** Signs **
{=1}Fire bombs
** Sign 1 Part 2 **
{=2}Fire bombs
Grandpa?!
Please, that was nothing...
Ow, ow, ow...
I'm so sorry! I thought it was a smoke bomb!
Looks like I win.
I hate you, Grandpa!
But I love you!
Since you caught me, now I get to be it!
Rikka.
Why'd you use the dull edge of your blade?
Because I don't want to hurt anybody.
And I've told you countless times,
our clan must kill if that is what our mission entails.
That stuff is from a long time ago!
I like playing with you, Grandpa, but I want to be like Dad!
This again?
You're going to follow in my footsteps, and take the Isurugi clan forward—
Don't decide for me! I hate when you're being scary, Grandpa.
That's all for today.
I'm going to go see Dad, then!
Wait, we need to clean up—
...clean up the...
Oh, and I love you when you're being nice, Grandpa!
Good grief. I don't know what I would say to our ancestors...
Thank you!
Dad!
Really, Rikka? Running away after putting a hole in the roof?
How did you know that?!
I know everything about you, sweetie.
I thought you were playing with your grandpa.
Yeah, and now it's your turn!
Today I'm finally gonna beat you!
I'm pretty sure you said that yesterday. And the day before...
I think every day since I taught you how to play chess, in fact.
If you're gonna be mean, we'll play hide and seek instead!
You know I couldn't stand a chance against you at that.
What a big bird! Is he our new pet?
Not exactly our pet, no.
Do you want to see the others?
There are others?
A doggy!
That's right.
He's so cute!
And there's one more.
A mouse?
Think you'll get along with them?
Wow! Did you make them, Dad?
They're animal drones.
I made them so they could be friends with humans.
Friends...?
Sharing good times together, and helping each other out in bad ones.
That's what friends do.
Master. Hey, Master!
Are you even listening? It's nice to meet you, Master.
You can talk?!
Basically.
Although the timeline for my learning program is only 15% along.
Also, Master...
I wanna apologize for AMD03's behavior. That's just how she is.
A...M...?
The little rat from before.
That's AMD03.
The bird over there is 01, and I'm 02.
Your names are numbers?
They're our identification codes.
We don't really need names.
Can I name them, then?!
Sure.
Yay!
I get to name you all!
Kid, are you even listening?
So I don't want you to call me "Master." Call me "Rikka"!
Okay?
You got it, Rikka.
He's kinda rude, though.
I let them pick their own reference material for their language programming.
Maybe we should see what he's learning from?
Prof, you promised you wouldn't.
I suppose I did.
What is it?
Nothing.
I was just thinking about how amazing you are!
Oh, you finally noticed?
I wanna be just like you!
I wanna go to the school you did, and make inventions as good as yours!
That's sweet.
But the thing is, you don't have to be the same as me.
You just need to find your own path, Rikka.
I think even Grandpa, as strict as he likes to act,
really wants you to find your own way of life.
My own way of life?
Maybe that's a little complicated for now.
I make my share of mistakes too, after all.
Are these friends of yours?
From a long time ago.
I wonder if Dad and Grandpa will be happy.
Heading home, right on schedule.
The test results will be a surprise!
That's so mean, Dad. It's like you have no faith in me!
A present?! I wonder what it is?
My answer is the same as it was five years ago, when I left the lab.
You never change.
I, on the other hand, have.
So has Lauren. Well, more like he snapped.
Still obsessed with you.
I am not going to send the animal drones off to war.
They're not weapons.
War? Such a shame.
You have no idea of the value of what you've created.
The kind of genius that drove Lauren mad... and you're letting it go to waste.
Just go.
Allen, is that any way to talk to your best friend?
You're not even interested in what's changed about me?
I don't want to know.
You'll see, whether you want to or not.
Thanks!
I'm home!
Dad?
I'm home!
Dad! Grandpa—
Dad?
Dad!
What happened to you?!
I'll call an ambulance right away!
They're jamming the signal.
Why?
We're in. Target confirmed, and his daughter is with him.
Are you the ones that hurt my Dad?
Yeah, that'd be us.
But what happens next is because of you, little lady.
