01x04 - Let the Performance Begin -Showtime-

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Darn it.

Titan.

It's showtime.

Okay, Maestro.

Right there.

Victory!

You sh**t so skillfully.

Do you have any tips?

Maestro gives a flick and whish,

and the orders pop up in my head.

Then I just c*ck my g*n and... boom!

Victory!

Okay, let's do that next time, Maestro.

Don't make it sound so simple.

You shoddy Musicart!

You okay?

If you think I look okay,

you should visit
the opticians in the next town.

If you've got time to be cheeky,
I'd say you're okay.

It was you who asked Lenny
to show you the ropes.

I'm a musician.

There's no way
I can master all this in a week.

But you're going to need these skills.

Her instinct as a Musicart
is particularly strong.

If a D2 appears, you'll have to fight.

Even if you don't want to.

Try to harmonize with her.

"Harmonize"?

A harmony between the notes
that resonate from her

and yourself.

As a musician,
don't you think it's marvelous?

You get to communicate
with the music you play.

We Conductors serve the music.

We guide the sounds of the Musicarts,

spinning them into the melodies we desire.

That's some dangerous music.

I mean, they wield g*ns and swords.

An exciting challenge, isn't it?

Also, you'll need to learn
how to treat a lady too.

What?

What are you all doing?

In a place like this.

Is that you, Lenny?

Jonathan.

Look at you, all grown up.

It's Jonathan!

Why are you here?

I'm on my way back to the farm.

By the way, I'm working there now.

"Las Vegas LR Farm"?

Is he Lenny's friend?

Who knows?

Maggie is there too.

Come and meet her.

Our Las Vegas is just down there.

"Welcome to the wonderful Las Vegas"?

A cornfield...

It really is a farm.

After the casinos and hotels
were destroyed by D2,

the locals started farming.

People like us who lost
their homes began to gather here.

It's turned into such a wonderful farm!

Hey Maggie!

Lenny and Titan?

How have you been?
I didn't expect to meet you here.

Hi, Maggie.

I didn't expect
to see you two here either.

I know, why don't you come by our place?

Maggie cooks delicious food.

Don't tell me that you two...

Lovey-dovey.

Wow! I have to hear all about it.

They really respect him.

Do we have guests?

Mr. Lange.

This is Mr. Lange, the owner here.

Sorry for showing up unannounced.

I'm Leonard, a Conductor
at the New York Symphonica.

I'm Titan.

Oh! A Conductor.

You're very welcome here.

And who might they be?

They're my lovely children.

We're not.

My eldest son is in
his rebellious stage now.

I see.

We're thankful for everything
the Symphonica does.

May I know what has brought you here?

I was passing by when I saw my friend.

Now we're enjoying
a rather unexpected reunion.

I see.

In that case,
won't you come to my place for dinner?

I'm sorry,
they've beaten you to the punch.

I see.

Then, I'll leave you in peace.

If you need any help during your stay,
feel free to give me a shout.

Thank you, Mr. Lange.

-Thank you for your hard work, everyone.
-Hello Mr. Lange.

All right! Let's head down
to your little love nest!

Okay, let's go.

Amazing.

Everything was grown
right here on our farm.

It's a corn party.

It looks really delicious.

I'm sorry you had to cook for us too.

It's fine.

We'd like to hear
all about Lenny's children too.

I said we're not his children.

They may be children,
but they're actually my students.

They're heading to New York,

so I'm accompanying them half of the way,

and teaching them a lot as we go along.

Lenny really takes good care of people.

He's just a meddler.

It was Lenny who helped us
when the D2 attacked our town.

I see.

Why did you move here?

People came to our refugee camp,

saying they needed help starting a farm.

Someone from the Symphonica
encouraged us too.

So we made the move.

Leaving your hometown for a new place...

That must have been tough.

It all happened so fast.

Thanks to the Symphonica,
the D2 stopped appearing.

Our farm just keeps growing!

It's like we're just getting started.

Finally, peace has been restored.

We have to get back
what we lost to the D2.

People over here don't know, do they?
About the D2 we saw today.

And what happened to my town.

This doesn't just apply to this place,

but fear can take away
people's dreams and hopes.

The world has finally started
to build towards the future,

it must never return to that era of chaos.

So that's why you're hiding the truth.

Well, what could they do
even if you told them?

Only the Symphonica can deal with the D2.

Takt.

Why do you think music exists?

Why do you suddenly ask?

I believe music exists
to bring people happiness.

That never changes.

It brings us together, soothes our pain,
offers courage, and leads us to a new day.

"Music is the light
that illuminates people's hearts."

Isn't that right?

As for all the suffering

a composer goes through to create music,

that tragic history is found out later.
It's not necessary to know.

Music is all we need.

The world must allow for it.

This is what we,
the Conductors, must protect.

