When the sunlight comes through the clouds…
Kumo no kire makara nozoku taiyou ga
and shines off the wet asphalt…
Nureta ASUFARUTO mabushiku somereba
it reminds me of a fading dream.
Wasure kaketeta yume ga mou ichido mezameru yo
It brings courage deep into my eyes.
Hitomi no oku ni hateshinai yuuki wo hakobu yo
I just want to have a dream beyond time…
JUST toki wo koete yume ni aitai
having blue sky in my heart.
Mune ni hirogaru aozora wo daite
I just want to keep a dream beyond time.
JUST toki wo koete yume wo dakishime
I want to shine more than ever now.
Ima yori motto kagayaite mitai
New Dominion Tank Police
Hey, how’ve you been? You’re on patrol too?
Both of us got screwed over. It’s hard as hell to breathe in all this bacteria.
Well, see you later.
How can humans live with these things?
How can you breathe with one of these masks on when you’re outside?
But with the fog rolling in early this morning, it made our “job” a lot easier!
That’s right! Smoggy days like this are positively perfect for androids like us!
What’s happening?
Are we in the middle of an earthquake?!
It’s not my fault! Blame the city for not fixing these roads!
What’s going on with the road department?
Ouch…
Why can’t the Mayor build a road without causing problems?
Indee-dy-dy!
The Chase!? Bonaparte in the Mist
Ouch!
It’s 8:15.
I’ll be late!
Good morning! At the top of the news this morning…
Shit! The bacteria cloud concentration is incredible!
Hey, Captain, I hear that the drug squad came here and had a long talk with Specs.
Have you heard anything about it?
Uh, run that by me again?
The Mayor once again proposed a bill to the Diet urgently demanding…
an immediate freeze on the trading, selling, and manufacture of combat arms. Subsequently…
Absolutely.
It’s a shame that there are more than enough weapons out there to kill everyone.
But I’m afraid the city would have to raise taxes if such a bill is passed by the Diet.
What do you mean?
Because the top taxpayer in the city is Dainippon Giken, isn’t it?
Right. 80% of that company’s revenue comes from arms sales.
Exactly.
Hey, Al. Isn’t Leona here yet?
Eh? Leona! Well… Where has she gone?
Hey, that guy…
There’s suspicion that an employee of Industrial Chemical Industries has illegally smuggled…
over one kilogram of the neo-virtual drug out…
That looks like the man who came by to see Specs, over
one of his old co-workers at Dainippon.
So that’s why the drug guys paid us a visit.
I feel one kilogram is an unbelievable figure.
Is it possible that the lab tech is really a dealer?
Former Lab Tech at Industrial Chemical Industries: Edmund Morris (34)
It’s not likely No, he isn’t. No evidence was found leading to that conclusion on his person.
Topic: The Neo-Virtual Drug
The narcotics squad are now investigating the possibility... The police department would rather focus on his activities…
that the accused has been working on a new refining process for the drug. using new purification methods to increase the concentration of the drug.
It’s a hideous story if it’s true.
More news coming up next.
Hello.
It’s me. You made sure there weren’t any slip-ups? Did you leave anything to chance?
No, sir. We hired outsiders to do it. Of course, we didn’t tell them any details.
All right. As soon as you have it…
Yes, sir. Everything will be finished by evening.
Okay.
Excuse me. Are you ready to meet with the executive committee?
I’m coming right now.
As far as he’s concerned, absolutely not!
I certainly agree.
It’s been a long time. How have you been?
I stopped by on the way to the office. How are you doing?
What about Dainippon?
— Yeah, nothing’s changed. — That figures.
So these are the tanks you’re so proud of.
Oh, you might say that…
That was it, right?
Specs was so overwhelmed by seeing him again that he showed him everything.
It’s hard to believe ridiculous to think that him coming by was all chance.
You’re right.
I’m beat.
The bacteria cloud density was terrible this morning!
We couldn’t see a thing.
The night shift seemed to go well. I guess there really wasn’t anyone out walking, anyway.
Who’d be hanging around out there?
We wouldn’t even be out there patrolling if we weren’t forced by the law.
Hey, just sit back and relax.
