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"I'll remove them".

I said those words many times

because I wanted to reduce the cause of your pain.

Doing that made me think I was helping you,

like I was your light.

Was it an expression of love...? No, wait.

This all seems distorted This all seems dishonest.

I know I was just using you so that I could like myself.

Even if nothing lies beyond the horizon.

Maybe now I can say it... "Let's go, and don't let go of my hand".

I was a coward that was acting tough by taking advantage of your weakness.

So I'll show you my weakness too All start from there.

We'll start from there.

The data you see is our Music Business Division's proposal

based on a SWOT analysis.

It forms the basis for our schedule during the current period.

Events and shows that lose money will be outsourced, and...

Next!

Our Publishing Business Division

has implemented wide-ranging cost-cutting measures

in conjunction with the switchover in media format,

but we have yet to attain our goals.

Next!

Uh, yes...

I am with the Hero Business Division.

First of all...

Get to the point!

Yes, sir!

As our report of income and expenses indicates,

we expect to show a profit.

This is due, I believe, to the popularity of HERO TV.

Exactly...

The only issue is that our two Second League heroes under contract

continue to lose money.

Somebody help!

Outta my way!

You won't get away!

Salty!

Come on!

Over here.

Over...

Can't you guys even stall him?

That poison will leave you...

Itchy.

Helpless...

C'mon, pull it together!

- Mr. Tiger! - Mr. Tiger!

This little game of tag is over!

Damn it!

All right, time for a Wild Roar!

Uh-oh.

- Huh? - Eh, at least I got the job done.

Let go of me!

Hold still. It's over.

Lucky me!

What're you doing down there? Get it together.

What took you so long?!

I had things to do.

I'll make up for it, though.

That was amazing, Mr. Barnaby!

You beat us to it again.

Hey, it's Kotetsu!

Try harder, Kotetsu!

That's Wild Tiger! Not Kotetsu!

Why bother? Everyone already knows your identity.

A hero is not supposed to reveal his identity!

You should focus on improving your criminal catching skills

instead of your silly policies.

What?!

- Now, now... - Now, now...

I saw your show the other day...

You were great as the frail heroine.

Thanks.

Think our friend saw it, too?

The old man with the beard.

- Huh? - You don't have to hide it.

I miss my handsome, too.

Don't lump me in with you!

I'm sorry!

Please, that's not necessary.

But why would you do something like this?

You copying my pose has become all the talk at my company.

It was an impulse.

- I couldn't help it. - Mr. Bison must be desperate.

He was moping over the fact that

his lack of popularity is really standing out

now that Mr. Tiger's gone to the Second League.

It's not easy being an adult, is it?

Bonjour, Heroes!

There's a bank robbery happening on Bastet Street.

Give them another good show today.

- Yes, ma'am! - Yes, ma'am!

- Thank you for buying us lunch, sir! - Thank you for buying us lunch, sir!

Yeah, help yourselves!

Hey!

Don't pick out the pickles!

Vinegar helps the body recover!

Please leave me alone.

Hey! They're already at it!

That was fast!

Our heroes have gone into the bank!

Watch and learn, you guys!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

You should study too, Kotetsu.

- Huh? - Who's the one who uses

his powers without thinking and always lets the criminals get away?

Hey, I don't have a choice!

My power only lasts for a minute!

Then time the start better!

- Now, now... - Now, now...

Fire!

Like a streak of lightning!

Our two heroes vying for 3rd

took down the criminals at the same time!

Stay down!

Huh?

Gotcha!

No fair!

He's done it!

Origami Cyclone scores using his shape shifting ability!

Stay away!

In that case!

My ice is a little cold...

But your crime has been completely put on hold!

A perfect arrest from Blue Rose!

Huh?

Is Rock Bison just sneaking into the background now?

Stealth Soldier in the studio, what do you make of it?

So that's his new strategy...

Lately he's been on a mission to find himself.

That idiot...

This is awful!

The robbers have blown up the bank!

They're trying to make a getaway.

You're not getting away!

Sky High!

Just what we'd expect from the King of Heroes!

He showed them who's king!

The First League really is something...

They handle things on a whole different level.

We're really going to have to

step up our game over the next six months.

It's okay to be ambitious,

but no matter what we do, we can't join them until next season.

Besides, there's no guarantee they'll promote us.

Every day that goes by, I'm losing my feel for real battle.

So what?

As long as we protect the people,

what's it matter what league we're in?

Is the Second League not good enough for you?

Don't you feel restricted?

Well, it's not like we can get involved with every incident.

And the pay's less in the Second League...

Hello?

Are you Barnaby?

Too many curls.

You're more raccoon than tiger.

Mr. Mark Schneider has offered to save our company from bankruptcy

by becoming the new owner.

Is that so?

Ever since the Maverick Incident,

I've thought of Apollon as a business opportunity.

I've heard a lot about you.

As a young man, you created Gargoyle Technica

and built it into one of the top IT empires in the world.

He's done much more than that.

He's done a marvelous job of

resurrecting every company he's acquired.

Wow...

So what does this have to do with us today?

Actually, I'm at a loss as to what to do with you two.

After all, your profitability is declining.

I thought about the option of firing you, but...

I'm going to apply a reverse strategy...

by promoting you to the First League!

That's odd...

I was expecting more of a reaction.

It means from tomorrow on, you're back in the First League.

What? But...

He's arranged for you to join the First League from mid season.

Anyway, congratulations.

Thank you very much!

Isn't this great, Bunny?!

What are the conditions?

Who cares!

We get to work in the First League!

- But... - Don't worry about it.

Virgin.

- You can decide your own salary. - What?!

That's how highly I think of you.

Thank you very much.

So I hear you've been a hero for quite some time.

Sort of...

