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Uninstall.

Back then, the greatest shock to our reality...

was that our lives were so primitive and simplistic, it was laughing in our faces.

Even covering my ears, the truth slipped through my fingers and left me confused.

Where in my frail body am I supposed to hold the strength to stand?

Uninstall. Uninstall.

Right now, I can't even begin to understand...

how the countless lives on this planet are essentially one.

Uninstall. Uninstall.

It looks like I'll have no choice but to act as a soldier who knows no fear.

Uninstall.

Uninstall.

She came over to my house... and we talked for a bit, but...

I see...

Please come in.

Ano-san?

Related By Blood

My family would never go to a restaurant like this!

Let's all go together next time.

Really?!

Ah... maybe not. Now's not the best time.

Mom's in her last trimester.

Oh, that's right. Your little brother will be born soon, won't he?

When's the due date?

Two weeks from now.

It'd be great if I could make it...

My mom and dad have been waiting for my little brother for the past eighteen years.

Since, well, I was adopted and all.

Yeah.

Mom and Dad treat me like I'm their own daughter, but...

honestly, I was a little worried about how that would change once my little brother was born.

But I'm fine now.

After Zearth showed up, my feelings took a 180 degree turn.

After I'm gone, my little brother will come into the picture.

And I'm sure he'll make my parents happy.

I feel like I can fight, if it's for a new life for those three.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

It looks so good!

Please take as much time as you like.

Tanaka-san, isn't it kind of embarrassing, with just the two of us alone here?

Don't you feel like your heart's beating faster?

It's not like this when everyone's together.

Komo gets along best with everyone.

And Anko's so cheerful and a good girl.

Machi's... a little unique in her own way...

Oh, that reminds me! We all went over to Ushiro and Kana-chan's place the other day.

Kana-chan!

Good afternoon.

Good timing, we were just going over to your place.

What were you doing out here?

Laundry.

You were?

You're so great!

What's Ushiro doing?

Onii-chan's... reading manga in our room.

Ushiro!

You girls...! Why are you here?!

Excuse us for intruding.

We came to see how you guys were doing.

What are you wasting time doing this afternoon? Slob.

Hey! What's the meaning of this?!

And what the heck's up with making Kana do the laundry while you sit around reading manga?

She's doing it all on her own.

What are you talking about?

These are your boxers, aren't they?

Wash them yourself, jeez!

Quit it! Wash them yourself, jeez!

I'm going out.

Hey. Everyone's here, huh?

Kanji!

We let ourselves in.

Where are you going, carrying your boxers?

Leave me alone.

Hey, isn't that a pretty chandelier?

Yeah. The bed too.

Kanji, what is this place?

When my mother was younger, this was her "play room."

Though we just use it for storage now.

It's filled with all the junk we don't need.

Kana-chan, do you sleep here?

Yes.

How nice!

What are the two of you doing for school?

Mind your own business.

He's not going to school.

Is that really okay?

Shouldn't it be fine?

Even if it's fine for Ushiro, don't you feel sorry for Kana-chan?

It's none of your business!

Yes it is!

Just look at her. Instead of going to school, she's folding your underwear!

She doesn't have to!

Every time you do something, it bothers me!

Ushiro!

You're spoiling yourself with a sense of security because you're related by blood!

In the end, you're just getting spoiled by Kana-chan!

I think it's because Ushiro's related to Kana-chan that he can say all that cruel stuff and hit her like that.

Yeah... that might be the case.

But I guess my dad spanked me a lot, too...

Oh, that was only when I was younger.

Maki! It's spankin' time!

He spanked you?

But after he finished, he was always so gentle and sweet.

Isn't it weird?

Sounds like you have a great dad.

He's almost always carefree...

There are a few things he's pretty keen on.

I'm home!

Welcome back!

Whew! I made it back in time!

So I stopped by "A's Models" on my way home...

and you'll never guess what I found.

What? Didn't you promise you wouldn't buy any more this month?

Well, I just had this... gut feeling?

My otaku antenna was tingling.

So, what'd you buy this time?

Tada!

This is...!

It's the complete limited production version!

Apparently, a small national subcontractor built the model.

It seems to be built kind of so-so, but still!

Don't you think that's a little insensitive?

There are organizations and charities out there for the victims.

I'm researching this seriously!

I was thinking that this little behemoth might unexpectedly become Earth's guardian, you know!

