♪ If I’d kept walking and never stopped by that ticket gate
♪ Would I have lived happily ever after, never knowing you?
♪ If I hadn’t jumped over the back gate and escaped outside
♪ The radiance from the stars above
♪ would have turned into stains on my shoes
♪ Stretched out on the linoleum floor Hands scraped from handstands
♪ It was right before dawn when dizziness hit me
♪ upon realizing this place was also on the edge of the galaxy
♪ I heard your voice, and desperate to deliver my answer,
♪ I sparkled, sparkled, sparkled, and cried out
♪ The moment I jumped over the chain link fence, stumbled, and fell,
♪ the world began to take color
♪ Leap out into the depths of the universe,
♪ let the plazma blast through everything in your path
♪ Utterly mesmerized,
♪ oblivious to the bruises and scars to follow
♪ Though we're separated by light years,
♪ there's no stopping me now that I'm on the move
♪ At this moment, your voice sounds so distant
♪ Shining on
~♪
Welcome back, Machu!
That was something else!
How did you come up with that technique?! We were blown away!
Huh? What's up? You're drenched.
It was a real nail-biting battle. I would've been sweating buckets, too.
The Kira-Kira is supposed to be for Shuji and me only...
Our next opponents are the Twelves who're at the top of the Clan rankings now.
If we beat them,
us Pomeranians will become famous as the most powerful Clan ever!
Looks like they like you.
Lieutenant Simus Al Bakharov, reporting, Sir.
Very well, Lieutenant.
You do realize that the Kikeroga, being a Psycommu-equipped machine,
is officially considered a prohibited weapon under the Treaty.
Normally, even a rumor of its leaving the base would be big trouble.
I apologize for all the trouble.
Do we really need to make such a risky move?
Never mind.
In three days, there will be a conference here in this Colony.
An unofficial conference that not even
the Supreme Commander's Office knows about yet.
We'll be meeting the former chairman of the One Naval Initiative,
President Pergamino of Side 6.
And...
And, from our side, Her Excellency Kycilia will be in attendance.
Lady Kycilia?!
Of course, with a special security detail, yes?
The security forces here aren't reliable.
Why now?
It's about money matters.
Side 6 has nothing else to offer.
If anything, Side 6 is said to favor Supreme Commander Gihren...
...but the situation changes if a ship-building cartel like One Naval,
which rivals Zeonic and Anaheim, joins forces with Lady Kycilia...
So we aren't here just searching for the Red Gundam.
Oh, I almost forgot...
I brought some Californian wine, so I'll bring it to your quarters later.
Oh? It's incredible that vineyards survived the war.
Brought friends with you today?
Why would an MP be here?
Challia Bull's mobile armor has been brought into the buffer zone.
We've all been on edge here, too, since early this morning.
What's he up to, just when Lady Kycilia is about to arrive?
As you know, he was once a subordinate of Supreme Commander Gihren.
It's possible he was sent here to strike at Lady Kycilia.
That can't be...
That returnee from Jupiter is a threat.
Isn't that why you're there to monitor him?
And one more thing...
And I have one more special order for you from Lady Kycilia.
THE PLOT TO ASSASSINATE KYCILLIA
The Plot to Assassinate Kycilia.
...and today, we're back in action, Hara Herimushi!
Hara Herimushi... Hara Herimushi...
Hara Herimushi--WHA...!
That was awesome seeing the Kira-Kira for the first time...
...but now that I think about it, we weren't real Mavs.
I feel like... I've wronged Shu-chan...
Hmm... I think...
I always end up losing my mind whenever I start panicking...
"Stay the way you are..."
The Gundam is saying... "I love it when it's fun."
No... I'm not really like that at all!
- "I like you either way, Nyaan." - Wha?
...the Gundam is saying.
NOT MEETING UP TODAY?
Not today...
The Kira-Kira is so amazing!
It's just like how you described it, Machu!
Why were YOU in it?!
Wh... but...
Shut up!
That's MY space!
I'm... sorry...
OOH...
SHE SAID SHE WILL PILOT IT EVEN IF IT'S SCARY BECAUSE IT'S FOR A FRIEND.
I know that already...
WHEN IS THE PARENT-TEACHER MEETING? - TAMAKI
YOU'RE COMING?
OF COURSE! WHY DO YOU ASK? - TAMAKI
DIPLOMATIC DIVISION 3 AUDIT BUREAU
No, I am sorry...
but everything from District 13 to the spaceport end must be closed to traffic.
