1 00:00:15,515 --> 00:00:17,851 Thanks goes out to [AXP]-Trance for his help on this series. We appreciate it! ^_^ 2 00:00:33,797 --> 00:00:38,131 I gaze up from the rooftops and feel the sun's warmth. 3 00:00:39,536 --> 00:00:44,030 Looking into the sky, you can feel the energy building up inside! 4 00:00:45,509 --> 00:00:48,000 That's so wonderful! 5 00:00:48,245 --> 00:00:50,304 I feel so alive! 6 00:00:50,948 --> 00:00:55,681 I can't stop, I can't ever give up! 7 00:00:55,886 --> 00:00:58,616 I'm saying goodbye to those days when I felt so down. 8 00:00:58,655 --> 00:01:01,749 I've got these feelings bubbling up from inside! 9 00:01:02,192 --> 00:01:07,027 You've gotta nurture those flowers that'll bloom over and over! 10 00:01:07,164 --> 00:01:09,860 It's comforting to run away into your memories, 11 00:01:09,900 --> 00:01:13,097 but you've gotta break free from them and live for tomorrow. 12 00:01:13,503 --> 00:01:18,463 Your time to celebrate will come, but you've gotta hold your arms out wide. 13 00:01:18,508 --> 00:01:21,375 Days of struggle and turmoil will go on and on, 14 00:01:21,411 --> 00:01:24,209 and you'll swing back and forth between heaven and hell. 15 00:01:24,748 --> 00:01:29,515 You've gotta nurture those flowers that'll bloom over and over! 16 00:01:29,686 --> 00:01:32,416 You've gotta run and run until you find true love. 17 00:01:32,556 --> 00:01:35,548 Any pain along the way is welcome news to me. 18 00:01:35,993 --> 00:01:40,987 Your time to celebrate will come, but you've gotta hold your arms out wide. 19 00:01:41,531 --> 00:01:43,863 Stretch your arms out wide... 20 00:01:44,267 --> 00:01:47,430 ...and hold those hands up high! 21 00:01:47,904 --> 00:01:52,898 Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't Cry 22 00:01:53,310 --> 00:01:54,902 I'm sorry, I need to borrow Naru. 23 00:01:55,178 --> 00:02:00,582 Um, hey, it's no problem, Mei! It's not like you need my permission! 24 00:02:01,018 --> 00:02:04,818 T That's right! We're only leaving to go visit our family grave. 25 00:02:26,176 --> 00:02:27,575 Hey, what's the matter? 26 00:02:27,744 --> 00:02:30,577 You look as if you've been dumped by Narusegawa. 27 00:02:35,052 --> 00:02:36,144 What the?! 28 00:02:40,424 --> 00:02:42,016 I... I'm gonna die! 29 00:02:55,405 --> 00:02:57,532 That was the Evil Splitting Blade, Ni no tachi! 30 00:02:57,908 --> 00:02:59,637 Thank you, Motoko! 31 00:03:00,310 --> 00:03:02,141 Excuse me, my good man. 32 00:03:04,448 --> 00:03:07,815 Did I hear you say "Motoko" just now? 33 00:03:08,718 --> 00:03:10,811 B Beautiful... 34 00:03:12,022 --> 00:03:13,956 Sister! Sister! 35 00:03:19,096 --> 00:03:21,360 Give me back my sister! 36 00:03:24,267 --> 00:03:25,393 Turtle?! 37 00:03:26,069 --> 00:03:27,536 Go away! Get away from me! 38 00:03:27,938 --> 00:03:29,371 Get away! 39 00:03:34,377 --> 00:03:38,507 Shame on you, Motoko, for running away from such a trifle. 40 00:03:42,652 --> 00:03:43,983 You must be disciplined! 41 00:03:47,090 --> 00:03:49,354 What was that about? She really scared me! 42 00:03:50,260 --> 00:03:51,693 What a nightmare... 43 00:03:53,730 --> 00:03:56,255 But why did I dream of my sister...? 44 00:03:57,634 --> 00:03:58,869 I've returned home. 45 00:03:58,869 --> 00:04:00,393 Welcome home, Motoko! 