26 - Puppet

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    I know this cold voice
[00:17] ---
    Taking my friend
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    Maybe a little afraid you'll run away
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    But right now...
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    For this moment in time, I want to hold you tight
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    By your side, I'm dreaming of the days
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    When I finally look up at the promised sky
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    I'll take off and break all the way
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    For this moment in time, I just wanna be with you
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    By your side, I'm dreaming of the days
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    When I finally look up at the promised sky
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    I know I can change all the way
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    For the moment...
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    I just wanna hold you...
[01:31] ---
    By the way, have you gotten any updates on Raginei from Carl?
[01:35] ---
    Apparently there was a massive crack-down on anti-government forces at the beginning of this month.
[01:40] ---
    It's practically a Reign of Terror. No one in the palace has realized how bad things are...
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    or else somebody is making sure they don't...
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    That "somebody" is who Eugene's going there to see...
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    ...via his sister-in-law's connections.
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    Kajika hasn't been much trouble?
[01:59] ---
    She's arriving in Singapore tomorrow.
[02:02] ---
    To join His Highness Rumaty?
[02:05] ---
    Yes.
[02:06] ---
    I forbade her coming, but it was useless.
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    I'm sure.
[02:10] ---
    Well, goodbye for now.
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    Only this far, though.
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    I won't let Kajika go any further.
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    Because at any moment, a civil war could erupt in Raginei.
[02:25] ---
    "Puppet"
[02:35] ---
    I'm home, Xiao-Ying.
[02:36] ---
    My, my, my!
[02:39] ---
    Oh, do let me get a good look at you...
[02:42] ---
    Ah, but you've gotten so thin...
[02:44] ---
    You think so?
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    Only my cooking will do for you, Master Lee-Leng, that's why.
[02:51] ---
    This young man is His Highness Rumaty.
[02:54] ---
    Pleased to meet you. This is my chamberlain, Sezun.
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    Please excuse me... welcome, Your Highness.
[03:02] ---
    Please, no formalities.
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    I've heard you make exquisite cinnamon rolls.
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    If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to try one.
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    Master Lee-Leng...
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    Coming right up.
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    By the way, where is Kajika?
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    They left to pick her up some time ago, so she should be arriving soon.
[03:23] ---
    Miss Kajika, please! Wait a minute!
[03:26] ---
    I can worry about my bags and stuff later!
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    I wondered what Lee-Leng's childhood home would be like...
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    ...it's very peaceful.
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    Perhaps I can soak up that peace... for a few days.
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    Rumaty...
[03:53] ---
    - My goodness, is that so?
    - Hah hah... yes, exactly.
[04:01] ---
    I'm stuck.
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    I can't even get in the room without an invitation from the King.
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    Security is tighter than I'd imagined.
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    Eugene!
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    Th--that shrill voice!
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    You! I know that's you, Eugene De Volkan!
[04:20] ---
    Pervert King... No... His Highness...
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    Ah, Your Highness Izmal.
[04:26] ---
    Hmph! You have some nerve!
[04:28] ---
    How nice of you to show up!
[04:31] ---
    Did you forget? How you broke your promise to visit my palace?
[04:37] ---
    That's a point I would like to discuss with you further... How about tomorrow?
[04:43] ---
    I'll visit tomorrow.
[04:45] ---
    Make sure you come!
[04:48] ---
    You didn't even show up to apologize!
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    I never want to see your stupid rude face again!
[04:59] ---
    Ugh... even Izmal is still royalty, I suppose...
[05:03] ---
    Time to switch modes...
[05:05] ---
    Indeed. You'll never have to see me again.
[05:08] ---
    Whu--huh?
[05:10] ---
    My failure to keep my promise to Your Highness...
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    I never got a chance to apologize, and it has worried me all this time.
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    Even today, my only fear was that I might meet with Your Highness.
[05:22] ---
    Fear?
[05:23] ---
    You were frightened of having me scold you?
[05:27] ---
    I was. But now, being reprimanded like this...
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    I feel as if a heavy weight has finally been lifted from my heart.
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    Eugene...
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    Alright!
[05:40] ---
    Tonight, let's spend the whole night talking at my palace!
[05:43] ---
    It worked...
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    A little too well...
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    Ooh, your hand is as soft as ever...
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    How can any man have so much beauty?
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    Izmal, you're making a spectacle of yourself.
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    Najayra...
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    Eugene has a prior engagement with me...
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    Don't you?
[06:13] ---
    So you're after Somand?
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    You're here to see him, right? And if you can, you want to sweet-talk him into your pocket along with Izmal. Right?
