A small village located in Kashmir.
One day, the residents of said village disappeared into thin air
with all of their furniture and household goods still in place.
It is presumed that the cause of this incident
can be traced back to the same thing that caused a stir in Shibuya a few years back:
The Ua virus.
But the residents of the village came back
and continue to live on, infected with a virus that's said to have a 100% mortality rate.
Their body's tissues, however, had all undergone severe mutations
which granted them superhuman strength
and caused a mysterious pattern to surface atop their skin...
Were they also one of the "Borners"?
Yeah, right.
Actually, I probably won't come across a better scoop than this one
so long as I can back it up with some evidence.
"I like where you're going with this,
but the readers might not be able to keep up since it's pretty far-fetched.
Please simplify it a little."
Thirty-five points?
This isn't Gossip Journalism 101, you know!
The Ua virus, huh?
If only I could ask her...
Good morning!
Oh, hey.
Today we're going to investigate the village that disappeared, right?
I figured we'd be out for the entire day,
so I bought us a few things to snack on.
Oh, and this was lodged in our door.
Amazing!
This is amazing, Mino!
They asked us to cover the International Conference on Anti-Terrorism!
This is quite an honor, you know.
How did they know where to find us?
They've probably heard the rumors
that an amazing reporter had made his way to Shanghai.
Right?
So the world's finally starting to recognize me, huh?
I guess it won't be long until I become a first-rate journalist.
Then what about the village that disappeared, Mino?
Listen, Osawa.
No matter what's at stake,
I always put my pride as a reporter above all else.
I guess so...
I'll leave it to you, then!
Okay!
Shanghai International Conference Center
I'm going to give it my all
because it's love, you know.
I'm giving it my all
because it's love, you know.
It's love.
Forever more.
It's love.
You're going to die;
Maria Osawa's going to die.
Now add a chorus.
Y-Yes, Miss.
Y-You're going to die.
You're going to die.
Nee-sama was perfect.
Nee-sama was my idol.
Nee-sama was my everything.
But Nee-sama changed;
she changed because of that woman.
You're going to die.
You're too persistent.
Please allow me the honor of seeing the shape of your heart today, Nee-sama.
The International Conference on Anti-Terrorism, you say?
You seem to be quite keen about this case,
even though we didn't even ask you to be on it.
Says the woman who told me herself that Snake is involved.
So you're going to land the first strike.
You're willing to do all this just for your friend?
No.
I thought I was doing this so I wouldn't lose Maria.
But it's more than just that.
I see you've finally hit puberty.
Let's see.
I'll take one of the Chinese Premier with the camera turned right, like this...
Mino, Yun Yun, and Canaan are all dealing with themselves and their current situations.
Even I have to...
Okay!
Darn, I forgot to take a picture of the building's exterior.
Those seemingly useless pictures can surprisingly come in—
Get back! Get back!
W-Wait, what—
Who was that just now?
President of the United States
My deepest apologies, Mr. President.
We're not in charge of security for this event;
the Chinese MPS, in cooperation with a private military company are supposedly in charge, but...
This isn't like you at all.
I'll have them confirm her identity.
Hello?
Hi.
Answer these questions for—
I mean, just nod or shake your head for me.
You're from the village that vanished, right?
I've heard that everyone from the village was placed under supervision of the organization,
so why are you here?
Is that fishy pub owner somehow involved in this too?
Are you—
If you want to find out...
Wait—
It's already started.
I wonder what that was all about just now.
Wow!
They're all people I've seen on TV before!
Ladies and gentlemen from all around the world,
I bid you all "hello."
Before I embark on this historical address,
I'd first like to give praise to a great nation we call the People's Republic of China;
I'd like to praise Premier Lin,
along with the hearts of all the people of this great nation.
And I would also like to thank all our partners here,
who have helped us fight this long war against terror.
A few decades have already passed
since this new form of war called "terror" began.
The world has stood up and fought against terror
whenever it surfaced, using every available means.
It's perfectly understandable that we all want to believe and hope
that the danger is behind us now.
However, doing so would be a grave mistake.
Correct.
Cummings.
All units, "Scarlet."
I repeat, all units—
We must avoid living under this shadow of extreme danger at all costs,
and we must overcome this danger
with will and bravery as our guides.
We are all currently standing at a crossroad;
we can either move forward with fervent intentions,
or we can bow before the chaotic threat of the terrorists.
However, there is only one path that we can follow:
we must eliminate terror from this world
and protect our citizens!
Long time no see.
Think of those that are crying out in sadness;
the children that no longer have a future to look forward to;
and all the people in this world whose hopes of living a peaceful life are being threatened!
I wish that love and peace will be upon us all one day,
and also that today may be the day when all of us become one, under the names of love and peace.
We will not negotiate with terrorists.
I hereby proclaim an end to the era of terrorism!
That's right, the era of terrorism is long gone.
It's now the era of love, Nee-sama.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the era of terrorism is now over!
Let us proclaim it loud and clear.
Love and peace!
Um...
Have you forgotten me?
Or are you just pretending?
Love...
...and peace!
Love and peace?
Love and peace...
Love and... peace!
Secure the president!
Secure an escape route!
Thank you.
I can't have you fall here.
You have a duty to fulfill.
A duty?
Wait!
Hi there!
Pipe down, everyone.
Pipe down!
Please calm down.
Make way for others and try to get along!
Oh my.
Bad children who think only of their own escape
need to be punished!
As you can see, you're all locked in.
