E19 - The Friends 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.) [00:04] Koruto     Huh? [00:05] Koruto     Who's that guy? [00:14] Arahabaki     Hey, Boss! Wait up! [00:16] Arahabaki     You told me to do as I will, remember?! [00:19] Arahabaki     I had to bust up the roof to run after you. [00:22] Civil     Your three minutes were already up. [00:30] Lulu     What's wrong? [00:32] Civil     Oh, just a strange presence. [00:36] Lulu     Strange how? [02:10] Iwanome     Sorry. [02:12] Iwanome     I dragged you all into my problem. [02:14] Arase     It's not only your problem anymore, Iwa-san. [02:18] Arase     Although I do think you got too     emotional about Inspector Hosorogi. [02:25] Kayakusa     Solitaire's involved, so this     was always a case for Comps-3. [02:31] Yatsu     That's right. [02:33] Yatsu     Plus the media's onto the Habaki case,     so it'll be big news. [02:38] Tozawa     They might even go after you, sir. [02:42] Tozawa     You might want to go incognito for a bit. [02:46] Iwanome     Yatsu, Pops... [02:48] Yatsu     Sorry we didn't manage to catch Habaki. [02:51] Iwanome     No, it's fine. [02:54] Iwanome     I'd like to get him before     he flees the country, [02:57] Iwanome     but we don't know the size or strength     of the group we're up against. [03:01] Iwanome     Don't take any chances. [03:02] Tozawa     Yes. I hope we can settle this     before that becomes a problem. [03:11] Polka     I don't remember summoning you,     Your Imperial Majesty. [03:14] Emperor     Have a heart. Appearing here wasn't easy, [03:19] Emperor     and you ignored our warnings     a hundred years ago. [03:24] Emperor     Is it not your turn to yield? [03:29] Emperor     Have no fear. [03:31] Emperor     We came of our own accord     and will soon vanish. [03:35] Emperor     Still, learning this world's     language through you was a delight! [03:43] Koruto     He's so cute! [03:46] Emperor     What a fascinating world this is. [03:48] Emperor     The others long to see     it for themselves, too. [03:51] Polka     I'm sorry, but— [03:53] Emperor     Don't be. [03:55] Emperor     We'll wait patiently until     your heart wants us here. [04:02] Polka     One day, it will. [04:06] Clarissa     Who is he? [04:07] Polka     My friend. [04:09] Polka     From the other world. [04:13] Clarissa     I see. [04:14] Clarissa     You have a good friend. [04:16] Polka     Yes, I do. [04:19] Polka     Although I don't know if     he'll be good for this world. [04:25] Emperor     You're still you,     and we are still us, dear friend. [04:33] Emperor     In life or in death. [04:37] (Flashback) Emperor     Now, we told you not to think of revenge, [04:41] (Flashback) Emperor     but we did not mean you should      abandon hatred and become a saint. [04:50] (Flashback) Emperor     This is partly a whim of ours. [04:56] (Flashback) Father     P-Please... stop! [05:00] (Flashback) Emperor     Izliz. [05:09] (Flashback) Utsurojuza     The old hag and I didn't want     to show you, Corpse God. [05:14] (Flashback) Father     I'm sorry! F-Forgive me! [05:22] (Flashback) Emperor     Taking on our subjects' dirty     work is what we're here for! [05:27] (Flashback) Emperor     So... [05:29] Emperor     You needn't sully yourself, dear friend. [05:43] Polka     Egotistical thinking like that got     Your Imperial Majesty assassinated. [05:48] Emperor     Maybe so! [05:53] Civil     It's gone? [05:56] Civil     I planned to observe a little longer,     but I'll make my move tomorrow. [06:01] Civil     This city seems full of     troublesome residents. [06:05] Civil     Between the Bug and my compatriot, [06:08] Civil     who should I see to first? [06:12] Polka     My wish hasn't changed,     Your Imperial Majesty. [06:17] Polka     I want a world where we     can all live in peace. [06:20] Polka     A world where you won't     need to dirty your hands. [06:24] Polka     That's why [06:26] Polka     I need to get more involved. [06:30] Polka     To reach where the shadows of     that world mingle with this one. [06:38] Higuro     Habaki-san, [06:39] Higuro     I hope the higher-ups take care     of you before you squeal on me. [06:45] Higuro     Should I lie low? [06:48] Higuro     I'd