Seikai no Danshou: Tanjou (Crest of the Stars: Birth)

In the distant past, there were fledglings who departed their small world.

They sought a new world in the infinite universe.

They gathered others who shared the same nest...

...and they set out on an adventurous journey.

They split into several groups, and flung themselves into the endless universe.

It was a difficult and never-ending journey.

They faced various fates.

Some obtained large wings and flew off into the distance.

Some lost their wings and wandered endlessly.

None of them returned to their old nest.

Lost Chapter of the Stars

Seikai no Dansho

Birth

The dust of a star. It's the corpse of a star.

Why must you think so negatively, my dear ?

Why can't you think of it as the birth of a new star ?

And the beginning of new life.

I've been thinking about this for a while.

Shouldn't we go home ?

We've just arrived and we haven't even had a chance to enjoy the scenery.

We can take two or three more days until we return to official duty.

No, that's not what I meant.

I meant go back to Lacmhacarh.

This is so abrupt.

You've lost your interest in me ?

No.

I love you so much, my little Prince.

Although I don't want to admit it...

...I love you more than anything in the galaxy.

Then, why ?

It's wonderful to be with you...

...but I feel like it would be even better to be with everyone.

I want to return to the Starfield Navy.

Then I don't have any choice.

I don't like that understanding personality of yours.

What do you want me to do ?

Should I cry and say, ``don't leave me'' ?

Maybe so.

I wouldn't do that even if I had to die, and you know that.

The honor of Abliarsec ?

The honor of humanity.

The people of Count Lacrysh have a different opinion as to whether we're human or not.

They say Abh are no more than artificial creatures that behave like humans.

That's not their official view.

It's very close to their official view...

...because it's written in their history books.

In our opinion, we just found isolated humans and put them under our control...

...but to them, it was an invasion of artificial life forms.

Sometimes I get sick of your habit of self-denial.

How did you find a ground world history book ?

What're you talking about ?

We carried it from Lacrysh to Gamdesh.

We did ?

Oh, that pack of educational materials.

That's right.

The backup should still be in the ship's mind crystal.

I deleted it according to our contract.

It is a violation of our contract to make use of the cargo.

You're too formal.

It's the Abh ethic to strictly observe the rules.

Too bad. There were many more interesting parts.

The part you found interesting...

...was probably where they were severely criticizing us, wasn't it ?

Do you like them calling you names ?

Yes, if it's totally missing the point.

I get upset if it's accurate.

I can understand that.

See ?

And they are quite friendly.

It says, ``the Reich has been a useful transport system...''

``...which has greatly developed our society.''

Oh yeah, do you know what they call the leader of Lacrysh ?

No.

The chief mechanic of a group of Abh.

I've never been ``repaired.''

It seems that there's been a visitor in this sector before us.

So there's someone as eccentric as you.

It's only three lightseconds away. Quite close.

Well, we're both close to the Saudec.

It's not so unusual.

But it's taking a weird course if it's going to use the Saudec.

It's going in circles.

It might be studying something.

It's not using a defensive shield in this radioactivity.

Maybe it's not a ship.

Maybe not, but it's definitely manmade.

So it's an ancient ruin ?

It's not a surprise around here.

Mind crystal, can you identify the object based on our past data ?

Unable to identify.

Plakjak...

...this stop wasn't a bad idea after all, now was it ?

It appears to be an old interstellar ship.

It's strange that it can't be identified.

Errors can happen.

Should we go aboard ?

If I say no, you'll go by yourself, won't you ?

Okay, I'll go with you.

We get along so well, but you want to end it ?

We don't, that's why I'm adjusting to you.

At least you're going to work on the docking procedures...

...aren't you, my little Prince ?

I've been telling you...

It's honorable for you to call me ``my...''

...but would you stop adding ``little ?''

Just get moving.

You're really suited to be a commander.

This way, my little Prince.

I told you to stop calling me ``little.''

Can you open it ?

Probably.

You haven't tried yet ?

Heavy labor is your job.

When did we decide that ?

This stop is all because of you, your Highness.

I know that. I just wanted to make sure.

There's an atmosphere, but there's no bacteria at all.

That might well be because there's so much radioactivity.

That's great.

Let's begin the expedition.

Now do you know why I call you ``my little Prince'' ?

Don't you think it'd be better to let a specialist investigate the inside ?

Why do you bring that up now ?

It's the privilege of the discoverer.

If you want to go back, you may do so.

And leave you alone ?

That's out of the question.

I wonder, how do I have so much of your ``trust ?''

I'd like to know.

Do you really want to know ?

No, it's okay.

Strange.

This is my first visit, but it feels familiar.

It does ?

It's still alive.

I wonder.

Don't.

Let an official investigator handle this.

Are you scared ?

And if I am ?

It's not like you to be so timid.

Timid and cautious are different.

If I stop here, I won't sleep well.

I can't imagine you suffering from insomnia.

No use.

What is it ?

Nothing.

Let's hurry, your Highness.

You didn't say little.

Dummy.

Look.

It's the same as the airtight chamber we entered.

If it's the same, it should open.

Are you opening it ?

I don't want to be ejected into space suddenly.

Don't worry. We'll prepare for it.

What're those ?

Ship's cargo ?

No, it's too awkward for that. It's something else.

That's...

Romacel...

Dammit !

This ship is still alive after all.

Romacel is leaving.

We have to get back, or we'll end up staying here for the rest of our lives.

It wouldn't be so bad if you were with me.