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Close your eyes and listen closely

You can hear the beat of the city

A cunning drama with a mysterious plot begins

Oh, it might be a tragic town

Oh, but you can't look away to the very end

If you reach for the gap in your unfulfilled heart

No one can ever go back

You just have to play your part

And once again tonight, it's show time

Grand Opening of

New Noodle Shop!

We're celebrating the opening of a new Neo-Tokyo Bay attraction.

Everyone gathered here is exceedingly euphoric.

Listen to the roar of the huge crowd gathered here!

Do you always eat ramen like that?

Just when my money was running low this month,

along comes this hundred-yen ramen! I was so happy!

You must really be strapped for cash.

So true! There's so many temptations for a girl living on her own.

A lot of temptations mean a lot of expenses.

I'm sure you understand!

You're asking the wrong person.

We're the ones who can't figure out money.

We thought a lot of cops would come to a place near Police Town,

but the only customer we've gotten is you.

My husband just stands and glares all day

at that Neo-Tokyo Tower, that stole our business.

Boasting a world-record height of 999 meters,

Neo-Tokyo Tower is not only a radio communications tower,

Tower Pinnacle

Power Code Scrambler

it's an international information tower serving as a hub

for all kinds of communications inside and outside Japan.

The automated Power Code Scrambler at its summit makes this possible.

The Space Dome and Space Park make

Neo Tokyo Space Dome

the Tower a place of enjoyment for all.

Governor Tateyama is present, just released from the hospital

Governor Tateyama (Neo Tokyo)

after a successful stomach ulcer operation.

No one has anticipated this day more than the Governor,

who was the driving force behind the Tower's construction.

A party is now being held in the Tower's Main Observation Lounge.

Present are notables from around the globe

who have brought congratulations for this achievement

and wishes for the Governor's continued good health.

Just two more hours, viewers!

After the party, the Tower will be opened to the public.

We'll go up to the observation lounge to see the wonderful view.

What are these things? What are they doing? Get off me!

What the heck are those?

What is it, darling?

Look there! Over there!

What could those be?

I don't know what, but it looks like some kind of trouble,

and if it is, if it is...

Check, please!

Let's see...

ramen and dumplings is 450 yen, tax is 17 percent, so...

526 yen, right?

Miss!

Warrior Team Deploys!

Move!

Yes, Sir.

Who are you?

What's going on?

Ladies and gentlemen, please be quiet.

We are the Dawn Mirage Army.

We now control Neo-Tokyo Tower!

Special emergency report!

The Neo-Tokyo Tower has been taken over by

Neo Tokyo Tower Hijacked!

a terrorist group calling itself the Dawn Mirage.

There is no word from the terrorists yet,

and police have surrounded the Tower.

However, the guests remain inside as hostages.

The terrorists used what look like modified "narrow-field" devices,

commonly known as drones, to take the Tower by force, and...

We've just received a message from the terrorists!

We are the Dawn Mirage.

The hostages are safe,

but if the following three demands are not met,

I cannot guarantee their lives.

One! We demand all of our comrades in jail be freed.

Two! To finance our operations,

we demand one billion yen in old bills.

Three! We demand a large helicopter with a full fuel tank.

If our demands are not met within two hours,

we will execute the hostages, starting with the Governor.

Our drones are equipped with explosives.

Let me demonstrate their effectiveness.

The area is in chaos,

and the whole world is focused on these events.

If we don't arrest them,

there will be a loud outcry from the media.

No need for concern. Even now, we are in talks with the terrorists.

I see. We negotiate, accept their demands,

and by the time we secure the hostages, they've fled.

The usual. Sure, you'll have saved some lives...

What is it you're getting at?

Well, I can just imagine tomorrow's headlines.

"Tower-Jackers Make Clean Getaway."

"Arrests Drop Again for Japanese Police."

"Problems with the Chief of Police..."

I get it! This is what it will cost?

Can you cut it by one zero?

I presume you're joking?

Are you confident you can do it?

Within the two hours specified by the terrorists.

