Morning, Nickname. Morning, Atsuro.

Oh, good morning.

Hey... Midori and Keisuke... Did you two think about what I said yesterday?

Ummmm, yeah... We talked it over with each other...

But we decided to go our separate ways from you guys after all.

Wh... What?

Sorry... We understand why you’re doing it. I’m scared to die, too.

But even though we only have a little time left, we want to use it as best we can.

If it turns out that there’s nothing more we can do, maybe we’ll reconsider...

I-I see...

Take care, everyone. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you make it out of the lockdown.

Uh-huh! Thanks! Bye-bye, Name...!

Hey... Midori... Did you think about what I said yesterday?

Ummmm, I thought about it... But I’m gonna part ways with you guys after all.

Wh... What?

Sorry... I totally get why you wanna do this!

I just really wanna do whatever I can until time’s up...

And hey, if I can’t do anything, I’ll think about it again, okay?

O-Okay...

Okay! I’m gonna get going, then. You guys be careful, all right?

Uh-huh! Thanks! Bye-bye, Name...!

Hey... Keisuke... Did you think about what I said yesterday?

I spent the night considering it... But I’ve decided to go my own way.

Wh... What?

Sorry... I understand why you’re doing it. I’m scared to die, too.

But even though I only have a little time left, I want to use it as best I can.

If it turns out that there’s nothing more Ican do, maybe I’ll reconsider...

I-I see...

Take care, everyone. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you make it out of the lockdown.

Thanks... I’ll never forget the time I was able to spend with you all.

Well, this is it. Ugh... I bet we’ll have to fight the SDF when we escape..

Even if we survive, we’ll be criminals. Honestly, I’m not looking forward to it...

There’s no way around it. And it’s better than doing nothing and getting killed...

Pretty hardcore of you, Ms. Yoohoo. I can barely keep up, heheh.

What... did you say...? Atsuro...!

Y-Yikes! Hey, wait a sec-- I was just kidding...!

You know! I thought a little comic relief would be nice to break the tension!

Grrr... If you’re lying...

Yeesh, she’s scary... C’mon, let’s get going! What should be first on the agenda?

You’re no help! Let’s see... I guess we should find a weak point in the blockade first.

Yeah... someplace we can break through the blockade. Let’s do that first thing.

We have until 18:00, but there’s no time to waste. Let’s get a move on!

Yo... it’s you guys. We’re all gonna die today, huh? What’re you gonna do about it?

...Huh? You guys...

What, you still need somethin’ from me?

...I don’t got a COMP anymore. Whaddaya want?

Sheez, no need to be hostile. You know today’s the last day, right...?

Yeah, yeah... Guess there’s no use snarlin’ at each other.

...Yep.

Oh yeah, that reminds me... You guys seen Honda at all?

Honda...? Are you looking for him?

Yeah, guy’s been gone since yesterday. Not like I care, but I wondered if he was okay.

Gotcha...

Huh... Now that’s interestin’. You? Dealin’ me in on a scheme? Heheheh...

Quit being a creep and listen to us!

Listen... we’re thinking of getting out of here... You wanna come with us?

...... I killed him, you know... Your friend the glasses bastard.

...I’ll pass. From here on out, I’m strictly a lone wolf.

Th-Then... what’re you going to do?

Heh... You’re one nosy girl. I don’t think now’s the time to worry about other people.

It’ll work out somehow... I ain’t just gonna roll over and die, y’know?

Seeya, and good luck. Maybe we can meet up again if we’re still alive...

Oh yeah, where’s Midori? Don’t tell me she’s...!

Huh? No! Don’t be a frickin’ moron.

She was with me ’till she saw some girl she knew and they took off this morning.

I see... Well, as long as she’s okay. Good luck to you too, Kaido.

Don’t do anything too crazy, okay...?

Heh... You don’t gotta worry about me. Hang in there, man.

...Yeah. Good luck to you too, Kaido.

Don’t do anything too crazy, okay...?

That Kaido... What’s he going to do all by himself?

Whatever happened in the past, we should be working together right now to survive...

Akasaka Tunnel, huh...? Let’s get to the subway and head to the surface from there.

God... or whoever’s listening, please don’t let Izuna be there...!

To tell the truth, I doubt they’d have left... But we might as well check it out.

You guys... What brings you here?

(She was here after all...)

...I’m guessing you wouldn’t have come if you’d made any progress.

Um... today’s the deadline, right? Did you come up with anything since last time?

...... Unfortunately...

...Mmm. So, like you said...

The plan is still to exercise the final option at 18:00...

Urgh...

