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
Ma'am, it's complete!
We'll attack the capital's number one art museum
and steal the ''Silent Mobius,'' the jewel said to be the world's greatest!
it’s one of our most ambitious plans
and the perfect megamaton for it has been completed!
Ma'am? What's the matter?
We're changing targets.
Ma'am, what's the meaning of this?
Did you come across some greater jewel than the Silent Mobius?
This isn't the time for that.
Pale Crimson Memories
Good morning.
You seem to be up early today.
Once I started, I couldn't stop.
You were up all night?
Not a word to Ling Ling.
I understand, of course, but what of your afternoon plans?
it’s all right to proceed as scheduled.
Understood. Would you like some coffee this morning?
I think I’ll have tea instead.
All right. Understood.
Oh, and I’ll have lunch outside today.
I’ll be heading over to the Kawashimo Model Shop before noon.
Please let Ling Ling know.
Will do.
Ma'am! The notice has been sent!
Oh. Thanks.
Hi, Narutaki. How are you?
Good, but I ended up staying up all night working on it.
You really shouldn't be up all night.
The new model I told you about the other day came in.
Sorry for being late.
Oh, not at all.
Something good happen?
Well, the car I’ve always wanted will be mine today!
I see...
Wait, you know how to drive?
How rude! I passed Driver's Ed on my first try!
I even passed the main paper test. Hey...
So, anyway, I passed the paper test with a perfect score.
''Mr. Howard, I will appear tonight to take your treasure from you. Crimson Scorpion.''
it’s this room, Mr. Narutaki.
Whoa!
This is an awesome collection.
I wonder which one Crimson Scorpion is after?
Probably this crown.
No, it might be that gold statue.
They all look like things she'd target.
Mr. Narutaki, please protect my assets.
Of course! Leave it to me!
Where?!
The warehouse!
So, the little boy shows up.
Sleep
Get in my way and you'll get hurt.
Are you all right?
Yeah.
She seemed a lot more intense than usual.
What was stolen?
Whatever's stored in here is supposed to be a bunch of third rate items with little value.
But the fact Crimson Scorpion stole something must mean
it has great value to it, after all.
Yeah.
I’ll catch up with you soon.
Gotcha.
There's certainly something different about her today.
At this hour?
Are we ready yet?
Please wait a little longer.
Crimson Scorpion!
I don't know what you stole, but you'll have to return it!
Persistent little boy!
A sword?
it’s not valuable enough for the likes of you to pursue.
Hold it!
You're not interfering any further!
Ling Ling!
Hurry!
We're going to catch up!
Driving makes my heart dance!
Ling Ling?
Gotta hurry!
Let's take a detour!
If we do that, we won't catch up!
What?
Whoa!
All right! I’m so happy I had it modified!
Kawakubo did that?
Did you discover anything?
Since Mr. Howard checked, we know that sword
originally belonged to a bronze statue on Lucian Hill.
it has no value and he was about to dispose of it.
Lucian Hill?
Yes.
it says in the newspaper that construction of a new mass-scale power plant
will start tomorrow, and that a town will disappear because of it.
A place that'll disappear tomorrow...
Thanks, Kawakubo.
Ling Ling, head over to Lucian Hill.
Gotcha.
We're almost at Lucian Hill.
it’s been a while for you too, hasn't it?
Lucian Hill...
I’m finally back.
Little boy!
I’ve come this far, so I won't hand it over.
This is more important to me than anything else!
Pasta! Do it!
Roger!
So, they had a megamaton ready!
Kawakubo! Send Goriki to point 503 immediately!
Understood. Point 503... Seems a little far...
Hello, Capital Station? This is the Narutaki Detective Agency.
I understand. We'll give you permission to use the commercial tracks.
Here we go, Mr. Goriki!
A special emergency train is about to pass.
Please step back into the center of the platforms.
A special emergency train is about to pass.
Please step back into the center of the platforms.
it is dangerous. Please step back. Please step back.
This is a new car!
Get in front!
Kids, don't try this at home!
Kids can't drive yet!
Cows!
Narutaki, hang on!
I am hanging on!
Huh?
Oh, no...
You've gotta be kidding me.
Say it isn't so!
Hope you're not injured!
Take care!
We were waiting for you to show, Goriki!
Oh, crap!
You guys?!
Leave this to us!
Please hurry and go, Ma'am!
You guys...
They've separated!
Ling Ling! I’m going after Crimson Scorpion.
Goriki! I’m leaving the rest to you!
Go! Whatever you do, don't let them get past you!
Goriki!
Goriki, do your best!
Crap!
Goriki! Let's go!
That's as far as you go, Crimson Scorpion!
Don't you know it's not worth retrieving?
Even if that's true, I can't overlook the fact that it's stolen.
Hold it!
Crimson Scorpion!
We're not letting you interfere!
The main event is about to start!
Let him go.
What's about to happen?
Absolutely nothing.
All she wanted was to see this sight.
She only wanted to see it?
See, take a look.
Whoa...
That city is protected by an angel.
Protecting and never going home?
That's right. The angel loves that city.
it’s beautiful.
Yeah.
I wanted to see this one last time.
it’s a nostalgic place for you?
Since today was the last day...
You can do as you please with the sword, little boy.
Pasta! Doria! Let's go!
Yes, ma'am!
Don't call me ''little boy''.
Oh, well.
Ling Ling, let's go home.
Huh? What about the sword?
it just went back to its rightful owner.
it just means Crimson Scorpion grew up in this city.
Hey, you can at least wait for me!
Narutaki!
it’s too bad that place will disappear tomorrow.
Oh, not at all.
We'll probably come across much better scenery at some point.
To be continued
in my ordinary, everyday life
The oasis in my heart that I’d almost forgotten
All the mistakes should not have been made in vain
So you can have a little pride in who you are now
Preview of the next episode
So, this is how you've been kidnapping detectives in other cities?
The tea's gone cold. I’m going to pour some more.
The elimination of all detectives is their desire.
Aren't you concerned about this newspaper article at all, Narutaki?
What? An escort? That's overkill.
Goodbye Young Detective