1 - Beginnings of War

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[00:04] Mio
    I had never even dreamed
    of the sight I saw that day.
[00:10] Mio
    Even now, after so, so long,
[00:14] Mio
    my memory of it hasn't faded in the slightest.
[00:18] Mio
    But how I've longed to see him,
[00:21] Mio
    even if it were only in a dream...
[00:27] Mio
    I miss him.
[00:29] Mio
    I want to see him one more time...
[00:44] CloneA
    Am I...
[00:45] CloneB
    All right?
[00:47] Kurumi
    Yes.
[00:48] Kurumi
    More importantly, is Ms. Murasame...
[00:51] Kurumi
    No, is Phantom nearby?
[00:54] CloneC
    She's nowhere in the vicinity.
[00:56] CloneA
    It would seem she's disappeared.
[00:59] Kurumi
    That was too easy.
[01:02] Kurumi
    Though a Spirit that's divided its power
    too greatly wouldn't amount to much more.
[01:07] Kurumi
    However, defeating Phantom doesn't
    mean I've achieved my goal.
[01:14] CloneB
    Yes, yes. Of course not.
[01:18] CloneC
    Our goal isn't the present fragmented fool.
[01:22] CloneC
    It's the monster of the past
    at its full power.
[01:26] CloneA
    Still, why would Phantom divide
    her power to create more Spirits?
[01:34] CloneA
    She must have known that would
    inevitably spell her own decline.
[01:39] Kotori
    So you're saying Kurumi
    has saved you over 204 times?
[01:44] Shido
    Yeah.
[01:45] Shido
    Every time I got killed,
[01:47] Shido
    she rewound time and stopped DEM's attack.
[01:51] Shido
    Kurumi's goal is to go back in time
    and defeat the Spirit of Origin
[01:55] Shido
    in order to save her best friend.
[01:58] Shido
    She also means to prevent all tragedy
    caused by Spirits before it ever happens.
[02:04] Shido
    And she needs my Spirit power to do that.
[02:09] Tohka
    I can't believe that's what was
    going on with Kurumi...
[02:13] Yoshino
    I'm surprised.
[02:16] Miku
    So even the Sephirah within each of us
[02:19] Miku
    were refined at the cost of
    countless human lives...
[02:24] Miku
    I have mixed feelings about that.
[02:28] Kotori
    Whatever Kurumi's reasons may be,
[02:31] Kotori
    we can't afford to hand over
     Shido's Spirit power.
[02:34] Kotori
    That comes above all else.
[02:35] Kotori
    For one thing,
[02:37] Kotori
    we don't have any guarantee that Kurumi
    can even defeat this Spirit of Origin.
[02:41] Mana
    Her story's also hard for me to believe.
[02:45] Shido
    That's right. You've fought Kurumi
    plenty of times already.
[02:49] Shido
    But—
[02:50] Mana
    Even so!
[02:51] Mana
    If you ask me if it's more likely
     that you're lying to me, big brother,
[02:56] Mana
    then I'm forced to believe you two
    by a narrow margin.
[02:59] Natsumi
    This is getting complicated.
[03:01] Natsumi
    Though I understand what you're getting at.
[03:05] Mana
    More importantly, big brother,
[03:07] Mana
    there's one other thing
    I'm very concerned about.
[03:10] Shido
    Hmm?
[03:11] Mana
    This Mio Takamiya woman
    that came up in your story.
[03:15] Mana
    I find it hard to believe
    she's unrelated to you and me.
[03:19] Mana
    If her last name really is Takamiya,
[03:21] Mana
    then there's a chance she's family.
     A blood relative.
[03:26] Shido
    I was curious about that too.
[03:28] Shido
    Who is this Mio Takamiya?
[03:31] Shido
    And what is she creating Spirits for?
[03:34] Kotori
    She gave Kurumi her Sephirah
    and made her a Spirit.
[03:38] Kotori
    Sounds like the Phantom
    that appeared before us.
[03:42] Kaguya
    Mio Takamiya...
[03:43] Kaguya
    Phantom...
[03:45] Kaguya
    And the Spirit of Origin
    that Kurumi mentioned...
