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
They aren't coming.
They were supposed to be here already!
Are you sure you got your facts straight?
I'm positive!
I overheard Goto on the phone.
Kana Matsumoto will join our team for a whole week!
Who's Kana Matsumoto?
What?! You don't know her?
She's only the most popular singer in all of Japan!
Izumi's more interested in Alphonse than in idol singers.
So, why is such a big star joining our team, anyway?
She's going to learn to pilot an Ingram.
Next week, HQ is having a Labor safety parade in Aoyama.
Kana's going to lead the entire parade in an Ingram.
If this works, it'll do wonders for Division 2's reputation!
We'll get half-decent bonuses!
Then we won't have to scavenge around like rats any more!
You'd better be right about this!
I think they're here!
At attention everyone!
Good, you're all here.
I guess you've heard that we're training a new member this week.
This is Honorary Officer Kana Matsumoto.
Oh, yeah, guys! She's here!
L-O-V-E! We love Kana!
On behalf of Division 2, allow me to welcome you.
Thanks!
Isao Ota, serial number 0001, age 24!
Happy to be at your service, anytime!
Thank you, Ota.
Here's your mission:
You will teach Officer Matsumoto how to pilot an Ingram.
Officer Izumi, I appoint you as her teacher.
Who, me?
I'll trade places with you!
You're too reckless!
What did you say?
Come on, let's all get along, and follow Izumi's lead in the training.
That's all. Dismissed.
I'm looking forward to working with you.
Move that carrier!
You lazy bums can skip dinner tonight!
I'm sure you've read the manual, but there's the primary power.
The pedals over there operate the legs.
These levers control the hands and arms.
Uh, Asuma...
Relax! You'll be fine.
Wait!
This is dangerous. What if something happens to Alphonse?
Come on, it's just an initiation.
The halls will ring with the victorious voices of Division 2!
So shut up and help.
It worked, Asuma.
I turned on auto-pilot during the deck-up.
But wait, that's cheating.
Naturally.
A beginner needs to gain confidence.
If she's nervous, there's no way she can learn this in a week.
Was it this one? Maybe this. Wait, how about this?
No. This? No.
This?
Please, God, let it be this one!
All right! I'm ready!
Roger.
Just relax, and move the Ingram into the carrier.
I know you can do it.
Famous last words.
Commence operation!
Here I go! Whee!
You're the greatest, Kana!
Okay. Now here...
Uh-oh!
Oh, no!
Alphonse!
- Watch out! - Let go!
Alphonse!
Kana?
Oh, don't cry.
You turned off your autopilot.
See, take a look. It's this switch here.
I'm no good!
It happens all the time, with beginners.
Well, not really.
I mean, don't worry! You'll get better.
Stop crying!
Your wounds will heal on their own time.
But you realize, it will take hard work to fix these scratches on Alphonse!
That's enough for today. Bring the crane.
They're all just spoiling her!
You can put up with it for a week.
But she did manage to put up her hands as she fell.
She may actually have some talent.
Now even you're on her side!
I don't understand, why does she have to use Alphonse?
Unit 3 is being used for parts and isn't operational.
And Ota has customized his Labor too much for a beginner to handle.
Excuse me, Izumi. May I come in?
I'm so sorry about today.
I feel terrible about what happened.
I'm just no good with machines.
I can't even set the clock on my VCR.
But I really want to pilot a Labor! Please don't give up on me!
Well, Izumi? What's your answer?
Oh, well.
Training is hard, so you'd better knuckle down.
Yea!
Thank you!
I knew you were nice the moment I met you!
I just love you!
Hold the gun in your right hand. Aim carefully... and squeeze.
Remember, the first shot guarantees victory!
Now, watch how a master does it.
Okay!
He's in a really good mood.
Unreal!
Nothing to it, really!
Come on. Get on with it.
Okay.
This one's for Izumi, with love.
Here I go! Whee!
What in the world was that all about?
Just an innocent crush, like the way girls get crushes in an all-girl school!
I'm sure that's all!
I'd be surprised if she could skip a bullet like that on purpose.
Maybe.
Are you okay with this?
Yeah, it's perfect timing.
We needed to use more ammo to justify our budget, anyway.
That's not what I meant!
If you're so busy training this entertainer...
what happens if you're mobilized?
Oh, is that what you're worried about?
Don't worry.
Headquarters is really gung ho on this parade.
The media's going to be there in force to see Kana.
So our fearless leaders have made this a top priority.
We probably won't be called out for a while, Shinobu.
What if something big comes up?
Then they probably won't call MY division, right?
Hello. Ryu here.
Is the objective in sight?
It sure is.
We just smuggled some missiles. Now you want to kidnap a girl?
I don't get it, boss.
We're going after something big.
This girl is just the first step towards that goal.
Don't disappoint me.
Work it, girl! Move those muscles!
Izumi, haven't we had enough of this?
No chance!
A pilot's top requirement in piloting a Labor is endurance!
I'll get through with wisdom and bravery.
Can't we just quit for today?
Weakling!
If you don't work hard, I won't lend you Alphonse!
