# 16 - Dad, We Meet Again
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Dad! Dad!
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Welcome, Sei.
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Today is your celebration.
**[00:10] ---**
Yeah!
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Come on in.
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Congratulations on making the
best 16 in the World Tournament!
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And welcome back from traveling
around the world to promote Gunpla.
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Sei, I brought you a present.
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Thanks, Dad!
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How wonderful it is to love Gunpla!
How wonderful it is to love Gunpla!
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Hurray for Gunpla!
Hurray for Gunpla!
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It was a dream.
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I wonder where Dad is right now?
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I covered up my weakness by acting tough
Tsuyogari no uragawa ni yowasa wo kakushiteta
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But I won't run away anymore
Nigenai yo korekara wa
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Let's fly once again into the sky
Mou ichido ano sora e
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I built, destroyed, and built again
Tsukuriagetemo kowashite mata tsukutte
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Hundreds of times (Again and again!)
Nanbyakukai mo (Again and again!)
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But I knew what it felt like to lose
Demo makeru itami ni naresugiteta
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I wanted to be recognized, spinning my wheels
Mitomeraretakute karamawatte
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Even if I was just acting tough
Tsuyogari miseta tokoro de
**[01:43] ---**
But that just made me feel empty, you know?
Sore ja jibun ga munashikunaru dake ja nai?
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Uh, let's go! (It's time to wake up!)
Uh ikouka (It’s time to wake up!)
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Open your eyes, your strength is clear!
Me wo samashina tsuyosa wa meikaku
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Break through destiny (Fight for yourself!)
Sadame nante kowase (Fight for yourself!)
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Don't look away (Fly again!)
Me sorasuna (Fly again!)
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When you wish to become stronger,
Tsuyoku naritai to negau koto de
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Your wings that once trembled...
Furueteta hane wa
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...will cut through the darkness
Yami wo kirisaiteku
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I won't be afraid, with you by my side
Kimi ga iru kara mo kowakunai yo
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I grasp your hand in mine
Sono te nigitte
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Because you told me...
Yowasa datte
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...that my weakness is my strength
Kimi no tsuyosa to oshiete kureta kara
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I was able to stand up again
Boku wa mata tachiagareta
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For you, I'll overcome all pain
Kimi no tame nara donna itami mo koete
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GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
For you, I'll overcome all pain
Kimi no tame nara donna itami mo koete
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GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
Let's start now, and fly into the sky once again
Koko kara mou ichido ano sora e
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Let's start now, and fly into the sky once again
Koko kara mou ichido ano sora e
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Hello, everyone!
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I'm the image character for the
Gunpla Championship World Tournament,
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Kirara, the Gunpla idol!
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Kiraran!
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It's day ten of the World Tournament.
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The qualifier periods are over,
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and 16 teams have been selected
to advance to the tournament finals!
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Before the finals,
which start in three days,
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we have here with us...
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...Rainer Cziommer of Germany, who was
unfortunately eliminated in the qualifiers!
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Mr. Cziommer, what can we
expect to see next?
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Who could've guessed
Sei and Reiji would still be in.
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I'm gonna make it nice and clear.
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Fellini will lose.
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He'll be totally crushed.
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You must have really bad taste
if you're into a loser like that, Kirara.
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Mr. Cziommer!
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I'm all dressed and ready!
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Now I can deal with those reporters.
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Could you tell us
how you raised Sei Iori?
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I didn't do anything special.
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I just hoped he'd become
a kind and honest boy.
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Your husband Takeshi was runner-up
in the 2nd World Tournament.
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Now your son Sei is in the best 16.
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Yours is truly a Gunpla family.
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And you're so beautiful, madam!
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Oh, stop.
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Temporarily Closed
~sorry ♥~
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Temporarily Closed
~sorry ♥~
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Doors locked!
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Iori Models
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Iori Models
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Wait for me, Sei and Reiji.
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Mom's coming to cheer for you!
