# E12 - The Greatest SAGA in History
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***SIGN*** March 1st, 2020
**[00:02] Staff**
We've been working with the power
companies and communications services,
***SIGN*** Saga Prefectural Office Special Task Force HQ
**[00:05] Staff**
and they've gotten cellular service and
web access back up in certain areas.
**[00:09] governor**
How long does it look like it'll
take for the entire prefecture?
**[00:11] Staff**
There's still no real way to tell...
**[00:13] Staff**
Since transportation is so limited,
it puts a damper on repairs.
**[00:18] governor**
Where are we at in terms
of estimating the damage?
**[00:19] Staff**
The areas that have
reestablished communications
**[00:22] Staff**
have been reporting their casualties
and evacuation status,
**[00:24] Staff**
along with damage to residential
areas and transport infrastructure.
**[00:28] governor**
We need an accurate assessment
as quickly as possible.
**[00:30] Itou 2**
There's been flooding
throughout the prefecture,
**[00:33] Itou 2**
but it looks like it's been most severe in
the north and the Sajiro and Sanshin areas.
**[00:36] Itou 2**
The water itself is gradually
starting to recede, but...
**[00:39] Itou 2**
It's still too early to
make any real estimations.
**[00:41] governor**
Watch for any additional problems
the initial damage might cause.
**[00:43] Itou 2**
I'll coordinate with the JSDF, fire services,
**[00:45] Itou 2**
and the Social Welfare Council to try
to deal with things as they develop.
**[00:48] governor**
Please do.
**[00:51] Kotaro**
Governor! I need to speak with you! Please!
**[00:51] Guard**
Stop that!
**[00:53] Kotaro**
You have to put a rush on getting the
infrastructure around the Tosu area back up!
**[00:56] Kotaro**
Isn't Tosu a critical intersection
for land-based transport in Kyushu?!
**[00:59] Itou 2**
We should move you to a
different room to be safe.
**[01:00] Kotaro**
Getting transportation back up means
everything else will be that much faster!
**[01:04] Itou 2**
We're fully aware of that.
**[01:06] Itou 2**
This isn't the kind of thing we
need a civilian perspective on.
**[01:08] Kotaro**
I'm asking you to do this
for the sake of Saga's future!
**[01:11] Itou 2**
Get him out of here, now.
**[01:12] Kotaro**
Please, let Franchouchou perform!
**[01:16] Itou 2**
Governor?
**[01:17] Kotaro**
I swear, this concert will help Saga!
**[01:20] Kotaro**
It's for the sake of Saga!
Saga will be revived!
**[01:22] Kotaro**
You have to fix the Tosu area so people
can make it to the Franchouchou show!
**[01:30] Kotaro**
I'm begging you!
**[01:31] Itou 2**
Okay, that's enough from—
**[01:33] Kotaro**
I'm not talking to you!
**[01:39] Kotaro**
What Saga needs right now is reassurance,
for the heart of every single resident.
**[01:45] Kotaro**
We need something to unify us so
we can all tackle this disaster together...
**[01:49] Kotaro**
Franchouchou can do that.
**[01:52] Kotaro**
Governor, please. Make the call.
**[02:01] Dirty Harry**
Man... What were you doing?
***SIGN*** Episode 12
***SIGN*** The Greatest
SAGA in History
**[02:09] Kotaro**
This is Tatsumi.
**[02:10] Ookoba**
It's Ookoba. I guess I
finally got through...
**[02:12] Kotaro**
*How have things gone on your end?*
**[02:14] Ookoba**
Is that seriously the first
thing you're gonna ask?
**[02:16] Ookoba**
Do you realize the hoops I had to jump
through to score a chopper ride up here?
**[02:24] Ookoba**
It's gonna be rough... Yeah, a charity
concert sounds nice and all,
**[02:28] Ookoba**
but when there are no guarantees that
the show will actually come together,
**[02:33] Ookoba**
it's not easy to convince
people to get on board.
**[02:34] Kotaro**
*I believe you have what it takes.*
**[02:36] Ookoba**
Don't be so sure! I haven't run in
this neck of the woods in a decade.
