ChaO (2025) Movie Script

1

The prince came to possess
the apple of love.
When he fed it to the princess
she woke up from
many, many years of sleep.
They fell in love.
A young man who loves the sea
running down the beach
(growling)
fought a sea monster.
His bravado got him
severely injured...
and he sank to the depth
of the sea for three days.
Then a beautiful mermaid
appeared
and saved this brave young man.
They were drawn to each other
and eventually fell in love.
Although people were
against it at first,
they held a grand wedding
that the whole world celebrated.
This is a story that
opened a new page
in the friendship between
humans and mermen.
HUMAN-MERMAN RELATIONS
We're arriving at Wharf 16!
(phone vibrating)
- (gasps)
- (phone chimes)
(snoring)
Earlier departure time?
You better not be late to
interview the idols.
If you are...
I'll be there.
Trust me, Chief Editor!

I'll use the express tunnel.
Sir! That's only for mermen...
(panicked whimpering)
Yo! See ya.
- (yelps, grunts)
- (ship's horn blasting)
Wait for me!
(cheering)
You lost the scoop, Juno!
Damn it.
Bye! This scoop is mine!
What?
- (gasps)
- (laughter, hollering)
(gasps)
Excuse me.
Are you that famous Stephan?
No.
Yes, you are.
You're definitely Stephan...
(ship's horn blasting)
(panting)
(grunting)
(panting)
(straining)
(ship's horn blasting)
(grunting)
(whimpers)
It's cold in here.
(sneezes)
(grunts)
Let me out of here!
I'll freeze to death!
You missed the ship?!
I'm disappointed in you, Juno!
Please listen, Chief Editor!
I have a bigger scoop!
It's too late.
And why did you give me
that weird nickname?!
Come back now
and set things straight!
I can't right now...
Then don't come back at all!
Chief Editor!
What kind of nickname?
Boobie Rocket Missiles.
- (rapid gunfire)
- (shouting)
(chuckling)
What do you wanna know that
badly?
The truth! The truth about this
story.
It's been my favorite story
since I was a kid.
This book is a good overview.
You're my hero!
Me? You must be joking.

(alarm ringing)
Shut up!
YEAR 20XX
- (alarm continues)
- (rooster crowing sound effect)
(grunting)
HAZARDS OF SCREW PROPELLERS
- (alarm continues ringing)
- (babbling)
A new alarm-clock robot I made.
(sighs)
- (grunting, breathing heavily)
- (alarm continues)
Turn it off now.
There's a safety switch
behind the robot's neck.
(grunting)
(alarm stops)
Cut this crap.
(grunts)
I'm gonna be late!

- Good morning.
- Good morning.
(panting)
(exclaims)
(groans)

