01x21 - Memento Mori

[bunniefuu]

[Anno] Fuko and Andy succeed in contacting

the author Anno Un.

Anno expresses a desire
to help them become stronger,

but Fuko and Andy end up
fighting against Autumn

to save a man assaulted by the UMA.

However, at their current skill level,

they're unable to defeat their foe.

Anno draws Andy's arm with G-Liner

and uses it to make a powerful attack,

thus showing them the potential
of Negator abilities.

However, not even that is enough
to defeat Autumn.

And so the trio retreats from the battle

and heads to Anno's mansion.

There they convinced Juiz to allow the two
to undergo Anno's training,

transforming Andy into a book
that reaches up to space.

Huh?

It's massive! Why is it so tall?

Most likely because Victor's portion

is included, too.

See, basically,

this is how long he's actually been alive.

So to learn about Andy's past,

I'll need to read this entire book.

- Not quite.
- Huh?

- Go in!
- How would I…

I mean, you can't possibly read all this.

It's too heavy to even open.

But that doesn't explain what
you meant by "go in."

That sounds more like the plot
of a fairy tail

- than something you...
- [thuds]

Huh?

[shouts] Huh?

Is that me?

Hey, don't panic. You're fine.

[whimpering]

This is Artifact Soul Caliber.

It can pluck the soul out of a person

and seal them inside an object
of your choice,

and I'm choosing to plop
you right inside that book.

Uh…

[snickers]

[shouting]

There you'll learn about
the parts of him that

are unknown to you, and about you.

And he in turn will gain
a deeper understanding of you

and reexamine his own past.

What? Wh... What do you mean by that?

In other words... [grunts]

- [Fuko Izumo shouts]
- [Anno] You're going to find out why.

The reason why Andy was born, that is!

[♪ Shiyui's "Love Call" playing]

♪ Up, up, up, up ♪

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♪ Up, up, up, up ♪

♪ Down, down, down, down, down ♪

♪ Up, up, up, up ♪

♪ Down, down, down, down, down ♪

♪ Bad ♪

[♪ Shiyui singing in Japanese]

♪ One, two ♪

[♪ singing in Japanese]

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♪ Good ♪

[♪ singing in Japanese]

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♪ Up and down ♪

[♪ singing in Japanese]

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♪ Repeat the ♪

[♪ singing in Japanese]

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♪ Lucky ♪

[♪ singing in Japanese]

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♪ Happy ♪

[♪ singing in Japanese]

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- ♪ Repeat the ♪
- [♪ singing in Japanese]

♪ Love call ♪

♪ Up, up, up, up ♪

♪ Down, down, down, down, down ♪

♪ Up, up, up, up ♪

♪ Down, down, down, down ♪

[groaning]

Where am I?

Could I already be inside Andy's memories?

- [whimpers]
- [outlaw] Freeze!

[whimpers]

- [g*n c*ck]
- [outlaw] One of the kids that escaped?

- Get back here!
- [Fuko] My name is Fuko Izumo!

Uh, I mean, I'm not from around here!

Where am I?

[outlaw] Hey, stop your jabberin'!

Unless you wanna die!

Oh, no! I can't die yet. I just got here!

Please, I'm just
a normal 18-year-old girl!

I swear I'm not dangerous!

I don't want any trouble
so please just let me go, okay?

[snarls]

I didn't even get to find Andy yet!

[Andy grunts]

[Fuko gasps]

Hey, Josh! Red! Sanders!

You tellin' me you
didn't save all the kids?

- That it?
- No, I made sure!

None of the kids here know who she is!

What, no?

A... Andy, it's…

Huh?

Andy! It's you, isn't it?

Where are we right now? And when?

We're only just a little
ways out from Longing.

Are ya from there?

We can take ya.

Ah, oh, Andy!

I knew I could count on you!

Even in this era,
you wouldn't just let me die!

Who's this Andy fellow
that you keep going on about?

Oh, that's right.

You had a different name at this point.

[groans]

Just how long are you gonna

stay latched onto the captain?

Uh, oh, sorry about that. I just...

