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Situation 11 Struggle to the Death! The Defense of Ibaraki Prefectural Exhibition
The exhibition will open as scheduled.
Governer of Ibaraki Hitotsubashi Kuniko
The Judiciary and Media Enhancement Committee will be held responsible if any citizens are hurt in the armed conflict
between the Media Enhancement Troops and the Task Force.
Won't the Library Corps be held responsible?
The Task Force came to our aid upon our request.
They will only be held responsible if they are not able to protect the art work.
Isn't it better to postpone or cancel the exhibition if the citizens' safety is concerned?
This is an art festival of the people.
Intervention by the Federal authority is the root of the problem.
Well said!
The Prefectural Governor and the Art Museum Curator are not swayed at all.
That was a boost to our courage.
But the media is siding the Media Enhancement Committee. I'm not very pleased.
Don't say that. It's to maintain the balance.
But...
Kasahara, look!
Dad is fighting with us, too.
I'm sorry. Please excuse me.
I've watched the press conference.
Was Captain Genda the scriptwriter?
It's none of your business.
Don't say something so cold.
I'm quite concerned about Mito's affairs too.
Your superior is a capable man.
Yeah. I respect him.
I'll give you some useful information as my token of respect for him.
This time, there will only be one inspection before the first day of the exhibition.
Only once?
The Media Enhancement Committee has lost their rationality over the most excellent art work of the year.
As someone who wears uniform, you understand that, don't you?
Yeah.
However, the Judiciary is not interested.
The Prefectural Governor is firm with her position. That's why they don't want the situation to worsen.
This inspection concerns the Media Enhancement Committee's honour.
Is it really just once?
It's up to you to believe it or not.
Thanks for telling me that.
For now, you have my gratitude.
Hikaru.
Do you think I'm being mean to you?
Nah. You don't have to answer.
As predicted,
the Non-Resistance Assembly is financially closely related to the Media Enhancement support groups.
As we feared.
Mito Library Base is undoubtedly being weakened by the Media Enhancement Committee as they had planned.
Hmm...
Is that so?
Very well investigated.
Please don't tell the Task Force members at the battlefront, okay?
Yes, Sir.
I don't want such discouraging information to reach them at this moment.
Bingo, Tezuka!
According to the notice, there will only be one inspection tomorrow - the first day of the exhibition.
Once, before the exhibition opens.
And it is signed by the the Minister of Judiciary.
At least they aren't planing an ambush this time.
That's helpful, isn't it?
To be honest, a prolonged battle will be harsh on the members, judging from their level of training.
Your brother's information was accurate, wasn't it?
But it's not like it was that helpful...
What are you talking about?
The estimated short-term battle plan is ready.
If it wasn't for your brother's information, we couldn't have been so well prepared.
Well, if you say so...
I'll now brief you on the battle. Stop whatever you're doing now and listen.
The Media Enhancement's target is the best art work or the year, Freedom.
It is isolated to prevent damage to other exhibited works.
It will be displayed outdoor in a bulletproof glass case.
The exhibition hall will be sealed off and shielded by vehicles.
The gap will be closed off with barricade. That will be our entrance and exit.
The library in charge of the pamphlets will defend using their own members.
You are in charge of commanding this area, Ogata.
Yes, Sir.
The defense will be over at 9 A.M. when the exhibition opens.
Before that, don't let the Media Enhancement take a single step forward.
That's all!
Yes, Sir!
It's better if the size is bigger.
Doujou! Let's change shift.
You guys take a short break.
Well, if you say so.
Over there! It's going to topple over if you keep stacking like that.
Everyone is tired, right?
Shall I buy get you some drinks?
Yeah, sorry for the trouble.
Thanks for the hard work.
This is 2L.
Yes, Sir.
Lt. Doujou.
Huh?
If it's okay with you...
There's a place I want you to come with me.
Oh...
Please come in.
Okay...
What is it?
You wanted to see a place where they blossom, didn't you?
Chamomiles huh?
You...
Such a nice fragrance...
I'm sure the person who planted the flowers knows its floral language.
Strength Amidst Hardships, eh?
Although some are being treated unfairly, the base will surely become a better place somewhere in the future.
I'm sure there are people who believe in that.
Yeah, I suppose.
For the sake of those people, we shall do our best tomorrow!
I'm no longer a newbie...
As a member of the Library Corps, I shall give my best-
Kasahara.
I didn't expect to meet you at a place like that.
Thanks to that incident, my salary was deducted for 3 months as a punishment.
Members of the Library Corps and the Media Enhancement shouldn't be having conversations recklessly, not even in private.
Hmmph.
We'll be aiming guns at each other at both ends of the barricade when dawn comes.
We can't be talking anymore if any of us die.
I like brilliant people like you.
Those in the Media Enhancement are idiots.
If that's the case, why don't you join the Library Corps?
Some of my superiors are former Media Enhancement Committees.
I joined out of personal contacts.
I can't leave freely.
We're different from you... We don't have any ambitions.
There are only people like me who are bound by personal connections, or waiting to achieve something,
or forced to continue in order to make a living.
