# 19 - Astray's Blade
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**[00:27] ---**
He's set his sword to the same
particle band as my beam!
**[00:32] ---**
That's right.
**[00:34] ---**
This sword has a particle
alteration coating.
**[00:38] ---**
It changes the particle band
based on the blade direction,
**[00:43] ---**
and cuts through the beams.
**[00:54] ---**
When you match it to the field's
control particle band,
**[00:58] ---**
this is what happens.
**[01:15] ---**
Battle ended.
**[01:20] ---**
What an amazing Gunpla!
How did he build it?
**[01:24] ---**
I can't wait to battle him.
**[01:27] ---**
Yeah!
**[01:30] ---**
Now I've advanced to the best eight.
**[01:33] ---**
My next opponent is...
**[01:38] ---**
Nils Nielsen.
**[01:40] ---**
Can I have a moment with you?
**[01:45] ---**
Just as I planned.
**[01:48] ---**
I covered up my weakness by acting tough
Tsuyogari no uragawa ni yowasa wo kakushiteta
**[01:53] ---**
But I won't run away anymore
Nigenai yo korekara wa
**[01:56] ---**
Let's fly once again into the sky
Mou ichido ano sora e
**[02:00] ---**
I built, destroyed, and built again
Tsukuriagetemo kowashite mata tsukutte
**[02:03] ---**
Hundreds of times (Again and again!)
Nanbyakukai mo (Again and again!)
**[02:06] ---**
But I knew what it felt like to lose
Demo makeru itami ni naresugiteta
**[02:10] ---**
I wanted to be recognized, spinning my wheels
Mitomeraretakute karamawatte
**[02:14] ---**
Even if I was just acting tough
Tsuyogari miseta tokoro de
**[02:16] ---**
But that just made me feel empty, you know?
Sore ja jibun ga munashikunaru dake ja nai?
**[02:22] ---**
Uh, let's go! (It's time to wake up!)
Uh ikouka (It’s time to wake up!)
**[02:24] ---**
Open your eyes, your strength is clear!
Me wo samashina tsuyosa wa meikaku
**[02:27] ---**
Break through destiny (Fight for yourself!)
Sadame nante kowase (Fight for yourself!)
**[02:29] ---**
Don't look away (Fly again!)
Me sorasuna (Fly again!)
**[02:32] ---**
When you wish to become stronger,
Tsuyoku naritai to negau koto de
**[02:37] ---**
Your wings that once trembled...
Furueteta hane wa
**[02:39] ---**
...will cut through the darkness
Yami wo kirisaiteku
**[02:43] ---**
I won't be afraid, with you by my side
Kimi ga iru kara mo kowakunai yo
**[02:49] ---**
I grasp your hand in mine
Sono te nigitte
**[02:53] ---**
Because you told me...
Yowasa datte
**[02:54] ---**
...that my weakness is my strength
Kimi no tsuyosa to oshiete kureta kara
**[03:00] ---**
I was able to stand up again
Boku wa mata tachiagareta
**[03:04] ---**
For you, I'll overcome all pain
Kimi no tame nara donna itami mo koete
**[03:11] ---**
GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
For you, I'll overcome all pain
Kimi no tame nara donna itami mo koete
**[03:11] ---**
GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
Let's start now, and fly into the sky once again
Koko kara mou ichido ano sora e
**[03:13] ---**
Let's start now, and fly into the sky once again
Koko kara mou ichido ano sora e
**[03:18] ---**
Episode 19
Astray's Blade
**[03:19] ---**
Episode 19
Astray's Blade
**[03:19] ---**
I'll get straight to the point.
**[03:22] ---**
We at PPSE are fully prepared
to be your personal sponsor.
**[03:27] ---**
Materials for building Gunpla,
a state of the art workshop,
**[03:31] ---**
and an excellent support team.
**[03:34] ---**
We'd provide them free of—
**[03:36] ---**
Wait a second.
**[03:38] ---**
I already have
Yajima Trading sponsoring me.
**[03:42] ---**
Plus, shouldn't you be backing
Meijin Kawaguchi of your works team?
**[03:49] ---**
To spread Gunpla Battle further,
**[03:53] ---**
Chairman Mashita wishes to support
excellent players more widely.
**[03:58] ---**
If you accept our sponsorship,
we won't ask anything in return.
**[04:04] ---**
And we won't cause you trouble.
**[04:07] ---**
Nothing in return?
**[04:10] ---**
Why are they so eager
to get me on their side?
