Selfish Desires
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Creator of Dragon Head
Letter
Dear Anya,
Letter
My student life in the Red Dragon
Institute is about to begin.
Institute is about to begin.
Letter
I'm so excited. You know how
long I've looked up to them.
long I've looked up to them.
Letter
I eagerly await the day when we
can share our school life together.
can share our school life together.
Letter
Praying for your swift recovery,
Letter
Your loving sister, Astrid
Anya
(A letter from my sister...)
Anya
(My special treasure...)
Doctor
It seems your recovery is progressing well,
Miss Anastasia. Any concerns?
Miss Anastasia. Any concerns?
Anya
Uh, no... I'm fine.
Nurse
You might be able to go outside soon,
Anya.
Anya.
Doctor
Yes, at this rate, I might be able to allow
thirty minutes outside soon.
thirty minutes outside soon.
Nurse
Doctor, can't we give her more time in the
fresh air?
fresh air?
Doctor
No. She's in a critical phase right now,
you see.
you see.
Nurse
I understand that, but still...
Nurse
You'd rather play outside more, wouldn't
you, Anya? Especially at your age.
you, Anya? Especially at your age.
Anya
No, it's fine... Really, I'm fine.
Doctor
You're very brave, Miss Anastasia. Not
many could undergo so many difficult
many could undergo so many difficult
Doctor
surgeries without a single complaint.
Nurse
You're really amazing, Anya!
It's admirable how you never complain!
It's admirable how you never complain!
Anya
Is that so...
Anya
(There were so many things I wanted to say...)
Anya
(But if I said them, I'd only cause trouble
to all these people who work so hard...)
to all these people who work so hard...)
Anya
(That's why I just wanted to endure it and
not say anything.)
not say anything.)
Anya
(If I'm the only one who has to endure...)
Anya
(Then surely, everyone else can be happy.)
Anya
...
Anya
...
Doctor
Miss Anastasia is now in a very deep coma.
Astrid
She's fallen into a coma before, hasn't she?
Doctor
Yes, but this time it's severe—
life-threatening. It's entirely different
life-threatening. It's entirely different
Doctor
from the previous episodes.
Doctor
As Commander Luther reported, it's most
likely some kind of technological
likely some kind of technological
Doctor
backlash... The recoil from her Ex Machina.
Astrid
The experiment for continuous deployment
of the new armament... I warned them
of the new armament... I warned them
Astrid
it was far too soon!
Astrid
In the end, the Organization only sees us
as expendable pawns...
as expendable pawns...
Doctor
Please don't lose hope. There's still a chance
she will wake up.
she will wake up.
Astrid
Will you help her?
Doctor
Of course. That's why we're here. We'll do
everything in our power to save her.
everything in our power to save her.
Astrid
I'm counting on you. Please—
save my sister!
save my sister!
Astrid
(I wonder how many hours have passed...)
Astrid
Isn't there anything I can do instead of
just standing here, watching?
just standing here, watching?
???
You could at least not look so gloomy in
front of a patient fighting so hard.
front of a patient fighting so hard.
Astrid
(Wh-What...!?)
Astrid
And who are you? What are you doing here?
???
I'd appreciate it if you didn't direct that
misplaced hostility towards me.
misplaced hostility towards me.
Astrid
It's not hostility... But you don't look like a
doctor.
doctor.
???
Of course I'm not a doctor. My field of
expertise is machines!
expertise is machines!
Washington
Cube development is my specialty...
I'm the genius Washington!
I'm the genius Washington!
Washington
Go on, bow down before my brilliance!
Astrid
Cube development... Don't tell me, you
made Anya's?
made Anya's?
Washington
Exactly! I'm the one who designed the
Dragon Head control system for the new
Dragon Head control system for the new
Washington
cube installed in her!
Pretty impressive, right!?
Pretty impressive, right!?
Astrid
(Her technical skills are top-notch, no
doubt... But so is her bragging...)
doubt... But so is her bragging...)
Astrid
So then, what brings you to this room?
Washington
The commander summoned me. Ordered
me to identify the cause and fix it.
me to identify the cause and fix it.
Astrid
My father did...
Washington
As things stand, with today's medicine,
she probably won't regain consciousness.
she probably won't regain consciousness.
Astrid
What!?
Washington
Listen—this isn't an illness or injury. It's
much more delicate and complex.
much more delicate and complex.
Astrid
C-Couldn't you coordinate with the medical
team? Maintain her current state while—
team? Maintain her current state while—
Washington
Oh, that's impossible. They didn't
understand a single thing I said.
understand a single thing I said.
Washington
So I'll just handle it myself!
Astrid
W-Wait a minute, you—What are you
doing!?
doing!?
Washington
What do you think? I'm connecting the
circuits. This system is special.
circuits. This system is special.
Washington
It doesn't accept any precise external
manipulation. The only way is to connect
manipulation. The only way is to connect
Washington
directly.
Astrid
Directly...?
Washington
Anyway, leave it all to this genius!
Let's see... This goes here, and—
Let's see... This goes here, and—
Astrid
(She attached cables to Anya before I
could stop her!)
could stop her!)
Washington
Yep, everything's running smoothly. As I
thought, there's no physical abnormality...
thought, there's no physical abnormality...
Astrid
(She looks so serious once she starts
working...
working...
Astrid
She really looks like a logical scientist...)
Washington
Ugh, I don't get this at all!
Do as you're told!
Do as you're told!
Astrid
W-Wait, are you hitting her!?
Washington
Quiet. Machines usually start working
once you give them a good smack!
once you give them a good smack!
Astrid
(Now she looks more like a brute-force
scientist!)
scientist!)
Astrid
Anya isn't a machine!! And where did that
genius part of you go!?
genius part of you go!?
Washington
You're a noisy one... Just give me a second,
all right...
all right...
Astrid
I'm starting to doubt you...
Astrid
You—You can't actually help Anya, can
you?
you?
Washington
!!
Washington
Did you just say "can't"!? To me,
the one and only Washington!?
the one and only Washington!?
Washington
There's no such thing as "can't" for a genius
like me!!
like me!!
Astrid
(Wh-What's gotten into her...?)
Astrid
(She's furiously typing... Is that Dragon
Head data on the screen?)
Head data on the screen?)
Astrid
(I don't understand the technical details,
but from the massive stream of numbers
but from the massive stream of numbers
Astrid
and symbols, she must be calculating
something...)
something...)
Washington
There's nothing, nothing, nothing—
nothing I can't dooooo!!
nothing I can't dooooo!!
Washington
Found it!! The Dragon Head's damaged
section!!
section!!
Washington
Hehehe, processing calculations
equivalent to three quantum computers is
equivalent to three quantum computers is
Washington
nothing but a warm-up for me!
Astrid
You found the cause of Anya's coma?
Washington
That's right, sister! Easy-peasy!
Washington
Seriously, why didn't anyone make a backup!?
Washington
If they had, they'd have noticed the
corruption in the program immediately—
corruption in the program immediately—
Washington
Backups are your ultimate safeguard.
Astrid
Father told me...backups can't be made
for security reasons.
for security reasons.
Washington
"Can't," you say!?
Astrid
She's making a backup at incredible speed!
Washington
There's nothing this genius can't do!
Take that!!!
Take that!!!
Astrid
What an offensive safeguard...
Washington
Hmm. This won't get us anywhere.
Astrid
(She's mumbling...and preparing something?)
Astrid
Washington, what is that...?
Washington
A device to directly strike at Dragon Head
from the outside.
from the outside.
Astrid
You're going to hit her again!?
Washington
Well, "strike" is just a figure of speech.
I mean diving into her psyche.
I mean diving into her psyche.
Astrid
Into Anya?
Astrid
Is that even safe?
Washington
Dragon Head's internal structure is unique.
There's no other way to debug it.
There's no other way to debug it.
Washington
Trust me—and come with me!
Astrid
(I can't believe this, but if I don't go with
her, she'll just do whatever she pleases...)
her, she'll just do whatever she pleases...)
Astrid
(If there's no one to rein her in, Anya
could be in serious danger!)
could be in serious danger!)
Astrid
Okay, I'll go—for Anya!
Washington
Such lovely sisterly devotion. I like it.
Washington
Well then—time to dive inside!
Washington
By the way, if Anya doesn't wake up, we
won't be able to come back either.
won't be able to come back either.
Astrid
Fine by me! If she doesn't wake up, I
have no intention of returning anyway!
have no intention of returning anyway!
Washington
Attagirl!
Washington
All right, let's gooo!!
Digital Administrator
Astrid
There's...nothing here?
Washington
You're right, there's nothing at all...
Astrid
Does this mean it worked, Washington!?
Washington
As if a genius like me would ever fail!
Astrid
But clearly, this is...
Washington
It's fine—I know the person who manages
this place.
this place.
Astrid
(The person who manages it...?)
Washington
You're here, right, Chopin? Stop being
mean and come out.
mean and come out.
???
My, my, I was hoping to see you two panic
a little more.
a little more.
Snapping Fingers
—Snap!
???
Hey there, you two. Welcome to my world!
Washington
It isn't your world, Chopin.
Chopin
Hehe, you never change, Washington.
You're holding back even though you're
You're holding back even though you're
Chopin
dying to shower me with praise.
