Darling in the Franxx (2018) s01e11 Episode Script
Partner Shuffle
1
I'm 016, and I've been chosen
as our representative.
-With thanks to Papa and the Adults,
-Stop it.
-I'll do my best to lead us all
-Don't look at him.
in working together.
He's a filthy traitor!
You, oversleeping?
That's new.
Were you having a nice dream?
Your face is red.
Well, we're going ahead.
Golly, I'm hungry.
Put faith in something,
and you'll have it betrayed.
Promises will be broken,
and anticipation turned to disappointment.
That's why I resolved to never again
expect anything of anyone.
That way I'd never get hurt again.
We neutralized a total of 25 today.
All Conrad-class Klaxosaurs
and identical to those from before today.
Thank you for the report.
Your efforts have allowed the S-Planning
on-site to continue smoothly.
However, Codes 326 and 196,
work on upping your kill count.
Your Parasite scores are falling too.
I was simply feeling unwell today.
That does not explain your performance.
You will resume your mission
to defend this site tomorrow.
That is all. Dismissed.
A total of 25 has been neutralized.
That puts the total count
for this sector over 90.
Indeed.
Their two-week kill count
is 370 percent the average.
Such growth would be unthinkable
for other teams.
There was that mass puberty
and their competitiveness.
What you call problems
may instead be drawing out
the Children's inherent strength.
Nonsense.
That would undermine
all our tried and true methods.
But what if that's what
the Doctor has been after all along?
What are they doing, anyway?
I mean, they call it S-Planning.
They must be mining something.
That's a mining machine, isn't it?
Nothing worthwhile, whatever it is.
What?
I feel like I'm going to choke on
the stench of Klaxosaurs.
Getting assigned such an important mission
proves we've gotten stronger.
I'm sure it's thanks to you, Futoshi.
You always make sure not to strain me.
Well, of course!
If anything happened to you,
it would be my responsibility!
Thank you, Futoshi.
Kokoro
Hey, I'm going to keep trying to be
the best partner I can for you.
So would you promise
to keep being my partner forever?
Sure. I promise.
Really?
It's a promise!
I'll always protect you, forever and ever!
Okay, seriously, this is getting gross.
Cut off the communication before I vomit.
You were listening?
That was dirty, you jerks!
Seven hostiles approaching
from nine o'clock.
More of the same Conrad-class.
Again? Do they have a nest around here?
All units, battle formation!
What's wrong, Chlorophytum?
Hey, Mitsuru?
Mitsuru?
A Child fever?
It's earlier than anticipated.
It's a good thing the rest managed
to pull through without Chlorophytum.
For now,
we'll give him a fever suppressant.
It's a temporary treatment,
but it should take effect by tomorrow.
So Code 326 has already undergone it.
He's never had the best health.
Even so, Mitsuru was the only one of us
who came back after that injection.
What are you talking about?
The Elixir Injection.
It's a highly concentrated
yellow blood cell inducer.
Receiving it can boost your Parasite
aptitude by leaps and bounds.
So has Mitsuru always been like that?
He was never like this.
He used to always tag along after Hiro.
No way! That might be the biggest surprise
I've had lately.
How did he go from that
to constantly being on Hiro's case?
I wish I knew.
Though I think it started around
when we were offered that injection.
Come to think of it, Hiro seemed
a bit different after that too.
Weren't we told the survival rate
of the Elixir was only 15 percent?
I had no idea Mitsuru underwent that risk.
I want to be like you, Hiro!
I want to ride and fight
in a FRANXX with you.
But they said I'm too weak
to do that right now.
If I make it back from getting that shot,
Hiro, would you ride a FRANXX with me?
Damn it!
Okay, you should be fine for now.
Please let me ride a FRANXX.
Already? Shouldn't you still
Please let me ride.
This doesn't look good.
He'll be up for pruning at this rate.
-A partner shuffle?
-A partner shuffle?
It won't be mandatory.
We're simply offering it as an option.
This is a good opportunity,
so talk it over with your partners.
Then anyone who wishes to try
can come forward.
Well, we sure don't need to shuffle.
Especially since I promised
to always protect you.
Right, Kokoro?
Right.
I was wondering,
is something bothering you, Zero Two?
Remember what I said?
That I hope you'll tell me
whatever is on your mind.
That I wanted to get to know you better.
Did you say that?
Yes.
So hey, if there's something
bothering you, I hope you'll tell
Do we have to go through all this?
We share our feelings
when we ride Strelizia, don't we?
Hasn't this gone on enough?
I'm sure you know why
we're in this headache of a situation.
What are you talking about?