[03:48] Yuzuru
    Question.
[03:49] Yuzuru
    What is the relationship between all three?
[03:55] Nia
    If only we could use my Raziel...
[03:58] Nia
    Then we'd have our answer in an instant.
[04:01] Mukuro
    Indeed, it's a peculiar story, but...
[04:04] Mukuro
    If you're so curious,
[04:07] Mukuro
    all you have to do is
    remember your past, right?
[04:11] Shido
    If only I could.
[04:14] Shido
    But both Mana and I have lost
    our memories.
[04:18] Shido
    We don't even know a single
    thing about why we lost them.
[04:23] Mukuro
    You told me that before.
[04:26] Mukuro
    That's why I'm saying
    you should try remembering.
[04:30] Shido
    You think I can?
[04:32] Mukuro
    My Michael is an absolute key.
[04:35] Mukuro
    There's nothing it can't open.
[04:37] Mukuro
    Not even the door to your sealed memories.
[04:44] Natsumi
    Hold on!
[04:45] Natsumi
    Is it safe to do something like that?
[04:47] Miku
    I don't know what happened in the past,
[04:51] Miku
    but it won't harm Darling
[04:52] Miku
    the moment he remembers, will it?
[04:56] Mana
    Big brother...
[04:57] Shido
    I'll be all right.
[04:58] Shido
    Don't worry.
[05:00] Shido
    This isn't just about
    our connection to Mio Takamiya.
[05:03] Shido
    I want to know what happened in our past
[05:06] Shido
    more than anyone else.
[05:11] Kotori
    Shido...
[05:13] Shido
    Michael!
[05:19] Shido
    Okay, here I go.
[05:21] Tohka
    Yeah!
[05:22] Mukuro
    Don't worry.
[05:24] Mukuro
    Believe in Michael.
[05:27] Miku
    Such a long, hard object is going into Darling!
[05:30] Kotori
    Miku, be quiet for a bit.
[05:30] Miku
    No! You can't! Don't!
[06:03] Reine
    Oh, you've awakened, Shin.
[06:06] Shido
    Wha?!
[06:07] Reine
    Hmm? Is something wrong?
[06:11] Shido
    Oh, no, it's nothing.
[06:14] Tohka
    Shido!
[06:16] Tohka
    Are you okay?
[06:17] Kotori
    Shido!
[06:18] Yoshino
    Please take it easy.
[06:21] Shido
    What's this now?
[06:23] Shido
    What's going on?
[06:24] Kaguya
    What do you mean, "What's going on"?!
[06:26] Kaguya
    You suddenly collapsed and gave us a fright!
[06:29] Yuzuru
    Agreed.
[06:30] Yuzuru
    After inserting Michael into your head,
[06:32] Yuzuru
    you passed out.
[06:34] Shido
    Huh?
[06:37] Shido
    I see. Sorry.
[06:39] Shido
    Guess I worried you all.
[06:41] Kotori
    No, what matters is you woke up.
[06:43] Origami
    I knew my kiss would work.
[06:45] Origami
    It woke Sleeping Beauty.
[06:47] Shido
    Huh?
[06:48] Kotori
    What nonsense are you spouting now?
[06:50] Kotori
    Don't listen to her, Shido.
[06:52] Origami
    Wait a minute now.
[06:54] Origami
    There are numerous particles
     floating in this space,
[06:58] Origami
    so you can't say for certain that ones
    from my breath didn't reach Shido's.
[07:03] Origami
    So I see no problem with regarding
     this as an indirect kiss.
[07:07] Miku
    Hold it right there, Professor!
[07:09] Miku
    That would mean that me and everyone
    in this same room have been...
[07:15] Origami
    Deeply entwined in a deep kiss.
[07:18] Miku
    I can't believe such genius lies here!
[07:20] Miku
    What has the scientific world
    been doing this whole time?!
[07:23] Tohka
    Hold on. I'm not following now.
[07:27] Tohka
    Just how are we all entwined?
[07:29] Miku
    I'll explain it in practice later!
[07:31] Miku
    While Natsumi joins us for a three-way!
