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Cheerful Tokyo Bank

Please remove your card and try again.

Shit... this one won't work either.

Please remove your card and try again.

Thank you for your business.

Welcome.

Pin code?

What is your pin code?

Confirmed.

Do you wish to make a deal?

Yes.

Would you like to...

...choose an opponent?

Yes.

Where to?

The Financial District.

Understood.

Take a look.

Just how many of the people here...

...realise it?

How many are there that don't?

How many are suspicious of it?

Just how many go on not knowing anything?

In the end, is money just money?

Or is it...

...something much more?

Or is it...

...something much less?

Q.

Huh?

What do you think?

Isn't it enough just to have a full stomach?

Hmph, nice and simple...

Is it not...

...so simple for you?

It's neither simple nor complicated.

If your position changes, so too does your way of seeing things.

What a mysterious thing money is.

But if I were to sum it up in one sentence...

For me, it is the very thing that connects me to this world.

It, and nothing else.

Really, this is true for everyone, but there are few who realise it.

Then, after coming to a world like this,

there are even fewer who realise it.

Mikuni-sama...

I'm sorry to disturb your fun... but it is time.

Masakaki...

I thought the deal was delayed until tomorrow.

Due to my availability, it had to be moved forward somewhat.

So, I have a date with this guy today.

An agreement is an agreement...

What kind of opponent is he?

Shall we be on our way?

Your opponent is this way.

Is this your first time?

Yeah.

I'm not an opponent for beginners, you know?

There's such a thing as beginner's luck!

Are you serious?

Foolish...

[DIRECT]

It's just a matter of probability!

[OPEN DEAL]

If you're looking to gamble, this isn't the place to do it.

I can't gamble. I need money for that.

As much as possible!

What a coincidence.

Me too.

[DIRECT]

If we assume that "a" and "b" exist, for example.

Heisei Financial University

If a person who has "a" wants "b" and seeks to trade,

there is no guarantee that the person owning "b" will want any "a".

The value of "a" and "b" cannot be strictly assigned.

In other words, it becomes a problem of differently perceived benefits.

All right... try to follow me now.

We're going to begin talking about how to resolve this issue.

Kimimaro...

Hanabi...

That class hasn't even begun yet.

Why are you studying for the test so obsessively?

If I don't start now, I won't have enough time.

The important thing is to understand practical science.

Practical science.

Yeah, but if you don't graduate,

you won't even get hired as a government worker.

Yoga!

There's a drinking party tomorrow. You up for it?

Sorry... tomorrow's a bit...

How about you, Hanabi?

I... I don't know...

If you don't have the money, I'll pay for you.

No... you don't have to!

Man, you've been throwing your weight around lately.

Not at all...

Your dad's business is really booming.

Sorry, I have work.

Ah... wait, wait...

The notes for tomorrow's test...

Man, he never hangs out with us.

Really.

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Please take care to remove your items.

Drinking party?

Please take care to remove your items.

As if I can go...

ikinuku tame ni kikonda

生き抜くために着込んだ

In order to survive

kimi dake ga mieru yoroi wa

君だけが見える鎧は

I donned an armour only you could see

mie to gaibun ni obieta

見栄と外聞に怯えた

I stood in fear of appearance and reputation

oroka no hate no genjitsu

愚かの果ての現実

And the realisation of a hopeless end

karada kishimu hodo dakishimete yo

身体軋むほど抱きしめてよ

Hold me tighter until my bones begin to crack

isso kowashitekureyo

いっそ壊してくれよ

Please, just break me apart

kara no ore no naka ni wa mata

殻の俺の中にはまた

Down to my next empty layer

nan no itami mo nai

何の痛みもない

It doesn't hurt at all

And my face gets smaller and smaller

sara ni chippoke na ore no kao da

さらにちっぽけな俺の顔だ

ne

ね

Hey

nige mo kakure mo shinai kara

逃げも隠れもしないから

I won't run or hide

koko kara dashitekure matoryoushika

ここから出してくれマトリョーシカ

So get me out of this Matryoshka

Please take hold of the available handrails.

