Kuromukuro (クロムクロ)

Chief, got a moment?

Find something good?

Dios mio!

The GAUS are no match for Efidolg's command units.

Their gravity control systems are in a different league.

It'd be like a dog trying to take on an elephant.

Dammit!

We just have to hold out until Yukina's located.

I suppose.

But what if we don't find her?

Then we won't attack unless the enemy approaches this facility.

And if they do?

You will be deployed.

If it makes you feel any better, we did make some new equipment for you.

Though they haven't been fully tested yet...

Doubt that shitty amphibian equipment will help in any way.

I'm sorry, but prepare yourself for the worst.

I did that a long time ago!

Have we still not found her?

No, sir. The terrain is proving to be a hurdle.

We figured out her approximate location thanks to the police's footage,

so it's only a matter of time.

But it's only a matter of time before they get here, too.

Ow...

"The mystery of the Washiba Clan's destruction"?

It's by Dad?

Wait, is this blood?

"It may be somewhat risky, but it's definitely worth a shot.

All the evidence and investigation results so far point to that location.

Maybe people will stop calling Yukina a liar after this."

Dad...

Don't move.

Your father is gone.

Everything that happened here was a dream.

Forget it all.

Why?

She went down here?

Who's that?!

Kurowashi Valley is somewhere around here, right?

That's what this entire area is called.

Finding her is gonna be hard.

But we still have to.

You're awfully motivated for once.

Shut up.

If you don't like it, go home.

Love sure is a powerful motivator, huh?

Shirahane wants somebody to find her,

so I've gotta step up to the plate.

Really?

Huh?

A horse?

Looks like it.

What're you freaking out for?

Hey, it's Shirahane.

Seriously?

My love has won!

And so we found the missing princess!

Hell yeah!

Huh? Akagi?

Why are you here?

I looked all over for you!

So glad you're okay!

Wait, what happened to your head?

Huh? What's this?

Oh, I may have hit my head somewhere...

Did you wrap it up for me?

Nah. Wasn't me.

Maybe that wasn't just a dream...

You can talk to me if you like.

Lean on me all you want.

I'll protect you!

Says the guy who used to call me an alien.

Don't you remember that?

Forget about the past, please.

I'll turn over a new leaf.

You're not very convincing.

Still, thanks anyway.

Did something bad happen?

It's not a big deal.

The pressure just got to me a little.

Let's run away together.

Quit streaming, Kaya!

Yukina!

The samurai enters the fray!

Let's go back.

Stop getting Shirahane mixed up in your problems.

Hold it! Can't you see she doesn't want to?

Even if she doesn't head back now, she'll get caught eventually.

You jerk!

Dammit!

Quit involving her in your death wish!

If you wanna die, then go do it by yourself!

This is Kennosuke Tokisada Ouma.

What took you so long to answer?!

We've got an emergency!

What do you want?

Got it. I'll be back right away.

A demon relic showed up.

For real? Where?

Awesome!

Didn't you say you'd protect her?

There's a demon on the loose.

Go home in that.

But what about you?

I have a job to do.

You're not gonna tell me to ride the Black Relic?

You don't have to.

But...

Thank you for all your help.

Those gyoza things you made were delicious.

Perhaps you'll make a fine wife after all.

Farewell!

W-Wait a sec!

I said wait!

Are you kidding me?

Sure, maybe you'd be able to die in peace that way,

but think about how awful I'd feel!

The princess may have saved me,

but I was supposed to die 450 years ago.

If I were to die now, it wouldn't trouble anyone.

That's not what I'm talking about!

You can't just up and disappear from my life!

I don't need another one of those weighing on my conscience forever!

But you don't wish to mount the Black Relic, do you?

Says the guy who actually wants me to!

This is why the age of marriage has passed you by!

That's not true!

I do think I should ride it,

but all people do is order me to get in the damn robot.

Why can't you just ask me nicely? Like, "Please get in the damn robot."

The attitude was the problem?

Don't you have something to say to me?

Please ride in the Black Relic with me.

Well, not like I've got a choice.

I'll get in the Black Relic.

Really?

But in return, no stupid dying!

Got it?

Understood.

I'll surpass you, no matter what!

Dammit. I'm sick of watching from the sidelines.

I'm gonna be a pilot too!

The aliens are attacking, right?

Let's go check it out.

Yukina!

I'm so glad you're all right!

Sorry! I won't hit you again!

That wasn't the problem...

I won't let you force her into the artifact!

Don't worry. I'll ride it.

Did someone threaten you?

Nah.

I just got a little annoyed at myself.

I didn't know you believed in Dad.

What's gotten into you, Yukina?

Rejoice! I made it in time!

Your special pilot suits are ready.

Suits?

They're lined with impact-absorbing material on the inside.

And the outside is a synthetic fabric with an impenetrable carbon nanofiber as its main component.

What do you think? Isn't it great?

Are you mad?