The AV-98, aka the Ingram patrol labor.
6.02 tons. 8.02 meters high.
SCB powered. SCLM drive system.
Armed and ready for combat with a 37 millimeter revolver and stun baton.
Designed specifically for police use...
to make a psychological impact on the community...
to deter criminals while making the public feel safe.
You must not let go of your dreams
And never turn your gaze away
Yet even still love may cloud up and fade away
And even though you comforted your love
When he was feeling down
Sadness was still weighing down his heavy heart
Hang tight onto your dreams - they're weapons in your arsenal
You'll find that you can get through anything at all
So never cry -you know I will always be watching over you
What I love about you is your strong sense of fairness
So never cry -you know I will always be right there by your side
And so now you can face your future fearlessly
Cute letter. From your niece?
Not sure.
"Die."
She's asking for a favor, I suppose?
That's one way of looking at it, I guess.
Hey, you're late!
We work hard here. How do you expect us to keep going?
Sorry. We had a rush just as I was leaving.
Three fried rice, three ramen, one tempura, and two specials.
That's everything.
Thanks again!
Hey, is my tempura here too?
Over there.
Did they forget the MSG?
That bad?
Mine tastes like always.
Serves you right.
You shouldn't wolf your food down. No one's gonna steal it!
Might as well pay homage to the Section Chief.
Oh, is he here?
Yeah, for once.
At least wear your shoes.
You can't scuff in with those slippers.
Right, good idea.
I hear that Division 2 is due for another evaluation.
Captain Goto, you must've heard.
Really? It is?
Yes.
And I don't think your conduct is going to help, either.
That topic will certainly come up.
What's wrong?
Cat droppings.
I hate to sound like a junior high school principal...
but keeping a trim uniform is the first step to doing a good job.
Yeah, right.
I have no shortage of enemies, that's for certain.
Oops, sorry!
My fault. I was just throwing away my cigarette.
But I'd better not litter.
The meeting's about to start.
Oh, sorry! Forgot all about it.
You must be imagining things.
I believe I know something of the martial arts...
and he's suddenly carrying himself oddly.
Well, could it be that you just misunderstood.
How much do you really know about Captain Goto?
Don't you think he's been acting strange lately?
He doesn't seem himself as far as I'm concerned.
Now that you mention it...
He hasn't been taking his regular naps.
And he didn't finish his tempura the other day.
There must be something wrong with him.
"Kiichi Goto and the Case of the Disappearing Appetite."
What secrets lurk in his mysterious past?
Sounds interesting; just like a Nancy Drew mystery.
Let's get on it!
Twenty laps around the building?
Me?
We want to hold a training marathon for the entire team...
to improve our health, and we'd like you to participate!
Okay, I'll be the finish-line judge.
But then we won't know... Oops...!
- Huh? - I mean...
This will build unity. We want you to be part of it!
I guess it wouldn't hurt.
I don't get it. What are we killing ourselves for?
Are you sure this has to do with his health? What'dya think?
Pipe down Asuma!
This is the best way to evaluate the captain's health and fitness.
All set?
On your mark!
Ready! Go!
He's fast!
Pace yourself; we've got a long way to go.
What? Are you done already?
Hanging around young people is bad for your health.
This is what we get for forgetting to take his quirky personality into account.
So why did WE run the 20 laps for real?
Because we're idiots!
That's right!
This time he can't hide!
How?
Kendo? But I'm self-taught.
That's all right.
During my stay in Japan...
I would really like to learn the traditional martial arts.
Well, I suppose.
Thank you very much.
What's up?
Are they suddenly showing some initiative?
Maybe they're more likable than they seem.
Full point. Excellent strike.
No, I can't do it; I wouldn't dream of it.
You're the only one who can, Hiromi!
Yeah!
Well, I can't tell you much.
He was well known before I got here.
His reputation was pretty bad.
Right.
Why are you suddenly so curious about his background?
Oh, no reason in particular.
It's just that...
Well, what do you know! Speak of the devil, and who should appear!
Why don't you ask him yourself?
What is this?
What happened here?
A potted plant fell from the sky.
That was quite the shock.
This is no joke, this is serious!
Where did it happen?
This isn't some cheap, thriller flick!
Okay, it hit me on the highway.
No sense looking for the perp, though.
The truck's long gone.
This patrol car's an eyesore, now.
Spiff it up, would ya?
Captain, where's the perp?
Be right with you.
The attack on his patrol car seems too coincidental.
What's the deal with that guy?
He said it was an accident.
False alarm, I suppose.
Let's go.
Roger!
Strange...
Hang on!
How embarrassing calling us out on a false alarm!
At least it was nothing serious.
Nothing serious? But they got us all fired up for nothing!
Ota...
Sorry, I'm having problems with the hydraulics.
What's wrong?
How did this happen?
That's no practical joke. Nobody noticed a thing?
Sorry, but I'm gonna have to ask you some questions.
Fire away.
Well, Mr. Sakaki, have you noticed anything odd...
happening around Captain Goto?
I can't say that I have.
Oh, I was hoping you might know something, Mr. Sakaki.
You should ask Captain Goto himself.
Well, go on.
I have work to do.
This is all connected, somehow.
That's the only explanation for all the accidents around here:
The flower pot on the patrol car, the false alarm, the leaking hydraulics.
They were all deliberate acts of malice.
And they all started after Captain Goto began acting strangely.
But we still don't have a clue about what's going on!
That's true.
Captain Goto, your team has been interested in some odd things lately.
They're just playing detective.
I don't want to sound like a nagging mother...
but shouldn't you get ready for your efficiency report?
I saw your report, and noticed that your ratings have fallen.
