Euphie: Yes, together with Jeremiah and Cornellia onee-sama. Gino and Anya seem to be going to join in too. I heard Schneizel-onii-sama will come to see too.
I won’t expose how you guys have been studying abroad while hiding your identity as prince and princess. I’m also here incognito so I initially intended to sponsor the event secretly, alas…
Euphie: Of course now that I’m pariticipating I’m also aiming to win the competition.
Nunnally: Well well.
I’m looking forward to it. How could I not, not only big brother will be performing, Euphie-big sis and the others will be there too.
Lelouch: Oh… You see, Nunnally…
Euphie: Sorry, Nunnally, Lelouch’s band won’t be able to perform due to circumstances…
Nunnally: …Eh?
Did… did something happen…?
Lelouch: The school festival will be held as usual. There’s nothing you need to worry about.
Euphie: That’s right, Nunnally. In exchange Suzaku is going to join my band. Not only he’s very good at playing instruments, he’s also…
Nunnally: I see!
Nunnally: It’s a pity but since there are reasons it can’t be done then I suppose there’s nothing we can do about it… I see…
…Sayoko-san, I want go outside for a bit…
Lelouch:I’m sorry, Nunnally…
But as a Zero I will definitely… show you a wonderful performance…!
Lelouch:Even if you’d never know that Zero is me… as long as I can make you smile…!
Euphie: Nunnally… I guess she’s upset about after all… Hey, Lelouch… Join us and let’s perform together after all.
Lelouch: !!?
Euphie: I’m sure Nunnally will be happy to hear us standing on the same stage together.
Jeremiah: If it’s for Lelouch-sama and Nunnally-sama, I will perform even more enthusiastically.
Euphie: Okay? Let’s do it together!
Lelouch:Performing together…? Will make Nunnally happy…?
Nunnally (in Lelouch’s imagination): Thank you, Euphie-big sis!
Lelouch:Euphie, are you going to take not only Nunnally’s paper crane from me, but also Nunnally’s smile?! All I’ve been trying so hard to achieve… you’re going to achieve them so easily…
I will never…. acknowledge it!!! I refuse!
Euphie: Eh?!!
Lelouch: I said I won’t do it!
Euphie: But…!
Lelouch: I WILL NOT do it!!
Euphie: Lelouch!?
Lelouch:I don’t need you guys’ charity!! I will make Nunnally smile with my own hands!!
To realize it, first of all… I have to gather the members for the band!
Zero: Only you alone?
Kallen: !
Zero: It’s me, Zero.
Kallen: …? Pretty sure the mask is different, though…
Zero: I have various types of mask. Don’t concern yourself with it. A cat came in through the window and took the mask with it right before I was about to leave…! Seriously whose cat is that?!! Once I find it I won’t let it off scot free!
Kallen: Well, whatever. I’m Kallen. Nice to meet you.
Kallen: Watching your performance deeply impressed me! I’m sure we can win this. I’ve also brought the compositions I’ve made up till now, use them if you’d like.
Lelouch: …Kallen!Thank you. The lyrics will be ready by tomorrow.
Kallen: Eh? That soon?
Zero: I’m good at poetry. It’d only take one night to write the lyrics.
Kallen: Hey… Isn’t it about time… you show me your real face…
Lelouch: …Oh shit!! I can’t do that.
Kallen: But why?
Zero: I’m extremely shy of strangers, if I take off my mask, my emotions will become unstable…
Kallen:Shy of strangers? You can’t trust me?
Zero: That’s not…
Kallen: Then take it off right now!!
Zero: Oi! Hold, hold on! Stop it!! This is bad!! At this rate the mask will be torn up by Kallen’s monstrous strength…!
??: Uooo!!
Kallen: It’s really you…!
Kallen: You, why are you doing this kind of…
Lelouch: It’s my fault that the band disbanded,
but I have to win the school festival’s competition no matter what! I beg you, Kallen! Please lend me your strength!
I need your strength, Kallen!!
Kallen: You..
Kallen: You should just say that from the beginning!
Lelouch: Ouch!
Kallen: So you said you want to win? Well of course we will. Or rather, I won’t settle for anything less. Beside I’m partly to blame too…
Lelouch: ! Are you going to lend me your power?
Kallen: That Britannia princess or whatever, I won’t be going easy on her!
Kallen: After all it should’ve been ourschool festival to begin with!
–
Shirley: Here’s the new mic that you asked, Suzaku.
Suzaku: Thank you, I’m saved.
Shirley: Finally tomorrow’s the day. Do your best, for our share too.
Suzaku: Of course. I’ll definitely stop Zero from winning the competition.
