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Situation 12 For Whom the Library Exists?
Musashino General Hospital
Nurse Station
As for Doujou Atsushi-san...
His external injuries aren't a big problem.
There aren't fractures either.
But...
He is showing signs of agnosia and handicap.
Agnosia?
He can't recognise faces nor interpret conversations.
He can't move voluntarily too.
Since we can't detect any brain damage,
I think this is a temporary symptom caused by the impact shock.
Lieutenant...
It's me!
Lieutenant!
Lieutenant...
Lt. Doujou...
How's Doujou?
Captain Genda survived miraculously, too.
He still hasn't regained consciousness.
What if both of them stay like this...
Tezuka!
They'll be fine.
Don't you know both of them are very reckless?
They just went overboard this time, that's why they need some time to recover.
They'll get well soon.
Due to the casualties suffered by the Media Enhancement Force in this conflict,
voices criticising the Library Corps have intensified.
Following the incident, we hear the opinions of various prominent members of the society.
Inspections are rules enacted by the country.
Political Analyst
The Library Corps is at fault for not following the rules.
Columnist
If the Library Corps didn't fight against the inspections,
such a tragedy wouldn't happen.
What are these people saying?
This channel has always sided the Media Enhancement for quite a while now.
Even so...!
Heated Discussion - Special Media Enhancement vs Library Corps
However, the Library Corps suffered victims too...
Not obeying the laws and taking actions to their liking...
Isn't that their own responsibility?
Our own responsibility?
These people...
They even lack common sense!
If those two show any signs of recovery, please inform me immediately.
Yes, Sir.
Shibasaki-san.
Yes?
I'll be looking forward to it.
Huh?
I've heard about it.
You aim to become the first female Library Corps commander in history.
Ah... Eh... That's...
Please hold on firmly to that ambition of yours.
Commander Inamine...
Library Corps must obey the inspection imposed by the country!
Disband immediately! Don't fight against inspections!
What are you doing?
Are you trying to learn sparring?
I bet you're probably praying for Doujou's fast recovery in your own way.
It's not like that.
Even if I don't do anything,
he will recover soon enough.
If I haven't progressed even a little while he recovers,
I'll be ashamed to see him.
You're still the same maiden, eh?
Kasahara-san.
You're still going to Doujou's place today after your work is over, right?
If that's the case...
These are...?
Doujou's favourite books.
Would you read them to him?
Lt. Doujou's...
Apparently he was very touched when he read them around 10 years old.
I, too, was thinking if there is anything we could do for him.
Lt. Komaki...
Thank you very much.
Ah, two of the books are targeted for inspections,
so please be wary of the Media Enhancement Force.
Yes, Sir.
The recklessness he inherited from his parents,
puts him in a disadvantage ever since childhood.
Book: Young Master (Botchan) Author: Natsume Souseki
When he was in elementary school,
he jumped down from the 2nd floor of his school...
It's just a trivial thing,
don't fuss about it, you idiots!
Genda-kun.
What is this place?
Isn't this a hospital?
32 gunshot wounds all over your body...
It was a major surgery that lasted 13 hours!
How about the artwork?
It's safe.
The exhibition ended safely too.
Is that so?
Spare me please.
I can't stand seeing you cry.
It's your punishment for fooling around. Watch me closely.
Appointment Genda Ryuusuke
Promoting Genda Ryuusuke from Library Supervisor Third Class to Library Supervisor First Class.
Commander of Kantou Library Base,
Inamine Kazuichi.
I got promoted up two levels?
I'm not even dead yet!
That's not the case!
I know.
No one thinks you're dead.
This was to be passed to you when your regained your consciousness.
The commander said so?
A farewell gift, in my opinion.
They're counting on you after this.
What are you saying?
The Media Enhancement suffered dead and injured casualties in the defense of the prefectural exhibition.
The public demands the Library Corps to bear the responsibility.
Does this mean... Don't tell me...
What do you mean by this?
Just as I explained just now.
But, Commander Inamine resigns to account for the incident.
Don't tell me the Administrative Faction...
Watch your mouth!
According to Vice Commander Hikoe,
he took this responsibility on his own accord.
The resignation is the commander's intention after all.
I have also troubled you during the kidnapping incident last time, haven't I?
It was nothing at all.
All rise!
Commander Inamine will give his speech.
Be seated.
On the next off-day of the library, I will be resigning from the Commander position.
Before I leave this place,
please allow me to say a few words as my farewell.
The reason I resigned is not due to the criticism by the public arising from the previous battle.
By allowing Mito Base to be weakened,
the Library Corps suffered great losses.
I think this is something that I, as the Library Corps commander, cannot forgive.
As a person,
expression and the freedom to experience it
are rights that we were born with and one that is essential.
Everyone, there is no need to feel even an ounce of fear when you fight against things that threaten those rights!
Commander Inamine.
The man who built the Library Corps.
There is nothing I can tell you about the incident.
Well... It's okay even if it's your personal opinion...
