Macross 7 (1994) s01e08 Episode Script

1
[song playing]
When I look up at the purple panorama ♪
The galactic highway ♪
A SHOOTING STAR pierces my heart ♪
When I match my quickening heartbeat ♪
To the sleepless city ♪
Praying to an uncertain tomorrow ♪
I hear that melody ♪
A mysterious voice
That won't let me go ♪
Tell me, SEVENTH MOON ♪
Where are you taking me ♪
And this troubled heart of mine? ♪
Palely shimmering, SEVENTH MOON ♪
I'm just looking for an answer ♪
In the rhythm
With this crazy dance of mine ♪
[music stops]
Previously on Macross 7.
Lord Gepelnitchi, we're not attacking?
Do your duty, Gigil.
Their fear-enhanced Spiritia
is all mine for the taking.
War is senseless. Listen to my song.
Hit it.
LET'S GO ♪
Straight on through to the daybreak
We dreamt of ♪
I'll put an end to your Spiritia.
[Basara] Where can I find the sound
to move their hearts?
[music continues playing]
[pilot screams]
There's no point in resorting to violence.
I need to move them with my song.
Answer me. Why are you singing?
The beating of a passionate heart,
that's what singing is.
Explain it to me, okay?
Why do you fly into battle to sing?
I'm testing what my music can do.
What kind of nonsense is that?
[Basara] And shoot down
All the sorrow and the hate ♪
Hey. Listen to the end.
I'm not done yet.
[music stops]
["MY SOUL FOR YOU" playing]
VIRGIN BOMBER
[Basara] If you're ♪
To become the wind ♪
I'd like to be ♪
The endless sky ♪
When you're scared ♪
By the sound of pouring rain ♪
-I'll strum my guitar ♪
-[footsteps approaching]
I thought you'd be here.
You gonna take those out?
Please don't put missiles in my Valkyrie.
It's because of these things I
Couldn't save people without firing them?
Same as the first time you fired them.
Stop it.
[Ray] But were you able to save the girls
from the Rex Gang by singing?
Or that Diamond Force pilot,
when he was about to be killed?
I'm just saying you never know
what can happen, so just leave them there.
I'm just a civilian, Ray.
Don't overthink it.
It's like packing an umbrella
for a picnic, just in case it rains.
Think of it like that.
The thing is, I like rain.
I don't want to carry an umbrella.
I'm the type who feels better
when he's wet.
I know. So, don't use them
if you don't want to.
But it's better to be safe than sorry.
What a lovely place.
Do you come here often?
No, this is my first time.
May I take your order?
Oh [stammers]
I'll have a cream soda please.
Yes, Miss. And you, sir?
I'll have the same.
Very well, sir.
[chuckles]
So
Yes?
Remember what we talked about last time?
About this guy who's always
interfering with battles?
After some investigating,
I found out he's a rock singer.
Oh. Is that right?
Did you know?
Huh? No.
I see.
Well, at the resort, on the Riviera
Miss Mylene. Miss Mylene.
[screaming]
I saw him beside you.
Here we are, your orders.
Please enjoy.
[Mylene]
I didn't notice someone was beside me.
I wonder what he's like,
someone who would risk his life to sing.
Must be interesting.
I mean, he's conceited enough to interfere
with military business, right?
I'd very much like to meet him.
Like Uh
Ah!
[gasps]
-Here.
-Oh, no. Excuse me.
[chuckles]
You were stirring too hard.
[sighs]
Mylene got us a recording gig?
-[Ray] Yeah.
-And you said yes?
Well, yeah.
Oh, man.
Not interested?
You know me. I
Can't get into it
if it's not a live concert.
But there's no harm in doing it
once in a while.
For Fire Bomber, recordings
are still very much an unknown.
Can't hurt to give it a try.
Give it a try, huh?
Ain't no arguing with you, man.
Well, that's it, then.
[sighs]
The whole thing's set anyway, right?
Thank you for that. Bye, then.
-Wait. I got you this.
-Huh?
I hope it'll look good on you.
What is it?
It's a type of kimono called a tsumugi.
They say that wearing it
can be soothing to those around you.
Really?
Yes, that sounds like fun.
Thank you for the present.
I hope you like it.
And I'll be really happy
if you'd wear it next time we meet.
Yes, I will.
Well then, Lt. Gamlin. Good day.
-Good day.
-[engine starts, revs]
[tires squeal]
[Gamlin]
It seems Miss Mylene does know Basara.
But why would she lie about it?
Is there something bad she can't tell me?
-Looks like things are going well for you.
-Commander.
It might be good to use this as a way
to get on the mayor's good side.
It could certainly boost your career
as a military elite.
Oh, that's not I'm not trying to.
If you're interested, sir,
I can introduce you.
[laughs]
I'm too old, it won't do.
Well, keep up the good work.
-Come on, let's go.
-[controllers chuckle]
-[Kinryu] Just order whatever you like.
-[controller 1] Yay.
