Fuko and Andy succeed in contacting Anno Un.
Anno tells them that he wants to help them become stronger.
Fuko and Andy end up fighting against Autumn to save a man assaulted by the UMA.
However, they are unable to win against Autumn at their current skill level.
Drawing up Andy's arm with G-Liner, Anno uses it to release a powerful attack
and shows them the potential of Negator abilities.
However, not even that is enough to defeat Autumn,
so the trio retreat from the battle against Autumn and head to Anno's mansion.
There, they convince Juiz to allow Anno to train the pair,
transforming Andy into a giant book that reaches up into outer space.
Huh?
It's massive! Why's it so large?
Most likely because Victor's portion is included.
Basically, this is how long he's actually lived.
So all I have to do is read this to learn about Andy's past?
Nah.
You'll go in.
Go in?
I mean, you can't read something this big, right?
It's too heavy to even open.
But what do you mean, I'll go in?
How'd you expect to pull off something akin to a fairy tale-
Hmm?
Huh? Is that... me?
Nothing to panic over, Fuko.
Artifact: Soul Caliber.
It can pluck out people's souls, and seal them inside of objects.
I'm going to have you go inside that book.
There, you'll learn parts about him unknown to you, and learn more about yourself.
And he will also gain a deeper understanding of you, and reexamine his own past.
What? What do you mean?
In other words...
...you'll find out!
Why Andy was born, that is!
Where am I?
Am I already in Andy's memories?
Freeze!
One of the kids that got away? Get back 'ere!
My name is Izumo Fuko! Err, I mean, "Fuko Izumo! Japanese!"
Huh? Ya wanna die? Speak English!
Huh? I can't use Mr. Nico's necktie here?
"I-I'm normal 18! No dangerous! Don't touch me, okay?"
I should've studied more English!
Sanders! Josh! Red!
You tellin' me you didn't save all the kids?
No, I made sure! The kids don't know who she is!
What?
A-Andy?
Huh?
Andy? That's you, isn't it, Andy?
Where are we? And when?
We're only a little ways out from Longing.
You're speaking Japanese. You from there?
Omigod, I knew I could count on you, Andy! You could speak Japanese since this era!
Who's this "Andy" you've been going on about?
Oh, right! You had a different name at this point!
Just how long are y'gonna stay latched to the captain?
Huh? You can speak Japanese, too.
Josh?
My hair didn't touch you just now, did it?
Oh, no, what now? A stroke of unluck is on the way!
Unluck? What are you talking about?
Oh, geez! At least it was just a light stroke!
You just predicted that, didn't you? You a witch? You must be.
- All right, better kill you. - Eek!
Crap, crap. I just found Andy, but I'm gonna die!
Gotta explain! Gotta earn their trust!
"Left shoulder, Dead End."
"Left chest, 1865!"
"My name is Fuko Izumo."
"I know your future!"
Why does this girl know about your tattoos, Captain?
Say what? What kinda relationship d'you have with the captain? Well?
C'mon.
Let's go eat.
Daddy!
I'm glad you were all right.
Thank you so much for saving the children. Please let me repay you in some fashion.
Um... you speak Japanese well.
Yeah, the captain taught me!
I wanna go meet some samurai! And learn how to quick-draw!
Are you sure? You only want food?
Yeah, I don't mind. Just food and booze for now.
If you like, we have plenty of this town's famous local brew.
Although it might be a little too strong for outsiders.
Bring it on. Let's have a contest!
- Hell yeah, count us in! - Hell yeah, count us in!
So what do you guys normally do?
A lot of places are in bad shape now that the Civil War's over.
So we beat up fools up to no good...
...and get thanked like this as we wander about.
The Civil War? What year was that, again?
That's just a front and you know it. We know the real deal.
Captain doesn't remember his past. That's why he's been roaming around the world.
He's been hoping to run into someone who knows who he is.
Us three were saved from trouble over the course of his journey.
Now we're helpin' him the best we can.
So, y'know...
You better not be lying about knowing the captain...
- Or you're dead meat. - Or you're dead meat.
Settle down, guys. She won't tell us anything with threats like that.
Fuko, right? How do you know about my tattoos?
"How"?
In the future, you're always naked...
Huh?
I'd never do that.
I'm not lying!
I don't know. But you've lived as Undead for so long,
maybe it warped your values for that kinda stuff.
Oh, and also, in the future, you used a katana!
And you used your fingers as a gun to-
Wait, back up.
Undead?
Yes.
Huh?
Captain's wounds do heal lickety-split, but he ain't immortal!
I get it.
Andy in this era isn't aware that he's Undead yet.
Andy... let me join your crew.
Nothing I say now will make you trust me, right?
Then let me risk my life right alongside you on your journey.
I can gain your trust, get stronger, and learn more about you, Andy.
It's killing three birds with one stone.
Loaded one bullet.
Aim it at your head and pull.
If you live, I'll let you join my crew.
Nice. First induction test in a while.
Youch!
Are you outta your damn mind?
I'm sorry!
But...
It wasn't loaded, right?
You did do a good job tricking me, so I couldn't tell.
Even if it's only a one-in-six chance, the Andy I know wouldn't do that to a non-fighter.
Thank goodness. I guess you're still the same Andy after all.
What would you have done if there actually was a bullet in there?
Oh, it'd have been fine. It's Andy!
Uh, sure, but what if?
Just fine.
Welp, anyway, I like ya.
