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E4 - Cat Tactics

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    EPISODE 4
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    Do you like that?
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    Look. Isn't it gross?
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    Just stop looking.
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    What's wrong? Are you hungry?
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    It's against the rules
    to bring a cat to school.
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    Oh, is that true?
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    Yes. Categorically.
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    I don't see the problem.
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    If no one tells the teachers,
    they'll never know.
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    Trying to win over a boy again?
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    Hah, please! I'm not like you, y'know.
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    I'm not interested
    in some weirdo like him.
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    Hey!
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    I'm home.
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    Hi, Son.
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    You're home early.
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    Yeah, since I'm in charge of dinner tonight.
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    Ready to roll up your sleeves, huh?
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    An earnest father and a kind mother...
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    A pleasant, ideal family...
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    I can't wait to see what you cook up.
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    No matter what anyone says, you're
    the best cook I know, honey.
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    What are you talking about,
    Mom? I'm no match for you.
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    A child who lost his parents.
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    The parents who lost their child.
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    Using memory manipulation
    to turn them into a family...

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    Right. This whole world is a lie.
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    2118 AD...
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    99.9% of the human population was
    lost to the Draktor invaders.

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    They fitted the planet with a new core
    to attune the atmosphere to their needs.

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    The Donut Planet, as some
    have come to call it.

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    It floats in space like a symbol of the
    lost hope for the future of humanity.

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    I've been wondering, Asuna...
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    When did you become a stalker?
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    Oh! I wasn't...
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    Aren't you the one who told
    me to stay away from you?
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    What? Me?
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    Yeah, you.
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    Well...
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    I see... It seems she tried
    speaking with Yamato.

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    This is your chance. One strike
    to the heart, and it's finished.

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    Yes.
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    It's now or never!
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    Oh no! I'm sorry!
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    What's with her?
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    So it's true! Asuna and Yamato!
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    Interesting.
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    Wait!
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    You can't go in there!
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    Just as I expected.
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    I know you better than anyone, Reiji.
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    I'd say you did well this time.
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    I was told the training
    would end if I completed it.
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    A prodigy. Your control of
    the Rogues is unmatched.
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    I don't want to do it. I'll never be
    able to live up to your expectations.
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    Don't be foolish. This is
    what you were chosen for.
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    I told you! I can't fight!
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    Reiji...
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    Doctor! Trouble!
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    Draktor-like signals are approaching
    the Geo Research Corps.
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    I will notify the Alien Task Force.
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    Wait!
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    This is quite fortuitous in a way.
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    I have to help it...
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    This place is dangerous.
    Please, just listen to me!
[06:25] ---
    What?!
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    Wait!
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    This place...
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    Good. Just a little further, Reiji.
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    I do know you more than anyone.
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    Controlling the cat's
    thoughts to lead him here...
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    The plan is a success.
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    We shouldn't be here.
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    Initiating photon charge. 10%. 18%. 26%.
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    Geiger counter check, all green!
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    It's moving.
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    Reiji, take control of Arthur.
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    Draktors are nearing our research team
    at this very moment. Protect them.

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    Father is trying to control me again.
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    It's as I said. I won't fight!
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    Honestly, Asuna, what's going
    on? Why'd you ask me here?
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    Um, well... I actually wanted to apologize.
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    It's just... I'm not really
    sure what I was doing.
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    It's fine, really. Although that
    makes two of us that aren't sure.
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    Yeah, I guess so.
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    But there's something I should say too.
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    Eh?
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    You said you were in love with me.
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    See, I'm not really into the whole love
    thing, so just forget about me, 'kay?
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    What?
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    Ah... Yes, I was simply following
    the scenario... Um, never mind.
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    Sorry. Everything's just
    sort of weird right now.
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    My head can't keep up.
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    Weird? What does that mean exactly?
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    Huh?
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    Please tell me.
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    You probably won't get it if I tell you,
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    but I was acting up because I didn't know
    what to do with my emotions.
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    But now, even my hopeless self has a purpose.
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    I finally feel like I'm
    alive. And I live to fight.
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    To fight?
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    Well, that's the attitude
    I bring to everything I do.
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    It's a figure of speech, but fighting and
    taking down tough foes is my way of life.
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    Peace, you say?
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    Yes. Speak with the Terrans.
    Ask them for land we can cohabitate.
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    Nonsense.
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    Our values differ. There is no way
    for us to coexist on the same planet.
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    That would lead only to conflict and death.
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    Beings from different planets
    should be able to get along!
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    Shut up, you insolent child!
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    Mother!
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    Forget not, Arshem. Before I am
    your mother, I am your Xidol queen.
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    I will not tolerate disobedience.
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    I have to stop it.
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    No use fighting it. You will be
    deployed in that new machine, Arthur.

