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Uninstall.

Back then, the greatest shock to our reality...

was that our lives were so primitive and simplistic, it was laughing in our faces.

Even covering my ears, the truth slipped through my fingers and left me confused.

Where in my frail body am I supposed to hold the strength to stand?

Uninstall. Uninstall.

Right now, I can't even begin to understand...

how the countless lives on this planet are essentially one.

Uninstall. Uninstall.

It looks like I'll have no choice but to act as a soldier who knows no fear.

Uninstall.

Uninstall.

Oh, didn't I tell you guys?

That pretty much means you're absolutely gonna die after your battles.

Hey, Chizu, if you're free, wanna go to the Suzugamori Aquarium?

Kako-kun, you just want to have sex with me, don't you?

We would like to investigate this.

And from the ASDF, Captain Tanaka Misumi.

This place certainly is mysterious.

What sort of power is at work here?

No... no!

Did anyone hear a voice?

Nope...

Whose is it?

Kako-kun...?

Lust

The images you see are from "A 360-Degree Journey of the South Pole," a popular program here, but...

from what we've been told, someone can view the outside world from that robot's cockpit in the same fashion.

However, unlike here where it is simply projected onto the wall...

it is instead connected directly into the consciousness of the chosen child...

and, based on the thoughts of the pilot and interactive telepathy, displays what the pilot wants to see.

The robot is then controlled remotely, based on the pilot's thoughts.

It is likely that this would be compatible with our country's cognitive robotics technology.

That is why I've brought Ms. Yoshikawa, chairman of the Research Institute, with me today.

Yoshikawa-san, would you please tell us your thoughts on this subject?

Well... it most certainly is a thought-provoking story.

This is not the official opinion of the Cognitive Robotics Research Institute, so please don't take it as such.

The principles behind the robot's visual apparatus certainly go far beyond our country's current level of technology.

And I'm inclined to believe that it goes beyond technology overseas, as well.

And this is how you've concluded that the robot is extraterrestrial in nature?

Then let's collaborate with the other nations.

We should begin by constructing an international investigation into this issue as soon as possib...

Please wait a minute.

I believe it is still too early to make such a decision.

Due to the treaty we've signed with China, our country's position has weakened...

but even now, we possess leading-edge technology.

We will investigate it here, if you'll leave it to us.

Prime Minister, the National Defense Force isn't sitting idly by, either.

When another monster appears, we will be sure to exterminate it.

I understand what you've said today, and although it sounds very promising...

we still must inform our neighboring countries of the situation.

Especially since there's no way of knowing if it'll appear in those nations next.

Keep alert, and please continue the investigation.

I'm expecting good results.

Yes, sir.

Isn't a penguin going to show up?

Oh, shoot.

Sorry, were you waiting long?

No worries.

Let's get going.

Do you know how to get there?

It's probably this way.

I wonder how Kako-kun's doing...

I tried calling his house, but I couldn't get in touch with him.

Maybe he's not even there?

Then where would he be?

Hey... once we find Kako-kun, what should we do?

He's already been chosen.

Yeah...

What'll we do once we find him?

I'm not sure, but I hate not doing anything.

Yeah.

Dung Beetle, are you here?

Honda, huh?

What do you want? I'm pretty busy, you know. Keep it short.

I thought you would know where Kako-kun is.

What? Don't tell me you started liking him?

Not really.

You'll figure it out sooner or later.

Especially since the enemy is bound to show up where he is.

You won't tell me?

Who do you think I am?

There are times when people want to be alone.

But once the enemy shows up, I'll force him to come whether he likes it or not.

After all, he's the next pilot.

Yes?

Umm... we were with Kako-kun at the summer nature school.

We'd like to see him. Is he home?

No.

Then, where is he?

Why do I have to tell some kids like you?

Please leave my child alone.

Tanaka-san.

I'm terribly sorry that my children intruded upon you like this.

They were just worried about Kako-kun, saying that he was acting kind of strange lately.

And since they haven't been able to contact him...

Could you please tell us where he is?

I... I don't know!

You don't know where your own son is?

That's enough! Please leave us alone!

Well, what should we do now?

Were the kids just now looking for Isao?

Seems like it.

So they're his friends...

Wouldn't they be?

So he had friends like that. Who would've thought?

You're right.

What about school?

