E10 - Boogiepop at Dawn 1 Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names. This is handled on a best-effort basis depending on how the subtitle file was created so they may be incomplete or inaccurate. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:29] Boogiepop     Hey, there. [00:31] Boogiepop     I apologize if my whistling     was bothering you. [00:34] Echoes     Oh, no. I was just wondering what     you were doing in a place like this. [00:40] Boogiepop     I'd like to ask you the same thing. [00:43] Boogiepop     What are you doing in a place like this? [00:46] Boogiepop     Who might you be? [00:51] Echoes     My name is Echoes. [00:53] Boogiepop     Ah, so you're Echoes. [00:56] Echoes     You know me? [01:00] Boogiepop     You're Kamikishiro Naoko-san's     friend, are you not? [01:03] Boogiepop     And you came from somewhere     not of this world. [01:09] Echoes     Who are you? [01:14] Boogiepop     My name is Boogiepop. [01:18] Echoes     That's a rather strange name. [01:21] Boogiepop     I could say the same about yours, no? [01:23] Boogiepop     But your name is far more poetic. [01:28] Echoes     I didn't exactly receive this     name in the best way, though. [01:33] Echoes     And your name... How did you get your name? [01:41] Boogiepop     That's a pretty long story. [01:45] Boogiepop     I suppose I need to start by     telling you about the scarecrow. [01:50] Echoes     Huh? [01:54] Boogiepop     A scarecrow. A straw man used     to keep the crows away. SIGN    Boogiepop and Others SIGN    For Rent SIGN    Seeking tenants SIGN    Dengeki Bunko [03:33] Landlord     Oh? [03:35] Landlord     Actually coming to the office today? [03:37] Kuroda     Yes, though I'm waiting     for a job to come in. [03:41] Kuroda     I'm not sure how I'm going     to deal with this recession. [03:44] Landlord     Wow, I guess even detectives     have to worry about the economy. [03:50] Pigeon     'Scuse me... [03:51] Landlord     Oh? Looks like you have a customer. [03:54] Pigeon     My pet pigeon seems to have flown off. [03:59] Pigeon     Do you think you can find it for me? SIGN    Kuroda Detective Agency [04:10] Kuroda     So, what did you want, Pigeon? [04:13] Pigeon     I have a mission for you. [04:14] Pigeon     They want you to check up on     Teratsuki Kyouichirou again. [04:18] Kuroda     That again? [04:19] Pigeon     The Towa Organization raised Teratsuki     Kyouichirou's observation level to A. [04:24] Kuroda     Meaning eliminate him at any     sign of suspicious activity? [04:27] Kuroda     That's not very pleasant. [04:30] Pigeon     Well, that's the fate of a synthetic human. [04:33] Pigeon     I mean, it goes for us, too. [04:38] Pigeon     I look forward to this every time I come here. [04:41] Pigeon     You're basically a pro at this. [04:43] Kuroda     Detectives are picky about their coffee. [04:47] Pigeon     True. [04:51] Pigeon     You can set aside your     primary mission for now. [04:55] Pigeon     Not that you've found any     MPLS around here anyway. [04:59] Kuroda     I'm not sure if I like finding     enemies among us, either. [05:05] Pigeon     You mean Teratsuki? [05:07] Kuroda     Yeah. Why's he being treated like a traitor? [05:11] Kuroda     It's his job to make it easier for the     Towa Organization to do their work. [05:17] Pigeon     What? You're defending him? [05:20] Pigeon     I mean, I guess that's fine. [05:22] Pigeon     But you're still not getting out     of this job, no matter what. [05:26] Kuroda     I know. [05:28] Kuroda     I won't let sympathy get     in the way of my work. [05:31] Pigeon     You're better off that way. [05:34] Kuroda     You have to be alive to     enjoy that aroma, huh? [05:38] Pigeon     Precisely. [05:40] Pigeon     We aren't human, so we can't live     without the Towa Organization. [05:44] Pigeon     We've got no choice but     to do what we have to do. [05:48] Kuroda     "Scarecrow." That's my real name as one of     the Towa Organization's synthetic humans. SIGN    For Rent [05:57] Kuroda     My primary mission is to track down any MPLS. [06:01] Kuroda     It's pretty distant from the missions     I get to find random people. SIGN    For Rent [06:07] Kuroda     What I'm looking for are people who possess     possibilities that do not exist yet. [06:12] Kuroda     Possibilities that no one—especially     the ones in question—are aware of. [06:18] Kuroda     In that respect, this job     is probably much easier. SIGN    A long interview with "The Monster",      Teratsuki Kyouichirou          We break down the rise of MCE!!! SIGN    They flew in just for this!     