Chopin
No need! Go ahead and heap it on!
Washington
Sigh, it's you who never changes, actually...
Astrid
You two know each other...?
Rather well?
Rather well?
Washington
Yes, unfortunately.
Chopin
If we're talking old ties, you and I have
spent a fair amount of time together as
spent a fair amount of time together as
Chopin
well, Astrid.
Astrid
How do you know about me!?
Chopin
I've been watching you through the
Dragon Head.
Dragon Head.
Chopin
Anytime Anastasia—Anya perceives
something, it reaches me too.
something, it reaches me too.
Astrid
(It feels a bit like being spied on...
Rather unsettling...)
Rather unsettling...)
Chopin
Is that creepy? What seems unpleasant is
actually delightfully pleasant!
actually delightfully pleasant!
Washington
How many times have I told you to fix
that part of yourself...?
that part of yourself...?
Chopin
It's innate. It's not a matter of fixing.
Astrid
Um, may I? Who exactly are—
Chopin
Oh, right, I haven't introduced myself.
Though I'm sure you've heard by now, my
Though I'm sure you've heard by now, my
Chopin
name is Chopin.
Chopin
And as to the reason I'm here...
Chopin
I am Dragon Head's management
division and its safety system!
division and its safety system!
Astrid
Wh-What do you mean...? Aren't you some
kind of simulated personality?
kind of simulated personality?
Washington
No—she's an actual human who once
lived. By the name of Chopin.
lived. By the name of Chopin.
Astrid
Once lived...?
Chopin
Well, it's a long story, so I'll be brief.
Chopin
Washington and I oversaw the design and
creation of Dragon Head.
creation of Dragon Head.
Chopin
In other words, we're its founders.
Chopin
But this special control system had an
overwhelming flaw—one modern science
overwhelming flaw—one modern science
Chopin
couldn't fix.
Chopin
Even so, Dragon Head was completed.
Guess how, Astrid?
Guess how, Astrid?
Astrid
I'm sorry, I don't know...
Chopin
We used a bit of trickery. In gaming
terms, a cheat, to take advantage of gaps
terms, a cheat, to take advantage of gaps
Chopin
in the program.
Washington
Your preamble is too long, Chopin. That
hasn't changed either.
hasn't changed either.
Chopin
Sorry, sorry. Well, here's the answer, Astrid.
Chopin
I used my life for the Dragon Head—
offered it up as a sacrifice.
offered it up as a sacrifice.
Astrid
A s-sacrifice...?
Chopin
Skipping the technicalities, the substitute
for the central processing unit...
for the central processing unit...
Chopin
is yours truly, Chopin!
Astrid
If I'm mistaken, forgive me. But essentially,
that means you're no longer in this world...
that means you're no longer in this world...
Chopin
Yup, correct. People would probably call
me a ghost.
me a ghost.
Astrid
That's...
Chopin
Don't let it trouble you. I had a terminal
illness. My body wouldn't have lasted
illness. My body wouldn't have lasted
Chopin
a year anyway.
Astrid
Still, that doesn't mean you should have
been the one sacrificed!
been the one sacrificed!
Chopin
You're very kind and thoughtful of others.
I know—because I've watched through Anya.
I know—because I've watched through Anya.
Chopin
But don't measure others' happiness solely
by your own values.
by your own values.
Chopin
For me, this is happiness. And I believe it
was the right choice.
was the right choice.
Astrid
Chopin...
Chopin
Well, my greatest happiness is seeing
people's troubled faces!
people's troubled faces!
Washington
That's Chopin for you. Some things never
change—even after death.
change—even after death.
Chopin
If death fixed me, wouldn't that be sad?
Hahaha!
Hahaha!
Washington
Geez... You really are the same as ever!
Chopin
Hehe, same can be said for you, Washington.
Astrid
(I can't tell if they get along or not...)
Chopin
Now then, back to the main topic.
Chopin
You came here to wake Anya up—right?
Washington
Of course.
Astrid
Chopin, do you know what is wrong?
Chopin
It's a sensitive matter. It wouldn't be fair
for us to discuss it alone.
for us to discuss it alone.
Chopin
So, I thought I'd invite the person herself.
Astrid
"The person herself," meaning?
Chopin
There is only one "herself"—come on out!
Chopin's Fingers
Snap!
Anya
Huh...? Wh-Where am I...?
Astrid
A-Anya!?
Anya
Astri...?
Why... What are you doing here...?
Why... What are you doing here...?
Astrid
Anya!! Thank goodness! Are you all right!?
Anya
Uh, um... What?
Astrid
I'm sorry! I'm just so happy to see you.
Anya
Astri... I... I don't really understand what's
going on... But it looks like I made
going on... But it looks like I made
Anya
you worry...
Astrid
Don't apologize, Anya! But, actually, the
problem isn't solved yet...
problem isn't solved yet...
Anya
H-Huh...?
Chopin
That's right, it isn't resolved.
Chopin
Because you're the conscious persona of
Anya. The real issue lies within your
Anya. The real issue lies within your
Chopin
subconscious.
Chopin
Deep down, you feel like you don't want to
return to reality.
return to reality.
Chopin
That's why you won't wake up.
Astrid
No way, why...!?
Chopin
Not sure about all that... In any case, if we
can make Anya's subconscious want to
can make Anya's subconscious want to
Chopin
return to reality, she'll wake up.
Chopin
Washington, can you extract and rewrite
the code?
the code?
Washington
I haven't determined the exact sections yet.
But if we can access the cause, like you say,
But if we can access the cause, like you say,
Washington
then maybe...
Chopin
So, it's possible. I'm counting on you.
Astrid
Wait, Chopin. Wouldn't that plan strain
Anya's mind?
Anya's mind?
Chopin
I have no intention of harming the girl
I sacrificed my life to save.
I sacrificed my life to save.
Anya
A-Astri, I don't really get it, but... I'll do
my best!
my best!
Astrid
Anya...
Washington
It's fine. Chopin here is a well-meaning
good-for-nothing. She isn't a villain.
good-for-nothing. She isn't a villain.
Chopin
Exactly—just a good-for-nothing who loves
seeing people's troubled faces～
seeing people's troubled faces～
Astrid
I don't know if that makes you good or bad...
Astrid
But we've come this far. Understood—
please, do it!
please, do it!
Chopin
You won't regret this, I promise!
Washington
So specifically, how do we make her want
to return?
to return?
Chopin
Easy. Grant her subconscious wish.
Chopin
All we have to do is grant one little girl's
selfish desire. Easy as can be!
selfish desire. Easy as can be!
Anya
S-Selfish!? But, I don't...
Chopin
Anyway, let's give it a try.
Chopin's Fingers
Snap!
Anya [Subconscious]
H-Hello...
Washington
Anya multiplied!
Anya [Main]
A-A second me!?
Astrid
Oh... I-I'm so happy!
Anya [Main]
Astri...?
Chopin
Hello, Anya of the subconscious. I've got a
question for you.
question for you.
Chopin
What do you want to do right now?
Anya [Subconscious]
I... I want...
Anya [Main]
(My subconscious isn't going to say anything
weird...right?)
weird...right?)
Anya [Subconscious]
Mirai's...concert...
Astrid
Right, you want to see her concert.
Subconscious or not, Anya is still Anya.
Subconscious or not, Anya is still Anya.
Anya [Main]
Y-Yeah...
Anya [Main]
(It's a little embarrassing, but I'm glad she
didn't say something strange...)
didn't say something strange...)
Washington
Wait, there's more.
Anya [Main]
Huh...?
Anya [Subconscious]
I...want to perform...Mirai's...concert...
Anya [Main]
Eep...
Anya [Subconscious]
I want to sing...and dance!
Anya [Main]
Eeeeep!?
Boom-Tsk
Anya [Subconscious]
I want to sing and dance!
Anya [Main]
Eeeeep!?
Astrid
My, I haven't heard that one before...
Astrid
Hehe, so deep down, Anya wants to be
an idol!
an idol!
Washington
Sounds good, it's cute. But not nearly as cute
as the little genius me!
as the little genius me!
Astrid
Washington, I believe you're wrong. Anya
is far cuter!
is far cuter!
Washington
You dare disagree with the most adorable
Lady Washington herself!?
Lady Washington herself!?
Anya [Main]
Uh, um... Please don't fight over me, you
two...
two...
Anya [Main]
I don't feel that way at all! I mean, about
wanting to sing and dance...
wanting to sing and dance...
Anya [Subconscious]
Why...? I am cute...
Anya [Main]
Eeeeeeeeep!?
Astrid
That's right, Anya is the cutest! If you
become an idol, you'll conquer the world.
become an idol, you'll conquer the world.
Washington
The one who'll take the world by storm is me.
No one but me, you hear?
No one but me, you hear?
Chopin
Hahaha, this is getting so out of hand!
Ah, such a great vibe!
Ah, such a great vibe!
Chopin
Then it's settled—no time like the present.
And... Snap!
And... Snap!
Astrid
Amazing.
The setting changed completely...
The setting changed completely...
Washington
You really can do just about anything, huh.
Chopin
I'm honored by your praise. But even I am no god.
Chopin
I couldn't generate an audience of people.
Sorry about that.
Sorry about that.