46 00:04:00,437 --> 00:04:01,734 You have a visitor! 47 00:04:04,074 --> 00:04:06,702 Hello, Motoko, dear. It's been too long! 48 00:04:09,980 --> 00:04:11,413 S Sister?! 49 00:04:11,748 --> 00:04:12,646 Wha? 50 00:04:12,682 --> 00:04:14,912 A Are you all right, Ms. Motoko? 51 00:04:15,352 --> 00:04:17,616 Motoko's older sister sure is pretty! 52 00:04:17,654 --> 00:04:20,020 The loser's been ogling her since they got here! 53 00:04:20,056 --> 00:04:22,183 Wh What're you talking about, Sara?! 54 00:04:22,692 --> 00:04:24,887 It's a good thing Naru isn't around, huh? 55 00:04:26,830 --> 00:04:29,526 My, what fascinating people you are... 56 00:04:29,766 --> 00:04:33,930 How fortunate Motoko has been to spend her school days with people such as you. 57 00:04:37,207 --> 00:04:42,509 Uh... So, Sister, what brings you here today? 58 00:04:42,879 --> 00:04:44,369 As we agreed, 59 00:04:44,781 --> 00:04:47,045 the time has come for you to take over the training school. 60 00:04:47,083 --> 00:04:48,573 It is time for you to come home. 61 00:04:50,120 --> 00:04:51,382 Come home? 62 00:04:51,421 --> 00:04:52,388 Wha? 63 00:04:52,422 --> 00:04:53,514 Come. 64 00:04:54,724 --> 00:04:57,716 B But that day is still... 65 00:05:01,331 --> 00:05:03,162 Let us go home. Sister! 66 00:05:03,200 --> 00:05:04,768 Hey, wait! Isn't this a little sudden?! 67 00:05:04,768 --> 00:05:07,931 This is pointless. I can't talk her out of doing this... 68 00:05:11,808 --> 00:05:13,400 She leaves me no choice, then. 69 00:05:14,311 --> 00:05:15,676 Urashima! 70 00:05:16,146 --> 00:05:21,106 S Sister, the truth is, I'm going to wed this man! 71 00:05:25,088 --> 00:05:26,453 What?! 72 00:05:27,824 --> 00:05:28,722 I see. 73 00:05:33,663 --> 00:05:36,928 It would seem that I won't have to take you home, then. 74 00:05:38,235 --> 00:05:39,259 Please. 75 00:05:39,302 --> 00:05:41,202 Oh, you're too kind. 76 00:05:42,606 --> 00:05:46,440 You all know that I'm to inherit the Shinmei household and school. 77 00:05:47,277 --> 00:05:49,279 The day will come when I will have to assume that role, 78 00:05:49,279 --> 00:05:51,304 but as yet, I am far too unskilled. 79 00:05:51,982 --> 00:05:53,074 And... 80 00:05:55,252 --> 00:05:56,219 And what? 81 00:05:56,253 --> 00:05:57,618 Never mind that! 82 00:05:57,887 --> 00:06:00,651 In our school, those who marry are disqualified from taking over the school, 83 00:06:01,024 --> 00:06:04,960 just as my sister was disqualified after her marriage! 84 00:06:05,262 --> 00:06:06,786 Just play along! 85 00:06:09,099 --> 00:06:10,760 Mr. Urashima, was it? 86 00:06:10,800 --> 00:06:13,769 Forgive my rudeness in asking, but are you really her lover? 87 00:06:13,970 --> 00:06:15,835 Uh, yes, ma'am! 88 00:06:16,406 --> 00:06:19,569 I may not be much now, but I'm planning ahead for my future. 89 00:06:20,477 --> 00:06:21,808 Oh, Keitaro...! 90 00:06:22,045 --> 00:06:23,171 Narusegawa! 91 00:06:24,581 --> 00:06:26,981 I've given it a lot of thought! 92 00:06:30,687 --> 00:06:33,349 You've promised to spend your futures together... 93 00:06:33,690 --> 00:06:36,386 I can assume, then, that the two of you have pressed lips? 94 00:06:37,961 --> 00:06:39,292 N No, they can't! 95 00:06:39,329 --> 00:06:41,889 Y Yes, Sister! That would be improper! 