Soul Link

With my own words, honest and true,

hoshi no umi ni hakanaku kiete

I scream out my one and only wish

wasurerarete yuku tomoshibi ni mo

to the light, as it fades away and is forgotten

ari no mama no kotoba de sakebu

in the endless sea of stars.

kakegae nai hitotsu no negai wo

Original TV-Fansub: Yesy (+Kaze no Koe Fansubs) Raw: SumiSora Other Work: ReDone-Subs

The piercing darkness of loneliness,

tsukitsukerareta kodoku no yami ni mo

and the limitless coldness of reality...

kagiri naki tsumetai genjitsu mo

...both serve to sharpen us like a blade.

yaiba no you ni bokura wo togisumashiteku

And at the feet of our lost selves,

samayou bokura no ashimoto ni wa

lay the signal feathers that shook our souls.

kokoro yurugasu SIGNAL no hane

The light illuminating our path was slowly blocked from view.

michi wo terasu hikari wa tozasarete yuku

Even so, I want to put everything on the line to protect

sore demo kono me ni utsuru taisetsu na mono dake wa

this precious thing reflected in my eyes

subete wo kakete mamoritai yo

Shout out!

We shine out to the distant stars at the end of the sky

hoshi ni sora ni tooku kagayake

with the overwhelming feelings from our bonds.

kanata made mo hotobashiru kizuna

With my own words, honest and true,

ari no mama no kotoba de sakebu

I scream out my one irreplaceable wish.

kakegae nai hitotsu no negai wo

Gotta hurry.

At last the 300th space station, Solaris, is completed!

It's equipped with casinos, pools, concert halls, and all your resort recreational needs!

Wholesome family fun for everyone!

Dammit...

Where did she go?

I'd like to check in.

Yes ma'am. Are you traveling in a group?

Err, yes! I'll be staying at Aries.

Okay, here are your boarding passes.

They'll start boarding from gate 2 in about 30 minutes.

Have a good flight.

Thank you.

So he got in on yesterday's flight?

I sure hope so.

Now I really need to hurry!

I-I'm really sorry!

Just when I'm in a hurry, too!

Huh? Ryouta-kun?!

Sayaka-chan?!

What are you doing here? It's almost time to assemble!

The shuttle bound for space station Aries will soon begin boarding.

Err, well yes, but...

Now, let's hurry!

No matter the occasion, military cadets are required to be punctual!

If there's even one person late, it'll be my responsibility as class representative.

Uhh, but...

Meeting-

Nao-san?

Yeah, she was with me, but we got separated.

But would she be here?

With Nao-san, you have to expect the unexpected.

Stay still now, I'm taking the picture.

Told you so.

Say cheese!

Nao-san!

Oh, Ryouta-kun.

What do you think you're doing? We were looking all over-

You came at just the right time.

Can you take our picture?

What?

Now this time, we're going to look at that boy there.

Say cheese!

Thanks onee-chan, see you later!

So let me get this straight. He was lost, and you were helping him find his parents...

Yeah.

And you decided to pause for a little photo session?

Yes. I just couldn't leave him alone.

I... see.

I heard that his family has gone on a space trip every year.

Isn't it nice? I wish we could all go somewhere with Shuuhei-kun too.

It's a good idea, but my brother's a lousy travele-

Wait, that's not the point. It's already time to assemble. Assembly time!

Oh, you're right. I guess we'd better get going.

Wait, aren't you a 4th-year student, Nao?

Eh?

Yes, I suppose I am...

I'm pretty sure that we 3rd-years are departing from a different gate.

Eh?

Gate 7?! That's way on the other side of the terminal!

You'd better get a move on! Do you know where it is?

I think I'll be fine.

You "think" you'll be fine?! Sayaka-chan, I'm taking Nao-san over there.

Eh? But then wouldn't you be-

Now, let's go!

Ryouta-kun!

Honestly...

Ryouta-kun, it's dangerous to run here!

Not as dangerous as being late!

Let's see-

Kazuhiko!

Kazuhiko-kun.

Ryouta?

You're not supposed to be here, so why are you here?

It's none of your business. We've got places to be.

The thing is, I accidentally went to the wrong meeting place...

Let's see, Gate 7 would be...

If you'd like, I can escort you there.

I'm heading in the same direction.

Now wait a minute! Shouldn't we both be on the same shuttle?

I'm going on my family's private shuttle.

Private shuttle?!

Heh, I've already cleared it with the academy and everything.

If it bothers you that much, why not get a private shuttle of your own?

Now, let us be on our way.

Err, okay. See you later, Ryouta-kun.

Boarding for the shuttle bound for Aries will be finished momentarily.

Oh shi-! I don't have much time left!

All passengers, please report to Gate 2.

The Door to Gate #2 will be closed within a few minutes.

Get everyone in a line, and we'll start boarding.

Yes sir! All hands in line!

Yes ma'am!

What in the world happened to Ryouta-kun?

Oh no, they're already lining up!

T-This is...

I-I'm so sorry!

That was nerve-wracking...

Ryouta-kun!

You're late! I was so worried you wouldn't make it on time!

Yeah, I managed somehow, thanks to Kazuhiko.

Eh? Well, as long as you made it, it's okay.

There is no time. You'd better join the line.

Yeah, I'd better.

Yes, that's fine.

Have a good flight.

Thank you.

Kazuhiko-sama, we are ready to take off.

Roger that. It's all up to you, Captain.

To all passengers on board, our ship has reached an altitude of 400 km in outer space.

Thank you.

We will be arriving at Aries on schedule.

Welcome to outer space.

Look, look! Cool, cool!

That's Aries...

So this is where we'll be doing our field operation training.

Watch your head, please.

Next person, please.

Would you like me to take your belongings?

Man, have I put on weight?

Ryouta-kun!

Nao-san!

I'm glad you arrived here safely.

Yes, and it looks like you arrived in time too.

Yeah, in the nick of time.

Everyone, meet up in the briefing room after you've unpacked your luggage in your quarters.

Look at the size of those things!

Attention!

Everyone, welcome to Aries.

I, Cellaria Markelight, will be your instructor.

The training here is incomparably harsher than it is on Earth.

In space, the slightest lapse in concentration can be fatal.

I ask that you all not take this lightly, and remain on alert at all times during your training.

That said, this Aries station will be your home for the time being.

Please feel free to relax and enjoy life in space during your free time.

Yes ma'am!

We will now go over the training schedule!

My first step into space has finally begun!

Who is it?

Ah, hello hello. I'm the sub-commander of this space station.

My name is Morimoto Shigemichi.

My my, what a beautiful and dignified young lady.

Please feel free to call me Dandy Morimoto.

And what business do you have with me, Morimoto-san?

Whoa. Uhh, I am merely making my rounds, greeting all the new arrivals.

Ahem, welcome to the resort hotel Aries.

We at Aries take pride in our safety record,

with no major accidents during the past 18 years in service.

Our facilities and equipment may be slightly out of date.

However, we hope that we may cater to the needs of our guests

and allow them to enjoy a safe and satisfying stay here on Aries.

Safe and satisfying, huh?

Might be hard, considering the rowdy-looking students I shared a flight with.

Do they concern you? Please, feel at ease.

The Aries comprises a total of four modules.

Ordinary guests are lodged in Mesartim and Botein.

The students will be spending virtually all of their time in this module, Sheratan.

Simply put, as long as you do not go to Sheratan,

you can rest assured that they will not disturb you.

I see. Good to know.

Ah, is there anything else?

Living in space must be somewhat of an inconvenience-

Not really.

Excuse me.

Feel free to ask us for anything you need!

May I have your attention please. Passengers bound for space station Aries...