Can you share some of your stories with me after this?

Be delighted to!

Is it good?

That's nice.

What a creepy noise...

"The sun is the source of all life."

"it fulfills us and blesses us with moments of freedom."

"As long as these two phoenixes dance in my eyes..."

So what do you think of this, Dad?

Nice verse.

- It brought tears to Daddy's eyes. - Huh?

- How so? It's a total mystery to me. - What?

It's a poem my teacher highly recommended,

but I don't get the meaning at all.

Yes, it's a mystery, all right.

What? But you just said it made you cry.

There have been numerous incidents of building windows shattering... What? But you just said it made you cry.

There have been numerous incidents of building windows shattering... Were you just saying things without thinking?

No one has been injured by these accidents at the present time. Were you just saying things without thinking?

No one has been injured by these accidents at the present time. Oh no, of course not!

No one has been injured by these accidents at the present time.

No one has been injured by these accidents at the present time. But boy, having to write a poem about the sun.

The police are currently investigating the cause. But boy, having to write a poem about the sun.

The police are currently investigating the cause. Sure sounds like a difficult assignment.

Sure sounds like a difficult assignment.

It's not easy being an elementary school student.

How about you?

Are you getting along with Barnaby?

Yup. Everything's good here.

Wow...

At $30 a glass, the total comes to...

Hey, I'm on the phone.

Oh, sorry.

Hello? How's it going?

It doesn't look like we'll make it back in time.

We have another story to do

at a house with a cat that had quintuplets.

Ignore those heart-warming local stories.

Nothing I can do about it.

That's what happens when they lay off staff.

Ms. Agnes...

Forget it!

We will now begin the press conference

to announce the return of a hero duo.

First, allow me to introduce this man,

our new owner, Mark Schneider.

Hello! Thank you all for coming.

I can't believe we get to work together again!

Please be good to me.

Of course!

I want you to do your best, Kotetsu.

Hey, don't act like you're my superior.

Aren't you going to say hi?

Huh? Why should I?

Well, we'll be watching you guys from up in the VIP seats.

Don't blow it... your speech, I mean.

Right back at you.

Well, I think that's enough about me.

Let's bring out our company's heroes.

First up, is that man!

After both his parents were murdered when he was just a child,

this tragically handsome man became a hero to get revenge.

He put an end to Jake's reign of terror which shook the entire city.

While pursuing the mysterious organization known as Ouroboros,

he came across his parents' real killer

and magnificently took his revenge.

He is the superhero, Barnaby Brooks Jr.!

See you in a bit.

Yeah.

Here he comes.

Next, allow me to introduce the hero

who will be partnering with Barnaby.

This is a man of irreproachable hero experience

who has solved many, many cases.

Is Mr. Tiger inside that balloon?!

They really went all out!

Come forth, the superhero!

Golden Ryan!

What? This is the welcoming I get?

Watch this!

As you can see!

This is the power of the wandering Gravity Prince, Golden Ryan!

The world will bow at my feet!

Remember that!

He fights crime by amplifying the force of gravity

and stopping motion within a specific radius.

I'm told he's a hero from the Continental Area.

Our owner scouted him.

What about Kotetsu?

Wasn't Tiger being brought back, too?

That's what I thought, too.

Kiss my boots.

Do you understand?

Barnaby will team with a hero who has more promise than you do.

But that's not what you said.

When did I ever say the two would be paired?

I have no use for a man past his prime.

Sorry, but I only had you come today

so that Barnaby would willingly sign on.

That was a low trick.

I tried to make a case out of it, but Kotetsu stopped me.

But Why?

You can look forward to great things from Ryan and Barnaby!

You tricked me!

You signed the contract, remember?

But no one said anything about switching partners!

What're you griping about?

The money's good.

It's not a bad deal.

You keep quiet.

Are you listening to me? We're not done yet.

Leave it at that.

Kotetsu!

Is this the raccoon I heard about?

I knew you'd look good under the spotlight.

Are you okay with this, Kotetsu?

Yeah, the timing was good.

You were stuck in the Second League because of me.

I don't want to hold you back any more than I have.

That's not true.

You don't have to protect my feelings.

No, I mean it.

I know what I am.

But you're the reason why I...

Truthfully, the Second League works out better for me.

The hours are more flexible, and I can spend time with Kaede.

Second League suits me better.

Do you really mean that?

Yeah.

Is that the extent of your commitment to being a hero?

Are you saying Second Leaguers aren't heroes?

Is it the money after all?

The First League does pay better.

That's...

I won't hold it against you.

You just see things differently than I do.

What're you trying to say?

Maybe it's time we go our separate ways.

Good luck.

Breaking news!

A crack has formed in the Amethyst Tower!

The cause is still unknown!

It could topple over at any minute!

We are hoping for the heroes to arrive as soon as possible!

Drama is good!

Those guys are lucky to have this incident to make their debut!

Why am I on this side?!

It suits you well.

Ready to go, I see.

You're driving?

That a problem?

No, that's perfect.

Comfy.

Take her out, Junior.

I might have misheard you, but did you just call me "Junior"?

Do you hear a weird sound?

What is it?

Look out!

Going in now isn't going to earn you any points.

That's not the issue! There are people inside!

Guess I have no choice, then.

What's happening?!

I can't move...

That jerk...

What's going on?!

Golden Ryan has pinned down his fellow heroes!

The heroes won't be able to move...

Ryan!

Stopping your fellow heroes is against the rules!

You sure?

The building's about to collapse.

Look at that!

Ryan is using the radio towers to stop the building from collapsing!

Yeah! Blocked!

Fine, but what now?

Think. You can still move, can't you, Junior?

Good! Go!

Barnaby's powers have activated!

Make it quick.

It's all for nothing if we don't work as a team.

