GUILTY GEAR X PLUS STORY MODE FAQ (v1.0, 7-19-04) by Edward Chang (chang.459@osu.edu) Revision History v1.0 (7-19-04) First version. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Story Mode Paths --Anji Mito --Axl Low --Baiken --Chipp --Dizzy --Faust --Jam Kuradoberi --Johnny --Ky Kiske --May --Millia Rage --Potemkin --Sol Badguy --Testament --Venom --Zato-1 3. Translations --Anji Mito --Axl Low --Baiken --Chipp --Dizzy --Faust --Jam Kuradoberi --Johnny --Ky Kiske --May --Millia Rage --Potemkin --Sol Badguy --Testament --Venom --Zato-1 4. Credits 1. INTRODUCTION This is a Story Mode FAQ for the game Guilty Gear X+, which is the enhanced version of Guilty Gear X that was released for the PS2. Although my previous Additions FAQ and bungiefan's Changes FAQ cover the changes between GGX and GGX+ fairly well, there has never been a full translation of the Story Mode of GGX+ before, hence the need for this FAQ. This FAQ is only about Story Mode, so it will cover each character's mode, the paths they go on and how to get each of their endings, and finally it will have a full translation of all the text in their Story Mode for all you Guilty Gear fans who don't own (or do own but don't read Japanese) the game. 2. STORY MODE PATHS Here is each character's story mode paths and how you can get their endings. Most characters have only two endings but Sol, Ky, and Dizzy have three apiece. Kliff and Justice cannot be used in Story Mode and thus, do not have a path. (After all, they're supposed to be dead). This section is arranged alphabetically by character's name. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANJI MITO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Ky | 1-2 Axl | 1-3 Baiken | 1-4 Testament | 1-5 Dizzy | 1-6 Sol | ------------------ | | (win) (lose) | | Ending 1 Ending 2 Anji's branchpoint is his final battle with Sol. Unfortunately, his last battle is with a Gold Sol, and you only get one chance to see Ending 1 (by winning). If you're good with Anji, try to trap Sol in a corner and chip him to death; if not, try for an Instant Kill. If you fail, you have to start over again from the beginning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AXL LOW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Venom | 1-2 Chipp | 1-3 Millia | 1-4 Anji | 1-5 Sol | --------------------------------------------- | | (continues) (no continues, or won | with perfect vs. Sol) | | 1-6 Faust 2-6 Kliff | | Ending 1 2-7 Justice | Ending 2 Axl's branchpoint is the fight with Sol. As the chart says, if you've used a continue up to that point, you'll get sent to the left-hand path, UNLESS you redeem yourself by winning with a perfect against Sol. Since even chip damage disqualifies you from a perfect, it's easier just to shoot for no continues up to that point. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BAIKEN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Zato-1 | 1-2 Potemkin | 1-3 Faust | 1-4 Sol | ------------------------------------- | | (instant kill'ed Sol) (regular win vs. Sol) | | 2-5 Johnny 1-5 Testament | | Ending 2 1-6 Dizzy | Ending 1 Fight normally and you'll progress on the 'normal' righthand path. However, instant kill Sol (if you fail the first time, lose on purpose and just continue), and Johnny will decide he has to intervene, cutting you off and taking you to the lefthand path. Baiken's instant kill isn't TOO bad, so the computer should fall for it without too many problems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHIPP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Axl | 1-2 Anji | 1-3 Jam | 1-4 Potemkin | 1-5 Baiken | 1-6 Johnny | ----------------------------- | | (continues) (no continues) | | 1-7 Sol 2-7 Chipp | | Ending 1 Ending 2 Progress through without any continues, and at the end you'll face... yourself! "Warrior's shadow"? Or has Chipp just taken one too many drugs? His story mode is pretty straightforward. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DIZZY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Testament | 1-2 Potemkin | 1-3 Ky | 1-4 Zato-1 | 1-5 Faust | ------------------------- | | (win) (lose) | | Ending 1 2-6 May | 2-7 Johnny | -------------------- | | (win with end time (otherwise) divisible by 11) | | | Ending 3 Ending 2 Dizzy has three endings and a somewhat complicated path. In the fight with Faust, you'll actually both have Gold powers, so its easy to win - but doing so ends story mode prematurely and takes you to Ending 1. In the fight with Johnny, winning normally takes you to Ending 2, but winning with the round timer at a multiple of 11 (so anywhere from 00-88, though winning by Time Up doesn't count) will take you to the rather unusual Ending 3. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FAUST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Ky | 1-2 Baiken | 1-3 Millia | 1-4 Venom | ------------------------------------ | | (instant killed either (otherwise) Millia or Venom) | | | 2-5 Zato-1 1-5 Sol | | Ending 2 1-6 Testament | 1-7 Dizzy | Ending 1 Faust sets out to help Dizzy, but IK either Millia or Venom, and he'll run into Zato-1 instead. Since Millia comes earlier than Venom, the computer's AI isn't as good and it's easier to hit Faust's less-than- spectacular IK on her. If you do get to the Zato-1 fight, you'll both have Gold powers - which for Faust just means repeated meteor throwing will guarantee your victory. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JAM KURADOBERI ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Johnny | 1-2 Venom | 1-3 Potemkin | 1-4 Ky | 1-5 Testament | 1-6 Dizzy | ----------------------- | | (no continues) (continues) | | Ending 1 Ending 2 Jam's story mode path is very simple, with only whether you used continues or not having any impact on which ending you get - there are no branches or special circumstances. If you've forgotten whether you used continues or not, the last battle with Dizzy is a clue. If the battle starts normally, you're on your way to seeing Ending 1 as long as you beat Dizzy without continuing. However, if the battle with Dizzy starts with a special intro sequence, then you've already used a continue and you'll see Ending 2 unless you start over. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JOHNNY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Jam | 1-2 Sol | 1-3 Millia | 1-4 Ky | 1-5 May | ---------------------------- | | (win) (lose) | | 1-6 Testament 2-6 Potemkin | | 1-7 Dizzy Ending 2 | Ending 1 Predictably, Johnny's branch point is with May. You don't get any second chances on May's fight, so you'll have to win the first time to get to the Ending 1 path, but the AI shouldn't be too hard at that level and if you're a semi-competent Johnny user (i.e., not a button masher) you should be able to win with no problems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KY KISKE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Potemkin | 1-2 Venom | 1-3 Jam | 1-4 Zato-1 | 1-5 Millia | ------------------------------ | | (win vs. Millia (lose to Millia, then first time) continue and win) | | 1-6 Testament 2-6 Robo Ky | | | Ending 2 -------------------------------- | | (continues) (no continues) | | 1-7 Sol 3-7 Dizzy | | 1-8 Dizzy 3-8 Sol | | Ending 1 Ending 3 Ky's got a fairly complicated story mode path, and three possible endings. To match up against Robo Ky, lose to Millia at least once, then beat her once you've continued. To be on the path to fight Sol as your last opponent (who will be gold, if you're on the path to Ending 3), you must proceed without continuing until you've won against Testament - you can continue after that point with no problems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Ky | 1-2 Chipp | 1-3 Millia | 1-4 Johnny | -------------------------------- | | (win) (lose) | | 1-5 Testament 2-5 Anji | | 1-6 Dizzy Ending 2 | Ending 1 Once again predictably, the branchpoint for May is the fight against Johnny. Win and you'll proceed on your quest to win the bounty, and you'll eventually come up against Dizzy as your final fight. Lose, however, and Johnny will make you stay behind, where you'll run into Anji, and hints of May's ancestry will be revealed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLIA RAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Jam | 1-2 Axl | 1-3 May | 1-4 Ky | 1-5 Chipp | 1-6 Venom | 1-7 Zato-1 | ------------------------------ | | (instant kill) (win normally) | | Ending 2 Ending 1 Millia's only mission is to kill Zato, and so her story mode path is very straightforward. The only difference comes in whether you finish Zato off with an Instant Kill or not. Since it's the last fight, the computer AI is fairly good, and you might have some trouble landing the instant kill - if you miss, die on purpose and continue to try again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ POTEMKIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 May | 1-2 Chipp | 1-3 Jam | 1-4 Faust | 1-5 Ky | 1-6 Testament | 1-7 Dizzy | ------------------------------- | | (perfected May) (otherwise) | | 2-8 Johnny Ending 1 | Ending 2 Potemkin's alternative ending comes almost as an afterthought - if you won vs. May in the very first battle with a perfect, Johnny will come out and you'll have to take him on. Winning with a perfect can be hard, as even chip damage will disqualify you, so either make sure to FD all of May's special attacks, or try for an IK right off the bat (though since IK mode can drain your health too, you'll have to make sure you do it all very quickly). