# Macross 7 TV Episode #14
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This is D-2. This is D-2. I have found the object under search. I will bring
it back to the ship.
The fold energy is increasing?
I thought maybe we could run wild for a while.
Aah! Help me!
What are you doing?
I am going to put down some insurance.
This machine will stop if I punch it!
You're kidding!

It was a sudden fold, but the citizens don't seem to be aware of the gravity
of the situation.
That's fortunate. Have you been able to contact Battle Seven?
Not at all. We are trying to determine our coordinates, but there is a
disturbance in space and that is giving us trouble.
I understand. Please continue with your work.
Mayor, what about the repair of the fold system?
We are hurrying with that also.
If it wasn't for Lekki Basara, punching the computer like that. What an
appalling thing to do.
That was an emergency. We can't indiscriminately blame him.
That's hot!

Milia, the Fighting Woman Mayor

This is the abnormal spiritua Z who interfered with the fold?
Yes. 
What is the possibility of his affecting with our future plans?
Ninety-nine percent.
Are there any changes in the underground power system?
The repairs of the fold system are approximately twenty percent complete.
We will leave after the fold system is repaired. Prepare for sortie.
A separate unit will investigate the abnormal spiritua Z, and assassinate him
upon discovery.
Basara, I've got us a new gig.
When?
One week from now.
Where?
It's a place called Silver Paradise on fifth street in Macross City.
Silver Paradise? I never heard of it. Is it a new club?
I don't know. By the way, I wrote up a set list. Take a look at it.
We did it! We did it! Hey, hey! Did you know?
Hm?
It's on the city charts, but Planet Dance is up to number 8!
Number 8, that's not bad.
It's moving up the charts very quickly.
It's due to the documentary on Lynn Minmay, right? The show had a ninety-four
percent audience rating.
It doesn't matter why! Aren't you happy it's a hit?
Going up the charts isn't everything. As usual, you don't get it.
What do you mean?! You're the one who doesn't get it! Why can't you just
honestly be happy about it! You're so contrary! Always being contrary!
Jeez, what did she come here for anyway?
It's ridiculous! Why did next week's concert get moved up to today all of the
sudden?
They're in a hurry, apparently. They've got their reasons.
We've things to do before a concert too, you know.
Don't say that. The pay is pretty good this time. We'll do what they want.
Isn't it about time we got someone to manage our schedule?
I'd love to hire someone, but we don't have the money to pay them.
That's right. We've got to make it work by ourselves for now.
What do you know, kid.
But it's the truth! We have to work frantically for now!
You just don't get it. We can't just be at their beck and call, performing at
concerts whenever they ask!
Even under poor conditions, we do good work. That's Fire Bomber, isn't it?
Oh boy.
Just be glad we've got gigs.
Right, you just be glad we have gigs.
Yeah, right. Keep talking.
I can see it up ahead.
Good morning!
Thanks.
What is this place?
It seems like a hospital.
They're all old people.
That's right. This is a nursing home.
A nursing home?!
Apparently there are a lot of veterans here.
Don't tell me we're going to perform here!
This is Silver Paradise!
This? You knew, didn't you, Ray?
Well, yeah. That's okay, isn't it? They said they wanted to hear our music.
That's something to be happy about, whether they're old or young.
I never said I didn't want to do it. All right, I'll get fired up!
You're Milene aren't you? I saw the Lynn Minmay story on television. You were
so cute!
Thank you.
I have a request. Can I have my picture taken with you?
Okay.
You, the manager. Will you please take it for me?
Manager? Here we go then.
Peace.
Me too! My teeth are still strong!
Thank you.
It's nothing.
Me too, me too!
That's a good picture. This is a photo I took with Lynn Minmay 35 years ago.
It's a treasures of mine. This too, will be a treasure of mine. 
Thanks.
A classic tune reaches past the ages, beyond all differences of young or old,
male or female. It lasts forever, and continues to be sung. We would like the
sound of Fire Bomber to be like that. Gramps, Grandma! Here goes Planet
Dance!
I see. Almost, but not quite.
I apologize.
It wasn't the fault of the Diamond Force.
Sir.
Thank you for your report.
Captain.
Hm?
Is there any news?
We are earnestly investigating, but nothing yet.
I see.
We'll just have to pray for their safety.
Yes.
Hikaru's valkyrie with Lynn Minmay on board flew into the midst of the
enemy...
Lt. Gablin. I requested the readjustment of the fold boosters.
Hm.
Lieutenant, is something wrong?
No.
I will be leaving then.
Oh, Hizika...
Is there something else?
Yes, when a woman...
A woman?
Yes.
What is it that makes a woman lie?
Sir?
For instance let's say a woman was a singer in a rock group. But she hid this
from the man she had been seeing. Why do you think that is? 
I can't really say, but that woman probably does not love that man. If a
woman loves a man..
If a woman loves a man?
She will hide nothing and tell him everything. I have read this in a book.