Good morning.
This is the morning news.
King Neptunus of Merman Kingdom
arrived in Shanghai this morning
and is now discussing the
accident with Shipholdings
CEO Mr. Sea.
Safety on the seas is
our number one priority
and we strive to build ships
that benefit both
humans and fish...
Many fish have been injured
by your ships' screw propellers!
We warned them to stay away
from the screw...
All talk and no action!
Our peaceful coexistence cannot
be achieved with empty promises!
We adamantly oppose the
production
of blade-wielding
steel monsters!
They turned back into fish.
(panting)
(horns honking)
(busy chatter)
That's it.
You're late again.
Director!
The big boss wants to see you.
(typing)
Boss... Is it about my project?
Stephan, are you new in our
company?
Yes... I mean, sort of.
Do you know what we manufacture?
Yes, ships.
Then tell me why you want
to do this Air Jet project.
Will it make our ships travel
fast?
No, I doubt it.
Will Air Jet be cheaper to make
than screw propellers?
(papers shuffling)
No, I doubt it.
Are there people who'd pay
huge sums of money
just for the sake of
not harming marine life?
Yes, I think so. I would.
Can you afford a ship?
Um...
Come here.
(groaning)
Over here.
Look. That's my new ship.
What do you think?
It's beautiful.
- Would you like to ride it?
- Very much.
(sighs)
What?
The king of the sea is leaving?
(grunts)
No escort?
'Cuz they were arguing?
Are you serious?!
(panicked whimpering)
You better pay for the damages!
- (splashing)
- (burbling)
There are many lovely nurses
here.
You don't mean that.
(groaning)
Are you awake?
- Where am I?
- A hospital.
You drowned in the sea.
That ship was damaged...
(door opens)
(footsteps approaching)
Stephan, my boy, you're finally
awake.
I was so worried about you.
Boss... Your precious ship...
My ship? Don't be silly.
Your life is most important.
You have to be more careful
for yourself.
Boss... I...
Stop calling me boss.
Consider me your big brother.
Big brother?
Stephan, why didn't you tell me
you had such a
distinguished friend?
We don't just make ships.
We have other critical roles
in Shanghai's society.
That Air Jet thing of yours
is actually a wonderful idea.
It's unfeasible but
let's work on it.
I can start the project?
- What friend?
- (knocking at door)
Stephan, how long have
you known the princess...
of Merman Kingdom?
What do you think
about the princess...
the fish of Merman Kingdom?
The future of humans and mermen?
Hold on.
The princess of Merman Kingdom?
What are you talking about?
Say something to him.
- Um... I...
- (gasps)
A fish talked!
I vow to stay with you for
eternity.
(gasping)
Princess, does that mean
you want to marry him?
If that's what it takes to
be together forever
I'll marry him.
- (gasping)
- (laughing)
(cash register dings)
The mermaid princess announced
her marriage to a human man.
They fell deeply in love
as soon as they met.
Just like the ancient Chinese
proverb,
"Nothing comes between
two people in love."
(newscast continues quietly)
I can't wait to see their baby,
human or not.
I want him to be happy.
I'm not gonna marry her.
After your parents died
I've been so worried about you.
We're happy about this marriage.
She's a fish.
She's a mermaid.
A talking fish.
What matters most about
a wife is inner beauty.
I'm not talking about me.
Who else would marry
someone like you?
That's harsh.
We fell in love after we got
married so don't worry.
I'm totally worried!
Good morning.
Who are you?
The ambassador for the goodwill
between humans and mermen.
CEO Sea sent me here.
(playing fanfare)
I want to thank you
on behalf of humans.
Stephan! Stephan!
Stephan! Stephan!
(chanting continues)
Your marriage with the
mermaid princess
has improved our diplomatic
relationship
as well as the Shipholdings
business.
In the future, Shanghai will
become
the world's first nation in
which humans and mermen coexist.
Wait... I haven't...
Japanese men have married
- (drumroll, cymbal crash)
- (chuckling)
a crane, a fox,
and even a snake.
(oohing, laughter)
Congratulations, Stephan!
I entrust the future of humans
and mermen in your hands.
- (camera snaps)
- (chuckling)
Boogers...

THE MERMAID'S HUSBAND
- A little to the right!
- Too much! Go up!
Step forward!
- Up! Left!
- Go down!
(gasping)

9,999 heart-shaped lanterns flow
down the river illuminated
by the setting sun.
(choir vocalizing)
It's Stephan and the mermaid's
first date tomorrow.
Let's try not to get too excited
and hope they have a great time.
Your first date with a mermaid?
Your first date altogether,
right?
Here's a credit card for you.
In case you guys have
to get a room tonight.
No way.
(laughs)
Gimme a break.
- (dog barking nearby)
- (groans)

I'm counting on you, Stephan.
Your marriage will
stop the mermen
from obstructing our business.
But Boss... I mean, Bro...
Don't worry. I'll give you a
position as a company executive.
- The mermaid's husband...
- Now go.
Here's Stephan, our hero!
He walks with poise and
confidence.
(groaning)
(sighing)
Go on. Hurry!
Go! Go!
(sighs)
We'll manufacture safe ships
and will also
contribute to the progress
of Shanghai.
(cameras clicking)

(gasps excitedly)
- Oh... Um... I'm...
- (giggling)
Open the box
and put the necklace on her.
(chuckles)
(gasps excitedly)
- (grunting)
- (chuckles)
Uh... Where's her neck?
- (grunts)
- (gasping)

