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The AV-98, aka the Ingram.

6.02 tons. 8.02 metres high.

SCB powered. SCLM drive system.

Armed with a 37 millimetre revolver cannon and stun baton.

Designed specifically for the police to make an impression on the community...

to deter criminals and safeguard the public.

This is the Patrol Labour.

You must not let go of your dreams

And never turn your gaze away

Yet even still love may cloud up and fade away

And even though you comforted your love

When he was feeling down

Sadness was still weighing down his heavy heart

Hang on tight to your dreams - they're weapons in your arsenal

You'll find that you can get through anything at all

So never cry - you know I shall always be watching over you

What I love about you is your strong sense of fairness

So never cry - you know I shall always be right there by your side

And so now you can face your future fearlessly

Target, Chief Goto

Kiichi Goto

Cute letter. From your niece?

Not sure.

"Die."

She's asking for a favour, I suppose?

That's one way of looking at it.

Hey, you're late!

We work hard here. How do you expect us to keep going?

Sorry. We had a rush just as I was leaving.

SHANGHAI RESTAURANT

SHANGHAI RESTAURANT Three fried rice, three ramen, one tenshindon, and two specials.

That's everything.

Thanks again!

Hey, is my tenshindon [crab-meat omelette with rice] here too?

Over there.

Did they forget the MSG?

That bad?

Mine tastes like always.

Serves you right. You shouldn't wolf your food down.

No one will steal it!

Might as well pay homage to the Section Chief.

Oh, is he here?

Yes, for once.

At least wear your shoes.

You can't wear with those slippers.

Right, good idea.

I hear that Division 2 is due for another evaluation.

Lieutenant Goto, you must've heard.

Really? It is?

Yes.

And I don't think your conduct will help, either.

That topic will certainly come up.

What's wrong?

Cat droppings.

I hate to sound like a junior high school principal...

but keeping a trim uniform is the first step to a good job.

Yes...

I have no shortage of enemies, that's for certain.

Oops, sorry!

My fault. I was just throwing away my cigarette.

But I shouldn't litter.

The meeting's about to start.

Oh, sorry! Forgot all about it.

You must be imagining things.

I believe I know a little of the martial arts...

and he's suddenly carrying himself oddly.

Well, you might have just misunderstood.

How much do you really know about Lieutenant Goto, then?

Don't you think he's been acting strangely lately? He doesn't seem himself as far as I'm concerned.

Now that you mention it...

He hasn't had his regular naps.

He didn't finish his tenshindon the other day.

There must be something wrong with him.

"Kiichi Goto and the Case of the Disappearing Appetite."

"What secrets lurk in his mysterious past?"

Or something...

Sounds interesting; just like a Nancy Drew mystery.

Let's go!

Twenty laps around the building?

Me?

We want to hold a training marathon for the entire team to improve our health,

and we'd like you to participate!

Okay, I'll be the finish-line judge.

But then we won't know...

Huh? But then we won't know...

Huh? Oops! I mean...

Oops! I mean...

This build unity. We want you to be part of it!

I suppose it wouldn't hurt.

I don't get it. What are we killing ourselves for?

Are you sure this has to do with his health? What do you think?

Pipe down Asuma!

This is the best way to evaluate the Lieutenant's health and fitness.

All set?

On your mark!

Ready!

Go!

He's fast!

Pace yourself; we have a long way to go.

What? Are you done ?

Hanging around young people is bad for your health.

This is what we get for forgetting to take his quirky personality into account.

So why did WE run the 20 laps?

Because we're idiots!

That's right!

This time he can't hide!

How?

Kendo? But I'm self-taught.

That's all right.

During my stay in Japan, I would really like to learn the traditional martial arts.

Well, I suppose.

Thank you very much.

What's up?

Are they suddenly showing some initiative?

Maybe they're more likeable than they seem.

Full point. Excellent strike.

No, I can't do it; I wouldn't dream of it.

You're the only one who can, Hiromi!

Yes!

Well, I can't tell you much.

