Whoa, hold on...
I didn't hear anything about facing down Wang with a bluff!
Do we even have a chance of succeeding here?
I don't know what he's thinking, but you can't negotiate with this guy!
If Eighth was just a clan of punks in it for the money, then haggling might work...
...but Wang's not like the other members.
He's the one who must pay!
He's the one who chopped up my kid brother!
I swear I'll kill him here!
But all I've got now are hand grenades. He'd obviously use his teleporting Sigil to dodge.
I've got to wait for a moment when he can't teleport.
That'll be the moment he uses his Sigil to chop me up!
So stay out of this, Kaname!
EPISODE 08 FRAGILE
But I already told you. Eighth's deals are all about take-and-take.
Well, as a reward, I'll make your execution as painless as possible.
That so?
If you're gonna be like that, then you leave me no choice.
I assumed you'd understand the value of the key.
A cheap bluff isn't gonna work on him!
Being unable to read Kaname's mind is a pain.
LIE LIE LIE
The only thing my Sigil can tell me is whether someone's lying or not.
You wanna shoot it, go ahead.
I doubt that's the key to the real treasure.
I'm surprised.
Is Wang actually interested in Kaname's spiel?
Well, you'll just have to take my word for it.
The codes definitely indicate coordinates for Shibuya Station.
But without the diamond code, you won't get to the real treasure.
Incidentally, the diamond code is 888001.
LIE LIE LIE
You can split it up into "888" and "001."
In relation to Shibuya Station, 888 obviously means the statue of Hachiko.
LIE LIE LIE
I found this key after checking.
So that just left the question of what is this key for?
Then it hit me. This is the key to a safety deposit box.
LIE LIE LIE
And since I figured that out, the meaning of the remaining "001" could only be one thing.
The real treasure is in a safety deposit box at Inaho Bank, branch 001.
He's full of crap.
But will Wang buy into it?
It sounds plausible enough, but he's got nothing to back it up.
I can't quite figure out his angle.
Wang, maybe wastin' him isn't a good idea? I mean, there's gotta be a fortune stashed away.
Shut up for a minute.
The rewards for this event are worth billions of yen from just the rings alone.
The real treaure must make that look like chump change.
Then there's the rumor that whoever clears the event will be given a special privilege in D-Game.
I can't ignore that.
Very well, I guarantee your safety.
But this guy is a different story.
Anything more would be too greedy on your part.
And once I'm in the middle of an execution, I just gotta see it through.
Fine by me!
We just teamed up out of convenience. It's not like we're buddies or anything.
Ryuji, my man, you just got tossed to the wolves!
That's what D-Game's all about!
Thank you, Kaname.
In the end, you showed me that my Sigil isn't a worthless piece of crap.
We've got us a deal.
Alright, but...
If it turns out you're screwing with me, I'll kill you on the spot.
Kaname, just one moment! Somehow, give me that opening!
I swear I'll kill him then!
Wang, if you think I might be lying, you can check out this key for yourself.
Here! Take a good look!
I'm grateful, Kaname! This is my chance to kill—
I'll tell you my philosophy.
No matter what path you follow,
the one who's still alive at the end is the winner!
This is a gamble! There's no guarantee it'll work.
But this is the only possible way of winning I could find!
PASSCODE
The diamond code is 185911.
That sequence refers to the month and year in which Charles Darwin's "The Origin of Species" was published.
That number has a connection to D-Game, but I don't see any correlation to Shibuya Station.
But the odd thing is that it isn't just the year or full date,
but only the month and year.
Something unnatural like that must have a purpose.
Perhaps the numbers have no meaning, other than being a passcode.
Then the important thing is the number of digits.
And the only thing at Shibuya Station that uses six-digit passcodes
are the coin lockers at the south exit.
PLEASE ENTER PASSCODE
RETRIEVE ITEM
This is the key to a safety deposit box? I don't—
Sorry! I threw you the wrong one!
That's the key to my scooter.
Mow down that brat right now!
We can't! Once teleportation starts, you can't move!
This is what you get, Wang! Face it, he outsmarted you!
Scum! I know your face now!
I'm gonna cut you up and feed you to pigs!
I've already forgotten your ugly face!
This is a notice to all participants of the Treasure Hunt Game.
The game has just been cleared.
Wait, that means it's over, right? I wonder which side won.
Isn't that obvious?
THE TREASURE HUNT GAME HAS BEEN CLEARED BY KANAME SUDO. CONGRATULATIONS!
You did it, Kaname.
I was lucky to meet you. There's no way I could've escaped the hotel on my own.
I-It's over!
The Shibuya Treasure Hunt Game is done!
The winner is an unknown newbie, Kaname Sudo!
Oh my, what a stunning upset.
Did any of the customers bet on him?
I won.
Well, congratulations.
I'll exchange that for you.