[06:22] ---
    You have me at a loss.
[06:24] ---
    Just one problem: he's not here.
[06:28] ---
    He absolutely never leaves the Royal Palace.
[06:31] ---
    All his public appearances are made by body doubles.
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    Body doubles...
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    So meeting him will be next to impossible.
[06:40] ---
    It's entirely hopeless, unless...
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    someone close to the royal family can get you into the Palace.
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    Incidentally, I'm leaving for the Royal Palace soon.
[06:50] ---
    Care to join me?
[06:53] ---
    What are you after?
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    I told you before.
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    I just don't want to be bored.
[07:05] ---
    She's changed. She's not the same girl she was a year ago.
[07:10] ---
    What do you say?
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    I don't know what she's scheming at...
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    but whatever it is, it's my chance.
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    "Interference in Domestic Affairs?"
[07:23] ---
    Yes. It looks like the U.S. is stepping in to mediate...
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    but it says Raginei regards even the U.N. observation as "foreign interference in domestic affairs," and won't accept it.
[07:32] ---
    But, my goodness... Raginei is isolating itself from the international community.
[07:37] ---
    Yes... and then of course, the resistance from the faction opposing the King will grow stronger.
[07:42] ---
    If we don't act, it will inevitably come to a civil war.
[07:45] ---
    What should we do?
[07:47] ---
    I think... the first step is getting the military on our side.
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    Army, Navy, Air Force, and then Imperial Guard.
[07:54] ---
    If the Armed Forces are active...
[07:56] ---
    ...it'll be much tougher going for anyone plotting civil war.
[08:02] ---
    Sezun, do you know Naval Viceroy Rojas?
[08:05] ---
    Yes. A level-headed man, the Viceroy, with connections in the Air Force, as well...
[08:11] ---
    If we could win him over, it would really help.
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    But, how?
[08:16] ---
    With your permission, Your Highness, I'll go.
[08:18] ---
    You, Sezun? You mean you're going to sneak across the border?
[08:22] ---
    I've met some of 2nd Lt. Noei's friends before.
[08:25] ---
    If I can get in touch with the Imperial Guard Corps, I should be able to manage.
[08:28] ---
    Unfortunately...
[08:30] ---
    You're crazy.
[08:33] ---
    Sezun, if you went, you'd be suspected of spying for the King's faction--and killed.
[08:40] ---
    I--it's you...
[08:43] ---
    Isaac!
[08:46] ---
    Your Highness. I'm glad to find you safe.
[08:49] ---
    You almost gave me a heart attack, showing up out of nowhere like that.
[08:52] ---
    Hah, sorry.
[08:54] ---
    But how did you know His Highness Rumaty was here?
[08:57] ---
    There's a large population of Raginei nationals living in Singapore.
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    Some of them are on our side, and know their way around the interior of the country.
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    They'll disguise themselves as workers commuting in and out...
[09:09] ---
    ...but they said they'd be checking all the faces coming in...
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    Let's just focus on having a good practice run.
[09:18] ---
    From now on, make sure everything goes without a hitch.
[09:20] ---
    Please excuse me.
[09:22] ---
    And now? How is Raginei?
[09:25] ---
    Word of Rumaty's return has spread across the country...
[09:29] ---
    ...and expectations are high. Truly...
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    ...His Highness is the only person who can stop what's happening right now.
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    He's always had tremendous popularity among the people. It's only natural.
[09:41] ---
    Not only that the Somand faction has fought fiercely.
[09:45] ---
    Not only that.
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    The army faction led by Sabaji is rallying for the King to be dethroned.
[09:51] ---
    He is against King Rumaty returning.
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    The Army?
     Things are getting worse.
[10:00] ---
    So there are three powers fighting?
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    The Somand faction.
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    The Rumaty faction.
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    And ones that call for an abolition to the kingship...
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    ...wanting a republic, the anti-king faction.
[10:17] ---
    It is like a three-way tar pit.
[10:20] ---
    How unfortunate.
     I know they all want their country to prosper.
[10:27] ---
    It's useless talking to my brother.
[10:33] ---
    There's no time to waste.
     Let's think of a new plan!
[10:37] ---
    - Rumaty.
    - Your Highness.
[10:39] ---
    We must first stop Sabaji.
[10:43] ---
    Noei, who else holds power in the army?
[10:47] ---
    Yes, I know a few.
[10:50] ---
    I couldn't have imagined this from him a year ago.
[10:54] ---
    We need to split the army, so that power doesn't concentrate with Sabaji.
[10:59] ---
    - Can you do this for me?
    - He thinks like a leader already.
