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Huh?

Gotta... protect Towasa...

Ouch...

What? My injuries disappeared...

Wait, what?! I'm naked?!

B-but why?

What the? Wh-where am I?

The city...

It's in ruins.

Akira Himegami...

What the hell's going on?

I must be dreaming right now...

Ow!

Not a dream...

Doesn't make any sense...

Did I lose my memory?

I fell from up there, right?

Some kind of medical capsule or something?

. . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Huh? Wh-who are you?

Wise One, there was an earthquake that caused the ruins to collapse.

We were concerned, so we came to make sure you were alright.

The Wise One's weenie is out!

Idhi!

P-please excuse my daughter!

Weenie! Weenie! Weenie!

She doesn't have any manners.

Oh, don't worry-

Episode 1

The Woman Who

Sailed the Soul

Weenie.

Is the Wise One gonna be okay?

Well, he doesn't seem to be injured.

Oh! Dad, the Wise One's eyes are open!

Are you feeling any better?

Um, thank you for helping me. I really appreciate it.

But, I'm sorry, I think you're mistaking me for someone else.

My name is Akira Himegami.

Ah, Lord Akira, you say? I beg your pardon.

I'm the chief of the village just up ahead.

My name is Wia.

And this is my daughter, Idhi.

Hi, I'm Idhi!

So, who is this "Wiseone"?

A god revered by our village.

He was enshrined at the ruins as a divine being

who bestows all manner of knowledge upon us.

Lord Akira, you've been sleeping inside those ruins since long before I was born.

What?!

OWEL has tasked our village with supervising the ruins.

I truly never thought the day would come when you'd regain consciousness!

I was asleep the whole time?

That's right.

This place is a total wreck...

Was there a war or something?

A prodigy among geniuses at the tender age of 19.

Will she change the world?!

Dr. Towasa Omagi is dominating the android scene,

and this time, she's revolutionizing cryosleep technology!

I almost forgot! What happened to Towasa after-

Ow...

Akira, are you okay?

We'll be arriving at our village, Hakodate, any minute now.

Hakodate?

Wait, did you say Hakodate?

Yes.

What's wrong?

Goryokaku Tower!

I remember.

When I was in middle school, we came here on a family vacation!

That Hakodate?

You okay?

Don't overdo it. Maybe you should lie down.

G-good idea...

I was right. This has to be a dream.

Seriously?!

So you brought the Wise One back with you?!

Well, I couldn't just leave him there, could I?

I guess not...

Wow...

The Wise One in the flesh!

Hey, give the poor man some space!

Lord Akira, how are you feeling?

Where are we?

My home.

Whoa, take it easy! No need to get up.

It's all right. I feel better now, weirdly enough...

Glad to hear it!

Our humble abode ain't nothin' special,

but we'll certainly do our best to make you feel at home!

No kidding!

The technology back then was that advanced?!

During this "Common Era" you spoke of?!

It's difficult to believe those things existed...

Yes, but Lord Akira himself is living proof that it's true.

So, um...

About how long do you think I was actually asleep?

I'm afraid we wouldn't know.

It's embarrassing to admit,

but because we're peasants, we don't have history access rights...

The right to access history?

Listen, man... This totally counts as handling a relic.

He's right. It could be risky not to report it.

Report? To who?

To OWEL.

Orwell?

He mentioned that earlier...

Is that a person?

No, it refers to the unified institution that governs the world.

But what about Japan? What happened to the country?

Country? Oh!

That's what they called areas of land in the olden days, right?

Huh?

OWEL dissolved the "national" form of regional government.

Countries don't exist?

So this OWEL organization has more power than entire countries?

It's because of the OWEL administration

that we've achieved world peace and eliminated war.

A world without war...

Wow, that's incredible.

Hey, Akira! How old are you?

Hm? Oh, I'm 18.

Wait, if I were to count the time I spent asleep...

How old am I?

C'mon, dude. Let's file a report with the OWEL bureau.

Yeah, but...

Lord Akira only just woke up and doesn't know anything! It feels wrong to-

You just want him to tell you more about the olden days!

Th-that's not true...

Wia, you're putting the whole village in danger!

One wrong move and they'll make an example out of us!

Come on, remember what happened to those guys who were hiding relics?