But...

This is no way to do this.

It's all good if we score points.

They beat us to it...

Was that even legal?

It sure looked against the rules...

You're safe now.

I saw it!

I saw a monster trashing that building!

- Huh? - A huge shadow suddenly!

Please calm down.

Great work!

You look cool in action, Junior.

For a moment, we feared the worst.

But the day is saved thanks to the newest team, Ryan and Barnaby!

That was wonderful teamwork.

I can't believe this was really their first time working together.

Congrats...

I'll do my best in the Second League, too.

A death match between heroes and savage animals.

Now that's entertainment!

Those NEXT aren't human anyway.

We've gotta get extreme, you know?

Why's he looking at me like that?

Hey!

OBC, which operates HERO TV, is a subsidiary of Apollon.

In other words,

we have the authority to silence the seven major companies.

All that's left is for

you people in the Justice Bureau to approve it.

I understand. We will look into it.

May I point out one thing?

You've left out the Second League heroes from the contract.

Thank you for your generosity, as always.

The other day, you even came by before work.

Not at all. I do this because I like doing it.

"Long ago, in a time when mankind knew nothing of true Justice..."

"A Goddess built a small village on the land of Stern Bild."

Justice Day is right around the corner.

Will you be coming to the festival?

I wish we could, but...

"Driven by greed, the villagers quarreled"

"and looted for their own personal gain."

"Unable to tolerate such misdeeds, the Goddess sent down a messenger,"

"a crab, to warn the people."

"The crab spoke: Repent of your sins or be punished."

"But its word fell upon deaf ears, and the poor crab was consumed."

"Saddened, the Goddess appeared from the heavens"

"to bring judgment upon the villagers."

"What followed was utter chaos."

"Rays of light, sharper and stronger than steel blades,"

"began raining from the sky."

"Cattle and horses dove into the ocean in fear."

"Countless people fell into a deep sleep,"

"trapped in a maze of nightmares."

I remember that story.

My parents used to tell it to me.

You can't do this to us!

How did this happen?

Mr. Schneider proposed it to the Board of Directors,

and it passed right on through, is how I heard it.

What do you mean, "you heard it"?!

Let me talk with him directly!

Mr. Schneider has no intention of meeting with you.

Oh, c'mon!

He left a last message for all of you.

And that's... "Bye Bye."

Thank you for all your work, Mr. Schneider!

Get him there quickly, but don't rush.

Listen. I don't need this sort of stuff from you.

- Huh? - Something about you bugs me.

I try to limit my time with people like you.

But...

Nothing seems to go the way we want, does it?

I've been having difficulty mastering this new technique.

- Huh? - Huh?

I thought it might be useful to shape my lightning,

but I can't seem to do it no matter how many times I try.

Sorry, what is it you're trying to say?

I'm saying it's hard enough to make things work out for your self.

It must be even harder when it involves having to

deal with other people and businesses, like with Mr. Tiger.

Oh, come on!

We can't let ourselves get depressed, too!

Smile! Smile!

I envy you, Fire Emblem...

You're always so positive.

That's because I don't have a care in the world.

Everyday is a happy day.

This really sucks...

It must've been a huge shock to Mister Wild.

Yeah, after all that he did for HERO TV.

Of course, the last thing he needs is to get sympathy from others.

Especially from an unpopular guy like me.

That's not true!

You may not be popular,

but the way you take the criminals head on,

makes you a bona fide hero.

You think so?

In comparison, all I'm able to do

is use my shape shifting to attack from behind...

A cowardly hero like me has no right to worry about Mr. Tiger.

I accept you.

I think you are a hero!

- Huh? - Huh?

You have a funny way of saying things, Sky High.

Do you do that on purpose?

He doesn't. That's what makes him likable.

I was trying to.

I try my hardest to convey my feelings every single day.

But for some reason, everyone laughs at me.

I see...

I'm sorry we laughed.

It's okay, my worries aren't important...

Not compared to Mister Wild's.

Sorry man, for causing you so much trouble.

It isn't the first time.

How's Kaede?

She's already asleep.

She must've been exhausted after

making such a scene when she heard you got fired.

I see.

Say...

Why don't you come back?

Yeah...

Take your time to decide.

Thanks. I'll call again soon.

Bye.

Hello?

Um... Is this Miss Blue Rose?

It's Kaede, Wild Tiger's daughter...

Kaede?

Yes. You once told me I could call if something happened, so I...

Am I bothering you?

Not at all!

You're staying up pretty late, aren't you?

My dad...

He seems really depressed...

But...

I don't know what I can do for him...

My beauty mind!

I'm more dazzling... Rose!

Huh?

What?!

What about the suit?

Yeah, whatever.

The suit doesn't matter as long as I wear it.

Huh? What?!

There's been a huge accident on the Stern Bridge!

Head there immediately and rescue the victims!

Huh?

I wish you'd hurry up.

Sorry! I'm not good with these things.

Forget it, old man!

Ma'am?!

I'm here at the scene.

I'm told several vehicles have fallen off the bridge.

Okay everyone. Stay back.

Hey, what happened here?

You can't go in there.

It's me... Wild Tiger.

Hey, what gives?

You're not a hero anymore.

It's the rules. We can't let civilians through.

A woman?

Yes... She jumped in front of me out of nowhere...

I steered to avoid her... and fell into the ocean...

What happened to that lady?

I thought I ran her over...

But I couldn't find her anywhere.

That sounds like a lie!

Are you trying to cover up your mistake?!

No! I'm telling the truth!

I heard a strange howling sound,

and next thing I knew, a woman was there in front of me.

A howling sound?

Could it be the one we heard the other day?

Remember? Just before the building collapsed,

we heard something like, "Uuu..."

That's it! That's the sound!

