What is the status on that, Gomez?
Shyamalan is currently under investigation.
However, it seems that we may have overestimated him.
You mean the fact that you left him in charge of the Ryunka?
Yes, it seems to be beyond his capabilities.
The only thing present within him is a deep darkness.
How interesting.
Why not? Let us have a look, Gomez...
...at his so-called darkness.
You were having a nightmare, weren't you?
For a human you are quite a prodigy, yet you are still troubled by dreams.
Do aliens never experience dreams?
I don't. Everything on this world is rather amusing, after all.
So, why don't you amuse me? With the Ryunka…
American luxury liner 'The Lost Bird' has arrived in Tokyo Harbour today.
With a length of 243 meters and weight of 6400 tonnes, it's even bigger than Japan's largest cruise ship 'Asuka II'.
Many people have gathered at the Harumi Dock to see the gigantic ship.
'The Lost Bird' belongs to PMI, The Play Maker Industrial Corporation.
Its CEO, Satyajit Shyamalan, together with the group's representatives...
Satyajit Shyamalan’s profile?
We want to publish a special report about Mr. Shyamalan on the next news broadcast.
So, I'd like ask for your help as my senpai, Ms. Sanada--
It's not a question whether or not I want to help you,
...you could easily search that much on the net--
We're not here for stuff that anyone can get their hands on.
Isn't there some kind of exclusive story from this place, especially after gallivanting so close to him?
You seem to be rather supportive of your kouhai, aren't you?
That's not quite like you, Muroto-Senpai.
Now, now... I always keep my kouhais close to heart.
You think Shyamalan and the Sawajiri Village incident are somehow related?
Amazing! How did you know?
Rumors say that freelance journalists have been persistently messing around Sawajiri Village, Muroto-senpai.
Eh, was it that obvious?
But...
Even here, there are many who believe that it couldn't have just been a landslide.
But due to the media blackout,
we can't even fly our helicopters near the area.
Hey, that's not a grey area any more, there's definitely something going on!
You're right, but as it is, there's nothing we can do.
However, people who are not affiliated with this station would not be bothered by any kind of censorship, right?
Muroto-senpai?
Well, yeah.
Then, would you...?
I’ll investigate the case for you, senpai.
She’s just as wonderful as she looks on TV! Right, Muroto-san?
The media blackout on Sawajiri Village was definitely put out by Shyamalan!
He was there, after all.
Still, that couldn't have been caused by a human.
Almost as though an alien--
There you go again.
You should think more like a journalist.
We almost got ourselves killed, you know!
Hey, I told you not to talk about that in front of other people.
On top of that, this is a really dangerous story to stick your neck into.
If a high school girl is getting involved just because she's curious--
It's a matter of curiosity! A lot of people died in that village!
The truth of what happened there must be revealed!
You're too loud, you know.
Genetics.
All I’m saying is that we should test the bridge out before we decide to cross it.
Eh?
Senkawa Tsutomu
Where are you now?
I need to talk to you
about something.
Senkawa?
A date with Nakasugi!?
No, well… it’s not exactly like that.
It's just that it'll be the last day of summer break,
so it might be nice if I took her out somewhere... you know?
That’s exactly what you call a date.
Senkawa, eh?
I know about it, you know.
Know what?
It's written all over your face, I knew it right away.
So, Senkawa and Nakasugi, huh? I guess these things do happen if you live long enough.
Huh? What’s wrong?
Senkawa?
I apologize for suddenly calling you out.
Ever since she got back from Sawajiri Village, she's been clammed up like that all week.
She's gotten much better, and much livelier, and yet now...
...she speaks very little nowadays.
However, sometimes she would deliriously say "I want to meet you".
I couldn’t just leave her alone after seeing her like that.
Her grandpa asked me to cheer her up too.
I see.
Now you’re troubled because you can’t figure out where to take her.
Nakasugi-san did say that she wanted to see the ocean...
...but I’m really bad at this sort of thing.
Still, I bet you’re really happy that you get to go on a date with her, right?
I told you it’s not a date!
Okay, okay, you don’t have to get so serious.
TL Note: Odaiba is an artificial island in Tokyo Bay. It was originally built to defend Edo against Admiral Matthew Perry, but today it has transformed into a major commercial, residential and leisure area.
