E20 - New Japan Cooperation Organization

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    I never imagined there'd be a day
    when I'd see you all like this.
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    Lieutenant Colonel Alexei Zelenoy
    of the Federation of Great Eurasia.
[00:13] ---
    Temporary Captain Ho Guang
    of the Asian Free Trade Entente.
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    Second Lieutenant Oliver Martin
    of the Confederation of Oceania.
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    Likewise, Chairman Udou Kiryu.
[00:24] ---
    I'll cut to the chase. We're prepared
    to support Yatagarasu--
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    no, the people of Japan.
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    Historians of future generations
    will note that
[00:36] ---
    this was the day when we all took
    the first step to change the world.
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    "AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
[02:13] ---
    You're clear to unload!
    Be careful, though!
[02:18] ---
    Where could Chief and the others be
    when we've got something so cool here?
[02:26] ---
    Are you serious...?
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    Yes. The Asian, Oceanian,
    and Eurasian blocs
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    will form a cooperation organization
    in a specific Japanese region.
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    They approached us to see if we,
    Yatagarasu, could join.
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    In return, they'll liberate the Hokuriku
    region, an enclave of the AFTE.
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    The three blocs will treat it as Japanese
    land and allow autonomy there.
[02:52] ---
    Wow...
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    In other words, we'll be
    taking back a part of Japan.
[02:58] ---
    Wow, that's great!
[02:59] ---
    That's mighty generous of them.
[03:02] ---
    It shows how alarmed they are of the NAC.
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    They'll "liberate" and return our land?
[03:09] ---
    They should be returning all of our land.
[03:11] ---
    Tezuka...
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    Anyway, can they be trusted?
[03:16] ---
    The Japanese government became a puppet
    of the NAC. We may end up that way, too..
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    I don't disagree, but I think
    this is still worth considering.
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    The land they plan on returning
    includes Eurasian and NAC territories.
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    The Federation of Great Eurasia
    has already agreed to it,
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    and we plan on negotiating with the NAC
    after Japan's autonomy is restored.
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    The three blocs will back us up
    when the time comes.
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    It includes Mr. Cyril's area, too.
[03:47] ---
    Yeah.
[03:48] ---
    It doesn't sound like a bad deal...
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    ...but it's not as simple as that.
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    Isn't that right, Chairman?
[03:54] ---
    That's correct.
    There are two major issues.
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    Location is one.
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    Just like we mainly operate
    in the Chugoku region,
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    there are others that operate
    mainly in the Hokuriku region.
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    Resistance organizations have
    strong horizontal relationships,
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    but not a hierarchical one.
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    If we, Yatagarasu,
    act like representatives of Japan,
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    those that fought to protect
    that region wouldn't be amused.
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    'Cause they'd lose face...
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    The other problem would be with the NAC?
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    The Japanese government may exist only
    in name, but they're under NAC's thumb.
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    "To protect Japan," the NAC is able to
    take aggressive military actions.
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    Obviously, the three blocs would
    welcome the Japanese government,
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    but the NAC would never allow it.
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    There's no reason for them to
    give the enemy an advantage.
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    If they do allow it, then they
    become the enemy of Japan.
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    And then they'd lose face.
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    Which means there's a long road ahead
    before we could negotiate with the NAC.
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    Why are you telling us this?
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    It was a request from
    Lieutenant Colonel Alexei Zelenoy.
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    We have high expectations for the three
    original AMAIMs' combat ability.
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    To be completely honest,
    that's all we care about.
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    We know there's another one in Hokkaido,
    but it's out of my jurisdiction.
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    So my hands are tied.
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    We think highly of
    the original AMAIMs you have.
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    However, that doesn't mean we'll
    steal or seize your technology by force.
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    Doing so would upset the military balance
    and trust between us.
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    Doubts and fear would tear us apart,
    which goes against our initial goal.
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    How the original AMAIMs will be handled
    will be written in the document.
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    This will be based on legal grounds.
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    We three economic blocs are open
    to the cooperation organization.
