Kuromukuro (2016) s02e10 Episode Script

A Tale of Two Frogs

1 As I thought, it was you after all.
I merely fulfilled everyone's wishes.
Not one person survived.
Oh, they did.
Look there.
haritsuita masuku ga warau The mask fastened to my face smiles teisai no kago ni yurare as I sway within this cage of a body As I deceive the eyes of others hito no me o azamuku tabi ni doukeshi wa iromeki machi wa nureru the clown in me awakens and floods the city kataku tozasareta negai wa A tightly closed off, longing flame doukoku ni mo mita silence in a silence which resembles a wailing scream sakebu koe no houkou wa The howling of a booming voice of time rekishi to jikan ga yugamu toki no koe distorts histories and epochs Black destiny – me o tojiru Black destiny – Close your eyes Wrong distance – toki nagare Wrong distance – as time flows Awaken – kuro no sekai e Awaken – in a black world Bad ending – saa, hajimeyou Bad ending – come, let us begin Be straight edge – togisumashite Be straight edge – hone it well Just like a game – asu o utagai Just like a game – doubt in tomorrow Show must go on – kako ni narae Show must go on – repeat the past Think different – risou no meiro Think different – a maze of ideals Blacken destiny Blacken destiny Editing, timing and typesetting: Tora Translation: Hikki TC: Kupajirou This program was brought to you by Pony Canyon and the following sponsors.
Yuki… Muetta-dono? D-do you need something? Were you practicing? But you weren't focusing on the tip of the sword.
I was thinking about something.
The significance of only me surviving.
Significance? I don't know how to express it clearly.
Is it alright for me to go on like this? A troubling question.
I heard that you were a human of the past age.
You don't seem much different from me.
Kennosuke! Come and eat your breakfast quickly… H-hey, Muetta, what's up with your appearance? Come on, change your clothes quickly.
Y-yes.
Why did you come to school? Why did you? I had nothing to do.
Because of the Efidolg, you have no connectivity, right? I just can't broadcast.
That's no reason not to record.
If we defeat the aliens, communications will be restored, right? Will we really be able to defeat them? Will everyone die? It's not like there's any shortage of provisions.
But won't we be killed by aliens here? They'll make us subjects.
That's better than being killed.
Is that so? Making that depressive face won't change anything.
And what when you regain connectivity? Will you just keep doing that forever? There's no reason to stop.
You're way too easygoing.
Why should I give up on my desires and worry about an unknown future? Don't you have something you want to do, yourself? I want to protect Yukina, and I want her to recognize me as her protector.
I know that it's just a foolish delusion of mine.
But even delusions can be realized if one has the guts.
C-Carlos, what about you? I don't have any crazy plans.
It's best if nothing changes.
What are you talking about, all of a sudden? However, I don't want to just sit here spacing out and waiting to die.
I want to leave this as proof of my existence.
He started saying something complicated.
Carlos is being serious! So, the hinge stone is a device for opening a wormhole? When the hinge unlocks, how quickly will the main Efidolg force appear? It's unknown.
They may or may not appear immediately.
Given their numbers, it won't be in a day.
In case we surrender without a fight, what will happen? They will start making preparations to travel to a new planet using the resources and infrastructure of the conquered one.
That's how it went with my planet.
Then humans will… Do you think there is any future for beings stripped of their freedom? For underestimating humans, we should shove a 120mm smoothbore up those aliens' asses! If we at least had some reinforcements… Beth… Beth! Y-yes! Because of the field enveloping this area, we currently can't receive any outside assistance.
Also, communications on frequencies below 30 THz are jammed.
In other words, we can only rely on the Black Relic and GAUS 1.
We can go for guerrilla warfare.
Being a SAS major, you should know how to conduct that.
If only we had one more geoframe… There is one at the bottom of the lake.
You mean Muetta's? That's still a tough situation, but there's no need to despair.
Good morning! Two Shirahanes… or maybe not.
No way, an alien just transferred in! Why did she come here? Because she saved my life.
And the Efidolg had been deceiving her.
She isn't one of them anymore.
Isn't that right, Muetta? Well, it's all right.
There are plenty of vacant desks.
It was you who saved me.
I'm grateful.
I'm glad you are unhurt.
Why did you save me, your enemy? Well… to protect a woman is a man's duty.
It doesn't matter if she's friend or foe.
