Father...
Kyosuke, I thought I told you not to use your powers.
You'll only end up being used.
But you put your faith in that man.
Espers won't be safe anywhere.
Destined to never be accepted by anyone... sleep.
That is your punishment for tossing me aside.
Is there nothing I can do?
You...
The Distant Paradise
That's all for the official notice, First Lieutenant Minamoto.
In other words,
don't look for the truth of the Catastrophe's sinking.
No, that incident never even happened.
It's true that none of media are reporting this.
I'm assuming that was what the US intended.
What about Director Tsubomi?
Away on business.
Here is her message.
Hi! How is everyone from the ministry?
I can pretty much guess what you're going to say
without even hearing it.
Okay, I'll go ahead and save face.
But in exchange, you will not interfere with B.A.B.E.L.
Otherwise, we'll expose your secrets!
For example, those things that your elders did right after the war ended.
Is that a deal, little chickens?
How disgraceful... That fox!
Indeed...
She's put us both in tough situations.
Now, am I dismissed?
He's awake.
What's his condition?
As you can see, he'll need total rest for a while.
But is doing this all right?
No matter how you look at it, the US was acting strangely.
We need to investigate.
You're right.
Then again, we shouldn't move about too noticeably right now.
That's why we brought him here...
To Baron Tsubomi's former villa.
Fujiko-san,
I don't recall asking you to save me.
If you want to thank someone, thank him.
Where is Hinomiya? I need to talk to him.
He isn't here.
Talk.
Why did the US go to such violent extremes?
Any idea?
To all passengers of the Catastrophe,
surrender now, and turn over the device.
That voice...
Could that man have...
Are you listening, Hyobu Kyosuke?
Will you just drop the big sister act?
We parted ways long ago.
There's nothing I have to say to you now.
In that case, I have an idea.
Hey,
is this really safe?
Power suppression confirmed.
His ESP-negating power
has been sealed away for now.
Then here I go.
Stay still.
There!
It's done.
Remove the headgear.
A biochip equipped with comms and GPS.
We've removed it from inside you.
Andy Hinomiya,
the USEI should no longer be able to determine your location.
That was too easy...
Where's Hyobu? Is he in this building?
I cannot answer that.
This is for your safety, as well.
Would Major Hyobu forgive a traitor so easily?
Your assessment is naïve.
You're so harsh, Kashiwagi-han.
Oh? Then Major Hyobu is still alive.
Kaoru-chan, I know where Major Hyobu is.
Sorry, Kashiwagi-san.
Wait!
Take me, too...
Please!
You must be joking.
Kyosuke isn't the only one angry with you.
Yeah.
Then what's your plan?
You escaped with your life.
If you pull out now...
I don't know, either.
But I can't just leave him alone.
Come with me.
Wait... Kaoru-chan!
What a drag...
If he weren't around, we could use our powers.
What else can we do?
Kaoru-chan said to bring him.
Coffee
Thank you.
You seem rather desperate to do something for Hyobu.
When we first met him,
we were only this big.
Kyosuke was nice to us.
But that was because we were espers.
Despite the fact that there are many trustworthy normals, as well.
You're the "queen", right?
Who will lead the future esper rebellion.
I don't know anything about that...
Kyosuke's always said that though.
But I don't want to do that.
I don't want Kyosuke and Minamoto to fight.
That's why I have to stop him.
Why can't espers and normals all get along?
It's from the information dealer.
When we had them look into the US Army's movements,
this is the data they found.
Yugiri!
This is an air force base in the US.
They couldn't determine where she was taken after this.
She's okay...
But what does the US want with her?
No way.
Hinomiya wouldn't...
It's true.
He's a US spy.
I saw it with my own eyes.
I'm sorry, Yugiri.
As soon as I left your side...
We'll get Yugiri back, no matter what.
But even Kyosuke...
The Major is definitely alive.
You're right.
Let's do what we can do.
I'm sorry.
I knew how Kaoru-chan feels about Major Hyobu, but...
Those girls...
Spontaneous MEGs and induced MEGs, no abnormalities.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone.
53.4 picograms per milliliter.
It's too quiet.
This area is off-limits!
Just let us through!
You guys!
Kyosuke!
Hey, Queen.
You came? I'm happy.
But there's someone I need to speak with first.
That's right.
You...
Hinomiya!
Hyobu... Well...
Let me ask you something.