Today might be the first time New Port’s police won’t have to do any work.
You’ve got a point.
Hey, Al. Is Leona out patrolling alone in Bonaparte?
What?!
Well, we ran into Leona and Bonaparte while we were patrolling the public safety zone.
She hasn’t come in yet!
What do you mean?
I’m late.
Then who was driving Bonaparte?
Wha…?
What’s going on? Bo…Bonaparte?
Hey, Leona…
What’s wrong?
Bonaparte might’ve been…
Uh, by the way, how was the inquiry?
Actually, you know the man that visited me…?
Well, see you later.
Later.
I showed him around while he was here. So I was asked a lot a questions about him.
But you weren’t concerned, right?
Bo…
Bonaparte’s been kidnapped!
I guess the bill will be passed within a month as the Mayor intends, unless things are changed.
If it passes, In fear we could lose the means to funnel our money outside.
Since most of the officials we paid off are in jail,
we have no choice but to entertain a more radical solution.
Exactly. Colesman, how are things on your end?
Yes, sir. The product is practically there, but we still need more tests. I’m not sure yet if we can use it on the front…
Therefore I need another two weeks.
Are you sure that it will be done in two weeks?
Certainly.
It’s later than scheduled, but I guess we have no choice. That’s cutting it a bit close, but we’ll consider it.
Will we still be able to slip the funding for this project through the back door? What we need to do is find alternative, hidden ways to raise money for the time being.
It shouldn’t be a problem. Yes, that’s fine.
The Neo-Virtual drug is almost in our hands. We might have it as soon as tomorrow.
Good. It’s decided.
What?! You’re saying that the tank was stolen early this morning?!
Weren’t all of you in the building?
What the hell were you doing?!
You’re all idiots!
Where’s Leona and Al?
Well, Chief, they were last seen heading— Well, Chief, it’s this way…?
No, you don’t need to say anything. I already know.
In fact, I’m very sure they’re well on their way investigating without my permission, as usual.
Do you know why I’m paid to be here?
It’s because I have to give you orders!
But no one here follows them!
Try to listen to me once before going out on your own!
According to the patrol squad, they ran across Bonaparte around here.
They said it headed this way.
Al, hurry up! I’m afraid Bonaparte might be involved in something dangerous!
Wait, Leona!
Leona…
Leona, are you okay? Don’t overexert yourself.
I’m not exhausted. I just stumbled over something.
Oh, come on! There’s nothing around…
Bonaparte’s tread marks!
We’re ready. The bacteria cloud is incredibly thick, so don’t forget your masks.
All right! Move out!
Who does this warehouse belong to?
I don’t know, but there’s a sign: “Dainichi Flour Mills Milling”
Corporate thieves! I’m going to make them pay. Let’s go, Al!
This is too much for the two of us. Let’s ask the squad for help.
A double hatch.
You really want to enter through here?
One hundred and seventy-five.
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One hundred and seventy-seven!
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One hundred and eighty-three!
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One hundred and eighty-eight!
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One hundred and ninety-four!
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One hundred and ninety-nine!
Two hundred!
What are you doing?!
There’s nothing that needs to be explained.
Let’s put it this way... your part’s done.
This isn’t funny. Bonaparte will be torn to pieces if he’s shot at by that thing.
Why are you being so mean?!
We did what we were told: steal the ugliest, fattest tank the Tank Police had to offer!
Yeah, that’s right!
I hope you two get shot…
That’s why I paid you. I knew you would be happy counting all those bills.
I’m arresting you on the charges of stealing and concealing Bonaparte!
All of you are entitled to the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
Right now, Uni!
Yeah!
What are you guys doing?! Get out of there!
What are you doing?! Kill them quickly!
Al!
Get out of there quickly! Al’s in trouble because of you!
You idiots!
Hey, after them! Don’t let them get away!
Which button now?
Leona!
— Hurry up and move!
— How?
After them!
It doesn’t go straight!
— Somebody drive?! — My Bonaparte…
Al, hurry up!
Oh, no! We’re overloaded with excess baggage.
What are you talking about?! You’re the excess baggage!
Get out of…!
Damn. We can’t see anything.
Hey! Specs, head west! We’re moving east.