It's already passed the library closing time,
allow me to end my work please.
Geez, bothering me like that day after day...
Those fellows from the television channels, right?
Crowding in front of the door,
we can't even go out to buy things.
The want somebody alive who would stand out and say something.
Yeah. That's right.
There's no doubt about it.
There is a Lieutenant staying in this hospital.
She comes visiting here every day.
This is unreasonable, and violent.
It is outrageous for not knowing what's right and wrong, and resorting to violence.
"Enough of outrageous things already," he finished his sentence and continued to fight.
"I can't answer to myself if I don't teach bastards like you a lesson," he delivered his punches.
Enough of outrageous things already.
The protagonist...
is just like you.
Aren't you someone from the Library Corps?
Huh? Eh... Umm...
I...
You're Kasahara-san from the Task Force, right?
Please stop this.
Say something. Please say something.
This is bad, Shibasaki. Kasahara is...
These fellows...
Say something about the casualties suffered by the Library Corps. Say something please!
Wait!
No matter what the situation is, stay calm and don't give in to your emotions.
Not giving in to emotions...
Surprise Interview Kantou Library Corps Task Force Member Approached
Seems like there are some misunderstandings.
For us, there is also laws such as the Library Freedom Act as our backing.
This book...
My officer was very touched when he read this book when he was young.
I have precious books as well.
Be it movies,
dramas,
music,
or anime.
Things that people use to express themselves,
at the same time enrich themselves...
Don't you have those experiences?
I think it's wrong for anyone to have the authority to take that away.
However, rules are rules, aren't they?
Enough of outrageous things already.
Not doubting the distorted rules and living while abiding by them,
I don't think you can call that living!
The flower illustrated here is the Chamomile.
Its floral language is Strength Amidst Hardship.
We, the Library Corps, are facing a terrible adverse wind right now.
But we will never admit defeat!
Things that should be protected...
We go all out to protect them!
While it might be true, it's just a one-sided opinion from the Library Corps.
However,
those kind of people are perhaps necessary in an era like this.
Excuse me, Kasahara-san.
Say something. Say something please!
Wait!
Kasahara-san!
Well done!
Huh?
You put in your effort, didn't you?
I'm sorry.
I broke the rule that prohibits us from giving any comments to the media.
Don't worry.
Rules aren't everything.
Didn't you say so yourself?
Was it really okay to say such things on the TV?
If you think about it rationally...
...that was only our one-sided opinion.
I don't think this will have any effects on the public criticism.
However...
It was great of you to speak your mind!
Library Closing Day Musashino First Library
Disband the Library Corps!
Don't challenge inspections!
Commander Inamine.
Thank you.
This...
The members' own volition.
Everyone from the Affairs Department are present too.
Give your salute to Commander Inamine of the Kantou Library Base!
Well, what do you...
...think of everything I did?
I guess... my sin is quite great, isn't it?
But I've also gained the understanding of many people.
W-What's with this mountain of letters?!
I brought them here.
Captain Genda!
Don't do that with the state of your body now!
Don't be so inflexible!
Besides that, look!
Those are encouragement letters from people who saw your admirable speech on the TV a while ago.
People who like books,
people who love art.
Although they can't grow into a loud voice,
there are people out there who are our allies.
Don't Lose, Library Corps! I'm very touched! Always protect the books, please. I am supporting you! -- Junko
Letters aren't the only things.
Look.
These are...
All these are...
Yeah... That's right.
Captain Genda,
is it okay if I take a few of these?
They are all for you.
It's okay for you to take all of them.
Thank you very much!
Lieutenant!
Do you recognise this fragrance?
It's the Chamomile.
After talking about this flower on the TV,
a lot of people who support us sent us these.
Well, we'll go back first.
Counting on you for the rest.
Yeah, thanks!
Is there anything else you want me to do?
I'm off duty today...
Shibasaki... You... Wait-
I was shocked the first time I learnt about that.
That you were my Prince Charming.
But, it wasn't just then.
You have always been my Prince Charming.
Although my heart used to sway...
But I truly understand now.
Well, have you remembered?
Didn't we look at them together back then?
The one I like isn't the Prince Charming I admired during high school...
It is you, who is right in front of my eyes, that I like.
Although I said something that seems admirable on the TV...
But if we don't have you...
So... Please...
Why are you crying?
Nothing...
...at all.
My most precious thing...
has returned now.
Dear Mom and Dad,
Is everything all right?
Although I've made you worried,
Lt. Doujou and Captain Genda have recovered.
Everything is back to normal.
The public criticism on the library...
...has died down due to the supporting campaign that didn't give in to the harsh inspection organised by Origuchi-san from Sin Sei Sou.
It seems like Tezuka's brother is working with the Judiciary to stop biased reports.
We knew about this from Shibasaki.
We also continue to receive encouraging letters and Chamomiles.
To answer to the people who support us,
I'm also training hard today.
Kasahara! Don't lower your arms!
Yes, Sir!