Patlabor: The New Files (1990–…): Season 1, Episode 14 - Yuki no rondo - full transcript
"Labour" is the common name
for robots developed for industrial use.
Their use became widespread
in construction and civil engineering,
but Labour-related crimes
sky-rocketed as well.
To combat this, the Tokyo Metropolitan
Police created a Patrol Labour unit:
the Special Vehicles, section 2.
This is the origin of Patlabor.
Idling... The goal you're reaching
for is just sitting there,
but the waves
of heat are hiding it from you.
As you climb
up that long mountain path...
your footsteps may seem
heavy sometimes.
If you stop and take a minute
to look up at the sky,
the sun's pointing out the way.
Idling... It's right there,
just past your outstretched arms.
Your path goes on,
shining away in the days to come.
The engine in your heart
is revving up,
so lift your eyes and move out again.
Mobile Police Patlabor
Morning...
Good morning.
Morning, Asuma. Good work
on the night watch.
Sure.
Noa?
Did this postcard come today?
What're you talking about? That's been
sitting there for a long time.
When did that come?
Four days ago.
Yes, that's right. Four days ago.
Four days ago?
Class Reunion
Snow Rondo
So I hear you're a cop now, Shinohara?
Yes.
Really? You? I can't believe it!
Neither can I,
and I'm the one who did it.
But your father owns
Shinohara Heavy Industries?
If you're the son, doesn't that mean
you'll be its next president?
Not very likely.
You'd best drop it.
The situation with his family
is a little complicated.
Darn, and here I was hoping
to marry you for your money...
Hey, now...
Hey, look!
Here comes the class Madonna.
Thanks.
Kashima! Over here!
Coming!
We saved a seat for you!
It's Kashima!
Wow...
I think she's even better-looking now
than she was in high school.
Really? I don't really think so.
Okay, now that everybody's here,
how about another toast?
You'll tag along, Shinohara?
Sorry, but I'm
on morning shift tomorrow.
So regional public servants
can't slack off, then?
See you!
Shinohara?
Yes?
We never really talked much, did we?
Really?
Do you remember? There was one time
when we walked together like this.
Yes, I remember.
You wanted to tell me something.
Right?
Not really. We just ran
into each other at the school entrance,
and we just happened to be going
in the same direction.
Now that I think about it,
we didn't really talk then.
We were just walking together.
Yes, I remember it now...
I see.
Well, this is my station.
Um...
I...
It's nothing. Never mind.
Bye.
Here you go, Asuma.
Nothing beats hot tea after work.
It's like it's saying, "Thanks
for putting in a hard day at work."
This is Gyokuro tea?
Yes, Gyokuro tea is something else.
Actually, it's...
It's just plain tea, you imbecile.
So, did something interesting
happen there?
No, not really.
Come to think of it,
you're taking tomorrow off, aren't you?
Oh. Uh, yes.
Hey, a paid day off. Must be nice.
We're up to our ears in work,
and he decides to take a day off...
I bet you'll spend it
at the dorm, drinking beer.
I took the day off because I have things
to do, unlike some...
What?
Ota.
Well, I'm off. I'll see you tomorrow.
Yes, beat it, family man.
Go to bed like a good boy.
Drive carefully.
Good work today.
Hey, Shinshi! Can you drop me off
on your way home?
Sure. I'll go bring the car around.
What's happening, Shinohara?
You're leaving early.
I have an early day tomorrow.
See you tomorrow!
Oops!
Captain...
Let's all get along!
See you tomorrow!
They were the most
successful species in history.
It is said that humanity may go back
about 130,000 years,
but that the dinosaurs thrived
for 130 million years.
You haven't changed at all.
Really?
When you're talking about things you
like, it's as if you go into a trance.
I always envied that about you.
Let's go.
Hey!
Okay, then...
We still have some time,
so what do you want to do?
Thanks.
Hey, how about going
to see the stars?
It's beautiful...
It's been snowing a lot lately,
so I haven't been able to see the stars.
Even when it's clear you can't
see the stars in Tokyo.
I suppose. But it's still beautiful.
Seats are still available
for today's final showing at 7:00 PM.
