No one can play in the sculpture garden
Petrified faces are watching in the dark
Fortune is calling you in this mystical world
You'll find a way
Cloud in the mists of time
You must take your aim and play your game
Emotional neglect is the price that you must pay to your desire
It's Alsatia
You just believe in the lie to forget the awful truth
You know the disturbance never ends
H-Huh?
1990 SHINJUKU
Cats Don't Laugh
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Mimi, bring me some water.
Okay!
Here you go.
Thanks.
You know,
water means vodka in Russian.
And besides, you like this better, don't you?
Now that you're feeling better, it's time to get to work!
You better do your work!
That, huh?
I know I'm always telling you this,
but you should get your eyes checked once in a while.
It's the same as before, isn't it?
But, it might be worse now.
That'll never happen.
Huh?
See ya.
Hey wait, Rin-chan!
Huh?
That truck was trying to avoid a cat and then it crashed all of a sudden. I saw it all.
Where did that cat go?
No clue.
It went that way.
Thank you.
Excuse me...
Huh?
Hey!
You're coming with us!
You understand, don't you?
Wh-What are you talking about?
Hey, wait-
Please, stop it!
Just shut up and come!
Hold it.
This-
This bitch.
Let's go.
Eh?
Where to?
Oh? You'd ask a lady such a question?
Ouch.
Shouldn't we be running?
I hate running.
Rin...
Weren't you supposed to be looking for the cat?
Well, I found a guy instead.
Uh, excuse me...
Oh, just make yourself comfortable.
As if it were your own house.
Now then...
Well?
Well...?
What happened?
Actually, I'm not really sure myself.
Why was I being chased by those people?
I'm sorry for getting you involved.
It's just...
Just?
Somehow, I feel like you can help me.
Rin always brings back guys like these.
Your name is, Rin-san?
Yup.
I'm Mimi, forever.
So, what else?
Um, well...
Do you know who I am?
Do you have amnesia?
It's not that.
I'm Maeno Koki.
I know my address and phone number.
Even what I had for dinner last night.
But, I have no sense of reality.
It's a weird feeling.
I know who I am,
but it doesn't feel real.
How should I put this...
It's as if I'm pretending to be someone else.
Then...
What about the place where those guys attacked you?
I have no idea.
I ended up there before I even realized it.
You better be careful.
She doesn't look it, but Mimi's older than you are.
Eh?
So, you have no idea why you went to Kabukicho, right?
That's not it. I don't remember going there at all.
I'm pretty sure I left the house this morning and headed to the university.
By the time I realized it, I was already there.
All right.
What?
We'll do it tomorrow.
Huh?
Again?
Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
Uh...
Excuse me...
Uh...
Excuse me...
Let's drink.
But...
Eh?
After a few drinks and some sleep that weird feeling of yours might get cured.
Oh...
That's right.
Cheers!
To fate that brought us together.
Ch-Cheers.
What a waste.
Every drop of alcohol is like a drop of blood.
Y-Yes.
Paper: Maeno Kouki, Memories, Organization?
Yes.
Yeah.
That's right.
Yeah.
Huh?
Can you see me?
I see.
You must be closer than I thought.
Good morning!
A hangover, huh?
You did drink with us, after all.
Here.
Thanks.
What is this?
Coffee with Brandy.
The best cure for a hangover.
How is it?
What do you mean, how?
I still feel really sick.
That's not what I'm talking about.
How's your sense of reality?
I guess it didn't work.
He seems physically fine, though.
It's about time we head out.
Wh-Where to?
To find you.
Sign: Maeno
Maeno Koki, twenty years old.
A second year student at Joko University, studying a major in economics.
Father is Maeno Kiyoshi and your mother is Ryoko.
That's right.
Maeno, huh?
Huh?
Oh.
It feels strange.
Even though it's my house, I don't feel as if I was born and raised here.
Even my mother feels like a stranger.
She doesn't seem one bit worried.
I often sleep over at a friend's house without telling her.
A friend's house, huh?
It's a male friend.
I'm telling you the truth.
Wh-What's going on?
Eh?
No driver's licences or IDs.
Maybe they're pros.
P-Pro?
Coercion, extortion,
abductions, stuff like that.
If there were more of them, I probably wouldn't have won.
ID Card: Takeya Kazuya, Ueyama Estates
Ueyama Estates.
Huh?
Hey, Rin-chan.
Yo.
Are you interested in working for us?
No, thanks.
I don't feel like playing an S&M queen.
But, it's that kind of stuff that sells the best.
Know anything?
Huh?
I do, but it'll cost you.
What if I were to tell you the location of that girl?
You know where she is!?
Tell me where that girl-
You first.
Ueyama Estates, huh?
I've heard about them somewhere...
All right, I don't know anything.
It's probably just a front for some yakuza group.
That's all?
That aside, tell me where she is.
When I feel like it.
I'm begging you Rin-chan, that girl owes me a lot of money!
Rin-chan!
Boss.
Tamotsu!
Over here!
Idi-
You idiot. I'm not supposed to meet-
Welcome.
