Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 (1998–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Fragile - full transcript
Linna tracks down Priss and states her case - she won't stand down until she's one of the Knight Sabers. After trailing her to Sylia's boutique, Linna enters the grueling simulation to test her mettle.
What the hell was that, Leon?! If you
have an explanation, let's hear it!
An illegally armored group has disrupted
my handling of the boomer. Over.
You're such an idiot!
What do you mean, "over"?!
Is that your excuse for screwing up?!
Don't flatter yourself!
Why don't you consider methods of
controlling the Knight Sabers?
Well, the normal police
should handle them.
Really? That means you're sure
that they're not boomers,
but human beings, right?
They have incredible mobility.
They're so small.
There's a huge difference between
them and our K-suits.
Anyway, control of this illegal group is
not the responsibility of the AD Police.
That's an order from above, isn't it?
You've got it wrong, idiot!
Now, get out of here!
You'll be fired if the Knight Sabers
beat you to the scene again!
I guess they intend to copy
the Guardian Angels.
What's that?
It was a private force which protected
the New York subways a long time ago.
There's a big difference. The Knight
Sabers only target boomers.
They don't get involved with crimes
committed by human beings at all.
They're not interested in justice.
They're just in it for the violence!
Or...
What are you thinking?
It might be a test.
Test? For what?
Their powered suits are
extremely efficient.
I'm sure it costs an enormous amount
of money to develop them.
I heard the Knight Sabers are part
of a bigger organization.
If they become a military force...
Well, this is an unsubstantiated
suspicion of course.
I'll never, ever accept their existence!
Good morning, Leon-chan!
Hey you, why do you call me "chan"?
It's a term of endearment.
What a clear answer!
What? Why are you on her side?
You're the target, not me.
Leon-chan's so scary!
This place isn't a kindergarten.
They caused so much destruction,
yet there's no news about them.
Linna? Ms. Linna Yamazaki?
Linna, you're being called!
Oh, what can I do for you?
You should not access news
sites while you're working.
It will be considered in the
giving of demerits.
Geez, you could have told me earlier!
They've been calling you
for a long while.
I'm not suited to work here!
This will look a lot better on you.
But it might be a little too daring.
Such a great figure shouldn't be hidden
under unfashionable clothing.
So please try this on now!
Oh, really?
Oh, Priss! What's the occasion?
I'll be with you in just a moment. I'm
sure I have just the thing for you!
What is it? Dressed as usual, I see.
Your hair looks so dry. You really
need to take care of it.
I want my pay.
Oh, that's right. I haven't paid you
for the last one, have I?
Priss, I'd like you to wear the clothes
I recommend once in awhile.
Hard suits are enough, aren't they?
She's more of a distraction than
a help when she's with me.
Do you mean Nene?
We can't do much about it.
She wants to be in the action.
I wonder if you can make
another hard suit?
Do you have someone in mind?
Not really.
Excuse me, but I feel kind of
embarrassed wearing this.
You shouldn't feel that way!
Here, take a look in the mirror.
I want to be a part of the
Knight Sabers!
I'll be waiting for you.
See you later. Let's have fun tonight.
Oh, hello! Who's your date with tonight?
It's none of your business.
Let's see, if I use the system
manager's account...
Knight Sabers...
I'm sure the AD Police server
must have the information.
Trying to investigate the Knight Sabers?
You must fear nothing.
I'm going to scare you a
little bit then.
Nobody who has investigated the
Knight Sabers has ever survived.
What's all this?!
This girl is...
Lady Sylia...
Do you intend to add a member
to the Knight Sabers?
I know that Nene doesn't have what
it takes to be Priss's partner.
Well, I could do it, and the
problem would be solved.
But someone doesn't like that idea.
I guess the current two members
just happen to fit in.
I think it's a good idea not to increase
the number of members quickly.
I'm getting sick and tired of
your worrying, Meisio.
Also, I haven't decided whether to
increase the number yet or not.
Sorry to have bothered you.
There's some mail for you, Sylia.
Let me listen.
Tower personnel are aware that mad
boomers incidents are increasing.
There's a leak from the lab saying
it might be transmittable.
However, Tower personnel are spreading
a counter claim that boomers are safe.
I'll call you again later.
No more voice mail.
Boomers are safe?! Don't be absurd!
Boomers are friends to humans?!
Boomers! What disgusting
monsters they are!
What kind of idiots are in that Tower?!
I like boomers. You could
say I love them.
They bear all of humanity's burdens,
enduring physical and mental pain,
so that humans don't have to.