And so, in this case...
We take up this formation
in relation to the criminal's path.
Unit 2 contains the target from the rear,
cutting off its avenue of escape.
The target shall be forced
to avoid Point A,
and we shall stop the target at Point B,
where we can apprehend it.
Shinohara?
As Unit 1's commander,
what do you think of formation one?
Yes, sir. I... That is...
I'm sorry, could you go
over that again?
I see.
Could you repeat that last bit again?
Yes, sir.
Now, what we need to do here
is use the criminal's path to...
Oh, it's you, Noa.
Who else would it be?
Special delivery.
You were in such a good mood the day
before yesterday! What happened?
I don't think I'm acting
any differently.
If you say so.
Am I really acting strangely?
A little.
Well, I'd best head back.
Sure.
Asuma!
There's still one left.
Noa.
Thanks.
Cheer up, okay?
I really like this picture.
When I look at the scenery,
I get a strange feeling.
I start thinking, "Maybe this is
the place I'm looking for."
I was really worried when you ran off.
I'm sorry.
Doesn't it feel like it's reaching
out and pulling you in?
What's the matter?
Uh, it's nothing. Forget it.
Do you like that one?
Yes, quite a bit.
This one's my favourite, too.
If you like it, please,
sign the guest book.
Miss?
Please. It's my way of thanking you
for liking that photograph.
Thank you.
Did I really surprise you
when I left the planetarium?
Yes, a little.
What?
I wish I could've seen the look
on your face.
Now, look here...
Was it anything like that?
You're nuts.
You're funny.
So where do you live now?
The same place you lived
in high school?
Maybe I shouldn't have asked that.
After the reunion, we talked about
that time we met by accident?
It wasn't an accident,
to tell you the truth.
It was a snowy day then,
just like today.
What're you talking about? It's not...
The Shinjuku police reports that
all civilians have been evacuated.
Looks like the target's
heading this way.
Ota's chasing him in this direction.
Shinohara?
Sir?
You're up
against an SR-70 security Labour.
You'll have
to take it down quickly.
Yes, sir.
Freeze!
Don't let him get away, Noa!
Roger!
Use your gun to make him stop!
That's far enough!
Surrender peacefully!
Don't shoot, Noa!
There's someone there!
I don't see anybody!
You!
Have you learned your lesson,
criminal?
Asuma!
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Thank goodness...
Well, that's that.
Let's go.
A civilian?
Are you sure you weren't dreaming?
I know someone was standing there.
Izumi, did you see anybody?
Me? Well, I...
I went over Unit 1's records.
I'm sorry, but that civilian wasn't
in them.
She was there!
Look, nobody was hurt?
That ricochet hit a building,
unfortunately.
That was City Hall!
At any rate, let's call it a day.
Shinohara.
Fill out this report just in case,
and bring it to my place tomorrow.
Just as a formality.
SV2
Kashima!
You're the one in charge?
Yes.
Anyway, what the heck
are you doing here?
I'm sorry about this afternoon.
You could've been hurt because of me.
So you were there...
You shouldn't do dangerous things
like that, okay?
I'm sorry.
The reason I came today was
to say goodbye.
Wow, it's like
a bolt from the blue...
I have to go somewhere far away.
Oh... You're moving?
Well, we'll run into each other again.
Somewhere very far away.
So? That doesn't mean we'll
never see each other again.
Thanks. This was delicious.
Kashima... I...
Be careful, or you'll catch a cold.
Hey!
Still, I'm glad that you found me.
Goodbye, Asuma.
Wait!
Hey!
Kashima!
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm fine.
I'm sorry I put you
to all that trouble.
I'll be getting back to work, then.
What's this report for?
That's been sitting there
for a long time.
When did that come?
Four days ago.
Yukie Kashima? What about her?
Is she coming today?
Carrying a torch for her?
No, it's not like that.
So what's the story?
Nobody could get hold of her.
She moved,
but didn't leave a forwarding address.
Now that you mention it, I remember
someone saying that she went back...
to her family's place
in Hokkaido straight after graduation.
She was always frail, remember?
She went there to recuperate.
Why would she go to a cold place
like Hokkaido to do that?
