# E16 - Cloud in the Dark
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**[00:02] Ai**
Teru-san.
**[00:04] Ai**
Teru-san.
**[00:06] Ai**
Teru-san!
**[00:10] Ai**
It's already 9 AM.
**[00:16] Teru**
G-Good morning...
**[00:19] Ai**
You're more of a sleepyhead than I thought.
**[00:23] Ai**
Iko-san's already awake. Shape up, will you?
**[00:27] Teru**
* Oh, right. Iko-san and Ai-san*
* stayed over last night.*
**[00:33] (Flashback) Ai**
The one I'm after is in Amarariruku.
**[00:39] (Flashback) Ai**
It's...
**[00:40] (Flashback) Ai**
the other...
**[00:42] (Flashback) Ai**
me.
**[00:45] Teru**
*I reported this to Unilord-san...*
**[00:50] Teru**
* But I wonder what Ai-san*
* means by "the other me."*
**[00:56] Ai**
Come, now. Let's get you
dressed and go outside.
**[00:59] Ai**
Today, I'd like for us to get
to know each other better.
**[02:37] Teru**
Heart-shift!
**[02:42] Ai**
This is what heroes look like? How bizarre!
**[02:45] Ai**
How does all this work?
**[02:47] Shy**
U-Um... What are we doing at a riverbank?
***SIGN*** Episode 16:
Cloud in the Dark
**[02:52] Ai**
I figured no one would see us here,
so it'd be easier to show our secrets.
**[02:56] Shy**
Secrets?
**[03:01] Shy**
Ai-san?!
**[03:12] Iko**
Whoa, that's amazing! You look so cool!
**[03:15] Ai**
This is my transformation spell.
**[03:17] Ai**
Though mine is basically
just sleight of hand.
**[03:20] Ai**
You two played all sorts of
games with me yesterday,
**[03:23] Ai**
so I thought I'd teach you one today.
**[03:27] Shy**
A game?
**[03:28] Iko**
So like a shinobi game?
**[03:30] Ai**
Correct!
**[03:32] Ai**
We're gonna throw this into the river.
**[03:35] Shy**
Skipping stones?
**[03:36] Iko**
I haven't done that in forever!
**[03:38] Ai**
Aw, so you two have played this before?
**[03:41] Iko**
Let's see who can skip one the furthest!
**[03:44] Shy**
Okay!
**[03:45] Ai**
That's not what we're doin'.
**[03:46] Both**
Huh?
**[03:53] Ai**
We see how many of these we can
lodge in the tree across the river.
**[03:57] Shy and Iko**
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!
**[03:59] Iko**
What the heck was that?! A superpower?!
**[04:01] Shy**
You made it look so easy,
but that's impossible for us!
**[04:04] Ai**
You can do it. Just sense the rock's heart.
**[04:09] Iko**
D-Do you get it?
**[04:11] Shy**
No...
**[04:20] Ai**
What're you doin', Tokimaru?
**[04:24] Tokimaru**
I'm keeping an eye on the area.
**[04:26] Ai**
I was just playin' a game with Teru-chan
and Iko-chan. Rock shurikens.
**[04:31] Tokimaru**
Well, that's rather nostalgic.
**[04:33] Ai**
More importantly, why're you shirtless?
**[04:36] Tokimaru**
I just finished bathing...
**[04:39] Ai**
You were totally playin' around!
**[04:41] Tokimaru**
No, I was washing my top...
**[04:45] Ai**
You're not gonna wash your scarf?
**[04:47] Ai**
You always have that on.
**[04:50] Tokimaru**
I can't ever lose this, no matter what.
**[04:55] Ai**
Uh-huh... So since you
refuse to ever take it off,
**[04:59] Ai**
did someone you like give it to you?
**[05:01] Tokimaru**
Yes.
**[05:02] Tokimaru**
You did, Ai-sama.
**[05:05] Ai**
What?! Did I really give you that?!
**[05:08] Ai**
No way! I don't remember that at all!
**[05:10] Tokimaru**
Well, it was quite a while ago.
**[05:14] Tokimaru**
More importantly, Ai-sama...
**[05:16] Tokimaru**
Do you really not intend to go back?
**[05:20] Tokimaru**
No matter what path forward
you take, only chaos awaits.