[11:05] ---
    - Leave it to me.
    - I will go too!
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    Sezun?!
     What are you saying?
[11:10] ---
    I am more fit to the palace than the Lieutenant.
[11:13] ---
    Within the palace there are people that are against the current conditions.
[11:18] ---
    - But...
    - You're right.
[11:20] ---
    If people within the palace can support us, I will be more confident.
[11:25] ---
    But...
[11:27] ---
    ...Don't get near Quinza.
[11:30] ---
    Don't try to find out his intentions.
[11:34] ---
    - But, why...
    - Understand me Sezun?
[11:38] ---
    Lee-Leng.
[11:45] ---
    Lee-Leng...
[11:48] ---
    ...are you doubting Quinza?
[11:51] ---
    Quinza has been working in the palace since Rumaty was young.
[11:56] ---
    - How could he betray Rumaty.
    - He's not betraying him.
[12:00] ---
    What Quinza is aiming for is the same as Noei.
[12:04] ---
    He wants Rumaty to become king.
[12:06] ---
    What? But why...
[12:08] ---
    The goal is the same, but the method is different.
[12:12] ---
    Quinza is intentionally oppressing the people, so that the people would...
[12:16] ---
    ...bring about a revolution.
[12:19] ---
    Then he is going to clean out the palace and King Somand...
[12:24] ---
    - ...and make a way for Rumaty to sit on the throne.
    - No way...
[12:30] ---
    ...that's not right!
     Why would he intentionally bring unrest?
[12:34] ---
    That's right.
     That's why we can't cooperate with Quinza.
[12:39] ---
    You can't convince him? Even if Rumaty tells him?
[12:42] ---
    There's no way. He's very sharp.
[12:46] ---
    He understands what he is doing...
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    ...thinking it is for his Lord.
[12:54] ---
    Quinza's will is strong.
[12:57] ---
    Quinza is one of our fierce opponents.
[13:05] ---
    - May I get dinner ready?
    - Please do so.
[13:10] ---
    You should go change.
     You look uncomfortable.
[13:20] ---
    I'm going to go to Raginei.
[13:21] ---
    I'm going to go see Quinza!
[13:24] ---
    - He will meet up with me, right?
    - No, you can't go.
[13:27] ---
    - Don't get near that country!
    - Why...? - You can't!
[13:33] ---
    - Lee-Leng?!
    - Raginei is on the verge of a civil war!
[13:39] ---
    - You might be captured!
    - I can't leave them alone!
[13:44] ---
    No! Don't go! I forbid you!
[13:52] ---
    I can't believe him. I'm not doing this out of selfish ambition.
[13:59] ---
    Hanasakeru Seishonen
[14:15] ---
    - Are you afraid of heights?
    - No.
[14:22] ---
    She's changed --- She's gotten so mature.
[14:31] ---
    You can see it now.
[14:37] ---
    Everything except for the First Temple was...
[14:41] ---
    ...built with oil wealth.
[14:46] ---
    I call it the "Oil Palace."
[14:49] ---
    I named it. Don't you think it's a perfect name?
[15:06] ---
    Your Highness Rumaty.
[15:13] ---
    "I will return. I don't care if it's only one...
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    ...If a voice among my people asks for me nothing will stop me. I will...
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    ...return."
[15:28] ---
    We're almost there. Just hang on.
[15:35] ---
    The true king chosen by Ragi...
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    ...blessed by the sun, the true king.
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    I don't want you to witness this deteriorating palace.
[15:51] ---
    I don't want the "maggots" to have their feelings hurt.
[15:56] ---
    I will prepare the palace for you to reign in power.
[16:04] ---
    I will.
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    Your Highness, Najayra. Welcome.
[16:16] ---
    His Majesty awaits you.
[16:20] ---
    - Quinza.
    - It's going to take him a while to come out, right?
[16:25] ---
    Don't worry; I will be with you while you wait.
[16:30] ---
    - Don't bore me.
    - Oh no, I'm scared.
[16:38] ---
    Where have Najayra's manners gone?
[16:42] ---
    Come on Eugene.
[16:46] ---
    I will guide you to His Majesty.
[17:03] ---
    - I will take it from here.
    - Yes.
[17:06] ---
    Think of something to talk about so we can pass the time.
[17:10] ---
    It might take - - - half a day. Maybe even a few days.
[17:16] ---
    - You must have some patience.
    - Yes.
[17:20] ---
    But Her Highness, Najayra, will wait.
[17:25] ---
    For her beloved King Somand.
[17:32] ---
    Of course, because you will help me pass the time.