96 00:06:42,098 --> 00:06:42,928 So, you can't? 97 00:06:42,966 --> 00:06:44,831 O Of course we can! 98 00:06:47,604 --> 00:06:49,196 This is bad, Motoko... 99 00:06:58,648 --> 00:06:59,842 Here I go. 100 00:07:02,152 --> 00:07:03,551 His breath... 101 00:07:07,157 --> 00:07:08,181 I... 102 00:07:08,625 --> 00:07:10,058 I just can't! 103 00:07:13,663 --> 00:07:17,599 Oh, my! What a lovely kiss! You saw it, too, didn't you, miss? 104 00:07:17,634 --> 00:07:18,726 Didn't you? 105 00:07:18,768 --> 00:07:19,632 Oh, my... 106 00:07:20,136 --> 00:07:23,037 It seems Ms. Motoko won't have to rush home now, right? 107 00:07:23,440 --> 00:07:26,409 Since you've come all this way, why not enjoy our hot springs while you're here? 108 00:07:26,843 --> 00:07:28,140 Hot springs... 109 00:07:28,578 --> 00:07:32,844 Being lovers, I take it that the two of you bathe together? 110 00:07:37,854 --> 00:07:40,755 Motoko, why are you so afraid of your sister? 111 00:07:41,324 --> 00:07:43,383 She seems really kind and graceful. 112 00:07:44,227 --> 00:07:46,718 You people have no idea what she is capable of. 113 00:07:47,297 --> 00:07:49,390 She may have stood down from active duty because of her marriage, 114 00:07:49,632 --> 00:07:52,692 but once she draws her blade, her powers are like that of the demon gods. 115 00:07:53,336 --> 00:07:55,304 In the hundreds of years of the Shinmei school's history, 116 00:07:55,472 --> 00:07:58,032 she stands out as being one of our greatest swordswomen. 117 00:07:58,475 --> 00:08:01,638 Next to her, I'm just a lowly dropout. 118 00:08:03,546 --> 00:08:05,776 It's hard to believe someone's as good as you... 119 00:08:05,915 --> 00:08:10,011 It's true. I have no confidence in my ability to take her place. 120 00:08:10,487 --> 00:08:13,684 I claimed I was going to Tokyo to train, but truth be told, I was running away. 121 00:08:14,624 --> 00:08:17,593 So to return now would be... 122 00:08:18,628 --> 00:08:19,652 I see. 123 00:08:21,097 --> 00:08:22,462 But hear this, Urashima. 124 00:08:22,766 --> 00:08:25,326 I've no intention to let it end like this. 125 00:08:25,568 --> 00:08:29,698 I want to become a master swordswoman like my sister one day. 126 00:08:30,440 --> 00:08:33,000 I know you can! If anyone can do it, Motoko, it's you! 127 00:08:34,377 --> 00:08:35,469 Damn you! 128 00:08:36,646 --> 00:08:38,671 OW! Wait, Motoko! 129 00:08:39,549 --> 00:08:42,643 Fiend! We're only acting, remember! 130 00:08:42,685 --> 00:08:44,016 Acting? 131 00:08:46,923 --> 00:08:51,519 In other words, all this talk of marriage... was only a ruse? 132 00:08:52,495 --> 00:08:53,519 Sister...! 133 00:08:55,832 --> 00:08:57,766 I see you need discipline, Motoko! 134 00:08:58,268 --> 00:09:00,065 Oh, no! She's serious! 135 00:09:00,804 --> 00:09:02,066 Stay down, Urashima. 136 00:09:06,576 --> 00:09:08,066 I'm not about to be... 137 00:09:15,218 --> 00:09:16,116 Got her! 138 00:09:20,690 --> 00:09:21,588 Novice! 139 00:09:26,529 --> 00:09:28,554 Your swordsmanship is abominable. 140 00:09:29,032 --> 00:09:30,659 And to lie, as well... 141 00:09:31,434 --> 00:09:33,925 You need not return, Motoko. 