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

You're not Towasa?

Towasa?

No, my name is Yugure.

I-I need some time to clear my head-

Fine! Ask whatever you want!

Huh?

That's the favor. I want to marry you!

M-marry me?!

Wait, hold on a minute!

So c'mon, Akira. Let's get married!

Wh-why's that what you want?!

Oh? Is that a no, then?

I didn't say that! But first-

Can you let me talk for a second?!

Okay, I'm listening.

That's...

Ah. So you recognize it.

I knew it!

You do know Towasa, don't you?!

Maybe. Maybe not.

But unfortunately for you,

that's classified information.

Towasa...

Ahem, ahem!

Akira...

Idhi?

Oh. Sorry, Idhi.

Shall we?

Right you are.

Tending to the injured takes priority.

Please forgive me!

There's no excuse!

I'll accept whatever punishment I'm given!

You were trying to protect the other villagers, weren't you?

You did what you thought was right.

That's all.

Thank you for understanding.

That's a relief, huh?

Yeah...

What are you going to do now, Mr. Akira?

Well, since OWEL seems to be after me,

I'll only cause more trouble if I stay here.

Episode 2

In the North

After Doomsday

So, I've decided to leave the village.

Lord Akira, please visit us again soon.

And regale us with stories of the olden days.

Seriously?

Take care of yourselves.

Bye-bye!

Stay safe!

You're really going to come with me?

You haven't given me an answer yet.

I thought that was a joke...

Nope, I meant it.

I'm not marrying you.

How come?

Who in their right mind would marry someone they just met?

In that case, you'll just have to get to know me!

And to that end, I'm coming with you.

It's your choice, I guess. But don't do anything stupid, okay?

Stupid?

Like saving you from danger, for example?

Speaking of which, where are we going?

The place where I woke up.

Figure I'll find some sort of clue there.

Ah.

That's an affirmative.

You're an android, right?

Can't you teach me about the present?

I'm afraid that's classified.

Then at least tell me about yourself.

Like, is there a reason you want to marry me?

That would qualify as premium content.

I have to pay money?

No. I accept payment in marriage.

Looks like coming here at night was a bust.

Too dark to actually see anything.

It seems that earthquake a few days ago killed the power supply.

What the hell are you d-?!

Be quiet.

We don't want to cross paths with the people nearby.

Hakubo...

This isn't good at all.

Well? Any sign of them?

Let's see...

They must be androids, too.

Wait, am I imagining things...

or do they have the same face as Yugure?

They all look like Towasa...

What's Idhi doing here?!

Quiet! They won't hurt her.

Little girl.

Keep your mouth shut and come here.

Yoiyami, that's a bit rude.

Hush.

It's suspicious that she's here in the first place.

Are you aware that someone murdered Commissioner Caniss?

Do you know who the culprit is?

Who is it?

I can't tell you because they saved my life.

Oh, how touching!

Where are they right now?

I-I don't know!

I see...

Seems we're out of luck this time.

Another dead end!

The bastard's sneaky as a rat.

Idhi!

Squeak-squeak.

Are you okay, Idhi?!

Akira!

What are you doing here?

I came because...

of this!

My TOWATCH!

I found it here in the ruins and forgot to give it back.

There's got to be something...

Message

There.

From: Towasa

A farewell to Akira...

It's from Towasa?!

I made many, many mistakes.

They're the sins that haunt me,

and I have to live with the knowledge of what I've done.

This is a burden that I must carry on my own.

Akira, my love and gratitude for you are forever.

You mustn't go looking for me, no matter what.

Cherish the life and the time that you have.

That recording is from 200 years ago.

200 years...

Logically, she would've already passed away...

Akira...

I want to look for Towasa.

Do you have any leads to go on?

I think I'll head to Tokyo, to the Omagi house where I used to live.

So you've picked a destination.

I can trust you, right?

Yes. I swear it.

Then please, will you come with me?

Of course.

In sickness and in health, to have and to hold from this day forward.

I'm not marrying you.

Oh, don't be shy!

There are some gorgeous wedding venues in Tokyo!

My finger!

L-let go!

Welcome to the post-apocalypse!

Welcome!

Who were those people we saw earlier?

Their names are Yoiyami and Hakubo.

Commanding officers in the OWEL Special Forces.

And they're after you?

OWEL has imposed restrictions on digital processing technology.

They're androids too, right?

Why do they have the same face as you?

Wait a minute... Do you work for OWEL?

That's classified information.

Again?

Is there anything else you'd like to know?

Why do you insist on marrying me?

Why?

Because I want to!

That doesn't explain anything!

And besides, I already have a fiancée named Towasa.

But you're still just engaged, right?

I mean...

So then that means there's a chance!

Nope, it's zero percent!

I'll make you forget all about this "Towasa" person

Hey, stop-!

and fall madly in love with me instead.

By the way, I do have those functions.

Shall we give it a try?

G-get off me!

You aren't playing fair, woman...

I don't appreciate you speaking to me like that.

I'd rather you call me by my name.

O-okay, fine! Cut it out, Yugure!

Yup, you got it!

I'll stop.

Go straight home! No detours!

'Kay! See ya!

All right.

First, we'll make the crossing to Honshu.

Sorry, the boats are gone.

They're all out at sea this time of year, and the ferry only runs once a week.

Once a week?

That puts a damper on our plans.

Well, look at that!

Ya might be in luck after all!

This is a huge help!

Not a problem.

I was just about to sail over to Aomori anyway.

The name's Oboro. I'm a wholesaler.

And you are?

I'm Akira, and this is Yugure.

Whatcha headin' to Honshu for?