**[02:40] Kotaro**
*I know you can do it.*
**[02:42] Ookoba**
For the record, you haven't
exactly earned my trust yet.
**[02:48] Ookoba**
I just...
**[02:54] Ookoba**
I intend to do what I can
**[02:56] Ookoba**
and let god sort out the rest.
**[02:58] Kotaro**
*I'm not leaving a damn thing up to god.*
**[03:01] Kotaro**
*Not after all this time.*
**[03:07] Ookoba**
I guess not...
***SIGN*** Mainichi Shinbun
***SIGN*** Mainichi Shinbun
**[03:21] Junko**
There's only a week until the concert.
**[03:24] Sakura**
Yeah! I'm starting to get
butterflies in my stomach!
**[03:27] Ai**
It's a good kind of tension, though.
**[03:29] Ai**
We've all been really focused
these last few days.
**[03:32] Ai**
Maybe more than ever before.
**[03:34] Junko**
I noticed that, as well!
**[03:36] Sakura**
Me, too! I wonder why?
**[03:38] Saki**
My Tamagotchi, too!
**[03:40] Saki**
Oyajitchi and Memetchi got
mixed into a Memeoyajitchi!
**[03:44] Ai**
Is that... really relevant?
**[03:46] Saki**
I'm tryin' to say we're on a roll!
**[03:54] Yugiri**
I wonder if he's watching us now...
**[03:58] Lily**
Who's that?
**[04:01] Yugiri**
Someone I knew a long time ago.
**[04:07] Lily**
I bet he's rooting for us! Just like Mommy.
**[04:13] Yugiri**
Yes.
**[04:15] Sakura**
Now we've just got to put on a good
performance to cheer Saga up on the day!
**[04:19] Junko**
I hope people will be able to make it.
**[04:22] Saki**
Damn it, if it weren't for this whole mess,
we'd be passing out fliers
**[04:27] Saki**
and talking up the show on the radio...
**[04:30] Saki**
Huh.
**[04:31] Saki**
What day is it today?
**[04:33] Sakura**
The day? Uh...
**[04:35] Junko**
Come to think of it, we've been paying more
attention to the dates than what day it is.
**[04:40] Sakura**
I think it's Friday, maybe?
**[04:42] Saki**
Dude! That's the day we're on air!
**[04:45] Saki**
Crap, crap, crap, I've gotta get ready fast!
**[04:47] Sakura**
But with everything going on...
**[04:50] Saki**
That's why I wanna do it!
**[04:52] Saki**
'Sides, we already missed a session!
**[04:54] Ai**
No one can blame you for that.
It was a literal disaster situation.
**[04:58] Sakura**
Are you seriously gonna go?
**[05:00] Saki**
Damn right. If we don't go,
then Saga's gonna lose itself.
***SIGN*** FM Saga
Studio
**[05:05] Producer**
Oh, you've got the wrong day.
***SIGN*** FM Saga
Studio
**[05:08] Producer**
It's actually Sunday.
**[05:10] Sakura**
Our... Our mistake...
**[05:12] Saki**
Girl... I'm gonna kill you...
***SIGN*** FM Saga
Studio
**[05:14] Producer**
Man, all seven of you are here, huh?
***SIGN*** FM Saga
Studio
**[05:18] Producer**
This actually works out! Since you're here,
why don't you go on the air?
**[05:23] Ai**
Is that okay?
***SIGN*** FM Saga
Studio
**[05:24] Producer**
Yeah! We're all set to broadcast, but none
of our regular personalities can make it in...
**[05:28] Producer**
So we've been wondering what we could
do other than just read the news.
**[05:31] Producer**
Honestly, there's no way to know how
many people are even listening, but...
**[05:35] Ai**
We don't mind!
**[05:36] Sakura**
Thank you so much!
**[05:37] Saki**
Thanks!
**[05:40] Radio**
* We'll continue to bring you updates*
* on the affected areas going forward.*
**[05:44] Radio**
* If you have any new information,*
* feel free to contact us, as well.*
**[05:48] Radio**
* Now, we actually have some wonderful*
* guests in the studio today.*
**[05:52] FCC**
*Good evening! We're Franchouchou!*
**[05:54] Maimai**
Diiing!