That's just what I heard, okay?
How should I know?
I'm sorry. I just remembered something
I need to do.
Shinohara!
Hey, what's wrong?
Hey! Shinohara!
What's with him?
I'm sorry, but it's closing time.
Is something the matter?
I could've sworn that I had
signed this a few days ago.
Pardon?
Um, never mind.
Please, I'd like you to have this.
It's my way of thanking you
for liking that photograph.
Thank you.
That one is my favourite, too.
It wasn't a dream.
Asuma?
What're you doing out here?
Me? What about you?
You're on night duty tonight?
I thought you might be hungry,
so I brought you something to eat.
Taiyaki?
[fish-shaped cake, with filling]
How did you know?
I know how you think.
If I didn't know how my Forward thinks,
how could I be a Backup?
What's gotten into you?
Hey, where'd you get that?
Oh, this? Well...
Did you really want to do that?
Yes.
Come on, let's go inside. We'll catch
cold if we hang around out here.
Hang on.
Come on, give me the taiyaki.
No way! Wait until we get inside!
Come on, it won't kill you.
Yes, it shall. You're supposed
to eat taiyaki slowly.
Come on, I want to eat it now!
I'll eat them all!
That night I knelt there,
counting the raindrops
running down my window.
I bit my lip, unable to keep...
the anger and pain bottled up
in my heart.
But those tears
you can't hold back...
are proof that you're still alive.
It's not like everybody's dreaming
in the stillness of the night.
I'm still looking for the place...
I put those heavy bags carried
by my heart.
This story is a work of fiction...
but in ten years, who knows?
In the year 1999,
Earth has already founded...
an Earth defence organisation known
as CLAT.
CLAT headquarters,
built in a reclaimed area in Tokyo Bay,
is under the calm, collected command
of Commander Goto.
One night, it was challenged
by mysterious intruders.
A space station sent out an SOS,
saying that it was under attack by UFOs.
Mustering the fruits
of science and high-tech gizmos,
CLAT prepared to intercept them.
Next time!
The Girl Who Came from the Stars.
Target, locked on!
The Girl Who Came from the Stars
for robots developed for industrial use.
Their use became widespread
in construction and civil engineering,
but Labour-related crimes
sky-rocketed as well.
To combat this, the Tokyo Metropolitan
Police created a Patrol Labour unit:
the Special Vehicles, section 2.
This is the origin of Patlabor.
Idling... The goal you're reaching
for is just sitting there,
but the waves
of heat are hiding it from you.
As you climb
up that long mountain path...
your footsteps may seem
heavy sometimes.
If you stop and take a minute
to look up at the sky,
the sun's pointing out the way.
Idling... It's right there,
just past your outstretched arms.
Your path goes on,
shining away in the days to come.
The engine in your heart
is revving up,
so lift your eyes and move out again.
Mobile Police Patlabor
Morning...
Good morning.
Morning, Asuma. Good work
on the night watch.
Sure.
Noa?
Did this postcard come today?
What're you talking about? That's been
sitting there for a long time.
When did that come?
Four days ago.
Yes, that's right. Four days ago.
Four days ago?
Class Reunion
Snow Rondo
So I hear you're a cop now, Shinohara?
Yes.
Really? You? I can't believe it!
Neither can I,
and I'm the one who did it.
But your father owns
Shinohara Heavy Industries?
If you're the son, doesn't that mean
you'll be its next president?
Not very likely.
You'd best drop it.
The situation with his family
is a little complicated.
Darn, and here I was hoping
to marry you for your money...
Hey, now...
Hey, look!
Here comes the class Madonna.
Thanks.
Kashima! Over here!
Coming!
We saved a seat for you!
It's Kashima!
Wow...
I think she's even better-looking now
than she was in high school.
Really? I don't really think so.
Okay, now that everybody's here,
how about another toast?
You'll tag along, Shinohara?
Sorry, but I'm
on morning shift tomorrow.
So regional public servants
can't slack off, then?
See you!
Shinohara?
Yes?
We never really talked much, did we?
Really?
Do you remember? There was one time
when we walked together like this.
Yes, I remember.
