E9 - If I Could Take One Step Toward You

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[00:06] ---
    Guel's dueling again?
    How many is that this month?
[00:09] ---
    Five, maybe?
[00:11] ---
    Defending his position
    as the groom can't be easy.
[00:14] ---
    Still, in Guel's case...
[00:16] ---
    he gets into a lot of dumb fights.
[00:18] ---
    Why's Shaddiq just sitting on the sidelines?
[00:21] ---
    Shaddiq gets as cautious
    as a hedgehog around Miorine.
[00:28] ---
    I hear you failed another escape attempt.
[00:32] ---
    These stupid duels...
[00:34] ---
    What a bunch of creeps.
[00:35] ---
    Am I company property or something?
[00:37] ---
    Screw them all!
[00:39] ---
    I'm different, you know.
[00:42] ---
    So you have no intention
    of becoming the Holder?
[00:45] ---
    No. The whole thing's a bore.
[00:49] ---
    Good.
[00:50] ---
    I don't want to marry anyone
    from the group, anyway.
[00:55] ---
    I swear, before I turn 17...
[00:57] ---
    I'm getting out of this place.
[02:37] ---
    This is a new low!
[02:38] ---
    Are you kidding me?
[02:40] ---
    They change the rules just
    to stop us starting a company?
[02:43] ---
    Is it because we're Earthians?
[02:45] ---
    Who cares about the rules?
    Let's do it anyway!
[02:48] ---
    But if we do that,
[02:49] ---
    we could all be expelled!
[02:53] ---
    What do you think
    they're talking about in there?
[02:57] ---
    This is quite good.
[02:58] ---
    It's tea from Ms. Aliya's hometown...
    or so I'm told.
[03:02] ---
    Earth-grown, huh? No wonder.
[03:05] ---
    So?
[03:06] ---
    What did you want to say?
[03:08] ---
    Why don't you seriously consider
    what we discussed in private the other day?
[03:12] ---
    P-Private?
[03:14] ---
    You mean joining forces with you?
[03:18] ---
    Here's the business transfer agreement.
[03:21] ---
    You'll remain president of the company.
[03:24] ---
    Your team will still handle
    management and operations.
[03:26] ---
    The rules only apply to new startups.
[03:30] ---
    An already-existing company
    can get away with it.
[03:33] ---
    For you, Miorine, it means
    maintaining the President's trust.
[03:36] ---
    And you, Mercurian Miss,
    get to protect the Aerial.
[03:39] ---
    I'm satisfied as long as I get
    a piece of the Gundam business.
[03:43] ---
    Not bad, right?
[03:45] ---
    May I ask one question?
[03:47] ---
    Of course.
[03:48] ---
    Are you the one who rewrote the rules?
[03:52] ---
    Why would you think that?
[03:54] ---
    It's all too convenient. For the both of us.
[03:58] ---
    I know that's the way
    Shaddiq Zenelli does things.
[04:02] ---
    And what of it?
[04:03] ---
    Do you have a better proposal?
[04:05] ---
    Who else will come to your rescue?
[04:08] ---
    There is one thing I can do.
[04:11] ---
    Something unique to this school...
[04:13] ---
    could provide a simple solution.
[04:16] ---
    Don't do it.
[04:17] ---
    Shaddiq Zenelli...
[04:20] ---
    I challenge you...
[04:21] ---
    to a duel!
[04:24] ---
    For real?
[04:29] ---
    Both parties, deposit your souls
    on Libra's scales.
[04:33] ---
    The duelists are Miorine Rembran
    and Shaddiq Zenelli.
[04:37] ---
    The location will be
    the 4th tactical testing sector.
[04:40] ---
    Six-member team battle rules will apply.
[04:43] ---
    A team battle?!
[04:44] ---
    Our House doesn't even
    have that many mobile suits!
[04:47] ---
    Making arrangements is part
    of your dueling prep.
[04:50] ---
    My brother never refused a duel,
    no matter what the conditions.
[04:54] ---
    You have a Gundam. That should be enough.
[04:57] ---
    Lauda's making this personal.
[04:59] ---
    Brotherly love can be such a burden.
[05:02] ---
    My stomach is churning.
[05:03] ---
    I have one condition.
[05:04] ---
    This duel must be transmitted
    by live streaming outside the Benerit Group.
