I can't believe I get to see you, Brandon.
I'm so happy... So happy, I want to thank God.
I tried to get in touch with you somehow...
But that day...
I knew full well that you were in danger, but I couldn't do anything about it...
So I'm... I'm sorry.
Thank you.
Thank you, Maria.
I was content.
Content with the fact that Maria was in this town, and so was Harry.
And with my life in this town.
And with the place of my own in this town.
Those little things were enough to make me content.
To protect something important... I had no idea how difficult it could be.
I was simply content...
Sorry I'm late.
You're late, all right! Late... big time, Brandon!
I'm sorry.
A girl?
No...
You can't say no, can you?
That's what I thought!
Even a quiet and unsociable guy like you has a date!
I'm impressed!
But, if you get married before I do... I'm gonna kill you.
Instead...
Get me a woman! Please!
Just leave it at that, Gary.
Customer number 153 hasn't paid us back. Go rough him up a little.
Aye-aye, sir.
Brandon.
Tell me more in detail later. All right?
That girl you saw earlier... Never go to her school ever again.
I received an order just now from the upper level of the organization.
Brandon, what did you do?
If you don't wanna talk, that's fine. But never forget this.
No matter how low you are in the food chain, you're still part of the organization.
Orders from the upper level are absolute.
As long as we follow their orders, we can be part of the organization.
It's only because we belong to Millennion...
...that punks like us who know nothing but fighting don't starve to death.
Understand?
Yes.
This is a good opportunity.
I'll tell you the reason behind why our boss, Big Daddy, established Millennion.
I see. So you saw Maria.
Well, I figured you would. And the organization gave you a warning. Right?
How come...?
Just think about it.
Listen, the fact that she lives at Big Daddy's mansion...
...means it creates an opportunity for someone to contact the top group of the organization.
If an opposing organization targeting Daddy happens to find out about Maria by accident,
...Daddy will definitely be in danger.
That's why they took a preemptive move. That's how it goes.
I knew this was gonna happen, but still I wanted to let you know.
If you were in my shoes, you would probably have done the same.
I'm sorry, Harry.
Never mind.
Are you Brandon Heat?
Yes.
We brought him, sir.
Good... Come in.
I'm sorry, but hold on for a little while.
That's that!
Do you like angling?
Angling. You know, fishing.
Well, I've never done it...
Come along with me, then.
That's right. To attract fish, you move the fly as if it's alive.
You have a knack for it.
I had a friend whom I called my best friend.
It must be already 15 years now... He committed a crime.
He took custody of a girl in order to pay for the crime.
He was determined to raise her at the expense of the rest of his life.
Not in the shadow, but in the sun.
But my friend died with his dream only half accomplished.
So I decided to take over his wish and take care of the girl.
Maria...
Do you resent me for what I did?
No.
Thank you, Brandon Heat.
You don't have to thank me, Big Daddy.
If you want to see her, I'm fine with you coming to my mansion to visit her.
But please avoid seeing her anywhere else.
I understand.
She will be protected by my organization... By all the power of my family.
I think you've got a bite!
Don't! If you pull with all your strength, the line is going to break.
Try to match your movements to those of the fish to bring it to the shore.
Good, that's the way! Good job...
Big Daddy immigrated to this town way back when it was just a desert and a little field.
Back then, it was a lot more chaotic than it is now,
...and there were fights on a daily basis.
They say that Daddy fought in order to protect his neighbors and friends.
Right or wrong didn't matter. He fought to survive.
As the town grew bigger, the number of people that Daddy had to protect grew, too.
It grew from tens of people to hundreds.
In order to protect all those who were just like family to him, Daddy founded an organization.
That is, Millennion.
So that he could protect them. That's right, so he could protect them...
And what did you say?
This is how you apologize for coming in late two days in a row?
You brought such a thing to a womanless household just out of the blue!
What are we supposed to do with THIS, you idiot?!
I'm sorry.
It's okay. I'll ask my mother to fillet it.
Why don't we have a fancy dinner at my place tonight?
And your treasured Bourbon, Boss?
I'll open it for you.
All right! Good job, Brandon! Thanks for the fish!
Still, I'm surprised that you liked fishing, Brandon.
They both don't talk. Maybe that's how they get along.
