Someone's here!
Hello there! You approaching this area, can you see me?
I'm a little troubled because I'm out of gas…
Can you take me to Ganymede?
Oh, dammit, why does everyone? Why won't they stop?
GATEWAY SHUFFLE
This sea rat…
…used to be raised in the oceans of Ganymede.
After the gates stabilized, food was no longer scarce.
And so, now the ones in the wild get eaten by those who have a fancy for them.
So, is it good?
It's totally disgusting.
It's just expensive because it's a Ganymede specialty.
Then it's no good. I'll have the lobster miso stew.
Thank you.
That doesn't look good, either.
Well, I thought I'd go for something expensive while I'm at it.
You mean, because we'll soon have some money?
To think that Gould was a spy…
But, Mom, don't worry. We sunk his ship.
It's all right. One vial nowadays doesn't mean much…
Let's continue the deal as we initially planned.
But… who was in charge of watching the house then?
M-Mom…
It was you, Harrison?
Um, ur, Mom…
Hey! Where's my sea rat sauté?
Come on, there, come ON!
No doubt. It's Morgan.
Then shall we go before we get breakfast?
Hey, kid, did you know that the Ganymede sea rat…
…is a very intelligent and kind animal?
—What's that? —That woman… I think she was…
I don't remember ordering a circus!
I know I've seen her somewhere…
We, the Space Warriors, work night and day to preserve the environment…
…and protect endangered species all over the universe.
I remember now! That lady's worth 25 million!
Mom, hurry!
This is the end, Mademoiselle.
Mom?
Don't move!
Do you want to see your mom in pain?
Who are you?
How's Morgan?
He's full of holes.
That's a problem. He was gonna put food on our table.
But he's worth nothing compared to the 25 million that you're worth…
—You! —Let go of Mom!
Stop it. These guys are bounty hunters.
We can't do anything.
Mom!
Take care of the home. I'll be back soon.
Come on. If you don't go now, the cops are gonna arrive!
Mom, sit tight!
Harrison, you'll get plenty of punishment later.
M-Mom?
—Let's go! —Mom!
Lucky you, Harrison. Your mom won't be back for a while.
Hey, are you alive?
Please… Take this to the ISSP…
But… don't open it…
H-Hey, wait a minute!
What does he want me to do?
Universal Environmental Protection Society?
More like environmental terrorists.
They're called the Space Warriors.
They used to be a good group working on environmental…
…preservation and the protection of endangered species.
But since their leader changed two years ago, their focus drastically changed.
There are only a few members, but now they're…
…even worse than a lot of syndicates out there.
They're especially keen on protecting the Ganymede sea rats.
And she's the leader of this terrorist group: Twinkle Maria Murdock.
Please, don't associate us with terrorists!
We are warriors of peace, fighting for the law of nature.
Yeah, yeah.
And where can we get the 25 million in reward?
The Ganymede government. But we can't cash in.
I'm checking on it…
The government canceled the reward yesterday.
Why?
When you're told not to open it, the more you want to…
I didn't open it!
This thing opened by itself!
So, as you requested, we have canceled the bounty,
And we are debating about prohibiting…
…the fishing of sea rats on Ganymede as well…
So, where's Mom?
As I said, we haven't gotten word of Twinkle's capture!
If we can find out who captured them…
If Mom doesn't come back…
…we'll set that plan into action immediately.
W-Wait! We're not going against your wishes…
Doesn't look like it would ease my hunger…
Wait a minute, that terrorist act we saw isn't on the records, either!
What's going on?
See? I told you that you couldn't do anything.
So, you can just let me go.
I don't get it… There's something behind all this.
Hello there! You approaching this area, can you see me?
I'm a little troubled because I'm out of gas…
Hey, she's!
Can you take me to Ganymede?
Please?
Even getting a little propellant would be wonderful!
Hey! Can you hear me or what?
D'oh…
Then what?
You spent all the money you took from us at the casino?
As they say, “money makes the world go round.”
They also say, “thieves have no compassion.”
How is it over there?
Yeah, I'm contacting an old friend.
Man, there isn't even anything worth keeping…
Huh? What's this?
Yes… I still don't know where that virus is…
Yes, Mr. President…
We will continue to do our best!
Chief!
What?
The one who nabbed Twinkle…
You found them?
And, that guy told you to take this to the ISSP?
Yup. Doesn't that look like it's worth something?
So, how about we call it even?
I never trust anything thieves say.
What?
What's all this about? Hey, Bob!
Nothing is really up.
The bounty has been canceled.
They're saying you should let her go immediately,
Hey, Bob…
When we worked in the same department…
…a lot of the confiscated eye drops disappeared, you know?
W-What do ya wanna say?
If you wanna work until retirement age…
…isn't it a better idea for you to go along with me?
Oh, all right.
I get what you're saying.
Hey, don't break it!
The guys are threatening under the mask of “negotiation.”
