Two enemy AMAIMs spotted at A7.
GS1, GS2, fire now.
Right flank, team two, team four, form lines abreast.
Team six, team eight, back up Echo-2.
R1 to R7, advance forward.
In three seconds, open fire at W272.
Fire!
Enemy neutralized. Team one, team three, advance forward.
Left flank, transition to phase 4.
Initiate wave attacks!
Grenade!
They're retreating.
A swift judgment call based on the difference in military power.
They have a good commander.
The Eurasian Military keeps at it though, don't they, Captain Watt?
Small-scale drone battles are simply a waste of supplies.
As long as we can handle it, Warrant Officer Hardy.
Anyway, Captain, about the original AMAIM piloted by that terrorist...
Ah, yes. The unidentified robot that defeated two Oceanian Military Bunyips.
A manned AMAIM at that...
This is very intriguing...
"AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
Amou! Be careful! We don't want the Oceanian Military to find us!
That's easy for you to say...
Huh! What was that?! I picked the most inconspicuous route for us!
I'm still new at this!
Fine! You wanna ditch this robot, then?
No way! This is my AMAIM that I assembled!
Yeah, I like this one as well.
It'll also act as armor to protect us.
Especially after provoking the Oceanian Military like that!
Let's get out of here, now.
R-Right.
Shiiba Amou!
Exit the robot immediately and surrender!
Or else I'll kill them, one by one.
Don't think I won't!
Amou!
Don't make me laugh. You think I'll come out because of your threat?
What?!
I was only using them to collect the parts I needed.
Thanks to them, I got this AMAIM operational.
But now I have no use for them anymore.
I've told them nothing. Interrogating them is a waste of time!
The Oceanian army let the real terrorist escape, while punishing the innocent.
You'll become a laughing stock of the whole world.
Thanks to me, they're walking away scot-free.
They're not free, they're still under protective observation.
Although they were cleared of terrorism...
And now I'm a wanted man... I'm not even a terrorist...
I got you covered, so the Military can't access your cell phone GPS or phone log.
You're welcome!
I'm so hungry...
I told you what berries are edible!
Those won't fill me up!
Well, you're the one being picky, saying you can't slaughter a hog!
I wouldn't call that being picky!
Kids these days...
What's going to happen to me...?
First, we'll go through the Seto Inland Sea and head for Okayama.
The Oceanian army will back off once we're outside their territory.
What if they don't?
Then we'll escape abroad!
The world is a big place.
There's bound to be a safe haven that they can't reach!
I'll come with you. A great adventure, just the two of us!
Sounds fun, but also exhausting...
I don't like wasting energy...
Go to sleep. I'll be on guard.
Okay... Good night.
Look, there's the sea!
But we can't cross it in broad daylight.
We'll have to wait until the sun sets.
Okay.
So I'm going into sleep mode!
Huh?
Autonomous AIs need time to organize enormous amounts of data!
During that time, our functions are temporary limited.
I call it "sleep mode" because it's similar to humans needing their sleep.
I've got tons of data to sort through after operating this AMAIM.
H-Hold on for a second...
Once I'm done, we'll be able to move a lot better than last time.
Never mind that!
I'll still keep my guard up, but don't screw up.
It's all over if the Oceanian army finds us.
I said hold on, Gai!
Good night!
Will this do? Gai did say it'll have its guard up...
I guess I'll go find food.
A vegetable field this deep in the mountains?
I know this is wrong, but under these circumstances...
If I can just eat enough...
What are you doing?!
I'm sorry! I really am! It's just that I was so hungry, and I couldn't help it!
You have my apologies! Just, please don't call the cops! Please let me just go!
What's your name?
Huh?! Oh, um, Shiiba.
He who does not work, neither shall he eat.
You can help. Then I won't turn you in.
Oh, o-of course!
Use scissors for tomatoes and cucumbers. You won't harm the branches as much.
O-Okay.
Corn is ready when the silk turns brown. They're not ready yet.
Loosen up the soil to harvest potatoes. Make sure you get 'em all.
Here ya go!
Try it. It's been cooling in that stream there for tasting.
Oh, but...
I only need enough for today. Just shut up and eat it.
It's so good!
I got seedlings that need planting. You can help.
Got it!
The feel of the soil...
Its smell, so earthy...
Is this your first-time doing field work?
Yes, it is. I came from the city, so...
But it's fun to do this kind of work!
You got time?
Huh?
Oh, my. Well, hello there.
My husband rarely brings anyone home, so I didn't expect a guest.
Please, come in.
Get him dinner, will you?
Of course! Looks like your clothes need washing, too.
I'll throw them in the washer. You go take a bath.
Please, help yourself. I hope you'll like it.
Don't be shy. We can't eat all this food.
She always makes too much.
Well, I can't help it.
U-Um, thank you for the food!
It's different from the store-bought food or pre-made meals...
It's been so long since I ate a home-cooked meal.
It's so warm, so delicious...
Oh, my! I'm so sorry! Did you not like it?
No, it's not that. I-I'm sorry, it's really good.
Really... I don't know what's gotten into me. It's just so good.
Well... I'm relieved to hear that. Please, try this, too.
Okay! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the food.
You're quite welcome.
Here, I made you fresh tea.
Moving onto the next headline.
"Japan and NAC mark a new step"
Moving onto the next headline.
The Japanese government and NAC are working towards the restoration of Japan.
The young terrorist who fought the Oceanian Military remains at large.
"Terrorist remains at large"
Authorities believe the terrorist will try to escape through Shikoku.
Um...
Another person used to live here.
What?
My son.
"Genkoumaru"
He got caught in the crossfire during the Boundary War.
He said he was gonna take after my business and become a fisherman.
But after his death, I never felt like going fishing again.
