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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.

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

Movement in the Dark

Hi, have you seen this?

Is my division in the news again?

Have they done anything newsworthy recently?

Oh, you're heartless.

Look.

"Wanted: Labour pilots.

"Full health and medical, room and board, a guaranteed raise and two bonuses.

"Seeking high-level, experienced staff, under 30 years old.

"Apply to Holly Security Services."

Even private security agencies are starting to use Labours.

So?

Will you stand for this?

Why not?

We're in the security business too.

Once we have competition, we'll always be compared to them.

Doesn't that bother you?

The way I see it, it's their business, not ours.

Wonder if the brass thinks the same way.

It shan't help to worry about it.

I know, but still...

Are you curious...

...about what Labour they'll be using?

I admit our Labours are old.

But I thought you said it was none of our business.

What if they're using THAT one?

What?

The same model they offered to Division 1.

The SRX-70? They wouldn't!

Wouldn't they?

Labour Pilots Wanted Holly Security Services

Mr. Kurosaki, they're ready for you.

All right.

He's with Holly Security Services.

Call it HSS.

I'm Kurosaki, chief negotiator for HSS's Labour division.

Thank you for seeing me.

We've received proposals from plenty of firms.

But this is a first. No one else brought along a Labour.

Your unit shall be treated exactly like all our regular Labours.

Is that acceptable?

You're too kind.

GSDF

Come on back!

That's right! Keep it coming! Straight back!

Stop!

Prepare to board!

Unit 3: Board!

Coming aboard!

How long will it take?

We should check after the upgrade, so probably two days.

Is this just a sensor upgrade?

No, we're doing a chassis modification as well.

It should improve the response on all movements.

How much?!

We estimate a 37% improvement.

If unit 3 works out, we'll upgrade 1 and 2 immediately.

We're pulling further and further ahead of Division 1 's Python.

True. When the new Labour models come out this spring...

several construction models will surpass the Python.

Nagumo won't like that.

By the way, Asuma, why don't you drop by home for a visit?

I know I've said this before...

but your father really does worry about you.

It's awkward at home. My father feels the same way.

Neither of us really wants to see the other.

Asuma...

Asuma!

How can you say such things?

This has nothing to do with you.

But he's worried about you.

Stay out of it!

Izumi...

What happened between Asuma and his father?

As you can see, Asuma speaks his mind.

And since his father always put the company and Labours first,

they had plenty of arguments.

Oh, here you are!

Aren't you cold?

What's the difference?

What kind of answer is that? How about a straight "yes" or "no"?

You know...

I've been thinking.

Don't you think you should make up with your father?

Are you mad at him because he forced you into joining the police?

Well?

It's nothing you need to know.

Forward and Backup are supposed to be one heart, one mind?

Yes, at the crime scene!

Doesn't mean you can intrude into my private life!

Why are you being so serious?

Because you're getting on my nerves!

But that's because...!

There's no excuse.

Well, fine! If that's how you feel, I'll steer clear of you from now on!

The food today is MUCH better than usual!

Uh, yes.

You're dreaming.

Think so?

But if I think it tastes better, then it really does, doesn't it?

Right, Hiromi?

Yes... if you think it's better, then I suppose it is.

Idiot.

Asuma!

Shinohara, come with me.

Spare me the lecture.

Listen, Shinohara.

I understand the hot blood of youth!

But the mountains have marked you with their light and shadows.

You worry too much, and that's why...

Do you have any idea what you're saying?

I'm saying it's okay for you to mope.

But you shouldn't drag other people down with you.

You're damaging team morale!

We're public servants.

Our private lives can't affect our public duties.

I have some familiarity with this.

Whenever I'm upset...

I whip out my gun and blaze away!

Always works for me!

So what do you say, Shinohara?

Shinohara!

You don't run out on someone who's kind enough to offer help!

Show yourself! I'll beat some sense into you!

You're worried, aren't you?

Who, me? Worried? About what?

Shinohara! Where are you?

Shinohara!

Stop hiding and show yourself, coward!

Shinohara!

You people are so immature.

I don't want to go back to the U.S. with the team all in shambles like this.

Got it?

Oh yes. Kanuka's going back to America.

I made tea.

Yes...

Are you still mad?

Not really.

Something's still bothering you.

Forget it.

It's my fault too.

Yes.

No, I didn't mean I agreed.

Sometimes you're so pig-headed.

Well, you can be stubborn too.

Just what do you mean by that?

Everyone cares about you,

but all you care about is feeling sorry for yourself.