Until now, society has been
controlled by humans
who look down upon all others, and
try to justify their own existence.
But boomers take care of all of them.
But the demand is decreasing,
and the market is shrinking.
We produced too many during the
reconstruction following the earthquake.
That's why we've advanced the schedule
of the Shohamm Project, isn't it, Mason?
When the project succeeds, I guess you,
Mr. Chairman, and Genom Corporation
will be able to take control of the
world's energy industry.
We aren't doing all of this just for
the sake of ambition, Mason.
I know that. But...
I think you're worrying about how long
I'll live, and if it will be long enough.
I guess I look strange to a
young man like you,
because I cling to life even though
I've come to look like this.
No, Sir.
I don't think I'd care to be
like this forever.
Why do you think I paid so much money
for the rights to boomer technology?
So pitiful...
In accordance with the wishes
of Chairman Rosenkroitz,
we are going to advance the
schedule of the Showhamm Project.
Order an increase in boomer production.
Yes, Mr. Vice President.
Go East and go West
Then let's sleep a little while
Who created this stupid reality
I don't need it
I've had enough
This operation is a real catastrophe
Well, take five now!
I need a cigarette bad!
How did you know I was here?
I asked the manager at the night club.
He told me you would be
here rehearsing.
Oh, a fan?
Let me see!
Ah, Priss is more popular among
women than men.
That's why we can't make it big!
That's right!
We can't laugh.
Since you came all the way
down here, what is it?
We can't laugh.
Since you came all the way
down here, what is it?
I want to do it.
Do what?
You know!
The band?
You know that's not it.
My bike?
You're making fun of me, aren't you?
Not really.
Yes, you are!
Oh, you came here to argue
with me, didn't you?
You're making fun of me, aren't you?
Because I come from the countryside,
that's why you make fun of me!
You came here to cry again, huh?
But I've been an admirer for a long time
of the underground champions of justice
in Megalocity, the Knight Sabers.
What trite copy.
I have to go!
What?! Hey, no way, Senorita!
We haven't finished the new song!
I used all of my first paycheck on you!
So please move fast!
Damn it!
Is she testing me?
Why?! Because this is a used bike?
Please, keep running!
Damn it!
What a beautiful woman!
What? Why did both of them
go in there together?
Are they waiting for me?
Wow, just like an aquarium.
Excuse me! Well, you might be
busy doing something, but...
No way! What am I doing here?
I guess if this is the Knight
Sabers' base,
some kind of cover like this
needs to be maintained.
But what will happen to me now?
Priss, look, look! I had my hard
suit changed a little bit!
Nene, it's your body that you
need to change a little bit!
At last she arrives.
She followed me without
asking permission.
Excuse me, but I...
I know this girl!
She got into the AD Police server today,
and was trying to investigate
the Knight Sabers!
Good evening.
You have a good face.
I like girls like you.
I think I understand why Priss
wants you to join the team.
I didn't say anything.
Priss? She wants me?
What? Is this girl going to be
a member of the team?
It's a big mistake if you think you can
become a Knight Saber that easily.
That's right. You gave us a real pain
until you could wear your hard suit.
Priss, shut up!
Excuse me...
I really want to be a Knight Saber
no matter what!
I don't want to be just an
employee in an office!
I was keeping track of information
on the net in my home town.
There were some incredible girls
called Knight Sabers in Megalocity.
I couldn't figure out whether
it was true or not.
People said it was just
a rumor. But I...
Come this way.
Hard suits have to be tailor made,
so nobody can wear it until the suit
is made to fit the person perfectly.
I'm afraid that there aren't any suits
for you to wear right now.
Come here and sit down.
Why don't you experience what Knight
Sabers do with this action recorder?
I understand.
It's not exactly the same,
but you'll be able to get a taste of
what it's like to wear a hard suit.
Well, shall we start?
Yes!
Confirm the target. Start the action!
K-suits, coming out.
Oh, geez! Mr. Dharma is coming!
I'm gonna sit back and watch
him for a little while.
Good! Go!
Uh oh, it'll be finished
instantly that way.
Shouldn't we help him?!
What shall we do, Priss?
Priss, your playtime is over. Hurry up
and smash the core of the boomer!
Well, let's go.
Here come the Knight Sabers!
Don't let them interrupt us!
Time to finish it!
The gauge indicates our time is
running out! Priss, hurry up!
That was incredible.
Linna, why are you so depressed?
You wonder if you can do this,
but if you don't have the
confidence, just quit.
However, if you want to continue,
let's do our best!
