3 - Challenge From the Arena Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    New Songs Singer Song Title          Classics Popular Songs [00:01] Liko     Okay! SIGN    Shinmei Amu [00:03] Liko     I've implemented your selection! [00:08] Rin     I've been waiting for this, Asami-chan! [00:10] Rin     Whoo, whoo! [00:11] Haruka     Wow, it's a cosplay of Shinmei Amu-chan,     who's super popular right now. [00:15] Kyou     Oh, that's her? [00:17] Asami     I did say I would submit to any disciplinary     action for destroying the building, but... [00:22] Rin     Yeah, think of it as an act of mercy from me, [00:24] Rin     so that you'll never want to undergo     disciplinary action again. [00:29] Rin     You have to say her signature phrase, too! [00:32] Rin     The one that goes, "Everyone MiNacle!" [00:35] Asami     I'd rather die! [00:38] Sena     How chaotic is this unit going to become? [00:41] Sena     We've taken yet another     step back from my vision. [00:45] Asami     Everyone! [00:46] All     MiNacle! [00:56] All     In response to an increase in heinous crimes, [00:58] All     a new movement is picking up steam in police     and security forces around the world. [01:05] All     This is the story of the services     performed by ACTIVE in Japan. SIGN    File 3: Challenge From the Arena [02:25] Kuro     Take a seat. [02:26] Asami     Uh, what? [02:27] Kuro     Just sit here. [02:29] Asami     But... [02:30] Kuro     Two of the Japanese cocktails     called "kakuyakuroman," please. [02:33] Asami     Two? [02:34] Kuro     They're strong, but really good. [02:37] Asami     I'm underage! [02:39] Kuro     Oh. [02:40] Kuro     Change one of those to a non-alcoholic beer. [02:43] Kuro     To tell the truth, [02:44] Kuro     I thought you were just some     idiot out to make trouble. [02:47] Asami     Huh? [02:49] Kuro     But I think you aren't half bad. [02:50] Kuro     That's why we're having this toast. [02:52] Asami     Well, if that's what this is about... [02:58] Funa     Well, let's begin, Kazari-san. [03:00] Rin     Good job with the punishment karaoke. [03:03] All     Cheers! [03:06] ---     What are you getting next? [03:08] ---     What should I get? I'm gonna drink lots today! [03:11] Kuro     Nice drinking there! [03:13] Asami     It's non-alcoholic beer. [03:16] Kuro     I still can't believe you dressed up like that. [03:19] Kuro     You could've claimed workplace     harassment and said no. [03:21] Asami     I didn't want to back down. [03:23] Kuro     You have real integrity. [03:25] Asami     You think I'm stupid, don't you? [03:26] Kuro     Stupid? [03:28] Kuro     More like an idiot. [03:29] Asami     A-An idiot? [03:31] Asami     I may not look like much, but I'm... [03:33] Haruka     Now, there's no point in having     a serious talk with a drunk. [03:37] Rin     Yeah. [03:38] ---     Right... [03:40] Asami     Um, I've been wanting to ask you something... [03:43] Asami     Are you and Sena-san on bad terms? [03:46] Kuro     What makes you think that? [03:47] Asami     I haven't really seen you talk to     each other, outside of missions. [03:53] Kuro     Well, we don't have many shared interests, [03:56] Kuro     so there isn't much point in talking, I guess. [03:58] Kuro     But he goes along with how I do     things without making a fuss, [04:02] Kuro     so we get along just fine professionally. [04:04] Asami     So you're saying you get by     with minimal communication? [04:09] Sena     Kazari-kun... [04:10] Sena     What are you talking about? [04:12] Asami     Oh, well, I just never knew that     kind of teamwork was possible. SIGN    Recommended Course Menus          Friendly Course     Friends Course     