01x07 - THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN

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"Welcome to Expo Park!"

What is this?

It's an elevator to the underground.

I can see that, but... here?

It must be important if they went
through this much trouble to hide it.

You'll see soon enough.

Hmm?

Hey!

Hoodlum!

Finally caught up to you!

You made it out safe!

Man, I'm so glad I asked Courier
where this place was!

Blood! Are you hurt?!

Uh...

You wouldn't believe it, lady! I totally
massacred that Executioner woman!

Huh?

It was life and death! If I wasn't
so awesome, I wouldn't have lived!

I stabbed her! Right in the eye!
This blood's hers, not mine!

But look at me! Not a scratch!

--500,000,000 years, baby!
--U-Um, Hoodlum?

And the dreadlocked gorilla?

He's dead.

Huh?

It's Brawler we're talking about!
Won't he show up half-dead again?

You're kidding, right?
Don't think you can fool--

Him and the Executioner took each other out.

He's dead.

No way...

If he's dead, oh well. I never
guaranteed everyone would survive.

That's on him.

Anyways, let's board the elevator.
I'd like to get there soon.

What do you mean by, "Oh well"?!

Whose fault do you think
this is, you damn brat?!

You can hit me if it helps.

Or stab me with a knife. Or sh**t me.
We're used to that sort of thing.

Maybe I'll take you up on that!

Stop! It's not going to change anything!

You okay?

Keep feelings out of work.

"Akudama Drive"

"The City of Lost Children"

Red! Red! Red!

Hoodlum?

I saw you drop this.

Huh?

Sorry for losing my temper back there.

It's fine. It's true that we used you,
and I spoke out of line.

That thing is important to Brother.

Hey!

If it's important, put it somewhere safe.

Mind your own business.

Sorry to spoil everyone's fun,
but how long are we riding this for?

Don't worry. We're there.

"Arrived"

It's finally time for us to see
this destination of yours.

I imagine if Hacker was here,
he'd be even more excited.

What is this place?

This is Expo Park. And that
right there is our destination.

Hello! Bunny here!

'Sup?! It's Shark here!

Hey, Shark! Can you imagine what
Kansai was like before the w*r?

Heck no!

Right? That's why people before the w*r
wanted to preserve their culture...

...so that people after the w*r
could learn about it!

Oh! Like a museum!

You're way off the mark!

Huh?!

Apparently, they tried to
preserve a whole little city!

Wow! Kansai really spared
no expense with that one!

Huh? But if there's a whole city,
why haven't I seen it?!

Of course you haven't! It got buried
under the ground in the w*r!

Yeah?! So if I get a shovel, I might find it?!
Then I could learn all about the past!

Some things are better not to know.

Well, until next time!

"The End"
"Produced by
Kansai"

This place has such weird buildings.

I heard they were made to replicate
a festival of some sort.

The past must've been whimsical.

Oh! Courier! Look at this neat looking bike!

--That's no bike.

--Whoa! These are some funky
clothes! Check it out, Bro!
--That's no bike.

--Whoa! These are some funky
clothes! Check it out, Bro!
--Huh? What makes you say it's not a bike?

Is it 'cuz yours has tires and that one doesn't?

Why all the faded red?

Normally, we call that orange.

"A world without illness"
"A Bright Future!" "Live without pain!!"
"Instant recovery from any injury!"
"The era of immortality is near!"

No matter the era, scientists
all have that same dream.

We're close.

So close!

"Expo Park"
"Rocket Venue"

It looks a lot bigger up close!

We made it! Finally!

This tower is your destination?

Can you at least tell us why it's so important?

Would you believe me if I told you that
before the w*r, humans went into space?

Space? You mean the one above the sky?

Huh?

That's right.

This tower is a vehicle that
goes to space... a rocket.

Rocket? Space?
Where in the world are you going?

Before the w*r, humans made
a base to explore space.

But there's no air, and night
and day differ by 200 degrees.

It's a place where life can't survive.

You're not...?

Yes.

We're going to the Moon.

It's the perfect place where
nobody can reach Sister and me.

But why go that far?

We have to escape, no matter what.

Because... we shoulder
the lives of 5,555 siblings.

Who are you guys exactly?

I'll share with you our story...
About what sort of beings we are.

Good grief. I wish they would've
made it so I don't feel pain.

"Experiment 2502 Entering"

Are you all right?

Yeah, it was fine today. Hurt though.

"Kyushu Plant"
"Experiment Building 3 - Gymnasium"

Yeah, it was fine today. Hurt though.

I'm glad you're okay!

I wonder why only you get experimented on...

Do you think they'll do the same to us someday?

Eww, no! It hurts, right?

It hurts quite a bit.

But they do it to you every day.
Can't he get a break, Professor?

I don't have that authority.

Aww!

It's fine once you're used to it.

Oh! You're good today!

More or less.

Welcome back!

Thanks.

That was fast today!

Maybe they're used to it.

Oh, you're done!

Got my head chopped twice today.

We got you a present!

Hmm?

This!

We made it with loose threads!

I know it's nothing special, but...

No, I appreciate it!

Just don't hang it around
your neck! You might lose it!

Good point!

It'd be nice if the experiment ends soon.

Professor won't help one bit! So useless!

I am simply an AI made to observe and teach you.
I'm not allowed to fulfill requests.

Worthless!

Then I guess we'll just have
to ask the headmaster.

Maybe he can stop the experiments!