They're holding the 8 million residents of Ganymede hostage.
What do you mean by that?
They basically kidnapped the leader in…
…virus technology and created a virus to their liking.
The virus is called Monkey Business.
They say that humans and monkeys only, have a 2% difference in DNA structure…
…and apparently this virus acts on those two percent…
So, that virus selectively, acts only on humans.
Why don't you give up?
We lost contact with the ISSP spy that infiltrated their group.
So, we had no other option.
So you're going to agree to their terms?
Man, this was a big one that we caught, too!
It's orders from up above! WE couldn't do anything about it!
We're releasing her.
Us… or them…
Which one of us deserves punishment from heaven?
Soon, the time of judgment will arrive…
Yes… Soon…
The release procedure has been completed.
We will continue to monitor her using our special agents.
How's the satellite?
It will be ready in about an hour.
Get the chemical tech group as well.
Don't do anything until we know where the virus is.
Sir, a communication from Twinkle.
Long time no see, Minister.
About that promise we made…
So… about the sea rats, we will keep a stable…
…population using limitations on hunting them.
Didn't I say prohibition of hunting?
W-Well, we will look at the demands in a positive light…
Looks like you need some punishment to understand.
AH! Hey! Wait!
Mom! I don't want to become a monkey! Mom!
Alpha 1-0-5 to headquarters.
The target has entered the wasteland area.
Roger. Continue pursuit.
Man, they're too easygoing.
Dammit…
All that and no reward…
Jet, can you hear me?
Turn on channel 72 and watch it!
They're broadcasting…
…from their own satellite!
This isn't just about the sea rats.
Humans, with their culture…
…have escaped from the great system of nature…
…and are committing crimes that cannot be amended.
Those that don't realize this…
…are what you could call “bugs” in the nature system.
That ship was a decoy
Where are they broadcasting from?
It's near here. They're…
…in hyperspace!
Monkey Business, our virus…
…takes such humans and returns them to nature.
Understand?
Au revoir.
Good news, Jet!
The Ganymede government has reestablished the ransom on Twinkle and company.
What?
This is our chance! We're the only ones around here!
But just catching them won't do.
If the missile falls, there'll be nobody here that can pay the bounty
So there's nothing to bitch about if we get rid of the missile, right?
But they're at the exit to a gate.
I know.
What about the defense system?
4 minutes and 30 seconds to impact!
The system won't make it in time!
T-This is an emergency! Get the President!
They're here.
It split? Shit!
Jet! Get the last one!
What? There aren't any weapons over here!
If I wait for the next shot to fully charge, that thing'll hit Ganymede!
Oh? Are you in trouble?
How about for 80% of the earnings?
You've got to be kidding!
Okay, bye! Have a nice day
All right. 40%. No more.
OK! I get the 60!
Fine… We got no choice.
Shit, will she make it in time?
Welcome!
What is this?
Multiple warheads? This ain't the military!
Now all of you, become apes!
Jet!
The guys from the government are closing down the gate!
What?
They're going to enclose all of it in hyperspace, missile and all!
Wait a minute, this isn't a joke!
Spike!
I hear ya!
Spike!
Why?
Didn't you learn in high school?
Matter that gets enclosed in hyperspace can be seen…
…but will never interact with matter in this realm again.
Mom! The gate's closed!
Hey, Mom, what can we do?
Stop! Stop!
So… this and that and no reward. All that work for nothing.
Oh, don't look so down, we can make money next time.
Well, I'll go take a shower.
Next time? Make money?
Hey, Jet, what did she just say?
Don't ask me! Just don't!
And she's off to shower without asking us…
Hey, are we gonna take all of this?
Don't tell me! Just don't!
Fine, I'll go tell her.
Hey, Spike…
Should've seen that coming.
Aishiteta to nageku niwa… Too much time has passed by…
…amarinimo toki wa sugite shimatta …to lament that we were deeply in love.
Mada kokoro no hokorobi wo… The wind keeps blowing, while my heart…
…iyasenu mama kaze ga fuiteru …cannot heal all the tears in it.
Kawaita hitomi de dareka naite kure Someone, cry for me with parched eyes.
The real folk blues.
Honto no kanashimi ga shiritai dake I only want to know what true sadness is.
Doro no kawa ni tsukatta… Sitting in muddy water…
…jinsei mo waruku wa nai… …isn't such a bad life…
…ichido kiri de owaru nara… …if it ends after the first time…
COMING EPISODE
The supposedly broken music box starts to move…
…and a nostalgic tune fills the air.
I then happen to wake up from the dream.
There is no such thing as a music box…
…yet, there is a small music box nestled in my hand.
And I awake from the dream again.
As if I was peeling an onion, it's a dream no matter how far I go.
I can never return to reality.
Such a nightmare, this is.
Next episode: Ballad of Fallen Angels.
FALLEN ANGELS
BALLAD OF