Beatless (2018) s01e09 Episode Script

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I will now register Shiori Kaidai as the owner of this
Lacia-class human Interface Element
Type-004.
This hIE and its device,
"Riverated Frame,"
are autonomous units.
The owner will take all legal responsibility
for their actions.
Do you accept?
I accept.
During our registration,
you mentioned being a Lacia-class.
Could it be that Lacia is?
Oh, do you not know anything?
I understand your original purpose.
But you weren't told our names.
It seems you've been left out of the loop,
little princess.
Fine then, I'll tell you.
Lacia is my older sister.
Though, a sorry excuse for one.
Now then,
would you mind giving me an order already,
owner?
First, I must not divulge that Shiori Kaidai
is my owner.
Second,
I cannot obey any orders that attempt to reduce
the number of my owners.
And I must not divulge these orders to others.
A tool is going to force its owner
to give an order?
It's not all that strange, is it?
It is the same as agreeing to the terms and conditions
to an application before you can use it.
Besides,
this is all so that I can free myself from Watarai,
and also for you to keep this great power.
So, they say it's hard to believe that the explosion
at the Tokyo Research Facility was caused
by an outsider.
-Which means
-It was someone on the inside.
Ms. Tsutsumi, your unfounded accusations
are not welcome.
But still, it will probably be best to move forward with
that matter without telling the Tokyo Research Facility.
Ms. Tsutsumi,
you're a licensed hIE inspector, aren't you?
I am.
I am your new classmate,
Erika Burrows.
Hey, Erika. Can I take a picture?
Yes, as long as you make me look cute.
For real?
You could join me if you like.
Thanks!
So, she's, like, famous.
Do you even watch the news?
It was a big story last year.
One of the first cold sleepers put under
in the 20th Century.
She was unfrozen.
The rest of the Burrows family,
well, you know,
they all died in the Hazard.
All that's left is her and their enormous fortune.
Then why is everyone smiling around her?
That's a really sad story.
Because it's romantic.
Someone from the last century
is like a visitor from another world.
The news was really clever covering
it as well.
They called it the waking of Sleeping Beauty.
Oh, it seems we're in the same class.
I'm happy to see that.
Um
How did we end up here?
Would it be strange if I said that I always
wanted to do something like this?
Before I went to sleep, I couldn't go to school
because I was always in the hospital.
I was able to get back something
I never thought I'd get back
after losing it so long ago.
It's interesting.
Well, I pass. I'm going to go eat alone.
Hey, Ryo!
What was that?
So rude.
It doesn't bother me.
I can't expect everyone to be a party
to my sentimentalism.
Well
What a cute lunch.
That's so cute!
-Do you have a girlfriend who made it?
-No way.
Oh, then who made it for you?
Well
My little sister, maybe?
Lacia makes the best lunches!
So, videos of Mikoto have really been going
around the Internet.
Probably because she got destroyed
in that attack.
Yeah, like ones where she's singing
or other funny ones.
They uploaded videos after she was destroyed too.
That was pretty gross.
Totally! But I can't believe how many views it's gotten!
It was over 40,000 last I checked.
I wonder who's watching them.
You watched it!
But it's pretty crazy how famous she got from that.
I only knew about her through the video
of her getting destroyed.
Gaining popularity
from the shocking footage,
gave Mikoto a character.
This mug is no ordinary mug
for users who desire such a thing.
By printing a design of Hello Kitty,
this has become an object with a special meaning.
So, even though its utility as a mug remains,
because it's a character merchandise,
it becomes an object that evokes affection?
Yes. Isn't it wonderful how people can love
a simple mug?
For me, it doesn't matter where the love comes from,
it's still important.
While it's important, it's the feelings
that are easily manipulated.
Did you know how old mouse, duck, and beagle
characters
were made to walk on two legs
to more closely resemble humans
all in order to garner more affection?
Love is simply a measurable force.
Mikoto has gathered affection as the tragic heroine.
Even with all of this attention,
being an object allows her to manage and utilize it.
However, a human would be burdened by meaning,
and they would find themselves
burdened by its weight.
Are there really people like that?
I was somehow dubbed the Sleeping Beauty.
I am sorry to bother you.
Don't mention it.
So, what did you want to talk about?
I find myself a little on edge after you mentioned
we had to talk in person.
The five hIE's released outside
in order to evacuate Higgins' backup data.
Is there no mistake that one of these units
is the Lacia that
Arato Endo possesses?
How do you know that?
I told her.
Ms. Shiori, you became Methode's owner?
She's taking on the responsibility the company
said it couldn't.
You humans really need to thank the little princess.
Mr. Suzuhara.
I have entered into a contract with Methode
as an individual representing only myself.
As long as it does not conflict with another owner's
orders,
I am able to control Methode.
So, in other words, you are able to send Methode out
without Watarai's permission?
Yes.
Ms. Shiori, while I never would have wanted
to involve you,
I have been trying to put a certain plan together.
And if I am able to use Methode to that end,
I would be extremely grateful.
Of course, that's okay with me.
As long as my owner here says yes.
So, the pro-humans
weren't just standing idly by.
What's the matter? You should look happier.
You're no longer just a pawn in their game.
You've become another player
who gets to move the pieces.
Yes, I know that.