[17:38] ---
    What?! What is happening?!
[17:42] ---
    Well, well, Najayra...
[17:46] ---
    ...not in front of the guest.
[17:49] ---
    What is going on here?
[17:52] ---
    Anyway, I would like to introduce her...
[17:55] ---
    Najayra Isa Chadli, she is the future queen of Raginei.
[18:00] ---
    ...the future wife of King Somand.
[18:04] ---
    - What?!
    - And she is my beloved.
[18:11] ---
    You scum.
[18:15] ---
    Your Highness.
[18:17] ---
    You mentioned that you will be with someone that will entertain you.
[18:22] ---
    - Is he going to be able to fulfill that?
    - Yes. God has led me to him.
[18:27] ---
    He will never leave me bored.
[18:33] ---
    Are you wanting to sit on the throne just for fun?
[18:36] ---
    Maybe. I'm still not interested in the throne.
[18:40] ---
    But, I was told I need it to enjoy my life.
[18:45] ---
    Her Highness is fit to become the queen.
[18:47] ---
    She is my Lord, and also the woman I love.
[18:52] ---
    Even if she betrays King Somand, I will not regret it.
[18:56] ---
    I will go to hell by myself.
[19:00] ---
    Yes, please do so.
[19:04] ---
    Your Highness, I would like to speak alone with Quinza.
[19:08] ---
    How brave. You're going to push me out?
[19:12] ---
    - Oh well, go ahead. I'm in a good mood today.
    - Excuse me.
[19:28] ---
    I am wowed by this.
[19:34] ---
    What are you going to do using Najayra?
[19:38] ---
    Use? She's just a little girl.
[19:41] ---
    If she can't truly understand the message from God...
[19:44] ---
    ...she is useless!
[19:49] ---
    I'm sorry.
[19:54] ---
    As a token of my apology. Don't worry...
[19:58] ---
    ...it doesn't have poison. I can get rid of you in other ways.
[20:05] ---
    - Me?
    - For instance...
[20:09] ---
    If I bring your belongings from the hotel...
[20:12] ---
    ...it can be said that you came here on your own.
[20:21] ---
    Najayra dislikes Kajika.
[20:25] ---
    If I don't take something precious from Kajika...
[20:28] ---
    ...I can't keep her very happy.
[20:32] ---
    - Are you trying to kill me?
     - I'm not a hitman.
[20:38] ---
    I won't take a part in something unnecessary.
[20:41] ---
    All I want you to do is stay here for a few days.
[20:46] ---
    - Just enough so Kajika will be worried.
    - Is that why you have me here?
[20:52] ---
    You must have sensed something.
[21:00] ---
    How dare you.
[21:03] ---
    - You.
    - Be careful...
[21:07] ---
    I won't hesitate to kill you.
[21:15] ---
    Not just you. For this country I will kill hundreds, even thousands.
[21:22] ---
    - You...
    - To kill for the country is not murder.
[21:28] ---
    It will just be considered a sacrifice.
[21:34] ---
    Is he the devil?
[21:51] ---
    Kajika---
[21:54] ---
    The former King of Raginei's...
[21:56] ---
    ...first son Harry's daughter, Kajika.
[22:00] ---
    She is the true heir to the throne.
[22:08] ---
    What would Quinza do if he realizes that fact.
[22:13] ---
    It is obvious what he would do.
[22:16] ---
    Even if I tell her the truth about her lineage...
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    ...she would not give up going to Raginei.
[22:24] ---
    Actually...
[22:27] ---
    Why is it that I can't stay put when I think about Raginei.
[22:41] ---
    Is it because it's just like Givoli Island?
     Or am I worried about Rumaty?
[22:48] ---
    I don't understand but...
[22:51] ---
    ...I can't stay put thinking about that country.
[22:56] ---
    My heart is racing...
[23:01] ---
    I can't stand feeling this distance,
[23:09] ---
    So I'm starting to search for your heart.
[23:16] ---
    Because you were always at my side, protecting me.
[23:23] ---
    And I'm afraid of being alone.
[23:30] ---
    Though it's been a long time, everyone's just the same.
[23:37] ---
    Whether sleeping now, or crying, I want to see your smiling face.
[23:44] ---
    Because I will love you, with heart overflowing.
[23:44] ---
    Next Week
[23:44] ---
    "Heavy Chains"
[23:52] ---
    Don't turn away, look at me. I believe in you.
[23:59] ---
    So, no one else knows our secret thoughts
[24:07] ---
    The blue sea of a strong and beautiful time.
[24:14] ---
    In those arms, in that embrace, I'm alive.