Full Metal Panic! (フルメタル・パニック！)

I know I haven't come to visit in a very long time.

So I thought I'd make it a point to stop by today.

After all, things are only going to get rougher.

Teletha.

I'm surprised. Didn't think I'd see you.

I'm surprised, too. Seeing you here.

I wasn't sure if you even remembered mom and dad.

We're all bound by memory.

I was also hoping that maybe I could persuade you to join me.

Ah.

Come now. I think it's time you stopped being so stubborn.

You're not a child.

Enough.

Save your breath. Because brother or not,

you're now my enemy!

Very well. I can see you've already made up your mind.

That's right. A long time ago.

I suppose I'll let it go for today. Fowler?

Yes, Master Leonard?

Time to go.

As you wish, sir.

Farewell, Teletha, and to him as well.

Captain, are you all right?

I'm fine. Time to withdraw.

Roger that.

This is Gebo Nine. Now descending to Point Golf.

Urzu Seven, prepare for docking.

Urzu Seven, roger that.

I'm sorry for the trouble,

and with school about to start.

It's fine.

Ah.

Mr. Kurama. What brings you here?

I was in the area. Thought I'd come see you.

How fortunate.

Rumor has it that you were meeting with Mithril's witch.

My little sister?

Apparently that white AS was there as well.

Why didn't you neutralize it? That certainly would've

made things easier, from here.

Because it most likely would have ended in a draw.

I imagine they were ready for any move we might make.

What about that Belial of yours?

Thought it was the best.

The unit's still being fine-tuned,

we were a little short on time.

I wonder,

is loyalty to our organization the thing you're short on,

Leonard Testarossa?

Maybe, time will tell.

I don't plan on holding back.

I'll hunt them down, whatever it takes.

Both Sousuke Sagara, as well as this Chidori girl.

Do what you need to do.

Both Gauron and Gates played around too much.

I will not.

Also, your predicted Zero Hour, is only 58 hours away.

Predicted? It was foreseen.

That doesn't matter.

I will continue to follow the plan of operation.

Also. You better stay out of my way from now on.

He's quite unpleasant.

He's the serious type.

But in that respect, I find him more than reliable.

Okay, the results of the ballot count are in!

The numbers are clear, so therefore, without futher ado,

the next student council president will be Yui Morikawa!

That's everything!

Which means your final significant duty

has now been completed! Hayashimizu, excellent work.

Thank you for your kind words, Ms. Kagurazaka.

It looks like I can now graduate without any

concerns for the future of this school.

Of course. With your successor chosen,

you can retire in peace. We'll be in very good hands.

And now you're on your way in politics,

making your mark on history!

I doubt it, madam.

Although. I certainly did enjoy myself playing the role.

Oh really?

Pardon. With the election results in,

should I post them on the board in the morning, ma'am?

Yes, please do.

Well, everyone, that brings our meeting to a close.

Yes, ma'am!

Great work! Way to go, Kaname!

Thanks, Kyoko. And I'd like to thank you for being a part

of the election committee as well.

No sweat! I did it as a favor to you, but I had fun!

Uh! Wait, Kyoko, aren't you late for work?

I forgot! Uh-oh. I better get going!

Take care!

See ya!

Best of luck.

Our student council duties are finally coming to an end.

You achieved much during your tenure. I thank you.

Thank you for all you've done!

I was never really cut out to be vice-president, though.

Sagara. I appreciate your service, too.

Thanks, your Excellency!

"Your Excellency"?

No. I won't be president for much longer.

Once I'm out of office, how will you address me?

As "Your Former Excellency", of course.

You honor me, Sagara.

But why don't we try something shorter, and less flashy.

Understood, sir.

You guys make a pretty good team.

Oh, I meant to ask you.

Are you ready for your college entrance exams?

I have a feeling I'll be fine.

Provided I don't get maimed by a car wreck on my way

to the testing center.

How confident.

And here I am, scared to death that I won't get into college.

Even if I spend the entirety of the year studying for it!

Is that so? Because I've heard that as far as science and

math are concerned, your grades are consistently perfect.

Look, that's good!

So be proud! One should know and value their own aptitudes.

Yes! That's true.

Well, time to get going.

Shall we, Sousuke?

Sure. I'll come.

Hold on, Sagara. I'd like to speak with you for a moment.

All right?

It's been what,

nine months since you transferred here?

Yes, sir.

Much has transpired.

Strange incidents. Dangerous ones.

Yes.

I doubt you can keep it up much longer.

What do you mean, "keep it up"?

The life you lead. It's not a problem with you.

You've caused your fair share of disturbances,

but with a little more learning,

I'm certain you'll become more or less "normal".

I'm afraid, she's the problem.

Chidori? How so?

I looked into that hijacking, as well as the multitude

of startling incidents that followed in its wake.

It's her. She's been at the center of all of it.

And the same thing happens each time.

You're nowhere to be found,

and a mysterious armed group appears.

I've refrained from prying.

But, I fear it's only a matter of time

before someone else makes a fuss.

Well, I...

I'll be graduating soon,

which means I won't be around to keep defending your

mutual situation the way I have been.

I... I like it here.

I feel the same. Everyone here has been affable so far.

But if something bad were to happen,

they will be frightened, as well as anxious.

Then, they'll become cruel.

You're saying that we should leave?

I didn't go that far. It solves nothing.

But still, it's something you and she should discuss

sooner than later.

Hm.

And besides, this is merely a school.

It's simply a way station.

It is?

Although it's easy to forget,

life will go on from here. Decades and decades of it.

Oh, my. That ends our conversation.

I'm keeping someone waiting, myself.

And then, out of nowhere,

Shiori's boyfriend says that he wants to break up!

Things started getting ugly from there, and somehow,

I got stuck calling her boyfriend for her.

Then when he told me the situation,

I knew that it was all just a terrible misunderstanding.

What is your problem?

Are you sad your job with the student council is over,

or is something else making you mopey?

No, I just... It's nothing.

Don't give me "it's nothing".

Please, forget about it.

Boo.

And I said, "Why are you shopping there?

The prices are so high!"

Listen.

Hm?

Let's hold hands.

Huh?

So, no?

Look. I would, but I... It's just...

Right. I see.

Um. It's just I... don't know...

Yeah, me too.

It's sudden. Strange.

You're right. Is it too strange?

Well?

So hey, uh, you want something to eat?

You're sure?