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ريوا ــــــــــــــ اليابان لم تعش حقبة هذه

أبريل عام 2029

منطقة كابوكيتشو الخاصة

هل أنتَ بخير؟

صوت... فتاة؟

ما هذا؟ ما الذي يحدثُ هٌنا؟

لمَ حدث هذا لي؟

...من هنا بدأ... من هُنا بدأ كل شيء

قبل بضع ساعات

...ما كُنت أفعلهُ حينها

--This announcement is for all our dear Fantasy Country citizens.

--...was to fill my empty stomach. --This announcement is for all our dear Fantasy Country citizens.

"Hosomichi Kudo"

--...was to fill my empty stomach. --This announcement is for all our dear Fantasy Country citizens.

"Hosomichi Kudo"

It's nearly 11PM, the hour of the rat.

--All citizens without special permission must return home.

--Shut up! --All citizens without special permission must return home.

My shift's about to start, damn it.

Someone help me!

I swear, this isn't that perverted! It's for all ages!

It'll totally disappoint you! Let me go!

"Hani Hani Haniwa Girls"

It'll totally disappoint you! Let me go!

He was secretly selling copies on the streets.

A game in this day and age?

Gross. Is that an otaku thing? How pathetic.

"Rich Country, Strong Army"

"Rich Country, Strong Army"

That's right. Small fry should know their place...

...if they don't want bigger fish to eat them.

That's the smart way to live.

"Rumble Garanndoll"

"Rumble Garanndoll"

Or so I'd always thought, until that day.

Or so I'd always thought, until that day.

Here's your champagne!

All right!

Chug! Chug! Chug! Come on...!

Chug! Chug! Chug! Come on!

"Special Zone Host Club" "Club True Shinjuku"

"Special Zone Host Club" "Club True Shinjuku"

Hey there!

The name's Hosomichi!

Um, hi?

So...

We haven't met before, right?

R-Right.

I couldn't believe Japan still had a host club in operation, so I came to visit.

Really?

I'm so happy to hear that.

Um...

That's my glass.

Huh?

Oh, shit.

Such cheap alcohol isn't fit for your lips.

It was non-alcoholic...

Oops! Well, waddaya know...

Goodness, you're so funny!

You should request me again if you think so!

There he goes, flashing that killer smile again.

What do you mean?

--Then should I order a bottle?

--What I mean is he has a fake smile for everyone. --Then should I order a bottle?

--What I mean is he has a fake smile for everyone. --Oh, would you?

--What I mean is he has a fake smile for everyone. --I love you so much, um... What was your name again?

--He's an expert at empty gestures. --I love you so much, um... What was your name again?

--He's an expert at empty gestures. --I said we'd never met before...

Thanks so much!

I'm starving...

Nice job out there.

Hey, got any food?

Nope.

"Munakata-san"

"Munakata-san"

Oh, your phone rang non-stop while you were working.

So what song is this?

Of course you wouldn't know...

Know what?

Not answering?

It's fine. Probably just a customer. Let me rest!

That's annoying as hell.

But it's from Munakata-san...

Hi! It's me! Hosomichi!

Nice to hear from you, Munakata-san!

I said to answer my calls within three seconds...

"Anju Munakata"

Right, Hosomichi-kun?

"Anju Munakata"

Right! I'm sorry!

Just so you know, I'm heading over there later tonight.

Make sure you have this month's payment ready.

Wait, this month's?

--You do have it, right? --What're you doing? There's nothing on right now.

--O-Of course! --What're you doing? There's nothing on right now.

--Good for you. I'll see you soon. --What're you doing? There's nothing on right now.

--Good for you. I'll see you soon. --I heard they'd make some kind of announcement around now.

--Got it! --I heard they'd make some kind of announcement around now.

"We are currently experiencing disruptions due to fantasy mist. Please stand by." --I heard they'd make some kind of announcement around now.

Oh, it's starting.

"True Army Public Service Announcement"

Oh, it's starting.

"True Army Public Service Announcement"

This is an emergency public

service announcement.

My dear Fantasy Country comrades, pardon me for disturbing you at this late hour.

I am the third-generation commander of the True Army,

"Third Generation Commander of the True Army: Akatsuki Shinonome"

"Third Generation Commander of the True Army: Akatsuki Shinonome"

Akatsuki Shinonome.

"Third Generation Commander of the True Army: Akatsuki Shinonome"

As you are aware,

"Third Generation Commander of the True Army: Akatsuki Shinonome"

the True Army's mission is to educate Fantasy Country citizens

and help them become proper True Country citizens.

Following the extraordinary events that took place a decade ago,

we've worked tirelessly to eradicate anything that defies our doctrine.

