01x06 - Sunrise -Rooster

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It's more desolate than I thought.

It doesn't look like
the birthplace of Jazz at all.

This place wasn't hit that bad.

As we get closer to the east coast,

there'll hardly be
any towns or people left.

I can't sense any D2s here.

If Cosette says so, it must be fine.

We can take our time shopping today.

This place is a real letdown.

Would you rather there were D2s here?

Understood.

I will run out and find one for you.

Of course, that's not what I mean.

Are you planning
to invite the D2 to this town?

I was joking.

Knowing you,

you must have been talking about music.

You... No way.

You knew what I was talking about,

and were able to make that silly joke?

So you're having a conversation with me?

When did you learn how to do that?

I'm growing every day.

I'm fundamentally different from you,

who thinks of nothing but music all day

and doesn't progress at anything.

I'm sure she's getting cheekier!

I don't think she said anything strange.

Yes, I simply pointed out the truth.

You're annoyed

because you realize that, right?

I'm just worried you're progressing

in all the wrong areas.

If you start behaving badly
on top of being shoddy,

you'd be completely hopeless.

So basically,

you admit you have
nothing going for you other than music.

Shut up!

Stop this pointless conversation.

All right, we'll go get the groceries.

You're not coming, are you?

Maestro is incapable
of even helping us carry stuff.

Right.

Show him a little mercy.

Okay, Sister.

You stay here and behave.

Don't go wandering off.

I'm not a kid.

Where are you heading to?

New York.

Seriously?

Just the two of you?

Will you be okay?

Actually, there's one more...

As long as I'm here,
everything will be fine.

I will accomplish my tasks perfectly.

How reliable.

All right.
I'll gather everything you need.

One moment.

You're so helpful.

Not a problem.

After all, it's been a long time
since I last had such young customers.

This town

is full of old folks who look like
pickles stuck at the bottom of...

I've gone and done it now...

Oh my.

How can I help you?

Wait... Just wait a second...

I can't...

Hello.

No. I'm just a temporary helper.

Do you know a Mrs. Brown?

She's a regular customer.

I normally deliver her stuff at this time.

If I don't, all Mrs. Brown
will have for breakfast tomorrow

is a café au lait without milk.

Oh? Who are you two?

We came to deliver your food.

So that's what happened.

Don't worry. I'll ask a doctor

to visit the shop.

That's great.

I was right there when it happened,

I wasn't sure what to do.

He must have been trying to show off,

despite his age.

But, I can understand why.

It's been a really long time
since I saw young people in this town.

One moment, please.

I have homemade apple jam.

-Is it sweet?
-Cosette!

As sweet as it's ever been.

If it's not too heavy, please take it.

You can't be so cheeky.

Sister, don't you like apple jam?

That's not what I meant.

Sorry, I was meaning to fix it.

It's all right.
I'm used to this kind of work.

What's wrong, Cosette?

Do you want to try?

Yes. Please pass me the tool.

-Oops.
-Cosette...

Oh my, you're very strong, aren't you?

Tom. Come down, Tom.

It's dangerous up there, Tom.

Come down already.

Is Tom that little creature?

I think so.

It seems we're going to meet
a lot of the townsfolk today.

Where have they gone?

I didn't expect you to pick that out, kid.

Kenji Asahina, huh?

I can play it if you order a drink.

We usually play jazz here.

But, I don't dislike classical music.

Kenji's conducting was great.

He never needed to force it,
the music just flows right into you.

What's wrong?

No, I'm just a little surprised.

I thought people hated the Asahina name,

especially those who love music.

Because of the Boston tragedy?

For those who love music,

he couldn't have done a worse thing.

Now it's like we can't even

listen to music in secret.

Well, we're listening to it in secret now.

And we never stopped.

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

Did you know?

Kenji came to this town once.

Rhapsody in Blue!

It was amazing!

He received such a thunderous ovation,

I thought the roof of the hall

was going to collapse.

Well, that concert hall
is completely gone now.

But we'll always remember

how we felt that day.

Music contains people's feelings.

It has a history of its own.

Music is life itself!

When we listen to music

we connect with everything and become one.

Kenji gave his life to teach us this.
He's the best maestro there ever was!

There you go again.

Your passion is going to scare the boy.

It's a bad habit of his.

Careful young man, once he gets you
he won't let you escape.

That's right. Then he becomes one of us.

That's rich coming from you.

You stay here blithering all night
until I have to kick you out.

There's nothing for it.
Young man, join us in our fate.

Spend your life here with us.

Right.

He found the secret of this bar after all.

I didn't expect a kid like you

would have an interest in music.

And you picked out Kenji too.

Did you find him
in your parents' music collection?

Kenji Asahina is my father.

How should I describe it?

It was fluffy, cuddly, soft, and warm.

Was the kitten that cute?

