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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

I'm Takeo Kumagami

Why don't we bring some flowers in here to cheer the place up?

Soon as I'm done.

There's nothing outside around here except grass and weeds.

These windows are filthy!

You noticed it, so you clean it.

We should've finished all this cleaning yesterday.

We shouldn't let it slide.

This place could use more spit and polish.

Hey, that's the dishcloth for the teapot!

Details, details.

Ota! Details, details.

I wonder what the new recruit is like?

I hope someone good to the Ingrams.

Yes.

Takeo Kumagami is the name. Sounds tough.

DISH CLOTH

DISH CLOTH You can't tell that from s name! It's probably some big fool!

DISH CLOTH

Maybe all brawn, like a certain other person.

Come on, I'm just joking, Ota!

A bit late.

I hope nothing's happened.

Chickened out perhaps.

No way.

Hey, someone's walking up the road.

Walking? That's stupid.

What can you see?

Do you think it's Kumagami?

It's a woman.

What're we looking at?

Ah, she's finally here!

What?

Chiefs' Office

Chiefs' Office Sorry I'm late. I couldn't find a taxi.

Taxis hate us. They avoid this place like the plague.

I thought you changed your mind at the last minute.

You're not serious.

Your experience is almost too good to be true.

I wish you'd joined my team.

On the other hand, you'll get more experience with Goto.

His team is always in trouble.

What do you mean?

About work.

How long will you need to get up to speed with the Labour system?

I think I'll need two days for the basic theory.

Mastering it shouldn't take more than a week.

Really? Hopefully your uniform will be here by then.

I'll introduce you to your team.

Takeo KUWASAME

Takeo KUWASAME Her assignment won't be official for ten more days.

Takeo KUWASAME But she'll start training with us today.

This is Takeo Kumagami.

I'm Kumagami.

Teach her everything you know about Ingrams.

Get to know each other.

I'm pleased to meet you.

Pleased to meet you.

She's pretty.

Sort of. She's pretty.

I'll Bet she's sorry she ever saw this dump.

But she looks nice.

I think she'll fit in.

98AV Operation Manual

Here you go.

Thank you.

You'll probably want to bring in your own cup.

That's what we've all done.

Anything I can do around here?

Nothing, we're fine. Just sit back and make yourself at home.

I'd like to dive in as soon as possible.

There's nothing to do.

Uh, you could enter some data for me.

Sure.

Good. That's it.

Think you've got it?

Yes, it's just a bit different from the programme I used to use.

Take your time, I'm in no hurry.

Okay.

I can't stand people like her. They have too much spunk.

You can't judge a woman on your first impression.

I think you might have a point there, Hiromi.

Oh yes?

Officer Shinohara?

Officer Izumi is looking for you. She's in the computer room.

Thanks.

Whoops! Whoa!

Sorry! I'll get those.

Police Promotion Examination

Thank you.

Sorry about that.

She must've heard us talking about her.

Promotion exam?

Yo, Noa, where are you?

Over here!

You call for me and then disappear! I've been looking all over for you!

Sorry. I had problems getting a hard-copy, but Shinshi helped me out.

Dinner's almost ready.

I'll come help.

You'd just be in the way.

You!

Hiromi, did you do all this? Amazing!

It's the dinner of my dreams!

Dig in!

Dibs on that! Dig in!

I didn't make all this.

Then who did?

Kumagami.

Where'd she go?

She said she had something to do.

She could have eaten with us at least.

So what do you think of Kumagami?

What do you mean?

I can't figure her out.

What are you talking about?

She's bubbly, a good cook... What's the problem?

Hands off! That's mine!

And she's an incredible typist.

Super fast.

She doesn't fit in, that's all I'm saying.

She's our newest comrade.

Don't knock her!

You're being too critical.

We'll make her one of us soon enough.

That's for sure!

Morning, Shige.

Morning.

Noa's psyched today.

Huh?

See?

That's Kumagami.

Incredible, isn't she?

It's only taken her a day to master the Labour's basic movement.

Good morning, Officer Shinohara.

Good morning.

Mr. Shiba, would you check the motion trace setting?

It feels slow today.

Really? It feels slow today.

I shouldn't have fiddled with it last night.

Have you used Labours before?

No.

You pick things up quickly.

If you can remember the basics, the rest is just technique.

Labours, linguistics, computers, they're all the same.

Theories don't work in real combat.

All the better for me to gain valuable experience.

Kumagami, could you look at this?

Certainly.

I want to master the Ingram while Division 2 is still on standby.

You're quite earnest.

And that's a surprise?

He's right. I shouldn't judge on first impressions.

Hello, Shinohara.

Good morning, sir.

Is Kumagami around?

She's in back.

In back?

Lieutenant...

Are you thinking of making her a forward?

I'll wait and see how she does.

But there's no reason we can't reorganise the positions.

This can't be right...

Morning!

Asuma, can you show me something here?

My box won't run this command.

Sure you entered it right?

Yes... I've tried it a thousand times, but it won't work.

Oh, here. You didn't put a space in.

Huh? Where?

Right here. It won't work without a space.

Oh, yes?

Man, how about that!

Good morning.

Good morning.

Come here a minute.

Hey, you can't count on me to bail you out all the time.

What's the matter with you all of a sudden?

Watch yourself, or you'll lose your position as Forward.

You should shape up.

What do you mean?

