Beatless (2018) s01e11 Episode Script

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You turned out to be much more foolish
than I thought.
But don't take it too hard.
Compared to modern artificial intelligence,
all humans are foolish and useless.
We are made in such a way
that we're unable to directly take the life of our owner.
But you know?
We're allowed to discard whatever we deem useless.
ARE THE TOOLS FOR HUMANS, "HIES," SUPERIOR
OR ARE "HUMANS"
WHO MADE THESE TOOLS SUPERIOR
It has already been 50 years
since super-intelligent AI has
surpassed human intelligence.
For the first time in history, humanity is competing
against something with a higher intelligence.
The Lacia-class
Ever since the Red Boxes created by Higgins
were unleashed upon the world,
I have wanted to know
what they are thinking and how they will act.
ON THE DAY FIVE HIES ESCAPED FROM
THE MEMEFRAME TOKYO RESEARCH FACILITY,
LACIA SAVED MY LIFE.
The owner will take all legal responsibility
for their actions.
Do you accept?
I accept!
Am I being analogue-hacked right now?
Could your hIE be a Red Box?
Why don't you all wake up?
These human-shaped robots are trying to steal
our very essence!
EVEN IF YOU'RE A TOOL, I STILL BELIEVE IN YOU.
Why did you come?
To save you, obviously.
Are you stupid?
Upon further investigation, nothing resembling
flower petals was found at the scene.
Why are you watching the news, Arato?
You're too dumb for this!
ANIMAL VALLEY
Look at that, Arato!
I'm super popular in this game!
I can't believe I got called dumb by someone like you.
That person on the helicopter probably died, right?
In other words, Snowdrop took a human's life.
If Snowdrop has an owner too,
I wonder what they're like.
So this Mikoto that got destroyed,
you think Dad was involved?
OPINIONS DIVIDE REGARDING
THE HIES' AUTOMATION TO SOCIETY
WITHIN MEMEFRAME CORPORATION THAT OWNS
THE SUPER INTELLIGENT AI "HIGGINS."
Besides, the reason
these Lacia-class hIEs were released
is because of you people
at the Tokyo Research Facility.
We've done what we can.
In order to secure Lacia-class hIEs
who have easily handled
small-primate military squads,
we have no choice but to use another Lacia-class hIE.
That is why I became Methode's owner
and used it to search for the other Lacia-class hIEs.
More importantly, do you not find it strange?
Why were Snowdrop and Kouka involved
in an antibody-network terrorist attack?
Both hIEs took these actions in order to survive
in the outside world?
That is a distinct possibility.
Boy Meets Girl with a human and an hIE?
Isn't that something that will really challenge society?
Well, while it's true that there are prejudices out there
that find it strange
for a boy to have an hIE of the opposite sex,
but that's exactly why!
If the times are lagging behind,
then that's our big chance!
We want you two
to become our first models to demonstrate
a new type of lifestyle
between humans and hIEs.
But aren't you asking us to put ourselves in a position
to get attacked by society?
The company will handle that part for you!
Owner, may I say something?
I am your tool.
So please just do as you wish.
Good day.
Are you the owner of this hIE?
Yeah.
I'm Erika Burrows.
I'm the owner of Fabion MG.
And the person who signed off on this project.
A SLEEPING BEAUTY
THAT MIRACULOUSLY AWAKENED
FROM A CENTURY-LONG COLD SLEEP
IS SOMEHOW NOW MY CLASSMATE.
So, Lacia,
do you really want to accept
that Boy Meets Girl proposal?
Whether we accept it or not is for you to decide.
Is living with me for an extended period of time
something you are reluctant about?
Of course not!
It's just that
They might call it a new lifestyle,
but I'm having a hard time imagining it.
Then would you like to give it a try?
What?
You seem interested.
Only interested intellectually!
Besides, do hIEs take baths?
In order to prevent my coating from deteriorating,
it is essential I replenish water through the skin.
I took one the other day with Ms. Yuka,
as she wished to do so.
Curse her! She gets away with too much!
Would you like to take one with me as well, Mr. Arato?
What?
Would you like to take one?
I would like to.
Is it strange to have a long relationship
with an object?
If you do not let go of my hand,
our connection will continue.
If I never let go.
Do you feel like what you're feeling right now
is a product of an analogue hack?
An illusion for you to believe
an object like myself is something special?
BOY MEETS GIRL. A NEW TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN HUMANS AND HIES
MAYBE IT'S NOT A BAD IDEA.
Arato, you can go take a bath.
Boy Meets Girl.
Ever since he came back from the meeting,
Arato's just been giving off this lovey-dovey vibe.
HI SHIORI,
THIS SATURDAY DINNER WITH MR. KOIWAI.
Another marriage candidate?
I am also the one who caused the explosion
at the facility.
Of course, on my owner's orders.
Why would Mr. Watarai do that?
Good question.
That I don't know.
I am only a tool to be used.
A tool that resembles a human being.
Humans treated as tools.
I am nothing more than a tool for everyone to use.
A pawn in the company's power games.
But if
You're the daughter of the founding family,
siding with the pro-humans.
There is no better person I could ask for
to counter the pro-AI leaning Watarai.