True. If everyone here pleads with him, maybe...

It's all right. I'm doing just fine.

And if you asked him that,
the headmaster might get mad.

Then everyone might get tested on.

You're worried about that?

We're siblings, you know!

Huh?

The experiment is complete.

Where are they?! Where did the others go?!

Experiment 2502.

I've come to deliver good news today.

Headmaster...

Congratulations, Experiment 2502.
You have become the first graduate.

Headmaster, where are the others?

At last, we've produced an
offering to send to Kanto.

Where are the others?

Now we're confident in our
ability to produce graduates.

Where are the others?!

But you alone aren't enough.
We will create another graduate.

Where are the others?!

Rest assured. The others
will be graduating with you.

This...

This can't be...!

Why are you surprised, Experiment 2502?

After all, you were created with 2501 children.

Huh?

Professor, have you not told him?

I'm sorry. To preserve his
mental health, I did not.

It's not a problem. I'll tell him now.

We produced children with special
genes needed for immortality...

"Standby"

We produced children with special
genes needed for immortality...

...which were concentrated in a pool.

From this, we produced a child
with confirmed immortality.

In other words, you, Experiment 2502.

From this pool, we will
produce one other graduate.

Soon, we will begin mass production.

Many more of your siblings
will join you in Kanto.

Please look forward to it.

Experiment 5557.

It's your new sibling.

Do you know what a sibling is?

Siblings have a stronger bond than anyone else.

There's a connection that ties us together.

We're a result of many of our siblings.

It's fine if you don't understand.
I'm your brother and you're my sister.

Brothers protect their sisters,
no matter what. So...

Come with me! I'll protect you, no matter what!

Bro... ther...

"Shinkansen"
"Carriage 1: Vault Car"

Have you forgotten anything?

With the backpack, we'll be fine.

I will now shut down all of the systems here.

As planned, you two will be on your own.

Thank you, Professor.

This is what they get for giving
an AI compassion. Don't mention it.

This is goodbye. I wish you luck.

Interesting.

Could be useful.

We stick together, no matter what.
Let's escape from this fate.

"Standby"

"Disconnected"

The rest of our story is as you know.

I see... You're offerings to Kanto.

To think they developed immortality.
How fascinating is that...

It's boring to be k*lled
but not die. Dying is better.

I also think that's preferable.

Are we done here? Regardless
of your situation, this job is over.

Yeah.

"Kansai Credit Union"
"Deposit Confirmed"

"Kansai Credit Union"
"Deposit Confirmed"

You all did well. Thank you.

Free, at last.

Three minutes until launch.
All crew, please finish preparations.

This is goodbye.

Prior to launch, please ensure
to fasten your air belts.

--Launching shortly. We hope you enjoy
the 12-hour journey to the Moon.

--I hope you guys find happiness!
--Launching shortly. We hope you enjoy
the 12-hour journey to the Moon.

It would be nice if we could.

I want to eat takoyaki again.

Next time we meet, you can
eat 'em till you're stuffed.

Maybe... someday.

Keep feelings out of work.

But...

Is it possible to keep feelings out of work?

Hang in there! Hang in there!

I'm fine.

Huh?!

I said... I'm fine.

I guess you're immortal, too.

You--!

Now, now. Be a good boy.

What are you doing?!

Isn't it obvious, cutesy girl?

Hey, Doctor. Since you did that,
I take it you want me to k*ll you?

Must be nice to be a protected princess.

Huh?!

Took long enough... Boss.

Executioners! Get in position!

Wha...? Tsk!

Why?!

Boss, this is what was inside
the vault--an offering to Kanto.

Thanks for providing the info.
Please handle it carefully.

What? What's the meaning of this, Doctor?!

I don't have to answer to you
for a single damn thing.

I just did what was good for me.

To think we would join hands with an Akudama.

I'm not letting you capture us!
We're going to the Moon!

Ridiculous! You can't go to the Moon!

We can! That's what we came here for!

Stupid brat! In space, you'll be dead!

Besides, what you think
is the Moon is an illusion!

It wasn't just Earth that saw the scars of w*r.

You're kidding!

The flames of w*r even reached the Moon.

As a result, the Moon... was destroyed!

That's enough. Playtime's over.

The offering has been recovered.

For attacking the Shinkansen
and stealing the offering to Kanto...

"Kansai Police"

"Kansai Police"

...you will be ex*cuted.

"License to k*ll"

...you will be ex*cuted.

"Initializing"

"Launching"

Smoke screen!

You sh*t!

Where?! Where's an escape route?!

It's okay! It's okay! We'll find a way out--

Nice dodge, Swindler. It won't happen again.

You guys have no business k*lling.

Cutthroat!

You're the one that escaped?

We'll have your head!

Jeez, just give it up already!

You're mine!

I missed?!

And here I just got my legs reattached!

Hmm? This is cool!

I kept my part of the promise.

To think the offering was a child.

Now, keep up your end of the deal.

We're not like you Akudama.

As promised, we'll take you
off the Akudama list.

Please do.

I...

I... will protect you!

--Damn brat!
--What?!

This way!

H-Hold on!

Get inside!

Huh? In here?!

--Hurry up!
--W-Wait!

Run! As far as you can!

--Wait!
--Brother!

Where did that light come from?

The end of the tunnel.

--That was an act of desperation.
--What are you waiting for?! Secure the offering!

Goodbye.

Offering secured!

Run!

This is the only place I belong!