Towa no Quon 1: The Ephemeral Petals (トワノクオン 第一章 泡沫の花弁)

Block off a five kilometre perimeter around Shinigusa Park.

Displaying current image of the target.

Display image.

Image displayed.

Zoom in on the target.

Zooming in.

Intersections have been sealed.

Intersections sealed.

This is Operations Team.

We've arrived at the strategic coordinates.

Roger.

B-Seeker, head to Route 11 from Rena Junction.

Alpha through Epsilon: Condition all green.

Metropolitan Expressway to Iogi, the entrance has been sealed.

Operation time is 21 minutes and 40 seconds from start.

Target BF503 is travelling north through Shinigusa park.

Cannot lock onto the target.

All neighbouring roads have been sealed.

All personnel are at their stations.

Signal strength, please.

Signal strength: 5.991.

It's broken phase six.

How's the bestia?

Target BF503's larva signal is still unstable.

The signal level is above average.

Begin.

Yes sir.

Stay back!

Breaking phase eight.

Larva signal has broken phase eight.

The target's transformation has begun.

Huh?

What!?

Carrier two, lost.

Beginning a sweep around the area.

WTOC has reached its operational time limit.

There are also abnormal readings in Epsilon's brain waves.

Retreat.

Notice to WTOC.

The operation is cancelled.

Begin to retreat.

Roger.

So that... was Insania.

Chapter 1 「Ephemeral Petals」

Quon-sama.

How is your body?

It's fine now.

Thank you, Tei.

How is he?

Do you mean Yuuma-kun?

He's stable now.

It was fortunate that he hadn't exceeded the danger level.

I see.

That's good.

You may be tough, Quon-sama,

but after your injury last night...

Honestly, I'm fine.

Everyone's already hard at work.

I can't just slack off.

Let's go. It's business hours.

Welcome to Fantasium Garden!

Come in for an enticing dream experience!

We have lots of events for you to enjoy.

Hey, did you know?

Fantasium Garden is also called Shinjuku Cabbage.

I'm Cabbagey!

Morning, Takao.

I'm helping out at the Goat Corner.

I'll be your guide, so come say hello!

When are you going to stop trying the impossible?

You can't save everyone who awakens.

It's just impossible.

Our only fighters are you and Yuri!

Still...

I want to save everyone.

Once you're done feeding them, can you feed the birds?

Okay.

Goat is a common name for an animal of the genus Bovidae Capra.

It usually refers to the domestic variety.

There are seven different varieties.

The most common is the Bezoar goat.

Also-huh?

Hey! Look at this, Quon.

I got a rash again from using my power!

My beautiful skin has a rash!

But we couldn't have saved Yuuma-kun without it.

Hey, can you check over here?

There's nothing wrong.

You're perfectly fine.

- Bye! - Hey wait, Quon!

You perverted old man!

How nostalgic.

This place used to overflow with dyed cloth.

The clothes floating in the river looked as if they were dancing.

It was beautiful.

It was a long time ago though.

Is that a music box?

Could I listen to it?

Thank you.

It's definitely a great piece.

Hey!

You've got some nerve picking up girls instead of working!

Honestly!

I'm sorry.

We're supposed to be working.

We'll treat you well, so come play, okay?

And you! Back to work!

Stop, Yuri!

When I sensed her power, that piece was playing.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

She's also awakening.

Targets BF503 and AA001, aka Insania, have been lost.

They're off the radar.

New signal found in west Tokyo.

Beginning surveillance.

- Ordo: Latin for order - Ordo has made significant investments in developing and maintaining you.

If you don't accomplish your tasks, then you're just a bunch of useless tin dolls.

Yes, the three destroyed units can't move.

But why did you fail to act, Epsilon?

You weren't nervous on your first operation, I hope?

When I...

identified Insania, I did hesitate for a second.

However...

Will you do better next time?

Am I dealing with a rookie soldier?

Watch what you say.

Sir.

I demand perfection and completeness in every respect.

Please remember that, Rookie-kun.

Sir.

I don't see anything wrong.

What a strange feeling.

When I had a real body, I couldn't stand to just sit around all day long.

With our current technology,

we still can't surpass the reaction time between the brain and the nervous system.

However, we can manage everything else in software,

so we can even control emotions like boredom.

All of my physical parts are working fine.

Why don't you try rebooting?

I don't want a malfunctioning unit that acts on emotion watching my back.

The only reason you can be sarcastic is because your brain is even working at all.

You're a nice person.

Not entirely.

I'm treating you guys as objects when you still have emotions.

If there's a heart in my body,

Tektite: tiny space rocks

then it's made entirely of tektite.

Keep your heart strong.

You have a wonderful ability.

However, you'll only make everyone sad if you abuse it.

Don't worry.

If you wear that, you can suppress your power,

and you also won't be a target.

If you train here for a bit,

you'll be able to control it perfectly.

You... can say that because you're able to control it.

But I...

I can't!

I'm human, just like you.

I make mistakes.

But I don't ever give up.

So make me a promise.

Promise me that you won't abuse your power.

I...

Just stay here.

This is your home.

The Fantasium Garden is now closed.

Please come again.

Man, I'm tired.

What to eat today...

We have yakisoba today!

Thank you for always helping.

Where's Quon-sama?

Miu, did you use your power again?

I see.

He's with her.

Look. This is the cafeteria.

They're all your friends.

Yuuma-kun!

Have you recovered already?

Just take your time, and learn to get along with them.

What's up?

Did Qu-chan and Tsukki have dinner?

Jougasaki Japanese Dance School

Thank you. Sorry.

Kiri.

Oh, never mind.

What a beautiful voice.

You have a magical voice that makes everyone happy.

I believe your granddaughter has lost her voice due to mental trauma.

Don't worry. You'll be able to talk again,

and even sing that song.

It's definitely a great piece.

Larva signal detected near Shinjuku-ku.

It's not in the database.

It's a new individual.

Signal level: blue.

Here you go.

It might not look appetising, but it tastes good.