No, I'm good.
I'm sure receiving it with my own hands will be much more satisfying.
It's over?
This is the treasure?
This is what we fought over?
First of all, congratulations, Kaname Sudo!
A brilliant victory that defied my expectations!
Who...
Who are you?!
Knowing you, I'm sure you've already figured that out.
I see. So you're the one...
You're the host of this game!
Bingo! A thousand points for Kaname Sudo!
This should prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that I'm the Game Master.
YOU HAVE BEEN AWARDED 1000P!
Has it?
Game Master?
Meaning, you created this goddamned game and dragged me and my friend into it?!
I didn't exactly create it. You could say that I built the interface.
Don't give me some bullshit excuse!
Point taken.
Well, that aside. why don't we cut to the chase?
The chase?
That's right, so maybe you can quell your anger and at least listen?
This is an opportunity for you.
And it may be the only time we can speak.
Damn! All right, say what you wanna say.
First, you did a great job winning the game,
so I want you to accept the fabulous prizes without any reservations.
To start, you get 10,000 completion bonus points.
How about I take half of that and share it among the participating players in your friend list?
You'll get the rest, plus a 237-point survival bonus for the battle royal mode, for a total of 5,237 points.
But the points are like an extra prize.
As the winner of this difficult event, you get a unique privilege within Darwin's Game.
Privilege?
Tell me what you wish for.
Of course, it's limited to something I can actually make happen.
Things like bringing someone back to life or becoming immortal is impossible.
Well, doesn't sound like much of a prize.
I'm not God, after all.
At most, I'm just a stand-in.
Fine, then how about I want to quit this game right now?
I'm unable to grant that one. It'd work against my goals.
More like, "I'll make your wish come true, but only if it's convenient for me."
I never said I'd make "any" wish come true.
But in the past, I have fulfilled requests as much as possible.
For one event winner, I granted access to the gambling den that revolves around Darwin's Game.
For another winner, I approved a point match at his place of business.
And once, I granted a contract system for an insurance business and–
My only request is to quit!
You're stubborn.
I can't grant that wish, but there are two ways to quit Darwin's Game.
What?!
The first is by completing Darwin's Game.
If the game is completed, the objective is achieved and Darwin's Game itself automatically ends.
I would give anything for that conclusion.
What's the other way?
Killing me and completely destroying Darwin's Game's system.
Think.
This sucks all around, but if you can think of a decent privilege,
you may be able to prevent being killed and having to kill other people.
But what kind of privilege would allow for that?
Something to make people hesitate before joining D-Game...
If it's a privilege that acts as a deterrent, maybe the Game Master would allow it.
I'm ready to make my request.
Right, I'm all ears.
The privilege I want is—
Now that's interesting! I'll grant you that privilege!
Oh, I almost forgot... I have one more gift for you.
Fire God of Iron.
A new type of Sigil, which is rare in itself. But that's the name of your Sigil.
Well, I pray your wish comes true.
Good luck.
It has been two months since the large-scale terrorist bombings in Shibuya,
but even now, the truth about what happened remains elusive.
The area around the collapsed luxury hotel and other locations are still sealed off.
Two months already? I've been alone all that time.
You guys are such jerks.
Summer vacation starts tomorrow. Where are those guys and what are they doing?
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs.
They left their parents and each decided to build a house.
The oldest pig made a house out of straw.
The middle pig made a house out of wood.
The youngest pig made a house out of bricks.
But then a big wolf appeared.
He blew down the house of straw and swallowed the pig whole.
Then he burned down the house of wood, roasting the pig before gobbling him up.
Finally, the wolf went to the house of bricks...
...and used a hammer to break through the wall.
He minced up the pig and snarfed him down.
After that, the wolf had a full belly and lived happily ever after.
That's not the story as I know it!
So, question. What lesson was I trying to impart with this story?
If you're a pig, no matter how hard you work, you'll never beat the wolf in the end?
That's a sad parable of the survival of the fittest.
Bzzt! Zero points for Sui.
What I wanted to say with this story is...
Straw is out of the question. Wood burns far too easily.
And bricks aren't very tremor-resistant.
I rewrote the old story to reflect Japan's living conditions.
So you made that story up, Shuka...
The point is, when buying a house, I won't compromise when it comes to safety.
You're buying a house?
We formed a clan, so now we need a base, right?
You're a member after a fashion, so I'll grant you one request.
W-Well, let's see...
If possible, I'd like a home with a yard.
This doesn't have a yard, but you could use the roof as a de facto one.
A building? You can buy a building in that area?
You can do pretty much anything if you've got the money.
Besides, I earned a bundle from that last event.
But do we need a building? We don't have that many people.
Like I said, safety is important.
A base isn't just a hangout.
A building is about the only kind of structure that's easily fortified,
which is why most of the major clans buy them.
