Nier: Automata Ver1.1a (2023) s01e07 Episode Script

1
What's the matter, Br
Elder Brother?
Humans are interesting after all.
What's written there?
It says,
“Existence precedes essence.”
What does that mean?
It means humans
are created by how they live
each and every moment
by their own existence,
and not something determined
beforehand.
I don't get it all.
There will be a time
when you will understand.
Now
Are we heading to the Playground?
Eve, you should stay home
and read a book today.
I wanna go, too!
You can't.
But
I'll be right back.
And when I come back, I'll play with you.
Really, Elder Brother?
Then I'll wait for you!
Good boy.
I'll wait right here
until you get back!
Promise, Brother?
Did you know, 2B?
About what?
Deer of that size apparently eat roughly
25 kilograms of grass in a day.
And what about it?
That means they're spending
about half the day eating grass.
Animals have very low fuel efficiency.
According to the records, humans also
ate meals three times a day.
Perhaps you can say that humans
weren't that functional either.
Humans are existences to protect.
Good or bad fuel efficiency
has nothing to do with it.
That sounds like you, 2B.
Oh, that’s right.
About that anomaly that got away
I haven't gotten any analysis results
from the Bunker whatsoever.
We haven't even received an additional order
to pursue and investigate.
Don't you think that’s a bit strange?
It feels like the Bunker's
correspondence with us
That’s just saying how much
of an important case it is, right?
But
They're just being careful about it.
Is that really so?
I get a feeling that
they're intentionally not telling us.
Operator 6O to 2B.
It's time for your
regularly scheduled report.
This is 2B. Nothing to repor—
2B, please listen. I was looking at image data
for flowers today.
Flowers?
Yes. In the very few documents
recorded in the Bunker,
there was a flower called a Lunar Tear.
I bet you'd look really nice
if you put one of those in your hair, 2B.
It'd suit your stylish looks!
There is no need.
Oh, don't say that. What kind of girl
doesn't want to look good?
I'll let you know
if I find anything else that’s cute, okay?
Um, there’s something
I would like to ask.
Yes?
About the confirmation status
of that anomaly
I'm sorry, that's out of my jurisdiction,
so I don't know.
But anyway, I would very much like
to see a real Lunar Tear.
If you manage to find one,
please let me know.
Operator 6O, out.
Um
Didn't that seem a little strange,
like I told you?
Indeed. There is no need
for hairpins in my mission.
No!
Not about that.
It felt like she was somewhat dodging
my question right?
Missions don't need hairpins
or excessive scrutiny.
Wouldn't it be okay
to at least have a hairpin?
I would like to see that as well.
And you can start calling me
"Nines" at any point, okay?
Not yet.
Not yet?
Please hold on!
That is a dangerous place!
That machine lifeform
Oh, please come back!
Something’s wrong.
Let's go after them.
Huh? It might be a trap!
Sheesh.
My oh my, what a great place
to see the two of you.
Truly help from the heavens!
What’s going on?
The thing is, it seems her little sister
has gotten lost.
Her little sister?
It's all my fault.
I think she overheard me complaining about
how one of my parts was starting to seize up.
So she went off to the Forest Kingdom
in search of replacement parts.
The "kingdom" is a very dangerous place
with many violent and insular machine lifeforms.
Why go to such a place?
The parts are very old,
so they can only be obtained
in the ruins within the Forest Kingdom.
Please, please find my little sister!
She is the only family I have.
There, there.
Please, please, please.
So I've been wondering for a while
What does it mean
to be machine lifeform siblings?
Maybe they were built
in the same factory?
Maybe.
Both of you
You wouldn't be able to help, would you?
I decline.
We don't have such duties or obligations—
It's my fault!
Yes. Right. You must be worried.
So, please?
We don't have such—
I have to do something about this!
Something will be done, it will!
I must hurry over and save her!
They will hurry over. They will Right?
Right? Right?
Right?
Where can we start looking?
Thank you very much.
No way.
