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
Why don't we get some flowers in here to cheer the place up?
Soon as I'm done.
There's nothing outside around here except grass and weeds.
These windows are filthy!
You noticed it, you clean it.
We should've finished all this cleaning yesterday.
We shouldn't let these things slide.
This place could use more spit and polish.
Hey, that's a dishcloth for the teapot!
- Details, details. - Ota!
I wonder what he's like?
I hope he's good to the Ingrams.
Yeah.
Takeo Kumagami's his name. He sounds tough.
You can't tell that from his name! He's probably some big lug.
Maybe he's all brawn, like a certain other person.
Come on, I'm just joking, Ota!
He's a bit late.
I hope nothing's happened.
Maybe he chickened out.
No way.
Hey, someone's walking up the road.
Walking? That's stupid.
What's he look like?
Think it's Kumagami?
It's a woman!
What're we looking at?
Ah, she's finally here!
What?
Sorry I'm late. I couldn't find a taxi.
Taxis hate us. They avoid this place like the plague.
I thought you changed your mind in the last minute.
You're pulling my leg.
Your experience is almost too good to be true.
I wish you'd joined my team.
On the other hand, you'll get more experience with Goto.
His team is always getting into trouble.
Beg your pardon?
About work.
How long will you need to get up to speed with the Labor system?
I'll need two days for the basic theory.
Mastering it shouldn't take more than a week.
Good!
Hopefully your uniform will be here by then.
I'll introduce you to your team.
Her assignment won't be official for ten more days.
But she'll start training with you today.
This is Takeo Kumagami.
I'm Kumagami.
Teach her everything you know about Ingrams.
Get to know each other.
I'm pleased to meet you.
Pleased to meet you.
- She's pretty. - Sort of.
Bet she's sorry she ever saw this dump.
But she looks nice.
I think she'll fit right in.
Here you go.
Thank you.
You'll probably want to bring in your own cup.
That's what we've all done.
Anything I can do around here?
Nothing, we're fine. Just sit back and make yourself at home.
I'd like to dive in as soon as possible.
There's nothing to do.
Uh, I guess you could enter some data for me.
Sure.
Good. That's it.
Think you've got it?
Yes, it's just a bit different from the program I used to use.
Take your time, I'm in no hurry.
I can't stand people like her. They have too much spunk.
You can't judge a woman on your first impression.
I think you might have a point there, Hiromi.
Oh yeah?
Officer Shinohara?
Officer Izumi is looking for you. She's in the computer room.
Thanks.
Sorry! I'll get those.
Thank you.
Sorry about that.
She must've heard us talking about her.
Promotion exam, huh?
Yo, Noa, where are you?
Over here!
Jeez, I've been looking all over for you.
Sorry.
I had problems getting a hard copy, but Shinshi helped me out.
Dinner's almost done.
I'll come help.
You'll just get in my way.
Creep!
Hiromi, did you do all this? Unreal!
It's the dinner of my dreams!
- Grace! - Dibs on that!
I didn't make all this.
Then who did?
Kumagami.
Where'd she get to?
She said she had something to do.
She could have eaten with us at least.
So what do you think of Kumagami?
What do you mean?
I can't figure her out.
What are you talking about?
She's bubbly, a good cook. What's the problem?
Hands off! That's mine!
And she's an incredible typist.
Super fast.
She doesn't fit in, that's all I'm saying.
She's our newest comrade.
Stop slagging her!
You're being too critical.
We'll make her fit in soon enough.
That's for sure!
Morning, Shige.
Morning.
- Noa's sure psyched today. - Huh?
See?
That's Kumagami.
Incredible, isn't she?
It's only taken her a day to master the Labor's basic movement.
Good morning, Officer Shinohara.
Good morning.
Mr. Shiba, would you check the motion trace setting?
- It feels slow today. - Really?
I guess I shouldn't have fiddled with it last night.
Have you used Labors before?
No.
You pick things up pretty fast.
If you can remember the basics, the rest is just technique.
Labors, linguistics, computers, they're all the same.
Theories don't work in real combat.
All the better for me to get valuable experience.
Kumagami, could you look at this?
Certainly.
I want to master the Ingram while Division 2 is still on standby.
You're sure earnest.
And that's a surprise?
He's right. I shouldn't judge on first impressions.
Hello, Shinohara.
Good morning, sir.
Is Kumagami around?
- She's in back. - In back, huh?
Captain...
Are you thinking of making her a Forward?
I'll have to wait and see how she does.
But there's no reason we can't reorganize the positions.
This can't be right.
Morning.
Asuma, can you show me something here?
My box won't run this command.
Sure you entered it right?
I've tried it a million times, but it won't work.
Oh, here. You didn't put a space in.
Huh? Where?
Right here. It won't work without a space.
Oh, yeah?
Man, go figure!
Good morning.
Come here a minute.
Hey, you can't keep counting on me to bail you out all the time.
What crawled up your butt?
Watch yourself, or you'll lose your position as Forward.
Better pull your socks up.
What do you mean?
The captain said he might reorganize our division.
Kumagami's already mastered the Ingram.