(gasping)
- (chuckles)
- (gasps)
(laughter)
(screaming)
(thudding)
(groaning)

(frightened whimpering)
(frightened whimpering)
- (shrieking)
- (screaming)
(groaning)
Sorry about that.
(screaming)
The wave broke my ship's mast
and blew it away.
But the ship itself remained
intact...
(groaning)
(phone vibrating)
What are you doing?!
Everything's ready to go.
What's ready?
Boss... I mean, Bro.
You can't back out before the
climax.
(phone clicks)
I can't do this anymore...
(phone beeping)
(lively, playful chatter in
distance)
(gasping)
(grunting)
(grunts)
Do you want this?
(air rushing)
Um... Ao...
Ao...
Ao Sonni...
Ao Sonni Chao Neptunus.
It's too long and complicated.
I have another easier name.
Leiting 3.
What kind of name is that?
It's weird.
(groans)
(groaning)
Can I just call you Chao?
Yes.
(giggling)
Chao... I'm just an ordinary
human.
Why me...?
Why do you ask?
You said you wanted to stay
with me forever.
When did I say that?
You've got the wrong person.
(sobbing)
Bro.
Stephan, what are you doing?
Your Air Jet project
depends on this.
Hurry up and go cheer her up!
(crying)
Um... Uh... Uh...
Why don't you like me?
There's nothing wrong with you.
It's all my fault.
- Then why do you reject me?
- Um...
We're from different worlds.
I don't care. You're a liar.
Stop crying.
All right then. I'll stay with
you.
(upbeat music playing)
What?
That song...
I LOVE YOU
You and me, we were destined to
meet
Please... Please...
Please marry me!
You surprised me on purpose.
Thank you!
- Marriage! Marriage!
- That's my ship's mast.
The beginning of a happy life.
It wasn't that simple.
(camera snaps)
(giggling)
No, no!
That's no good. The groom,
stand closer to your bride!
Come on. Much closer than that.
Are you shy?
Are you?
Closer, you idiot!
Oops, I'm sorry.
(gasping)
Don't you get it?
That's not what I meant.
Look this way. Yes.
Why are you lowering your
pants?!
Yes, right there.
Now jump! Not like that.
(gasping)
Like this?
Now raise a leg.
Not her leg, you idiot!
I'm sorry...
Okay. That's good.
Okay, here we go.
(camera snaps)
VIP ROOM
Robelt...
(grunts inquisitively)
Why do I have to marry a fish?
What would happen if I ran away?
It might start a war.
I'm leaving.
- Are you ready?
- I'm leaving!
(quiet chatter)
- (frightened whimpering)
- (gears clicking, rattling)
(sloshing footsteps)

I'm out of here!
(panicked whimpering)
(oohing)
We'll keep supporting them
and promote maritime development
for the further progress of
Shanghai.
Good.
Dad.
Please listen.
I never imagined that I could
marry the man I love so soon.
I'm very happy.
I know marriage isn't
all fun and games.
Stephan is the man
I've been searching for.
I'll get used to living on land
and learn things for my husband
and become less selfish.
I'll spend the rest of
my life with Stephan.
(giggling)
(gasping)
She transformed. She's
beautiful.
When we mermen wholeheartedly
trust a human being,
we can transform even on land.
Stephan! The ring, the ring!
What a lovely couple!
(applause)
Kiss! Kiss!
Kiss! Kiss!
(cheering)
(applause)
Now let's have the bride and
groom compete for this apple!
(camera snapping)
(laughter)
(muttering)
(dog barking in distance)
Now get some rest.
I'll bring him a hot towel.
Thanks.
I can drink more!
Where are you going?
This is your home from now on.
Good night.
Good night.
(snoring)
(wind howling)
Dad!
Mom!
(gasping)
Why was I sleeping in the
bathtub?
Ow!
Who put this here?
It's totally in the way.
But it's worth a lot of money.
I bet this would buy a pleasure
boat.
This is amazing.
Breakfast is ready.
(electrical buzzing)
How do I eat this?
Gulp it down.
Gulp?
Delicious.
Ow!
No thanks!
- Good morning.
- Good morning.