Everyone has arrived except for Euphemia-sama, but we’re pretty much all set, I’m sure it will be going well.
Then, I’ll go back to rehearsing.
Shirley: Okay.
I’m jealous but I guess there’s no helping it. I wonder what was going on with Lelouch and Kallen… They haven’t been coming to school etiher…
Miley: Ara, I’ll be with you tomorrow don’t worry!
Shirley: President?!
Miley: I’m so bummed out. It was finally my chance to put that guy on stage too…
–
Euphie: Uhm… Excuse me, I have something I need to talk with Lelouch…
Sayoko: Unfortunately Lelouch-sama hasn’t returned yet.
Euphie: ! I need to talk to Lelouch today no matter what! I won’t mind waiting!
Lelouch: I said I won’t do it!
Euphie:Lelouch…
What should I do if he leave again… Will he properly listen to me this time? I want to stand together with you on the stage… Once again, just like in the old times…
I suppose it’s best for me to just wait for him here…
Euphie: Pardon my intrusion… This is Lelouch’s room… I wonder if I can sit on the bed here.. Oh? What a refined box… (on box: zero)
Is Lelouch currently liking this kind of Japanese goods? If I open it without permission he would get angry for sure. I’ll just try touching it… What a nice scent… The material is… wood?
Arthur: Nyaa
Euphie: Oh, look. Where did it came in through from? Come here… Eh?!! That mask…!?
With DIY spirit in both craftmanship and running a revolution.
Gramps:You’re leaving already, I see.
Lelouch: Yes, I’ve gotten what I wanted to achieve here. Thank you very much for your help.
Gramps:Even though you’ve only worked here for a short time and it started so suddenly, you’re a dear disciple and one with talent for blacksmithing. I had initially wanted for you and Rolo to take over this shop one day.
Lelouch: I apologize. There’s something I have to do no matter what.
Rolo: Um, will we meet again?
Lelouch: Yeah.
Rolo: …can I continue to call you “Big Brother” from now on?
Lelouch: Of course, Rolo. See you.
–
Shirley: Lulu?! You finally pick up..!
Geez, I was so worried! You didn’t answer my calls, didn’t reply emails, and didn’t even come to school!
(on paper: Bea(t) in Ashford. Winning prize decision. Right to date someone for a whole day. To make sure the date (…) The organizer will assist you)
Shirley: It’s, you know, just as I’ve written in the email, they’ve announced the winning prize for school festive. I also did my best in my practice… So I think we should do joint practice together soon…
Kallen: That jerk, just leave him be.
Shirley: Wai… Kallen?! Whats wrong?!
Kallen: We can practice with just us, we don’t need him
Shirley: That’s…
Lelouch: Hm, it might be just as Kallen said. Perhaps I’m not qualified to be in the band with you guys.
Shirley: Lu- Lulu!? What’s wrong with both of you?! Anyway, just come to school first okay?! You must, okay?! Lulu!
C.C.: What are you planning to do?
C.C.: After hiding yourself for a few days, now are you going to break up your contract with me too?
Lelouch: Don’t worry, C.C. Kallen’s uncooperativeness is well within my prediction. The next necessary step has already been taken. And for Nunnally…
Nunnally:You’re so mean, Big Brother! Can’t sing and play guitar at the same time, you say… You’ve been deceiving me all this time… It’s too much!
Lelouch:In order not to hurt you… I’ll use this piece and become a “demon”!
Milley: Urgent announcement, everyone!! A threatening letter from someone who calls himself Zero has just been sent to our school! To all contestants of Beat in Ashford…
Rivalz: What’s going on?
Miley: To immediately…!
Shirley: Eh what is it?
Miley: Gather in student council room!
Miley: It seems everyone’s here. Take a look at this. This is a disc that was sent by the Zero guy.
Crowd: What the heck, he just started playing guitar out of nowhere
Crowd: Damn he’s crazy good at it
Zero: My name’s Zero! To all depraved students of Ashord Academy! We, the upholder of justice Black Knight, hereby declare that we will be competing in Beat in Ashford!
Zero: “Whoever wins the competition can date the person they like”. While I don’t disapprove of love… But to one-sidedly make anyone who’s not a winner to be a prize commodity without any right to veto is absolutely unacceptable!!
A right to date… For the depraved students who are appreciative of such evil… A punishment in form of destruction will fall upon them!
The victor will be the Black Knights led by me, Zero! In the name of justice, I promise you the best stage you’ll ever see!
Incidentally, we are also taking in application for additional members for Black Knights. Heartily register yourself at the number written on the disc.
Shirley: What should we do… With this, the constestants beside us and Zero will…
Miley: Coult it be… That’s been their aim all along…
Shirley: Lulu!