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    It's moving on its own...?
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    Transferring data. 70%. 80...
    100%! Data transfer complete!

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    No response! I repeat!
    Requesting a stage 4 rescue!

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    It's no good. Nothing's getting through!
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    Argh! Sentries have taken
    heavy damage! Defensive mode!
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    See what's in front of you.
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    If you leave now, your fellow
    humans will die. Fight, Reiji.

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    You are the only one capable of drawing
    out that machine's true power.

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    I can't fight. I have to go back.
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    Hey! What's wrong?
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    Wake up! C'mon!
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    Reiji, are you all right?
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    You killed him. It's your
    fault. How could you do this?
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    My friend is dead!
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    The cat is dead because you tried to run.
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    If you refuse to fight, countless
    more lives will be lost!
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    No. It's not my fault. It's not
    because I tried to run away.

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    You're right. It wasn't your fault. But
    now you can help to save more lives.
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    I can't do it. I can't fight.
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    Abnormal readings from Reiji's brain.
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    For a pilot, his mental state is too...
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    Shusuke, you do recall, do you not?
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    Eh?
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    The day the city was destroyed
    in the initial Draktor attack.
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    Yes. It is said to have been an intimidation
    attack to test the humans' strength.
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    I had no hope of living
    on with my family gone.
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    But Reiji provided me with a new life.
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    Let us stop, Director Raider.
    It's too late for this child.
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    Not yet! Come back to us, kid!
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    You can't die here! Everyone
    else, they're all dead!
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    There's no reason for you to die too!
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    So you have to live! You have to survive!
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    Director!
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    Welcome back, kid.
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    His heart stopped for too long.
    There may be lasting damage.
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    I know. But he was spared
    in exchange for the many lives lost.
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    It's a miracle. And now you are our miracle.
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    I will help and guide you.
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    How are you, Reiji? Would you
    like to go outside for a bit?
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    It's lovely out there. There's a
    whole world I'd like to show you.
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    After all he has seen, his emotions
    seem to be detached from his thoughts.
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    He shows no interest in anything.
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    No matter. Come!
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    This boy, he...
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    What incredible abilities!
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    They knew there'd be an impending
    crisis for human being.
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    And their instinct, their genes told them...
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    it was time for them to evolve.
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    These children have evolved?
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    Yes. Humanity is on the precipice of
    a higher existence. How extraordinary...
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    You all deserve death!
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    Stop.
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    I'll start with you!
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    You are evil. There is
    no place for evil here.
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    Reiji, stop!
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    Please take a look at this. This is
    a CT scan of the boy from yesterday.
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    A tumor. What happened was a
    result of a tumor in his brain.
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    Their powers place a huge strain on the
    cerebellum, so it's not unexpected.
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    That's not what's surprising. The
    next page is his CT scan from today.
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    What? The tumor is gone. What happened to it?
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    When Reiji placed his
    hand on the boy's head...
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    Are you saying Reiji was able to
    remove the tumor with his powers?
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    That is the only explanation.
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    What an incredible specimen!
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    We are witnessing the evolution of humanity!
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    Enemy signals approaching!
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    At this rate, he'll be
    destroyed alongside Arthur!
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    Let's do an emergency
    shut down and recover it.
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    No. Reiji can handle this.
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    But...!
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    Our meeting gave me the will to
    live. Now push past it, Reiji!
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    Doctor...
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    How much ammo's left?!
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    We'll run out at any moment! And
    our reserves won't last long!

