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E9 - Captain

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[00:12] ---
    Do you mean you'll give us
    information about Aftokrator?
[00:17] ---
    That's still a no.
[00:18] ---
    I won't share any info
    against my master.
[00:21] ---
    That will never change.
[00:25] ---
    Captain
[00:26] ---
    Then there's nothing we can do.
[00:30] ---
    "Take me on the expedition,"
[00:32] ---
    "but I won't offer information."
    What kind of negotiation is that?
[00:37] ---
    He will cooperate as long as
    Aftokrator isn't involved.
[00:43] ---
    In fact, he defeated one of the enemies
    during the invasion yesterday.
[00:48] ---
    Yes, we saw that footage, but...
[00:52] ---
    And why was the captive wandering around
    outside of Tamakoma Branch?
[00:58] ---
    That's another question.
[01:02] ---
    What happened yesterday isn't enough
    to convince us he'll cooperate.
[01:08] ---
    But it shows how Hyuse
    can be useful in battle.
[01:12] ---
    If he joins Tamakoma-2,
    I'm sure he'll be a big boost.
[01:17] ---
    But that only benefits you.
[01:20] ---
    Not us.
[01:22] ---
    How would his enlistment benefit Border?
[01:27] ---
    That's what we're asking.
[01:29] ---
    He's right.
[01:31] ---
    We don't have any reason
    to accept your proposal.
[01:40] ---
    Director Rindo, what's your opinion?
[01:43] ---
    Hm?
[01:44] ---
    Well...
[01:46] ---
    To be honest, if I were
    the leader of an expedition,
[01:50] ---
    I wouldn't want to take him along.
[01:54] ---
    The next expedition isn't a direct trip.
[01:58] ---
    We need to make several stops at
    countries for Trion supplies on our way.
[02:03] ---
    It'd be too much of a risk to take
    an outsider on that long of a journey.
[02:10] ---
    Right?
    Mr. Leader of the next expedition?
[02:14] ---
    That's...
[02:15] ---
    That was an unusually logical opinion
    from you, Director Rindo.
[02:20] ---
    I'm always logical, Netsuki-san.
[02:24] ---
    Just as Director Rindo said,
[02:28] ---
    taking a Neighbor on board
    for our expedition is absurd.
[02:34] ---
    No, it's the opposite.
[02:37] ---
    We must have a Neighbor on board
    for the Neighborhood expedition.
[02:48] ---
    (Take it)
[02:56] ---
    We are dreamers
[02:58] ---
    So it's the trigger
[03:00] ---
    It's up to you
[03:01] ---
    On the other end is
    Dawn Dawn Dawn

[03:03] ---
    Like a meteor
[03:05] ---
    Like a meadow
[03:07] ---
    It's an inevitable force
[03:09] ---
    A once-in-a-lifetime meeting
[03:11] ---
    The soft, precious gem
[03:14] ---
    Shined strongly into our eyes
[03:17] ---
    We have yet to see tomorrow's light
[03:21] ---
    We'll feel discouraged at times
[03:23] ---
    But let's break free from this labyrinth
[03:26] ---
    We won't stop
[03:27] ---
    My heart has arrived
    and it's pumping hard

[03:31] ---
    Wow wow oh
[03:34] ---
    Let's protect the future together
[03:38] ---
    Wow wow oh (Take it)
[03:41] ---
    Fighter, let's head to the other side
[03:45] ---
    Try, it's possible if we're together
[03:48] ---
    Higher, let's fly forward
[03:51] ---
    Before I lose sight of it one day
[03:55] ---
    Before I end up losing you
[04:00] ---
    We are dreamers
    So it's the trigger

[04:03] ---
    It's up to you
[04:05] ---
    On the other end is
    Dawn Dawn Dawn

[04:07] ---
    We are believers
    So it's the trigger

[04:10] ---
    Come on, let's go
[04:12] ---
    On the other end is
    Dawn Dawn Dawn