[05:10] ---
    Outside?
[05:11] ---
    Our company's pilot and mobile suit
    will have crushed all three branches.
[05:16] ---
    What better advertisement could there be?
[05:20] ---
    Shaddiq, what do you think?
[05:22] ---
    Fine with me.
[05:23] ---
    Then it's accepted.
[05:25] ---
    Miorine Rembran,
[05:27] ---
    what is your stake in this duel?
[05:29] ---
    Change the startup regulations back.
[05:32] ---
    Shaddiq Zenelli,
[05:34] ---
    what is your stake in this duel?
[05:36] ---
    The ownership transfer of GUND-ARM, Inc.
[05:39] ---
    Alea jacta est.
[05:41] ---
    The duel is approved.
[05:45] ---
    Lilique Kadoka Lipati!
[05:47] ---
    Yes?
[05:48] ---
    I want you to join the duel.
[05:51] ---
    It's time you learned
    which one of us is better.
[05:57] ---
    Lilique, did you do something to her?
[05:59] ---
    Beats me.
[06:02] ---
    Whoever thought people
    would be gambling on us?
[06:05] ---
    Grassley House has never
    lost a team battle.
[06:08] ---
    Even I'd bet everything on them.
[06:10] ---
    We don't have enough mobile suits, do we?
[06:13] ---
    I'll ask Ms. Belmeria for help.
[06:15] ---
    We'll borrow the Pharact or something.
[06:18] ---
    What about pilots?
[06:19] ---
    We only have Suletta and Chuchu.
[06:25] ---
    You do it, Martin. You're the House leader.
[06:27] ---
    No way! Gundams kill their pilots!
[06:30] ---
    Th-They do not!
[06:31] ---
    I was asked to join, so I guess I will!
[06:34] ---
    You never hesitate, do you?!
[06:36] ---
    Why, thank you.
[06:38] ---
    That wasn't a compliment!
[06:39] ---
    The meeting is adjourned!
[06:41] ---
    I'm going to think of a strategy.
[06:43] ---
    If you know anyone who could be
    a support pilot, then ask them.
[06:46] ---
    Yes, ma'am.
[06:46] ---
    Yes, ma'am.
[06:48] ---
    Where the heck did Nika
    go off to at a time like this?
[06:53] ---
    You're disgusting.
[06:55] ---
    Everyone was motivated
    to do their best for the company.
[06:58] ---
    I never wanted to duel.
[07:01] ---
    Then why--
[07:02] ---
    That doesn't concern a go-between.
[07:07] ---
    Forgive me.
[07:09] ---
    I'll try to persist in talking a bit more.
[07:18] ---
    Support... support... support... support...
[07:24] ---
    Mr. Elan!
[07:25] ---
    Oh...
[07:26] ---
    He isn't back yet.
[07:28] ---
    Watch where you're going...
[07:31] ---
    country bumpkin.
[07:32] ---
    Oh, I-I'm so sorry!
[07:35] ---
    I was lost in thought.
[07:39] ---
    About the duel with Shaddiq?
[07:42] ---
    How did you know?
[07:43] ---
    This school loves to gossip.
[07:46] ---
    Oh, um...
[07:48] ---
    E-Excuse me!
[07:50] ---
    What?
[07:51] ---
    P-Please... help us with the duel!
[07:55] ---
    We...
[07:57] ---
    We don't have enough pilots.
[08:00] ---
    So we're looking for support...
[08:05] ---
    I can't.
[08:06] ---
    What?
[08:07] ---
    My father...
[08:08] ---
    has forbidden me to duel.
[08:14] ---
    Your father...
[08:16] ---
    He's important to you, isn't he?
[08:19] ---
    I understand.
[08:20] ---
    You love him... right?
[08:24] ---
    I love my mother too.
[08:28] ---
    We'll do the best we can!
[08:31] ---
    Sorry to bother you.
[08:33] ---
    Support... support... support... support...
[08:37] ---
    Support... support... support... support...
[08:42] ---
    There's still time to call off the duel.
[08:45] ---
    I find it hard to believe
    you care about Gundams that much.
[08:50] ---
    Your words...
[08:51] ---
    just don't sit well with me.
[08:54] ---
    After transferring the company...
[08:56] ---
    I'll remain the president...
[08:57] ---
    You say it all with a smile
    like you're helping me.