Celebration Course [04:24] Haruka     Mornin'! [04:25] Kyou     Good morning. Thanks for last night. [04:28] Haruka     No way! [04:29] Haruka     You're interested in something     that isn't a mecha? [04:32] Kyou     I just wondered how accurate     Kazari-san's cosplay last night was. [04:36] Kyou     The real deal is super cute. [04:39] Haruka     They're going to broadcast her concert     today, live on satellite TV. [04:41] Kyou     Oh! Then I should schedule it... [04:44] Haruka     Oh, you're into that sort of thing, too? [04:47] Kyou     Huh? [04:47] Haruka     You're pretty versatile! [04:50] Kyou     Um... [04:51] Haruka     Amu-chan's a guy. [04:53] Kyou     Huh? SIGN    Shinmei Amu [04:54] Kyou     What?! SIGN    Go Go Shinmaruko!          Everyone MiNacle!     Concert [04:59] Amu     Good morning! [05:00] Amu     I look forward to working with you all today! [05:03] Amu     Good morning. [05:03] Director     "I'll give you a chance for an [05:04] Amu     Good morning. [05:05] Director     exclusive live broadcast of Unit 8's antics. [05:05] Amu     Good morning. [05:09] Director     Have your staff standing by at     Shinmei Amu's concert hall. [05:13] Director     The usual news anchor will be fine." [05:14] News     That means me, doesn't it? [05:17] News     Why didn't you tell me anything? [05:19] Director     It's got to be a prank. [05:21] Director     Who sends these things anymore? [05:24] News     But it's pretty specific! [05:26] News     "We'll use a Willwear stolen from     Cycle Tech two days ago, [05:29] News     and infiltrate the concert hall     using a surprising tactic." [05:32] Director     Word is that Cycle Tech     doesn't even develop Wears. [05:43] Asami     Good morning! [05:46] Sena     Morning. It's unusual for you to be late. [05:48] Asami     I've just developed a regular schedule. [05:50] Asami     It's you who's unusually early, Sena-san. [05:56] Sena     The First Investigation Division     with the Osaka Police? [05:59] Rin     Yeah. It's a sweet deal, isn't it? [06:01] Sena     I suppose. [06:02] Rin     You took the long way, coming here     from the Defense Academy. [06:06] Rin     You can go if you want. [06:08] Rin     We did get a new member, after all. [06:14] Asami     I won't make another mistake. [06:16] Asami     From this day forward, I'll be     my true perfectionist self. [06:19] Sena     Huh? [06:28] Girl     Brother! [06:30] Girl     I brought lunch. [06:34] Mutos     It's you today? [06:36] Girl     Yeah. [06:40] Girl     May I eat with you? [06:42] Mutos     Sure. [06:55] Girl     Um... [06:57] Mutos     Who told you to act like a slut? [07:00] Girl     I-I'm sorry! [07:01] Mutos     Get out. [07:02] Mutos     Never come here again. [07:08] Mutos     Dog? SIGN    I'll expose Unit 8 lol Shame them on a national broadcast Stay tuned — Dog [07:11] Mutos     "I'll expose Unit 8. [07:13] Mutos     Shame them on a national broadcast"? SIGN    Acting on a whim [07:22] Mutos     Wait, a concert hall? [07:26] Doc     Mythos and Bird are both wimps. [07:28] Doc     This is what you call "keep it simple, stupid." SIGN    Setagaya Ward Medical Incarceration Facility [07:33] Det     Let me ask you one last time. [07:35] Det     Did you really do this all alone? [07:38] Misaki     That's right. [07:39] Misaki     Just make a public announcement already. [07:41] Misaki     Say it was to get back at     the Oonishi Conglomerate. [07:43] Det     How did you get the Willwear? [07:46] Det     If you're saying you managed to obtain and     maneuver the Willwear all on your own, [07:50] Det     you're looking at a long     sentence for drug use, too. [07:53] Det     If you had someone's help,     you