**[05:27] Ai**
This must be fate.
**[05:31] Ai**
I'm the only one who can save her soul.
**[05:38] Shy**
Aw, I messed up again...
**[05:41] Ai**
Well? How's it goin', you two?
**[05:43] Iko**
It's just not possible, no matter
how much spin I get on it.
**[05:46] Ai**
Uh-huh...
**[05:47] Ai**
It's not just up to your hands.
**[05:50] Ai**
You first need to realize that
the rock also has a heart.
**[05:54] Ai**
You find one that wants
to get to the other side,
**[05:57] Ai**
and then want to help it on its way.
**[06:00] Ai**
Thank it, believe in it, and let it guide you.
**[06:06] Shy**
*Thank... its heart?*
**[06:09] Shy**
*We need to believe that we're helping it?*
**[06:13] Shy**
*I see.*
**[06:15] Shy**
*So it's like helping another person.*
**[06:18] Shy**
* With the rock in my hand, I'll act like*
* I'm giving its back a little push...*
**[06:27] Ai**
See?
**[06:28] Shy**
I-I think I get it now!
**[06:30] Ai**
Now let's try two at once.
**[06:33] Shy**
Huh?! Two at once?!
**[06:35] Tokimaru**
It's all right. Tell everyone in the village
that there's nothing to worry about.
**[06:39] Tokimaru**
I will protect Ai-sama at any cost.
**[06:44] Tokimaru**
Even if I have to give my own life.
**[06:53] Adam**
I hear the Japanese hero
gave a report to Unilord.
**[06:57] Pepesha**
Yes. Apparently, Teru-chan's ninja friend
is after someone in Amarariruku.
**[07:04] Adam**
I wonder how long it's been since the
three of us last got together like this.
**[07:08] Pepesha**
I guess that's just how
serious this situation is.
**[07:13] Davie**
Well, since we're together now...
**[07:17] Davie**
Let's enjoy a nice, long chat with some tea.
**[07:20] Davie**
Right, Century?
**[07:22] Adam**
Whatever, but...
**[07:25] Adam**
How many times must I tell you
two to drop these bad habits?
**[07:28] Pepesha**
I see you're as strict as ever.
**[07:31] Adam**
More importantly, this Amarariruku lot.
**[07:34] Adam**
I hear they're able to
project one's heart outside.
**[07:38] Pepesha**
Exactly. That's what I
witnessed when I fought them.
**[07:43] Adam**
You were over there with
the Japanese hero, right?
**[07:47] Adam**
We still don't know Stigma's motives,
**[07:50] Adam**
but what's the point of
creating that heart space?
**[07:53] Davie**
Probably to control people?
**[07:56] Adam**
So what's the point of doing
that when heroes are present?
**[08:01] Pepesha**
You think they're telling us
they're after heroes?
**[08:04] Pepesha**
To take heroes down?
**[08:07] Adam**
It means their motive
might be outside of that.
**[08:13] Davie**
So they trap heroes within this
space in place of a prison,
**[08:17] Davie**
and then carry on from there?
**[08:20] Adam**
That's a possibility.
**[08:23] Adam**
But I can't help but think
there's something deeper.
**[08:28] Adam**
If we mess up our next step,
the worst may happen.
**[08:33] Pepesha**
*The worst...*
**[08:36] Pepesha**
* I can't let a tragedy worse than*
* what happened with Mama happen.*
**[08:42] Pepesha**
*Right, Teru-chan?*
**[08:51] Shy**
* In the end, I was only able*
* to get one rock to hit.*
**[08:55] Iko**
By the way, how'd you come this far, Ai-san?
**[08:58] Ai**
How? I just used the train.
**[09:00] Iko**
What?! You're able to use the train?
**[09:03] Ai**
W-Well, that's rude! Of course I can.
**[09:07] Ai**
The station where I had to
transfer was way too crowded.
**[09:10] Iko**
Oh, you mean in Tokyo?
**[09:12] Ai**
Oh, yes.
**[09:14] Shy**
The big city... I'd love to go someday!
**[09:18] Ai**
Well, there definitely were a lot
of people and a buncha buildings,
**[09:22] Ai**
so it seemed pretty lively.
**[09:24] Ai**
There was some giant tower
that pierced the heavens, too.
**[09:28] Ai**
You could probably see real far if
you went all the way to the top.
