Tokyo 24th Ward (東京24区)

- Times evolve in an accelerated manner.

Values that used to be commonplace

turn into things of the past in no time.

The window connecting you to the world grows stronger

and stronger day by day,

becoming so complex and elaborately intertwined

that nobody can control it anymore.

Accurately performing tasks that humans can't do according

to data inputted into you,

that skill is what makes you unique.

Oh, it is such a waste.

Ouch!

[Survive Said The Prophet's "Papersky"]

The 24th ward of Tokyo.

Far eastern special administrative region.

A man-made island in Tokyo Bay.

The allies ruled over this island after the war

but due to its special circumstances,

it became infamous as one of the most dangerous

red light districts in Asia.

It's been 20 years since they gave it back

to Japan hoping to restore peace and order to the island.

After a transition period,

it was about to be officially incorporated

as a part of Tokyo.

However, because of a particular incident,

there's been a monumental turn of events.

Wait a second.

Are you telling me Asumi went inside

the building to save Kozue?

- I attempted to stop her. I told her to wait!

- Aren't the firefighters here yet?

I'm finding out right now.

No, it's no good.

They're in a gridlock.

It's the festival.

- Mari, how long has it been since Asumi went into

the building? - Like, three minutes.

- I can save her. I'm going in there.

- You shouldn't be impatient, Shu.

I gotta figure out her location.

Otherwise you'll just end up missing each other.

What about the coast guard?

Aren't they here yet?

Water spray should reach the building

from their fire boats. - Shu?

- I'd just tell him to wait. - He's an idiot.

- Wait, Shuta! The buildings have collapsed!

This is no time to talk!

- Shu, hold on for a little bit longer.

I'm scanning with the thermo sensor right now.

What are you--

- Sorry. Just can't sit still.

Hold up, Shu!

- Seriously? Not you, too, Mari.

Go ahead.

I--I won't stop you.

Save both of them!

I will 'cause I am a hero.

Hey, Kozue! Where are you guys?

Answer me!

Mr. 24 is here to save you!

Kozue! Asumi!

Asumi, Kozue!

Dammit!

Either of you can hear me, answer me!

- Shu, over here! Help!

Shu! - Kozue!

Kozue, are you over there?

Kozue.

Are you all right? Just sit tight.

I'll move the rubble aside.

- Shu. - One moment.

It'll be all right. - Shuta.

- What? - She--

everything fell and Asumi shielded me with her body

and now-- - Asumi.

Asumi! Asumi!

Asumi!

No way. Please, no!

- Shuta. - I couldn't save her.

- - I couldn't do it.

I couldn't become a hero.

Oh, man.

What a horrific nightmare.

- You up? - Yes, definitely.

I'm awake. We'll talk later.

- You fell asleep again. - No, I did not.

Doesn't matter.

You better show up to the memorial mass.

Yeah.

He still acts like he's my teacher.

It's been so long since I graduated.

It's such a bother.

- Know how to tie one? Need help?

Oh, you don't need to.

Uh, dammit, Kiriko!

Hey, you call me Mom!

- - Mm, how handsome!

Shuta, have you grown some more recently?

Hey, come on, stop!

- Maybe you're gonna grow taller than your father now!

No.

That's not gonna happen.

Well, this'll be terrible, but I'm gonna head over.

- Hey, Shu. - Huh?

- Here, take it. Breakfast.

Uh, I don't need any.

- But it's fresh. - I don't want it, though.

New product.

Hmm?

It's not Danish, though, but crunchy and fluffy,

and the cream that's inside

of this thing isn't simply demi-glaze, either.

Huh?

Oh, it's just you, Daisy! Hello, there.

Ah, sorry. This has onions in it.

I can't give you any. - Shu!

Hold Daisy! Don't let her go!

Really, Mari? - That was close!

Thanks a ton, Shu.

- Taking her off leash

is dangerous. - It's not like that.

We were talking back at the house about taking Daisy

to the vet. She heard that,

got scared, then took off running.

- You're going today? - I am.

Grandma hurt her back during the karaoke tournament

the other day so it's up to me.

Don't worry. That's not until late afternoon.

Old Ume is injured again?

- I didn't have time to get ready because of Daisy

so go on without me.

- Okay. Don't be late.

- Same for you, Shu. I want to see you at church.

- I know! I'll be there!

- First time since graduating that you're going

to see Ran and Koki.

If only I could see RGB in one place.

Now, wouldn't that be something, huh, Shuta?

You three should swing by after seeing Asumi.

I'll save you a table.

- You don't even know if they're gonna show up.

- Man, this place is deserted! -

- Oh, and it's got a cheap ass sign, too!

- Pathetic strip mall like this should just

declare bankruptcy and fold. - This dump looks like

it's over 30 years old. -

Seriously, call it quits. - Mari,

hold my breakfast a moment. - Huh?

Oh, hey, Shu! - The fish I bought at that shop

over there was rotten! - What are you scabs lookin' at?

Mind your business! - Huh?

- Hey, pocket. - Huh?

Pocket?

What are you talkin' about, huh?

- You dropped it. - I wha--

Are you, like, stupid?

Does this look like a pocket to you, little boy?

No, you do!

I'm gonna turn your body into a pocket ash tray!