The next station is Koganei.

Koganei

Shortly, a train will be passing through on platform #3.

For safety purposes, please stay behind the yellow line.

Koganei

Train coming through on #3, please take care...

Somebody jumped out in front of the train...

What am I going to do? I'm going to be late!

They say the economy is healthy, but I wonder...

Isn't the competition high for becoming a government worker?

These days, can a civilian even get those kind of jobs?

But lately, not even government workers have job security.

You've got a point there, but... the probability is higher.

I wonder...

To have secure finances... and start a secure family. That's my dream.

If I can live frugally with my wife and kids, isn't that good enough?

That sounds so meagre.

I just hate having a worrisome lifestyle.

Oops, it's almost time.

Go ahead and leave those there. I'll take care of them.

Sorry, I'll head off then.

Sorry to be leaving early!

Good work today...

Alcohol

Tobacco

Man, you're amazing for taking on multiple part-time jobs.

I just can't get the convenience store to give me more shifts.

It's nice you can do that... it's 'cause you're young.

I can't compare to people who are putting themselves...

...on the line to raise a family.

Oh, Yoga-kun...

Huh? Oh.

Hanabi...

Did you know that there was a test tomorrow?

I haven't heard anything about it! What, is it a pop-quiz?

Here, I wrote down the material that will be covered.

If you put off sleep, I think you can study enough to make it through.

Sorry to make you come all the way out here.

Just keep your phone on you already...

A text would have been good enough.

Like I can... I don't have the money to.

Don't you mean you have it, but won't use it?

I'm taking care of myself as best I can.

Is that supposed to be a crack at those of us getting college paid for by our parents?

Nothing like that...

It seems to me like you're trying too hard,

but you don't have a handle on anything.

A bit daft, really.

You came here just to give me this?

Are you going to show your thanks?

I'm almost off shift. We can go to the nearby family restaurant...

...for some tea or something-

He'll be here soon...

My boyfriend.

Sorry!

Ah... well, I'll see you later then.

Good luck!

Yeah!

I'm home...

This is my everyday life...

...but unlike you two, I'm not causing anyone problems.

Wait, I guess I am causing someone problems...

It's evening?

Good evening.

I am from Midas Bank's trade division. My name is Masakaki.

Huh?

Who?

Masakaki, from Midas Bank. I'm here to speak with you...

Ah. I'm not interested, so...

...about a transfer of funds.

I don't have any money!

Is there any way I could persuade you to listen to me?

Hey, haven't you considered borrowing money...

...to achieve greater utility?

No, I haven't.

Really?

Get the hell out.

What on Earth was that?

I haven't managed to memorise anything either...

Please.

At the moment, you are somewhere with no relation to where you were before.

Which means time also has no hold here.

Once you finish studying, I'll return you to where you were before.

Please, go ahead and study!

Huh?

You know, this whole time all you've been saying is "huh".

Huh? Oh...

Yesterday, a position for an Entrepreneur opened up at the Far East Financial District.

The person selected at random to replace him is...

...you, Yoga Kimimaro-san.

19 years old, Heisei Financial University, second year.

This is correct, yes?

Yeah.

The financial district is fundamentally available to anyone.

Aptitude is not something that matters.

I think you'll be a bit surprised at first,

but there's no reason to be scared.

You'll get used to it right away.

Yeah.

Now you're saying nothing but "yeah"...

Yeah.

Ah, you've got me. If you don't take me seriously here...

How am I supposed to, bringing me to a place like this...

I didn't think you'd believe me unless I did.

What are you asking me to believe?

You've been chosen to be an Entrepreneur!

What the heck is that... Andre-whatever?

Entrepreneur. Someone who starts a new business.

We shorten it as Entre.

Can't you explain it to me a bit more clearly?

