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E8 - The Great Airship Robbery

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[00:12] ---
    Kylie!
[00:14] ---
    This little guys got a bit of a fever.
[00:15] ---
    Is he one of the kids from your place?
[00:16] ---
    Yeah.
[00:17] ---
    What brings you here?
[00:18] ---
    Just a regular checkup.
[00:20] ---
    I put mine off for so long
    that the Madame flipped!
[00:24] ---
    That's cause in our line of work
[00:25] ---
    we risk running into serious
    accidents if we aren't at our best.
[00:28] ---
    These checkups help keep
    us in peak condition.
[00:31] ---
    Yeah, yeah.
[00:33] ---
    You crash if you get sick?
[00:35] ---
    Are you gonna die, Reona?
[00:36] ---
    Miyuri, don't you worry about me.
[00:40] ---
    Soya?
[00:41] ---
    Here!
[00:42] ---
    C'mon, Soya.
[00:42] ---
    I don't wanna get a shot!
[00:44] ---
    Hey!
[00:44] ---
    Miyuri, you wait here.
[00:45] ---
    I'll watch her for you.
[00:47] ---
    Thanks!
[00:48] ---
    Hey there. I'm Kylie.
[00:50] ---
    I work with Reona.
[00:52] ---
    Your job isn't dangerous or anything, is it?
[00:57] ---
    Well, it's definitely not safe.
[01:00] ---
    Oh, I knew it!
[01:02] ---
    Why does Reona keep flying
    if she might get hurt?
[01:04] ---
    I think she flies for your sake.
[01:06] ---
    For me?
[01:08] ---
    Everyone's got something they fly to protect.
[01:12] ---
    That's why we don't let
    ourselves get shot down!
[01:14] ---
    Because we wanna get back
    and see the people we love.
[01:16] ---
    Really...?
[01:17] ---
    Do you have something you fly for, too?
[01:20] ---
    'Course I do!
[01:21] ---
    What is it?
[01:22] ---
    Well, you see!
[01:23] ---
    I...
[01:26] ---
    Huh?
[01:41] ---
    The Magnificent
    KOTOBUKI
[01:48] ---
    Kumo to kumo amime o nukete
[01:51] ---
    Odoru hane kaze o matou
[01:55] ---
    Me no mae de hoshi ga ochiteiku
[02:04] ---
    Akogareta aoi ao
[02:08] ---
    Nijimu chihyou keriageta
[02:11] ---
    Kikasete yo kimi dake no sora no ne o
[02:18] ---
    Tobidatsu jyuuryoku o mikata ni tsukete
[02:25] ---
    Mou ichido nando demo warai nagara
[02:32] ---
    Bokura wa ushiro o muite tobou to wa shinai
[02:39] ---
    Tsukinai yume asu o otte ikiru
[02:44] ---
    Waita zetsubou ni ai o tozashita
[02:47] ---
    Yowai boku wa kirai da
[02:50] ---
    Nagareru ima mukau saki wa mirai
[03:06] ---
    So this is a fish?
[03:07] ---
    I'd never seen one before myself.
[03:07] ---
    The Great Airship Robbery
[03:10] ---
    There was nothing like it in See the Sea!
[03:11] ---
    It was exactly like the
    encyclopedias described.
[03:13] ---
    It's still pretty weird, huh?
[03:15] ---
    Are you feeling constipated?
[03:16] ---
    She's just not too happy
    with today's mission, huh?
[03:20] ---
    You said the pay was incredible, though!
[03:23] ---
    That's because that fish is worth a fortune.
[03:26] ---
    And because we took a job that should
[03:28] ---
    be handled by multiple teams all on our own.
[03:30] ---
    "As the new mayor of Ikesuka, Isao moves to
[03:33] ---
    celebrate the foundation of the
    Brotherhood of Freedom Union.
[03:36] ---
    He has purchased a rare fish,
    and plans to put it on display for the public."