Okay, sir!
I can’t see anything.
I’ll take a look.
The rear looks okay, and…
They’re all in front of us!
— The bitches… — No, you fool! We haven’t secured the target, yet!
We have to somehow grab back that disk first.
Beating them is going to be a cinch for us, ain’t it?
We can round them up with a glue bomb.
Remember this! I’ll even the score one of these days.
What are you doing?
Why can’t I set it?
What’s this?
A cheap floppy.
Hold it! What’s on that disk?
Nothing to speak about. Don’t worry about such a trifle.
She’s right.
What’s happening outside?
Give me a report, I can’t look at the monitor in this position.
Report? It’s all white like flour, nothing around…
What?!
They’re coming to attack us!
I’ll counter-attack!
Leona, wait! Don’t shoot!
The concentration of dust in the air is extraordinarily high.
If it catches fire, this warehouse will explode!
Explode?
Let’s hurry and withdraw from the warehouse.
What?
Why don’t you take his advice once in a while?
That’s right! That’s right!
I don’t know what’s going on, but he sounds a lot more credible than you do.
Don’t let them escape!
This is it!
Where are they?
Which way to the exit, Leona?
Charge!
You won’t get away!
Okay, we’re heading back…
Hey, stop!
What the…?
My head’s spinning…!
That little cop-chick is really reckless.
Uni, wake up! This is our chance to get away.
All right!
Today, a warehouse belonging to Dainichi Flour Mills Milling was blown up at around 5 o’clock.
We don’t know the details until the police confirm them,
but the disaster may be due to terrorists and…
Oh, my God…
It seems someone’s been shadowing me since yesterday.
I really think so.
Must be members of the Science and Research Investigation Department.
It doesn’t matter since it’s all done.
Yes, of course. I left nothing as evidence, not even copies.
The Neo-Virtual Drug refining protocol is only on the original floppy…
Yes, I’m sure.
Okay. I’ll send someone.
My former co-worker works for the Tank Police.
Yeah, I found a different looking tank and I hid the floppy in the gun barrel.
It’s all right. No one should have seen me. Yes.
An emergency board meeting has been called.
Was the warehouse explosion an act of terrorism?
The matter is still being investigated. I can’t comment at this time….
There’s a rumour that one of your tanks is involved.
Can’t you tell us anything?
We’re still investigating.
I heard that the owner is a hospitalised old man. Is that true?
In other words, does the police believe Dainichi Flour Mills Milling is a dummy corporation?
Chief, any comments?!
That’s enough. You said that you could take care of everything.
All prospects of revenue flow from the virtual drug are ruined. We ruined any possibility of virtual being a future source for revenue.
And, as well, the highly expensive research for refining neo-virtual.
What’s your excuse, Colesman?
I will take care of the Mayor’s plans with that weapon…
and then resurrect the neo-virtual project.
Please give me another chance…
You’re suggesting that we commit suicide with you?
While I slowly walked down spiral stairs…
RASEN kaidan yukkuri mai oriru jikan no naka de
…I felt excited when I looked behind me.
Furimuku shunkan ni kanjita mune no zawameki
I think I’ve met you before.
Anata to wa ichido atte iru
Is this déjà vu? It’s just like a strange dream.
Sore to mo DEJAVU fushigina yume mitai ni
Just fallin’ in love
Sure, before I was born…
Umareru mae ni mo kitto
I’ll take off with you
…I was watching you from a distant star.
Harukana hoshi kara mitsumete ita
After I fell in love with you, I realised that…
Anata ni koi shite wakatta no
…the thread of destiny is always moving.
Unmei no ito itsudemo yureteru koto
Just fallin’ in love
Sure, before I was born…
Umareru mae ni mo kitto
I’ll take off with you
I was watching you from a distant star.
Harukana hoshi kara mitsumete ita
Stop those bikes!
You’re under arrest for robbing the bank!
A big prison break, rampant terrorism…
and the appearance of unmanned mobile weapons sink New Port City into chaos!
Dammit! What’s their purpose?
It can’t be…
Anna and Uni are the keys to solving the mystery.
Also, evil hands have finally reached the Mayor.
Hurry Leona!
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