Anya [Main]
(It's true, there are only glow sticks laid out.
Kind of sad...)
Kind of sad...)
Anya [Main]
(Wait—that's no way to think! At this rate,
they'll make me perform!)
they'll make me perform!)
Anya [Main]
(Th-That's way too embarrassing... Ugh...)
Washington
Anyway, Anya wanted to do a concert.
Anya [Main]
No, I...
Anya [Subconscious]
Yes... I do...
Anya [Main]
Th-That's not true at all!
Chopin
Your subconscious is saying it, so it's
definitely what you want.
definitely what you want.
Astrid
We need to grant it for Anya to wake up,
right?
right?
Chopin
Exactly! Even Anya wouldn't want to
sleep forever, would she?
sleep forever, would she?
Anya [Main]
Well... I'd really hate not being able to see
you, Astri, or the others.
you, Astri, or the others.
Chopin
Then it's settled! Up on the stage!
Anya [Main]
Uuugh... Okay...
Anya [Subconscious]
It's embarrassing...
Anya [Main]
You can't be shy about this...
It's what you wanted, isn't it?
It's what you wanted, isn't it?
Anya [Subconscious]
Yes... But it's still embarrassing...
Anya [Main]
Th-That's true...
Anya [Subconscious]
Also, it's not like I can just start singing...
Anya [Main]
Uh, you're right... Wh-What do we do...
Astrid
Anya and Anya are getting flustered!
Chopin
Yes, I looove it!
Washington
So we have no plan at all...
Chopin, change the location.
Chopin, change the location.
Chopin
I don't have to indulge your demands,
Washington.
Washington.
Washington
Just do it! That's an order!
Chopin
All right, all right.
Chopin's Fingers
Snap!
Anya [Subconscious]
Oh... The scenery changed...
I feel calmer now...
I feel calmer now...
Anya [Main]
Yeah! We did our best!
Astrid
Honestly, you two are so cute!
Come here, let me hug you!
Come here, let me hug you!
Washington
That hopeless sister-lover aside—Chopin,
got any plans? Right now, we'll just get
got any plans? Right now, we'll just get
Washington
frustrated.
Chopin
Hmm... Let's form a band!
Astrid
A-A band...?
Washington
Chopin, seriously... You're spouting
nonsense again...
nonsense again...
Chopin
No, no, it's for Anya. A band backing her
up will make it easier to sing.
up will make it easier to sing.
Washington
Unbelievable how brazen she is...
Astrid
C-Can we even form a band?
Anya [Main]
Um, Astri, you don't have to force yourself...
Astrid
N-No, I was just surprised. I'll do anything
for you, Anya!
for you, Anya!
Chopin
All right! Then, Astrid, take this!
Astrid
A guitar!? Well, I can play it...
More or less...
More or less...
Chopin
And as for Anya...
Chopin
Have this!
Anya [Mic]
A microphone...? Wait, what are these clothes!?
Anya [Mic]
Um... Does that mean I'm the vocalist?
Anya [Subconscious]
I...want...to sing too...
Chopin
Oh, that's right... Then Anya of the
subconscious will be the vocalist!
subconscious will be the vocalist!
Anya [Subconscious]
Yay...
Anya [Mic]
Uh, wait... I... I've been handed a microphone...
But what am I supposed to do!?
But what am I supposed to do!?
Chopin
Then play an instrument! You look the
part, so let's make the mic your instrument!
part, so let's make the mic your instrument!
Anya [Mic]
Make the mic an instrument?
Chopin
Exactly! How about beatboxing?
Washington
Beatboxing...
Anya [Mic]
B-Boom-tsk... Boom-tsk...
Chopin
Oh, that has the splendid quality of a
beginner!
beginner!
Anya [Mic]
Boom-tsk, boom-tsk... Boom chika boom
chika chika!
chika chika!
Chopin
Hahaha! Not bad at all! It's decided!
Washington
Ugh, what did I tell you! Chopin, you're
just playing with them!
just playing with them!
Astrid
Anya lisping while beatboxing...
Ahh, she's so adorable I might faint!!
Ahh, she's so adorable I might faint!!
Washington
Oh wow, she's enjoying it too...
Chopin
Now then, Washington. Your turn.
Washington
No thanks. I am not becoming your
plaything.
plaything.
Chopin
Oh, so you can't do it.
Washington
"Can't"???
Washington
There is nothing a genius like
Washington can't do!!
Washington can't do!!
Chopin
I knew it was going to work and I'm still
surprised. How do you live like this?
surprised. How do you live like this?
Chopin
Now, what instrument suits you... Anya,
what do you remember from Mirai's concert?
what do you remember from Mirai's concert?
Anya [Subconscious]
People were playing instruments... But I
didn't see much...
didn't see much...
Anya [Mic]
Yeah... That's true...
Chopin
Well, what did you see?
Anya [Subconscious]
I saw...the staff...
Washington
The staff.
Anya [Mic]
Oh, that's right! They guide people to
the restrooms and such.
the restrooms and such.
Washington
Restrooms.
Chopin
All right, it's decided!
Astrid [Guitar]
Twang twang... Wrrrraaang!!!
Astrid [Guitar]
Twang-twang-twang-twang...
Anya [Subconscious]
A gentle heart, burdened by wounds～♪
Anya [Mic]
Boom-tsk, boom-tsk.
Washington [Staff]
The men's room is up these stairs and at
the end of the hall!
the end of the hall!
Anya [Subconscious]
Bound by tears, like a curse～♪
Astrid [Guitar]
Twang-twang-wrrrraaaaaang!!!
Anya [Mic]
Chiki-chiki boom♪
Washington [Staff]
This floor is crowded! Please use the other
corridor as well!
corridor as well!
Chopin
That was a splendid performance!
Washington
Are we really calling that a performance?
Chopin
How was it for everyone?
Astrid
I gave it my all for Anya!
Anya [Mic]
It was fun! I'm still fired up!
Anya [Subconscious]
Yeah, me too... I felt alive...
Washington
You've got to be kidding me. Am I the
weird one here?
weird one here?
Chopin
Now then, Anya of the subconscious, are
you satisfied?
you satisfied?
Anya [Subconscious]
Yeah...
Astrid
Anya's body is glowing!
Chopin
That means she's satisfied. She'll return
to where she belongs.
to where she belongs.
Anya [Mic]
Is this...goodbye?
Anya [Subconscious]
It's okay... I am you...
I'll always be with you...
I'll always be with you...
Anya [Subconscious]
Next time, I want to sing...in front of a
real crowd...like Mirai...
real crowd...like Mirai...
Anya [Subconscious]
Beatbox Anya... Please make that wish
come true for us both...
come true for us both...
Anya [Mic]
Like Mirai...
Anya [Mic]
I promise you I will! I'll sing in front of the
ones I love!
ones I love!
Anya [Subconscious]
Thank you...
Anya [Mic]
Oh! She vanished...
Beep-beep-beep—
Washington
Ah, the program is updating. The missing
data is being restored...
data is being restored...
Washington
So it is true that the data repairs itself
when Anya thinks that she wants to live...
when Anya thinks that she wants to live...
Astrid
Will Anya wake up now?
Washington
I thought she would... But there still
seems to be missing parts.
seems to be missing parts.
Chopin
Then let's have the next Anya take the stage.
Anya [Mic]
What? There are more Anyas...?
Washington
Hey! Why am I only hearing about this
now!?
now!?
Chopin
Who said we only had one desire
to grant?
to grant?
Anya [Mic]
You definitely said so not so long ago...
Astrid
Sigh... So we repeat this until the data is
fully restored.
fully restored.
Chopin
Fixing a program is a gradual process.
Now, I wonder what the next desire is?
Now, I wonder what the next desire is?
Washington
Why do you look so happy about this!?
Astrid
I'm a little happy, because it means I get to
see many different Anyas.
see many different Anyas.
Anya [Mic]
I-I don't want to show all my desires
to others...
to others...
Chopin
It's fine to look selfish sometimes.
Your little whims are quite cute.
Your little whims are quite cute.
Astrid
She's right, Anya. You usually hold back
too much.
too much.
Anya [Mic]
Do I...?
Chopin
Looks like there are three more Selfish
Anyas.
Anyas.
Anya [Mic]
Selfish Anyas!?
Astrid
Adorable.
Washington
You're such a shameless sister-lover. Let's
get this over with.
get this over with.
Chopin
All right, the next Anya iiiis—
Chopin's Fingers
Snap!
Anya [Battle Gear]
Hellooooooo!
Anya [Mic]
Me in battle gear!?
Washington
Maybe you wanna blow off some steam?
Go a little wild...?
Go a little wild...?
Anya [Battle Gear]
Yes, I want to fight Astri!
Astrid
M-Me!? Why, Anya? Do you harbor
some secret resentment towards me?
some secret resentment towards me?
Anya [Mic]
N-No way, Astri!
Anya [Battle Gear]
No, not at all! But I still want to fight!
Astrid
(Anya has an entirely different charm
when she speaks so briskly.)
when she speaks so briskly.)
Anya [Mic]
Maybe what you really want... Is to make
up, right?
up, right?
Anya [Battle Gear]
Yes, that's right! Making up after a fight
is the true proof of sisterhood!
is the true proof of sisterhood!