After all, the Class 81 Rocket Bombs and the Type 85 Support Fighter didn't faze it at all!

What's this book?

Oh, that's the big scoop!

The Arrival of the Black Behemoth

It actually seems like someone's riding in that huge monster!

Then instead of a monster... wouldn't that make it a super robot?

Well, it's hard to tell with those fuzzy long-distance pictures...

but the article goes on to speculate that children may be riding it!

And apparently the name of the behemoth is "Zearth."

Where's that written?!

Uh... where was it again?

If they had asked me, I would've thought up a better name than that.

Like Xabutongle!

Yes, yes. Let's sit down for dinner, shall we?

Should I use my great naming sense to name my new son, too?

Mom! I definitely recommend not letting Dad come up with a name.

I'd say so!

Ano-san, you thought up the name "Zearth," didn't you?

Like father, like daughter! You two really must love this kind of stuff, huh?

Am I going to be able to see my little brother?

Even if it's just for a little bit...

I want the four of us to spend some time together... me, Mom, Dad, and my little brother.

I... don't want to die yet.

Excuse me, but...

You're Tanaka Misumi-san, correct?

Who are you?

My name is Katsuragi. I'm the head of the Cabinet Secretariat investigation team.

I'm back.

Welcome home.

Where were you at this hour?

At a friend's place.

If you're going to be late, at least give us a call.

Your father was worried sick about you.

Sorry.

I lost track of time chatting about stuff.

Maki! It's spankin' time!

No way!

Bokurano.

Bokurano.

I'm sorry for imposing on you at this hour.

Not at all.

You have such good taste. This room is lovely.

I can easily sit back and relax here.

Is that so?

Judging from the way you live, no one would ever think...

that you were once the girlfriend of the man called the Rising Dragon of the Hobashiri Group.

I'm already matured far past my old self.

Now, I merely spend my days thinking of fulfilling my duty as a military officer.

To the point of becoming a pilot and entering the contract with Lieutenant Senior Grade Seki Masamitsu?

As a military officer, I was simply showing my commitment to this.

But don't you think you've stuck your head in a bit too deeply with the children?

They're only thirteen years old.

Someone needs to watch them and care for them.

Did you come all the way out here just to talk about that?

Not exactly. Actually, it was about this...

There's an article in here stating that children are riding the black behemoth.

What do you think of this?

Because I've been so busy, I haven't had time to read magazines.

Even the name "Zearth" appeared in it.

The number of pilots, as well.

All information that hasn't been officially announced.

Isn't it you who leaked this information?

You must be joking.

Releasing the fact that children are riding Zearth to the public right now is terribly unfavorable for us.

You understand that, correct?

You may have a point there.

But if it's the truth, then it will eventually be revealed, wouldn't you agree?

You obviously don't have a clear view of reality.

If the public begins sympathizing with the children, it'll turn very dangerous for us.

There's no guarantee that the children will avoid harsh criticism and attacks as well.

What of their feelings of becoming unknown human sacrifices, left to die?

We're thinking on their behalf as well.

If at all possible, we want to save them.

If you couldn't tell...

we're doing all we can to watch over them as they spend their remaining lives without having to quarantine them.

It wasn't written exactly like that in the Zearth Report, now was it?

What was that?

There were few witnesses to the battle on Mitomo Island, and the event was shrouded in mystery to most people.

Yet the government was already monitoring the battle by means of American and Chinese satellites.

I'm surprised... to think you knew of the Zearth Report.

The government, fearing this unknown force, decided to forgo revealing this information to the public...

and played political games instead.

This resulted in delaying the National Defense Force's deployment, increasing the amount of damage and victims.

That couldn't be helped.

One could easily perceive that as the government protecting its own interests before human life.

And... the children were completely abandoned.

You've gone a bit overboard there!

Research at the Cognitive Robotics Research Institute has proceeded well, and we're beginning to see results.

Eventually, we'll find the key to releasing the children from the contract.

But what about the inability to monitor the previous two battles?!

That's...

It's something beyond our reach.

We should release the info we have to the public, and gather data and intelligence from other sources.

If we reveahtoo much information and the authority of the government is lost...

our Zearth countermeasures will sit aside, idle!

If we lose the next battle, everyone on Earth will die not knowing a thing!

That has yet to be confirmed!

Thank God that too much wasn't written in that magazine article.