- Huh? - Does that mean this accident

and the one from the other day are related?

The Legend of the Goddess...

What'd you say?

I got the feeling these accidents closely resembled the legend.

Huh?

The Goddess howled thunderously and sent rays of light raining down.

Buildings were destroyed, and livestock fell into the sea.

Maybe someone is mimicking the legend

to cause these incidents.

You're reading too far into this.

But...

For argument's sake, let's say that that's true.

No Goddess has appeared.

Excuse me, everybody...

About that Goddess story...

The old cat lady we interviewed the other day

said something similar.

She said she heard an eerie sound resonating.

When the window glass shattered, she saw the shadow of a Goddess...

I didn't even give it a second thought at the time, but...

The shadow of a Goddess?

Was the shattered glass the rays of light?

Come to think of it, when the building collapsed,

a woman said she saw the shadow of a huge monster.

Was that the Goddess?

Hey, how did the legend go after that?

If I'm not mistaken, people fell into a deep sleep...

Hey come on! Stop this silliness.

That sound...!

Everyone! Find where it's coming from!

It stopped all of a sudden.

Yes, you are right.

What do you guys think about the Goddess story?

I think it is too early to draw conclusions.

It smacks of the occult.

Must be him!

What a nice breeze...

Hey, be serious.

Watch out, will ya?!

This chick...

What the hell? Are they supposed to be quintuplets?

No, this must be a NEXT ability.

I was just joking.

Man, you're so serious!

How's it going on your end?

Nothing here.

No luck here either.

We should regroup.

- Okay. - Right.

I'm sick of getting clicked around.

I'd rather be doing the clicking.

What happened over there?

What happened, old man?

Well, well...

How do you do?

Huh?

How unfortunate after we just met...

Should you be playing with me like this?

Your friend is in deep trouble.

Are you okay?

Hey! Wake up!

I sort of like those outlandish types.

No slip-ups on your end, I assume?

No. I made my round of introductions.

Take me to 12th Street.

Got it.

Hey. Mr. Lloyds!

Huh?

Ben got me this job.

Until the Second League gets reinstated.

There are no plans to resume the Second League.

And the seven major companies are

not interested in hiring you, either.

Well, there are other shows like HERO TV airing around the world.

Worst comes to worst...

Maybe you should try to accept reality.

Stop clinging to your dreams,

and make do with what you can in the real world.

It's for your own good.

I brought presents for everybody!

Welcome home, dear.

How was your day at work?

Everything's good.

Is this where I think it is?

I knew it!

So the rumors were true!

You're creepy, Nathan!

You're saying he's going to stay like this forever?

His brainwaves are identical to a state of shallow sleep.

Whether or not he'll come out of it is up to him.

The other victims exhibit the same symptoms as Fire Emblem.

None have regained consciousness.

The sleeping sickness...

Just like in the legend.

Who are those guys?!

What is it they're after?

Maybe they're trying to start a revolution.

A revolution?

According to the legend,

the Goddess brought calamity to make people repent.

When you consider that none of these incidents

led to any casualties...

It's a white-collar crime.

Tell me, so what does this "Goddess" do in the legend?

You don't know?

Of course not! I'm not from here!

So, what does she do?

Despite suffering the Goddess's wrath,

the people still did not learn to change their ways.

Finally, the Goddess decided to return everything to nothingness

by opening a cavernous abyss,

deep and dark enough to engulf the entire village.

Buried beneath the eternal darkness,

the villagers finally learned the error of their ways,

and began to carry a heart of justice.

Say what?

You mean a hole is going to open under the city next? Sheesh!

We'll assume that mysterious old man

has the power to put people to sleep.

And the man who looked like a boxer was causing that sound, correct?

Yeah.

Those sounds were definitely made by that guy.

We believe the woman has the ability

to create duplicates of herself.

That leaves only the question of the Goddess.

Do you really think their goal is to start a revolution?

Regardless, everything will become clear tomorrow.

Huh?

Tomorrow is the day the Goddess is said to

have opened the abyss to bury the village.

It's Justice Day.

There are so many events happening on this year's Justice Day.

Yes, it's the biggest event celebrating that legendary day.

I came here on a date back in the day.

Please come on out to tomorrow's Justice Festival.

I see...

Yes. We believe it's morally questionable.

I will inform Mr. Schneider as such.

If we need anything else, we'll ask your help.

May I ask you one question?

Yes?

Don't the employees have issues

with Mr. Schneider's management philosophy?

We could go on and on about business philosophy...

Hey! Don't pick out the pickles!

Wow.

Every newscast is doing special reports on the festival.

The ratings are going up tomorrow for sure.

Before thinking about ratings,

please don't forget that we're heroes.

- There you go again. - Huh?

For a young guy, Junior, you sure act like

- such a square sometimes. - Huh?

Is it your previous partner's influence?

Don't compare me with that guy too much.

I'm me: Golden Ryan.

I'm not comparing the two of you.

He and I... aren't partners anymore.

If you say so.

Our concern is for Fire Emblem, who remains unconscious.

- What? - I hope to see him back healthy

as soon as possible.

He finally shows up.

How is he?

See for yourself.

So you're a cab driver now?

- Huh? - I saw it on the Internet.

Yeah...

Gosh, they write everything there.

I said I'd be a hero until the very end,

but it's hard when the public won't recognize you.

Who cares what the public thinks of you?

I used to think that way too when I was a kid.

But reality is harsh.

Bunny kept talking about money, money...

I used to think that's not what heroes are about,

but unlike me, he had a firm eye on reality.

- You don't get it at all. - Huh?

What about him were you looking at, anyway?

Barnaby is pursuing his ideals.

When I was at the Justice Festival admin office...

You're here for tickets to the parade?

Yes.