[09:00] ---
    But in reality...
[09:01] ---
    You only want me to be
    the symbol of the company.
[09:05] ---
    That way, the rest
    of the group can't interfere.
[09:08] ---
    Just like my lousy father
    and the others.
[09:12] ---
    You only see me as an ornament.
[09:14] ---
    That's not true!
[09:15] ---
    Stay out!
[09:17] ---
    I can't trust you.
[09:27] ---
    Huh?
[09:29] ---
    are you coming from
    Ms. Miorine's greenhouse?
[09:35] ---
    Talk some sense into your bride.
[09:37] ---
    What?
[09:38] ---
    The only one who can protect
    Miorine now is you, her groom.
[09:43] ---
    Don't let her fight a battle she can't win.
[09:47] ---
    If I'm her groom...
[09:50] ---
    I'll believe in my bride.
[09:56] ---
    In that case, I won't hold back any longer.
[10:02] ---
    Suletta Mercury.
[10:03] ---
    Your Gundam and your bride...
[10:06] ---
    I'll take them both.
[10:11] ---
    Forgive me.
[10:12] ---
    Four Zoworts is all I could send you.
[10:15] ---
    The Pharact is still under maintenance.
[10:17] ---
    Not at all. Thank you for
    talking to Peil's management.
[10:22] ---
    Good luck.
[10:24] ---
    There's no way you can
    give them the Pharact.
[10:27] ---
    If they found out about us,
    there'd really be an uproar.
[10:32] ---
    I also have a message from the old ladies.
[10:34] ---
    If you insist on helping them,
    you'd better bring back results.
[10:41] ---
    I know.
[10:44] ---
    Maisie...
[10:45] ---
    you don't think
    I'll get in the way, do you?
[10:48] ---
    Ireesha's such a scaredy-cat. Look!
[10:51] ---
    It's true!
[10:53] ---
    Her hands are shaking already!
[10:55] ---
    ...a victory party?
[10:56] ---
    All together?
[10:57] ---
    That's a promise!
[10:58] ---
    Renee, no calls before a duel.
[11:01] ---
    Don't make me repeat myself.
[11:04] ---
    Where's Shaddiq?
[11:05] ---
    Giving the Michaelis a final tune-up.
[11:09] ---
    Conducting sensor integration
    data processing check.
[11:11] ---
    No problems with link to control system.
[11:15] ---
    Shall we begin?
[11:20] ---
    All units approved for launch.
[11:24] ---
    A team battle?
[11:25] ---
    It's Grassley!
[11:26] ---
    That means Mr. Shaddiq!
[11:28] ---
    Mistress Sabina!
[11:29] ---
    Miss Maisie!
[11:30] ---
    Ms. Ireesha!
[11:32] ---
    Mistress Henao!
[11:33] ---
    And everyone's favorite...
[11:35] ---
    Miss Renee!
[11:41] ---
    Arrived at designated point.
[11:43] ---
    No objects in vicinity.
[11:45] ---
    All units cleared for launch.
[11:46] ---
    Roger. I'm opening the MS containers.
[11:50] ---
    Okay!
[11:51] ---
    I'm ready for this!
[11:52] ---
    Let's do our best!
[11:55] ---
    Why me?
[11:56] ---
    I never wanted to be a pilot.
[12:03] ---
    No dangerous objects in vicinity.
[12:06] ---
    You're cleared for launch.
[12:07] ---
    Roger.
[12:09] ---
    KP014, Sabina Fardin...
[12:11] ---
    LP012, Ireesha Plano...
[12:14] ---
    LP011, Maisie May!
[12:17] ---
    LP013, Renee Costa...
[12:20] ---
    KP015, Henao Jazz...
[12:23] ---
    KP003, Shaddiq Zenelli...
[12:27] ---
    Heading out.
[12:34] ---
    With mutual consent by both parties,
    we will now begin the duel.
[12:40] ---
    The observer shall be
    the leader of Jeturk House,
[12:42] ---
    Lauda Neill.
[12:44] ---
    Six-member team battle rules will apply.
[12:48] ---
    Victory will be determined by breaking
    the blade antenna of a team leader.
[12:53] ---
    Both parties, face off.
[12:57] ---
    Victory is never decided
    by mobile suit performance, alone.
