Macross 7 (1994) s01e43 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]
PARTINGS
[officer] Lt. Illyna Hayakawa.
You're all fit for duty?
Yes, sir.
Thanks to the sound treatment,
I've fully recovered.
Good. You're here
for the emergency meeting?
Yes, I'm to attend as well.
I wonder what this is about.
[door opens]
[officer] Captain Maximilian,
we're all present, sir.
[grunts]
Let's begin
the emergency captain's meeting.
Four hours ago, Macross 7 received special
orders from Earth U.N. Spacy headquarters.
-Macross 7 did?
-Special orders?
After discussing
the matter of the Protodeviln
carefully with the Supreme Commander,
we've decided that Macross 7 is
to launch an all-out attack
on the Protodeviln stronghold located
on the fourth planet of Varauta 3198XE
-and destroy it.
-[all gasp]
The use of Reaction Weaponry
has also been authorized for this mission.
That will be all. Good luck.
[stammers] Oh, my God.
This is madness.
Captain Maximilian, think about this!
The only reason the Macross 7 fleet
hasn't been destroyed
is because the enemy
is after our Spiritia!
We don't stand a chance against
the Protodeviln in a real fight.
They have enough power to destroy
an entire planet, for heaven's sake!
Captain Maximilian, are you really going
to accept such an impossible order?
On a night where I bit down on ♪
A romance more bitter than mint gum ♪
Sorry I'm late.
You bet, you're late! What were you doing?
[sighs] You wanna know?
-About what?
-[Mylene] The reason I'm late.
Not really.
I was making invitations for my party!
[both] Party?
Ta-da!
It's my 15th birthday.
[chuckles] Must be nice!
Hey! Watch the attitude.
So, it's a birthday party?
Yep. I had Akiko book
a lounge for me at a hotel.
But Basara's not getting any cake.
Yeah, yeah.
[operator] We ran a battle simulation
based on our intel on the Protodeviln.
Assuming there are three Protodeviln
on Varauta IV,
an attack by the Macross 7 fleet
will result in
[automated voice] Total annihilation.
Chance of success: 0.00001%.
Operation time: 03:24:12.
The results are the same
for every attack plan,
the only difference being
how long we can last.
HQ is asking us to share the same fate
as the survey fleet that went there.
[Max] The special orders
from HQ are final.
We don't have time to debate
whether they're reckless or not.
Please keep the discussion to
how we are to carry out our mission.
[music playing on speakers]
[sighs]
[gasps]
[crowd gasps]
[insects chittering]
Max
It is my duty to inform you too,
-as you are the mayor.
-[sighs]
Max, there are tens
of thousands of civilians in this fleet!
Do you understand?
[Max] I do not plan on bringing
the residential ships along
for the attack on Varauta IV.
[gasps] You mean to attack
with just Battle 7?
According to the simulation,
our chances of success are 0.00001%.
Practically zero.
Then send that data to Earth.
No.
The reason they issued special orders
is likely because
they're sacrificing us to buy time.
[Milia] What?
Or maybe they're using us
to test the Protodeviln.
[gasps]
Whatever the case,
we've already been abandoned.
We're a forsaken fleet.
As the officer in charge of the fleet,
this pains me to no end.
Max
But I have to protect
the civilians at all costs.
That is my duty as fleet commander.
[officer] So, we all agree
that the residential ships will
not take part in the mission?
But even if we attack
with just the warships,
won't that just leave
-the residential ships defenseless?
-[slams table]
What would you have us do then?
Argue like this forever?
[door closes]
So, your conclusion?
All right.
Then I will voice my opinion.
The attack on Varauta IV
should be a surprise attack
carried out by a small elite force.
A surprise attack by
A small elite force?
This elite force will be transported by a
stealth frigate, the fastest ship we have.
It'll do a fly-by of Varauta IV.
Then a stealth fighter team
will drop down to the planet.
[device beeping]
They'll enter the catacombs target area
before enemy defenses can find them,
plant the Reaction Weaponry
that HQ sanctioned, and evacuate.
After their rendezvous
with the stealth frigate in orbit,
they will escape via fold.
-That is all.
-I'll calculate the success ratio.
There is no need!
The chances of coming back alive
are almost nil.
[Max] The elite force will consist only of
volunteers who are not married.
And I will personally take command
of the operation.
Notify all forces about
Operation Stargazer immediately!
