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

Morning, Akira.

Wh-why?!

What's the matter, Akira?

Why are the two of you in there together?!

The resort allows mixed bathing.

We happened to get in at the same time.

Seriously?!

Well? Hop on in.

Wouldn't want to catch a cold before your date with Yugure, right?

Join us, Akira.

I'm telling you, it's NOT a date!

Thanks for breakfast.

Huh?

She didn't go for a second helping?

That's unusual.

Amoru?

Amoru!

Good morning.

Uh, morning...

What's wrong?

Amoru, I need to have a private word with you.

Episode 6

The Machine that Shouted Love

at the End of the World

'Kay, I'll be back later!

All right.

Yokurata, look after Amoru for me.

You're quite the worrywart, Akira.

Sorry I'm late!

Akira, that bath this morning sure was refreshing!

What. Bath. This. Morning?

N-no, it's not what you think!

Y'know, contrary to appearances, you're surprisingly muscular.

WHAT?!

I am begging you to stop talking!

Well, ready to head out?

We'll discuss this little unsanctioned bathing incident when I get back.

Hmph!

You must've had more fun this morning.

Not you, too!

No, no! It doesn't bother me at all.

Not one bit!

You've got it all wrong!

It was another coincidence-

S-sorry to keep you waiting.

I-it's okay...

We went all-out for your date!

What do you think?

Yeah... It's, um... Uh-huh.

You useless bum!

What...?

C'mere!

You better not blow this.

What?

We went over everything, remember?

So at least make sure to get a kiss or two!

We'll be able to see it from the observation deck up ahead.

The Third Strike Crater!

Despite its ominous name, the lake is gorgeous.

It's a favorite spot of mine.

But recently, they discovered it houses some valuable minerals...

So OWEL plans to develop it.

Let me guess: They want to use Newtour as a mining base?

What?!

They're gonna tear down the resort?!

I refuse to let that happen.

You're a commissioner, and yet you want to sabotage their plans.

It's been around a long time, and I've grown fond of it...

But most of all, the resort means everything to Ajisai.

So you haven't quit working for OWEL

'cause you don't want Miss Ajisai to be upset?

Mhm. But it's also why our relationship is always strained.

Have you tried talking to her about the mining base?

I can't.

How come?

Newtour is precious to her.

She might never forgive me...

Um...

It's a lovely day.

Yeah, it is...

My bad. Too fast?

Did you, uh, plan anything for our date?

Yeah... kind of.

Might as well make the most of it and have some fun.

Oh! Let's stop by that shop!

Here, Yugure!

You didn't eat breakfast this morning, did you?

'Cause I-

'Cause you...?

I don't want my face to be all puffy while we're on a date!

Androids can get bloated?

It's a psychological thing!

Don't be ridiculous.

Now let's eat before it gets cold!

Yummy!

These flowers are adorable!

Which reminds me...

You gifted a flower to Miss Fides, right?

Yeah. I'm surprised you remembered.

Of course...

Flowers or dango. Which do you like more?

Dan-

Er, flowers!

Here.

A flower cone...

But if I eat it, I won't have it anymore.

Yeah, but I thought it was the kind of flower that suits you.

I'm extremely disappointed...

The Third Strike Crater is a famous date spot, y'know.

Date...

Amoru, I need to have a private word with you.

Is something wrong?

Akira and I are going on a date today. So-

Sounds like fun! I want to go, too!

Uh, but it's a date.

Yup! Where are we going?

Amoru...

Um, just for today...

could you let Akira and I have some alone time?

What?!

Fine. But just for today.

Amoru!

I wanted to go, too...

Are you all right?

This forest is beautiful.

It is...

You okay?

Th-thank you...

I owe Miss Ajisai an apology.

Akira?

Use my shoulder.

Huh?

Under normal circumstances, a broken sandal wouldn't be a big deal...

You haven't really been yourself lately, have you?

There. That should do it.

It's perfect...

Akira! You made my day!

Very pretty.

Yeah, thanks to you!

Huh?

No, I...

meant you.

You look... very pretty.

I get it.

So you gave the two of them some space.

I was fine with it at the time, but now...

It's like my stomach's doing somersaults.

Try taking what you're feeling right now and putting it into words.

Into words?

I love Akira and Yugure.

I want the three of us to be together. That's why...

Just the two of them going on a date bothers me...

Envy and jealousy.

What should I do?

Why not be honest and upfront about it?

But that would make them uncomfortable.

It happens.

After all, love is an exceedingly selfish thing.

I... guess you're right.

I'll try talking to them.

What are you going to do?

Is that what you're really afraid of? Ajisai giving up on you?

I'm-

No... Ajisai's such a sweet girl...

2045 CE

It's like Davout is yours and Akira's child.

Yeah?

You perform maintenance on Davout as if to reaffirm your love for Akira.

Love, huh...

Ichikishima, do you think an AI can fall in love with a human?

AI possess neither a physical form nor emotions,

so I don't believe that's possible.

Woof, Davout!

Good point.

Woof, woof!

Still, I disagree with you.

Thanks, Towasa!

If an AI exists for the benefit of its user,

then - someday, inevitably - it will want to be special to that person.

Am I special to you, Towasa?

Of course!

But maybe that's too difficult...

Okay then, remember it this way:

Emotions aren't purely reliant on a physical form.

They also occur when you care about someone.

And those very emotions are what drive you to make progress.

This place is amazing.

I'm assuming it's a remnant of the war?

Correct.

By any chance, were you the one who-

No!

Yoiyami opened up this cavern!

Yoiyami?

The android back at the Hakodate research lab?

That's right.

Yoiyami and Hakubo are my sisters.

Weaponized androids that were created to put a stop to the AI War.

We're...

You're an Outside Series, aren't you, Yugure?

What do you think, Akira? Of the fact that I'm a weapon of war?