Anya [Mic]
Yeah, I get that... It sounds so nice.
Washington
Is that how it is? Fighting and making up
as proof of sisterhood, huh...
as proof of sisterhood, huh...
Chopin
It's too much trouble—let's handle two at
once!
once!
Washington
You're going to summon another Anya!?
Chopin
Snap!
Anya [Wedding Dress]
...
Anya [Mic]
Wh-What is that outfit?
Anya [Mic]
(I really hope I won't blurt out something
weird!)
weird!)
Anya [Wedding Dress]
I want to marry Astri!!
Anya [Mic]
Eeeeeeeep!!!???
Anyas Galore
Anya [Wedding Dress]
I want to marry Astri!!
Anya [Mic]
Eeeeeeeep!!!???
Astrid
M-Marry me, you say...
Anya [Mic]
Nonononononooooo! Astri, listen, that's
not true!!
not true!!
Anya [Wedding Dress]
It is true—I want to marry Astri ♡
Anya [Mic]
Noooo! And stop with the ♡!
Chopin
Hehe, this is so entertaining. Beyond
my expectations...
my expectations...
Washington
Are you enjoying their troubled faces
again!?
again!?
Chopin
Oh, come on, Washington. How can I keep
quiet after seeing this?
quiet after seeing this?
Chopin
It's like I can hear a voice from heaven
saying: Make it even more interesting!
saying: Make it even more interesting!
Washington
Cut it out already, Chopin!
Chopin's Fingers
Snap!
Chopin
Now then, you two! Here's a present from
me!
me!
Washington
You went so far as to prepare something
like this...
like this...
Astrid
Is that...a wedding venue?
Astrid
And my outfit changed too!?
Chopin
It's not much, but consider it a modest
wedding gift.
wedding gift.
Anya [Wedding Dress]
Thank you, Chopin. I'm going to be happy
forever after!
forever after!
Anya [Mic]
Eeep!!
Washington
How exactly do you plan to end this chaos,
Chopin?
Chopin?
Chopin
Does it need to end?
Washington
Ugh, forget it. Astrid. You handle this.
Astrid
Yes, of course. I'm Anya's sister, after all.
Astrid
Anya, I heard your wish...
Astrid
Yes, let's get married!
Anya [Mic]
A-A-Astri!?
Anya [Wedding Dress]
Let's be together forever, Astri ♡
Chopin
All right, seems like the matter is settled.
Washington
What am I even looking at right now?
Anya [Battle Gear]
E-Excuse me!
Astrid
Oh, that's right. I need to grant this
Anya's wish as well.
Anya's wish as well.
Chopin
Hmm, how about this.
Chopin's Fingers
Snap!
Anya [Mic]
Um... Please welcome the bride and groom?
Washington
It's an actual wedding...
Chopin
Congratulations, Anya! And thank you,
Anya!
Anya!
Washington
You look overly delighted, Chopin...
Chopin
Nothing could be more fun. Ah, I can just
picture everyone's troubled faces.
picture everyone's troubled faces.
Washington
This woman...
Anya [Mic]
Um, next... What do I say again...?
Anya [Mic]
Uh... In sickness and...mumble mumble...
Chopin
Anya, what's that mic for?
Anya [Mic]
Ah, right... Boom-tsk, boom-tsk...
Washington
That's not what it's for...
Anya [Wedding Dress]
Um, Astri... May I say something?
Astrid
Yes, anything. There's something you really
want to tell me, isn't there?
want to tell me, isn't there?
Anya [Wedding Dress]
Yeah! Um... I've always, always wanted to
live with you, Astri!
live with you, Astri!
Anya [Wedding Dress]
I don't want to be left with only letters,
separated from you...
separated from you...
Anya [Wedding Dress]
That's why I want to marry you, Astri.
Then we can always be together!
Then we can always be together!
Astrid
I feel the same as you, Anya. I want
to be with you forever.
to be with you forever.
Anya [Wedding Dress]
So it's mutual, hehe ♡
Chopin
Fine thing, marriage. Isn't it,
Washington?
Washington?
Washington
You call it marriage, but this is just
make-believe.
make-believe.
Chopin
Even make-believe can give shape to
feelings.
feelings.
Chopin
Hey, should we get married too?
Washington
...
Washington
If I nod now, will you stay with me
forever?
forever?
Chopin
Oh...
Chopin
Uh... Sorry, but that's impossible. I'm no
longer alive.
longer alive.
Washington
Right. Because I murdered you.
Chopin
You're still hung up on that? You really
are something.
are something.
Washington
But... I was the one who put you inside
the Dragon Head...
the Dragon Head...
Chopin
Back then, my body was already failing.
Days drowning in meds. Even my pain
Days drowning in meds. Even my pain
Chopin
receptors were failing.
Chopin
I was at the end of my line.
Washington
Everyone told me it wasn't murder...
They said it was because of the illness...
They said it was because of the illness...
Washington
But I saw your unmoving body.
Washington
With my own eyes, I saw how your body
had turned gray.
had turned gray.
Chopin
By then, I had already been transferred
into Dragon Head. So there's no need
into Dragon Head. So there's no need
Chopin
to torment yourself—
Washington
How can I not I torment myself! No matter
what anyone says... I murdered you!
what anyone says... I murdered you!
Chopin
Washington, the truth is—
Chopin
I wanted you to be the one to kill me.
Washington
There you go again, making things up on
the fly...
the fly...
Chopin
I'm not. It was far better than
dying of illness.
dying of illness.
Chopin
No matter what people say... Believe you
"murdered" me if you want to, but thanks to
"murdered" me if you want to, but thanks to
Chopin
you, I didn't have to die from disease.
Chopin
It was a means to a good end. I'm truly
grateful, Washington.
grateful, Washington.
Washington
...
Washington
No... I—
Anya [Battle Gear]
I will not hold my peace!!!
Anya [Mic]
Wha...!?
Astrid
Battle Gear Anya!?
Anya [Battle Gear]
I'm the one who's marrying Astri, Anya!!
Anya [Mic]
Huh!?
Anya [Wedding Dress]
What are you saying, Anya? I'm the
one getting married, so you should just
one getting married, so you should just
Anya [Wedding Dress]
step aside ♡
Anya [Battle Gear]
That is no way to talk to me, Anya!
Anya(Anya [Mic]
Oh no, I... I have to manage the situation!
Anya(Anya [Mic]
Anya, Anya, please calm dooown!
Washington
I'm going to lose my mind.
Astrid
So many Anyas... And they're all fighting
over me... It's heaven!
over me... It's heaven!
Washington
It's over... We're done for...
Astrid
I've decided—I'll marry all Anyas!
Astrid
Including you, Battle Gear Anya!
Anya [Battle Gear]
Y-Yes, Astri! Let's get married!
Astrid
Now we've successfully made up!
Anya [Battle Gear]
Yes!
Anya [Mic]
In sickness and in health, till death do us
part—
part—
Anya [Battle Gear]
I do!
Anya [Wedding Dress]
I do ♡
Astrid
I do.
Anya [Wedding Dress]
That was a lovely ceremony ♡
Anya [Battle Gear]
Yes, it was wonderful!
Anya [Mic]
Oh, you two...
Anya [Battle Gear]
We're satisfied, so we'll be going now!
Washington
Wasn't that one's wish to make up with
her sister?
her sister?
Washington
She only just quarreled with herself.
Chopin
She's happy, isn't she? All's well that
ends well.
ends well.
Washington
I see...
Anya [Battle Gear]
We swore we'll always stay with Astri.
Anya [Mic]
Yeah!
Anya [Wedding Dress]
When you wake up, stay with Astri for us ♡
Anya [Mic]
I will! I'll stay with her forever, I promise!
Anya [Mic]
Bye-bye, Anyas...
Astrid
I'll miss my Anyas.
Anya [Mic]
I'm right here, Astri. Don't be sad!
Astrid
Right, we'll be together forever and ever,
won't we?
won't we?
Beep-beep-beep—
Chopin
Washington, the program has updated.
Washington
Yes, the missing parts have been restored.
That leaves just one more, right?
That leaves just one more, right?
Chopin
Then let's summon her at once. Come
forth, the final Selfish Anya!
forth, the final Selfish Anya!
Chopin's Fingers
Snap!
Anya [???]
...
Washington
(This Anya feels different from the ones
before.)
before.)
Chopin
What's your desire? Will you tell us?
Anya [???]
My desire is...
Anya [Mic]
Waaaait just a second!!
Chopin
What's wrong? Why the panic?
Anya [Mic]
Let me hear the answer first, pleeeeease!
Astrid
Oh, she dragged her away...
Chopin
What a burst of speed.
Washington
There is no time to lose.
Follow them!
Follow them!
My True Feelings
Anya [Mic]
Okay, we should be safe here...
Anya [Mic]
Now, can you tell me what your desire is?
Anya [???]
My desire?
Anya [Mic]
Yes, tell me what you want.
Anya [???]
What I want is...
Anya [???]
...
Anya [Mic]
N-No way...
Anya [???]
These are my true feelings—your true
feelings, Anya.
feelings, Anya.
Anya [Mic]
N-No, they're not...
Anya [Mic]
That... That's not okay!!
Anya [???]
I want you to disappear, Anya.