should say so now. [07:57] Det     Oh, and about the hidden     folder on your computer... [08:00] Misaki     Who said you could look at that? [08:01] Det     You could say this is damning evidence. [08:07] Rin     Logos? [08:08] Funa     Yes, though who knows if it's the     organization's name or what? [08:12] Rin     Logos, huh? [08:13] Rin     I wonder what their goal is. [08:15] Funa     Boss, I have a great follow-up tip. [08:17] Rin     What's that? [08:17] Funa     There's a great steak place nearby. [08:19] Funa     Take the next left. SIGN    I, Kazari Asami, believe the perpetrator's Willwear was [08:30] Asami     It can't be. [08:32] Asami     I can't see the perp having that kind of     knowledge or wherewithal to pull it off. [08:36] Asami     First of all, I don't even see the motive. [08:38] Asami     Who is it? [08:40] Asami     Who created the situation that forced my hand? SIGN    1 New Message Received [08:48] Haruka     It's a warning from HQ about a sensitive matter. [08:51] Sena     Huh? [08:52] Haruka     Two days ago, a cutting-edge Willwear     unit was stolen... From Cycle Tech. [08:56] Kyou     Really? [08:57] Kyou     But they kept it secret that they     were even developing one. [09:00] Haruka     What kind of Wear is it? [09:01] Kyou     It provides support for live-stage productions. [09:04] Kyou     A single unit can handle lighting,     sound effects, stage direction, [09:08] Kyou     filming, editing, and even MA.     It's a real multitasker. [09:12] Asami     Why would that get labeled "sensitive"? [09:15] Sena     There's a rumor that the Defense Ministry's     developing a counterintelligence Wear [09:20] Sena     with night vision and such. [09:22] Sena     Maybe it's somehow involved. [09:24] Haruka     The other side's still sneaking     around like rats, huh? [09:27] Asami     I'm sure politics are involved, too. [09:29] Haruka     Well, that'd mean the end of     our involvement right there. [09:34] Haruka     I sure hope nothing happens. [09:37] Sena     What the... [09:40] Staff     Kominato-san, are you sure we should     be acting without permission? [09:43] News     What if the perp's actually here? [09:45] Staff     But you even brought equipment. [09:47] News     It's too late to quibble. [09:49] News     So that's the target? [09:51] Staff     Yes, an idol who's a hot item lately... [09:54] ---     I'm aware of that. [09:57] News     Wow! He's cute! [09:59] News     I can't believe he's a guy. [10:01] Amu     It's here! [10:03] Amu     Open it, quick! [10:09] Staff     They did mention they'd be using a huge mascot. [10:12] News     If we're talking infiltration, the wooden     horse of Troy is a classic, but... [10:23] Staff     What's that? [10:24] Staff     Was that the setup? [10:26] News     No way! [10:28] News     I win! [10:31] News     This is Kominato. Prepare the live feed! [10:33] News     I'm going there now! [10:35] Bot     Sing for me, Amu-chan! [10:38] Bot     I'll take a PV with this Willwear! [10:42] Bot     But it's not "P" for "promotion,"     but "P" for "private." [10:47] Amu     No! Please stay away! [10:50] Staff     Yes, we have an intruder. [10:52] Staff     Please hurry. [10:53] Bot     I-I'm recording this! [10:55] Bot     I'm going record this myself, [10:58] Bot     just for me, Amu-chan's... [11:01] News     What? Other networks got wind of it, too? [11:03] Staff     Someone leaked it! [11:05] Staff     Other networks are setting up     an urgent special broadcast. [11:07] Amu     Just for you? [11:09] Amu     How can you say something like that? [11:12] Amu     Shinmei Amu belongs to everyone! [11:16] Amu     I don't want to dislike you. [11:22] Bot     