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You're not Towasa?

Towasa?

No, my name is Yugure.

I-I need some time to clear my head-

Fine! Ask whatever you want!

Huh?

That's the favor. I want to marry you!

M-marry me?!

Wait, hold on a minute!

So c'mon, Akira. Let's get married!

Wh-why's that what you want?!

Oh? Is that a no, then?

I didn't say that! But first-

Can you let me talk for a second?!

Okay, I'm listening.

That's...

Ah. So you recognize it.

I knew it!

You do know Towasa, don't you?!

Maybe. Maybe not.

But unfortunately for you,

that's classified information.

Towasa...

Ahem, ahem!

Akira...

Idhi?

Oh. Sorry, Idhi.

Shall we?

Right you are.

Tending to the injured takes priority.

Please forgive me!

There's no excuse!

I'll accept whatever punishment I'm given!

You were trying to protect the other villagers, weren't you?

You did what you thought was right.

That's all.

Thank you for understanding.

That's a relief, huh?

Yeah...

What are you going to do now, Mr. Akira?

Well, since OWEL seems to be after me,

I'll only cause more trouble if I stay here.

Episode 2

In the North

After Doomsday

So, I've decided to leave the village.

Lord Akira, please visit us again soon.

And regale us with stories of the olden days.

Seriously?

Take care of yourselves.

Bye-bye!

Stay safe!

You're really going to come with me?

You haven't given me an answer yet.

I thought that was a joke...

Nope, I meant it.

I'm not marrying you.

How come?

Who in their right mind would marry someone they just met?

In that case, you'll just have to get to know me!

And to that end, I'm coming with you.

It's your choice, I guess. But don't do anything stupid, okay?

Stupid?

Like saving you from danger, for example?

Speaking of which, where are we going?

The place where I woke up.

Figure I'll find some sort of clue there.

Ah.

That's an affirmative.

You're an android, right?

Can't you teach me about the present?

I'm afraid that's classified.

Then at least tell me about yourself.

Like, is there a reason you want to marry me?

That would qualify as premium content.

I have to pay money?

No. I accept payment in marriage.

Looks like coming here at night was a bust.

Too dark to actually see anything.

It seems that earthquake a few days ago killed the power supply.

What the hell are you d-?!

Be quiet.

We don't want to cross paths with the people nearby.

Hakubo...

This isn't good at all.

Well? Any sign of them?

Let's see...

They must be androids, too.

Wait, am I imagining things...

or do they have the same face as Yugure?

They all look like Towasa...

What's Idhi doing here?!

Quiet! They won't hurt her.

Little girl.

Keep your mouth shut and come here.

Yoiyami, that's a bit rude.

Hush.

It's suspicious that she's here in the first place.

Are you aware that someone murdered Commissioner Caniss?

Do you know who the culprit is?

Who is it?

I can't tell you because they saved my life.

Oh, how touching!

Where are they right now?

I-I don't know!

I see...

Seems we're out of luck this time.

Another dead end!

The bastard's sneaky as a rat.

Idhi!

Squeak-squeak.

Are you okay, Idhi?!

Akira!

What are you doing here?

I came because...

of this!

My TOWATCH!

I found it here in the ruins and forgot to give it back.

There's got to be something...

(1) Message

There.

From: Towasa

A farewell to Akira...

It's from Towasa?!

I made many, many mistakes.

They're the sins that haunt me,

and I have to live with the knowledge of what I've done.

This is a burden that I must carry on my own.

Akira, my love and gratitude for you are forever.

You mustn't go looking for me, no matter what.

Cherish the life and the time that you have.

That recording is from 200 years ago.

200 years...

Logically, she would've already passed away...

Akira...

I want to look for Towasa.

Do you have any leads to go on?

I think I'll head to Tokyo, to the Omagi house where I used to live.

So you've picked a destination.

I can trust you, right?

Yes. I swear it.

Then please, will you come with me?

Of course.

In sickness and in health, to have and to hold from this day forward.

I'm not marrying you.

Oh, don't be shy!

There are some gorgeous wedding venues in Tokyo!

My finger!

L-let go!

Welcome to the post-apocalypse!

Welcome!

Who were those people we saw earlier?

Their names are Yoiyami and Hakubo.

Commanding officers in the OWEL Special Forces.

And they're after you?

OWEL has imposed restrictions on digital processing technology.

They're androids too, right?

Why do they have the same face as you?

Wait a minute... Do you work for OWEL?