They will make sure to find
your little sister. I promise you!
I'm so happy!
Right, both of you?
Pascal, that body
Oh, this?
Isn't it great? I tuned it up myself.
So you can interchange body parts.
Yes. I am a machine lifeform after all.
Most parts are interchangeable.
For instance
I can make my chest into a chainsaw.
I can make my torso into a boat.
I can play with the children.
So it is rather useful.
Useful, or you lack principles.
How is it for you androids?
We are different
from you machine lifeforms
in that we can't mess with our bodies much,
nor do we want to.
It's more useful when you can
interchange parts. Right, 2B?
How much parts do you swap out
before you lose yourself?
I never gave any thought to that.
I wonder how much it would be?
Truly fascinating.
It wouldn't matter how much
for machine lifeforms.
Because you can easily change anything.
You're quite caustic.
If you take the wings from a bird,
will it no longer be a bird?
If you took antlers from a deer,
will it no longer be a deer?
What needs to remain
for you to still be yourself?
I believe there is some value
in thinking about that.
What kind of value
do machine lifeforms have?
9S.
Because they
9S.
Both of you
We'll arrive at our target location soon.
We may be noticed by hostile units.
Let's land before proceeding further.
You're the only one flying.
9S.
Okay.
FOREST KINGDOM
Perhaps it is your heart?
Huh?
Our discussion from earlier.
What needs to remain
for you to still be yourself.
The answer is perhaps your heart?
The big sister worried about her little sister.
Isn't that all because she has a heart?
A heart on a machine lifeform?
Is that strange?
Strange or not, that's something
completely impossible.
Then, are androids also lacking "hearts"?
This thing
How strange.
I don't see the lookout soldiers.
What do you mean?
The forest is their territory,
so usually they show themselves
when we simply set foot in here.
Something like this has never
Oh! Over there!
It's the little sister's ribbon!
There's no doubt about it.
We must find the little sister quickly.
Report. Confirmed hostile
machine lifeform signal up ahead.
H-Hold on.
I will go see what's going on first,
as a fellow machine lifeform!
I just can't fully trust you.
I will convince them,
so please wait here.
My name is Pascal!
I am the leader of a peaceful village!
Please listen to what I have to say first!
Maybe there's some sort of catch?
I don't think so.
It was teetering as it stood,
so I approached it,
and it suddenly split in two.
Looks like quite the master who did this.
Yeah. It was downed in one blow.
Who in the world
That master might be up ahead.
There is a need for us to understand
the current situation, so we can search
for the little sister, too.
Up ahead is the center of the kingdom.
It’s the castle where the king lives.
Indeed, this does seem
like a castle where a king lives.
Don't let your guard down.
Okay.
The Forest Kingdom army
is known for their strength, and yet
You came again, android!
Android?
D-Die!
What in the
Pod, are there any combat records
for a separate squad?
Analysis. No orders have been given
for YoRHa Soldiers
to be deployed into current area.
Then who
What's that?
I have heard in the past.
I believe this is the previous king.
King?
It seems like this unit
broke down quite a while ago.
This is media for recording.
Pod, share data.
Affirmative.
Media recording data saved.
Commencing sharing.
256 YEARS AGO
I think. Therefore, I have resolved.
This land will be our kingdom,
and I declare our sublime independence!
Kingdom?
What's that?
A kingdom is something like
a large house.
And citizens
are something like a family.
Good. Good. That sounds good.
The machine lifeform community of this nation
had been established far before ours.
I admire them.
Why did they hold onto such a record
like it was something so important?
Perhaps to reminisce.
Reminisce?
They want to know how they came to be.
Besides, it's not a record. It's history.
How are they different?
History is something
filled with their emotions.
See, over here too.
128 YEARS AGO
The king has died.
Our king who gave us energy.
So sad.
Yeah. So sad.
I put memory in this child
as a memento of our king.
We'll raise this one to be our next king.
We are family.
The kingdom is our home.
4 HOURS AGO
Today is a festival
to celebrate the day our king died!