- Down, Josh.
- [grunts]

[gasps]

My hair didn't happen

to touch you just now, did it?

This is real bad.
Here comes a stroke of unluck!

Some unluck?

What are you talkin' abou...

[groans]

[birds cawing]

Oh, good.

At least it was only a light stroke.

- [Josh] How did you...
- [Fuko whimpers]

You just predicted that, didn't you?

You a witch? You must be!

- All right, better k*ll ya!
- [Fuko whimpers]

[Fuko] Crap, crap, crap!

I just found Andy. I can't die yet!

Gotta explain. Gotta earn their trust.

[gasps]

On your left shoulder,

it says, "Dead End!"

On your left chest, it says, "1865!"

- [grunts]
- My name is Fuko Izumo

and I know your future.

You just have to believe me. Please!

Captain, how's this girl
know your tattoos?

- [g*n c*ck]
- Hey!

What kinda relationship did ya have with

the captain, huh?

[whimpers]

Come with us.

[Fuko gasps]

[Andy] Let's go eat.

[♪ Twangy guitar music playing]

♪♪

[all speaking at once]

[father] I'm so glad you're okay!

[Fuko grunts]

Thank you so much for saving the children.

We're all in your debt.

Please, can I do something to repay you?

LUCKY SALOON & RESTAURANT

Uh, so, uh, I heard you speak Japanese.

[Josh] Yeah, the captain taught me.

I wanna head over and meet some samurai.

[grunts]

And learn how to quick draw!

[laughs nervously]

[both chewing]

That's it? Are you certain?

You only want food?

That's right. Don't fret.

Just food and booze for now.

If you think you'd be interested,

we have plenty of this town's
famous local brew.

But I warn you it's a bit strong
for outsiders.

Bring it on!
Let's have a drinking contest!

[both] Hell yeah! We're in!

[exhales]

[giggles]

[both snickering]

[beer mugs clanging]

[both groaning]

[snickering]

[laughs nervously]

So what is it you all normally do, Andy?

A lot of places are in bad shape now

seeing as the Civil w*r's done.

So now we beat up fools who
are up to no good.

And in return get thanked
for our efforts like this.

[Fuko] The Civil w*r…
what year was that, again?

That's just a front and you know it.

We know the real deal.

The captain here has no memories
of his past, you see.

That's why he's been roamin'
around the world.

In truth he's been hopin'
to run into someone

who knows who the hell he is.

[both] Mm-hmm.

And as for us three, during his journey,

he saved each of us from trouble.

So now we're helpin' him the best we can.

And that's why…

We better not find out you've
been lyin' about knowing

the captain or…

[all] You're dead meat!

[gulps]

All o' ya, settle down.

She won't tell us anything

if you're threatening her like that.

It's Fuko, right?

Tell me this.

How'd you know about my tattoos, huh?

How do I…

[cackling]

You see, in the future,

- you're always naked.
- [g*ns c*ck]

[whimpers]

Huh?

There's no way. That's absurd.

No, it's the truth!

Maybe it's 'cause, I don't know,

you've lived as Undead for so long,

after all that time,

your sense of values could
have changed a bit?

Oh, also, in the future,
you fight with a katana.

[clanging]

And you use your finger as a g*n.

Wait, back up.

- Undead?
- [Fuko] Uh-huh?

- What?
- [all laughing]

Listen, Captain's wounds
do heal lickety-split,

but the dude ain't no dang zombie.

[Fuko] I see.

Andy in this era isn't aware
he's undead yet.

Andy.

Please let me join your crew.

[all gasping]

Nothing I've been saying so far

is making you trust me at all, right?

Then let me risk my life right
alongside you on your journey.

I could gain your trust, get stronger,

and learn more about you, Andy…

It's k*lling three birds with one stone.

[♪ Dramatic music playing]

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[g*n unloading]

[barrel closes]

One b*llet, one shot.

Aim at your head and pull.

If you live, I'll let you join my crew.

Ah, nice. Here.

First induction test in quite a while.

