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Labour: A robot specifically designed for construction work.

Labours facilitate dramatic advances in construction, but also in crime.

To combat these new Labour crimes, the police create a special unit: The Patrol Labour.

And thus, the birth of Patlabor.

You must not let go of your dreams

And never turn your gaze away

Yet even still love may cloud up and fade away

And even though you comforted your love

When he was feeling down

Sadness was still weighing down his heavy heart

Hang on tight to your dreams - they're weapons in your arsenal

You'll find that you can get through anything at all

So never cry - you know I shall always be watching over you

What I love about you is your strong sense of fairness

So never cry - you know I shall always be right there by your side

And so now you can face your future fearlessly

Christmas eve.

Kanuka's grandmother, visiting from Hawaii, is missing.

The only clue was her message, "The Christmas of fifty years ago."

At the same time, a mysterious tanker entered Tokyo Bay.

Its goal: Field testing a new anti-Labour electromagnetic weapon.

Division 1 was lured to Teleport City, then all contact was lost.

Although worried about her grandmother, Kanuka returned to duty.

Now, she and Ota are in serious trouble.

Eve's Terror

Kanuka!

Why, you...!

Calm down!

Asuma!

Hey!

Get back!

This isn't like a construction Labour!

Get out, even if you sacrifice an arm!

I can't do that!

Don't underestimate Alphonse!

Take this!

Noa, here comes another one!

Asuma, don't I deserve a little praise for that?

A little.

Stingy.

You must go back to the Lieutenant and report.

But...

I'm going to collect Kanuka and Ota. Now go!

One Brocken is out of commission.

A second is damaged, but operable.

Instruct the Phantom to change targets.

Who are you?

Ota, you can't beat him alone!

Ota!

Get in, Kanuka!

But Ota is... I'm responsible for...

Calm down, Kanuka!

He's behind armour. He's fine. Now get in!

Shinohara, what's going on with Izumi?

She retreated!

What?!

This is no time to run away!

Fool! I thought you could adapt to circumstances!

You shan't escape!

YOU'RE the one being chased, you know!

Ota!

Behind you!

Ota!

I'm fine!

I don't care if I lose a monitor or two!

Ota, stop! You're no match for him!

Now it's payback time!

What are you up to now?

Ah! I can't move! I can't move!

System error?

It's an electromagnetic pulse!

Get out, Ota!

But...

If your Ingram can't move, it's no good! Follow orders!

Doesn't this have a self-destruct?

Why would we need one?

Ota!

What are you doing, Noa?

Do you think they just landed a lucky punch?

Go on! Get out of here!

Asuma!

What?

Be careful.

What was that all about?

You idiot!

Ota!

Ta-take this!

His movement data disc!

Avenge me! Swear you'll avenge me!

Kanuka, we'll be back.

Let's go.

Okay.

They're here!

Who's there?

Are you with Special Vehicles?

What if I am?

We'll handle this now.

A Helldiver?

The Ground Defence Force!

Don't let your Lieutenant know that we're here.

Keep it a secret?

Just continue with your mission.

Yes, ma'am.

The enemy's using electronic warfare.

Also, a powerful beam weapon.

Roger. Are you with Division 1?

No, I'm Noa Izumi of Division 2. Good luck.

You too, Officer Izumi.

Yes, Ma'am! You too, Officer Izumi.

Two defence Labours approaching: Shinohara airborne model 99.

Nothing to worry about... It's just a bigger sample.

Bring the Phantom around to deal with them.

Shouldn't we be going, too?

To do what?

"To do what"?!

Look... they're coming back.

Hiromi!

Yes?

Charge the batteries and fix the left patrol light.

Officer Izumi...

Grab on!

Asuma!

Tears?

That's strange.

You can't get away with kicking a police officer!

You're okay!

You don't look so okay yourself.

Where are Ota, Nagumo, and the others?

I'm sure they're fine.

I think our opponents missed their objective.

Missed?

They haven't got it.

Lieutenant, what about Shinshi?

I haven't heard from him.

The base is a big place to search. What if our guess is wrong?