YOU SEEM SO BUSY - AMATE
THANK U - AMATE
- Chief. - Hmm?
Would you mind looking this over?
Er... I need to ask you something.
- Welcome! - Just a moment, please.
My daughter has a recital next week...
...so what do you think I should get her as a present for all her hard work?
Don't say "money" or some such.
Speaking of which, what are you saving your money for?
Don't say it's for your "dream" or some nonsense.
I wish I could've eaten with Machu and Shu-chan.
As of yesterday, a concrete batch plant
is in operation at the 3rd District construction site.
As a result, we have tightened ID checks when entering and exiting the site.
It's too risky, no matter how you look at it!
I'll go, too!
Only one person, that's the deal.
It's gotta be a trap!
I don't need help like that anyway.
They could shoot a beam through us right now.
We will continue hauling dirt from the 4th District construction site.
Expanding the shelters through re-development, I see.
It's to prepare for war.
It's over 70 years since this Colony was built.
The dreams for the future that people had back then are long gone.
I understand that you were once a Zeon citizen.
But these days, I don't believe in Zeon or Side 6.
If I press this thing, that mobile suit will go kaboom!
Kaboom!
Now, let's not rush things here.
I actually wanted to come here to express my deep gratitude.
The Gundam GQuuuuuuX combat data that we have acquired so far is priceless.
If we can have the suit back without much trouble,
we are prepared to reward you handsomely.
And we will, after you win tomorrow's Clan Battle.
I'm not sure if I follow...
I would love to see such wonderful Mav maneuvers again and again.
I, too, am a fan of the Pomeranians.
I can't wait for you to claim the number one spot.
Can't guarantee that the mobile suit be returned undamaged.
Hmm? Might there be a problem?
Our next opponent is the Twelve Olympians which has a new owner now--
someone who runs an unknown company called Amala Kamala.
I get a weird feeling about them.
Don't tell me... that you've got something to do with them...?
"Amala Kamala Company..."
What is this?
Is that not a refrigerator?
It's an air-conditioning unit that was ordered by the Colony Corporation.
It'll take years to restore the atmosphere after
it was shot full of holes during the war.
So they wanted something massive.
Okay, then.
But we'll claim the prize money if we win. Are we good?
Of course.
By the way,
would you mind telling me a little bit about who's using the Gundam GQuuuuuuX?
A young lady.
Both of them?
All right, ready?
First base!
Nice catch!
All right, next!
Shut up!
I'm... sorry...
I'm sorry I couldn't get here earlier.
Ma'am, regarding your daughter's career survey, we haven't received it...
Explain this to me!
You've been skipping cram school, haven't you?!
What have you been doing every night?!
What are we gonna tell your dad?
Didn't we ask you to be serious about your future goals?!
Ma'am, please let me...
You don't need to be specific now,
but isn't there anything you want to do?
If there is something you're interested in, tell me.
I'm your mother, and you can talk to me.
I wanna swim in the ocean on Earth.
That's not a career goal!
See, I can't talk to you!
W—Wait!
Stop, Amate! Amate!
We've made it this far... Why now?
Weren't you the one that said it's too risky for us to keep it?
It doesn't make any sense!
We know where the Red Gundam is hiding.
What is this?
What remains of an airlock that was decommissioned over ten years ago.
The hatch is behind the junkyard so it's hard to spot from outside.
Pretty remarkable that they found it in the first place.
Did you follow Machu...?
She's such a naive kid. It was too easy.
You do know that there's a bounty on this thing, right?
Turns out we can make far more than Clan-Bat prize money.
Listen--during the Clan Battle tomorrow,
we'll let 'em know where the Red Gundam is hiding.
Then, as soon as we confirm a deposit, we'll clear out.
If we make too much noise we'll be found out.
Don't do anything before the Clan Battle starts.
What about the GQuuuuuuX?
We'd leave it behind, of course.
Zeon's making serious moves already.
We've had Lady Luck looking over us so far...
...but it'll be bad luck ahead.
It's best if we cut ties now.
MACHU! MACHU! MACHU!
H... Hey...
What are you here for?
Oh, just wanted to see my mobile suit...
What?
Stop showing up for Clan-Bat.
Wha...?
Thanks to you, we paid back everything we owed. Really grateful to ya.
But the fun stops here.
Starting tomorrow, you should go to school and study like you're supposed to.
Don't come here anymore.
What are you talking about?
Anyway, I turned everything off.
We know where Red Gundam is hiding.
It's my fault...