Remind me to thank you. You literally opened the door for us.
If I hadn't unlocked it...
It's not your fault.
They would've gotten in sooner or later.
But I...
What do we do? We weren't expecting the kid to be here.
Our mission remains the same.
We're here for the data and the contents of the capsule.
As for the rest, our orders are...
Run, Rikka.
...to kill them.
Grandpa!
Damn it!
Still alive after after all that blood he lost? What a monster!
Professor Lauren!
It's been so long, Isurugi.
I've wanted to show the fruits of my research to you for a while now.
Lauren... She's your daughter and you're still doing this?
Can you handle it?
Grandpa!
Hurry and shoot!
Rikka... this is like hide and seek.
Run as far as you can, as fast as you can... and hide...
Remember what I taught you!
No! I'm not leaving you two!
Allen... you know what to do.
I do, Dad.
Stop him!
Dad?
Don't let anyone escape. Shut down the security system!
I am the 26th head of the Isurugi clan, Isurugi Hyoe.
Have at you!
Dad... Dad!
Rikka...
How were... your exams?
I got in! Into your old school!
I'm gonna be a scientist, just like you!
So please...
I knew you would.
I've always been proud of you.
I know!
I'm sorry.
You'll have to be responsible for the future of the animal drones by yourself.
I love you, Rikka.
Hold it!
No! Let me go!
Let go!
It was him. From the photo.
Rikka... Professor Allen told me to show you this.
He was storing stuff in here, in case of an emergency.
Grandpa said it was going to be like hide and seek.
But I'm not the one hiding.
I'm going to find them.
I'll find them... hunt them down...
and avenge my family like an Isurugi should!
Rikka...
I'm not Rikka anymore.
They know she's still out there.
I'm throwing away my past, my family, and my name.
I'll sacrifice my future, and go wherever I can dig up any info about them.
Starting now, my name is...
Hello?
You find her yet?!
Excuse me?
Did you find little Sugar yet or not?!
Oh, I'm still looking.
Well, don't take all damn day! I'm over here and...
Look, there's half a year's rent for the office riding on this, understand?!
If it's that important, you could help me with the search, Mr. Berkeley.
I'm busy, okay?!
Acting like a busboy, trying to keep her in a good mood!
How long are you gonna make me wait?
Shut it! If you're not here about a case, then get out!
So, you're forfeiting?
Aw, damn it!
Mr. Berkeley, I'm gonna go, okay?
I'm not done with you yet!
Seriously, kid!
And how many times do I have to tell you, call me "Chief"—
Oh, found her!
What?! Listen, don't do anything yet!
I'll tell you what to do, so just do what I—
That girl! She actually hung up on me!
I know how glad you are to have some help around here.
It's like she's got no respect for me as her boss or something!
Do you read me, Kasumi?
Yes.
Is that him?
Yeah.
He's supposed to be a manager in Gradsheim's food distribution business now,
but as of six months ago,
he was a system engineer with their weapons development department.
In the month I've been watching him,
he's never been to any of their offices associated with food distribution.
And the same goes for the past six months.
You act as if you contributed anything to the surveillance, Madara.
Well, I did, didn't I?
Do you forget how you were nearly exterminated at that restaurant?
I went in there because a giant bird stands out too much, Kasumi!
Thanks to you, that establishment is now rumored to have rats,
Let's go, Sugar.
and their reputation online is...
Lily...
You're too exposed.
That work better for you?
Sorry about the wait.
Caught ya!
Hey!
Sugar!
Huh?!
You okay, Lily?
Yeah... Sorry about that, Sugar.
You okay?
My... My...
My little Sugar!
I found her!
I am really, terribly sorry!
From the bottom of my heart!
Come on, Lily, apologize!
I'm sorry about how things turned out.
It's all right. There have been rumors about some sort of freak in the city lately.
A freak?
I'm just glad that I've got my Sugar back.
There's also the question of...
I'll have your payment sent.
Thank you very much!
Let us know if you ever need anything again!
A freak, huh? Probably just some idiot celebrating Halloween early.
There I am...
Talk about careless.
"Too dark, can't see."