142 00:09:35,872 --> 00:09:38,432 I couldn't possibility entrust the good name of the Shinmei school to you. 143 00:09:38,708 --> 00:09:42,109 You will lay down your sword and henceforth live your life as a schoolgirl. 144 00:09:45,915 --> 00:09:47,075 Farewell. 145 00:09:53,189 --> 00:09:55,157 B But isn't this good news? 146 00:09:55,391 --> 00:09:57,325 At least you won't have to go home now. 147 00:09:57,360 --> 00:09:59,828 You can stay here at Hinata Apartments for as long as you like, right? 148 00:10:00,029 --> 00:10:01,189 That's right! 149 00:10:01,231 --> 00:10:03,096 You're so good looking and cute, Motoko, 150 00:10:03,199 --> 00:10:05,690 I'm sure you'll be happy as a regular schoolgirl! 151 00:10:06,236 --> 00:10:08,067 If worst comes to worst, I'll look after you! 152 00:10:14,677 --> 00:10:16,144 Would you? 153 00:10:18,982 --> 00:10:19,880 Huh? 154 00:10:27,123 --> 00:10:29,990 Keitaro, the floors are all shiny! 155 00:10:30,026 --> 00:10:31,220 It's awesome! 156 00:10:31,961 --> 00:10:33,292 Who did this? 157 00:10:33,329 --> 00:10:34,489 Mr. Urashima! 158 00:10:36,766 --> 00:10:37,733 Motoko? 159 00:10:38,902 --> 00:10:40,233 Good morning, everyone! 160 00:10:40,270 --> 00:10:41,328 You look adorable! 161 00:10:41,504 --> 00:10:43,096 Where'd you get an outfit like that? 162 00:10:43,273 --> 00:10:44,968 From Ms. Haruka's collection. 163 00:10:45,775 --> 00:10:47,640 I'm almost done with breakfast. 164 00:10:48,244 --> 00:10:51,304 Mr. Urashima, your prefer miso soup flavored with Shizimi clams, right? 165 00:10:51,814 --> 00:10:54,408 Wait, were you the one who polished the floors, too? 166 00:10:55,318 --> 00:10:56,546 What's going on, Motoko? 167 00:10:57,086 --> 00:11:00,249 I... I've laid down my sword. 168 00:11:01,090 --> 00:11:04,218 I have no home to return to. I'll become an ordinary woman, 169 00:11:05,828 --> 00:11:08,092 So let me stay here, Urashima! 170 00:11:08,331 --> 00:11:09,889 You haven't given up swords at all! 171 00:11:09,933 --> 00:11:11,366 Please, stop! 172 00:11:11,701 --> 00:11:14,067 Am I being a burden? 173 00:11:15,171 --> 00:11:16,138 In that case! 174 00:11:16,272 --> 00:11:20,072 Whoa, Motoko! You can stay! Please stay here, okay?! 175 00:11:21,411 --> 00:11:22,901 Your meals of one soup and one vegetable are served. 176 00:11:23,212 --> 00:11:24,577 Motoko, where's the main dish? 177 00:11:24,948 --> 00:11:26,415 The green leaf vegetables. 178 00:11:26,749 --> 00:11:29,519 What about bananas? Dessert! I want my dessert! 179 00:11:29,519 --> 00:11:31,453 Japanese people don't eat dessert! 180 00:11:31,487 --> 00:11:34,888 We're not Japanese! Neither of us are! 181 00:11:36,326 --> 00:11:38,487 A samurai reveres honest poverty as an ideal! 182 00:11:39,495 --> 00:11:41,622 This is exactly the right amount to be healthy. 183 00:11:41,931 --> 00:11:43,262 It just ain't enough...! 184 00:11:43,299 --> 00:11:45,426 She's gonna stunt my growth, damn it! 185 00:11:45,668 --> 00:11:48,796 Come on, now. We should go easy on Motoko for the time being. 186 00:11:53,242 --> 00:11:55,378 Hah! I'm not about to play along with this! 187 00:11:55,378 --> 00:11:57,073 Sake, where's my sake... 188 00:11:58,781 --> 00:12:00,908 S S SOUR! 189 00:12:01,384 --> 00:12:04,842 Oh, I replaced the contents of all those sake bottles with vinegar. 