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Iori Models
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Episode 16
Dad, We Meet Again?
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My bad, Sei.
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I'm sorry I broke it.
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You don't have to keep saying that.
It couldn't be helped.
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I mean, our opponent was
Mr. Fellini, after all.
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But will you be able to fix it for
the tournament finals in two days?
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It's okay. The Class Rep
and Mr. Ral are going to help.
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I know! I'll help, too!
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No you won't.
You've never built Gunpla before.
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It'll be a piece of cake for me.
**[05:14] ---**
Here, let me see.
**[05:16] ---**
Wh-What?!
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It'll be fine.
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No!
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I said no!
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How could you?!
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Y-You're the one who wouldn't let go.
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Don't bother me anymore.
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I'll work alone!
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Okay, okay. I got it.
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You're so bossy just because
you're good at Gunpla building.
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Where are you going, Reiji?
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None of your business!
You told me not to bother you.
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Bye.
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And that's what happened.
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Don't fight.
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No, we're not fighting.
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This could be a good
development for Reiji.
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At least he's interested
in Gunpla building now.
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Y-Yummy!
**[06:37] ---**
Why is Japanese food so delicious?
**[06:40] ---**
This is just a local specialty,
but it's still so good.
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Hurray for "Exotic Japan!"
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Mommy! Mommy!
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Buy me a Haro!
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Fine, fine.
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I wish I could stay
in this country forever.
**[07:23] ---**
Just you wait, Sei.
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I'll build an amazing Gunpla
so you can't brag anymore.
**[07:30] ---**
But...
**[07:32] ---**
Looking at these again,
there sure are a lot of them.
**[07:36] ---**
Just how many different kinds
of these Zaku things are there?
**[07:42] ---**
Lalah Sune's Mobile Armor?
**[07:46] ---**
Is that the Gunpla's name?
**[07:48] ---**
There's a whole story behind it.
**[07:52] ---**
It looks like this is
your first time buying Gunpla.
**[07:55] ---**
Who are you, old man?
**[07:57] ---**
I'm just a passing Gunpla fan
traveling around the world.
**[08:02] ---**
If you're having trouble,
I can choose a Gunpla for you.
**[08:07] ---**
Huh? Who asked you to...
**[08:09] ---**
Let me see.
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He's not listening.
**[08:18] ---**
Oh, this is good.
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It's the Beginning Gundam,
**[08:22] ---**
the main machine in Model Suit
Gunpla Builders Beginning G.
**[08:26] ---**
This machine was the first one
that its controller Haru Irei built.
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It's distinguished by
its range of movement.
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It has high mobility in Gunpla Battle
even when assembled normally!
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It has a beam rifle and nine beam sabers…
**[08:39] ---**
Don't get carried away, old man!
It has a beam rifle and nine beam sabers…
**[08:39] ---**
Don't get carried away, old man!
**[08:43] ---**
Who is that guy?
**[08:44] ---**
As for the young lady
peeking in from over there...
**[08:47] ---**
Huh?
**[08:49] ---**
For you,
**[08:51] ---**
I'd recommend the Command Gundam.
**[08:53] ---**
M-Me?
**[08:55] ---**
You're...
**[08:57] ---**
I-I've never built a Gunpla before.
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Then I'll teach you!
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See? I have all the tools!
**[09:12] ---**
What are you doing here?
**[09:14] ---**
It's just a coincidence.
**[09:16] ---**
Anyway, who is that old man?
**[09:18] ---**
How would I know?
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Stop your whispering!
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Eliminate distraction
from your Gunpla building!
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You're like a totally different person.
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You're supposed to say "Sir, yes sir!"
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Otherwise, keep quiet!
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Sir, yes sir!
Sir, yes sir!
**[09:35] ---**
First, open the Gunpla box
and take out the instructions.
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Read the instructions carefully.
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You have one minute!
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Impossible!
**[09:48] ---**
Sir, yes sir!