**[09:37] Doki**
Hey, Utsuro! Isn't it about time?
**[09:41] Inori**
Let us begin our salvation.
**[09:44] Utsuro**
What's the point in this scheme?
**[09:48] Doki**
How the hell would I know?
**[09:51] Inori**
This is your dream, after all.
**[09:59] Utsuro**
I guess so.
**[10:06] Ai**
Purty? What's the matter?
**[10:10] Utsuro**
This world is nothing but fantasy.
**[10:15] Utsuro**
In which case we don't need to hesitate.
**[10:20] Utsuro**
Turn everything into nothing.
**[10:33] Shrimpy**
*Can you hear me, Teru?*
**[10:35] Shy**
Shrimpy-san?
**[10:37] Shrimpy**
*There's an emergency!*
**[10:39] Shrimpy**
*This is a message from Unilord to all heroes.*
**[10:43] Woman**
What's going on?
**[10:50] Shrimpy**
* Due to an unidentified black*
* sphere, the heart of Tokyo...*
**[10:55] Shrimpy**
*has disappeared.*
**[10:57] Shy**
Tokyo has disappeared?
**[11:04] Shy**
Shy.
***SIGN*** Utsuro Karakururi
Real Name: ???
Nationality: ?? Likes: ?????
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**[11:14] Reporter**
We're currently right
above Tokyo! Take a look!
**[11:18] Reporter**
There is a huge dome in
the heart of the city.
**[11:20] Reporter**
While the JSDF is trying to get inside,
they have been unsuccessful so far.
**[11:26] Reporter**
What in the world happened to Tokyo?
**[11:34] Unilord**
Amarariruku has appeared in Tokyo.
**[11:38] Century**
What's going on within the dome?
**[11:40] Spirit**
Right now, we're not sure.
**[11:42] Spirit**
I tried to warp in, but it
seems that I can't get inside.
**[11:46] Lady Black**
I want to prioritize a rescue, but
we're talking about tens of thousands...
**[11:51] Stardust**
We'll have to find a way inside.
**[11:54] Unilord**
This is an attack on a scale
we've never seen before.
**[11:57] Unilord**
We'll have to work together
to get through this.
**[12:01] Century**
But without knowing
exactly what they're after,
**[12:03] Century**
if we act carelessly, we might
play right into their hands.
**[12:07] Lady Black**
But if we just stand by and do nothing,
**[12:09] Lady Black**
that might be what they're hoping for, too.
**[12:12] Stardust**
He knows that.
**[12:15] Stardust**
He's just saying we need to be
cautious of the outside, too.
**[12:19] Unilord**
It might also be their intention
to gather all the heroes to Tokyo,
**[12:23] Unilord**
so I've asked all the other heroes
**[12:25] Unilord**
to reinforce the security of their
own and surrounding countries.
**[12:30] Mianlong**
Wh-What are we going to do next?
**[12:34] Shy**
I-I...
**[12:37] Shy**
I really want to head over there
immediately and save everyone.
**[12:42] Shy**
While we're just standing here,
**[12:43] Shy**
everyone inside there might be suffering.
**[12:49] Shy**
Just thinking about that hurts me.
**[12:52] Spirit**
Teru-chan...
**[12:53] Stardust**
I guess I can understand that feeling.
**[12:57] Stardust**
Unilord, we should probably split up into
an infiltration team and a standby team.
**[13:04] Stardust**
The infiltration team will infiltrate the dome,
rescue the people, and repel the enemy.
**[13:11] Stardust**
The standby team will secure the area and
assist any people in the area to safety.
**[13:19] Unilord**
In that case, let us split
up into these two teams.
**[13:23] Unilord**
The chosen leaders will create
their teams and command them.
**[13:29] Unilord**
The standby team's leader will be Century.
**[13:31] Unilord**
I will leave this task to you.
**[13:33] Century**
Understood. Do we have contact
with the Japanese police or JSDF?
**[13:37] Unilord**
It is possible to work with them.
**[13:40] Unilord**
And as for the leader of
the infiltration team...
**[13:44] Unilord**
Shy, I appoint you.
**[13:47] Shy**
Huh?
**[13:49] Shy**
Er, wha, wait... Huh?!
**[13:51] Unilord**
The location of this mission is Tokyo.