Just admit it.
Please drop it.
I know it takes courage,
both to face others and yourself.
Seriously, what are you
After all, It was never Papa's or
the Adults' approval that you wanted.
Shut up! I told you to drop it!
I much prefer that
to your usual detached act.
But I'm afraid I'm not you.
All right, does anybody wish
to try out a different partner?
I wish to try connecting Pistil to Pistil.
Pistil to Pistil? But
I want to be prepared for the emergency
case where we lose a Stamen.
Ichigo, do you mind helping?
What? Me?
Please.
Well, okay.
Very well. Let's try it.
Anyone else?
I would like to try partnering
with Mitsuru.
Kokoro?
But our promise
I'm sorry, Futoshi.
About 160 seconds have elapsed
since the start of the connection.
Scores are not rising in either unit.
Well, Ichigo?
No good. I don't feel
Delphinium, no change in scores detected.
Timing out.
Genista has reached the minimum threshold.
The connection is weak but stable.
So it worked, but barely.
We all knew, but I guess
that proves it has to be with a boy.
I was serious, you know.
Go ahead and laugh if you want to.
Why? Was it something I did?
I gave everything to Kokoro!
Don't you think maybe that was a turn-off?
That, and your weight.
Still, what could Kokoro
have been thinking?
It's because she's so nice.
She felt
she had to do something for Mitsuru.
The poor guy.
If anyone's down on their luck, it's me!
Calm down, Futoshi!
Wait right there! Are you pitying me?
Hey, Futoshi!
Why does it matter
who your partner is, anyway?
You would never understand how I feel!
Just great.
Mitsuru, try to understand
how Futoshi feels.
Like you have any right to say that.
Whenever I think of Kokoro, it's like
I feel my chest tighten.
Only now, that tightness stings.
What is this feeling?
I understand.
Look, flowers.
Don't they smell nice?
What do you think you're doing?
Mitsuru.
Why did humans stop having children?
Because it was no longer necessary,
I would imagine.
Is that really all?
It used to be that
having children was very natural.
I suggest you not dwell on
such idle thoughts.
You need but look at the Adults
for your answer.
Other people are not necessary to live.
Why did you request me as your partner?
Now I have to suffer
Futoshi's misplaced resentment.
Was it pity?
No! It wasn't.
It wasn't that at all.
You know, Mitsuru, you should
Target believed to be a Gutenberg-class
detected in the south-southwest.
Currently approaching
at 80 km per hour.
Establish a defensive line 500 meters
from the S-Planning and neutralize it.
Genista and Chlorophytum
will provide support from the rear.
Wait, Mitsuru!
Promise me that
you'll protect Kokoro no matter what!
A promise? Such foolishness.
You listen here!
Futoshi, wait! I'll be fine.
Take care, Kokoro.
I wish it wasn't like this,
but I'll do my best with Ikuno!
Right.
So Kokoro, you also
It's huge.
Finally, something worth fighting.
Hey, hold on!
No dice. The core is too deep.
Even better!
Zero Two, wait!
Are you okay?
Mind your own business!
Seriously?
What the heck?
It's a collective.
Made up of the same Conrad-classes
we've been fighting.
Any damage we do won't stick
as long as they keep reassembling.
Stupid monster!
Don't hold me back, darling!
You're getting frantic! Calm down!
What's the plan, Ichigo?
This is going nowhere.
A cannon blast, Ichigo!
A close-range shot from Genista
should blast it to pieces!
Nice idea!
Then we can go straight for the core!
Let them have it!
But it's too dangerous,
with Genista's current state.
Danger is something we're all facing.
We're a team.
All right. Just know your limits!
Got it!
Shoot! They got past us!
-Here we go!
-Right.
Ikuno, you're too tense!
Loosen up!
Don't get frantic, Mitsuru.
I know!
Are you okay?
Thank you, Hiro!
Mitsuru, keep it together!
Why are you always so
Mitsuru?
Kokoro!
Genista, positive pulse falling.
Dropping below the threshold.
Run!
Are you okay?
Thank you, Ikuno! Futoshi!
Change of plans!
Miku and I will keep it
from getting any farther!
Chlorophytum, take care of Genista!
I'll protect Kokoro, no matter what!
Mitsuru, let's try again from the start.
What?
Forget it.
Expect anything from me,
and you'll just be disappointed.
I'm nothing but an impotent
You're wrong!
You're not impotent at all!
What are you doing, Genista?
Reconnect at once!
Do you realize what's
Genista has cut communication.
What are they thinking?
Mitsuru, I think
you should rely on others more.
I have faith in you, Mitsuru.