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Before you start, check the parts.
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Make sure everything shown
in the instructions is in the box.
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Don't forget the polycaps and stickers!
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Start building from
step one in the instructions.
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Pay close attention
when using the nippers!
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Cut the gate slightly long,
and then trim the extra bit.
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It's more effective to make two cuts.
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Assemble the parts you cut out
as per the instructions.
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Be careful not to forget the polycaps.
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Removing the sticker will
weaken its adhesive strength.
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Position it carefully!
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It's more effective to
rub it on with a cotton swab.
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Check the machine's
movement range as you build.
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A deep understanding of your Gunpla
will be an advantage in battle.
**[10:54] ---**
Finished, sir!
Finished, sir!
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Wonderful.
**[11:00] ---**
I can't believe it's your first time.
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They're built diligently
according to the basics.
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You both did a good job.
**[11:08] ---**
To commemorate your
first time building Gunpla,
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keep the nippers and sandpaper.
**[11:13] ---**
He's back to normal.
He's back to normal.
**[11:16] ---**
We may as well give
the Gunpla a little extra touch.
**[11:21] ---**
By just panel-lining with a marker
and adding some matte spray,
**[11:26] ---**
they'll be transformed!
**[11:28] ---**
Sir, yes sir!
Sir, yes sir!
**[11:31] ---**
Well, I'm off.
**[11:33] ---**
Please be careful, Chairman.
**[11:35] ---**
Miss Baker, while I'm away, take care of...
**[11:39] ---**
Yes. I'll think of a new plan
before the tournament finals.
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Please do.
**[11:53] ---**
Chairman Mashita is away on business.
**[11:55] ---**
Now, how am I going to
I'll get into the PPSE factory?
**[12:01] ---**
It'd be quicker if
I got close to Meijin Kawaguchi,
**[12:04] ---**
but they'll catch me if I'm careless.
**[12:09] ---**
What did you say?!
**[12:11] ---**
Wait a minute.
The assignment is over.
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Your pride won't allow it?
I don't care.
**[12:19] ---**
The assignment is pointless
if it's outside the tournament!
**[12:22] ---**
What's going on?
**[12:24] ---**
That's enough!
**[12:25] ---**
Don't let it go public!
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Hello? Hello?
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Sir! Panel-lining with marker is done!
Sir! Panel-lining with marker is done!
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Good. On to the finish!
**[12:43] ---**
Sir, yes sir!
Sir, yes sir!
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When it comes to Gunpla,
he suddenly changes.
**[12:51] ---**
He reminds me of someone.
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How's it going, Iori?
**[13:02] ---**
Can you fix the Gunpla by
the tournament finals in two days?
**[13:07] ---**
Just about, yeah.
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Don't worry!
**[13:12] ---**
I'll cheer you on until you finish it.
**[13:15] ---**
Huh? You'll stay here until I'm done?
**[13:19] ---**
Um...
**[13:24] ---**
Even if it gets late,
I'll be sure to take her home.
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Th-Thank you very much!
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W-Wow!
**[13:47] ---**
Just with those little touches
the old man taught us,
**[13:51] ---**
I can't believe they
look so much better.
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Gunpla gets better and better
the more you add to it.
**[13:59] ---**
Coloring, a change of weapons,
customizing the machine...
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It's as unlimited as your creativity.
**[14:05] ---**
That's what makes Gunpla so fun,
and also what gives it depth.
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Great, let's try them out!
**[14:12] ---**
Can you battle?
**[14:15] ---**
Huh?
**[14:15] ---**
Gunpla Battle!
**[14:18] ---**
I've never done anything like that.
**[14:20] ---**
I don't even know how.
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Alright, whatever.
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I can't help it.
**[14:28] ---**
It's alright.
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The battle system here has an unmanned machine
**[14:32] ---**
so you can play against the computer.
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You can enjoy a battle on your own.
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Beginning Plavsky particle dispersal.
