What are you pissing them off for?
We've gotta talk to them!
Don't be stupid.
Nothing was ever settled by talking.
The fate of humanity is at stake here!
That's not my problem.
The heck it's not!
Kazuraba Kouta...
If he never came back...
Now!
I did it…
What are you doing?!
I should be asking you!
What grudge have you got against Kazuraba Kouta?
That's none of your business!
True, your little squabbles are hardly my concern...
Leave him alive, and he'll just keep getting in your way.
Finishing him off here will be to your benefit too!
He may be a nuisance, but he isn't my enemy.
My enemies...
Are those who'd shoot the strong in the back!
No matter who it is you inevitably annoy...
You're far too dense to ever realize it.
Got it, move... wow...
Don't say no, just live more!
It's survival, you gotta move
When life's in a warring state
Who's got the strength to win
Now that all the locks are open?
Don't say no, just live more!
Where will you find...
Don't say no, just live more!
And how will you use...
The forbidden fruit?
The wind of the moment has its own message to share
It's blowin' stronger and stronger till it reaches you
Your dreams and future may seem so far away...
When you've got all you can out of life, that's when you can stop
But don't let life get you down
Keep your head held high
Wherever you may go
Never compromise yourself
Follow the path you believe in, and just live more!
Don't say no, just live more!
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Ow!
So, have you and Kouta made up, Mitchy?
Yes.
I'm sorry we worried you.
Well, good.
You weren't acting like yourself when you said all those things to him,
and it honestly scared me.
Here.
What should I do to act like myself?
Huh?
It's nothing, sorry.
It's not like you to worry about your persona, Mitchy.
Not like me?
Yeah.
You always seem so mature and in control.
Sounds like fantasy to me.
Alright, let's commence the prototype Driver test.
Are you ready, Takatora?
Yes.
Let's begin.
MELON
Activating Lockseed.
Controlled crack is open.
Armor segments materializing.
Pulse and temperature are normal. Commencing unification sequence.
LOCK ON
Alright. Begin integration!
Did we do it?!
BY HEAVEN'S DECREE
The Lockseed is overloading! It's out of control!
Shut down the Lockseed!
We can't! It's not responding to our commands!
Takatora! Takatora!
Takatora! Don't you die on me!
Come on, Takatora!
This pain is nothing compared to the sins I must bear...
We've come a long way, haven't we?
But at last... the goal is in sight.
Leave the paperwork until you're back at your desk.
I wish it were that simple.
We had a strange report come in from our team in Helheim yesterday.
So we'll need you in top form to steer the ship.
And as soon as possible, at that.
You're saying I should just lie down and rest.
I'm sorry.
If my research was less flawed...
Your talent is our last hope.
I'm willing to bet the world on it.
I'm prepared for the risk.
If you're prepared to give everything for this world,
then the world should give all it has to you.
I'm starting to understand Helheim, Takatora.
It's not just a force of destruction.
That forest holds the key to our evolution.
It will guide us to our next stage as a species...
No... maybe it will help us walk the path towards godhood...
You still think it's the basis for all those myths?
You were always a dreamer.
The post-Helheim world will require stability and leadership from us...
You'll need to wield the personal power to–
Mass production comes first.
But...
Quantity over quality. We cut the spec, minimize cost, and increase production.
Every single extra Driver we can produce is another life saved.
That's...
That is our duty.
But I made that Driver for you!
I know.
And with it, I can realize my dream of saving humanity.
We've finished analyzing the video feed.
Send it to me directly. Do not escalate it.
You're not going to tell Overseer Kureshima?
No.
I had hoped he would understand our goals...
But it seems he's utterly lacking in ambition.
It's not often I see you here.
How moves Project Ark?
Well enough, it seems.
Our international subsidiaries are entering phase two of production.
Excellent news.
Ryoma, is there no way we can increase production of the Drivers to–
None.
Sengoku Ryoma was right.
I don't get hungry if I use these Lockseeds in the belt.
I shouldn't have bothered bringing all this food.
What's with this accursed forest?!
How do I get out of this place?!
Non!
Remember the torture of survival training!
You must not consume unknown flora in the field! No, no, no!
I'm starving...
Oh, it's the Charmant guy...
You! The Aquarian!
