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
Hey, it's Goriki!
Goriki!
Damn you, Goriki! What a playful fellow you are!
A detestable Megamaton that enslaved my heart!
I can't take it anymore. I shall make you mine, no matter what it takes!
For certain!
Emergency Orders! Arrest Goriki!
Ow...
Are you all right?
Could you be...
I’m Narutaki, the adolescent detective.
I got the feeling someone was following me.
Following you?
I can escort you if you'd like.
Yes. Thank you vey much.
The second floor is my apartment.
Now, if you'll excuse me...
Well...
Please... take a look inside.
What's this?
Excuse m...
What the?!
Hmm? What the...
Thanks for the morning call.
I’m home.
Narutaki!
Where the hell were you last night?!
Pour me some coffee, Ling Ling.
interrogating me out of the blue, Detective?
Last night, after midnight, the Shinyo Bank was attacked
by a Megamaton, and gold was taken from the vault.
By a Megamaton?
The guard at the bank stated it was Goriki.
Goriki?
The guard suffered injuries that will take two months to recover from.
Detective Onigawara...
You're not seriously suggesting Narutaki used Goriki to hit a bank...
Don't look at me like that, Ling Ling.
I have a witness, so it's my responsibility to investigate.
That woman...
Woman?
Kawakubo, Goriki is in the basement dock, right?
Yes. He didn't go out last night.
Please come with me, Detective Onigawara.
it’s that room on the second floor.
Surround the area!
Yes, sir!
is this really the so-called room of a beautiful woman living alone?
is it really this warehouse?
There's no doubt about it.
Last night, there was definitely a bed here, a sofa there, a curtain on that window, and...
Detective Onigawara.
Was it developed?
While we printed a photo, the damage to the film
was so severe that that's the extent of the picture quality.
Narutaki!
Take a look at this!
This is...
it’s an image captured by the bank's security camera.
Goriki... No, this is a trap.
At any rate, since you don't have an alibi for last night, you're the prime suspect.
You're removing Goriki's coal?
Once the coal is removed, Goriki is just a steel doll.
Unlike a human, we can't just Lock him up in prison.
Please wait. Goriki is innocent!
That will be determined after the investigation is complete.
Goriki!
What the hell's the meaning of this, Narutaki?!
Stop Goriki!
it’s not him...
What?!
That's not Goriki!
Damn you! What the hell are you saying?!
Narutaki Detective Agency.
Narutaki! What?
Dispatch Goriki. I’m going to take Goriki and run.
I don't have time to explain my reasons now. Hurry.
Who was that woman?
What did she hope to achieve?
I’ll prove your innocence.
Goriki was spotted in the sewers.
An individual, believed to be Narutaki, accompanied him.
All right. Seal off the sewers.
Goriki.
You've pulled a stupid move, Narutaki.
Goriki, don't.
That's right, don't resist.
Stop it! Who the hell told you to fire?!
Stop it, Goriki!
Don't go on a rampage. I’m all right.
Take him to the station.
Goriki is innocent.
Goriki isn't the one who stole the gold from the bank and attacked the police car.
it’s an impostor.
What evidence do you have that it was an impostor?
You even tried to flee by taking Goriki with you.
it was so I could prove his innocence.
Before proving his innocence, try proving yours first.
Listen, Narutaki. We questioned the owner of that warehouse,
and it hasn't been in use since a month ago.
We combed through that room, but there wasn't
a single shred of evidence confirming the existence of a woman.
And why is that?
The answer is simple.
There was no woman in the first place. It was a story you made up.
Yohkihi...
What?
Makeup from a company called, ''Yohkihi.''
That woman had it with her.
I’ve never heard of such a company.
Please look into it. Since it's an uncommon item,
there might be some clues that can be acquired.
Narutaki...
We're in trouble!
We just got a report saying the warehouse where Goriki is in storage is being attacked!
What?!
Put Goriki into the trailer.
Goriki...
Hey! Narutaki!
Goriki!
Goriki! Where's Goriki?!
There were... two Gorikis...
What?!
The Machine Baron!
You're a little late, Narutaki.
Goriki is now in my possession.
What?!
Poor little thing. Goriki didn't even have the strength to resist.
Just as I’d anticipated, the inept police took the coal out of him.
Damn you!
What the...
Am I dreaming, living in a dream, or is it an illusion?
That hurt. That really hurt!
it’s not a dream. Yay!
I was an idiot. If I hadn't fallen into his trap, Goriki wouldn't have...
Don't blame yourself. The Machine Baron is the one to blame.
Detective Onigawara...
I’m coming in.
Hurry, Narutaki!
The cosmetics you were talking about...
Did you find something?
Yohkihi is an imported product, and
a certain beauty salon has an exclusive contract with the company.
Exclusive contract?
That's right. So, if we go through that salon's list of members...
Age 25 or thereabouts, right, Narutaki?
Yes.
it’s still a large number of people.
it’s this woman!
Which one?!
Going somewhere?
it was a brilliant performance.
You!
Before you leave, I need you to tell me where the Machine Baron is.
Give it up. There are no escape routes.
All right, all right.
How are the preparations coming along?
Oh, Goriki, Goriki... Among my collection, you are the ultimate item.
Let's take a picture together! Today is a day we ought to commemorate!
Take a good picture.
it’s a little early.
That woman! That's why humans can't be trusted.
Only machines can be trusted.
Go, Fake Goriki! !
Goriki... No, it's the fake Goriki!
it’s dangerous! Pull back!
Fire!
Guns are useless. Prepare the special round!
idiot. While an impostor, it's still not a Megamaton that'll
go down after getting hit by a round of that magnitude.
Don't move, Machine Baron.
Narutaki... When the hell did you...
I’m taking Goriki back.
Just wait, Goriki. I’ll resupply you with coal.
Goriki is mine!
Thanks, Goriki. Got one more job for you.
Go, Goriki! Beat down the impostor!
Awesome! There's definitely a difference with the real thing.
The gold...
Detective Onigawara.
Yeah.
Goriki. Well done.
Damn it, Goriki! I love you even more now.
I’ll make you mine next time for sure!
Push harder!
Detective Onigawara.
Take a look.
it’s a certificate of appreciation
from the police department for retrieving the stolen gold.
For me?
Not for you. For Goriki.
For Goriki?
Hey, Goriki!
Here, look. It's a certificate of appreciation for you.
Hey, do you understand me? It's a certificate.
it’s a certificate to show our appreciation.
Hey, do you understand me?
it’s something to be happy over. Hey, don't ignore me.
Hey... Say something. HEY!
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
I won't let anyone die. Not Ling Ling.
Not the people in the hospital. And...
A challenge? It's has to be a trap, anyway.
I’m not going to run away from him.
Then I’m going with you!
No. This time, I’m going alone.
For Whom Do You Run? wanted to see you tonight
For Whom Do You Run?