01x08 - aji wo (K)utta?

[bunniefuu]

We encountered the wanted fugitive A2.

But she fled.

So, you encountered A2.

She is an extremely dangerous Android.

We've sent several pursuit units,

but she's defeated them all.

Don't think of her as YoRHa.

She is our enemy.

Why did A2 become a fugitive
in the first place?

What happened?

That information is confidential.

2B, 9S.
You are hereby given a new mission.

Track down A2.

-Yes, Commander.
-Yes, Commander.

The command center betrayed me first.

-Hey, 2B...
-Miss 2B, Mr. 9S.

That soldier will take
the little sister back to the village.

I bet her older sister will be surprised

when her little sister suddenly
brings home her fiancé.

Is something wrong?

Pascal, about that Android from earlier.

Do you know anything about her?

That Android...

She also appears in our previous records.

Our records say that she's dangerous and
that she is destroying machine lifeforms.

But she's never come to our village.

That's all I know.

A fugitive Android?

Yes. Have you heard anything about her?

She is an Android registered
as a YoRHa prototype

under the name "Attacker No. 2."

No. 2...

Do you know her?

What are you going to do
when you find her?

It's up to the command center.

But for now, she's specified
as an object for destruction.

I see.
Unfortunately, I don't know anything.

But...

Let's go, 9S.

Wait, 2B!

We need to ask
the other Resistance members...

Wait for me!

So you're still alive, No. 2...

Who else might know something?

Hello! Do you remember us?

Of course.

Thank you for helping us that day.

Are they making you do
something dangerous again?

It's fine.

So, what can we do for you?

We're looking for an Android.

Sorry, I've never seen her.

I see...

But Miss Jackass might know something.

She does a lot of fieldwork.

Really?

I think she went to investigate
the Sunken City today.

Thank you.

You better get going now.

It's better for you
not to be seen with us.

SUNKEN CITY

The whole city has sunken into the sea.

Report. The last w*r destroyed the ground.

Therefore, the whole city sunk.

Salty air feels so sticky.

2B.

Why do you think A2 ran away
but continues to fight machine lifeforms?

There have been other deserters before,

but they ran away
because they got sick of the w*r.

And what she said...

9S, it's not something
we need to think about.

Too much curiosity
will only get you k*lled.

Yeah, you're right.

Let's not think about it
and focus on the mission.

Even our Pods can't find Miss Jackass.

Maybe she's wearing a stealth device
to prevent being found by the enemy.

Usually, she's so wild. Why does she have
to be so diligent now of all times?

She's nowhere to be found.

Let's take a break, 2B

It's so quiet.

As if we're the only ones left.

2B.

Do you think this is what
a peaceful world is like?

I don't know, because I've never seen it.

9S?

It's against protocol
to remove your goggles during a mission.

It's just for a second.

Apparently, humans liked
to go for a "dip" in the sea.

Do you think it's like this?

Or like this?

Come join me, 2B.

9S, we don't need
to go for a dip in the sea.

Don't expend meaningless energy
during a mission.

It may be so, but humans
enjoyed things that were meaningless.

We were made to resemble humans, so...

maybe we can enjoy things
that are meaningless too.

Do you want to try, 2B?

That is not necessary.

Okay...

What do you think?

It's difficult to move.

That is so like you.

Salty air isn't that bad after all.

Pod.

Understood.

I haven't said anything yet.

It is assumed,

2B wants to show
Comm Officer 6O that flower.

Please answer if assumption is correct.

That's a Lunar Tear!

Did you get it for me?

Thank you!

I'll save it and treasure it
for the rest of my life.

Okay...

Well, since it's such a beautiful flower...

And since you're
as beautiful as the flower,

I think it would look so good
if you wore it in your hair.

Please try it. Just this once!

It won't stay in my hair, so...

It really looks nice on you, 2B!

Oh, sorry...

I've always been interested in
life on Earth.

Blue sky, green trees, animals...

I like to see images of the landscapes.
It's incredibly beautiful.

I wish I could go down there someday.

Is it really as beautiful as
in the pictures?

I can't answer that.

You have to see it with your own eyes.

You're right. Some day.

Will you come with me then?

When I'm not on a mission.

Thank you.

Okay, I have to hang up now.

What?

You seem to be indifferent,
but you're actually good-natured.

I am not.

Yes, you are.

I can sense it.

Why are you laughing?

I don't know why but...

I'm just very happy.

Having emotions...

...is prohibited. I know.

Well, that's enough of a break.

Let's go looking for Miss Jackass.

But this place is so huge,
it'll take us forever.

What do you think of splitting up?

There we go!

Target found.

It feels like a big one.

I will not give up!

Considering its luster and size,
it has to be a good fish.