What are you doing here?
That is none of your business!
Let me guess. You came in through a crack, and can't get out!
Don't be absurd!
Do you truly think me that careless?
Ah, you're hungry.
Here.
T-This is...
Such pearlescent radiance...
Take it.
You intend to hire my services with this measly offering?
I wasn't trying to...
A first-class soldier like moi cannot be bought off with a single rice ball!
You need to learn that a professional commands a certain price.
I don't have time for this. Bye.
Just a moment!
Where is the red warrior?!
It-It's talking?!
Answer me!
Run!
Do not do this. Leave this place.
I will not abide their humiliation!
I'll kill them!
And if Lord Roshuo finds out?
Hmm… This is…
Even if we expand our production capabilities,
there's only so much of the necessary rare metal.
Answer it.
What is it?
Emergency alert from the Helheim research team.
We've already lost one vital sign!
What about the site guard?
They're moving in now.
Alright, I'll join them.
What's all the noise?
It's not... an Overlord…?
We'll have to get you out through Yggdrasill's crack.
What?
If I go with you, will I get to meet that beautiful melon again?
Say what?
You've been entranced by his beauty too, haven't you?!
Well you can't have him! You can't, I say!
I smell the scent of battle.
This isn't the distraction we needed...
Today just isn't letting up!
Help!
Leave the equipment!
Evacuate the staff first!
What is this Inves? Is it wielding a weapon?
You are the ape leader?
It talks!
Where is the red one?
Tell me or you die!
Kazuraba Kouta?
My beautiful swan!
You're even more manly than before, aren't you?
Beau-ti-ful!
Guard the camp.
Oui, monsieur!
You again?
Can you just let it go already?!
I'm really sorry for what my friend did.
Silence! This insolence must not stand!
Then you're acting just like him!
What's going on, Kazuraba Kouta?
What is this Inves?
That's an Overlord.
The rulers of Helheim, the ones that were hiding in those ruins.
What? That's outrageous…
Some of this world's population survived the forest's invasion.
If we can talk to them, we might have a way to save our world.
That is what you wanted?
You are apes, going only to die!
Nothing like we Femushinmu.
The only problem is, this guy refuses to listen to a word I say!
I see. So this is what you've been up to.
Hurry and run!
Hold on!
What are you doing?
I'll wear him out and then subdue him!
We'll still be able to talk with him.
Okay!
Now!
How dare you, apes!
After the break, Takatora reacts to the truth...
Whew!
Thanks.
No problem.
Tuo!
Je t'aime!
Thank goodness…
A stupid move…
No... my perfect move...
For now... you hold me... in your arms!
Enough, Demushu.
Don't cause noise in the forest.
Wh… Lord Roshuo?! But I…
Huh?
Don't talk back. Return at once.
No!
After him!
This is certainly unexpected.
The Overlords, going on the offensive...
This isn't good, is it?
What if Takatora actually catches that Overlord?
He probably headed this way.
Are we going?
Yeah.
An actual nonhuman intelligence…
But it seems we've rather bungled our first contact.
Don't give up yet.
We've only just met them.
If we can negotiate with the rulers of this forest…
It will be a wholly different way for humanity to survive.
Hey, thanks for believing me.
Takatora.
What?
I never introduced myself, but I wanted to before I thanked you.
You found me an option outside of despair.
Thank you.
There he is! After him!
MELON ENERGY ORANGE
LOCK ON
SODA
ORANGE ARMS MELON ENERGY ARMS
THE PATH OF BLOSSOMS! TO THE STAGE!
What the–?!
Stop, Sid!
How come?
Kazuraba Kouta is a threat to Yggdrasill.
I thought you were the one who told me to finish him.
And now I'm saying to stand down!
Why?
Go, Kazuraba! After him!
Right!
Wait!
Ow…
What's going on?
The situation has changed.
Just let me explain..
Where'd he go?
Oh well.
I knew it was only a matter of time.
It's time we gave our weary wounded warrior a moment of respite.
Heh heh…
Next time, on Kamen Rider Gaim:
Blast you…!
You are our enemy.
Mitsuzane…
You have to save humanity!
Duke's transformation!!
Transform.
Episode 28: Zangetsu's Betrayal
Why… why do we have to fight?