Only the sound of the screeching tires tears through the twilight.
Taiya no kishimu oto dake ga yuugure wo hikisaki
Leaving the wind-tumbled sandals as they are.
kaze ni korogaru sandaru mo sono mama ni shite
Wazuka na nimotsu dake wo kuruma no naka ni tsumekonde
Placing only the minimum amount of luggage into her car
nani mo tsugezu nigeru you ni kanojo ie wo deta
she left the house without a word, as though running away.
The misty rain from the sprinklers comes down
Supurinkuraa no kiri no ame maioritekuru
Me ni shimiiru midori no shiba
Upon the green grass that stains my eyes.
Supurinkuraa no niji no ame maioritekuru
The rainbow rain from the sprinklers comes down.
Omae no hikari saegitta no wa
The one who cut off your light
Ore datta no ka
Was it me?
Makoto Presents
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Note: Shichi-go-san is a shrine visit to celebrate a child's 3rd, 5th, or 7th birthday.
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It will soon be midnight.
To be out past then will require a permit.
If you do not have a permit, please return to your home as quickly as possible.
I pity you.
But, you will soon be released from your pain.
For tonight you will be granted death.
Who's there?!
Hey, what are you doing?!
Are you alright?!
Ninth Night - Blessings Be Upon The Unclean
I really wish you could have seen it!
Minakami Set Meals
How I gallantly saved Nami-san, that is.
We must be bound by the red string of fate.
Hey, are you listening to what I'm saying?
We're listening, we're listening.
We've respectfully listened to the whole story.
But, you know...
It seems a little too convenient that you just happened by at the right time.
You're such an amateur.
Listen, we were on a special patrol to stop any more of those incidents before they happen.
You could say that we were taking safety precautions. And the shining results of our hard work are...
You say that, but last night's incident hasn't been reported anywhere.
Well, that's...
Now, you musn't trouble Shinjou-san.
What, you're on his side now?
He saved my life, after all.
It was a matter of course.
After all, I'm your knight.
Um...so...about that date...
Eventually.
What, you still haven't gotten her to date you?
Shut up! It has nothing to do with you!
You talk big, but you can't follow through.
What's that?!
If you're frustrated, why don't you try capturing the Skeleton Man?
What would a tabloid reporter know about it?!
So stupid.
Dammit...
We went through all that trouble earlier, but we've got nothing to show for it.
Why didn't you ask Nami-san about it?
Huh?
She was at the Byakureikai shrine, you know!
This could be a lead!
She's fine.
Nami-nee has nothing to do with it.
So that's how it is.
She's special.
You're selfish.
Oh! For you to come all this way...
I thought that I'd see how you're doing.
How do you feel?
Yes, I feel very good.
The protective charm I received from you is also...
As you see.
We're counting on you to fulfill the role of reconfiguration for the Advent Festival.
I'm honored.
Japanese Candies
Hey, you.
What are you doing there?
Candy for Shichi-go-san.
Huh, what are you saying?
I lost my daughter somewhere.
She's been crying all this time.
Hey, what's wrong? You alright?
What the hell is this thing?!
Can I come in?
Maya, you're awake, aren't you?
Maya!
I'm fine...
I just felt a little dizzy.
You've been enduring preparations for the Advent Festival, haven't you?
It's not hard at all.
After all, it's for Mother's sake.
It seems that rushing things wasn't a good idea after all.
I'll definitely speak to Sara about it.
If you do that, Mother will be sad!
You don't have to worry about anything.
So rest as much as you like.
What was I doing...?
I guess I'm a little early.
Sorry, my aunt is still out shopping.
Why can't we make it public?! The victims this time were fellow cops!
It's an order from the top.
Shit...
Kuroshio's underling is here right now.
He's not Kuroshio's wife's son, is he?
"The walls have ears, the shouji have eyes," you know.
Better knock on wood.
Ahh, is that so? Kuroshio-san is like that?
I've made sure that you have the freedom to handle your own investigation at your convenience.
Thank you for your consideration.
We aren't frugal when it comes to cooperating with you.
This is a great help.
Our normal equipment has its limits, after all.
I see...so that's why you returned to Ootomo.
Were you surprised that I have a child?
But...to him I was nothing more than a tool for making children.
Your child...how's she doing?
Last year's visit for Shichi-go-san....will probably be the last time.
Nami-nee...
What I said back then...
I haven't forgotten it yet, you know.
What I said when I left for Tokyo.
You musn't....tease your elders...
Nami-nee...I...
You musn't!
Because...I really...
Yes.
Oh? He gave in easier than expected.
I see. Then show her here.
Yes, I'm counting on you.
Mother...
It's finally going to begin.
Which means...
Starting tomorrow we'll split up and investigate different areas.
You're going to leave me alone?
You're fine by yourself, aren't you!
After all...
...right?
In other words...you don't think of me as a woman, do you?
What, you're still here?
There was something I wanted to look into.
Whatever, just make sure you clean up your desk.
Um, senpai!
Well...it's...you know...
Three months' advance wages...
Got a girlfriend?
I-I'm serious, you know!
Women are demons, you know.
Gagou...?
I see. So that's what you call the GRO series.