[Gamlin] Dating such young ladies.
Two of them, too.
["PLANET DANCE" playing]
Okay let's get started
SATURDAY NIGHT ♪
How you feelin'? ♪
LET'S STAND UP, can you feel the beat? ♪
This is a flying paradise ♪
A half-forgotten energy ♪
NOW HURRY UP ♪
Let's get it back ♪
[door opens]
[producer] No, no, no, no, no.
You got it all wrong.
Don't give me passion,
I need you to be fashionable.
[grunts]
Listen.
When you're working as a pro,
you can't be the only ones having fun.
You want the audience to be moved
as well. That's what counts.
What I want is a catchy tune
that'll please the masses.
-[Basara] Sorry, man, no can do.
-What?
-That ain't our style.
-Basara.
What the heck.
I'm sorry, Mr. Suzuki.
Call me Honey.
What?
Okay, Honey. I'll go get him right away.
[gasps] What the heck.
What is this happening here?
Will somebody please explain?
Well, he's got issues lately. Right?
[drum sounds]
You know how it is.
Oh, God, you people are incomprehensible.
Anyway, we're done for today.
We'll do this some other time.
[gasps]
[chuckles, gasps]
Basara, what are you doing?
Huh?
-What was that?
-What was what?
Your lousy attitude. That was
our first recording, and you blew it.
Chances like this
don't come every day, you know.
I need you to take this seriously.
Take what seriously?
Are we really going to
go through this again?
Can't you accommodate the producer
just a little bit more?
[sighs] Accommodate him for what?
See? You're doing it again.
It's not very mature to
just leave a session like that you know?
If you don't stop acting
like a spoiled child,
we'll never be able to finish recording.
And we need this to get our music
to a wider audience.
Keep being irresponsible,
and no one will listen
to Fire Bomber at all.
[sighs]
-Bomber.
-Huh?
A sound more explosive than missiles.
I need to find out what that is.
What's that supposed to mean?
Answer me.
None of your business.
It is my business.
[Ray]
A sound more effective than missiles, eh?
Huh?
Man, I can't believe that guy.
It's no use reasoning with Basara.
Huh?
He doesn't operate by reason.
[presenter] More victims were found today,
as authorities remain baffled
by the series of attacks.
And as clues concerning
the case continue to be elusive,
fear has begun to spread
among the citizens.
I'm scared to go outside now.
What are the police
and the military doing?
I just want them to solve this thing soon.
As you can see, this case has the people
of this city trembling in fear.
Resentment towards the police
and the military has boiled over,
and people are making their voices heard.
We only hope that the police
can crack this case soon
and arrest the perpetrators.
Hey, Gubaba.
Veffidas said it's no use
reasoning with that guy.
[mews]
Then how am I supposed
to persuade him? Any ideas?
[mewing]
[sighs]
[Honey] What makes Fire Bomber cool
is your crazy performance.
Just translate all of that into sound,
and you're good.
But you have to be fashionable about it.
Very fashionable.
[footsteps approaching]
Hmm?
What's with that outfit?
It's a type of kimono called a tsumugi.
-It's a gift from someone.
-[shrieks]
Well, good for you.
Mmm?
Hey Basara,
I know you don't like
that producer very much,
but can't you at least try to write
a song you both can like?
Basara, please.
-It won't work.
-Huh?
I'm not gonna like what he likes.
That's just something
that can't be helped.
-No matter what?
-Yeah.
[Mylene] Oh, Lt. Gamlin.
Whatever happened to "wearing it can
be soothing"? What a bunch of nonsense.
Basara just won't change at all.
Oh
[sighs]
-All right, you win.
-Huh?
Guess I'll give it one last try.
-Really?
-Yeah.
[Mylene]
Yes. It's just like Veffidas said.
Basara isn't about reason.
Lord Gepelnitchi,
may I inquire about something?
What is it?
For 500,000 cycles,
we have plundered the Spiritia
of those we encounter.
We have always sucked
our prey dry of their Spiritia.
Why then do we not make
a full-on assault this time?
My Lord, please tell me in full
what you plan to do.
I've had a dream of late.
Oh.
A dream about acquiring Spiritia freely
without having to find prey.
Whether that is a possibility
or just a dream is yet unknown.
Let's just say it depends on
the results of my investigation.
[grunts] Understood.
What the hell was that all about?
I can't understand any of it.
[laughs]
-Nothing beats the thrill of the hunt.
-[apparatus whirring]
Sung by a liar ♪
NO THANKS! ♪
You're not welcome here ♪
-No, no, no, no, no.
-[music stops]
This is bad. The release date for
the single has already been announced.
If we don't finish recording today,
we'll never make it.
I'm sorry, we'll step it up.
[Honey] We're planning
a major ad campaign, you know.
[Mylene] Yes. My apologies.
[Honey] Do you people
really want to do this or not?
-[alarm wailing]
-[gasps]
Oh bother, another attack?
-Bomber.
-Huh?
-[Mylene] Basara.