[04:16] ---
    The countries we'll stop at
    are completely unknown to us.
[04:20] ---
    Many difficulties are expected.
[04:23] ---
    But if we take a guide with us,
    the trip will be much safer.
[04:28] ---
    Are you trying to
    let a Neighbor guide us?
[04:31] ---
    Enedora should be good enough
    for that role.
[04:35] ---
    We've started to examine our route
    based on the info from him and Replica.
[04:41] ---
    No, that's not enough.
[04:44] ---
    He doesn't know the domestic
    situation in each country.
[04:49] ---
    Kinuta-san, you know that already.
[04:53] ---
    I'm not well-versed enough to tell.
[04:56] ---
    Fieldwork is for small fries,
    not me.
[05:00] ---
    To make sure, I've asked
    Enedora himself earlier.
[05:04] ---
    Nah, I can't.
[05:06] ---
    Enedora himself?
[05:07] ---
    But Hyuse says
    he can guide us with detail.
[05:12] ---
    I'll be capable unless
    it's an extremely remote country.
[05:19] ---
    Having a living guide in places
    with unknown cultures and lifestyles
[05:24] ---
    will increase our odds
    of succeeding in the mission.
[05:28] ---
    For this, Hyuse's cooperation
    is guaranteed.
[05:33] ---
    I see.
[05:34] ---
    Hyuse's goal is to return to Aftokrator.
[05:38] ---
    So he has no choice but to cooperate
    during the trip.
[05:42] ---
    Exactly.
[05:43] ---
    Rather than promising to help
    after reaching Aftokrator,
[05:48] ---
    Hyuse will be of great help
    until we reach Aftokrator.
[05:53] ---
    Isn't that a good reason
    to bring Hyuse along?
[06:05] ---
    I think it's plausible.
    The benefit is greater than the risk.
[06:11] ---
    I say it's worth considering.
[06:15] ---
    Then I'm in, too.
[06:18] ---
    Director Kinuta!
[06:22] ---
    I did everything I planned last night.
    It seems to be working.
[06:27] ---
    But...
[06:29] ---
    If Commander Kido prioritizes his
    hatred for Neighbors over the benefits,
[06:34] ---
    it's all over.
[06:41] ---
    What will he say?
[06:53] ---
    Fine.
[06:56] ---
    As a special exception,
    I will allow Hyuse to join.
[07:00] ---
    What?!
[07:09] ---
    Thank you, sir!
[07:11] ---
    He managed to get permission
    under my terms.
[07:15] ---
    This guy...
[07:19] ---
    However, I have one condition.
[07:23] ---
    Condition?
[07:25] ---
    I, too, hope to form
    a strong team for the expedition.
[07:30] ---
    Just like you thought of taking Hyuse,
    we also have a plan.
[07:38] ---
    I'll cut to the point.
[07:41] ---
    We want Agent Amatori
    to join the expedition.
[07:45] ---
    Chika? What do you mean?
[07:49] ---
    The next expedition will be
    unprecedentedly large-scaled.
[07:53] ---
    We would need a vast amount of Trion.
[07:56] ---
    Having someone with high Trion levels
    would be convenient.
[08:01] ---
    For example, when the Expedition Ship
    runs out of stored Trion while flying,
[08:07] ---
    we supply new Trion
    from the crew members.
[08:11] ---
    However, consumption
    exceeds the supply.
[08:14] ---
    That's why we need to stop
    at countries to rest the ship.
[08:20] ---
    But with Agent Amatori's Trion volume,
[08:23] ---
    we can drastically reduce
    the number of lay days.
[08:28] ---
    Hmm.
[08:29] ---
    Also, we can increase the size of
    the ship and the number of crew members.
[08:36] ---
    Our goal is to rescue the missing.
    The bigger the ship, the better.
[08:42] ---
    Do you mean,
    even if our team isn't chosen,
[08:45] ---
    you're still taking Chika along?
[08:48] ---
    Correct.
[08:49] ---
    We'd like to decide here and now.
[08:53] ---
    The unit scale, expedition period,
[08:55] ---
    the entire plan will change
    depending on her attendance.
[09:00] ---
    I'm personally against it.
[09:03] ---
    Even though we can add more agents,
    it's too dangerous.
[09:08] ---
    Sending her to Aftokrator is like
[09:11] ---
    sending a duckling into a wolfpack.
[09:16] ---
    What benefits the trip
    outweighs the risk after arrival.
[09:20] ---
    Isn't that what you said?
[09:24] ---
    Of course, she won't be a combatant
    on this mission.
[09:29] ---
    She'll be stationed in the ship,
    more or less like an engineer.
[09:36] ---
    An engineer...
[09:38] ---
    So if Chika goes alone, she can't
    look for Rinji-san and her friend.
[09:45] ---
    I...
[09:49] ---