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    You can take it or leave it.
    We hope you'll make the smart decision.
[06:08] ---
    You're MAILeS pilots.
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    That's why I thought you should know.
[06:15] ---
    --Um...
    --Hmm?
[06:17] ---
    What about me?
[06:18] ---
    Well, you're one of us, and the president
    and chief developer of TRYVECTA.
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    Thank you.
[06:25] ---
    Would you all think about it?
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    What do you think?
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    Well, I don't think it's a bad idea.
[06:38] ---
    Yeah, but I'm sure
    there'd be lots of issues.
[06:42] ---
    More than what Mr. Udou mentioned.
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    We'll even have to go head-to-head
    with the North American military.
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    They've always been our enemy.
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    Sure, but...
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    Hey, now. Don't be so down, Amou!
[06:55] ---
    It's normal to feel nervous when you're
    about to start something new.
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    It's also unprecedented.
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    Once the ball starts rolling,
    the consequences will impact the future.
[07:04] ---
    That's likely why Udou
    hasn't come to a decision.
[07:08] ---
    Yeah...
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    You all talking about that?
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    Try not to talk about it
    in places like this.
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    You never know who's listening.
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    --Seriously, there's nothing better
    than shiny new parts!
    --If this gets out to the public, the whole plan could fall apart.
[07:21] ---
    --The smell of fresh oil and everything
    --If this gets out to the public,
    the whole plan could fall apart.
[07:24] ---
    --really gets my appetite going!
    --If this gets out to the public,
    the whole plan could fall apart.
[07:24] ---
    --really gets my appetite going!
    --These are sensitive topics.
[07:26] ---
    --really gets my appetite going!
    --Understood.
[07:29] ---
    Gashin, Amou, and Shion
    were discussing it, huh?
[07:32] ---
    Yes...
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    What did the organization in Niigata say?
[07:35] ---
    They were confounded.
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    Your initial assessment?
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    A ratio of six to four,
    with more opposers than supporters.
[07:42] ---
    I guess they aren't fond of the idea
    that we'd be the new face of Japan...
[07:47] ---
    I'm sure that's not
    the only reason, but...
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    What do you plan to do if
    Gashin and the other two oppose?
[07:53] ---
    We can't simply dismiss
    the three pilots' opinions.
[07:57] ---
    So you're leaving it up to them?
[07:59] ---
    No, it's us adults that'll
    make the final call.
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    It's ours and the prior generations' fault
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    that Japan is currently divided
    and ruled by strangers.
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    We mustn't leave this painful legacy
    to the next generation.
[08:23] ---
    We, the adults, must take responsibility,
    so that the children can live freely.
[08:29] ---
    That's my goal, at least.
[08:32] ---
    Of course.
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    We should go for it.
[08:42] ---
    I thought it over.
[08:44] ---
    It's maddening to be in their debt,
    but we'd still be getting Japan back.
[08:50] ---
    Even if it's just one area,
    it's a big step forward.
[08:53] ---
    I choose to move forward
    rather than waiting at a standstill.
[08:59] ---
    We can deal with the problems as we go.
[09:03] ---
    Better than fretting over it
    right now, huh?
[09:06] ---
    Yeah.
[09:07] ---
    Yeah, I agree with you.
[09:08] ---
    It makes me happy to think that
    our actions are finally bearing fruit.
[09:13] ---
    All thanks to you, my princess!
[09:15] ---
    It was a team effort, silly.
[09:18] ---
    If it means the Japanese people
    can live like Japanese people...
[09:22] ---
    If it's going to help those
    who live in Japan, I'm in.
[09:27] ---
    Yeah!
[09:28] ---
    Exactly!
[09:33] ---
    Ah, are they the original AMAIM pilots?
[09:38] ---
    They're young but talented.
[09:40] ---
    Yes, I know from experience.
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    I'd like to start, since we're all here.
[09:52] ---
    First off, Chairman Udo, what's your
    answer to yesterday's proposal?
[09:56] ---
    We'd like to officially accept
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    and join the cooperation organization.
