She's my sister...
As we're always together, we're known as "fratello".
Fratello.
Brother and sister.
People joke about it, but what are you going to do?
It's pretty much the truth.
"Brother and Sister"
So we're capturing the man who witnessed
the R.F.'s weapon smuggling...
I take it we'll need to storm their hideouts?
Yes.
The Hirscher-Triela fratello has the southern hideout.
Yes. Leave it to us.
The Jean-Rico team will require support, though.
I'll cover the building's perimeter with members of Section 2.
However, we'll need one more fratello to take them on.
Jean-san. This is Hirscher.
Yes.
We now have control of the R.F.'s hideout,
but the key witness is nowhere to be seen.
He may have been moved to your end already.
Make certain of it.
--Right. I'll try asking some of- --What's going on?
-- those still alive. --Can you hear me?! Hey!
Can Giuse pull this off?
Sir. Are you sure they're ready for group operations?
It's all right, Jean.
I'm adding Giuse and Henrietta to the Jean-Rico team.
--Got that, Jean? --Yes.
Message from the Triela-Hirscher team.
Looks like we're the favorite to win.
Make sure the key witness is with them.
Listen. If you can't locate him, then let them go.
Don't do anything.
Let's go.
Ferro. Is the entrance clear?
Alfonso and I have the front.
Amadeo and Giorgio have the back.
If he does get away, it'll be through that window.
--Wait for my orders. --Understood.
Rico, focus on the shadows behind the blinds.
Yes, sir.
The southern hideout has been attacked.
What?!
It would seem someone's looking for him.
Then that means...
...they may come here, too.
Apparently, it was a young girl that showed up there.
A girl...?
Yes...
Come to think of it, there have been rumors recently
about an organization that uses girls as assassins...
Louie. Who is it?
A man in a suit, and...
And?
And... a girl.
Don't open it.
I'll send them away for ya.
Louie! Stop!
Hello. I'm sorry to disturb you like this.
Whadya want?
I'm a reporter for Libero Italia.
What's a reporter want here?
I heard Mr. Scallo of Costelo Company was here.
I was hoping to get an interview with him...
He's not here. You got the wrong address.
I'm certain that this was the building...
I'm telling you, he ain't here!
You deaf or somethin'?!
Your guy ain't here!
But...
Get lost before I start getting violent...!
What's going on?! Louie!
Giuse...
Are you planning to visit every hospital in Italy?
Not really...
I've already decided.
Does it really have to be children?
That's what the agency says.
The physical modification and brainwashing procedures
apparently work better the younger they are.
The Social Welfare Agency, was it?
Yes.
The government's created quite the organization.
To think it would actively aid seriously injured people...
Dr. Masi. We came because we heard
you have a badly injured girl here.
Yes, we do. She desperately needs your help.
She survived that family massacre last week.
She was assaulted for an entire night
with the bodies of her family lying beside her.
She wants to take her own life.
What will you name her?
Henrietta.
Henrietta, then?
Yes.
Once she's grown accustomed to the place,
we'll move her in with Rico.
She's awake.
I see you're awake.
Are you thirsty?
No.
My name is Giuse.
You're up already?
Couldn't sleep?
No...
Why not?
Because you told me to become proficient quickly.
Stop.
Don't use the sight during practice.
Just shoot in the general area of the target.
From short range, you can lodge a bullet in someone.
Do so, and you can keep your target from moving.
Not bad.
Hey! Your grenade!
Fire.
Now you've done it.
Ferro. Mission failed.
Bring us some back up.
Right. We're on our way.
Henrietta. Why did you go berserk?
Um...
You never did before...
Your arm's been hit.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Giuse-san.
Ferro, search for the witness.
Judging from their reaction, he must be hiding inside the building.
Understood.
Alfonso, Amadeo, go to the roof and work your way down.
Giorgio, watch the perimeter.
Let's go home.
Don't shoot!
Giuse.
You need to increase her level of conditioning.
Your hunting dog needs a collar.
I beg to disagree.
Too much conditioning will shorten her life span.
Then we'll simply prepare a new patient once she's used up.
You're too emotionally attached to a tool.
Hold on, Jean.
She may have a few issues, but Henrietta's an excellent assassin.
It would be a shame to simply dispose of her.
Besides, we got who we wanted.
Look at this from a broader perspective.
Yes, sir.
Giuse. Each Handler is responsible for his cyborg.
If you think Henrietta will work at the minimum level,
then give it a try.
But major mistakes are inexcusable.
Make certain she understands this.
Yes, sir.
Henrietta was very quiet when I first brought her to the agency.
Not that I blame her - she was the victim of a serial murderer.
Her entire family was slaughtered - only she survived.
When I first saw her at the national hospital,
both her mind and body were ragged.
I chose her as my partner.
Did I want to do something nice?
Or did I pity her?
Whatever the case, I just wanted to help her.
Henrietta.
Rico tells me you went out of control.
Yeah...
I just... snapped...
Triela. What should I do?
Don't worry!
I know! Let's have a drink in Claes' room!
A drink?
Some magic cake and tea will cheer you up!
So you wanted to make him proud of you?
Well... I guess...
But Triela, isn't that all we can do?
Although, if I were him,
I'd resent being that devoted to.
Go.
Right.
Giuse-san...
Is your arm starting to hurt?
I...
I just wanted to help you.
Have the doctor take a look at you as soon as we get home.
"Astronomical Observation"