I’m sorry... if only we had more sway. It’s frustrating...

I... do have a duty. I feel bad doing this to you, but I can’t let anyone pass...

...... You’re not going to survive this, are you...

I volunteered for this mission with that understanding, yes.

After becoming a demon tamer, I’ve seen for myself the magnitude of this power...

It can’t be allowed outside the lockdown.

...You’re right.

Let’s go, guys...

Izuna? Try and stay safe...

......

......

It looked like Izuna and her team weren’t about to let anyone out of the lockdown...

Yeah...

But if we don’t get out of the lockdown by 18:00, we’re going to die too...

If we’re going to force our way through, better not take on someone who’s ready to die.

It’d be easier to fight the SDF troops on the surface... At least we don’t know them.

Yeah... I don’t think breaking through here is an option.

But where...? I know how you feel, but it’s about time we made a decision.

Looks like we have no choice but to fight the SDF... We... have to kill people...

...I want to avoid it if it’s at all possible... but I don’t think we have that luxury now.

If we don’t kill them, we die. Best case, the SDF guys will run if they get really hurt...

Heh. You’re here, Name. And I see the other two are with you... Just as I planned.

Naoya...? Wh-What’re you doing here?

Are you that surprised...? I’ve been waiting for you.

Well then... Today’s the last day of your lives. How are you going to spend it...?

That’s... We...

Cat got your tongue, Atsuro? Then I’ll ask Name... What are you going to do?

Ah... So you’ve made up your mind to fight the Self- Defense Force, hmm?

I see... Which means you’ve resolved to fight the Self- Defense Force, hmm?

How about it, Name?

Th-That’s right! I mean, there’s no other way now... It’s our only choice.

O-Of course we have! I mean, there’s no other way now... It’s our only choice.

That’s right. To carry out one’s beliefs, resolve and faith are necessary.

Sometimes it’s painful... There are things on that path that you cannot avoid.

Heh... Don’t worry about it. I only wanted to make sure you were ready... I’m satisfied.

I see... You’ve learned much in the last 7 days, then. That’s the answer I wanted.

Now, last question... Do you want my help?

An outrageous implication. What good would it do me now to deceive you?

Heheh... Good, Name. The strong recognize their own and look to them for help.

I take it your plan only goes as far as attacking a loosely guarded part of the blockade.

Well, it won’t be enough...

You’ll be surrounded within minutes by reserve units from nearby stations.

To say nothing of the horde of angels... Then what?

S-So what’re we supposed to do? If you don’t like our plan, give us a better one!

...I’ll create a diversion while you escape. We’ll split up their forces.

A diversion... that actually might work!

But one diversion won’t be enough... Bring at least one more person to use as bait.

If they’re strong enough, they can get out too. How about it? There’s no downside, hmm?

That’s right. The more places we can hit them, the thinner they’ll be spread.

I-I see... Alright, we’ll go look around!

Ah... Already have a candidate in mind, do you? Good, good.

Come back here at 15:30. Tell your accomplice to be here then, too.

Come back here at 16:00. Tell your accomplice to be here then, too.

Come back here at 16:30. Tell your accomplice to be here then, too.

Huh...? Are you going somewhere?

Hah! Don’t you plan to prepare at all? I’m a perfectionist... I’ll be out mitigating risks.

But don’t worry, I’ll be back in time for the fireworks.

Wow... I never dreamed he’d agree to cooperate with us.

Yeah... There’s no one I’d rather have on my side than him!

Then let’s find an accomplice! It won’t look good if we’re not ready by the deadline...

Geez, Nickname... You chicken or something?

You heard Naoya... What does he have to gain from lying to us now?

This is all Naoya’s plan... If we don’t go along with it, we’ll be sunk!

I know you want to be careful, but there’s no time. Let’s give this our best shot...!

Now let’s find an accomplice! It won’t look good if we’re not ready by the deadline...

Yeah... I’m with you. Let’s go, Nickname!

Now... let’s see what the SDF guards along the barricades are doing...

I’ll take a quick peek first. You guys wait here.

Watch yourself, Atsuro.

Today’s the day of the final option... I hope the guards are all busy with that.

If there was no one left, we wouldn’t have to fight...

Boring...? I’d think you’d want to avoid fighting them if you could, right...?

I wonder if it’s too optimistic to hope we can do this without fighting the SDF...

Phew, I’m back. This would be a real bad spot... The Self- Defense Force is everywhere.

I had a feeling they would be...

Well, nothing we can do about it. Let’s try somewhere else.

Ugh, this spot is out of the question, too... I don’t know anywhere as well as Shibuya.