Miley: You’re late, vice president!
Lelouch: I just came back, I’ve heard the story from everyone. A suspicious guy wearing a mask… He might as well be a terrorist… Nunnally will be coming to the festival too, I’m worried…
Kallen: Bet you are. Teaming up with a gutless guy like you will make me worry too.
Shirley: Kallen?!
Kallen: I’m out. Teaming up with that Zero guy sounds way more fun anyway.
Lelouch: …how about you, Shirley?
Shirley: If Kallen dropped out… we’d have no choice but to disband…
Lelouch:That’s right. If this result in a disband, even if Nunnally found out about the pathetic me who couldn’t sing and play guitar at the same time, she wouldn’t be so sad… Then as Zero I will win the competition for Nunnally’s sake…!
Shirley: But I… together with Lulu…
Suzaku: Unforgiveable. That Zero guy is unforgiveable! He’s throwing the school festival we were so looking forward to into such a mess! I won’t forgive him.
Lelouch, I won’t blame you for being worried about Nunnally. This is all Zero’s fault! (leave him to me!)
Lelouch: Ye-yeah, you’re right… Dammit! This unnecessary sense of justice of him!
Suzaku: Even though the band is disbanded, let’s look for a way to revive the school festival! There’s no way I can just sit back and watch and let this go by!
Lelouch: No, please just sit back and watch, Suzaku!! Yeah, I’ll leave it to you..
Euphy: Please wait!!
Lelouch: …Euphy!!
??: Euphemia-sama?!
Euphy: I’ve just heard the story. As one of the school festival’s sponsors, I can’t overlook this issue. I will also join the competition to prevent Zero from becoming the winner!
Lelouch:What?! Even you too, Euphy!!
Euphy: Thus, Kururugi Suzaku…
Euphy: Join my band! And let’s win the competition together!
Grandpa hiker 1: Today the mountain weather’s nice
Grandpa hiker 2: But I heard bears often appear around here. Let’s pass through this road quickly….
Grandpa hiker 1: Hm?
Grandpa hiker 2: No… no way…
Lelouch: Please excuse us.
Diethard (guitar instructor from DVD): Finally, it’s time for advanced level technique! You’re only one step away from becoming a guitar master!
Lelouch: Hmph… This is easy! Far too easy! Bring me something more difficult!!
C.C.; To think you’ve became this good in just a few days…. I see… You’re the type who can do anything if you try it!
Lelouch: Fuuh… ugh…
C.C.: Well, the training was pretty intense… Alright, as the finisher, try to sing and play the guitar at the same time.
Lelouch: Fufu… no biggy. ♫Trembling MIDNIGHT♫
Lelouch:♫Like running in the darkness without an exit. Wandering TWILIGHT, continue to seek answers that are unlikely to exist. When I was crushed with despair and about to fall apart. Your small hand brought… ♫
C.C.: Hold, hold on, Lelouch.
C.C.: (Fufu) Don’t rush, your singing lagged behind your guitar playing…
Lelouch: Haha, got it, sorry! I’ll take a deep breath and start from beginning… ♫Trembling MIDNIGHT♫
C.C.: Wai-wait, Lelouch. Now it’s your guitar playing that is lagging behind your singing. Wait, now the singing is… Now the guitar is… The singing is…
C.C.: Even though your guitar playing and your singing are perfect on their own, they won’t sync together at all…
C.C.: Even though we’ve finally came this far…
Aah… I want to eat pizza. One with plenty of cheese is the best.
I love it the most when the texture is springy.
Those kinds are tasty.
C.C.: Right.
Let’s order some right now. Of course we’ll pay for it with your card. …They are not picking up…
Hm? They’re already closed for the day…?
Gangsta: You think it ain’t hurt, young man!?
Lelouch: Hmph… is it that funny?
Gangsta: Ha?
Lelouch: When I sing I can’t play guitar… When I play guitar I can’t sing… How funny is that?!!
Gangsta 1: Wh-what’s with this guy!!
Gangsta 2: He-hell I know!
Gangsta1: Let’s beat him up!
Lelouch: Ugh… What the hell am I doing…
To think I still tried to protect my left hand even after everything, like a reflex…
When I sing, I can’t play guitar… When I play guitar, I can’t sing… What’s the use of protecting my left hand then…!
Lelouch: Kallen…
Kallen:What are you doing in a place like this…? You haven’t been coming to school lately, didn’t you say you’ll join our band practice in no time?
Lelouch:Hmph… Aren’t you also loitering around instead of practicing…
Kallen: Well… That’s because I’m done with my practice…
Lelouch: Oh, you’ve done practicing… So? Are you here to mock me?
