijikata, don't look so sullen.

Kaguya
Finn, that was very inappropriate.

Finn
It's because the spaceship shook!

Hijikata
I-I didn't do anything!

Okita
We have some troublesome partners on our
hands, don't we, Kaguya?

Kaguya
Hmph...

Okita
Hey, no sulking allowed! We've escaped
death today, haven't we? This is nothing.

Okita
You two will manage somehow from now
on too! Right, Hijikata?

Hijikata
Yes, the universe is vast and full of
possibilities.

Kaguya
...Okay! Let's do our best for the people we
care about, Okita—no, Soji!

Okita
That's a promise!

Hijikata
Considering the remaining power levels,
we need to send you back soon.

Hijikata
If we meet again in this life or another, I
hope it's under better circumstances.

Finn
I would love that!

Okita
Yeah! Let's meet at a cute café or some other
fancy place. Just the four of us!

Kaguya
I'll be looking forward to that!

Beep beep beep... Initiating transport.

Hijikata
We're leaving the Land of Peace and
Eastland—no, all of Erden—in your hands.

Hijikata
Be well, protectors of the future!

Finn
And we're back.

Kaguya
I can't see the spaceship anymore...

Finn
Hijikata and Okita...

Kaguya
I'm sure we'll meet them again one day.

Finn
Yeah.
Hmm, we landed a bit far from my inn.

Kaguya
Let me walk you to the door. Here, hold on
to me.

Finn
Thank you! Like this?

Kaguya
...Ehehehe, yes.

Kaguya
This is the place, right?

Finn
Yes, thank you!

Finn
You know, you should really see Nagi and
the others. They'll be thrilled!

Kaguya
Thanks, but I'll be going back to Yamato
now.

Kaguya
After what happened, I'm worried about
everyone there.

Finn
That makes sense. Everyone must be
worried about you too.

Kaguya
Yes... But, actually, that's not all...

Kaguya
I originally wanted to go adventuring with
you and the others.

Kaguya
But hearing everyone in the village call my
name made me realize where I belong.

Kaguya
So, I'll go back and strive to become the
leader Yamato Village deserves.

Finn
I see. You can do it, Kaguya! I know you can!

Finn
I'll come to visit you as soon as I can.

Kaguya
I'll look forward to it.

Kaguya
I'll be thinking of you 24 hours a day,
365 days a year!

Finn
I'll keep you in my thoughts too. No matter
where I am.

Kaguya
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you!

Kaguya
Um... I really don't want to say goodbye yet.
But I have to, so... Goodbye, Finn.

Finn
Until we meet again, Kaguya!

Kaguya
...You are the only one for me, you know!

Kaguya
Take care, Finn!

Finn
You too, Kaguya!

—

Okita
I kinda feel like something bittersweet just
happened. Like, my heart went squeeeeze.

Hijikata
What are you talking about? I don't feel
anything like that.

Okita
Eh, don't worry about it.

Hijikata
The spaceship's power is almost completely
depleted.

Okita
That was fun, wasn't it?

Okita
And the best thing is, I'm not afraid to die
now. Because you're here with me.

Hijikata
Haha, thank you, Soji.

Okita
You're not even trying to argue with me
about anything. It's strange...

Hijikata
I have no idea what you're talking abo—
Huh!?

Hijikata & Okita
...!

Hijikata
What was that!? I saw something like a
transportation portal open...

Okita
I saw it too. It opened and then closed
immediately, right?

Okita
Hey, look, there's something on the floor!
Is that...a power unit?

Hijikata
And a letter?

Planet II is not ungrateful. As a reward for
your efforts, I present you with this.

Use it to uphold your truth.

Hijikata
Is that from Admind...?

Okita
A program sending a paper message... Trying
to adapt to human sensibilities, maybe?

Okita
Anyway, what now? The energy from this
unit can keep both us and the ship going

Okita
for much longer than expected.

Hijikata
Hmm...

Okita
Since we're already on our way, why not
travel to the edge of the universe?

Okita
We can go somewhere no one has gone before
and place the Shinsengumi banner there!

Hijikata
No.

Hijikata
If we're going that far, let's venture beyond
the edge of the universe.

Hijikata
After all, Shinsengumi has always
pushed boundaries.

Okita
Hahaha, sounds good! Let's go as far as we
possibly can!

Okita
By the way, Hijikata. You never denied that
thing back there was a proposal.

Hijikata
Hm? That was, uh...because Finn spoke up
before I could...

Okita
Ahhh, all right. Let's leave it at that.

Hijikata
N-Now, as your superior officer, I order you
to take over the helm! My arms are tired.

Okita
Whaaaa? Hmph, fine... Hey, what if we
steer the ship together?

Hijikata
You can't maneuver properly like that!
Ugh!

Okita
Hahaha! This trip is going to be so
much fun!

—And so, a lone spaceship flew away,
leaving Planet Erden behind.

It traveled on and on, with no end in sight.

Echoing with the laughter and bickering
of two interstellar travellers...

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