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
He's coming from the right!
This way?
No, the left!
Which way is it?
YOUR left, Ota!
Where's Izumi? Where's unit 1?
Huh? Izumi? Uh...
Damn you!
Out of my way, Izumi!
Let me handle it.
Use your baton to disable it.
You can destroy his leg actuator!
You talk too much.
Ota, how could you?
Move it! Finish him off!
Take that! And that and that!
Poor Alphonse.
There was no reason to go on a shooting spree.
The two of you could have held it easily.
Easy for you to say. You weren't there!
That's always your excuse.
It's odd, how you ALWAYS have to use your gun.
Don't mock me, Shinohara!
It's my fault.
If I hadn't hesitated...
Yeah!
Listen, Shinshi. I know you're inexperienced.
But don't give out orders that only make things worse!
That's enough, Ota.
Don't pay any attention to him.
Sure, except that he's right.
"Factory Labor: Bulldog"
What's that, Shinshi?
Our reaction times, indexed to the Labor models we were up against.
It might be a useful reference on future mobilizations.
Too cool!
You should have gone into computer work!
Oops, that didn't come out right.
Special Vehicles, Second Section.
Shinshi, phone.
Hello, Shinshi here.
Not at all. It's just so out of the blue.
I don't believe my eyes.
Just finishing today's report.
Very impressive.
Won't you have to reorganize now?
Why?
Everyone's already serving in their ideal post.
Kanuka Clancy left a pretty big hole.
Yes. It's a good opportunity.
Are you tired or something?
No, just a little zoned out.
I'll go splash some water on my face and snap out of it.
Ota, sorry about what happened out there.
I know I caused you a lot of trouble.
Just get up to speed.
And I'll try hard not to follow your orders till then.
Right.
The good stuff's already gone!
I'm sorry!
It isn't your fault.
Stop apologizing all the time.
You can't be like that in this business.
Maybe I should change jobs.
Mr. Mikiyasu Shinshi, I suppose?
I'm Yoshikawa. I spoke to you on the phone.
Pleased to meet you.
After graduation...
you were a programmer for a brokerage for five years.
In the winter of'97, you left to join the police force.
That April, you aced the entrance exam and had three weeks training.
Worked in Special Vehicles, Second Section until present.
Did I miss anything?
No, nothing.
Don't take it the wrong way. I'm just doing my job.
I'll come straight to the point.
A certain venture is very interested in hiring you.
A software development start-up.
It's only 2 years old, but it's doing extremely well...
and is turning heads in the industry. Are you interested?
I dunno. I'd have to think about it.
I understand.
But are you satisfied with your current job?
Better yet, are you needed?
Well...
You're the right man in the right place.
I'm just someone who wants to help.
They'll triple your current salary.
And you'd be a department head.
Triple? Department head?
We should start giving it some serious thought.
Yeah.
Listen, Tamiko...
Yes?
Um, we need to talk.
It's my miso soup. It's too salty, isn't it?
Oh, no.
- It's delicious. - Oh, good!
So anyway...
Yes?
Our house is getting too small for us.
Don't you ever wanna move?
Oh, no!
As long as we're together, I'm happy!
A condo's fine. I don't need a big house.
Our mortgage is hard enough now.
Sure, I'm sick of having such nosy neighbors, but it's okay.
It's something you have to live with.
I'm sure I'll get by.
It's hard on you though.
All the wives in the neighborhood know your salary...
and the department rumors.
Sorry I've put you through this.
You're so nice to me!
Don't worry. I'll get by, really.
So long as we're together, we can put up with anything.
I guess.
Noa, brace your right leg!
Grab her left arm! Then...
Then what?
Block him! Move your left leg!
Done and done!
Watch out for her leg!
What?
Good plan, huh, having a practice match for the new duo?
Too bad the wrong side won.
What's wrong?
Do you have a moment?
Let's go outside.
Relax, would you?
I don't think I can do this.
I can't lead Ota, and I think it's hard for him to take orders from me.
You're both doing fine.
Sure, complaints are up, but at least the arrests aren't down.
Nothing to worry about.
The arrests are all to Ota's credit.
They weren't my doing.
The forward and backup share the credit.
You've only started working together.
Give it some time before you make a judgement.
Stick with it a bit longer.
I'd like a little more time to think it over.
No, it's not that.
Yeah.
Besides, I haven't spoken to my wife about it yet.
Really? When?
All right.
Right, until then.
How come you're hiding on the phone?
Uh, actually...
Aha! That was your wife!
You're such a devoted husband.
I'm home.
Who is this Yoshikawa woman?
Why?
Who is she?
Oh, hello. It's gotten warmer out, hasn't it?
