Next up on the news:
The two-day long conference will be held in the World Peace Convention Center in Shanghai.
Hey, Oosawa!
I don't know what you're being depressed about, but you don't need to lock other people out!
I'm changing.
You're taking too long. It's already one o'clock.
I'm putting on a twelve-layered ceremonial kimono.
Then I guess it can't be helped.
Since yesterday, world leaders from various countries have been arriving one after the other at Pudong International Airport.
Canaan is a normal girl.
No matter what kind of past she had,
no matter how she lives now.
But that's just me deluding myself.
The Canaan that I saw back then was not a normal girl.
Thank you.
Am I going to lose something again?
Sham, this way.
No, wait a second. Under here...
You don't have to force yourself to look.
Those who should be looking away, can look away.
It's burning.
The blue flames are burning.
What's your name?
My name is-
No, I won't ask.
From today on, you'll be called...
Don't hesitate! Keep the muzzle down!
When having a gun fight with multiple enemies,
you have to shoot twice at the enemy closest to you.
Even if they're not direct hits, you must turn to attack the next enemy, using your toes as a pivot point.
Don't let your opponents get near you.
A gun's ability won't have ups and downs.
Automatics will equalize the combat ability of all soldiers across the board.
Furthermore, those who choose guns that are not up to present standards will be eliminated first.
You must first remember that when you obtain a weapon-
I like them.
I like guns, because they don't have a color.
I guess so.
I hate the sun, because it's blue.
That is the color of hatred.
If I find a blue aura, then there must be an enemy there.
Her abilities are beyond my imagination.
Thank you.
Canaan.
Hm?
What color am I?
Sham's color is...
light brown.
Light brown?
The color of having not showered for a week.
Anybody can see that.
I don't want to lose anything anymore.
You can't even handle that?
Even though you're still a newbie, you've been through quite a few battles.
What hurts, hurts.
Then why are you forcing yourself to get something like this?
It's proof of being family.
Canaan.
The land of hope, huh?
I don't want to lose anything anymore.
My name?
Canaan.
Who's fault was it that I lost him?
Sham!
What is your real name?
Alphard.
A common terrorist that couldn't become you.
Who's fault was it?
You're still thinking about revenge, aren't you?
Remember.
It's pointless to counter hatred with hatred, Canaan.
You have to use obligation to counter hatred, or you will not be saved.
Nothing will be born from hatred.
I know...
I know that, Sham.
But I don't want to lose anything else.
Hey, Oosawa! It's about time you open-
What? No twelve-layered ceremonial kimono?
I guess there goes that.
Come on. Let's go.
The editor-in-chief taught me this:
"Food can make a girl feel better."
It's not that simple.
Exactly!
It's you!
You don't understand a girl's feelings~
Mister, you'll never get Nene's heart with that method.
No, I don't really want to.
Two years ago, an entire village of people suddenly vanished!
The Department of Public Safety is trying to hide the truth!
What the hell is this International Anti-Terrorism Conference?
Stop it!
We cannot forget the vanished village!
Don't forgive the DPS for what they did!
How pleasant.
Doesn't look anything like the work of an NGO.
Note: NGO - Non-Governmental Organization
Even the people at Langley wouldn't be able to see through a joke like that.
You speak as if it's none of your concern anymore.
Yep. It's not my business anymore.
You don't plan on accepting it?
Rewards are only for people who have accomplished things.
This could be for what you're going to accomplish in the future.
My future is just to become some perverted old guy in a Japanese pub.
You're going to erase your past?
Like how you erased that village?
All in all, since I already failed, I can't accept it.
Is that Borner doing all right?
The flower that bloomed in your heart.
Use this money to buy her a necklace or something.
She'll be happy.
I'll make it up to her in bed, instead.
Who's fault was it that I lost something?
Also, who's fault is it that I shall lose something once more?
Crab! Crab! Crab!
Can I really?
Sure.
For drinks, we'll just have water.
It's delicious!
When the body and mind form into one, it creates such an amazing harmony.
I know you're trying to say that the crab miso and the crab meat go well with each other.
But you're way too poetic.
It really is good.
But it's pretty vacant here.
It's off-season right now.
The season for Shanghai crabs starts in Autumn.
Eh? These can still taste better?
Well, crab breeding is prospering right now, so I don't think it'd taste that much better-
What the hell!?
Don't you remember that girl, Mino-san?
She works at a lot of places.