190 00:12:05,355 --> 00:12:06,947 Vinegar is good for both health and beauty. 191 00:12:07,390 --> 00:12:09,085 'kay, time to get this done. 192 00:12:09,125 --> 00:12:10,456 Shinobu, allow me to help. 193 00:12:28,111 --> 00:12:29,772 Now, does anything else need to be washed? 194 00:12:30,146 --> 00:12:31,773 Please let me down...! 195 00:12:32,215 --> 00:12:34,775 Very well, Shinobu, I'll wash these, too. 196 00:12:34,951 --> 00:12:37,181 Please, no! 197 00:12:37,620 --> 00:12:40,248 This "housework" can be quite enjoyable. 198 00:12:40,490 --> 00:12:42,355 I'm not half bad at this. 199 00:12:43,292 --> 00:12:46,125 Even this dress, once you get used to it... 200 00:12:46,529 --> 00:12:48,292 I know this is all rather sudden, but... 201 00:12:48,398 --> 00:12:50,423 You're the manager, so do something! 202 00:12:50,533 --> 00:12:53,627 But Motoko is desperate now that she has no home to return to. 203 00:12:53,670 --> 00:12:55,228 She's going too far. 204 00:12:55,271 --> 00:12:58,240 And did you get a load of that outfit she's wearing? 205 00:12:59,876 --> 00:13:01,605 It's like she's at a costume party. 206 00:13:02,211 --> 00:13:05,305 Our valiant Motoko can't just snap her fingers and turn all womanly. 207 00:13:05,715 --> 00:13:06,943 It ain't gonna happen. 208 00:13:10,787 --> 00:13:11,651 Motoko! 209 00:13:14,123 --> 00:13:15,317 Come back, Motoko! 210 00:13:15,358 --> 00:13:16,552 Don't follow me! 211 00:13:16,592 --> 00:13:20,585 I'm just a loser of a woman who's hopelessly unfeminine! 212 00:13:24,267 --> 00:13:25,256 Watch out! 213 00:13:27,937 --> 00:13:29,165 Ouch... 214 00:13:30,907 --> 00:13:32,238 Idiot! 215 00:13:45,288 --> 00:13:47,848 What should I do? 216 00:13:51,194 --> 00:13:53,458 So, you're all alone, too? 217 00:13:54,731 --> 00:13:56,323 Ow ow ow ow! 218 00:13:59,502 --> 00:14:02,164 I'm no good with a sword, no good as a woman... 219 00:14:02,371 --> 00:14:03,861 What am I to do...? 220 00:14:07,110 --> 00:14:09,476 I've been looking everywhere for you, Motoko. 221 00:14:10,346 --> 00:14:12,439 U Urashima... 222 00:14:20,389 --> 00:14:21,686 I must apologize. 223 00:14:22,191 --> 00:14:25,285 All this time, I've called you an idiot, a moron, 224 00:14:25,661 --> 00:14:28,926 a weakling, and a fake Tokyo U student, 225 00:14:30,032 --> 00:14:32,933 but all along, I was the fool and the weakling... 226 00:14:33,102 --> 00:14:34,899 No, that's not true. 227 00:14:35,438 --> 00:14:38,339 I'm even a failure as a woman. 228 00:14:40,042 --> 00:14:42,510 You're pushing yourself too hard, Motoko. 229 00:14:46,149 --> 00:14:49,414 Don't be... Damn it, don't be so nice to me. 230 00:14:53,856 --> 00:14:57,053 What am... What am I supposed to do, Urashima?! 231 00:15:03,833 --> 00:15:06,927 Urashima, I... 232 00:15:08,137 --> 00:15:09,468 "SPUTTER" 233 00:15:10,473 --> 00:15:11,838 A m monster! 234 00:15:12,975 --> 00:15:14,567 There you go, Motoko. 235 00:15:14,911 --> 00:15:18,347 In your heart, you still want to inherit the Shinmei school. 236 00:15:18,881 --> 00:15:22,840 I see... But I am still unskilled, and besides 237 00:15:22,885 --> 00:15:25,285 Then why don't you tell that to your sister? 238 00:15:25,688 --> 00:15:28,282 My sister couldn't possibly forgive me. 239 00:15:28,691 --> 00:15:32,627 But if you... If you defeated your sister, Motoko, she might be willing to talk. 240 00:15:33,129 --> 00:15:35,120 That's impossible. 