When you watch television, brighten up the room and watch it from a distance.
This city is constantly surrounded by white smoke.
Steam flows out from everywhere, hiding the city within a thick cloud.
No other energy source, other than coal, could be emracted from this land.
For this reason, in this world,
the advancement of steam powered engine technology took a quantum leap.
Taking cover in the white web, numerous thieves
and phantoms have come out of the woodwork.
The people, who live in the darkness and the white smoke,
have branded them disturbers of the peace.
We address this city surrounded by the smoke as... Steam City.
Steam Detectives
I’m gazing at it, I’m feeling it
I’m being watched over by your heart
No matter what's going on, the night you smile
it’s a million dollar night
The echoing footsteps carve out the rhythm of sorrow
The moment I stepped into the white, mysterious maze
Oh set up the game
Even if I’m confused by tricks and I’m frightened
it’ll probably be all right
Everything is a transient illusion, only the two of us are real
I won't give up, I won't abandon hope
I won't be broken until the end
No matter what's going on, the night you smile
it’s a million dollar night
The driving wheel of the legendary ''Rocket Type 0'',
which fell apart during a test run.
The slot machine which awarded triple-sevens at the Casino Royale.
The stopwatch which measured Carl Johnson's 100 meter world record.
Everything is a unique item of which no two of exist.
it’s certainly a collection worthy of the Machine Baron.
Now, what should I collect next?
Hmm?
Machine Baron's Abnormal Love?!
Security's at the number four and number five gates.
All right. Stay put.
Yes, sir.
The target is this, after all?
Yeah. Undoubtedly, it's this Press Megamaton,
the highlight of this exhibition.
''The Ultimate Collector'', yeah right! Common thief.
I’ll personally mop him up.
What the...
I’m sorry. It's a vey old model, so it malfunctioned.
A bunch of antique vacuum cleaners.
Yes. They're a bunch of antiques that use more coal to power themselves
than they suck up dust...
So these are the rumored automatic steam vacuum cleaners...
The abortive flowers in the history of vacuum cleaners.
What the...?!
I am the Machine Baron. I am here, as promised.
Goriki! Go!
Here we go, Master Goriki!
You're late, Goriki! You great star of the show, you...
Go, Goriki!
No run of the mill Megamaton is a match for it.
Goriki!
Whoa! Can't scratch up the precious target.
What the?! Its movements slowed down.
Goriki! Full power!
Whoa!
Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it!
This is the first time I’ve faced this level of humiliation!
First, these guys.
The target can be acquired later.
Goriki of the Narutaki Detective Agency...
For hurting my pride, you'll pay your penance
as a metal scrap heap.
You want to run a story about me?
Boston Press Reporter Frank Gordish
Here you go.
Thank you.
Your actions at the machine industry trade show the other day were impressive.
Please look this way.
I’d like to stick close by you and write a detailed report.
A report. I’m starting to blush.
Oh, one more!
If possible, could we have the mighty Megamaton walk outside with us?
Yeah, Goriki. Sure. Sure.
One last snapshot!
A famed detective's nature...
I think it would be the ability to see the hidden overall picture
based on the given, but fragmented information.
I see. From having the fragmented information...
What was it again?
The ability to see the overall picture...
What about, ''hidden''?
What? Well, either way.
Then I’ll toss it in.
Goriki. I’m going to test you quite a bit.
Goriki!
Grandma!
Are you all right?
Yes, I just tripped.
Hey! Are you all right?
What's going on?
Why did it move with no warning?
What's with the driver?
He's probably asleep somewhere.
Having an up-close and personal report is awesome.
it’ll be an advertisement for this detective agency as well.
Goriki!
Thank you.
it’s got great burst power as well.
The Me-Ga-Ma-To-N tripped!
it’s got good balance, too.
Mr. Gordish! You moved!
Huh?
I was mocking it as just an ordinary Megamaton,
but its power, burst power, and balance are impressive.
Tomorrow will be for overall data collection.
Goriki. You really bring out the best in me!
Goriki, I’m going to test your overall power.
