Beatless (2018) s01e21 Episode Script

We should take this opportunity
to withdraw.
If you're a super-intelligent AI,
then the Lacia I thought I knew
was just a small percentage,
just a tiny percentage
of the real you.
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Lacia.
I won't go!
I'm taking you hostage.
Was this the only one
Arato had implanted?
Yes.
And I've confiscated his terminal,
so now he shouldn't have any way
to contact Lacia.
I see.
What are you going to do now?
First, I'm going to give him
a little dose of reality.
Currently,
the area around Mitaka Station
has been closed off
in a one-mile radius.
There are still many people left
in this blockaded area.
But there has been
a stream of military vehicles,
and it appears they are already
moving into the blockaded area.
There is worry that
the residents are in--
HIE CHAOS IN MITAKA
MILITARY ARRIVES
Well, uh
That is all I have to report here.
Thank you very much.
That was our report
from the Musashino Municipal
Athletic Stadium.
Beginning operations before the residents
have been evacuated
can be seen as controversial.
Yes.
However, these types of disasters
demand a swift response.
Is the product that was released
really that dangerous?
This is a product humanity
has never seen.
It is what we call a Red Box.
There is no way of knowing
if we will even be able to contain it.
If our response is delayed, there is no telling
what damage it could cause.
If this entity proves to have
extremely high intelligence,
it could escalate to become
the second occurrence of the Hazard,
which was caused
by a super-intelligent AI that broke out of our control.
I'm sorry,
we have some breaking news.
Memeframe Corporation's President,
Tsuyoshi Kaidai, is holding a press conference.
We deeply and humbly apologize
for this accident
which resulted
in the release of one of our
artificial nervous system prototypes
from our research facility.
This type of ceremony
is the only thing
that hasn't changed
from 100 years ago.
Even though the world
is changing so drastically.
Snowdrop is en route
to the area around Mitaka Station
that is under her
micro drones' control.
Currently,
the First Infantry Regiment
has the area surrounded
in a one-mile radius.
Our strike force formed by infantry units
from our Nerima, Asaka, and Zama garrisons
is currently approaching the target
from three directions.
And what is the situation?
Snowdrop's standard tactic
is to hide compromised hIE units
within a crowd
and use hostages as human shields
to close in for an attack.
So, it believes it can win
in close-quarters.
hIEs can easily overpower humans
if their limiters are disabled.
It should be noted that
Snowdrop's current attacks
are focused more
on taking weapons
rather than killing the soldiers.
So, she means to arm the hIEs
with the weapons she's obtained.
A considerable number
of hIEs remain in Mitaka.
While it isn't clear what percentage have fallen under
Snowdrop's control,
if she creates an hIE squadron
that never sleeps and never tires,
it is possible that our siege will be broken
without further reinforcements.
-What do you think?
-There's nothing to think about.
If the enemy hIE forces
attempt to break our siege,
then we will have to stop them.
What does Sessai say?
Sessai has just finished
its calculations.
I'll have it
answer you directly.
I am able to
ascertain two characteristics from Snowdrop's actions.
One is that the hIE forces
under Snowdrop's control
have no record of conversing
with the humans.
So, she's not interested
in diverting resources to communicate with people.
The second
is that the hIE forces show no evidence
of manufacturing weapons themselves.
From this, we can deduce that
Snowdrop's ability
is limited by the capabilities of the tools
she has under her control.
That is why Snowdrop's
standard behavior pattern
is to perpetually search
for better tools.
Then what will Snowdrop do next?
Answer, Sessai.
I believe that Snowdrop
will continue to force
close-combat situations
and use whatever vehicles
are left in Mitaka
to form a primitive
armored vehicle force.
Furthermore, this is the predicted course
for the aforementioned armored forces.
That's
Snowdrop is perpetually searching
for better tools.
Then does that mean?
That's right,
one of the most advanced tools
that exists in this world.
That is what she is after.
Lacia
What would have happened
if I took your hand?
Lacia. You're the world's
40th super-intelligent AI,
aren't you?
Just because Arato's a sap,
you were going to make him
press the button to end humanity?
Answer me, Higgins' daughter!
And finally,
please trust me
no matter what power I use.
I broke my promise.
She's with me.
Please let her in.
Memeframe's
behavior management cloud project manager,
Mika Tsutsumi at your service!
Here you go.
-Thank you.
-Mr. Endo.
The police are really pissed off.
They said you suddenly disappeared
during their house search.
So, the police contacted
everyone you know
to try to get in touch with you.
That's when they called Ms. Shiori.
I see.
Ms. Shiori was really worried.
And she mentioned it
to Mr. Suzuhara.
He's my boss. Do you know him?
Probably not.
He's actually slyer than he looks.
Anyway,
after putting out his feelers,
we finally found out you were here.
Anyway,
you ready to get out of here?
But
Ryo might be the one
who reached out to you,
but Memeframe is the one
who has a contract with HOO.