    I'm okay with that.
[09:53] ---
    Chika, do you know what that means?
[09:56] ---
    Yeah.
[09:58] ---
    If I don't say okay, they won't let
    Hyuse...san join our team, right?
[10:03] ---
    We wanted to join the expedition,
    so it's not a bad offer.
[10:10] ---
    Then, can I assume
    you accept our condition?
[10:14] ---
    Yes, but...
[10:17] ---
    Our squad will definitely become A-Rank
    and join the expedition as a team.
[10:27] ---
    Good. Now we can
    move on to the next topic.
[10:31] ---
    The next topic?
[10:34] ---
    There's something
    I must tell you beforehand.
[10:38] ---
    Before the next Away squad selection,
[10:42] ---
    you have no chance of becoming A-Rank.
[10:55] ---
    What do you mean?
[10:57] ---
    Let me explain.
[10:59] ---
    As we said, the next expedition
    will be a long mission.
[11:05] ---
    We want more time to train
    the Away squad than before.
[11:11] ---
    So we decided to start the Away squad
    selection earlier than usual.
[11:17] ---
    Hence, even if you become
    qualified to try for A-Rank,
[11:22] ---
    there wouldn't be time for
    your promotion test.
[11:25] ---
    What? That means...
[11:28] ---
    You're taking Chika away
    while we're stuck here?
[11:34] ---
    Do calm down.
[11:36] ---
    I said we're moving on
    to the next topic.
[11:42] ---
    Now that she has accepted to join, we
    can increase the capacity of the crew.
[11:48] ---
    We can fit the A-Rank agents
    and still have room for more members.
[11:55] ---
    You will select B-Ranks as well?
[11:58] ---
    Exactly.
[12:00] ---
    We will choose several B-Rank squads
    and some individuals for the mission.
[12:06] ---
    Saying this before
    Agent Amatori's acceptance
[12:10] ---
    wouldn't be fair,
    so I left it for later.
[12:14] ---
    I see. It'd sound like, "Give us Chika
    if you want to join the mission."
[12:19] ---
    Three B-Rank Wars matches
    are left until the selection.
[12:25] ---
    You must reach the top two of B-Rank
    within the next three matches.
[12:32] ---
    It might be challenging,
[12:34] ---
    but I've set the bar high
    due to the Neighbor joining you.
[12:39] ---
    Also, Hyuse must be enlisted
    under protocol
[12:43] ---
    and join your squad
    after reaching B-Rank.
[12:46] ---
    Just like the regular agents.
[12:48] ---
    The induction is in two days. I got the
    documents from Director Rindo.
[12:54] ---
    It's overdue,
    but we can slide him in, right?
[12:58] ---
    I will allow that.
[13:00] ---
    That's all. You may leave
    if you have no objections.
[13:07] ---
    Thank you very much, sir!
[13:11] ---
    Only three matches left.
    We don't have much time.
[13:16] ---
    But the top two was
    our goal from the start.
[13:20] ---
    You got Hyuse in.
    It was a big success.
[13:23] ---
    Don't worry.
[13:26] ---
    You did everything I requested.
[13:29] ---
    I will fulfill my end of the deal.
[13:33] ---
    I swear to take this team
    to the expedition.
[13:36] ---
    For my sake as well.
[13:39] ---
    Welcome aboard, Hyuse.
[13:41] ---
    Remember to call him Captain.
[13:49] ---
    Was shifting the conversation earlier
    part of the plan?
[13:54] ---
    Huh?
[13:55] ---
    Oh...
[13:57] ---
    I wouldn't want to take him along.
[14:01] ---
    That was Osamu's idea.
[14:04] ---
    As expected. I noticed it changed
    the course of the argument.
[14:09] ---
    So, he learned from
    Netsuki-san's tactics.
[14:12] ---
    Geez, that boy's getting crafty.
[14:17] ---
    Mikumo-kun is an intriguing fellow.
[14:22] ---
    What?!
[14:24] ---
    You're lending Chika for the expedition?
    Seriously?
[14:28] ---
    It just turned out that way...
[14:32] ---
    You're giving her away to let
    this guy in? Isn't that a rip-off?
[14:39] ---
    We can't join the mission otherwise.
    Also, Kido-san wasn't lying.
[14:44] ---
    Who knows? That old guy
    won't hesitate to betray you.
[14:49] ---
    "That old guy"?
[14:50] ---
    And you guys!
[14:52] ---
    How dare you use Chika
    just so you can join the mission!
[14:56] ---
    That's not what we...
[14:59] ---
    You got it wrong, Konami.
[15:02] ---
    Usami told me Chika was the one
    who wanted to join the expedition.
[15:08] ---
    I want to look for them.
[15:11] ---
    I don't want to leave it to others.
    I have to look for them myself.