"Is it some kind of animal?" "Face looks like a fox."
"It's a werewolf." "An alien."
"No more fakes, please."
Might as well add a comment...
"Looks like cheap special effects." Plus an emoji.
You might have them fooled now, but they'll figure it out eventually.
That the person hunting them down is...
Good evening!
Good evening.
We'll talk later, Oboro.
I'm home!
Welcome home, Lily.
You too, Oboro.
Smells good!
The book said that maintaining the right temperature is vital.
Thanks for always cooking, Melissa.
I should be thanking you.
You stay out so late working to pay the rent,
so as a roommate, I need to pay you back by handling the housework!
Aw, man!
You're the one who let the cat break it.
Optical camouflage is delicate.
The slightest damage to the wiring renders it inoperative.
Mine's never broken, though.
I'd wager that's only because you're so thick-skinned.
Wha—?!
Just because we're modeled on animals doesn't mean—
Could you guys stop?! Just shut up for a second!
Damn it! Why?!
Because the signal's been jammed.
The same way you guys did it.
Wh-Who are you?!
Not online much? There have been rumors, y'know.
Rumors you didn't know about until today...
She makes it sound like a good thing, but the rumors are mostly bad stuff.
I need to ask you something.
Which Gradsheim facility got the data on the animal drones six months ago?
I don't know! And I wouldn't tell you if I did!
That's overdoing it, Lily!
Come on, Lily!
S-Spare me...
Then answer me.
I...
Fine! I'll tell you!
It's the compound in Area D!
Really?
Y-You gotta believe me!
Please... help!
One last thing, then.
Were you involved in the raid six months ago?
What raid?
I'm just an engineer! I was given data to go through!
I wasn't even told where it came from!
I see.
Looks normal. Is this really it?
Get further back!
Those cameras have feeds that go to the building!
Hey, you!
What are you doing?
Don't. Try to bluff.
W-Well, I'm an assistant for a private detective...
A detective? What were you taking pictures of?
Is this corporate espionage?
Not at all! I'm investigating a cheating spouse...
Whatever. Let me see that bag.
Hey!
Stop it! Stop squirming!
Stop it! I don't have anything!
You need to comply!
What's in that bag?
Let go of me!
Give it up!
You can't, Lily.
Hey!
Stop!
That's enough!
Don't touch me!
I've had about—
What's the problem?
Well, we found this suspicious girl...
I'm not suspicious! I'm a detective!
We were about to bring her in.
Could you notify the professor?
Wait.
I know her. I called her here for a case.
But she said something about...
Could you let her go?
Thanks for helping me out!
It's fine.
Um, what's your name?
Mia.
Thanks, Mia! I'm...
Wait, Mia!
You're a detective, right?
Will you take my case, then?
Sorry. I'm actually more of an assistant in training.
You like chess?
I ought to warn you... I'm pretty bad.
F3.
Bishop to C4.
Knight to A3.
My dad never went easy on me.
He taught me how to play when I was little.
Mine taught me, too.
But that was a long time ago.
Got one.
There, it's your turn now.
D4!
Knight to H3!
G4!
I lost five games in a row.
S-Sorry, I didn't think it'd be that bad.
I warned you, and you still didn't hold back!
It wasn't that funny.
I'm sorry.
I had better be going.
Okay. Say, Mia.
Let's play again.
I'm gonna practice, and then get my revenge.
You...
Probably shouldn't come here again.
This was the most fun I've had in a while.
Thank you, detective.
"Going to be late. Don't need dinner."
I bought too much!
I don't want to wear that again.
What's wrong, Mia?
You're going to make this hard for daddy if you keep being selfish.
When that thing's on me... it's like I'm not myself anymore.
That's not true.
You're always my little girl, Mia.
And I need your help to make the company see the value of my research.
I need to prove to Brad that I'm better than Isurugi.
That's why I need more data.
You were born with a special potential, not like other people!
You understand that, right?
If you promise that this is the last time.
Of course, dear.
Good girl, Mia.
Think you can disable them?
Since we know the location, it should be doable.
You may thank me later.
Nobody was gonna do that.
We're sure this is the place?
Yeah. I'm going to steal Dad's research data back from them.