Occasionally, I'll go check the condition of the engine.
It's yours if you want that old thing.
No, I can't!
I don't know your story, and I don't care to know.
But I've never met anyone who apologized like that in the field.
Usually, they either run or throw hateful words at me.
But you were good-natured and helped when I told you to.
Seeing that, I knew you were straight as an arrow.
The way things are right now, you've got good people and bad.
But what's the point if you can't keep your faith in the people you trust?
So as long as you stay here, you've got nothing to worry about.
Not a thing, you hear?
U-Um, thank you so much!
Oh, my. I think your clothes are dry now.
Oh, let me go! It's the least I can do!
Oh, all right. It's down the hall.
Okay!
Hey, Gen. Ya home?
Hey, Tokuji!
What brings you here so late?
You've seen the recent news.
About a terrorist kid on the run?
I'm patrolling the neighborhood to be on the lookout.
Have you seen any kid like that?
A kid you've never seen, or anything out of the ordinary?
Nah, nothing at all.
You sure?
Yeah, just the usual here.
Are you really sure about that?
Don't make me repeat myself. Everything's been normal here.
All right, then. Sorry to bother you late at night.
Call me if something comes up.
Yup, will do.
Don't worry about him. He can be trusted.
Amou...
You're awake, Gai.
I have been for a while. I overheard that conversation.
That police officer figured out you're here.
Yeah.
But he didn't pursue, thanks to the old man.
Yeah...
You know, I was actually starting to think this isn't a bad life.
Work the fields, harvest them, and enjoy the meals.
But now is not the time nor the place.
Right...
If I stayed here, I'd be putting them in danger.
Thank you for the dinner and the bath.
It was delicious and I had a great time. I truly appreciate your kindness.
But I would be putting you two at risk if I stayed here.
"Genkoumaru"
But I would be putting you two at risk if I stayed here.
So I know I'm being selfish, but I have to leave.
If anyone asks, please tell them that I threatened you.
That way, you won't be suspected of anything.
"Genkoumaru"
Also, I would like to borrow your boat.
One day, I'll come back to return it.
"Main Menu"
"Setting > External Connection"
"Unknown - Connected"
I will try my best to come back and return it.
Please be safe until then.
I didn't know you could operate a boat, too, Gai.
As long as it's computerized.
I can operate vehicles, aircrafts, anything.
We can also recharge the AMAIM using the boat's battery. It all worked out!
What's wrong?
I said "borrow," but I basically stole it from him.
I just feel guilty, you know?
Give me a break. You're a wanted terrorist.
Adding larceny to your list of charges isn't that big of a deal.
You're missing my point!
Who cares what you're being charged with?
Stay alive and one day, you'll get the chance to clear your name and apologize!
You're right.
Yup!
We're almost at the other side.
The undeveloped area up ahead used to be a grueling battlefield during the--
Shoot, it's the Asian Military! They found us!
Huh?
I knew he'd show up sooner or later.
You may have been able to escape from the Oceanian idiots, but not us.
Whether we capture or destroy the robot that defeated the AMAIMs.
It'll be good publicity for the Asian Military.
AM22U Nyuren... There are at least 12 Asian Military drones.
Wh-What do we do?!
We gotta fight them! They'll just chase us down if we run!
Besides, we can't outrun them on this boat!
B-But...
There's no other way! The only way is forward.
You'll be a hero after defeating both the Oceanian and Asian Military!
I don't want to be a hero!
Oh, come on! Play along!
But you've got me fired up!
Yeah?
Prepare to open fire.
"Genkoumaru"
Fire!
We're starting to descend!
We'll be entering their firing range soon.
We'll confuse them and land at the end of the bridge.
How do I...
Leave it to me!
Orientation control, R23, L minus 1.
Prepare for landing. Increase counterbalance output! Remove rev limiter!
How is it moving like that?!
Thanks, Gai!
Don't mention it! I'm here to help.
Let's go!
This is incredible...
I didn't know it could fight like this.
That was "push-out" in sumo.
Before sorting through all the data, I added some combat sport techniques.
Like I said, we'll move differently next time.
Nyuren-02 and Nyuren-03 are offline!
Team two, prepare to attack!
Team three and team four will advance forward to block off his escape route!
Huh... I've never seen moves like that in AMAIM combat.
Please keep yourself hidden, Captain!
Who knows what'll happen if the Asian Military spot us!
Looks like our plan to follow that robot is paying off.
Three Unit platoon up ahead. Analyzing attack route. Select!
Go!
Good! We're out of their line of fire!
Next!
What?! It won't shoot!
It has an attachment authentication feature.
Only Asian Military robots can fire that gun!
Then I'll just use it like this!
Bravo!
Captain!
He's rough around the edges, but very fascinating.
Unfortunately, that isn't enough to defeat the Asian Military.
Send in the platoons on stand-by!
Shoot! We're surrounded!
The Asian Military is a highly organized army that never waivers.
There's no escaping now.
We need to run, Amou! It's all going down-hill!
B-But...
Use that! It's a high-powered ship battery!
The impact from the projectile will cause the potassium ion inside to explode!
The law of Barnabas... Got it!
Now!
Right.
It's no use.
Fire!
Extinguish the fire!
Hold it down!
It took on all those hits and it can still move?
They weren't lying about how tough its armor is.
Let's put its strength to the test.
This was a manned AMAIM, right?
How long can the armor last to protect its pilot, I wonder?
Continue firing!
Over there!
Six units remaining.
Give me six seconds.
"Episode 02: Voyage"
Subtitle by Kenneth01
"Next Time"
I feel bad about what happened to the old man's boat.
Aw, keep your chin up.
When the time comes, I'll apologize with you.
Thanks.
Anyway, I wonder who that was that came to help us?
"Episode 03: Reason to Fight"