You wanted to tell me something.
Right?
Not really. We just ran
into each other at the school entrance,
and we just happened to be going
in the same direction.
Now that I think about it,
we didn't really talk then.
We were just walking together.
Yes, I remember it now...
I see.
Well, this is my station.
Um...
I...
It's nothing. Never mind.
Bye.
Here you go, Asuma.
Nothing beats hot tea after work.
It's like it's saying, "Thanks
for putting in a hard day at work."
This is Gyokuro tea?
Yes, Gyokuro tea is something else.
Actually, it's...
It's just plain tea, you imbecile.
So, did something interesting
happen there?
No, not really.
Come to think of it,
you're taking tomorrow off, aren't you?
Oh. Uh, yes.
Hey, a paid day off. Must be nice.
We're up to our ears in work,
and he decides to take a day off...
I bet you'll spend it
at the dorm, drinking beer.
I took the day off because I have things
to do, unlike some...
What?
Ota.
Well, I'm off. I'll see you tomorrow.
Yes, beat it, family man.
Go to bed like a good boy.
Drive carefully.
Good work today.
Hey, Shinshi! Can you drop me off
on your way home?
Sure. I'll go bring the car around.
What's happening, Shinohara?
You're leaving early.
I have an early day tomorrow.
See you tomorrow!
Oops!
Captain...
Let's all get along!
See you tomorrow!
They were the most
successful species in history.
It is said that humanity may go back
about 130,000 years,
but that the dinosaurs thrived
for 130 million years.
You haven't changed at all.
Really?
When you're talking about things you
like, it's as if you go into a trance.
I always envied that about you.
Let's go.
Hey!
Okay, then...
We still have some time,
so what do you want to do?
Thanks.
Hey, how about going
to see the stars?
It's beautiful...
It's been snowing a lot lately,
so I haven't been able to see the stars.
Even when it's clear you can't
see the stars in Tokyo.
I suppose. But it's still beautiful.
Seats are still available
for today's final showing at 7:00 PM.
And so, in this case...
We take up this formation
in relation to the criminal's path.
Unit 2 contains the target from the rear,
cutting off its avenue of escape.
The target shall be forced
to avoid Point A,
and we shall stop the target at Point B,
where we can apprehend it.
Shinohara?
As Unit 1's commander,
what do you think of formation one?
Yes, sir. I... That is...
I'm sorry, could you go
over that again?
I see.
Could you repeat that last bit again?
Yes, sir.
Now, what we need to do here
is use the criminal's path to...
Oh, it's you, Noa.
Who else would it be?
Special delivery.
You were in such a good mood the day
before yesterday! What happened?
I don't think I'm acting
any differently.
If you say so.
Am I really acting strangely?
A little.
Well, I'd best head back.
Sure.
Asuma!
There's still one left.
Noa.
Thanks.
Cheer up, okay?
I really like this picture.
When I look at the scenery,
I get a strange feeling.
I start thinking, "Maybe this is
the place I'm looking for."
I was really worried when you ran off.
I'm sorry.
Doesn't it feel like it's reaching
out and pulling you in?
What's the matter?
Uh, it's nothing. Forget it.
Do you like that one?
Yes, quite a bit.
This one's my favourite, too.
If you like it, please,
sign the guest book.
Miss?
Please. It's my way of thanking you
for liking that photograph.
Thank you.
Did I really surprise you
when I left the planetarium?
Yes, a little.
What?
I wish I could've seen the look
on your face.
Now, look here...
Was it anything like that?
You're nuts.
You're funny.
So where do you live now?
The same place you lived
in high school?
Maybe I shouldn't have asked that.
After the reunion, we talked about
that time we met by accident?
It wasn't an accident,
to tell you the truth.
It was a snowy day then,
just like today.
What're you talking about? It's not...
The Shinjuku police reports that
all civilians have been evacuated.
Looks like the target's
heading this way.
Ota's chasing him in this direction.
Shinohara?
Sir?
You're up
against an SR-70 security Labour.
You'll have
to take it down quickly.
Yes, sir.
Freeze!
Don't let him get away, Noa!
Roger!