(electrical buzzing)
It's delicious...
(applause)
(gasping)
(panting)
Stephan!
Did you consummate your
marriage?!
Let me know when Stephan comes.
We need to speed up the project.
(screaming)
Do you plan to make merman
babies?
No idea!
The door is closing.
Things are getting crazy.
Chief, here's some tea.
I'll polish your shoes.
Our company has a bright future,
thanks to you.
Make sure to complete the Air
Jet.
The marine industry now has
the support of mermen.
Safe ships are a must for
mermen.
(chuckling)
The Air Jet uses compressed air
that creates a current of water
that moves the ship forward
in place of a screw propeller.
(applause continues)
(chuckles)
(crickets chirping)
(grunts)
(sighs)
I'm home!
- (humming)
- (water running)
(electrical buzzing)
(grunts inquisitively)
(humming continues)
(humming continues)
I should've known...
Don't look!
(humming)
Nice and clean.
(grunts)
So pretty...
(gasps)
(screams)
(panting)
Hey! No wet shoes!
Simply put, the Air Jet is
complete.
(gasping excitedly)
My hat!
- (wind gusting)
- (chimes jingling)
Chao!
I'm not used to things yet.
Don't worry.
You can ask me anything.

(electrical buzzing)
This is the robot genius' lab.
What do you want?
Chao wants to learn
about the human world.
This is kind of exciting.
Make yourselves at home.
We will!

- Just kidding.
- Just kidding.
What's this?
A robot I made.
Cool!
(gasping)
Is your father happy
about your marriage?
I'm not sure.
Where's your hat, Chao?
- I lost it.
- (chuckles)
Robelt has no interest in girls,
only his robots.
(snoring)
Take them.
What? Uh...
You're giving me this huge
pearl?
Yes.
What? Why?!
I gave them all away.
So why? The pearls and power
pole are your treasures.
They're priceless!
We have everything we need
without them.
But if we sell them...
The blessings of the sea keep us
alive.
So all we need is the bare
minimum.
No more unnecessary stuff!
(electrical buzzing)
(quiet chatter)
We'll take this cutlassfish.
Sure.
No. The one next to it
has fresher scales.
Complaining about my
merchandise?!
(screams)
Watch it!
They're my customers!
I'm also running a business!
It's no excuse for wielding a
knife!
Chao!
I'm fine. I just slipped.
Let's go.

