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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.

Reality

Hey.

Thank you for all your hard work.

You, too.

Good morning.

Takami.

Mom, you look so pale...

Actually, Takami...

I've decided to resign as a councilor as of today.

Huh? When did you decide this?

Late last night.

There have been a lot of complications along the way, but I'm satisfied with this decision.

I see...

And that's why Mom's...

Pull yourself together.

It's even harder for Takami.

I suppose you're right.

Good morning.

I borrowed your kitchen.

Tanaka-san! I borrowed your kitchen.

Oh my, you didn't have to prepare all of this.

Allow me.

Sumi-chan, we have some grated pickled vegetables, right?

Could you get them for us?

Yes, ma'am.

Oh! Smells great in here.

Good timing.

Have a seat, Tamotsu-san.

Come in, come in.

You sure? I'll help myself, then!

I was actually really starving.

Thank you for keeping watch over us.

Not at all.

It feels great being able to wander around your property with such dutiful policemen around.

Please help yourselves.

Thahks for the rice balls.

I'll fill my stomach and give it everything I've got today!

Thank you.

Tanaka-san, I'll be going to my party's headquarters this afternoon.

Understood.

Then I'll hold a press conference announcing my resignation, which will be my last chance to address the public.

I really regret that it's come to this because of me...

And I can't begin to express myself to your wife...

You were thinking on behalf of our daughter, so...

No. This is due to my own convictions.

It's obvious that the government and financial world are sneaking around regarding Zearth, but actually...

I can't help but feel that there's so much more involved, thanks to this beast.

That black behemoth isn't just destroying buildings and cities.

It's having a far greater effect on the Earth than we could have imagined.

And I want to let the people know that.

Takami.

I have something to ask of you.

What is it?

Before I leave today, could you play the piano for me?

Tamotsu-san, do you have a minute?

The other day when I spoke with Jun in the yard, we promised to go buy some clothes together.

You know how he and Kana-chan always look so cold with what they wear, right?

That's why I..

That's great! Good going, Nee-san!

But I've been here so much, and I haven't seen either of them since then...

I figured it would only get colder, so for now, I went and bought them some things.

I'm keeping an eye on Komoda-san, so spend some time with Kiddo today!

I can't...

Hey... What do you think of this?

Ah, sure looks warm!

I had some ideas about what Kana-chan would wear, but I wasn't sure what to get for a guy, so...

Well... you know Kiddo pretty much owns nothing but the clothes on his back, so instead of a scarf...

something knit or maybe a jacket might've been better.

I didn't know what size to get, either!

Because you didn't bring him with you!

Do you think this is weird?

Not at all!

That'd be perfect.

Then, could you bring these over to them?

Me?

Isn't that a little weird?

What? This is weird after all?!

Not that!

You're the one acting weird, Nee-san!

Give me a break, sheesh.

About that, Yoshikawa-san... have you found any clues yet?

Yes. Thanks to the information we gathered last battle through my son's hacking chip, we've learned quite a bit.

We're just one step away.

So if you can, please bring your daughter here and allow me to install a chip in her, as well.

I have a press conference today announcing my resignation as a councilor.

I'll be informing the public of everything I've learned about Zearth.

That's too dangerous, Komoda-san!

If you do that, there's a high probability I won't be able to continue my research!

Yoshikawa-san! Are you really thinking on behalf of the children?!

I can't sit around doing things like this!

Tamotsu-san, please take care of Komoda-san!

Hey, Nee-san!

Take this with you!

Katsuragi-san?

What brings you here today?

To hear Professor Yoshikawa's report.

Would it be all right if I listened in as well?

I'll inform you afterwards of what you need to know.

The recent events surrounding Councilor Komoda...

I trust you had nothing to do with them, correct?

Of course not.

The government can't do anything like that.

Then who would?

They're the results of various motives and agendas put into action.

It's not like we can stop them.

You must be joking. That's far too irresponsible for someone at the top level of this country!

Which of us has been the irresponsible one here?

All of this has been brought about because of your actions.

I see... you came here because you felt responsible.

Of course, I won't blame you for everything.

As long as we can prevent any further actions that stand out, we'll still have time to fix everything.

Komoda-san plans to reveal Zearth's secrets to the public today at his press conference.

We...

would be unable to recover from that!

I'm announcing my resignation as of today, taking responsibility for my careless actions at the National Diet.

As my last job as a councilor, I have decided to reveal the truth to the public as a whole.

The battles of Zearth...

are meant to be a method of natural selection for the parallel Earths that've branched out beyond our own.

If Zearth loses in any one of the battles, our Earth will be annihilated.

The imprisoned children are controlling Zearth and are fighting to protect this Earth.

I have confirmed all of thes facts personally.

The government came into contact with these children at an early stage and began their investigation.

They intended to construct countermeasures against the damages Zearth would cause.

However, as they finished their investigation...

they realized that this unknown technology contained an unfathomable amount of power...

and thanks to a deal they made with a private corporation, their countermeasures have been delayed.

It's a good thing I had breakfast this morning...

The reason I've decided to inform the public of this matters because...

I fully believe this issue goes far beyond the government and a portion of the financial world.

A much greater invisible power is lurking in the shadows.

Something sleeping within the Earth has been awakened by that behemoth, Zearth.

I can't help but believe this.