Our only light.

It's the Symphonica's mission.

But people still can't enjoy music now.

You've got me there.

Takt, are you a musician?

Maybe you'd prefer
to be in the audience listening?

Well, get to bed already.

Perhaps you need a cuddle buddy?

No thanks, I'm not a kid.

It's too early to sleep anyway.

Let's go, Titan.

Okay!

Mr. Leonard.

What brings you here at this late hour?

Sorry for coming so suddenly.

I couldn't tell you today
with the children around.

I'd like to have some fun.

I see...

I see.

That was refreshing!

Takt, go and take a shower.

Cosette, dry your hair.

Cosette?

It's vibrating.

Vibrating?

There's a constant vibration.

Is this a game?

I don't feel anything.

I'm certain there's a vibration.

It's more obvious over here.

Is it a D2?

I'm not sure.

But I can't ignore it.

We must go check.

Hold on, Cosette!

I knew it.

She's an idiot.

Cosette...

We're not allowed in here, are we?

We didn't tell Lenny and Titan either.

If a D2 appears, we'll just have to fight.

They'd surely notice then.

That would be awful.

Stick with me then.

There's a light.

What is this place?

Wait.

Stop!

Cosette!

Hey, where did you come from?

Well, we...

What's up with you?

Sorry, I'm in a hurry.

What are you doing...

Let's go.

-Cosette!
-She's crazy.

Welcome to Las Vegas.

It's all so shiny!

There's quite a high demand
from our town's visitors,

so we only serve special guests.

It must have been hard work
getting all this set up.

No, not at all.

I suppose the government subsidy
for cultivating farmland

is what made all this possible.

Show me a good time here too.

Someone from the Symphonica
who negotiated this with the government

should be a regular here, right?

Yes, you're completely right.

I'd be honored to have more people here
from the Symphonica.

Thank you.

I'll be visiting often.

Mr. Lange...

Intruders?

This is a casino, right?
I mean, that's all it could be!

Well, this is Las Vegas.

I guess it makes more sense
than growing corn.

Do the people who work
on the farm know about this?

I don't think so.

I think they...

Not again.

Maestro, there's a strange presence here.

Cosette, you're being so embarrassing.

I've found them.

It's those brats.

What's all the commotion?

Who are they? Why are they here?

I wonder why.

I guess I should have
put the kids to bed properly.

Maestro, I'm bored of all this.

May I?

Right, it might get a bit violent though.

I guess we have to k*ll them here.

k*ll what? Cosette?

D2s.

No way.

It's not possible. Why are there D2s here?

-Help!
-Run!

Multiple enemies can be tough to handle.

Let's get them all in one go.

Stop.

Everyone will die
if you blow this place up.

Do you have another idea?

Hi, Destiny.

I have a lot to tell you,

but let's deal with them first.

Lenny!

Anna, hide behind me.

Takt, Destiny.

Are you ready?

Time for a special lesson from Mr. Lenny.

You'll be sure to encounter
more D2 on your journey.

So take this opportunity,

to form a beautiful, efficient harmony.

Lesson one.

Fire your g*n twice to finish off
that one on the right.

Don't forget to
restrain your energy output.

I only need to fire once.

Do you really understand?

Follow my lead properly.

All right.

Let's go!

-Maestro.
-Not yet.

Destiny, it's a harmony.

Feel the instruction from your maestro.

Take out its leg!

All right!

Lesson two.

Now finish one off with your sword.

Perfect.

Lesson three.

Use what you learned in these two lessons,

magnificently and freely.

Now play.

Play your harmony!

Let the show begin!

You've perfectly met
the expectations of your audience.

I'd say you've got the makings
of a great maestro.

Darn it. Why did it turn out like this?

I won't let you escape.

You've been pocketing money meant
for the people working hard on the farm.

Did you think you'd get away with that?

Here, these are for you.

Wow, so much corn.

Thank you.

What about everyone here?
Will you be okay?

-We'll be fine.
-This place is our home now.

Is that what you want to protect?

It's also something you protected.

That was a nice harmony back there.

If you can fight like that,

you should be able to reach New York.

Are you going to leave us now?

I have another mission.

This is where we say goodbye.

-Feeling sad?
-No way.

Contact me anytime
if you truly want to become my apprentice.

I'll teach you every trick in the book.

No need.

You've taught me the basics.

I'll learn the rest by myself.

Well, I suppose that suits you.

Walk the path you believe in, Takt.

I believe you can become a light
that illuminates people's hearts.

Just like what your father said.

You realized I'm Kenji Asahina's son?

There aren't that many musicians
with the name Asahina.

Are you sure about this?
You had more to tell him, right?

Anyway, did you get all the evidence?

Of course, I've got Lange's
secret account books, client list,

and a list of donations he made.

Okay. Let's be on our way too then.