Are you buying them as presents, too, Blue Rose?

You heroes are so nice.

Huh?

The other day, Barnaby also came by

so that he could invite children from the orphanage.

Ever since the Maverick Incident, it seems he's been doing a lot

to help children like himself who don't have parents.

So that's why Bunny was so obsessed with money?

Why didn't he say so?

Says the guy who hides his feelings the most.

You have to admit, he's starting to act just like you.

Sorry, gotta go...

Geez... He's such a dummy...

The First League does pay better.

You just see things differently than I do.

Maybe it's time we go our separate ways.

Patrol? Are you nuts?

A lot of people are looking forward to tomorrow.

It's okay, I can do this myself.

Not a chance, Junior.

That'll only help boost your own public image.

Huh?

Can't have you hog all the glory for yourself.

I simply want to...

"protect the citizens, right?"

Let's go.

Right.

Face-to-face, man to man!

Dad!

Oh!

Kaede!

Huh?

I knew you'd try that.

Stop doing that.

But Kaede!

You haven't changed.

I'll say.

You're doing better than I expected.

You surprised me when you said you were

coming to see me out of the blue.

Are we getting in your way?

Huh?

Of course not!

Ladies and gentlemen, What's taking them so long?

The Justice Parade will begin shortly.

Parade watchers should gather at the designated areas.

C'mon, if we don't hurry, we won't be able to get a spot!

It's okay. We don't have to rush.

But...

Ta-dah!

Luxury box seats?

Miss Blue Rose got them for us.

What?

To tell you the truth,

she's the one who suggested I should come and see you.

I see...

So that's why she went to the admin office.

Oh, by the way, how's your homework assignment coming along?

That poem about the sun.

Oh that... I don't have talent.

No matter how hard I try,

I can't seem to write something like the teacher's favorite poem.

You don't have to imitate it, you know?

But I'll get a higher score that way...

I think it's better to write an honest poem

about what you feel like writing about.

Doing what you can- isn't that enough?

That's what Daddy's always done.

Are you sure about that?

What do you mean?

Right now, are you doing what you want to do?

Are you doing everything you can do?

Even today, weren't you really

thinking about wanting to be a hero?

You force yourself to look happy, but I can see right through you.

I don't know all the details,

but if you want to be a hero, then you should do it.

It's what's best for you, Dad.

That's what I think.

Don't worry about me!

I'm also a NEXT, so I can look after myself.

Now hurry and go.

You're starting to become just like your mother.

Tomoe used to support me the same way.

Really?

Thanks.

If you need me, call.

Never mind, just go!

Right!

Looks like everyone's having a blast.

Concentrate.

Look at that! Isn't it awesome?

What is Kotetsu planning to do, anyway?

He's not officially recognized as a hero, right?

Don't worry!

Dad will be fine!

Hey, how'd you get in here?

Who the hell are you?

They're here...

Bonjour, Heroes.

It's going down just as we predicted.

Apprehend them on sight. Make it look good.

- Yes, ma'am! - Yes, ma'am!

Everybody, remain calm!

Where are they?!

This way, quickly!

Right!

- Kaede! - Kaede!

They took out the underground control station!

Target them as they reach ground level.

Hey Miss Producer! There's no one here.

Barnaby?

Kaede! What're you doing here?

Young lady, did you see any suspicious characters around?

Huh? I did!

Three very suspicious people went that way.

There you are!

You need to go quickly to somewhere safe.

He's so hot...

Be honest with me... You thought I was the culprit, didn't you?

- Huh? - You actually thought

I was going to open up the hole.

No, I never did.

You sure?

Careful.

You're the type who shows it on your face.

Ryan and Barnaby found the suspects!

After them, everybody!

There!

Welcome to HERO TV LIVE!

Our heroes are already in pursuit of the suspects!

And it looks like these criminals have scattered.

Our heroes are splitting up in pursuit!

However, there still seems to be no sign of Blue Rose.

I'm counting on you everyone.

What?! No, wait!

Please! Try to calm down!

Tiger?!

Leave him to me. Hurry and go get the criminals!

You can't contain him with just that!

Don't worry. I can manage for a while.

Where'd you get all this?

Thanks for everything, Blue Rose.

Huh?

You've brought me to my senses.

Now hurry and get going!

Stop bossing me around...

And by the way, your belly's starting to grow!

Oh, shut up!

Where the hell did she go?

I'm right over here.

Stop!

You make my heart throb every time.

You're not getting away!

Such a brave young child to come after me all by yourself.

Excuse me?

I'm here, too!

There she is! Blue Rose finally makes her appearance!

We'll make short work of this jerk!

Right!

I will no longer allow you to have your way!

Prepare for defeat!

My heart is really solid as a rock!

And your crime has been completely put on lock!

What?

That was bad!

Rock Bison just stole Blue Rose's signature catchphrase!

Never mind these guys! Show more of my people!

But the agreement is to give all heroes equal air time...

I have the final say in all matters.

You do understand what that means,

don't you?

Yes. As you wish!

Ryan and Barnaby have cornered

one of the suspects!

There's no escape.

Will it be as simple as that?

That was close! Her circular blades sliced right through the display!

I guess it's only your face that's cute.

I'm honored... to have two handsome princes for company.

Which one do you wanna take, Junior?

No time for jokes!

That's all wrong.

You have to keep your eyes on the girl

if you want her to fall for you.

Then I'll make you fall for me. In two different ways!

Looks like you can't reach me up here, can you?

Women do research on the people they love.

Please... No more!

Hot!

What's the matter, guys?

That's a really annoying power he's got!

Sky High!

You're wasting your time. You can't shut out my sound.

Corning from behind like that... you play dirty!

Well, it's all over for you guys...

Look at that, your friend's running away!

This is unprecedented!