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SOL BADGUY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Faust | 1-2 Anji | 1-3 Johnny | 1-4 Axl | 1-5 Ky | 1-6 Testament | ------------------------------------------- | | (continues) (no continues) | | 1-7 Dizzy 3-7 Justice | | -------------- 3-8 Dizzy | | | (win) (lose) --------------------- | | | | Ending 1 2-8 Dizzy (continue and win) (win 1st time) | | | ---------------- go to 2-8 Dizzy Ending 3 | | (win) (lose) | | Ending 1 Ending 2 Sol's story mode path is extremely complicated, but it can be summed up as follows - to get to Ending 2, lose continuously to Dizzy, and to get to Ending 3, go through the entire story mode without losing once. In the 2-8 fight, you'll both be Gold powered, and since Sol regenerates in Gold Mode, it can actually be a little hard to get to Ending 2 if the computer's on a low difficulty. To help it along, enter IK mode, where its health drain will counteract your regeneration, and get beaten up. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TESTAMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Dizzy | 1-2 Baiken | 1-3 May | 1-4 Potemkin | 1-5 Ky | ------------------------ | | (continues) (no continues) | | 1-6 Sol 2-6 Kliff | | Ending 1 2-7 Dizzy | Ending 2 Proceed through with no continues, and Testament will end up fighting Dizzy twice. What a jerk, eh? Otherwise, he'll match up against Sol, with whom he has an odd relationship. Both endings are worth seeing so try for them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VENOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Chipp | 1-2 Axl | 1-3 Ky | 1-4 May | 1-5 Johnny | 1-6 Millia | 1-7 Zato-1 | ------------------------------ | | (win with time over) (win otherwise) | | Ending 2 Ending 1 Venom's path, like Millia's, is a straight rush to find Zato. However Venom's mission is to actually save Zato, so don't rush in and kill him. You'll want to get him down to low health, then run away until time is up to get Ending 2. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ZATO-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Baiken | 1-2 Potemkin | 1-3 Faust | 1-4 Ky | ------------------------- | | (continues) (no continues) | | 1-5 Venom 2-5 Dizzy | | 1-6 Millia 2-6 Millia | | Ending 1 Ending 2 Zato's path is a straightforward continue/no continue split. Regardless of which path you take you'll fight Millia last (as is only appropriate), but who you fight just before differs, as does the ending. 3. TRANSLATIONS This section is arranged alphabetically by character's name. It contains full translation of all the text that appears in Story Mode. Each section is marked with a set of numbers, such as "1-1". What this means is that this text is what immediately proceeds the fight marked with the same numbers in the previous section, so for example, the text under "1-1" in Anji Mito's path would be his conversation with Ky before their fight. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANJI MITO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prologue The residents of a bow shaped chain of islands that once existed in the Pacific Ocean were called the Japanese. At the beginning of the Holy War, the Japanese and their islands were destroyed by the rebellion of the Gears. The few that remained were segregated in a sanctuary in the name of preservation. It was almost as if they were feared. Mito Anji. Japanese. One who searches for the cause of the destruction of Japan. His gait is still persistently light. 1-1 Anji: Hey! You're Sir Ky, yes? Former Holy Order Chief? Ky: Yes, but... Anji: I'm a warrior-in-training. Could I maybe request a match with you? Ky: Interesting, a style I've never seen before... let me witness it for myself. Anji: And... could I ask you to tell me about a man named Sol? Ky: I have nothing to say about him. Anji: Is he really human? Ky: ...! Anji: Thanks. Ky: What are you talking about? Let's go! 1-2 Anji: You're... Axl, right? Rumored to fly around time? Axl: That's right, but... who're you? Anji: Ah, sorry. Last name's Mito, first name's Anji. There's something I want to ask you... Axl: Don't tell me you want to know about the future... Anji: Just one. Have you seen a guy named Sol in the places you fly to? Axl: ...hey, if you're going to joke you should just leave it at your dances. Anji: I'm always serious. Let's go! 1-3 Anji: Hey, you're Japanese, right? Baiken: Huh? You trying to pick a fight? Anji: I am too! It's for the sake of our common lineage, so how about a match? Baiken: Huh. You're just going to get hurt. Anji: No problem! And... tell me about "That Man", too. 1-4 Testament: One who appears to be a dancer has entered without knowing his limits... Anji: So they exist after all! Human-type Gears. Testament: You apparently want your tongue cut out. Anji: Is that some hostile instinct on your part? Testament: No, you're just too dirty. 1-5 Anji: So this... is the "Gear with Free Will"... Dizzy: Did you... come to kill me? Anji: Sorry, sorry, I'll leave right away. But can I ask you for a match first? Dizzy: With... me? Strange person. Anji: Sorry, miss. 1-6 Sol: Whaddya want? Anji: I wanted to ask you something. Hey, are Gears really evil? Sol: ...you a moron? Anji: ...sure, I know the war. Gears are those abominable killing machines. Sol: ... Anji: But what if... Gears didn't kill humans? Sol: Idiotic. Gears are weapons. Anji: Strong huge livestock are convenient for sickness... and anyway humans also... Sol: Stop right there. If you go on... I'll kill you. Anji: Artificial evo... Sol: Shaa! Ending 1 Anji: Geez... I thought I was going to be killed for sure. And if Gears aren't weapons after all... then the Man who made them... no, never mind. It's something I won't know without meeting him. Now, I wonder where That Man is... Ending 2 Sol: See? Anji: You fought with Justice. Then... it's not just Dizzy after all, independent Gears that is... Sol: You like running your mouth. Anji: I'm a man, Anji. I will neither run nor hide. If it's bad that I know the secret please go ahead and kill me right now. Sol: As you wish! Sorya! Anji: ... Oh, I'm still alive. For having lived 300 years he sure is sloppy on ending things... Sol: You really want to die? Anji: Waah! You're still here? Sol: ...next time I'll kill you. Anji: Geez... he got me that time. But I won't give up. One day I'll expose That Man's secrets! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AXL LOW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prologue The teasing of women is the resource of men! That is Axl Low's creed. Born in the 20th century, he became a lost child of time and space. Even burdened with such a cruel fate he did not give up. He believed that the pranks of the Goddess of Fate were proof that she was interested in him. Axl Low. He is the ultimate optimist. 1-1 Axl: Let's see, Faust, Faust. Wonder where he could be? Venom: Wait. You seem quite skillful. Axl: I don't mean to brag, but that's very true. Venom: Perhaps you'd like to enter a syndicate? Let me see your skill. Axl: The mouth is the source of disaster, they say... aah, just my bad luck. 1-2 Chipp: I saw it, I saw it! That man, he's a leader of the Syndicate, right? Axl: And if he is? Chipp: Go to hell! I won't forgive anybody who associates with them! I'll punish you! Axl: Hey, wait, I said listen to me! Don't tell me this is more bad luck! 1-3 Axl: It seems my luck finally turned! Excu~se me, blond miss! Have you heard of a doctor called Faus... Millia: Don't disgrace me by calling at me. Axl: Ah, in a bad mood? Millia: Get lost! Axl: No, more bad luck...! 1-4 Anji: Axl-san, right? Axl: Stop. Don't tell me you're going to suddenly attack me! Anji: Ok, my name is Anji. Mito Anji. Axl: Thanks for being polite. I'm Axl Low. Anji: Now, let's have a fair fight! Axl: Why is it coming to that! Anji: Hey, I properly named myself, didn't I? Axl: Like I said, why are you picking a fight with me? Anji: I just wanted to see for myself one of those selected in the Second Holy Order's tournament... Axl: Gimme a break, already! 1-5 Axl: Hey chief! Long time! Sol: I don't have time to fool with you. Axl: Oh dear... I've had too much of fighting today. Sol: Then what do you want? Axl: Chief, you know a lot of things. You know about a doctor named Faust? Sol: Him huh... if it's him, I'll defeat him. Axl: Hey, wait a sec! Sol: No mercy for those who chase Gears. Draw! Axl: Of course it comes to this... 1-6 Axl: Are you... Faust-san? Faust: I certainly am the one called Faust... you appear to need treatment. Axl: That'd be great! I'd like to have my body fixed... Faust: Hmm... so your body randomly time slips on its own. A strange disease unheard of in prior times. Very well. Let me examine you. Axl: ... um, why are you holding that scalpel then? Faust: I must measure all of your body's capabilites. It won't hurt so please do not worry about it. Axl: Geh! 2-6 Axl: Ow... so the aftershocks of fighting with Chief caused me to fly... so where am I? Kliff: On top of me. Get off! Axl: Hey, Master Kliff! Long time no see! What time period is this? Kliff: Quit fooling around! Spoiled youngster brat! I'll fix you up! Axl: Hey, th-that's dangerous! 