better dispose of this     phone in the next few hou— [06:52] Higuro     Hot! [06:54] Old Woman     Dearie me. You dropped this. [06:56] Higuro     Thanks. Sorry to bother y— [06:59] Higuro     Huh? [07:00] Higuro     Hey! What the—?! [07:02] Higuro     Excuse me, but— [07:03] Man     Hands. Feet. [07:05] Fire-Breathing Bugs     Sabaramond's... [07:07] Fire-Breathing Bugs     Eyes. [07:08] Fire-Breathing Bugs     Ears. [07:09] Fire-Breathing Bugs     Catch him-im-im. [07:11] Higuro     Maybe running wasn't such     a great idea after all. [07:16] Misaki     Oh, hi. Polka-kun? [07:19] Misaki     We're back at the building now. Are you okay? [07:22] Polka     Yes. [07:23] Polka     I'm with Clarissa-san now. [07:26] Sayo     Will duct tape work? [07:28] Xiaoyu     For now. [07:30] Sayo     They're really well-made. [07:33] Xiaoyu     You aren't surprised? [07:35] Sayo     Why would I be? [07:37] Sayo     This is Shinoyama tech, right? [07:40] Sayo     I've asked the same company      to make me robot sharks before. [07:44] Xiaoyu     O-Oh, I see. [07:46] Sayo     Besides, I knew you were     hiding a secret or two. [07:52] Sayo     I'd be surprised if one were     turning into a tiny shark. [07:55] Sayo     Then I'd ask you to marry me. [07:58] Xiaoyu     M-Marry y—?! [08:00] Sayo     I can figure some things out     even if you don't tell me. [08:04] Sayo     You've been working to protect us, right? [08:08] Sayo     Thank you. [08:12] Xiaoyu     No. [08:13] Xiaoyu     You're wrong. [08:14] Xiaoyu     I did it [08:16] Xiaoyu     all for myself. [08:18] Misaki     Kurupon, they want to talk to you. [08:21] Clarissa     Hello. Takumi-kun? [08:23] Clarissa     I hear you hurt your leg.     Come to the bar later. [08:27] Clarissa     I'll ask Kazami to treat     you and issue medicine. [08:31] Takumi     Oh, it's no big deal. [08:33] Takumi     Once the bleeding stops, I'll be— [08:34] Clarissa     Stop arguing and get it fixed up. [08:38] Clarissa     Injuries should scare you. [08:40] Clarissa     If you don't heal them properly, [08:42] Clarissa     they'll come back to haunt you. [08:45] Hosorogi     I knew it, Clarissa. Your eyesight is... [08:49] Hosorogi     Polka, I want you to ask     Lisa something for me. [08:54] Polka     Umm... How did you know that man,      Habaki, was, well... [09:00] Clarissa     Are you curious? [09:03] Clarissa     Well, all I've done is put down roots. [09:08] Clarissa     I couldn't have reached him without     tips from a police insider. [09:12] Hosorogi     What? Who could it be? [09:15] (Flashback) Clarissa     You can locate Habaki, I presume? SIGN    One     Hour Ago [09:17] (Flashback) Tozawa     Yes. [09:18] (Flashback) Tozawa     I stuck a GPS chip on his sleeve. [09:22] (Flashback) Clarissa     And you're fine with this, Tozawa-san? [09:25] (Flashback) Tozawa     Yes. I used my own judgment. [09:28] (Flashback) Clarissa     I know my grandfather saved your wife, [09:32] (Flashback) Clarissa     but is that debt worth     betraying Tsubaki Iwanome? [09:35] (Flashback) Tozawa     Debts don't enter into it. [09:38] (Flashback) Tozawa     I think this case is bigger     than even the troublemakers. [09:42] (Flashback) Tozawa     I want Inspector Iwanome to     stay an honest police officer. [09:47] (Flashback) Tozawa     I'd hate to see him go astray like I did. [09:51] (Flashback) Clarissa     You're a regular mother hen. [09:53] (Flashback) Tozawa     He's strong, but he's still fragile. [09:57] (Flashback) Tozawa     I want him—and all of Comps-3—to walk     the straight and narrow until they mature. [10:04] (Flashback) Tozawa     That's all there is to it. [10:08] Iwanome     Okay! Start with another look at Senior     Commissioner Habaki's call history. [10:12] Iwanome     Check security cameras in     HQ and on the streets, too. [10:15] Iwanome     Follow up on any contact with Habaki     or the officer who committed suicide. [10:18] All     Yes, sir! SIGN    Don't be a prisoner of the past.      At least choose your indulgences yourself.          Corruption is eating away from the top.      Don't trust anyone.          There's another garage on      the west side of that place.     The signpost is inside.          