Depend on it.

Rio Kinezono

I'll do anything!

Please give me a chance!

I need the work!

Here it is! Here it is!

Looks like they can't do without me! Off I go!

Have everything done by today.

- Section Chief

Just as I thought.

The drones only attack within one kilometer of the Neo Tokyo Tower.

Understood. Continue your analysis.

Hey, Maki!

I'd like to capture an undamaged drone.

All right.

Hey, Maki.

What is it, Rio?

About the pay for this job...

It'll be good.

All right!

Oh yeah... oh yeah... She's not Miss Neo-Tokyo Tower for nothing!

You were attacked suddenly by a swarm of drones?

That's right.

Was it frightening?

Yes, but if I ran away, I'd lose my title.

No! Battery! Oh, no! I know I had a spare battery!

Oh, you're so hard and powerful!

Just a bit longer and you can play all you want!

Maya here! I'm ready to go! Better take 'em all out.

Remain on standby? I can't take it!

Please be patient. We're still assessing the situation.

Why do I have to catch bugs?

Rio, they'll blow up if you're not careful.

But I admire you for dressing so you can move freely.

I'd be too frightened.

No one said anything about that to me.

Oh? You mean I didn't tell you?

You're always doing this to me!

Don't move!

I couldn't move even if I tried to!

Do something!

Here! Here it is. Don't move... take that!

Yuck! Stop squirming!

Okay, freeze...

Compare him to our criminal database...

There he is!

Blackmail, peeping, petty theft...

He does have a record, but all minor offenses.

He's just a small-time operator.

Which makes his use of advanced drones all the more puzzling.

Do you really think you can get away with this?

You still have time! Release all of the hostages and surrender!

I'd rather you not get so excited, Mr. Governor.

Keep this up, and the drones will explode by themselves.

That's much better. Please keep still.

Normally these drones have little offensive capability.

The problem is here.

The explosives in this mini-container

are linked to the other drones.

In other words, destroy one drone, and you set off a chain reaction.

That's right.

What about their internal batteries?

They have twelve more hours of operation.

A delaying action won't work, then.

All we have to do is fry them with an electromagnetic pulse.

Out of the question. This is classified information, but...

The Governor's operation wasn't really for an ulcer,

it was for an artificial heart.

In the interest of national security,

it was reported as an ulcer operation.

Then if we use an EM pulse...

There's a good chance the artificial heart would stop.

Why not use data from the heart to reconfigure the pulse?

If we weaken the pulse, the outlying drones...

What's the big deal?

If the heart's been kept secret from the media,

let's go ahead and take 'em out with that pulse-thingy.

Since no one knew about it, it won't be anyone's fault.

If we safely resolve an incident like this,

the Governor will be delighted.

A monetary reward is assured.

Reward

At the very least...

At the very least? What do you mean?

He'll owe you his life. You're a beautiful girl.

He'll want you to marry his son.

A reward! His son's bride! And...

Set for life

My dream of marrying rich come true!

Farewell, O life of debt!

What should I do?

I knew my life wouldn't end in debt, born beautiful as I was!

She bought it.

But, oh, I'm such a bad girl!

Maki's really good at that.

Success!

They've cleared checkpoint D and are continuing to C.

Right. The terrorists' suits send an anti-drone signal.

Our plan's going to work.

Yuji, assume a position outside the EM pulse's range and hold!

Roger!

Maya, proceed to Point F to get ready for EM pulse shot!

Roger!

Rio, what's your present location?

One hundred meters to the Tower's central elevator.

Composite imaging completed!

Yuji here. I'm on station.

Maya here. I'm in position.

It's almost time, isn't it?

About ten minutes to go. Think it's going to work, Leader?

No problem. We have the hostages. And if necessary...

Hello, terrorists! This is the Police Town Communications Center!

Concerning your first demand,

all your compatriots have been released.

Demand number two for one billion yen has been met.

What's more, one hundred seventy million yen has been added for tax,

Add consumer tax of 17%

and the total is:

1,170,000,000 yen!

bringing the total to one billion one hundred seventy million yen.