You're sure, then? Because there's no coming back from this.
I've got nowhere to go back to!
Kasumi?
It's all right.
No signs that security has noticed you.
Oboro?
So much for, "We're bringing a brighter future to every home."
They didn't put these bad boys in the commercials.
They're using Dad's research in weapons.
Let's destroy them... sad as that might be.
How do we do that?
Let's get back up there.
Drop the ceiling... Bury it.
I finally found you!
Madara!
The suit is impact-absorbing material! The goggles have anti-flash coating!
What about weapons?
Doesn't have any!
Then what was that?!
I don't know!
Lily!
You're...
Isurugi's...
It's him!
Isurugi... Isurugi again...
Allen Isurugi.
Why did your research get respect, when my brilliance was ostracized?
Gradsheim wanted you to stay, but you leave,
and they don't want me around, but I hang in there, for the sake of my work.
What makes you so damn special?!
Dad!
I lost my composure there. But it's okay...
Since Isurugi's already dead.
What a shame that is!
Don't you...
...dare talk about my Dad!
Lily, don't!
Please, stop!
Kill Isurugi's girl!
But...
Move!
Dad!
Enough! You need to stop!
Mi...
Mia?
Grandpa...
Give me the strength!
What are you doing?!
I'll gladly help you get Professor Allen's research back,
or get evidence about the attack!
But...
I won't help you become a murderer, Lily.
You're not going to listen to your master?!
You're not my master!
We're supposed to be friends.
Remember, Rikka!
Why?
Good... Very good, Mia...
Why? You said you wouldn't use the collar.
But this is the perfect opportunity.
Isurugi's research versus mine. It's time to see who the real genius is!
Good! Blow away every last trace of Isurugi!
Mia!
Kasumi, Madara, are you okay?
Yes. Madara's lost consciousness, but I've collected her.
Kasumi, I need something.
How may I help?
Find where Lauren's gone.
As you wish.
This isn't what Professor Allen wanted.
Well, there's no way to know that, is there?
Because...
He was murdered!
He is dead, yeah.
But y'know...
They didn't kill the things he taught you, did they?
Why did you do it?
It wasn't on purpose!
We got into a fight.
Whatever for?
I wanted Oboro's help with my homework, and he said I had to do it myself.
Well, he's right.
But I thought you made the animal drones to help people, Daddy!
That's not right.
If I wanted them to just serve people,
they wouldn't need artificial intelligence... wouldn't need hearts.
I gave them that so that they could experience things the same way we do.
Being at someone's side,
making them happy, so they could feel the joy that brings.
It's not a one-way street.
You're only really friends when you both care about each other.
Do you understand what I mean?
Yeah.
In that case, you know what you need to do next, right?
I'm sorry.
We match, huh?
I'm sorry, too.
That's it, Rikka.
The important thing...
is being able to forgive.
I'm really proud of you.
Mia... Mia...
I treated her wounds.
I'm sorry, Melissa. Bringing her here without saying anything...
You did say something.
I didn't think you'd be out all night, though.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown,
with Gradsheim announcing there were no fatalities.
I probably shouldn't ask what happened, huh?
Yeah.
Well, my roommate's a detective. I know secrets are part of the territory.
Thank you.
Also, could you look after her until I get back?
You're going to work? You shouldn't! You need to rest!
Mr. Berkeley will get on my case if I don't show up.
Besides, I can always sleep at the office.
I guess so.
Okay, I understand. I'll handle things here.
The explosion was on the news, but the truth will be covered up.
Kasumi and Madara are looking for Lauren, but haven't found him yet.
They need some maintenance, so they're coming in for a bit.
I wonder what I'll even do if we find him.
What do you mean?
I couldn't even kill Mia...
And that was the right call.
I'm not just Dad's daughter. I've got Grandpa's blood, too.
It was pretty clear that collar was affecting Mia's brainwaves.
And?
She wasn't in her right mind. It might've been the same when—
Look! You think I don't realize that?!
I do, but...
Still...
Sorry. I guess it's a raw subject.
Don't worry about Melissa. I'll keep an eye on her.
I'm sorry, Grandpa.