[03:40] ---
    "He has tasked the Ouni Company's
    KOTOBUKI Corps, heroes of the
[03:43] ---
    Nanko oil field, with its transportation."
[03:46] ---
    Goodness me...
[03:47] ---
    Did you go take a look at the fish, Johnny?
[03:49] ---
    Nope.
[03:50] ---
    What?! Why? It's really cool, you know!
[03:52] ---
    It would only bring back memories...
[03:53] ---
    Of poor Miki...
[03:55] ---
    Here we go again.
[03:56] ---
    Who's Miki?
[03:57] ---
    He splurged to get a fish to
    serve at his wedding, see.
[04:02] ---
    What?!
[04:02] ---
    So you're married?
[04:03] ---
    You've eaten fish before?!
[04:04] ---
    How was it?!
[04:06] ---
    I was so nervous I couldn't taste a thing!
[04:08] ---
    What a waste!
[04:10] ---
    Who is this Miki?
[04:11] ---
    The woman in that portrait
    there. She was Johnny's wife.
[04:14] ---
    "Was?"
[04:16] ---
    Yes, and she is still always
    with us, here in my heart.
[04:23] ---
    Okay, okay. Enough of that.
[04:25] ---
    I think everyone's due for a refill.
[04:26] ---
    Right. Care for another round?
[04:28] ---
    No, I'm gonna get back in position.
[04:30] ---
    Are you, now...
[04:31] ---
    Slapping us on the front page like that
    is basically asking for trouble, you see.
[04:35] ---
    I wish we didn't always have to fight.
[04:38] ---
    Don't you fret! I'll keep you safe!
[04:40] ---
    Yeah, you just leave things to us.
[04:42] ---
    I feel better already.
[04:45] ---
    Still, you wanna change our flight path again
    and take the long way around?
[04:48] ---
    Do we really need to go this far?
[04:51] ---
    We wouldn't be doing it if we didn't have to.
[04:53] ---
    Especially not considering
    how much it will cost.
[04:57] ---
    What's with all these noises?
[04:58] ---
    Just been having a bit of
    a stomach ache all day.
[05:01] ---
    Why did you take on a job like this, anyway?
[05:04] ---
    We're transporters.
[05:06] ---
    Did you expect me to stand
    in front of the press and say
[05:09] ---
    "No" after someone asked
    if we can handle this?
[05:11] ---
    Sure, but did you have to turn down
    all those escorts, too?
[05:15] ---
    That would just be playing into Isao's hand.
[05:17] ---
    If we accepted his help,
    they'd take all the credit once we pulled it off.
[05:22] ---
    Guess that makes sense.
[05:24] ---
    That grumbling is infuriating.
[05:26] ---
    Feel free to relieve yourself.
[05:27] ---
    With pleasure! Can you act as
    first officer while I'm gone?
[05:31] ---
    Yes, yes.
[05:35] ---
    Multiple bogeys spotted on our eleven.
[05:37] ---
    First Officer!
[05:38] ---
    He's still holed up in the restroom.
[05:39] ---
    Are you sure these aren't just aircraft
    that are cutting across our path?
[05:41] ---
    They're moving straight at
    us, so that is unlikely.
[05:45] ---
    How did they pick up on our trail?
[05:46] ---
    With the First Officer still away,
    we await your orders now, Madame.
[05:50] ---
    All pilots prepare for battle!
[05:52] ---
    What?!
[05:57] ---
    We're up against huge numbers.
[05:58] ---
    They sure didn't keep us waiting!
[06:00] ---
    You're not getting anywhere near our fishy!
[06:02] ---
    Here they come! Look at all of 'em!
[06:04] ---
    We're looking at what, fifteen or so?
[06:06] ---
    That's two and a half targets for each of us.
[06:08] ---
    We can handle this!
[06:10] ---
    Fly high, KOTOBUKI Corps!
[06:13] ---
    Yes ma’am!
[06:45] ---
    Oh no, you don't!