[15:17] ---
    Osamu formed a squad inviting Yuma
    to make her wish come true.
[15:23] ---
    Osamu and Yuma are doing their best
    to take her on the expedition.
[15:28] ---
    Knowing that, Chika chose to cooperate.
[15:31] ---
    It's not against her will.
[15:34] ---
    Don't forget we also want
    to find Replica.
[15:38] ---
    Oh, really?
    Sorry I misunderstood you guys.
[15:43] ---
    It's okay.
[15:44] ---
    Still, Chika could end up
    going alone, right?
[15:48] ---
    Be sure to pass the selection
    so that won't happen.
[15:53] ---
    Of course.
[15:55] ---
    You too. Put your heart into it, okay?
[15:58] ---
    I don't need your pep talk.
[16:06] ---
    You're so cocky.
[16:10] ---
    February 22 (Sat)
    B-Rank Wars Round 6
[16:11] ---
    Also Hyuse's induction day
[16:13] ---
    We have three matches
    until the selection.
[16:15] ---
    No. 1 Ninomiya Squad
    No. 2 Kageura Squad

[16:17] ---
    We need to close the eight-point
    and five-point gaps with the top two
[16:19] ---
    No. 3 Ikoma Squad
    No. 4 Tamakoma-2

[16:21] ---
    within three matches.
[16:24] ---
    Hmm.
[16:25] ---
    So if we score six points,
    we can reach No. 2, right?
[16:29] ---
    Yeah, but they could earn more points
    in new matches.
[16:33] ---
    We need to score
    as much as we can.
[16:37] ---
    Let's hope they
    score as little as possible...
[16:41] ---
    And pray.
[16:43] ---
    Please, god...
[16:44] ---
    Depending on the bracket, we may face
    Ninomiya or Kageura Squad.
[16:50] ---
    That's our chance to close the gap.
[16:52] ---
    That's right.
[16:54] ---
    Today's Hyuse's induction ceremony
    so he can't come.
[16:59] ---
    We have to make it through
    today's match without him.
[17:03] ---
    Let's review our opponents,
    Ikoma Squad and Oji Squad.
[17:09] ---
    B-Rank #3 Ikoma Squad, Captain,
    No.6 Attacker: Tatsuhito Ikoma (19)
[17:13] ---
    Ikoma Squad
    Shooter: Satoshi Mizukami (18)

[17:16] ---
    Ikoma Squad
    Sniper: Koji Oki (17)

[17:18] ---
    Ikoma Squad
    Attacker: Kai Minamisawa (16)

[17:22] ---
    B-Rank #5 Oji Squad, Captain
    Attacker: Kazuaki Oji (18)

[17:26] ---
    Oji Squad
    Shooter: Kazuki Kurauchi (18)

