Everyone is searching for a new world
to attain that overflowing dream.
They alljump over the horizon,
regardless of what lies beyond.
We've run,
we've dived into hope,
and forgotten only courage.
And we've been swept away by the crowd
only to lose something dear to us.
I smile with a twisted face,
and it was the best smile I could put on.
The inside of my mask overflowed with tears
so I covered my wet mask with yet another mask.
I continue to walk through the flat battleground,
and I struggle, unable to warp.
The dream waits quietly on a cape far away.
Even if I fumble around clumsily,
I'm sure I'll still be able to make it there.
The Blade Children must not be allowed to exist in this world.
Their existence is cursed and should be detested.
They must be exterminated.
We cannot afford to sacrifice any more.
Do you intend to seek out the light of illusion
and continue wandering, Eyes?
Do you intend to leave me behind?
You've lost sight of reality
because you so earnestly seek redemption.
Ayumu-kun won't be able to save us.
The only ones who can save us...
...are ourselves.
Kanone.
The path you speak of is enshrouded in darkness.
I want to believe in Kiyotaka's "happiness of those who believe"...
Very well. Then I have no choice.
This is the end.
I'll show you reality.
Go to the underground sewage utility tunnel.
There you will find the Blade Children's "Hell."
"The Mask's Confession" There you will find the Blade Children's "Hell."
"The Mask's Confession"
So the target's expecting us...
Kanone guessed right.
Now to see if we can pull this off or not...
How about catching the Hunters
and getting information about the police insider from them?
That might be a good way to learn about the situation.
The question is how to get them...
Hello, Bla-Chil!
Having a strategy meeting?
Kanone?!
Kanone-kun! How did you know we were here?
Listen.
Up until now, you've only stayed on the defensive
whenever the Hunters drew you out.
But now it's our turn to fight back.
Don't the Hunters know about the underground too?
Yes, they do.
But our meeting will be entirely above ground.
What would you do, Kosuke?
I'd probably set traps above ground to catch us,
and use the underground as an emergency escape route.
So we force them down there?
We avoid the traps and drive the enemy underground...
...where Eyes and I will be waiting for them.
A pincer attack, huh?
Ryoko. See anything?
No signs of snipers.
There aren't even any police officers around,
despite everything that happened here.
It would seem we're right in thinking there's a Hunter
on the police force....
Rio, how are things on your end?
I've found the 12th one.
They're all set in places to prevent escape...
Lure us in, and then keep us here with traps...
This is their style, no doubt about it...
We're making all the preparatory moves this time, though.
Everything's gone according to plan so far.
It's time for me to meet the target.
Kosuke, don't do anything stupid.
Our goal is to catch 'em and get information.
I know.
You two move into position.
Roger.
Rutherford. Kanone.
I'm counting on you to catch them.
Senior Superintendent Kanzaka, was it?
I'm honored that you know who I am, Kosuke Asazuki.
With a Hunter in the high ranks of the police,
it's only natural they would do things extravagantly.
I would say we both do things extravagantly.
Sorry, but you'll be the first to go.
Give it up, Kanzaka!
There might've been mines buried there,
but you can't use the same old tricks on us.
Electronic jamming...
While we were at it,
we found the traps you had all over the place.
It would seem I've been rather pre-empted.
We want information from you.
That's our only goal.
And if I refuse to talk?
You'll talk.
All we want is to change this situation.
Things will not go as easily as you wanted...
He escaped underground, just like we wanted.
Little does he know that Eyes-kun and Kanone-kun
are waiting for him.
--Let's go after him! --Yeah!
I'm not home right now.
Please leave your name and message after the beep.
Narumi-san...
I'm not calling for any specific reason.
It just seems too quiet, and I can't see the sky...
I'm... worried about the Blade Children.
Narumi-san, why won't you pick up--
Where did he disappear to?
Did he really come this way?
I'm certain of it.
It's exactly like Kanone-kun's blueprints.
Where...
...are we?
My guess is a gathering pipe where all the rain water
drains into the sewers.
I don't remember Kanone mentioning that...
And that bomb just now...
Rutherford and Kanone would be the last ones
to make a mistake...
It might be best to consider our plan defeated.
Let's just go.
--This smell... --Gasoline!
Run!
Rio, Kosuke, Ryoko, and one other person...
A Hunter...
There!
Even if we go up this, there's no telling
if we'll make it back to the first utility tunnel or not...
But there's no turning back now.
From the way it was burning,
we'll eventually run out of oxygen...
Let's go!
What would be the most effective place for a trap?
What is this place?
My life has been horrible ever since you got involved.
You butt in on things by yourself,
which keeps me from doing anything...!