If I tell Shuji about this, I know he'll run away.
Then I won't be able to see him ever again.
Gotta find a new place where Shuji can hide.
ALONG WITH THE GUNDAM!
Oh, yeah...
Shuji would never abandon the Red Gundam.
So I gotta find somewhere he and the Red Gundam can hide together.
But where can I find a place like that?
What should I do?
Why are they getting so close today?
They're just trying to intimidate us. Just let them be.
Did you find out anything new?
This Amala Kamala Company is registered in an island country in the Far East.
It doesn't seem like a shell company, Ma'am.
Something is fishy...
If I recall, they are located near a special
Federation Forces research facility.
You mean the one that's conducting human experiments, right?
Those members of the Federation Intelligence...
...are a dangerous bunch who'd use poison gas.
Well, both the Red Gundam and GQuuuuuuX stand out.
The rumors might've made it to Earth already.
Where did the Commander obtain such information?!
Who knows...
Everything is so secretive around here.
AMALA KAMALA COMPANY
We didn't expect to find a Zeon ship here, Commander Bask Om.
I know that.
That one is Challia Bull's special forces.
The word is that he's after the Red Comet, but the timing couldn't be worse.
Supposedly, he's Zeon's most powerful Newtype, Sir.
We developed you Cyber-Newtypes to defeat those so-called Newtypes.
I expect that you do your job.
Besides, Kycilia hasn't left the moon in five years.
We'll never get another chance like this.
Is that information accurate?!
Even with Zeon, there are some who harbor hatred for the Zabi family.
Our plan will succeed as long as you keep that child under strict control.
Let us leave our mark on history, Lieutenant Gates Capa!
Yes, sir!
I'm coming in, Deux!
Why are you putting on the Psycho Suit already, Deux?
Our operation doesn't start till tomorrow.
I wanna go back to my real body already.
Your real body?
Then what's that reflection in the window that you see?
A heart.
A heart? Whose?
The Psycho Gundam's.
Who could've imagined this...
Everything that the Murasame Lab does is so extraordinary!
I wanna play in the Kira-Kira soon.
I need to talk to you...
...about Shuji and the Red Gundam.
Yeah, the world keeps changing...
...so I need to re-paint yet again.
What do you want?!
It's such an eyesore to have strangers wandering around in our backyard.
Just when we released you,
you bring in some dangerous mobile armor.
What exactly are you planning?
No... I can explain...
You guys should go and fight amongst yourselves.
Don't get us involved.
W--Wait! What good will it do you if you shoot me dead?
Consider this a notice.
We'll let them know we are serious.
No way...!
Are you all right?
Y--Yes, Sir...
Thank you for saving me, Sir... but what should we do with them...?!
I shot them down without thinking because it was such an urgent situation...
...but it would be annoying to give the MPs
an excuse to board and search the Sodon...
I will contact Supreme Commander Gihren's Secret Service to cover it up.
At least, until the matters concerning Lady Kycilia are taken care of.
But I wouldn't put too much trust in Challia Bull.
Could the commander really be going after Lady Kycilia?
If it were true...
...would I be able to... ...kill him?
♪~
♪ A roundabout fantasy, anthology
♪ Mystery & Mystery
♪ I'm acting on instinct
♪ The impulse that rises to the beat of my heart
♪ "I don't care anymore..."
♪ I just want to know easy things
♪ What I really wish for the stars
♪ No more excuses for my anguish
♪ No more, it's meaningless
♪ What do you think?
♪ It's like I've lost my way.
♪ My heart is a thorn in my side.
♪ It's just the same old thing over and over again.
♪ Like I'm dancing in a birdcage.
♪ Weak and pierced Till it's mended
♪ Struggling and crying And try not to disappear
♪ It's so convenient like some magic
♪ If you're the hero, there's a beginning and an end
♪ No matter what happens in the end, it's always a happy ending
♪ Then let me do what I want
♪ I don't care anymore.
♪ I fell headlong
♪ into a zero-gravity Midnight escape
♪ The Secret Behind the Secret, I'm a Prisoner of that
♪ Take it all with you
♪ I'm celebrating life with everything I've got
♪ Thinking of the stars mingling together
♪ I can't believe someone says "I love you"
♪ This night is all Wonder
♪ Singing of love
~♪
A secret plan for just the two of us...
I'm well aware of the dangers, but we can finally go to Earth.
As long as we can all meet at the place we agreed to
Next time: Machu's Rebellion.
MACHU'S REBELLION