**[05:56] Maimai**
Hey, Maimai's Franchouchou
sense is tingling.
**[05:56] Maimai**
Crank that radio up! Please! Radio! Louder!
**[05:59] Maimai**
That's what I'd expect from a
mega-fan and former member.
**[06:02] Saki**
*Well, to all the folks in Saga...*
**[06:06] Saki**
Everybody, I think it's pretty rough
out there for you all right now.
**[06:11] Saki**
And... I dunno how you're
hearing me right now,
**[06:16] Saki**
but I bet you've all got your worries,
or might be feeling lonely...
**[06:20] Saki**
Hell, you might just be pissed off
about everything that's happened.
**[06:26] Saki**
But... I dunno how to put this...
**[06:29] Saki**
* Right now, a lot of people are*
* doing everything they can,*
**[06:32] Saki**
*in all sorts of different ways, to help.*
**[06:35] Saki**
* It was the same way for*
* the shelter we stayed at.*
**[06:38] Saki**
* And that's how you sorta get involved...*
* and connect to people, I guess.*
**[06:43] Saki**
*I dunno if I'm getting my point across,*
**[06:46] Saki**
* but I think that kinda thing*
* is a really big deal.*
**[06:51] Saki**
* So, all of us in Franchouchou have thought*
* about what we can do to help...*
**[06:57] Saki**
All seven of us have
talked this over, and...
**[07:00] Saki**
In the end, we wanna connect to
you all by singing and dancing.
**[07:05] Saki**
We want to cheer you on!
**[07:08] Saki**
That's why Franchouchou is going
to be putting on a concert.
**[07:12] Saki**
*March 8th. At the Ekimae Fudosan Stadium!*
**[07:17] Saki**
* A year ago, we seriously*
* blew it at that same venue.*
**[07:22] Saki**
*We drew a tiny crowd... panicked...*
**[07:24] Saki**
*It was a real mess.*
**[07:27] Saki**
*And, just like last time...*
**[07:30] Saki**
* Nah, I think it's gonna be even*
* harder to pull off than last time.*
**[07:35] Saki**
But... all the same, we're going
to put on the best show ever!
**[07:40] Saki**
I know there are people who are gonna think
that's crazy, with everything going on...
**[07:44] Saki**
But if we... If by singing, we can...
**[07:49] Saki**
I dunno if we'll really be able to
help people feel better, but...
**[07:53] Saki**
We're gonna be on stage, hoping we can
make you smile, even just a little!
**[07:58] Saki**
Because that's what being idols means to us!
***SIGN*** Zombie Land Saga Revenge
***SIGN*** Zombie Land Saga Revenge
***SIGN*** March 7th, 2020
**[08:15] Ai**
Do you all have your things?
**[08:17] FCC**
Yes!
**[08:17] FCC**
Right!
**[08:17] FCC**
Okay!
**[08:18] Ai**
We don't know how things will be out there,
so let's be careful on the road.
**[08:21] Saki**
Hell, we're zombies. We'll be fine.
**[08:24] Sakura**
That's true! We are zombies.
**[08:28] Ai**
Let's get going, then.
***SIGN*** March 8th, 2020
**[09:35] Kotaro**
* On March 8th, sixteen days from now,*
* you'll need to assemble at EFS at 10 a.m.*
**[09:42] Saki**
Damn it, Shades! Did you get the date wrong?
**[09:46] Saki**
I guess we weren't sure what
day it was for a while there, too.
**[10:01] Sakura**
I'm not gonna give up.
**[10:04] Sakura**
No matter what.
**[10:09] Sakura**
I don't care how bad it gets...
**[10:11] Sakura**
Even if we try our very hardest and it
still goes badly, I'm gonna keep trying.
**[10:16] Sakura**
Even if god tries to stop us! Or the devil!
**[10:20] Sakura**
Until we outlast everything that
tries to get in the way...
**[10:23] Sakura**
I'm gonna keep at our revenge!
**[10:36] Metal Dudes**
Hey!
**[10:45] Saki**
Those dudes are seriously awesome!