-Hey, what the heck?
Get back here.
Do you want to quit? Then you'll have to
pay for all the expenses.
Just wait a bit, okay?
We'll deal with this.
How are you going to deal with this?
Oh, bother.
We'll make it work, so please.
[sighs]
[alarm continues]
[chuckles]
Let's bring the boom.
[controller] Bandit inbound,
defense perimeter D penetrated.
Vanguard ship Bolognaise is engaging.
Squadrons Green, Lime and Appleton,
launch immediately to intercept.
Squadrons Red, Alpha
and Rhine-Robe, please stand by.
All ships fortify defense perimeters.
First wave Valkyrie assault teams are
to take defense position after launch.
Some bandits have broken
through the second defense perimeter.
Squadrons Angel and Black Knights,
launch immediately
to defend the second defense perimeter.
Reports are saying we have
more than twice the bandits as usual,
so we're going with formation T-15 today.
Roger.
[Kinryu] Physica.
Stay close to me and Gamlin, okay?
[Physica] Roger.
[controller] Stand by until 9687.
Vanguard ship Frontline,
Take defense position in Area AZ.
-[Gamlin] Ready.
-306700.
What? That's
Tally-ho. Enemy leader in sight.
Gamlin. Remember
to stay in formation T-15.
This time you're going down.
Interesting, let's play.
D2, stay cool!
I'll give you a sound
more explosive than missiles!
["PLANET DANCE" playing]
Okay let's get started SATURDAY NIGHT ♪
How you feelin'? ♪
There you are, Basara. Fool around
all you want. I'm doing my own thing.
We'll see who ends up
the winner in the end.
Gamlin. What are you doing?
The formation
[Kinryu] Physica, change of plans.
-Cover Gamlin.
-Roger.
[Basara] Let's get it back ♪
NO MORE WASTIN' TIME ♪
Before everything ♪
Fades away like a dream ♪
Basara Nekki.
HEY EVERYBODY ♪
[Gamlin] Sing all you want.
I'll show you your music
means nothing on the battlefield.
DANCIN' ON THE PLANET DANCE ♪
A SAD SONG of resignation ♪
Sung by a liar ♪
Oh bother, what are they pulling now?
Well, might as well record them.
We're already recording.
It'll be pointless, but
Unseen sweat and tears ♪
INTO MY HEART ♪
They give me courage ♪
NO MORE WASTIN' LOVE ♪
Don't you waste love ♪
Damn it. The sound quality's shot to hell.
There must be someone ♪
Who has eyes only for you ♪
HEY EVERYBODY ♪
[Basara, Mylene] Follow your heart ♪
Let's shout it out loud ♪
JUMPIN' ON THE PLANET DANCE ♪
[laughs]
Such pure Spiritia.
[Basara vocalizing]
NO MORE WASTIN' LOVE ♪
-I wanna love you ♪
-[screams]
I'm throwing this beat ♪
[laughing]
In the face of tomorrow ♪
[gasps]
HEY EVERYBODY ♪
Damn it. Retreat.
Head towards the light ♪
Let's dance, man ♪
DANCIN' ON THE PLANET DANCE ♪
HEY EVERYBODY ♪
Follow your heart ♪
Let's shout it out loud ♪
JUMPIN' ON THE PLANET DANCE ♪
Well, Honey, the sound quality's a mess,
but it's got grit.
A sound with a powerful punch to it.
Really?
No, no, no, no.
Look, I just can't sell this as a product.
It's useless to me.
HEY EVERYBODY ♪
Hey, don't be disappointed.
Honey's only saying it's useless to him.
Hey, what do you mean by that?
You heard me.
What's that supposed to mean?
You people made a useless recording.
-[Akiko] Then I'll take it off your hands.
-What? You mean you'll buy it?
Yes. I'll make use of it.
Well, you're a fool, then.
You'll just be wasting money
on production I mean, on promotion.
Will I? This is going to be a sure hit.
I have no doubt.
Oh bother, I just can't comprehend.
What's the world coming to?
Aren't there any professionals anymore?
[music stops]
So, same result.
[Gamlin] Now you understand, Basara Nekki.
Huh?
We the military are the ones
driving away the enemy, not your songs.
One day, you'll get my music.
One day.
[echoes] Bomber.
[song playing]
[Mylene] As if in love ♪
Our voices intermingle in a KISS ♪
My HEART is here ♪
Forever always ♪
But OH! What are those
Sparkling eyes of yours ♪
Still searching for? ♪
OH! MY FRIENDS ♪
I run with you ♪
Towards a world
Where our dream goes on ♪
If we look into each other's eyes
See? ♪
Everything will come true ♪
NEXT EPISODE
[Mylene] Alice Holiday,
the gifted rock singer is having doubts.
[Basara] Hey,
you better worry about your own singing
and not someone else's troubles.
[Mylene]
I'll show you singing. "SWEET FANTASY."
[Basara] Next episode: Angel Night.
Fire to the extreme.