Sure has.
What's the meaning of this?
Wait...
I've tried to make our home a place of honesty and trust.
We promised not to have any secrets between us, remember?
And now I find out you're planning to change jobs!
- You know? - That woman told me!
She wants you to call. I don't know exactly what about.
I don't want you to do it.
I love this home!
The housewives in this complex are so nice!
I couldn't bear to move away from them!
Tamiko, calm down!
I am calm!
In fact, I've never been calmer!
Uh, what about my dinner?
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Long time, no see.
Izaki, what are you doing here?
This isn't the typical protocol.
But your future employer wanted to meet you.
In fact, he insisted.
It's Izaki's company?
Correct. I'll leave you gentlemen alone.
- Surprised? - Yeah.
I knew you'd left the brokerage to start a company.
But I never thought we'd meet again like this.
We need the cream of the crop.
No B.S. How's your job?
Come on, Shinshi! Why don't you join me!
She told me about the job, but I haven't made up my mind yet.
The department head was just our initial offer.
But I think you might be suited for an executive position.
Izaki. I'm hardly what you'd call a leader.
You greatly underestimate your talents.
I think you could do it. What do you say?
- It's an offer you can't refuse. - True.
Drink up.
Let's celebrate.
Have something to eat.
It's not healthy to starve yourself.
I need to make up my mind about the job today.
I'll be home later.
Yummy.
Shinshi, is that all you're having?
You look pale.
Not enough nutrition!
Here, have my hard-boiled egg.
Eat up.
Thank you.
Physical strength is the foundation of intellect and energy!
You can't do your duty if you're weak!
Sure, but he doesn't have to make it sound so harsh.
Well. That's just the way Ota is.
His heart's in the right place.
What's up?
You look so serious.
I'd like to speak with you.
Not bad news, I hope.
Oops, I guess this'll have to wait till later.
Attention pilot! We have you completely surrounded!
Give up and surrender peacefully!
I repeat. We have you completely surrounded!
Give up and surrender peacefully!
Why won't they give us the orders to move in?
The SWAT team said they didn't want to agitate the terrorist.
He already looks plenty agitated to me!
So do you, come to mention it.
Am not!
They're sure keeping us roped in.
How so?
It's like the SWAT team wants to have first crack at this.
Politics as usual, right.
HQ is filled with departmental rivalries.
If we swoop in and clean up this mess...
we'll make the SWAT team look bad.
You sound like a suit, Shinshi.
Out of our way!
Real men, coming through!
But maybe you were right.
We'd better move back.
Shall I send my men out?
Send in the APC!
He's getting away!
Shinshi, any orders from the captain?
Not yet.
All units, retreat!
He's heading for the grade school!
What?
What's the captain doing?
Can they evacuate the school in time?
Don't just stand there, you waste-of-space!
Ota, board your unit!
We're moving out!
But we haven't got orders yet!
You have, from your backup! You gonna disobey me?
No, sir! I'm boarding my unit!
I'll obstruct its feet and slow it down, so you can catch up.
Roger.
- The rest of you follow them. - Roger.
We're moving out, team!
Can we?
Someone has to stop those two.
Right.
Shinshi!
Ota, shoot him!
What?
You want to shoot, don't you?
I know you really want to fry this creep!
Well, I order you to shoot!
Hang on, Shinshi!
Miss and you'll regret it!
He's moving too much! I'll never hit him!
Take good aim and shoot him! Hurry!
Shoot him!
Noa, go!
All right!
You're dead!
And that's a wrap.
I'm very sorry, but I'll have to decline your offer.
Yes, right.
I kind of figured you'd pass it up.
You love being a cop more than you might realize.
Nice work out there.
Captain!
You finally seized control.
You have to fight fire with fire, that's for sure.
We can forget about that talk we were going to have, I assume?
Yes.
Hang in there a little longer.
A little longer?
Tamiko?
Welcome home.
What are you doing?
Getting ready to move.
Move? Why?
Cause you're getting a new job!
We got this place through your department, so we'll have to leave.
Oh, the new job.
I turned them down.
I gave it a lot of thought, and I'm not cut out for office work.
You mean, you decided without me AGAIN?
I already said goodbye to all our neighbors!
I can't say we're staying now!
You're always making decisions without me!
Tamiko, calm down!
Tamiko, please!
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?
A new recruit comes to train with our team: Takeo Kumagami.
She came to Division Two at her own request.
She's great with computers, cooking and so much more!
- I can't keep up! - You should watch your step.
Captain says she's great with Labors. She might become a forward!
You serious?
Coming next: I'm Takeo Kumagami.
Target: Locked on!