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
I’m home!
Welcome home, Miss Ling Ling.
We have a guest?
Yes. Dr. Kitmer is visiting.
Then, I’ll take this to him.
Hey...
Master Narutaki has said that unless called, no one is supposed to go inside.
I see. Whatever he needs to say must be vey important.
Phantom, the Vengeful Man
Well, as I said, it's only a rumor at the moment.
Didn't you come to me because you're worried?
it’s true there's a limitation on where it can be gathered,
as well as the quantity that can be gathered.
Come in.
Excuse me, but it seems like the two of you will be talking for a while, so...
Miss Ling Ling, you seem to be doing well.
Yes. Is Gina doing well?
Yes. I’ve had more opportunities to speak with her,
so she's starting to say selfish things,
and we're getting into parent-child arguments now.
Thank you, Ling Ling.
But... Eavesdropping is not a good thing.
Well, I...
I am an assistant to a famed detective, after all...
Now, if you'll excuse me...
What? Why don't you at least have a sip?
Well, I’m sorr...
I heard this one time from Gina.
You know next to nothing about tea, but you immediately recognize Earl Grey.
Do you like it?
Yes, I love it.
But if she finds out I’ve had some of your tea and she didn't,
she'll get angry, so... If you'll excuse me...
I understand.
I’ll accompany you part of the way.
Thank you.
Say, what were you two talking about?
Things adults talk about.
Tell me!
it was about water!
Huh?
How well coffee and water blend with one another.
For a kid, he's so good at evading questions...
What's this feeling I have?
it’s certainly a bad feeling.
No, there's something else, too.
Working overtime, Inspector Yagami?
Well, yes.
it’s not vey often you come down here.
I saw the light on, so I thought about having tea with you.
I see. So, you're going to drink tea with such an old man at this hour...
Huh? Well, yeah.
Narutaki Detective Agency.
Ling Ling! How are you?!
Gina!
Yeah! Papa said he paid a visit today.
Yeah. He had something to discuss with Narutaki.
Never mind that. Come on over sometime!
Papa said it would be all right for you to do that.
it’s nice to know you're feeling well.
I’m always feeling well, though.
Don't read too much into that.
it’s been a while, so that's what I was thinking.
Well, when will you drop by?
Well... Let's see.
How about next--
Search requests for runaways...
Yes. They've all been withdrawn within two to three days of requesting the search.
That's certainly odd.
What trips me up is...
Their occupation.
Why is the tea you make delicious?
Papa's tea is always vey bitter.
Well, I’m not doing anything out of the ordinary.
I’m not vey skilled...
Don't say that. You can serve vey good Earl Grey tea.
That's because my wife beat that into me.
They used to get along really well!
I see.
I’d like to have Shao drink this tea of yours as well.
Your friend?
Yes.
That's fine. Come on over anytime.
If possible, I’d like it to be now.
What?
Shao's best friend has the same name as you.
What? Really?
Her name is Ling Ling.
She got sick, so Shao hasn't been feeling too well herself.
So, you want her to cheer up by drinking my tea.
No problem. Let's go right away.
Really?! Thank you, Ling Ling!
is this Ling Ling cute?
Yeah! She's vey cute!
I knew it! After all, she has the same name as me!
There have been rather odd incidents lately.
Perhaps that's an exaggeration.
What is it?
These past few days, the police have received requests to search
for missing science specialists and specialists in steam technology,
but all of them have been withdrawn in a short amount of time.
Among the people you know...
Among people who are energy specialists,
do you know of anyone who fits that description?
I’m aware of nothing like that around me, and l haven't heard any rumors either.
I know. Gina's friend, Shao, has parents doing the same energy research as I am,
so I’ll try asking them.
Please do so.
Checkmate?
A panda...
How is she, Miss?
Let's take her temperature for now.
I’m sorry for having you do that.
I don't mind.
We had a veterinarian come in to see her, and we were told it was just a cold.
She seems to be getting better, though.
As long as Shao's a little more at ease...
Thank you. My husband and I have both been living in the laboratory
for the past few years, so we haven't had much time for Shao.
The panda Ling Ling may be everything to Shao.
it’s pathetic, a mother saying things like that...
I don't think that's true.
A child definitely feels the love of a parent.
She may not understand it now, but someday she will.
What about your parents, Miss Ling Ling?
Ling Ling!
Thermometer!
All right!
Temperature seems normal.
She won't die, will she?
She won't. I’ll get some medicine from a veterinarian I know.
isn’t that good to hear, Shao?
How about some tea?
Well, I feel as though I’m overstaying my welcome.
Don't feel that way. It's not vey often Shao has a guest.
it’ll be all right.
A little medicine and she'll be cured in no time.
Really?
Miss Ling Ling is vey nice, so there won't be any problems!
Leave it to me!
Mama's voice...
You two stay here!
Don't move!
Out of my way!
No... Hold it right there...
Give Narutaki this message:
His and this city's lives will be extinguished vey soon.
Papa! Mama!
Ling-chan!
Miss Ling Ling! Are you all right?
I’m sorry...
Please be all right! Miss Ling Ling! Ling Ling!
This hurts...
Miss Ling Ling
Leave this to the police.
Well, that was a waste of breath.
At any rate, don't lose your cool.
I’ll be fine.
This is a hospital...
Your injuries aren't too severe.
I heard you'll be all right after two to three days of rest.
What about the girls?
No need to worry. They're both safe.
The perpetrator is Phant...
I know. Phantom kidnapped Shao's parents.
But there's no need to worry. I think they're safe.
Believe in my gut feelings.
If you say so, Narutaki.
At this vey moment, Inspector Yagami and the police are after him in full force.
I’ll soon leave to investigate as well. I’ll find him for certain.
Hey!
The badge! The badge!
What?
I put a badge on him! I put a Steam Detective badge on Phantom's cloak!
That's my assistant!
Good night, Ling Ling.
Please don't run!
I’m sorry!
Please, Narutaki. Please rescue them.
I’m leaving the rest to you!
Just you wait, Phantom.
All right! Understood! Calling all cars!
We've determined where Phantom is! His location is...
We now have the place surrounded.
inspector, we can go in at any time.
inspector Yagami, please give me a little time.
What are you going to do?
Please.
About fifteen minutes.
inspector?!
Don't bite off more than you can chew.
Of course! Thank you vey much!
Was that all right?
Well. Sure...
Are those two all right?
What an impatient fellow you are.
I thought about exterminating you along with this city,
but if you so desire, I’ll take your life first.
Why do you hate me so much?
You love this city?
Of course I do!
You're a hypocrite, just like your father was.
What? My parents...
You know about my father?!
I know him better than you do!
I know all about the treacherous Detective Narutaki!
What? What's that supposed to mean?!
Why do you hate me? Tell me why!
Our disgusting past!
The hatred carried by those who have been betrayed by a dirty rotten detective!
Pay the price with this city and your life!
Your father!
Goriki!
Goriki...
You'd better be prepared for the worst, Narutaki!
Your friends! This city!
I’ll destroy everything you have with my hands!
Goriki, let's go home.
Ling Ling and Kawakubo are probably worried.
Thank you vey much.
I don't know what his goal is, but based on your information,
I can guess what he's tying to do.
I hope it's different from what I’m imagining.
Demon's Water...
He's probably tying to find a way to make Demon's Water.
What are you scheming, Phantom?
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
it’s great you've been restored to your original appearance, Shadowbolt.
From now own, as a police Megamaton, fight for justice.
You've been dirtied up, Goriki.
After we're out of here, I’ll clean you up.
Goriki In a Pinch! The Big Capital Tornado