From here on out, I pray that you don't get swallowed by this enormous power.

Eliminating our enemies is no longer enough to save the Earth.

I firmly believe that the public as a whole will work to comprehend the planet's situation, and...

Hey!

What the hells going on?!

Capture them!

The press conference has been cancelled!

Councilor, hurry and evacuate the area!

Tamotsu-san is waiting downstairs!

Okay!

My name is Seki. I'm from the National Defense Force.

You're young, but are you one of Tanaka-san's coworkers?

Yes.

All right! Go on ahead of us!

Rep, we'll return using this car!

Here we go.

Yep! Go for it!

Sakakibara-san.

Looks like our enemies are pros, too.

Please hold on tight!

Think you'll be able to shake them?

Please leave it to me.

Seki-san, please don't overdo it.

I don't think they'll give up, even if we do manage to shake them.

You might be right, but our situation might change at any minute!

I've booked reservations at an out-of-the-way hotel, so let's head there!

Even if I do manage to escape, Takami can't.

Though it shouldn't be too much longer before she's summoned by that thing, right?

This is just my selfishness speaking, but could you please head to my house?

You sure you're not being a little too brave here?

If I can see my daughter's face one last time, I'll regret nothing.

Well, Komo-chan is a cutie, after all.

Rep, I didn't see those policemen anywhere.

I won't be surprised if we're attacked any minute now.

Is that so?

It'll probably take them about ten minutes to realize we've come back here.

No... five minutes.

I'll bring them with me.

Dad.

Dear!

I haven't seen the police.

I know.

You two hurry and escape with Tamotsu-san.

I'm gonna stay with you, Rep!

You'll just die in vain.

Instead, protect my wife and daughter.

What is all of this?

What are you talking about?!

Stop it with this nonsense!

Ma'am! We have to hurry!

I'm staying here with my husband!

Pull yourself together! Stay with Takami until the end!

This can't be happening...!

Mom! Come with me.

I'm a pilot of Zearth, so I have to go!

Well said.

Tamotsu-san, look there!

Tanaka-san!

If she goes there now, she'll be in danger!

I'll go!

Nee-san!

Councilor Komoda!

Nee-san!

Nee-san!

Nee-san! Don't die on me!

Thank goodness... you're really tough, Nee-san!

I should've expected this from Ichiro's wife!

I know it must hurt a lot, but bear with it.

You were barely hit.

This is nothing. I know plenty of great doctors who can deal with flesh wounds like this.

So cold...!

Yep, you bet. It's gotten cold out recently, hasn't it?

Now, let's hurry and get you inside.

I see... you want to hurry and give that to Kiddo since it's gotten so cold out, right?

Just wait one sec!

Here you go.

You wanted this...?

Give this to Jun...

Something like this...

Tell him...

to survive this...

This afternoon, former Councilor Komoda Kouichi of the lower house of the Diet passed away.

Cause of death was a gunshot to the head, and there were no traces of trespass in his house.

Family members confirmed that the former councilor possessed a pistol...

so the police have ruled this a case of suicide.

Also, from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, Captain Tanaka Misumi-san, 31 years old...

collided with a telephone pole while driving and passed away in the ward of Setagaya.

Hey!

We're down another person!

Let's all get through this!

You probably bottled a lot up, right, Komoda?

Feel free to let it all out and go on a rampage!

After all, it's not like this is your Earth!

You don't have to rush.

I'm fine.

What happened?!

Don't tell me...!

A pit trap?

Who would've thought they'd attack with such a primitive method?!

This is perfect! What a truly asinine idea!

What's it going to do now?!

Some strong acid, huh?

What?!

You're gonna dissolve and melt into nothing!

Whatcha gonna do, Komoda?

Damn it! It's holding us down with its foot!

Who dug this damn hole in the first place?!

Could it have been the people of this Earth?

That must be it.

From the perspective of this Earth, we're nothing but a hated existence.

The people of this Earth must've dug this hole to help them win.

And the people of our Earth killed Komo's dad and Tanaka-san.

Pretty sad if you ask me.

No. It's not sad at all.

Compared to the loneliness my father felt, the frustration he must've had...

I feel nothing from merely falling in a hole!

No matter how much he was betrayed, my father loved his Earth.

I'll fight just as my father did!

Hasegawa-san, as a leader of the financial world, do you have a response to Councilor Komoda's announcement?

It's truly a pity that Councilor Komoda passed on.

But nonetheless, I will continue my support of the government's countermeasures against Zearth.

It's perfectly natural for the government to do everything it can in this situation.

Even if it must be illegal.

In reality, there have been many victims along the way.

If we can solve and take advantage of the secrets to Zearth's technology...

I am positive the sacrifices we've made will have been worth it.

Let's see... what to do now...

We're down another head.

She's just a tot, but I guess I'll have to use Kana.

Vermillion. We clung to life with all of our strength.

Vermillion. We never stopped to think how disgusting that was.

Because you were so straightforward...

when you said you couldn't see your chair,

I was worried because you looked about to snap, like a branch in winter.

You ran off that day,

throwing a crumpled ball of paper at me.

When my fingers traced the words "please remember me,'

I loudly cried out into the setting sun.

Vermillion. We clung to life with all of our strength.

Vermillion. We never stopped to think how disgusting that was.

We never stopped to think how disgusting that was.