# E3 - Reason to Fight
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GX9UQPMMN/reason-to-fight)
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**[00:10] ---**
There's a sniper!
**[00:11] ---**
Wh-Who is it?!
**[00:15] ---**
Locked on to all targets.
Launching a seeker.
**[00:24] ---**
All units are offline!
**[00:27] ---**
All enemies obliterated.
**[00:31] ---**
A-Amazing...
**[00:33] ---**
You there. Can your AMAIM still move?
**[00:36] ---**
I sent you some map data.
Security code A7C2.
**[00:40] ---**
A7C2...
**[00:42] ---**
Come with me. I'll cover you.
**[00:47] ---**
N-Now what?
**[00:48] ---**
It's a smoke screen with chaff.
**[00:50] ---**
Radar and radio waves are disabled.
We've lost the enemy units.
**[00:54] ---**
Dammit!
**[00:57] ---**
U-Um, thank you. You saved my life.
**[01:03] ---**
Oh, I'm Shiiba Amou. This AMAIM is Kenbu,
and the AI's name is Gai--
**[01:09] ---**
--Stop it.
--Huh?
**[01:11] ---**
Don't touch me!
**[01:14] ---**
But you're also trying to use
my connection against me to gather intel.
**[01:18] ---**
You're pretty good.
**[01:20] ---**
A female voice?
**[01:23] ---**
You won't believe this, Amou.
**[01:25] ---**
There's another autonomous AI
on that robot.
**[03:05] ---**
I apologize for earlier.
**[03:08] ---**
I'm Kei. This AMAIM is called Jogan.
**[03:11] ---**
And this is Tezuka Gashin.
It's nice to meet you.
**[03:14] ---**
O-Oh, the pleasure is ours.
**[03:16] ---**
What's this underground tunnel for?
It's not in my data.
**[03:20] ---**
A high-speed railway system that
fell through before the Borderline War.
**[03:24] ---**
Private-sectors were working on it,
**[03:26] ---**
but abandoned the plan
before going public.
**[03:28] ---**
It's the reason why we can
safely travel without detection.
**[03:32] ---**
So they basically realized
it'd cost too much and gave up.
**[03:36] ---**
Most likely.
**[03:37] ---**
U-Um, Mr. Tezuka.
**[03:39] ---**
Drop the mister. It makes me cringe.
**[03:42] ---**
O-Okay. Um, who are you guys?
How did you get that AMAIM--
**[03:48] ---**
Are you an idiot?
**[03:50] ---**
Gashin.
**[03:51] ---**
A Japanese person piloting an AMAIM
and fighting the military.
**[03:54] ---**
We are members of "Yatagarasu,"
fighting to reclaim Japan.
**[03:58] ---**
Ah, an encounter with
a real terrorist, then.
**[04:01] ---**
Wh-Where are you taking us?
**[04:06] ---**
To our base camp.
**[04:13] ---**
This is the terrorists' lair...
**[04:15] ---**
Hey, you're back, Gashin!
**[04:17] ---**
--Looks like everything worked out.
--Yeah.
**[04:19] ---**
Is he the kid everyone's talking about?
**[04:22] ---**
Doesn't look like he's got much spunk.
**[04:25] ---**
Okay then. I'm going to
take these to maintenance.
**[04:28] ---**
Thank you!
**[04:29] ---**
Wait...
**[04:30] ---**
You don't have a say in this.
**[04:31] ---**
Welcome back, Gashin! Is he Shiiba Amou?
**[04:35] ---**
Oh, yes, I am.
**[04:37] ---**
Hello. I'm Kozaki Risa. Nice to meet you.
**[04:41] ---**
Ah, nice to meet you, too.
**[04:43] ---**
You're blushing.
**[04:44] ---**
Shut it.
**[04:46] ---**
Come with me. Boss wants to talk to you.
**[04:51] ---**
I'm the leader of Yatagarasu's
Special Forces Group Two, Kumai Goken.
**[04:56] ---**
I-I'm Shiiba Amou.
**[04:59] ---**
May I ask a few questions?
**[05:02] ---**
Of course.