It's big, but it has its limits.

Maybe we'll stumble across something.

Yes?

We have to gather intelligence. Advance when ready.

Roger.

After it!

Four Brockens and an unknown Labour.

They aren't here on their own... Their commander must be nearby.

Find him.

Avoid combat, if possible. Understood?

Roger!

It's cold out.

Selkie H-10

Airborne Labour

Here I go!

Wait. It's a trap!

It's them!

Wait, Noa!

She can't do it in Unit 1 alone.

Ota's machine might still work.

Hang on, Noa.

Mrs. Rei Clancy?

Yes, that's what I've been telling this man.

Report back on the radio.

Yes, sir!

You found her? Roger.

But how do I let them know??

They know we're on to them,

and the EM jamming will prevent a helicopter pick-up.

Lieutenant, permission to open fire?

Denied. We can't leave any trace of gunpowder.

I'll buy you some time.

But...

You can't hide your presence much longer.

There's an unknown Labour back at the construction site.

Listen: On our way out, we'll eliminate the Brocken.

Roger.

We can't stay long. Retreat.

We'll meet again.

I'm missing something.

Lieutenant, look!

Follow it.

Labour carrier following at 4 o'clock.

They finally found us. Signal everyone to withdraw.

Abandon the damaged Brocken. Cover the Phantom's retreat.

Why, you...!

No effect!

That same trick shan't work on me!

Asuma?

Now!

They found her! They found Kanuka's grandmother!

24th December 1950.

We were at a Christmas party when he was called to duty.

The Chinese army had crossed the 38th parallel,

and they were moving to capture a fort.

Later, the UN called this the "December retreat".

My husband never came back.

You have to work!

It's all right. It can still move.

Don't push it. We don't know how damaged it is.

It's sweet of you to say that, but save your worries for her.

I must find out what's going on outside.

The guards are acting strangely.

The guards are gone.

I can't see! Asuma!

I couldn't believe he was dead.

I thought if I waited just a little longer, he'd come flying back.

It still feels that way.

It was over 40 years before I could accept it.

So can you see how I felt when Kanuka joined the police?

I came to Japan to bring her back home.

People are so noble in the name of their country, or justice.

But if I could only keep my family safe.

Would you?

I chose this line of work purely for my own reasons.

I think Kanuka may be the same.

I fight not for virtue and nobility, but for something I alone know.

Noa, abandon your machine!

No! I've come too far to give up now!

Kanuka!

They found your grandmother!

The electromagnetic baton!

The Phantom's laser cannon is off-line.

Where's the field-test data?

Right here.

Withdraw the Phantom. It's time for us to vanish, as well.

What?

Be careful.

Yes, sir.

Lieutenant!

Not bad.

Kanuka!

How dare you!

Noa!

We did it!

It self-destructed?

It looks like you drove them back.

No, we lost. We didn't catch any of them.

At least we destroyed their mystery Labour!

Did we? I suspect that was another ruse.

But Izumi did some fine work today!

Why aren't you seeing your grandmother off?

She came to Japan because she was worried about you.

Shut up!

Mind your own business.

Is that what I looked like, as you flew off, Dear?

Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

I know I can do it, If only just once

Pulled into my dream I find that I wake up

Drenched in sweat and feeling lonely

I turn off the TV I've been listening to

Tomorrow I shall spend the whole day

In the city of my dreams, amidst the old dust

I want to feel the main street beneath my feet soon

I plan to always look on the brighter side

Keep my chin up, look to the future

After all, there's only one path I can travel

Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

I know I can do it, If only just once

Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

I know I can do it, If only just once

This story is fiction... but in 10 years, who knows?

Is it a freak of nature or a divine intervention?

Ota, the resident wallflower of Division 2,

meets with a lovely young lady for a preliminary date of an arranged marriage!

This bizarre turn of events creates quite a stir among Ota's colleagues.

So Mister Ota, would you give us a comment?

Do you know a nice restaurant with a view?

Dear, oh dear, will there be a bright future for your love life?

Next time, "Ota's One Troubled Afternoon"

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