I do remember seeing her, but was she always so flat?
How many jobs does she have?
TL Note: He's having a Freudian slip because Hinnyuu[Small Breasts] and Hinpu[Rich and Poor] both start with the same sound.
Well, in this country, small breast-
I mean, the disparity between the rich and the poor is huge!
Huh?
Nothing.
I was just thinking what kind of girl you'd call a "normal girl".
Beautiful...
She's filled with confidence, and just her presence alone dominates everyone.
That is my nee-sama.
Liang Qi-sama.
Amidst the current situation, we, the DAEDALA Corporation,
are extremely honored to have been chosen to provide security with the sponsoring country, China,
for the NBCR International Security Coalition's Conference on Terrorism held in Shanghai.
That lady is?
Supposedly the largest shareholder of the DAEDALA Corporation.
She's the only child of a fairly famous former royal family in the Middle East.
I see.
Her presence is just different.
Cheers!
Thanks for the meal!
Well, it's just once in a blue moon.
Oh yeah, when we go back-
Um.
What?
I want to go take a walk.
Walk!? Right now!?
Yep.
Alone?
Yep.
You do know that this place isn't Japan-
Yep...
You're really just like your friend.
Listen up. Try not to walk in dark places.
Definitely don't go to the northern part of Shanghai.
And weapons... You don't have any.
Bring your camera.
In the worst situation, you can use the flash as...
Canaan...
Oh, Chiaki.
Were there any organizations related to that mark I sent you in the data?
Nope. The picture quality was too bad.
You can't just take a picture of a negative with a digital camera.
I guess so.
However, the editor-in-chief said something interesting.
Eh?
He said that rather than a mark of some sort, it was more like veins that rose up to the surface.
Veins?
What are you messing around for?
Get more interviews. Now-
Veins having rose up in the same shape...
I'm sorry. I woke up you up, didn't I?
I'll make you happy.
Canaan...
What should I do if I find you?
I want to apologize to you.
But for what?
Because I was afraid of you?
Because I hurt you?
That's right.
That time...
That time too...
And, that time as well...
Canaan came to save me when I was in danger.
Maybe that's what happened this time too...
The reason I started to carry a camera was because I met Canaan.
Because I wanted to find the things that people don't understand and the events that make people want to look away.
Because I wanted to understand Canaan.
Why did she say such nice things about me?
She shot that kid because she wanted to protect me.
But I wanted to escape from the feeling of guilt I had, so at some point I attacked Canaan for it.
No pictures! No pictures!
Don't let other people see that.
I'm fine!
I'll look at things with my own eyes and decide with my own feelings!
I won't try to avert my eyes from the truth!
I'm going to shove what your saying back into your ears.
Let's see if you're still going to keep talking then.
I won't run.
Because I, Oosawa Maria, am Canaan's...
Didn't I say this already? No pictures!
Canaan's friend!
Yo!
Sorry for making you wait!
I had to work a little longer.
Sorry! Sorry! Thanks! Thanks!
W-Wait a second!
U-Um...
You are...?
Are you dumb?
Eh?
A Japanese who eats crabs in Shanghai during the summer.
This is not the country where you were born.
See you!
This section isn't safe, so don't go any further.
Oosawa Maria!
Huh?
Oosawa Maria, that's my name!
Tell me your name too! I want to talk to you!
Huh?
About you... About Canaan...
I want to know more!
I discovered the Eighth Wonder of the World...
I'm thankful.
That man said it before.
Those who understand fear won't act because of hatred.
Canaan is different from you and me.
Thankful?
You've fallen to my level.
Your eyes are filled with hatred.
What's wrong? Your reaction time has slowed.
You weren't this weak back then.
Even after I killed Sham-
How is it?
How does it feel to fight because of hatred?
It's the same as mud, right?
The more you struggle, the more you get dragged into the bottomless darkness.
I've already endured such humiliation.
And I've already climbed out from it.
Y-You're all talk...
I'll show you some real evidence then.
I can still enjoy this more.
I won't kill you yet.
Thank you.
What's the commotion?
Hey, someone-
Is it you?
It's the same as mud, right?
The more you struggle, the more you get dragged into the bottomless darkness.
Episode 4
Nightfall Comes
Friends.
Lights that sway slightly.
Protect me so that I won't fade away.
Friends.
No.
Huh?
Walk with me, so you can light that flame.
I see.
You do.
Episode 5
Friends
Friends.