2-7 Axl: Whew, I finally got away from Master Kliff... now... what time period is this? Justice: KYOOOO! Axl: ... oh, this time period. Ending 1 Faust: Cheer up. The results of the examination have come. Axl: Haa... good... Faust: Unfortunately... there's no cure. Axl: You serious?! Faust: One could say that you're a foreign body caused by the Law of Causality. Axl: What's that? Faust: To put it simply... in this dimension, there are two of you. Thus, you've become unstable. Axl: ...so I have to find him? Faust: Yes, if you do, perhaps... interesting, your body is becoming transparent. Axl: It's happening again. St-stop me! Faust: How interesting. Let me record this for posterity... Axl: Hey, come on...! Ending 2 Axl: ...flown across time again. Seems like the Goddess of Fate really has an interest in me. The teasing of women is the resource of men! Just... this time might be really bad... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BAIKEN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prologue A lone woman on a path of carnage. The cold blade whistles out of its scabbard and cuts aside demons and spirits. The flame of enmity burns in her breast. Destroying those who took her parents, when will her revenge come? Whether she goes west or east is up to the wind. Today blood will flow yet again. 1-1 Eddie: Hmm? A bounty hunter. I have no use for you. Baiken: Someone possessed... so the dweller has taken over the host. How wretched. Zato: Please... tell her... Millia... Baiken: That's what's so wretched! Let me give you a requiem! 1-2 Baiken: You monster over there. Wait. Potemkin: Are you talking about me? Baiken: Who else is there? Potemkin: I'm sorry to surprise you, but this is the body I was born with... Baiken: No arguments! 1-3 Baiken: ... Faust: Is something wrong? Baiken: Hey. What kind of monster are you? Faust: I'm called Faust, but... Baiken: Monster "faust". I'll punish you! Faust: Monster? Hey, this is just some improved functionality... Baiken: Enough tedious talk. Draw! 1-4 Baiken: Guy over there. Wait. Sol: Annoying... Baiken: You might be able to hide your body, but you can't hide that aura gushing forth... Sol: Trying to pick a fight? Baiken: I kill monsters. That is all. 1-5 Baiken: Time for another monster, huh. Testament: Filthy bounty hunter. You will not draw near to her! Baiken: Talking such exaggerated talk too... Testament: Say what you want. I will kill you and protect her. Baiken: Don't make me cry... I'll finish you in a minute. 1-6 Dizzy: What happened... to him? Baiken: Exterminated him. Dizzy: Because he's... a Gear? Baiken: That's right! The race of Gears, the enemy of mankind. I won't let a single one get away! Dizzy: ...and even though I don't want to fight... Baiken: Then die! 2-5 Johnny: Bravo! What a special lady. Baiken: What do you want? If you've got no business hurry up and go away. Johnny: Taking sake with a beautiful woman is exceptional. Would you grace to join me for awhile? Baiken: Huh, so you're flirting. Then I'll have to test your skill. That thing by your side isn't just for show, right? Johnny: If it's a lady's wish, then that's what I'll do. Ending 1 Baiken: ...this is it! Dizzy: ... Baiken: ...what are you trying to do? Dizzy: What? Baiken: Holding back in battle. You want to die? Dizzy: I... what should I do... Baiken: Listen. If you want to die, die by yourself! Don't think of using me. Dizzy: ... I'm sorry. Baiken: Annoying to see you apologize after getting cut up. That guy's not here either, so it looks like I overstepped myself. Dizzy: ...you're not going to kill me? Baiken: I've lost the desire. And... that Testa-whatever guy. I cut him deeply but he's not dead. Dizzy: What? ...ok! Baiken: Yeesh, what am I doing. Ending 2 Johnny: Man! Baiken: Hm? Finished already? Johnny: Yeah. It's my loss. Baiken: Like they say, loose men have no money or power? Can't stand this... Johnny: Whatever, but, so will you accompany me then? Baiken: Fine, it's a promise. Just for today. If it's not good sake I'm taking it out on you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHIPP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prologue There was a mistake. There was pain. Drowning in drugs, a daily life of crime. There was one who was able to reach a hand out to the boy, and the hand brought repentance and salvation. The young man trained himself, and burst forth. Overcoming mistakes, overcoming pain, he burst forth. So that one day he could become the helping hand. 1-1 Chipp: You sickle user over there! Hurry up and fight me! Axl: Not even thinking if it's convenient for me? Sorry, I don't like talk like that. Chipp: Chicken shit! Always in battle! No rest for warriors! Axl: Hey, I'm not a warrior... that's a little too rough for me... Chipp: Here I come, ready or not! Axl: Not listening? I see... 1-2 Chipp: Jesus! You there! You're Japanese, right? No use hiding it! Anji: Hey, bro. You have good eyes. What if I am? Chipp: Then hurry up and fight me! Anji: Very well. A dance unparalleled in heaven or earth, let me show it to you! 1-3 Chipp: I heard there was the greatest kung fu user living around here... Jam: Aiya! Mr. Customer, that's me. Chipp: Huh? Ridiculous. A girl... Jam: If you win I'll give you half-off lunch! Chipp: Groovy! Don't cry to me if you lose! 1-4 Chipp: Holy Mountain! Hey, hugeass! Come fight me! Potemkin: Young one... overflowing strength is meaningless. Chipp: Shut up! I'll become stronger now! And then I'll change the world! Potemkin: Hmph... you can't see the road, but you have conviction. Very well, I shall fight you. 1-5 Baiken: You hiding over there! Come on out! Chipp: So you found me. You're awesome. You're a samurai right? Fight me please! Baiken: Hmph! Who's a samurai now. Chipp: Whatever! Just give me a match! Baiken: Young brat... a killing sword isn't very gentle! 1-6 Chipp: You in the black coat! I heard there was an iai master around here. Lead me to him! Johnny: Sure. But, what are you going to do when you meet him? Chipp: It's obvious! I'm going to beat him up! Johnny: He's strong, you know. You think you can win? Chipp: Of course! My strength is transformation. As soon as he misses it's The End! Johnny: I see. Well now, this area should do. Chipp: Hey, you punk! Johnny: Gen'ei Hakubun style, Engetsu sword initiate, Johnny. Here! 1-7 Chipp: What is this, some rumbling is coming... Sol: ... Chipp: You! You fight with me now! Sol: Move. Chipp: ! Here I come! 2-7 Chipp: Is that it? There's no match for me! Fake Chipp: You think so? Chipp: What! You're... me? Fake Chipp: A shinobi is darkness. The darkness dies to the shadow it gives birth to. Can you surpass that fate? Chipp: Hajakensei! You're my shadow. Nauseating! Then past you lies my future. Here I go! Ending 1 Chipp: I-it's my win! Sol: You done? Chipp: ... Sol: Bye. Chipp: Damn! I was overwhelmed. I don't get him... but I'm going to have to start training again. Watch me, master. I'll do it! Ending 2 Chipp: I did it! Master: Well done, Chipp. Chipp: That voice is... master?! Master: Even if you sink into shadow, do not fall to it. You are carrying on me teachings. Just concentrate. Chipp: ...damn. If I'm still worrying the dead master I'm not good enough. Watch me, master. I'll become even stronger. And then... I'll become President! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DIZZY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prologue An abdominable abandoned child. Descendent of man and demon. An impossible being. Her name is Dizzy. The strongest Gear on Earth, who possesses a heart. A strength that can rend the earth, burn the heavens, and destroy humans. While holding a strength the powers of the world seek for, what she seeks... is just some contact. 1-1 Dizzy: Please. Let me go. Testament: Before you is the world you threw away, a world stained with blood and hate. Dizzy: I'm sorry. Even so I want to see it. Testament: You are too kind. When you meet the fools out there, it is you who will be hurt. Dizzy: ...even so, I want to go. Testament: Then show me how willing you are to go through with it! 1-2 Dizzy: Hello... are you a soldier? Potemkin: By the orders of Zepp I must take you. Dizzy: ...that's somewhat of a problem... Potemkin: I'm sorry. It's an order from my commander. You won't be hurt. Dizzy: ... it's dangerous... 1-3 Dizzy: Are you also someone out to get me? Ky: I'm afraid it will end up that way. Dizzy: Is there... no freedom for me? Ky: Those who cannot fight do not have freedom. Right now your very existence is a threat. Dizzy: And I didn't want this power in the first place! 1-4 Eddie: I-I've found you, parasite. Dizzy: Who are you? Eddie: The same as you. A fighting machine with a heart. Dizzy: How pitiful... the same as me. You've been enduring loneliness too, haven't you. Eddie: You know? Then give me that body! I want to see your heart! Dizzy: Kyaah! 