Before leaving, it rubbed against me.

Let's come back
when everything is sorted out.

The old ladies
would be happy to see you again.

Okay, let's come back.

Maria!

Welcome home.

What took you so long, Maria?

And you brought a friend.

You're always like this.

You need to tell me
these things in advance.

I'm sorry...

You've got the wrong person.

She's Sister Anna.

Not Maria.

Let's have your favorite chicken tonight.

Will your friend be happy with that?

Hold on...

That reminds me!
I baked a lemon cake yesterday.

You're in luck today.

Let's all have tea first.

You didn't get in touch even once.

Your father and I were worried about you.

But it's good to see you looking well.

Listen to me.

What's wrong, Maria?

My name is Anna Schneider.

I'm not Maria.

I see. You studied very hard.

Did you pass the test?

The cake is really delicious.

The slight sourness
brings out the mild sweetness.

I can't stop eating it.

I'm happy that you like it.

Maria always loved that lemon cake,
ever since she was little.

I always baked it for her on the weekend.

Sally, I'm home.

Do we have guests?

I didn't think we were having anybody...

Honey, welcome home.

Maria brought a friend.

Excuse me...

I didn't mean to intrude.

People that could play
used to gather here.

They'd jam together.

But we're all old now.

We haven't played for so long.

The piano will be proud

to be played by Asahina Junior, right?

Do you have tuning tools?

Joe over there was a tubist.

He even performed with Kenji.

He's very proud of that.

That was a long time ago.

Kenji's son has come all the way here,

tell him about it.

It's a wonderful memory of the golden age.

Would a drink get you started?

It's not a big deal.

I played with him just once,

when he came to this town.

Rhapsody in Blue, right?

Maestro Kenji was
conducting from the piano,

while I was at the back,
looking at him from the side.

It was like a dream.

When we were practicing,

he told us exactly how he felt.

Before we knew it,
we were immersed in the music.

Kenji Asahina, the Rooster, in the flesh!

Kenji's music was so full of passion!

He had a simple sound!

-But, to me...
-All right, I get it.

Calm yourself.

You're so composed.
Totally different from your father.

This is my style.

Becoming a tubist,

and playing with Maestro Kenji,

was awesome.

I felt like my life was amazing.

Like it was all for that moment.

That's what I thought.

How did the world get like this?

Who cares about D2s?
Why should we restrain ourselves?

Damn it all.

I lost the only thing I could do.

I lost it all.

Now all I can do
is hang out here every day,

just surviving.

Aren't you glad you're alive?

Because you can hear my performance today.

We made it in time.

I'm sorry you had to go along with her.

We had a daughter called Maria.

She and her husband left this town
with their newly born child.

Then, where is Maria now?

She passed away.

But, she's still living in my wife's mind.

She's still that young Maria.

Thank you for spending time
with my wife today.

That sounds tough.

You have to get rid of guys like that.

And be like, "Get out of here!"

"Get out of here," right?

I've memorized it.

Little girl, would you like more cake?

Yes, please.

The cake is really tasty.

But, my sister's tarte Tatin
is delicious too.

That's great.

Yes, my sister can do anything.

Like changing tires or fixing the floor.

She even knows how to calm a kitten down.

And, she's very kind.

What a great sister.

Yes, though she doesn't have
the power to fight,

she still protects me.

Because of her,

we're able to continue our journey.

Maestro is just a piano idiot.

I see. That's good to hear.

Not the idiot part, of course.

Yes, he's troublesome.

Piano is his only saving grace.

But,

his music is full of passion.

It delivers vigorous emotion.

It's like he's playing for his life.

Just like when I fight.

That passion flows into me,

and I become the very music
that Maestro plays.

In that moment, I'm glad I'm a Musicart.

As long as I defeat the D2s,
Maestro can play music freely.

And that makes me happy too.

I see. You're happy now, aren't you?

That's great.

Oh no,

do you think Takt is still alive?

He might have
completely shriveled up by now.

It's Maestro.

That brat...

He won't fail
to spot a place with a piano.

Fantastic.

Thank you.

A really great performance.

Your playing...

The Asahina sound

lives on in you.

I like Maestro's piano.

Me too.

Mrs. Brown's jam is so sweet and yummy.

That's great.

Remember to leave me some.

Well, I'll try.

As best I can.

A thank you gift for your performance.

I'm sorry that's all I had.

That's all the information from Hell.

Kenji Asahina's son is still alive!

And he has awakened as a Conductor.

He managed to survive such a tragedy.

This must be a sign from the heavens.

Head Commander Schindler

has proposed a plan regarding this matter.

I'll speak to him in person.

No matter what tragedy falls upon us,

there will always be those

who are strong enough to rise up

and play the music of life.

I'm sure he will join us.

After all, he's the Rooster's son!