Origami Cyclone is fleeing the scene!

Prepare for your end!

Isn't it you who needs to prepare for the end?

No way!

You people just don't know when to quit.

You know, you can't capture me if you're running away.

Shut up!

We'll capture you, no matter what!

That's right! You're gonna pay for what you did to Fire Emblem!

There seems to be a misunderstanding.

All I did was reawaken the trauma that he needs to overcome.

- What? - And the only way to awaken him

is to defeat me!

Now stop running away!

I can't stand it anymore! Help me!

Nobody's going to help you.

You're used to being alone, aren't you?

You brought all of this on yourself.

- Papa? - We raised you with all our love,

but you betrayed us.

Mama...

Aren't you the one who's most ashamed of yourself?

If that's the case, why not just die?

The flames are getting stronger!

Our heroes are being toyed with.

They're still unable to capture the criminals!

These guys are putting on quite a show.

What is it?

Something just doesn't feel right.

It's as though the suspects are purposely

allowing the heroes to catch up to them.

Huh? Why would they do that?

For example, they're using themselves as decoys

to keep the heroes busy.

Yes!

So you're saying that these guys aren't just

trying to recreate the legend?

I doubt that.

I'll inform Agnes just to be safe.

I'll notify the police.

As long as they make it interesting, who cares?

What are you?!

Virgil! Ben!

Somebody! Hey somebody!

Do something!

What does he want now?

Can I help you, sir?

Agnes! Send a hero over here immediately!

Excuse me?

I'm being attacked!

Who is?

Me! I am!

I'm the one they were after!

What're you talking about?

Never mind! Just do as I tell you!

I can fire you from the show, you know?!

Right away, sir!

Mr. Schneider's under attack?

That's right! I need you to head over there immediately!

Given the situation, I don't know if we can...

There's no way we can go either!

Take care of things here.

Hey! What are you talking about?

You heard what's going on. Mr. Schneider is...

Then I'll go!

It's a chance to make a name for myself!

No cheating on me!

Huh?

If even one of you leaves, I might do something to hurt the citizens.

Is it possible that what you're really after is...

Hey Agnes! What's going on?!

Aren't they here yet?

I'm doing the best I can...

Do anything it takes. Just hurry!

In that case, I have an idea.

Do it! Do it!

I'll leave everything to you! Do something!

Oh, Mr. Schneider...

Huh?

Hello? Tiger?

The Justice Bureau gave us the go.

For one day only, you're back to being a Second League hero.

What?! Why the sudden change?!

Our owner gave me the okay to handle everything.

Are you serious?!

If you put on a good show,

you might be reinstated to the Second League.

Okay... but I have my hands full right now.

Let us take care of things here!

Mr. Tiger, show us how it's done.

Please hurry!

I'm counting on you guys!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

You say a lot of things,

but in the end, you trust Tiger, don't you?

Huh? The Second League was a project I put together.

I'm not going to let it get squashed so easily!

There you are!

Hurry up and get in, Tiger!

Mr. Saito!

All right!

Time for a Wild Roar!

Listen up everybody.

Just now, I've reinstated Tiger for one day only.

If you don't want him to steal all the glory,

make sure you take care of the targets in front of you.

Got that?!

Oh yeah! It's about time, Kotetsu!

Welcome back!

Welcome back, Tiger!

Just try not to get in my way, okay?

I know!

That must be it...

Put me down!

Is it money? If it's money, I'll get you anything you want!

Go!

Hey! Over here!

Hurry and rescue me!

What do they think that old man's going to be able to do?

I think it's about time for your knockout.

Don't be ridiculous.

Yeah. Tiger would laugh at us

if he heard we let a bastard like you win.

We can't lie around when that middle-aged man is doing his best...

Good point...

Oh come on. Why don't you people go to sleep already,

like that coward who's neither guy nor girl.

What did you just say?

Queer.

You ungrateful child.

Is what I am so wrong?

I can't take it anymore!

No more...

You don't know anything about him!

Never talk like that about Fire!

I've never met any other person like Fire,

who is strong like a man,

but also warm and gentle like a woman!

There isn't a more wonderful person than he is!

I'm such a fool.

Why am I worried about all this now?

Okay, that's enough. Shaw's over.

After all, this is who I am, right?

I'm happy I was born me.

It's fine this way.

I am who I am!

A man covered in bruises... I like it.

Hey, why won't you use your powers?

I can't do anything when I don't even know who's the real one.

All we can do right now is figure a way out of this

while avoiding her attacks...

On my signal, take shelter over there!

What?

Listen to your partner for a change.

Go!

Is Barnaby following Origami Cyclone

and leaving the scene as well?!

I said I wouldn't let you get away!

Now then...

Activating your powers from there won't do you any good!

What?

What's happening?!

Ryan has extended his gravitational field!

Make it fast, Junior!

They've done it!

After a hard-fought battle,

Ryan and Barnaby have apprehended the suspect!

Looks like King of Heroes is just a name.

That's not going to happen!

I don't believe it! Origami Cyclone is back!

Origami!

You...

I would never run away and leave my friends behind!

Well, good for you.

But what can you do?

What just happened?

I don't know.

Hey, blast me towards the guy.

What? What're you thinking?

Please, just do it!

Sky High!

Rock Bison, who's had no opportunity to shine all season,

has finally done it!

That won't work, young lady.

Oh no! The suspect is closing in on Dragon Kid!

I'll start by putting you to sleep first.

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Unbelievable! It's Fire Emblem!

Thank goodness! You woke up.

You had us worried.

We'll do the emotional reunion later.

Let's put away that old fart first.

Look out!

I dare you.

I no longer have a single scar in my heart!

Fire!

They say a man is made of courage and a woman is made of love.

So what does that mean for people that're gay?

