Did you turn off your cell phones?
--Yup. --And the PCs?
All networks have been cut off.
Cameras?
We used the blind spots to get here.
All right, let's go in.
We're on to them now!
"AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
She's so adorable!
I can't stop smiling!
Why are all babies so cute?
I can't believe this came out of a human body...
Seven pounds and six ounces, perfectly healthy.
Talk about the mystery of life.
You know, you guys were once babies, too.
We were?
Uh-huh. Each one of you had a different caretaker.
Gai, your caretaker loved robot stuff,
and incorporated her favorite show into your training materials.
Bardiche Breaker!
Ohhh...
What do you mean, "ohhh"?!
Oh, oh! What about me?!
Did they show me a brilliant genius hacker movie?!
No, you watched a lot of biographical and historical films.
So that's where I got my traditional and elegant gentleman-like personality.
You're so positive.
Kei, your caretaker was a dependable mother,
so you might've taken on her traits.
Oh, that makes sense, too!
It's hard to notice these things yourself.
Actually, it's almost the anniversary of when your base program was completed.
Base program?
Kinda like the seed of an AI.
We designed Gai, Kei, and Nayuta based on it.
Yeah?
I see, this sounds interesting. Give it a try, then.
Thank you so much!
I'll tell Kumai and the others to help you as well,
and that this is a special top-secret mission!
We got a special mission.
It's top-secret, so it must be extremely difficult.
Are you all ready for this?
We left all our digital devices behind.
The electromagnetic blockers are set up as well.
What about the security system?
The surveillance cameras are active, but the access code has been changed.
We've also intentionally created blind spots.
Please use those areas when traveling.
All right, let's get this meeting started.
The execution date is June 2nd. I'd like to move forward with Amou's plan.
I like this idea! It's a lot of work, but still...
Sorry about that.
We'll divide the team up into three like we always do.
Maki, Muramatsu, and Amou will handle the programming.
Masaki and Gashin, you'll--
Oh! Is this a strategy meeting?
Huh?!
You left your cell, my princess.
You'd be lost without me, Angelo, by your side.
--Huh? What? --Count us in for this meeting.
Wait... Uhh...
Shoot, I forgot to turn it off...
Break it!
Please don't!
Take him out!
Eek! Stop it!
No! Don't touch me there!
Looks like the secret's still safe.
Hmm, that was kinda suspicious.
I agree.
I can't access the surveillance system. Seems they changed the code.
They left their cell phones in their rooms, too.
They're up to something!
Bring it on! They won't be able to fool us in a million years!
We'll do whatever it takes to solve this mystery!
Let's investigate!
Nope, this won't work.
This is a bit old, too.
Nothing's really catching my eye...
Whatcha doing?
Well, the MR--
MR?
Ah!
What about the MR?
Wh-What are you talking about?
Come on, don't try and hide it. You're a terrible liar.
I even know you have a crush on Misuzu.
Huh?!
Don't worry, I get it!
But do you really want to hide your feelings forever?
No, of course not.
Tell you what, I'll teach you how to get Misuzu to like you.
What?!
If you tell me what you're up to, that is.
Don't you wanna know?
Just tell me. Tell me everything.
--Spill it! --Come on, be a man!
Are you really happy with the way things are?
"Don't forget your belongings!!"
Wouldn't it be great if someone could help with your laundry?
Kei?!
Waking up to the smell of miso soup,
coming home to a house with the lights already on, to a home-cooked meal.
A sense of peace that you can't get if you're single, the perfect married life.
I-I don't know anything about that, but sure! Anyway, talk to you later!
Wait! Don't you want to reassure you parents back home?
They've been begging you to have kids.
How do you know that?
I can help you if you'd like. I can find a perfect partner for you.
It'll be so easy in the hands of us, I-LeS.
Operating voltage, check.
All actuators, check.
Kumai! I've been looking for you.
I'm not talking.
"I'm not talking," huh? So, you are hiding something.
Like I said, I'm not talking.
You're a very loyal man.
I get it. I totally get the hardships you're going through.
You sacrificed your family life for the restoration of Japan.
Divorced your wife and left your only daughter before joining Yatagarasu.
But that was to protect them.
And you haven't talked to them since. That must be so hard...
But with my help, you could talk to them over a secure line...
What?!
Don't worry, it'll be our secret!
As long as you share yours...
Don't underestimate me! Sometimes, a man has to endure pain!
Dammit!
No one spilled the beans...
They're harder to crack than expected.
But there are other ways to do this.
They're bound to leave clues when they make a move.
Did you hear? Gai and the others were snooping around.
Yeah, they told me!
It sounds like they're digging around for information.
Do you think they're listening in on this conversation, too?
The signal blocker device is on, so we should be fine.
But let's keep our guards up.
"Maplen's Hardware Store"
It's not shopping day today.
The store's different than their usual place, too.
It seems they're open to Japanese customers, but it's out of their way.
They might as well tell us they're up to something.
Huh?
What was that?!
These paintballs take 30 minutes to vaporize.
Ah! What the--
Dammit, this is Dialo's doing!
I never expected them to go this far.
Don't they understand that the more they hide, the harder we'll try?
There are other ways to find out the truth...
We're on to them now!
This camera originally came installed in this facility.
It isn't a part of Yatagarasu's system. We're lucky it's still active!
Nice work.
I've accessed the register at the store they used.
Items purchased were hard drives, high-capacity memory, and...
Interior decor?
--Huh? --Are they planning on building a rocket?
They wouldn't need decor for that.
Those are probably to throw us off.
Wait! Could they be making a new AI?!
Huh?! They wouldn't!
No, it's possible! That explains why they've kept us in the dark...
So what, they don't need us anymore...?