A festival to celebrate
the birth of a new king!
B-Big news!
An intruder has entered the kingdom!
Intruder?
The citizens are very exclusive, so
Pascal, stay here.
We will go look for it.
It's all right. I will go with you!
But
2B, let's leave it alone already.
What are you saying
after we've come this far?
There are too many things happening
that are beyond our expectations.
There's a possibility
that it's a trap this thing set up.
I have done no such thing.
What if this thing is connected
with whatever this intruder is?
We don't have proof of that anywhere.
In any case, we need to find the little sister.
Thank you very much.
You're such a softie, 2B.
Pascal
You called me Pascal for the first time.
Why?
Pod, look up the machine lifeform signal
that they're searching for.
Affirmative.
9S.
Thank you so much!
How can I show my gratitude?
You don't need to do anything like that.
But I must insist.
I still don't trust you yet.
I might be able to know more about
the mystery android sooner if I helped you.
Yeah, yeah.
Report. Confirmed
machine lifeform signal.
Right here?
Little Sister,
if you're here, come ou—
Uncle Pascal?
Oh, I'm glad.
You were all right, Little Sister.
I was scared! I was so scared!
There, there, it's all right now.
I was searching for Big Sister's parts, and
I know. I know.
You are a really good girl.
These folks here were able to find you.
Big Brother, Big Sister, thank you!
Well, it's nothing worth thanking me about.
Right, 2B?
You guys are
It's all right.
They came here to look for me.
But these guys are
This is the one who saved me.
I see. Thank you for taking care of her.
These androids came with me
for the rescue.
There's nothing to worry about.
We'll see.
By the way, I’m going to become
a family with this one!
I want to be family! I love him
just as much as I love my Big Sister.
Oh, so you're getting married.
This is a joyous occasion!
Right! Married! I'm getting married!
Machine lifeforms getting married?
Um, what exactly happened here?
Everyone was defeated by the intruder.
So I beg you. Our king
Please save our little king.
Little king?
Please. Please.
We found the little sister now,
so why don't we head back?
Big Brother, Big Sister,
please save the king.
Hey, we're not some handymen, okay?
Where is he?
2B.
Up above, in the throne room.
Wait here.
Hold on a second, 2B!
There are limits on how much
of a softie you can be!
In the first place, machine lifeforms
This voice
Over there.
So this is
the little king.
2B, that's an android!
So that's the intruder
who destroyed the kingdom
What are you doing?
YoRHa units are protecting
a machine lifeform?
Confirming that this is a unit
wanted by YoRHa, the fugitive unit A2.
Annihilation recommended.
She's an enemy?
But she's a YoRHa unit just like us.
A2 is a deserter. She has betrayed
the Council of Humanity,
and destroyed multiple pursuit androids.
Destroyed? But why?
9S. Let's go.
2B!
Why? Why did you betray us?
Command is the one that betrayed.
POD 042 REPORTING TO ALL OF MANKIND.
WE WILL NOW EXECUTE THE TASK
OF INTRODUCING THE MULTIPLE ENDINGS
FOR THE VIDEO GAME "NIER:AUTOMATA." OVER.
PUPPET PLAY
NIER:AUTOMATA
“PASCAL CLASS”
Hello, everyone.
- Hello!
- Hello!
Today, let's study up about
the Kingdom of Day and Kingdom of Night.
- Okay!
- Okay!
The place where we are in now
is called the Kingdom of Day.
It never turns to night here.
Do you all know what night is?
I don't know!
I know!
Night is the condition where light
from a star called the Sun doesn't reach.
When that happens, the light from the skies
like we have now would be all gone.
- Scary!
- Scary!
And in the Kingdom of Night,
where the light of day does not reach,
a giant creature called a dragon
flies through the skies—
Hey.
- So scary!
- So scary!
A2 destroyed Pascal.
Pascal's death lead to the collapse of his village
and its residents went out of control,
resulting in the elimination
TO BE CONTINUED