I say we let her join the gang.
Right? Captain-
They all dead?
Yep.
That was light work.
Hey, saloon woman.
Ya did good. Ya got 'em plenty drunk just like we planned. Made it easy for us.
R-Right. So, like you promised-
Yeah. We won't mess with the kids anymore.
Fuko...
Ms. Josh... you protected me.
In the future, the captain... he doin' well?
He doesn't look like... he's in pain?
No! He's fine. Great, in fact!
Great...
Glad to hear it...
Sanders, I'll be borrowing these.
I'll be right back.
Andy!
What learning about Andy meant...
It meant...
...learning about the numerous farewells.
I see. Now that I know that I'm Undead, melee attacks make more sense.
If I ain't gonna die, I could care less about the pain.
So it's my duty to witness each one with my own eyes.
Sorry I made you give me a hand.
No, it's fine. I had to do this.
Ms. Josh saved me.
The three of 'em were good people. Far too good for me, in fact.
Pardon...
This is my fault for following their plan.
And we were in your debt, too.
I'll atone for it all! So, please... forgive the others!
Ms. Saloon Manager...
I see.
Wait, Andy! She didn't do it because she wanted to.
Let go.
Pour out booze that Anhueser's selling on their graves, every year on this day
and every time they release a new one.
Till the day you die. And don't you skip a single time.
Do that, and those three won't blame ya for what ya did.
Yes! I will. I swear to God!
Let's go.
Okay.
You sure are kind.
How so?
That lady was a very kind person...
...she would've kept blaming herself.
So you gave her a way to make amends-
You're giving me too much credit.
I just want her to suffer.
Nothing more, nothing less.
I see.
So is it okay to assume I joined your crew now?
Huh? Whatcha talkin' about? I'm dropping you off at a town nearby.
Hold on! That wasn't part of the deal! I passed your test, didn't I?
All right, then the crew is disbanded.
Wait a second!
From then on, I traveled with Andy on his journey.
We ran into and parted ways with many people in many places.
It felt like eons had passed, but it also felt like a blink of an eye.
It felt similar to when I have dreams.
It was a strange experience- like I'd become a character in some sort of book.
But during all that time, Andy never cracked a smile.
And he never once talked about his past.
"Luck Negator"?
What're you talking about, Ms. Fuko?
Hmm...
It'd be dangerous if I didn't fill in the newcomers, I guess.
If we get to know each other first, I'd seriously injure them.
One stroke of unluck, coming up.
Welp, that does it for the rite of passage. I'll go bring Andy his food!
Yeah. Don't let the captain feel ya up!
I knew you'd be out here!
I brought you dinner! You're eating, right, Andy?
Quit calling me that when my men are around. Fuko.
Oh, come on. Where's the harm?
I just gave them the unluck ritual a second ago. You see, Mr. Ash...
Wait. Let me guess.
Ash got a little dirty.
Camus's chair broke and dropped him on his ass.
Wow! Correct!
Mr. Ash is always staring at my chest! I can't stand it!
What's so great about these things, anyway?
Mr. Camus doesn't do that.
Oh, hey! Is that a new brew?
Yeah. Apparently it's called "Budwaiser." It's good stuff.
Then, Ms. Josh and the others must be drinking it around now, too!
Fuko.
What do you think it means to die?
That came out of nowhere, what's wrong?
I'm being serious over here.
I personally think it's when your brain stops thinking.
Thinking means you can challenge.
Thinking means you can change.
I think when a person can't do that anymore, that's when they're dead.
Hmm... I don't quite agree with that.
In my opinion...
...you only truly die when people stop remembering you.
I lost my parents in an accident-no...
I killed them with my ability by accident, along with a bunch of other people.
I thought not seeing them was their deaths.
But I think it's slightly different.
After all, both my mom and my dad have always been in my heart...
...constantly telling me that it wasn't my fault.
And said that if I keep living, something wonderful will happen one day.
It might just be a fantasy I've created to escape from the weight of my sins.
But...
My mom and dad have always helped me out- even to this day.
That's why I don't feel like they're dead yet.
Of course, I can't meet them in the flesh, but...
...I'm sure that Ms. Josh and the others are alive and well inside of you, Andy.
Yeah. I sure hope they are.
You...
You finally smiled! Boy, all that hard work I did finally paid off. It was so worth...
...it?
1865. April 15. Washington, D.C.
That's my oldest memory.
Now that I've told you, you'll go there, right?
Huh?
I'll be fine now. So long as I don't forget, I won't ever be alone.
N... no...
The one I love is you, but not you at the same time.
So I don't think we should be doing th-that right now.
Oh.
Did I just say that I love you?
Y'did. But that aside, Fuko... you're starting to fade away.
Whoa, what is this? Am I going someplace else now? Um, um...
Andy!
Yeah?
144 years from now! On August 1st, 2020!
We'll meet at Shinjuku Station!
I'll try to run away from you! But make sure you catch me!
If you do... on that day, I'll kiss you!
So be sure not to forget!
As long as you don't forget...
...Then people won't die.
Sick. Wicked sick.
Where am I?
1865
APRIL 15TH
WASHINGTON D.C.
TO BE CONTINUED
PREVIEW
Are memories worth protecting?
Within differing times, the two men finally cross paths.
The girl's unluck envelops death.
Next episode of Undead Unluck, Episode 22-Profile.
In search of the greatest death ever.