(groaning)
This is what you came up with?
This thing?
It's absolutely wonderful!
Let's test it next month
for the investors.
I'm counting on you guys!
Okay.
What are you doing here?
She has something for you.
Chao, give it to him.
I packed lunch for you.
What?
I'll take this.
Here.
Open it and see.
But... electric...
Just open it, will you?
(gasps)
It's cooked!
Mybae taught me.
Doesn't it look good?
Now eat.
Yum!
It's delicious, Chao!
I'm so glad!
I'm happy for you.
My tail fin is throbbing!
(gasps softly)
Next time, I'll make
that dish you like.
What happened to your fingers?
What do you think
about the new chief's project?
It would've never been approved
without his mermaid wife.
That's harsh.
He's lucky to have a mermaid
wife.
She makes lunch for him
and he even gets promoted.
I hope their ship won't sink.
What would you do?
Well... I wouldn't have married
her.
Why would anyone want to marry a
fish?
Right? You can't even
breathe together.
How does she breathe
in the first place?
Robelt! Over here!
(lively chatter)
I don't think I can keep living
with a mermaid.
Don't say that.
Without Chao, you'd still be
cleaning ships.
Status isn't important.
I envy you for meeting someone
who loves you so much.
Someone? She's a fish.
I wish Mybae were
as straightforward as Chao.
(confused grunt)
She's your family now.
I'm glad you have someone
who takes care of you.
I'd rather have you take care of
me.
Get lost!
What's this rose?
Is it for me?
Give it to Mybae for me.
Give it to her yourself.
- Come on.
- No. Good night.
If only I had the courage...
(crickets chirping)
(grunts)
Now's my chance! Dive in!
Yes, Captain...
I'm home.
I felt my heart melt for her.
As your family?
Maybe they're a family too.
We should go back. Your family
must be waiting for you.
I'm still single.
I'm in love but too afraid
to tell her how I feel.
But how should I put it?
Wistful and beautiful like a
spring breeze in my heart...
- (heavy rumbling)
- (electrical buzzing)
What?!
Dad!
Good morning.
I missed you, Chao.
You've lost some weight.
Let me give you a hug.
Stop it.
A small but happy home, huh?
How are things with Mr. Sea?
The propeller he developed
is incredible.
That was me.
Thanks for taking care
of my daughter.
No... She's the one
who's taking care of me.
Let me know if
she gives you any trouble.
Not at all.
She treats me very well.
(chuckles softly)
In any case, all I want is
for you two to get along.
Yes, absolutely.
You can stay for a while, right?
I'll go shopping for dinner.
(humming)
Marriage has made her mature.
- I'll go with you!
- You stay here with me.
Do you love Chao?
Oh... Um...
I don't understand.
Why does my daughter love
a man like you
with no money, talent,
or good looks?
She's still in her fish form,
which means
she doesn't feel
comfortable yet.
She left the sea
and started a life on land
believing you're the man
she'd been searching for.
On the other hand,
are you willing to
devote your life to her?
I'll go make tea.
(humming)
I'm home.
I see you're getting along.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Father, I got you a present
for coming to see me.
They're called fireworks.
I'm sure you've never seen one.
(kettle whistling)
To celebrate your wellbeing.
(whistling continues)
Ch...!
Not here!
(explosive whooshing)
She's a wonderful daughter.
What a splendid welcome.
(crying)
I did something bad, didn't I?
Why fireworks?
Because... that's what you
said...
I did not.
Much less fireworks inside...
I'm sorry.
I didn't know they weren't
meant to be launched inside.
I know so little
about the human world.
I'm afraid of getting lost
and going far away by myself
so I rely on Mybae...
Please don't cry.
Tomorrow's Sunday
so let's go out together.
What? Really?

