01x14 - Punishment and Confession

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Somehow I had forgotten

such a precious memory.

You were that girl

with the picture book.

You saw?

I'm sorry, I

I didn't remember

When I linked with your mind.

This has happened before.

Then

You were waiting below that tree.

Why

Darling?

Hey.

Were you my darling from back then?

That means I've This whole time

Don't touch Hiro!

-Hiro!

-Hey, are you okay?

Stay with me!

"I hope you'll tell me

whatever is on your mind."

"I want to get to know you better."

He was always saying those things.

"I want us to understand each other."

I didn't get what

he was trying to say at the time.

But I think I'm beginning

to understand what he had been seeking.

APE FACILITIES: INFIRMARY

It would appear that was the last straw.

His yellow blood cell levels far exceed

what the human body was meant to take.

Saurification could happen at any moment.

His consciousness also seems clouded.

The excessively strong link

he and Code 002 formed via Strelizia

caused some sort of hallucination.

A dangerous situation, one way or another.

I had thought that Hiro might be the one.

But I suppose his time is up.

-I have to talk

-Hey!

-to my darling.

-Hey! Stop!

It's the only way

I said, stop!

Stay out of this.

-I have to see my darling.

-Come on, Ichigo.

How dare you even say that?

Don't you know who's responsible

for putting Hiro in that state?

I won't let you

anywhere near Hiro ever again!

Calm down, Ichigo.

Zero Two must be worried about Hiro too.

Exactly.

Why are you so worked up, Ichigo?

You've done nothing

but manipulate and use Hiro!

And to top it off,

you tried to make him something not human.

-What?

-Something not human?

I've heard how you siphon your partners'

lives and then discard them.

How countless people

have been sacrificed to that end.

You heard? From whom?

Miss Nana and Hachi were saying

that Hiro is on his way to becoming

something no longer human.

What?

Is this true, Zero Two?

It can't be, can it?

This must be some mistake.

You two have been doing so well together--

Oh, shut up.

It's none of your business

what I do with my darling.

So you admit it?

Are we finished? I need to see my

When you first came,

I couldn't bring myself to accept you.

Still, you found a place in the group.

I thought we had finally become teammates,

and now this.

Teammates?

What do I care about that?

Get out of my way already!

You can feel however you like.

But I'm not letting you see Hiro

ever again.

You've been lying to Hiro

and the rest of us from the start.

There's no place for you here anymore!

Hiro?

Thank goodness!

Hey.

Welcome back.

Man, I thought

you were a goner for sure this time.

Props for making it back alive!

They said you'll be out soon if you rest.

Good news, right, Hiro?

Yes.

Hey.

Where is Zero Two?

She didn't come.

I didn't let her.

I'm sure you know why.

But rest assured.

We'll keep you safe.

For now, focus on recovering.

Ichigo.

Well, later, Hiro.

-Right.

-Take care!

Make sure to eat!

Mitsuru.

What is it you needed to tell me?

When you went for the Elixir Injection,

we made a promise, didn't we?

Afterward, I

Never mind that. It's in the past.

Especially given

you had forgotten about it until now.

Really?

Yes.

Any normal Stamen would be long dead.

Your perverse luck prevails again.

Ichigo is right. Stay away from that girl

if you know what's good for you.

There's still something

I simply have to ask her.

You just can't resist

getting yourself into trouble.

That's one part of you

that hasn't changed.

Thanks, Mitsuru.

To ask her?

From that day forward, for some reason,

my aptitude kept falling.

Until

Code 703 and Code 016,

failed.

I died once.

But after meeting Zero Two

I did it.

I'm riding a FRANXX!

And yet

none of the other Stamens could handle it.

Only I

Not you.

You'll do fine next time,

and the time after.

The only conceivable explanation

Now come.

Let me taste you.

Henceforth, you are my darling!

Did you know I was the only one

able to ride with you?

I have to ask her.

I have to know for sure.

We've received official orders from HQ

regarding your next mission.

The 13th Plantation has been making

its way toward a certain destination.

That destination is here.

Your mission is to exterminate

all Klaxosaurs in this structure

and secure the sector.

Further, this will be a joint mission

with the 9s and other FRANXX units.

A joint mission?

The first group's offensive

will commence in 27 hours.

The 13th Unit will be part

of the sixth wave of attacks.

Just get on with it already.

The enemy will fight back in force.

Make no mistake. This will be

the most difficult mission yet.

Understand that

Ichigo?

Before we commence this mission,

please remove Code 002 from the 13th Unit.

Ichigo? Actually--

If our request is refused, the 13th Unit

will not participate in this mission.

That was our unanimous decision.

We cannot fight with her any further.

Zero Two is already scheduled to return

to the 9s starting this mission.

Hang on!