Anya [Mic]
!!
Astrid
A-Anya!?
Astrid
Are you all right!? What happened!?
You're hurt!
You're hurt!
Anya [Mic]
Ugh... As...tri...
Astrid
Did you do this...?
Anya [???]
That's right, Astrid. I did it.
Astrid
Why? Why would you hurt yourself?
Anya [???]
There's only one reason. Because it's my
desire. That's what I want.
desire. That's what I want.
Astrid
What you want...?
Anya [???]
For Anya to never wake up.
Astrid
No...
Anya [???]
Don't be so shocked, Astri.
Anya [???]
If Anya's main personality disappears, she
will stay asleep.
will stay asleep.
Washington
Stop talking nonsense. We didn't
come here for this.
come here for this.
Anya [???]
Oh, don't worry. Even if she doeasn't
wake up, all of you can still return to the
wake up, all of you can still return to the
Anya [???]
outside world.
Washington
That's not what we want to hear—
Chopin
She's right. You can return by satisfying the
wishes of all Anyas.
wishes of all Anyas.
Chopin
So, as long as she is satisfied, you'll be able
to leave.
to leave.
Anya [???]
I'll be perfectly satisfied if Anya—if I don't
wake up.
wake up.
Astrid
Please tell me, Anya... Why don't you
want to wake up?
want to wake up?
Anya [???]
I saw so many people die... Kill each other.
It was painful and sad. I never want to see
It was painful and sad. I never want to see
Anya [???]
it again.
Chopin
You mean the Requiem.
Washington
Wait, there wasn't any Requiem!
Washington
The Vessels of Shinano Academy lost their
Gifts, and Requiem didn't happen.
Gifts, and Requiem didn't happen.
Chopin
No, there was a Requiem. It might've been
orchestrated, but it really happened.
orchestrated, but it really happened.
Chopin
I saw it through Anya.
Chopin
It was gruesome. All those girls, killing each
other.
other.
Astrid
An orchestrated Requiem... Are you talking
about that Pseudo-Requiem thing...?
about that Pseudo-Requiem thing...?
Washington
That was real?
Chopin
Who knows. I can't interact with the real
world, so I don't know what's real.
world, so I don't know what's real.
Chopin
But at the end of that slaughter, Anya's
Ex Machina activated.
Ex Machina activated.
Anya [Requiem]
Yes, I rewrote reality with my power.
Anya [Requiem]
So that such a tragedy never happens
again.
again.
Astrid
Rewrote reality... Anya, what are you
saying?
saying?
Chopin
Ah, so you're aware of your true power.
Astrid
Anya's true power...
Anya [Requiem]
When I saved everyone from the Sunrise
Luxury Apartments, deep down, I knew.
Luxury Apartments, deep down, I knew.
Anya [Requiem]
My power isn't some simple ability that
just creates Aegis.
just creates Aegis.
Anya [Requiem]
Its true nature is...the power to bend
reality to my will.
reality to my will.
Astrid
Bend reality!? That's a godlike power...
Chopin
But it's true. That's Anya's real power.
Washington
Chopin, I don't understand any of this.
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
Chopin
Let's go back to the basics. Dragon
Head integrates advanced life-support and
Head integrates advanced life-support and
Chopin
cube-control systems.
Chopin
Anya falls into coma repeatedly because
resources are diverted to the cube-control
resources are diverted to the cube-control
Chopin
when she uses her reality-altering Ex
Machina.
Machina.
Chopin
This time, using her Ex Machina to erase
the Gifts is too large in scale.
the Gifts is too large in scale.
Chopin
To contain the Ex Machina's overflow, it
drains the life-support system.
drains the life-support system.
Chopin
As a result, Anya is on the verge of
eternal sleep.
eternal sleep.
Chopin
If we force her awake, the system will
overload and trigger safety protocols.
overload and trigger safety protocols.
Chopin
The Ex Machina will reset—and the
altered reality will be undone.
altered reality will be undone.
Anya [Requiem]
If I wake, reality reverts, and the girls of
Shinano Academy will regain their power.
Shinano Academy will regain their power.
Chopin
And then Requiem will happen. The
true Requiem. True hell.
true Requiem. True hell.
Astrid
So if Anya doesn't wake up, there will be
no more Vessels?
no more Vessels?
Anya [Requiem]
That's right, Astri. As long as I don't wake
up...
up...
Anya [Requiem]
Everyone will be happy.
Anya [Mic]
...
Astrid
It is overwhelming to think Anya's
power can change reality...
power can change reality...
Chopin
It's a fact, Astrid.
Astrid
Sure, but it's unacceptable to sacrifice her.
Chopin
Then the Requiem happens and Vessels
lose their lives. The tragedy repeats itself.
lose their lives. The tragedy repeats itself.
Anya [Requiem]
That would be too much for me...
Anya [Mic]
For me too...
I don't want to see that again...
I don't want to see that again...
Astrid
Anya...
Washington
Stopping the Requiem is the Red Dragon
Organization's long-standing goal.
Organization's long-standing goal.
Washington
If we achieve it, then Chopin becoming
Dragon Head's core won't be for nothing.
Dragon Head's core won't be for nothing.
Washington
But if Requiem starts again...
Chopin
It seems this discussion will be more
complicated than I expected.
complicated than I expected.
Chopin
We might as well move to a fitting place.
Chopin's Fingers
Snap!
Washington
Isn't this the green room from earlier?
What are you scheming, Chopin?
What are you scheming, Chopin?
Chopin
I've already had Astrid and Miss Requiem
take the stage.
take the stage.
Chopin
You should head there too when you're
ready.
ready.
Anya [Mic]
Ready...?
Chopin
Of course. Ready to die. To say bye-bye to
this world.
this world.
Washington
What are you saying!?
Chopin
Come on, just listen without getting angry
for once, Washington.
for once, Washington.
Chopin
You weren't there the moment I died.
Chopin
When I was cut off from this world.
Chopin
You were operating the device. You only
saw me turning gray afterwards.
saw me turning gray afterwards.
Washington
Yes... That's right...
Chopin
Back then, I wanted to say something to
you—a final farewell.
you—a final farewell.
Chopin
I regretted not being able to say it.
Washington
....
Chopin
Anya, I don't want that to happen to you.
That's why I prepared the stage—
That's why I prepared the stage—
Chopin
and that microphone.
Anya [Mic]
So that I can deliver my last words to Astri...
That was your intention all along?
That was your intention all along?
Chopin
Exactly. Or did you think I had you hold a
mic all this time just for my amusement?
mic all this time just for my amusement?
Anya [Mic]
Well... Yes...
Washington
Chopin... Do you seriously think Anya should
die?
die?
Chopin
If there is no other way.
Chopin
But I want to give her at least some sense
of comfort.
of comfort.
Washington
...
Chopin
Ah... Maybe this is what you meant by
calling me a well-meaning good-for-nothing.
calling me a well-meaning good-for-nothing.
Washington
Anya, what about you? What do you want
to do?
to do?
Anya [Mic]
I... I... If this is really the end, I want to
tell Astri how I feel.
tell Astri how I feel.
Washington
Do you think she will accept it?
Anya [Mic]
I don't know...but...
Anya [Mic]
Astri is on the stage. I'm going!
Chopin
Oh dear, off she goes. Before we've finished
talking.
talking.
Washington
Because you keep saying incomprehensible
things.
things.
Chopin
You don't want it to end like this, do you?
Aren't you going to stop her?
Aren't you going to stop her?
Washington
What could I possibly say to her now?
Chopin
Kind as always.
Chopin
All right, you can wait here.
Chopin
Farewell, Washington—my beloved
partner.
partner.
Washington
Chopin!
Washington
Why did you have to go with such a sad look
on your face...
on your face...
What Logical Basis?
——The Dragon Head project was going to
end before it even began that day.
end before it even began that day.
Washington
Why!? There shouldn't be any contradictions
in our design!
in our design!
RDO Researcher A
There are no design contradictions. But it's
fundamentally wrong.
fundamentally wrong.
Washington
Wrong... There's no way—
Chopin
Calm down. Let's hear them out.
RDO Researcher A
It's a dreamlike control mechanism that
raises the cube's processing limits.
raises the cube's processing limits.
RDO Researcher B
This computational load is too high.
Washington
!!
RDO Researcher A
We are top professionals in this field, and
we can tell this design is truly the work of
we can tell this design is truly the work of
RDO Researcher A
a genius.
Washington
Then we should be able to proceed with the
project as is, right?
project as is, right?
RDO Researcher C
The design and specs are perfect... However,
it's impossible to bring it to fruition.
it's impossible to bring it to fruition.
RDO Researcher C
To perform such an enormous
computational load, you'd need processing
computational load, you'd need processing
RDO Researcher C
speed equal to a human brain. No such
CPU exists in this world.
CPU exists in this world.
Washington
Th-Then... Use quantum computing!
RDO Researcher A
It's technologically impossible to install
quantum computers in this biomedical
quantum computers in this biomedical
RDO Researcher A
device!
Their voices trailed off, and silence fell
over the room.
over the room.
A few minutes later, Chopin muttered
under her breath.
under her breath.
Chopin
I see... Why didn't I think of it sooner?
Washington
You've got a solution!? That's my partner!
