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I've decided.

You're my protagonist.

Ready!

This is... a movie!

Everybody! Please take your clothes off!

All yours.

I'm in!

You see, sewing happens to be my thing!

What quick-thinking!

What an epic recovery!

This is phenomenal!

I can no longer shoot my film.

What reason do I have left...

to live?

EXAM, STAGE THREE

Is this still part of the exam?

Two, four, six...

Man, we lost a lot of people.

Thinking of which, where'd that stupid film director go?

Thank goodness you're all safe!

Honestly, I think it's a miracle that I survived.

Now that we've gotten this far, let's all pass,

and be... classmates!

I mean, I'm gonna pass anyways.

Classmates...

I wonder if they have school festivals and stuff.

They do.

Sports festivals and school trips, too.

Oh, really?

Hey!

You guys!

Look what I got! I found one on the beach.

This means I pass the second stage, too!

Who's that?

No clue.

We were holding the same parachute!

Kill Baby, remember?

Damn it, we've lost way too many.

Then again,

we only ever take two or three candidates from the transfer exam, anyway.

For the next stage, let's choose something

that won't kill people as much.

Agreed.

Lead Examiner Usami,

the others should be arriving any minute.

Awesome.

Thank god for that.

'Kay then, let's get started.

Contestants, thank you for your patience.

Before we begin the third stage of exams,

we'd like to introduce some new participants.

Huh?

OMG, you guys are like super serious.

And the whole gangster look? Big yikes.

Shut up. I don't want to hear that high-pitched voice.

So, these three will be joining us

from the third stage as special recommendation candidates.

This is Mr. Kaji, Ms. Toramaru, and Mr. Shinaya.

SHINAYA - TORAMARU - KAJI

I'm like, so nervous.

Hi guys, I'm Toramaru. Nice to meet you!

Special recommendation?

No way!

You can't do that!

We've risked our lives to get this far!

You think you can just skip all that?!

Get out of here, you spoiled brats!

Take your stupid keychains with you!

Besides, you don't stand a--

Oh my gosh, you're so dramatic!

Like, are you good? Calm down, okay?

Yeah, so I guess I forgot to mention

these guys have been recommended by professional hit men and agencies.

So, they've got a proven track record.

Play nice, everyone.

You too, Ms. Toramaru.

We don't want to lose any more people.

No hits without notice, please.

But Mr. Usami!

He made fun of my Sakamoto keychain!

He's my favorite!

Sakamoto? As in, the legendary hit man?

Isn't he on a wanted list with a bounty?

I've heard of people who are fans of hit men.

We should steer clear of her.

Too dangerous.

It won't go through.

They must be in the middle of the exam.

Right. No phones allowed, I guess.

Are you really sure it's safe?

Inviting a student with no experience seems like a risk.

I have a feeling

it's the young people

who have the power to change society.

Kashima, you were a teenager when we met, remember?

And Gaku was even younger.

Was I?

I don't remember.

What a shame.

I think that when we grow older, we have more baggage that weighs us down.

I bet our new friend

can run incredibly fast.

Did ya read something again?

It's from a movie I saw.

For the third stage, you'll be working in teams.

Please each choose one of your bullets and open it.

Mine had a headband in it.

Me, too.

Mine's red.

I got yellow.

Mine's blue.

Everyone have one?

We'll now instruct you where to put it on.

What is this?

You will all be participating in

Team Strategy Tail Tag.

Team Strategy Tail Tag?

What's that?

- The objective... - Here I come!

...is to acquire each other's tails.

We will test your physical abilities, intelligence, and teamwork,

- among other skills... - Gotcha!

...through this unparalleled sport!

- So, normal tail tag. - So, normal tail tag.

There are seven teams and colors.

You have two days

and a ten kilometer radius within this forest.

If an enemy takes your tail,

you're considered dead and you fail the exam.

Did the exam get easy all of a sudden?

- Aha, I see. - What?

This game may seem like child's play at first,

but in fact, it simulates real scenarios,

and serves as team survival training for pros.

The tail around the hip implies

that you should protect the lumbar spine, the source of all movements.

It must be based off of the SERE program used in U.S. military training.

It's specialized training for hit men.

I see someone's rather perceptive.

You are correct.

The truth is that too many people died already

so we don't have a choice,

but, I guess it worked out for us.

You guys are so careless with the exams!

Wait a minute...

Mr. Taro...

Mr. Sakamoto and I are on different teams.

RED KILL BABY - AKIRA - SAKAMOTO

So this is our team...

I guess I'll have to carry the whole team.

I'll do my best, too!

WHITE SHIN - MAFUYU - KAJI

YELLOW - BLUE - GREEN

Also, you may use any weapons you want.

ORANGE - PURPLE

Try to get as many tails as possible before time runs out.

Now, we'll begin the third stage of exams.

Ready...

Go!

In woodland warfare, take advantage of the terrain.

Let's secure a spot on the hill and set up traps.

Roger that.

Ooh, this is kinda fun! It's like sports day at school.

"Purple wins! And the crowd goes wild!"

Sure.

She's so cute!

Shin,

let's meet up somewhere upriver.

Mr. Sakamoto, right now, we're enemies.

If the time comes, don't hold back.

I'll come at full force, too.

Right.

Shin, are you sure?

Staying in a larger group would make us easy prey.

Besides...

Yes!

This will be my first tail!

I won't grow unless I try on my own.

WHITE - SCORE: 1

'Kay, whatever.

Guys, look what I did.

Killer idea, huh?