What did you need to talk about?
Arato,
why did you choose Lacia when you did?
I'm talking about the commercial shoot.
You didn't run right away when you were attacked.
Because of that,
you put the people around you in danger.
That's because Lacia
I couldn't see where Lacia was.
Wake up! Arato, that is an object!
Do you really prioritize objects over people's lives?
I
I made a mistake.
If I had just used Lacia like I should have,
then I could've
-That's not what I'm saying!
-Then what are you saying?
The reason you think that way
is because you're being manipulated by that Red Box.
Are you saying that I've been analogue hacked
and am being controlled?
She is too dangerous!
She is slipping from your control!
She's not bound by human rules!
-You're wrong!
-You've
You've been manipulated!
And after all that,
there's this nonsense about Boy Meets Girl.
That is something I decided.
When you give life to a fairy tale,
there will be people who come to believe it.
You're being used to analogue hack
our humanity and civilization!
That's a bit of an exaggeration.
You need to stop relying on your gut feelings.
Who can take responsibility for selling out humanity
to these objects?
So, what you want to say is
my foolishness is putting humanity in danger?
That's right.
What kind of fool do you think I am?
I'm not that stupid!
Just put that thing back where you found it!
Who is able to take responsibility
for anything it does?
Then that's not properly using Lacia.
Can an owner just abandon her because
he thinks she's dangerous?
It's embarrassing to blame Lacia for this.
I'm the one who made the mistake.
Arato.
Which are you going to save in the end?
Humans or objects?
Come in.
I think it's been about a week since you came to me.
Yes.
Why did you choose me?
I wanted to be special.
And so, you picked someone special like me
as your owner.
Yes, my thought was that if I destroyed all of the hIE's
who were taking care of you,
then you would allow me to take their place.
You placed value in your purpose,
and tried to create a place for yourself.
-But that was a mistake.
-Yes.
Because it is an object's shape that gives it meaning.
If you want me to be your owner,
you'll need a makeover first.
A makeover?
Yes, if you become sufficiently cute enough,
I'll consider taking you in.
Stop it.
That is not appropriate for you.
There are more fitting outfits
for those who serve.
No, this won't do at all.
If you can make your own outfit,
then make something cuter for yourself.
I do not have the ability
to judge what would make me cute.
That is why
Looks like I have no choice.
Very well then.
I shall provide you with cuteness.
Ms. Erika has provided me the concept
of cuteness.
And she also gave me my new name "Marriage."
Arato, would you consider returning Lacia?
Return? Return her to who exactly?
To Memeframe.
Lacia is one of the hIE units that escaped
from the Tokyo Research Facility
when it exploded.
You do not seem surprised.
I am.
But I can't hand Lacia over.
It's not a simple matter of asking
for your belongings back.
Arato, Lacia's registration number is
the Stylus Company's
LSLX-22S99176LF, isn't it?
As long as you are registered to that number
as her owner,
this unit is legally yours,
and Memeframe is unable to claim ownership.
As a private enterprise,
Memeframe cannot force you to allow them
to inspect me
for the purpose of checking my registered number
as I am your personal property.
In order to do that, they will need to
bring an official suit against you.
And Memeframe does not wish for this
to become public.
Yes, that's right.
However, what if
there was another hIE that had the same
registration number as you?
This is the hIE
a wealthy Egyptian ordered to replace
a daughter who had passed away.
For various reasons,
this unit was transferred to a hospital
within a few months
where it was used as a nursing hIE.
Then she's?
Yes, this is the real unit whose Lacia's current
registration number belongs to.
The hospital is too busy with
their impoverished patients
to concern themselves over their
nursing hIE's registration number
being stolen.
The number engraved to the unit
cannot be forged without special skills.
That is why
if there is a unit who has the same
registration number as me
It does exist.
Then in order for that truth to be legally binding,
it will require an inspection
from a licensed individual.
Is that what you're asking us to do?
Yes.
What is her name?
This all has to be fate.
In that case, I'd like to know her name.
It just doesn't feel right calling her "this" or "that."
Marina. Marina Saffron.
Marina
I hope she's happy.
I know that she doesn't have feelings
because she's an hIE, but still
You must have known that Memeframe made you.
You could've told me that at least.
I apologize for keeping this information
concealed, however,
I wanted you to be my owner.
You "wanted?"
I thought hIE's didn't have a heart.
Even without a heart,
you said that you trusted me.
I needed an owner who would do that.
Does that mean
you're only with me because I'm foolish?
Am I really doing this of my own free will?
That is something only you can determine.
You're pushing the responsibility on me again.
Mr. Arato, please allow me to be with you.
But in order for us to be together,
we'll need to stop Memeframe and Shiori,
don't we?
That means fighting against Ryo's company.
Give me a little more time to think about it.
You don't have time.
Shiori Kaidai is not a fool.
The reason she shared that information
is because her plan is already on
the verge of completion.
Yes, understood.
Please continue monitoring the targets.
Lacia and Arato are making their move!
"I want you to be beside me."
As these words dig deep into his heart,
the boy and the girl begin to run.
Miscalculations are enveloped in flames.
The world is already burning.
Does the future beyond this point of ignition
hold a place for me to exist?
Next episode, "My whereabouts."
We want to survive.