[06:46] ---
    Watch my tail, Emma!
[06:48] ---
    On it already!
[06:56] ---
    Kylie, I'll draw them in.
[06:58] ---
    You get behind them!
[06:59] ---
    Roger!
[07:04] ---
    Gah! You're too clever for your own good!
[07:10] ---
    No one likes a man that can't take a hint!
[07:16] ---
    I don't like air pirates that
    can take a hint, either.
[07:19] ---
    We have a reading on possible bogeys
    pulling in fast from the rear.
[07:23] ---
    Incoming report from the rear watch.
[07:25] ---
    Confirmed sight of enemy craft approaching.
[07:27] ---
    It appears they hugged the ground
    and flew in under our radar.
[07:34] ---
    KOTOBUKI Corps, fall back immediately!
[07:36] ---
    New targets closing in!
[07:38] ---
    Wait, was this just a decoy?!
[07:40] ---
    But there are so many of them!
[07:41] ---
    That's impossible.
[07:41] ---
    I've never seen decoys as serious as this!
[07:43] ---
    Usually you'd expect them
    to let up somewhere...
[07:46] ---
    Fall back!
[07:46] ---
    Reona, behind you!
[07:48] ---
    What's with these guys?!
[07:50] ---
    Do they still wanna die even though the
    jig is up? How dumb are they?!
[07:52] ---
    Stay alert! These are no ordinary pirates!
[07:55] ---
    We need to take them out
    before they get us first!
[08:18] ---
    And just who do you think
    is going to fix that?!
[08:21] ---
    Come on out and fight me!
[08:35] ---
    This is Kylie, Hagoromo, come in!
[08:39] ---
    This is bad, no one's radioing in!
[08:41] ---
    Look! The hatch!
[08:43] ---
    Don't tell me...!
[08:44] ---
    We've been boarded.
[08:45] ---
    We took too long dealing with the others.
[08:47] ---
    Hagoromo! Cindy! Betti! Addie! Come in!
[08:56] ---
    Oh please, no! I hate guns!
[09:01] ---
    Attention KOTOBUKI Corps.
[09:03] ---
    We have taken control of your airship.
[09:07] ---
    Call off your attack immediately
    and leave this area.
[09:11] ---
    This is corps leader, Reona.
[09:12] ---
    What are you after?
[09:14] ---
    What else? The fish.
[09:17] ---
    Your time as a mercenary squad ends today.
[09:20] ---
    Now scram.
[09:23] ---
    Fall back...
[09:24] ---
    You can't be...!
[09:24] ---
    Reona!
[09:25] ---
    You're just gonna run?!
[09:26] ---
    Do as she says.
[09:42] ---
    Now it's your turn.
[09:43] ---
    Excuse yourselves from the bridge.
[09:45] ---
    Do what he says.
[10:06] ---
    What a mess!
[10:08] ---
    This is a message to the mayor of Ikesuka.
[10:10] ---
    We have taken control of the
    Rahama airship Hagoromo
[10:13] ---
    and are en route to Ikesuka now.
[10:16] ---
    We demand the following from mayor Isao
    and the city of Ikesuka.
[10:21] ---
    First, that Isao resigns as mayor.
[10:24] ---
    Second, that the Brotherhood of Freedom Union
    be abolished immediately.
[10:27] ---
    If you refuse to accept
    either of these conditions,
[10:29] ---
    we will crash the Hagoromo into Ikesuka.
[10:32] ---
    Setting off a massive explosion.
[10:35] ---
    Here you are.
[10:39] ---
    I don't drink anymore.
[10:40] ---
    "Anymore?" Well why-
[10:42] ---
    Quiet.
[10:43] ---
    Terribly sorry!
[10:45] ---
    Still, you robbers here seem
    almost like military men.
[10:50] ---
    No! I mean that as a compliment!
[10:52] ---
    Who's paying you?
[10:55] ---
    We don't work for anyone!