I think it would be hard to understand no matter how I say it.

Huh?

For someone of your level of education, it would just be too much to handle.

Are you making fun or me, or what?

If you want me to put it simply,

I will receive possession of your future.

Using that as collateral, I will lend you money.

What?

I would like you to invest that money in the financial district.

That is our only request.

What do you mean by "future"?

The future is the future.

Your future, your possibilities.

Like... shortening my lifespan and stuff like that?

That's also included...

Then no.

You don't want money?

Like I need it!

Money like that makes no sense.

You can go to that drinking party.

Huh...? Oh.

You won't have to do two part-time jobs to get by.

You can live a peaceful lifestyle without becoming a government worker.

What are you?

You should be more true to yourself.

A dream?

Ones... tens... hundreds... thousands... ten-thousands... hundred-thousands...

How was the test?

Oh... yeah...

Thanks to you, I made it through.

You should try standing on your own two feet.

Yeah...

Huh?

Hey!

Man, are you sure you can't come to the drinking party?

We just don't have enough people...

I'll pay for you, Hanabi!

What should I do?

I'll think about it.

Ooh, what an occasion!

We'll be waiting for your reply!

Someone must've made a mistake...

No one's saying that you stole it.

Yeah, but...

It's only 500,000... it's not like it's 1,000,000.

You take things way too seriously.

Hypothetically?

Yes. I'm asking, "what if"...

If I was your age, I would have reported it.

That's right, isn't it?

Though, now... I just might keep it.

Huh?

Receiving money is never a burden.

Especially when it's as little as 500,000.

Turning myself in might create even more trouble,

when it makes them realise they've made a mistake.

I see...

Well, money is a necessity.

If it wasn't, I wouldn't be working in some part-time job, this late, and at this age.

It should be fine... only this much.

Please take care to remove your items.

You really do need money, don't you?

After all, it's just money. Am I wrong?

Don't you think you should try harder at earning some?

If you do well, there's no limit to what you can have.

Even her heart...

Hanabi isn't the type who'd date someone for money!

I heard her boyfriend comes from a rich family.

If I had to say what virtue he has that you lack,

it would be that he has money.

You did it, didn't you?

I'm very pleased that you noticed.

Think of that 500,000 as a down payment.

That doesn't feel right...

This embezzlement that you've partaken in...

...are you planning to ignore it?

What's more, if only he had money,

your father wouldn't have had to go into hiding.

Don't talk about my father.

If you had money, you might even be able to find your father.

I told you not to mention him!

This is an invitation to the financial district.

Those who take it are, without exception,

given the right to access it.

From any ATM in the world, you can draw money freely.

However, I will be taking your future as collateral.

Come now...

Kimimaro.

Welcome... to the financial district.

Where to?

Kabuto District.

Understood.

mado kara sotto esukeepu shite

I silently escape from my window

yoru no machi ga

and the nighttime city,

RPG ni kawaru

becomes an RPG

yajirushi ni sotte izanawareta

Following an arrow marker, I'm being led

iromeku sekai

to a world brimming with colour

hajimari no aizu hibiiteiru

A sign that something is beginning can be heard

karadajuu koikogareru

and my whole body begins to yearn

kimi ni aitakute hashirinuketeku

I break into a run, wishing to see you

yami wo tobikoete

and break through the darkness

kuraimakkusu nante

It doesn't matter

konakutatte

If we reach a climax

ichi ka bachi ka no kiken na kake datte ii sa

I'd even take a high-stakes bet

ki wo hiite

Anything to get your attention

kimi ni ima hamacchaitainda

I want to think only of you

sekaijuu wo azamuitemo ii

I'd turn my back on the entire world

ima sugu te wo hiite

Take my hand now

A or B ja nai ya

It's not a choice of A or B

rikutsu ja nai ya

It's not something to reason about

sekaijuu no subete no nazo yori

More so than all the mysteries of the world

shiritai kimi no kokoro wo

I want to know your heart