[The sounds of 'boop-boop-boop' button pressing]

Frena: Are the two of you all right?

Rudy: What in the world are you guys?

Frena: My name is Frena. And over there is my master, Forren.

Nei: You guys aren't human, are you?

Frena: No, both my master and I are androids.

Rudy: What's an android?

Nei: They're basically human machines.

Rudy: Whaaat? They're machines? They sure don't look like it.

Frena: Oh, I'm honored you say so. Now then, the two of you should hurry into the Land Buster.

Rudy: What?

Frena: It's dangerous here. Now, hurry!

Rudy: But...!

Nei: Rudy, you're injured. We should just retreat for now.

Rudy: Yeah..

[sounds of Forren's gun blasting and breaking through something]

Forren: Gene. Gene. Gene. Gene! Answer me.

Gene: Master Forren.

Forren: It's been awhile, hasn't it Gene. As the Algol system maintenance manager, I order you to surrender total control of the Bio-Dome system at once.

Gene: I refuse your order.

[Sparks are heard]

Forren: Gene, did you really think you could control Motabia by destroying mankind? Was this a judgment you made?

Gene: I refuse to answer. I refuse to answer.

[Sparks are heard again]

Forren: How strange. As suspected, your condition is far too abnormal. In order to investigate the cause as well, it seems I have no choice but to repair your AI values.

Gene: I refuse.

[The sound of a large machine being powered off can be heard. Alarms and sirens are heard shortly after.]

Forren: What is this?

[More boop-boop-boop noises]

Frena: Master, my sensor has confirmed that a self-destruct device has been initiated.

Forren: Is that so. How much time remains until detonation?

Frena: With this type, the detonation will occur in 200 seconds.

Forren: Is it possible to cancel it?

Frena: No, it's impossible. It is in a completely sealed off area from here.

Forren: Well then, it seems I don't have a choice. Until we need to make our escape, we should load some of the capsules containing neitypes onboard.

Frena: Unfortunately, we do not have the time, master.

Forren: But...

Nei: Please, could you leave my sisters alone..

Forren: And you are..?

Nei: Please.

Forren: [pauses briefly] Frena, cancel the loading of the capsules. Change course of action to escape procedure at once.

Frena: Roger.

Nei: Thank you.

Forren: Now then, hurry and get into the Land Buster. We will be leaving.

Nei: Yes.

[doors close]

Forren: Okay, Frena. Please depart.

Frena: Where shall we go?

Forren: Let's see... for now, let's head over to Seed.

[the Land Buster takes off]

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Rudy: Ooh, a dome..!

[Land Buster comes to a stop]

Nei: These rows of capsules are exactly the same as the ones from the other place!

Forren: Yes, they are. This is the Bio-Plant run by Seed. It is the greatest research facility that we have.

Nei: This place is no different than that other one.

Forren: Nei.

Nei: Why? Why is this research continued?

Forren: Nei, you and the other neitypes were not created for the misguided purpose of killing mankind, nor were you all created just to become a weapon.

Nei: What?

Forren: Without the support of the environmental maintenance system, mankind was unable to survive. Because of that, we thought to quickly create a human race with stronger vitality for the rough environment.

Nei: But.. because of that, my sisters and I ended up being manipulated.

Forren: Sisters? They're clones, but to you they would be sisters, I see. It is a shame for them.

Nei: Me and my sisters weren't created for the purpose of killing people, right?

Forren: Right.

Nei: Thank you... But you know, I still don't want the research to be continued. I'm not saying that I won't allow it or anything like that. It's just that.. you never know if this place could end up like Gene one day, too. Forren, I know this may be rude... but I honestly can't trust the system here.

Forren: I understand your feelings. I cannot say that this place will not end up like Gene.

Nei: If that's the case, then I wonder if we'll all end up having to kill each other again.

Forren: I don't have any guarantee for you that neitypes will never be used for evil purposes again. However, under no circumstance can I allow this project to be discontinued. The reason for that is because you neitypes are our last remaining hope.

Nei: The last hope? I'm..hope? Do you really think so?

Forren: Of course.

Nei: My little sisters.... I wonder if they can ever become happy, being born into those bodies.

Forren: Nei.

Nei: I'm going to stay here. To make sure you guys don't repeat the same mistake. And, to make sure that these girls really can become that kind of hope one day.

Forren: Is that so. Shall Rudy return to the town of Tiria? He has come to know quite a lot of things now. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to erase both of your memories.

Nei: No way..!

Rudy: Nei!

Nei: Rudy, is your leg okay now?

Rudy: Oh man, the medical technology here is awesome! There isn't even a scratch left. What's the matter, Nei? You're making such a sad face.

Nei: Rudy.

Rudy: Why're you being formal?

Nei: Rudy, this is goodbye.

Rudy: Whaat? What's going on, all of a sudden?

Nei: I'm sorry, Rudy.

Forren: Rudy, you have seen and heard quite a few things now. I will have to dispose of your memories.

Rudy: Hey, hey, now wait a minute! That's just too selfish!

Forren: You are still young. It would make you happier not knowing. Please understand.

Rudy: Nei, why?

Nei: I'm not a human. I'm going to stay here. So good bye, Rudy.

Rudy: What's going on? I don't get it. Why do I have to say goodbye to you? You say it's because you're not human, but I don't even care about that!

Nei: Thank you. It makes me really happy that you feel that way. But you know, Rudy, even though we're able to talk with each other and laugh with each other, we're still far too different from each other. Yes, for instance, humans can have children and give their lives meaning.* But you know I.. er, no, we neitypes.. aren't able to do that. Moreover, our lifespan lasts only 3 or 4 years. It's so short that you can't even compare it to a human's.

Rudy: No way, that's just too awful!

Nei: Yes, it is. But you know, I was told that they're working on making neitypes that won't be like that. They'll be able to live just like humans do. So that's why I'm going to stay here, and use the remaining time I have left striving to bring happiness to my sisters. I'm doing this so that I may be able to face all my big sisters and little sisters who have already died, so I can make atonements. So please, understand, Rudy.

Rudy: Nei, I... I don't want to forget about you, Nei. Even though it's only been a short while, even with the things we've had to go through, .... Nei, I love y--

Nei: Oops! Stop right there. [giggles] If I were to hear the rest of that, I may end up not letting you leave at all.

Rudy: But I..

Nei: You should hold onto those words until you really find the right someone who's important to you.

Rudy: Nei, am I really, really never going to be able to see you again?

Nei: No, I'm sure we'll meet again. I mean, all my sisters are going to be here, and so will I. I'm sure there will be a day when neitypes are able to live the same way as humans. And when that time comes, when that time comes surely, Rudy, I will see you again.

Rudy: Well.. then let's make it a promise.

Nei: Okay.

Rudy: This promise... this promise is the only promise that can't be broken!

Nei: Yes.

Rudy: I mean it. I'll be waiting. I'll always be waiting.

Nei: Of course, Rudy. Even if you don't remember...

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