Scared Rider Xechs

Wait! Don't leave me behind!

Don't leave me all alone.

Damn.

"Special Studies"

Hello, everyone!

It has been three months since the Nightfly O'Notes began invading again.

As you know, the 6th Combat Unit, the Scar-red Riders,

have beat them every time.

--They relentlessly knock out the attacking enemies, one after the next!

--They're showing us! That's me! --They relentlessly knock out the attacking enemies, one after the next!

We have become out-and-out true heroes!

There we are again! Oh, it's Hiro!

Hmm, I understand that this smaller Rider got hurt, and is on the mend.

Let's all give him our support!

Ah...

No!!

What'd you do that for, Hiro?!

What's with him?

"Director's Office"

They're all over the place. "Director's Office"

They're all over the place.

Can't they fight with a little more cooperation?

That is our primary challenge.

Him, in particular.

He's slow to engage.

He has been like this since last month, when he was injured.

His physical injuries have healed, though.

Even a giant levee can be breached by a small hole.

Have a backup ready to take his place.

Hiro? Are you planning to remove Zahl Vier from the Riders?

There's no value in having a Rider who can't fight.

I'll see what I can do. Please give me a chance.

Now, if you'll excuse me...

About what you were just saying,

we haven't had a person qualified to be a new Rider in four years.

There is someone who was qualified before.

Are you asking me to call him in?

We need to be prepared.

At all times.

--I'm tired. --I've had it. --Our training from now on will emphasize building teamwork.

--Our training from now on will emphasize building teamwork.

We'll pay attention to teamwork while training, and on a regular basis.

Like an ogre with a metal bat! Teamwork will make us invincible!

Then again, it's not something you exercise sunup to sundown.

I have a good idea.

Let's jam in here!

Of all the suggestions to make...

Why not?

Teamwork is like an ensemble. We sync our feelings as one through music.

Very nice idea!

Combat is not a game.

Playing in a band is no game, either.

Yeah.

We take this seriously.

When we started on our instruments, it was training at first, remember?

Training?

Yeah. It was to help us understand how our phase-differential weapons,

the Noiserenders, work.

And as a result, now we can form a band.

How about that, Instructor?

Mm-hmm, I think that's outstanding! I'd like to hear your music!

We'd be glad to have you listen to us, too. Right?

If the instructor insists, then what choice do we have?

That settles it. Okay, Instructor, you'll be our manager.

Welcome aboard.

You're going to make the instructor do odd jobs?

It's part of teamwork, isn't it?

If you'll have me, then I'll do my best.

Yeah! We finally formed a band!

We have to come up with a band name, now.

How do you like "Je t'aime Ai Love Amour Amore Satisfives"?

Too long.

I'm vetoing that.

Our band name is like the essence of the melodies that we play.

Such as bouillon, or fond de veau?

No!

Why don't we have the instructor choose for us?

Yeah, Teacher!

Huh? Me?

That's silly, isn't it?

Go ahead and form your band and whatever else on your own.

Hiro-boy, your mood is "seven-eyed ," huh?

Hiro, I think this could be part of our training.

Then why not order me? From somewhere safe, like you always do.

I nearly got killed because of your orders!

I'm... sorry about that.

That was over the line, Hiro.

I didn't say anything that was wrong.

Feeling better, now that you've told off the instructor?

It serves her right.

--Wait! --Stay away from me!

Without a drummer, our rhythm will be a train wreck.

He'll be back once he snaps out of it.

It's starting to rain, huh?

Duesen, how can you be so mellow?

What's the matter?

You and I both went through such a terrifying experience...

...and nearly died...

You're right.

And yet, how can they not want me anymore? It's cruel.

But you're being inconsistent.

If they fire you, you won't have to fight anymore.

Hiro, do you want to fight? Or do you not want to fight?

You're being mean. I hate you, Duesen.

There, there.

Okay, okay, your attention!

"Ein" "Drei" "Zwei" "Fünf" "Vier" Okay, okay, your attention!

"Ein" "Drei" "Zwei" "Fünf" "Vier" Here is this month's grade report!

Here is this month's grade report!

Oh, I've been waiting for this!

Such is a grade worthy of a champion like myself.

That's why I chose Yuji.

Takt has a higher grade than him, though.

Fool-nandes, you'll have to try harder.

What'd you just say?! Are you looking for a fight?!

Now, now, now, now, you two are like acorns arguing over who's taller.

Oh? What happened to Hiro? He's at the very bottom of the class, you know.

Suzuki, hyan-hya-he!

He's fallen below Kazuki. At this rate, he'll be cut.

Hello.

Oh, Akira! What's up?

Hey, cutie-pie! You've come to see me, right?

Of course she hasn't!

Welcome to our palace.

So, um...

Yes, yes, I know. This is about Hiro, right?

Mm-hmm.

Hey, man, what are you talking about?! Bring us in, too!

From here on, this is girl talk.

You are male, you know.

Oh, hush! You boys go and talk about bugs or something!

Tch...

The thing about him, you see,

is that he has nothing to fight for. He has no family or relatives.

He's only here because he has nowhere else to be.

Oh...

Well, the reason he came to LAG had everything to do with his situation.

Either that, or he's just a goof-off who wants to be a hero.

Fortissimo!

That was gross, man.

Why not just let him be? Duesen, you can drop him and pick another boy.

We can't do that! Then Hiro really would have no place to go anymore!

Akira, you're the type who helps people like him, huh?

How naive.

You think so? I think it's the normal thing to do.

You're just a bit too heartless.

Huh? Maybe it's just how I was raised.

However, that's something I like about you, Akira.

Huh?

Oh! I spy a naughty boy!

Good little boys should be in bed at this hour.

What are you looking at?

Hey!

What have we here? She graduated from college at 15?

She was recruited as a researcher at Tokyo LAG at 16...

Wait, is this Akira?! That girl is crazy amazing!

So, Leader, do you like Akira?

What makes you think that? I was just curious about her background.

I can't help but think that her command ability runs shallow.

Hmm...

It's ridiculous.

If you're out to attack her, I'll help.

Well, you're no fun.