Think!

I know, it's just...

That's enough!

Ya buncha cowards! Give it a rest already!

Mr. Akira just woke up a little while ago, and this is all new to him!

We're going to look after him until he gets a feel for things!

And until then, OWEL doesn't need to know!

I won't hear any complaints!

No complaints!

See? Idhi gets it.

Ooh, I'm sorry!

That was loud, huh?

Um...

Don't sweat the details. Just stay here and relax for now, okay?

Relax!

Uh, okay. Thank you so much...

Reminded me of ethnic food. Tasted all right.

Nope, can't sleep...

Guess it's summertime.

Several small settlements...

No surprise there.

Looks like I'm still dreaming.

Towasa...

All right.

Get your head in the game, Akira!

You've got work to do!

First, let's figure out a way to search for leads on Towasa!

Akira!

G'morning!

Good morning!

Idhi, I have a favor to ask!

This is where we do our shopping.

Everybody comes here once a day!

In other words, a market.

Culturally, they're on par with the 18th century countryside...

Here's your change!

Here's your change!

And they have a currency...

Excuse me. Do you have any other fruits?

which indicates that someone's guaranteeing the value of it.

Right now, it's only what you see here.

Right now, it's only what you see here.

Right now, it's only what you see here.

Could it be those OWEL people?

Akira, Akira!

The current laws and institutions, customs, world affairs...

Look, it's a bear paw.

When Mom puts these in her stew,

So many things I need to learn.

it tastes really yummy!

Idhi, is there a library around here?

Library?

Let's see...

It's a place with a ton of books.

If you want books, the school is full of 'em!

Perfect! Lead the way!

What lovely colors.

Mmkay!

Ah, yes.

As a set, they feature the colors of the sky.

They're a good luck charm!

Then I'll take them.

Which way is the school?

Yes, ma'am!

Just up ahead!

Thank you! Good things will come your way!

These books don't cover any of that stuff...

Could it be that this OWEL organization is censoring information?

Didja find what you're looking for?

Uh-huh.

Hey, is there a way for the people who live here

to meet with the OWEL people who are in charge?

Idhi hates, hates, HATES them!

They're a buncha snobs who always resort to violence!

Wait, really?

They sound brutal...

Besides, they're not in our village.

Huh...

Congrats!

Wishing you happiness!

Is that...

a celebration or something?

Aw, lucky!

I can't wait to find my sea-ehlers!

Hey, Idhi. What's going on?

It looks like a wedding, but they're all women, and...

Wedding? What's that?

Huh?

That's an ehlsea.

Ehlsea? What does that mean?

Y'know, an ehlsea!

It's when people who love each other swear an oath and become sea-ehlers.

So, it's like a marriage between women?

What's a marriage? I'm telling you, it's an ehlsea!

And it has nothing to do with being a man or a woman.

Ah, my bad!

Okay then...

Once people who've "ehlsea-ed" become "sea-ehlers,"

do they move in together?

And have babies?

Oh, Akira, you don't know what an ehlsea is!

Yes! Exactly.

So would you mind teaching me?

Ohh...

Okay, sure!

In an ehlsea, there can be lots of different groups.

A man and a woman, or two men, or two women, or two men and a woman.

Their ehlsea has a group of four people in it.

All women, and four people...

Completely different than a normal marriage...

Is a marriage similar to an ehlsea?

Uh-huh.

Basically, a marriage is between two people who vow to spend their lives together.

Really?

But wouldn't it be tough with only one other person?

Y'think so?

In an ehlsea, you can have way more than that!

What, like 100 people?

No, that's too many!

My dad says that OWEL will show up and chew you out

if it's a big number of people.

OWEL again?

In other words,

an ehlsea is made up of different groups who promise to spend their lives together?

Something like that!

In our house, it's Dad, Papa Voct, and Mom who ehlsea-ed as a group of three!

Huh, gotcha.

C'mon! Let's go, Akira!

O-okay.

Even the institution of marriage seems to have changed...

And of all things, they call it...

2038 CE

I read the outline for the "LC Project."

What d'ya think?

Upgrading human beings...

An interesting idea, but what about funding?

I'll figure it out.

The LC Project will be crucial in laying the groundwork

for Towasa's android development.

