4 4 301 1 Lucia Commandant, we'll have to stay overnight here for our mission. Is that alright? 1
5 5 302 Sure. 6 I could really use a soft, warm bed... 7
6 6 12 301 Lucia Then I'll go prepare our camp with Lee and Liv. 1
7 7 301 Lucia It's been a few days of long travels, hasn't it? I can't provide a mattress, but maybe you can rest more comfortably if you rest your head on my legs... 1
8 8 201 1 500026 10
9 9 301 1 Lee Commandant was just joking. No need to be too serious about it. 1
10 10 201 1 500166
11 11 301 1 Lucia It was a joke? 1
12 12 203 1 0.25 -400
13 13 201 2 1031001 400
14 14 301 1 Liv But it really has gotten colder. Isn't today Christmas Eve? 2
15 15 301 As you talk, Liv looks up at the night sky from your empty, quiet campsite, slightly saddened.
16 16 301 Liv I thought that this Christmas would be the one where everyone can get together, but... 2
17 17 301 Lucia The situation has gotten more critical after all, and everyone has been sent on their respective mission. We wouldn't have time to celebrate even if we wanted to. 1
18 18 302 I'm sorry about it as well. 19 I'm sure we'll get together next time. 20
19 19 21 301 Liv Our mission continues regardless... I was just lamenting, Commandant. Let's carry on tomorrow. 2
20 20 301 Lucia Commandant is right. If we put in more effort, we'll be able to meet again in the future. 1
21 21 201 2 500026 400
22 22 301 Lee Perhaps we don't have to wait to see what the future holds. 2
23 23 301 Lucia Lee? 1
24 24 301 As he speaks, Lee reveals a crafty smile and a projector in his hand.
25 25 302 What's that? 26
26 26 301 Lee This is the Christmas gift I've prepared for Commandant, Lucia, Liv, and myself. 2
27 27 301 Lucia A Christmas gift... When did you prepare it? 1
28 28 301 Lee About a week ago. None of you said anything, but I've got a feeling that you've all been looking forward to Christmas. Especially you, Commandant. 2
29 29 302 No, I'm not! 30 I've been looking forward to it! 31
30 30 32 301 Lee Sure, if you say so. 2
31 31 301 Lee Then, at least I know this is worth the effort I spent. 2
32 32 301 Lucia What is the present? 1
33 33 301 Lee It's "everyone." 2
34 34 201 2 1031001 6 400
35 35 301 Liv ...Everyone? 2
36 36 202 1 2 1
37 37 301 Neither Lucia nor Liv understands what Lee is saying, and he does not bother explaining either. He just goes ahead and connects his Entropy frame with the satellites.
38 38 301 And then, he directs the information feed from the satellites to the projector.
45 45 301 Chrome Wait—did you hear a word I just said? 2
46 46 301 Kamui and Chrome suddenly appear in the projection. You can see Kamui sticking his face right in front of the monitor, with Chrome trying to drag him away.
47 47 301 Chrome Why are you covering the whole screen? 2
48 48 301 Kamui I'm just making sure this thing's running. Hey, Gray Raven, can you hear me? 1
49 49 301 Chrome I told you this isn't a live video call—wait... It's recording already! Kamui, say something! 2
50 50 301 Kamui You're the captain, Chrome. I really should let you speak first. 1
51 51 301 Chrome So now you're treating me like a captain? 2
52 52 301 Although he looks a little tired, Chrome still promptly strengthens his posture and adjusts his tone before turning to face the camera.
53 852 204 2 1
54 53 301 Chrome I'm Chrome, the leader of Strike Hawk. 2
55 54 301 Chrome I don't know what mission you are currently performing, nor do I know if it's going well. But if you manage to find the time on Christmas Eve to view this message... 2
56 55 301 Chrome I suppose that means everything is going according to plan on your end. So is our task here, obviously. 2
57 56 301 Chrome A lot has happened, but I'm glad that we're still alive, still fighting tenaciously for our dream. 2
58 57 301 Kamui Capt, are you going to be this polite the whole time? 1
59 853 204 2
60 58 301 Chrome Being respectful is a basic manner, Kamui... How else would you do it? 2
61 59 301 Kamui Seriously? Watch me— 1
62 60 204 1 2
63 61 301 Kamui Hey there, Gray Raven! Merry Christmas! We can't see each other this time, but I've prepared a great Christmas gift for y'all! 1
64 62 301 Kamui We should get everyone together when you're back in Babylonia, and we'll do a gift exchange then! Just so you know, I want the newest video game console! 1
65 63 301 Chrome ...Sigh, what else was I expecting? Alright, this device isn't going to run any longer. 2
66 854 204 2 1
67 64 301 Chrome I'll also prepare a present for you, Gray Raven. Let's finish our missions first, and I'll see you in Babylonia. 2
86 84 301 1 Watanabe Not sure what I should say, given that this request came out of nowhere. Merry Christmas, I suppose. 1
87 85 301 Watanabe As you can probably tell, I'm in one of the Forsaken hideouts currently. Because of its geographical location, it's still scorching hot here in December. 1
88 86 301 Watanabe So nothing too festive is happening with us. Although I did just receive this bunch of flowers from some kids, who said it's an early Christmas gift. 1
89 87 301 Watanabe Look, here it is... Oh, sorry, I just went off on a tangent there. 1
151 147 301 1 Lee I wasn't expecting the videos I received to be this chaotic. I guess they would've forgotten what the call was for if not for Sophia. 1
152 148 201 1 1031001 1
153 149 301 1 Liv But they do look happy. 1
154 150 201 1 500166 1
155 151 301 1 Lucia That's right. And I'm still thinking about the performance Changyu mentioned. 1
156 152 302 Let's see it next time. 153
157 153 201 1 500026
158 154 301 1 Lee Like what Commandant said. We can see it next time we're there. 1
159 155 202 1 1
160 156 301 And then Lee switches to the next message.
