Dusk Beyond the End of the World (永久のユウグレ)

2029 CE

I miss my mom and dad!

Akira...

Akira!

Big Sis Towa...

It's hard to be alone. You must be sick of it.

But don't worry.

I promise I'm not going anywhere.

We're a family now, okay?

Take it slow, Akira. No need to rush.

Dusk Beyond the End of the World

2038 CE

Our next story pertains to AI technology.

A non-profit organization known as the Association of AI Victims

have collected signatures on their petition to

"limit the application of AI technology" and submitted it to the government.

In addition, more than 50,000 people participated in protests in Chiyoda City,

which warranted a police presence.

I was laid off by my employer.

They claimed it was because I'm not good at using AI!

The legislation isn't passing quickly enough!

How long is the government going to let AI crimes go unanswered?!

My son demanded that I sign a registration certificate

so he could marry this thing!

What are your thoughts, Ichikishima?

AI is capable of autonomously locating, analyzing, and organizing data

in accordance with its configuration.

However, I am told that it lacks the concept of a "soul" or "spirit."

But at the end of the day, human "souls" are nothing more

than electrical signals produced by our organs.

I get that we're living in an age of diversity,

but it's not like computer programs have hearts or souls!

Akira's Room.

Big Sis Towa...

No, it's too soon... We haven't even...

October 5, 2038 (Tues.)

Good morning.

It's time to get out of bed.

Big Sis Towa... I love you, too...

Akira, please wake up.

Rise and shine, Akira!

Morning, Tagitsu. Guess I was sleep talking...

Not a problem.

I've come to expect as much from you.

October 5th (Tues.)

Big Sis Towa...

The hell kind of dream was that?!

Tagitsu, got any news I'd be interested in?

Shall I read it to you?

Nah, I'll read it myself.

A prodigy among geniuses at the tender age of 19.

Will she change the world?!

Dr. Towasa Omagi is dominating the android scene,

and this time, she's revolutionizing cryosleep technology!

Oh, they wrote an article about it.

Big Sis Towa gets more famous by the day.

I would suggest upping security on the premises.

Good idea. Run it by Ichikishima and Takiri.

Consultation complete.

Mr. Kazuya has already put in a request with security services.

Of course he has.

Mr. Kazuya, your breakfast is ready.

COOKING COMPLETE

Please retrieve it from the counter.

Pops, food's done.

Uh-huh...

I'll grab it for you.

Huh? Oh, thanks.

G'morning!

You two are up early.

Morning.

You pull another all-nighter?

Yup.

Remember how we released the beta version of the prototype android?

Well, it was a big hit.

Totally hectic.

Here.

Oh, thank you.

I'm guessing you've got practice again today?

Mhm. Every morning before school.

Ah, youth... It must be nice!

If that's how you feel, then you should've gone to school like a normal person.

There's more to it than school!

Why bother going somewhere to learn what I already know?

You're brilliant, Akira.

Skipping a grade and graduating early to help with my research is the logical choice.

Towasa, aren't I always telling you

that people need more than just logic and reason to lead fulfilling lives?

Pssht, I know!

Five minutes to departure.

That's precisely why corporate

insists on making unreasonable demands.

Well, that's an entirely different issue in and of itself.

All right, I'm gonna head out.

Ah, okay. Be careful.

See you later!

It's coming up on 10 years since we took Akira in.

Episode 0

Think Morning,

Count Two

We should do something to celebrate.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Have a good day.

I agree.

Had a feeling the paparazzi would be skulking about...

It seems like they never quit.

Towasa Omagi.

A genius known the world over as a "one-woman singularity."

At only 18 years old, she possesses multiple doctorates and patents,

runs a company, and serves as a research consultant.

That, and those.

Big Sis Towa had a hand in that technology.

Vehicle in Self-Driving Mode

To be a man worthy of her,

I'd have to upgrade from "family" to "boyfriend."

And how the hell do I do that?

When I was seven years old, I lost my parents in an accident.

My mom and dad were estranged from their families,

so I ended up completely alone.

My dad's good friend and colleague, Dr. Kazuya Omagi, was the one who took me in.

Akira, starting today, this is your home.

Since I'm a year older than you, you can call me "Big Sis Towasa."

Big Sis... Towasa...

Thanks to Uncle Kazuya and Big Sis Towa, I was saved.

We'll go through the example.

I'll break it down into several steps,

I'll break it down into several steps,

They've become my family.

so raise your hand if there's anything you don't understand.

Precious and irreplaceable.

Now, let's start with the hypothesis.

But I don't want to be stuck as a little brother forever!

How far?!

37.3 meters!

Takeda

Himegami

I lost!

Yes! You owe me lunch tomorrow!

So, you're saying that if we share the aseismic design data,

then you can build the longest bridge in the world?

Yes, guaranteed.

Okay then.

I'll talk corporate into it.

That would be a big help!

I'll email you the details shortly.

Please do.

All right, speak to you again soon.

Done with work for the day!

'Kay, Ichikishima. Let's pick up where we left off.

Certainly.

Dad wants to give him a limited edition pair of sneakers from 10 years ago.

That sounds like Dr. Kazuya.

It's both commemorative and suits Mr. Akira's tastes perfectly.

I want to get him something else, too...

But Akira isn't the type to actually say when he wants something, y'know?

I imagine that Mr. Akira would be happy with anything as long as it's from you.

Lately, it feels like...

I dunno...

He's so much more...

mature than he used to be.

Mr. Akira is experiencing a growth spurt,

and we will likely see even more changes as time goes on.

Sorry, Ichikishima. Give me a minute.

I'm back!

Welcome home!

Oh, hey, Big Sis Towa.

How was school today?

The same as always.

Went to class, went to practice...

But that's about it.

Ah.

You'd tell me if something happened, right?

What?

Big Sis Towa, you're acting like a mother hen.

I-I don't see the problem! I am your big sister.

Yeah, I guess so...

Akira.

Dinner's ready.

These stuffed bell peppers are out of this world!

Aren't they?

I knew you'd like them!

Hey, Akira.

Is there anything in particular you want to eat?

I can cook for you again tomorrow.

Huh?

But it's my turn tomorrow.

I'll handle dinner.

There's a recipe I'm dying to try.

Oh, that sounds exciting!

That's great and all, but work with me here!

Evening News

When is this year's

Orionid meteor shower?

A remarkable astronomical event filling the night sky,

the Orionid meteor shower will once again reach its peak next week.

Hey, Akira.

Anything new?

What do you mean?

The Orionid meteor shower takes place every year in mid to late October;