Oh, blend coffee, please.
Right away.
What if someone were to see me with you?
They'd think you're being unfaithful?
I'm single, you know that.
Y-You! When did you-
Just kidding.
Don't scare me like that.
So, who's this guy?
It's a bit complicated.
About the phone call we had earlier...
There's no way a policeman can tell you about such things.
Oh, really?
What if I were to tell people what you did last year?
All right, I got it.
On the surface, it's a reputable mid-size company, but actually it's just a front for the Chino group.
They're yakuza?
But why are they so reputable, then?
Do something about your guy.
I'm no school teacher.
I don't have time to give you a lecture.
Just forget about him.
Is the Chino group affiliated with any other large corporations?
They have several connections with other large corporations.
If you act carelessly, you'll end up getting burned.
They're quite popular in the real estate business.
Calling them land sharks would be more appropriate.
Estates like, Kakubishi and Misumoto...
They also have supporters like, Aoyama Pharmaceutical, Toyama Industrial Enterprises, and Sky of Japan.
Aoyama Pharmaceutical...
Does it ring a bell?
Yes.
About a month ago,
my senpai wanted to introduce me to them since they paid well.
Testing a new drug...
Let's check it out.
Hey.
I'm not sure what you're getting involved in,
but you better be careful.
Thanks.
You're always so sweet to me.
It's nothing like that at all.
Sign: Aoyama Pharmaceutical Development Division Meeting
This is the Executive Manager Nakayama.
Ah, pleasure to meet you.
The pleasure is all mine.
Ah, too bad.
This was our chance to get to know each other better.
Impressive, Mr. Executive Manager.
The ID worked perfectly.
I heard you can't die.
It's because I'm evil that I can't die.
I see.
Then,
I'll just kill you again and again.
Room service.
Should I just leave this here?
Or should I take it back?
I can't talk right now.
Who hired you?
Apos?
Answer me!
Secrecy of the client's identity is...
...absolute.
I shot you.
Good people die prematurely.
Y-You are...
Sign: Asougi Consulting
If you wanted some, there's more in the fridge.
Give me a break.
Something bad happened.
Oh, really...
Stop doing weird things.
Maeno-kun is watching.
Yes, yes.
So, how is it?
A cat?
I couldn't salvage much.
I couldn't check the mail contents since they were corrupted.
However, on the day you met Maeno-kun, Aoyama was doing a lot of mailing to Sayama Research Lab.
Sayama Research Lab doesn't ring a bell.
I suppose we'll take them head on.
Sign: Tayama Facilities Ltd.
Card: Pass Card, Suzuki Shinichi
Will we be okay?
Trust Mimi's skills.
But...
Is something wrong?
It's nothing.
You guys are...
How should I put this...?
Weird?
Oh.
Sorry.
It's okay.
But, it's because of me that you two got dragged into this...
Don't worry about it.
It's a bit late, but what are you guys?
Jacks-of-all-trades, I guess?
How will I...?
The bill?
You're right, we'll think of something.
Hello.
Please wait a moment.
Is our cover blown?
You're a lot prettier in person.
Thank you.
Sign: Please use the intercom after business hours.
How is it?
Do you remember anything?
Welcome.
Hey, you.
Over here.
Come with me.
If I remember correctly, down this hall is...
What's wrong? Hey!
You remembered something, didn't you?
This way.
Judging from your reaction, something must've happened to you here.
From here on, there's no turning back.
You asked me what you were.
You might find the answer here.
But, it might be better if you didn't know.
You need to make a choice.
I...
...want to know.
Actually,
I feel as if I must find out.
All right.
Then, it's a deal.
Is something wrong?
Sorry, he isn't feeling very well.
Is there any place he can rest for a while?
Sign: Conference Room 3
Sorry, but the security office is off limits.
It's fine.
We were going to check this room anyway.
We'll get back to work after he starts feeling better.
All right. Bye.
Could you lend me a cigarette and lighter?
Oh.
Sure.
Thank you.
I'll be sure to return it to you later.
Try to be quick.
Okay, thanks.
We're good.
Okay.
The guard had a gun on him.
Eh?
From this point on, it'll be dangerous.
Got it.
According to the blueprints Mimi prepared,
the second floor is suspicious.
But, to do that, we'd have to pass by the security office.
This is our only option.
Light the cigarette.
All right.
Uh...
Say one word and I'll beat you!
I'm Yamanade Sayara.
But, you can call me Sayara.
Saya would be fine too.
You're...
Actually, forget it. I'll know soon enough.
Hey.
Do you know how many holes there are on a human body?
Two eyes.
Two ears.
Two in the nose.
One mouth.
And here, we have three.
In total we have ten.
Although, men only have nine.
However, through piercing, men can change the number of holes given to them by God.
Since ancient times, humans have been piercing themselves to escape God's hand.
Don't you agree?
It looks good, doesn't it?
Or should I seal this part?
It'll keep you pure.
I'll begin piercing, little by little.
But, that won't be all.
You're quite the sadist.
Eh?
Scared already?
That's no good.
