At the dawn of the Seika era,
in order to regulate unwanted messages that presented a bad influence to society,
the Media Cleansing Act was passed.
The libraries armed themselves in order to protect freedom of expression
from the extreme censorship of the Media Cleansing Committee.
The conflict between the two continued to escalate.
In the 31st year of Seika, a lone girl plunged herself into the middle of that conflict.
usu murasaki hirogaru
うす紫広がる
The faint purple spreads across the sky
orenji iro ni kawaru mado no soto
オレンジ色に変わる窓の外
The color changes to orange outside the window
yoru wa mou bai bai
夜はもう ばいばい
The night's already "bye-bye"
tada kirei na mono wo kirei to
ただ きれいなものをきれい と
I just want to be someone who
ieru atashi de itai
言えるあたしで居たい
calls beautiful things beautiful
ima wa dokidoki shitai no
今はドキドキしたいの
I want to get excited for it!
fumidashichae tomaranai
踏み出しちゃえ とまらない
So I step out, unstoppable
zenbu te ni hairi sou de
全部手に入りそうで
And take everything into my own hands
sono saki de aitai
その先で会いたい
Beyond there, I want to meet
mita koto no nai atashi
見たことのない 私
the new self that I've never seen
sayonara daisuki na machi
さよなら 大好きな街
Farewell, my beloved town
atashi mo ganbatte miru yo
あたしもがんばってみるよ
I'll try to do my best
kono sora no tsuzuku basho de
この空の続く場所で
somewhere under the same sky
I idolized the prince I met when I was in high school.
Now, I, Kasahara Iku, am working in a library like I've always dreamed of.
I was assigned to the hyper elite special book forces
known as the Library Task Force.
NOTICE
KASAHARA IKU
YOU ARE TO REPORT TO
Will I be all right?!
THE LIBRARY TASK FORCE
Situation 02
Library Task Force
What do you think?
Doesn't training in the green richness of nature feel great?
Genda Ryusuke
Defence Force, Captain of Task Force
Rank: Library Supervisor Third Class
Middle Aged Wrangler
Kasahara Iku
Defence Force, Library Task Force
It's too green and rich.
Rank: Librarian First Class
Hot-headed Idiot
Sorry!
Tezuka Hikaru
Defence Force, Library Task Force
Rank: Librarian First Class
Stubborn Young Man
What's wrong with him?!
Librarian First Class Tezuka Hikaru.
Librarian First Class Kasahara Iku.
As of June 25th of the 31st year of Seika, you have been reassigned to the Library Task Force.
Thank you, Sir.
The recommendations came from Library Supervisor Third Class Genda Ryusuke, the Captain of the Task Force,
and Task Force Library Officers Second Class Komaki Mikihisa and Dojo Atsushi.
I realized the faults in my teaching during that incident the other day.
From now on, I will retrain you very hard, so be prepared.
Special training?
Yeah. It will double as orientation.
Shibasaki Asako
Defence Force, Library Task Force
Rank: Librarian First Class
Informant
So you'll be with Tezuka.
You know Tezuka?
More than just know him.
He was always the best in basic training.
He's an especially skilled recruit amongst this year's rookies.
Is he really that great?
What was up with that spiteful glare just now anyway?!
Hey, newcomer, if you have any complaints, state them clearly.
No, I... uh...
I thought the library force mainly operated in the inner city, right?
So I was wondering why we have to do our training so far away from the city.
For the mood.
It's to prepare ourselves for the Hino Nightmare.
The Hino Nightmare?
Didn't you...?
Dojo Atsushi
Defence Force, Library Task Force
Rank: Library Officer Second Class
Angry Shorty
Of course not.
I know Hino Library!
Don't brag about knowing that library!
I'm not.
I said it because I knew it, that's all.
Is that how you should behave towards the one who's training you?!
The Hino Nightmare is the incident in which a group siding with the Media Cleansing Committee
raided the Hino City Library on February 7th of the 11th year of Seika.
The library forces were not well organized back then,
so the coordination with the neighboring forces was delayed,
and it evolved into a major disaster with 12 casualties on the Hino Library's side.
It's the incident that set about the formation of library forces in the 10 regions,
and the current system of library forces.
As expected from Tezuka.
I can't believe how someone who doesn't know this can be in the Task Force.
I take my words back.
There are reasons why Kasahara was chosen as well.
It is not something you can judge by your standards.
Did he just defend me?
Half of them barely hit the target.
I'm really trying to aim straight...
You'll need to be able to hit the target every time.
Komaki Mikihisa
Defence Force, Library Task Force
Rank: Library Officer Second Class
Smiling Logican
LFC Tezuka is impressive after all.