That's classified information.

Again?

Is there anything else you'd like to know?

Why do you insist on marrying me?

Why?

Because I want to!

That doesn't explain anything!

And besides, I already have a fiancée named Towasa.

But you're still just engaged, right?

I mean...

So then that means there's a chance!

Nope, it's zero percent!

I'll make you forget all about this "Towasa" person

Hey, stop-!

and fall madly in love with me instead.

By the way, I do have those functions.

Shall we give it a try?

G-get off me!

You aren't playing fair, woman...

I don't appreciate you speaking to me like that.

I'd rather you call me by my name.

O-okay, fine! Cut it out, Yugure!

Yup, you got it!

I'll stop.

Go straight home! No detours!

'Kay! See ya!

All right.

First, we'll make the crossing to Honshu.

Sorry, the boats are gone.

They're all out at sea this time of year, and the ferry only runs once a week.

Once a week?

That puts a damper on our plans.

Well, look at that!

Ya might be in luck after all!

This is a huge help!

Not a problem.

I was just about to sail over to Aomori anyway.

The name's Oboro. I'm a wholesaler.

And you are?

I'm Akira, and this is Yugure.

Whatcha headin' to Honshu for?

The two of us are on an expedition to Tokyo-

We're on vacation for our honeymoon.

Quit it!

In that case, takin' the train from Sendai's your best bet, don'tcha think?

Sendai, huh? That's pretty far...

Then you should make your way to Mount Osore first.

That's the plan.

From there, we'll cross Mutsu Bridge and head to Aomori.

Why didn't you tell me that from the beginning?!

Learning by doing is the essence of travel.

The essence, huh...

You have a way with words, missy!

Thank you so much, Mr. Oboro.

Mankind's one big family! We're in this together.

So long!

Whoa.

This place doesn't feel very Japanese either.

If it's anything like this, I-

Oof!

Oh, sorry-

Aw, my brush...

S-sorry!

Um... I'll buy you a new one.

Huh? But... are you sure?

Yeah, it's my fault for stepping on it like that.

Okay!

Bird of the Heart

What's this?

I'm Akira.

Thanks.

My name's Amoru.

Amoru, huh? Nice to meet you.

Miss Amoru, this book is-

O-oh, thanks!

It's, um, special to me.

Oh, I see.

Your total is 163 dill.

Sure, here you go.

Out of 200 dill, then.

Mr. Wia gave us that money for our travel expenses.

What choice do I have?

Your change is 54 dill.

Ah, thanks.

I think you gave us too much.

Sonuvabitch! Again?!

You'll have to excuse him.

Got scammed into buyin' a worthless Letogian for cheap.

Actually, keep the change.

Hey-

Akira, Miss Amoru. Let's get going.

Huh? A-all right.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

'Kay.

Listen, boy. The next time you screw up...

Hey. What's a Letogian?

"Letogians" are a group of people

who have voluntarily relinquished their human rights.

Relinquished their human rights?

Yes.

In exchange, they are absolved of a crime or debt.

Under the OWEL administration,

Letogians are required to perform various types of labor as a public service.

That's just a polite way of saying-

Except OWEL provides them with basic necessities

such as food, clothing, and shelter, so they aren't at risk of death.

I mean... I guess you're right, but...

You're a big softie, aren't you?

That's a bad thing?!

No. I think it suits you.

But what happens if you cause trouble and OWEL shows up?

Oh, I almost forgot.

Here, take it.

Sorry for breaking yours.

Thank you! I'll take good care of it.

Good.

Speaking of which, what did you two come to Oma for?

It's our first stop on our expedition to Tokyo.

Tokyo?

I've heard that's really far from here.

We're headed to Mount Osore for the time being.

Oh, Mount Osore?

What's the matter?

OWEL has a checkpoint set up on the main road right now.

For real?!

If we have to bypass the checkpoint...

Hey.

Want me to take you to Mount Osore?

I know a route without a checkpoint.

That'd be great!

Yes, please.

Walking and drawing? You're good.

It's easy once you're used to it.

Towasa...

She's drawing me, y'know.

Yeah, I know!

Do you want to be an artist when you grow up, Amoru?

I wanted to draw storybooks...

I think that's a great idea!

You definitely could! You've got the skills!

Th-thanks...

You'll have to let me read one someday!

What?!

Y-yeah... Sure.

Whew, I'm stuffed!

Good thing Yugure's around to make sure we don't go hungry.