We got permission
from the top brass, so it's all good.
Come on, let's go!
Go where?
Ms. Shiori wants to see you.
What, is this a Soviet invasion?
Damn it, there's more!
Captain,
we're going to get run over!
Sir, the First Infantry Regiment
is requesting to withdraw
from the defense line.
Commander, what did Command say?
We must defend it at all costs.
What is here that is so important?
This is where I was hospitalized
as a kid.
Let's be friends.
Mr. Endo!
What are you doing?
Sorry, I'm coming!
She was staying at a hospital
in Ochanomizu until last month.
They had to transfer her
after they ran out of private rooms.
Oh. Here it is.
You know how crazy it's been.
The president was concerned
and hired bodyguards for her.
Ms. Shiori!
I brought Mr. Endo!
Please come in.
I'm relieved.
You look better than I thought.
I'm actually well enough
to be discharged now,
but the company
is being overly cautious.
Well, I'm off then!
There's something I wanted
to talk to you about alone.
I feel a little guilty,
but I had Ms. Tsutsumi
give us some privacy.
As you may already know,
they are going to make
an example out of Memeframe
for this Red Box fiasco.
While the punishment is deserved,
I feel terrible for all the pain
and suffering
this has caused others.
Part of the responsibility
falls to my brother
for prioritizing his fear for the future
over the causalities in the present,
choosing to use Methode to stop you
rather than Snowdrop.
You're mad at Ryo.
If I don't get angry here,
then there is no reason
for human beings to exist
in this day and age.
After the incident at the airport,
I've been barred from involvement
with anything related
to the Lacia-class units or company business.
However,
I haven't been barred
from being angry with my brother.
That's something nobody
can take away from me.
My brother
and I have been taught that
we all have a responsibility
to everything we take on.
I don't believe my brother
is fulfilling his responsibilities.
When I think about everything
that's happened,
it pains me
to have to ask you, but
Arato,
please have Lacia destroy Snowdrop.
Since I cannot rely on Methode,
the only way
to minimize human casualties
is to ask you for your help
as Lacia's owner.
I was going to do that, but
I see.
You regret what you've done.
Yeah. But these feelings
could have been manipulated
by Lacia's analogue hack.
I don't know how much
of what I do is under my own volition.
There are very few people
who are able to make a decision without any sort
of outside influence.
Lacia was keeping secrets from me.
She even lied.
People also keep secrets
and even lie.
And besides,
despite what she did to you,
you're still regretting
not taking her hand, aren't you?
I have just done something
I wanted to.
That is why you should
go do the same.
Shiori
Please remember,
I only did what I wanted
before seeing you off,
because I have a heart.
Also, please keep this a secret.
Arato!
Yuka?
What are you doing here?
Shiori told me that
you would be here.
Did you bike here all the way
from Shin-Koiwa?
The Sobu Line isn't running!
And ride-sharing services
won't take a minor
to the west side
of Tokyo anymore!
So, biking was my only option,
got it?
Okay.
Don't surprise me like that.
I'm the one who's surprised!
I come home,
and the police are there!
How could you just drop that on me?
Sorry, it was an emergency.
You have no idea
what I had to go through.
Did the police do
something bad to you?
No, they were perfect gentlemen!
They asked me a bunch of questions,
but they gave me pizza!
You'll trust anyone
who gives you food.
Yes and no!
Anyway Anyway!
You'd better explain!
You're right.
I should.
I had a fight with Ryo.
Also, Lacia is gone.
It's because I betrayed her.
Why? You were so in love!
What?
Besides, you're the one
who brought Lacia home!
Why did you do that if you were just
going to betray her?
That's
You sought help.
Thank you.
I am Lacia.
I'm Arato Endo.
Because Lacia was pretty.
You're the worst!
I'm just talking about back then!
That's not all it is now.
My feelings for her aren't just
for her appearance.
I'm your sister,
I don't want to hear all that.
I mean, you signed her up
to be a model without asking because she was cute.
Humanity is in trouble
because of that.
I don't really understand,
but that's a shocking reveal!
You know,
I'm happy Lacia
became a part of our lives.
It's nice having someone
waiting for you at home.
You have school,
and Dad has work.
And Mom died.
You were lonely.
Where's your sense of delicacy?
Sorry.
You know, if you weren't like this,
we probably would've lived a sad
and lonely life.
It would've been boring at home.
Where's this coming from?
I'm just saying
I'm glad you're stupid.
Hey, Yuka.
Am I really stupid?
Yeah, objectively speaking.
Then I guess it's not my fault
if I go do something stupid.
I'm borrowing your bike.
Uh, okay.
You can ask Shiori
to arrange a ride for you home.
Actually, it would be better
if you stayed with Shiori
if she says it's okay.
Where are you going, Arato?
To go do what I want to.
The boy leaves.
To go do what he wants to do.
Even if that means
he'll turn humanity against him.
Next episode, "Protocol of Love."
You're saying there's no way to rebel?