1-5 Dizzy: Enough! Everyone wants to catch me... and then I end up hurting them. Because I have this power! Faust: Raise your head, young lady. Dizzy: You've... come to take me too! Faust: How terrible. A purity closed off in sadness and fear. I hate to presume, but allow me to heal you. 2-6 Dizzy: What... I was... Faust: Good, have you come to? Dizzy: I'm sorry. Faust: You've been lost, haven't you? Searching for somewhere to be. Dizzy: Just because I'm here... just because I'm alive, it seems a lot of people are troubled. Faust: No need to worry. As long as your heart is free, the path will open to you. (Three Days Later) Dizzy: Well I was told to come here, but where is this? May: Kyaah! Watch out! Dizzy: Eh? From the sky? May: Ow ow... 2-7 Dizzy: Um... are you sure you only feel hurt? May: Yeah! I was just a little surprised but it's my fault anyway. You're Dizzy, right? Johnny's waiting for you. Dizzy: You're... sky pirates? Johnny: Yo, looks like May found you all right. Welcome to the Jellyfish Pirates. Dizzy: I'm... allowed to stay here? Johnny: To this Johnny, there is no "No" to a pretty lady... is what I'd like to say, but let us test your skill... Dizzy: That's dangerous! Please don't come any closer! Johnny: If you don't lose yourself in battle you pass! Try winning without killing me! Ending 1 Dizzy: I-I! What have I done? Faust: So you've come to... good... Dizzy: I'm sorry... Faust: To fall while pursuing medicine was this body's fate. Please don't be concerned... Dizzy: Mr. Doctor... please don't die! Faust: Listen. Humans may be foolish, but it will not do to despair. One day your day will come. Dizzy: Mr. Doctor... this world has no place for me. But... I won't despair anymore. I... will sleep until the day comes when someone can accept me. No matter how long it takes... I will never forget you. Ending 2 Johnny: Whew! Ok, you pass, you pass. Dizzy: That was dangerous... since everything was so serious... Johnny: Hey, this Johnny will put his life on the line for a lady. You're a kind girl. You've just had some bad luck with men up to this point. So once again! Welcome to the Jellyfish Pirates! Dizzy: Y-yes, thank you very much. Johnny: Now everybody, preparations for the welcome party! Ending 3 (And then 100 years passed...) Dizzy: Johnny-san, the reason I am here now is thanks to you. You were always cheerful and playful... and even so you were always fighting to protect something important. Now I have something to protect as well. Please, watch over us today. (The Same Day) Subordinate: Rising to 6000 meters. Dizzy: Jellyfish Pirates! After me! Subordinate: All forces in formation! Dizzy: What about the other groups? Subordinate: Third Holy Order, now deploying. Zepp Airborne Divisions #1-5 have arrived. Dizzy: Ok! (Will that person not come?) Subordinate: Unidentified high energy source coming from port. Communication coming in. "Idiot. Thinking of starting the battle without everybody here? Frederick". Dizzy: The high energy source is an ally. Make way! Subordinate: Understood! Giving recognition code. Dizzy: Recognition code... "Sun". (Johnny-san, please watch us.) All forces, attack! Our target is the enemy force's axis! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FAUST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prologue A doctor that fell under the sin of hubris. That was the cross he bore upon his back. Named a genius and the doctor who could forestall death. But, with only one failure... he fell into madness. No matter how many people he cured, the lives he stole would not return. To repent the unrepentable sins he continued travelling... 1-1 Ky: Suspicious... who are you! Faust: One who used to be a doctor. Ky: It's best if you go home soon... this place will soon become a battlefield. Faust: Don't you think a battlefield is the most appropriate place for a doctor? Ky: Sorry to be rude, but I cannot trust you. Please withdraw. Faust: You are a virtuous one... but, single-minded virtue can easily break. You must conduct body and mind softly... like this. Ky: M-maniac! 1-2 Faust: You miss, travelling over there. Baiken: By 'miss', you mean me? Faust: Why do you have such sad eyes? Baiken: Aren't your eyes holes in a paper bag? How are these sad eyes? Faust: The sadness you've stifled in your heart is peeking through. Baiken: A lecture from an all-knowing one? Makes me want to vomit. Faust: Even though you burn in the flame of revenge you do not forget your sadness. That's a wonderful thing. Baiken: Shut up! 1-3 Millia: Who are you? Faust: A doctor just passing through. Millia: I see, a doctor... Faust: Is there a problem? If it's anything I can help with I'm listening... Millia: I feel as if I'm trying to grasp something that won't come back. I will kill him with these hands. That's the only way I can live on. Faust: You realize that that is the path to carnage? Millia: I don't want saving. But... just in case, you know. Faust: You want to be stopped by somebody? Millia: ...I'm sorry. Please forget what I said. Faust: Unfortunately I cannot let it go once I hear it. Millia: You'll die, you know? Faust: There are times when a doctor just can't pull back. 1-4 Venom: The dark doctor Faust... Faust: I would be presumptuous to call myself a doctor... Venom: Allow me to test your skill. Faust: I am not a warrior, you know. What do you hope to test by fighting? Venom: I require the strength to save him, living. Faust: I've understood your earnest request. Let us go. 1-5 Sol: Go away. Faust: I am sorry, but I cannot leave this to you. Sol: ... Faust: It is I who will save her soul. Sol: It's not something that can be cured by a doctor. Faust: And you are saying you can save her? Are you planning to give her the mercy of death? Sol: ...Gears must die. Faust: At whom are those words directed? At the one living in the deep forest? Or... 1-6 Testament: Stop. To those who would despoil the holy ground is only death. Faust: A dependent one. I'm sorry, but this will require some forceful healing. Testament: Attitude of a doctor... what do you know! Faust: You are protecting her. But at the same time, are being protected. Testament: What do I care! This is the life I've found. Faust: A worthy conviction. But... a healed patient no longer needs a sickroom. 1-7 Dizzy: Please don't come closer! Faust: Miss... there is no need to worry. Dizzy: I don't want to kill you! Faust: Please calm down a little... Necro: Burn to ashes! Faust: ...isn't going to work, is it. 2-5 Eddie: Heheheh... a doctor now, is it? Faust: This certainly is a grave case... Eddie: I won't let you lay a single finger upon me! Faust: I will heal you... I bet this scalpel on it. Ending 1 Dizzy: Huh? I... Faust: Have you come to? Dizzy: I'm sorry... I thought you were a bounty hunter. Faust: You've realized it, haven't you? That forest is not something you can remain in any longer... Dizzy: Yes... being attacked by all sorts of people... if I stayed there eventually I would kill someone. I don't want to do that... but... still I couldn't leave there. Faust: Even once you know, changing your daily habits is hard. Let's make this the beginning. Do you understand? You've now died. Dizzy: Thank you... Faust: No need for that. This is all your will. If you had really thought differently I would've been erased just now. Dizzy: Is it okay to think that way? Faust: Certainly, stand up straight. And then began walking towards your future. This annoying doctor will take his leave now. Dizzy: Um... your name? Faust: I am called Faust... Ending 2 Venom: The shadow's been removed! Zato-sama! Faust: This person needs constant care. Can I leave it to you? Venom: Of course. About payment... Faust: Let's talk about it later. The operation is not yet finished. Venom: You... the shadow? Faust: A symbiote... this is also a precious life. Now, come in. You wanted a body, yes? Venom: The shadow... is being sucked in! Faust: Sorry to have bothered you. Whether this person opens his eyes or not is now up to you. Farewell! Venom: What a man. That is the road of the doctor... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JAM KURADOBERI ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prologue Grilling, frying, boiling, deepfrying, washing, cutting, putting in oil. A cook who mastered the 100 martial arts of China. That is Jam. In order to found her new restaurant she set out on a journey. A journey to... the devil's forest. In there were said to be ingredients unknown to man. 1-1 Johnny: Whoa. What a dangerous woman. Jam: What is it? Johnny: That beauty, body. There is only one place for you. That's in my arms. Jam: I don't like brusque men. Go away. Johnny: How unfriendly... Jam: How persistent! 1-2 Venom: Woman. Leave this forest. Jam: Aiya... a man with shadows. Pretty likable. Venom: Did you hear me? I said, leave. Jam: Are you interested in washing dishes? Venom: ...if you don't leave quietly I'll kill you. 1-3 Potemkin: If you wish to proceed further you must fight me. 
Jam: Aiya, are you looking for ingredients too?