**[13:54] Unilord**
The Japanese hero knows more about
this country than any of the others.
**[13:59] Unilord**
And you have prior experience
fighting our enemy.
**[14:05] Unilord**
No one else here is more suited
for this role than you.
**[14:10] Unilord**
Both team leaders will
choose their team members.
**[14:13] Unilord**
Once you have formed your teams,
proceed with your plans.
**[14:17] Century**
Stardust, Spirit, come here for a moment.
**[14:21] Century**
There's something I want to confirm
regarding this space that Amarariruku creates.
**[14:25] Spirit**
Roger!
**[14:34] Shy**
*I'm the leader?*
**[14:38] Lady Black**
Hey, what are you doing?
**[14:40] Lady Black**
Did you decide on your team members?
**[14:42] Shy**
P-Piltz-san. Sorry, not yet.
**[14:46] Shy**
I probably shouldn't be the leader...
**[14:49] Shy**
I don't have much experience, and I'm weak...
**[14:53] Shy**
So...
**[14:55] Lady Black**
A leader's job is to rely on others.
**[14:58] Shy**
Huh?
**[14:59] Lady Black**
If you lack experience,
get someone who has some.
**[15:02] Lady Black**
If you're weak, then get
someone who's strong.
**[15:07] Lady Black**
Figure out your limits, and leave your
shortcomings to people who make up for them.
**[15:12] Lady Black**
That's what a leader is, and that's
what's being asked of you.
**[15:16] Lady Black**
We're short on time here, so chop chop!
**[15:19] Shy**
Piltz-san!
**[15:22] Shy**
Do you really think I can do this?
**[15:27] Lady Black**
Are you stupid?
**[15:29] Lady Black**
If I really thought you couldn't,
I would've objected until I died.
**[15:41] Shy**
Thank you very much. This is delicious.
**[15:45] Mianlong**
I know things are really rough right now,
**[15:47] Mianlong**
but I believe it will all work out.
**[15:51] Mianlong**
I know that you're strong, after all.
**[15:54] Mianlong**
Oh! Please let me know if there's
anything I can do for you.
**[15:58] Mianlong**
I'll do my best, too!
**[16:00] Shy**
Okay. Thank you very much.
**[16:04] Shy**
* Both of them just gave*
* me a little push, right?*
**[16:11] Century**
I see. So despite how
powerful your heart is,
**[16:15] Century**
you couldn't escape that space?
**[16:18] Spirit**
Right. I think it's safe to assume that
the space Mama—Tzveta—created
**[16:23] Spirit**
and the dome that's enveloped
Tokyo are the same.
**[16:27] Stardust**
Which means it'll be difficult for
us to enter that space, as well.
**[16:34] Shy**
U-Um... C-Century-shan...
**[16:38] Shy**
M-May I talk to you?
**[16:40] Century**
What is it? Keep it brief, please.
**[16:43] Shy**
P-Previously, when we were in that space,
we couldn't contact anyone on the outside.
**[16:48] Shy**
There's a chance we won't be
able to exit once we enter,
**[16:52] Shy**
so there's something I wanted
to decide right now.
**[16:55] Shy**
If...
**[16:57] Shy**
If there's no contact from me even
after some time has passed...
**[17:00] Shy**
I'd like you to prioritize
the rescuing of civilians!
**[17:05] Century**
Do you plan on losing?
**[17:07] Shy**
Oh! N-No! I plan to give it my all!
**[17:11] Shy**
I just thought we'd need a second team
just in case I went down in there.
**[17:18] Shy**
The most important thing here
is the lives of the civilians!
**[17:21] Spirit**
Teru-chan...
**[17:23] Century**
Understood. We'll make the
necessary preparations.
**[17:27] Shy**
Th-Thank you!
**[17:29] Century**
But I also have a request.
**[17:32] Shy**
Huh?
**[17:33] Century**
I ask only one thing.
Come back alive, no matter what.
**[17:37] Century**
We're counting on you, Leader Shy.
**[17:41] Shy**
Right!
**[17:46] Spirit**
* Teru-chan... You're a completely different*
* person compared to a month ago.*
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**[17:56] Shy**
A-At this rate, my heart's going to explode,
and I'll die before we even do this mission...