A square.
Waves.
A cross.
A circle.
The last one is a star.
That's amazing, Mia!
Yeah.
What's wrong?
Everyone says that I'm a liar. That I'm faking it.
Okay, then I'll just have to prove them wrong.
And that your powers are real, with a scientifically provable basis.
Dad...
What's wrong?
Dad, do you even...
Yes, of course I love you.
I always have, and I always will.
Dad!
Sorry, sorry!
Uh... I thought you could use a fresh towel.
Where am I?
Lily's apartment.
Lily?
The girl with hair like this!
And you are?
I'm Melissa. Lily's roommate!
Nice to meet you.
So cold...
Sorry, I tend to be pretty cold.
But to make up for it...
Yow!
Just wait a second!
You'll have something nice and hot to eat, then!
Do you need some help?
It's okay!
We've never had a guest before, so I might've gone a little bit overboard...
Whoa, smoke!
This is a little?
O-O-Oh no!
Are you okay?
Don't!
You're...
Do you have a first aid kit?
Y-Yeah.
We're going to eat as soon as Lily comes down, so just a little longer, okay?
Oh, that's mine, but I bought the wrong size.
Here, have a seat.
It smells great.
Why did you bring me here?
Don't ask stupid questions.
If you don't like it, you can leave right now.
Hey!
Well, I made too much, so I'd love it if you could have some!
Y'know?
You're... friends, right?
Not even close!
No!
W-Well, let's eat anyway! Come on!
Thanks for the food.
It's delicious.
You need something else?
I never thanked you for saving me.
I didn't save you. I just couldn't kill you!
Because I'm a coward... and weak.
I'm sorry.
Don't apologize!
This has nothing to do with you!
This has just taught me that I'm a useless kid,
and that my grandfather would be ashamed of me!
When you helped me before...
If I was a real detective, what would your case have been?
I just wanted my Dad to be stopped.
But I know better now.
That's not the kind of thing I should ask someone else to do.
Dad?
Is that you, Mia?
Yeah.
Mia, oh, Mia... you're all right.
I'm so glad! Without you, I'd be...
Listen.
Let's go to the police together...
And tell them about what happened six months ago.
Dad?
Mia... are you with...
Rather, where are you?
No, you're right.
You're exactly right. What's done needs to be accounted for.
I won't make you sad anymore, Mia.
I'll give up on my research.
Let me know where you are, and I'll come to you.
Okay.
Okay. I'll be there soon, Mia.
We're taking Mia back from Isurugi!
What is it?
Outside.
Good morning.
Run!
You need better taste in friends!
He's no friend of mine!
He just barged in!
How did it even find us?!
Madara, evacuate the tenants!
Already on it!
Thanks!
Here we go!
It can't be...
What are you doing, Mia?!
Dad... you didn't...
Kasumi!
Mia!
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
I told my Dad...
He said he understood... I was so glad, but now...
Save it for later. Right now, I need your help.
It's alive!
This thing still hasn't had enough!
Stop! I'm over here.
What now?
Someone could get hurt around here! We need to lead it somewhere deserted!
Where is Oboro?
He stayed behind.
Melissa might panic if no one is around when she gets back from shopping.
Do you have a place in mind?
Yeah.
But it's a place I never wanted you to set foot in again.
Rikka...
Doesn't matter how tough you are when you get hit in a sensitive spot!
See?
Even cats realize that.
This is the last time I'll want your help.
Lily!
Dad?
What a mess...
Seriously.
Lily! Mia!
Oboro?
What do you think, Mia?
It turns out my research was worth it after all!
You... promised me...
So much for the animal drones, and so much for Isurugi!
It turns out the wrong man was chosen.
Stand aside, Mia.
It's time that your father showed the world how great he is.
Just stop it!
I'll ask one last time.
Stand aside.
Dad, do you even care about me?
Why, of course I do.
You were my only successful test result.
But I guess...
That's not the case anymore, is it?
If I...
If I had never helped with your experiments...
If I had been brave enough
to laugh off the things kids at school said about me...
I'm sorry, Dad!
Kasumi? Madara?
Can you hear me?