Use your gun to make him stop!
That's far enough!
Surrender peacefully!
Don't shoot, Noa!
There's someone there!
I don't see anybody!
You!
Have you learned your lesson,
criminal?
Asuma!
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Thank goodness...
Well, that's that.
Let's go.
A civilian?
Are you sure you weren't dreaming?
I know someone was standing there.
Izumi, did you see anybody?
Me? Well, I...
I went over Unit 1's records.
I'm sorry, but that civilian wasn't
in them.
She was there!
Look, nobody was hurt?
That ricochet hit a building,
unfortunately.
That was City Hall!
At any rate, let's call it a day.
Shinohara.
Fill out this report just in case,
and bring it to my place tomorrow.
Just as a formality.
SV2
Kashima!
You're the one in charge?
Yes.
Anyway, what the heck
are you doing here?
I'm sorry about this afternoon.
You could've been hurt because of me.
So you were there...
You shouldn't do dangerous things
like that, okay?
I'm sorry.
The reason I came today was
to say goodbye.
Wow, it's like
a bolt from the blue...
I have to go somewhere far away.
Oh... You're moving?
Well, we'll run into each other again.
Somewhere very far away.
So? That doesn't mean we'll
never see each other again.
Thanks. This was delicious.
Kashima... I...
Be careful, or you'll catch a cold.
Hey!
Still, I'm glad that you found me.
Goodbye, Asuma.
Wait!
Hey!
Kashima!
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm fine.
I'm sorry I put you
to all that trouble.
I'll be getting back to work, then.
What's this report for?
That's been sitting there
for a long time.
When did that come?
Four days ago.
Yukie Kashima? What about her?
Is she coming today?
Carrying a torch for her?
No, it's not like that.
So what's the story?
Nobody could get hold of her.
She moved,
but didn't leave a forwarding address.
Now that you mention it, I remember
someone saying that she went back...
to her family's place
in Hokkaido straight after graduation.
She was always frail, remember?
She went there to recuperate.
Why would she go to a cold place
like Hokkaido to do that?
That's just what I heard, okay?
How should I know?
I'm sorry. I just remembered something
I need to do.
Shinohara!
Hey, what's wrong?
Hey! Shinohara!
What's with him?
I'm sorry, but it's closing time.
Is something the matter?
I could've sworn that I had
signed this a few days ago.
Pardon?
Um, never mind.
Please, I'd like you to have this.
It's my way of thanking you
for liking that photograph.
Thank you.
That one is my favourite, too.
It wasn't a dream.
Asuma?
What're you doing out here?
Me? What about you?
You're on night duty tonight?
I thought you might be hungry,
so I brought you something to eat.
Taiyaki?
[fish-shaped cake, with filling]
How did you know?
I know how you think.
If I didn't know how my Forward thinks,
how could I be a Backup?
What's gotten into you?
Hey, where'd you get that?
Oh, this? Well...
Did you really want to do that?
Yes.
Come on, let's go inside. We'll catch
cold if we hang around out here.
Hang on.
Come on, give me the taiyaki.
No way! Wait until we get inside!
Come on, it won't kill you.
Yes, it shall. You're supposed
to eat taiyaki slowly.
Come on, I want to eat it now!
I'll eat them all!
That night I knelt there,
counting the raindrops
running down my window.
I bit my lip, unable to keep...
the anger and pain bottled up
in my heart.
But those tears
you can't hold back...
are proof that you're still alive.
It's not like everybody's dreaming
in the stillness of the night.
I'm still looking for the place...
I put those heavy bags carried
by my heart.
This story is a work of fiction...
but in ten years, who knows?
In the year 1999,
Earth has already founded...
an Earth defence organisation known
as CLAT.
CLAT headquarters,
built in a reclaimed area in Tokyo Bay,
is under the calm, collected command
of Commander Goto.
One night, it was challenged
by mysterious intruders.
A space station sent out an SOS,
saying that it was under attack by UFOs.
Mustering the fruits
of science and high-tech gizmos,
CLAT prepared to intercept them.
Next time!
The Girl Who Came from the Stars.
Target, locked on!
The Girl Who Came from the Stars