I'm... I'm... [11:25] Bot     Yeah... You're right. [11:29] Bot     I'm sorry, Amu-chan. [11:30] Bot     I'll leave now. [11:32] News     Hey! We haven't even started the live broadcast! [11:35] News     Jeez, why did you even come here? [11:37] News     You even told us your intentions. [11:40] Doc     What the hell? [11:41] Doc     You can't just give up. [11:43] Doc     That's why you're still a loser at thirty-six. [11:48] Doc     Guess I have no choice. SIGN    This action cannot be performed. Controls already defined by the administrator. [11:57] Doc     Damn Mythos. [11:59] News     You think you can get away now? [12:01] News     Turn yourself in! [12:06] Bot     Huh? Wh-What is this? [12:08] Sena     Haruka-kun, Kuroki touched this, didn't he? [12:11] Haruka     No clue. [12:13] Sena     He even changed the settings without asking... [12:15] Sena     Where is he? [12:16] Haruka     He had a double hamburger, so he said     he'd be running it off for a bit. [12:20] Haruka     Want me to call him? [12:21] Sena     No, there's no point asking him about this. [12:24] Sena     He even installed this! [12:25] Haruka     Oh, but this is pretty useful. [12:28] Haruka     It's free, but it can do a lot of stuff. [12:30] Liko     I finished leveling up in     the game you requested! [12:34] Liko     Oh, and I compiled the poker strategy     guide you requested yesterday! [12:38] Sena     Delete. [12:39] Sena     I'm sure he'll install it again, but still... [12:42] Asami     Sena-san, how can you tell what     Kuroki-san's thinking? [12:45] Sena     Huh? [12:46] Asami     You get along fine professionally, right? [12:49] Sena     With a guy who doesn't even try to     listen to anything I have to say? [12:51] Asami     Huh? [12:52] Sena     What's with this app? [12:52] Liko     I do apologize for the inconvenience, [12:54] Sena     I have to answer a stupid     survey just to uninstall it! [12:57] Haruka     Oh, that's the setup? [12:57] Liko     but please help us to improve our software! [13:01] Sena     That's it. I'm going to Osaka. [13:06] Haruka     This is Unit 8. [13:08] Funa     I see, at Shimomaruko. [13:10] Funa     Huh? Shinmaruko? [13:12] Funa     Oh, the arena? [13:13] Rin     Kyoukai-kun, which unit could     deal with that new model? [13:16] Kyou     If you want to overpower it immediately,     I'd go with the Alpha unit. [13:20] Rin     Okay, so Sena-kun and Kuroki-kun. [13:22] Sena     This sucks. [13:24] Kuro     I can get to Noborito the fastest. [13:26] Asami     We aren't using that route. [13:27] Kuroki     Then I'll find my own way there. [13:29] Asami     Roger! [13:30] Asami     We'll make arrangements. [13:37] Crowd     Hurry! [13:37] Crowd     Get Amu-chan outside! [13:39] Crowd     Hurry up! [13:40] Cops     It seems a female newscaster     has been left behind. [13:43] Cops     Confirm how many are in need of rescue. [13:45] Cops     Roger! [13:48] Bot     A-Are you okay? [13:50] Bot     Please wake up. Hey! [13:53] Bot     Crap! Move... [13:55] Bot     Move, damn it! [13:58] Bot     I... I just want to get out of here... [14:06] Sena     This is the police! [14:07] Sena     You are under arrest for forcible     obstruction of business, [14:10] Sena     property damage, and damage to the building. [14:13] Bot     Thank God you're here. [14:17] Haruka     Target ignored the warning and attacked. [14:19] Haruka     Immediate escalation to Level 4. [14:20] Haruka     According to Provision 12 of     the Secret Service Act, [14:23] Haruka     you're now allowed to use material force. [14:24] Sena     We can't! [14:25] Sena     We were caught off-guard,     and vision and hearing are shot. [14:27] Kyou     Both sensors at maximum