The issue is where to settle down.
This one's in Minato Ward, close to here, but it's also kind of close to Shibuya.
I see.
Shibuya is the home turf of those scary Eighth guys.
We should really just wipe those bastards out.
I apologize for coming unannounced.
Um, who are you?
I am Hideaki Kanehira of the Kanehira Insurance Union.
An insurance company?
I'm a minor, so I can't sign a contract with you or any company.
Oh, no, I'm not here to sell you anything.
I'm here to pay insurance money to the designated beneficiary, Suzune Hiiragi.
Insurance money?
The sum payable at the death of your father, Ichiro Hiiragi.
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy.
Please leave!
Well, it's only natural...
Pardon the intrusion.
Looks like she kicked you out.
I left the check with her.
Well, that's fine, I guess.
I was asked to make sure she got the insurance money.
For the Kanehira Insurance Union, trust comes first.
By the way, Miss Rein, would you introduce me to Kaname Sudo?
It's not like I'm Kaname's manager.
I've heard he's formed a clan.
You have sharp ears.
Oh, no. I don't hold a candle to the Analyst.
I'd just like to be on good terms with such a promising clan.
Well, I'll talk to you soon.
That guy is like a phantom, as always.
Insurance man! Please, wa—
I'm so sorry! Are you okay?
Your name is Rein?
That's cool, like the name of someone from another country.
Yes, well...
It's a pain when people read my name wrong because of the character, though...
It looks like it should be "suzu," but it's really read as "Rein."
Wow! The same as me!
My name also has the character for "suzu," but it's read as "Suzune."
Nice to meet you, Rein.
But I'm really sorry for running into you earlier.
Is your arm okay?
It's almost healed up anyway.
Just before that, a stranger came by and dropped off a strange check.
I scrambled after him to return it, when...
It's probably just a prank, but...
Do you think this check is real?
He said he was with some insurance company, but seemed really suspicious.
Why don't you take it to a bank and have them verify it?
If it is real, it would be a waste not to deposit it.
I-It can't be...
It can't be real.
After all, he said it was money to be paid when my father dies!
Suzune, if you're determined to know the truth about Ichiro Hiiragi, please contact me.
"Information Broker?"
You know something about my father?
Who are you, Rein?
I just buy and sell information.
Sometimes people call me the Analyst.
DOCTOR'S OFFICE
All right, try moving it.
Do you feel any pain or discomfort? Does it move as expected?
This is incredible!
You should've healed Rein, too!
She's almost healed already, so better to let nature do the rest.
I really appreciate this. I mean, I don't have the words to thank you...
Danjo and Kaede.
That's all right. I'm happy that my Sigil, Healing Grace, can be used to help people.
He asked us to treat you as part of his request. It's no problem at all.
By the way, can I ask you something?
What is it?
Why do you go by "Kaede" and "Danjo"?
You're both Russian, right?
Oh, you're curious about that?
We may not look like it, but we're major Japanophiles!
So just what they look like...
Anyway, you've got a big place here.
How many clan members do you have?
It's not like everyone here is involved with D-Game.
We've only got 26 D-Game players.
The Danjo Boxing Club was originally a normal kickboxing gym.
So why did you start playing the game?
It'll probably sound silly.
A martial artist is someone who seriously aspires to be the strongest in the world.
If you're a martial artist, it's something you've thought at least once.
When you're actually facing a blade, will your skill see you through?
What if it's a gun?
Or even a tank?
To a martial artist, the Sigils of D-Game are equivalent to a demon's temptation.
So are you able to beat a tank nowadays, Danjo?
If it's one on one.
Master Danjo!
Good to see you!
How is he coming along?
To be honest, not bad.
He's only been at it for two months and it's just basic bodybuilding...
...but the kid's got great reflexes and resolve,
so if there's no pinning involved, I could see him holding his own in a match against one of his peers.
Oh, really? In other words, he's ready.
In any case, that means all of your requests have been fulfilled.
Ryuji's injury has been healed and your training has made you strong.
So may we proceed with that conversation?
I'd be happy to. Right now?
You're forming a clan and want an alliance with us.
I can sympathize with your principles and purpose. We have no problem there.
Then...
However, in an alliance, if there aren't merits for both sides,
it definitely will not last.
Without strength, principles and purpose are empty and will fade away.
Fight me.
I shall measure whether you are worthy of forming an alliance with.
M-Master, you mean to fight him yourself?!
He appeared before me as a fellow clan leader.
Therefore, it has to be me.
This is a match, but come at me with everything you've got, Kaname.
Everything? You mean Sigils are okay?
Of course. Anything goes.
My style is "no holds barred."
Oh, so you are home!
You're a friend of Kaname Sudo, right?
Welcome. I've been waiting for you!
NEXT TIME: HEADS UP
Next time, "Heads Up."