Original subtitles

Our attempt to seize the Linebarrel has failed.

The Apparition seems to have completely ceased to function as well.

It doesn't matter.

We were able to draw out his abilities, so it was a job well done.

Meaning, we have seen Kouichi Hayase's true powers?

Hardly. This is merely the beginning.

The first inklings of his awakening, if you will.

The child who was huddled and crying

has finally stood on his own two feet upon this earth.

How will he grow from here on out?

I will be most curious to see that.

Begin analyzing the combat data!

What I hold in my heart is justice

My sun that burns red and hot

The truth slumbers froZen somewhere in this world

I reach out in search of it

How much love and sorrow will I touch?

To remain true to myself, I melt the darkness away

When I pass through the doorway to a world I have yet to see

If my wings are to be injured

I will turn my heart hard as iron

O crisscrossing lights

The shadows dropped will surely make the time beyond the future shine

Far corners of the boundless universe

Each to their own solitary star

We live, connecting to one another

To become bridges that transcend Earth

The daylight moon, dimly lurking in the aZure sky

Taunting, clouding, though droplets of the dream may spill

I reach out my hand, the warmth that I receive

The smile I find there, for you to remain true to yourself

I will lay down my life by your side

And the triumph that shields me

What're you doing, Kouichi?

Yajima?!

You're... alive?

What's with the weird look?

Is there something stuck to my face?

Don't just sit there forever.

Come on.

Yajima...

Oh, my.

You were asleep for two whole days, you know.

We were getting worried, because you weren't waking up.

Where are we?

This is the building where JUDA is headquartered.

What? JUDA? As in that...

That's right. The world's foremost medical equipments manufacturer,

JUDA Corporation.

I'm Yui Ogawa, secretary to the CEO.

Nice to meet you.

There's really no need for you to introduce yourself to me.

My, my. You have quite the big attitude, just like your file says.

You have such a big attitude, and yet...

It's too bad.

Hey! What are you looking at?!

Come, the CEO is waiting.

"Welcome! Kouichi Hayase-kun"

"Welcome! Kouichi Hayase-kun" Welcome, Kouichi Hayase-kun!

Welcome, Kouichi Hayase-kun!

I am Kunio Ishigami, CEO of JUDA Corporation!

Come, come. No need to be shy. Right this way.

I made chirashi sushi just for you.

After all, we'll be fighting together from now on.

Let's try to get along, shall we, Hayase-kun?

Hey, hold on a second! What's going on here...

You're... that guy...

That's right. We continued to monitor you even after that.

That's why we were able to respond immediately when you went berserk.

Why?

Even separated from the Linebarrel,

it didn't change the fact that you have the capacity to be a Factor.

And right now, we need that ability of yours.

Yes?

Hayase-kun's awake.

In light of the accident that occurred the other day

in the city being built in the bay off the shores of Miura City,

Defense Minister Nagai has declared his intention to resign.

- There's absolutely no way. - The Defense Minister will be the fourth to resign this month,

- Accept it, Yamashita. - The Defense Minister will be the fourth to resign this month,

- Accept it, Yamashita. - and with the succession of these deplorable events,

- The decision has been made. - and with the succession of these deplorable events,

- The decision has been made. - the government has directed the Special Self-Defense Force

- That's the part that I don't get! What the hell is the CEO thinking?! - the government has directed the Special Self-Defense Force

- That's the part that I don't get! What the hell is the CEO thinking?! - to redevelop the new Armas and reevaluate their manufacturing process.

- There's no way a guy like him is fit to carry out JUDA's mission! - to redevelop the new Armas and reevaluate their manufacturing process.

But I think some of it couldn't have been helped.

He suddenly found himself caught in the middle of all this.

It's only natural that he was confused.

"Victim / Hideaki Yajima (15) A middle school student falls victim! SSDF Armas Go Out of Control Again!!" It's only natural that he was confused.

"Victim / Hideaki Yajima (15) A middle school student falls victim! SSDF Armas Go Out of Control Again!!" Besides...

Besides...

I believe you previously made an open declaration...

...that you would protect this city as a champion of justice?

What of it?

We are the same.

Of course, what we protect is not some small town,

but the entire world.

JUDA Corporation, the medical equipments manufacturer,

is our public face.

What?

We have been charged by the UN and the governments of various countries

to fight against a global enemy.

A global enemy?

The Katou Organization.

Large-scale activity from them was first confirmed

about 20 years ago in 1999.

Since then, they have continued to use Armas

to launch invasions all across the world.

And recently,

it seems they've occasionally been colluding with local terrorists as well.

- What for?! - That, we don't know.

