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[♪ somber music playing]

[Sakurama] What was that?

I've never seen a Divine Artifact like that.

[Red Keeper] Attention, fighters.

Your leaders are all gone now.

-[shocked grunt] -Which means you have

one of two options…

-[angry grunt] -[Red Keeper] Either we continue fighting

until one side is dead,

or we make a pact and have you under our authority.

We can be a team.

We'll all coexist working hand in hand! [soft chuckle]

[angry grunt]

Huh?

Hey, wait! Hold on!

Was that monster back there somebody you knew?

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Did I know him? The hell?

You know you monsters have no chance of winning.

So you have to drop any evil plans you were scheming up.

[surprised grunt]

[♪ upbeat music playing, Tatsuya Kitani "Preview of Me"]

Hold on… How'd you know?

Just now, I was out of sight,

but I overheard your conversation with Suzukiri…

I'm begging you, just give up.

[♪ tense music playing]

Even if we continue to fight you, justice will always prevail.

[in angry voice] Yeah, justice my ass!

Is that what you call the last 12 years?

Forcing us to act out this charade?

Well, it's BS and I'm sick of it!

I'm gonna destroy your messed-up joke of an organization!

'Cause you're right. I'm a monster and proud of it.

[soft gasp]

[soft exhale]

Well, congratulations!

Huh?

You passed the recruitment exam!

[Sakurama chuckles] From today on,

you'll join us as a fellow Ranger!

"Fellow Ranger"? What are you talking about?

Look, the world isn't perfect. There's a lot to dislike.

So then, why don't we try to change it from the inside?

Let's work together

to create a society where humans and monsters can coexist!

[Sakurama] What do you say?

I say that I hate all you stand for.

[shocked grunt]

You and I are sworn mortal enemies.

-Don't ever talk to me again. -[grunts]

It's sad. You're not fit… to be a Ranger.

[Suzukiri] I believed in you.

[Suzukiri] I knew you'd come to me eventually.

[Fighter D] Don't get the wrong idea.

I'm only here to learn the secret of how to defeat the Rangers.

Once I'm done with you, I'm cutting you off.

We aren't friends. I'm a monster.

You're mouthy.

[knife slashes]

[♪ cheeky music playing]

Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, that hurt!

I see. You use mimicry to take human form.

[Fighter D] Are you insane? What the hell are you doing?

People will be so shocked when they find out

there's a monster walking in the streets among them.

[annoyed grunt]

That's where you stand. Do you get it now?

[annoyed grunt]

-[Suzukiri] So… -Hmm?

…you said you wanted to learn how to defeat the Rangers,

is that right?

The secret is the Divine Artifacts.

[surprised grunt]

[Suzukiri] There are five of them.

They're transformation talismans for The Dragon Keepers,

created to help them fight monsters.

On top of that, they're basically cheat items

that grant their users divine powers.

Divine Artifacts are capable of killing the immortal monsters.

Which means…

[Fighter D] You're planning on doing something to those Divine Artifacts?

[soft chuckle] Bingo.

[Suzukiri] The Ranger Force may appear to be very powerful,

but the truth is it's imperfect and dependent on its top five members.

If we just poke one of these weak spots,

the organization might crumble way easier than we expect.

Still… if they're that important,

they'd never take their eyes off of them even for a second.

You're gonna strike while they're sleeping?

-[snoring] -[Fighter D snickering]

-[gasps] -[Fighter D yelps]

That's one method. Sure.

But there's one moment

that the Divine Artifacts are left all alone with no one in there.

[gasps]

That moment… is the Sunday Showdown.

[Suzukiri] After all, there's no way

they could bring the real artifacts to a fake fight.

[commentator] Ranger Nation, it's here!

This is the moment you've been waiting for!

It's finally time for the Sunday Showdown!

[♪ exciting music playing]

[Suzukiri] Wow, you're looking more like Red by the minute!

If fighters are capable of this stuff,

we should start taking you guys more seriously!

[Fighter D grunts] Shut up. Stop talking to me.

I need more focus for new faces.

[Suzukiri] Hey. If you guys are good at mimicking humans,

why didn't you use it to your advantage?

You could blend in and spy on us or something.