So please have faith in me.
You must be joking.
Hiro, would you ride a FRANXX with me?
Sure. I promise.
Hiro, I stuck it through.
I got stronger.
I'm going to fight along with you.
I kept my promise to you, Hiro.
We can be together.
Hiro, I
Our promise? What was it?
Put faith in others,
and you'll only have it betrayed.
I was a fool to expect anything
from someone like him!
Why? If you were just
going to forget it
Why even promise
Mitsuru, I can tell you were deeply hurt.
So deeply that normally,
you couldn't have recovered.
But you know,
even I betray people
or hurt them deeply sometimes.
And yes, I even break promises.
I'm not as kind and perfect
as everyone says.
So even if I was gravely
betrayed by someone,
I'm not sure I could resent them
or criticize them for it.
So you want me to forgive him?
That's up to you to decide.
All I'm trying to say is,
that sort of thing will happen to us.
We're not perfect like the Adults are.
Even so, I want to have
other people in my life.
I want to laugh and cry with everyone.
Mitsuru, Hurry!
I have faith in you, Mitsuru.
What are you
Genista, negative pulse levels dominating.
Any more
and it will convert to stampede mode.
It's too dangerous for you! Stop!
Kokoro! Don't!
Kokoro!
Don't do it, Kokoro!
Mitsuru.
You really can do some outrageous things.
Well, I
How can you have so much faith in others?
Are you not afraid?
You are something else.
Sorry, we took so long, everyone!
-Kokoro!
-Kokoro!
About time, Mitsuru!
All right!
Go!
Now!
Hey, Mitsuru!
How dare you make Kokoro
Futoshi!
How could you pull such a dangerous move?
Mitsuru!
Why didn't you dodge?
What you're saying makes no sense.
Are you a man or not?
A man doesn't let a girl get hurt!
If you make Kokoro cry,
you'll have to answer to me!
I'll promise.
I'll promise to protect Kokoro
from here on out.
Will that satisfy you?
Mitsuru.
I loved you
I loved you, Kokoro!
Don't you worry.
Both of us will always be together.
Till death do us part.
According to her,
"that sort of thing will happen to us."
I suspect she's correct.
I'm not yet sure if I can forgive Hiro.
However, I'm sure "that sort of thing"
will keep happening to us.
When I woke up the next day,
my temperature was back to normal.
I'm 016, and I've been chosen
as our representative.
-With thanks to Papa and the Adults,
-Stop it.
-I'll do my best to lead us all
-Don't look at him.
in working together.
He's a filthy traitor!
You, oversleeping?
That's new.
Were you having a nice dream?
Your face is red.
Well, we're going ahead.
Golly, I'm hungry.
Put faith in something,
and you'll have it betrayed.
Promises will be broken,
and anticipation turned to disappointment.
That's why I resolved to never again
expect anything of anyone.
That way I'd never get hurt again.
We neutralized a total of 25 today.
All Conrad-class Klaxosaurs
and identical to those from before today.
Thank you for the report.
Your efforts have allowed the S-Planning
on-site to continue smoothly.
However, Codes 326 and 196,
work on upping your kill count.
Your Parasite scores are falling too.
I was simply feeling unwell today.
That does not explain your performance.
You will resume your mission
to defend this site tomorrow.
That is all. Dismissed.
A total of 25 has been neutralized.
That puts the total count
for this sector over 90.
Indeed.
Their two-week kill count
is 370 percent the average.
Such growth would be unthinkable
for other teams.
There was that mass puberty
and their competitiveness.
What you call problems
may instead be drawing out
the Children's inherent strength.
Nonsense.
That would undermine
all our tried and true methods.
But what if that's what
the Doctor has been after all along?
What are they doing, anyway?
I mean, they call it S-Planning.
They must be mining something.
That's a mining machine, isn't it?
Nothing worthwhile, whatever it is.
What?
I feel like I'm going to choke on
the stench of Klaxosaurs.
Getting assigned such an important mission
proves we've gotten stronger.
I'm sure it's thanks to you, Futoshi.
You always make sure not to strain me.
Well, of course!
If anything happened to you,
it would be my responsibility!
Thank you, Futoshi.
Kokoro
Hey, I'm going to keep trying to be
the best partner I can for you.
So would you promise
to keep being my partner forever?
Sure. I promise.
Really?
It's a promise!
I'll always protect you, forever and ever!
Okay, seriously, this is getting gross.
Cut off the communication before I vomit.
You were listening?
That was dirty, you jerks!
Seven hostiles approaching
from nine o'clock.
More of the same Conrad-class.
