Part 50: Ryoko Shinonome 3

Chapter 50: Ryoko Shinonome 3




Music: Just Because (Composer: Azusa Chiba, Arranger: Rikako Watanabe)




1985. I know what you’re going to say. I’m fine, all right?
I see…
I just forgot to take my pills, that’s all.



……




You should get some rest.
You don’t need to worry about me.

Use Gate on Ms. Morimura



I already know that. Just tell me when it’s fixed.



Something that happened in 2064…
……



My head… It hurts…

Ryoko’s head is pounding.

Use Pills on Ms. Morimura



The medicine is a bit strong… You may experience some temporary side effects. But don’t worry. Your memories will return quickly.

Ryoko’s head is pounding.

Consider Pills









That’s not happening.

Music: The Plot Thickens (Rikako Watanabe)




Going to run past Tomi and Miwako for now, because there’s some optional dialogue on the other end of the hallway I want to see first!



Ooh, it is.
Ugh, he’s so hot.
Student council elections are coming up…
He’s running for president, right?
Really? That’s amazing.
Smart and handsome…
Everything a girl could want.



Look at that girl with Gouto-senpai.
That’s Shinonome-senpai, right?
The one from the rumors?
Yeah, her. I guess she got hurt in some accident.
But why’s she with Gouto-senpai?
You don’t think she’s…
…His girlfriend?
What!? No way!

Ah, teenage gossip. How quaint.



My head… It hurts…

Ryoko’s head is pounding.

Consider Pills






Well, let’s talk to Megumi again.



Can I talk to you?



Do about what…?
You know, your… condition.



Ouch.



Back to Tomi, then.








My head… It hurts…

Ryoko’s head is pounding.

Consider Pills






We need to know why she told us to run away last time.

Use Run Away on Tomi Kisaragi




*looks back at Gouto quickly*



(whispering) Go on, ditch him!



And without any further prodding, Ryoko is fucking gone. Seriously, she just takes off.






That doesn’t concern me. *sigh*




Ryoko’s head is pounding.





Ryoko’s head is pounding.

There’s something I wanted to ask you, actually. But… it doesn’t look like right now’s a good time. You really don’t look so good, you know. Your face is all red, too. Maybe you have a fever?

Uh, no… that’s… for a different reason.

*gasp* Just leave me alone.



Ryoko’s head is pounding.

Consider Pills



(I just took some.)





Ryoko’s head is pounding. There’s now a neat distortion effect applied to the visuals and even the music as Ryoko moves around.

Consider Strange Feeling

(I get it. This boy… he reminds me of him. His eyes… The way he acts… It’s just like Mr. Ida. Mr. Ida…)



Consider Mr. Ida

(I remember now. About Mr. Ida. When I was shifted to this era…)



Music: Between The Lines (Kikuchi Yukinori)




Yes, sir.

The uniformed cop leaves.



So, what does this “Detective Onishi” want with Ryoko, hm?



No matches in the registry, no prints on file. According to the written statement… Purports repeated falsehoods, possibly delusional… Psychiatric evaluation necessary.
So what? You’re gonna get rid of me by claiming I have a mental disorder?



How are you going to explain that?
We’re still investigating. How’d you get something that large into the city? You’d think someone would have seen it.



It’s a weapon. Created to fight kaiju.



Kaiju… The ones you said appeared in 2100? They’re mentioned in the statement as well.
*sigh* 2104.
What was that?
They first appeared in the year 2104.
……



What are you doing here?
I came from the year 2064. I’ve told you this already. I don’t know why. But when I woke up, I was here.
Your story is just too unbelievable.
*frustrated groan*

So, this is probably right after that scene we saw in Ryoko 1, where the Sentinels got forcibly shifted randomly.



Oh, hey, Ides. You’re looking hale and hearty, considering we thought you were dead when you stayed behind after shifting the Sentinels.



But all investigations regarding this case… Will cease immediately.



Music: Taking It Easy (Kazuki Higashihara)




You will throw out all statements and records and hand over this witness to us.
……




I’m so glad you’re safe.
I’m sorry for not coming to get you sooner.
Special Investigations… So it was true. An intelligence agency created from private contractors. But does it come with actual authority?



Please, look them over.



Therefore, it needs to be kept a secret within the police as well. Monitoring public safety also falls under our jurisdiction.
Hmph…



Yes, sir.





At least until the nurse comes back.




So I’m sure she’ll be back soon.



I was saved by Mr. Ida… Is he really alive? And Shu Amiguchi… Why do I remember when I look at him? This strange feeling… It makes me so anxious. I don’t even know what it means, I just… I feel like I’m forgetting something important.





Yep, the Sentinel Infection Incident is the scene we saw in Ryoko 1, so this recent scene is the aftermath of that one.



“I won’t bore you with the details of my miraculous escape…”