Henrietta...
Can I see too?
It leaves in five minutes. Come on.
We'll arrive at Sicily Island in the morning.
Um, Giuse-san?
Yes?
Why did you suddenly invite me on a trip?
You haven't had a break in a while.
Everyone needs the occasional change of pace.
This is the first time I've ever taken a sudden vacation.
The chief probably felt it was in our best interest.
Did something happen?
Elsa was murdered.
Elsa was...?
Her body was discovered yesterday morning.
She and Lauro were attacked while they were out.
They haven't caught the killers yet, but it's just a matter of time.
--What about Lauro-san? --He was murdered too.
--I see. --Henrietta...
That's good.
If she's with Lauro-san, then she won't be lonely.
Elsa's body was discovered early yesterday morning.
"Fever"
This is horrible, Inspector.
They were most likely murdered late at night.
Their wallet and purse are untouched...
The victims are a trading company man and his daughter from Rome.
Do you suppose the killers dropped this gun?
You don't see German-made automatic handguns every day.
--Inspector Baracchi. --What is it?
People from the Italian Intelligence Office are here.
Intelligence Office...?
This must be one thorny case...
Are you in charge here?
I'm Baracchi of the city police.
What suddenly brings the Intelligence Office here?
As this incident may be connected to another case,
we've been placed in charge.
All the necessary documents are right here.
It's all yours.
Inspector. Doesn't it seem strange
for the Intelligence Office to suddenly show up?
Don't worry about it.
They actually want to take care of all the hassle.
Yet, something does seem odd...
They're too organized to be from the Intelligence Office,
and too eager about their work.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
Is she one of ours?
--It's definitely Elsa. --I see.
They both had their brains blown out.
Who did it? Was this fratello on assignment?
The log said they went out for personal reasons.
We can't determine who's responsible at this time.
If they were attacked because they were from the agency,
then it could've been the R.F. or the southern Mafia.
Or another government agency.
--Find the killers at once. --Yes, sir.
What about the media?
Ferro's taken care of it. This incident won't be reported.
Once you've finished your report, remove the bodies.
I'm going back to report to the director.
Understood.
You asked for me?
Have you heard about this morning's incident?
I heard that a puppet from Section 2 was attacked or something...
One member was also killed.
They still haven't found who did it.
That's what they get for playing house.
I want you to investigate this incident.
This is a good chance to put pressure on Section 2.
Section 1 is going to conduct its own investigation.
But what exactly should I do?
The issue is if cyborgs have any real use in the future or not.
If we can determine that they're useless, I can advise the higher-ups.
If possible, I'd like all of Section 2 gone.
I see...
While you're investigating, go see what these cyborgs are like.
Yes. Yes, sir.
Yes. Alright.
Section 1 wants to investigate?
Yes, I understand. I'll assist.
Of course.
Looks like they're here.
Pietro Fermi and Elenora Gabrielli from Section 1.
Good to meet you. I've been informed.
--Who's she? --Rico. My cyborg.
Rico? But she's a girl...
Each cyborg is named by her Handler.
We're free to give them boys' names too.
--What's her last name? --She doesn't have one.
Has Section 2 come up with any suspects?
It's currently under investigation, but killing people is our job.
We have enemies everywhere.
Do you really need to use cyborgs, though?
They can kill with guns or even dictionaries if necessary.
They would hit someone with a dictionary if ordered to.
Wasn't Section 2 known for having a sturdy dictionary?
Yes, but the cyborgs are fussy and their eyes are their weak spots.
If their brains are hit, they will die.
But that sort of thing is rare.
Everyone who's ever attacked a fratello has died.
Fratello? Ah, like brother and sister.
So, these girls attack based on their own judgment?
Strong as they are, these puppets can still be shot in the eye, right?
Each Handler is free to train his cyborg as he sees fit,
but they're all given conditioning to ensure they'll do their jobs.
Particularly, they're made to sensitively react
to any harm to their masters.
I see.
So they're not just puppets...
Did anything out of the ordinary happen during their recent jobs?
There are no such reports.
I see. Then how was their teamwork...?