--We've acquired some important information about a certain special zone,

--Hosomichi-san, you're up! --We've acquired some important information about a certain special zone,

--namely an entertainment district that serves privileged

--Sheesh... Time to earn that paycheck. --namely an entertainment district that serves privileged

--Sheesh... Time to earn that paycheck. --classes with our permission.

--Switch on. --classes with our permission.

We were alarmed to learn that this zone is a hotbed of rebel activity.

That's inexcusable.

Hey there! Thanks for requesting me!

We haven't met before, right?

Earlier in Kabukicho, we discovered concrete evidence

"Hani Hani Haniwa Girls"

that links the rebel faction to that special zone.

This disc contained digital information related to an escapist simulation

"Haniko Haniwa: Please think of this clay doll as me. "

known as an erotic game.

"Haniko Haniwa: Please think of this clay doll as me. "

But it hid instructions

directing people to the organization's website.

"One of the Three True Army Generals: Yakumo Kamizuru"

The location it mentioned was the special zone, Kabukicho.

They were right under our noses.

I knew we shouldn't have let such a den of deceit exist in the first place!

Whoa, you're drinking up a storm!

I'm psyching myself up for work.

Oh, are you about to start a shift?

Something like that. I wanted to see what kind of place this was first.

Wow, sounds like you've got a lot on your plate.

As for me,

I became a host here to pay off the debt my parents left behind...

But enough about me, I wanna hear more about you!

--So tell me, what's your job--

--Hey. --So tell me, what's your job--

Yes?

Just who are you talking to? Whom are you addressing?

Huh?

I'm asking if those eyes of yours are working!

Can't a wimp like you even look someone in the eye while talking?!

If they're just for show, then I doubt you'll mind if I pluck them out.

Well, it's almost time.

Time? Time for what?

This city's about to be...

...engulfed in a sea of flames.

"True Army Mass-Produced Garann: Komainu Guard Dog"

Tonight, that zone will no longer receive special treatment.

Our cleanup operation will smoke out all rebellious elements!

Watch it...

Wh-What the hell?!

This is the only way to reconcile our two Japans!

Captain Musashi!

"One of the Three True Army Generals: Musashi Sashigami"

Heh, this sad excuse for a city burns so beautifully.

I don't want to die!

Am I gonna meet the same end?

Just die here utterly helpless and oblivious...?

Like hell!

Now's my chance to grab all the store's cash!

Munakata-san?!

Oh god, this is way too high! Put me down!

For your safety, please evacuate and seek shelter.

From what?

You're the ones invading us!

Are you okay?!

Was that a...girl?

Someone get me down!

Oh, crap. There's more!

A rebel?

You've got nowhere to run!

Listen and listen well, O evil invaders who would imperil the earth.

I will take on any fool who cannot read the tide!

Have at me!

"Arahabaki Garanndoll; Shark One"

Huh?

No, not my business!

Excuse me?

Just what the hell is going on?

Hey, you!

Are you all talk and no action?

Is that all you've got?!

There's no...

...pilot?

What, so nobody was in this thing?

Yeah... I heard a voice, though.

"Hands off!"

Say, isn't this a controller?

Hey, are you sure that's safe?

Is this a VR cockpit?

"Empty." It's out of energy?

Who's that?!

I totally embarrassed myself...

What's that?

Wh-Wh-Who in the world are you?!

Huh? I'm...

Hey! Hurry up and use this thing to escape!

There's someone else here, too?

Yeah, that's right!

We need to get the hell out of here before we're imprisoned or killed!

I don't want things to end like this...

So an emergency forces a civilian to seek refuge in a giant robot...

W-Well...

This is an exciting development...

Ugh, what's with this thing?

Thing?

That's so rude!

I'm the battery girl of this Garanndoll, Shark One!

A battery girl?

Yes! Now let's join forces,

and turn the tables on our foes!

Turn the tables...

The meter's filling back up. What's going on?

Hey, they've noticed us! Hurry up and do something!

Pipe down and hand over the controls!

G-Got it!

Here they come!

You all need to...

...shut up!

That little mannequin must be from Akihabara.

Hayate. Are you here?

At your service.

"One of the Three True Army Generals: Hayate Makami." At your service.

"One of the Three True Army Generals: Hayate Makami." The enemy Garann is on the move again. Attack them with Hakuro.

The enemy Garann is on the move again. Attack them with Hakuro.

Understood.

So it's from Akihabara...

I've caught a passion signal from Shark One.

Someone's in the cockpit!

Who the hell's this guy?

Hurry to their location.

--WerdCat. --Meow.

I need you to look up someone for me.

Hosomichi Kudo...

How'd ya like that?

Hey, what's wrong?

Shark One is a hero.