[07:34] Natsumi
    Could you not rope me into this too?
[07:35] Mukuro
    I'm sorry, Master.
[07:37] Mukuro
    This was all because
    I suggested using Michael.
[07:40] Shido
    Oh, no. Nothing's actually wrong.
[07:44] Shido
    See? I'm just fine!
[07:47] Mukuro
    Master...
[07:48] Mana
    So, big brother,
[07:50] Mana
    what happened?
[07:52] Mana
    Did you remember anything?
[07:54] Shido
    Well, I...
[07:57] Shido
    Huh? That's odd.
[07:59] Shido
    I'm certain I saw something.
[08:03] Shido
    Yet I can't remember anything.
[08:08] Reine
    There's no need to hurry, Shin.
[08:12] Reine
    You can just think of another way.
[08:15] Shido
    Reine...
[08:16] Mana
    Then could you try it on me too, big brother?
[08:20] Shido
    Huh?
[08:21] Mana
    It might not have worked for you,
    but I might be able to remember something.
[08:26] Mana
    Whether it's about Mio Takamiya
[08:29] Mana
    or whatever happened to us in the past.
[08:32] Kotori
    Yeah, yeah.
[08:32] Kotori
    We'll try that later, okay?
[08:34] Kotori
    Right now, let's wait
    for Shido to recover first.
[08:37] Mana
    Huh?
[08:38] Mana
    What's the big idea?
[08:42] Shido
    She's right.
[08:44] Shido
    I'm sorry, Mana.
[08:45] Shido
    Can we try it another time?
[08:47] Mana
    Hmm?
[08:51] Ellen
    Ike, you said you found something?
[08:54] Westcott
    How has Nightmare, Kurumi Tokisaki,
[08:57] Westcott
    been able to interfere
    with every one of our attacks?
[09:02] Westcott
    She's been aware of our plans in advance.
[09:07] Westcott
    To be precise,
    she's actually experienced them,
[09:10] Westcott
    then altered things each time
[09:13] Westcott
    to avoid Shido Itsuka's death.
[09:17] Ellen
    What?
[09:18] Artemisia
    That would spell trouble.
[09:21] Artemisia
    It means we'll always be a step behind.
[09:24] Westcott
    Indeed.
[09:26] Westcott
    Though we're not necessarily
    at a disadvantage.
[09:29] Westcott
    Any strategy we conduct several times,
[09:32] Westcott
    Nightmare will have to face
    several hundred times.
[09:35] Westcott
    Repeating the same thing
    over and over will exhaust her mind.
[09:39] Westcott
    Even Nightmare can't have
    endless stamina and willpower.
[09:46] Ellen
    Are you suggesting we wait
    until Nightmare gives up?
[09:51] Westcott
    That's our most certain option.
[09:53] Westcott
    However, there's still a chance
[09:56] Westcott
    Nightmare could come up with
    some solution we won't be able to think of.
[10:01] Westcott
    So we should also do everything in our power
[10:04] Westcott
    to ensure she gives up as soon as possible.
[10:10] NibeelcoleA
    Father, Father!
[10:12] NibeelcoleA
    Look, look!
[10:13] NibeelcoleB
    We caught this.
[10:15] Both
    Nightmare!
[10:16] Westcott
    Eavesdropping, huh?
[10:18] Westcott
    Well done, Nibeelcole.
[10:21] NibeelcoleA
    But several people she was with got away.
[10:24] NibeelcoleB
    They might have overheard your conversation.
[10:28] Westcott
    What's wrong with that?
[10:30] Westcott
    Let's have an all-out war with full knowledge
     of each other's capabilities.
[10:35] Westcott
    There's still at least one of you left, right?
[10:38] Westcott
    Tell your master for me...
[10:41] Westcott
    I will kill Itsuka Shido.
[10:46] Westcott
    No matter how many times you go back in time.
[10:49] Westcott
    No matter how often you redo this world
[10:52] Westcott
    or how often you rewrite history.
[10:56] Westcott
    I'll be so thorough that
    there's no overturning it.
[11:00] Westcott
    Now, struggle all you like,
[11:04] Westcott
    vilest Spirit.
