Where Nobu and Dill obsess over Tenchi Muyo! OVA 3

Discloner · **Discloner**

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Nobuyuki · **Nobuyuki**

Still waiting for synopses. In the meantime, some screenshots, courtesy of a fine member of the AFC.
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--> All with spoileriffic commentary interspersed throughout. <--
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Nobuyuki · **Nobuyuki**

Well, after a week of waiting, i decided to try to write my own synopsis. After getting some "help" with the Japanese dialogue, I sat down and started to summarize the episode. 4 hours and 4 pages of text later, I finished. I'm working on winnowing it down even further, but thought I'd share some of it now. So without further ado, except for the obligatory spoiler warning, Here's part 1:

*Opening with an establishing shot of the Masaki house at night, we cut to Tenchi sleeping. His forehead starts to glow with a white light, and it seems to cause him some stress (sweating, mild groaning). Then we see that someone is watching over him as this is occurring. As we cut to a viewpoint through the doorway to Tenchi's room, we can see that someone is Noike.

Next morning, Tenchi's sitting on the back porch, getting ready for another day in the fields by tying his shoes while Ryoko, Aeka and Mihoshi all try to talk to him about his sudden engagement. Sasami comments to Washu on the side, "Grandmother sure likes to toss pebbles into the pond to watch the ripples spread out." Noike walks out from the kitchen, and seeing Tenchi bent over, asks him if he's feeling alright. Ryoko starts to object, saying she's trying to talk to Tenchi right now, but Tenchi, unconscious, collapses and sprawls out on the ground.

Roll opening credits.

Next scene has Tenchi in bed with Washu's yellow physical scan 'bot on top of his head. Washu says it's been unseasonably hot lately, and Tenchi has a mild case of heat stroke, along with stress and fatigue. She figures he'll be okay in about three days. Meanwhile the terrible trio are hovering over him and getting in Washu's way, so she pushes them out of the room, saying it'll take longer for him to recover if they don't get out. Washu turns to Noike and states she understands that Noike is a licensed nurse, so Washu tells her to take care of Tenchi. The other three starts to object, and Washu loses her patience, and tells them to stop whining and go do something they're capable of doing. Ryoko starts to say something, and Washu loses her temper and orders them to get lost.

Noike sits at Tenchi's bedside pondering the meaning of her recurring nightmare. Tenchi wakes up and starts to get out of bed. Noike tells Tenchi that Washu ordered him to rest for three days, and that he needn't worry about the household chores or fieldwork. Tenchi starts to object, but Noike makes it clear that "nurse's orders" are to be obeyed. She offers to help him change clothes, but he bashfully says he can do it himself. Noike tucks him back into bed afterwards, and says to let her know if he needs anything. When she opens the door, Ryo-oh-ki (in child form) and Sasami are standing there, worried. Noike asks what's wrong, and Ryo-oh-ki starts to explain (by meowing). Noike reassures Ryo-oh-ki that Tenchi's fatigue isn't caused by working her carrot fields, and that he'll have help tending them from now on. Ryo-oh-ki cheers up at this news.

Next scene: Noike is scrubbing Tenchi's clothes in a washtub. Ryoko, who's been sweeping the yard, sidles up and asks if Tenchi's all right. Noike says he'll be fine, but he needs his rest. Ryoko wants to see him, but Noike continues with the company line that he won't get better if he's disturbed. Ryoko shuffles off, sweeping. Then it's Aeka's turn. After telling her the same thing, Noike asks if Aeka could take over the laundry, as she needs to go do fieldwork. Aeka happily agrees.

Noike tells Sasami that she's going to the shrine to speak to Katsuhito, and then go tend the fields. Noike invites Ryo-oh-ki to tag along, and Sasami says she'll make some snacks for them. Noike then tells Sasami that it won't be necessary for her to prepare a dinner plate for Tenchi tonight. Sasami is disappointed, but Noike let's her in on a secret: Washu is exaggerating the extent of Tenchi's illness to keep the other girls from making too much fuss and bothering Tenchi. Could Sasami keep up the pretense in her absence? Sasami says she understands. (note: this appeals to Sasami's sense of pulling practical-jokes)

Noike visits Washu's lab and asks Washu to watch over the house while she's in the fields. Washu says "Sure. Oh by the way, could I run physical checkup on you? Since you fainted when Tenchi first met you, and he was worried." Noike says that's fine, but only if Washu doesn't turn her into one of her guinea pigs. Washu bristles and turns to say something, but Noike's already stepping out the door.

While Noike and Ryo-oh-ki walk away from the house, Mihoshi leans out an upper-floor window and asks if Tenchi's going to be all right. Noike yells at her to NOT EVEN THINK of going into Tenchi's room. Mihoshi, cowering, sheepishly says, "Okay..." Noike turns back around, and Ryo-oh-ki sticks her head out of the bushes she was hiding in while Noike was yelling at Mihoshi.

When they get to the shrine, Noike serves Katsuhito some tea while briefing him on Tenchi's condition. Katsuhito apologizes for causing all the trouble, and Noike says it's all right. Katsuhito then says he understands it's her job to keep Tenchi and the others under surveillance for Seto, but he wouldn't if she decided to keep to her cover story. Noike, surprised that he knows her true purpose, blushes a little at the suggestion of actually becoming Tenchi's fiancée. Putting that aside for the moment, Noike has a favor to ask...

(to be continued...)
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This is the first time I've ever done one, so feedback is appreciated.
Too much information for a simple synopsis? Needs encrypted to avoid spoilers? Let me know.
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dillpops · **dillpops**

Good work Nobu *huggles* thankyou!