[10:57] ---
    We're air pirates.
[10:58] ---
    Fine, then.
[11:00] ---
    I don't care who you are, anyway.
[11:02] ---
    But you will pay for what
    you've done to my crew.
[11:08] ---
    They've really gone and made her mad, now.
[11:11] ---
    The Magnificent
    KOTOBUKI
[11:13] ---
    It seems they haven't changed course.
[11:16] ---
    We should have eyes on them shortly.
[11:19] ---
    There they are.
[11:26] ---
    Chika, you're losing altitude.
[11:28] ---
    Just wanted to see how low I could go!
[11:30] ---
    Must be nice to be so carefree.
[11:31] ---
    Me, I have to deal with
    all this heavy baggage.
[11:35] ---
    That was only in jest.
[11:37] ---
    Just sit tight back there, you two.
[11:40] ---
    Oh shut up, Emma.
[11:41] ---
    Sorry for roping you into this.
[11:44] ---
    Nah, I volunteered!
[11:46] ---
    You had me surprised, honestly.
[11:48] ---
    Why?
[11:49] ---
    I didn't figure you had any
    interest in anything but flying.
[11:52] ---
    That's not true! I-
[11:54] ---
    You...?
[11:58] ---
    Say... Do you do all this for
    the kids like Miyuri and all them?
[12:04] ---
    I need money if I want to keep
    that orphanage running, after all.
[12:08] ---
    Yeah...
[12:09] ---
    What's with you all of a sudden, though?
[12:12] ---
    Nothing...
[12:14] ---
    This is the First Officer of the Hagoromo!
[12:17] ---
    First Officer?!
[12:19] ---
    This is the KOTOBUKI Corps!
[12:21] ---
    Is that you, First Officer Saneatsu?
[12:22] ---
    Oh, you're still there! What a relief!
[12:24] ---
    Not really though, we're in a pinch!
[12:26] ---
    They just came outta nowhere-
[12:27] ---
    Right, but what's the situation now?
[12:29] ---
    I can only tell you what I've seen myself.
[12:31] ---
    But the enemy is fully armed.
[12:33] ---
    And there's gotta be at
    least 12 of them on board.
[12:36] ---
    Probably more than that.
[12:37] ---
    They've landed three Toryu
    and one Hayate on board.
[12:40] ---
    Wow, I never thought our FO
    would do anything useful!
[12:42] ---
    Every dog has its day!
[12:45] ---
    Target spotted on our five o'clock.
[12:49] ---
    Here they come!
[12:51] ---
    We need to make sure we keep
    them good and occupied.
[12:54] ---
    It's time for some fancy flying!
[12:59] ---
    I've got eyes.
[13:00] ---
    And we're still in line?
[13:02] ---
    Indeed.
[13:02] ---
    We should be right in
    the radar blind spot Addie told me of.
[13:44] ---
    I'm off!
[13:45] ---
    Be careful.
[13:58] ---
    Hup!
[13:59] ---
    Can you skirt around to the bridge?
[14:01] ---
    I'm on it!
[14:04] ---
    Everything's in place.
    Report to the commander.
[14:06] ---
    Roger!
[14:08] ---
    Are those...?
[14:08] ---
    Explosives.
[14:09] ---
    What are we gonna do? Can you defuse those?
[14:11] ---
    Not a chance.
[14:12] ---
    Let's find Johnny.
[14:13] ---
    Why? You need a drink?
[14:15] ---
    No...
[14:18] ---
    There he is.
[14:20] ---
    You stay hidden here.
[14:21] ---
    What?
[14:30] ---
    Oh my! I'm so sorry.
[14:36] ---
    Johnny!
[14:43] ---
    Whoa...
[14:44] ---
    Nice one, Ririko.
[14:45] ---
    It was nothing.
[14:47] ---
    You too, Johnny.
[14:48] ---
    With aim like that even rubber bullets
    can take 'em down, eh?