By the way Sylia, I heard you were going
to create some new hard suits.
One is equipped with new, advanced
weapons. But whose is it?
Next Bubblegum Crisis!
have an explanation, let's hear it!
An illegally armored group has disrupted
my handling of the boomer. Over.
You're such an idiot!
What do you mean, "over"?!
Is that your excuse for screwing up?!
Don't flatter yourself!
Why don't you consider methods of
controlling the Knight Sabers?
Well, the normal police
should handle them.
Really? That means you're sure
that they're not boomers,
but human beings, right?
They have incredible mobility.
They're so small.
There's a huge difference between
them and our K-suits.
Anyway, control of this illegal group is
not the responsibility of the AD Police.
That's an order from above, isn't it?
You've got it wrong, idiot!
Now, get out of here!
You'll be fired if the Knight Sabers
beat you to the scene again!
I guess they intend to copy
the Guardian Angels.
What's that?
It was a private force which protected
the New York subways a long time ago.
There's a big difference. The Knight
Sabers only target boomers.
They don't get involved with crimes
committed by human beings at all.
They're not interested in justice.
They're just in it for the violence!
Or...
What are you thinking?
It might be a test.
Test? For what?
Their powered suits are
extremely efficient.
I'm sure it costs an enormous amount
of money to develop them.
I heard the Knight Sabers are part
of a bigger organization.
If they become a military force...
Well, this is an unsubstantiated
suspicion of course.
I'll never, ever accept their existence!
Good morning, Leon-chan!
Hey you, why do you call me "chan"?
It's a term of endearment.
What a clear answer!
What? Why are you on her side?
You're the target, not me.
Leon-chan's so scary!
This place isn't a kindergarten.
They caused so much destruction,
yet there's no news about them.
Linna? Ms. Linna Yamazaki?
Linna, you're being called!
Oh, what can I do for you?
You should not access news
sites while you're working.
It will be considered in the
giving of demerits.
Geez, you could have told me earlier!
They've been calling you
for a long while.
I'm not suited to work here!
This will look a lot better on you.
But it might be a little too daring.
Such a great figure shouldn't be hidden
under unfashionable clothing.
So please try this on now!
Oh, really?
Oh, Priss! What's the occasion?
I'll be with you in just a moment. I'm
sure I have just the thing for you!
What is it? Dressed as usual, I see.
Your hair looks so dry. You really
need to take care of it.
I want my pay.
Oh, that's right. I haven't paid you
for the last one, have I?
Priss, I'd like you to wear the clothes
I recommend once in awhile.
Hard suits are enough, aren't they?
She's more of a distraction than
a help when she's with me.
Do you mean Nene?
We can't do much about it.
She wants to be in the action.
I wonder if you can make
another hard suit?
Do you have someone in mind?
Not really.
Excuse me, but I feel kind of
embarrassed wearing this.
You shouldn't feel that way!
Here, take a look in the mirror.
I want to be a part of the
Knight Sabers!
I'll be waiting for you.
See you later. Let's have fun tonight.
Oh, hello! Who's your date with tonight?
It's none of your business.
Let's see, if I use the system
manager's account...
Knight Sabers...
I'm sure the AD Police server
must have the information.
Trying to investigate the Knight Sabers?
You must fear nothing.
I'm going to scare you a
little bit then.
Nobody who has investigated the
Knight Sabers has ever survived.
What's all this?!
This girl is...
Lady Sylia...
Do you intend to add a member
to the Knight Sabers?
I know that Nene doesn't have what
it takes to be Priss's partner.
Well, I could do it, and the
problem would be solved.
But someone doesn't like that idea.
I guess the current two members
just happen to fit in.
I think it's a good idea not to increase
the number of members quickly.
I'm getting sick and tired of
your worrying, Meisio.
Also, I haven't decided whether to
increase the number yet or not.
Sorry to have bothered you.
There's some mail for you, Sylia.
Let me listen.
Tower personnel are aware that mad
boomers incidents are increasing.
There's a leak from the lab saying
it might be transmittable.
However, Tower personnel are spreading
a counter claim that boomers are safe.
I'll call you again later.
No more voice mail.
Boomers are safe?! Don't be absurd!
Boomers are friends to humans?!
Boomers! What disgusting
monsters they are!
What kind of idiots are in that Tower?!
I like boomers. You could
say I love them.
They bear all of humanity's burdens,
enduring physical and mental pain,
so that humans don't have to.
Until now, society has been
controlled by humans
who look down upon all others, and
try to justify their own existence.
But boomers take care of all of them.