(groaning)
(screaming over speakers)
Hey, you... Your big hat is
blocking my view.
I'm sorry. I didn't know.
(sighs)
(yelling and screaming over
speakers)
(lively chatter, laughter)
(yelps)
- Chao!
- Is she okay?!
Wow. She's a beautiful girl.
She's lovely!
Who do you think I am?
I'm a mermaid. I'm fine.
Oh yeah.
I'm glad you're okay.
- I'm happy.
- About what?
You forgot I was a mermaid.
Yeah, you're right.
I'll go buy ice cream.
Wait here for me.
Mom, it's a fish.
Shush.
She's the mermaid princess.
Can we eat a mermaid?
(chuckling)
I'm delicious.
(screams)
I'm sorry!
Wait!
(pants, yelps)
What? Chao?
(crying)
Chao!
Hey, you're that fish with the
big head.
- (horn honking)
- (panting)
Where's your human husband?
Whoa, whoa, whoa...
Here comes the husband.
- You okay?
- Your wife...
(yells)
Are you serious?! Look at this!
Say something.
Does a fish eat ice cream?
You can have them...
Ow!
Watch movies that make you
nicer!
Chao should be home by now.
(grunting)
- (kicks thumping)
- (pained grunting)
(crying)
(rain pattering)
(groaning)
- (yells)
- (whooshing)
Are you okay?
I must look horrible.
You're awesome, Chao.
Who do you think I am?
Did you see how pathetic they
looked?
I think they learned their
lesson.
Thank you...
for protecting me.
I'm sorry for leaving you
alone...
The bandage on your hand...
(upbeat rock music playing)
I want to dance for you
I want to make my dream
come true with you
You held me tight in your arms
and promised you'll never let me
go
I want to dance for you
I want to make my dream
come true with you
The sun smiles gently on me
That's why my heart dances like
this
I was born deep under the sea
to fall in love with you
I love the sun
because I love you
Forever and ever
I wanna keep dancing for you
Forever and ever
I'll keep dancing for you
(gasps)
- (song ends)
- (crickets chirping)
Are they home?
Where were you...?
(grunts softly)
(gasps)
(breathing deeply)
It wasn't for the company
or Air Jet.
I had mixed feelings
like a tangled rope.
Chao? Chao!
Chao, get me a towel.
Did she go out?
I completed it.
(gasps)
Awesome!
Yu and Hiro, you're in charge
of the stage tomorrow.
Yasu, make sure the Air Jet...
(gasping)
Chief?
We have completely renewed
our screw propeller.
Many forms of marine life
were harmed by the old model.
Our new Air Jet will not cause
such tragedies.
The fish can swim through
this Air Jet unharmed?
We've conducted numerous
experiments.
This ship is propelled by Air
Jet.
You'll see how safe...
Stephan!
(gasping)
- (grunting)
- (gasping)
A surprise present for you!
Happy birthd...
(gasping)
Happy birthday.
Is she that legendary wife of
yours?
Yes. It's my birthday today...
I see.
No wonder she's different.
I'm honored to meet you.
- (screaming)
- Sir!
What are you doing?!
Get off! What are you doing?!
(panicked whimpering)
Boss, are you okay?
Uh-oh! It's out of control!
What's going on?!
What should I do?!
(screaming)
Stay here, Bro.
(screaming)
Chao! Stop the robot!
Press the stop button!
Chao!
I don't know where it is!
(gasping)
(screams)
Stephan!
You okay, Chao?!
Why a robot?!
I asked Robelt to make it.
Turn it off.
There's a safety switch
behind the robot's neck.
The switch behind the neck!
Stephan!
(frightened grunting)
There.
(whooshing, whistling)
(oohing)
Fireworks?!
(metallic creaking)
(screaming)
They're falling!
Stephan!
(panicked whimpering)
They're getting sucked in!
(whooshing)
(screaming)
Are you okay?!
- Chief!
- Chao!
The Air Jet?
This is more urgent...
- (rumbling)
- (screaming)
Let's go home!
Let's go back to the sea.
No. Stephan protected me!
(distant siren wailing)
I don't wanna look at you.
I'm done with you!
I'm sorry.
I wanted to surprise you...
Surprise? Gimme a break.
I thought you'd like it...
Like what?
Raw eels...
(jackhammer rattling loudly)
(siren blaring)
Blowing up my house,
destroying my company's ship,
ruining the event
and my dream of Air Jet...
You ruined my dream...
I can't take it anymore!
(crying softly)
I'm gonna get a heart attack,
worrying about you all the time.
I want you to go away.
(jackhammering)
You said you wanted to be
with me forever.
Like I said, I never said that!
(splash)

(clattering)
It's all your fault!
My fault?
What happened, Stephan?!
(grunting)
Stop it! Where's Chao?
She's not coming back.
What happened to you guys?
(yelling)
I didn't want to marry her
in the first place!
A fish!
She's not a fish!
She's no different from us!
She washed your shoes
and hurt her fingers trying
to learn how to cook for you.
She tried so hard to be a good
wife.
It's you who couldn't accept her
as your wife!
But she's a fish!
She accepted a human being
as her husband.
I'm on Chao's side this time.
The mermaid princess and her
husband
were seen arguing this evening.
The appearance of a robot at the
venue
is also being investigated
while the Air Jet project has
been suspended amidst concerns
about relations between
mermen and humans.
This is what CEO Sea had to say.
(chattering angrily)
(phone vibrating)
Bro, about today...
Don't call me Bro!
You screwed up big time!
The Air Jet project is over!
Bro... I mean Boss!
Boss! I'm sorry!
Stephan!
You're in my way!
Uncle! Auntie!
What happened between you two?!
- We got this.
- Stephan!
You've done nothing wrong!
(panting)
What a pretty wristwatch!
Have a drink!
Was there a misunderstanding
between you two?!
(grunts, yelps)
Why were you guys fighting?!
(screaming)
(tires squealing)
- Stephan, get in!
- Stephan!
Where did she go?!
- (engine revving)
- (tires squealing)
I'm sorry.
It's my robot's fault.
Forget it.
We're still being followed.
Are you sure about Chao?
What now?
There's somewhere I wanna go.
Okay.
Let's lose them!
(horn blasting)
(screaming)
(horn honking)
(screaming)