[grunts]

[c*ck g*n]

[exhales]

[hammer clicks]

[both gasping]

[hammer clicks]

- [hammer clicks]
- [gasps]

[hammer clicks]

- [grunts]
- Ow!

Stop! Are you outta your damn mind?

I'm sorry about that.

But the g*n wasn't loaded, was it?

[stammers]

You did a good job tricking me
so I couldn't tell, but…

Even with a one-in-six chance,

the Andy I know wouldn't
do that to someone,

especially someone who
isn't even a fighter.

Thank goodness.

I guess you're still
the same Andy after all.

What would you have done
if there actually was

a b*llet in there?

Oh, it would have been fine.

It's Andy.

Sure, that's great, but what if?

- I'd be okay.
- [groans]

Well, I like the cut of your jib.

I say we let her join the g*ng.

[both chuckling]

[Josh] Right, Captain?

[g*ns c*ck]

[g*nf*re]

[lantern squeaking]

- [outlaw 1] They're all dead?
- [outlaw 2] Yep.

[outlaw 3] That was easier than I thought.

- [outlaws laughing]
- [gasping]

- [outlaw 2] Hey, saloon woman.
- [gasps]

Ya did good.

Got 'em nice and drunk
just like we planned.

They were sittin' ducks.

[saloon manager] Right.

And you'll keep your end of the bargain?

[outlaw 2] Oh, we will.

We won't mess with the kids anymore.

- [door creaks open]
- [footsteps leaving]

[door creaks shut]

[Josh] Fuko… [gasps]

[Fuko] Ms. Josh.

You protected me.

[Josh] In the future, the captain…

He doin' well?

Doesn't look like he's in pain?

No, he's just fine. Great, in fact.

[Josh] Great.

Glad to hear it.

[Fuko crying]

- [Andy] Sanders, I'm borrowing these.
- [Fuko gasps]

I'll be right back.

Andy, wait!

- [g*nf*re]
- At first I didn't know what

learning about Andy meant.

[blade slicing]

But now I do.

It meant learning about all
the times he's had

to say goodbye.

[Andy] It's clear to me now.

Now that I know I can't die
and I'm undead,

it makes more sense for me
to get in close range.

'Cause if I ain't gonna die,

I couldn't care less about any pain.

[whimpering]

[Fuko] So it's my duty

to witness each one with my own eyes.

UNDEADUNLUCK

JOSH - SANDERS - RED

Thank you for the help.
Sorry to make you pitch in.

Oh, no. It's fine. I had to help.

Ms. Josh saved my life.

[Andy] The three of 'em were good people.

Far too good for me, in fact.

[saloon manager] Pardon.

I'm so sorry.

This is all my fault
for following their plan.

I was in your debt

and I still went through with it.

I'll atone for what I've done, but please,

you must forgive the others here.

They're innocent!

The saloon manager.

I see.

[gasps]

[Fuko] Wait, Andy, stop!

She didn't do it because she wanted to!

Let me go.

[gasps]

[exhales]

[both whimpering]

- [bottles clinking]
- [gasps]

Every single year on this day,

come and pour out the booze

that Anhueser's selling on their graves,

and every time they release
a new one as well.

Till the day you die,
and don't skip a single time.

Do that and those three won't
blame ya for what ya did.

Yes, I'll do that!

I swear to God I will!

- [Andy] Let's go.
- Right.

- You sure are kind.
- What do you mean?

For, you know, going easy
on that nice lady.

She probably would have
kept blaming herself,

so you gave her a way to make amends.

[Andy] You're giving me too much credit.

All I want's for her to suffer.

Nothing more, nothing less.

I see.

So, hey, is it okay to assume
I'm part of your crew now?

[Andy] Huh? What'cha talkin' about?

I'm droppin' you off at the closest town.

[Fuko] Wait, that wasn't part of the deal!

I passed your test, didn't I?

[Andy] All right,
then the crew's disbanded.

[Fuko] Now, hold on!

From then on, I traveled
with Andy on his journey.

Together we ran into and parted ways

with many people in many places.

It felt like eons had passed
but it also felt like

the blink of an eye.

Almost as if I was dreaming,
the way time blurred.