Again? Do they have a nest around here?
All units, battle formation!
What's wrong, Chlorophytum?
Hey, Mitsuru?
Mitsuru?
A Child fever?
It's earlier than anticipated.
It's a good thing the rest managed
to pull through without Chlorophytum.
For now,
we'll give him a fever suppressant.
It's a temporary treatment,
but it should take effect by tomorrow.
So Code 326 has already undergone it.
He's never had the best health.
Even so, Mitsuru was the only one of us
who came back after that injection.
What are you talking about?
The Elixir Injection.
It's a highly concentrated
yellow blood cell inducer.
Receiving it can boost your Parasite
aptitude by leaps and bounds.
So has Mitsuru always been like that?
He was never like this.
He used to always tag along after Hiro.
No way! That might be the biggest surprise
I've had lately.
How did he go from that
to constantly being on Hiro's case?
I wish I knew.
Though I think it started around
when we were offered that injection.
Come to think of it, Hiro seemed
a bit different after that too.
Weren't we told the survival rate
of the Elixir was only 15 percent?
I had no idea Mitsuru underwent that risk.
I want to be like you, Hiro!
I want to ride and fight
in a FRANXX with you.
But they said I'm too weak
to do that right now.
If I make it back from getting that shot,
Hiro, would you ride a FRANXX with me?
Damn it!
Okay, you should be fine for now.
Please let me ride a FRANXX.
Already? Shouldn't you still
Please let me ride.
This doesn't look good.
He'll be up for pruning at this rate.
-A partner shuffle?
-A partner shuffle?
It won't be mandatory.
We're simply offering it as an option.
This is a good opportunity,
so talk it over with your partners.
Then anyone who wishes to try
can come forward.
Well, we sure don't need to shuffle.
Especially since I promised
to always protect you.
Right, Kokoro?
Right.
I was wondering,
is something bothering you, Zero Two?
Remember what I said?
That I hope you'll tell me
whatever is on your mind.
That I wanted to get to know you better.
Did you say that?
Yes.
So hey, if there's something
bothering you, I hope you'll tell
Do we have to go through all this?
We share our feelings
when we ride Strelizia, don't we?
Hasn't this gone on enough?
I'm sure you know why
we're in this headache of a situation.
What are you talking about?
Just admit it.
Please drop it.
I know it takes courage,
both to face others and yourself.
Seriously, what are you
After all, It was never Papa's or
the Adults' approval that you wanted.
Shut up! I told you to drop it!
I much prefer that
to your usual detached act.
But I'm afraid I'm not you.
All right, does anybody wish
to try out a different partner?
I wish to try connecting Pistil to Pistil.
Pistil to Pistil? But
I want to be prepared for the emergency
case where we lose a Stamen.
Ichigo, do you mind helping?
What? Me?
Please.
Well, okay.
Very well. Let's try it.
Anyone else?
I would like to try partnering
with Mitsuru.
Kokoro?
But our promise
I'm sorry, Futoshi.
About 160 seconds have elapsed
since the start of the connection.
Scores are not rising in either unit.
Well, Ichigo?
No good. I don't feel
Delphinium, no change in scores detected.
Timing out.
Genista has reached the minimum threshold.
The connection is weak but stable.
So it worked, but barely.
We all knew, but I guess
that proves it has to be with a boy.
I was serious, you know.
Go ahead and laugh if you want to.
Why? Was it something I did?
I gave everything to Kokoro!
Don't you think maybe that was a turn-off?
That, and your weight.
Still, what could Kokoro
have been thinking?
It's because she's so nice.
She felt
she had to do something for Mitsuru.
The poor guy.
If anyone's down on their luck, it's me!
Calm down, Futoshi!
Wait right there! Are you pitying me?
Hey, Futoshi!
Why does it matter
who your partner is, anyway?
You would never understand how I feel!
Just great.
Mitsuru, try to understand
how Futoshi feels.
Like you have any right to say that.
Whenever I think of Kokoro, it's like
I feel my chest tighten.
Only now, that tightness stings.
What is this feeling?
I understand.
Look, flowers.
Don't they smell nice?
What do you think you're doing?
Mitsuru.
Why did humans stop having children?
Because it was no longer necessary,
I would imagine.
Is that really all?
It used to be that
having children was very natural.
I suggest you not dwell on
such idle thoughts.
You need but look at the Adults
for your answer.
Other people are not necessary to live.
Why did you request me as your partner?
Now I have to suffer
Futoshi's misplaced resentment.
Was it pity?
No! It wasn't.
It wasn't that at all.
