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Morning, Akira.

Wh-why?!

What's the matter, Akira?

Why are the two of you in there together?!

The resort allows mixed bathing.

We happened to get in at the same time.

Seriously?!

Well? Hop on in.

Wouldn't want to catch a cold before your date with Yugure, right?

Join us, Akira.

I'm telling you, it's NOT a date!

Thanks for breakfast.

Huh?

She didn't go for a second helping?

That's unusual.

Amoru?

Amoru!

Good morning.

Uh, morning...

What's wrong?

Amoru, I need to have a private word with you.

Episode 6

The Machine that Shouted Love

at the End of the World

'Kay, I'll be back later!

All right.

Yokurata, look after Amoru for me.

You're quite the worrywart, Akira.

Sorry I'm late!

Akira, that bath this morning sure was refreshing!

What. Bath. This. Morning?

N-no, it's not what you think!

Y'know, contrary to appearances, you're surprisingly muscular.

WHAT?!

I am begging you to stop talking!

Well, ready to head out?

We'll discuss this little unsanctioned bathing incident when I get back.

Hmph!

You must've had more fun this morning.

Not you, too!

No, no! It doesn't bother me at all.

Not one bit!

You've got it all wrong!

It was another coincidence-

S-sorry to keep you waiting.

I-it's okay...

We went all-out for your date!

What do you think?

Yeah... It's, um... Uh-huh.

You useless bum!

What...?

C'mere!

You better not blow this.

What?

We went over everything, remember?

So at least make sure to get a kiss or two!

We'll be able to see it from the observation deck up ahead.

The Third Strike Crater!

Despite its ominous name, the lake is gorgeous.

It's a favorite spot of mine.

But recently, they discovered it houses some valuable minerals...

So OWEL plans to develop it.

Let me guess: They want to use Newtour as a mining base?

What?!

They're gonna tear down the resort?!

I refuse to let that happen.

You're a commissioner, and yet you want to sabotage their plans.

It's been around a long time, and I've grown fond of it...

But most of all, the resort means everything to Ajisai.

So you haven't quit working for OWEL

'cause you don't want Miss Ajisai to be upset?

Mhm. But it's also why our relationship is always strained.

Have you tried talking to her about the mining base?

I can't.

How come?

Newtour is precious to her.

She might never forgive me...

Um...

It's a lovely day.

Yeah, it is...

My bad. Too fast?

Did you, uh, plan anything for our date?

Yeah... kind of.

Might as well make the most of it and have some fun.

Oh! Let's stop by that shop!

Here, Yugure!

You didn't eat breakfast this morning, did you?

'Cause I-

'Cause you...?

I don't want my face to be all puffy while we're on a date!

Androids can get bloated?

It's a psychological thing!

Don't be ridiculous.

Now let's eat before it gets cold!

Yummy!

These flowers are adorable!

Which reminds me...

You gifted a flower to Miss Fides, right?

Yeah. I'm surprised you remembered.

Of course...

Flowers or dango. Which do you like more?

Dan-

Er, flowers!

Here.

A flower cone...

But if I eat it, I won't have it anymore.

Yeah, but I thought it was the kind of flower that suits you.

I'm extremely disappointed...

The Third Strike Crater is a famous date spot, y'know.

Date...

Amoru, I need to have a private word with you.

Is something wrong?

Akira and I are going on a date today. So-

Sounds like fun! I want to go, too!

Uh, but it's a date.

Yup! Where are we going?

Amoru...

Um, just for today...

could you let Akira and I have some alone time?

What?!

Fine. But just for today.

Amoru!

I wanted to go, too...

Are you all right?

This forest is beautiful.

It is...

You okay?

Th-thank you...

I owe Miss Ajisai an apology.

Akira?

Use my shoulder.

Huh?

Under normal circumstances, a broken sandal wouldn't be a big deal...

You haven't really been yourself lately, have you?

There. That should do it.

It's perfect...

Akira! You made my day!

Very pretty.

Yeah, thanks to you!