**[05:03] ---**
First of all, do you have any accomplices?
**[05:06] ---**
Secondly, how did you come across
that AMAIM and assemble it?
**[05:10] ---**
What is the code name of the autonomous
AI connected to that AMAIM?
**[05:14] ---**
It's Gai.
**[05:15] ---**
Are you the creator of Gai?
**[05:17] ---**
N-No, I'm not.
**[05:19] ---**
I found that AMAIM in an abandoned
facility deep inside the mountains.
**[05:24] ---**
I assembled it using manipulators
and winches already there.
**[05:27] ---**
For parts that were out of commission,
I went to find alternative ones.
**[05:34] ---**
I don't have an accomplice.
**[05:36] ---**
I found Gai inside the woods.
**[05:38] ---**
Inside the woods?
**[05:40] ---**
It's the truth. Apparently, Gai modified
the cockpit so it could get in...
**[05:45] ---**
Thanks to my foresight.
**[05:47] ---**
Shut it.
**[05:49] ---**
Amou.
**[05:50] ---**
Y-Yes?
**[05:51] ---**
Let me be straight with you.
That AMAIM belongs to us.
**[05:57] ---**
One of our backers provided us
with that AMAIM.
**[06:00] ---**
While the dev concept is different,
it's the same series as Gashin's "Jogan."
**[06:09] ---**
MAILeS...
**[06:10] ---**
Yes, MAILeS. We shipped the parts for
MAILeS: KENBU to our Shikoku branch.
**[06:16] ---**
The plan was to send out a pilot along
with a combat AI after its completion.
**[06:20] ---**
But the Shikoku branch fell before that.
**[06:23] ---**
We lost all communication
and had no clue where it was.
**[06:27] ---**
That's when you assembled
and activated it.
**[06:29] ---**
What's your point?
You gonna claim ownership?
**[06:32] ---**
Gai!
**[06:34] ---**
Not a bad idea, but that just
isn't fair for you guys.
**[06:39] ---**
So, Shiiba Amou.
**[06:42] ---**
Y-Yes?
**[06:43] ---**
What do you think about joining us?
**[06:46] ---**
Join a terrorist group?
**[06:49] ---**
We're not terrorists.
We're the Resistance.
**[06:53] ---**
We don't harm anyone who's unarmed.
**[06:56] ---**
I-I'm sorry.
**[06:59] ---**
With just the two of you, you assembled
Kenbu and won two battles.
**[07:04] ---**
We find your strengths very interesting.
**[07:08] ---**
What do you say?
**[07:09] ---**
But...
**[07:11] ---**
You're against it?
**[07:13] ---**
Right now, I'm just fighting drones,
but I'll eventually have to kill, right?
**[07:19] ---**
What about it?!
**[07:21] ---**
That AMAIM isn't a toy!
It's a weapon used for battles!
**[07:24] ---**
Take a look at this!
**[07:26] ---**
Japanese people are treated this way
all over Japan as we speak!
**[07:29] ---**
Yet, you'd hesitate even when you have
the power to save them?!
**[07:35] ---**
B-But...
**[07:43] ---**
I'm sorry, you'll have to excuse him.
**[07:46] ---**
It was his father's dream
to restore Japan,
**[07:49] ---**
but he died before he could realize it.
**[07:53] ---**
He was the previous pilot of Jogan,
the AMAIM that saved you.
**[07:58] ---**
Gashin has taken on his father's will.
**[08:03] ---**
If you really are opposed to it,
**[08:05] ---**
we'll help you get back
to the civilian life.
**[08:07] ---**
You'll change your name
and live elsewhere.
**[08:10] ---**
We have connections
with other organizations
**[08:11] ---**
throughout the country to do that.
**[08:15] ---**
Of course, you'll have to
return the AMAIM in that case.
**[08:21] ---**
Just think about it.
**[08:25] ---**
Will do.
**[08:31] ---**
Gashin...
**[08:38] ---**
What's up?
**[08:40] ---**
Ms. Kozaki...
**[08:42] ---**
You can talk to me
if something's on your mind.
**[08:48] ---**
Ms. Kozaki, why did you
join the Resistance?