Rio here.

We're at the elevator and will proceed to the observation room.

Hurry it up, Rio!

I can't hold back much longer!

And let me update you on the status of demand number three.

The helicopter has reached Police Town and is being refueled.

Your compatriots are boarding and the 11.7 million is being loaded.

A chef is on board,

allowing you to enjoy sumptuous meals around the clock.

Nanvel here. I'm in position.

Rio here. I'm in position.

And as a special service on your flight,

serving as your flight attendants will be

the Miss Neo-Tokyo Tower Queens!

Other services include a theater, casino, sports center, and sauna.

Fire at will, Maya.

What I wanted to hear!

All right!

Who is she?

Okay, first find the short-circuit...

Restart the heart from this point here...

Okay, no one move!

Oh! Rio!

What's wrong with these guys? Just a bunch of amateurs here!

What did I bring this thing for?

Shouldn't you be getting the Governor to the hospital?

Oh, I forgot! I'm coming, Papa!

Papa? Hey, Rio! What's that supposed to mean, Rio?

How is he?

He's okay for now. All we have to do is get him to the hospital.

Really? Great!

I'd better put on some makeup and get ready to meet his son.

Rio, the Governor doesn't have a son.

What did you say?

But I believe he has a daughter.

A daughter?

Rio, what are you doing?

I'm stopping this machine!

No, you can't!

Why not?

And I risked my life to save him!

What about my dream of marrying rich?

Stop it, Rio!

They kept the stuff about his heart a secret.

No one will find out.

If he's alive, he'll just raise taxes anyway. Let him die here!

Stop it, Rio!

Not a peep out of the drones.

Pacification squads are storming the Tower.

I wanted to blast the place and all I get is one lousy shot!

Next time I want to do some real shooting!

Understood.

Maya, you're just about to burst out of frustration, aren't you?

Did you say something, Lilica?

No, nothing.

Hey, hey! Promise me you'll abolish the sales tax!

I wish he'd bring back the bloomers girls used to wear in school.

Hey! Hear what your citizens are telling you? Nothing to say?!

We succeeded in infiltrating the Code Scrambler.

Code Wizard System work was at 75% at point of interruption.

An EM pulse destroyed our drones, but the Code was activated.

If logic system core function is restored,

68% of the data will be wizarded to our Code automatically.

The songbirds have been dumped out of the cage.

They'll never sing again.

Cheers!

Oh, that's good!

Finally, finally, some customers.

Isn't it nice, darling?

Five orders of ramen and dumplings, please!

Coming right up!

Looking good, Rio!

What is it? What's up with Rio?

When Rio went to yell at Maki about the Governor's "son",

she gave that to Rio.

In thanks

I see. She's easy to please.

I doubt that Governor will ever run again.

I tell you, you can't beat a beer after a good day's work!

Here you are!

Great!

Piping hot!

We're home!

Hi, kids. Where have you been?

Neo-Tokyo Tower.

It was huge!

But there were a lot of police,

and they said to stay away from the Tower.

And, and, we snuck in and were playing and caught this weird bug!

Bug?

What? What happened?

You're all dirty! You're all dirty!

Why?

My new clothes! And I hadn't even paid them off!

I'm always just in awe of my friends

They're so cool

In my heart, I'm just about to burst with envy

You can copycat people, but that won't change who you are

Only you have what's important right now

And it's all special

No matter how small you are

Be brave

Shine your power

Believin' on dream, open your world

Overcome the endless future

Song for you

That's right

There's no time like now

I sing to you, for being able to take that first step

I work and work and just get deeper in debt!

Because you're always buying stuff out of catalogues, Rio!

And all I get from Team Warrior is some crummy underwear theft case!

That sounds rough!

Why am I surrounded by perverts, leg fetishists, and undie maniacs?

Next up, an infiltration operation into a den of weirdos.

Next time, "Undies, Go!" If you don't watch it, I'll cry.

Undies, Go!

By the way, who's the leg fetishist you were talking about?