Darling in the Franxx (2018) s01e10 Episode Script

1
I don't know why,
but I keep having this dream.
In it, for some reason,
I'm standing in the darkness, gazing
at a bright, distant light, and crying.
Whether in happiness or sadness,
I can't tell, but the tears won't stop.
The light grows larger and larger
until it finally swallows me up,
and I cry out
Now!
Strelizia! Finish it!
All right!
Stay right there, Hiro!
-What?
-I'll show you how it's done!
I got you!
How do you like that?
Hey! Let's get away before
You
My, this is most fascinating.
Peculiar.
Though unconventional, they developed
teamwork, unlike other units.
So the deviations caused by
having unique machines
can define the identity of the whole unit.
Yet it is a double-edged sword.
It is the stable ones who will bring about
the future we of APE envision.
Incomplete beings. How ironic.
I believe it is time to have them advance
to the next stage.
To the Yonder Land, you mean?
Recently, Klaxosaur activity
has been observed
at extreme depths near the Grand Crevasse.
The 13th Unit has a duty
to bring Code 002 to that location.
That undertaking is already underway.
Order laboratory maintenance
for them at once.
First, why don't we
honor them with medals?
A reward? For Children?
Historically, medals were a common tactic
to improve soldiers' morale.
Given how strongly these Children
exhibit the past generations' traits,
we can expect even further effects.
Very interesting. Approved.
Come on!
Let it go! I apologized!
Oh, really?
That counts as an apology?
Because it didn't sound
at all sincere to me!
They're still at it.
Who are you to say I wasn't sincere?
What, can you read my mind?
Zero Two, what's the matter?
Nothing.
Just thinking about something.
Apologize!
In your dreams!
I'll kill you! I'll really kill you!
Go ahead and try!
Come on, are you even trying?
Get back here!
Stop it!
Everyone! I have an announcement.
You'll like this.
Everyone is to assemble in formal clothes
at 0900 hours tomorrow
in front of the dormitory.
Got that?
Formal dress?
Is something happening?
Papa has been quite impressed
with your battles thus far.
And though this is highly unusual,
you will all be awarded medals.
-What?
-Medals?
Say what now?
The award ceremony will be held tomorrow
at First City Hall.
Really, Miss Nana?
Wait, that means
Did you hear that, Zorome?
Awesome! Right?
What? I don't get it.
You dummy!
It means they're letting us into the city!
What?
What?
Shut up! Don't scream!
He's sure excited about this.
Of course, he is. That's what
kept him going this whole time.
Zero Two. A moment.
What?
Since the timing is convenient,
we'll arrange an examination
for you tomorrow as well.
I hate that examination.
I always feel sick afterward.
Besides, I'm in top form right now.
I'll pass on the next few examinations.
Here I thought she was behaving better
since partnering with a certain someone.
We haven't worn these
since the induction ceremony.
Zorome, you're looking sharp today.
Quite mature, in fact.
You know it.
He's been going over his appearance
in the mirror since waking up.
I'm surprised he didn't tire of the sight.
What was that?
But it's true,
you look more handsome than usual.
Don't I?
Kokoro, don't flatter him.
He'll actually think you're serious.
Shut up!
Good morning. Is everyone here?
Come now. Hurry.
Wow!
PLANTATION INTERNAL CITY
CENTRAL TOWER
FIRST CITY HALL
For all the Children invited today,
this is a first.
Know that this is a great honor.
May you remember this day with pride
and live up to that honor in
your continued contributions to this city.
You are the team's leader?
Yes! Code 015!
Your battle record is commendable.
A worthy leader, indeed.
Thank you very much!
However, the achievements were not mine!
They were all of ours!
We are most honored that you, a former
member of the 9's, now serve our City.
And you have done well
to ride such a demanding machine.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for protecting us, Adults.
Papa is very pleased.
You have also been exemplary.
Please continue your good work.
Yes! Thank you very much!
Well, I'm going to drop by
the engineering folks.
Take care of the Children.
All right.
What?
Was that it?
Yes.
I thought there would be more to it.
I was waiting for them
to bring out the huge feast.
What a shame.
Hey, since we're here,
why don't we walk back?
Agreed!
It wasn't that far. Can we, Miss Nana?
Oh, how could I refuse?
Wow, I can't wait till I become an Adult
and get to live here.
Though it's hard for me to imagine
us becoming Adults.
Same with me, to be honest.
It's all just hypothetical after all.
You're just saying that
because you lack imagination.
Imagination?
More like delusions, in your case.
So true!
Zero Two, you called this city
a husk before.
What did you mean?
Exactly what I said.
Zero Two, you're acting funny today.
Did something happen?
Nothing.
This city bores me, that's all.
I've never seen it so up close!
It's so beautiful.
So that's the city's energy source.
Right
Was it a bad idea after all?
What was a bad idea?
It was my own selfish choice
to tell you how I felt.
So seriously, don't let it bother you.
Right.
We should be heading back.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Awesome!
What?
You're kidding me.
What a day.
Where is everyone? Are they all sleeping?
There!
Excuse me!