threshold. [14:29] Kyou     Protective channels have been activated. [14:31] Asami     We're still fine. Our channel's still on-line. [14:33] Asami     Oscar II, follow my instructions. [14:36] Asami     Haruka-san, please instruct Oscar I. [14:38] Haruka     Got it. [14:38] Sena     Roger. [14:39] Kuro     All right! [14:42] Kuro     Hey, you! [14:43] Kuro     According to Provision 12— [14:44] Asami     Wrong direction! [14:45] Asami     At your six! [14:46] Kuro     Huh? [14:47] Haruka     Oscar I, target is thirteen degrees to     your right, four meters away! [14:50] Asami     Oscar II, aim a punch     three meters straight ahead. [14:55] AH     Ninety degrees to the right! [14:56] Kuro     Who said that one? [14:58] AH     It was me! [14:58] KS     Are you talking to me? [15:00] Haruka     Direct strike with the right arm. [15:01] Kuro     All right! [15:05] Asami     Oscar II, that instruction was for Oscar I! [15:08] Kuro     That's easy for you to say... [15:10] Haruka     Oscar I! [15:11] Haruka     Huh? [15:13] Kyou     Impossible. [15:14] Kyou     The perp's tuned his visual and     audio functions to the limit! [15:17] Rin     What does that mean? [15:21] Kyou     He can instantly calculate direction of attack     based on the sound caused by displaced air, [15:25] Kyou     as well as adjust his stance to avoid the attack. [15:28] Kyou     Boss, request permission to use     munitions up to Rank B! [15:31] Rin     Granted! [15:32] Asami     That was fast! [15:33] Kyou     Oscar I and II, munitions headed your way! [15:36] Kyou     Confirming permission to launch     emergency-assault unit. [15:39] Madoka     Confirmed. [15:41] Funa     Launch permission granted. [15:43] Rin     Permission granted! [15:44] Kyou     Launching! [15:52] Sena     My vision's back. [15:55] Sena     Why did you hit me? [15:57] Kuro     Right back at you! [15:58] Bot     Um... [15:59] KS     Huh?! [16:00] Bot     Please help me already. [16:03] Kuro     We didn't come here to help you! [16:05] Sena     We're here to arrest you! [16:07] Sena     Oh, that must be it. [16:17] Kuro     Huh? [16:21] Sena     He's fast. [16:28] Kyou     Speed and directivity differ     from the first attack. [16:31] Kyou     Could a third party be remotely controlling it? [16:33] Kyou     Is it equipped with a remote control     system for industrial units? [16:37] Kuro     Here! [16:39] Sena     Got it. [16:42] Bot     Wait! I can't control my movements! [16:44] Sena     Argument denied! [16:49] Mutos     A weighted sticky shot... [16:52] Mutos     Then their next move will be to incapacitate     the enemy with an ECM net. [17:02] Sena     Crap! [17:03] Kuro     Has he been drilling with     this unit or something? [17:07] Kyou     Incoming! Set noise-canceler mode! [17:13] Rin     Noise-canceler mode? [17:15] Kyou     I've already analyzed the enemy's audio attack. [17:18] Kyou     By emitting its antiphase, I've neutralized it. [17:24] Haruka     Huh? [17:29] Haruka     Th-The batteries! [17:30] Haruka     The core batteries of all     units were forcibly purged! [17:33] Haruka     They're on backup power now. [17:34] Kyou     That's impossible! [17:35] Kyou     I'm heading to the site. [17:37] Kyou     Can you distract the perp while I do repairs? [17:44] Kuro     Bastard! What's he thinking? [17:47] Mutos     I was correct [17:48] Mutos     that they'd leave the battery-vulnerability     fix for the next scheduled checkup. [17:53] Mutos     They think like model grown-ups, after all. [17:57] Amu     Stop! [17:59] Amu     I-If you like me, please stop being so violent! [18:03] Amu     Please! [18:04] Bot     I-Is that... [18:12] Haruka     Good job! [18:13] Haruka     Act your heart