[Fighter D] There are things we're good at mimicking and others, not so much.

[Suzukiri] I see…

You're taking too long.

[Suzukiri] I'm getting tired. Can you transform into a chair for me?

-Woman, you're driving me crazy! -[laughs]

We're all different.

I just happen to be good at mimicking surface-dwellers.

Huh…

[Suzukiri] You know, this special skill of yours

could very well change the tide of this whole battle.

-[Fighter D] I'm in. -[Suzukiri] Okay.

-The signal's good. -Hmm.

-All right, Fighter-kun,… -[annoyed grunt]

…go steal the Divine Artifact. And don't blow your cover!

[Fighter D] Does this chick think she's not involved in this?

[Suzukiri] There should be a staircase at the far right end of the passageway.

I can't see a damn thing! [annoyed grunt]

And how the hell do you know that?

[Suzukiri giggles] Call it women's intuition.

[Fighter D] She always avoids answering important questions…

[Fighter D] Suzukiri… you're with the Rangers, right?

Why are you helping a monster?

[Suzukiri] Ever watch any of those soapy teen dramas?

[Fighter D] What?

[Suzukiri] The trope is to get a dull, shy girl

and the hottest guy in school together.

Sure, other girls and guys may appear as rivals as the story progresses,

but the original couple will always end up together by the end of the show.

What are you talking about?

[Suzukiri] I always felt bad for the rivals.

The main characters always win in the end. It's boring, I can't root for them.

That's why I want to help you, Fighter-kun.

[annoyed grunt]

Hmm? [grunts]

[♪ light suspenseful music playing]

[Fighter D chuckles] They couldn't tell. I got this.

[Suzukiri] Are you listening?

[creature] Yeah…

[Fighter D] I see stairs.

[Suzukiri] That's it.

Go down and you'll find where they keep it.

[gasps]

Oh, hey, Red. Are you back already?

[♪ tense music playing]

Yeah.

[Fighter D] I can't chicken out now.

I'm done running away!

I have to transform again, so I'm going in there.

I need to use the Divine Artifact.

Yeah. No worries. Go ahead.

[grunts]

[tense sting]

[♪ cheeky music playing]

[Tokita] You know, Red…

I can't believe you're actually okay with taking on those losers every week.

-[Fighter D grunts] -[Suzukiri] Don't let him get to you.

Remember your objective.

[exhales deeply, inhales sharply]

They're losers but they're still monsters.

[Fighter D] Don't underestimate them.

[Tokita] Man, I can't imagine how tough it is being the Red Keeper.

Well, I guess I'm fine with whatever

as long as I have a good reason to keep killing monsters.

-[Fighter D] Good. -[lock clicks]

That's the spirit. Keep it up.

[door opens, closes]

Hmm?

[Suzukiri] You handled that well.

-Good job. -[scoffs]

If I were a Divine Artifact, where would I be?

[Fighter D gasps] No way… He just left it out in the open?

Carelessly sitting out like home decor?

Is this a trap?

I don't think so.

It's like Suzukiri said, the Rangers aren't perfect.

The idea that the fighters could be a real threat didn't even cross his mind.

You underestimated us. And you'll regret it.

I got it!

I finally got my hands on the very thing

-that's been tormenting us for years… -[gunshot]

That makes sense. I could've sworn that you had a different smell than usual.

And that's because you're an imposter!

What? I don't smell!

And what if you were wrong? You could've just killed the real Red!

You really are stupid.

The real Red could've never been taken by surprise.

I mean, that guy's a professional!

Whatever. Since my cover's blown,

I should warn you, if you try to attack me--

[grunts in pain]

Huh? What's that?

I said--

Stop--

Wasn't something supposed to happen if I shot?

I said-- Wait--

[Tokita] You guys creep me out with how you keep regenerating.

You only act cocky 'cause you can't die.

You guys probably think you'll win one day.

-But this is exactly why you'll always… -[gunshots]

…be… weak!

Our lives have a limit,

and the fear of death is exactly what forces us to grow and get stronger.

Hmm.

[snickers]

[♪ tense music playing]

[Tokita breathing heavily]

[laughing]

I did another good thing today!

I'm addicted to killing monsters.

[Tokita] Now let's wrap this up.