**[08:53] ---**
I used to have a family.
My dad, mom, and a little brother.
**[09:00] ---**
They all died in a car crash.
**[09:08] ---**
The other vehicle belonged
to the Asian military.
**[09:11] ---**
It was 90 to 100% their fault.
**[09:15] ---**
But in this day and age...
**[09:18] ---**
They used their extraterritorial rights
and ended up getting away with it.
**[09:21] ---**
Somehow, they made it our fault.
**[09:24] ---**
They even charged me for the damage
caused to the military vehicle.
**[09:29] ---**
I was just in high school at the time.
**[09:32] ---**
That's awful...
**[09:34] ---**
I was left all alone.
**[09:39] ---**
To this day, I still feel pain,
sadness, and hatred.
**[09:43] ---**
There must be many others
who are going through what I did.
**[09:47] ---**
That's why I joined the movement
to take back Japan.
**[09:51] ---**
Everyone here probably has
more or less similar reasons.
**[09:56] ---**
I don't have a reason
like you or Tezuka have.
**[10:02] ---**
My parents died from illness.
It had nothing to do with the military.
**[10:08] ---**
A sudden illness claimed Dad,
**[10:10] ---**
and Mom relied on Dad for everything,
so she quickly worked herself to death.
**[10:15] ---**
Sure, it was sad and there was
a sense of loss, but that's it.
**[10:21] ---**
Amou?
**[10:23] ---**
When I assembled that AMAIM,
it was just to entertain myself.
**[10:28] ---**
During the first battle,
being able to move the robot I made,
**[10:32] ---**
feeling its impact and vibration
got my heart pumping and it was fun.
**[10:38] ---**
But in the second battle, I almost died.
**[10:42] ---**
I'm scared. I'm scared to fight.
**[10:49] ---**
To tell you the truth, they told me
to convince you to join.
**[10:56] ---**
But I'm having second thoughts.
**[11:00] ---**
If this was my brother,
I'm not sure if I'd ask him to join.
**[11:07] ---**
I think I'd want him to run off somewhere
and live a peaceful life.
**[11:13] ---**
I told you all this
because it's my mission,
**[11:15] ---**
but please take care of yourself.
**[11:19] ---**
People can't be happy all alone...
**[11:31] ---**
You're right...
**[11:34] ---**
HQ notified us that the Asian military's
been on high alert since we rescued Kenbu.
**[11:41] ---**
We're going to abort our plan
to cut the enemy's supply route.
**[11:43] ---**
Once ready, all members
will head back to HQ.
**[11:47] ---**
Yes, sir.
**[11:48] ---**
Do you think Amou will join us?
**[11:51] ---**
I'm not sure.
**[11:53] ---**
What a weakling...
**[11:55] ---**
We can always change out the pilots.
It's the AMAIMs we need.
**[11:59] ---**
That's true, but...
**[12:02] ---**
If push comes to shove, I'll be the pilot.
**[12:04] ---**
Useless pilots only hold us back.
**[12:13] ---**
Shiiba Amou!
**[12:15] ---**
Huh?
**[12:16] ---**
Come with me!
**[12:18] ---**
I'll train you.
**[12:22] ---**
Um, what's this?
**[12:25] ---**
Pilots need stamina, too.
**[12:27] ---**
It won't hurt to have it,
like in cases when you need to run.
**[12:30] ---**
You do have a point...
**[12:33] ---**
"Training Regiment"
**[12:33] ---**
"Training Regiment"
Running, 50m sprint, crunches,
back extensions, pushups, squats...
**[12:38] ---**
Running, 50m sprint, crunches,
back extensions, pushups, squats...
**[12:39] ---**
What's this?
**[12:40] ---**
It's a light training regiment.
**[12:42] ---**
--This is light?!
--We'll do three sets.
**[12:44] ---**
--What?!
--Come on. We don't have all day.
**[12:46] ---**
Uh, but...!
**[12:50] ---**
What are they up to?
**[12:51] ---**
Gashin's dragging Amou around
for something.
**[12:54] ---**
What's wrong with that? He finally has
a friend his age. Let them be.