Chopin
I'm honored by your praise, Dr. Washington.
RDO Researcher A
Are you saying there's a way to install
multiple quantum computers?
multiple quantum computers?
Chopin
We already concluded that was impossible,
didn't we?
didn't we?
Washington
Then how exactly are you going to
achieve output equal to the human brain?
achieve output equal to the human brain?
Chopin
Simple. Use a human brain.
Washington
Huh?
Chopin
We can use my brain as the CPU.
Washington
!?
RDO Researcher A
I see, using a human brain...
How brilliant and unconventional.
How brilliant and unconventional.
RDO Researcher B
As expected of Dr. Chopin! To volunteer
yourself as the test subject...
yourself as the test subject...
RDO Researcher C
But is it truly feasible...?
Chopin
If we adapt Dr. Washington's mental dimension
diver, it should be possible.
diver, it should be possible.
RDO Researcher A
I see! With Professor Chopin's brain, even
massive computation becomes possible!
massive computation becomes possible!
Washington
W-Wait just a minute! I don't approve!
Chopin
Washington, this is the only solution.
Washington
No...
RDO Researcher B
With respect, I've heard that Professor
Chopin is only expected to live another
Chopin is only expected to live another
RDO Researcher B
year. Is that correct?
Chopin
Yes, that's correct. It's intractable. This
illness has tormented me for a long time.
illness has tormented me for a long time.
Chopin
And it will end within a year.
RDO Researcher B
Then we should have her donate her brain.
It's more rational than letting her simply die.
It's more rational than letting her simply die.
RDO Researcher C
Indeed, rational and elegant. It would
drive technological innovation.
drive technological innovation.
Washington
You people—
I'm telling you to wait!
I'm telling you to wait!
RDO Researcher A
Are you telling the ninety-nine
Vessels to die?
Vessels to die?
Washington
I-I...
RDO Researcher B
Do you have any logical basis for your
objection?
objection?
Washington
I... Um...
RDO Researcher C
Arguing without logical grounds is
absurd. You're a scientist, aren't you?
absurd. You're a scientist, aren't you?
Washington
Ugh...
RDO Researcher A
This should be easy to rationalize. There
is no refuting it.
is no refuting it.
Washington
...
RDO Researcher A
She's volunteering herself—how can
you object?
you object?
RDO Researcher B
Arguing any further would just be your own
selfishness.
selfishness.
RDO Researcher C
If you're going to throw a tantrum, then
step down from the project.
step down from the project.
Washington
...
I couldn't say anything. I couldn't retort.
I had no argument to present.
I had no argument to present.
I can't object to logic. I'm a scientist, after
all...
all...
All I could do was apologize.
I'm sorry...
The discussion had already shifted to
integrating Chopin's brain.
integrating Chopin's brain.
In other words, how to make practical use
of her death.
of her death.
Eventually, I came face to face with her
cold body...
cold body...
My inadequacy was the seal to Chopin's
death.
death.
She died because there was something
I couldn't do.
I couldn't do.
Since that day, whenever I hear the word
"can't," her death flashes before my eyes.
"can't," her death flashes before my eyes.
I still regret it. My incompetence is unforgivable.
If only I could relive that moment—
If only I could try again—
If I could go back... What would I say?
Anya [Requiem]
The fact you are here means you are ready,
right?
right?
Anya [Requiem]
To die.
Anya [Mic]
I...
Anya [Requiem]
Are you going to be difficult about this? Our
death will save so many lives.
death will save so many lives.
Anya [Requiem]
I don't want to see that hell again...
Anya [Mic]
Me...neither...
Astrid
I won't allow Anya to die!
Anya [Mic]
Astri...
Astrid
Hey, Anya? Isn't there anything we can do?
Astrid
Whatever it is, I'll help! Please!
Anya [Mic]
Astri... I... I...
Anya [Mic]
I still think it'll be better if I don't wake up...
I'm sorry...
I'm sorry...
Astrid
Anya! Don't say that—
Anya [Mic]
I saw so many people killing each other...
Not out of hatred, but sorrow.
Not out of hatred, but sorrow.
Anya [Mic]
I don't want anything like that to happen
ever again...
ever again...
Anya [Mic]
The Requiem is already over. We have to
keep it that way...
keep it that way...
Astrid
Anya...
Anya [Requiem]
See, even Astri can't argue. Because this
is the right thing to do.
is the right thing to do.
Anya [Requiem]
Everything will work out if we die.
So, that's okay with me.
So, that's okay with me.
Anya [Requiem]
Anya, pick up that knife.
Astrid
(A knife at Anya's feet? Since when—)
Astrid
Anya, no!! Don't pick that up!!
Anya [Requiem]
I'm sorry, Astri. Don't do anything.
Astrid
Ghh... I can't move...
Anya [Requiem]
This is our world. I can control it.
Anya [Requiem]
Anya. Pick up the knife.
Anya [Mic]
Okay... It's the right thing to do, right?
Astrid
No... Anya... Put that...back...
Anya [Mic]
Thank you, Astri... For coming to see me...
Anya [Mic]
That first letter was fake... But everything
else I got from you was real...
else I got from you was real...
Astrid
A...nya...
Anya [Mic]
It's okay, Astri...
Anya [Mic]
I was supposed to be dead from the
moment I was born anyway...
moment I was born anyway...
Anya [Mic]
I shouldn't have existed... So it's okay.
Astrid
(She's bringing the knife to her throat!)
Astrid
No... Stop...
Anya [Mic]
To say I want to live...would be so selfish...
Anya [Mic]
I can't say it...
Chopin
But if you die without saying anything,
you'll regret it.
you'll regret it.
Anya [Mic]
Chopin...
Chopin
On the verge of death, I couldn't say my
last words to the one I cherished.
last words to the one I cherished.
Chopin
But you have the one you care about right in
front of you.
front of you.
Chopin
Say everything you want to say.
Anya [Mic]
What I want to say...
I...
I...
Anya [Mic]
I... I...
Astrid
Anya...
Anya [Mic]
I want to sing... Be cute like Mirai... Like an
idol...
idol...
Anya [Mic]
I want to fight with you...
Then make up and hug...
Then make up and hug...
Anya [Mic]
Astri... I want to stay with you...
Forever and ever...
Forever and ever...
Astrid
Yes... That's right... See, there's no need
for you to die...
for you to die...
Anya [Requiem]
There is a need, Astri. I have to die.
Astrid
Why!?
Anya [Requiem]
Why? I have explained enough. Why do
you still object?
you still object?
Anya [Requiem]
Do you want the ninety-nine Vessels to
die?
die?
Astrid
That's not what I—
Anya [Requiem]
Do you have any logical basis for your objection,
Astri?
Astri?
Astrid
I...
Anya [Requiem]
Arguing without logical grounds is
absurd, isn't it.
absurd, isn't it.
Astrid
Ugh...
Anya [Requiem]
Again, you have no argument.
Anya [Requiem]
Then it's settled. Anya has to die.
Washington
This voice...
Washington
From the stage...
Washington
(So much pain in Anya's voice...)
Washington
(It must be the Requiem Anya.)
Washington
(Robotic, yet sad.)
Washington
(Back at the Dragon Head meeting, when
Chopin proposed we use her own brain...)
Chopin proposed we use her own brain...)
Washington
(I couldn't argue back. I couldn't do
anything.)
anything.)
Washington
(I have no right to go on that stage.)
Washington
(But I can still hear Anya's voice...)
Do you want the ninety-nine Vessels to
die?
die?
Washington
!
Washington
Those words...
They're exactly like back then...
They're exactly like back then...
Do you have any logical basis for that
objection?
objection?
Arguing without logical grounds is
absurd, isn't it.
absurd, isn't it.
Washington
What...should I have done...
Washington
No logical grounds... I'm a scientist, so...
To argue back, I need...
To argue back, I need...
Again, you have no argument.
Washington
!
Washington
Before I knew it, I was running toward
the stage.
the stage.
Washington
If I could relive that moment, just once more—
Washington
Grounds!? Logic!? Damn it, I am—
Just a Desire
Anya [Mic]
I... I...
Anya [Mic]
I want to sing... Be cute like Mirai... Like an
idol...
idol...
Anya [Mic]
I want to fight with Astri...
Then make up and hug...
Then make up and hug...
Anya [Mic]
Astri... I want to stay with you...
Forever and ever...
Forever and ever...
Astrid
Yes... That's right... See, there's no need
for you to die...
for you to die...
Anya [Requiem]
There is, Astri. I have to die.
Astrid
Why!?
Anya [Requiem]
Why? I have explained enough. Why do you
still object?
still object?
Anya [Requiem]
Do you have any logical basis for your
objection, Astri?
objection, Astri?
Astrid
I...
Anya [Requiem]
Arguing without logical grounds is
absurd, isn't it?
absurd, isn't it?
Astrid
Ugh...
Anya [Requiem]
Again, you have no argument.
Anya [Requiem]
Then it's settled. Anya has to die.
Anya [Mic]
Yes... It'll be better if I die...
Washington
No way in heeeeeeeeeeell!!!
Anya [Mic]
Washington!?
Washington
There's no way that it'll be better if you are
dead!!
dead!!
Anya [Requiem]
!?
