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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.

This'll all be over soon.

Self-destruction

Here you are.

Thanks.

Dad, I'd like to discuss this, too.

Leave us.

Komoda-san, I've heard that you're working behind the scenes to resolve this issue we have.

Getting straight to the point, what do you think of that document?

Reading that they plan to use Zearth's technology to build a new industry is certainly shocking.

Though it does make sense, if what they're after is money.

I can't help but think that they're trying to push the issue about the children aside.

As a father, I share your feelings. Nonetheless, I don't want to lose my calm.

I also understand why publicizing this is difficult.

We can't let the whole nation hear that the Earth will be destroyed, and revealing "other" Earths is unthinkable.

What to do...

At next week's National Diet Press Conference, if I ask questions about the government's position towards Zearth...

it might be possible to open this issue to the public.

Welcome back.

Hey, long time no see. You guys been well?

Thank you for all your hard work.

Sorry for making you all work so hard for me like this.

Though I don't recognize too many of your faces.

Oh, Kazu! I see that suit looks as good on you as ever!

Let me carry that for you.

No worries, no worries.

Yeah?

Prez!

Tamotsu! Glad to see you made it back in one piece.

Yes, sir! I wanted to see you again so badly that I came back as soon as I could.

Looks like you haven't changed a bit.

Wait... are those some gray hairs I see?

I see you've aged wonderfully yourself, Prez.

What are you talking about?

When you cut ten years off your twenty-year sentence, you're not giving me any time to age!

But at any rate, I heard you behaved yourself in there, huh?

You better believe it! I was out building shelves and racks every day.

Shelves?

Here's a present.

I got sick of making shelves, so I tried making a shogi board.

This is a work of art!

Thanks to all of this work, my skills haven't dulled in the least.

I'll work for you again, just like before!

Ask whatever you want of me, no matter how rough or harsh it is!

About that, Tamotsu...

Yeah?

I've run out of the kinds of jobs I used to ask you to take care of.

Like a flame flickering in the wind, the Hobashiri Group is shuddering from the winds of today's world.

I'm at my limit running this shabby shop and maintaining my connections with the higher-up organizations.

I guess it's because you're such a softie, Prez.

That's not it!

It just means we're living in a different time than when Ichiro was still alive and you were around.

Then it's all my fault!

It's my fault for letting him die!

You dunce. It was his own choice to put himself on the verge of death like that.

That aside, the problem this time actually lies with his son!

Ah! Kiddo!

He's with Misumi-neesan, right?

I heard she became one great military officer.

I can't wait to see how the two of them are doing.

I made another shogi board for them.

Actually, Misumi and Ichiro's son is caught up in this whole behemoth fuss that's being broadcast everywhere.

So it's true that children are riding that black monster.

You knew about it?

Well, given where I was, you know...

All of that hush-hush gossip makes its way in.

Some of the inmates who'd been there a while were joking about it...

saying it was the second coming of the Black Ships to revolutionize the corrupt government.

They sure have a way with words, huh?

Actually, regarding that...

Could you wash your hands of this shady business and go help Misumi and her son?

I was almost ready to send the whole group to help her out, but that'd expose us too much.

So that's what this is about.

All right.

I'll wash my hands of the old business.

Thank you.

Not at all.

You still carry that around with you?!

Of course!

So you really love the stuff too, eh?

Of course!

We're almost there.

Everyone's always coming over to your place, but it's kind of strange to see you going to someone else's.

I'm only going to see how he's doing.

I couldn't care less about him, but if he doesn't fight, it'll cause problems for us.

Kirie-kun hasn't left his house much lately, and I haven't seen his parents, either.

Let me know how they're doing.

Ah... Ushiro-kun.

Hey.

Is now a good time?

Well?

Yeah. Come in.

Mom! Ushiro-kun's come to visit.

I see... I guess I'd better put some tea up on the stove...

I wonder if we have anything else we could get you...

Why don't you have a seat?

Ah, yeah.

How are you doing?

Do you think you'll be able to fight?

Yeah. Probably.

Get a grip.

I'm not ready to die just yet.

I know...

The hacking chip... you let them install it, didn't you?

Yeah...

How'd it go?

It felt like I was being stung by something.

I see.

Haven't your parents noticed?

Ah... I don't think they'll be able to notice the chip.

I can't really hide my head, so I just said I hit it badly.

They couldn't believe an obvious lie like that!

You sure your mom's not a little off her rocker?

Mom doesn't have time to worry about it right now.

She was recently laid off because of corporate downsizing.

And she can't find a new job anywhere...

What about your dad?

He left with another woman.

What the hell's up with your family?

That's why he's not here right now.

Things sound screwed up here.

Why don't you have some sweet bean jelly?

Mom said we could have it.

Yeah...

Just like that...?

Oh, right!

I'm sorry...

Mom's sure acting weird...

What's she doing down there?

Mom! Could you bring us a knife from the kitchen?

We can't eat the jelly without cutting it first!

M-Mom?!

Mom? What are you doing cutting your wrists, and not the sweet bean jelly?

Idiot! What kind of stupid things are you saying?!

We need to call an ambulance!

Oh, yeah... Seki-san!

Everything's fine.

She's sleeping now.

They said they'd probably be able to discharge her after two or three days of bed rest.

Sorry for making you come with me.

You can go home now.

As if I could do that.

I'm sorry.

