UTW PRESENTS
Suteta hazu no fuan no
捨てたはずの不安の
The seeds of doubt I thought I had thrown away
Tane ga kokoro tsukiyabutte me wo dashita
種が心突き破って芽を出した
Sprouted and ripped through my heart
Musuu no ibara ga kyou wo
無数の茨が今日を
Countless thorns are extending their reach
Ashimoto nobite machikamaete iru
足元伸びて待ち構えている
And waiting warily for today
Doko he yukeba aeru
どこへ行けば会える
Where must I go to meet you?
Dakishimetai ga senaka no toge wa
抱きしめたいが背中の刺は
I want to embrace you, but the spines on my back
Kimi wo kizutsukeru yo
君を傷つけるよ
Will hurt you
Soredemo afureru omoi ga
それでも溢れる思いが
Even so, these teeming feelings
Kimi wo sagashite iru
君を探している
Will be searching for you
The Gilded City
If I recall correctly...
It happened when I was testing out my new camera.
This dark and narrow field of view in the viewfinder...
...is amazing!
What are you taking pictures of?!
You pervert!
Pervert, pervert!
What are you doing?
I'll take one of you too, Nessa.
Sorry.
Nessa loves fun.
I love to watch people having fun too.
Hey, Clain, are you having fun right now?
I think so.
Then Nessa's having fun too.
And then Nessa smiled.
At the time, I didn't know what feelings were hidden behind that smile.
Good morning.
Did you dream of something nice?
Welcome to Xanadu, the perfect city.
Any thoughts?
W-W-W-
W?
Who are you?
Oh, you don't remember?
And we had such a passionate night together...
Did we really...?
Oh, be careful over there.
I guess you didn't notice after all.
The bed and the sheets you're holding are solid objects.
But the bed decorations are air objects.
So are the rug and the paintings.
The quality is amazing.
I can't believe such a virtual reality can be processed.
I told you it's the perfect city.
This is one of few places in the world where Fractale is still working perfectly.
Perfectly?!
Does that mean...
Uh...
I'm Meegan.
Miss Meegan, are you...
That's right, I'm a doppel.
Look.
Impressive!
Thanks, so don't worry.
Sadly, I can't lay a finger on you, loincloth boy.
I'm Clain!
So why was I...
You collapsed a little ways out of town.
That's right, last evening...
Hey, why can't we drink the water even though there's so much?
This is a salt water lake, so we can't drink it.
What a waste, there's so much of it.
But if we can find a river feeding the lake, it will most likely have fresh water.
Just wait a little longer, okay?
Of course!
Nessa is having fun!
That's because Clain is here.
Nessa only feels warm with Clain and Phryne.
But Phryne gets mad if Nessa hugs her.
That's why...
...Nessa hugs you!
Maybe Phryne or somebody was talking about you...
Nessa?
I feel funny.
My head feels fuzzy and kind of floaty...
What's going on?
The controls!
What's wrong?
What's happening?!
He's nowhere nearby.
Which means he came to after or stayed conscious during the crash.
Then where did Clain go?
Miss.
The weather is nice, is it not?
Whoa...
This is... the perfect city...
Isn't it amazing?
I was awestruck too when I first came here.
Then give us the source!
Are you nuts? The number of balloons is decreasing.
I don't want to have a cruddy doppel ever again.
I don't need the source for that.
That's nice and all...
But why do I have to wear this?
Well, you're standing out as it is with your real body.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
When in Xanadu, do as the Xanaduans do.
Okay?
If they could have reached such a city...
...they surely would have rejoiced.
Nessa's back at the Danan, right?
It didn't seem like she was feeling well.
You like those things?
You have horrible taste.
It's not like I like them...
If you're going to look at something, look at my works.
They're more impressive.
Works?
I'm a sculptor.
I once ranked 100th in the download store for air sculptures.
Sorry, I don't know much about such things.
Well, I suppose you are someone who doesn't use a doppel in this time and age.
But you can't tell how amazing this city is if you're real.
In this city, there's information for all kinds of culture, arts, entertainment, and the wealth that supports it.
It has them all.
You can experience them all at will.
Everything in this world.
Or would you rather touch these ?
Sorry!
Well, why don't we return to my place?
I have my hands on data drugs and some other stuff.
We can have lots of fun.
I-I'll pass!
I actually came here with someone...
A-And I'm worried about her...
Someone?
Her name is Nessa.
Oh, I'm so worried.
Where could Nessa have gone?
Nessa?
I see. That sure sounds troubling.
My men are scattered along this valley.
I'll ask around for them.
Thank you very much.
By the way, who does this village belong to?
Might you be part of Lost Millennium?
No, we aren't that incredible.
This village is full of people who wish to live alongside nature and appreciate its blessings.
We are simply a community of people with similar ideals.
Wow, this is amazing!
It's wonderful!
Phryne, don't you agree?
It is?
Are you sure it's here?
Yeah, I remember the room.
He's one of my artist friends.
The person living here is a doppel designer.
He designs single-use bodies instead of off-the-shelf ones and sells them.
An air object...
Collin, it's me, Meegan!
Stop that stupid guard of yours!
An unexpected person has brought an unexpected guest.
How many years has it been since a real human came here?
Is there a doppel girl about 10 years old here?
Who are you to her?
So she's here!
I'm the one asking questions here.
Well, I'm her...
What am I to her?
Well, whatever.
Come on in.
Nessa!
Nessa.
It's me, Clain.
Nessa.
Clain...
Thank goodness...
Nessa, hang in there!