I'm returning? I didn't agree to this!

We've made HQ fully aware

of our situation.

We cannot afford for you

to remain here any longer.

And my darling?

Where do you think you're going?

Sorry, but we can't let you

go to the infirmary.

We are absolutely

not letting you see Hiro.

Why?

-Sorry, Hiro.

-What?

Just go back to bed and stay put.

But

Please.

Why?

Why do they all get in my way?

All I want is to see my darling

and talk to him.

How are you feeling?

Much better.

Really? That's good to hear.

How about you?

Fine.

I brought an apple. Do you want some?

Zero Two is transferring back to the 9s.

What?

When

Tomorrow night.

We've got a big mission coming up and all.

You must hate me.

I know that you want to see her.

But I can't let that happen.

If you go to her, you'll never come back.

Everyone else was worried too.

We're a team now.

We don't want to lose anyone.

So please, Hiro.

Hate me all you want.

Just don't go anywhere.

I'm sorry, Ichigo.

Mitsuru told me off

about how I always

get myself into trouble.

I'm causing everyone to worry, aren't I?

There's nothing for you to apologize for.

That's one of your good points.

Since we were young,

that's a part of you that I've

Oh, no!

Are you okay?

Yes.

Oh, it's pretty deep.

Okay. There you go.

I'm not sure who's nursing whom now.

No kidding.

Ever the klutz, aren't you?

Accidents happen!

Really? All right, what's this?

That's

a rabbit.

This? A rabbit?

Shut up!

Besides, you can see I'm getting better!

Why, this one's as rabbit-like

as they come!

And this one just needs some ears

I thought we had finally become teammates,

and now this.

There's no place for you here anymore!

I knew all along.

No amount of acting human

would actually make me one.

That's why I have to hurry

and k*ll more Klaxosaurs

and become human already.

Whatever it takes!

But even so, my darling is the only one

Thanks.

I think I'll rest for a bit.

Oh, of course!

Sorry, don't mind me.

I'll ask them to clean it all up later,

so you can leave it.

All right.

Then I won't bother.

See you, Hiro.

Take care.

Hey! Get back here!

Stop!

You heard him! Back to your room!

Come on, Zero Two. What

Oh, my gosh! Are you okay?

What's going on here?

Well, you see

Stay out of my way.

I need to see my darling.

Would you give it up already?

You'll see him, then what?

Lie to him again?

No!

No!

I just want to talk to him!

Maybe we should let her, Ichigo.

If she's so adamant, she must have

something she really needs to say.

Goro. But she

I think so too.

It's just too cruel to force them apart.

Just one thing, Zero Two.

If you're going to see Hiro,

the rest of us are coming with you.

Are you all right with that?

What?

What's going on here?

How is Hiro?

Sleeping, probably.

It's been pretty quiet.

Hiro, we're coming in.

Darling

What?

How?

No way! I've been standing guard

this whole time!

There's your answer.

-What?

-Oh, no!

Did he

From up there?

So much for resting.

Hiro

Why?

You tricked me

You all tricked me

We didn't, Zero Two! We didn't know!

Hiro must

Right, he must have gone to find you

Shut up!

Zero Two, it's me.

I need to ask you

I need to talk to you about something.

You know how you said

you weren't afraid to die?

Well, it's the same with me.

But that's why there are some things

I need to know for sure.

Did you

Did you know all along and still used me?

Zero Two?

Is she not here?

What in the world?

Humans are so weak!

Let this be a lesson.

Don't ever get in my way.

Zero Two!

Darling!

What are you doing?

You're here at last, darling.

There's something I need to talk to you

-Ichigo!

-Are you okay?

Ichigo!

Hiro

Run!

Why would you do this?

Why?

You told me, darling.

That you wanted me to tell you everything.

But this group wouldn't

stay out of my way.

That's why

No.

So let's talk. Let's talk a lot.

I'm sure it's not too late to--

Zero Two!

Right now, you're no more than a monster.

Not a human.

This is my punishment.

It was he who sparked my desire

to become human,

yet I lured him into a trap

and tried to make him a monster like me.

For that, this is my punishment.

This was for the best, Hiro.

Let's go back.

I won't let you go!

I won't let you go

I won't, no matter what!

If you go back to her,

you'll become a monster!

You won't be yourself anymore!

That would be more than I could bear!

But

Welcome back, 9 Iota.

Just look.

The Doctor prepared all these for you.

Use them to your heart's content.

I don't regret our kiss

during the mock battle.

I don't want

to ever leave your side, Hiro!

I'll figure out a way to ride with you,

whatever it takes!

For you, there's nothing I can't do.

I mean it.

Because to me, you've always

You've always been my everything.

Ever since we were young, I've always,

had eyes for you alone.

I

I love you!