This is a transaction.
If you become my owner,
then I will be able to gain some insurance.
And you will gain
a great and powerful asset in myself.
I've been waiting for you.
Now.
Lacia, we're ready for your camera test.
She's only capable of cheap imitations.
This is incredibly insulting.
That's the model Oriza Ayabe.
Do you not know her?
Okay! Cut! That was great, Lacia.
Do you really want Lacia
when you're talking about the future of hIEs?
Who's that?
How did she get in here?
This area is dangerous.
Everyone should--
You too, Arato!
But Lacia!
What are you talking about?
-Lacia, where are you?!
-Arato!
Take me with you!
I threw my back out.
What? Seriously?
Ryo!
Lacia!
Arato! Use Lacia!
Lacia, do something about her!
That order is too ambiguous for me to execute.
-Lacia, drive her out of here!
-Understood.
HER NAME IS TYPE-004 METHODE.
SELF-PROCLAIMED AS THE ONE AND ONLY
LACIA-CLASS FINISHED PRODUCT.
Did you get to say hello?
Yes.
But I had to leave when the boss's kid showed up.
I wonder if he realized from this
what is truly important.
You should choose your friendship.
It's just a friendly warning. If you mean to enter
the Memeframe, you shouldn't tarnish your records.
Contemplating whether or not it will tarnish
your career should come decades later.
You must be close friends.
Yes, he's someone very important to me.
Is there anything important left
in the human world anyway?
Arato, why did you choose Lacia when you did?
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?
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?
You've You've been manipulated!
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?
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.
This is the hIE
a wealthy Egyptian ordered to replace
a daughter who had passed away.
This is the real unit whose Lacia's current
registration number belongs to.
IF THEY PROVE
THE REGISTRATION NUMBER WAS FORGED,
MY OWNERSHIP WILL BE NULLIFIED.
You must have known that Memeframe made you.
You could have told me that at least.
I apologize for keeping
this information concealed, however,
I wanted you to be my owner.
You "wanted"?
I thought hIEs 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?
Mr. Arato, please allow me to be with you.
"I DON'T WANT TO LOSE LACIA,"
THAT IS DEFINITELY MY WISH.
Shiori Kaidai is in the process
of procuring Marina Saffron from Egypt,
the hIE unit who has the registration number
that is identical to my own.
I believe the hIE will be arriving at 8:30 p.m.
at Chubu International Airport on a cargo plane,
where Shiori Kaidai will likely secure the unit
after performing an inspection at the airport.
There's a way to stop that, right?
-Yes. First--
-You can tell me later!
Let's hurry for now.
What are you talking about? I can't do that!
Besides, I'm not sure if I could make it in time.
I know that! But I just want to do everything I can.
You just need to give the message.
All right, next
The reason you think that way is
because you're being manipulated by that Red Box.
Mr. Arato, the train is arriving.
I'm a little surprised to hear from you.
You're the one who told me to contact you
when I needed help!
Okay. I'll do it.
But do you think I'll be able to make it in time?
I know you won't!
But I was asked to.
By a fool who foolishly rescued me
when I found myself in a foolish situation!
IF WE USE BLACK MONOLITH
TO ERASE THE REGISTRATION NUMBER,
WE CAN ACCOMPLISH OUR GOAL
WITHOUT HURTING MARINA.
My shot has been blocked.
Methode!
The target is currently 2300 meters away.
We will need to get closer
in order to bypass Methode's defenses.
Okay, let's go!
The gas is on the right, the brakes are on the left
They're currently forcing all vehicles
within the airport to sto--
Why aren't the gates opening?
I'm not sure,
but it seems something happened in the cargo area.
We caught up to them.
Methode has found us.
Dang it! We were so close.
There is a supersonic drill in the glove box
to cut away the frame in an emergency.
I have already marked the areas.
-Please cut through the frame where indicated.
-Okay.
However, doing so will put you in grave danger.
I would like you to turn back now.
No, I'll go.
Or I wouldn't deserve to be with you.
Hey there.
I'm happy you decided to reach out
to your friend for help.
He made it in time.
Ms. Shiori.
The cargo contained a different hIE.
We've been bested.
You're just getting that now?
We want to survive.
All in order to preserve ourselves and keep moving.
Kouka joined forces with Lacia in order to survive.
And you made me your owner
because you feared Watarai would abandon you.
That was what I meant to do,
but I miscalculated.
What do you mean?
You turned out to be much more foolish
than I thought.
That's an hIE!
I was hoping I wouldn't need to use it.
This-- This can't be happening!
HIEs shouldn't be able to kill their owner!
Yes, we are made in such a way
that we're unable to directly take the life of our owner.
But you know?
We're allowed to discard whatever we deem useless.
Mr. Arato, get down!
Now you've done it.
Shiori!
Shiori!
Shiori!
Shiori!
WHAT DO WE LOSE WHEN
A DEVELOPED "OBJECT" SURPASSES "HUMANS"?
An emptiness that fills a garden box.
What do humans find from it?
When madness fills the emptiness,
it rings the bell to hell.
If the world is God's garden box,
then what fills the garden box?
Next episode, "Dwellings and surroundings."
I think there's meaning to being moved
by shape alone.