A famous psychic from the US reveals      the true suspect in an unsolved case! SIGN    Weekly Asuki SIGN    The latest and exclusive     information obtained by Asuki SIGN    We break down the rise of MCE!!! SIGN    They flew in just for this!!     A famous psychic from the US reveals     the true suspect in an unsolved case! SIGN    Weekly Asuki SIGN    The latest and exclusive     information obtained by Asuki SIGN    A long interview with "The Monster," Teratsuki Kyouichirou [06:24] Guy     A credit inquiry on MCE? [06:27] Guy     Yeah, that's not happening. [06:29] Guy     You can poke around all you want,     but you're not gonna find anything. [06:32] Guy     Causes for concern? [06:35] Guy     I can't think of a single one! [06:37] Guy     It's definitely good at its work, [06:40] Guy     though I hear it's just one guy. [06:44] Kuroda     Currently, Teratsuki's company, MCE, [06:47] Kuroda     is a very influential     company within this country. [06:51] Kuroda     I guess being too successful     can be a problem, too. [06:57] Kuroda     I happened to find an article about     a donation to a certain hospital. [07:02] Kuroda     Considering he was a philanthropist,     this was nothing out of the ordinary. [07:05] Kuroda     But something about this     hospital caught my eye. [07:11] Kuroda     The giant system known     as the Towa Organization [07:14] Kuroda     continues to observe and conduct     experiments all around the world. [07:19] Kuroda     It wants to track down whatever it was     that gave humans their intelligence, [07:23] Kuroda     and it wants to detect whatever is next. [07:27] Kuroda     Most of its research     centers around evolution. [07:31] Kuroda     But it doesn't know what exactly comes next. [07:36] Kuroda     That's why it's trying to     preserve what makes us human. [07:41] Kuroda     It's basically a struggle for survival. [07:44] Kuroda     To ensure that humans prevail in     the inevitable evolutionary war. [07:49] Kuroda     If Teratsuki truly betrayed     the Towa Organization... SIGN    Garden [08:03] Kuroda     Does this Teratsuki guy just like     constructing odd-shaped buildings? [08:09] Nagi     You seem pretty passionate. [08:15] Kuroda     This place is pretty impressive. [08:18] Nagi     So, was whomever you came      to meet just not here? [08:24] Kuroda     Something like that. [08:26] Nagi     You're lying. [08:27] Nagi     You wanted to snoop around     inside, didn't you? [08:30] Kuroda     What gives you that idea? [08:33] Nagi     If you were visiting someone, you wouldn't     bother going through every single floor. [08:37] Nagi     Going up and down floors,     holding that bouquet... [08:40] Nagi     I could see you from here. SIGN    Kuroda Detective Agency [08:46] Nagi     I see. So you're Kuroda-san. [08:49] Kuroda     And what's your name, Little Miss Detective? [08:53] Nagi     I'm Nagi. Kirima Nagi. [08:58] Kuroda     Nagi-chan, huh? That's a rather unusual name. [09:01] Nagi     My dad's such a weirdo. [09:05] Nagi     "Always remain calm,     no matter the situation!" [09:08] Nagi     That's the "calm" that "Nagi" comes from. [09:10] Kuroda     I see. [09:12] Nagi     Say, Kuroda-san... Your investigation     doesn't have anything to do with me, does it? [09:19] Kuroda     Do I look bored enough to     actually go along with that joke? [09:25] Nagi     You sure do! Anyone would think that     when you're just wandering around here. [09:32] Kuroda     So what sort of condition do you have? [09:35] Kuroda     You don't exactly look sick... [09:39] Nagi     To be honest, it's a pain in the ass... [09:42] Nagi     They're not sure what's causing it. [09:45] Nagi     My body just starts hurting out of nowhere. [09:48] Kuroda     It starts hurting? Like how? [09:53] Nagi     So much that I can't put it into words. [09:59] Nagi     Well, I can't really explain it, but      the doctors say it's just growing pains. [10:07] Kuroda     Growing pains? [10:11] Nagi     Hey, don't look so grim. [10:15] Kuroda     S-Sorry. [10:18] Makiko     Kirima-san! [10:20] Makiko     You need to return to your room soon. [10:23] Nagi     That's Dr. Kisugi. [10:25] Nagi     I've gotta go. [10:27] Nagi     See ya, Mr. Detective. [10:29] Kuroda     Hey, wait! [10:33] Kuroda     You can have these. [10:38] Nagi     Thanks! [10:41] Nagi     Say, Mr. Detective... [10:44] Nagi     You should investigate me sometime. [10:47] Nagi     You'll probably find something interesting. [10:50] Kuroda     Yeah? Guess I have something      to look forward to. [10:54] Makiko     What were you doing?     