But there aren’t as many SDF troops, right? Could we manage it if we get near the station?

Hmm... I dunno. Let’s try looking someplace else.

Akihabara seems like it would have lots of secret passages that aren’t well-known...

But it’s way too dangerous here... I just saw a sniper team up on the railroad.

The Soubu Line passes through here too, so we’d be walking through a shooting gallery.

Urgh... Scratch another spot off the list...

Well, don’t give up yet. There’s other places to look.

What, you guys got some time to kill? Heh, talk about keepin’ your cool...

...... Fine. Let’s hear it.

Huh...? What’d you just say?

It’s simple: we need some diversions if we want to break through the blockade.

We want you to take part in one of those diversions...

Tch... A diversion? You want to use me as bait?

Not entirely...

A really strong diversion could get out himself. You are strong, right Kaido...?

Heh... who the hell do you think you’re talking to? Sounds like fun... I’m in.

A guy named Naoya will be waiting there. He’s Nickname’s cousin.

Naoya will be waiting there.

We’ll explain the details to you later.

Heh... That’s a pretty tricky plan. But I ain’t got a COMP, so how’m I supposed to fight?

A guy named Naoya will be waiting there. He’s Nickname’s cousin.

Naoya will be waiting there.

I’m sure he’ll have a stack of spare COMPs. Just borrow one from him.

Tch... Sunset Boulevard, huh? I’ll go on ahead. Let’s meet up there.

Be at Sunset Boulevard in Ikebukuro at 15:30.

Be at Sunset Boulevard in Ikebukuro at 16:00.

Be at Sunset Boulevard in Ikebukuro at 16:30.

Yo. How’ve you been?

Physically, we’re okay... Mentally, we’re pretty fried. What about you, Gin?

Heh... Well, today seems to be Judgement Day. I’ll just sit back and take it easy...

......

Gin... aren’t you going to run away? We have a plan... You’re welcome to join us.

You’re escaping...? Are you planning to break through the lockdown? Look, don’t do it.

But...! We’re going to die if we stay! You should come with us too!

Well, I won’t stop you... But I’m staying here.

Gin...

What if I do leave? All that’s waiting is a boring, ordinary life...

I’m tired. Let me get a good rest for once.

Plus... Have you thought about why the lockdown is in place?

The government factored in all the casualties and losses, and went ahead with it anyway.

It’s that dangerous... What would happen if people were to break through?

All right, off with you... You see things your own way. Adults after all, aren’t you?

I’m going to have a little nap at my place, and then... Yeah, I think I’ll open the bar.

Come by if you have time to spare. I’ll treat you to some veggie juice. Hahahaha...!

...He clearly doesn’t intend to leave. Let’s go, Nickname...

Oh...

......! Midori! Did you run into any trouble after you left?

N-No... I’m okay.

Good... I’m glad to hear that.

Urgh... B-But...

C’mon, Midori... Won’t you reconsider?

C’mon, Midori... Won’t you reconsider?

Uuuurgh...

The deadline’s getting closer. If we don’t do something, we’re all going to die...

Y-Yeah... I know... but...

Well... We’re gathering people right now for a run at the barricade in several places.

Several places...?

Wh-Whooooa... So that’s your plan...

You should stay with us... In times like this, we should help each other.

Right! We made it this far together, after all.

Let’s keep working together and get through this alive!

Yeah... I mean, we made it this far together.

Let’s keep working together and get through this alive!

Urgh... O-Okaaaay... But try not to do much that goes away from the path of justice...

We’re back together again! Let’s do this!

That’s right... If we’re going to do this, we have to make sure we survive!

Oh, hello everyone. I’m glad to see you safe...

Keisuke...

Mmm... But I’ve already left your group once...

Keisuke, there’s no time left for indecision! What more can you do?

C’mon, Keisuke... Won’t you change your mind?

Do you really think you can still do something about the situation here?

It’s true, there doesn’t seem to be much. The weapon will likely still go off at 18:00.

I wanted to save everyone, but... At this rate, I’m just waiting for death to come.

A diversionary attack? That’s your idea, eh... But what about everyone else?

Th-That’s right! If we get out of here, won’t there be no reason for the lockdown?

He’s right... If we DON’T escape, they’ll still use the final option at 18:00.

So what difference does it make if you come with us?

Plus, won’t the lockdown lose its purpose if we escape...?

Then the government might not use the final option at all!

Come onnnn, Keisuke! I’ll be lonely if you don’t come along!

M-Midori...? Um... well...

A-All right... Perhaps it’s the right thing to do. Will you let me join you?