[13:00] ---
    Nor by the skill of the pilot, alone.
[13:04] ---
    The result itself is the only truth.
[13:04] ---
    1\an8}The result itself is the only truth.
[13:06] ---
    Fix release.
[13:11] ---
    Ms. Miorine.
[13:12] ---
    Are you sure you want me
    in the vanguard?
[13:15] ---
    Our opponents are the
    top guns in the piloting department.
[13:17] ---
    Without you on
    offense and defense up front,
[13:20] ---
    we have no hope of winning.
[13:21] ---
    If things get hot,
    use Martin and the rest as shields.
[13:23] ---
    Got it!
[13:24] ---
    You people are devils!
[13:28] ---
    Chuchu, support everyone from the rear!
[13:30] ---
    Yeah, yeah. I get it!
[13:32] ---
    What?!
[13:34] ---
    First, take out the sidekick.
[13:47] ---
    She's stopped moving! Renee, Henao, Maisie!
[13:47] ---
    Copy that!
[13:47] ---
    1\an8}Copy that!
[13:50] ---
    They got past me?
[13:53] ---
    Don't be mad at me, okay?
[13:55] ---
    They're coming our way?
[13:57] ---
    Help!
[13:58] ---
    If you play with fire,
[14:00] ---
    you get burned!
[14:09] ---
    Two down!
[14:12] ---
    Lilique Kadoka Lipati!
[14:15] ---
    I'll show you what happens when
    you lay hands on another girl's man!
[14:19] ---
    Wh-What are you talking about?!
[14:21] ---
    John Van Simmons!
[14:23] ---
    Number 12 on my list of backup boyfriends!
[14:25] ---
    Umm...
[14:26] ---
    Oh, if you mean
    the lunch invitation, I said no.
[14:29] ---
    Where do you get off embarrassing my man?!
[14:32] ---
    What?!
[14:35] ---
    That was close!
[14:37] ---
    Mr. Till!
[14:38] ---
    Lilique, run!
[14:39] ---
    For a mechanic, you've got
    good instincts. However...
[14:46] ---
    Three down.
[14:47] ---
    Mr. Till!
[14:51] ---
    That's four! How's it feel?
[14:54] ---
    They didn't last a second.
[14:56] ---
    How are Martin and the others?
[14:57] ---
    They're fine.
[14:57] ---
    But all four machines are disabled.
[14:59] ---
    Their weapons were taken out, too.
[15:04] ---
    Why am I...
[15:11] ---
    Dad?
[15:13] ---
    Dad! I...
[15:14] ---
    Guel...
[15:15] ---
    I've made arrangements
    for your withdrawal.
[15:18] ---
    Huh?
[15:19] ---
    A position awaits you
    at one of our subsidiaries.
[15:22] ---
    You'll learn how I do business from there.
[15:24] ---
    Wait a minute, please! What about the duels?
[15:26] ---
    Do I just give up on Miorine?
[15:27] ---
    I can't have faith in you
    after three losses.
[15:32] ---
    I have a backup plan.
[15:34] ---
    Don't be so presumptuous
    as to question my decisions.
[15:49] ---
    Your swarm weapons will never work!
[15:59] ---
    Huh? Your...
[16:01] ---
    Where did your right arm go?!
[16:04] ---
    Ms. Chuchu!
[16:06] ---
    Better stay put, Gundam!
[16:08] ---
    Don't underestimate Earth House!
[16:15] ---
    Forgive me.
[16:17] ---
    That's five.
[16:18] ---
    Chuchu!
[16:21] ---
    This is your last chance.
[16:23] ---
    Accept your defeat.
[16:25] ---
    Miorine's recklessness has
    endangered your precious family.
[16:28] ---
    Will you risk its destruction?
[16:30] ---
    How could you say that?
[16:32] ---
    Don't you have feelings for Ms. Miorine?
[16:35] ---
    Well, I believe in her!
[16:41] ---
    Miorine, you chose wrong.
[16:45] ---
    The Mercurian Miss is a sweet, honest girl.
[16:48] ---
    She never tells lies.
[16:51] ---
    But...
[16:54] ---
    she doesn't have the power to protect
    you. Or the vision to support you.
[17:00] ---
    She's just clinging to you
    like a mere child.
[17:04] ---
    I've cornered her. Take her down!