241 00:15:35,531 --> 00:15:36,623 Motoko! 242 00:15:36,833 --> 00:15:39,996 If you choose to be a swordswoman or just a woman, either is fine with me. 243 00:15:40,436 --> 00:15:43,599 But you've gotta be the one who makes that choice. 244 00:15:49,111 --> 00:15:51,739 Yes... I'll go to Kyoto. 245 00:15:52,048 --> 00:15:54,073 But I do not have a sword. 246 00:15:54,417 --> 00:15:56,476 I found a replacement sword for you. 247 00:15:56,586 --> 00:15:58,019 Here we go! 248 00:15:58,387 --> 00:15:59,479 This? 249 00:16:02,291 --> 00:16:04,527 It looks like Granny went to a lot of trouble to keep it someplace safe. 250 00:16:04,527 --> 00:16:06,586 For the time being, you can use 251 00:16:06,762 --> 00:16:07,626 Urashima? 252 00:16:07,663 --> 00:16:09,597 Wow! This is fun! It's so cool! 253 00:16:10,166 --> 00:16:12,031 Urashima! Let go of the sword! 254 00:16:20,409 --> 00:16:21,603 Very well. 255 00:16:21,677 --> 00:16:25,841 If you can defeat me in three days, and I care not what means you use, 256 00:16:26,115 --> 00:16:28,845 I will recognize you as rightful successor of the Shinmei school. 257 00:16:29,385 --> 00:16:32,650 lf, however, you cannot, you shall be forever banned from the training hall, 258 00:16:32,889 --> 00:16:35,483 and you are to exchange vows with Mr. Urashima immediately. 259 00:16:36,359 --> 00:16:37,291 Agreed? 260 00:16:38,327 --> 00:16:39,061 Agreed. 261 00:16:39,061 --> 00:16:40,528 Ancestral grave of... 262 00:16:47,703 --> 00:16:48,727 Keitaro? 263 00:16:49,405 --> 00:16:50,770 And Motoko, too?! 264 00:16:50,806 --> 00:16:52,433 What are you doing all the way out here?! 265 00:16:55,778 --> 00:16:58,178 You won't be able to defeat me like that. 266 00:16:58,714 --> 00:17:00,306 I'm just getting started, Sister! 267 00:17:00,616 --> 00:17:01,640 Sister? 268 00:17:01,684 --> 00:17:02,616 Motoko! Keitaro! 269 00:17:05,687 --> 00:17:07,348 What the hell are you doing?! 270 00:17:09,324 --> 00:17:11,554 Married? These two? 271 00:17:11,627 --> 00:17:14,994 Uh... That's only if Motoko can't defeat her sister. 272 00:17:15,196 --> 00:17:17,664 Gee, you don't say? Married, huh? 273 00:17:17,699 --> 00:17:19,758 Naru, we've gotta do something. 274 00:17:20,169 --> 00:17:24,037 If I may. If you're acquaintances, why not stay and watch them exchange vows? 275 00:17:24,072 --> 00:17:25,596 Yes, why not? 276 00:17:25,808 --> 00:17:27,571 I'll take you up on your offer! 277 00:17:28,443 --> 00:17:29,910 N Naru...! 278 00:17:30,413 --> 00:17:33,177 Well, if it's like that, why don't you just defeat her and get it over with? 279 00:17:33,349 --> 00:17:34,213 With this! 280 00:17:34,450 --> 00:17:35,974 You mustn't touch it! 281 00:17:36,352 --> 00:17:39,150 Some horrific presence is contained within it. 282 00:17:39,255 --> 00:17:41,746 But we've gotta figure out some way to catch her off guard... 283 00:17:41,991 --> 00:17:43,049 Oh, I see now. 284 00:17:43,092 --> 00:17:46,220 You're being hard on Motoko so she'll work even harder on her swordsmanship. 285 00:17:46,796 --> 00:17:49,026 Then the whole thing about them exchanging vows if they fail is just 286 00:17:49,065 --> 00:17:51,499 No, a promise is a promise. 