**[04:13] ---**
What do you think?
**[04:15] ---**
I'm honored that you
think so highly of me.
**[04:19] ---**
Well...
**[04:21] ---**
I'd gladly accept your sponsorship.
**[04:25] ---**
Thank you.
**[04:26] ---**
Chairman Mashita
will be delighted to hear that.
**[04:29] ---**
I'll show you to our workshop at—
**[04:32] ---**
No, there's no need for that.
**[04:35] ---**
My Sengoku Astray is so perfect
that there's no need to add anything.
**[04:41] ---**
But there is one thing
I'd like to request of PPSE.
**[04:46] ---**
What is it?
**[04:48] ---**
The Gunpla battle system...
**[04:52] ---**
The factory that produces
Plavsky particle generators.
**[04:57] ---**
May I please see it?
**[05:00] ---**
The factory?
**[05:02] ---**
If I understand the particle's
manufacturing process,
**[05:05] ---**
the matching of my Gunpla and the
Plavsky particles will vastly improve.
**[05:09] ---**
I can't think of any better way
to strengthen my machine.
**[05:14] ---**
I see.
**[05:15] ---**
That's why he accepted our sponsorship.
**[05:20] ---**
So what will you do?
**[05:26] ---**
Alright.
**[05:27] ---**
I'll talk to our management to see
if I can get you permission.
**[05:32] ---**
Thank you.
**[05:33] ---**
But it might take some time
before we can get you permission.
**[05:39] ---**
Why don't we wait until
the quarterfinals are over?
**[05:43] ---**
Okay. Then if I get permission...
**[05:47] ---**
We'll contact you straight away.
**[05:55] ---**
Nils Nielsen.
**[05:57] ---**
That's why this scientific genius
suddenly entered the tournament.
**[06:02] ---**
To find out the secret of
the Plavsky particle.
**[06:06] ---**
But you see, little boy...
**[06:08] ---**
That secret...
**[06:09] ---**
That place is off limits.
**[06:13] ---**
The factory tour will be
after the quarterfinals, eh?
**[06:18] ---**
That's a very restrictive condition.
**[06:20] ---**
There must be a reason.
**[06:26] ---**
I'm... I'm scared, Baker.
**[06:29] ---**
Don't worry anymore, Chairman.
**[06:32] ---**
I-I mean, that boy...
**[06:35] ---**
He doesn't seem to remember
anything right now,
**[06:38] ---**
but he could recall everything.
**[06:40] ---**
Recall what?
**[06:43] ---**
My secret.
**[06:45] ---**
And the secret of the Plavsky particle—
**[06:49] ---**
Back then, Chairman Mashita said...
**[06:52] ---**
that "that boy" might recall his secret,
and the secret of the Plavsky particle.
**[06:56] ---**
The boy the Chairman fears...
**[06:59] ---**
And why does my factory tour
have to be after the quarterfinals?
**[07:04] ---**
Judging from the situation,
**[07:07] ---**
the boy must be my next opponent.
**[07:12] ---**
Either Sei Iori or Reiji.
**[07:16] ---**
One of those two must know the secret.
**[07:21] ---**
If my deduction is correct, PPSE...
**[07:24] ---**
No, Chairman Mashita himself
wants to get them out of the tournament...
**[07:29] ---**
...before either of them recalls the secret.
**[07:32] ---**
And that's why they approached me.
**[07:35] ---**
So, even if I defeat them,
**[07:39] ---**
I doubt I'll get a factory tour.
**[07:42] ---**
It was just a verbal promise.
**[07:44] ---**
They can make up
any reason to call it off...
**[07:46] ---**
Huh?
**[07:49] ---**
Ow, ow, ow! I give up!
**[07:52] ---**
Miss Caroline?! S-Sorry about that!
**[07:55] ---**
You really are
a master of martial arts.
**[07:58] ---**
I just have a bit of
experience in Aikido.
**[08:01] ---**
Anyway, what are you doing here?
**[08:03] ---**
You're saying I can't cheer
for my boyfriend?
**[08:10] ---**
Huh?
**[08:11] ---**
B-Boyfriend?!
**[08:12] ---**
Am I the boyfriend?!
**[08:14] ---**
Of course.
**[08:15] ---**
You accepted my dad's
company's sponsorship.
**[08:18] ---**
My dad's things are my things. Meaning...
**[08:22] ---**
You're mine, too!
**[08:27] ---**
That formula is incorrect!
**[08:30] ---**
It doesn't follow reason or logic!