You have become lost...
I must take you away.
You're the one who's making me suffer!
Stop getting in my way!
But you're nothing more than a helpless child.
You'll never be Kiyotaka-san!
First fire, and now water?!
Damn!
We need to stop the water from coming out...
Looks like it's coming from multiple places.
I doubt the three of us could block them all.
Then there's nothing we can do...
Did that Kanaka bastard know what moves
we were going to make?
What about Eyes-kun and Kanone-kun...?
What would Little Narumi do at a time like this?
Heh.
Let's get ourselves out of this and catch Kanzaka
before he laughs at us!
--Agreed. --Yeah!
A map of the switch yard area and underground blueprints...
You can compare the two, right?
From the sound of your voice, you seem to be in a hurry.
Yeah.
I'll contact you the instant I'm done!
Thanks.
Oh...!
What is it, Rio?
What do you think this place is for?
What do you mean?
I really doubt this place was made
just to catch us.
They're probably using an abandoned facility,
Iike that one hotel.
Yeah. It's obvious the water is collected for something,
but what about it?
If so, then wouldn't we be inside a different building
and not part of the utility tunnel anymore?
Maybe it's a water tank for experiments
or waste treatment.
So if there were a door, then...
The lights are too bright to really tell,
but it'd be on the ceiling.
If we can just find the door
before the water reaches the top...!
We're more likely to drown before then.
How long can our bodies stand this water temperature anyway?
Rio!
You okay?! Hold on tight!
Thanks...!
Narumi-san. I'm all set.
That was fast.
The path beneath that switch yard area
connects to a scientific factory whose parent company
went bankrupt last month and the sewers.
The sewers?
Yes. There are thick pipes protruding
from the abandoned water treatment plant.
Listen. When it's time to give up--
Ryoko-chan...
I won't give up yet!
I'll make sure you two live...
--Eyes-kun...?! --Grab on!
Is any of that useful to you?
Very. Sorry to bother you so suddenly.
Oh, not at all.
Narumi-san. You're going, aren't you--
The sky...
The stars are out now.
You're right...
Be careful.
We owe you one, Rutherford!
You did well to know we were here.
Yes...
Thanks, Rutherford.
That was way too close...
Rio?!
Can you stand?
Yes...
Thanks, Eyes-kun.
It's him...!
Even if you stand up and take a step forward,
there is no place in this world for you.
Even so, we'll still stand up and walk ahead.
No matter what our fate may be.
Cursed children...
Despair awaits you ahead.
Only death and destruction remain
on the path you have trampled.
Wait! Hear us out!
If you're going to pray for sleep,
then I'll be glad to listen.
Enough with the high-and-mighty talk, Hunter!
There's no escape.
You're going to tell us everything about you guys.
This is the first time
I have ever looked up at you Blade Children.
Though I have looked down upon you
and prayed for your eternal rest.
Return to the darkness that which was born from it.
That is our duty.
Your duty? What are you, Death?!
You're Death.
Hear us out!
All we want is to change this situation!
Don't move...!
--Ryoko! --Ryoko-chan!
Stay back or I snap her neck.
Let go!
Ryoko!
I won't let you die...!
--Hold on! --Don't let go!
Are you honestly attempting to save me?
You have no salvation.
You haven't the capacity to save others, much less yourselves.
As you can see...
Stop! You'll fall!
My life doesn't matter.
Even if we cease to be, you'll still be cursed.
Kanone Hilbert realized this fact.
Kanone?!
Eyes-kun...!
Eyes Rutherford.
I take it you've already heard?
It was Kanone Hilbert who deceived you.
He was our collaborator.
That can't be...
Blade Children...
Cursed children...
No...!
Return to the darkness
with your odious fate...
No!
Ayumu Narumi...
Tell me...
Why were we born?
Tell me...
Why are we alive?
A sweet scent washes into my throat
and my feelings continuously overflow...
Don't look at me with that same gaze
that's like you're following a soccer ball.
I've already grown used to my third year at the office,
but did I lose something instead?
Those days long ago when we would talk about anything...
We're finally old enough now
to have those slightly awkward discussions about love.
A single day seems so long, but a whole year ends so quickly.
A whole year seems so short,
but how well will I be able to live the rest of my life?
Time for Hiyono's Useful News Report!
When it rains, it pours!
There are premonitions of spring showers...
Why exactly does the sky shed its tears?!
Next episode's highlight is when Detective Hiyono-chan
checks to see if a piece of happiness really does escape
each time you sigh!
On the next Spiral: Bond of Reasoning--
Relentless Rain
Every night has a morning,
so these rainy days won't last forever!
That's all for today's Hiyono's Playhouse!