[11:12] Shido
    I was relieved Mana
    backed down for us yesterday.
[11:16] Kotori
    She had her magic power
     enhanced by DEM, after all.
[11:20] Kotori
    If she'd recalled those memories too,
[11:22] Kotori
    it would have been pretty damaging.
[11:25] Kotori
    Even if we want intel on Mio Takamiya.
[11:28] Shido
    Mio Takamiya, huh?
[11:32] Shido
    I wonder why...
[11:33] Shido
    I feel sure I've known
    that name for a long time now.
[11:42] Shido
    Kurumi!
[11:43] PatchKurumi
    Good day, Shido, Kotori.
[11:48] Kotori
    Good morning, Kurumi.
[11:50] Kotori
    You're wearing an awfully
    nice outfit today, aren't you?
[11:53] Shido
    It's her clone.
[11:55] Shido
    Thank you for last night.
[11:56] PatchKurumi
    I should thank you.
[11:58] PatchKurumi
    But it's still too early for you
     to be thanking me.
[12:02] Shido
    Huh?
[12:03] PatchKurumi
    On February 20th, DEM Industries
    will use their full forces
[12:09] PatchKurumi
    to come kill you, Shido.
[12:13] PatchKurumi
    I came here today to warn you of that.
[12:19] Kotori
    So, what's your objective?
[12:23] PatchKurumi
    To be honest,
[12:24] PatchKurumi
    the main body of Kurumi Tokisaki doesn't
    know that I, her clone, am here right now.
[12:31] PatchKurumi
    The real me intends to handle
    this matter all on our own.
[12:37] PatchKurumi
    She plans to repeat time as often as it takes
[12:40] PatchKurumi
    to seize a future in which Shido survives.
[12:45] PatchKurumi
    However, our enemy is aware of her resolve.
[12:49] PatchKurumi
    That's why they're using their full forces.
[12:52] PatchKurumi
    DEM's operation
[12:54] PatchKurumi
    is also an attempt to break my spirit
    as I pass through time.
[13:00] Kotori
    So the real reason you're here is
    to encourage Shido to evacuate?
[13:06] PatchKurumi
    That alone is not the entirety of the truth.
[13:09] Shido
    Huh?
[13:11] PatchKurumi
    It would be a waste for Shido
    to remain in the dark
[13:14] PatchKurumi
    when I'm working so hard
    to protect him, wouldn't it?
[13:22] Shido
    I get it.
[13:26] PatchKurumi
    Now, if you'll excuse me.
[13:28] PatchKurumi
    Please do survive this, Shido.
[13:32] Shido
    Kurumi!
[13:33] PatchKurumi
    Yes, what is it?
[13:36] Shido
    If it's possible, tell Kurumi:
[13:40] Shido
    "Thank you. I'm still alive because of you.
[13:44] Shido
    But I won't be the one
    in need of saving forever.
[13:47] Shido
    Once we've taken care of DEM,
    I'll come to seal your Spirit power—"
[13:52] Shido
    No, that's not right.
[13:55] Shido
    "This time, I'll be the one to steal a kiss.
[13:59] Shido
    So prepare yourself, my honey."
[14:09] PatchKurumi
    What a wonderful retort.
[14:12] PatchKurumi
    I'm truly blessed.
[14:30] Sign
    Wednesday, February 15th
[14:30] Sign
    You have a new message.
[14:32] Sign
    Kotori
[14:32] Sign
    Today
[14:32] Sign
    Reine, come to the meeting room
    We have an emergency.
[14:33] Reine
    You're coming, Wizard?
[14:36] Kotori
    The situation is dire.
[14:39] Kotori
    Judging from the state of things,
[14:40] Kotori
    the information we received from
    Kurumi's clone is worth believing.
[14:44] Kotori
    Though we also can't afford
    to run and hide forever.
[14:48] Kaguya
    But there's no negotiating either.
[14:51] Yuzuru
    Certainly.
[14:53] Yuzuru
    There's no room for discussion here.
[14:55] Tohka
    Which means...
[14:56] Kotori
    We only have one option left.
[14:58] Kotori
    Defeating DEM.