Operation Stargazer?
Sounds like fun.
We'll hold a wild gig
on their front doorstep!
[chuckles]
I knew you'd say that.
My song will get through to their hearts.
I'll show everyone I can move them.
Okay, I'm going to tear it up too!
Hit it, Veffidas.
[guitar playing]
-Ray.
-I know.
[Dick] If you're going, Commander,
then so are we.
No! You still have the important mission
of protecting the city!
But
[Gamlin] First of all,
the mayor won't allow it.
No, the mayor volunteered too.
What?
How about it? I'd be a great asset.
Don't be ridiculous. I cannot allow it.
[Milia] Why?
Just because.
If anyone can pull off
this crazy plan, it's me.
You and me.
If we team up, we might just succeed.
Then who will protect the city
if it's attacked while I'm away?
Isn't it your job
-to protect the citizens?
-[sighs]
But, if you go alone
I won't be alone.
Diamond Force, Emerald Force,
and Ray's crew have all volunteered.
Ray?
Mylene too.
Mylene?
Just like her mother, I swear.
[Milia] Max
[Max] I won't permit it, of course.
But if you insist on going,
she won't back down, either.
So stay here with Mylene,
and protect the fleet.
I need my family to welcome
me home when I get back.
[sighs] Well, don't blame me
if you fail, then.
[Mylene] Why? Why am I the only one
who doesn't get to go?
It's the military's decision.
Why am I always the one
getting left behind?
The military made the call.
That's just how it is.
Seriously? You're the one who's
always complaining about their decisions,
but when it comes to me
Mylene, you're only 14.
You have so much ahead of you,
like falling in love and stuff.
I'm almost 15!
I don't care what anyone says. I'm going!
Well, you can't, 'cause we said so!
-[grunts]
-[mews]
[gasps]
Even if you say you're going, I'll just
drag you out of the Valkyrie myself!
Got it?
[breathes shakily]
[mews]
-[door opens]
-[sighs]
[metal clanks]
[drumming in the distance]
[Akiko] Hey, Mylene.
While they're away, let's hold a concert
to pray for their success.
That way your singing will
reach them too. Okay?
You're the only one who can
sing songs like that, right?
So don't say you're going too.
It breaks my heart.
[Max] Thank you all for volunteering
to take part in Operation Stargazer
under my command.
To help us pull this off,
let's review the simulation.
-Lt. Illyna.
-Yes, sir.
[Illyna] This is a map of the catacombs
on the fourth planet of the Varauta system
based on my recollections.
["Holy Lonely Light" playing]
I race through a city ♪
TONIGHT TONIGH
That never sleeps ♪
-[guitar stops playing]
-[mews]
-There's no point in practicing alone.
-[mews]
We will leave at 0700 hours tomorrow.
You are free until then.
That will be all. Dismissed.
-Basara, it's finally happening.
-Yeah, I'm gonna show 'em what I got!
Basara, I won't be able to
protect Sound Force on this mission.
I know, man.
This is our last break before the mission.
Let's have some fun!
-[attendee 1] Yay!
-[attendee 2] Cheers!
-[attendee 3] Happy birthday, Mylene!
-[attendees cheering]
Thank you. Thank you.
[mews]
[attendees gasping]
[gasps]
Go on, Mylene.
Right.
[blows]
-[attendees cheering]
-[applause]
[attendee 4] Happy birthday!
-Happy birthday, Mylene.
-Thank you.
-[Ray] Happy birthday.
-Thank you.
Happy birthday, Miss Mylene.
Congratulations!
Thank you. Thank you. [gasps]
[whimpers]
[breathes shakily] It's not happy at all.
Miss Mylene
I mean [breathing shakily]
Tomorrow, you're all leaving! [cries]
Oh, come on! [sighs]
Stop looking so miserable.
It's your birthday!
-[whimpers]
-Keep this up and you can't turn 15.
[whimpers]
We need to sing for everyone, don't we?
Yeah. [breathes shakily]
["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 ♪
NO MORE WASTIN' TIME
Before everything fades away ♪
Like a dream ♪
HEY, EVERYBODY ♪
This might just be
Fire Bomber's final performance.
Yeah.
DANCIN' ON THE PLANET DANCE ♪
A SAD SONG of resignation
Sung by a liar ♪
NO, THANKS!
You're not welcome here ♪
[music stops]
[footsteps approaching]
[gasps]
It's all quiet now.