**[08:33] ---**
I'm not good enough for you?
**[08:37] ---**
Not good enough?!
**[08:40] ---**
N-No, I'm honored.
**[08:49] ---**
Tomorrow is the battle between
Nils Nielsen, Sei and Reiji.
**[08:53] ---**
We can't miss it.
**[08:55] ---**
That boy Nils hasn't shown us
his true power yet...
**[09:00] ---**
The technique he used on Greco
in the American final round.
**[09:08] ---**
Who do you think will win?
**[09:10] ---**
That's obvious.
**[09:12] ---**
Whoever's feelings are strongest.
**[09:19] ---**
I know what choice I have to make.
**[09:23] ---**
The choice that takes me
toward my goal the fastest.
**[09:28] ---**
I'm sorry to take your time.
**[09:31] ---**
Mr. Iori. Mr. Reiji.
**[09:33] ---**
You can just call me Sei, Nils.
**[09:36] ---**
Yeah, and just call me Reiji.
**[09:38] ---**
Alright.
**[09:40] ---**
So, what did you want from us?
**[09:43] ---**
We have a battle tomorrow.
**[09:45] ---**
Wouldn't it be bad if someone sees us
meeting at a place like this?
**[09:50] ---**
Sei. Reiji.
**[09:51] ---**
Do you know the special properties
of Plavsky particles?
**[09:56] ---**
Huh?
**[09:57] ---**
I just know they're special particles
that can move Gunpla.
**[10:01] ---**
Do you know how they're made?
**[10:04] ---**
I don't know...
**[10:06] ---**
How would I know?
**[10:09] ---**
Please recall it.
**[10:10] ---**
Recall?
**[10:12] ---**
Yes.
**[10:13] ---**
According to my deduction,
**[10:15] ---**
one of you knows
the secret of the particles.
**[10:18] ---**
Us?
**[10:20] ---**
Yes. I don't expect you to
remember it right away.
**[10:22] ---**
But when you do, if you promise
that you'll tell me the secret,
**[10:28] ---**
I'll withdraw from tomorrow's battle.
**[10:33] ---**
Hey... What did you just say?
**[10:35] ---**
I said I'll let you win.
**[10:38] ---**
You...!
**[10:40] ---**
Nils, are you serious?
**[10:43] ---**
Of course.
**[10:45] ---**
The whole reason I entered
this championship...
**[10:48] ---**
...was to find PPSE's hidden method
of generating Plavsky particles.
**[10:54] ---**
Th-That's why you entered
the championship...?
**[10:57] ---**
You want to win the championship.
**[11:01] ---**
It's a win-win.
**[11:03] ---**
I can't believe it.
**[11:05] ---**
What's the point of winning like that?
**[11:09] ---**
Everyone in the tournament works
so hard to build and fight Gunpla.
**[11:13] ---**
Don't you know that?!
**[11:16] ---**
I understand, but I can't relate to them.
**[11:19] ---**
It's a mere battle of toys.
**[11:22] ---**
The Plavsky particle could well have
revolutionary applications in every field.
**[11:29] ---**
If so, then revealing its secret
will lead to scientific advancement.
**[11:34] ---**
Do that somewhere else!
**[11:36] ---**
This arena is for Gunpla Battle!
**[11:39] ---**
This is the best way to
get closer to the heart of PPSE!
**[11:42] ---**
Don't insult those who
are fighting in earnest!
**[11:45] ---**
I'm in earnest, too!
**[11:46] ---**
Your earnestness is different from ours!
**[11:51] ---**
Reiji.
**[11:52] ---**
Sei, there's no need
to talk to this guy.
**[11:56] ---**
So is this negotiation over?
**[11:59] ---**
You said your name is Nils.
**[12:01] ---**
If you want something, win it yourself
and don't beg someone else.
**[12:06] ---**
Win it myself?
**[12:07] ---**
That's what I said.
**[12:09] ---**
If you win tomorrow's battle,
we'll do whatever you say!
**[12:13] ---**
Is that okay, Sei?
**[12:15] ---**
Yeah!
**[12:17] ---**
I'll hold you to that.
**[12:20] ---**
I'm strong, you know.
**[12:23] ---**
Sure, your Gunpla's strong, but...
**[12:29] ---**
We're going to win!
We're going to win!
**[12:36] ---**
We now begin match three
of the quarterfinals.
**[12:45] ---**
It looks like those
two are fired up today.
**[12:48] ---**
We're definitely gonna win, Sei!
**[12:50] ---**
Yeah!