All we're certain of is that our world is indeed being threatened

and that if we do not intervene,

the number of casualties will increase without limit.

Supreme Commander of the Katou Organization, Hisataka Katou.

He's the man responsible for driving your friend to his death.

Where's the proof?

Do you have proof that what you are saying is true?

No matter how you look at it, it will not change the truth of this matter.

Or are you scared?

Like hell!

Well, the situation is suddenly much bigger now,

so it may be a bit too much to handle for the neighborhood hero.

Don't mock me!

But you see, there's nothing to be afraid of.

This is the hangar.

The Machinas are JUDA's power, our pride and joy,

and this is their bedroom.

The Machinas were brought in from outside our world

and their technology far surpasses that of ours.

Artificial muscles with zero power transfer loss.

A highly advanced armor system that protects them.

And then there's the material that bonds Machina to Factor,

a material that governs everything about how power is circulated

and how the auto-repair system works...

The Drexler soil.

The Armas that are currently manufactured around the world

utilize this technology, but only to the extent that we understand it.

They are nothing more than crude imitations.

The Katou Organization uses technology from the other world

and the only things that can fight them as equals

are these Machinas, the culmination of the same otherworldly technology.

And that power is now yours.

Hayase-kun, starting today, as a fellow member of JUDA,

I'd like you to pour all your effort into wiping out the Katou Organization.

Hold on a minute! I haven't said I'd fight with you yet!

But the decision has already been made.

Huh?!

While you were sleeping...

...I had the contract drawn up, too.

"Contract" ...I had the contract drawn up, too.

"I hereby agree to carry out the duties of a champion of justice. Name: Kouichi Hayase (stamp)" ...I had the contract drawn up, too.

"I hereby agree to carry out the duties of a champion of justice. Name: Kouichi Hayase (stamp)"

Get real! You're just going to ignore... what I want?!

JUDA is great!

Publicly, it's a trustworthy company and the pay is good, too!

You're the one who took the Linebarrel away from me!

And now...

Kouichi Hayase!

How dare ya go 'n smash up our Machinas?!

Wh-What the?

I've had enough of ya messin' with us!

Ya sorry excuse for a Factor!

'Cause of you, all of our Machinas're outta commission!

I don't care if it was to avenge yer friend!

Rampagin' like a madman, you've made a damn nuisance of yerself!

- We don't serve as Factors for shits and giggles, ya know! - Shizuna, calm down a little.

And you! Yer just as bad!

Like hell this dumbass is gonna be of any use!

- What did you say?! - What?! How 'bout ya try dyin' again?!

Sister, that's enough already!

Don't stop me, Izuna!

Wha... Twins?

Yes, my name is Izuna Endou.

This is my elder sister...

Shizuna Endou.

Message from the SSDF fleet.

As scheduled,

they plan to await the Deceive's arrival off the shore of Izu Oshima.

Oh, is it that late already?

I'm sorry to do this so soon after your return,

but I'll be counting on you.

Oh, no. This is our job, after all.

We will work hard to make up for the others, who are out of action.

No kiddin'.

Thanks to someone, we're awful busy. It's more 'n we can handle.

I'd say we'd take any help we could get,

but a guy who only knows how to run amuck'll only be a burden!

Well, ya just stay here and turn green with envy,

as ya watch us do our work gracefully and with style.

- Hayase-kun? - I'm leaving!

Since I'm sure you have no use for a burden!

I see. Then I'll have you taken into town.

1205, we have rendezvoused with the JUDA Machina, Deceive, as scheduled.

Commencing back-tracking of the rogue Machina's invasion route.

Dirty coward, vanishin' from sight and sneakin' into town!

We definitely need to pick up on its trail

and pinpoint where it disappeared to!

- The Katou Organization! - No time to be gettin' scared, Izuna!

We can get these guys with one shot of the Nerve Crack!

Right!

Ready, Sister!

Eat this! Nerve Crack!

A Katou Organization ambush?!

Man, if only the Hind were operational!

What happened to Kouichi Hayase?

A breakdown in negotiations, then?

Well, we'll wait and see for just a little longer.

If his answer still hasn't changed by then,

in that event...

Um...

That is...

How have you been?

So you'd become an employee of JUDA...

I guess that makes sense.

Given the situation...

Th-Those twins named Shizuna and Izuna really are alike, aren't they?

- But it seems like the guy and girl... - Hayase-kun.

How well do you understand the significance of your actions?

After you obtained the power of the Linebarrel,

what is it that you have done?

You are always thinking only of yourself.

You've used your power

only to satisfy your puny self-esteem and worthless pride,

making trouble for everyone around you.