It's dangerous here so try to stay still, okay?
You'll die if you don't.
It was a pleasure having you on the show today.
You again?
What do you want?
Was that your power?
What are you—
The abnormal abilities possessed by residents of the village that disappeared...
So you must be—
Hey, come on!
We interrupt this broadcast to bring you the following headline:
Multiple explosions at the Shanghai International Conference Center have been confirmed
Let me go!
I have something important to ask—
where the International Conference on Anti-NBCR Terrorism
Security and Cooperation is currently taking place this afternoon.
Top foreign diplomats, along with a large number of spectators, are currently trapped inside the facility,
Osawa!
Let him be, Hakko.
and we have yet to receive word concerning the safety of the heads of states that are participating in this conference.
This has nothing to do with you.
I repeat,
multiple explosions have been confirmed...
I forgot to give you something.
What is it?
There's a way to get into the International Conference Center through the underground passage.
I'll send you the coordinates of the possible entry points to your cellphone immediately.
This isn't a mission, you know.
Yes, I know.
Feel free to do everything your way.
Get some! Get some!
Keep moving! Keep moving!
HQ, we're evacuating the president outside and heading to Point Charlie.
Go, go, go!
What's happening?
HQ, Route Alfa has been blocked off!
We're taking a different route!
We can only move to the underground shelter room from here.
HQ, we're taking Route Echo.
I repeat, Route Echo.
Move out!
Go, go, go!
ECM online, ECM online.
All communications to the outside have unfortunately been blocked.
I repeat!
ECM online, the ECM's online!
They're in the control room!
What's going on?
Don't tell me that they're...
Is that...?
How nostalgic.
I've longed for a hate-filled atmosphere like this.
You're invincible, Alphard.
But if you were to start acting out of your own desires...
You there!
Damn you!
I'll prove it to you, Siam.
That I remain who I am
even when I act out of my own desires.
Get some! Get some!
Get so—
How are things inside the shelter?
Everything's going as planned.
I changed the air condition settings to a negative pressure state just now.
But they're all still happy-go-lucky as you can see,
like the foolish pigs they are.
Which one of them is infected?
The pervert with the glasses and the receding hairline.
He's got about fifteen more minutes to live.
Everything's on time, then.
Things couldn't be better, huh?
I thought you might be bored that way,
so I've prepared an exceptional sideshow for your amusement, Nee-sama.
Ms. Maria Osawa from Japan.
Ms. Maria Osawa.
Your friend is waiting for you.
Please make your way to the central control room.
Ms. Maria Osawa.
Hey...
I'm living.
Of course you are!
That's because it's life!
This is Nene's new song.
I'm going to give it my all
because it's love, you know.
Whatever, just get me to the International Convention Center and step on it!
I'm giving it my all
Hey.
What's wrong with him?
Did he have a little too much to drink?
You'd think he'd be a little more dependable during times like this.
She's almost here.
Welcome, Maria Osawa!
You did well in coming here.
Where's Canaan?
You don't have to fret;
I'll call her right now for you.
Disable the ECM temporarily, Cummings.
Now, will your precious friend answer the phone?
Maria?
Now paging Ms. Canaan from an International Conference Center that's trembling in fear.
Here.
Talk to her, Antenna Girl.
Maria?
What's going on, Maria?
Canaan...
Sorry, I...
I got caught again.
Canaan...
I'm sorry, Canaan.
Canaan?
The land of hope, you say?
That's a grand name to give to a crummy girl like me.
You still have the wealth and connections that your parents left behind;
you're like a goddess of salvation to a weak organization like them.
What do you think?
Do you think I'm as valuable as they think?
It's my job to train you to become that way,
and I intend to put in my money's worth.
Are you even confident about it?
I know it's at least possible.
I'll live up to that expectation of yours.
But it's okay!
You don't have to come!
What are you saying?
I do nothing but cause trouble for you,
and I don't want to do that.
So...
That's enough!
Let's kill this girl already, Nee-sama!
Let's blow a hole in her forehead with your gun!
Maria?
I'll be right there, Maria.
I'll save you no matter what!
She's going to die in vain, Canaan.
I'll let you hear the best tone a human can make—
Could you shut up for a bit?
Fuck you!
What are you trying to do?
What is it that you want?
Love!
Love?
I want love, Nee-sama.
Canaan!
Canaan.
Don't come!
Listen carefully!
Whether she comes or not,
you're going to die right now.
You little bitch!
Maria!
Those who let hate get the better of them
can become nothing more than second-rate soldiers.
Hatred that cannot be tamed is best done away with.
Then what happens to those who let love get the better of them?
Who knows.
I imagine it'd be interesting.
In a farcical way that is.
Enough with the games, Liang.
You still have work to do.
I understand.
I'll start the video feed immediately.
Um...
Don't get me wrong.
Your duty is... to live.
So it's begun.
Yes, Miss.
No way.
This is...
It's exactly what you think it is.
It's the Ua virus.
At around 12pm today, the Shanghai International Conference Center...
...has been reported that the foreign government officials are under siege by the terrorist group.
According to the Chinese diplomatic press,
simulations indicate that the area within a 20km radius of the convention center
could be affected in the case that an act of biochemical terror were to take place...
Osawa.
Episode Six
A gravepost.
A longing heart.
It looms over the sea of cries.
At the end of its looming,
it lies at the resting place of memories.
An epitaph is engraved there.
But we can't read it out yet.
Gravepost.