It does matter.
She isn't an enemy now.
Sophie.
About that… Now, now… Here.
I'm Ogino Mika.
Call me Mika.
Mika.
You two really are identical, so to say.
Well, she's kind of my ancestor.
But why did you take her to school? It would be mean to leave her all alone.
It's better if she converses with everyone here.
Shock interview! The striking truth about Efidolg is about to be revealed from one of it's pilots.
Hey! You! Have some empathy for the other party.
What are these people doing? Nothing useful.
What is the objective of the Efidolg? What do they plan to do next? To unlock the hinge and summon the enforcement fleet.
Enforcement fleet? What is that? A large fleet of one thousand ships to enforce the rule of Efidolg on this planet.
One thousand of those huge ships? You guys… Huh? Sensei, why are you here? I see.
You want to study that much.
You'll regret it if you don't study at every opportunity.
Studying at such a time? Once, there were two frogs living together.
Huh? Frogs? Those two frogs jumped into a jar full of freshly squeezed milk.
After drinking a fair amount, they realized something.
They were so deep in milk that there was no way to jump out.
One of them gave up early and drowned itself.
But the other frog managed to get out.
How do you think it did that?? I didn't know frogs could drown.
Through sheer determination! That's correct in a way.
It was determined not to die there.
The stirred milk gradually turned into butter, giving the frog a stepping stone to jump from.
But, you know, if the first frog had known how butter is made, it wouldn't have died.
That's why studying is of utmost importance.
Huh? That was the point of the story? I feel like I'm being deceived.
Now that you've been motivated, let's start our lesson.
I still have so much to teach you.
Ouma, come to the career counseling room later.
Me? It's so quiet here.
How disappointing.
Is it alright to leave Muetta alone? We must defend this place until the stone's been recovered.
Useless humans.
Indeed, troops recruited on site cannot compare to real Efidolg soldiers.
But we have all the information now.
They know nothing about how unlocking the hinge will bring forth destruction.
Frogs singing in the snow What does "career" mean? It means one's future course.
Can't I remain a samurai? Being a samurai is an ideology.
It doesn't put food on your table.
Ever since I was born, I've been a samurai of the Washiba clan.
I never saw anything wrong with that.
Be born a samurai, die a samurai.
The story of your life was supposed to be like that, but now there won't be such a conclusion.
I will avenge Yukihime-sama and quell the regrets of the Washiba clan.
But now you're questioning even that motive, aren't you? The Efidolg who came to Earth now are not your real enemies, are they? In this world, you can't complete your own story like the other children.
However, you will also find the one thing that only you can do.
Something only I can do? Mhm.
I don't know what that is, so I can't tell you.
But you are young and have plenty of time.
These are bad times.
But if you want to change that, you can only move forward.
I'm sure that you will find your own semblance of hope.
Did Takekuma-sensei tell you something? He counseled me on my career.
Counseled you, Ken-chan? What did you say you wanted to be? Samurai? He already is one.
Wasn't curry chef your goal? Not a bad idea.
What? Really? Like this.
T-this is… Delicious, isn't it? Delicious.
What a taste! That was fast! What did you always eat before, anyway? A square thing.
Square? Unlike what's here, it wasn't delicious.
I… I really had nothing.
I am empty.
Who am I, really? There is nothing to be worried for.
Both Yukihime of Washiba and Muetta of Efidolg are just appellations.
You are a human with a free will, right? My heart pains.
You're just uneasy about it.
But so is everybody.
Everyone is uneasy.
Oh, yes.
I get super uneasy after eating too much.
About your weight, huh? I-if something's troubling you, you can consult me.
Although you may not believe it, I am a capable counselor.
Counsel…? It means advisor.
Advisor.
Advisor, huh? Please tell me what I should do.
Déjà vu.
What should I believe in and what should I aim for? Who am I, anyway? For starters, please start doubting everything in your life.
Doubting? Yes.
Doubt the world you see now and your memories, even your feelings.
Deny everything you know.
Nothing else is left.
Really? Where is the you with "nothing left"? Now that only you remain, what do you wish for? I… Form your heart anew.
What is the first thing you think of? Humans are unpredictable creatures.
They stumble around, but eventually find the thing they want to do.
I think that's a good thing.
W-wow! Those were some wise words from Marina-chan.
She's like a teacher! I am a teacher, you know.