It was strange, this experience.

Like I'd become a character
in some sort of book.

And during all that time,
Andy never cracked a smile.

Not only that,

he never once spoke about his past.

Hold on. A Negator of luck, you say?

[hiccups] What's that supposed to mean,

- Ms. Fuko?
- [Fuko] Mm…

It'd be dangerous if I didn't fill in

the newcomers now, I guess.

I'd seriously injure them
if I wait until after we got

to know each other.

Here it comes. Unluck.

- [server] Whoa, ah!
- [both shouting]

- [crashing]
- Ah.

[groans]

Well, that does it
for the rite of passage.

I'll go bring Andy his food.

Great. Here's to hopin'
the captain doesn't feel you up.

[Fuko] I knew I'd find you out here.

Look, I brought you some dinner.

You're eating right, Andy?

[Andy] Quit callin' me that
when my men are around, Fuko.

Oh, come on. Where's the harm in that?

I gave them the Unluck ritual
a second ago.

- You see, Mr. Ash was...
- Hold on.

- Mm?
- Let me guess.

Budwaiser Lager Beer

Ash probably got a little dirty.

And Camus's chair broke
and dropped him on his a*s.

Oh, wow! You're right!

Mr. Ash always stares at my chest

and I can't stand it!

What's so great about
these things, anyway?

Mr. Camus doesn't do anything like that.

GENUINE

Oh, is that a new brew?

Uh-huh.

Apparently they call it Budwaiser.

- Pretty good stuff.
- Oh.

Something for Ms. Josh
and the others to drink.

[Andy] Fuko, let me ask ya somethin'.

What do you think it means to die?

What brought this on suddenly?

I'm being serious over here.

Personally I think death is when
your brain stops thinking.

Thinking means you can challenge.

Thinking means you can change.

JOSH

I think when a person can't
do that anymore,

that's when they're dead.

Mm, I don't quite agree
with that, actually.

In my opinion,

you only truly die once
no one remembers you.

TERESA HOTEL

I lost my parents in an accident.

No, I mean, I k*lled them with my ability,

along with a bunch of other people.

I thought that not being able
to see them anymore

meant they were dead but now
I think it's slightly different.

After all,

both my mom and my dad have
always been in my heart.

Constantly telling me that
it wasn't my fault.

And telling me if I keep living,
something wonderful may come.

Sure, it might just be a fantasy
I made up to escape the weight

of my sins.

But my mom and dad
have always helped me out,

even to this day.

So that's why I don't feel
like they're dead yet.

Of course, I can't meet them in
the flesh but…

I'm sure Ms. Josh and the others are alive

and well inside of you.

[gasps]

Yeah.

I sure hope that they are.

You…

Finally smiled, Andy!

Boy, all that hard work I put in
has really paid off!

It was worth... ah?



April 15th. Washington, D.C.

That's my oldest memory.

Now that I've told you,
you'll go there, right?

[gasps]

So long as I don't forget…

I won't be alone. I'll be fine now.

[gasps]

[whimpers]

No, the... the one I love is you,

but at the same time not
the one that's here exactly.

So I don't think we should
be doing th... that.

At least not right now.

[gasps]

Wait, did I just say that I love you?

You did.

But puttin' that aside, Fuko…

You're startin' to fade away.

Whoa, what is this?

Is it taking me somewhere else now?

What do I do? What do I do?

- Andy!
- What's up?

In 144 years, on exactly August 1st, 2020,

you and I will meet.
It'll be at Shinjuku Station!

When we do, I'll try to run away,

but make sure you catch me!

If you do on that day,
I'll kiss you, okay?

[snickers]

So please be sure not to forget!

As long as you don't forget…

Then people won't die.

Sick. Wicked sick.



[distant church bell ringing]

Uh?

[bell ringing continues]

Where am I?

[ringing continues]



APRIL 15TH

WASHINGTON D.C.

TO BE CONTINUED

[♪ OKAMOTO'S' "Kono Ai
ni Kanau mon wa Nai" playing]

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[♪ Sho Okamoto singing in Japanese]

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UNDEAD
UNLUCK