Rumble Garanndoll (逆転世界ノ電池少女)

Huh?

Are you okay?

What?

Was that a... girl?

Just what the hell is going on? And how'd it even come to this?

A valid question. Best to take it from the top.

I had one goal...

This announcement is for...

Fill the void that was my stomach.

It's nearly 11 PM, the hour of the rat.

All citizens without special permission

must return home at this time.

We greatly appreciate your cooperation.

Shut up!

Don't make people leave right before my shift starts.

Somebody help me!

I swear! There's nothing perverted on it!

It's for all ages!

You'll be disappointed if you're looking for the good stuff...

Saw him selling copies on the street.

A game in this day and age?

So, is he, like, an otaku? Ew.

Yep. Minnows should know their place.

If they don't want bigger fish to devour them,

they need to stay in their small ponds.

At least, that's the smart way to live.

Or so I'd always thought. Until that day.

Here's your champagne!

Let's go! Chug! Chug! Chug!

Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug! Whoo!

Hey, cutie! Hosomichi in the house!

Um, yeah. Hi, I guess.

So, uh, this is our first time meeting, isn't it?

Yes. It is.

I was shocked Japan still had a host club in operation,

so I thought I'd come check it out for myself.

Really? Well, I'm very happy you did.

Hey. I'm pretty sure that's my glass.

Ah, shit.

This alcohol is cheap.

It should never grace fine lips such as yours.

Thanks. But it was actually non-alcoholic.

Oh, yeah? No wonder it tasted lousy!

You're hilarious!

That means I make you happy!

So you should request me next time...

And there he goes,

flashing that killer smile again.

Not sure what you mean.

Just take a look at the guy.

He's laughing it up,

but that smile he's wearing is completely fake.

A true expert in the field of empty gestures.

Please?

Ugh... I'm starving.

Nice job out there.

I guess. Got any food on ya?

Nope!

Oh, bT dubs, your phone rang non-stop while you were working.

What's the name of this song? It's catchy.

Of course you wouldn't know.

Dude. You gonna pick up?

Nah. Probably just a customer, so it's whatever.

Unless my bed's calling, I don't even care.

Turn that annoying crap off.

So you're just gonna sit here

and let Munakata go to voicemail?

Hey! Hosomichi speaking!

Oh, how's it hangin', man?

You know, I could've sworn that I told you

to answer within three seconds when I call you.

Which means you need some practice.

Right! All the practice!

Just wanted to make sure

you have this month's payment ready.

I'll be heading over there later tonight to collect it.

Wait, this month's pay?

You do have it.

Uh, yeah! Sure do!

Good. I'll see you soon.

You can count on me!

See? What I tell ya?

Attention.

This is an emergency public service announcement.

My dear Illusory Country comrades.

I'd like to start by apologizing for disturbing you at this hour.

If you don't know,

I'm the third-generation commander of the True Army,

Akatsuki Shinonome.

As you're aware, our forces have one ultimate goal.

We wish to properly educate the Illusory Country citizens

in hopes that they may eventually

become True Country citizens.

Following the events that took place a decade ago,

we've worked tirelessly to find anything

that defies our doctrine

and eliminate it from this world.

Yo, Hosomichi. C'mon, it's time to get back on the floor.

Oh, well.

If only break times could earn me a paycheck.

Switch on.

And what we discovered there

was quite alarming.

This area is now a hotbed of rebel activity.

That is inexcusable.

Heya! Thanks for requesting me, you cutie patootie!

Sorry. But this is our first time meeting, isn't it?

The area I speak of is Kabukicho,

and we have hard evidence to back our claims.

Here's exhibit A that links that zone to the rebels.

Concrete proof.

This disc contained digital information

related to an escapist simulation

known as an "erotic game."

But the game is actually a cover,

hiding instructions that direct people

to the organization's website.

There's also a location mentioned within its code:

The special zone, Kabukicho.

They were right under our noses.

I knew this would happen.

That den of deceit should've never even existed.

But at least there's time to fix that!

You are one thirsty fish! Glub, glub!

It's how I mentally prepare for work.

Oh. So, your shifts are even later than mine.

I suppose.

But I came here to sate my curiosity

more than my craving for alcohol.

Hey, nothing wrong with an inquisitive girl.

At least not to me.

Since you're a bit of a sleuth,

I can tell you a few fun facts about myself.

Like how I'm working here to pay off the debt

my parents left behind for me.

Or you can sate my curiosity by telling me about you.

You into any hobbies these days?

You know, I'd love to hear more about...

Excuse me.

Yes?

You can't possibly be addressing me, right?

How can you be when you won't even look me in the eye?

I'm asking if those balls inside your head are functioning!

Are wimps simply incapable of maintaining eye contact?

If they're just for show,

I doubt you'd miss them all that much

if I were to pluck them out.

Anyway, it's almost time.

Time? For what?

Huh?

Time for this fish to swim away.

And watch a sea of flames engulf the city.

Effective immediately, the Kabukicho zone

will no longer receive special treatment,

and the rebellious elements shall be purified

by our cleanup operation.

Huh?

Wha--? What the hell's going on?!

It may be harsh, but it must be done.

For the sake of our two Japans!

General Musashi!

Ha. There's one good thing about this city, just one.

It makes for a beautiful bonfire.

Is this my fate, too?

To lie here like a helpless fish out of water... and die?

Like hell I'm gonna let that be the way it ends!

Plus, I should be grabbing this store's cash,

not getting existential!

Munakata?

Ah, jeez! Too high!

This is way too high...

Please evacuate.

Go seek shelter, if you value your safety.

In case you haven't noticed,

you're the ones causing this chaos!

Huh?

Are you okay?

Was that a girl?

Someone get me down from here!

And make it quick! Its friends are coming!

A rebel?

Surrender! You've got nowhere to run!

Listen well,

O evil invaders who would endanger our world,

I will not hesitate to take on any fools

who fail to read the tide!

Have at me! If you dare!

Huh?

No! Not my business!

Seriously? That was it?

Wake up, you hunk of junk!

You went down way too fast considering how big you talked!

Do you really have nothing to back it up?

Huh?

Huh...?

That's the cockpit, so where's the pilot?

Ow...