Seriously? How come?
Oh, you're awake.
I'm relieved.
I finished treating you,
but you wouldn't wake up,
so I was getting worried.
Thank you so much.
Your body is a bit different from ours,
so the medical checker
refused to cooperate.
But when I set it to pet mode and
messed around a bit, it finally worked.
Wait, is this an Adult's home?
Oh, I'm sorry.
My, that must have been awful.
I mean, talk about being cold-hearted!
Don't worry, I'll contact them right away.
Actually
Yes?
Before you tell them,
is it okay if we talk for a bit?
It's just,
I've always looked up to Adults.
There's so much I want to ask.
Certainly. Then let us talk for a bit.
Shall I go make some tea then?
What's that for?
I'm disinfecting.
I see
Go on. Enjoy.
Did you like it?
It was super tasty!
Really? I'm glad.
Aren't you going to eat?
Me?
I had a phase when
I enjoyed gustatory stimulation,
but I think I've gotten over it.
All that matters is that
my body receives its necessary intake.
You sure have a big home.
How many people live here?
My partner and I.
What? All this room for two people?
Well, yes.
Wow. So Adults have partners too.
Yes.
So your partners
Well, they can't be for riding FRANXX.
What are your partners for?
Well, it's in keeping with an old custom.
A matter of convenience, you could say.
A custom?
In the past, a man and a woman
would form a special relationship
to live and reproduce.
It was awfully restrictive back then.
Restrictive?
Isn't it troublesome to need
another person for so many things in life?
I guess
Would you like to meet my partner?
He's here?
Come with me.
This is my partner.
He's got a huge smile on.
Do you think he's having a nice dream?
He's not dreaming.
He's receiving his joy intake.
What?
He's experiencing euphoria by having the
reward centers of his brain stimulated.
It's wonderful.
Right.
I'd rather have those snacks you gave me.
Is something wrong?
I'm feeling a bit tired
Let's go back.
Okay.
Are you all right?
I'm sorry.
It's been so long
since I've talked this much to somebody.
I wasn't prepared for it.
But you must talk to him, right?
No.
Come to think of it,
I don't remember his voice.
You haven't talked for that long?
Well, it's unnecessary.
You don't get along?
Not at all.
Neither of us is dissatisfied
with our partner.
Neither of us interferes with the other.
We live freely, you could say.
Really?
I couldn't tell you how much I have
to listen to my partner's voice every day.
Goodness.
Can you believe I got stuck with the
loudest girl in our unit as my partner?
Just my luck!
She's hysterical half the time.
It's like we're always arguing.
You must have been poorly matched.
You should change your partner.
What?
If you have issues with her, will it not
affect how you handle your duties?
Well, I mean
In battle, it's not really an issue.
And I figure I'm the only one
who could put up with that hot mess.
I see.
As long as there are no problems.
None at all! Heck, even Miku
Oh, Miku is the name of my partner.
A name?
Right, see, we all have nicknames.
Mine is Zorome. My actual code is
It's 666.
Did I mention that?
Anyway, Miku's attitude is the worst,
but her looks aren't bad.
You could even say she's cute
if she keeps her mouth shut.
But sometimes,
like when we're fighting Klaxosaurs,
I feel like
I have to protect her, you know?
Which, I guess,
might be what keeps me fighting.
So
Is that why FRANXX need
a boy and a girl to pilot?
Are you okay?
Yes. I'm all right.
But I am terribly tired now.
I should call them to come get you.
Oh, yes.
That's right.
Yes.
I checked, and there's no doubt.
They said they would be right here.
Thank you.
What's the matter?
What?
What
Does it still hurt somewhere?
No, I'm fine.
Then why?
I don't know.
But
I don't know why.
I don't understand
because I just met you today.
But something about you felt so familiar.
Next thing I knew
Why do you think so?
I don't know.
I'm quite certain that
I only met you today.
I know.
But
I've always felt like
I don't know, but
Like someone's always been
watching over me.
Someone kind who's protecting me.
Then that couldn't be me.
What?
I cannot protect you after all.
You
You Children are the ones
who protect us, are you not?
Yes, of course.
That's right.
You're the protectors of our city.
Right.
That's something to be proud of.
I'll keep protecting you.
I'll keep on fighting!
Fighting and killing loads of Klaxosaurs.
Then someday,
I can become an Adult too, right?
Then one day,
once I can live in this city,
we could be family
Friends, if you don't mind.
But there's no way that could happen.
No way?
After all, you're
I treated his injuries
and gave him some food.
Don't go giving us so much trouble.
This is not somewhere
you microbe hosts can enter.
Lay off.
They are practically victims themselves.
A poor, pitiful lot.
They said they found Zorome!
The nerve of him,
causing us all this worry!
I sentence him to a week of bath cleaning!
We're not pitiful at all.
Hey! Do it properly, would you?
Why are you babysitting me?
This isn't a show!
What was the familiarity I felt
for that Adult woman?
It's something I would think about
many times afterward.
In the end, I never figured it out.
In time, I forgot both those thoughts
and the woman herself.
Nor did I ever again have that dream.