(panicked whimpering)
- (tires squealing)
- (horn honking)
(panicked whimpering)
Our last resort.
On three. Fire.
(high-pitched whistling)
(tires squealing)
Activate.
(screaming)
I don't know if your inventions
are high or low tech.
So where are we going?
(metallic creaking)
I'm sorry for hitting you.
But I want you and Chao...
I know.
Thanks and sorry
for causing so much trouble.
Let's let him decide on his own.
Robelt the Genius!
That skinny arm of yours
packed quite a punch!
(grunts)
What's that?
Super Power Glove.
(chuckles)
FISHING VILLAGE
(birds chirping)
Dad... I couldn't do it...
The Air Jet...
Stephan, hurry up.
We're heading out to the sea.
(gasps)

(startled grunt)

(laughing)
Stephan, what are you drawing?
(thunder crashes)
- (wind howling)
- (creaking)
Dad!
Mom!
Hey! Is that you Stephan?!
Hey!
(chuckles)
Long time no see.
How's life in the city?
You haven't heard about me?
Are you a fugitive?
A murderer on the run?
Of course not!
I was kidding.
What's this?
We always used to bully you
when we were kids.
It's Leiting 2 that we took from
you.
You don't remember?
I owe you an apology.
(gasps)
You haven't finished your
coffee.
Thanks!
(panting)
Now I get it!
Where?
Where? Where?
I have another easier name.
Father, I got you a present
for coming to see me.
Where? Where?
You said you wanted to stay
with me forever.
When did I say that?
You've got the wrong person.
Where? Where?
Where?!
(gasps)
(giggling)

Stop!
Take me to town as fast as
possible!
You got it!
What?
Hurry but don't rush.
Sorry about that.
SEARCH
I'm the captain!
Go, Leiting 2!
Defeat the enemy!
(yelling playfully)
Don't run on the deck.
It's slippery.
Wow! A huge catch!
(yells)
Why did you throw them
back into the sea?
Not everything is ours to take.
The blessings of the sea keep us
alive.
So all we need are
the bare necessities.
Yeah.
(gasps)
Dad, what's this?
Maybe the secret of the sea.
(sighs)
Then I'll take good care of it!
Your name is Leiting 3!
(yells)
The coffee...
(grunting, panting)
(muffled humming)
(muffled humming)
(wind whistling)
(gasps softly)
(gasps)
- (crunching)
- (engine chugging)
(gasps)
(engine stops)
(gasps)
(shuddering breaths)
Mom! Dad!
(wailing)
FISHING VILLAGE

Look. It's him.
He lost his parents at sea.
Poor boy...
(sobbing)
Leiting 3! Where's my mom and
dad?!
(soft humming)
Leiting 3!
Leiting 2, I miss my mom and
dad.
Stephan!
(grunting)
(laughter)
Give me your Leiting 2!
(laughter)
Let's play with it!
Take it.
My dad will get me a real robot.
Your dad is dead!

(shuddering breaths)
He's still alive.
When he comes home,
I'm gonna launch fireworks.
(yelling)
(trembling breaths)
What's this?
Give it back!
Whoa!
(hollers)
Give it back!
Give it back!
(screams)
(hums)
(gasps)
(screaming)
Leiting 3!
(yells)

(muffled gasp)
(grunting)
- (gasps)
- (grunting)
(gasps)
(grunting)
You're the pilot of my ships
starting today.
It's my honor.
Look.
My ship, my pride and joy.
The one that's departing from
the port?
That one?
(yelps)
Stephan!
(grunting)
(chuckles)
Go.
- Are you free tonight?
- (yells)
I hired you to pilot ships,
not women!
(elevator chimes)
Geez...
(cameras clicking rapidly)
The Air Jet is getting rave
reviews!
The mermaid was only mildly
injured in such a big accident!
That's right!
We're working hard to produce
more Air Jet units!
I had faith in Stephan
from the very beginning!
He's amazingly gifted!
Chao, I swear I'm gonna find
you.
Did you find her?
You did, didn't you?
(inhales deeply)
(exhales)

(whooshing)
What do you want, Stephan?!
We cut ties with the land!
I came...
for the love of my life!
Are you insane?
You broke my daughter's heart.
All you did was take advantage
of Chao for your own benefit!
(yells)
I was uncertain at first.
But not anymore!
I don't believe you!
When my parents died at sea
I vowed to make Air Jet!
Before that vow
I'd made another vow
during happier times!
(grunting fiercely)
Thanks for washing my shoes.
The fried fish was delicious.
The fireworks and dance were
fun.
(whimpering)
I remember making that vow!
I'll take care of you!
I won't lose you again!
Take this!
My one and only family member!
Leiting 3! Chao!