Between rival companies throwing a wrench in development

and humanity's fear of the future

that we like to call the "collective consciousness,"

it's a win-win solution.

What's this?

Big Sis Towa,

happy birthday.

A ring!

Th-thank you.

You like it?

I like it.

But listen, Akira...

No more of that.

Isn't it time to stop calling me "Big Sis Towa"?

Culture shock...

An "ehlsea," huh?

But it feels...

I dunno, unnatural?

Oh, Mr. Akira!

Miss Taberina.

Hey, Mom. What's wrong?

Please, can you lend us a hand?

Ah, I see the problem...

The intake valve is bent.

It fell over and broke down during yesterday's earthquake.

Lord Akira, are you able to repair it?

Yeah.

I know what's causing it, so I think I can figure it out.

It turned on!

Well, color me surprised!

Akira, you're amazing!

You really fixed it!

I've liked tinkering with machines since I was little...

A splendid performance!

C-Commissioner Caniss?!

That's Lord Akira...

How could you?!

I... didn't have a choice.

Mm, yes. I see.

So you're Akira or whatever.

It seems "Wise One" was an appropriate name for you.

Who are you?

I am the OWEL Commissioner General of District H4-27 North, Percussus Caniss.

But you may call me Almighty Commissioner Caniss!

Why am I being detained?

You are considered an archaeological artifact unearthed from ancient ruins.

So don't expect any civil liberties.

Wh-what's that supposed to-

Whatever the artifact may be,

L-let go!

OWEL's control over the flow of information is paramount!

Don't do this, Commissioner!

STAY OUT OF IT, WIA!

Your actions qualify as treason by virtue of failure to report a relic.

I never meant to-

SILENCE!

Darling!

Mr. Wia!

Look who finally settled down.

Hey! Grab the daughter and take her with you.

I want her testimony as the first one to discover him.

I-I won't let you touch her!

Won't let me? What a curious thing to say.

I'll have you know that I'm simply carrying out my duties faithfully,

honorably, and with great sincerity!

What's so unacceptable about that?

Y-you never said anything about detaining Wia and Idhi too!

Of course not. I decided that just now.

I-I was going to file a report... once things had calmed down...

Making excuses? How shameful.

Dad!

Dad...

It'll be all right.

I'm so sorry... This is all my fault.

Please don't worry about it...

Mr. Wia...

Leave the relic and unload the rest.

I'll dispose of them.

What did he just say?!

Then, I want you three to return to Hakodate and kill all the villagers.

Yes, sir!

I've decided to let everyone who knows of the relic's existence die.

Hey! What's that supposed to mean?!

You're a monster!

Oh, but I'm very human, no?

So here's the plan:

You're going to put your ancient knowledge to good use

and help me rise through the ranks!

From here on out!

Dammit! This is insane!

What now?! What do I do?!

Get down!

Who the hell are you?!

Do you have any idea just how stupid it is to GET IN MY WAY?!

Wow, he's quite the sturdy fellow, isn't he?

Y-you saved us!

But, uh... who are you?

You're still stuck in CE Japan, aren't you, Akira Himegami?

Wait a minute... Did you just say-

As for me...

I could rescue all of you from this predicament.

KILL HER! DO IT!

Execute the girl in the hood right now!

Pump her full of bullets!

One favor:

If you promise to hear me out, I'd be happy to lend a hand.

Does that sound fair?

Fine! Ask whatever you want!

It's not like things can get any worse!

Please, I need your help!

I need you to save them!

Copy.

All right... go find somewhere safe to hide.

All hands... fire!

Wh-what in god's name are you?!

Your organization is utterly worthless, isn't it?

No, don't tell me... You're an outside series?!

It's almost impressive how much of a sore loser you are.

Fucking demon!

Look out!

I-I nailed him?!

Even someone like you can't outrun a machine gun!

TAKE THIS!

Take the hint and get lost.

Is she a... god?

The situation has been dealt with.

You... aren't human, are you?

Correct. I am an android.

My name is Yugure.

Seriously?

This is getting more confusing by the second...

Now that that's taken care of...

About the favor we discussed...

R-right, you mentioned-

Towasa?!

Akira, you and I should get married!

Preview

Episode 2

In the North After Doomsday