We are invincible!

Way to go, Fire!

Looks like it was still too soon for him to join the fight!

Enough!

Huh? Did I just...

Curse you!

I'm not letting you get away!

They've done it!

Fire Emblem has returned, and combining their powers,

the three heroes have brought down the suspect!

That was close.

Bunny?!

That hurts!

What are you doing?

Let me guess.

You mistimed activating your power again, didn't you?

I haven't used it yet. Especially after what you told me.

My hands are all numb!

Hey, forget about that guy.

Our prey is getting away!

Right.

- Huh? - Huh?

I can see them. I see them now!

Huh?

What's he doing there?

That's... Lunatic!

Just as our cameras caught sight of Barnaby and the others,

there is Lunatic!

What's going on?

Lunatic only goes after murderers. So what brings him here?

Dude gives me the creeps.

You two go after that mechanical monster.

- What? - What?

Kotetsu!

I'll look after this guy.

Hey! Let's go.

Hey!

Suit yourself!

Get going!

What good is a team if you're not working together?!

- But... - Bunny!

Be gone. I have no business with you.

Our boss is in the hands of that machine.

We can't have you butting in.

Fool.

You can't even see what the true evil is.

Huh?

Thanatos always speaks the truth.

Can Wild Tiger stop Lunatic on his own?

Dad...

What's that up there?

What are you going to do to me?!

Hear me, citizens of Stern Bild!

Tonight, I shall reenact the justice that

the legendary Goddess demonstrated.

Let the death of this man be burned into your memories!

Ryan!

Don't tell me what to do!

Looks like... we got him!

They've done it!

Ryan and Barnaby take down an enemy for the second time today!

What is this machine, anyway?

Is this supposed to be the Goddess?

Keep your hands off of that!

What is the meaning of this?

So you're the one who was pulling all the strings...

Eh, Mr. Virgil?

Hey, are you all right?

Yeah...

What just happened?

That bastard...

It's Andrew.

What?

Andrew Scott... that's my name.

"Scott"?

Does Scott System ring a bell?

Huh?

Of course it doesn't.

My father's company was very small.

He was a good father.

He raised me as a single parent.

No matter how busy he was, he never spoke a word of complaint.

My father was a hard worker

and somehow managed to keep the company going.

Even a young child like me could understand that.

That's why when a man showed up

saying he'd help my father's business,

I nearly jumped for joy.

That man was Schneider.

The company grew almost instantly.

Schneider was our savior.

I felt I would be indebted to him all my life...

until my father committed suicide.

I swear to you...

My father was not a man who would take his own life!

Like a man possessed,

I searched for the truth behind my father's death.

And then I learned the truth!

I found out that my father was

forced to sell his company after being tricked.

Schneider used my father...

to hide his illegal investments!

I planned to expose everything and bring the hammer down on him.

For that singular purpose, I infiltrated his company,

and spent years digging up the whole truth as his secretary.

And then that moment arrived.

Security is undermanned on the day of the festival.

All that was left was to keep you heroes occupied.

That's why you used the legend of the Goddess...

That's not the only reason.

I wanted to let the people see this demon

who lost his righteous heart getting punished.

Is that why you hired those NEXTs?

Hired?

We are comrades who swore revenge on Schneider.

They are victims as well.

Mr. Barnaby.

You yourself became a hero to exact revenge.

I'm so close...

So close to ending everything.

Do you still intend to stop me?

So you're saying you came to help them with their revenge?

Protecting evildoers is a grave crime.

Justice must be done.

We're talking revenge here...

There's nothing good about killing.

You reject killing, but didn't your partner find peace

when his parents' killer met his end?

It's true that there was a time when I sought revenge.

I thought it would bring back the future that I lost

when my parents were taken away from me.

Then why are you trying to save that man's life?

The person I want to save... is you!

The guy is still dealing with his pain to this day!

He's trying desperately to move forward

by accepting everything that's happened in the past!

To live on by accepting the present.

He taught me that.

He stopped me from taking the wrong path.

It's because of him that I'm here today.

I have no intention of stopping.

In that case, I will stop you no matter what it takes!

That's too bad.

It seems I've overrated you.

I want nothing to do with a justice that forces people to kill!

Fine.

Then I shall crush evil, along with your spineless justice,

right here and now!

That's a cool ability. But it's no match for me!

Here it comes!

Barnaby!

Ryan attacks while Barnaby protects!

Their teamwork shines once again!

That dude's stealing my spotlight!

Huh?

Hey... Just a minute!

Hey, what's going on? It just went off!

What happened?

We lost the chopper carrying the camera...

What?!

Ryan!

Out of my way, Barnaby!

An eviscerated justice saves no one.

Destroying evil is the only way

to free ourselves of the curse of our past.

You don't know the first thing about what he's been through!

Haven't you restored the feed yet?

In a moment.

What's this?!

You already know the truth, don't you?

That what you're doing won't solve anything!

Shut up!

Even if you succeed with your revenge,

it won't bring your father back.

That's the reality!

The justice you uphold is a superficial one.

All it does is allow you to overlook true evil.

No one needs a hero like that!

I'm not a hero because I want to feel needed!

What can a hero like you, who refuses to bring evil to justice,

possibly accomplish?!

If someone needs help, I'm there for them.

It's as simple as that!

Give it up.

Forgive me.

The situation has left me speechless.

Oh no you don't...

I'm not letting you go there!

Ever!

Let's put an end to this, Mr. Barnaby.

If that's how you want it...

I'll watch you as you resign yourself to defeat.

Wait! Please!

Barnaby!

With this, everything will return to nothingness.

OW!

Kotetsu?

Bunny!

Wait, that means...

You're in my way!

What the hell are you doing?

Did you come here intending to save him?