Potemkin: What?

Jam: Ingredients are for cooks! You could eat things in one bite.

Potemkin: Cook? What is a cook doing here?

Jam: Come on, fair fight!

1-4
Jam: Something smells good. It must be close!

Ky: Please withdraw.

Jam: Today's my lucky day... another good man! Why can't I go on?

Ky: Because there are bounty hunters lingering.

Jam: Bounty? There's a bounty out? I can't leave it like this!

Ky: Hey, wait!

1-5
Jam: Step aside!

Testament: I won't forgive anyone who bothers her!

Jam: I don't care as long as there are ingredients.

Testament: Atonement?** That's something that stops here. If you wish it,
   you won't get it.
**Note: "Atonement" and "ingredients" are homophones in Japanese (shokuzai).

Jam: What! Are you bothering me? Then I won't lose to you!

1-6
Jam: Wow! All these ingredients I've never seen.

Dizzy: Who are you? Please go away...

Jam: Are you going to stop me by yourself?

Dizzy: I don't want to hurt you...

Jam: Don't worry. I just need to take some ingredients...

Dizzy: Are you... going to eat me!? Please don't come any closer!

Ending 1
Jam: I SAID... I don't want to eat you.

Dizzy: I'm sorry... but you were carrying a knife and licking your lips...

Jam: Sorry... ooh, this mushroom is nice. Now I can start a restaurant. You
   can come to it too.

Dizzy: Which restaurant would that be?

Jam: The most popular restaurant in the city, of course!

Ending 2
Jam: Aiya! It's good that I won but the fields are all burned up...

Dizzy: ... you're going to kill me, right?

Jam: Don't misunderstand! I'm just looking for ingredients...

Dizzy: Huh? Then I... suddenly...

Jam: I'm the one who wants to cry... my restaurant...


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Prologue
There was a man whose heart succumbed to loneliness. He knew the coldness
of a world without love. Then the man realized. Love is not something that
is received. It's something that is given. In this world, love is necessary.
One who could extend his hand to lonely souls. That would be his way of
living. "A Gear who did not hurt people". The man, in that, saw a lonely
soul.

1-1
Johnny: Wow. Beautiful... and intense. A lady just like the sun.

Jam: What is it?

Johnny: I want to grasp the radiance that comes from you with my arms.

Jam: Grasp badly and you'll only get burned!

Johnny: Hey, playing with fire is my specialty.

1-2
Johnny: So you came after all.

Sol: ...

Johnny: Sorry, but could you leave this all to me?

Sol: Leave it to everyone.

Johnny: Ok, how about a sword match? The loser withdraws, we'll put it like
        that.

Sol: Enough talk. Let's begin.

1-3
Johnny: Cool and a beauty! A beauty like the calm moon, that's what you have.
        How about a cup of tea with me?

Millia: The moon... I see. It's true that I can only live in darkness.

Johnny: Non, non, non. The moon shines because it receives the sun's light.
        Why don't you join me?

Millia: The Jellyfish Pirates... I've heard the rumors. I don't like groups.
        Go away.

1-4
Johnny: Rather unelegant for the International Police to get involved, don't
        you think?

Ky: I'm only acting as a bounty hunter right now.

Johnny: ...I see. Then there's no need for me to hold back.

Ky: Just as I had hoped.

Johnny: You're too lacking in male refinement to be able to pick her up.
        Just leave it to the perfect Johnny-sama and sleep here.

1-5
May: Hey, Johnny!

Johnny: May! What are you doing here!

May: I heard from April! The target this time is a girl! So I've come to get
     her instead.

Johnny: ...it's dangerous here. Go back to the ship.

May: I won't! You're hiding something Johnny, aren't you!

Johnny: Oh, geez...

1-6
Testament: You're dressed like someone who's just fooling around, but it
           seems you're actually quite good. However you are after all, only
           human. You are no match for my summoning.

Johnny: I'll only say one thing. I will never accept anybody who tries to
        keep a lady from me.

1-7
Johnny: Sorry to keep you waiting. I'm...

Dizzy: Stay away!

Johnny: ...now that hurts.

2-6
Johnny: Ow... now, come on out.

Potemkin: So you noticed.

Johnny: That's right. Sorry, but I want Zepp to withdraw from this.