167 163 301 Bianca I don't know when our message will play compared to the others, but I imagine you've heard quite a few greetings and regards already. 1
168 164 301 Bianca That's why I've prepared for you... a Christmas gift from Karenina. 1
169 165 204 2
170 166 301 Karenina What?! Where did you find this, Bianca? 2
171 168 301 Bianca In your room. You really should keep your door closed and locked. 1
172 169 301 Karenina It doesn't mean you can just take my stuff! 2
173 170 301 Bianca is holding a framed puzzle of the photo you all took together last Christmas.
174 171 204 2 5
175 172 301 Karenina Give it back, Bianca! 2
176 173 301 Despite Karenina's protests, Bianca just stands there, calm and unconcerned, and takes out an envelope from behind the frame.
177 175 301 Bianca Alongside the puzzle is a letter written by Karenina herself. It might not be a good time to give it to you later, which is why I'm going to read it to you right now. 1
178 176 301 Karenina Bianca, you can't be serious... Argh... 2
179 177 301 Karenina ...You leave me no choice! 2
180 179 301 Bianca Karenina, why are you pointing your gun at the camera? 1
202 201 301 1 Ayla I've specifically requested Lee to let us be the grand finale! 1
203 202 201 1 500011
204 203 301 1 Hassen Are we grand enough for the finale, though? 1
205 204 201 1 500110
206 205 301 1 Ayla Are you kidding? We've got the President, the head of the Tech Department, and the cutest, loveliest assistant Celica here, haven't we? 1
207 206 201 1 500001
208 207 301 1 Celica You're going to make me blush with that compliment. By the way, who should start first? 1
209 208 201 1 500004
210 209 301 1 Asimov I should... 1
211 210 301 Asimov answers Celica's question voluntarily and walks to the front of the screen.
212 211 301 Asimov Gray Raven Commandant and its members, you have been providing me with many excellent data. I hope you'll continue to work hard in the future. 1
249 247 301 Lee A little tragic, I agree. But I guess the President isn't someone who would mind. 1
250 248 201 1 500166 1
251 249 301 1 Lucia What to say... I wasn't expecting you to prepare such a special gift, Lee. 1
252 250 201 1 500026
253 251 301 1 Lee As a member of this squad, I just wanted to do something for everyone here. 1
254 252 301 Lee And just like how Liv has always wanted to celebrate Christmas, it's also something I've always wanted to do. 1
255 253 201 1 1031001 1
256 254 301 1 Liv Is this a dream of yours? 1
257 255 201 1 500026
258 256 301 1 Lee Not really a dream. Just a nice thought. 1
259 257 301 Lee I've forgotten the name of the book, but when I was studying, I read a line that goes like this: 1
260 258 301 Lee "Do not fear, for all spirits converge in the sky, and we... We are all connected." 1
261 259 301 Lee I was just trying to continue that idea. 1
262 260 301 Lee I sent out the mail, so everyone who had to stay apart could record a message— 1
263 261 301 Lee All their thoughts and wishes would be channeled through the satellites, crossing time and space, and we would meet here today. 1
264 262 301 Lee I think... it's a romantic idea. 1
265 263 302 I think so too. 264 Thank you, Lee. 265
266 264 268 301 Lee It seems that Commandant would also enjoy that book. I'll find it for you when we're back. 1
267 265 204 1 6
268 266 301 Lee ...Say that behind my back next time. I'm still not used to it. 1
269 267 202 1 1
270 268 301 After Lee's confession, everyone looks up at the night sky and finds countless stars blinking. You are all looking for the satellites that carry the "spirits."
271 269 301 And you all point them out, the sparks you believe you have connected.
272 270 301 You know there is no way to be certain, but you still reach out and look toward that shining light.
