I feel like it'll disappear...
...the instant I look away.
I just kept counting...
...all the many traces of loneliness...
...that I'd vomited up.
In this time that seems so dry,
...my heart is thrashing around and drowning.
It takes those lies that make my head spin...
...and tears them to pieces.
And the place I lose my way in...
...is a dim, hazy world.
Dojima, you must be tired from working so late again last night.
I'm fine.
Yurika.
Can you head out right away?
I have to get to work on that violent death from last night.
Huh? But...
You'll be fine. I'll leave you to continue the investigation.
Are you sure that's such a good idea...?
I've kept the Administrator informed as to our situation here,
...but all he ever says is that he'll let us look after things here,
...and he never even shows his face around here.
I wonder if he's gone to the Factory again?
Well, that's what he said...
But what the hell is really going on?
I don't know.
You're talking about news from the Boss, right?
I've heard the same.
I don't know any more than what you've heard, Chief.
I should get going.
Miss Karasuma, I'll go with you.
You should...
Sakaki, we need you to stay here.
If anything happened here, we'd be in a real jam.
Just looking out for your own necks, huh?
Nobody's said it even once this past month.
"If only Amon were here..."
Right.
I've been keeping an eye on things for a while, but I want you to resume Orbo production.
As for Amon, headquarters only gives me their usual answer.
That's right.
It looks like headquarters still doesn't know where Robin is.
They haven't issued a search order for her.
Well, as to that...
Yes, they could locate her at any time if they wanted to.
But it's obvious that their objective was the Orbo.
She was just an excuse for them.
In any case, I want you to check up on headquarters' activities.
Right. I'll leave you to it.
Yeah, don't you think so, too?
I knew it all along!
Yes, that's right.
And yesterday, Mrs. Kato's husband also...
Excuse me.
I have a delivery.
From the Nagira Law Office.
Just a moment, please.
Wait over there.
Your regular delivery from Mr. Nagira has arrived, sir.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir. It seems that way.
Now, now, don't do that.
Yes, sir. I understand.
I'll see to it.
Yes, sir. Sorry to bother you.
I'm sorry that took so long.
I've been told to sign for it here.
Thank you.
Um... Nice bike.
Nagira Law Offices
She's taking longer than usual to get back today, don't you think?
You think so?
You don't suppose that young girlfriend of yours has run off, do you?
Girlfriend?
Hana, if anything happens, give me a call.
I'm gonna go buy some cigarettes.
You should at least try to get some work done.
All you've been doing lately is chasing after girls.
I don't chase after them. They're the ones who come after me.
Right?
Whatever.
Geez...
See you later!
You've been sneaking around, spying on us...
Let her go.
Somebody...
Dojima! Hurry up and call in!
Robin...?
Wait! Wait, Robin!
Pretty pathetic, huh?
A Witch hunter getting hunted by a Witch...
I was chasing after some missing Seeds.
At some point, they started tailing me instead.
They weren't the ones I was after.
But there's probably a connection somewhere.
Hey, Dojima, how is everyone?
We're fine.
The people who attacked us used plastic bullets.
So aside from Sakaki, who broke his leg, we're all back up and running.
Still, it's crazy to expect us to hunt like we did before without you or Amon.
What about Amon? Where is he?
We haven't been told anything.
We figured that he might be with you, Robin.
But I guess not.
Then Amon isn't...
Zaizen hasn't shown up at the office since the attack, either.
What the heck is going on?
I've been trying to figure that out this whole time.
Why me...?
Why do I have to be chased down by my own organization?
You can relax, though.
The STN-J hasn't gotten any orders to hunt you, Robin.
I'm not sure how long that'll be the case, though.
But I'm really glad you made it out okay. Honestly.
About Amon...
Amon saved me.
Oh, he did? Everyone will be happy to hear that!
Don't. Don't tell them. Not about Amon, or about me.
All right, I promise.
But... But do you think you can help me out?
Help me out again like you did.
Sakaki's been sidelined, and Miho is desperately trying to fill Amon's shoes.
I might be sent out on a hunt by myself again.
Robin... If that happens, will you come with me?
That's impossible.
I can't tell you how to reach me.
Besides, if you get mixed up with me, I know I'll cause you nothing but trouble.
Robin...
Dojima, have you heard anything about that day? Anything at all?
Now that you mention it, Michael...
What?
Apparently, an Orbo gun and some data were stolen that day.
Michael says that at least the data is secure thanks to his security program.
What does that mean?
Robin...
Thank you. I'm serious.
Oh, welcome back.
Mr. Nagira was worried about you.
I stopped for some coffee.
If you're going to be late, you should call and tell us!
I'm sorry.
I delivered the package, though.
If you had some coffee, you don't need any tea, then, right?
No, I'm fine.
She could at least sit and chat for a while...
Geez, kids nowadays...
What does Mr. Nagira see in her, anyway?
Oh, well, he'll get bored with her soon enough.
Robin, the next time I see you...
I'll wait for you.
But I don't want to just wait and do nothing.
I've cornered him.
The Factory is already on its way.
Roger.
Don't do anything reckless, Miss Karasuma!
Are you listening, Miss Karasuma?!
Mr. Nagira would like to see you.
He wants to know if you'd like some dinner.
So? Did something happen?
Not really.
You know, I was the one that said it would be best for you to hide in the city.
But you're asking for trouble if you forget what kind of situation you're in.
As if I could ever forget.
If you slip up, you'll put me in danger as well.
I only took you in because Amon asked me to.
I have no intention of risking my life to protect you, got it?
I bumped into someone from the STN-J.
"Bumped into"? Did you talk?
I didn't tell her anything.
But I thought I might be able to learn something about Amon.
He'll contact you. Didn't I say that was the deal?
Oh, well. There was something else I wanted to talk to you about.
Take a look at this.
Is this man Zaizen, the boss of the STN-J?
Touko...
You know her?
She was my roommate.
She got involved in a shootout because of me.
I see. She's in a sanatorium right now.
Physically, she's made a full recovery,
...but the shock has apparently made her mentally unstable.
I don't know for sure, but it's probably no big deal.
They're just being extra careful because she's Zaizen's only daughter.
Daughter?
You didn't know?
She has a different last name because he and her mother divorced,
...but they're father and daughter, all right.
I don't get it... Why didn't Touko say anything?
Beats me.
Nothing makes sense anymore...
I can't... trust anyone.
Other than Amon, you mean?
I don't know about it myself,
...but this Zaizen guy is a real piece of work.
Nagira... Are you digging into the STN-J because you have some other objective?
Not just because of me and Amon?
Objective? It's nothing like that.
I hate people who slap labels like "Witch" or "Seed" on folks...
...and then try to tie 'em to a stake.
It seems different now.
You think so?
Not just you, Miss Karasuma.
It seems like everyone has changed.
Yes, I suppose we have...
Welcome.
Good work.
You, too.
You look exhausted. Would you like something sweet?
You did really well today.
I think I'll be able to head out with you tomorrow.
Assuming that nothing happens before then.
You're strong.
I'm not strong at all. I'm scared, too.
Out of all of us, I might be the one who's the most frightened and insecure.
It feels like I'll go crazy if I think too much, so that's why I'm always on the move.
I knew it, I just can't hold it in! I have to tell you...
You should hear this, too, Master.
What's the matter?
I was rescued today... By Robin.
Robin... She's okay.
Thank goodness... I'm so glad...
Just how far back do I need to go?
Tell me.
It's all so vivid that it hurts.
The truth is, nothing can be shared,
...so I never looked back.
...all those promises...
...inside me eventually...
...gave up on that light from some other time,
...like the light of a morning you can't return to.