These things are to be expected of a person who was chosen to join the Task Force.
Show off...
What a show-off!
Fuel is not cheap either, so let's keep up the pace!
Kasahara, coming down!
That was perfect.
Very impressive.
You're casually praising me...?
Rare things do happen...
I gave you the evaluation that you deserve.
That's all.
Accept that evaluation.
It doesn't happen very often for you.
What's the matter, Tezuka?
Oh, nothing.
Tezuka is up next.
Let's check him out.
Could it be that Tezuka is afraid of heights?
The last item of this training camp is hiking.
Split into two teams, and head to the destination using a compass as your guide.
Go!
Many tree farmers have reported bear sightings, so stay on the alert.
B-Bears?!
You're to deal with them on your own.
That'll be all.
Wait... On our own?
As far as I know, no bears have been sighted during hiking.
But they might appear this time!
Rather than worrying about whether or not bears will appear,
worry about your stamina.
But we're talking about bears!
The only person who could face a bear head on is Captain Genda!
What is this...?
It's harder than I expected.
Tezuka, carry Kasahara's spade.
In group activities, it's not a matter of succeeding by finishing on your own.
Roger.
I'm fine!
I can do it—
Don't make me repeat myself, Kasahara.
So, you got here within a day.
You did well, despite having a female member on your team.
I need to use the toilet, so please don't come this way.
I don't even hesitate to do stuff like this anymore.
My parents might die of shock if they found out.
A bear?!
Are you serious?!
So you punched the bear?!
But it was one of my superiors in a bear costume!
But you punched him, thinking he was a bear, right?
No girl, no human would do that...
It wasn't just me!
I didn't expect a second generation Dojo to appear.
She really resembles you in your newcomer days.
Good morning.
Hello, Bear Slayer Kasahara.
I got all kinds of nicknames because of you, Instructor Dojo.
I told you that no bears have ever been sighted during hiking!
It's unreasonable to expect us to realize that it's an annual prank played on the rookies just from that!
Tezuka realized it!
Yes, I'm an idiot!
I advised them a bunch of times that we shouldn't do it!
So it's all my fault?!
You're so full of energy first thing in the morning,
Bear Slayers.
Kasahara, we have a new request.
Yes!
Kasahara-san, what about the request from earlier?
I'm sorry, I don't have it yet.
Sorry, Tezuka, but what rack is 756 in?
Craft works shelf in the 30's!
Will you cut that out?!
You just asked me about crafts!
Kasahara!
Y-Yes!
Are you an idiot?!
This was sent back.
The search was too slow and the user couldn't wait any longer.
I'm sorry.
There are complaints from the main check-out desk, too.
We should think about what to do.
It's all your fault.
What's up with a Task Force member who can't even categorize books?
Why didn't you study the basics when you were fully aware that library training was coming up?!
But the training started right after camp.
There was a day off in between!
Couldn't you have studied the categories then?!
And you don't remember the rack placements no matter how many times I tell you.
Idiots who have no skill and make no effort are the worst!
You hold me back all the time, and you even talk back to me.
Incompetent people like you shouldn't talk!
Tezuka!
You said too much.
You can't say whatever you want just because you're right.
It's a little early, but let's ask for requests from other libraries.
Kasahara, you take care of them.
Yes, Sir.
539, 539...
Finally done.
It was hectic like a war today.
I'll stay a little longer.
I see.
If that's the case, lock the book vault before you leave.
Yes, Sir.
I brought some refreshments.
Do you want to have them with me when you have some time?
Shibasaki...
Why?
Instructor Dojo asked me to come and check on you.
Geez, he's so easy on you.
Shibasaki, I have a favor to ask of you.
Can you teach me some library work?
I knew you'd ask that.
It'll be very hard training.
I'm finished with the other libraries' requests.
I see.
Then, can you put back the returned books?
Yes!
Don't you think she's been getting better?
That aside, what's up with her face?
It seems it's because of the special training she's been doing every night.
What the?
No! 030 is an encyclopedia.
They're big and heavy, so they're placed on the bottom shelves.
Here you go.
That's the 20th tonight!
Look at all these pimples!
It'll be seriously bad if I eat any more!
It's because of the damage that you can get this desperate.
Here.
We'll work on request retrieval next.
Speaking of retrieval, there have been so many missing books recently.
Only this week, we already have 15.
15?
That's more than usual...
You think so, too?
Yeah...
1098, 1098...
1098 goes in hobbies shelf #126!
Shouldn't you recognize her efforts already?
She didn't do her best before.
Isn't that called laziness?
What do you want us to do with Kasahara?
You argument is correct.
However, the one who turns that argument into a weapon is wrong.
Which one are you?
Why don't you trust her a little?