Too late to do anything about that.
It's like locking the barn after the horse is gone.
If my team's efficiency is down, they're not the ones to blame.
You're so laid back.
Subject located. About to commence pursuit.
Roger. Good luck.
Is he still there?
Yeah. He's coming out.
"Bookstore: Purchased one periodical."
Get down!
Let's go.
That hurt, you know!
Can't you walk without talking?
Lighten up!
You idiot!
Trying to get yourself killed?
Excuse me! Sorry!
Quiet down!
We're tailing someone! We have to be inconspicuous.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry!
Hey, pick these up!
Maybe he'll do us a favor and head home.
Only kidding...
Oh, he stopped!
All right.
"Subject conversed with female rice-cake dealer."
"Approximate age: 76. Conversation topic: Unknown."
You mean you can't read his mind, Kanuka?
Spare me.
Well, he sure looks pretty ordinary to me.
I'm with you on that one.
Hi.
Oh, Captain Goto!
How are you?
You must be tired after all that walking.
How about grabbing a bite.
What's wrong? Not going to eat?
Sure, I am.
It's just that I'm afraid we must look like complete idiots.
Relax.
The other guy tailing me is even more obvious than you two.
Really?!
Don't look right at him, stupid!
Come on in!
Who is he?
You don't recognize him?
Now that you mention it... No.
Has he also... I mean... Has he been following you all this time?
Yeah.
He's suspicious!
Hang tight.
He hasn't played his trump card yet.
"Paid for meal, took receipt, and returned home."
This doesn't answer anything!
Incompetent nitwits! What were you doing?!
Let's see you do better!
Don't give me that attitude!
In any case, he's onto us.
Now that the Captain knows, our plan is ruined.
There's another way!
Huh?
The way I see it...
your mystery man is clearly linked to all the pranks.
All we have to do is snag him. It's easy.
And do what with him?
The captain ordered us to leave him alone.
Besides, there's no way to find him.
We'll just bend the rules a bit!
The instant you see him, grab him and force him to confess!
That's the only way!
You've got all the bright ideas; you do it!
Who, me?!
Instead of arguing, how about spending your time cleaning up in here?
Cleaning up?
Again?
The chief is coming in for an inspection tomorrow.
Lucky for us, he'll probably give us a lecture.
Ugh.
The least we can do is tidy up the room for him.
Now, get to it.
Yes, sir.
Saved! Time to mobilize!
Excuse me, please. Let me through.
What exactly happened here?
A girder fell on a parked car.
They started arguing about whose fault it was...
and their tempers flared up.
That's a shame.
All right, who's the jerk that called the cops?!
Bring in the Ingrams.
Put an end to this before it gets out of hand.
Roger.
Get in there. You're on your own.
I'm on it.
That guy!
Noa, move it!
Back off! This wasn't my fault!
You stupid jerk!
I did it, Dad!
They won't get out of this one easily!
You sure?
You finally fixed Division 2?
Yup, I really did it, Dad!
What is the meaning of this?
Well, Goto?!
How could you let this happen?
Every month I dread reading Division 2's efficiency ratings!
And then there was yesterday's disgrace!
The citizens are protesting, and we're a complete laughingstock!
Division 2 and its captain will take full responsibility!
Goto, we cannot endure this humiliation.
You and Division 2...
I am also tired of this humiliation.
I have discovered that this and several other incidents are all connected.
How so?
I'd like you to see something.
Handwriting from the Commander of Special Vehicles, Zen Sofue.
Our forensics department is quite astonishing.
With these two samples, they proved the same man wrote both.
That's absurd!
After Sofue's dismissal, I mean, resignation...
I hear that he and his son started up a successful repair shop.
Here's a picture of Zen Sofue's son.
It's the same guy!
And this is yesterday's mystery man.
This image was pulled from the monitor of Officer Izumi's Ingram.
What are you driving at?
I want no disciplinary action for Division 2.
As for Sofue, we will keep it our little secret.
He's quite good at discovering the skeletons in people's closets.
Damn them!
They're trying to pin responsibility on me again!
Get out of here, Goto!
Did you hear me, Goto?!
Let's do it, Dad!
What's THAT?
A homemade Labor?
It's Judgment Day, Goto!
Time to face my magnificent Labor! Surrender while you can, Goto!
Captain Goto, you're in danger!
You're here!
The time has finally come!
You'll pay for what you did to me!
Captain Goto!
Goto!
Fry!
Everyone's against me!
Stay right where you are!
You'll pay!
You'll pay! You'll pay!
Dad!
Damn you, Goto!
You did it to me again!
You, you, you...
He says he no longer blames me, so I hope this is over.
I feel sorry for him.
It sure took a lot of guts to face him down like that.
Sakaki had told me before, that their Labor was completely harmless.
And that's why you acted so brave?
You could say that.
I give up.
What are your adoring fans going to say?
I wonder.
That cheater!
Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
Pulled into my dream I find that I wake up
Drenched in sweat and feeling lonely
I turn off the TV I've been listening to
Tomorrow I will spend the whole day
In the city of my dreams, amidst the old dust
I want to feel the main street beneath my feet soon
I plan to always look on the brighter side
Keep my chin up, look to the future
After all, there's only one path I can travel
Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
This story is fiction... but in 10 years, who knows?
Anybody would want to meet pop sensation Kana Matsumoto.
And that's exactly who's just joined our Patlabor team!
In honor of National Safety Week...
Kana will be controlling one of our precious Ingrams!
For some reason, Kana may have taken a liking to me.
If you don't stop monopolizing all her time, you're gonna get it.
You're not kidding are you?
Next episode: "I Love You, Miss Noa!"
Target locked on!