**[10:47] Yugiri**
I'm curious how they made
it all the way out here.
**[11:07] Maimai**
Ei-yah!
**[11:10] Crowd**
—chouchou!
**[11:11] Maimai**
Ei-yah!
**[11:12] Crowd**
—chouchou!
**[11:14] Maimai**
Ei-yah!
**[11:15] Crowd**
—chouchou!
**[11:24] Newcaster**
Would you look at that?
**[11:25] Newcaster**
I'm coming to you from the Ekimae
Fudosan Stadium in Saga,
**[11:28] Newcaster**
where the damage caused by
flooding is still visible.
**[11:31] Newcaster**
A massive crowd is gathering for a charity
concert by the idol group Franchouchou!
**[11:37] Newcaster**
We at NBK Fukuoka caught up with
them at a shelter a week ago,
**[11:42] Newcaster**
and the response from our
viewers was massive!
**[11:45] Newcaster**
Not only that, but newspapers with
circulation throughout the country
**[11:48] Newcaster**
have been publishing ads for the show,
raising the event's profile even higher.
***SIGN*** Trending in Japan
1. Entertainment Trends
Franchouchou
2. Trends
Charity Concert
3. Entertainment Trends
Franchouchou
4. Trends
Save Saga
**[11:52] Newscaster**
Social media has also been abuzz
with talk of the concert
**[11:56] Newscaster**
after posts from Shiori Baba-san from Iron Frill,
one of Japan's biggest idol groups,
**[12:00] Newscaster**
as well as the actor Light Oozora-san.
**[12:04] Newscaster**
It looks like the arena still isn't
ready for the show just yet.
**[12:08] Newscaster**
In spite of that, you can see how many
have assembled here today to support Saga!
**[12:13] Newscaster**
With the notoriety brought from
national exposure in five big papers,
**[12:15] Newscaster**
businesses from all over the country,
starting with Saga's own Hisanaka Pharmaceuticals,
**[12:18] Newscaster**
have volunteered to help sponsor the event.
**[12:22] Newscaster**
And it's not just Japan, either!
**[12:24] Newscaster**
People from a variety of
countries are offering aid
**[12:27] Newscaster**
after hearing about the disaster in Kyushu!
**[12:31] WhiteR**
Like I told you... The answer
can be found in Saga!
**[12:37] News**
We are seeing the world
come together for Saga...
**[12:40] News**
no, Japan, in a way rarely
seen throughout history!
**[12:44] News**
You might even call it an epic... saga!
**[12:53] Kotaro**
Thank you so much.
**[12:54] Itou 2**
Just so we're clear here...
**[12:57] Itou 2**
All we've done is choose to prioritize the most
effective strategy, after logical consideration.
**[13:02] Governor**
Tatsumi-kun.
**[13:06] Governor**
Saga's not giving up.
**[13:16] Sakura**
Saga!
**[13:21] Sakura**
Revenge!
***SIGN*** Franchouchou Green Room
**[15:07] [SONG] Song**
There's no turning back the clock,
just facing what's happened
**[15:10] [SONG] Song**
Take those past glories
and leave them be
**[15:13] [SONG] Song**
Just hang on tight
**[15:15] [SONG] Song**
Never give up again
**[15:18] [SONG] Song**
If you wanna make sure
your loss has meaning
**[15:21] [SONG] Song**
Get on your feet
**[15:22] [SONG] Song**
Shake yourself off
**[15:22] [SONG] Song**
No matter how battered you are
**[15:24] [SONG] Song**
After swallowing the pain
**[15:26] [SONG] Song**
Could you stand up again?
**[15:28] [SONG] Song**
Why worry about when to give up?
**[15:32] [SONG] Song**
Do you really want to go out on a whimper?
**[15:35] [SONG] Song**
Bet on a comeback
**[15:37] [SONG] Song**
No matter how many times you fall
**[15:38] [SONG] Song**
Take deferred and stockpiled dreams
**[15:41] [SONG] Song**
And shout them out!
**[15:49] [SONG] Song**
Even if it's a fight with no chance to win
**[15:53] [SONG] Song**
That doesn't change the dream
or how bad you want it!
