[construction tool sparks]
Great! You've already started.
I swiped some parts from Michael's place.
[Ellie] I just grabbed them at random, so they might not fit.
[Kanata] Whoa, you got loads!
You sure this is okay?
-Well, you're serious, aren't you? -[Kanata] What?
You're serious about finding a way to Histoire?
I'm serious.
Then, just in case you have another run-in with Ideal,
this is what I call the "DAISYOGRE Remodeling Plan."
Use as much as you like!
If you find treasure in Histoire, you can pay us back double in return!
Deal.
Good.
Where are Mystere and Noir?
Mystere's gone to Carthage with Maria.
Carthage? They went back to that spaceport?
Are you sure we can use it? It's an ancient wreck.
Of course. Some of it is still in good condition.
There should be some propellant left too.
I see…
I must say, I didn't expect this much help from you.
I'm only here on a whim.
By the way, I wanted to ask you something.
Why did you want to go to space
before Histoire's existence had been confirmed?
What's in it for you?
Don't you just want to see it?
No one's ever seen the view from up there.
That's the only reason?
Isn't that enough?
[scoffs] There's an old saying from the ancient times.
"Something or other rushes in where angels fear to tread."
What's the something or other?
I don't remember.
[thinking] People grow as they interact with the world.
Master.
[Ellie] Really? Mystere's helping Maria?
What about Noir?
Actually, I haven't seen her since she said she was going out this morning.
-Oh. -Oh.
[Noir] Where is Ciel?
She still can't accept that she's inside Ciel's body.
She's already had a week to let it sink in.
It can't be that easy to get your mind around.
But wasn't it Noir's choice to come back?
Even so.
I don't know how to help Noir get her strength back.
Just support her.
What?
Noir's searching for her sense of self.
Whatever that might lead to,
you just need to be there for her.
You're right. I can do that.
[Ange] Well! Nearly lunchtime. Let's go eat.
[Kanata] I'm kinda tied up here.
We'll grab something for you.
Thanks.
Support her…
-[music plays] -[indistinct chattering]
[footsteps approaching]
[gasps]
[no audible dialogue]
[Noir, thinking] Ciel.
[construction tools banging, whirring]
[footsteps approaching]
You're back!
Sorry to bug you, but could you pass the number 10 spanner?
[Tokio] Here you go.
Thank yo--
What? [grunts]
Ouch!
-Clumsy, what're you up to? -That hurt.
Ouch.
Yo!
Tokio? You're back?
What were you playing at in Amasia?
I said I'd tell you a story from the olden days.
What?
I know it's taken me a while, but I'm here to make good on that promise.
[gasps]
"Canceled"…
[gasps]
Flowers.
What's wrong?
Oh, it's nothing.
I thought Ciel had come back.
[gasps]
I'm sorry.
What are you apologizing for?
I heard Ciel went on another trip.
My mother and I grew these flowers
from seeds that were found in the ruins.
We wanted to give them to Ciel at a concert.
They're beautiful.
Yes.
But it looks like I won't be able to give them to her after all.
My mother and I were really looking forward to her next performance.
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing again?
I really wanted to hear Ciel's songs again.
♪ What kind of dream shall I dream? ♪
♪ Shall I dream the same as your dream? ♪
♪ That's where your true voice is stuck And I want to get to know it ♪
♪ If you're lost in an endless night ♪
-♪ And you can't find a way out ♪ -[gasps]
♪ Just whisper my name ♪
♪ And I'll be right by your side ♪
That was amazing!
You have a really good voice!
I was just copying Ciel.
No, no way!
I want to hear your singing again.
I bet everyone else would love it too.
[Noir] My singing?
I had no idea you were born in Amasia.
And you and Black Mask…
Yes,
I went to infiltrate Ideal.
I thought I might be able to persuade Macht, Black Mask.
Say hello to White Mask!
What?
I made all these preparations just to try and understand that guy,
but he didn't take me seriously.
Of course he wouldn't.
I guess it's never going to work.
You don't seem like your usual self, Tokio.
How so?
As your apprentice, I learned many things from you.
One thing was the most important.
Oh, really? Do tell.
It's not about what you can do, but what you want to.
"Those who really want to become Drifters, they do it on their own terms."
I've never forgotten, even now.
Kanata…
It's too awkward to go in.
But the synthetic pork soup will go cold!
-Oh. -Hmm?
[Ellie] Noir?
Thanks, Kanata.
You're exactly right.
I've made up my mind too.
But I just have one request.
Will you take a swing at me?
What! Why?
I need to get into the fighting spirit before doing what I need to.
[gasps]
-[Kanata] But-- -[Tokio] Go on!
[Kanata] Are you sure?
Here goes…
-[grunts] -What was that supposed to be?
I barely felt it!
You haven't exactly
reached your full potential as a Drifter yet then, huh?
[stutters, sighs]
Fine.
[grunting]
W-- Wait, Kanata.
-How about this? -Oy!
-[gasps] -[grunts]
[arcade game beeps]
I-- I'm sorry, Tokio!
Are you okay?
[laughs]
I sure felt that one.
[laughs]
I wish I could put the past behind us like this with the others.
What mischief are you two up to?
Tokio, you came back.
[Tokio] Guess so.
Did you achieve what you set out to do?
Sadly not. But I think the real action starts now.
-[Noir] Kanata. -[grunts]
[Kanata] Noir!
I need to have a word with you about something important.
You do?