Potemkin: This is not a personal problem. This is a national problem.

Johnny: Precisely. Rather than leaving it to Zepp, wouldn't it be better
        for the problem to disappear entirely?

Potemkin: Are you saying... trust air pirates?

Johnny: Yeah.

Potemkin: I'm sorry, but I can't do that after all.

Johnny: That's fine... because it'll be you who's regretting it.

Potemkin: Hmph. I have no choice.

Ending 1
Johnny: I'm sorry to have gotten rough.

Dizzy: You're...?

Johnny: I've come to pick you up.

Dizzy: It'd be better for you to give up. This power... brings sadness to
       people.

Johnny: What I want isn't your power.

Dizzy: Eh?

Johnny: I want your smile. I can wait for it, but just show me an
        extraordinary one.

Ending 2
Johnny: Talk about wasting time. I wonder if May did well... hey, I'm back!

May: Happy birthday Johnny!

Johnny: Wh-what the...

May: It's a birthday party!

Dizzy: Congratulations.

Johnny: I see, today is... what I did was...

May: And later Dizzy's welcoming party too! Come on, let's start!


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Prologue
Ky Kiske's youth was in the battlefield. The Holy Order that protected humans
from Gears. As the commander of that Holy Order, Ky was always looking at
the carnage in the world. Days and months passed... and now news of a Gear
revival leads Ky once again to the battlefield. Not as a military man, but
as a citizen, as a human.

1-1
Potemkin: I had no idea the International Police was involved. I was careless.

Ky: Not at all, I had no idea Zepp was interested in Gears.

Potemkin: I am not acting officially. Here, I'm just a regular bounty
          hunter.

Ky: I see... then, as fellow bounty hunters, let us settle this here.

1-2
Ky: Who are you looking for?

Venom: ...a dog. I have no use for you.

Ky: I am not on duty, but even so I am a public servant. If this involves
    the Syndicate, I cannot ignore it.

Venom: Then, let me see the conviction you pride so much.

1-3
Ky: Excuse me, the forest ahead of here, how can I...

Jam: (Aiya! What a nice looking boy!) The Demon's Forest is very dangerous.
     You should stay away.

Ky: Thank you for your concern, but it's my duty...

Jam: Then I must test if you're ready for the forest! Draw!

Ky: W-w-wait a second!

Jam: If you lose it's washing dishes for you!

Ky: Huh? Wait!

1-4
Ky: First-class wanted Zato, I presume.

Eddie: That is this body's name.

Ky: How pitiful... already taken over by the Forbidden Magic... then, let
    me at least give you peace.

Eddie: How charitable... is this what you call "humanity"?

Ky: Not charity. This is... justice.

1-5
Millia: Zato!?

Ky: Who are you? He was on the verge of dying just now.

Millia: I was too late... I came to kill him, you know. Now, I'll take my
        revenge.

Ky: Huh?

Millia: I'm sorry. It would take too long to explain. You see, despite
        everything he was my benefactor... so much so I want to kill him.

1-6
Testament: Return, child of man.

Ky: I can't do that.

Testament: The Demon's Forest is a place of peace. Do not bring the
           filth of outside in here.

Ky: Just pulling your hat over your head won't make the storm go away.

Testament: "In front of the populace I shall be a shield from the storm
           and a rock of support".

Ky: That's... a Holy Order oath!?

Testament: I am the shield. I won't let you lay a single finger on her!

1-7
Ky: I've been waiting.

Sol: ...annoying...

Ky: That fight we started then... we'll finish it here!

Sol: This isn't a place for a boy!

Ky: Fight seriously!

1-8
Ky: I'm sorry, but I've come to pick you up.

Dizzy: Why... can't you just leave me alone?

Ky: You have a great power.

Dizzy: I didn't even want this power...

Ky: I sympathize. But, I cannot leave you.

Dizzy: Why! If you did, everyone would be at peace...

Ky: You must learn... the meaning of having power!

2-6
Robo Ky: Target acquired. Identified as Ky Kiske. Just you wait, Ky. I was
         made just to defeat you. Now is the time for my raison d'etre!

Ky: *sneeze* ...for some reason I'm shivering...

3-7
Dizzy: ...you hurt him, didn't you.

Ky: The black-clothed Gear? Unfortunately.

Dizzy: Once again, someone is hurt for my sake... if I'm chased no matter
       where I go, then I will fight!

3-8
Ky: Sol! I know you're there.

Sol: You did pretty well for a boy.

Ky: Her power was overwhelming. But by reading her movements and acting to
    stop them I could beat her. Sol. Do you still say I have no right to
    face you?

Sol: ...you'll regret it.

Ending 1
Ky: Please, stand up. The outside world is waiting for you.

Dizzy: Why... is that?

Ky: Even if it's a power we didn't want, we all have a responsibility to
    our powers. Instead of running, you must show the world what kind of
    person you are. That is what it means to live.

Dizzy: But... if I leave here, it will become a burden to everyone...

Ky: Didn't you know? To live is to be a burden on others.

Dizzy: I... didn't know.

Ky: See? There are good things to living as a person as well.

Dizzy: To live as a person... can you teach me that?

Ky: That's why I came.

Ending 2
Robo Ky: Hey, Ky! Where did you go?

Ky: ...oh man.

Robo Ky: I haven't lost yet!

Ky: Getting so serious even after he lost...

Robo Ky: Fight me seriously!

Ky: And so persistently annoying...

Robo Ky: Wheeeeeeeere aaaaaaare yoooooooou hiiiiiiiding...

Ky: What an annoying person. ...huh? Haven't I heard that somewhere before?

Robo Ky: There!?

Ky: Ha?!

Ending 3
Ky: (I see it... his sword... I can see his movements...) There!

Sol: Gah!

Ky: (Have I won?) Stand up, Sol! You should still be able to fight.

Sol: ...shut up. It's my loss.

Ky: What are you saying?

Sol: Dragging someone along for the ride and you're still not satisfied?

Ky: ...is that really your full strength?

Sol: I was being serious but I lost here. Or by full strength do you mean
     killing each other?

Ky: ...no, sorry for doubting you.

Sol: If you understand, then hurry up and go away.

Ky: No, I can't do that. As former Commander of the Holy Order, I can't just
    stand by and watch such negligent technique. We'll train now and fix
    it.

Sol: Such a spoiled...

Ky: That was a joke.

Sol: ...

Ky: Is something wrong?

Sol: (...bastard).

Ky: You want another match?

Sol: No way, yeesh.


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Prologue
It was a rainy day. That person came and extended an umbrella. I was looking
for a father, so that man became him. But I am selfish. Right now I want
something more than a father. Tomorrow is Johnny's birthday. So... I have
to find the greatest possible present.

1-1
Ky: Excuse me, miss.

May: (Hey, what a nice man!) Huh, what?

Ky: It's dangerous from here. Bounties show up...

May: That's great! I'm looking for a bounty.

Ky: It's dangerous, so I think it would be better for you to go home.

May: Aa! Are you trying to treat me like a kid!? Just see my bounty
     hunter prowess and you'll go away!

Ky: ...no, I'd stop adults too, and... oh no.

1-2
May: Have you seen a bounty around here?

Chipp: A brat, huh.

May: What did you say! You're a young guy with white hair!

Chipp: ...punk! From a little brat! Brat brat brat!

May: From a white-hair! White-hair white-hair white-hair!

1-3
May: (Such a pretty lady...)

Millia: What's the matter? It's dangerous here.

May: Um, I'm looking for a bounty...

Millia: I see. I'm looking as well. I'm sorry, but could you withdraw?

May: Um... but Johnny's birthday...

Millia: Good eyes... those are eyes that know happiness... but I can't
        let you have this one.

May: (Such sad eyes...) I'll be your opponent!