**[15:56] [SONG] Song**
The disappointment
**[15:57] [SONG] Song**
of failure,
**[15:58] [SONG] Song**
the mistakes
**[15:59] [SONG] Song**
and regrets
**[16:00] [SONG] Song**
can all be thrown into the fire
that signals a new start!
**[16:03] [SONG] Song**
Even if the whole world gives up on you,
keep fighting as long as you breathe!
**[16:11] [SONG] Song**
The will
**[16:11] [SONG] Song**
and the passion
**[16:12] [SONG] Song**
To return
**[16:13] [SONG] Song**
and fight back
**[16:14] [SONG] Song**
Are what you need to shine
bright and blaze on!
**[16:32] [SONG] Song**
If it's an end where you've
spent all you've had to give
**[16:35] [SONG] Song**
Even if the world's finally shown you mercy
**[16:39] [SONG] Song**
What kind of life is it
**[16:42] [SONG] Song**
Without some scars in the end?
**[16:49] [SONG] Song**
Even if it's a fight with no chance to win
**[16:53] [SONG] Song**
Our hearts will never stop blazing
**[16:57] [SONG] Song**
Atone for
**[16:58] [SONG] Song**
your surrender
**[16:59] [SONG] Song**
Retract your
**[17:00] [SONG] Song**
retreat and
**[17:01] [SONG] Song**
plan for
**[17:01] [SONG] Song**
the revolution
**[17:02] [SONG] Song**
Rejoin and
**[17:03] [SONG] Song**
start again
**[17:04] [SONG] Song**
The disappointment
**[17:05] [SONG] Song**
of failure,
**[17:06] [SONG] Song**
the mistakes
**[17:07] [SONG] Song**
and regrets
**[17:08] [SONG] Song**
can all be thrown into the fire
that signals a new start!
**[17:12] [SONG] Song**
Even if the whole world gives up on you,
keep fighting as long as you breathe!
**[17:20] [SONG] Song**
The will
**[17:21] [SONG] Song**
and the passion
**[17:22] [SONG] Song**
To return
**[17:23] [SONG] Song**
and fight back
**[17:24] [SONG] Song**
Are what you need to shine
bright and blaze on!
**[18:22] [SONG] Song**
**[18:25] Crowd**
Fran... Franchouchou!
**[18:29] [SONG] Crowd**
**[18:32] Crowd**
Franchouchou!
**[18:35] Maria**
Number Zero!
**[18:44] [SONG] Sakura**
Let's sing of this day
**[18:54] [SONG] Sakura**
Shining bright!
**[19:01] [SONG] FCC**
(Still Alive!)
**[19:04] [SONG] FCC**
I looked outward, with eyes full
of disappointment and regret
**[19:10] [SONG] FCC**
And then I threw away my mirror
**[19:14] [SONG] FCC**
Because when it comes to the
meaning of happiness and beauty
**[19:20] [SONG] FCC**
I won't let other people choose them
**[19:24] [SONG] FCC**
Tear apart your idea of normal
**[19:27] [SONG] FCC**
Embrace what makes you unique
**[19:30] [SONG] FCC**
And then don't look back
as you let it loose!
**[19:33] [SONG] FCC**
Living out a miracle with
every fiber of my being
**[19:38] [SONG] FCC**
Even if you run away or get scared
**[19:41] FCC**
(Even crawling around)
**[19:42] [SONG] FCC**
At the center of the world
**[19:44] [SONG] FCC**
Imperfect as you might be now, carry on
**[19:48] [SONG] FCC**
You can take pride in what makes you strange
**[19:51] FCC**
(Fully exposed to see)
**[19:52] [SONG] FCC**
And take a bite into happiness
**[19:56] [SONG] FCC**
As the blessings come
**[19:59] [SONG] FCC**
Raining from above
**[20:01] [SONG] FCC**
Let's soak them up as we carry on
**[20:04] [SONG] FCC**
Let there be light
**[20:06] [SONG] FCC**
So you can reach the glory
**[20:09] [SONG] FCC**
And cast your gaze upward,
upward, never stopping!
**[20:22] [SONG] Saki**
Come on now!
**[20:32] Saki**
Thank you!