[15:01] Kotori
    Of course, that's easier said than done.
[15:04] Kotori
    But we'll have to go on the offensive
[15:07] Kotori
    in order to seize our own future.
[15:10] Woodman
    That's right, Commander Itsuka.
[15:13] Shido
    Mr. Woodman!
[15:15] Shido
    Are you feeling better already?
[15:18] Woodman
    Yes, you don't need to worry about me.
[15:22] Woodman
    I'm sorry I was out of contact for so long.
[15:26] Woodman
    Our enemy is certainly great.
[15:29] Woodman
    However, DEM is an organization helmed
[15:34] Woodman
    by Isaac Westcott's charisma
    and Ellen Mathers's competence.
[15:39] Woodman
    That means it won't be much of a threat
    once those two are taken out.
[15:46] Shido
    In other words, defeating Westcott
    and Ellen is our key to victory.
[15:51] MARIA
    Understood.
[15:52] MARIA
    Then perhaps it would be worth trying that*.
[15:55] Shido
    Huh?
[15:57] Kotori
    MARIA, what do you mean by "that"?
[15:59] MARIA
    I'm saying that it might be*
    possible to nullify Nibeelcole.
[16:04] Nia
    Huh?!
[16:05] Origami
    Truthfully, I also have an idea
    for how to handle Bandersnatch.
[16:09] Nia
    H-Hold on!
[16:10] Orgami
    The enemy's new Realizer models are—
[16:12] Nia
    Stop, stop!
[16:13] Nia
    Enough talking about it.
[16:15] MARIA
    What's the matter, Nia?
[16:17] MARIA
    We're just getting to the main topic.
[16:19] Nia
    Tsk, tsk, tsk.
[16:21] Nia
    You don't get it, Robo-girl.
[16:23] MARIA
    First, I demand an explanation
    for that nickname.
[16:27] MARIA
    Depending on your answer,
    I may eject you from the ship.
[16:29] Nia
    Have you forgotten?
[16:31] Nia
    Westcott can use Beelzebub,
    the omniscient Demon King.
[16:34] Kotori
    Ah!
[16:35] Natsumi
    That's right.
[16:36] Natsumi
    He can look up any event that happens
    throughout the entire universe.
[16:40] Natsumi
    Meaning...
[16:41] Yoshino
    He might learn everything
    that unfolds in this discussion.
[16:46] Nia
    Exactly.
[16:47] Nia
    However,
[16:48] Nia
    it doesn't know how to read people's minds
[16:51] Nia
    or what the future holds.
[16:53] Nia
    So even if you come up with a strategy,
[16:55] Nia
    you can't mention it out loud.
[16:58] MARIA
    I hate to admit it, but you are correct.
[17:01] MARIA
    Thank you, Nia.
[17:05] Nia
    As long as you understand!
[17:06] Nia
    Humility is a virtue,
[17:09] Nia
    spriteless Robo-girl.
[17:12] MARIA
    By the way, Nia, could you
    please touch my console?
[17:15] Nia
    Huh? Like this?
[17:22] Nia
    Hey! What are you doing?! Come on!
[17:24] MARIA
    I'm grateful for the flaw you pointed out.
[17:27] MARIA
    However, you needed to be punished
    for that insulting nickname.
[17:33] Nia
    That's false logic!
[17:35] Miku
    Still, it's rather absurd that we have to have
[17:38] Miku
    our strategy meeting without being
    able to voice any ideas or opinions.
[17:42] Origami
    I think there are still things
    we can each do on our own.
[17:45] Origami
    There's something I'd like to take care of, too.
[17:47] Woodman
    Good point.
[17:48] Woodman
    I'll do everything I can as well.
[17:56] Kurumi
    Do you have any excuse for yourself?
[17:58] PatchKurumi
    My, oh my.
[18:00] Kurumi
    I already received word from another me.
[18:03] Kurumi
    I heard you informed Shido
    and Kotori about DEM's assault.
[18:09] Kurumi
    I can't have you acting on your own
    without orders from me.
[18:14] Kurumi
    You'll need to pay for disturbing
    the order with your life.