The public would be thrown into panic.

The children have to deal with it, and they still manage to fight.

We're doing everything we can.

Using Zearth'as a trigger, an organization to guarantee the safety of East Asia and the Pacific is under review.

By doing that, there could be a limited release of our unmanned cognitive weapons and...

It's too reckless!

By not relying on the strength of your intelligence and focusing on removing the children from the contract...

the Earth will continue to be placed in danger...

and we will have to continue relying on them.

The reason you don't quarantine the children is because itd cause problems if they broke down like Kako-kun.

Because you know we have no choice but to rely on them, right?

Don't forget to include yourself as well.

As I thought, you are a dangerous woman.

You haven't changed one bit from how you used to be.

But now that you're contracted with Zearth, we can't even consider firing you.

Because to the children, you're someone they need.

We bought so much.

I'm so sorry about this. Maki forced you to come along, right?

Not at all. This is fun for me, too.

I'll carry that for you.

I'm fine with this much.

No! You're due soon.

There's still two weeks left.

Why does there have to be two weeks left, anyway?

Just give birth now and pop himright out, Mom!

You don't have to rush things, right?

He's almost here already anyway.

What time do you think Dad will come back tonight?

Let's see... the anime he normally watches starts at 6:30, so he should be back by then for sure.

Even though he could always just see it with all this "on demand" stuff nowadays.

Mrs. Ano?

Ow...

Mom, what's wrong?!

It must be labor pains!

Her due date is still a while off, though!

Sometimes these things come earlier rather than later.

Then, is she gonna give birth?!

What's the matter?

Looks like she's about to give birth!

If you'd like, you can ride in the back of my van.

Thank you very much!

Mrs. Ano, let's get in.

Hey, you!

Me?

You know your family physician, right?

F-F-F-Family physician?

Get a grip! Come on, deep breaths!

All right, you pass!

I'll bring the bags back to your house.

What? You won't stay with us?

I'll come back afterwards.

Pull yourself together, Big Sis!

Y-Yes!

I wish I could do something for her.

If only I could somehow save her.

Yes...

The ones really facing the truth of this world are those children.

I'll check back in a bit.

What, you're leaving?

Maki, it's still going to take a little time.

When will he be born?

By dawn or tomorrow afternoon, probably.

That long?

If anything comes up, just give me a call.

Ow...

Mom!

I'm fine, so please go back home.

I can't leave you alone, Mom.

Will I see him... or won't I?

Will I be able to see my little brother?

How are things?

Dad, you're late!

Thank goodness I made it in time.

Dad, geez!

Which is more important, your first child or anime?!

You're my first child.

It's Mom's second as well, so we're kind of used to it, right?

I guess so.

You liars.

You two are in too good of a mood for an event like this!

Hey, could you get my purse from the house?

Ah, I'll do it.

Really?

You stay with Mom, Dad.

I can't really help too much by just sitting around.

You're helping more than enough by just being here.

Dad, Mom...

Thanks.

It feels like Maki's been drifting farther and farther away from us recently.

She used to cling to you so much, too.

Maki's our treasure.

If she hadn't suggested it, I never would've thought to have fertility treatments at my age.

Maki blessed us with this child.

All righty, then. Looks like the gang's all here.

You beast!

You could've waited a little longer, you know!

Hey now, it's not like I'm choosing when your battles will be. Sheesh.

Ah! Is she having labor pains again?

Yeah. They've gotten more frequent.

Hey! Take this seriously, will you?!

If you don't beat the next enemy, it won't matter if the new brat's born or not!

Yeah. I know.

Huh? Isn't this the same one Kokopelli fought during our first battle?

Nope. It looks a little different.

Gross!

I won't fall for that bluff!

What the...?

We're being attacked?!

Why?!

I don't know!

What is that?!

What's wrong?

I don't recognize it...

I don't recognize that fighter craft!

Tanaka-san?

Neither do I!

Dung Beetle!

Where are we?

Earth.

Though it's not your Earth.

Someone lay a branch beneath the baby bird's feet...

as a guidepost, so it won't get lost on the other side of the river.

Don't think that what you see here is everything there is to the world.

I watch your smiling profile as you gather the unripened blue berries.

I know they'll be bitter, yet your small wings shine brightly as you carry them.

Because you were born, you thought you were perfect.

You tried to fly off, but I held you back.