Little missy, would you happen to know of an apartment complex by the name of Glen Villa?

Ah, yes... I do.

As expected from a place called the Glen Villa!

Thanks. You really helped me out back there.

Umm...

Would this be the way to the basement?

Umm...!

That's the room me and my brother stay in...

Then, little missy... you're Kana-chan?

I see! So you're Kana-chan!

You see, I'm supposed to meet Misumi-neesan here.

You mean... Tanaka-san?

Yeah, yeah.

But you can't come in...

Onii-chan told me not to let just anyone in.

By Onii-chan, you mean Kiddo?

I see... so he's already old enough to protect his turf.

That's one heck of a kid right there.

I'm gonna wait out here for her, okay?

I'm really sorry.

But could you get me a cup of water?

My throat's parched.

Okay...

This really feels like the perfect place to hide out in a bad situation.

Ah, sorry! Don't worry about climbing the stairs! Just wait there!

That really hits the spot!

Kana-chan, sorry about this, but could you get me another glass?

Okay...

Oh, never mind. I'll get it myself.

Mind if I put this down here?

Please hurry and finish drinking your water...

Sorry, sorry.

I'm just really thirsty right now.

So thirsty that I wish I could drench myself from head to toe.

We have a shower here...

But you can't use it!

Not until Onii-chan gets back.

I see... I guess I'd probably catch a cold if I showered in this season...

We have hot water here...

Really?!

That sounds like it'd feel great!

This is heaven!

This feels great!

I'll leave a bath towel here for you.

Thanks a bunch!

You'll be a great wife someday.

Ushiro-kun.

Why don't you let him stay over at your place tonight?

Why do I have to do that much for him?

Are you sure?

Come on in.

What are you doing?

Umm... uh...

Ah, that felt great!

Who are you?!

It's you, Kiddo...

A burglar?!

Kiddo!

Ah, it's really you!

You look just like the Boss, so I knew it instantly!

You really are one good looking guy!

Who the hell are you?!

Tamotsu-san?

I'm glad to see you made it!

Nee-san!

I'm so happy to see both you and Kiddo safe and doing well!

Tamotsu-san, please come with me.

Whoops!

Ah, Nee-san, my clothes!

What? You still haven't told him?

Jun doesn't know anything.

I see...

I was positive you and Kiddo were walking hand-in-hand in life.

Stop it with "Kiddo."

His name's Ushiro-kun, okay?

"Ushiro-kun," huh?

But Nee-san... isn't that kind of sad?

This isn't the time to be saying that sort of stuff.

You heard about what's going on, right?

Those children are the pilots of Zearth.

I want you to protect them.

I want someone who can be by their side.

It's true that they really are still only children.

Yes...

It's appeared!

I-It can't be!

Who would've thought it'd appear in our city?!

Oh, when you see it up close, it really does look mighty imposing.

This'll be great.

Welcome.

A beer, please. Oh, could you put it in a thermos?

It's gotten chilly out, so, you know.

Sure thing.

Aren't you gonna run?

I've been running this stand for forty years straight now.

If I ran, it'd be the end for me and the stall.

I think I'm gonna like you.

That must be the thing Kiddo and the other kids are riding.

So this one's shaped like a human, huh?

It seems like the type that'd have its vital point in either the head or chest region.

Yes.

You can go ahead and start now.

Ah, wait!

Please give the peoples little more time to evacuate.

Thankfully, the opponents not doing anything, either.

Don't worry about that.

Um not going to fight.

You little cow! What the hell did you just say?!

What do you mean by that?!

Didn't you tell me you would?!

I've been thinking a lot since then.

About whether this Earth should be allowed to continue to exist at the price of another Earth...

This is what I think...

If this Earth would drive Mom so far down to make her attempt suicide, then I don't want to fight for it.

Are you serious?!

Then this is the end for us all?!

Kirie's the pilot.

If that's what he's decided, there's nothing we can do.

No!

You can't!

Is it really okay to let this Earth be destroyed on a whim?!

You really are a punk.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Great.

This area has to be completely evacuated.

Please escape.

Sure thing.

I'll be on my way once I finish eating.

Please don't joke around!

That reminds me. An old lady was on the ground down that way, trembling in fear.

I wonder if she sprained her ankle or something.

Right! We'll go look right away!

Let's go!

It must be tough being a policeman at a time like this.

It's all for the good of the people, though.

It's started to move!

Kirie!

It committed suicide!

Is it dead...?

It forfeited the match?!

What the hell is everyone thinking?

H-Hey!

What about Kirie-kun?

Does this mean he's okay?

He's okay, right?

He's still alive.

Yeah.

You didn't move one bit, after all!

I see... it's because he didn't send any of his life force into it.

Does this mean... I've been saved?

I don't have to fight anymore?

Beats me...

Right now, you're registered in Zearth as the pilot.

As long as that isn't cancelled, you'll be the pilot for the next battle, too.

Such short-lived happiness!

Who is it, at this hour?

Good evening, Kiddo!

Er, I mean Ushiro-kun...

Hey! I see Kana-chan's here, too!

Were you out drinking?

You betcha!

My first real drink in ten years!

Hey, star of the show!

I was watching your battle back there!

You won without fighting!

Great job, man!

Everyone's still so young, but so great!

You guys have nothing to worry about anymore...

now that the great Sakakibara Tamotsu is here with you.

What the hell is up with this guy?

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.