[14:51] ---
    I can't believe I shot someone!
[14:53] ---
    What else do you keep that
    thing back there, for?
[14:56] ---
    It's just a lucky charm!
[14:57] ---
    With aim like that it's no wonder you used
    to be known as the fastest shot around.
[15:01] ---
    Johnny the Uncatchable!
[15:02] ---
    Don't call me that!
[15:04] ---
    I promised Miki I'd never take up arms again!
[15:07] ---
    I'll apologize to Miki for you myself.
[15:10] ---
    You can talk to the dead?!
[15:12] ---
    Madame, are you a spirit medium?!
[15:12] ---
    Promise?
    Madame, are you a spirit medium?!
[15:13] ---
    I promise.
[15:14] ---
    So I need you to help us out here.
[15:17] ---
    I do hope you mean it.
[15:23] ---
    These are the very same pilots
    we were up against in Nanko, aren't they?
[15:26] ---
    Why are they back?
[15:27] ---
    Just by coincidence?
[15:28] ---
    I doubt that.
[15:30] ---
    Either way, just be careful.
[15:32] ---
    One thing we do know is that they're tough.
[15:34] ---
    In a sad turn of events, the
    Hagoromo has been hijacked.
[15:37] ---
    And we can confirm that
    they are indeed headed for Ikesuka now.
[15:39] ---
    Are we going to be okay?
[15:40] ---
    Definitely not!
[15:42] ---
    But turning misfortunes
    like these upside down
[15:45] ---
    is what we of the Brotherhood are here for!
[15:47] ---
    We have been preparing for
    just this sort of event!
[15:50] ---
    To all you reporters who claimed we wasted away
    your tax money... Prepare your apologies!
[15:54] ---
    To all my beloved Hagoromo crew.
[15:59] ---
    My apologies for the current situation.
[16:01] ---
    But the time to sit patient is now over.
[16:04] ---
    Here it comes, what's the code word?
[16:06] ---
    The captain takes flight at daybreak.
[16:09] ---
    All right!
[16:10] ---
    Hold it right there!
[16:14] ---
    Spin those inertia handles!
[16:15] ---
    Roger that!
    With pleasure!
[16:26] ---
    Freeze!
[16:27] ---
    Yes! As you wish!
[17:01] ---
    I shot them...
[17:12] ---
    Nice one, Loulou!
[17:17] ---
    Don't you run!
[17:18] ---
    I'm gonna tear you down and
    beat you back into shape!
[17:21] ---
    Leave them to us!
[17:21] ---
    It's no good! They've cut off
    access to the gas reserves!
[17:25] ---
    We'll do what we must to fulfill our mission.
[17:28] ---
    If that means we have to go down too-
[17:30] ---
    It's time you accept defeat.
[17:31] ---
    And it looks like we do!
[17:36] ---
    Get off me!
[17:49] ---
    What kind of brute uses
    real bullets on an airship?
[17:52] ---
    Is there any way we can land this thing?
[17:54] ---
    None whatsoever.
[17:55] ---
    The backup system is out, too.
[17:57] ---
    Betti, what's our estimated location?
[17:59] ---
    We are likely 30 kilometers south of Ikesuka.
[18:02] ---
    Johnny, have you dealt with those explosives?
[18:03] ---
    Unfortunately, this isn't looking easy.
[18:06] ---
    My apologies!
[18:07] ---
    How long will it take?
[18:08] ---
    Roughly...
[18:10] ---
    An hour?
[18:11] ---
    Can't we turn off the engines manually?
[18:13] ---
    The doors to all the engine rooms
[18:14] ---
    have been destroyed,
    and it will take time to get through them!
[18:17] ---
    So we're on a non-stop, out
    of control flight to Ikesuka
[18:20] ---
    with a load of bombs on board?
[18:24] ---
    Kylie!
[18:25] ---
    On it!
[18:31] ---
    Huh?
[18:37] ---
    They're going to run away again?
