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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.

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.

Earth

As I expected, you're all speechless, huh?

I guess there's no helping it, being beyond the intelligence of you apes.

If this isn't our Earth, then where are we?

Another Earth branched off between time and space.

In other words, an Earth from a different future.

Future?

Can't you explain it somehow so we can understand?

Just like how the universe is boundless and there's an infinite number of stars in the sky...

this place has gone beyond your time and space.

That is, time and space are infinite as well.

And in each of these different areas of time and space, another Earth just like your own exists.

And this is just one of them.

But it's a different Earth, right?

Well, yeah. In the end, they took a different path than yours did.

But originally, they were one and the same.

So under that definition, you might understand it better if I called this a parallel world.

Why do we have to go to some complicated, confusing place like this?!

It's like how there's home games and away games.

For you punks, this would be an away game.

So that's why we couldn't be monitored before.

There's no way we could have.

This Earth looks the same as ours to me.

But in the end, it's different?

Is it different? Is it the same? Which is it?!

Whether it's the same or different isn't the problem here.

What we really need to think about is... probably...

how there might be humans riding in that thing, like we're riding in this one!

That's it, isn't it, Dung Beetle?!

You don't even have to ask.

Haven't you seen the small clues hinting at that?

Which, at the very least, means the enemy isn't just a robot.

They have a heart, just like us.

Don't tell me... what he meant was...

I don't even want to believe it...

Just a reminder, if you lose here, your own Earth will still disappear.

So no cutting corners.

You say it'll disappear, but can you be a little more clear?

If you punks lose, your Earth will be annihilated.

In other words, it'll be like it was never there to begin with.

And that's not all.

The whole universe trapped within the same time-space as your Earth will also vanish from existence.

Why...?

What's the point of this?!

It's weeding out the possible future Earths.

No, the future universes, I'd say.

You need to tear out the universes that have become overgrown.

In other words, its like pruning a plant.

And that's the purpose of these battles?

That's ridiculous!

Even if it's ridiculous, it's necessary.

I refuse to believe any of this!

But under the circumstances, I don't think we have much choice.

You guys sure are carefree.

It's been like this since the beginning.

You've made it this far by erasing plenty of other Earths.

The fittest survive.

Those are the rules of the multiverse.

They still haven't evacuated?!

If you guys win, they'll still turn into nothingness!

Hey, look over there!

Mommy...

This is all a dream. Don't worry.

We're all dreaming right now.

Ano-san, we're not going to last if you hesitate now.

First, let's focus on stopping the enemy's movements.

Yeah!

What's your plan?!

I can't do anything around it, but if I can somehow grab hold of that center axle...!

I know! Use the arm that just got cut off!

Drive it right into there!

I get it!

Good idea.

We're only going to have one chance!

Calm down.

Throw it with all your strength!

There!

Now!

This match is as good as finished.

Bokurano.

Bokurano.

It's no different from our Earth in the least.

Why does it have to be so similar to ours?

It's set up so universes with minimal divergence destroy each other, to maintain diversity after the weeding.

Since we've basically won the battle, can't we just let the enemy pilots escape?

Sorry, no.

Destroying the enemy's vital point, the cockpit, is not the condition for winning.

In reality, you have to kill the pilot.

Those are the real terms of the battle.

But anyway, once you win, their entire universe will dematerialize into nothingness.

Even if they escaped, there'd be no point.

Looks like the enemy's desperate, too.

I wonder how much the people of this Earth have fought?

If you look at the number of eyes, you should be able to tell.

So they've fought quite a bit...

In order to protect their own Earth.

They're different...

This Earth and our Earth are different.

After all, my mom, dad, and little brother don't exist here.

What I'm protecting is the Earth I've lived in.

The Earth my little brother will live in.

There's no difference.

The people on this side must be thinking the same thing.

I'm sorry...

Everyone, close your eyes.

I'll do this alone.

I'll watch.

Thank you...

What's the matter?

If you sit around like this for the next 48 hours...

Shut the hell up.

What are you doing?

You should stop...

It should be starting any minute now!

Gonna watch the show?

The stars... are disappearing!

Nooo!

I've done something horrible...

Ano-san...

There was nothing we could do.

We had no choice.

Lights...

The lights...

Are they being reborn...?

Don't get your hopes up. The enemy's universe became nothingness.

You simply returned to your own.

I can tell...

where there's life.

That's Dad... and that's Mom.

And that one...

The one gleaming so brightly...

We're gonna keep going?

Why do we have to do this?!

These battles are messed up!

But if we run away, our Earth will be erased from existence!

And all of the sacrifices so far will have been in vain.

But this isn't something we should be continuing!

Can't we stop? Isn't there any way?

You already know that's impossible, don't you?!

I... want to go home...

I had a feeling...

I'd be next.

Lookin' forward to your performance.

Hello?

Tanaka-san? Are you back, too?

When I woke up, I was in my house.

Are you all right?

Yes. Somehow.

I'm going to confirm everyone's situation, so just hang on for a bit, okay?

Okay.

Tanaka-san! Do we really have to keep going?

Let's all think about this together.

Can you make it over to my place?

I'm on my way!

Then I'll see you in a bit.

Hello?

It's Seki.

What's the situation?

I'm still confirming it, but it doesn't look like there's anything to worry about.

Is that so?

Then I'm heading over to the Research Institute now.

Good idea. Please do.

I'm looking forward to the results.

Once you finish up down there, come over to my place.

Affirmative.

Hello?

Kanji-kun, are you safe?

Yes. Somehow.

Kana-chan and Ushiro-kun, too?

I just saw them. They're fine.

I see.

Could you grab the two of them and come over to my place?

Sure. I'm on it.

Seki-san! I've been waiting for you.

I hope the recording went well again this time!

I believe it registered normally with no problems.

Wonderful!

What will you have to show me this time?

Ushiro, it looks like everyone's gathering at Tanaka-san's place.

Come with us.

I'm fine.

I'm gonna eat, then hit the sack.

I see.

Can I come?

What's the point of you going along?

I'll take her, so don't worry.

Whatever.

The water's boiled.

I know! Hurry and get lost.

Good work today.

So, did we learn anything from it?

Who knows?

The professor was rather happy.

Though I'm no good with her.

The kids should be here any minute now.

Seki-kun, could you stay here?

I may pass them on my way out.

Let me go! Please rest, Tanaka-san.

You're sweet.

What did you tell your parents?

I told them the truth.

Really? I said I was going out to the convenience store real quick.

I said I lent a notebook to a friend and needed to pick it up right away.

But if it gets late, won't they worry?

Girls, do you have a minute?

Yes?

We'd like to catch the next bus... Do you know where the closest stop is?

Umm... the bus stop was in Kuroda-cho, right?

Yeah.

It's down that way.

Please take us there.

We're actually not from here, so...

Let's go together.

If you go by yourselves, you should be able to find it!

It really is straight ahead.

Hey, Anko! Who are those guys?

Kanji!

Please.

Let go of her!

You guys!

Tanaka-san!

Get away from those kids!

Get away from them!

Vermillion. We clung to life with all of our strength.

Vermillion. We never stopped to think how disgusting that was.

Because you were so straightforward...

when you said you couldn't see your chair,

I was worried because you looked about to snap, like a branch in winter.

You ran off that day,

throwing a crumpled ball of paper at me.

When my fingers traced the words "please remember me,'

I loudly cried out into the setting sun.

Vermillion. We clung to life with all of our strength.

Vermillion. We never stopped to think how disgusting that was.

We never stopped to think how disgusting that was.