287 00:17:51,634 --> 00:17:53,465 If they fail, they will exchange vows. 288 00:17:54,403 --> 00:17:55,927 If you'll excuse me... 289 00:17:56,539 --> 00:17:59,508 Keitaro isn't serious about actually marrying Motoko, is he...? 290 00:18:01,477 --> 00:18:02,569 Sister, prepare yourself! 291 00:18:02,611 --> 00:18:04,169 Urashima style Underwater Movement Technique! 292 00:18:07,683 --> 00:18:09,048 Excuse us... 293 00:18:11,220 --> 00:18:12,710 Come back here. 294 00:18:12,755 --> 00:18:15,087 You're sure acting awfully nice to Motoko. 295 00:18:16,425 --> 00:18:20,129 I just want Motoko to get back to being her old self... 296 00:18:20,129 --> 00:18:22,154 But you're certainly enjoying yourself, aren't you? 297 00:18:22,465 --> 00:18:24,399 Why don't you go ahead and marry her, then? 298 00:18:24,433 --> 00:18:27,561 What're you saying?! F First of all, would you be okay with that, Narusegawa? 299 00:18:28,738 --> 00:18:30,433 Why should I care? 300 00:18:44,286 --> 00:18:45,583 I don't understand... 301 00:18:45,621 --> 00:18:49,284 I feel the same way now as I did when Sister got married. 302 00:19:00,036 --> 00:19:03,005 All preparations are set. Time for the final showdown. 303 00:19:03,172 --> 00:19:06,300 Uh, why does all this look less like duel preparations... 304 00:19:06,575 --> 00:19:08,475 ...than wedding preparations? 305 00:19:08,511 --> 00:19:11,139 Why, that's because they are to exchange their vows immediately if she loses. 306 00:19:12,782 --> 00:19:14,477 But how did they get here? 307 00:19:14,550 --> 00:19:14,717 Guests 308 00:19:14,717 --> 00:19:16,419 Guests Let's get this party started! 309 00:19:16,419 --> 00:19:16,452 Guests 310 00:19:16,452 --> 00:19:17,553 Guests Well, we were worried about Mr. Urashima, so we... 311 00:19:17,553 --> 00:19:18,986 Well, we were worried about Mr. Urashima, so we... 312 00:19:19,188 --> 00:19:20,917 I'm the designated driver! 313 00:19:20,956 --> 00:19:21,820 Big sister! 314 00:19:23,859 --> 00:19:24,985 I was delayed! 315 00:19:25,027 --> 00:19:27,222 You've kept me waiting, Motoko dear. 316 00:19:30,266 --> 00:19:31,324 En garde! 317 00:19:32,435 --> 00:19:35,131 Tricks are of no use. I'll have to go all out! 318 00:19:36,005 --> 00:19:37,233 Howling Thunder Sword! 319 00:19:38,541 --> 00:19:39,473 Scary stuff! 320 00:19:39,508 --> 00:19:41,408 That's Motoko going all out! 321 00:19:43,479 --> 00:19:45,538 How futile. That technique is all flash. 322 00:19:46,949 --> 00:19:47,677 Prepare yourself! 323 00:19:47,716 --> 00:19:49,581 Keitaro, use this! 324 00:19:57,293 --> 00:19:58,317 Not a scratch! 325 00:19:59,995 --> 00:20:00,757 Motoko! 326 00:20:00,896 --> 00:20:02,022 Keitaro... 327 00:20:03,566 --> 00:20:07,559 Motoko's sister isn't going all out, so just defeat her and get it over with! 328 00:20:07,703 --> 00:20:10,103 Or do you really wanna get hitched to Motoko? 329 00:20:10,139 --> 00:20:11,697 No, no! I wouldn't dream of it! 330 00:20:12,208 --> 00:20:14,073 Then hurry it up! Use this! 331 00:20:23,586 --> 00:20:25,281 The Cursed Blade of Hina! 332 00:20:25,588 --> 00:20:26,782 You know of that sword?! 333 00:20:27,189 --> 00:20:30,124 It's the legendary sword that supposedly drove our school... 