He was well known before I was here.

His reputation was rather bad.

Right.

Why are you suddenly so curious about his background?

Oh, no reason in particular.

It's just that...

Well, what do you know!

Speak of the devil, and who should appear!

Why don't you ask him yourself?

What is this?

What happened here?

A potted plant fell from the sky.

That was quite the shock.

This is no joke, it's serious!

Where did it happen?

This isn't a cheap thriller flick!

Okay, it hit me on the highway.

No sense looking for the perpetrator, though.

The truck's long gone.

This patrol car's an eyesore, now.

Spruce it up, would you?

Lieutenant, where's the perpetrator?

Be right with you.

The attack on his Minipat seems too coincidental.

What's the matter with that fellow?

He said it was an accident.

False alarm, I suppose.

Let's go home.

Roger!

Strange...

What's the holdup?!

Hang on!

How embarrassing to call us out on a false alarm!

At least it was nothing serious.

Nothing serious? But they had us fired up for nothing!

Ota...

Sorry, I'm having problems with the hydraulics.

What's wrong?

How did this happen?

That's no practical joke.

Nobody noticed a thing?

Sorry, but I must ask you some questions.

Fire away.

Well, have you noticed anything odd happening around Lieutenant Goto?

I can't say that I have.

Oh, I was hoping you might know something, Mr. Sakaki.

You should ask Lieutenant Goto himself.

Well, go on.

I have work to do.

This is all connected, somehow.

That's the only explanation for all the accidents around here:

The flower pot on the Minipat, the false alarm, the cut hydraulic line on the Carrier.

They were all deliberate acts of malice.

And they all started after Lieutenant Goto began acting oddly.

But we still haven't a clue what's going on!

That's true.

Say, Goto, your team has been interested in some odd things lately.

They're just playing detective.

I don't want to sound like a nagging mother...

but shouldn't you get ready for your efficiency report?

I saw your report, and noticed that your ratings have fallen.

Too late to do anything about that.

It's locking the stable gate after the horse has bolted.

If my team's efficiency is down, they're not the ones to blame.

You're so laid back.

Labour-X

Subject located.

About to commence pursuit.

Roger. Good luck.

Is he still there?

Yes. He's coming out.

"Bookstore: Purchased one periodical."

Get down!

Let's go.

That hurt, you know!

Can't you walk without talking?

Scary lady...

You idiot!

Trying to get yourself killed?

Excuse me! Sorry!

Quiet down!

We're tailing someone! We should be inconspicuous. What'll we do if he spots us?

What are you doing?

Hey, pick these up!

Sorry! Hey, pick these up!

Maybe he'll do us a favour and head home.

Only kidding...

Oh, he stopped!

All right.

"Subject conversed with female rice-cake dealer."

"Approximate age: 76. Conversation topic: Unknown."

You mean you can't read his mind, Kanuka?

Spare me.

Well, he looks quite ordinary to me.

I'm with you on that one.

Hi.

Oh, Lieutenant Goto!

How are you?

You must be tired after all that walking.

How about grabbing a bite?

What's wrong? Not eating?

Sure, I am.

It's just that I'm afraid we look like complete idiots.

Relax.

The other one tailing me is more obvious than you two.

Really?!

Don't look right at him, stupid!

Come on in!

Who is he?

You don't recognise him?

Now that you mention it... No.

Has he also... I mean... Has he been following you all this time?

Yes.

He's suspicious!

Just wait.

He hasn't played his trump card yet.

"Paid for meal, took receipt, and returned home."

This doesn't answer anything!

Incompetent nitwits! What were you doing?!

Let's see you do better!

Don't give me that attitude!

In any case, he's onto us.

Now that the Lieutenant knows, our plan's ruined. The End.

There's another way!

The way I see it, your mystery man is clearly linked to all the pranks.

All we have to do is snag him. It's easy.

And do what with him?

The Lieutenant ordered us to leave him alone.

Besides, there's no way to find him.

We'll just bend the rules a bit!