What's with the formalities?
I…
want to sing.
What!
[Kanata] That's not much of an audience.
Well, she's an unknown singer. Plus, she only told us yesterday.
If we'd had a little more time, we could have handed out more flyers.
[Noir] I'm sorry.
I asked you too suddenly.
You don't need to worry about that.
Right! Let's hand out some more.
Now?
Even if we only persuade a few more,
we gotta get a bigger audience for Noir's first gig!
-[Michael] You can count on us too! -Huh?
Yay!
-Everyone's here? -[Tokio] Oh, man.
Flammy and Mikey are Noi Noi's biggest fans!
Noir's voice carries the memory of Princess Ciel.
I want everyone in Rock Town to hear it!
With Maria away, I'm kind of at a loose end too.
The more hands the better.
Thank you very much.
In that case, here.
Find some people and stamp this on the back of their hands.
Ready, set, go!
-Let's go! -Yahoo!
It's nearly time.
Noir, is something wrong?
What is this?
My body has started trembling.
It's just nerves.
This is "nerves"?
-[fan] Noir! -[gasps]
Your costume is lovely.
I'm so excited!
Good luck!
Thank you.
Noir's first fan, huh?
-How mysterious… -What?
The nerves have disappeared.
Good.
It's time. Let's get started!
Okay!
[music starts]
Thank you for waiting!
Perhaps you have waited too long!
I am your host, White Mask!
[applause]
Thank you for coming.
A shining star of the night comes to Rock Town!
Singing in the memory of Singing Princess Ciel,
a new star is born right here, right now!
Without further ado, please welcome to the stage…
Singing Princess Noir!
I am Noir.
I will sing with all my heart, so please listen from start to finish.
Noir!
The first song is a familiar classic, "Daydream"!
Give her your full attention, or there'll be hell to pay!
Whenever you're ready, best of luck.
[applause]
[exhales]
♪ What kind of dream shall I dream? ♪
♪ Shall I dream the same as your dream? ♪
♪ That's where your true voice is stuck And I want to get to know it ♪
♪ If you're lost in an endless night ♪
♪ And you can't find a way out ♪
♪ Just whisper my name ♪
♪ And I'll be right by your side ♪
Noir has a voice like that?
♪ The light shone Through the window ♪
♪ My face of innocence ♪
♪ Bathed in the gentle glow ♪
♪ The twinkling stars And the drowsy moon ♪
♪ Chased after the flicker of a miracle ♪
-[song continues through speakers] -It's already started.
I wonder if anyone else went to watch?
-[attendee] Hey. -What?
Is that Ciel's song playing now?
Who's singing it? She's got a good voice.
It's her! Shall we take a quick look?
Come on.
-No need to worry. -Right!
♪ If I could say it without it showing ♪
♪ If I could explain with words ♪
♪ I'd explain my tears And my innocent smile ♪
♪ I know that is what's most important ♪
Wow.
[applause]
[Noir, thinking] What's this?
My heart feels warm.
Now I just…
want to sing more.
Hey, where'd everyone go?
There was no one where Flammy was looking either!
Could it be…
[Noir] ♪ Pulsating with warmth and love ♪
Yahoo!
♪ I can't go back, I won't go back ♪
How'd it get so full!
Hey! Flammy and friends are staff! Let us through, will you!
[Noir] ♪ For this new future of mine ♪
♪ Bewitching Desire ♪
There's a concert in Rock Town?
[applause]
That flew by, but sadly, it's already time for the last number!
[crowd] Oh, no!
The one-time only Singing Princess Noir is the Cinderella of Rock Town!
-What a slick talker. -Who was Cinderella, you say?
-Whoever it is, he's a brilliant host. -That's something no one knows.
-Who is it? I have no idea. -Noir! Everyone!
-Are you ready for this? -Who could it be?
I wonder…
Lend me your ears!
Ciel's last song!
"Your Song."
♪ I will string a melody like lights ♪
♪ In this moment for you ♪
♪ Back when I met him ♪
♪ Everything ♪
♪ Was set in stone ♪
♪ I looked to the sky after rain Abandoned all my doubts ♪
♪ A story I can never rewind ♪
♪ A heart that only seeks answers ♪
♪ Trembles with unfounded joy ♪
♪ When our love first crossed paths ♪
♪ No matter how fleeting Our dream and love may be ♪
♪ Hold me dearly ♪
♪ My Dear ♪
♪ Gave me joy ♪
♪ And precious hope ♪
♪ Even awake ♪
♪ I wander in my dreams ♪
♪ Always searching for you ♪
♪ Through ♪
♪ Memories of sweet pain ♪
♪ I shall never forget ♪
♪ Our fingers linked In a promise still kept ♪
♪ For your dreams to come true ♪
♪ I sing ♪
Ciel.
Noir and Ciel are singing.
Not too bad, for a dud and her entourage.
♪ If I could sing once again ♪
♪ I will sing just for you ♪
Noi Noi!
[cheers, cries]
[gasps]
Noir!
That was beautiful.
Thank you.
Was I a good substitute for Ciel?
You've got it wrong.
You're not Ciel's substitute.
It's your singing that I love!
[thinking] My singing…
Thank you, Ciel.
As Noir, I'll be by Kanata's side.
Master.
Isn't it rude to leave halfway through the show?
[Tokio] Nah.
Noir did what she wanted to.
Kanata's following his dreams too.
It's about time I got serious about mine.
Translated by Daisy Savage