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Field 1, Space.
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Battle start.
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Reiji, Beginning Gundam, let's go!
**[15:13] ---**
How awesome is the Gunpla I built?
**[15:17] ---**
Yeah, yeah. It's so amazing.
**[15:20] ---**
Even if it's your first time
controlling a Gunpla,
**[15:22] ---**
if you built it yourself,
it's easier to master it.
**[15:26] ---**
You're right!
**[15:29] ---**
Let's see who my opponent is.
**[15:33] ---**
That machine...
**[15:35] ---**
I've seen it before.
**[15:39] ---**
It's huge.
**[15:40] ---**
That Gunpla was made by
putting claws on a Zeong.
**[15:44] ---**
How did such a well-customized
Gunpla get into the battle system?
**[15:54] ---**
What?!
**[15:58] ---**
The arms came off!
**[16:00] ---**
That's an all-range attack!
**[16:06] ---**
Darn!
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There's no opening!
**[16:11] ---**
Reiji!
**[16:12] ---**
Darn you.
**[16:14] ---**
I worked so hard
to build this Gunpla...!
**[16:18] ---**
Th-This is...
**[16:20] ---**
This is how Sei must've felt
during every battle.
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And unlike mine, his Build Strike...
**[16:29] ---**
...takes days or weeks to build.
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Ahead!
**[16:39] ---**
Charge right up to him!
**[16:45] ---**
Amuro Ray, the Gundam pilot,
defeated Char's Zeong that way!
**[16:58] ---**
Oh no! I forgot it had legs.
**[17:01] ---**
What a liar!
**[17:11] ---**
Backup?
**[17:14] ---**
I can't watch this any longer!
**[17:16] ---**
You!
**[17:17] ---**
Here come the arms!
**[17:39] ---**
Without the arms...
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All that's left is...!
**[17:42] ---**
That humongous...
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Body!
**[18:17] ---**
Battle ended.
**[18:20] ---**
Yeah!
**[18:21] ---**
We did it.
**[18:23] ---**
You're good.
**[18:24] ---**
Of course. Who do you think I am?
**[18:29] ---**
Huh? I thought you'd never
played Gunpla Battle before.
**[18:33] ---**
I-I learned by watching you operate it.
**[18:37] ---**
It was surprisingly easy.
**[18:39] ---**
Seriously?
**[18:41] ---**
Of course.
**[18:43] ---**
Anyway, how long are you
going to hold my hand?
**[18:46] ---**
You held mine first!
**[18:48] ---**
No, I didn't!
**[18:49] ---**
Yeah, you did!
**[18:54] ---**
Wait a minute.
**[18:55] ---**
What?
**[18:56] ---**
Where's the old man?
**[18:58] ---**
Huh?
**[18:59] ---**
Where did he...?
**[19:05] ---**
I knew as soon as I saw
that customized Zeong.
**[19:08] ---**
I didn't think I'd meet you here.
**[19:14] ---**
Sometimes he's the owner of
a back-alley model store.
**[19:17] ---**
And sometimes he's a Gunpla fan,
**[19:20] ---**
traveling around the world
to promote Gunpla.
**[19:23] ---**
But his true self is...
**[19:29] ---**
International Gunpla Battle
Official Referee, Takeshi Iori!
**[19:33] ---**
Gunpla mafioso "C."
**[19:35] ---**
I'm arresting you for 36 crimes, including...
**[19:39] ---**
...illicit participation in an official tournament
and unlawful Gunpla control!
**[19:56] ---**
Don't use Gunpla for foolish things.
**[20:02] ---**
What?!
What?!
**[20:04] ---**
You built this Beginning Gundam yourself?!
**[20:07] ---**
What do you think?
Building Gunpla is a piece of cake.
**[20:15] ---**
He didn't just assemble it.
**[20:17] ---**
He drew in the panel lines
and even used matte spray.
**[20:21] ---**
So cool.