Heeheeheeee! We’re all back to normal now!

Haha... indeed. I’ll do my best for you, everyone.

Hello there.. I’ve got things to discuss with you. You have a scheme in motion, don’t you?

You weak children! You shy away from the truth and refuse to explore your own potential.

Just because you missed your chance, you avert your eyes and run away...

You’ll be fighting the SDF to save your own necks, right? Not very noble-sounding, hm?

I was interested in you... so I’ve been watching everything you’ve done.

Still... I didn’t think you’d give up so easily and just make a run for it.

That’s ridiculous! It’s not like we didn’t try as hard as we could!

Who on earth ARE you? Don’t talk like you know everything about us!

Who am I...? Who cares? In a moment, it won’t matter.

Be careful, Name... Something seems different about him...!

Huuuuh...? What’re you saying? What does that mean...?

I’m disappointed in you all... I thought I’d enjoy this more.

Watching you keep going on like this will only piss me off more... Just die already.

Hahaha...! Alright... I’ll tell you how you can make it more fun for me.

Writhe in pain, scream in terror... and die.

Yo... You’re here. I’m all set to go.

Huh? You don’t look so good... What’s wrong?

Tch... You guys are kinda weird. Well, at least you made it here safe.

......? Eh, if you don’t feel like tellin’ me, that’s fine.

Is everyone here? Then it’s time to assign roles.

I’ve already talked to Kaido. He and I will each be acting on our own.

The rest of you will be with Name. Each of us will start at the assigned place.

Which team goes where will depend on the defenses there and its other properties.

So we’ll be attacking three places at once? Have they been decided yet?

What do you take me for? I’ve already looked into that... You just do what you’re told.

Haha... Thought so. I was a little worried for a sec...

In 30 minutes, at 16:00, we’ll attack one point to the east and two points to the west.

In 30 minutes, at 16:30, we’ll attack one point to the east and two points to the west.

In 30 minutes, at 17:00, we’ll attack one point to the east and two points to the west.

Our targets are Ueno, Shibuya, and Shinjuku, which is nothing more than a diversion.

Shinjuku is the central point of the plan. That’s where we buy some time for the others.

By hitting it, we’ll draw all the reserve troops behind the lockdown line to Shinjuku.

If it works, the other points won’t get much backup, evening the odds for the other teams.

I-I see... Shinjuku is close by, but there are a lot of places we can break through.

If we hit all of them at once, they’ll have no choice but to call for backup...

W-Wait a second! You can’t attack all those places unless you have a bunch of people...!

Hah... Worried your team will get Shinjuku since you have the most people? Ridiculous...

Urgh... But from what you said, Shinjuku sounds like a suicide mission!

Hahahaha...! Don’t worry. You’re not going to Shinjuku.

...I am.

You...? But then we’ll be leaving you to die!

That’s not my plan. I’ll just overload multiple COMPs and let the demons play...

Overload them...? Are you going to be okay doing that?

Heh. No need to worry. If we ever get a chance, I’ll show you all as well.

Don’t worry. I’ll be handling Shinjuku myself...

You...? But then we’ll be leaving you to die!

That’s not my plan. I’ll just overload multiple COMPs and let the demons play...

Overload them...? Are you going to be okay doing that?

Heh. No need to worry. If we ever get a chance, I’ll show you all as well.

But Naoya... Why is Shinjuku only a diversion? Is it that hard to break through there?

No... It’s possible to break through there, too.

Shinjuku is the central point of the plan. That’s where we buy some time for the others.

By hitting it, we’ll draw all the reserve troops behind the lockdown line to Shinjuku.

If it works, the other points won’t get much backup, evening the odds for the other teams.

I-I see... Shinjuku is close by, but there are a lot of places we can break through.

If we hit all of them at once, they’ll have no choice but to call for backup...

There’s one more reason why I’ll be handling the diversion at Shinjuku.

There will be many SDF troops there, but only angels at Ueno and Shibuya.

Wouldn’t you rather fight them than the humans of the SDF?

Oh, really? That’s a relief.

I really didn’t want to kill any people in the SDF if we didn’t have to...

Good, good. As for me, I’ll have more fun dealing with humans than angels...

The angels are responsible for this lockdown. Get as much revenge on them as you want.

This is all their fault... I won’t forgive them! Let me at those angels!

Heheh... Gladly. Rip them to shreds and tear out the souls! Take your anger out on them...

Now, as for Shibuya and Ueno, we need to decide which team will go where...

Dibs on Ueno. I went to have a quick look, and I can take that place, no sweat.

I was gettin’ fed up with Shibuya anyways...

