Grand Blue Dreaming (ぐらんぶる)

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Grand Blue Dreaming

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MIYAKO AIRPORT

We've arrived!

-So this is Miyakojima. -It's pretty far away.

Riding a plane within the same prefecture is weird.

This island is closer to Taiwan than Japan.

No wonder it was so far!

-Sorry. -We didn't notice we were doing it.

We're going to dive now. You can't drink.

You guys fit right in now.

Hey, you guys!

It looks like you arrived safely.

-Thanks for coming. -No problem.

We got here last night.

-You got here pretty early. -We're going diving in the morning.

We wanted to get here a day early.

We're looking forward to Otori afterwards even more.

-Otori? -Otori?

-It's a drinking custom from Miyakojima. -Haven't you heard about it?

Otori is one of the main reasons we came on this trip.

WHAT IS OTORI!

-So that's what it was! -So that's what it was!

By the way, I saw some rumors on the Internet

that some restaurants put out signs saying "No Miyakojima people."

Is it because Otori is too wild?

That's just an urban legend.

No one would drink and act that badly.

You're right....

NO PaB MEMBERS

-What did you guys do last night? -What did you guys do last night?

-Well, enough of that. -It's finally time to make your debut as divers.

About that. Actually...

He had a fever yesterday and stayed in bed.

-Really? -So you didn't get your license?

This is embarrassing...

-I was looking forward to it a little too much. -What do you mean?

Getting sick on a trip? Like a little kid?

That's why I can't go diving with you.

-I see. -That's too bad.

Wow, it's so fast!

The wind feels really good!

What did you say?

You're too close!

-The amateur is getting excited. -What?

I heard you!

You've only done it twice yourself!

Want me to teach the amateur how to behave on the boat?

Stop it! There are other people here too!

All right, everyone.

Let's begin our meeting!

Okay!

That's what it's going to be like.

We're planning to dive to a depth of 17 meters for 40 minutes.

All right, everyone. Please get ready!

Okay!

Okay, okay! Let's go change in the dressing room!

-What are you going to do? -About what?

You have to have a license to dive 17 meters.

I'll be okay.

They're letting me join their trial dives for the first and second dives.

What about the third dive?

Everyone's planning to go on three dives.

I'll just wait on the boat.

Maybe I should ask them to let me join them too.

-Why? -I'm not confident I'll be able to dive well.

What are you talking about?

The guys will help you, and you have her too.

The ocean is so beautiful here.

You should go as far as you can.

Okay.

Everyone who's here for the trial dive, gather here please!

Bye. Have fun!

Go slow and stay calm. Let's equalize pressure.

Okay!

The sea turtles came really close.

That was amazing!

We were lucky to see a parent with a child.

It's as amazing as 2D!

Were you able to see it, Iori?

-No. Too bad. -We took pictures. Here.

It looked like this.

I wish I could've seen that up close.

If you get your license, you'll have another chance.

Work harder next time, junior.

Hearing you, of all people, say that really pisses me off.

I'll get the tea.

This looks just like the aquarium.

I want to see it up close next time.

He can't see it from over there...

That was so magical.

It makes me wish I had a camera!

The light is just right at this time of day.

You don't get to see that every day.

Where's Iori?

He said he was going to rest on the deck.

I see.

Iori has been pretty quiet today.

You're right.

Maybe he's feeling sick.

-Nanaka. -What's wrong, Chisa-chan?

I'm going to skip the third dive.

My ears ache.

You know, Iori...

It's too bad you couldn't dive with everyone today, but this isn't the last time.

We're going somewhere shallow tomorrow where you can do more trial dives.

That's right!

I got tickets to the aquarium at work the other day.

If you want...

Chisa.

The boat really rocks back and forth...

I should have taken the motion sickness pills like they told me to.

Waiting on the surface before diving...

-That's pretty rough too. -Iori.

-What? -Are you just seasick?

What do you mean "just"? I feel horrible.

-Come on. -Sorry.

Well, you know, Chisa...

You're a good woman.

What? What are you talking about?

You were thinking about me when I was left here alone.

Well, not really.

Don't worry, Chisa.

I'm not going to hate diving just because of this.

I see.

Diving is amazing.

-I never imagined it'd be fun on the boat as well. -The boat?

When we were coming here just now, I thought to myself...

Talking about what you saw underwater...

Eating lunch together on the boat...

Feeling the breeze and the sunlight while the boat moves...

It feels amazing.

The guys are usually loud, but they're so relaxed.

They're like sunbathing cats.

It's too bad I could only participate in the trial dive.

-But I want to come again. -I see.

You didn't go on the third dive either, so you would want to come again too, right?

Well, yeah.

If you treat me.

You know I don't have much. How can you say that?

I'll take you if I win the lottery.

I'm not going to get my hopes up.

All right, everyone! We're done diving now!

Let's head back to land!

Okay!

Hey, everyone. Listen.

It's about Otori. One of the main reasons we came to Miyakojima.

The restaurant we were planning to go to is closed, so we had to cancel those plans.

-Otori means endless drinking, right? -Yeah.

We escaped an endless World Championship.

It's going to be a peaceful night on Miyakojima tonight--

But, we don't come to Miyakojima every day.

So let's do our own Otori!

Hey, don't go so crazy, freshman.

Well, then. Let's begin.

What do you mean, "our own Otori"?

-Don't get so agitated. -We're about to explain.

We're going to drink from the same pot.

Especially since it’s a special trip.

You mean like eating from the same bowl?

-By the way... -It's hard to find a drink that everyone likes.

That's true.

It would be sad if not everyone has a good time.

I guess you're right.

We want to make good drinking memories.

-So we came up with an idea. -To be fair...

we're going to drink something everyone hates!

That's what you're doing to be fair?

We're going to spin this pot,

and have you pour in your favorite drink.

When you do, say a few words. Whatever you want.

A few words?

In Otori, you're supposed to say a few words.

Like, "This is for the beautiful island and the ocean!"

I see.

We're going to say a few serious things first.

We all come from different places,

but we have gathered together in the same time and place.

I'm happy we could ride on the same boat, and drink from the same pot.

Everyone here is a comrade and a friend.

Even if life leads us down separate paths,

the time we spent together will never disappear.

As a memory of your youth!

Don't ever forget today!

SPIRYTUS (96%)

Yeah!

-Idiots! -What do you mean, "memories of youth"?