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**[18:02] Shy**
A-All I have to do now is choose my
team members and figure out a way in...
**[18:08] Ai**
I heard everything that's going on.
**[18:11] Ai**
I, Ai Tennoji, shall accompany you!
**[18:15] Shy**
A-Ai-san and Iko-san?!
**[18:17] Shy**
H-How did you two get here?
**[18:20] Ai**
Well, I am a shinobi.
**[18:22] Ai**
So I snuck in all shinobi-like.
**[18:24] Shy**
A-All the way up here?!
**[18:26] Ai**
Precisely!
**[18:27] Iko**
Uh...
**[18:30] Unilord**
I had Shrimpy invite her up here.
**[18:34] Shy**
Huh? B-But she said she snuck up here...
**[18:38] Ai**
I was joking, of course.
**[18:42] Ai**
Teru-san, I wanna help out, too.
**[18:46] Ai**
I'm pretty sure the only one who can
cut a way into that black dome
**[18:50] Ai**
is me.
**[19:00] Shy**
Your sword...
**[19:02] Ai**
Just as my sword led me to you,
**[19:06] Ai**
I'm sure she'll guide us into that barrier, too.
**[19:09] Ai**
So...
**[19:11] Ai**
please let me help you.
**[19:13] Shy**
But I can't drag you into this, Ai-san.
**[19:17] Unilord**
I believe it's worth trying out.
**[19:20] Unilord**
I do sense special powers
of the heart in Ai-san.
**[19:24] Shy**
But...
**[19:26] Ai**
Teru-san.
**[19:28] Ai**
Saving people isn't just
reserved for heroes to do.
**[19:31] Shy**
Huh?
**[19:32] Ai**
She wants to help out, too.
**[19:35] Ai**
Don't try to handle all this on
your own. Let me help, Shy-san!
**[19:43] Shy**
*What I need to do...*
**[19:45] Shy**
*What I need to do as a leader is...*
**[19:49] Shy**
Ai-san! I will accept your help!
**[19:55] Ai**
All right! Leave it to me!
**[19:58] Ai**
They say there's no time like the present!
**[20:00] Ai**
Go take care of the rest of your tasks.
**[20:05] Shy**
Right!
**[20:07] Shy**
*Don't be embarrassed. It's okay.*
**[20:10] Shy**
*If I'm lacking strength,*
**[20:12] Shy**
*I know everyone's strengths more than anyone!*
**[20:17] Shy**
Pepesha-san!
**[20:18] Shy**
Mianlong-san!
**[20:20] Shy**
P-Piltz-san!
**[20:25] Shy**
Um, thank you for meeting with me.
**[20:30] Shy**
Pepesha-san, I know just
how powerful you are.
**[20:34] Shy**
Please help me out.
**[20:38] Spirit**
Of course, Captain.
**[20:41] Shy**
Thank you!
**[20:43] Shy**
I'd like you to join my team
as well, Mianlong-san!
**[20:46] Mianlong**
But I don't know how helpful I can be...
**[20:50] Shy**
When we fought together before,
**[20:52] Shy**
I felt something after seeing your power.
**[20:55] Shy**
Your strength not to harm others is kinder
and more powerful than any other power.
**[21:02] Shy**
I'm sure I'll need that strength!
**[21:08] Mianlong**
All right.
**[21:09] Mianlong**
I will do everything I can to live
up to your expectations, Leader!
**[21:14] Shy**
And Piltz-san.
**[21:17] Shy**
U-Um, if you wouldn't mind—
**[21:19] Lady Black**
Are you stupid?!
**[21:21] Lady Black**
Shouldn't you have asked me first?!
**[21:24] Shy**
Huh?!
**[21:25] Lady Black**
How are you going to take care
of the injured people inside?
**[21:27] Lady Black**
Shouldn't you be starting with that?!
**[21:30] Shy**
Yes...
**[21:32] Lady Black**
And!
**[21:35] Lady Black**
If you're going to be
our leader, stand proud.
**[21:38] Lady Black**
My life is in your hands, Leader.
**[21:42] Shy**
Right!
**[21:44] Iko**
T-Teru-chan, Ai-san.
**[21:49] Iko**
D-Do your best out there!
**[21:52] Shy**
I will!
**[21:56] Shy**
Okay!
**[22:01] Shy**
Let's go.