Heh... A wise decision. After the battle at Ueno yesterday, it’s the best place to strike.

If you make short work of the angels there, a small force could take care of the rest.

Then... we get Shibuya.

But isn’t it still kinda dangerous for Naoya to take Shinjuku alone?

*sigh* You’re too soft, Atsuro... Other people are nothing more than tools.

Use them when it’s in your interest to and discard them when they’re no longer needed.

Don’t worry about me. If either of your teams breaks through, the lockdown line will fall.

I’ll make my decision to press on or retreat based on the situation then.

Alright... So all our lives depend on the other guys.

There’s no way we can betray each other... so I can fight without worryin’ about it.

You catch on fast. Ueno is far from Shinjuku and Shibuya, so time your attack carefully.

All we need is to start the three attacks simultaneously. After that, you can run wild.

They’ll fear a fourth and a fifth strike, so they won’t commit too many troops.

Without backup, the front line will lose patience and make mistakes...

By the time they realize they’ve been had, it’ll be too late.

You’re no ordinary guy, huh? Tch... Too many guys like you in this lockdown, you ask me.

I could say the same for you, Kaido... You’re intriguing in your own way. Here... a COMP.

I could say the same for you, Kaido... You’re intriguing in your own way.

Heh... Thanks. Alright, time to go see what these angels are made of...

Hey, Name... And you guys too...

A lot of stuff happened, but I don’t hold a beef. Let’s get through this and meet again.

Now then... a word of advice about Shibuya. Don’t try to break through at the station.

Go through the overpass near Miyashita Park and use the area by the Electric Museum.

You’d be at risk in an open area. There, you’ll rob them of their maneuverability.

Yes... You’d be at risk in an open area. There, you’ll rob them of their maneuverability.

...Okay. We’ll break through at the spot just before the Electric Museum.

Heh... Remember not to die.

Heheh... Good answer. Best of luck out there.

Heheh... I’ve sunk pretty far if I’m worried about you. Best of luck out there.

If we can break through, this lockdown will have no purpose.

If that happens, the people in the Yamanote circle might be saved...

Uuuurrrgh... I’m starting to get really nervous!

Alright... This is going to be the final battle. Let’s go, everyone!

That guy... Was his name Loki? So he was a demon after all... No wonder he knew so much.

What a weird demon...!

That bastard... It was getting its kicks by watching us get all frustrated.

And then it goes and says it’s disappointed in us! Damn it... I hate being mocked like that!

But it was right in a way... Like, if we’d been able to keep Haru from dying...

We might not be in this mess right now.

That reminds me... Just what is this weapon the government has for their final option?

How is it gonna kill everyone in the Yamanote circle? We don’t know that either...

...Thinking about things it’s too late to change won’t do us any good.

Right now, we need to be thinking about how to escape this lockdown.

That’s all in the past! It doesn’t matter anymore!

We need to concentrate on how to get out of this lockdown!

*sigh* I guess it’s useless to dwell on things...

Let’s just focus right now on escaping this lockdown.

Y-Yeah... Let’s hurry and meet up with Naoya to plan our escape.

It’s just like Naoya said... We might be able to reach the Electric Museum from here!

It all comes down to this... Let’s hurry, guys!

Yeah, this plan won’t show its full effect until all three locations are hit at once.

If we don’t start exactly on time, we won’t be able to show our faces to Kaido and Naoya.

I wanted to be a heroine, but I wasn’t strong enough on my own...

And I went through a lot to survive this week... I can’t die now!

That’s why I’m gonna go with you guys!

Now’s not the time to worry about good or evil... We need to survive. That’s all.

Right! Let’s make it through this alive and go home!

Hey there, comrades... I’ve been waiting for you.

Huh? Honda...? No way! How did you...?

I have you all to thank. After you drew their attention, I made it out easy as pie.

I didn’t expect you to fight the angels and break out of the lockdown, though...

But what are you doing here? You need to hurry and go see your son!

My son? Ha... Hahaha... It was too late... Too late for everything...

No...! Then the operation was...?

Ha... Hahahaha! I have nothing left to lose anymore! Nothing left to protect!

This world is hell... But we can change it! Only strength matters! Power is justice!

What’s wrong...? You’re the ones who lifted the lockdown.

You’re heroes! Now there’s no need to hesitate to use the power of demons!

Th... This can’t be... Is this our fault? Did we cause this...?

Be at Sunset Boulevard in Ikebukuro at 15:30.

Be at Sunset Boulevard in Ikebukuro at 16:00.

Be at Sunset Boulevard in Ikebukuro at 16:30.