If you turn into a scrap heap, then that's all you were meant to be.
What a hard head!
it’s so dark, I can't see.
Lighter, lighter. Got it.
Dynamite?!
Look!
Yeah.
Goriki.
I was saved.
What an idiot.
To aid an enemy it could have crushed.
Goriki!
Could it be that Goriki is weak against water?
I finally discovered Goriki's weakness.
But this isn't the end.
in order to defeat it completely, I’m going to do a lot more research.
Goriki. You're going to become vey manly.
Narutaki!
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Oh, I know. The reporter is concentrating only on Goriki and it's boring to you.
That's not it!
I see. So, this is how the lid of the pressure pot is positioned...
Thank you for going through the trouble of waxing him.
You must really love Goriki, Mr. Gordish!
Just a way for me to say thanks.
Narutaki's been a little lonely over there.
He was saying, ''Wasn't this supposed to be a report on me?''
When you're done with that, please spend some time with him.
I’ll see you later.
Seeya.
You idiot, this is just a part of my infiltration.
I wonder if I seriously over polished him...
Oh, well. When it's this shiny, it feels good.
Thanks again! Hey, Goriki. Your partnership with Narutaki dissolve or something?
Hey. Don't spread nasty rumors like that.
Oh yes, a lottery ticket.
Lottery Ticket Steam City Shopping District
It'd be great for two guys to go to one of those things.
How idiotic.
Fourth prize. Cat food.
Fifth prize. A scrubbing brush.
Goriki is currently under maintenance
and he won't be able to move for at least another week.
You're lonely, too.
Goriki...
He, he, he seemed to be doing well...
And that's why he'll be all the more satisfying to defeat!
There's nothing odd in the western block.
All right, don't let your guard down!
Today is the final day. He'll definitely show up.
Don't let him lay a finger on anything!
I wonder what happened to Mr. Gordish...
I get the feeling he's not going to show up.
What?
As promised, I came to take it!
Persistent bastard!
Go, Goriki!
Fight!
Eat this!
How's that?
Goriki...
Straight forward, then left!
What the?!
it’s awful! The Press Megamaton's been activated all by itself!
Run!
The antique vacuum cleaners...
That's... Leave that for later!
Damn it!
it’s chosen Goriki as a target now!
What's with Goriki?
His body's been cooled down so the steam pressure won't rise.
Narutaki?!
Where's the key?
Here!
I’m reducing the coolant to one third.
Go, Goriki!
All right, Goriki!
What?
I finally got my hands on one.
Splendid.
The vibration of the steam is vey retro.
Filled with trash already.
The part of having more burnt ashes
than actual dust and garbage is somewhat unbearable...
Goriki...
Damn it, get a hold of yourself, Machine Baron!
That's right, I fell in love with Goriki.
Not that there's anything wrong with that!
Goriki... I'll eventually make you a part of my collection.
So, the only thing that was stolen was
an automated vacuum cleaner that was about to go to the scrap heap?
What did that guy come here for?
I can't even begin to comprehend how mecha maniacs think.
Now, what about Ling Ling?
She went back. She went to do some shopping for dinner.
I see.
I wonder what happened to Mr. Gordish.
Narutaki and Goriki were in action, after all...
Hey, it's open.
Mr. Gordish? Are you in?
is anyone here?
What?!
Long time no see, Ling Ling.
Sis...
To be continued
I can't see you in the moonlight so come closer
Just enough so our shoulders touch, at times like this
Just say it - emotion
My heart is such a coward
it’s not fit for passionate love
But with a feeling of wanting to embrace tightly
Overwhelming the cramped space in my heart
I had it crammed in there
Though I knew it would probably cause trouble
I’ll even pretend to be sad
Just because I wanted to see you tonight
Preview of the next episode
Where are you? What are you thinking, Le Bled?
I know. But l want to serve him tea using the mint from that place.
He's important to me, after all...
You're not Ling Ling.
Rival, His Name is Le Bled
What's the matter with you, Narutaki?
Rival, His Name is Le Bled