**[12:51] ---**
Beginning Plavsky particle dispersal.
**[12:57] ---**
Field 11, Castle.
**[13:02] ---**
Sei Iori.
**[13:03] ---**
Reiji.
**[13:04] ---**
Star Build Strike!
**[13:05] ---**
Let's go!
**[13:08] ---**
Where is he, Sei?
**[13:10] ---**
Over there!
**[13:12] ---**
The castle tower!
**[13:36] ---**
The beam was cut in half!
**[13:38] ---**
Just as I thought,
a rifle's no good against that.
**[13:42] ---**
Iori.
**[13:44] ---**
Not just the rifle.
**[13:45] ---**
The particle-absorbing shield, too.
**[13:49] ---**
It's useless against the Sengoku Astray
that has no beam weapons.
**[13:54] ---**
Just like you said, it's no use.
**[13:57] ---**
Seems so.
**[13:59] ---**
Then...
**[14:02] ---**
Activating RG system!
**[14:12] ---**
There's only one way!
**[14:14] ---**
I see.
**[14:16] ---**
That's not a wrong choice.
**[14:19] ---**
But...
**[14:20] ---**
No matter what you do,
my victory is certain!
**[14:26] ---**
Sorry!
**[14:33] ---**
So fast!
**[14:46] ---**
Take this!
**[14:48] ---**
Build Knuckle!
**[15:05] ---**
What?
**[15:06] ---**
The acceleration of its fist
made the particle band transform!
**[15:12] ---**
Gotcha!
**[15:26] ---**
Wh...?!
**[15:27] ---**
What?!
Wh...?!
**[15:33] ---**
That technique is
the one that beat Greco!
**[15:37] ---**
People call this...
**[15:38] ---**
..."particle fa jin."
**[15:41] ---**
Fa jin?!
**[15:42] ---**
Mr. Ral, what's "fa jin?"
**[15:45] ---**
It's the ultimate secret of
the Chinese martial arts.
**[15:48] ---**
By sending your own "chi" energy
into the opponent's body,
**[15:52] ---**
you can destroy them from within.
**[15:54] ---**
A Gunpla used that technique?
**[15:57] ---**
He probably used
Plavsky particles instead of chi.
**[16:02] ---**
That's odd.
**[16:04] ---**
He named his Gunpla "Sengoku,"
but he's using Chinese martial arts.
**[16:09] ---**
I told you that I'm strong.
**[16:16] ---**
Don't get too excited.
**[16:20] ---**
Wh-What?!
**[16:24] ---**
The Build Knuckle reached him!
**[16:27] ---**
Reiji, one more attack!
**[16:29] ---**
Yeah!
**[16:32] ---**
How dare you!
**[16:32] ---**
Build Knuckle!
**[16:35] ---**
Particle fa jin!
**[16:54] ---**
No! Do it!
**[16:56] ---**
Not yet!
**[16:59] ---**
Discontinued.
**[17:02] ---**
What happened?
**[17:05] ---**
May we have your attention.
**[17:07] ---**
This battle has been temporarily suspended
due to technical difficulties.
**[17:11] ---**
After one minute for repairs,
the battle will resume. Please stand by.
**[17:18] ---**
I'll work on the right arm.
Reiji, can you do the left one?
**[17:22] ---**
Of course!
**[17:30] ---**
How dare you hurt
my perfectly built Astray...!
**[17:35] ---**
How dare you...!
**[17:38] ---**
Iori!
**[17:41] ---**
Keep it up!
**[17:46] ---**
Nils!
**[17:49] ---**
Win for me!
**[17:53] ---**
Please shut up.
**[17:56] ---**
15 seconds until battle resumes.
**[17:59] ---**
Restarting Plavsky particle dispersal.
**[18:07] ---**
Sei, what are you doing?!
**[18:09] ---**
Hurry!
**[18:12] ---**
Sei!
**[18:15] ---**
No, they'll be disqualified!
**[18:17] ---**
Sei!
**[18:21] ---**
Resuming battle.
**[18:24] ---**
They made it!
**[18:26] ---**
That's good!
**[18:30] ---**
I'll beat you this time...
**[18:34] ---**
...with my Sengoku Astray!
**[18:36] ---**
You're the one who'll get beaten!
**[18:38] ---**
No, it's you guys.
**[18:41] ---**
The winner will be...
**[18:43] ---**
Me!
**[18:45] ---**
Us!
Us!
**[18:50] ---**
Maximum power output!
