An incomplete person, neither normal nor esper.
That's me.
What'd you say?
Why you...
That you're powerless and useless!
What? Say that again—
You're just in the way.
Why don't you go join a normal unit?
Oh, yeah?
Let go of me!
Let go!
Wait.
What do you want, old man?
Andy Hinomiya,
I'm here to scout you.
Alan Walsh from the US ESP Investigation Department?
That was my introduction to the USEI.
A decision has been reached.
Your undercover investigation is complete.
Luckily, Japan is an allied nation.
We can make the most of this.
That's true, but...
Is there a problem?
No...
Being in that country should give you a huge opportunity.
Once you formulate a plan to obtain the device, contact us immediately.
I...
Darkness, Run
We sent the other unit to the troubled areas of the Middle East.
When we reunite,
we'll have a number of new comrades.
Against the inevitable rise to action, we, P.A.N.D.R.A.,
have steadily fortified our stronghold.
That's wonderful...
Major, let's head inside. Everyone is waiting.
Of course.
This is a protoype of a new ECM
developed by the Comerican company Graham.
So it can be delivered to their business partner,
it's being taken to Japan soon.
Our next mission is to steal it.
A new ECM, huh?
Instead of doing something lame like stealing it, why not destroy it?
We can't!
ECMs are annoying, but...
We can also get information by analyzing it.
It'll be good to know what cards the normals hold.
Got it...
You're so serious, Magi-san.
If I complete my mission,
these guys will...
By the way, once we complete this mission,
the Catastrophe will depart Japan again.
What? Already?
I already saw the queen and the girls.
B.A.B.E.L.'s been strangely obnoxious recently.
You're way too fickle, old man!
What's wrong, Hinomiya?
You're being uncharacteristically quiet.
Really? How so?
You look uncomfortable.
Is there a reason why leaving Japan now would be a problem?
As if...
You scared?
Shut up!
That's all.
We act the day after tomorrow.
Go let loose while you can.
Man, I'm sore.
Hey, Hinomiya, come on... I'll take it easy on you today.
Seriously?
You guys never get tired of this, do you?
All right!
I win again... Buy me a drink.
Man, this is why I can't stand espers.
You're surprisingly obedient today.
Thank you.
Hey, why does B.A.B.E.L. hate us anyways?
Huh?
Well, there's the thing with the queen...
There's also some old history...
I see.
They say that B.A.B.E.L. had some trouble
when they started out, too...
Who told you that?
I mean, when I was in that esper prison,
it was a rumor.
It's true... That rumor.
Seriously? Why did Hyobu...
We can't say.
If you want to know, why don't you ask the Major himself?
Don't joke. I'd be killed for that.
Oh, really?
It's unusual for the Major to prepare something like this on his own.
I think he likes you plenty.
I don't want to be that old man's toy.
Major?
Oh? Is something wrong, Yugiri?
She said she had a bad dream.
He's not here.
If you can't sleep, want me to read you a story?
What, me?
Why him?
Well, your voice is too loud and obnoxious.
Fine, just for a little bit.
Let's go.
He's really become one of us.
He's way too full of himself.
I'm the only one who's allowed to call the Major "old man."
Yes, yes.
Queen,
I'll defend this ship, no matter what.
Until you're seated here.
"And then Wendy was grown up,
and she now had a daughter named Jane."
Night.
Wait, newbie.
Return that book to the library on your way.
Library?
This is Hyobu?
And this kid is B.A.B.E.L.'s...
Hey, it's been a while, Utsumi-san.
You're...
Kyosuke?
That hair...
I see.
It seems I no longer have a body.
I must be mere thoughts in that journal.
Not unlike a ghost.
How many years has it been?
How are Fujiko-kun and everyone else?
I have a request.
Instead of verbally explaining, this will be faster.
This is...
I understand.
This boat uses the mind of Ihachigo, who died in the war.
He had precognitive and telepathic abilities,
and with those abilities, he was able to perform calculations impossible for human beings.
Aerial flight and spatial cloaking.
This boat's various functions
are derived by him unifying the psychic abilities of those on board.
We of P.A.N.D.R.A. have evaded capture,
thanks solely to that.
Utsumi-san, you and I both
have directly interacted with Igo in the past.
If anything should happen,
I'm counting on you to take over.
Kyosuke...
Don't start.
I'm just mentioning the possibility.
It's ironic...
This ship is protected by the dead,
and led by the dead.
But I can't afford to leave this world yet.
I swear by this scar...
Not before I eradicate every normal on this earth.
Who's there?
I definitely sensed someone.
Who knows? Probably just a rat.
Yoh! Me, too! Me, too!
All right!
What's up?
Thank you for yesterday.