Might be...
Welcome, sir.
I am Tokioka, the butler here.
Thanks.
It's a huge mansion, isn't it?
I had a hard time getting used to it at first.
Brandon, what are you doing for a living now?
You're not doing anything dangerous?
I'm working. I'm in courier services.
By any chance... Harry, too?
Yeah.
That's wonderful. You and Harry are holding down good jobs.
I sort of feel bad that I'm the only one who gets to live in such a gorgeous place...
But when I graduate and find a job, I'm planning on living on my own.
I want be able to support myself, and...
Oh dear. I was wondering what you were talking about,
...and I find you here talking about moving out of here?
Uncle Asagi.
As far as I am concerned, I'd like you to stay here forever,
...but only if it suits you, Maria.
Oh, Uncle...
Uh, let me introduce you. This is my friend, Brandon.
I'm Asagi.
I'm Brandon Heat.
Brandon, is it?
I hope you'll continue to take good take care of Maria.
Yes, sir.
It looks like I'm butting in.
Not at all.
I baked a pie for us to enjoy. Would you like some?
Oh, I'd love to.
Cancel the party?
Why, Randy?
Thugs of Lightning seem to be getting busy.
According to a source, they might pull some sort of stunt at the party tonight.
But tonight's party serves as a reception for Big Daddy...
...to rekindle his relationship with the business circles.
We can't cancel at the last minute.
But if we consider a worst-case scenario...
The party will take place as planned.
All you need to do is to collect information on Lightning.
My guys and I...
...will take care of the rest.
We're counting on you, Bear Walken.
Of course.
This will make Harry happy!
Harry, Bob has done it!
Here you go.
This is a great chance to strike first!
I don't care how much it costs. Gather information on Lightning.
Only if I get to be part of it, too.
Of course!
Brandon!
You look great in that!
But I'm not too sure about your hair style...
I was just joking. Now, let's dance.
I... I can't.
I'll teach you how.
On behalf of our company, I would like to reassure you that we are committed...
...to building a closer relationship with Millennion-affiliated businesses.
Good! You're doing great.
We're only after the boss of Millennion.
Don't even pay attention to others.
I know.
How about a lead?
It's going well. One guy has already snuck inside.
Okay, it's time.
Hey, you! You're in the way! Move over!
I'm so sorry, gentlemen of Lightning. This road is closed to traffic right here.
What the...?!
Millennion?!
Bingo!
These people are...
...Lightning.
You look familiar.
Thank you for that time. It was a good experience for me.
I'm Harry MacDowel of Millennion.
I received a tip that Lightning was planning an attack, so I took the liberty of taking care of it.
I apologize if I stepped on your toes.
Do you want to climb up the ladder?
Yes, I do.
It's all right. I'll keep you guys in mind.
Hurry up and fly home to roost. At least leave the cleanup to us.
Our company is fully committed to handle this project with all our available resources.
We will see to it that you will be...
Brandon? ...most pleased and satisfied with the outcome.
Big Daddy!
Brandon!
Get hold of yourself! Brandon!
This young man, he...
Randy, call an ambulance right away!
But, Daddy, I can't leave you...
I don't care!
I understand. Please be extra cautious, Big Daddy.
What's taking so long? Brandon...
Why did you do it? Why did you save me?
For the sake of the organization?
Or for Maria's...?
Brandon!
Why...? Why did I do it? Why did I protect him?
Why did I fire a gun? Why did I kill?
With my consciousness fading, Maria's face flashed before me, and so did Harry's.
And I kept thinking about what it means to protect.
Ashita wo ima ni nuri kae te ku...
...hajimari wa itami to namida.
Chirabaru kodoku tsuranuite ku...
...kodou wa mujyou no kanata.
"lma iru kono basho wa suri heru dake no game."
Sore nara ore wa tada warau dake de kateru hazu.
Yoru wo koe te yuke.
Ima ni kotoba mo nanimo nakunatte kake dasu blues ga...
...yume miru dake no jibun wo nage dashite,
...ima ni setsuna mo towa mo kie satte nokosareta kono mi ga...
...nozomi no mama ni moe agaru made.
He pulls the trigger in silence.
A flash takes someone's soul again.
Brandon Heat of Millennion... The man called "The Sweeper."