[18:39] ---
    How infuriating!
[18:40] ---
    Yeah, but I'm almost out
    of fuel and ammo too.
[18:42] ---
    I'm just glad we made it through all that!
[18:44] ---
    We may not have.
[18:45] ---
    What the heck is that?
[18:46] ---
    My guess would be the Ikesuka Air Force.
[18:48] ---
    Or Isao's own air fleet, in other words.
[18:51] ---
    This is the Hagoromo.
[18:52] ---
    Incoming Ikesuka aircraft, do you copy?
[18:57] ---
    So, why aren't they responding?
[18:59] ---
    My guess is that the moment
    we enter Ikesuka airspace
[19:02] ---
    they are going to shoot us
    down, no questions asked.
[19:04] ---
    You can't be serious...
[19:05] ---
    We're an out of control ship
    stocked with explosives.
[19:07] ---
    That's all the justification they need.
[19:10] ---
    Reona, this is Loulou.
[19:11] ---
    Reona, here.
[19:12] ---
    This is an order.
[19:14] ---
    Shoot down the Hagoromo.
[19:16] ---
    Now, I don't want you tearing it apart
    and sending it falling.
[19:19] ---
    So what I need you to do is
    make sure we lose just enough
[19:22] ---
    helium to make an emergency landing.
[19:23] ---
    But that's ridiculous!
[19:25] ---
    Plus, you're packed with explosives, right?
[19:27] ---
    Have you handled those, yet?
[19:29] ---
    No.
[19:30] ---
    But then...!
[19:31] ---
    I need you to pull this off.
[19:33] ---
    Roger that, Madame!
[19:37] ---
    Get outta here!
[20:04] ---
    All right. Just one more!
[20:05] ---
    Make this one count!
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    Got it!
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    We did it!
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    So Johnny was a real pro mercenary?
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    And an excellent one, too.
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    Then one day he fell in love with a woman named Miki
    and decided to leave that life behind.
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    But Miki's still alive, right?
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    Why aren't they together?
[21:03] ---
    Well you see...
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    He put the trade behind him,
    but he couldn't get rid of his guns.
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    He ended up just expanding his collection instead,
    and she ended up growing to resent him.
[21:14] ---
    What's Ririko's story, then?
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    Her? She's just your
    ordinary sort of waitress.
[21:18] ---
    You call that ordinary?!
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    Please forgive me, Miki.
    I broke my promise...
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    But I do hope you will still come back to me.
[21:26] ---
    I'm almost certain she never will.
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    If you could sign this receipt for me.
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    For handing over those perps I say thank you,
    bless you, and hang me out to dry!
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    "Handing them over?"
    You basically snatched them away from us.
[21:36] ---
    Oh, but that just sounds awful!
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    Anywho, excellent work out there!
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    We are professionals, you see.
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    Let me be clear.
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    We will never accept another job from you.
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    Do be careful, then.
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    Fame isn't always easy, you know.
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    Ano sora o jiyuu ni kakenukete mitai to
[22:08] ---
    Hanasaki no kaze ni negai o noseta
[22:12] ---
    Akogare ga keshiki o tsukutteiku
[22:16] ---
    Ano toki no kaze wa genki kanaa
[22:25] ---
    Nan no tame ni tatakau no kana
[22:29] ---
    Koko ni iru riyuu wa nan darou?
[22:33] ---
    Toikaketa sora wa kotaenai kedo
[22:42] ---
    Bokura wa tsubasa o motteiru
[22:49] ---
    Haruka kanata nageki no shuuchakuten
[22:53] ---
    Mitsuketa monogataritachi
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    Kono sora wa dare ni mo ubaenai
[23:05] ---
    Boku wa kakeru nanimo kowakunai yo
[23:10] ---
    Shiawase nara koko ni aru yo
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    Preview
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    Next time on The Magnificent KOTOBUKI,
    "The Vagabond Spruce"!
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    The Vagabond Spruce