This isn't like you, Asuma.

You don't understand anything.

How could I?!

When you're like this...

Yes, what?

I hate you like this!

Why don't you stop them?!

This is their problem.

We can't solve it for them.

Type 95

Does a security company really need this much training?

The extra training is good for morale. It's great experience.

They'll make contact soon.

That's one for us.

What's wrong?

I don't know. We can't get through.

Come in HQ! Do you read?

Ah, what's going on?

Hey!

What's that?

Good morning.

Fix your necktie. And you have bed hair.

She's in a bad mood.

Morning.

Morning.

Fix your bed hair and your necktie.

Get off my back!

What an idiot I am!

What's up?

We have a bit of a situation.

What? We have a bit of a situation.

Take a look.

"Accident with a private company and the self-defence force during war-game."

The article speaks for itself, but look at this picture.

That's the model they offered to Division 1.

They've dubbed it the "Saturn".

Apparently they sold some to a civilian security company.

So that's why Nagumo was in such a bad mood.

Calm down.

I AM calmed down.

Do you think this company HSS is connected with Schaft?

Probably.

I understand why you'd be upset, Shinobu.

SRX... the Saturn.

They were bound to start using it somewhere.

There's nothing we can do about that, so let's set it aside for the moment.

I'm more worried about the vague implications of this article.

This damage was not caused by a projectile weapon.

Then what did it?

A beam weapon.

Impossible.

I've heard rumours about that notorious police Labour unit.

They faced a beam weapon in Tokyo Teleport on New Year's.

Are you calling off the war-games?

Do you think it will be back?

I have absolutely no idea.

Is it possible to resume the games?

Possible enough.

Then we'll continue.

But from this point, only the self-defence force shall participate.

And if we see the unknown Labour again, it shan't be just a game.

We can't permit civilians to be involved.

Then we must stand by.

There's no boat to take us back.

The media never lets up.

It's time.

A Labour is approaching from the ocean!

A Labour with a head like a skull!

In Oshima?

Based on fragmentary data on the attacking Labour...

it looks like the same model you drove off at Tokyo Teleport.

I don't know what they're after.

But they interfered with last night's war-games.

The security Labour happened to be next to a coast guard base.

I want Division 2 to go there and take over from the coast guard.

Uh...

What's wrong?

Are you sure we need to go?

I'll take that as a "yes".

Don't be absurd.

I've arranged the ferry.

If you don't handle this, who will?

I really think it would be better if nobody went.

What do you mean?

What if this is just a ruse to lure it out?

The Ingram?

Maybe I'm getting too carried away.

But if you're trying to improve your chess game...

do you practice against beginners or experts?

Experts, of course.

Oh, I see.

So this unknown Labour gains valuable experience when it fights an Ingram.

There's more.

If it can stand against the Ingram, it's a match for any Labour made today.

The Ingram is a perfect test.

If they're that confident, that Labour will be even stronger this time around.

That's why I'd rather not go.

We'll be just another test case.

I suppose teams with modern equipment have problems too.

We certainly do.

Lieutenant Fuwa?

They've upgraded us to Standby.

Very good. The Airborne Labour team is waiting.

Tell them we can mobilise at any time.

Any news on Special Vehicles, Second Section?

Division 2 has mobilised, but we don't know where they're headed.

Division 2 has mobilised, has it?

Then I'll probably be seeing her again.

Back! Back! Keep it coming!

Why are you staring at us, Lieutenant?

I've made up my mind.

I'm sorry, Shinohara, but I'm sending you to Hachioji.

Me?

Bring Unit 3 as soon as it's ready.

I've talked to Jitsuyama about it.

But sir...

Unit 3 might turn out to be our trump card.

Help me out.

Don't worry, she'll be okay.

Who said I was worried?

Roger! I'm heading to maintenance in Hachioji with Unit 3, sir!

Thank you.

Will he be okay in the saltwater?

You should wash it carefully as soon as we return.

You don't look well.

I'm not a big fan of boats.

You? But I thought your father was a fisherman.

He was, but my sea sickness stopped me from following in his footsteps.

Want some motion sickness pills?

Please.

You wimp!

Where's Asuma?

He's being sent to Hachioji.

Are you ready to cast off?

All set.

Asuma!

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?

Division 2 carries on without Asuma.

Then a mysterious laser beam wielding labour appears.

The evil from Tokyo Teleport now shows up in Oshima.

Noa, wait, it's an enemy trap!

Who will operate my command car?

Please hurry, Asuma!

Next time, "Phantom Again"

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