Huh? Well, sort of...

You can't do it on your own!

Then give me a hand!

Don't worry. I was planning to!

What's this?

It looks like Wild Tiger and Barnaby are...

Those legs are nasty!

The only way is to keep attacking.

Kotetsu!

Kotetsu!

Bunny! How're your powers?

They're still recharging!

Then I have no choice...

Goodbye.

Impossible!

Don't interfere!

Fire!

Time to stay down!

Yes! The heroes have finally assembled!

Damn you all!

Not yet, Bunny?

Handsome!

Mr. Barnaby!

Quickly!

Mister Wild!

Tiger!

Hey!

Not yet?!

Kiss my boots!

The Gravity Prince is back in the game!

- Kotetsu! - All right!

- Let's do this! - Right!

He's all yours!

Powers exhausted in 10 seconds...

- Bunny! - I know!

Tiger & Bunny. Over and Out!

Not gonna happen!

We sure made a huge mess again.

This time, I thought I was a goner.

Is that what you think about when you fight?

What?

You're so negative, Origami.

So what? It's part of what makes him who he is.

A part of who we are...

So it's okay to be myself? Yes, it's okay!

Huh? What're you talking about?

Oh, nothing.

You are so weird.

What you people did today was mind-blowing!

You truly are heroes.

Especially the fine teamwork of Tiger & Barnaby

just like the good old days!

I wouldn't say team... right?

- Right... - Don't be so modest!

You worked in perfect tandem!

Hey, I know!

Why don't you guys form a trio?

- What? - "Ryan and Barnaby with Tiger"!

Or maybe "featuring"?

But...

No, you should come back as a duo.

What?

Hey. Camera!

That's right!

I knew it from the start!

- These guys are made for each other! - Huh?

That's why I arranged for a feel-good comeback.

Camera!

I made you guys look good!

Be sure to thank me.

- Huh?! - Listen, guys!

Take some advice from the great Ryan.

You're the only partners for one another!

What'll it be guys?

We can't decide that by ourselves.

I approve it!

Bonjour, everyone.

Earlier, I, Agnes Joubert, was granted sole and full authority

by Mr. Schneider.

Anyway, with our owner in his current condition...

As his agent, I approve the reinstatement of these two!

Wait, just a minute.

Not ready yet to make the big decision?

No, I mean...

I'm a changed man, and besides, my power only lasts for a minute.

Tiger...

That doesn't matter!

You helped me when I needed you, Wild Tiger!

You're a hero, Wild Tiger.

That's right!

Just watching you cheers me up!

So what if it's just one minute?

We want to see you giving everything you've got.

- That's right! - That's right!

You're our hero, Mr. Tiger!

- Tiger! Tiger! - Tiger! Tiger!

Mr. Tiger really is amazing.

He moved the hearts of all these people.

You see! Everyone's behind you!

Are you okay with this?

We can't say no to this crowd...

It's okay with me.

With you around, it'll make me stand out.

As of this moment, Tiger & Barnaby are back!

Kaburagi, you're next.

Yes, sir.

"The Sun" by Kaede Kaburagi.

"Did you know?"

"There are other suns besides the one..."

"...that shines brightly in the sky..."

"The tiger that runs proudly..."

"The bunny that hops about..."

"The ice that glistens brilliantly..."

"The wind that blows briskly..."

"The fire that burns intensely..."

"The cow that moos loudly..."

"The shadow that changes suddenly..."

"The lightning that flashes brightly..."

"They're all different..."

"But they all have a sun burning inside of them..."

"Sometimes they feel sad and hurt and down..."

"But eventually the sun will rise..."

"Everyone's sun will rise..."

"The sun always rises when you're down..."

"The sun rises no matter what..."

"Today and tomorrow... The sun is always rising..."

I miss you How long has it been since I got past that?

I'm trying to think that I'm managing by being stubborn.

I don't care about feeling inferior Why should I?

I'll go after you Probably until the day I die.

There's not much for me to brag about.

But I managed to take another step today to move on.

After all, if I let myself be tied down by doubt or shame.

I can't reach the scene that I envisioned, right?

Harmonized finale turns into a constellation.

Carrying many wishes.

Like wanting to save someone or wanting to make you laugh.

Within a time clock that goes too fast.

I wish it can go on forever.

But I also know that the end is near.

I have these important words waiting inside my pocket.

Good bye Good bye It all starts again from here.

Having to deal with problems at the same time.

Or feeling bad for playing the hypocrite.

It's like that for pretty much all humans.

I'm also living in there.

If I dress up so I could look good and beautiful.

I can come up with good and beautiful answers.

But I'm more afraid of becoming satisfied with such vanity.

Don't destroy the scene I envision so casually

harmonized finale ties us together.

Bringing up many melodies.

Sometimes as a music note or secretly kept inside one's heart.

Like a permanent photo that never fades away.

That's right, it'll reach you too.

It's okay if we're apart Please sing.

Is it okay if I also throw in there these important words?

Thank you Thank you Until the day we meet again.

A billionaire from overseas made me an offer.

See?

That's a lot!

I can't stay in this small-time place anymore.

See ya.

Sorry we're such a "small-time" company. Right?

Harmonized finale turns into a constellation.

Carrying many wishes.

Like wanting to love someone or wanting to laugh with you.

In the city covered with lights.

We may shed tears for no reason.

But as long as we keep thinking of one another, we'll surely meet.

It's not perfect, but I must tell you these important words right now.

Under these stars that ties people and people together.

Thank you Thank you It all starts again from here.

I hope that today will continue on as today

be with you How much time has passed since I asked you?

A bridge will span towards a new age.

I'm OK if it takes many times I can still stand.

I'll go after you Towards that future.

Hey, can I take a turn driving for a change?

No.