(grunts softly)


(chuckles softly)
(chuckles)
(whooshing)
(short chuckle)
Let's go home, Leiting 3.
Here.
(chuckles)
What?
Here? A pigeon?
Thank you!
It looks good on you.
Thanks.
Yep, you look nice.
I love you just the way you are.
You searched far and wide for
her.
(sniffles)
Of course.
(splashing)

So what? You're the hero?
I would've remembered
if you'd told me straight out.
(gasps)
I was shocked you didn't
remember.
(giggling)
Hello. I'm Chao.
- (whimpers)
- (giggling)
Yeah... Hello...
(laughter)
Wow! Evolved children!
Daddy!
We're almost at the port.
You can go home.
(yells)
Just kidding.
(sighs)
Aren't you going back to town?
We chose a quiet lifestyle.
She likes to live in the sea so
I decided to move
our family here.
I see.
So marine life and human life
were integrated,
thanks to your marriage.
- (short chuckle)
- (gasps)
The future is important for all
creatures.
(gasps)
This is a great story!
Thank you!
Stephan's confession!
I'm thrilled!
You get the credit
for this scoop, Juno.
I decline!
Why?
I want to protect their quiet
lifestyle.
Protect their lifestyle?
- (drawer opens)
- (sighs softly)
Okay.
Perhaps they'll have to face
more hardships in the future.
Only fate will tell.
I wonder if it was fate that
they met.
Juno, what do you think?
It was a miracle they met.
I love you, Chief Editor!
(grunts softly)
Yeah...
(footsteps)
What?
(gasping)
Why Boobie Rocket Missiles?!

You guys are doodling here?
Let me see.
You two...
- What are you drawing?
- What are you drawing?
A family!
It looks good.
(chuckles softly)
I'm not finished.
Now it's done!
(humming)
Kick!

After the tears comes the
sunshine
It's like my heart is dancing
This world has got color
now that I met you
Hey Chao It's okay to not know
It's okay to make mistakes
Hey Chao Let's dive into places
we don't know
Hands up, hands up
Hold my hand
Wake up, wake up
Open your eyes
Hands up, hands up
What's our fate? Nanana
Days with a miraculous ray of
light shining upon us
Full of smiles
Don't forget about our promise
ring
The time we shared
La La La sing along La La La
La La La secret code is La La La
Do you remember that day?
Even if with tears it was a good
day
I stayed by your side
So that I could see you smile
Hey Chao It's okay to not know
It's okay to make mistakes
Hey Chao Let's dive into places
we don't know
Didn't think I'd fall in love
Didn't think that
a day like this would come
After the tears comes the
sunshine
It's like my heart is dancing
The world has got color
now that I met you
Days with a miraculous ray of
light shining upon us
Full of smiles
Don't forget about our promise
ring
The time we shared
La La La sing along La La La
I've been searching for you,
the person I met that day
As I was guided by the light
Don't forget our promise
The time we shared
Okay, welcome back
Days with a miraculous ray of
light shining upon us
Full of smiles
Don't forget about our promise
ring
The time we shared
La La La sing along La La La
Days with a miraculous ray of
light shining upon us
Full of smiles
Don't forget about our promise
ring
The time we shared
La La La sing along La La La
Hands up!
Those hands will guide our days
To meet new smiles
Wake up!
Our awakened love is beating
The ray of light shines on two
of us
Hands up!
These hands will guide our days
To meet new smiles
Wake up!
Our awakened love is beating
The ray of light shines on two
of us
(song continues with vocalizing)
(song ends)