334 00:20:30,359 --> 00:20:33,726 ...to the brink of extinction and nearly burned all of Kyoto to the ground! 335 00:20:36,198 --> 00:20:38,063 It sure doesn't look it... 336 00:20:42,872 --> 00:20:45,864 Ms. Naru, you must put down that sword! 337 00:20:46,175 --> 00:20:49,611 Hina grows ever more powerful by siphoning off the life force of its host. 338 00:20:49,712 --> 00:20:52,408 It's said that a powerful exorcist only barely managed to contain it. 339 00:20:53,682 --> 00:20:54,614 Motoko! 340 00:20:55,985 --> 00:20:57,077 Sister! 341 00:21:02,057 --> 00:21:03,046 Sister! 342 00:21:03,225 --> 00:21:04,715 Her life force has been sucked out! 343 00:21:04,927 --> 00:21:07,395 That doesn't sound so bad if it's Narusegawa that's doing it! 344 00:21:07,796 --> 00:21:09,491 Just give up on her, already! 345 00:21:13,702 --> 00:21:14,600 Urashima! 346 00:21:16,038 --> 00:21:18,871 My only hope of sealing up the cursed sword without injuring Ms Naru... 347 00:21:19,408 --> 00:21:21,137 ...is the Evil Splitting Blade, Ni no tachi! 348 00:21:22,678 --> 00:21:23,872 But... 349 00:21:24,780 --> 00:21:26,839 But even my sister was defeated...! 350 00:21:32,955 --> 00:21:35,116 Become a great swordswoman, Motoko. 351 00:21:42,097 --> 00:21:43,064 Urashima! 352 00:21:43,599 --> 00:21:44,463 Forgive me! 353 00:21:52,708 --> 00:21:56,405 Shinmei School Secret Attack! Evil Splitting Blade, Ni no tachi! 354 00:21:56,478 --> 00:21:59,208 SLICE 355 00:22:12,027 --> 00:22:13,551 I... I've contained it... 356 00:22:16,265 --> 00:22:17,789 Narusegawa! Narusegawa! 357 00:22:19,068 --> 00:22:21,935 Huh? I... 358 00:22:32,648 --> 00:22:33,945 Well done. 359 00:22:34,183 --> 00:22:36,674 To have sealed something that overpowered me, 360 00:22:37,086 --> 00:22:41,113 I see that you have indeed been diligent in your training back in Tokyo, Motoko. 361 00:22:46,795 --> 00:22:49,025 Yes, Sister. 362 00:23:00,409 --> 00:23:02,468 You wish to attempt the university entrance exams? 363 00:23:02,511 --> 00:23:03,409 Yes. 364 00:23:03,445 --> 00:23:07,643 I'd like to study as many things as I can and become an even better swordswoman. 365 00:23:07,883 --> 00:23:09,441 Can't I, Sister? 366 00:23:09,585 --> 00:23:10,574 Fine. 367 00:23:10,653 --> 00:23:13,850 Go hone your skills as both swordswoman and woman as much as you wish in Tokyo. 368 00:23:13,989 --> 00:23:16,958 I gather Ms. Narusegawa here will offer you some competition, though. 369 00:23:18,594 --> 00:23:19,720 Huh? 370 00:23:24,733 --> 00:23:27,031 No, Tama! Don't touch that sword! 371 00:23:28,570 --> 00:23:29,662 Keitaro...! 372 00:23:29,705 --> 00:23:31,969 You just keep doing this to the bitter end... 373 00:23:39,415 --> 00:23:41,406 Become a star in the heavens! 374 00:23:54,296 --> 00:23:58,460 I'm a dreamer... 375 00:23:58,600 --> 00:24:02,627 Let me touch... 376 00:24:03,238 --> 00:24:09,575 ...that delicate smile upon your face. 377 00:24:09,845 --> 00:24:18,480 Someday I'll arrive at that place where the sun shines warmly. 378 00:24:18,754 --> 00:24:27,059 It can't end like this, there's a promise I have to keep. 379 00:24:27,496 --> 00:24:35,403 A long, winding path lies ahead, but a beam of light shines through. 380 00:24:35,704 --> 00:24:43,338 It's all for your sake, for as long as you are there.