1-4
May: Eh!? What're you doing here, Johnny!

Johnny: Isn't that my line? Didn't I leave the ship to you?

May: Um... (I can't tell him...)

Johnny: I have a little business here... don't go any further.

May: "Business"?... another pretty girl, isn't it!

Johnny: No, that's not at all... (well, it IS true...)

May: I knew it! Step aside!

1-5
Testament: Hm? A child. Weren't you told not to enter this forest?

May: I'm not a child! I came to find the Gear with the bounty!

Testament: To have someone so young use killing as a livelihood! Mankind
           is more corrupt than I thought!

May: Um... (I only want to catch them...)

Testament: With this body I cannot hold back even for a child. If you do
           not wish to die, go home.

May: W-w-wait a second!

1-6
May: Found you!

Dizzy: My, what a cute guest. Did you come to play?

May: (We're on two different frequencies here...) Um, it's not that.

Dizzy: That's unfortunate... I usually don't see people from the outside...

May: Isn't that because that guy keeps chasing them all away?

Dizzy: Yes... he helps protect me, but...

May: A pretty ferocious 'protector'... Ah, I'm sorry. I came to catch you.

Dizzy: To... catch!?

May: I don't have anything against you but I'll have to tie you up, ok?

2-5
May: Aah, I lost...

Anji: Young miss! Perhaps you would care to witness a dance?

May: Another weird one...

Ending 1
May: I'm sorry, did it hurt?

Dizzy: I'm all right. Just... a little sad.

May: (This person wasn't fighting seriously at all...) I'm sorry, it looks
     like my misunderstanding. I heard you were a bounty so I assumed you
     were a bad person...

Dizzy: My crime is being a Gear... being different from humans...

May: That's not right at all!

Dizzy: You are very kind. But in the world of humans there's no place for
       me...

May: There is! Just a little illegal though... sometimes we get chased by
     the police...

Dizzy: ...sounds fun!

May: Ok, it's decided! A new member... that should be a nice present for
     Johnny.

Dizzy: What is this Johnny like?

May: Johnny? I can explain lots of things about him.

Ending 2
Anji: No mistake. You're Japanese, aren't you.

May: Huh? What's Japanese?

Anji: Hmm! To think there are Japanese out here even in this time after 
      Justice was sealed... whoa!

Johnny: Go away! Right now.

May: Johnny!

Johnny: Yo! Is my princess all right?

May: Hey Johnny? My parents... (were those Japanese?)

Johnny: Hmm?

May: ...are Johnny and everybody, right?

Johnny: Yeah. If you're okay with me. (Some day I'll have to tell her. Just
        not now...)

May: I love you Johnny!


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Prologue
Assassins are heartless dolls. Acting as commanded, killing as commanded.
There are no taboos for assassins, they kill without even having murderous
intent. In the end, I wasn't a doll. That was because of the naiveness of
he who raised me. Perhaps I should be thankful. The reason I have a heart
is because of that. Even if that is... murderous intent towards him.

1-1
Millia: I'm sorry, but won't you leave this to me?

Jam: That bounty is mine! I will catch him and get the money to build my
     restaurant!

Millia: ...how bright. You have a dream.

Jam: The greatest on earth, thousands of customers, Jam's restaurant!

Millia: Sounds like I'd want to visit when I'm done. But...

Jam: Do you understand? In that case, now is time for a match!

1-2
Axl: Whew! Hey you, blond l-a-d-y!

Millia: ...

Axl: Won't you have tea with me?

Millia: Don't look at me with filthy eyes!

1-3
May: I'm going to take the bounty!

Millia: Can I ask you? What will you use the money for?

May: Of course... for Johnny!

Millia: Johnny?

May: Johnny's the Number One Coolest Handsomest... a little Dangerous
     Mysterious and Perfect! I'm going to use the money to buy him the
     greatest present!

Millia: A maiden in love. How beautiful.

May: Isn't it! Nobody is going to get between me and my Johnny!

Millia: So... go home. It would be best for you not to get involved in
        this underworld.

1-4
Ky: Millia Rage, yes? I am Ky Kiske of the International Police.

Millia: What does the police want with me?

Ky: I ask your assistance in catching the Most Wanted criminal Zato-1.

Millia: I refuse. He... is my prey. I won't give him to you.

1-5
Chipp: Don't touch! If you get on my bad side you'll only get hurt.

Millia: You're the one getting on the bad side. What in the world are
        you going to use the money for?

Chipp: I... will become president! I will change this rotten world!

Millia: Fu.. hahaha!

Chipp: You...!

Millia: Don't be angry. It's been quite awhile since I've laughed. Now,
        let me see the skills of a future President!

1-6
Venom: ...you. I knew we would meet eventually, chasing the same man.

Millia: Those who run away are killed... isn't that the rule? Can you kill
        me?

Venom: I can... if it's for his sake!

Millia: ...for his sake, huh. Then, it's the same with me.

1-7
Millia: Zato!

Eddie: A visitor. What do you want with "me"?

Millia: ...he's been taken over. I have no use for you. Bring out Zato.

Zato: Mi-Millia! Milliaaaaa!

Millia: You are my past... now, I'll cut you loose!

Eddie: Interesting. Just try it!

Ending 1
Eddie: So this body is at its end...

Millia: Wait!

Eddie: Farewell!

Millia: Damn! I couldn't finish him...

Zato: Millia... that's you, right...

Millia: Why are you making that face! Why aren't you afraid! Beg for your
        life!

Zato: Millia... I... you...

Millia: Don't die! Don't run away from me!

Zato: Forgive... me...

Millia: You coward... you were always that way... why must you always...

Ending 2
Zato: Gaha!

Millia: Return to trash... so he died. Too little... What is this feeling...
        Even though he's dead I don't feel happy, or sad, just... yes.
        Endless peace. "Millia" died along with Zato. Then, who am I?

Fan: There you are, Millia-san!

Millia: What do you want?

Fan: Didn't I say it? I'm your fan.

Millia: The only one here is dead.

Fan: No way! I don't know what happened, but please cheer up!

Millia: That's it, huh...

Fan: Yes! Seeing you smile is the meaning of my life.

Millia: ...

Fan: Ah, a happy face is a pretty face. But... I guess...

Millia: Meaning of life. Can I find one?

Fan: Yes you can! I promise!

Millia: ...half-assed promises will only get you hurt.

Fan: I am prepared!

Millia: Good answer. I will test that preparedness.

Fan: Of course!


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Prologue
The technology that had become taboo was embraced by only the Armed Science
Kingdom Zepp. Upon hearing about the Gear with free will, they decided in
secret to rescue that Gear.  The one sent out was Potemkin. He was one with
a stone-like body, and a stone-like loyalty.

1-1
May: Wow... so big!

Potemkin: So are you.

May: Hey, don't say such rude things...

Potemkin: ...no, what I meant was you've grown taller since we last met.

May: Thanks! I'm still growing. But anyway, are you after the Gear too?

Potemkin: That's right. It's dangerous, so go home... isn't something you'll
          listen to, right?

May: Of course! A girl in love is invincible!

1-2
Chipp: You big guy! Make way.

Potemkin: I'd make way but we're both going the same way.

Chipp: You're a bounty hunter too! Then I won't hold back!

Potemkin: You have good eyes... but are still too naive.

1-3
Jam: Aiya... are you going to the Demon's Forest too?

Potemkin: That is correct.

Jam: Then let us fight fair and square!

Potemkin: You fight barehanded! So women can be just as strong-willed as
          men. I am impressed. Now, let us fight!

1-4
Potemkin: Move aside. I do not wish to fight a doctor.

Faust: I'm afraid I can't... this is my duty. Doctors must be prepared even
       until the end.

Potemkin: I see...

Faust: I see that you are the same. You have duty in your heart as well.