She's awesome.
Everyone's got their own talents.
Just do your best, that's all I'm saying.
Another day, another dollar. What a day.
Aren't you going home?
No, I'm gonna work out.
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
You've got so much going for you.
How come you were sent here, of all places?
Don't you have any pride in your work?
With an attitude like that, you'll never improve or advance.
I chose to come here.
I'm always looking for a chance to improve myself.
Wait.
Look outside.
What's gotten into them?
Now this is interesting.
Oh, nothing.
Oh, no, not again!
I did it by the book, with a space and everything!
Asuma.
Let me see.
- Get it? - Got it.
I can't keep up with Kumagami!
Why not?
It's kinda obvious.
She's a great cook, she's an athlete, and she can pilot an Ingram.
And then there's me.
I'll show you something cool.
These are simulations of you and Ota.
First: Damage inflicted on opponents.
Ota inflicts more damage, so he's stronger.
Next, reaction time to commands: Ota is faster.
So you're slower and weaker than Ota.
Now, the motion data from both units.
Ota's gestures are larger.
You take longer to begin following an order.
But you finish your response sooner.
What I'm saying is, you're a lot more efficient.
Got it?
Yeah, I think so.
You can't judge someone on any single factor.
I dunno what Kumagami is like...
but it's pointless to judge her by appearance.
I mean that.
See ya tomorrow. Don't catch a cold.
Uh, good night.
Chin up!
Come in.
You wanted to see me?
Yeah, your uniform's arrived.
And I've decided on your position.
Well? Think you're up to it?
If this is what you want.
Just give it a shot.
Come in.
Oh, you got your uniform!
I'm glad it came in time for my official appointment.
Tomorrow's the big day, huh?
About the other day...
We'll talk later.
Before we mobilize, I want to adjust the positions slightly.
What, now?
As of today, Kumagami will run command car 2.
Officer Shinshi will handle carrier 2.
Move out.
What are you doing, Captain?
How can you let this...
I feel sorry for her!
Why should she put up with him? I'll take sacrifice!
Save it for later. Now, you have some work to do.
What're you waiting for?
You have the right to refuse an unreasonable order.
I could handle it for you.
Thank you, but I'm fine.
Do you know how to operate the command car?
Of course.
I can't allow you to do this! I realize it's a direct command...
but this is a dangerous situation, and it's my right and duty to protest!
You can't let someone like that give the orders!
This doesn't look good.
Thanks for coming out.
Hello. Could you give me an update?
It's ugly, I tell ya.
Two construction Labors are acting out of control.
They're hiding underground in the sewers.
And they've taken one of our crew hostage.
A hostage. That's bad.
Captain!
Questions later. Get underground.
We've just started rebuilding the sewer.
It's been temporarily widened.
- Can we surround them? - Here and here.
But we need to seal off this access tunnel.
Otherwise, we'll need lots of back up.
Is this a support structure?
It used to be, but we aren't using it now.
It's just a steel plate.
- How tall? - About ten meters, give or take.
We could use that.
Officer Ota, do you read me?
We have a preliminary plan.
I'm going to transmit a map.
Roger. Go ahead.
Lure them to coordinates K2, where unit 1 will ambush them.
Roger.
Damn you!
Ota, stand by till you hear from us.
They are probably heading towards unit 1.
I hope he's okay. He did scream.
This place is creepy. It's so wet.
Alphonse could rust.
Noa, do you read me?
Yeah?
Change of plans.
Chase the perps to coordinates K2 and force them in.
How am I supposed to force them in?
Figure it out.
Noa, the legs are the most vulnerable!
Got ya!
Halt!
- Don't chase them! - Why not?
We'll get them from both sides and catch them at the same time.
Yeah, what she says! Move to the exit and seal it off.
Unit 2, continue pursuit.
"Keep out"
End of the line for you, pal!
Permission to fire!
No, they have a hostage.
Come on!
Officer Ota, your accuracy on moving targets is only 40%.
Release the hostage at once, or I'll fire.
Help! I don't wanna die!
Look at this!
- What're you gonna do? - Save me!
I'll shoot him!
Is that what you want?
You asked for it!
She's good.
Yup.
Can I ask you something?
How did you know he didn't have a gun?
Just a feeling.
If he had a gun, he wouldn't need to hide in the sewer.
Good point.
I never thought of that.
I'm gonna learn a lot from you.
Thanks.
No probs.
Lieutenant?
After training with the Hong Kong Police...
Lt. Kumagami was assigned to Foreign Affairs.
InterPol wanted her, but she decided to join our team.
It was my decision.
We mobilized before I could formally introduce her.
I think she proved herself last night.
A top gun.
What a record!
A lieutenant!
I'll take your questions now.
A lieutenant.
Be good to her now.
I'm looking forward to working with you all.
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?
I dunno what kind of karmic mess this is!
We're mobilized in a condemned building...
where we're attacked from all sides.
What've they got against us?
What do they want with our platoon?
And why have they lured us into this derelict building?
We're being summoned. Someone's calling us from the grave!
Coming next, "A Voice in the Darkness."
Target: Locked on!