**[20:34] [SONG] FCC**
Let there be light
**[20:36] [SONG] FCC**
Escaping the darkness! Believing in the wind!
**[20:41] [SONG] FCC**
Marching to an exit from despair
**[20:44] [SONG] FCC**
Let there be light
**[20:46] [SONG] FCC**
Where we can breathe easy
**[20:48] [SONG] FCC**
Where we'll live
**[20:50] [SONG] FCC**
Free to shine on, shine on, without a stop!
**[20:54] [SONG] FCC**
Shining!
**[21:05] Crowd**
Encore! Encore! Encore!
**[21:12] Kotaro**
You've done an amazing job
in a dire situation.
**[21:21] Kotaro**
But... still, though! Don't get
the wrong idea! You still—
**[21:24] Ai**
It's still too early to
consider ourselves winners.
**[21:28] Junko**
Even this EFS show is nothing
more than a milestone.
**[21:32] Yugiri**
There's still a great deal
more for us to do, right?
**[21:35] Lily**
And I know we can shine even brighter!
**[21:38] Saki**
After all, Franchouchou is eternal
and unstoppable, right?
**[21:43] Sakura**
We're the idol zombies who will always keep
fighting, no matter when, no matter where!
**[22:02] Sakura**
Kotaro-san?
**[22:03] Ai**
What? Why are you apologizing?
**[22:06] Junko**
He's convulsing!
Should we call an ambulance?
**[22:09] Saki**
Wait, maybe he's doing that mudskipper—
**[22:11] Kotaro**
I'm crying, okay?!
**[22:13] Kotaro**
I'm crying!
**[22:15] Kotaro**
I'm a grown-ass man and I'm crying!
**[22:23] Kotaro**
What's with you, huh?!
**[22:25] Kotaro**
Where do a bunch of wimpy zombies get
off trying to sound so confident?!
**[22:30] Kotaro**
You think those half-rotten throats
should be spouting nonsense at me?!
**[22:35] Kotaro**
Just so you know,
Saga's barely even a little saved!
***SIGN*** Franchouchou Green Room
**[22:41] Kotaro**
Got it?! So go and hit
the crowd with your soul!
**[22:46] Saki**
Hell yeah!
**[22:46] Kotaro**
Go, go, go, go, go!
**[22:47] Saki**
Go, go, go!
**[23:14] [SONG] FCC**
It's not like anything's gonna change
**[23:17] [SONG] FCC**
But it's not like we're gonna give up
**[23:20] [SONG] FCC**
It must be because there's
still some hope left
**[23:26] [SONG] FCC**
I may not have the answers
that I wanted the most
**[23:31] [SONG] FCC**
Travelers! Looks like our
smiles are peeking through!
**[23:38] [SONG] FCC**
You can wrap them in a blanket
**[23:42] [SONG] FCC**
But it seems our dreams will just spill out
**[23:49] [SONG] FCC**
Why not keep dreaming even
after springing awake?
**[23:54] [SONG] FCC**
Let's set out anew and say good morning!
**[24:00] [SONG] FCC**
Maybe my one small step
is enough to reach someone
**[24:06] [SONG] FCC**
If that's the kind of future we can have...
**[24:12] [SONG] FCC**
Then that's where I am headed now,
even with dark clouds in the way
**[24:17] [SONG] FCC**
We're all in the same boat anyway,
so let's head there together
**[24:27] [SONG] FCC**
Let's make it happen!
**[24:49] [SONG] FCC**
Embracing the world around
me that's so full of wishes
**[24:55] [SONG] FCC**
And heading straight into the future
**[25:03] [SONG] FCC**
Maybe my one small step
is enough to reach someone
**[25:09] [SONG] FCC**
If that's the kind of future we can have...
**[25:15] [SONG] FCC**
Then that's where I am headed now,
even with dark clouds in the way
**[25:20] [SONG] FCC**
We're all in the same boat anyway,
so let's head there together
**[25:30] [SONG] FCC**
Let's make it happen!
**[25:36] Saki**
All together!
**[25:42] [SONG] Sakura**
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
**[25:48] [SONG] Sakura**
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
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