I call it the Rabbit Tail Tactic!

Let's not cheat, please.

Who you calling a cheat?!

They only specified where to put it, not--

Right, Mr. Taro? Don't you--

What?! What's wrong?

Mr. Sakamoto!

I want to be just like you.

Do you think I can?

I've got your back, sir!

I'll do whatever it takes to keep up!

Are you crying?

No, I'm not.

I've got no use for crybabies!

Shit... Damn it!

Why is she still following us? Crazy bitch!

Hmm?

Well, how can I help myself?

I like to pursue my love rather than being pursued.

Damn it!

Also,

there's that bit of otaku in me

that makes me want to collect all colorways, you know?

You already have one green tail!

Why are you still coming after us?

I know! I'll go get you another color instead.

You let me go in exchange. How's that?

Huh?

You don't get it at all, do you?

I need one for display and one for safe-keeping.

It looks so cute! What color should I get next?

I spy... white!

The other teams must be collecting tails as we speak.

Tell me...

Why are we out here eating?!

Food is the best remedy for when you're feeling sad.

We gotta have some self-discipline!

We're mid-exam!

Come and join us.

Are you even listening?

That's disgusting! What is it?

Wormwood tea.

We found some over there.

Also, what's the deal with that full-blown house?!

Built a bungalow.

We're not here on a camping trip!

A bug!

- It's just a butterfly. - Get it off! Get it off of me!

- It's beautiful. - Get it off!

They creep me out!

I hate their weird fluttering and erratic movements!

Mr. Baby,

there's a good reason butterflies move like that.

There are "butterfly flightpaths"

that only butterflies can see, which they follow.

It has something to do with their pheromones.

Fascinating.

Whatever! Just get it off me, please!

Damn it!

Huh?

They say you shouldn't touch a butterfly's wings.

Really?

I had no idea. Shit!

But,

- I still... - Delicate yet swift...

...think they're creepy!

The butterfly itself was unaware.

This girl is...

Akira,

who taught you the basic moves?

The way you handled yourself midair,

and your movement just now...

You're like a different person from inside the airplane.

How embarrassing.

I'm absolutely useless when it comes to combat against people.

The moment I look into my opponents eyes, I feel weak in the knees.

What a dumb thing to say.

We aren't killing each other in this stage,

so just relax.

That's so kind of you, Mr. Kink Baby.

It's Kill Baby!

You know, you guys better run, too.

I'm being chased by a crazy woman!

I am not going to die for a dumb exam!

Hey, wait a minute!

- Stop. - Huh?

Ouch...

What is this?

Stainless steel wire...

I can't believe they fell for that.

Trusting others so easily is a terrible mistake for a hit man to make.

It could be fatal.

We'll collect the tails off of the dead bodies.

Fire.

We lost the other team because of you!

Huh? Why would you say it's my fault?

Hey.

You said you didn't want to get wet, so we avoided crossing the river!

'Cuz it woulda been annoying

- if we got wet again! - Hey.

We're in a survival setting! You can't--

Ooh, that was cool!

Like, how did you dodge that? It's like you're a psychic!

She's from the special recommendation group...

You're so lucky. I wish I was on the white team, too.

White is the color of my Sakamoto!

That's why I really, really, really

have to get white.

Creepy otaku.

Rude. That lowkey hurt my feelings.

This was hand-made!

Mr. Taro, you're bleeding.

That's a really sturdy apron.

It won't budge.

It's driven in pretty firmly.

They don't seem to have any projectiles, at least.

But they're tougher than we thought.

No need to worry. It's merely matter of time now.

We don't want a dying rat to bite back.

I'm sorry, guys! This is all because I'm so senseless.

What are we going to do?

Ow!

Huh?

I guess I... got out?

You're so thin...

Mr. Taro! Mr. Baby!

Run.

Stop, you're going to kill them.

It's fine. We'll do what we have to.

I've seen plenty of hit men fail

because of mercy for their enemies.

Besides, having them dead

would be the safest way to get their tails without facing resistance.

What should I do?

We'll catch up.

Go ahead.

If I just stretch it a bit...

There's no way you can get through.

I have to fight...

I need to...

I need to...

They say that, among wild animals,

the one who breaks eye contact first, is the loser.

I wonder how it is for hit men?

I don't think I can...

I...

I don't want to hurt people.

Sometimes, it's okay to run from things you don't want to do.

Don't worry.

We'll be all right.

Don't worry, Akira.

I'll be alright.

I don't want to just stand by any more and lose the people I care about...

That's right...

I have to do it.

Otherwise, these people will die.

Pull yourself together, Akira!

Open your eyes.

If the alternative is losing someone,

then I...

I'd rather be an assassin.

What?

Calm down, Akira.

Mr. Taro...

Mr. Taro?

What was I--

Don't talk.

A precise spear-hand attack to the carotid artery and philtrum.

He's bleeding profusely and struggling to breathe.

He'll die if not treated soon.

Hey, what'd you do? That was excessive!

No!

This wasn't...

I didn't mean to.

I just...

I just wanted to save you two.

I wasn't...

I didn't...

I'm sorry.

I was so desperate,

I just followed the "path" I could see.

Sakamoto, Nagumo,

you know how if you stare at the target,

you can sometimes see that "path" to killing them?

Wait? Seriously?

Isn't this a common thing?

Akira,

what's your family name?

It's Akao...

My name is Akira Akao.

I only heard about you three,

Sakamoto, Nagumo, and Akao.

Akao...

Subtitle translation by Yuka Kristi