Kuromukuro (クロムクロ)

Brake?

Not yet.

Nee-sama?

Now!

Mirasa!

Talk to me, Mirasa.

Mirasa!

Muetta.

Let's go.

Right.

Kansui Park and Nakajima Lock are not bad, huh?

I think they are good choices.

What about the institute?

Oh, that's a nice place you mention.

But it's not really an appropriate location for cosplay.

I don't think they'll let us film there.

Oh, I see.

Anyway, isn't there any danger of the reservoir exploding?

The water level was quite low recently, but now it's back to normal.

I see.

Well, let's just start looking and go with the first good place we find.

If we like it, we'll film there.

Although I have some really fancy things planned.

Like?

Filming in ruined, abandoned buildings.

That sounded quite literary.

I think I could leave it on autofocus,

but then if I suddenly move the camera, it may focus on the wrong spot and ruin the shot.

Then let's just leave the camera on the tripod.

But then the film will appear too static.

This is difficult.

It's easier than the filming your father does at the children's sports festival.

I know a thing or two about video editing, but…

Well, you do watch erotic videos on the Internet.

From what I see, it's not that easy to get around the city,

and I don't think we'll be allowed to film inside buildings.

Where will you change?

Pretty much anywhere, I guess.

Worst case scenario, I'll use some swimwear.

You brought even that?

Aren't you worried about peepers?

That's why Yukina will stand watch.

What? Me?

I can do that, too.

I won't let the wolf watch over the sheep.

It's more like I'm the sheep and Ogino is the wolf.

I think it would be nice to have Ken-chan with us.

He won't come today?

Hausen-sensei forbade him to leave.

He's confined to the laboratory. His wounds have only just healed, after all.

By the way,

why is Marina-chan here?

Why? Because I invited her, of course.

What for?

I thought it would be a good change of pace.

I heard that she filed her resignation, but it hasn't been accepted yet.

Resignation? Why?

Well, that's because

she was the one who convinced the other teachers to hold the cultural festival.

She must feel responsible for what happened.

It had nothing to do with Marina-chan! It's the Efidolg who are to blame.

I think I'll return home, like my mom suggested.

Well, I believe this excursion will lift her spirits a bit.

Also, having an adult accompany us children may prove useful.

She can be of great help.

Security is tight.

Looks like underwater is our only way in.

We will finish soon.

GAUS 2, piloted by captain Mozumi, has eliminated its target.

GAUS 1, piloted by lieutenant Liu, has eliminated its target.

They were both quite fast.

That wasn't too difficult.

Good work, Shen Mi, Mozumi. Now it's Tom and Sophie's turn.

Adjusting parameters.

Hey, isn't captain Mozumi awesome?

Yes. Truly a hidden ace.

He looks a bit down, though. Must be because Sophie is leaving.

But Sophie said she doesn't want to leave.

Huh? Really?

GAUS 2, piloted by Sophie Noelle, has eliminated its target.

GAUS 2 has sustained level 3 damage.

It would be difficult for it to keep fighting.

We have the results of the single-seat GAUS simulations.

Mozumi, Shen Mi, Sophie,

we have concluded that each of you can pilot the GAUS alone.

The problem is…

Soldier Borden, you caused massive collateral damage to the city.

It's because of those damn Headless.

According to the logs, 95% of the collateral damage was caused by the GAUS.

It seems you need some more training before you can handle the GAUS alone.

I'm the kind of guy who's good in real battles.

I sure hope so.

Once Sophie returns to her country, you three will be all we have for a while.

Returns to her country?

Sophie's parents, with support from the French Government,

have requested her return.

That's hardly a problem. It was to be expected, really.

Are you suggesting that I'm not useful as a pilot?

Don't get so upset.

It's just that war is for adults.

You're saying that now?

My lady…

Hold on.

If Sophie-dono leaves, our safety will be affected.

Hey, hey. Why do you think we're piloting the GAUS alone, boy?

I don't want Tom-dono watching my back.

What did you just say?

I don't want to be struck from behind.

You…

In any case, we must carry on without Sophie.

We've already arranged her return to France.

It's decided.

I didn't expect you to support me.

Of course I would support you. When it comes to piloting the GAUS, you're better than anyone else.

Better than anyone else?

Yes.

I wanted to keep fighting in the GAUS till the end.

Sophie-dono?

I don't really understand.