But the demand is decreasing,
and the market is shrinking.
We produced too many during the
reconstruction following the earthquake.
That's why we've advanced the schedule
of the Shohamm Project, isn't it, Mason?
When the project succeeds, I guess you,
Mr. Chairman, and Genom Corporation
will be able to take control of the
world's energy industry.
We aren't doing all of this just for
the sake of ambition, Mason.
I know that. But...
I think you're worrying about how long
I'll live, and if it will be long enough.
I guess I look strange to a
young man like you,
because I cling to life even though
I've come to look like this.
No, Sir.
I don't think I'd care to be
like this forever.
Why do you think I paid so much money
for the rights to boomer technology?
So pitiful...
In accordance with the wishes
of Chairman Rosenkroitz,
we are going to advance the
schedule of the Showhamm Project.
Order an increase in boomer production.
Yes, Mr. Vice President.
Go East and go West
Then let's sleep a little while
Who created this stupid reality
I don't need it
I've had enough
This operation is a real catastrophe
Well, take five now!
I need a cigarette bad!
How did you know I was here?
I asked the manager at the night club.
He told me you would be
here rehearsing.
Oh, a fan?
Let me see!
Ah, Priss is more popular among
women than men.
That's why we can't make it big!
That's right!
We can't laugh.
Since you came all the way
down here, what is it?
We can't laugh.
Since you came all the way
down here, what is it?
I want to do it.
Do what?
You know!
The band?
You know that's not it.
My bike?
You're making fun of me, aren't you?
Not really.
Yes, you are!
Oh, you came here to argue
with me, didn't you?
You're making fun of me, aren't you?
Because I come from the countryside,
that's why you make fun of me!
You came here to cry again, huh?
But I've been an admirer for a long time
of the underground champions of justice
in Megalocity, the Knight Sabers.
What trite copy.
I have to go!
What?! Hey, no way, Senorita!
We haven't finished the new song!
I used all of my first paycheck on you!
So please move fast!
Damn it!
Is she testing me?
Why?! Because this is a used bike?
Please, keep running!
Damn it!
What a beautiful woman!
What? Why did both of them
go in there together?
Are they waiting for me?
Wow, just like an aquarium.
Excuse me! Well, you might be
busy doing something, but...
No way! What am I doing here?
I guess if this is the Knight
Sabers' base,
some kind of cover like this
needs to be maintained.
But what will happen to me now?
Priss, look, look! I had my hard
suit changed a little bit!
Nene, it's your body that you
need to change a little bit!
At last she arrives.
She followed me without
asking permission.
Excuse me, but I...
I know this girl!
She got into the AD Police server today,
and was trying to investigate
the Knight Sabers!
Good evening.
You have a good face.
I like girls like you.
I think I understand why Priss
wants you to join the team.
I didn't say anything.
Priss? She wants me?
What? Is this girl going to be
a member of the team?
It's a big mistake if you think you can
become a Knight Saber that easily.
That's right. You gave us a real pain
until you could wear your hard suit.
Priss, shut up!
Excuse me...
I really want to be a Knight Saber
no matter what!
I don't want to be just an
employee in an office!
I was keeping track of information
on the net in my home town.
There were some incredible girls
called Knight Sabers in Megalocity.
I couldn't figure out whether
it was true or not.
People said it was just
a rumor. But I...
Come this way.
Hard suits have to be tailor made,
so nobody can wear it until the suit
is made to fit the person perfectly.
I'm afraid that there aren't any suits
for you to wear right now.
Come here and sit down.
Why don't you experience what Knight
Sabers do with this action recorder?
I understand.
It's not exactly the same,
but you'll be able to get a taste of
what it's like to wear a hard suit.
Well, shall we start?
Yes!
Confirm the target. Start the action!
K-suits, coming out.
Oh, geez! Mr. Dharma is coming!
I'm gonna sit back and watch
him for a little while.
Good! Go!
Uh oh, it'll be finished
instantly that way.
Shouldn't we help him?!
What shall we do, Priss?
Priss, your playtime is over. Hurry up
and smash the core of the boomer!
Well, let's go.
Here come the Knight Sabers!
Don't let them interrupt us!
Time to finish it!
The gauge indicates our time is
running out! Priss, hurry up!
That was incredible.
Linna, why are you so depressed?
You wonder if you can do this,
but if you don't have the
confidence, just quit.
However, if you want to continue,
let's do our best!
By the way Sylia, I heard you were going
to create some new hard suits.
One is equipped with new, advanced
weapons. But whose is it?
Next Bubblegum Crisis!