These people are really worked up this time,
you had better watch out.
Freedom, huh?
According to Tezuka's information, the Media Enhancement was humiliated by the artwork,
thus losing their rationality.
Tomorrow's battle is a battle for their honour.
The Media Enhancement's... honour...
We don't know what these people are capable of.
Tomorrow's battle...
The intensity of Odawara Battle can't even compare to tomorrow's battle.
Although they don't have ambitions, their sense of belongingness is their greatest strength.
Looks like they can never forgive the art work.
'Looks like'?...
I'm not interested in meaningless stuff like honour.
In the end, inspections are carried out for the self-protection of some higher-ups.
I won't give a shit if you ask me to risk my life for that.
If they shoot indiscriminately in disregard of the agreement...
As your officer, it might be inappropriate to say this. But...
Protect your life before anything else.
Officer...
I don't want to hear excuses!
When it is over,
I will have you own up to your responsibility.
It isn't my fault... It isn't...
Here they come.
Permission to fire... issued!
All weapons free!
Fire!
Here comes another batch. Going into the bushes in the south.
Roger.
Private Shindou!
Private Shindou was shot!
What?
His right arm is wounded. Unable to continue his mission!
Where was it fired from?
From the trees!
Although it isn't as tall as the rooftop, it is possible to shoot the sniper whose body is exposed.
Someone has climbed onto the tallest tree!
They're hiding at the highest place!
I got it.
I'm counting on you, the acrophobic sniper.
I've overcome that.
Among the trees, huh?
Tezuka, can you do it?
I can.
I'll be the prey. You go below.
I'll exchange a few shots with them. You observe the projectiles and determine the enemy's position.
Can you still fire with your arm?
It's okay even if I can't shoot them.
On the other hand, you have to get them in one shot. You can't afford to fail.
Roger.
There's one on the tree.
And another one...
I can't let Private Shindou get shot anymore!
You've improved.
Not really.
I thought I had to fire another 4 or 5 shots.
I'm not that bad either.
Enemy snipers down.
Private Shindou and Tezuka are retreating to the medical camp.
Have Komaki replace Shindou's place.
Tell Tezuka to return quickly.
I'm leaving the rest to you.
Ah- Yes!
Fire, you idiots!
This area will be targeted if it becomes a weak spot!
Ammo must be replenished if more than half is used!
We're doomed if our ammo finishes.
Ah- Yes!
Kasahara! Just get someone!
Get someone from the Task Force to support us here.
Relay this message to the Captain!
Roger.
It broke down. I'll rush there.
H-Hey!
Cut the joke. We're lacking manpower everywhere!
Replenishments!
But...
No buts!
Replenishments! Replenishments! Replenishments!
You girls...
You girls sent these?
The guys are all at the battlefront...
Well done.
30 minutes before the battle ends, eh?
The Media Enhancement troops at the library are retreating and joining their comrades over here!
What?!
The enemy plans to concentrate their firepower at the art museum.
Gather the bulletproof shields!
If you lack shields, iron plates or something else are fine too!
Strengthen the defense!
Hey, are you okay?
It can't be stopped now, huh?
Media Enhancement's attack enters the final stage.
They plan to overcome the shield barrier at the cost of casualties!
Don't hesitate to fire at short range!
Instead of weakening the enemy's attack, protect your lives first!
Move the casualties into the museum!
Kasahara! You should go into the museum as well!
No.
Kasahara!
I am Lt. Doujou's messenger.
I don't care what the scene is, I'll watch it with you till the end!
You idiot!
Don't let them breakthrough. Push back!
Leave it to me.
I'm counting on you.
They even go this far...
Is there something they really have to retrieve?
Why?
Don't come any closer!
Huh? Why?
Go in, go in, go in!
Well done in defending.
The Media Enhancement troops shot by Kasahara have retreated.
You won't die so easily even if you are shot, not when you are wearing a bulletproof vest.
Calm down!
Don't worry.
Everyone is like that the first time they fire.
Tezuka was quite calm.
The number of enemies was different for him.
Kasahara.
Become stronger if you can't accept this.
Train yourself.
No matter what the situation is, stay calm and don't give in to your emotions.
Perhaps this is hard for you.
I can definitely do it!
Watching the same scene with me till the end because you're my messenger...
You beat me,... sort of.
Beat you?
You stay here.
Okay...
Good job protecting it.
Don't mention it.
There seems to be a lot of casualties.
The Media Enhancement suffers more casualties compared to us.
Step aside!
Get down, all of you!
The best art work you're after is behind me.
Try shooting if you dare.
What are you doing?
The library is violated because of the existence of these things.
If they disappear...
What you do now violates the library.
Silence!
Who do you think is responsible for this?
No one is held responsible when it comes to fighting the inspection!
Bowing down to inspections and burning the information placed in your care...
Now that is a disgrace of your life!
Shut up!
Non-Resistance method is good enough against the inspection.
Stop it!
This is... the end, huh?
Genda-san! Genda-san!
Lt. Doujou!
Kasahara, restrain the Chief Librarian!
Lieutenant...
Lt. Doujou!!!