I can't lower my guard around you, you thieving cat!
Hyobu...
I guess you're more like a dog than a cat.
Or maybe a rat?
Didn't I tell you to always wear it?
I came across it, so I picked it up for you.
Thank you.
I couldn't remember where I dropped it.
Want to go for a swim, too? It's good for you.
Thank you, but I have no need.
Well, that's good to hear.
Hyobu!
I heard from Momiji...
She said you're trying to make a world where espers
don't have to live in the shadows...
Women sure like to talk.
And for that purpose,
do you really think killing all normals is justified?!
If that's how it is,
which side will you take?
I-I...
Don't mess up tomorrow's mission, Blockhead.
I...
How unexpected...
That you would choose to join the USEI.
Have you reached some understanding toward us normals?
Or do you hate the espers who ostracized you?
Neither party matters to me.
I can be myself here.
That's what you said, right?
Undercover investigator...
Since I don't side with either, it's the perfect job for me.
At the least, I appreciate that you picked me up.
Tomorrow, I move to obtain Ihachigo.
Please have personnel stand by.
What about Hyobu and his followers?
I'll leak information to B.A.B.E.L., and they'll distract them.
However, if The Children show up, it would be problematic in multiple ways.
And?
Please apply some pressure behind the scenes, so they don't come.
He suddenly switched sides, and he's offering information?
And our government superiors have ordered
that we not deploy The Children under any circumstances.
Those Comericans are planning something.
Yeah, but we won't have another chance...
This is our last chance to prevent the prediction's fulfillment.
Regardless of what the US thinks...
Stopping Hyobu and P.A.N.D.R.A. at any cost...
That's our responsibility, right?
Then bring us, as well!
Kaoru!
We're catching them for the sake of Kyosuke and the others, right?
No matter what the higher-ups said...
No.
You, The Children, are not coming.
This is an adult's job.
That sure is handy.
A shortcut, using teleportation.
Don't space out.
Let's go.
Make this easy, and just hand over the cargo.
If you cooperate, we won't have to use...
You...
Put your hands up and back up!
A trap.
I see... It's today.
It's like they knew our plans.
Where are the queen and the rest?
Taking some pressure from the higher-ups?
Or is it just your mothering heart?
Not to worry. I'll protect the Catastrophe.
I have no intention of involving them.
You knew about the prediction!
Magi, can I leave this to you?
Let go!
I'm going back to the boat.
No problem, Major.
Wait! Hyobu!
Get on.
Planning to return to the Catastrophe?
I won't let you, Kyosuke.
I've seen it... That ship will sink!
Precognition Alteration Level : Unpredictable.
That's what B.A.B.E.L.'s precognitive section said.
That's why B.A.B.E.L. tried to protect P.A.N.D.R.A. before.
Protect?
Who do you think you're talking to, Queen?
And my comrades are on board.
Should I just leave them there?
Well...
Minamoto will...
B.A.B.E.L. will do something about them, I'm sure.
Believe in them, Kyosuke...
I see.
Sorry, but I'm taking you in by force!
How ironic, Kaoru.
You're the future queen of the espers.
But you're still the same as when you were a child.
Minamoto... Minamoto!
Why do normals continue to easily,
and annoyingly, disrupt the hearts of espers?
Unlimited.
Release...
You have impressive power.
Sorry, but you'll have to let me fight without holding back either.
Kyosuke...
Good night.
It's time for kids to go to bed.
Time, please wait...
Just a little longer.
Yugiri...
Are you waiting for Hyobu to come back?
What is it?
Where's the Major?
I-I'm weak, right?
So they sent me back first.
Wait in your room.
Don't worry, Hyobu will be fine.
Really...
This is Hinomiya. I've entered the Ihachigo room.
Good work. I will send the retrieval team immediately.
Please hurry.
B.A.B.E.L. is delaying them, but they're up against Hyobu.
And...
What?
Currently, only children and civilian espers are on board.
Military force should be unnecessary.
Understood.
If it comes down to a wholesale arrest,
their rights will be observed to the fullest.
Then, until later.
I see now...
So that is your answer, undercover investigator Andy Hinomiya.
Hyobu...
You're already here?
This is the Catastrophe's vital point.
I won't let you take it.
You knew my identity all along?
I realized it at once.
That unnatural attitude,
your US shooting style.
But more than anything...
I don't like admitting it,
but your eyes remind me of someone.
A certain foolish boy.
Who is he?
I have no need to answer.
Because...
Hinomiya, you're going to die here.
Exactly as I did.
Young Hyobu...
The lonely esper who landed in Japan as war approached.
Those who accepted his trembling gaze were one girl and...
Unlimited.
ESP Unit Part One
There are crimes that can only be tried in the darkness...