[10:05] ---
    How are things going with
    the organizations in Hokuriku?
[10:08] ---
    We're still working on it,
    but they're all lending their ears.
[10:13] ---
    I believe we can get everyone on board
    within a few days' time.
[10:17] ---
    He's making it sound easy,
    but this was only possible
[10:20] ---
    because of his tenacious persuasion
    during numerous meetings.
[10:25] ---
    That said, I'd like to verify one thing.
[10:27] ---
    Will you really enact laws to protect
    the rights of the Japanese people?
[10:33] ---
    We'll include that
    in the document as well.
[10:36] ---
    However, we will not allow immigration
    to New Japan from other territories.
[10:42] ---
    Understand?
[10:44] ---
    --Yes.
    --What...? But that's...
[10:47] ---
    They're not saying this out of malice.
[10:51] ---
    If the Japanese people can
    live as Japanese people,
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    many would rush over to New Japan.
[10:57] ---
    But at the start of restoration, we'll have
    no economic base to support them.
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    We need to avoid New Japan from falling.
[11:06] ---
    Of course, once it takes off...
[11:11] ---
    We'll let the wind decide
    what the future will hold.
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    Anyway, now that everyone's in agreement,
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    let's kick off the signing ceremony.
[11:22] ---
    We'll leave immediately to assemble
    in what will become New Japan!
[11:38] ---
    I'm temporary First Lieutenant
    Sun Qiong from the AFTE.
[11:42] ---
    This hangar is for your exclusive use.
[11:47] ---
    Please make yourselves at home.
[11:49] ---
    Let me know if you need anything.
[11:51] ---
    Thank you.
[11:53] ---
    I'll excuse myself.
[11:56] ---
    This is great. We'll be able to
    work a lot more efficiently.
[12:00] ---
    Reiki and Kenbu were sent to Hokuriku
    yesterday, ready for final adjustments.
[12:04] ---
    With all this equipment, we can assemble
    Jogan's new armor and weapon sooner.
[12:10] ---
    Don't worry, you'll catch up
    to them in no time.
[12:13] ---
    Right.
[12:19] ---
    I've never been on a plane before.
[12:22] ---
    Me neither.
[12:23] ---
    We're flying between
    Asian territories, so no red flags.
[12:28] ---
    We don't need fake IDs. This is a breeze!
[12:36] ---
    I'm Alexei Zelenoy.
[12:38] ---
    Udou Kiryu.
[12:40] ---
    Nice to meet you all.
[12:43] ---
    I'd love to sit and chat,
    but the signing ceremony is starting.
[12:47] ---
    This way.
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    W-Wow...
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    Remember this moment well.
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    This will be a turning point in history!
[13:04] ---
    
    "Streaming live from the signing ceremony"
    "New government founded: part of Japan liberated by the AFTE"
[13:04] ---
    Just now, the representatives of
    the Eurasia, the AFTE, and the Oceania
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    have signed the document agreeing
    to the cooperation organization.
[13:15] ---
    
    "New government founded:
    part of Japan liberated by the AFTE"
[13:15] ---
    "Area that will be returned
    to the new government"
[13:15] ---
    The AFTE territory centering
    around Hokuriku will be liberated,
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    transferring full sovereignty to the
    newly established government there.
[13:24] ---
    What are they thinking?! They just
    created a country within a country!
[13:28] ---
    Are they doing this out of spite?
[13:30] ---
    This will shift the political
    climate drastically.
[13:45] ---
    Thank you all for your hard work.
[13:48] ---
    Follow me, please.
[13:54] ---
    She's pretty.
[13:55] ---
    What?
[13:57] ---
    Wh-Why are you making that face? Stop it.
[14:00] ---
    Shion!
[14:01] ---
    Anna! What are you doing here?
[14:04] ---
    Getting some stuff done, since Brother's
    sanctuary is now a part of New Japan.
[14:10] ---
    I'm representing him.
[14:11] ---
    He still needs to take care
    of his newborn baby.
[14:14] ---
    I see!