[17:06] ---
    Roger!
[17:06] ---
    1\an8}Roger!
[17:17] ---
    Huh?
[17:18] ---
    Suletta?!
[17:19] ---
    Antidote?
[17:21] ---
    Anti-GUND Format protection...?
[17:24] ---
    Who knew they still had it?
[17:26] ---
    Grassley is so persistent.
[17:31] ---
    Aerial?
[17:32] ---
    Everyone...?
[17:33] ---
    What's wrong?
[17:36] ---
    I have to do it alone?
[17:38] ---
    But I can't! Not on my own!
[17:42] ---
    Without the GUND Format,
[17:44] ---
    she's nothing special.
[17:46] ---
    Down you go! Mercurian wench!
[17:49] ---
    Ms. Suletta!
[17:51] ---
    Lilique...
[17:52] ---
    Huh?
[17:54] ---
    Mr. Till?
[18:01] ---
    I'm sorry, Aerial.
[18:04] ---
    You're angry, aren't you?
[18:06] ---
    I always rely on you for everything.
[18:11] ---
    But this time...
[18:12] ---
    I want to give it a try.
[18:15] ---
    For the sake of the company
    Ms. Miorine made for us...
[18:18] ---
    I want to do my part!
[18:21] ---
    It's not on my wish list...
[18:23] ---
    and I don't know what I can do, but...
[18:26] ---
    Is that selfish?
[18:32] ---
    I'm glad.
[18:42] ---
    You're still there.
[18:50] ---
    The Antidote...
[18:51] ---
    has been overridden?
[18:54] ---
    The constraints aren't working.
[18:57] ---
    You're just a broken piece of junk!
[19:01] ---
    Do it together?
[19:03] ---
    No. It's fine.
[19:06] ---
    This time, I know I can do it.
[19:08] ---
    Suletta?
[19:09] ---
    Let's help Ms. Miorine together, shall we?
[19:19] ---
    Seeing our moves?
[19:20] ---
    Where next? Here?
[19:23] ---
    What is this?
[19:25] ---
    You're...
[19:27] ---
    some kind of freak!
[19:31] ---
    Wow.
[19:34] ---
    So you're a Gundam?
[19:37] ---
    Shaddiq!
[19:38] ---
    Get away from that machine!
[19:41] ---
    You'll never get Shaddiq!
[19:47] ---
    Sabina!
[19:48] ---
    Maisie! Ireesha!
[19:50] ---
    Draw away the GUND-Bits!
[19:52] ---
    I won't let you...
[19:53] ---
    get in our way!
[19:59] ---
    End of the line, Suletta Mercury.
[20:02] ---
    I'm the one who will stand at Miorine's side!
[20:06] ---
    Now!
[20:19] ---
    Huh?
[20:28] ---
    Everyone!
[20:30] ---
    I told you not to underestimate Earth House.
[20:33] ---
    Dumbass.
[20:39] ---
    I thought you'd try to finish
    the battle with your own hands.
[20:43] ---
    You tell me to trust you...
[20:46] ---
    when you don't trust anyone yourself.
[20:55] ---
    G-Gundam!
[20:57] ---
    It can fly! It can dance!
[20:59] ---
    Aerial!
[21:09] ---
    This is incredible!
[21:10] ---
    Our views are skyrocketing!
[21:12] ---
    It's thanks to the live stream.
[21:14] ---
    Save the details for later!
[21:16] ---
    To the official founding of GUND-ARM, Inc...
[21:20] ---
    Congratulations!
[21:20] ---
    Congratulations!
[21:27] ---
    I'm sorry, Aerial.
[21:30] ---
    For always doing this to you.
[21:38] ---
    All signed.
[21:40] ---
    I pledge I won't cause any harm
    to your company from now on.
[21:43] ---
    Right. Bye, then.
[21:47] ---
    I should have dueled for it
    from the beginning.
[21:50] ---
    No amount of whining
    will get you this company now.
[21:53] ---
    Not for that... but for your hand.
[21:57] ---
    "I'll become the Holder
    and protect you myself."
[22:00] ---
    If I'd only said those words,
    maybe you'd have let me in.
[22:13] ---
    Fool...
[22:18] ---
    Too little, too late.
[23:54] ---
    Next time on
    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury,
[23:58] ---
    "Circling Thoughts."*