You claim to be a champion of justice, but are incapable of protecting anything.

You're worse than a child playing at make-believe!

You may have the powers of a Factor,

but you are not worthy of the Linebarrel.

Your friend's death...

...is your fault!

"Misaki Assembly Hall"

Pushing yourself like that...

Setting out to play the villain of your own will...

It's my fault.

I am the one...

...who drew him into this fate.

"Misaki Assembly Hall" ...who drew him into this fate.

"Misaki Assembly Hall"

It's okay if he hates me for it.

You idiot! Why'd you have to go and die?!

Yajima!

Kouichi!

Kouichi! Kouichi!

You're okay!

I just can't... Yajima's... Yajima's...

Kouichi!

What the hell is this?

Arms torn apart!

Abdomens slashed open!

Blood gushing out!

Legs shattered!

Hey, what's going on?!

Captain! My hand!

The blood! I can't stop the bleeding!

They cracked into the units' transmission nerves

and they're directly feeding hallucinations to the pilots!

That's right! We'll take y'all outta action

without ever firin' a shot!

Unless you abandon your Armas and disembark,

you will not be able to escape this onslaught!

I see!

What the? Did they run away?

- Sister, behind us! - What?!

Don't tell me they're going for the island?!

Not so fast!

Wh-What are they?

Run!

Dad! Dad!

Die!

What're ya doin' goin' after innocent bystanders?!

We're yer opponents!

You guys really have it tough...

...being the champions of justice!

"Kouichi Hayase is born"

- Yes? - Hello.

Is this the champion of justice?

There's actually an urgent favor I'd like to ask of you.

It's about Shizuna and Izuna, whom you met earlier,

but they're in a bit of a dicey situation.

I'd really like for you to go to their rescue.

Why me?!

I'm sending you the video now, so just take a look.

They'll both end up dead at this rate.

But all of our Machinas are damaged

and your Linebarrel is the only one that's operational.

Is that... a threat?

What are you saying?

This is...

...a desperate plea.

Don't be such a damn busybody, sir!

We don't need that fool's help!

This is our job, so we'll handle it somehow.

Hayase, don't ya dare turn up here like ya belong!

We'll never...

The hell?!

After all that big talk, what're they doing getting beat up?!

Hayase-kun.

I know.

This is probably...

...just a cheap sense of justice.

I wasn't able to be a champion of justice.

I was never qualified to pilot the Linebarrel from the beginning.

But... But how can I let this go?!

At this rate, they'll...

Please become a champion of justice.

This time, without mistake.

Please become a real champion of justice.

Th-That is not necessary anymore.

What?

The Linebarrel has already accepted you as a full-fledged Factor.

It should respond to your voice without my authorization.

Oh...

Stop...

Stop this...

I'm beggin' ya, stop...

Stop!

What are you doing?!

Weren't you going to show me how you fight gracefully and with style?!

H-Hayase-san!

We told ya we didn't need yer help! Why'd you come?!

I don't know!

I still don't really understand.

About this world... or what's going to happen...

But right now, I just want to help you guys!

That much, I'm sure of!

What about you guys?!

Please, Hayase...

Defeat those guys.

And...

Please help us!

Defeat the Katou Organization!

And help us all!

That clears things up.

Now, just...

...leave the rest to me!

Don't get cocky, you brat!

Get him!

Ah-ah! That's as far as you get!

Make another move and these guys...

Wh-Wh-Wh-What the?

A d-demon?

We managed to get just one restored in time!

Hayase-san, now's your chance!

All right!

We did it, Sister!

Y-Yeah.

Incredible!

However, he relies too much on the capabilities of his craft.

He will quickly reach his limit at this rate.

Well, he accepted the petty child within himself,

and he's finally taken the first step forward.

Let's rejoice in his victory with good grace for now.

If the rain should let up

Where should I go home to?

When I want to see you

How should I call for you?

For whom and for what

Do I want to become stronger?

The contradiction of fighting when I want to protect

Will you give me the answer to that?

To your sky awaiting a rainbow, where it rains

(Take me away)

Out of the neverending dream, where it rains

(Take me away)

Kiss me just once and I can be freer

This moment will not come around a second time

Transcending reality and imagination, together with you

(We fly away)

Transcending boundaries and limitations, together with you

(We fly away)

The view I'd searched so long for, just one miracle

See, this is how you're going about changing everything

This is Kunio Ishigami!

My hobby is cooking. And of course, my best dish is chirashi sushi.

But Hayase-kun never did have any of it, did he?

After I'd neglected my duties yesterday in order to...

You are despicable.