[14:16] ---
    This is so exciting.
[14:17] ---
    Yeah, it really is.
[14:19] ---
    Hey, are you free tonight? Let's catch up.
[14:22] ---
    Yes, of course!
[14:27] ---
    Seems you and Major Cyril Zhirkov
    know each other well.
[14:32] ---
    I proposed we include them in New Japan.
[14:36] ---
    Figured that'd make it easier
    for you guys to join.
[14:40] ---
    Was I wrong?
[14:41] ---
    Um, no, I mean...
[14:43] ---
    He knows.
[14:46] ---
    Hmm? Who are you talking to?
[14:49] ---
    It's bad manners to eavesdrop
    on a private conversation.
[14:52] ---
    Th-That's not what this is!
[14:53] ---
    Amou, just show him!
    He'll find out sooner or later.
[14:56] ---
    O-Okay...
[15:01] ---
    A sheep?
[15:02] ---
    No! I'm a lion-dog!
[15:04] ---
    Did you design this?
[15:06] ---
    N-No, Gai came up with it.
[15:08] ---
    I'm Gai, the autonomous AI in Kenbu!
    Nice to meet you!
[15:13] ---
    Hm, it speaks smoothly.
    How high is its IQ?
[15:18] ---
    Tsk, tsk, tsk. It's super-duper high!
    Don't take me for an idiot!
[15:22] ---
    You certainly talk like one.
[15:24] ---
    What?!
[15:26] ---
    I had Major Zhirkov secretly
    send me your combat data.
[15:31] ---
    You urged the enemy
    commander to retreat. Why?
[15:36] ---
    Why?
[15:37] ---
    Why didn't you kill him?
[15:39] ---
    Because I didn't think it was necessary.
[15:42] ---
    Did the AI tell you that?
[15:43] ---
    No, it was my choice.
[15:46] ---
    Hmm.
[15:48] ---
    Is that a problem?
[15:49] ---
    I'm not talking about right and wrong.
[15:53] ---
    I'm asking if you're prepared to kill
    your enemies when push comes to shove.
[16:04] ---
    Yes.
[16:06] ---
    You need to, in a war.
[16:09] ---
    You aren't in the wrong at all.
[16:12] ---
    I believe we can be good friends.
[16:18] ---
    I'd like to have a drink with you one day.
[16:21] ---
    Grow up into an adult sooner.
[16:23] ---
    That's...
[16:24] ---
    I'll be there, too!
[16:27] ---
    But you can't drink.
[16:28] ---
    Sorry to disappoint, but there's this
    MR technology that we used before!
[16:33] ---
    Oh?
[16:34] ---
    I never imagined I'd
    see you again like this.
[16:39] ---
    Me neither.
[16:43] ---
    Looks like the AFTE
    gave up a lot of land for this.
[16:46] ---
    Got stuck with the short end of the stick?
[16:50] ---
    The enclaves were difficult to manage
    since the NAC expanded its territory.
[16:56] ---
    Communication, transportation of human
    resources and supplies, supply lines...
[17:01] ---
    The NAC interfered with us
    on many occasions.
[17:05] ---
    Some were glad to get rid of
    the thorn in their side,
[17:07] ---
    allowing the consolidation of forces.
[17:12] ---
    I see.
[17:13] ---
    We're giving up the land,
[17:15] ---
    but Eurasia and Oceania are responsible
    for the manpower and budget.
[17:19] ---
    So it evens out.
[17:22] ---
    That's good.
[17:24] ---
    I was relieved when I
    heard about this proposal.
[17:28] ---
    I didn't want to point our guns at you.
[17:33] ---
    You and me both.
[17:35] ---
    Did you get an email from Yuusei?
[17:37] ---
    Yeah, he said I beat him to it,
[17:40] ---
    but he sounds happy for us.
[17:42] ---
    The framework of New Japan
    was largely based on
[17:45] ---
    Yuusei's autonomous city
    and Zhirkov's sanctuary.
[17:49] ---
    --You should share that with him!
    --Yeah.