Kallen: What are you saying…? Don’t tell me…
Lelouch: When I sing I can’t play guitar, when I play guitar I can’t sing… Funny, isn’t it? Go ahead and laugh.
Kallen: So what if you suffered some minor setback! Get a hold of yourself!! You got yourself involved in this! You even made the song for us! If there’s anything you need help with, then I will give you a hand!
Kallen: …we’re all looking forward to it… even I…
…don’t just stay silent, say something…
*slap and punch*
The you right now has no right to be in the band with everyone! You idiott!!
Lelouch: Hah… Haha… The current me have no right to be in the band, she said… That’s right… I won’t be able to fulfill Nunnally’s wish like this… and that means everything that I’ve achieved up to this point will be all for naught… Then… with my own hands, I’ll turn everything to “nothing (zero)”…
Shirley: It’s just three weeks more till the school festival! I’m excited! When should we start practicing our performances together?
Lelouch: Er, that’s…
Shirley: Ah, Suzaku-kun, good morning!
Suzaku: Good morning!
Shirley: Right, Suzaku-kun, when do you think we should practice together for the band performance?
Suzaku: I’m good anytime… how about you guys?
Shirley: For guitar part, Lulu, you’re also okay anytime? Kallen’s play is already perfect so there should be no problem… I think I still need one more week though…
Lelouch: …actually, just what on earth are you two talking about?
Shirley: Geez, Lulu~! Don’t joke with straight face like that!
Suzaku: Don’t be like that, Lelouch. We were talking about our performance for the upcoming school festival!
Lelouch: ? Rather what are youon about? Look, the class is starting soon.
Suzaku: …?
Shirley: Lulu…?
Lelouch:Performing at school festival? Seriously what are they talking about…. What a weird bunch.
Classmate: That’s a pretty cool wristband!
Lelouch: ‘band’…?
Classmate: Did you see the special feature about mimic (gitai) octopus on TV yesterday?
Lelouch: ‘guitar’…!?
Classmate: No, I was listening to the radio
Classmate: Ohh, was it AM? FM?
Lelouch: ‘F’…!!??
Lelouch:For some reason… my head hurts like hell… Nunnally must be waiting for me at home as well… I should just go home early and take some rest…
C.C.: Lelouch. I come to pick you up.
Lelouch: C.C….
C.C.: Why didn’t you come to practice for the last 3 days?
Lelouch: Wha… Not even you, C.C.,what are you talking about?
C.C.: …have you forgotten about our contract?
Lelouch: Contract…? What contract?
C.C.; Are you playing dumb?
Lelouch: No, I’m asking you what are you talking about!
C.C.: …you really lost your memory?
C.C.: Then, let me make you remember…
Lelouch: Wha-
*click*
Lelouch: Uhh…!!
Lelouch: Ugh…! What’s with this melody…. my head hurts… M-my body is… moving on its own…!
Lelouch: ♫ Dance, dance to the festive drums and sound of bamboo flutes! It’s a fruitful autumn! Cleansed your throat with sacred wine… That carries the spirit of men… Soiya (TL: it’s a shout people do when parading/carrying palanquin on their shoulders in festivals), soiya, soiya, soiya! ♫
Lelouch: ‘Soiya’…!?
Lelouch: I remember… I remember everything now..!!! I let myself being egged on by Suzaku’s words and said I’m going to play guitar for the school festival… I was about to give up and make excuses like I’m allergic to metals or something since I turned out to be bad at playing guitar… then I rethought about it and decided to do it after all for the sake of my beloved sister Nunnally’s smile… I asked C.C. who’s good at guitar to teach me but for some reason I learned enka instead… but even so… I somehow managed to receive special training on guitar and mastered the most difficult chord that is F chord!
Lelouch: Why did I forget….?
C.C.: You finally remembered.
Lelouch: That’s right… the paper crane! Nunnally’s paper crane… it turns out she didn’t make them for me…!!
Lelouch: Why, Nunnally!!!
C.C.:S-so annoying….
C.C.: To think you lost your memory from the shock… what a hopeless siscon. Let’s end this, Lelouch.
Lelouch: !
C.C.: You’ve lost your goal. And we wasted 3 days… we won’t make it in time.
C.C.: I’m also… giving up.
Lelouch: C.C., wait!!!
Lelouch: Don’t decide it on your own. Certainly, Nunnally didn’t make the paper cranes for me, but the fact that she’s looking forward to the school festival still stands. That’s why… I’m asking your help.
C.C.: You want paper cranes that much?
Lelouch: Eh?
C.C.: If you insist… I can fold some paper cranes for you…
Lelouch: No, it’s fine. I don’t particularly want paper cranes, I want something Nunnally make.