The key is behind the mirror of I-383. SIGN    m 0 0 l 400 0 400 400 0 400 [10:20] Iwanome     Arase, you and me will work on this. [10:22] Arase     You seem awfully enthusiastic. [10:25] Iwanome     Sorry, but I'm probably still emotional. [10:28] Iwanome     I've figured out that I can't     track down Hosorogi-san, [10:32] Iwanome     so I'll have to make Hosorogi-san come to me. [10:35] Yatsu     That's easy enough to say, but how, exactly? [10:37] Iwanome     Strong-arm tactics. [10:39] Iwanome     I'll smoke out the organization     Habaki belonged to. [10:43] Iwanome     "Sabaramond" is probably the keyword. [10:46] Iwanome     Everyone in their pocket is going down. [10:50] Iwanome     I'm just going to make a place     Hosorogi-san can come back to. [10:54] Polka     If, er, I managed to find     Hosorogi-san's soul, [10:59] Polka     would you like me to deliver a message? [11:01] Clarissa     Hmm? [11:02] Hosorogi     Polka?! [11:04] Polka     I'm sorry I didn't ask you first. [11:06] Clarissa     Let me think. [11:08] Clarissa     I trampled on Miyabi-san's wishes. [11:12] Clarissa     Miyabi-san never wanted me     to become what I am now. [11:17] Clarissa     An intermediary, inheriting the secret     family trade like my grandfather wanted. [11:23] Clarissa     But this is who I am now. [11:26] Clarissa     There's no getting around that,      and I don't regret it. [11:29] Clarissa     So, if I could send a message,     it would be just one thing. [11:34] Iwanome     When the inspector comes back,     I know just what to say first. [11:39] Clarissa; Iwanome     Hosorogi-san, [11:41] Clarissa     goodbye, my love. [11:44] Iwanome     it's good to have you back! [11:56] Higuro     Um... [11:58] Higuro     Where the hell am I? SIGN    Fire     Safety [12:00] Solitaire     So, you're awake. [12:09] Solitaire     Who's he? [12:13] Polka     Misaki-chan. Takumi-kun. [12:17] Misaki     Welcome back! [12:18] Polka     Misaki-chan, you seem fine. [12:21] Misaki     Yup! Never been better! [12:24] Polka     Takumi-kun. [12:26] Polka     I could cast a spell to repair     your body, if you'd like. [12:29] Takumi     Huh? You can do that? [12:31] Polka     If I temporarily render part of you a corpse... [12:34] Takumi     Nah, I'm good with normal medicine. [12:36] Takumi     I'll take you up on that if I     ever get a fatal wound, though. [12:39] Polka     Okay. [12:41] Polka     I can't leave things as they are. [12:44] Polka     If I want a world where I can     live in peace with everyone, [12:47] Polka     I ought to take the initiative and step up. [12:50] Polka     To face this world as the Corpse God. [12:55] Solitaire     Hmm... [12:56] Solitaire     May I have a moment? [12:58] Solitaire     Who is this man sitting here? [13:01] Solitaire     An innocent bystander who learned     the Fire-Breathing Bug's identity? [13:05] Solitaire     I think not. [13:07] Solitaire     He probably works with Habaki, [13:11] Solitaire     which would mean he's     involved with this symbol. [13:16] Solitaire     You've been incinerating every     member of the organization, [13:19] Solitaire     but perhaps you've sensed     the limits of that strategy. [13:24] Solitaire     Now that the organization is exposed,     the situation will change considerably. [13:30] Solitaire     And so, you tried a new approach! [13:34] Solitaire     You'll reach the organization's     root to crush it! [13:38] Solitaire     So you turned to me, the man who     flushed out this fellow and Habaki. [13:46] Fire-Breathing Bug     Exactly. [13:49] Fire-Breathing Bug     You catch on quick. [13:50] Fire-Breathing Bug     I knew I could count on you. [13:51] Solitaire     Talk can be vital to the magician's art.      