No real problems.
Rico. Put the gun away.
Fermi. It's nice to be curious,
but you'd be dead now if you weren't with the agency.
So now you know more about the cyborgs.
But Elsa died without protecting her master.
Elsa fired two rounds back. Where are the bullets?
We're searching the entire area.
If they hit the killers, there may be blood stains.
So then Triela got another teddy bear, making nine total.
She was up until morning deciding its name!
Do you want teddy bears too?
No. Your praise is more than enough for me.
No, you should be greedier.
You really have worked hard.
Here's your reward.
Can I open it?
Go ahead.
You certainly are gentle.
I'm going to iron the wrapping paper and keep it.
A camera...!
Now you can keep lots of daily records and happy memories.
I'll take good care of it!
I'll hold on to your gun for today.
Show them around the Cyborg Ward.
Is the Cyborg Ward like a dormitory?
Yes.
Rico. I've been wondering...
Yes?
Aren't you sad that Elsa was murdered?
It doesn't matter to me. She wasn't my friend.
But she was one of you!
It doesn't matter.
This is Elsa's room.
There's nothing in here...
Most of us share rooms, but Elsa lived by herself.
Are all your rooms this dreary?
Henrietta and Triela add lots of stuff.
I think their Handlers give them things,
but I'm not really sure.
Did anyone else know her?
Triela's in her room right now.
Triela...
Rico. Is your job done already?
Can we come in?
Who might you be?
Books and stuffed animals. It's almost like my niece's room.
This is Fermi-san and Gabrielli-san from Section 1.
They want to ask about Elsa.
--Claes? --I leave it up to you.
What was Elsa like?
She was totally in love with Lauro.
Most of the girls here are like that.
Including you?
Don't be silly.
Though there is some affection for him.
Conditioning?
Conditioning and love are similar.
Not even I know how far my own feelings go.
So feelings of love sometime sprout from loyalty?
That's how Elsa was.
How do you feel about Elsa's death?
She was a loner...
And from the way she acted,
she was probably happy to die for Lauro...
I see.
Thank you. I'm glad we could talk.
Next time you come, at least bring some flowers.
How was the Section 1 investigator?
He was quite a capable man.
I see.
Here's the report on the bullets that killed Lauro and Elsa.
This is bad.
If true, it's a serious matter.
Yes, Section 1's Draghi won't keep it quiet.
He may pose a problem to our cybernetic testing.
Can't we do something?
If we hide the ballistics info and blame it on a malfunction,
they may stop pressuring us.
That would be acceptable- it was our mistake.
Elsa De Sica fought and died for her master.
Yes.
And give Giuse some time off.
I want him away from here until this Elsa business cools down.
You're as easy on him as ever.
Guys like him need to be protected by those around them.
He's too innocent, so the truth could really hurt him.
Giuse.
Jean...
Are cyborgs that easily brought down?
Accident or no accident, Elsa was shot through the eye.
Lauro was also shot once in the head.
--They were good at their job. --Yeah.
The Republican Faction was responsible?
Without a doubt.
Blood stains from two known terrorists were found in the park.
They're known for attacking people associated with public safety.
So the cyborgs are still incomplete...
My boss will probably be satisfied with this.
It's unknown where they got the information,
but the terrorists ambushed them in the park that night.
Elsa died protecting Lauro.
I assume we'll improve their eyes next.
Happy to die for her master...?
Tell me, Rico.
Would you be happy to die protecting Jean-san?
I don't really want to die. But--
The cyborgs are there for the Handlers.
It's only natural for them to die in their place.
Rico?
If Jean-san says so, then he must be right.
What? Sicily? Why'd they go there?!
How should I know?
They suddenly left on vacation after getting back.
Oh, and just so you know, this phone might be bugged.
We're not doing anything bad.
Thanks.
Fermi-san. Did you finish your report to the boss?
Yeah...
Did he consent?
Yeah. But we have a little more to check.
Let's go.
Henrietta.
Giuse-san...
Good morning.
Take a look outside.
It's beautiful!
It's Sicily Island.
"Tender Emotions"