**[18:58] ---**
Wh-What's this reaction...?
**[19:02] ---**
The fa jin particles didn't get through?
**[19:07] ---**
The right arm is
covered with instant glue!
**[19:13] ---**
No wonder the particles
couldn't get through.
**[19:16] ---**
But in this state,
its Build Knuckle can't—
**[19:18] ---**
It can!
**[19:22] ---**
By using the particles
flowing through the Build Strike,
**[19:25] ---**
our Gunpla can move!
**[19:30] ---**
What nerve...!
**[19:53] ---**
Particle fa jin!
**[20:08] ---**
This is the last attack!
**[20:12] ---**
RG...
**[20:14] ---**
Build...
**[20:16] ---**
...Knuckle!
...Knuckle!
**[20:26] ---**
Battle ended.
**[20:31] ---**
They won!
**[20:32] ---**
Yes!
**[20:34] ---**
They did it!
**[20:35] ---**
Oh my. I'm impressed.
**[20:47] ---**
Nice, Sei!
**[20:54] ---**
The next time we battle,
I'll definitely win!
**[21:00] ---**
I thought you were going to
bring up that particle thing again.
**[21:03] ---**
Huh?!
**[21:05] ---**
Hey now, were you so caught up
in the battle that you forgot?
**[21:11] ---**
So you do like Gunpla, after all.
**[21:16] ---**
We'll be your opponents anytime, Nils.
**[21:19] ---**
But we're gonna win next time, too.
**[21:26] ---**
Nils.
**[21:27] ---**
Sorry about yesterday.
I misunderstood you.
**[21:30] ---**
After battling with you, I get it now.
**[21:32] ---**
If we can do anything for you, just tell us.
**[21:35] ---**
See you.
**[21:40] ---**
Nils.
**[21:43] ---**
I'm sorry, Caroline.
**[21:45] ---**
I lost.
**[21:47] ---**
You were great out there.
**[21:49] ---**
No.
**[21:50] ---**
I was so caught up
in solving the mystery,
**[21:53] ---**
that I didn't even understand myself.
**[21:57] ---**
I like Gunpla.
**[22:03] ---**
Don't worry.
**[22:05] ---**
Yajima Trading will continue
to give full support to you.
**[22:12] ---**
Of course, so will I.
**[22:15] ---**
Because I'm your girlfriend.
**[22:37] ---**
I was nibbling potato chips and it hit me
Poteto chippusu tabetetara futo omotta
**[22:40] ---**
(Hold dear my days)
**[22:43] ---**
How many years have I been eating the same thing?
Nanjuunen onaji mon tabetsuzuketeirun darou
**[22:47] ---**
(Fight your fears)
**[22:49] ---**
People tell me I need to act my age
Mou otona nandakara tte iu kedo
**[22:52] ---**
(I go my way)
**[22:55] ---**
But it's not like I can turn against something I love
Suki na mono wo kirai ni nareru wake nado nainda
**[22:59] ---**
(Normal life)
**[23:01] ---**
I put all my energy into childish things
Taai nai koto mo zenryoku toukyuu
**[23:06] ---**
Doesn't matter if you're young or old,
Muchuu ni nareru kodomo mo
**[23:09] ---**
you can lose yourself in something
Otona mo kankei nai
**[23:12] ---**
Let's keep on walking at the same rhythm
Kawaranai rizumu de arukitsuzukete yukou
**[23:18] ---**
True, our stride is a little longer now
Maa hohaba wa sukoshi dake ookiku natta keredo
**[23:24] ---**
The sunset from back then colors our skies today
Ano hi no yuuhi wa kyou mo sora wo someyuku
**[23:30] ---**
I want to be a fool tomorrow,
Nee ashita mo gojuunengo mo
**[23:34] ---**
and even 50 years from now
Baka yattetainda
**[23:37] ---**
The short-pants spirit goes on
Tsuzuite yuku hanpan supirit
**[23:39] ---**
Let's whistle a tune and head home
Kuchibue fuite kaerou
**[23:44] ---**
The never-ending short-pants spirit
Never-ending hanpan supirit
**[23:47] ---**
Our childhood will go on forever
Owaranai childhood
**[23:56] ---**
Fellini's quarterfinal has begun.
**[23:58] ---**
Reiji, that fighter is...!
**[24:00] ---**
Next episode, "Aila's Betrayal."
**[24:01] ---**
Next episode, "Aila's Betrayal."
**[24:02] ---**
Tell us it's a lie, Miss Aina!
**[24:04] ---**