[Mylene] Yeah.
[Gamlin] May I join you?
[grunts]
-[chuckles] The city is sparkling.
-[mews]
-["MY SOUL FOR YOU" playing]
-If you're to ♪
Become the wind ♪
I'd like to be
The endless ♪
Rex, why didn't you
tell Basara how you feel?
Yeah, this may be your last chance.
[Rex] Quit the chatter. Rev it up!
[Basara] When you're scared
By the sound of ♪
She's worked up.
Let's go after her!
I'll strum my guitar
And calm your heart ♪
[Gamlin] Well, here.
-[gasps]
-Again, happy birthday.
It's something I got for you.
Thanks.
[gasps]
Uh, originally I was going to
have your birthstone on it,
but since I'm Diamond Force,
I got a diamond.
[chuckles] That's so you, Gamlin.
[stammers] Really?
-Mylene.
-Huh?
If I make it back alive
please put this on your left ring finger.
[gasps]
COME ON PEOPLE ♪
I will keep protecting you ♪
Fire Bomber's been
my sole purpose in life.
I knew this day would come
when I met Basara.
[sighs] How did we get here?
How
Why do things have to be like this?
[Ray] Akiko,
you're gonna break that railing.
[grunts]
[chuckles]
Don't worry. It'll be all right.
We'll be back.
[whimpers, cries] Ray!
I'll light up ♪
The darkness with a smile ♪
Me? As acting captain?
Yes. Everyone was for it.
If it'll ease your sadness ♪
All right.
If someone has to
sit in your chair on the bridge,
I'll do it.
Thank you, Milia.
Now I can go in peace.
-But you have to promise me one thing.
-[gasps]
That I'll be able to give it back to you.
[gasps]
Don't you leave it to me for good, okay?
[chuckles]
Well then, Mylene.
Gamlin Kizaki of Diamond Force,
heading out.
Never ever change ♪
COME ON PEOPLE ♪
I will make you shine ♪
Just like ♪
The sun ♪
MY SOUL FOR YOU ♪
[bell tolling]
-Gubaba, take care of Mylene, okay?
-[mews]
What's with everyone?
We're just gonna play a gig, that's all.
-[mews]
-[controller] Stargazer launching now.
It's time to say goodbye.
-[gasps]
-[mews]
[Milia] Mylene!
Mylene!
Wait, Mylene!
[Mylene] Let me go! They're my dear
-My dear [breathes shakily]
-[mews]
My dear
If I lose them, I'll [breathes shakily]
I'll
-I'm going no matter what! [cries]
-[mews]
[sighs]
-You silly girl.
-[mews]
Yes. I'm silly, okay?
[chuckles] No,
I just wanted you to wait for me.
If you're going, I want you to wear this.
These wings are from
when I used to fly with Max.
With these,
you can make it through anything.
Mom [inhales shakily]
Thank you!
[automated voice] Captain on the bridge.
Is this all right?
Letting your precious daughter go?
I had to. She said she wanted to go.
[officer] Commander Max,
we have arrived in the designated sector.
-[Max] Prepare to fold at once.
-[officer] Yes, sir.
["MY FRIENDS" playing]
[Mylene] Where our dream goes on ♪
Mylene! Go back!
If we look into each other's eyes ♪
Mylene!
[sighs]
[mewing]
Everything will come true ♪
[officer] Fold in!
[song playing]
[Mylene] But BABY!!
I'm still not satisfied!! ♪
Unless I can feel the love
Flowing through my body, it's bye-bye!! ♪
But BABY?!
It's still not enough!! ♪
My heart begins to spin radically
AH-HA? ♪
Whenever you say
"More than anyone else" ♪
OH! It always feels a bit ♪
Like you're reading off a manual
NO! ♪
Laughing beneath the sun again today ♪
He's a very gentle gentleman ♪
But BABY!!
I'm still not satisfied!! ♪
Unless I can feel the love
Flowing through my body, it's bye-bye!! ♪
But BABY?! ♪
[music stops]
NEXT EPISODE
[Mylene] Basara, we're finally
going for the enemy stronghold.
[Basara] Mylene! Don't be slow
out of the gate, okay?
[Mylene]
I'm going to sing with everything I got!
[Basara] I'll be the first one in!
[Mylene] Next episode:
Nightmarish Strike Operation.
[Basara] Fire to the extreme!