Damn you…

I always wanted to take this baby out for a spin.

-[Fighter D] You can use it? -What?

But you're not a Dragon Keeper though.

[Tokita] Well, it'll be my first time trying.

I'll test it on you.

Let's see if it really can kill an immortal.

[Fighter D] W-Wait!

I don't want to die!

You're a monster, stop begging for your life like a human.

Those your final words?

[grunts] I've got more words!

Tsk. Make it quick. [gasps]

Hmm?

Uh, is that… dynamite in your hand?

Yeah, genius.

You little bastard. Why the hell didn't you lead with that?

I tried! But someone was a little trigger-happy!

Now listen, if you try and shoot me again, then this place goes sky-high…

W-Wait, let's calm down. [nervous chuckle]

Why don't we have a talk, mano a monster?

No need to play dirty…

Come on. Stop acting like you don't remember.

-[scared gasp] -That we monsters

came to achieve world domination.

Here you go. How about some of that fear of death you like so much?

[Tokita breathes shakily] Don't do it!

-[Fighter D shouts] -[groans]

[Tokita groaning]

[Tokita] You… little…

Unlike you guys, I don't get to go around acting all cool.

-Sorry, man! -[Tokita whimpers, screams]

[Suzukiri] Not bad. You're stronger than I expected.

You did really well.

I'm glad I trusted you with this job.

I'm sure you'll…

S-Stop complimenting me!

[Fighter D] I managed to win for once, but for some reason, I feel so irritated.

The rooftop. Finally found it.

[Suzukiri] Nice! Maybe I should give you a little reward.

-What? I don't need some dumb reward… -[footsteps approaching]

-[soft gasp] -[Suzukiri] Fighter-kun?

Oh, my bad.

Yeah, I'll have to call you back another time.

-[♪ tense music playing] -[Fighter D] I'm kind of busy right now.

What are you doing here? Don't you have monsters you should be dealing with?

Oh, but I am. There's one right here.

[Red Keeper] All right, monster.

Return the Divine Artifact and begone!

You're the one who's gonna be gone, Red Keeper!

[Fighter D grunting]

[grunting continues]

Stop being such a show-off!

[Fighter D grunts]

[gasps]

-[Fighter D screams] -[Red Keeper grunts]

[grunts] I'm not done yet!

Oh, my… Where did your arm go?

Don't worry, I'm gonna put it back on with a little something extra!

-[Fighter D grunting] -[♪ intense music playing]

[shouts]

[Red Keeper] Ah, the power of regeneration.

[shouts, groans]

This reminds me of my old baseball days.

[Red Keeper] C'mon! That's a meatball!

[clangs]

Home run!

Did he just…

[Fighter D groans]

[gasps]

No! My arm! And the Divine Artifact!

[Fighter D grunts]

-[scoffs] -[Fighter D] Damn you.

You made me drop my left arm!

Really? So my Divine Artifacts more important than your arm?

[Red Keeper] Well done. I'm impressed by your efforts.

-But you look pathetic. -The hell?

I'd say you're not up for the task.

[Red Keeper] You think you're making a stand for your kind

but you aren't.

You're a loser.

Know what?

I'd say I'm actually holding my own for just some weak fighter!

And I'm giving you everything I've got!

So come at me with everything you've got!

[chuckles]

-Huh? -[laughing]

Don't be so arrogant. Why would I waste my time

taking down a fighter when there's no audience to witness it?

Think things through a little. About your role in this.

-[helicopter whirring] -[surprised grunt]

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[commentator] Red Keeper's on the scene!

A fighter must've escaped and he chased him down.

Something's brewing outside the arena!

It's time for the real show now.

-Understand? -[annoyed grunt]

[Red Keeper] Tens of thousands of people are sitting in front of televisions,

looking forward to seeing your defeat.

They're waiting to see you die

as your pathetic body blows apart and your limbs scatter to the wind.

You've been living a life of utter disgrace.

So the most noble thing you can do for the world is to die.

[Fighter D grunts angrily] When are you gonna stop

treating us like crap?

A plain old fighter's about to beat the leader of the Rangers,

and people in their living rooms are gonna freak!

[pants] Huh?