It's just our way of naming things.
They were originally developed from the O-Parts you found, so it's only natural that you should name them as you please.
It's good of you to understand.
By the way...
I have information that Lost Numbers have been hiding in this city...
You mean the ones that were involved in experiments during the South Asian War?
Is that so? That's the first I've heard of it.
We'll begin our investigation immediately.
Well, I'm glad we could meet today.
I feel the same.
If you ever need help with anything, please let me know.
We're good partners, after all.
When that time comes, certainly.
About that...
Shouldn't we move to dispose of them?
We can't control them, can we?
No. We've been investigating the cause, but it seems that there's a problem with the experimental samples...
In all things, it's never good to hurry, is it?
Well then, I'll be leaving...
The Gagou Project...
Perhaps we should suspend it after all.
Because you feel uncertain about their usefulness as weapons?
No, as a parent.
I'll take it into consideration.
Eh, Nami-san is taking a break?
In Preparations
That's right. She said that she wasn't feeling well...
I see...
I wonder if she's alright...
She said it was just a cold, so she should be fine soon.
That's good.
Then I'll visit again.
Ah, that's right!
Are you Mikogami-san? Or Shinjou-san?
Which is which again?
Nami left a letter with me.
Minakami Set Meals
Dammit....why?!
Mikogami Hayato-sama
Really, I want to know why!
I...don't really think that's a confession, Kiriko-chan.
But God doesn't discriminate, right?
I feel like such an idiot!
For trusting that guy a little.
But you know, he should think about a woman's feelings a little! That unsociable guy!
So, in other words...
You like Hayato, don't you?
I-I don't have a problem with him liking older women!
You don't understand anything, Kanzaki-san! Geez...
Seriously, how rude! What does he think he's talking about?
Then, I'm going to cook today!
Oh, really? I'm sure your father will be pleased.
Yay!
Come in.
Thanks to the consent of the major stockholders, it went off without a hitch.
Thanks for all your hard work.
No way...!
You woke up?
I have to look for her candy.
Hey, let me down. She's crying!
I feel like I've been seeing another nightmare!
I...what's wrong with me?!
There's nothing wrong with you.
You...just lost consciousness on the side of the street.
You're lying!
I'm definitely...I'm...!
Nami-nee, I'll protect you.
So...don't worry about anything.
One face is given to us by God.
However, our other face we make ourselves.
Are you the real Skeleton Man?!
Hayato, where are you?!
What the hell are you?!
Gagou...GRO...Lost Numbers.
Hear this. These names will eventually vanish.
Our true second name is...
The Servants of the Skull.
Nami-nee!
Please, don't look!
Nami....nee....
Monsters have appeared in Chuou 6th district. Patrol 28 has been attacked. All units respond at once!
Shinjou, it's our turn...
What's wrong...?
It's...nothing...
Why...why not me, Nami-san?
Forgive me.
No matter what, I couldn't tell you.
I wanted to say it...
I wanted you to hear it.
But I can't hold myself back.
I'm gradually...becoming something I'm not.
I'm afraid.
I'm so afraid.
I'm...
I'm afraid of myself!
This is Car 13, we've found them! They're heading towards the shopping district...
Stop!
I know...
I understand that it's a selfish request.
But...!
Fire!
Don't let it escape! Cut it off!
Sir!
European Funiture Store
Help me...
Please save me!
I'm sorry...
There's...something wrong with me, isn't there?
Nami-nee!
Where are you?! Answer me!
At the end, I just want you to know this...
I'm glad I could see you.
I'm glad...I could talk to you.
Truly...
Thank you...
All units, charge...!
Chief!
We've caught the murderer red-handed. Capture him!
Don't get the wrong idea. It wasn't me!
I don't care! Seize him!
What?!
Nami-san!
Who did this...?!
I saw him.
The criminal is someone you know well.
Who is it? Who?!
Thank you for approving the investment.
They aren't yet at the practical level, but this is a good chance.
Please leave it to me.
I will show you results without fail.
Oh? This is something new.
I guess this means that the show is finally starting.
It looks like I'd better finish my work quickly.
Tatta hitotsu no sora shika nai yo, donna ni sekai ga hirokutatte
No matter how big the world is, there's only one sky.
Daiji na hito to hagureta toki, miageru mono wo yuukidzukeru
When I'm separated from my precious person, looking up gives me courage.
Kyou made aruitekita michi ima wa futatsu ni wakareteru
The path I've walked until today is now splitting in two.
Namida wa mata au hi no kokoro no shirushi
My tears are proof in my heart that we'll meet again one day.
Ashita wa ashita no kimi ga umareru yo
Tomorrow a new you will be born.
Nagai yoru wo koe hi ga noboru you ni
Pass through the long night like the rising sun.
Yume no tsudzuki subete sutete ryoute wo hirogeyou
The continuation of the dream, cast aside everything and open your arms.
Mirai wa itsudemo kimi no me no mae de
The future is always right before your eyes.
Fumidasu sono toki wo zutto matteru
It's always waiting for you to step ahead.
Chiheisen no mukougawa ni mada minu sekai
In the world beyond the horizon that I cannot yet see
Tsugi no deai
We will meet again.
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