You know, Mitsuru, you should
Target believed to be a Gutenberg-class
detected in the south-southwest.
Currently approaching
at 80 km per hour.
Establish a defensive line 500 meters
from the S-Planning and neutralize it.
Genista and Chlorophytum
will provide support from the rear.
Wait, Mitsuru!
Promise me that
you'll protect Kokoro no matter what!
A promise? Such foolishness.
You listen here!
Futoshi, wait! I'll be fine.
Take care, Kokoro.
I wish it wasn't like this,
but I'll do my best with Ikuno!
Right.
So Kokoro, you also
It's huge.
Finally, something worth fighting.
Hey, hold on!
No dice. The core is too deep.
Even better!
Zero Two, wait!
Are you okay?
Mind your own business!
Seriously?
What the heck?
It's a collective.
Made up of the same Conrad-classes
we've been fighting.
Any damage we do won't stick
as long as they keep reassembling.
Stupid monster!
Don't hold me back, darling!
You're getting frantic! Calm down!
What's the plan, Ichigo?
This is going nowhere.
A cannon blast, Ichigo!
A close-range shot from Genista
should blast it to pieces!
Nice idea!
Then we can go straight for the core!
Let them have it!
But it's too dangerous,
with Genista's current state.
Danger is something we're all facing.
We're a team.
All right. Just know your limits!
Got it!
Shoot! They got past us!
-Here we go!
-Right.
Ikuno, you're too tense!
Loosen up!
Don't get frantic, Mitsuru.
I know!
Are you okay?
Thank you, Hiro!
Mitsuru, keep it together!
Why are you always so
Mitsuru?
Kokoro!
Genista, positive pulse falling.
Dropping below the threshold.
Run!
Are you okay?
Thank you, Ikuno! Futoshi!
Change of plans!
Miku and I will keep it
from getting any farther!
Chlorophytum, take care of Genista!
I'll protect Kokoro, no matter what!
Mitsuru, let's try again from the start.
What?
Forget it.
Expect anything from me,
and you'll just be disappointed.
I'm nothing but an impotent
You're wrong!
You're not impotent at all!
What are you doing, Genista?
Reconnect at once!
Do you realize what's
Genista has cut communication.
What are they thinking?
Mitsuru, I think
you should rely on others more.
I have faith in you, Mitsuru.
So please have faith in me.
You must be joking.
Hiro, would you ride a FRANXX with me?
Sure. I promise.
Hiro, I stuck it through.
I got stronger.
I'm going to fight along with you.
I kept my promise to you, Hiro.
We can be together.
Hiro, I
Our promise? What was it?
Put faith in others,
and you'll only have it betrayed.
I was a fool to expect anything
from someone like him!
Why? If you were just
going to forget it
Why even promise
Mitsuru, I can tell you were deeply hurt.
So deeply that normally,
you couldn't have recovered.
But you know,
even I betray people
or hurt them deeply sometimes.
And yes, I even break promises.
I'm not as kind and perfect
as everyone says.
So even if I was gravely
betrayed by someone,
I'm not sure I could resent them
or criticize them for it.
So you want me to forgive him?
That's up to you to decide.
All I'm trying to say is,
that sort of thing will happen to us.
We're not perfect like the Adults are.
Even so, I want to have
other people in my life.
I want to laugh and cry with everyone.
Mitsuru, Hurry!
I have faith in you, Mitsuru.
What are you
Genista, negative pulse levels dominating.
Any more
and it will convert to stampede mode.
It's too dangerous for you! Stop!
Kokoro! Don't!
Kokoro!
Don't do it, Kokoro!
Mitsuru.
You really can do some outrageous things.
Well, I
How can you have so much faith in others?
Are you not afraid?
You are something else.
Sorry, we took so long, everyone!
-Kokoro!
-Kokoro!
About time, Mitsuru!
All right!
Go!
Now!
Hey, Mitsuru!
How dare you make Kokoro
Futoshi!
How could you pull such a dangerous move?
Mitsuru!
Why didn't you dodge?
What you're saying makes no sense.
Are you a man or not?
A man doesn't let a girl get hurt!
If you make Kokoro cry,
you'll have to answer to me!
I'll promise.
I'll promise to protect Kokoro
from here on out.
Will that satisfy you?
Mitsuru.
I loved you
I loved you, Kokoro!
Don't you worry.
Both of us will always be together.
Till death do us part.
According to her,
"that sort of thing will happen to us."
I suspect she's correct.
I'm not yet sure if I can forgive Hiro.
However, I'm sure "that sort of thing"
will keep happening to us.
When I woke up the next day,
my temperature was back to normal.