She caught that rabbit like it was nothing!

Yeah!

Hey, Yugure.

Yes?

I probably should've asked earlier, but do you get fuel from food?

Ah, are you curious?

My core generates power indefinitely.

Eating meals is purely a hobby of mine.

A long-lasting source of energy...

Does that mean nuclear fusion or something?

Touch me if you like, but I expect you to accept the consequences.

No, no! You've got it all wrong!

I just wanted to know how it works!

Oh, is that all?

That reminds me, Miss Amoru.

Can I take a look at that book you had earlier?

It's banned, isn't it?

Don't worry. I promise not to steal it.

My mom and dad wrote it.

Bird of the Heart

I see. Your parents are storybook authors.

Uh-huh. They drew a whole bunch more, but...

That's why it was so special to you.

These pictures are beautiful.

Are they-

I agree.

The bird's design is especially lovely.

Thank you.

I get it.

You want to follow in your parents' footsteps, right?

Yeah.

I hope your dream comes true!

Yeah...

These colors...

Mt. Osore

We're here!

We finally made it-

H-hold a minute!

Hey, looks like OWEL's here. Are we screwed?

No, they haven't seen my face yet.

Stay on your guard and act like you belong.

We passed right through.

Going analog results in many blind spots.

Seems like you're pretty used to this stuff.

This has been my life for the past 150 years.

150 years?!

Wait, so then how old-

Miss Amoru.

Don't you know that it's rude to ask a lady her-

Yugure?

This area of Mount Osore is famous for its many flavorful food stalls.

A whole skewer in one bite...

Looks like business is booming around here.

Still...

they work Letogians to the bone...

But isn't that the whole point of Letogians?

I guess so, but...

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do."

Come again?

Sticking your nose where it doesn't belong invites trouble.

I mean, sure, I've got my own problems to worry about.

It's just...

I can't help but wonder whether this is right.

A society's values and what's considered "right" changes over time.

I get the logic behind it.

But it feels- Huh?

They're already gone?!

Wasn't that, like, way too fast?!

You think so?

Oh, fine. I'll go and buy more-

Don't move, android!

Cooperate, or else the relic dies!

Put your hands behind your head!

Now stand up slowly!

Excellent work!

A job well done on behalf of me, the Magnificent Marlum!

I'm getting some serious déjà vu!

And the urge to kill.

Surprised, are you?

I received a message from my second cousin Canny via carrier pigeon,

informing me of the ancient relic.

And you, Yugure...

You have the same face as Yoiyami and Hakubo, so I clocked you right away!

They saw your face!

Tsk.

Sorry about this, you guys.

Amoru?

That's a good girl, No. 1221.

What's going on?

You got played by a Letogian!

I lied to the both of you.

But why-

Because they promised they'd give me back the books my mom and dad wrote

if I brought you here!

Trusting a Letogian? How dumb can you get?

I did the job. So please give me their books back!

Ah yes, the contraband...

Did you really think we wouldn't burn every last one to ashes?!

Y-you tricked me!

I suppose I did...

Oh, but look who's talking.

Take the girl with you.

Then give her the same treatment as her parents.

Roger!

She'll make good kindling for some illicit literature.

Detain the android and take her to the station.

Yes, sir!

Just - like - that,

my promotion is in the bag!

Can't you stop them somehow?

You're the only one whose safety I can guarantee.

Get up, No. 1221!

That's not good enough!

Why, you-!

Akira! Miss Yugure!

RUN!

Thank goodness...

Stupid brat!

What the hell do you think you're doing?!

That book...

We managed to escape.

No...

We've got to save Amoru!

Akira.

She lied to us, remember?

They were using her!

If you go back there, they'll arrest you.

I don't care!

It's a bad idea.

Then come with me!

I refuse.

You'd rather sit back and do nothing?!

Why-

Because it goes against my operating principles.

Your operating principles are that important?!

They're important to me, yes.

Important to you.

Well, to me, Amoru is more important!

Why do you insist on sticking up for her?

'Cause I feel bad.

I took her dream lightly, encouraged her without thinking...

Totally oblivious to her situation...

Let me go!

Concealing unlawful reading materials?

Please! Don't do this!

Then let us abide by the rules...

Stop! Please! I'm sorry!

I'll do anything!

Fine.

If I rescue Miss Amoru, will you agree to marry me?

It figures.

You're an android, all right.

The Special Blood

Preview

Episode 3

Dancing with You Under the Rainy Summer Sky