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    This is Robinson 2. Walkers incoming!
[17:13] ---
    - This is Robinson 2. Walkers incoming!
    - En route to provide support!
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    En route to provide support!
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    We're not going to make it!
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    Our equipment's at its limit!
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    Where's that Megaton
    backup we were promised?!

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    He's dead. Whoever did this... will pay!
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    Are you sad, Reiji? If you refuse to fight,
    it will only lead to more sadness and grief.
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    Fight, Reiji!
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    This won't be a fight. It will be payback!
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    No mercy.
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    Yes. That will do.
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    The brain-wave sensor system
    "Act Driver" is functioning normally.
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    Naturally. Reiji is able to command
    a Megaton single-handedly.
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    He's beginning to show abnormal
    brain functions though.
[18:19] ---
    That is not abnormal.
    That is a Psycho-Rise state.
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    What?
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    Reiji has once exhibited his
    superhuman powers to heal that tumor.
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    A dormant power within people... That's Psycho-Rise.
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    A power now awakened in Reiji.
    The next step in human evolution!
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    Wh... What have I done?
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    You defeated the aliens. The very
    aliens threatening humanity.

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    Did you have to die because I didn't fight?
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    If you hadn't fought, more would be dead.
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    This is a fight to protect what's precious to you.
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    Reiji, you must use your incredible
    power to fight and to protect.

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    This is your destiny
    conferred from the heavens.
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    I was powerless to save anything.
    Nothing. Not even my family.
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    I no longer had any reason to live.
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    But I chose to keep living to watch over you.
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    It is unethical to brainwash
    children and consign them to war.
[20:03] Sign Overlap
    BLUE COATS - SHELTER EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
    - It is unethical to brainwash
    children and consign them to war.
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    BLUE COATS - SHELTER EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
[20:06] Sign Overlap
    BLUE COATS - SHELTER EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
    - You forced Reiji to fight against his will.
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    You forced Reiji to fight against his will.
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    How dare you! Earth is in a plight!
    It's for the greater good!
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    We should never lose our humanity,
    whatever the situation we may be in.
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    We in the Alien Task Force respect
    the individual to nurture pilots.
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    And you restored Ichidaiji Yamato's memories
    and hatred for aliens to make him a pilot.?
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    You and I are not so different.
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    Well...
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    Your team and the medical
    department can work together.
[20:43] ---
    Allow me to form a special Rogue
    unit made up of gifted pilots.
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    Grant me this, Chairwoman!
[20:50] ---
    Understood. Grandfather never intended
    to bend a knee to the aliens.
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    Anything that gives us the edge
    should be our top priority.
[21:12] ---
    You're one of his pawns too, huh?
[21:18] ---
    I will protect you.
[21:24] ---
    Can I become stronger for your sake?
[21:40] ---
    What's up, Teach?
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    I am advisor to the art club.
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    Yeah, I know, so...?
[21:46] ---
    I was hoping you might have an
    interest in the arts as well.
[21:50] ---
    Huh?
[21:52] ---
    Mr. Hakamada!
[21:54] ---
    I might be interested
    in joining the art club.
[21:57] ---
    Would you mind telling me about it?
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    On that note, guess you don't need me.
[22:08] ---
    Good luck with the recruiting, Teach.
[22:13] ---
    Princess, what are you doing? That man is...
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    Yamato is my prey.
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    Actually, I changed my mind. Later!
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    You, like me, are a Xidol
    assassin, are you not?
[22:28] ---
    I am Iblim. One thing about me? I
    despise people getting in my way.
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    And that does not change
    even for a colleague!
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    Sarzant!
[22:49] ---
    Lay a hand on the princess...
    and you will regret it.
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    Good morning.
[23:04] Sign
    CAT TACTICS
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    Oh, that reminds me. Here.
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    Good job today.
[24:53] Sign
    I'LL BE THE ONE TO PROTECT WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO ME
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    Some struggle to find
    certainty in this world.

[25:02] ---
    Does the knowing smile belong to an angel or a devil?
    The truth flickers in the mist.

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    Next time, on Megaton Musashi: "Top Secret."
[25:13] ---
    The answer will mark the
    beginning of new conflict.