Huh?

No, I...

meant you.

You look... very pretty.

I get it.

So you gave the two of them some space.

I was fine with it at the time, but now...

It's like my stomach's doing somersaults.

Try taking what you're feeling right now and putting it into words.

Into words?

I love Akira and Yugure.

I want the three of us to be together. That's why...

Just the two of them going on a date bothers me...

Envy and jealousy.

What should I do?

Why not be honest and upfront about it?

But that would make them uncomfortable.

It happens.

After all, love is an exceedingly selfish thing.

I... guess you're right.

I'll try talking to them.

What are you going to do?

Is that what you're really afraid of? Ajisai giving up on you?

I'm-

No... Ajisai's such a sweet girl...

2045 CE

It's like Davout is yours and Akira's child.

Yeah?

You perform maintenance on Davout as if to reaffirm your love for Akira.

Love, huh...

Ichikishima, do you think an AI can fall in love with a human?

AI possess neither a physical form nor emotions,

so I don't believe that's possible.

Woof, Davout!

Good point.

Woof, woof!

Still, I disagree with you.

Thanks, Towasa!

If an AI exists for the benefit of its user,

then - someday, inevitably - it will want to be special to that person.

Am I special to you, Towasa?

Of course!

But maybe that's too difficult...

Okay then, remember it this way:

Emotions aren't purely reliant on a physical form.

They also occur when you care about someone.

And those very emotions are what drive you to make progress.

This place is amazing.

I'm assuming it's a remnant of the war?

Correct.

By any chance, were you the one who-

No!

Yoiyami opened up this cavern!

Yoiyami?

The android back at the Hakodate research lab?

That's right.

Yoiyami and Hakubo are my sisters.

Weaponized androids that were created to put a stop to the AI War.

We're...

You're an Outside Series, aren't you, Yugure?

What do you think, Akira? Of the fact that I'm a weapon of war?

Why ask me now?

To be honest...

Since I was unconscious, it all seems like some sort of fictional story,

even when I'm looking at scenery like this.

It still hasn't quite sunk in yet.

Aren't you afraid of me? I'm a weapon of war!

Yes, but you saved me on multiple occasions.

I...

If I really wanted to,

I could make this crater even bigger in a matter of seconds!

The truth is...

I like you the way you are.

Y-you're acting weird!

Saying nice stuff to me like that...

You're the one acting weird!

Trying to eat less, bringing up the war out of nowhere on our date-

Date?!

A-ah, no, um...

I meant "token of appreciation"...

I haven't been myself lately because of you, Akira.

Me?

Yeah...

so just marry me already!

What?!

Own up to it and take responsibility!

Why are you laughing?

I realized you haven't said that to me in a while.

It has been a while, hasn't it?

Akira.

H-hey...

Can we finish our date by taking a photo?

So that we won't forget the special day we had.

I had a blast on our date today!

I'm glad to hear that.

Akira?

If you're going to kiss me, now's the time.

You heard that part?!

I'm kidding.

But...

I love you very much.

Welcome back! How far did you get?

Near the Third Strike Crater.

Nope, not what I meant.

We're back!

Welcome back-

Ajisai!

What?

We need to talk.

I have nothing to say.

Listen to me!

What?!

Last year, they discovered valuable minerals buried underground here.

OWEL set their sights on them,

and they're about to turn both the crater and the town into a dig site.

What about the resort?

Kiji-no-yu

At this rate, it won't last.

No...

Don't tell me you're the commissioner in charge of overseeing the project?!

I haven't quit working for OWEL so that I can stop it.

Huh? But then you'll be charged with treason-

None of that matters to me!

That's not an excuse!

What do we do?

If we wait until something happens to you, it'll be too late.

But the resort-

Stop that!

Huh?

You are more precious to me than anything else!

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Because I was afraid it would hurt you...

It's always the important things... that you never say out loud...

Ajisai...

I get to hit you!

Fair enough.

Dummy...

Let me help you... shoulder the burden.