The instant you see him, grab him and force him to confess!

That's the only way!

You have all the bright ideas; you do it!

Who, me?!

Instead of arguing, how about spending your time cleaning up in here?

Cleaning up?

Again?

The chief is coming in for an inspection tomorrow.

Luckily for us, he'll probably give us a lecture.

Ugh.

The least we can do is tidy up the room for him.

Now, get on with it.

Yes, sir.

Saved! Time to mobilise!

Excuse me, please. Let me through.

What exactly happened here?

A girder fell on a parked car.

They started arguing about whose fault it was, and tempers flared.

That's a shame.

All right, which idiot called the cops?!

Bring in the Ingrams.

Put an end to this before it gets out of hand.

Roger.

Get in there. You're on your own.

I'm on it.

That man!

Noa, move it!

Back off! This wasn't my fault!

You stupid fool!

I did it, Father!

They shan't get out of this one easily!

Are you sure?

You finally fixed Division 2?

Yes, I really did it, Father!

What is the meaning of this?

Well, Goto?!

How could you let this happen?

Every month I dread reading Division 2's efficiency ratings!

And then there was yesterday's disgrace!

The citizens are protesting, and we're a complete laughing-stock!

Division 2 and especially its Lieutenant will take full responsibility!

Goto, we cannot endure this humiliation.

You and Division 2...

I am also tired of this humiliation.

I have discovered that this and several other incidents are all connected.

How so?

I'd like you to see something.

Handwriting from the Commander of Special Vehicles, Zen Sofue.

Our forensics department is quite astonishing.

DIE. Our forensics department is quite astonishing.

DIE.

With these two samples, they proved the same man wrote both.

That's absurd!

After Sofue's dismissal, I mean, resignation...

I heard that he and his son started up a successful repair shop.

Here's a picture of Zen Sofue's son.

It's the same man!

And this is yesterday's mystery man.

This image was pulled from the monitor of Officer Izumi's Ingram.

What are you getting at?

And so, there shall no disciplinary action for Division 2.

As for Sofue, we shall keep it our little secret.

He's quite good at finding the skeletons in people's closets.

Ah them!

They're trying to pin responsibility on me again!

Get out of here, Goto!

Did you hear me, Goto?!

Let's do it, Father!

What's THAT?

A homemade Labour?

It's Judgement Day, Goto!

Time to face my magnificent Labour! Surrender while you can, Goto!

Lieutenant Goto, you're in danger!

You're here!

The time has finally come!

You'll pay for what you did to me!

Lieutenant!

Goto!

Eat this!

Everyone's against me!

Stay right where you are!

You'll pay!

You'll pay! You'll pay! You'll pay!

Father!

Ah you, Goto!

You did it to me again!

You, you, you...

He says he no longer blames me, so I hope this is over.

I feel sorry for him.

It took a lot of guts to face him down like that.

Oh, that.

Sakaki had told me before, that their Labour was completely harmless.

And that's why you acted so brave?

You could say that.

Unbelievable!

What shall your adoring fans say?

I wonder.

That cheater!

Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

I know I can do it, If only just once

Pulled into my dream I find that I wake up

Drenched in sweat and feeling lonely

I turn off the TV I've been listening to

Tomorrow I shall spend the whole day

In the city of my dreams, amidst the old dust

I want to feel the main street beneath my feet soon

I plan to always look on the brighter side

Keep my chin up, look to the future

After all, there's only one path I can travel

Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

I know I can do it, If only just once

Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

I know I can do it, If only just once

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

Anybody would want to meet pop sensation Kana Matsumoto.

And that's exactly who's just joined our Patlabor team!

In honour of National Safety Week...

Kana shall be controlling one of our precious Ingrams!

For some reason, Kana may have taken a liking to me.

If you don't stop monopolising all her time, you'll be for it.

You're not kidding are you?

Next episode: "I Love Miss Noa!"

Target locked on!

Next episode: I Love Miss Noa! Target locked on!

Next episode: I Love Miss Noa!