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Labour: A robot specifically designed for construction work.

Labours allow dramatic advances in construction, but also in crime.

To combat these new Labour crimes, the police create a special unit: The Patrol Labour.

And thus, the birth of Patlabor.

Yume wo sutenaide me wo sorasanaide

Futari no ai mo kumoru yo

Utsumuita kata wo dakishimeta keredo

Samishisa mune ni tsumotta

Yume wa kimi no buki no hazu da yo

Nee dakara kurushimi mo kirinukete itte

So never cry itsu mo kimi wo mitsumeteru yo

Fair na ikikata no kimi ga suki

So never cry itsu mo kimi no soba ni iru yo

Dakara mata asu e kakedashite

Eve's Trap

Grandma?

Grandma?

You'll catch cold.

I was dreaming of a time long ago.

I'll be gone for about two hours. I'm sorry to leave you alone.

Don't mind me.

Think about what you'd like for dinner.

See you.

Entering port at 1700 hours.

I can't believe it! Not on our day off!

How can you have a banquet in the freezing cold?

Ota, you're the one who was lonely on Christmas.

Aren't you glad we're all here celebrating?

I'm not one to get taken in by a weird festival.

If you don't like it, then go home.

I'll stay for the grub.

Shinshi's with his wife, and Kanuka's with her grandmother.

It's the only time of year I actually miss my family.

Hey.

Don't forget that you're all still on standby,

even when you're off-duty.

Yes, sir!

Kanuka dropped off a present.

Oh, is she here?

Yes, but she left. She dropped off a half-finished report.

A real policeman doesn't chase after women like that!

Asuma!

Why'd you come?

Well, what are you doing here, Asuma?

Like I said, Kanuka doesn't know Tokyo too well...

so I promised to show her grandmother around.

Oh, really?

Well...

What are you really up to? Confess!

She said she went looking for the Christmas of 50 years ago.

The Christmas of 50 years ago?

What does that mean?

I don't know.

Grandma left that message and then headed out.

So you finally made it.

Four Brocken and one experimental machines have arrived.

The experimental one shall be called the Phantom.

Repeat, the experimental Labour shall be called Phantom.

It looks like most of her belongings are still here.

So, she probably hasn't gone far.

Right. She'll probably be back soon.

Grandpa's picture is gone.

What does that mean, when Grandpa's picture is gone?

I have a feeling she's not coming back.

No way!

You're just worrying for nothing. You shouldn't say such things.

But why did she take Grandpa's picture if she just went out for a minute?

Maybe she wanted to show it to someone.

I'm not convinced.

Anyway, let's go look for her.

How?

Hello, Special Vehicles, Second Section.

Oh, Shinohara!

Sorry to interrupt your fun.

But they upgraded our status to alert standby.

Return immediately.

Lieutenant, we, uh...

What?

We, uh...

Uh, never mind. We're on our way.

We've received an alert standby order?

Let's go.

But Kanuka, what about your grandmother?

I pride myself on being a professional policewoman.

This is Patrol car 504.

Come in headquarters. Headquarters?

I wonder what's wrong?

Division 2...

you've just received an invitation to our party.

Brokken

Seadog

I'm Matsui, from the Joto Department.

We received your message. What's the situation?

All communications with Tokyo Teleport Station have been cut off.

The phones and networks are down. Even the radio's out.

Furthermore, no cars are coming out of Tokyo Teleport as well.

As for the connector bridge,

we sent men across... but none seem to come back.

The same goes for vehicles.

Does that include patrol cars?

Yes.

Doesn't HQ have a special anti-hijacking unit?

The Japanese GSG-9? I haven't heard from them.

Well, they don't tend to keep a high profile, after all.

But I'd say they haven't been able to help, considering that you're here to see us.

What could possibly be going on at Tokyo Teleport?

That's what I want you to find out.

I'm afraid it doesn't interest me.

What are you talking about? It's our duty.

And it may be a problem if we can't get Division 2 involved.

Clearly, ECM is being used to jam our communications.

In other words, this may be strategic.

The self-defence force sounds nervous.

I wouldn't be surprised if they mobilised very soon.

The self-defence force?

Once the heavy vehicles are armed, move out!

Standby at the Ariake Interchange.

Get ready!

Lieutenant Fuwa, phone call!

Ground Self Defence Force Lieutenant Fuwa, phone call!

Lieutenant Fuwa, phone call!

Hello?

Shinobul! It's been a while. What's up?

Nothing, really.

I was wondering if you had to work on Christmas Eve.

We're on duty here, too. We both have rotten hours.