Try not to speak yet.
I don't want to hear you talking like that from the very start.
First, hole number 11.
You're going...
...to die.
Quite soon.
Shi-
In Shinjuku...
The accident...
The tanker...
...was carrying Maeno-kun...
Correct.
I heard it was quite awful.
It was carrying special test bodies.
We had to go through a lot of trouble deceiving the police.
Headquarters is full of idiots.
It's their fault for trying to take him away from me.
Always spouting their ethical concerns.
Why, Maeno?
All right.
I suppose I'll tell you.
That boy is a clone.
I'm a bacteriologist.
I discovered that the RNA of a certain bacterium can make human DNA reproduce explosively.
Then, I transcribe the information of the brain.
How-
How?
That's a company secret.
Well, not electronically.
There's too much information.
It would take a lifetime to write such software.
Therefore, I went for a chemical approach.
Why do something-
Why?
It's the first step to becoming immortal, of course.
What's so funny?
Were you tricked by Apos?
Apos?
Who's that?
You're working alone?
Honestly.
Humans are so persistent when it comes to immortality.
Did you know?
People with a lot of pride are scary when they're angry.
Especially, when their research is made fun of.
The Chief did a really mean job on this one.
She's a total mess.
She was such a looker too.
Now she's all pierced.
Let's pack this away.
Everything is okay now.
The person you came with is dead now.
Thank you for coming back.
I'll never let you go again.
No matter what the boss says.
All right.
Another intruder has been spotted.
Eliminate him. You have permission to use firearms.
Yes, ma'am.
I don't know who it is, but that person better not go into the lab.
I hate running.
You-
Evacuate!
Hurry and evacuate!
So, what she said was true.
Maeno-kun is...
Hang in there.
Are you trying to say something?
The door's been locked.
And the cameras?
Reception in Section B was poor to begin with.
Oh, that's too bad.
Looks like we'll miss the show.
Are we really opening it?
Separating P4. Unlocking doors.
You people are...
Sayara did this to you...
I see.
You're all...
I'll bring you peace now.
To think the barrier in Sector B would be destroyed.
The contamination will begin to spread here as well.
What should we do?
Let's see.
Destroy all classified documents from A to C.
Burn down Sector B and this building.
If we do that headquarters will-
Don't take it lightly because the infection rate is low.
Or would you like to become like them?
Understood!
Sign: Chief's Office
Who is it?
Impossible.
You should be dead!
No way!
You're right.
I am dead.
It hurts!
No!
Mama!
I am...
...what you have been seeking.
It can't be.
Save me... Save me... Save me...
I'm not one to speak, but...
Please save me!
Life is fragile and shouldn't be toyed with.
Someone! Someone! Someone!
This place is...
What was I doing?
Hey, time to go.
I'm...
...a clone?
Is that why nothing felt real?
What should I do now?
Decide for yourself.
I won't say something like, "I understand your pain."
Your pain is yours alone.
I wouldn't understand.
I won't say you're trying to run away from your pain.
Since, that's another way of saving yourself.
Living with your pain, or escaping from it.
Decide for yourself.
It's your life, after all.
Thank you, for the advice.
Hey, aren't you going to drink?
That's why it would've been better if you picked up a cat instead of a guy.
Yeah.
I'll reflect upon it.
Coming!
Hey, you!
Rin!
Huh?
I'm the only one who can live my life.
So, I was wondering, would you hire me?
Huh?
You're hired!
Let's drink!
Awesome!
Let's drink, drink, drink!
It's fine.
We need to celebrate.
Newspaper Title: Fire in Aoyama Pharmaceutical
Celebrate! Celebrate!
Caption: Ten people still missing. Missing person Yamanabe Sayara-san.
tomaru koto nai kuon motomeru agaki
止まる事ない 久遠求める足掻き
This struggle to find eternity is never ending.
akirameru koto sore sae mo akirameru toki no hate
諦める事 それさえも諦める トキの果て
Even the choice to give up, is given only at the end of time.
inori wa todokanai
祈りは 届かない
This prayer will never be answered.
Cause disarray
These scattered memories cause me disarray, placing themselves on my painful future.
kizamu kioku wa setsu naku mirai e kasanaru
刻む記憶は 切なく未来へ重なる
natsukashii kako kara tsuzuku yuganda meitei
懐かしい 過去から続く 歪んだ酩酊
This intoxicating distortion continues well beyond my cherished past.
Search for the truth
Search for the truth.
kizamu kizuato sore wa mirai e no imashime
刻む傷跡 それは未来への戒め
The future calls its warning through these scars that I have.
kuruoshii kako ga mo tarasu kanbi na meitei
狂おしい 過去がもたらす 甘美な酩酊
Carried through this painful past is a sweet intoxication.
NEXT EPISODE
The only feeling left behind.
Like a broken machine repeating itself, he tried to build upon it.
Perhaps, I'm supposed to embrace this feeling.
Luring him into my dreams.
Together, teasing him with a kiss.
But...
I have to kill him.
Angels Don't Sing
On the night the angel sings.