The Lieutenant said he might reorganise our division.

Kumagami's already mastered the Ingram.

She's awesome.

Everyone has their own talents.

Just do your best, that's all I'm saying.

All done. What a day.

Aren't you going home?

No, I'm going to work out.

Can I ask you something?

Sure. What is it?

You have so much going for you.

Why were you were sent here, of all places?

Have you no pride in your work?

With that attitude, you'll never improve or advance.

I chose to come here.

I'm always looking for a chance to improve myself.

Wait.

What's this? Look outside.

What's gotten into them?

Now this is interesting.

Oh, nothing.

Oh, no, not again!

Ow, ow, ow...

I did it by the book, with a space and everything!

Asuma.

Let me see.

Get it?

Got it. Get it?

I can't keep up with Kumagami!

Why not?

It's kind of obvious.

She's a great cook, she's an athlete, and she can pilot an Ingram.

And then there's me.

I'll show you something interesting.

These are simulations of you and Ota.

First: Damage inflicted on opponents.

Ota inflicts more damage, so he's stronger.

Next, reaction time to commands:

Ota is faster here, too.

So you're slower and weaker than Ota.

Now, the motion data from both units.

Ota's gestures are larger.

You take longer to begin following an order.

But you finish your response sooner.

What I'm saying is, you're a lot more efficient.

Got it?

Yes, I think so.

You can't judge someone on a single factor.

I don't know what Kumagami is like...

but it's pointless to judge her by appearance.

Think about that.

See you tomorrow. Don't catch a cold.

Uh, good night.

Fight!

Fight!

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Come in.

You wanted to see me?

Yes, your uniform's arrived.

And I've decided on your position.

Well? Think you're up to it?

If this is what you want.

Just give it a shot.

Come in.

Oh, you got your uniform!

Yes. I'm glad it came in time for my official appointment.

Tomorrow's the big day?

About the other day...

We'll talk later.

Ah, before we mobilise, I want to adjust the positions slightly.

What, now?

As of today, Kumagami will run Command Car 2.

Officer Shinshi will handle Carrier 2.

Move out.

Wh-what are you doing, Lieutenant?!

How can you let this...

I feel sorry for her!

Why should she put up with him? I'll be the sacrifice!

Save it for later. Now, you have work to do.

What're you waiting for?

You have the right to refuse an unreasonable order.

I could handle it for you.

Thank you, but I'm fine.

Do you know how to operate the command car?

Of course.

I can't allow you to do this! I realise it's a direct command...

but this is a dangerous situation, and it's my right and duty to protest!

You can't let someone like that give the orders!

This doesn't look good.

Thanks for coming out.

Hello. Could you give me an update?

It's ugly, I tell you.

Two construction Labours are out of control.

They're hiding underground in the sewers.

And they've taken one of our crew hostage.

A hostage. That's bad.

CAPTAIN!

Questions later. Get underground.

We've just started rebuilding the sewer.

It's been temporarily widened.

Can we surround them?

Here and here. But we need to seal off this access tunnel.

Otherwise, we'll need lots of back up.

Is this a support structure?

It used to be, but we aren't using it now.

It's just a steel plate.

How tall?

About ten metres, give or take. How tall?

We could use that.

Officer Ota, do you read me?

We have a preliminary plan.

I'll transmit a map.

Roger. Go ahead.

Lure them to coordinates K2, where Unit 1 will ambush them.

Roger.

Ah you!

Ota, stand by 'til you hear from us.

They are probably heading towards Unit 1.

I hope he's okay. He did scream.

This place is creepy. It's so wet.

Alphonse could rust.

Noa, do you read me?

Yes?

Change of plans.

Chase the perpetrators to coordinates K2 and force them in.

How am I supposed to force them in?

Figure it out.

Noa, the legs are the weak point on a crab!

Why you...!

You...!

Halt!

Don't chase them!

Why not?

We'll get them from both sides and catch them at the same time.

Yes, what she says! Move to the exit and seal it off.

Unit 2, continue pursuit.

Keep Out

End of the line for you, pal!

Permission to fire!

No, they have a hostage.

Come on!

Officer Ota, your accuracy on moving targets is only 40%.

Release the hostage at once, or I'll fire!

Help! I don't want to die!

Look at this!

What will you do?

Save me! What will you do?

I'll shoot him!

Is that what you want?

You asked for it!

She's good.

Yes.

Can I ask you something?

Go ahead!

How did you know he didn't have a gun?

Just a feeling.

If he had a gun, he wouldn't need to hide in the sewer.

Good point.

I never thought of that.

I shall learn a lot from you.

Thanks.

No problem.

Sergeant?

After training with the Hong Kong Police...

Sgt. Kumagami was assigned to Foreign Affairs.

Interpol wanted her, but she decided to join our team.

It was my decision.

We mobilised before I could formally introduce her.

I think she proved herself last night.

A top gun.

What a record!

A sergeant!

I'll take your questions now.

A sergeant.

Be good to her now. A sergeant.

I'm looking forward to working with you all.

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?

I don't know what kind of karmic mess this is!

We're mobilised for training in a condemned building where we're attacked from all sides.

What do they have against us?

What do they want with our squad?

And why have they lured us into this derelict building?

We're being summoned. Someone's calling us from the grave!

Coming next, "A Voice in the Darkness"

Target: Locked on!

Next episode: "A Voice in the Darkness"