All done! What is it? It's the script.
For what? When we went on the hot springs trip, you guys told me to do it properly.
You said that you'd record a movie based on it.
I said no such thing.
And… why is it horror? What were you thinking? It was about fighting back from despair.
It had to have a horror theme.
How do you read this? Devilish Purgatory Baseball Team… (storm and compulsion) Sturm und Drang.
Sturm und Drang Devilish Purgatory Baseball Devilish… Well, lets go with that.
No backing out now.
Huh? You're going to record a movie? Then I want to be in it.
Me too.
Me too! Me too! What kind of operation is this? Operation? Isn't this preparation for war? It isn't like that.
It's something called a movie, which is stored in a box and is like a play.
What is that? You can simply call it fooling around.
Aware that they can't defeat the Efidolg, they seek an escapist fantasy.
We used to always fool around before a war.
I'm not fat.
Hey, how about we cast Muetta in this movie too? No way! We don't need her.
She is the person who ruined my everyday life.
Muetta, do you want any role in the movie? Role? Something you want to become.
Something I want to become? I… want to become a small white animal.
Huh? What are those fools playing around for? Let them play when they can.
It will be disgraceful for them to play around once they become adults.
Bring on the disgrace! You are the one I will never admit defeat to.
I will be the one to protect Yukina.
Anyone who stands before me, whoever it may be, I will cut them down! Cut down my ball if you can.
I will defeat you and learn how to cook curry in India.
Great War-waging Miracle Ball! So this is your choice? Great? You cannot beat Kennosuke with that.
Who are you? Me is Mr.
T! Akagi! You by me, surprise ball teach will be! What's up with that fake foreigner? A terrorist, perhaps? Cut! Cut, cut! Who are you? Me is Mr.
T— I will beat this scoundrel up.
This man forced my elder sister into a contract, then abandoned her.
I can't let him get away.
I don't even know your sister.
Why am I the bad guy here? Why aren't you recording? Truly, this is very foolish.
But that's not a bad thing.
It feels good.
If we are defeated by the Efidolg, there will be no more such frolics.
"Protect the innocent.
" That was Yukihime-sama's wish.
All this time, I wanted to avenge Yukihime-sama.
That was the only reason I wielded my sword.
But… wielding it to protect any other person isn't bad either.
I realized that.
Any other person? I will be that thing called "butter".
The thing the man called Takekuma talked about? If it's something only I can do, I will do it.
I will be the stepping stone for the 2nd frog.
By the way, what is "butter"? I don't know.
I see.
I know you aren't Yukihime-sama, but still please allow me to ask something of you.
Please together fight with me.
Are you telling me to fight Efidolg? You and I are the same.
We are not of this world.
We are aliens.
However, I can't betray what we've been given.
Please cooperate with me.
I ask this of you as a person of equal standing.
Alright, next scene! Man, it's your role next.
Oh! I forgot.
As I thought, it was you after all.
I merely fulfilled everyone's wishes.
Not one person survived.
Oh, they did.
Look there.
Come on, join them.
We can find the light mitsukerunda hikari o Alright! Adding one more role of an evil spirit.
bokutachi no deguchi o our exit from here tatoe nani ga okitemo Come what may mou nidoto nagedashitari nanka shinai yo we will never abandon it again yukuate naku moguru With no destination, we dive shikou kairo no kousaten de at the intersection of our innermost thoughts A journey without baggage nimotsu no nai tabi ga kyou mo hajimaru begins today konna hate naku tsuzuku In this neverending maze kyodai meiro no hibi no naka ja we spend our days kotaejimi demo wa zenbu Everything that seems to be an answer itsuwari no gooru peggu is a false goal peg Where is it that you're crying now? kimi wa doko de naiteru no? bokura wa chikyuu no mayoigo da We are the lost children of this Earth mitsukerunda hikari o but we can find the light bokutachi no deguchi o our exit from here tsubusaresou na kokoro ni When our hearts seem close to being crushed hata o hirugaesu we'll raise the flags within them tatoeba sou, donna ni Even if someone is led astray samayotta to toshitemo having thoughts ashiato wa michishirube that our footprints would guide them mou nidoto nagedashitari naka shinai yo we will not abandon it again This is the Efidolg spaceship on which the Frontier Reform Officers reside.
It's very large and full of strange machinery.
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