**[20:24] ---**
You really made this by yourself?
**[20:27] ---**
Well, I did have a little help.
**[20:31] ---**
Who helped you?
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An old man who was usually calm,
**[20:36] ---**
but got real strict
when we built Gunpla.
**[20:38] ---**
Oh yeah, he gave me this!
**[20:43] ---**
Th-Those nippers...!
**[20:45] ---**
What is it?
**[20:48] ---**
Oh. It's nothing.
**[20:54] ---**
Dad...
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Sorry, Sei.
**[21:00] ---**
I'll still be roaming
the world in disguise, but...
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...I've been watching you on TV.
**[21:06] ---**
You've become a good builder.
**[21:08] ---**
Good luck in the tournament finals.
**[21:11] ---**
Sei...
**[21:21] ---**
I'll do my best, Dad.
**[21:23] ---**
With the Build Strike I made,
and together with Reiji.
**[21:43] ---**
I was nibbling potato chips and it hit me
Poteto chippusu tabetetara futo omotta
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(Hold dear my days)
**[21:49] ---**
How many years have I been eating the same thing?
Nanjuunen onaji mon tabetsuzuketeirun darou
**[21:53] ---**
(Fight your fears)
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People tell me I need to act my age
Mou otona nandakara tte iu kedo
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(I go my way)
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But it's not like I can turn against something I love
Suki na mono wo kirai ni nareru wake nado nainda
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(Normal life)
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I put all my energy into childish things
Taai nai koto mo zenryoku toukyuu
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Doesn't matter if you're young or old,
Muchuu ni nareru kodomo mo
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you can lose yourself in something
Otona mo kankei nai
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Let's keep on walking at the same rhythm
Kawaranai rizumu de arukitsuzukete yukou
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True, our stride is a little longer now
Maa hohaba wa sukoshi dake ookiku natta keredo
**[22:30] ---**
The sunset from back then colors our skies today
Ano hi no yuuhi wa kyou mo sora wo someyuku
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I want to be a fool tomorrow,
Nee ashita mo gojuunengo mo
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and even 50 years from now
Baka yattetainda
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The short-pants spirit goes on
Tsuzuite yuku hanpan supirit
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Let's whistle a tune and head home
Kuchibue fuite kaerou
**[22:50] ---**
The never-ending short-pants spirit
Never-ending hanpan supirit
**[22:53] ---**
Our childhood will go on forever
Owaranai childhood
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Sei! Reiji!
**[23:04] ---**
Congrats on making the tournament finals!
**[23:07] ---**
I came to cheer for you!
**[23:09] ---**
Thank you, Sei's mom.
**[23:11] ---**
Mom, what about the store?
**[23:13] ---**
I closed it for a while.
**[23:16] ---**
But what about the store's sales?
**[23:18] ---**
Don't worry.
**[23:19] ---**
B-But...
**[23:20] ---**
Let it go. She's here now.
**[23:23] ---**
Well, I know but...
**[23:26] ---**
Oh, Mom!
**[23:28] ---**
Yes?
**[23:30] ---**
Well... Dad was...
**[23:31] ---**
Iori Models
**[23:34] ---**
I'm finally back in Tokyo,
so I came to see you, but...
**[23:39] ---**
Why is it closed?
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It isn't a holiday, is it?
Why is the store closed?!
**[23:44] ---**
Are you mad because
I've been gone so long?
**[23:46] ---**
Open the store, Rin!
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Rin!
**[23:50] ---**
Rin, I love you!
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Next Episode
**[23:55] ---**
It's time to settle things
with Mr. Sei and Mr. Reiji.
**[23:58] ---**
I'll show you the mysteries
of my Gunpla Shingyo school.
**[24:01] ---**
Next episode, "Model of the Heart."
**[24:01] ---**
Next Episode
Model of the Heart
**[24:02] ---**
Next episode, "Model of the Heart."
**[24:03] ---**
Ready, go!
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