I'll give it a name.

What's a good name...

-Jackass.
-Yes, Jackass.

Your name is Jackass.

2B.

What are you wearing?

This is called a "swimsuit."

Apparently, humans wore these
on the beach.

They're easy to move in
and good for regulating body temperature.

By the way,

I came here to get
this fish called "mackerel."

The special enzyme in this fish's oil

is harmful to
the neurotransmitters of Androids.

I'm curious, so please do try.

Although, you might die.

It's for the further development
of science.

Although, you might die.

-I really need the data! Although, you...
-Jackass.

I want to ask you something.

A deserter, huh?

Have you ever met her before?

No, I haven't. Sorry.

I see...

But I know who she is.

She's Lily's former comrade.

By the look on your face,
you knew it, right?

Are you still going to
follow orders and k*ll her?

That flower,

the Lunar Tear, is said to make
your wish come true.

Pod, contact 9S.

Tell him I found Jackass.

Understood.

Report. Communication attempt failed.

It is assumed that 9S and Pod 153
are unable to be reached.

Reason unknown.

30 MINUTES AGO

Forgive me, 2B.

I need to find out.

The most effective way is to
hack the bunker's servers directly,

but the security system
is too complicated.

I can hack it but it would take too long.

I need to find another way.

That's it!

A photo?

Yes.

If there is any information
the Human Council might miss,

I want you to photograph it.

A new mission? Okay, I'll do it.

No, it's purely out of interest.

Out of interest?

There are many kinds of data in the world.

I'm interested in analyzing them
and finding new information.

Analyzing data...
It doesn't sound interesting.

At least it's more useful
than chitchatting with you.

That's so rude!

I'll add this to the data I'm uploading.

I hope she sees it soon.

That was fast!

Comm Officer 21O to 9S.

I have received the data you sent.

What do you think?

It's very intriguing.

Toys, children's shoes, and
household account books.

We can speculate from these records

that human lives were family-based.

Family...

I want to become family with him.

Are you interested in
information regarding families?

According to records,
families are more than just a group.

They were special kinds of groups
of people that cared about each other.

If we, Androids,
were to introduce a family system...

Never mind. Thank you for the information.

No problem at all.

I'll hang up now.

I'm sorry...

I'm going to run a monitoring program
through your terminal.

It worked!

But that's too...

That voice...

I can't allow that.

They need to be warned at least.

I have already rejected that request.

Engagement Plan B, which is currently
underway, is the top priority.

But then, we'll just be sacrificing them.

She always talks about
righteousness and stuff

but being a commander must be hard too.

Give top priority to
the implementation of the plan.

Proceed smoothly and do not deviate
from the original schedule.

I wonder what plan they're talking about.

Unauthorized access detected.

Oh no.

Someone was listening
to this conversation.

You know what to do, Commander.

Understood.

They found out...

I don't think they know
who it was, though.

This place is outside the bunker's
optical surveillance range.

I'm going to change my communication
and activity logs in case they suspect me.

Is it 2B? No...

It's A2!

Pod, find out the reason
9S can't be reached.

Analyzing.

Analysis completed.

Strong interference waves detected
in this whole area.

Why didn't you notice it sooner?

Answer.

The waves were covered up ingeniously.
Therefore, immediate detection has failed.

It is speculated to be
a deliberate act of a third party.

That's pretty amazing.

I'd love to analyze and trace it.

But why would that person
go through all this trouble?

9S...

Pod, contact 2B immediately.

Tell her A2 may be around.

Understood.

Report. Communication attempt failed.

Analyzing cause.

Restore communication as soon as possible.

Understood.

What is this?

Why are there pictures of us?

Pod, have you made contact with 2B?

Pod?

No way...

198,010.

198,011.

198,012.

198,013.

Bro, I finished the book as promised.

Bro?

Connect to the network.

I can't feel Bro...

INTRODUCING THE MULTIPLE ENDINGS OF
THE GAME NieR:AUTOMATA.

NieR:AUTOMATA PUPPET SHOW
"TASTE OF MACKEREL"

I'm YoRHa No. 2 Type B, aka 2B.

9S has the day off, so today, I will
be reading a letter from our viewers.

Question.

Why are so many buildings still standing,

even though humans left Earth
a long time ago?

And what do you do
in your spare time, Miss 2B?

As for the first question,
Androids are using data from the past

to repair and build new buildings
for the day humans will return to Earth.

w*r CAUSES NEW DAMAGE

As for the second question...

Pod.

Starting fishing.

Report.

Fresh.

Very fresh.

THE MACKEREL WAS DELICIOUS BUT
HER BODY FLUIDS START TO COAGULATE.

SOON, SHE LOSES CONSCIOUSNESS.

TO BE CONTINUED