[17:29] ---
    Oji Squad
    Attacker: Yutaka Kashio (15)
[17:29] ---
    Both squads are strong opponents
    who are stably in the B-Rank top group.
[17:35] ---
    Their formation is similar.
[17:37] ---
    One Shooter covers two Attackers.
[17:41] ---
    Ikoma also has one Sniper for cover.
[17:44] ---
    Right, but they fight differently.
[17:47] ---
    Ikoma Squad's forte is their
    four-person multi-angled attack.
[17:53] ---
    Be careful of the Kogetsu user,
    Captain Ikoma,
[17:57] ---
    and the mobile Sniper, Oki senpai,
    who uses the Grasshopper.
[18:01] ---
    Jin-san said Ikoma-san is the best
    Kogetsu: Whirlwind user in Border.
[18:08] ---
    Right, the logs show him scoring
    a bunch with his extending Kogetsu.
[18:24] ---
    Why is he always facing the camera?
[18:29] ---
    Ikoma Squad Strategy Room
[18:32] ---
    Tamakoma-2 is...
[18:34] ---
    damn strong.
[18:36] ---
    Like, super strong.
    Y'know?
[18:39] ---
    The white-haired kid is legit.
[18:41] ---
    - True that.
    - Right?
[18:43] ---
    Did you see him fight Ko in the water?
    I was blown away.
[18:48] ---
    - I saw it 20,000 times!
    - Liar.
[18:50] ---
    And now, even Four-Eyes
    suddenly leveled up.
[18:54] ---
    Yeah, we've got to do something
    about those wires.
[18:57] ---
    But it's not us
    choosing the map this time.
[19:01] ---
    Front liners, remember to stay cool,
    or they'll get you.
[19:03] ---
    Ikoma Squad
    Operator: Maori Hosoi (17)
[19:05] ---
    Got it, Kai?
[19:08] ---
    Of course.
[19:09] ---
    I'm also a Grasshopper user,
    so I'll stop Kuga-chan!
[19:14] ---
    No! I was saying not to charge in alone.
[19:17] ---
    Oopsy.
[19:18] ---
    And don't forget the girl in Tamakoma-2.
[19:23] ---
    That girl...
[19:25] ---
    is small and cute!
[19:27] ---
    What?!
[19:29] ---
    Iko-san says that about
    every girl he sees.
[19:32] ---
    No kidding.
[19:36] ---
    He's never said that about me.
[19:38] ---
    Mario has a "He's never said that
    about me" look on her face.
[19:42] ---
    Huh?!
[19:44] ---
    What?! Don't you know you're cute?!
[19:46] ---
    You have your cute side.
[19:47] ---
    Mario senpai, you're cute!
[19:49] ---
    You guys are sick!
    You creep me out!
[19:53] ---
    Cut it out! It's not funny!
[19:59] ---
    Well, we know Amatori-chan's tricks now.
[20:03] ---
    We can block her Lead Bullet sniping.
[20:06] ---
    It's all thanks to Teruya-chan.
[20:09] ---
    Right, and she's cute too.
[20:14] ---
    Counter sniping is the quickest way
    to take her out.
[20:19] ---
    We're counting on you, Oki.
[20:21] ---
    Got it. I'll harden my heart
    and shoot her.
[20:26] ---
    Oji Squad is good at fighting
    in close quarters.
[20:31] ---
    The three members move together
    like Kakizaki Squad.
[20:36] ---
    They all have Hounds.
    Even the Attacker uses it a lot.
[20:41] ---
    It'll be bad if we get surrounded.
[20:43] ---
    Right.
[20:44] ---
    We need to look out for
    the Captain, Oji senpai.
[20:48] ---
    He's a tricky Attacker who uses
    Kogetsu, Scorpion, and Hound.
[20:53] ---
    This time, Oji Squad
    gets to choose the map.
[20:57] ---
    Our tactics depend on
    where they choose.
[21:03] ---
    Oji Squad Strategy Room
[21:14] ---
    Oji Squad
    Operator: Haya Kittaka (19)
[21:21] ---
    After contemplating...
[21:25] ---
    I've decided to go with Cityscape A.
[21:35] ---
    If I can save someone with
[21:41] ---
    The purpose I harbor in my heart
[21:46] ---
    I'm willing to be a sacrifice
[21:51] ---
    A selfishness born from weakness
[21:58] ---
    Without noticing my many scabs
[22:00] ---
    My days pass by as I waver
[22:04] ---
    With my worn-out sneakers
[22:07] ---
    I'm so weak on my own
[22:13] ---
    Powerless and paralyzed
[22:18] ---
    But in the darkness
    deprived of moonlight

[22:24] ---
    You're there by my side
[22:30] ---
    Laughing about silly things
[22:33] ---
    Sharing reasons to feel pain
[22:36] ---
    A light resonates between us
[22:38] ---
    It's a time we'll never forget
[22:41] ---
    I pray that I get stronger
[22:44] ---
    To that finite starry sky
[22:47] ---
    We're together hand in hand
[22:49] ---
    One-third of ourselves