Fighting like some sort of street punk just won't cut it.

Why you little...

How should I know? I didn't mean to get dragged into this mess in the first place.

That's it!

Robot anime protagonists are usually dragged into the main plot by accident!

So let's become heroes together!

Are you implying this is normal?! I'm not gonna be a hero!

Look, I just wanna get out of here.

So get over it and get moving.

I'm all out of passion. I can't take another step.

Shit. Just what am I supposed to do?

"The True Army Hayate's Personal Garann: White Wolf Hakuro"

"The True Army Hayate's Personal Garann: White Wolf Hakuro"

Hey, something worse is coming!

"The True Army Hayate's Personal Garann: White Wolf Hakuro"

It's a knockoff, but strong. Don't underestimate it.

Understood.

Akatsuki-sama...

Listen up, you!

This is your last chance to surrender!

If we surrender, they'll arrest us on the spot and lock us up in Odaiba!

C'mon, Hosomichi-kun!

Silence...

They show no sign of surrendering.

So be it, rebel.

Where's this music coming from?! Am I hearing things?!

"Unknown Number"

"Unknown Number"

Oh, it's just your smartphone.

Here it comes!

For truth!

What?!

The meter's filling back up!

Is this song what I think it is?!

I dunno...

That's the BGM for my favorite anime!

Zaburn, Emperor of the Sea!

Pipe down. Why should that matter?

Because...

...it means I can relate to you!

Now's not the time...

Hosomichi-kun? Hosomichi? Hosomichi?!

Hosomichi, it's coming!

You insolent...!

Damn it, who's been calling me?!

I have!

And just who the hell are you?

That's right, we haven't met before.

I'm Commander Balzac, the leader of Arahabaki.

"Balzac Yamada"

I'm Commander Balzac, the leader of Arahabaki.

Is that really you?!

You know this guy?

What do you want, Commander whoever you are?

And how'd you even get my number, anyway?

None of that matters!

Right now, I'm addressing the boy within you.

Say what?

My boy, do you understand what fuels that Garanndoll?

"Escapists"

"Escapists"

It's the fantasies within our souls!

You must release your inner soul!

Scream!

Shout!

Let it all out!

Make the power you yearn for a reality!

This guy's a nutcase. I should block him.

Please scream and shout, just like he said!

You've gotta be kidding me! That won't help us win!

It will! It helps Shark One! And the Garanndolls!

So please let it all out with me!

Are you ready? One, two...

Shark Cavalier...!

Oh my god, this is mortifying!

So you are embarrassed!

I knew.

Even someone passionate about their dreams...

...can easily lose their passion when they have to confront reality all alone.

But...

...if I had someone who accepted my dreams and fought by my side...

You're saying I can do that? Don't make my decisions for me.

Someone with that melody as their ringtone can do it!

Actually...

Anyone can do it.

Do what?

I mean, everyone experienced it as kids!

That sense of passion...

You're a really weird operating system.

Hosomichi-kun? I don't care what kind of OS this is...

...so long as you make it move!

G-Got it.

Fine. So I just need to humor this thing.

Well, that's my specialty.

Hey, topsy-turvy.

Yeah?

You said something about protecting the earth before you started fighting.

You just stole Za-whatever's catchphrase, right?

How did you know?!

So you're a fan of Zaburn, too!

I just kinda, sorta happened to remember it!

And I'm not really a fan of that catchphrase.

Wh-Wh-Why?! It's so cool!

I will take on any fool who cannot read the tide! Have at me!

I mean, you don't read the tide...

You take control and turn the tide!

Let's turn the tide!

With the power of our passion!

I'm rarin' ta go!

What?!

Don't get carried away! We're doing this together!

R-Right!

Let's do this!

Shark Cavalier!

--Time to turn the tide! --Yeah!

Damn it... To think a mere knockoff could be so powerful.

But this isn't over!

Shit, she still wants to fight.

I'm all worn out...

Retreat! Hop on!

Yamada-san!

That's him?

Floor it!

I've failed.

That was crazy.

I agree. So what're we gonna do now?

About your business?

About your debt.

Since you're out of a job,

shall we sell your organs?

No, wait! I know! Let's sell this robot!

Huh?!

Forget about the Shark Cavalier stuff. That's way too embarrassing.

What?!

And just what's so embarrassing about it?

I thought I'd finally found someone who could fight with me!

A girl?

You're just...

...the worst!

Allow me to introduce her! This is Rin Akagi, the battery girl for Shark One!

Battery girl?

"#01: I'd Like to Turn the Tables With You (If Possible)!"

"#02: I Want to Believe in You (Somehow)!"

"#02: I Want to Believe in You (Somehow)!"

--Next episode: I want to believe in you!