Let’s see... how about the Odaiba?
It's quite a cheesy tourist spot, but girls would have fun there.
Odaiba, huh?
That might work.
Give me that. I can’t trust your taste.
I’ll create the perfect plan for you.
Indeed, Lady Natsumi. Please observe that the preparations be done well.
Good boy, good boy.
Yeah, I figured the Odaiba might be nice.
It’s quite cheesy, though.
I’m so happy! I’ve never been there, I can’t wait.
Really?
Yeah!
I made the perfect plan so you can look forward to it.
Okay!
Alright, I’ll see you at 11 o'clock on Sunday, at the New Yurikamome Bridge Station.
Senkawa-kun.
Thank you.
Uh... sure!
Good night.
Alright!
Tsutomu?
I know, the Ryunka right?
Of course I’ll co-operate.
It’s no joke if another Sawajiri incident happens.
But all I want to do this Sunday is to be with her.
Tsutomu, are you awake?
You found the Ryunka’s objective?
Given the presence of the unknown Altarian and the intervention from the battle marionette,
there's no mistake that the Ryunka is connected with the incident at Sawajiri village.
Iluma is investigating the Altarian’s background,
But, that man said,
"As a friend, I'll tell you one thing.
The Ryunka lies within humans and grows with them."
So they are parasitic?
That information matches the data we gathered from our investigation.
Only seven people survived Sawajiri Village, not including Senkawa Tsutomu.
Out of the seven, one is losing bits of memory, sleepwalking and experiencing unstable emotions.
Also...
She displayed extraordinary athletic ability, unimaginable for an Earthling.
I believe that Nakasugi Sayaka is the host of the Ryunka.
That is nothing more than a possibility.
You must not rush to conclusions, Birdy.
But Inspector!
After your report was received, an Echelon member had been dispatched to oversee this case.
If it's up to them, they would kill the Ryunka together with it's host!
Are you going to kill an innocent Earthling?
Even more reason why we urgently need to find conclusive evidence and secure the Ryunka immediately.
If we take her in, will we be able to destroy the Ryunka without harming the host?
We cannot guarantee that yet.
Inspector Megius!
Nakasugi Sayaka is Senkawa Tsutomu’s classmate, am I right?
Yes.
You must take the Ryunka into custody.
Listen, you promised that you’ll behave today, right?
Yeah, I understand.
Huh? Is something wrong with you today?
Of course not.
You seem be in low spirits, you know?
Of course I’m not going to be hyped-up about being dragged into an Earthling’s mating ritual.
Yup, yup, yup, that’s the Birdy I know...
...hey!
Senkawa-kun.
Thanks for waiting.
Yes, this is Nakasugi.
Shyamalan? Right now?
Unfortunately, everyone else is out at the moment.
That’s not a problem.
There's something I’d like to discuss with you.
I’d like to meet with you, just the two of us.
Yes, then I'll be seeing you again.
Here are your two ice-creams.
Thank you.
The two of you look nice together.
Delicious.
I had no idea that there was such a place downtown.
That’s right, you used to be ill.
Oh no.
...and then I ended up going instead of my sis.
Poor thing.
Right?
I would like to meet your sister just once.
I’m glad.
She seems to be having fun.
It’s starting to get hot isn’t it?
Yeah, umm…Uh.
Wha...
Thank you.
Well...uh...this is...
S-sorry.
What?
What the hell are you doing all of a sudden? That surprised me a lot!
Etiquette? Is that right?
Hey, Senkawa-kun.
I’d want to ride that.
A Ferris wheel?
Senkawa and Nakasugi’s
Ultimate Lovey-Dovey Date Plan.
Why isn’t the Ferris wheel listed? If it’s Odaiba we should...
I took out places with a high chance of you two being in a small closed place together.
I don't want you to get horny and start attacking her.
I would not!
The main point of this plan is to refresh Nakasugi-san’s heart and keep her safe.
You must fully understand and accomplish that duty.
I’d like to go to the aquarium as well. Oh, and the Rainbow Bridge too!
I would like to go to all the places that I haven’t been before.
Yeah, of course.