Yes, but I'm afraid it's going to take a while to regain mobility.
Same here.
But please, Lily, you have to help Mia!
When do I talk?
It's already recording.
Rikka's going to laugh at you.
She will?!
Rikka, first of all, I want to offer heartfelt birthday wishes to you
on your sixteenth...
Dad, relax.
The idea of you calling me Dad...
Well, whatever.
Rikka, historically, sixteen is the age
when someone assumes leadership of the Isurugi house.
But in this case, I'll let you make the decision.
The Isurugi clan has dwelled in the underworld for ages,
going as far as killing to accomplish our missions.
Not because we are strong. If anything, because we are weak.
All of us, myself included, were afraid.
Because we were so weak of heart,
we chose killing as a means to end conflict.
But, Rikka, you have the courage to deal with the doubts,
the anxiety, and the changes that we all feared.
Your kindness is not naïvete. I am positive that it is strength.
My strength?
I would like you to inherit the clan on this occasion,
but for someone as good-natured as you are, there may be another path.
It's okay. I'm sure that even if Rikka takes over the Isurugi clan,
she'll manage by continuing to do what she believes is right.
She has what it takes to do both, Dad.
Well, she is my granddaughter!
Allen and I made this together.
Even if you don't wear it now, I'm sure it will come in handy some day.
Grandpa... Dad...
Rikka... have a happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
Lily?
I used to think I had to choose whether I would be like Dad or Grandpa.
But I was wrong.
I can follow in both their footsteps, and still be my own Isurugi!
The 27th head of the Isurugi clan,
Rikka Isurugi!
Have at you!
Isurugi... It's always Isurugi!
Isurugi, Isurugi, Isurugi!
Well, I'm sick of it!
Nice try!
I already said I'm sick of you!
Had enough yet?
Dad...
Please.
You're still willing to call me that, after what I've done?
I'm sorry, Mia.
Truly, I am.
Forgive me... Forgive me...
Now, help Daddy again.
Isn't a father supposed to protect his daughter?!
Destroy it!
Destroy it! Everything Isurugi created!
All of it!
Mia!
I have to destroy it. Everything Isurugi created.
All of it.
Mia! Snap out of it, Mia!
I have to destroy it... I have to.
Oboro?
Sorry I'm late!
How's Melissa?
She's fine, don't worry!
Destroy it all!
I want to save Mia! To save my friend!
So I need all of you to help me!
You didn't even need to ask!
That's what we're here for!
Don't sweat it!
Let's fly, Rikka!
Thank you!
Keep going!
Destroy.
Mia!
Destroy it all!
Lily!
My friends...
My family...
And Mia's heart!
That's it. Keep going.
I'm going to do what I think is right, and protect it all!
Nothing is getting destroyed!
Lily?
The vehicle responsible for damaging areas of the city
has been confirmed to be a copy of a product in development at Gradsheim.
With the cooperation of the Brad City Police,
we have been able to identity the perpetrator.
He previously worked at our company,
and had recently been on medical leave for psychiatric issues.
You're sure about this, Mr. Berkeley?
I was only able to pay the rent thanks to your help, y'know.
And for the last time, call me...
Never mind.
Sadly, there was a lot of collateral damage as a result of this tragedy,
primarily buildings which have—
I have a question!
Are you saying Gradsheim's not responsible because the culprit wasn't working for you?
We all know your company has aided the city's development, but that's a stretch.
I'll take it from here.
President Brad never makes public appearances...
Now, I don't do this often, so take it easy on me.
First of all, I want you all to relax.
Gradsheim is going to cover the cost of all damages,
from property restoration to medical expenses. Unconditionally.
Since I became president,
this company and this town have both seen a lot of changes.
I'm sure there are those of you still anxious about those changes.
But everything I've done has been reformatory,
for the sake of making this city, with its new name, a better place to live.
And I promise you that Gradsheim and I, Brad Ingram,
will continue to bring prosperity to Brad City!
AMD00.
It took six months of surveillance, but you finally popped up.
Losing Lauren is a shame, but this more than makes up for it.
I really need to thank Allen's daughter.
Let's go, Lily.
No...
Black Fox.