[17:51] ---
    Gashin, give me a hand, will ya?!
[17:54] ---
    On it!
[17:59] ---
    Have you lost your mind?
[18:01] ---
    Former soldier of an infantry battalion
    in the First Area Army.
[18:05] ---
    Once chosen as a candidate for
    a world shooting championship.
[18:08] ---
    You had a brilliant career,
    but now you live in the underworld.
[18:13] ---
    But I can wipe your slate clean,
    give you a new life.
[18:19] ---
    You think I'd trust you?
[18:22] ---
    I'm crossing a dangerous bridge myself.
[18:26] ---
    Or would you rather take me down with you?
[18:31] ---
    Your only choice is to
    follow my orders or die.
[18:40] ---
    Thank you.
[18:52] ---
    You need to work on your tailing skills,
    Second Lieutenant Sofia Louis.
[18:58] ---
    I could write a letter of recommendation
    for the Intelligence Agency's
[19:03] ---
    special training program, if you'd like?
[19:05] ---
    Have you really not noticed?
[19:08] ---
    The Public Safety Department
    is making their move.
[19:14] ---
    You do know... Why are you doing this?!
[19:20] ---
    You've changed since we acquired Ghost!
[19:25] ---
    Request for your discharge,
    Second Lieutenant Sofia Louis.
[19:29] ---
    Before you get in my way.
[19:33] ---
    A cooperation organization
    founded by the three blocs?
[19:37] ---
    New Japan? This is absurd!
[19:40] ---
    Meaning, the NAC will not accept it?
[19:45] ---
    Of course not. We have
    the Japanese government.
[19:49] ---
    What they're doing is
    supporting terrorist organizations.
[19:52] ---
    To accept it is to give in to terrorism!
[19:56] ---
    But it's the politicians that have
    stepped into the spotlight.
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    Scheming bastards...
[20:01] ---
    The nerve of them to say they'll
    welcome the Japanese government.
[20:06] ---
    You won too hard.
[20:09] ---
    And you pushed the three blocs to unite.
[20:14] ---
    I told you,
[20:15] ---
    you must win a little and lose a little,
    maintaining the balance.
[20:22] ---
    I don't need a lecture from you.
[20:24] ---
    My apologies.
[20:28] ---
    Your orders are to dismantle this
    cooperation organization, correct?
[20:34] ---
    We'll provide anything you need.
[20:37] ---
    Am I free to use any means necessary?
[20:40] ---
    I didn't say anything
    or hear anything. And you'll--
[20:45] ---
    ...delete our communication records.
[20:57] ---
    The NAC just contacted us, letting us know
    that they'd like to hold a meeting.
[21:04] ---
    Not to negotiate about the Japanese
    government or the territory,
[21:08] ---
    but as a preliminary step forward.
[21:11] ---
    Therefore, each bloc's representatives
    will not be attending this meeting.
[21:15] ---
    The meeting in Tokyo will be
    attended by me, three assistants,
[21:20] ---
    and you, Shiiba Amou.
[21:25] ---
    Why me?
[21:26] ---
    It was their request.
[21:29] ---
    They asked that the original AMAIM pilot
    skilled in hand-to-hand combat join.
[21:33] ---
    What...?
[21:34] ---
    You'll be a guest, so there's no need to
    attend the actual meeting.
[21:39] ---
    But why?
[21:40] ---
    You must've caught
    someone's eye there, as well.
[22:17] ---
    "Episode 20: New Japan
    Cooperation Organization"
[23:50] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
[23:51] ---
    Hold up, are we really gonna
    march into enemy HQ?!
[23:55] ---
    Don't be silly, it's not like
    we're going there to fight.
[23:58] ---
    I'm tingling with excitement!
[24:00] ---
    Did you hear me?
[24:01] ---
    Keep your guard up.
[24:02] ---
    It was Captain Brad Watt
    that requested your presence.
[24:06] ---
    Who knows what he's up to.
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    "Episode 21: Signs of Upheaval"
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    "See you in the next episode!"
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