You know you're not well. SIGN    Periodic report regarding my mission [11:02] Kuroda     Periodic report regarding my mission. [11:06] Kuroda     First, regarding the investigation     of Teratsuki Kyouichirou, [11:10] Kuroda     I could not confirm any acts of disloyalty     against the Towa Organization. [11:14] Kuroda     The only thing that caught my eye [11:16] Kuroda     were his investments in     a certain medical facility, [11:19] Kuroda     but this provided no proof that he would     pose harm to the Towa Organization, [11:22] Kuroda     so I've concluded that     this was of no concern. [11:25] Kuroda     Next, regarding my primary mission     to track down any MPLS... SIGN    ...to track down any MPLS (Flashback) [11:32] Nagi     Well, I can't really explain it, but      the doctors say it's just growing pains. [11:43] Naoko     Coming! Who is it? [11:50] Kuroda     I'm a detective that Kirima-san summoned. [11:54] Nagi     Naoko, I know him. [11:58] Nagi     Did you find something out, Mr. Detective? [12:01] Kuroda     Indeed. To think the unfortunate      little girl happened to a billionaire. [12:07] Naoko     A detective? What? [12:09] Naoko     You investigated Nagi? [12:13] Kuroda     She was the one who told me to. [12:16] Kuroda     Kirima Nagi. [12:17] Kuroda     The only daughter of the writer who suddenly     died four years ago, Kirima Seiichi, [12:22] Kuroda     who happened to inherit the     rights to all of his works. [12:25] Kuroda     Naturally, inheriting those rights     came with never-ending troubles. [12:31] Nagi     Wow... I'm surprised you found all this out. [12:35] Kuroda     I thought you might actually be faking     your illness so you could hide. [12:39] Kuroda     Unfortunately, that doesn't     seem to be the case. [12:42] Nagi     Why's that unfortunate? [12:44] Kuroda     Wouldn't you prefer not to be sick? [12:47] Naoko     Yeah! You need to hurry up and get better. [12:50] Naoko     I don't wanna end up being another     grade ahead of you in school. [12:58] Naoko     Well, I'm gonna head home. [13:01] Kuroda     I guess I should head out, too. [13:03] Nagi     Could you stay a little     longer, Mr. Detective? [13:08] Nagi     So... Why'd you do it? [13:12] Kuroda     What's this about? [13:13] Nagi     Don't play dumb with me! [13:15] Nagi     You found out my agent was embezzling money     from me and got him fired, didn't you? [13:19] Kuroda     Well... I asked him a few questions... [13:23] Nagi     Were you trying to win me over? [13:27] Kuroda     What good would that do? [13:36] Nagi     I don't understand. [13:38] Kuroda     Understand what? [13:40] Nagi     Even if I were to be cured one day,     what kind of person should I become? [13:46] Nagi     Nothing sounds right. [13:50] Kuroda     I'm not sure if it ever     sounds right to anyone. [13:54] Nagi     What about you? [13:55] Kuroda     I dunno... Detective work     is a dirty business. [14:01] Nagi     I see. [14:03] Nagi     Hey... Did you ever want to be     anything other than a detective? [14:09] Kuroda     Let's see... [14:11] Kuroda     Maybe a superhero. [14:13] Kuroda     A superhero who gets to solve crimes     without dealing with any other kind of crap. [14:18] Kuroda     I guess I'd like to be something like that. [14:22] Nagi     Then you should! I'm sure you could do it! [14:24] Nagi     I'll even sponsor you! [14:28] Kuroda     Come on, now. You shouldn't say     things like that so carelessly. [14:31] Kuroda     Someone will take advantage of you. [14:33] Nagi     I wouldn't mind if it was you, Kuroda-san. [14:36] Kuroda     Uh... I... [14:41] Kuroda     Are you having an episode?     