[Red Keeper grunts]

Oh, no! The injury I received from the tiger monster last week

still hasn't healed…

[Fighter D] What's he doing?

If he isn't acting…

Small fry. You honestly thought you could fight me one-on-one?

[Red Keeper] About that…

Huh? Blue Keep--

[Green Keeper] What is it that you're doing, Red?

Hmm. That's acting.

Cameras!

-Now let's get one thing straight here. -[Fighter D groaning]

Our mission is to protect humanity.

Which means protecting the world from your kind.

You tell them, Red Keeper. This will be legendary!

Don't like it? Then next time, don't invade our planet!

Huh? What the hell are you rambling about?

Shut up and die, Ranger Force!

Looks like there's just one more left. I guess we can get going soon.

[Green Keeper] You did pretty well for a lone effort.

Is that him? The same one from last week?

From last week?

You know, they all look the same. I can't tell.

Now's a good time. Blue!

I think this traitor deserves to be killed by a Divine Artifact.

[grunts]

[Red Keeper] Go ahead and deliver the final blow with yours.

Make it a show.

[Fighter D] I wanted a fight with Red. Not his entire entourage!

Didn't Red just use his Divine Artifact on a rogue monster?

Let's not get too predictable. Gotta keep the audience interested.

Yellow has a point. It seems like the past few times,

we've been ending our battles with random fighters.

Aren't we kind of getting stuck in a routine?

Well, whatever we do, we've still gotta deal with this.

[Green Keeper] In that case, I have a suggestion.

Red. Why don't we change up the plot a little bit…

[worried grunt]

Well, it's for the sake of the greater good.

Very well. Listen up, monster!

[Green Keeper] We're impressed by your courage!

We've agreed it'd be a waste

to let someone like you rot in the Monster Army!

Surrender and turn yourself over to us.

[commentator] What a shocking turn of events!

Nothing like this has happened in Sunday Showdown's 13-year history!

Thank your lucky stars.

Don't worry, we'll ensure your safety--

Yeah, no, thank you.

Okay, kill him.

Divine Artifact, Manifest!

[grunting in pain]

[Fighter D] My death won't be the end of this.

I'm sure another fighter will step up and…

[♪ pensive music playing]

So then losing means we still win.

[Fighter F] So I'll do my best to play the perfect monster.

You'll remember me!

[Red Keeper] I've already forgotten you.

And it's over!

The Dragon Keepers remain undefeated in this week's Sunday Showdown!

And humanity will live to see another day!

[Green Keeper] Yellow! Your hand was completely blocking my face!

[Yellow Keeper] You know you're gonna be behind me, so just move over a little.

[Pink Keeper] Really? Who cares about that?

Stop fighting over it.

You're wrong. We have to care about it.

[Red Keeper] We must always appear cool.

Otherwise…

we wouldn't make good heroes, would we?

Oh, my Divine Artifact is over there.

[Red Keeper] Still, Pink's right.

We have been wrapping things up with just fighters.

We should give that some thought.

What that nobody did really was a pain in the ass.

He bit off more than he could chew.

Huh?

[Red Keeper] Don't tell me…

That wasn't my Divine Artifact.

-It was his left arm! -[♪ cheeky music playing]

Where did my Divine Artifact go?

[Suzukiri] Aww, he died.

You have my thanks, Fighter-kun.

I'll make sure your sacrifice wasn't in vain.

[Suzukiri] Only four more to go.

[♪ upbeat music playing, NANAOAKARI "Seikai Wa Iranai"]

[ranger 1] Confirming the situation based on a reported monster sighting.

-[ranger 2] Blue Squadron 036, report in! -[ranger 1] Blue Squadron 017, respond!

-[ranger 2] Blue Squadron 017 and 036! -[ranger 1] How's the situation, 017?

[ranger 2] What's wrong? 017! 036!

[Ranger 036 panting]

[♪ tense music playing]

[panting continues]

[yelps]

Oh, no. What's wrong?

Suzukiri! Should I eat yakiniku or omurice?

-Such a dilemma! -Seriously? Omurice!

Okay then. Omurice it is!

No pushback, huh? Let's do it!

[both] "The Soldier With Love, Hibiki!"

-[both chuckle] -[Sakurama] I'm getting excited!