We're already halfway to the Shanghai Restaurant.
Come on, girl!
Work it!
- With feeling! - I'm feeling it!
I can't hear you!
Work it!
Working it!
Move it!
Moving it!
Put some feeling into it!
Shake it, girl!
Keep it moving!
I'm not hearing you!
Come on!
Work it! You okay back there?
Kana?
Coming, coming!
Hello? Special Vehicles, Division 2.
You've kidnapped Kana?!
You'll need to hand over an Ingram if you want her back.
Who is this?
You don't really expect me to give you my name?
So what's your answer, yes or no?
I'm back!
Something the matter?
What'll it be?!
Very funny, ya sick prankster!
Kana is right here!
Nice try, but I'm not a fool.
Whatever!
- I'm hanging up. - Wait!
You Japanese like to say that "haste makes waste."
Is Kana Matsumoto really there?
You're getting on my nerves.
Hold on! I'll check it out.
Stop pulling pranks on the police!
Does this have to do with me?
Hey, are you alone?
Weren't you with Noa?
I lost sight of her. Isn't she back yet?
It was dark and you grabbed the wrong girl?!
I couldn't tell them apart from behind.
Kidnapping a cop won't do us any good.
Losing the entertainer would have embarrassed the police...
and they would have traded an Ingram for her.
But they won't trade now.
I'm sorry.
Oh, well.
Maybe I can rely on the forgiving nature of theJapanese.
There's no choice. We have to do it.
Noa's life depends on it!
You can't give them an Ingram!
Izumi is a police officer!
She should've committed suicide as soon as she was captured!
Zip it!
It's all my fault!
If only I hadn't lost sight of her!
Don't blame yourself, Kana!
Hello? This is Officer Asuma Shinohara speaking.
Ah... Officer Shinohara. I'm willing to discuss...
You'll get your Ingram! Don't you dare hurt Noa!
I mean, Officer Izumi.
You'll go for it?
I don't lie.
Yes... midnight. The burger shop on the landfill.
Got it.
I'll come alone with the Ingram.
Let's ask HQ. Better call for backup.
And what's HQ going to opt to protect?
An unlucky policewoman or a top-of-the-line Ingram?
The Ingram, of course.
So, we'll have to do this on our own.
We can't even tell the captain. Remember, Noa has to come first!
I understand.
We won't give them Izumi OR the Ingram!
Kana, you wait here.
Wait...
Izumi...
Don't be so pushy!
Hello.
Kidnapping me isn't going to get you an Ingram!
You're a gutsy young lady, but I'm afraid you're wrong.
I am?
Excuse me. Clam up!
Some errors were made, but I still managed to close the deal.
I'll strip it for parts and sell it to a foreign army.
The autostabilizer alone will make me rich!
Merchant of Death!
I'd get a better price if I threw in the pilot!
Be quiet, and you won't get hurt.
Welcome! The menu's right above.
Uh, well...
You bastard!
We have a special on hamburgers.
How about a nice, hot cup of coffee?
Would you like fries with that?
I'll ask you to pay in advance.
Thank you. Come again!
Damn!
You'll get yours!
- Don't let him spot us! - I won't.
Shinohara here.
Subject is heading for Urayasu.
Roger. Wait until I get there.
Over there.
Halt! Where's Noa?
Ouch! Let me go!
If anything happens to me, I can't guarantee her safety!
And if you've done anything to Noa...
I'll kill you.
That's enough.
Noa!
Asuma, I'm sorry!
Release Ryu.
What's taking Ota?
What?
Izumi, I'll avenge your death!
I'm not dead yet!
I'll be your pallbearer!
Let me go!
Your powerful Ingram has been rendered helpless!
Ryu, get on board our Ingram and eliminate these pests!
Okay, boss!
Don't!
Keep your grubby hands off my Alphonse!
Hey my Alphonse would never do that!
Izumi, I did it!
Kana!
What's going on?
Asuma! Kanuka!
Back off, minions of evil! Don't you see this crest?
You've fallen into our trap!
Help me, boss!
You're not going anywhere!
Help me!
Are you all right, Kana?
Halt!
Never underestimate the Japanese police!
Oh, boy, now the captain's going to find out for sure.
You mean, he doesn't know about this yet?
How stupid do you think we are?
I'm sorry.
I'm just glad you're safe.
Everything will be fine... probably.
That's not playing fair, hiding a pilot in the Ingram cockpit!
All's fair in the name of justice!
Izumi, I've decided to set you free.
It's obvious that Asuma is nuts about you.
No! It isn't like that at all!
Yeah, what he says!
Will you shut up?
Hurry up, before the captain sees us.
What are you all up to?
You're sure early. I've got hot coffee on.
And I picked up fries, too! Any takers?
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?
Plans are now underway to build a vast underground city called Tokyo Geo-city.
It all started with one little hole in the artificial underground highway.
Into that hole we tracked some deadly terrorists, and we encountered...
a giant, black shadow
Ingram #2 is trapped! You'll have to go on without me.
Next episode: "The Shadow of Geo-Front."
Target locked on!