**[13:07] ---**
What's this?
**[13:09] ---**
We brought these as
spare parts for "Jogan,"
**[13:13] ---**
but since they seem to be parts for
your AMAIM, I'm gonna install them.
**[13:20] ---**
Oh!
**[13:25] ---**
Let's call it a day.
**[13:39] ---**
It's amazing! Seriously!
You should go see!
**[13:43] ---**
Sorry, I just can't right now.
**[13:50] ---**
Let's go!
**[14:13] ---**
I heard Gashin's dragging
you around every day.
**[14:16] ---**
You haven't touched your food.
**[14:18] ---**
You can have mine if that's not enough.
**[14:20] ---**
Take some of mine, too.
**[14:21] ---**
Ah, no, that's not it...
**[14:24] ---**
I'm too tired to even have an appetite...
**[14:26] ---**
You should try this, then!
**[14:30] ---**
My special blend.
**[14:33] ---**
Uh...
**[14:44] ---**
Ah, perfection!
**[14:46] ---**
Let's move on then and
connect the weapons unit.
**[14:49] ---**
On it!
**[14:54] ---**
Thirty!
**[14:57] ---**
We're done for the day.
**[15:12] ---**
Shiiba Amou.
**[15:14] ---**
I finished assembling the armor
that never made it to Shikoku.
**[15:18] ---**
Come take a look!
**[15:21] ---**
YM-02 Kenbu.
**[15:23] ---**
This is Yatagarasu's latest
humanoid robot weapon.
**[15:26] ---**
It has a combat sword
with super thermal vibration
**[15:29] ---**
and a 60mm heavy-caliber machine gun.
**[15:31] ---**
This is the final form of
the MAILeS you assembled.
**[15:35] ---**
What do you think? Cool, right?
**[15:38] ---**
Or are you sour because
you didn't get to work on it yourself?
**[15:41] ---**
No, that's not it. I'm blown away
by such professional work.
**[15:46] ---**
Even the final touch-ups are
much better than how I did it.
**[15:59] ---**
I didn't know there was a river here.
**[16:02] ---**
Since there's not enough bathtubs
to go around at the camp,
**[16:05] ---**
I sometimes come here
to wash the sweat away.
**[16:08] ---**
I see.
**[16:13] ---**
Whoa!
**[16:14] ---**
Come on, what are you waiting for?
Take your clothes off, Amou.
**[16:18] ---**
Uh, well, I...
**[16:20] ---**
You wanna keep your clothes on?
**[16:22] ---**
It's not that, but...
**[16:24] ---**
Okay!
**[16:25] ---**
Cannon ball!
**[16:33] ---**
See? It's so cool and refreshing, right?
**[16:38] ---**
Huh? What? Did I say something funny?
**[16:41] ---**
Oh, no, it's just that this situation...
**[16:49] ---**
Boss said we're ready to leave, so we'll
be headed to Hiroshima tomorrow.
**[16:56] ---**
Have you come to a decision?
**[16:58] ---**
I'm still afraid to fight.
**[17:01] ---**
But after a few days with everyone,
I realize that you're all good people.
**[17:08] ---**
I'll come with you.
**[17:11] ---**
I also don't want to part ways with Kenbu,
now that it's in its final form.
**[17:16] ---**
And there's much to learn, so, um...
**[17:23] ---**
I see! I'm glad to hear that.
**[17:26] ---**
Thank you. We're counting on you.
**[17:29] ---**
I'll do my best.
**[17:31] ---**
Are you okay with that?
I didn't really consult with you.
**[17:35] ---**
It's totally fine.
**[17:36] ---**
Like I said before. I'll stick with you
no matter where you go.
**[17:41] ---**
Gai...
**[17:42] ---**
That's great! So he'll join us?
**[17:44] ---**
Yes, though it's a little complicated...
**[17:54] ---**
Are you ready, Amou?
**[17:55] ---**
Yeah.
**[17:56] ---**
Go!
**[18:00] ---**
Wow...
**[18:01] ---**
Let me adjust the anti-G.
Do a turn and a jump next!
**[18:05] ---**
I'll try!