Let’s go.
Hayamiya, I’m sorry!
Is that so? The young lady is with a friend?
She’s around the age for that sort of thing.
I see. I was sure she would have clammed up, unable to keep up with the changes within her.
Hm? What are you talking about?
I told you before; I want to discuss something with you... in a very frank manner.
Senpai! Could you at least buy an air-conditioner?
I may not look like it, but I’m very caring towards the Earth.
But hey, check this out. This video shows the young executives in PMI.
It’s not something that anybody can get their hands on.
Sanada was able to secretly acquire it for me.
Oh, here it is.
You are very lucky.
The fact that you are watching this already separates you from the other worthless employees.
In other words, you have been chosen.
By me, the man who stands on the summit.
Looks like we’ve been chosen for something.
How lucky.
Only two types of people exist in this world.
Those who are chosen and those who aren’t.
I have been able to reach my current position
because I was chosen by the will of the great cosmos.
The chosen one eventually gets to go to side that chooses...
...and weed out those who are not.
Quite a narcissistic guy, huh?
Wait a second, senpai!
It says that he was called a child prodigy.
I’ve seen this kid somewhere before.
In other words, the young lady has been chosen as well.
She was able to leave the hospital the next day after suffering fatal injuries.
How did you know that?
However, afterwards, she began suffering from several physical and mental abnormalities.
I’m sure you were very worried about it.
Do you now understand the suffering of those that have been chosen?
How painful and lonely it is…
Why were you chosen?
Why are you the only one that has to suffer through this fate?
No matter how hard you try to forget,
you cannot escape from those thoughts.
You want someone who will understand.
Someone that will hold their hand out to you.
However, no one will appear before you,
for that loneliness is the very proof of being the Chosen one.
Sayaka-san is truly a beautiful young lady.
Can you believe that she’s fighting all this pain behind her gentle smile?
But if it were me, I could--
Enough of your cryptic nonsense!
What are you?
What do you intend to do with her?
She is now going through changes yet again.
She will go from being the Chosen to being the Choice-Maker.
I will take custody of her.
Don’t worry; no harm will come to her.
I’ll let her develop as she's supposed to.
It’s part of my duty as another one of the Chosen.
Stop fooling around!
There’s something wrong with you.
I won’t let you lay a finger on Sayaka!
How could you say that to your business partner in marionette development?
You deceived me! I thought you had come to make amends for that, but...
Don’t ever show your face here again!
I thought you would say that.
You don’t even have to worry.
You won't be seeing my face ever again.
Since you are not one of the Chosen.
It should have been in here.
See.
The site of a terrorist-bombing in Taranfa?
There was a leader's assembly for an anti-government movement... and over 4,000 civilians died.
A single boy miraculously survived this tragedy.
This is...
Are you serious?
Humanity must be cleansed,
by my hands.
School starts tomorrow, right?
Yeah.
Did you finish your homework?
Of course not.
It’s not like I was planning on doing it in the first place.
It feels nice here.
I wonder... where that ship is going.
Yeah, all the way to the end of the world, maybe?
Where would that be?
Dunno.
Sheesh, you’re so vague.
What?
I suppose Senkawa-kun is always like that.
What do you mean?
You always avoid saying 'No' or 'I don’t care', and other things people don't like to hear.
I don’t think that’s true. Even I say things when I have to, no matter who it's for.
That’s not it.
What?
Senkawa-kun, I like you because of that.
Grandpa? Grandpa?
No one's home?
Yoshie-san?
Grandpa?
G-Grandpa!
Master?
Master! Master!
You! You are not Ojou-sama!
Yoshie-san...
You are not Ojou-sama! She would never do such a thing!
No! No! It wasn't me!
Who are you?
I am...
Why did you kill Master?
Shut up.
Tute.
This is Arita Shion de arimasu~
The story is finally starting to get intriguing de arimasu~
Shion doesn’t really understand the meaning of the word 'intriguing', but the tension is going up!
Up-yea!~
Nakasugi-san is in trouble and Tsutomu-kun is also in trouble desu wan!~
Shyamalan-san’s evil is going full blast nyaa~
What are you going to do Birdy-san? Shion won't be able to help de arimas!