out, Asami-chan! [18:16] Bot     Amu-chan... [18:19] Mutos     They infiltrated the system via [18:21] Mutos     the Wi-Fi system for live broadcasts? [18:24] Mutos     I see. [18:25] Mutos     They intend to reset this system and kick me out. [18:28] Funa     We've succeeded in deceiving the other Wear. [18:32] Funa     Next line: "I like you, too." [18:35] Asami     What? [18:36] Funa     Hurry. [18:37] Asami     I like... [18:40] Amu     ...you, too. [18:41] Bot     Huh? [18:46] Asami     Um, what's next? [18:48] Funa     "I'm just so nervous." [18:50] Asami     Um... I... [18:52] Asami     I'm just so nervous. [18:55] Funa     "I'm just a girl at heart, you know." [18:58] Asami     Th-That's way too embarrassing to say! [19:01] Funa     Assistant Inspector Kazari! [19:02] Asami     Ugh... Fine! [19:04] Asami     I-I'm just a girl at heart, you know. [19:08] Bot     Amu-chan! [19:12] Mutos     Good grief. [19:19] Bot     Huh? This is... [19:20] Haruka     Who's overriding the system? [19:23] Haruka     He's unbelievably fast! [19:31] Bot     Huh? [19:33] Funa     Now that it's come to this, Asami-kun,     let's have you sing and dance. [19:35] Asami     What?! [19:36] Funa     I'll send over data for the moves and lyrics. [19:39] Funa     External speakers, on. [19:41] Funa     One, two... [19:43] Funa     One, two, three. Go! [19:45] Asami     Hey, let's keep it a secret. [19:48] Asami     Don't tell anyone, okay? [19:52] Asami     I'm still embarrassed, you know... [19:54] Funa     This won't work! [19:55] Rin     Got it! I'll fix it on my end. SIGN    Auto-tune Off [19:58] Rin     Auto-tune function activated! SIGN    Auto-tune On [20:02] Bot     It's... really her? [20:20] Haruka     He took control back again! [20:22] Mutos     The concert should soon come to a close. [20:25] Mutos     Now let us destroy the idol. [20:30] Bot     No, don't move [20:32] Bot     and hit things... [20:34] Bot     I-I'm not going to let you [20:37] Bot     hurt Amu-chan! [20:39] Mutos     Go ahead, if you don't mind     breaking all your bones. [21:06] Haruka     We might have admin access now. [21:11] Funa     Did he just set a password? [21:13] Haruka     No way... [21:14] Rin     Who is this guy? [21:18] Asami     Crap... I need backup. [21:22] Kuro     Sorry to keep you waiting!     I'm here to finish him! [21:24] Sena     Forcing shutdown! [21:32] Kyou     If remote control becomes possible, [21:34] Kyou     maybe we should rethink network     connectivity in Wears. [21:41] News     Viewers, what do you think happened here? [21:45] News     Look at the destruction. [21:46] Asami     Um... [21:48] Kuro     Looks like your "concert" was broadcast live. [21:51] Asami     What?! [21:53] Kuro     Guess that'll be another apology letter. [21:55] Sena     Well, I guess I can hang around for a while longer. [21:58] News     That's right! [21:59] News     Consider the numerous irresponsible acts! [22:02] News     Can you, the viewers,     even comprehend their actions? SIGN    Unit 8 Performs Live at Shinmaruko Arena? [22:05] News     They misused the scene of the     attack as a karaoke room! [22:08] News     If this isn't misuse of our taxes, what is? [22:11] Mutos     Thanks, Unit 8. [22:13] Mutos     That was fun. SIGN    Next Episode Preview [23:50] Liko     Ohakonyapachininko! SIGN    File 4: Holding Airspace [23:52] Liko     Okay, what's the next ACTIVE episode? [23:54] Liko     Hmm, things look more serious than usual. [23:56] Liko     And wow, Sena-san and     Kuroki-san are being friendly! [23:59] Liko     Are they stepping it up since they     were goofing off too much before? [24:02] Liko     Try and attack in the next episode,     "Holding Airspace."