Your forehead's hot...
You have a fever.
She can even send tactile sensory signals to real humans.
She might be the real thing...
What did you do to her?
Why's Nessa-
Calm down.
I just took her in because she collapsed in town.
I think she got hit by a virus.
A virus...
Or maybe she's being hacked.
Either way, she's subconsciously fighting against whatever's trying to harm her.
Don't white blood cells defend you against viruses without you being aware of it?
Humans become feverish while they do.
The same thing is happening.
Considering her specs, she should be able to easily push back her intruders, but...
...either she can't, or she doesn't know how.
Sorry, Clain.
Nessa came here looking for someone who could help you, but...
Don't worry, Nessa.
You still can't break through it?
I'm sorry.
The walls are thick and they escape all too quickly-
Continue the chase.
We're finally on their track.
We must not lose them.
Yes, sir.
Lord Barrot, we have a report from the designated area.
Prepare the Odin for launch.
Really?
Hide-and-seek? Tag?
High-place Tag and even Hop Scotch?
I'll even do the "delicious" dance for you.
So hurry up and get better.
Pinky promise.
Pinky promise?
I learned it from Sanko.
It's how you seal a promise.
Give me your finger, Clain.
Like this?
If you lie, you have to swallow a thousand needles.
That would hurt.
If you lie, you have to swallow a thousand needles~
Those are the kids, right?
The ones officially wanted by the temple.
You noticed too?
Yeah.
Fortunately, it looks like we're the only ones who know so far.
Hey, I have a favor to ask.
Will you let me have the credit for this?
I'm in a bit of a fix right now.
At this rate, I'll have to let go of my network connection rights.
So-
Then leave this town.
If you can't earn enough Monay, you can take it easy and beg for Donay.
Don't you think that's fair?
I-I'm thinking of the concept for my next work as we speak.
Once I'm done, those guys bothering me about the network fees will be groveling at my feet!
So... please? Come on.
Oh, please.
Don't provoke the critics of your work.
Have you forgotten how you were forced to be real for a while?
I'll be sure to make it up to you.
To tell you the truth, I've already contacted the temple.
All we have to do is keep them here for a while.
But isn't the temple after one more real girl?
That would lower the reward.
No need to worry.
Sheesh...
There hasn't been a sliver of information about them on the network for the past 24 hours.
I see... that worries me.
Hey, Phryne.
What's going on between... uh... you and Clain?
What could be going on?
W-Well, you know, by that I mean...
How far you've gotten with him.
Poser Chop!
I mean like love, like going out with him...
I'm asking if you're in a sexual relationship with him!
Oh, that's what you meant.
So?
Clain and I are just friends.
Really?
Yes.
After all, I have no right to be loved by someone.
Miss, a moment please.
What is it?
Oh, is there a reason why you're in my workshop?
No, not really.
I'm sorry.
No problem.
Actually, I'd like your opinion.
What do you think of them?
They're intriguing.
An interesting response.
Yes, very.
It kind of looks like a tapdancing neurotic worm.
I see.
You're the same as those ignorant and arrogant critics.
How dare you criticize my works of art, you worm!
You damn parasite of the network!
Oh?
Looks like you're being honest with yourself.
All the better.
Death penalty!
This is way beyond being a pervert, you fiend!
Are you all right, Phryne?
Enri...
Hang in there.
The people of this village are freaking liars.
Most of the folks living in this valley are residents of Xanadu.
Xanadu?
That's a city where the Fractale system is still completely functional.
It's a city where only people with lots of Monay can live.
Then the people of this village are...
Millionaires and billionaires completely immersed in the Fractale system.
They keep doppels in the city to work for them,
while they themselves go around pretending to be environmentalist nomads.
One of those rich people said Gale, that old man here, found a boy yesterday.
Damn that bitch...
That brat! Damn it!
Does it hurt?
Are you okay, Clain?
You're so warm, Nessa.
Clain?
Actually, you know... coming to this city made me realize something.
Well... being in a world you can't touch is really sad and cold.
I'm sorry I didn't realize that before.
Clain!
You aren't going anywhere!
That's a virus worm that interferes with the terminal inside you!
Stop it!
No...
Clain...
Nessa will...
Nessa will protect you!
What is this...?
Xanadu...
This is it?
Miss, at 2 o'clock.
Thank goodness, Clain.
Nessa... did you do this?
Don't come near us!
It's pointless.
This droid is working on a standalone system.
Your power is truly amazing.
Those rumors about the "key" that can save Fractale or destroy it...
They're about you, aren't they?
But that causes problems.
Fractale is everything I have.
There are people who can only be free within this world.
I won't let it end.
No!
Clain!
Oh my, there you are.
I looked all over for you...
My cute little tomboy.
Madoromi to fuyu no gogo
まどろみと冬の午後
The sleepy winter afternoons
Kurikaesareru hibi mo
繰り返される日々も
And endlessly repeating days
Yanagi wo suberiochiru
柳を滑り落ちる
Are a dream I will only see once,
Tada ichido kiri no yume
ただ一度きりの夢
As it slips down the willow tree
Okizari no nukumori hikari ni kawaru made
置き去りの温もり 光に変わるまで
Until the warmth you left behind turns into light,
Kayoinareta hidamari ni anata wo utsushimasu
通い慣れた日溜まりに あなたを映します
I will see your figure reflected in the familiar sunlight
Hoho wo naderu hidamari ni anata wo omoidasu
頬を撫でる日溜まりに あなたを思い出す
I will think about you as the sunlight caresses my cheeks