He doesn't seem like the type who likes school.

Did he go to a cram school?

Ah... I don't remember hearing anything about that.

Ah, Chizu! And Kirie, too.

Was Kako-kun here?

No...

You two went to the same school as he did, right?

Do you have any ideas where he might be?

Umm...

Like, some place he went a lot?

Maybe an arcade...

Let's try going there.

Yeah.

I guess I should find a parking garage and drop off my car.

Umm... I...

You don't have to force yourself to come if you don't want to.

Yeah... I'm sorry!

He really is here!

What is that?

Japanese citizens, this is an emergency announcement from the government.

A new monster has been identified.

It has been confirmed as appearing in the sky above Shinagawa City.

The government has declared a state of emergency...

and strongly recommends evacuating the Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa areas.

Due to the state of emergency, this train will be shutting down at the next station until further notice.

Is that it?

Target confirmed.

It is extremely large, but difficult to detect by radar.

Can you capture the target on your screen in the recon aircraft?

It's completely hidden on the radar and infrared scanner as expected, sir.

We will instead track its position by sight alone.

All right! Wait for the data to come in and take aim at the target!

All hands, prepare to fire at will!

Affirmative!

Deactivating missile radar homing, and activating laser seeking.

Hey, you!

So it's fully appeared...

Kako-kun.

Kako-kun?

Looks like they can't escape, either.

Just like me.

Hey, am I really... the next pilot?

Yeah.

Why...?

Why does it have to be me?

Isn't this just a dream?

Giant robots? You've gotta be kidding me.

There's no way something like that can exist!

I-I'm supposed to fight it?

While riding Zearth?

Bokurano.

Bokurano.

You damn idiot! I didn't call for you!

You shouldn't have come!

I won't ride it.

I don't want to...

Kako-kun.

That's not for us to decide.

No!

If I ride it, I'm going to die.

I'm going to die?

I'm really going to die?

It's not just you.

I'm going to, too.

Not until later!

I'm going to die next.

God damn it!

Why?!

Why does everything have to screw with me?!

I couldn't care less about the Earth!

What the hell does everyone on Earth mean to me?!

Everyone should just die!

Stop it...

What did I do to deserve this?

I was always made fun of, never treated as a friend...

Dad hasn't come home in forever, my sister hates me and so does Mom...

No one will be sad that I died.

Don't say that.

Why was I born?

Damn it...

I can't just die like this...

Kako-kun?

I... like you, Chizu.

Y-Yeah...

I always have.

After all, you're cute.

You're smart, too.

I wouldn't want anyone other than you.

Chizu!

Direct hit of Class 71 Rocket Bomb confirmed.

Missile bays #4 and #6, launching!

Recon aircraft, please confirm that you're receiving the data!

Affirmative!

Data input on target #1 complete!

Commence firing!

Fire!

All right! We can do this!

Because he's so big!

It's a battle right in the middle of the urban district. Hit it with everything you've got!

There's no way I could miss a target that big.

Stop it, Kako-kun!

Ow!

Stop it! This isn't funny!

It's fine! It's not like we have anything to lose!

No!

You idiot!

Kako-kun...

Hey, Kako-kun...

Communication with the recon aircraft has been cut off!

Switch over to the radar system!

Missile loading confirmed!

#6, fire!

A civilian building was bombarded instead!

Report the situation!

Yes, sir!

It was sunk with one hit?!

The entire air fleet has been wiped out as well.

So we have no chance of winning against it...

Halt them.

Halt the attacks!

Prioritize the evacuation and relief of the citizens!

Yes, sir.

Dispatch a new recon aircraft off to the side!

To see what's going on.

It sure is shiny...

Looks like the opening performance is over.

From here on out's the real battle, punks.

What? Someone died during the overture?

If you're gonna die anyway, at least go down fighting!

I killed him.

What are you talking about, Chizu?

Did something happen between you and Kako-kun...?

This is kind of a problem.

We're down a pilot, ain't we?

Someone lay a branch beneath the baby bird's feet...

as a guidepost, so it won't get lost on the other side of the river.

Don't think that what you see here is everything there is to the world.

I watch your smiling profile as you gather the unripened blue berries.

I know they'll be bitter, yet your small wings shine brightly as you carry them.

Because you were born, you thought you were perfect.

You tried to fly off, but I held you back.