**[18:10] ---**
The movement is far better than before.
**[18:13] ---**
They did a complete overhaul.
**[18:15] ---**
Even the parts we made do with have been
upgraded to the most recent models.
**[18:22] ---**
Gai! I'm going to test out the sword next.
**[18:25] ---**
You got it!
**[18:36] ---**
I-It's incredible.
**[18:39] ---**
This is the true power of Kenbu...
**[18:49] ---**
How'd it go? Did you finish your test run?
**[18:53] ---**
Y-Yeah. I'm actually shocked.
**[18:56] ---**
It felt about 20% faster
than the data being displayed.
**[19:00] ---**
But are we allowed to do this?
**[19:03] ---**
We've got the green light,
and it won't take long.
**[19:06] ---**
Under emergency situations,
we may have to swap our AMAIMs.
**[19:09] ---**
We need to be prepared.
**[19:11] ---**
Hopefully, there won't be
any emergency situations.
**[19:14] ---**
Oh, wait, wouldn't the Asian military
find us if we do this?
**[19:17] ---**
Are you an idiot?
**[19:20] ---**
We're engaged in high-level info warfare
to deny satellite and radar usage.
**[19:24] ---**
Without it, our base camp
would've been spotted ages ago.
**[19:27] ---**
Oh, I see.
**[19:29] ---**
Anyway, let's get started.
**[19:39] ---**
Yo! Nice to work with you!
**[19:40] ---**
Yeah.
**[19:42] ---**
If he turns out to be useless,
I may have to pilot this AMAIM.
**[19:51] ---**
Go easy on me.
**[19:53] ---**
Y-You, too.
**[19:55] ---**
This is mock battle. We have a fake sword,
**[19:58] ---**
and you have paintballs
that evaporate quickly. You good?
**[20:01] ---**
Y-Yeah.
**[20:04] ---**
Let's go!
**[20:06] ---**
Your dash timing was off!
**[20:08] ---**
I know!
**[20:13] ---**
Gunfights can end in an instant.
Always watch your line of fire and ammo.
**[20:17] ---**
Okay!
**[20:27] ---**
You need to step into it! Give it more
*oomph*, and then *blam*! Get fired up!
**[20:32] ---**
Shut it! Your job is to just
give me data and analysis results!
**[20:35] ---**
What?!
**[20:38] ---**
Take good aim at them.
Those paintballs won't do any damage.
**[20:42] ---**
B-But it's all spick-and-span.
I don't want to ruin it...
**[20:46] ---**
What?!
**[20:48] ---**
Yes! That's what I'm talking about!
**[20:51] ---**
What an amateur!
You think this is a game?!
**[20:57] ---**
He's closing in! Change your weapon!
**[20:59] ---**
Got it!
**[21:29] ---**
A tie, then?
**[21:34] ---**
Good, there aren't any big scratches.
**[21:38] ---**
Als in MAILeS study the pilot's habits
to improve AMAIM controls.
**[21:42] ---**
This one seems to know your habits
by heart with only two battles in,
**[21:49] ---**
allowing you to move like it's your own.
**[21:52] ---**
Like my own...
**[21:53] ---**
What'd you expect? We're best friends!
**[21:57] ---**
Best friends?
**[21:58] ---**
What? I'm right, aren't I?
**[22:01] ---**
Yeah, you're right.
Best friends, huh? I like that.
**[22:08] ---**
An explosion?
**[22:09] ---**
It came from the base camp!
**[22:22] ---**
"Episode 03: Reason to Fight"
**[23:54] ---**
"Next on *AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline*"
**[23:55] ---**
"Next on *AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline*"
Gai, about Yatagarasu...
**[23:57] ---**
"Next on *AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline*"
Yeah, it's a raven in Japanese mythology,
worshipped as the will of god.
**[24:03] ---**
"Next on *AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline*"
Cut it out, you two. We need to focus
on the enemy in front of us.
**[24:07] ---**
Enemies...
**[24:09] ---**
That AMAIM, it's...!
**[24:12] ---**
"Episode 04: Separate Ways"
**[24:13] ---**
"See you in the next episode!"