Regarding that USEI communication heard in Ihachigo's room.
Have you personally met the owner of that voice?
Yeah, once...
Tell me about it, in as much detail as you can.
Why do you...
It was when the USEI scouted me.
USEI?
The full name is the US ESP Investigation Department.
In order to protect the public...
By using espers as hunting dogs, right?
That isn't incorrect, but it's also not correct.
Both he and I
want to use espers' abilities to help the world.
To help the world, right.
Your power is a rare gift.
The military was unable to determine its exact nature,
but we certainly realize its value.
Gift?
Andy Hinomiya,
up till now, you've been ostracized by both espers and normals.
But God is telling you to use the gift you've been given.
Won't you join us?
If you do, you can use your power properly.
You belong in this world exactly as you are.
Hyobu?
What's his name? Answer me!
He didn't tell me...
But...
But?
He was Japanese, like you.
He said he received his scars in the last war.
No way...
That man is alive?
Saotome...
Kyosuke!
So this is an image of Hyobu's chromosomes?
Yeah.
By using ESP to revitalize his telomeres, Hyobu maintains his youth.
However...
His T-loops are deteriorating.
Explain it so that we can understand!
Hyobu is going to die soon.
He's probably had symptoms since before his return to Japan.
Isn't there any way to save him?
There is...
But I can't guarantee the results.
What is it?
You're joking! Hyobu...
Saotome shot him, and he died.
And miraculously, he revived.
They said it was because he's an esper.
But I know the truth.
Kyosuke remains in this world to exact revenge on normals.
He was betrayed by the person he most trusted.
And so was I.
Just before we lost the war, I was engulfed by the chaos.
I was nearly purged like Kyosuke and Utsumi-kun.
But I somehow escaped.
And after the war, I established B.A.B.E.L.
The B.A.B.E.L. members Kyosuke murdered
were all formerly associated with the Imperial Army ESP Unit.
You joined forced with them?!
The group that murdered your friends—
Say what you like.
Without using whatever I could, B.A.B.E.L. would never have been created.
For the sake of the future, I discarded the past.
Memories of my friends, as well as avenging my brother.
My former self.
Queen... Why?
Kaoru-chan volunteered.
Minamoto and I were against it, but...
So the quack doctor is also here.
We'll save everyone from P.A.N.D.R.A.
So don't fight anymore, Kyosuke.
Queen...
Kyosuke, I know you hate normals.
But if we all work together, I think we can make it.
To a better future.
Someone once told me the same thing
a very long time ago.
Kaoru-chan will be fine.
She won't cross over. We won't, either.
Thank you.
But children shouldn't worry so much about adults.
Treating us like children again...
We're not children anymore.
Impossible...
The man who pulled me into the USEI
is the same man who shot Hyobu decades earlier?
Then, I...
Kyosuke?
He shouldn't be able to get far in his condition.
As expected.
That idiot!
Kyosuke, stop!
Out of my way, Queen.
I appreciate your feelings,
but I must go.
No matter what?
Yes, no matter what.
To save my comrades,
and to face him once more.
If I failed to act on these feelings,
I would cease to be myself.
Minamoto-han...
What happened?
You've really grown up, haven't you?
Hearing that from you doesn't please me.
Seriously.
But...
But what will happen to everyone with P.A.N.D.R.A.?
And that's not all...
What about us, old lady Tsubomi, and all the others?
You're not alone!
If we work together, I'm sure...
Kyosuke, you might end up happier that way, as well!
That's what I like about you, Queen.
You just keep looking toward the future.
I don't understand, Kyosuke...
Is revenge that important?!
You want it so much, you'd throw away the future?!
Are you all right?
Kaoru?
Kyosuke, you idiot...
Please lend him your power.
Ihachigo
It's been decades, Queen of Catastrophe.
The precognitive images?
Yes.
I saw these images during the war's final stages.
In the not too distant future,
Hyobu Kyosuke, together with this woman,
will carry the banner of revolt against normals.
Yes.
We must prevent this at all costs.
Hyobu Kyosuke,
you belong to me alone.
Come quickly.
I owe the USEI some payback, too.
Besides, if I don't save Yugiri...
As you like.
Let's go.
Yeah.
Hyobu Kyosuke.
Andy Hinomiya.
Former false comrades,
former enemies,
and now...
The Two Within the Storm
Unlimited.
There are crimes that can only be tried in the darkness...