I-I'll call a doctor— [14:47] Nagi     Seriously... Think about it. [14:50] Nagi     I mean it! [14:56] Kuroda     As I thought, this girl... [14:58] Guy     Kirima-san, please calm down. [15:03] Kuroda     ...is evolving. [15:12] Naoko     Are you on Nagi's side, Mr. Detective? (Flashback) [15:16] Kuroda     I guess I don't consider     myself her friend or foe. (Flashback) [15:18] Naoko     In that case, be her friend. (Flashback) [15:22] Naoko     Please. SIGN    ...to track down any MPLS [15:36] Mo     Hello, this is Sasaki. SIGN    Caution!! Slow down [15:38] Guy     D3 in progress. Mo Murder, accept this order. [15:42] Guy     The target's name is Scarecrow. [15:44] Guy     Kill on sight for committing     traitorous actions. [15:48] Guy     The target has destroyed facility     RS20TTU and is currently on the run. [15:53] Guy     Severe casualties. Motive unknown. [15:58] Mo     He destroyed RS20TTU? [16:02] Mo     Was he after some kind of drug? [16:12] Makiko     Oh? [16:17] Makiko     That's strange. [16:21] Makiko     I-Is someone there? [16:28] Makiko     Wh-What's going on? [16:44] Mo     Damn! I was careless. SIGN    Kirima Nagi (Flashback) [16:56] Makiko     I-Is someone there? [17:22] Mo     But what in the world was Kirima Seiichi's     daughter doing in a place like that? [17:33] Kuroda     That drug was able to accelerate     the evolution of any human. [17:40] Kuroda     But that girl had already started to evolve. [17:43] Kuroda     That drug should offset     that possibility within her. [17:51] Kuroda     And so what if it does? [17:55] Kuroda     A crematorium? [17:58] Kuroda     Well, isn't that fitting... [18:00] Touka     What are you doing? [18:03] Kuroda     Nothing, really. [18:06] Touka     But aren't you dying? [18:10] Kuroda     I guess I am. [18:13] Touka     Aren't you scared? [18:15] Kuroda     Well... yeah. [18:17] Touka     Then... [18:19] Touka     Then why are you so calm? [18:25] Kuroda     What are you? [18:28] Kuroda     A reaper? [18:30] Touka     A reaper, huh? [18:33] Kuroda     Well, if you're a reaper,     I might as well tell you. [18:37] Kuroda     I'm really pissed off right now... [18:41] Kuroda     at how lame I am. [18:44] Boogiepop     You mean the way you're dressed? [18:48] Kuroda     I'm wearing this because I'm a scarecrow. [18:51] Kuroda     I like black things, just like crows do. [18:55] Boogiepop     Then why are you so mad? [19:00] Kuroda     I tried to save a girl... [19:04] Kuroda     With a drug that I risked my life to obtain. [19:08] Boogiepop     Did she not make it? [19:11] Kuroda     I'm not sure, to be honest. [19:13] Kuroda     But if it did work, she should be able to     go back to being a normal human being. [19:18] Boogiepop     That's a good thing, then. [19:21] Kuroda     But you see... in my final moments, [19:26] Kuroda     I'm having some regrets. [19:30] Kuroda     I feel like I've done something      incredibly stupid. [19:33] Kuroda     This is far from being a superhero. [19:39] Kuroda     Even though she said I could become one... [19:44] Kuroda     I need to be judged and     punished for what I've done. [19:50] Kuroda     But I'll die any minute now...     stuck in this half-assed situation... [19:56] Boogiepop     Would you like me to judge you? [20:00] Boogiepop     I wonder if you'll be able to     become a superhero if I judge you. [20:05] Boogiepop     Would you be able to cast your     regret aside and return again? [20:12] Boogiepop     Return to the moment when your     heart was at its most beautiful? [20:20] Kuroda     What... are you? [20:24] Boogiepop     You called me a reaper, didn't you? [20:28] Kuroda     Actually, you're probably just a delusion. [20:32] Kuroda     You're like a bubble that will pop     and disappear at any moment... [20:36] Kuroda     A fragile hope that appears as you die... [20:40] Kuroda     You're pretty creepy, though. [20:43] Boogiepop     So I'm some kind of creepy bubble? [20:47] Kuroda     It's pretty funny, isn't it? [20:50] Kuroda     To think that the last thing I see     is something strange like you... [20:56] Boogiepop     You... [21:00] Boogiepop     You haven't answered yet. [21:03] Boogiepop     Will you be able to return? [21:13] Kuroda     Through their endless research,     the Towa Organization [21:17] Kuroda     was able to create countless     synthetic humans. [21:20] Kuroda     But the basis of the research     remained top secret. [21:26] Kuroda     Therefore, there will be more     people who will suspect [21:32] Kuroda     that the source was something     that had out-evolved mankind. [21:38] Kuroda     But I have my apprehensions. [21:43] Mo     There it is. [21:45] Kuroda     If that source was not from the future, [21:50] Kuroda     and just happened to be an     individual, freak mutation, [21:53] Kuroda     wouldn't that make what we're     doing a ridiculous farce? [22:01] Mo     But I wonder... [22:04] Mo     How was he able to die with      that expression on his face?