It seems like the girls from your description are only being comic relief so far...I want Ryoko to get serious and rescue someone or do something already...
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dillpops · **dillpops**

thanks for the summary!
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Nobuyuki · **Nobuyuki**

Part the 3rd:

*Onboard the ship's subspace area (it's huge!) Noike and Tenchi ride hover disks to the planting unit, where a small sapling (barely a foot tall) sits in the center. Noike introduces the tree as Kyouko, and Tenchi greets it with a, "Konichiwa, Kyouko-chan." He's then treated to a light show by Kyouko, and Noike remarks that Kyouko's excited to have a visitor, since she's a top-secret that only Royals can approach, and only with special permission. Tenchi asks if it's all right for him to be there. Noike says it's okay, since he's an even higher-class secret for Jurai.
Tenchi: “What? I’m a secret?�?

Floating down the moat that surrounds the central tree, Noike and Tenchi have breakfast. Tenchi remarks that it tastes different than Sasami's cooking, and it's kind of nostalgic. Noike says that Reia taught her how to flavor things to Tenchi's liking, and that she promised to teach Noike some more dishes in the future. As part of their conversation, Tenchi asks her about the recurring dream, as he's still worried about her. She says she's had the dream since she was little; she's saved in the nick of time by someone she can't see clearly. While they're talking, a little green bouncy ball (resembling a mass unit) comes up and jumps on the table. Noike scolds it, calling it "Kyouko". Tenchi asks about this. Noike explains that it's a control unit in the same manner that Ryo-oh-ki is. Noike asks if Tenchi would be interested in a bath after they finish eating. She's quite proud of her bathhouse.

Tenchi teleports into the bath unit, located high in another tree; it has a great scenic view overlooking the subspace area. Tenchi is amazed at the view. Noike teleports in (wearing only a towel) and offers to scrub his back for him. He tries to refuse, but she'll have none of it and pulls him to the pool area. Afterwards, they sit soaking in the pool, separated by about ten feet or so. Noike asks if he would like to move closer. Tenchi gets embarrassed. Noike starts to talk about the women that have surrounded Tenchi. She says at first, she had wondered what kind of person this prince of Jurai was to attract them. Tenchi says he just an earthling. Noike says his situation suggests otherwise. Tenchi states he's really just a normal high school student. After a pause, Tenchi asks if she was disappointed by what she found. She says in her imagination, she would have been disappointed; in reality, she's actually relieved (that he's so normal). She blushes, and at this point, Kyouko causes a flood of water to wash Tenchi out to the middle of the pool while bringing water down on top of Noike's head. Noike scolds Kyouko again, and swims out to where Tenchi is. Tenchi asked what happened, and Noike says Kyouko must have gotten jealous because Tenchi stopped paying attention to her. Tenchi apologizes. Noike explains that Kyouko is a prototype for the new 3rd-generation battleships. Prototype?

Once they’re out of the water, Noike goes on to explain that 3rd-generation ships generally are more powerful than any other nation's battleships. Jurai was content in that fact until Ryoko's attack 700 years ago. During the attack, only Aeka's 2nd-generation ship (Note: the only one at Jurai then) was able to fight against Ryo-oh-ki; the 3rd-generations were simply outclassed. She goes on to explain that 2nd-generation ships are rare, and there's currently only one 1st-generation ship: King Azusa's Kirito. So Kyouko is Jurai's effort to coax more power from the 3rd-gen. ships; Kyouko is almost as powerful as a 2nd-gen. ship, that's why she's so secret.

Noike also informs Tenchi that Seto is dropping by tomorrow and she'll make her report then. Noike says she feels sorry for what she put Ryoko and the others through, but it should still be a favorable report. After a pause, Noike blushes, and tells Tenchi the person who saves her in her dream looks a lot like him.

(to be continued [concluded?]...)
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dillpops · **dillpops**

Nobu you make such great reports! thanks
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dillpops · **dillpops**

woah, and you did this all from the japanese? Impressive! Thanks nobu!
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dillpops · **dillpops**

oops! Sorry! Yeah, I figured it was hard, I can only get words here and there when I listen to japanese...
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Rycel · **Rycel**

*stunned silence* Okay, now things are heating up.

First thing's first, my hat goes off to you Nobu, for your efforts on behalf of us who have no access to the new OVAs yet. I shall carve your name into a mountainside so that future generations will know of your charity and sacrifice! Now where's my chisel and hammer?

Second: The internal politics of Jurai persist. That Seto sure knows how to mettle with things. But I can't tell at this point if that's Noike's only purpose, or if she actually cares about Tenchi.

Third: For those who never thought Mihoshi was a viable part of the household, or was merely comic relief, I have only three words *deep breath*: CHOKE ON IT! Our beloved Miho is far, far more than she appears and may actually get the screen time she deserves next ep.! REJOICE!

Finally: Holy Hell! Tenchi Vs. the Chobi Maru?! This looks like a no-win scenrio! (I know, I know. Bad pun and it's a thinker, but somebody had to say it.)
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Nobuyuki · **Nobuyuki**

You're both welcome. I'm still open to constructive criticism though. And I still think I went overboard with the details, but there's a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff to cover here.

Fireswarm · **Fireswarm**

It sort of some major factors in play. First is Lady Tokemi and her role in this, especially with Z in the background is Z pulling GP's strings. Then we have Lady Seto and her role with the GP and Noike's role in Masaki household, has Seto sent Noike to neutralize Mihoshi and on the other hand make Mihoshi misrable and then use the GP to attack Tenchi. We also have Galaxy Police 's role in this, since Mihoshi's brother and the GrandMarshal are worried about Mihoshi, either by outside forces or fears. I don't know about Asuka's role since he may want Yosho to take over and is probably angry that his daughters have a thing for thier great-nephew Shocked

. I have a felling Washu may have caught on to this, but the next episode will be intresting non the less.


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