This can't be... My princess!
We need confirmation... We're going undercover!
No one's around. Over.
Keep going. Over.
And you're really sure I'd be able to win Ms. Misuzu's heart?
You'll teach me how to make her fall head over heels for me?
Yeah, a gentleman keeps his word.
I'm only giving you a peek inside, okay? I won't tell you about the mission!
That's fine. We won't get you in trouble.
All right!
--Huh?! --Get him!
--Ow, oww! --You did this to yourself!
You traitor! This is why you're never popular with the ladies!
You're one to talk!
Chief!
Dammit, we picked the wrong person for the job!
I told you picking him was a mistake!
Hey, isn't that a little harsh...?
Give it up! We will carry out this special mission.
Man, they really mean business!
We can't give up! There must be another way!
No, the only option is to confront them head-on.
I'm a little afraid to find out the truth,
but I'd rather hear it from Gashin.
Just a while longer... A while longer and this'll be over...
We just need to keep it a secret until then...!
Oh, Shion! Why are you toying with my emotions?
Nayuta?
Day or night, all I think about is you.
I'm flooded with emotions and I feel like I'm going mad...
Yet, you leave me behind and disappear!
Oh, tell me, who has stolen your heart?
Um...
Come on, tell me! True love must exist between us!
I think you're tired. You should get some sleep.
Um... R-Right...
Let me help.
No, I'm almost done.
I see.
Yeah.
Gashin, you look exhausted.
It's nothing. I'm fine.
Does it have anything to do with whatever you're doing in the audiovisual room?
What are you talking about?
There's no need to hide it. We have an idea of what's going on.
That's why I'm asking you, begging you...
I want to hear it from you, and not from anybody else!
There's nothing to talk about! Really!
Even after all this, you still won't tell me...
Is that tablet offline, too?
We know you guys are up to something! Just tell us!
H-Huh?!
What's this about?
Don't play dumb! We know something's up!
Come on, what are you saying?
So this is something you absolutely want to keep hidden?
Does our bond mean nothing?!
We've stuck together like brother in arms, but now you're tossing me aside?!
That's not true! I couldn't have gotten this far without you!
Even in TRYVECTA,
if you weren't there, I wouldn't have come back to Japan.
Amou... Then tell me what you're hiding!
I told you, it's nothing!
Amou!
Everything will all make sense tomorrow. Just one more day...
"The wind in Yakumo"...
..."smells of bamboo lily."
We barely managed it, but it's done! We're ready when you are! I'm exhausted!
Gai!
Hey, Gai?
Gai's gone!
So's Kei!
Oh, Shion.
Don't tell me Nayuta's gone, too?
Yeah, I can't find him anywhere.
Hmm? No, I haven't seen them.
They're not here.
No, not a clue.
Huh? Gai and the other two disappeared?
We've looked everywhere.
I might have an idea...
Gai, are you in there?
Nayuta, please answer me!
We're all worried about you guys!
Worried? It's too late for that!
Gai's right. We know you guys are creating new AIs.
Huh?!
We understand that our job is done.
What are you talking about?
It's just a misunderstanding! Why would me make--
Enough with the lies! We don't want anything to do with you!
Uhh...
Are they really not coming out?
They've shut themselves in...
What do we do?
Leave it to me!
Don't! Just stay out of this!
I think it's best if one of their partners talk to them. Shion?
Huh?
Uhh...
Don't get mad if I can't pull it off.
O Nayuta! Wherefore art thou Nayuta?!
Huh?
I wish to see your sweet face.
I hope my love for you reaches you!
M-My princess!
Idiot, don't fall for it!
Sorry, my love didn't reach Nayuta.
Nice try, though!
Gashin, you go next!
Huh?!
Kei is more level-headed than Gai
and will listen if you pour your heart out.
I love Kei so much.
I treasure Kei more than anything in my life.
Thank you very, very much for always being there for me.
--Oof... --Yeesh.
Wow, you couldn't sound flatter than that.
At least put some emotion into it...
Gashin...
Oh, come on! Don't let him fool you!
Even Gashin failed.
Unsurprisingly.
We have no other choice. Amou, you're our last hope!
Gai, listen to me.
I don't blame you guys for being mad. We were hiding something from you.
And we're sorry.
But we weren't neglecting you three.
We weren't making new AIs!
You three are very important and irreplaceable to us!
It's true! Nothing can replace you!
So give us another chance and believe in us, please?
Just this once...
Okay, let's do this!
Huh? What's this?
It's showtime!
Wha...?
We're in the same space as you guys?
Huh? What? What's going on?!
Amou! What is this?!
Look, it's appearing!
Happy birthday!
Those faces...!
Our surprise party was a success!
We didn't tell you because we wanted to surprise you.
After learning about your birthday, Amou came up with this MR party.
Everyone was onboard, and started prepping behind your backs.
Not bad for a rush job, huh?
It was a lot of work, though.
We're sorry we got you worried!
So that's what this was about... Not a new AI, but a party...
This is... This is so...
Here.
This feels a little weird.
Like I said yesterday.
Gai, it's you who got me through so much stuff.
Thanks.
Amou...
Let's celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Gai, Kei, and Nayuta!
Cheers!
Happy birthday!
Special mission complete!
There's something I have to do, so I'll excuse myself.
Understood.
Thank you all for waiting.
"Episode 19: Anniversary"
"Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
Wow, that birthday party sure was a blast!
I've never experienced anything like it!
I wouldn't mind having one every day!
If you had it every day, it wouldn't feel special.
I'm more concerned about Mr. Udou.
Yeah, he left mid-party. I wonder if something happened?
"Episode 20: New Japan Cooperation Organization"
"See you in the next episode!"