[18:19] PatchKurumi
    Yes, yes. There's no getting past that.
[18:24] PatchKurumi
    But one last thing.
[18:27] PatchKurumi
    I have a message from Shido.
[18:31] PatchKurumi
    "I love, love, super-love you!
    Let's get married, my honey!"
[18:35] Kurumi
    Only the "my honey" part of that was accurate!
[18:39] PatchKurumi
    I know you already heard it
    from another clone.
[18:51] PatchKurumi
    My, oh my.
[18:54] Kurumi
    I wouldn't be so foolish
[18:55] Kurumi
    as to pare down my own forces
    right before a major battle.
[18:59] Kurumi
    If you are still a part of me,
[19:02] Kurumi
    then at least be useful first
[19:04] Kurumi
    and then die on the battlefield for me.
[19:09] PatchKurumi
    Yes, yes. I understand.
[19:15] Ryoko
    A secret organization protecting Spirits, huh?
[19:19] Ryoko
    You show up out of nowhere,
[19:21] Ryoko
    and you expect us to believe that nonsense?
[19:23] Mikie
    B-But Captain,
[19:25] Mikie
    they've both come here
    knowing it meant great danger.
[19:29] Milly
    I don't think we should be
    so quick to assume they're lying.
[19:32] Mana
    I know you must find it hard to believe.
[19:35] Mana
    But it's all true.
[19:38] Origami
    On February 20th,
[19:40] Origami
    there will likely be a major
    battle here in Tengu City.
[19:43] Origami
    When it goes down,
[19:44] Origami
    DEM will probably request
    even the captains sortie.
[19:49] Origami
    But I want you to ignore that request.
[19:52] Milly
    Is that also information uncovered
    by the secret organization Ratatoskr?
[19:57] Mikie
    Still, even if what you say is true...
[20:00] Ryoko
    That's right.
[20:01] Ryoko
    Spurning DEM's request means
    ignoring orders from above.
[20:06] Ryoko
    So you're asking us to lose our jobs
    and serve prison time on top of that?
[20:11] Ryoko
    For one thing,
[20:13] Ryoko
    why are you telling us
    not to attack the Spirits?
[20:16] Ryoko
    They're the enemy of mankind, aren't they?
[20:18] Origami
    That's maliciously spun
    information spread by DEM.
[20:22] Mana
    The Spirits have no intention
    of attacking mankind.
[20:27] Mikie
    That's a lot to take in all at once.
[20:32] Milly
    If what you just told us is true,
[20:34] Milly
    then I would love to try fiddling with this
    secret organization's new weapons!
[20:39] Milly
    It's stirring my instincts as a mechanic!
[20:41] Ryoko
    Sorry, but could you be quiet for a bit?
[20:48] Ryoko
    You know we can't do what you're asking.
[20:51] Mikie
    Captain...
[20:52] Origami
    That's a shame.
[20:53] Origami
    Though I don't fault you for your decision.
[20:56] Origami
    Still, if you do deploy to the battlefield,
[20:59] Origami
    at least stick to the rear.
[21:00] Ryoko
    Huh?
[21:02] Origami
    I don't want to kill you all.
[21:05] Ryoko
    Sounds like you're really
    underestimating us.
[21:07] Ryoko
    I know you were a skilled fighter, but...
[21:12] Origami
    Please.
[21:29] Kurumi
    Zaphkiel, Het!
[21:31] Kurumi
    Het!
[21:32] Kurumi
    Het!
[21:33] Kurumi
    Het!
[21:34] Kurumi
    Het, Het, Het, Het, Het, Het,
[21:40] Kurumi
    Het!
[21:47] Kurumi
    Now, shall we begin our Date?
[21:52] Sign
    Episode 1
[21:52] Sign
    Beginnings of War
[23:24] Sign
    Episode 2 "Final Respite"
[23:25] Narrator
    The big battle against DEM draws near,
[23:28] Narrator
    with everyone harboring different feelings
[23:30] Narrator
    as they spend what time remains.
[23:32] Narrator
    Next time is episode 2, "Final Respite."
[23:35] Narrator
    The curtain rises on Date A Live season 5!