What are you doing, barging in like that—
What are you doing, barging in like that—
Anya [Requiem]
There's no other solution. I need to die.
Washington
Dying is the only solution? Are you
stupid? Huh?
stupid? Huh?
Anya [Requiem]
Wh-Who are you calling stupid!? Do
you want ninety-nine Vessels to die!?
you want ninety-nine Vessels to die!?
Washington
What are you talking about? Of course not.
Anya [Requiem]
!?
Then I have to die!
Then I have to die!
Washington
Persistent, aren't you. I just told you not
to die.
to die.
Anya [Requiem]
Huh...!? Wha...??
Th-That makes no sense!
Th-That makes no sense!
Astrid
A-Amazing... She's talking nonsense, but
Anya is getting overwhelmed...
Anya is getting overwhelmed...
Anya [Requiem]
F-Fine, then answer this! What are the
grounds for your objection!?
grounds for your objection!?
Washington
I don't have any!!
Anya [Requiem]
E-Excuse meeeee????
Anya [Requiem]
Arguing without logical grounds is absurd!
Washington
No! You're absurd! You don't need logic
to want someone to live! Not at all!
to want someone to live! Not at all!
Anya [Requiem]
Wh-What is that supposed to mean...
Aren't you a scientist!?
Aren't you a scientist!?
Washington
Before I'm a scientist, I'm a friend!!!!!
Chopin
!
Anya [Requiem]
You're going off on a tangent! Who are you
even talking to!?
even talking to!?
Washington
I'm talking to you! I'm talking to all of you
people!!
people!!
Chopin
...
Anya [Requiem]
This is nonsense! If I myself am saying I'll
die, then what's the problem!?
die, then what's the problem!?
Washington
I'm the problem. Even if you're fine with
it, I'm not.
it, I'm not.
Anya [Requiem]
That's just selfish!
Washington
Exactly! You're going to live because of my
selfishness! In your face!
selfishness! In your face!
Anya [Requiem]
Wh-What??
Anya [Requiem]
Then can you resolve this situation
without me dying!?
without me dying!?
Washington
I can!
Anya [Requiem]
H-How!?
Washington
No idea!! But I can!! There's nothing a
genius like me can't do!!
genius like me can't do!!
Anya [Requiem]
????
Chopin
Hahaha... I see... There is no arguing
with that.
with that.
Astrid
Not such a logic-driven scientist now, are you.
Washington
Not bad, right?
Astrid
Not bad at all.
Washington
So, you over there—
Do you want to live?
Do you want to live?
Anya [Mic]
Well...
Anya [Mic]
Is it really okay...for me to want to live...?
Washington
Obviously. That's your true desire, isn't it?
Anya [Mic]
But... It's selfish...
Washington
It's fine to be selfish sometimes. Did anyone
laugh at your selfishness today?
laugh at your selfishness today?
Anya [Subconscious]
I want to sing and dance... Like Mirai!
Astrid
Hehe, so deep down, Anya wants to be
an idol!
an idol!
Washington
Sounds good, it's cute. But not nearly as cute
as the little genius me!
as the little genius me!
Anya [Wedding Dress]
I want to marry Astri ♡
Astrid
Anya, I heard your wish...
Astrid
Yes, let's get married!
Anya [Mic]
Everyone helped me...
No one laughed at me...
No one laughed at me...
Chopin
Hahaha, this is getting so out of hand!
Chopin
Hehe, this is so entertaining.
Anya [Mic]
Though Chopin did laugh a lot...
Washington
I'm really sorry about her.
Washington
Anyway, dying just because there are
logical grounds for it is absurd.
logical grounds for it is absurd.
Washington
And not fighting back when someone you
love is going to die—that's even more absurd!
love is going to die—that's even more absurd!
Anya [Mic]
Okay!
Anya [Mic]
Astri! I want to keep living with you
forever...
forever...
Astrid
Yes, me too. I want to be with you forever.
Anya [Requiem]
I... I...
Anya [Mic]
You too, right? Deep down, you want to
live.
live.
Anya [Mic]
You've got so many things you want to do.
I can tell—because you're me!
I can tell—because you're me!
Anya [Mic]
Tell me your most selfish desires!
Anya [Requiem]
I... I want to eat with Astri.
Anya [Mic]
Yes!
Anya [Requiem]
I want to chat a lot before bed about what
happened that day.
happened that day.
Anya [Requiem]
I want to go to an amusement park in
matching outfits. I want to go on a
matching outfits. I want to go on a
Anya [Requiem]
three-day hot spring trip. I want to climb
a mountain doing backflips...
a mountain doing backflips...
Anya [Mic]
Okay, that's a lot. Rein it in, Anya.
Anya [Requiem]
And also, I want to live!
Chopin
Oh? Miss Requiem's body...
Washington
Looks like her desire to die is gone.
Good girl.
Good girl.
Chopin
Indeed—quite unlike me.
Washington
Oh, you admit that?
Anya [Requiem]
Washington, Chopin... Thank you.
Anya [Requiem]
Anya, enjoy your time with Astri for me!
Anya [Mic]
I promise! We'll make lots of happy
memories!
memories!
Anya [Requiem]
...
Astrid
(...)
Astrid
(Climb a mountain doing backflips...?)
Beep-beep-beep—
Washington
All the missing parts have been restored...
Dragon Head's data is now perfect.
Dragon Head's data is now perfect.
Washington
Dragon Head will reboot now.
Astrid
Does that mean Anya will wake up?
Washington
Yes. That's the natural course of events.
Anya [Mic]
But then... The Requiem will resume!
Astrid
Washington, you told her you'd handle it,
didn't you?
didn't you?
Washington
Well, um...
Astrid
Do you have a plan!?
Washington
Icandoit. Iamagenius. Icandoanything.
Anya [Mic]
Oh no, she short-circuited! She's like a
broken robot.
broken robot.
Washington
Whirrr... Clank, clunk.
Astrid
She's even adding sound effects...
Astrid
Honestly! Please find a solution! Or are
you telling me you can't?
you telling me you can't?
Washington
"Can't"? No such word.
Nothing is impossible for a genius like me!!
Nothing is impossible for a genius like me!!
Astrid
That was easy...
Washington
Think, thiiiiiink...
Chopin
Good grief, you're hopeless.
Washington
But, Chopin...
Chopin
There is a way.
Chopin
A special method to rectify the current
situation!
situation!
Desire to Die
Washington
I have something to ask you. Is that okay?
Chopin
Why so formal? Normally, you'd jump in
my face and say "Give me answers!"
my face and say "Give me answers!"
Washington
I-I only do that sometimes.
Chopin
Fine, so what is it?
Washington
It's about your illness...
It's hard to ask about this kind of thing.
It's hard to ask about this kind of thing.
Chopin
Ah, that's why you're acting all stiff. What do
you want to know about it?
you want to know about it?
Washington
In broad strokes, how do you feel about it?
Do you have any regrets or worries?
Do you have any regrets or worries?
Chopin
No, not really... I don't feel much of
anything.
anything.
Washington
But you're going to die, right? Aren't you
scared?
scared?
Chopin
Hmm, when the time comes, I probably
will be.
will be.
Chopin
But as for the current me... I'm not in
despair or troubled or anything.
despair or troubled or anything.
Chopin
If I spend every day thinking about my illness,
that will make me sick.
that will make me sick.
Washington
That doesn't sit right with me. If you know
you are going to die, why don't you fight it?
you are going to die, why don't you fight it?
Chopin
Everyone dies. In my case, I just know it
ahead of time, Washington.
ahead of time, Washington.
Washington
Hmm... It's unsettling...
No, I'm angry now!
No, I'm angry now!
Chopin
That's a bit vague, Washington.
You ought to be more rational.
You ought to be more rational.
Washington
That habit of yours—hiding behind clever
words. It's annoying, you know that!?
words. It's annoying, you know that!?
Chopin
Why are you angry? You started this topic.
Chopin
But well, if you ever outsmart me,
I might feel so frustrated I'd want to die.
I might feel so frustrated I'd want to die.
Chopin
Remember that, Washington.
Washington
Outsmart you, huh...
Chopin
There is a way.
Chopin
A special method to rectify the current
situation!
situation!
Astrid
A way to keep Anya alive without
triggering the Requiem?
triggering the Requiem?
Chopin
Exactly. Watching you struggle was
fun, so I didn't bring it up.
fun, so I didn't bring it up.
Washington
Seriously... If you have an idea, just spit it out!
Chopin
Sure thing. I've had my fun.
Chopin
First, you're misunderstanding something.
Anya [Mic]
Misunderstanding?
Chopin
The idea that when Anya wakes up,
the altered reality
the altered reality
Chopin
will be undone.
Washington
Hold on... What do you mean?
Chopin
Maybe I phrased it poorly. It's not wrong,
but it's not exactly true either.
but it's not exactly true either.
Anya [Mic]
???
Chopin
Let's review the steps for undoing the
reality alteration.
reality alteration.
Chopin
We force Anya awake, and the system
exceeds its processing limits.
exceeds its processing limits.
Chopin
That triggers the safety system. The Ex
Machina resets, and the altered reality is
Machina resets, and the altered reality is
Chopin
nullified.
Washington
So the condition for undoing the alteration
isn't Anya waking up, but the safety
isn't Anya waking up, but the safety
Washington
system triggering...?