I'm sure there's something you can gain from her, too.
15 missing books...
There's usually some kind of scheme behind abnormal events...
The Committee for the Deliberation of Questionable Books?
These are...
Those books are in the Chief Librarian's office.
In the Chief Librarian's office?
The Committee people are coming today.
They want to discuss them while reading through the actual books.
They wanted to gather the back-up copies, too?
It's what they requested.
Geez, I don't know what they're thinking.
Incoming transmission from a patrolling officer!
The Media Cleansing Force is surrounding the library!
Wh-What?!
All personnel, report immediately to your battle positions.
It's a special call-up!
Hurry!
All users in the library should immediately evacuate the facility.
Repeating.
All users in the library should immediately evacuate the facility.
Lock all the terminals!
Close the underground book vault!
They're going up?
Why?
Aren't they after the reading room or the underground book vault?
They must have teamed up with the Committee for the Deliberation of Questionable Books,
and are trying to confiscate all the books in the Chief Librarian's office.
There were censored books amongst the list of problematic books!
An emergency call from Administration!
They're not after the underground book vault!
They're really after the Chief Librarian's office!
Hey! Where are you going?!
You're going against orders!
Shibasaki says they're heading to the Chief Librarian's office!
She doesn't say meaningless things!
There are no grounds!
I know this woman, Shibasaki!
That's my ground!
LFC Tezuka to LOSC Dojo!
We are switching our location because of information gained from a library staff member.
We are heading to the Chief Librarian's office.
You open it.
Get down!
They took them!
We'll get to the rooftop through the emergency staircase.
Why the rooftop?
One of the Cleansing Force members was carrying a climbing rope.
They're trying to rappel down from there!
D-Damn it!
You...
The duffel bag with the books is in the bushes in the back yard!
Please, retrieve it immediately!
No! It'll be too late if we wait for them!
But there's no other way!
I'll go down.
Back me up.
No!
I'll go!
You don't like high places, do you?
I don't need you to worry about me!
Enough already!
Do you really have to be the best at everything?!
Why don't you trust her a little?
Use these.
I'll reach the ground before you are out of rounds.
All right.
Give me a count!
One.
Two.
Three!
Now what?
I wasn't thinking about the next step!
I'll make another dash!
You idiot!
Stay right there!
Idiot!
Fix your bad habit of acting on impulse!
Use your brains!
The first thing out of your mouth are insults?!
Please, don't ever think about dashing through gunfire without backup!
Consider how I came here after receiving the call!
Shoot...
I made him really worried.
I'm sorry.
But the decision to go to the Chief Librarian's office was good.
It went against orders, but in the end, we were able to protect the books.
It was a flexible and appropriate decision.
Did he just praise me?
Get a good rest tonight.
Yes, Sir.
No library staff were seriously injured.
Although the Cleansing Force member you shot was hurt pretty badly.
It was a calculated shot, so he'll be fine.
Anyway, thanks for helping me earlier.
I was able to calmly climb down because you were backing me up.
What's with the sulky face?
Do you still have something against me?
I have a proposal.
A proposal?
Do you...
want to go out with me?
nani ka ga kawaru kigashita
何かが変わる気がした
I had a feeling something was about to change
nani mo kawaranu asa ni
何も変わらぬ朝に
on this very ordinary morning
itsu mo yori sukoshi ii mezamedatta
いつもより少し良い目覚めだった
I woke up feeling a little better than usual
hito sashiyubi de sashimesu no wa mirai
人指し指で指し示すのは未来
My index finger points out to the future
kimi no te no hira ga fureru tabi ni afuru omoi
君の手の平が触れる度に 溢る 想い
My thoughts overflow each time I touch your palm
ch-ch-ch-changes saa kawatteku
ch-ch-ch-changes さぁ、変わってく
Changes, yeah. I'm changing.
sayonara furui jibun
さよなら 旧い自分
Goodbye my old self
shingenjitsu atarashii nani ka ga matteru
新現実 新しい何かが待ってる
There's something new awaiting me in the new reality
ch-ch-ch-changes saa kawatteku
ch-ch-ch-changes さぁ、変わってく
Changes, yeah. I'm changing.
ushinau mono mo aru
失うものもある
There are things I'll lose too
demo iindesu hitotsu unazuki kakedasu
でもいいんです ひとつ頷き、駆け出す
But that's okay, I'll just nod and keep running
saa subete ga ima kawatteku subete ga hajimaru
さぁ、すべてがいま変わってく すべてが始まる
Yeah, everything is changing now, everything starts now
shingenjitsu dare no mono demo nai atarashii jibun
新現実誰の物でもない 新しい自分
It's a new reality, my new self belongs to no one but me