Thanks for today, Amoru.

I could see the two of you out there on your date.

You have good eyesight...

When I saw you, I didn't like the way it made me feel.

It made me wish I was there with you.

Feeling left out really, really sucks!

Amoru...

That's why I checked with you first, remember?

What?!

I'm glad Akira and I got some alone time today.

It helped me work through some really important feelings.

That's not fair!

"All is fair in love and war," right?

To put it bluntly, we're one step closer to marriage!

I never should've said yes!

Fine, no more Miss Nice Girl!

Go ahead. I'm looking forward to it.

I swear, WE WILL GET EHLSEA-ED!

See you later. Try not to be so stubborn!

That goes for both of us. Thanks for all your help!

Later!

I'm happy they made up with each other.

Well, knowing Miss Ajisai, I'm sure they'll argue again.

As long as they believe in the hot spring's matchmaking effect,

they'll be fine.

What are you doing here, Yokurata?

How heartless!

The truth is that I'm looking for something, too.

I have a sneaking suspicion I'll find it if I travel with you three.

Looking for something?

"The more the merrier," right?

Besides, Sendai's my neck of the woods.

If you need a guide, just leave it to me.

Akira, let me borrow your watch.

You could've just asked me from the start, y'know.

If you find anything out, let me know.

Of course.

We made it!

Akira.

You learn anything?

If only it were that easy.

Oh...

But...

I caught a glimpse of something very interesting.

So this is Sendai!

A lot of the facilities used to train the elites who work in Tokyo

are located here.

I think calling it an academic hub would be accurate.

A town full of scholars...

Every kind of knowledge under the sun is stored in this place.

Including documents and pieces of history that aren't available to the public.

Here? All of it?

If you can't find it in this city, then I doubt you'll find it anywhere else.

Just short of making a trip to OWEL headquarters, that is.

Oh... This is the place...

I'm going to take a look around.

The flow of information is tightly controlled by OWEL.

How will you go about finding anything?

Well, uh...

I might have a few ideas.

Seriously?

Didn't I tell you?

This town contains all the knowledge you can imagine.

Sendai: A depot of wisdom!

This is a library?! It's huge!

The Tower of Learning, Sendai's pride and joy.

You might find what you're looking for here.

Th-that's it?

It's pretty empty...

Guess I'll look anyway.

I'm gonna go look over there.

Okay.

Nope, not here...

Are you sure it's not somewhere on the shelf?

I mean, it could've been misplaced, right?

They've got an excellent librarian here.

She wouldn't make a mistake like that.

A friend of yours?

In a manner of speaking.

Master Yokurata!

It's been a while, Seshat.

I do wish you would reach out whenever you return to Sendai-

And who's this?

Do you have any books on Towasa Oumagi and the AI War?

But that's...

Restricted material, of course.

You're aware, yes? That I-

Work for OWEL.

But...

is that who you are deep down?

Master Yokurata...

P-please, not here...

My apologies.

I assume you're aware?

That the book you're searching for was subject to censorship?

It's highly unlikely that it exists anywhere.

Really?

As knowledgeable as ever, Seshat.

Hey, what time does your shift end?

Oh, are you asking me on a date?

I just can't help wanting to spend time with someone as lovely as you.

I bet you say that kind of thing to everyone...

Of course not!

What's happening right now?

Is she your girlfriend?

Sendai Central Library

She's wonderful, isn't she?

That didn't answer my question...

Amoru?

D-don't worry, I'm fine.

You said we probably won't find it anywhere if it isn't here, right?

True, but...

If we go to Tokyo, there's still a possibility.

The next train to Tokyo is tomorrow afternoon.

So we're stuck here until then?

Aww...

There are plenty of places in Sendai that handle books.

There's also the closed stacks at the library.

Closed stacks?

An area where rare books are stored.

Restricted materials are bound to be there, too.

How do we get into a place like that?

Wait, is that... a key to the library?

How'd you get that?

A little magic trick.

The Special Blood

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Paper Songs of a Budding Primate