That was simplicity itself. [13:57] Solitaire     To reach this level, I... [13:57] Higuro     I pegged him as just a     criminal with a screw loose, [14:00] Solitaire     The magician is operating! The magician     is operating! The magician is operating! [14:01] Higuro     but did he plan this down     to every last detail? [14:04] Solitaire     And there you have it! [14:05] Solitaire     I can't believe I guessed right! [14:08] Solitaire     I even had a pratfall ready     for when they said no! SIGN    FWOOMP! [14:13] Higuro     Uh... I have no idea what     you're talking about. [14:16] Higuro     Can I please go home now? [14:19] Solitaire     Hmm... [14:21] Solitaire     Rubbing elbows with troublemakers has     given me a nose for these things. [14:26] Solitaire     You smell like you've killed multiple people. [14:30] Solitaire     So whatever I do to you,     I'll get away with it—or die! [14:34] Higuro     Do you have a scientific basis for that? [14:37] Higuro     If I turned out to be a normal guy,     wouldn't that wound your pride? [14:43] Solitaire     Worry not. [14:44] Solitaire     My pride is still [14:47] Solitaire     in prison. SIGN    Pride [14:48] Higuro     I... I see? [14:50] Solitaire     Besides, I've been a nuisance     to ordinary people for ages! [14:55] Solitaire     A bunch of stocks took a nosedive when     I kidnapped Prime Minister Kubikigawara. [15:03] Takeru     Solitaire reportedly infiltrated     police headquarters. [15:06] Takeru     Damn that thrill-seeker. [15:09] Takeru     I see there was activity     at Polka's building, too. [15:11] Taipei     Yes, sir. [15:12] Taipei     The data broker is wounded, and Miss     Sayo's bodyguard lost a prosthetic arm. [15:19] Taipei     I suspect they engaged a hostile force. [15:24] Takeru     You sound detached. [15:25] Takeru     Isn't that bodyguard a Lei, like you? [15:28] Taipei     No, we've cut ties.      He doesn't need my concern. [15:33] Taipei     Still, he is fairly capable. [15:36] Takeru     Meaning they weren't     fighting common hoodlums. SIGN    Mikan [15:44] Taipei     I suspect the enemy is already     reaching for this place. [15:48] Takeru     Oh? [15:49] Bao     Multiple sentries since last night. [15:51] Bao     Someone knocked them out     and took all their phones. [15:56] Takeru     So, they want information. [16:00] Taipei     And, strangely, my entire savings     have vanished from my bank account. [16:05] Takeru     They're even targeting individuals? [16:08] Takeru     Look into it, Bao. [16:09] Bao     On it. SIGN    00:00 current time          Tiered-Rate Savings     (Standard)     Sales Dept. 0123456          Account Balance:      237,380,000 yen           Deposit - Yanmei Lei     237,380,000 yen      Balance: 237,380,000 yen SIGN    m 0 0 l 180 0 180 190 0 190 [16:11] Xiaoyu     I really did get a huge deposit. SIGN    From: Big Sis     Dear Little Brother,           Please don't say such sad things.     Whatever Dad or the big lug say,     I, at least, love, love, love, love, love you,     and you're worth the world to me. To prove it,      I'll empty out Taipei's bank account      for talking down to you and deposit his money     in your account, so don't give up      your your big sis, okay?           Your knight in shining armor, Imbi SIGN    m 0 0 l 450 0 450 550 0 500 [16:14] Xiaoyu     My sister doesn't hold back. [16:17] Xiaoyu     But anyway, I need to report     the arm to His Lordship. [16:27] Rozan     Hi. It's me. [16:28] Rozan     I heard the news. [16:30] Rozan     One of your arms got scrapped, right? [16:33] Xiaoyu     Huh?! [16:33] Xiaoyu     Oh, y-yes. In a fight with the Agakuras. [16:36] Rozan     Yeah, I heard that, too. [16:39] Xiaoyu     Huh? [16:40] Rozan     First of all, I'm glad you're alive. [16:43] Rozan     And you kept the people in     that building safe, too. [16:46] Rozan     Good work. [16:48] Rozan     Thanks, Xiaoyu. [16:52] Xiaoyu     Y-You don't need to thank me, Your Lordship! [16:55] Rozan     So, what about the other arm and your legs? [16:59] Xiaoyu     They're fine. [17:01] Xiaoyu     But this one was completely destroyed, [17:03] Xiaoyu     so I guess I'll be going     one-armed for a while. [17:07] Xiaoyu     I'm so sorry. I broke a     gift from Your Lordship. [17:10] Rozan     Don't sweat it. [17:11] Rozan     And the guy behind you says     he'll help with the arm. [17:17] Xiaoyu     Behind me? [17:20] Xiaoyu     When did he get here?! [17:22] Polka     Xiaoyu-kun, I heard that you     tried to save Takumi-kun. [17:27] Xiaoyu     I only stepped in because     Miss Sayo might have been at risk. [17:32] Polka     Would you let me get a new arm for you? [17:36] Xiaoyu     Guarding the Shinoyamas is my job. [17:40] Xiaoyu     That means I can't trust