Is that true?
No, I don't really know. But I believe it was written in a book.
It's nice, Planet Dance.
I don't know about that.
Oh.
What about this then. This woman had a musician friend who was obnoxious. She
was ashamed of this, so she could not admit that she was part of that group.
She was attracted to the man, so she told a lie to hide the shady parts of
her life.
You're so perceptive when it comes to women, Lt. Gablin!
But this might be a convenient interpretation for me... no, for the man who
was lied to.
I will leave now, sir.
Hm? Oh. It's no good, I mustn't be like this.
Dokka is recovering quite a bit.
It seems like it.
The soldiers who were attacked in the following battle are showing signs of
recovery also.
I see.
But why do you play that in their rooms?
The Lynn Minmay Story.
I know what it is.
I play it because I believe there is a link between their recovery and that
video, and especially with the song in that video.
What does that mean?
Come to my room tonight. I think then you will understand.
Come in.
Hey! I was waiting for you.
What is  with this room.
Go ahead and sit down.
What's all this about?
Relax. You'll find out shortly.
Hey, what is this?
This is a revolutionary system that gauges the moment by moment fluctuations
in disturbance, excitement, and the emotions of joy, anger, love, happiness.
Wait, wait a minute. What's going on?!
Don't worry. This machine merely reacts to a person's emotions. It converts
into numbers the major changes going on inside you from small external
stimuli.
What are you talking about?!
Calm down. This will be a revolutionary treatment for overcoming the
condition of these victims.
We'll get started.
Hey, Chiba!
Start! I have wondered since I was a small boy, what is Lynn Minmay?
Stop it please, Chiba!
I finally came upon a theory. It's the existence of an energy.  
For many years I have been developing a device which will measure and utilize
this energy. And this latest incident should prove my theory. If I can
establish this, the Galactic Nobel Prize is no longer merely a dream! 
The title of the thesis is, "On the Psychological Effects Of Songs and Their
Role in the Recovery from Illness".
That's odd. All the responses are negative. It shouldn't be this way. Is the
system still incomplete?
I don't care, just stop it!
Ray, don't tell me this gig is going to be all old folks again.
It's all right. According to the concert promoter, the audience will be young
people only this time. Apparently they're particularly looking forward to
seeing you pilot the Battloid as you sing.
Huh? It sounds like these guys have got the wrong idea too. I'm not into
anything like that.
Complaining again. You go out whenever you want to in the Battloid anyway!
It's not just whenever I want to! There's always a proper reason for it.
There are people who want to see it so just do it!
I never said I wouldn't. In my own way, I'll get into it!
You should have just said so in the beginning.
It's him.
The abnormally high spiritua Z is traveling through point 35 with several
others.
Attack immediately. Assassinate that nuisance.
What?
We're singing here?
It sure is true that it's a young audience.
Ray, it's you again!
Wait, this time I really didn't know. If I'd known it was just little kids I
would have refused.
That better be true.
Well, yeah.
Thank you so much for coming. I had it transported here already.
Had it transported?
The children are looking forward to the acrobatic flight of Mr. Basara.
Acrobat?
Hey!
Yes?
We're not here to put on an action show! Are you sure you haven't got the
wrong idea?
Not at all. Of course we'll have you sing, also. Ever since the Lynn Minmay
Story went on the air, Fire Bomber's 'Clarinet Chance' has been extremely
popular among the children.
It's Fire Bomber's 'Planet Dance'!
He doesn't get it at all.
Did I get something wrong?
What you're thinking is way off!
I'm outta here.
But.. 
What?
That's..!
It's them!
All right, let's get wild!
Hey, everybody! Doing okay?
Yeah!
Good music is something Grampas and Grandmas, cute little babies, and boys
and girls all can get into!
He's turned himself into a singing kindergarten teacher...
Here it goes!
The children are in danger!
Basara knows that.
What? An enemy attack City Land?
Yes, that singing fool Basara and children are in danger.
Send the City Police force out immediately!
And you, Mayor?
Of course, it's my duty to protect the citizens!
What are you doing in such a narrow space? Hurry up and change to Gawalk!
Choke the throttle! 
You just don't know moderation, do you? Pull back on the steering lever.
Now I can finally sing without distraction! Listen to my song!
I won't let them get away!
He's alive!
Are you okay lady?
Who are you calling lady?
Well, you seem to be okay.
Don't be concerned with me! I wonder if the children were okay?
Yeah, I think so. 
It's the city police.
I'll leave the rest up to you.
What do you plan on doing?
I'm going to sing my heart out to those little kids!

Next Episode

Basara, you were in your room all night with a girl, weren't you? What were
you doing?
A Battloid festival? You gotta be kidding!
Don't change the subject!
A girl's jealousy. 
Radically fire!
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