Chopin
Yes, exactly.
Astrid
E-Exactly what, now? I don't follow.
Washington
It's the safety system that triggers the
reset, so if we remove the safety system,
reset, so if we remove the safety system,
Washington
Anya can wake while keeping the alteration
in place.
in place.
Washington
You only need to understand that we
need to destroy the safety system.
need to destroy the safety system.
Astrid
I see...
Astrid
Wait, should we really destroy
something called "the safety system"!?
something called "the safety system"!?
Chopin
There are downsides, of course. If we
remove it...
remove it...
Chopin
Anya will never be able to use any Ex
Machina again.
Machina again.
Anya [Mic]
What?
Chopin
She won't even be able to deploy her Aegis,
let alone alter reality.
let alone alter reality.
Washington
Because Dragon Head will devote all of
its resources to life support.
its resources to life support.
Chopin
Exactly. I knew you'd understand.
Anya [Mic]
I won't be able to use Ex Machina...
Anya [Mic]
Okay, let's do that!
Astrid
Anya, are you sure?
Anya [Mic]
Yeah... Saying goodbye to Aegis hurts,
but that's probably the best choice!
but that's probably the best choice!
Astrid
If you're okay with that...
Washington
So, how do we find this safety system,
exactly?
exactly?
Chopin
Remember when you first came into this
dimension?
dimension?
Washington
Huh?
Chopin
And as to the reason I'm here...
Chopin
I am Dragon Head's management
division and its safety system!
division and its safety system!
Chopin
—Its safety system!
Washington
You told us right away...
Astrid
Which means...
Chopin
Your one remaining option...
Chopin
Is to kill me!
Astrid
...
Washington
...
Anya [Mic]
...
Chopin
Huh?
Washington
Sigh... We're done with that discussion.
Astrid
No one is dying or watching anyone else
die today.
die today.
Washington
She's right, Chopin. No one here will
allow you to sacrifice yourself.
allow you to sacrifice yourself.
Anya [Mic]
Yes!
Chopin
Strange... You were all supposed to be
deeply troubled by my proposal...
deeply troubled by my proposal...
Washington
And you'd smirk while watching us? You
are impossible.
are impossible.
Chopin
But really, I'm already dead, so if
someone has to go, shouldn't it be me?
someone has to go, shouldn't it be me?
Chopin
A meaningful death. Ta-daa!
Washington
There's no meaning in death, Chopin. The
only meaning is in living.
only meaning is in living.
Anya [Mic]
Yes. Let's all return to reality, including
you, Chopin!
you, Chopin!
Chopin
Me? Back to reality?
Washington
Exactly! Well said, Anya!
Washington
Chopin, your personality data is incorporated
into this world too, right?
into this world too, right?
Chopin
Since I serve as administrator, yes.
Washington
Then if we salvage your data from Dragon
Head's code, we can restore you!
Head's code, we can restore you!
Chopin
Impossible. Salvaging requires backup
data.
data.
Chopin
Dragon Head's data is set so it can't be
backed up!
backed up!
Chopin
Oh... "Can't"...
Washington, does that mean...
Washington, does that mean...
Astrid
She made a backup before coming here.
Washington
There's nothing I can't do.
Chopin
You simple creature...
Chopin
But! The data I'm composed of is
scattered within the code!
scattered within the code!
Chopin
It's impossible to salvage precisely only
my components from this sea of data!
my components from this sea of data!
Washington
Wha...!
Chopin
Hahaha! My desire to die wins!
Washington
Why you!
Hold it! I'm still thinking!
Hold it! I'm still thinking!
Astrid
Two peas in a pod...
Anya [Mic]
That's why they're so close, I guess.
Chopin
Even if you compare the current perfect
code and the backup, you won't find my data.
code and the backup, you won't find my data.
Washington
We have to identify only Chopin's data
within the perfect dataset...
within the perfect dataset...
Anya [Mic]
Sh-Should I feel like dying again to buy
time!?
time!?
Washington
What kind of idea is that—
Washington
That's it.
Anya [Mic]
Huh!?
Okay! I'll try!
Okay! I'll try!
Washington
No, Anya, not that.
Washington
I realized—this program is repaired and
perfect. Not a single defect.
perfect. Not a single defect.
Chopin
??
It is.
It is.
Washington
I knew it, Chopin. You want to live, don't
you?
you?
Chopin
Not at all. I've always been ready to die.
Washington
Liar. If you'd already wanted to die...
Washington
your data would've been missing, like
Anya's was.
Anya's was.
Chopin
!?
No, that's not...
No, that's not...
Washington
If we compare the backup to the dataset
with only your data missing,
with only your data missing,
Washington
we can pinpoint your data.
Anya [Mic]
So if Chopin wants to die now, then we can
all go back together...
all go back together...
Washington
That's right.
Astrid
So you wanting to die is the condition for you
returning alive... A contrarian to the end.
returning alive... A contrarian to the end.
Chopin
I thought dying was my true desire...
Washington
Still lying, I see.
Chopin
It's not a lie... I did. But... Talking to
you again... Seeing your passion...
you again... Seeing your passion...
Washington
Well, Chopin?
Washington
You have someone you care about right in
front of you. Say everything you want to say.
front of you. Say everything you want to say.
Chopin
I want to stay with you, Washington!
Forever!
Forever!
Washington
Well said. I feel the same.
Chopin
Ah, damn it! This isn't how it was
supposed to go...
supposed to go...
Chopin
I can't believe you outsmarted me.
Chopin
I'm so embarrassed I want to die!
Happy Days
—A few days came and went.
Washington
All right, that completes the data
restoration! How's it feel over there?
restoration! How's it feel over there?
Chopin
It sure is a small terminal. It feels a bit
cramped.
cramped.
Washington
It's a terminal I designed specially for you.
The storage should be ample.
The storage should be ample.
Washington
Aren't you complaining a bit much?
Chopin
Come on, can't I get a bit more space?
As a cute little selfish wish?
As a cute little selfish wish?
Washington
I don't want to hear about little wishes from
you... Honestly.
you... Honestly.
Chopin
Still, I can't believe the data was restored
this fast. It's all thanks to you, Washington.
this fast. It's all thanks to you, Washington.
Washington
Well, I am a genius! No need to hold back—
shower me with praise!
shower me with praise!
Chopin
If you didn't always get cocky like
this, you'd be the cutest.
this, you'd be the cutest.
Washington
I'm cute even when I get cocky.
Chopin
No argument on the cocky thing, I see.
Washington
And you must always have the last word.
If you were nicer, you'd be quite cute too.
If you were nicer, you'd be quite cute too.
Chopin
D-Don't say things like that... You're making
me blush...
me blush...
Washington
Blush!? And what's with that girly
voice all of a sudden!
voice all of a sudden!
Chopin
Pff—hahaha! The best flustered face
I've seen!
I've seen!
Washington
Chopin, you—
Washington
I'm wiping all your data right now!
Chopin
Aaaah, sorry, sorry! I was just teasing.
Chopin
I really love you, Washington.
Washington
Uh, ah...
Chopin
Hehe, I can't get enough of that
flustered look.
flustered look.
Washington
Will you just— I—
Chopin!!!
Chopin!!!
Astrid
Anya, how are you feeling?
Anya
Astri! Thanks for coming!
Astrid
Seeing you well makes me feel better too.
Astrid
From the looks of it, you're recovering
fine, aren't you?
fine, aren't you?
Anya
Yeah, I'm doing rehab little by little
since I was asleep for so long.
since I was asleep for so long.
Anya
But the doctor said I can be discharged
soon.
soon.
Astrid
Really? I'm so glad to actually see you
full of energy like this.
full of energy like this.
Anya
Yeah, I'm okay now, Astri. Even if I can't use
my Ex Machina anymore...
my Ex Machina anymore...
Astrid
So you really have lost it.
Astrid
I'm sorry, Anya. You paid a heavy price.
Anya
No, Astri. I'm happy now.
Astrid
Happy?
Anya
Yeah. Getting to know you and going to
school with all my friends—
school with all my friends—
Anya
We've been through difficult times, but
I've made a lot of happy memories too.
I've made a lot of happy memories too.
Anya
So right now, I'm really happy!
Astrid
(She does look happy.)
Anya
Hey, Astri, can I say something a little
selfish?
selfish?
Astrid
What is it? You can tell me anything.
Anya
I want to grant the other Anyas' desires.
Anya
So, when I'm discharged, I want to go to
lots of places with you.
lots of places with you.
Astrid
Yes, let's do that. Hot springs, an amusement
park...
park...
Astrid
And what should we do about the wedding?
Anya
L-Let's forget about that one!
Astrid
Hehe, oh I don't know...
Anya
Ugh, you're so mean, Astri!
Astrid
Sorry, sorry. I wanted to try having a
little fight.
little fight.
Anya
Right, that was one of their wishes too...
Ugh, you should have said so!
Ugh, you should have said so!
Astrid
But a wedding hall is a nice idea.
Let's go see one!
Let's go see one!
Anya
Uh, um, yeah... Just see though.
—And so...
The shadow around Anya was dispelled.
However, no one could have predicted
that her happiness would cause a ripple
that'd greatly alter the fate of the last Vessel.