you. [17:45] Polka     You were under the floor in     Rozan-san's room, weren't you? [17:49] Polka     I could tell right away because your     soul has such a distinctive hue, [17:53] Polka     so I also realized that you know I'm a fake. [17:57] Xiaoyu     My soul's hue? What are you talking about? [18:01] Polka     I'll explain that and everything else. [18:04] Polka     So, to start off, [18:05] Polka     I'd like you to challenge     you to a serious fight. [18:08] Xiaoyu     Huh? [18:16] Xiaoyu     Perfect. I'll expose him     in front of His Lordship. [18:22] Xiaoyu     Don't expect me to just hang my     head with His Lordship watching. [18:26] Polka     Of course not. [18:28] Polka     You rescued Takumi-kun.     You don't need to bow. [18:32] Xiaoyu     Enough talk. Just get ready. [18:35] Polka     Oh, you won't be fighting me. [18:38] Polka     Although you will face my power,     so maybe it's the same thing. [18:44] Polka     Your opponents are these dual-fanged tigers. [18:47] Polka     I can't keep this up for too long, [18:50] Polka     but please try to show me     what you're capable of. [18:54] Xiaoyu     What the hell is that monster?! [18:56] Xiaoyu     An illusion?! Hypnosis?! [18:59] Rozan     Well, I'll be. Your skills are even     more impressive than I thought. [19:05] Rozan     I got a real fright when you     called me up last night. [19:10] Rozan     After all, the Agakuras     took his arms and legs. [19:13] Rozan     I worried he'd lose control     and put himself in harm's way. [19:18] Rozan     It's easy to say, "Don't overdo it.      Run away if you want." [19:23] Rozan     But he's the type [19:24] Rozan     who'll push himself even harder if I do. [19:28] Polka     I understand. [19:29] Polka     I've seen many people put their     feelings before their lives. [19:35] Rozan     Still, if you let Xiaoyu     in on your secret, too, [19:39] Rozan     you may end up further from     a peaceful life than ever. [19:45] Polka     You have a point. [19:46] Polka     But I'll just end up losing     things if I hold back, [19:52] Polka     so for the sake of the future,     I've decided to push peace back for a while. [19:58] Polka     That's enough. [20:02] Polka     I get the gist now. [20:03] Polka     Thanks, Gufa, Rafa. [20:08] Xiaoyu     Huh?! [20:09] Polka     Hey! [20:10] Xiaoyu     Wha— Hey! [20:11] Polka     I'm sorry. I guess they've     taken a liking to you. [20:16] Polka     For starters, you... er,      you might want to take a shower. [20:24] Xiaoyu     If my right arm and legs     were in better shape— [20:28] Xiaoyu     No. I went all-out in that fight. [20:31] Xiaoyu     But him? [20:33] Xiaoyu     That incomprehensible power was     probably nowhere near his best. [20:40] Polka     Oh, welcome back. [20:42] Xiaoyu     Here's how they connect. [20:45] Xiaoyu     So, can you do something about my arm? [20:49] Polka     Thank you. [20:54] Xiaoyu     What's your name? [20:55] Polka     Huh? [20:56] Xiaoyu     You must have a real name. [20:59] Xiaoyu     Your strength is the real deal. SIGN    Mecha! SIGN    Mecha! SIGN    Cyborg! SIGN    Cyborg! [21:02] Xiaoyu     Calling you "fake" like I have     been wouldn't sit right with me. SIGN    Jumping     (The Shark)      For Joy SIGN    m 0 0 l 140 0 140 80 0 80 [21:06] Polka     If you don't mind a nickname, [21:08] Polka     I'm the Corpse God. [21:11] Xiaoyu     That's one hell of a nickname. [21:14] Polka     Well, I don't disagree. [21:17] Xiaoyu     Anyway, I can't believe that whole     match was to tune my new arm. [21:22] Xiaoyu     I put my life and my pride     on the line, you know? [21:26] Xiaoyu     So, what have you got for me? [21:30] Polka     Oh, right. [21:31] Polka     It's done. [21:34] Xiaoyu     Wh-What the...? [21:36] Xiaoyu     Where did this arm come from?! [21:40] Xiaoyu     I want answers, Corpse God! [21:42] Polka     Urdwigia. [21:44] Polka     It's the right arm of the colossal dragon     whose lightning once lit the world. [21:49] Xiaoyu     A dragon? [21:52] Polka     Xiaoyu-kun. [21:54] Polka     I want to strike a deal     in exchange for this arm. [21:57] Polka     As the fourth-ranked imperial court sorcerer, [22:01] Polka     I'm asking you for an alliance.