Sure, I'd love to see you at New Year's. Take care.

She's on the move.

You never make personal calls when you're on duty, Shinobu.

You were checking up on me, but I shan't let you spoil this chance.

That's bad.

You should let Kanuka off tonight, considering her state.

We don't have anyone who can take her place, though.

Lieutenant, can't we go look for Kanuka's grandmother?

What a dilemma.

I have a favour to ask.

You want Shige?

Yes, just for a while.

Goto, I don't think that's a reasonable request.

I know, but I'm asking anyway.

Make sure you check it thoroughly!

And ammo! I need lots of extra ammo!

I heard this might be an alien invasion, so don't hold back!

I had no idea you had such an imagination, Ota.

I'm serious!

They're acting strange. Are you asking me because of that?

Yes. That's exactly why.

All right. I expect an explanation when this is over.

Thanks.

Sakaki...

Does "the Christmas of 50 years ago" mean anything to you?

Now you're feeding me riddles? Who knows?

Well, thanks anyway.

Wait.

50 years ago?

That would be around 1950.

Isn't that when the Korean War started?

The Korean War?

Beginning that December,

Japan had a major boost in its economy...

as the United States put itself on an all-out war footing.

I think it was around Christmas time.

Tachikawa Station Ahead

Tachikawa Bus

You're late, Shinshi.

Oh, Shige!

Don't worry, I'm taking Shinshi's place today.

What's wrong with Shinshi? That coward!

No, the Lieutenant assigned him to something else.

Well, shall we be going?

Are you Officer Mikiyasu Shinshi?

Yes. Detective Matsui?

Yes. Nice to meet you.

Oh, this was the result of a personal matter.

So, what are we doing?

Trying to find a missing person.

Ariake Exit

I'll be seeing you well before New Year's, Shinobu.

Gomioka!

Who are you?

Lieutenant, they should have sent up the flare by now.

I know.

They're jamming the radio, so use loudspeakers for communication.

Command cars, too.

Unit 2. Mobilise and take advance positions.

Shige, wait here.

Unit 1 shall cross the bridge. Out.

Hey, now! If you understand, then reply!

Roger.

Roger. Roger.

Roger.

Something's wrong.

The players are now on stage.

Places, everyone.

But it's Christmas vacation!

Can't you help us somehow?

Even if you asked around, it's probably too late.

How can you say that if you don't know what we're here for?

Huh? But...

Someone's life could be at stake!

But...

Matsui, are you carrying your revolver?

This man doesn't understand that someone's life is in danger!

Are you threatening me?

All right! All right, then!

How horrible!

It's Unit 1 from Division 1.

Where's Gomioka?!

He's gone!

That's Ota! Hurry, Noa!

Kanuka, why didn't you warn me that he was behind me?!

Ah! Ota, get away!

How dare you! You shan't make a fool out of me!

Why, you!

A Brocken?

What's a West German military Labour doing here?!

You're under arrest!

Noa, get back! You can't take him head-on!

We're surrounded!

Ota, there's another one behind you!

What?

What's going on?

What is this?

I can't believe it! They're using an ionising beam weapon!

You men are lucky.

Rei Clancy, maiden name Rel Kamimura.

It sounds like a stage name.

That doesn't matter.

Before moving to Hawaii, she lived in Tachikawa.

Tachikawa?

There's a US military base in Tachikawa. There's a connection there.

We're closed for the day

Shows Memorial Park

It was Christmas Eve then, too.

Kanuka!

Dakishimete Midnight Blue

Konya reiji no bus ni nottara

Midnight Blue

Ichido kiri nara dekiru hazu dakara

Yume ni hikizurare

Ore wa ase mamire no lonely

Hanashi aite no TV switch hipparu

Ashita ichinichi wa

Akogareta machi no gomi no naka

Hayaku main street no sawaritai no sa

Manazashi dake wa itsu demo

Ue wo muiteru tsumori

Tatta hitotsu no michi dakara

Dakishimete Midnight Blue

Konya reiji no bus ni nottara

Midnight Blue

Ichido kiri nara dekiru hazu dakara

Midnight Blue

Konya reiji no bus ni nottara

Midnight Blue

Ichido kiri nara dekiru hazu dakara

This story is fiction... but in 10 years, who knows?

Retreat! Let's get back and tell the Lieutenant about that unidentified Labour!

But, what about Kanuka?! And Ota's been caught, too!

What should we do, Asuma?!

Division 2 is in a life and death struggle.

The snow falls on the battleground at Tokyo Teleport.

Next time: "Eve's Terror"

Target, lock on!

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