Potemkin: If we both will not give up then we can only put our duty to the
          test and fight.

Faust: It seems that way. It's okay, it will be over quickly and it won't
       hurt at all.

Potemkin: I am not that skillful. Please dodge well.

1-5
Potemkin: A lot of people for a forest...

Ky: That is true... By the way, what does Zepp...

Potemkin: I'm sorry, but I am here only as a bounty hunter.

Ky: I see... I am too. How about it? As fellow bounty hunters, let us cross
    swords.

Potemkin: With you? Hm. It seems like it will be a good fight. We will put
          the bounty on the outcome.

Ky: Now then...

Potemkin: Ready!

1-6
Testament: ...so you are the first.

Potemkin: Now let me pass.

Testament: This is holy ground. You cannot bring in the filth of outside.

Potemkin: Filth of the outside... that may be so. However, for people to
          live, they also need the outside filth.

Testament: I disagree.

Potemkin: Gears don't know... this is not holy ground. And there are filth
          greater than humans.

Testament: I will stop it!

Potemkin: Very well. You can try and stop me.

1-7
Potemkin: I was sent by Zepp. I have come to escort you.

Dizzy: Please go away. I do not intend to leave here.

Potemkin: ...I'm sorry. I won't say it's for your own good. But please come
          for the sake of the people living around here.

2-8
Potemkin: So... here is Zepp.

Dizzy: This... is the outside world? What is that?

Potemkin: What is that ship? It's coming this way!

Dizzy: Watch out!

Johnny: Are you hurt, mademoiselle? I'm Johnny of the Jellyfish Pirates.
        It seems you had a run-in with our little princess.

Potemkin: Hmph. So the parent comes into the child's fight?

Johnny: No... I came to pick up this young miss.

Potemkin: To think the air pirates would pick a fight with Zepp.

Johnny: There is no 'impossible' for someone perfect like me.

Ending 1
Potemkin: It is a crowded country, but... what do you think?

Dizzy: Everyone is treating me well... they explain things to me too.

Potemkin: Because the major powers of the world were also involved... a
          civil war might have been the result. Just like he said, that is
          the filth of the outside. It's not your fault.

Dizzy: Even so, it was a mistake to hide away in the forest. I should have
       known what was happening because of me.

Potemkin: I see.

Dizzy: Yes... and in the end, I'm happy.

Potemkin: This is true. You have a great smile now. I only hope my drawing
          can capture it.

Ending 2
Potemkin: I can't believe it...

Johnny: There will be more that come after her. So let's make it that she
        died in the fight between your and my ship. Got it?

Potemkin: To think that my superior might be convinced to go along with
          this...

Dizzy: Please don't worry about me.

Potemkin: Oh?

Dizzy: It's too bad, though... if I could've stayed here longer, I might've
       become friends with you.

Potemkin: We'll meet again.

Dizzy: Yes... um... farewell!

Potemkin: Yes, farewell.


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Prologue
Hunter. Revenge-seeker. And atoner. For the space of 150 years, those were
the masks that the man wore. Having once been altered in body to become
a living weapon, the man threw away his own name, and the bounty hunter known
as Sol Badguy was born. What goes on in Sol's heart as he searched for
unknown Gears?

1-1
Sol: A bother. Go away.

Faust: You seem troubled despite being a warrior. Yet there is no shade
       over your troubles. Why do you walk the military path?

Sol: This isn't a time for a doctor!

1-2
Sol: You Japanese. Stop hiding and come out.

Anji: Sorry. It wasn't very manly to hide and trail you... Hey, you know
      about That Man, right.

Sol: Better stop there.

Anji: Dig too deep and I'll die, right?

Sol: ...no, I'll kill you.

1-3
Johnny: Hey, it's been awhile. Where are you going?

Sol: Don't matter to you.

Johnny: I know a good place. It's got good sake, and beautiful ladies, a
        real paradise. How about it, wanna come along? More fun than
        killing Gears.

Sol: Why do you cover her?

Johnny: Hm? Sorry, but I'm always on the ladies' side.

1-4
Axl: Hey chief, long time! Did you find him?

Sol: What do you mean?

Axl: Your acquaintance? That weird guy...

Sol: ...don't say anymore.

Axl: Why not? When we met in the 23rd century we... ow!

1-5
Ky: Stop, Sol!

Sol: ...

Ky: The International Police will take care of that Gear.

Sol: Move.

Ky: Sol! I said don't move.

Sol: ...you drew.

1-6
Testament: So it was you. I've been waiting.

Sol: I'm tired of seeing you.

Testament: Finally some cynicism... and to think I was about to give up on
           killing you.

Sol: ... just go away.

Testament: I will not lose. For her sake.

1-7
Sol: Here you are.

Dizzy: Did you... come to kill me?

Sol: I came to find out. Hey... you're a Gear?

Dizzy: Don't Gears have a right to live?

Sol: Gears are weapons. Even their hearts.

Dizzy: I may be a weapon... but I don't want to hurt anybody!

2-8
Dizzy: Please don't stand up again...

Sol: Can't be helped. This is my ace.

Dizzy: What is this feeling? Please, don't show hostility to me! Stop it,
       Necro!

3-7
Dizzy: Please, go away...

Sol: Wait... this feeling is...

3-8
Sol: (No mistake. It's the same as back then.)

Dizzy: Stop it, Necro!

Ending 1
Dizzy: Aren't you... going to finish me off?

Sol: I made a mistake. There are no Gears that want to die.

Dizzy: Then... might as well be a Gear. This power to kill...

Sol: Don't cry. It's annoying.

Dizzy: Will we meet again?

Sol: Do as you like.

Ending 2
Sol: (I thought she was just a wimp who wanted to die... so why... why. It
     seems she has the will to live. To think she had that much power,
     though... I tried to catch up, and I ended up like this. Not bad...
     not bad at all...)

Ending 3
That Man's Servant: That is all.

That Man: To think there was a daughter... most interesting.

That Man's Servant: What shall I do?

That Man: She's an important sample. Monitor her without being noticed.

That Man's Servant: Understood.

That Man: Now, yet another reason to be killed by him...


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Prologue
There once was a kind young man. To protect the country, and the people, he
became a knight. But his simple wish was betrayed. As a Gear, he was
converted, controlled by Justice, and bared his fangs against humanity.
Once freed, all that was left to him was an unbearable void...

1-1
Dizzy: Haa... haa... if I run this far...

Testament: Who are you!?

Dizzy: Please don't chase me!

Testament: Hmm... what interesting power...

1-2
Dizzy: I'm sorry! I thought you were chasing me...

Testament: I see, so you were chased out of the village...

Dizzy: Um... you are...

Testament: I call myself Testament... I am a monster just like you.

Dizzy: You aren't a monster...

Testament: Will you say so after seeing this?

Dizzy: ...eh?

Testament: It seems another chaser has come...

Baiken: So the monster is here, eh?

1-3
Testament: Hmph, got away...

Dizzy: You are very kind.

Testament: ...what were you watching?

Dizzy: You were protecting me. And... you were trying your best not to kill
       that person.

Testament: Stop saying such ridiculous things!

Dizzy: ...I know because I'm like that too. When a battle starts, the power
       starts to flow... a voice says to me "Kill! Kill!"...

Testament: Gears are weapons. Killing men is our personality.

Dizzy: But... even so we are still living.

Testament: That is true... I've forgotten that. Despite what I am, I used
           to be a knight. Let me offer my sword up to you.

Dizzy: I'm so happy! So you mean you'll stay with me?

Testament: Yeah...

May: Ah ha! TWO bounties!

Testament: Please wait here. I'll be back soon.

Dizzy: Be careful...

1-4
Potemkin: I heard there was a bodyguard, but... so it was you.

Testament: You will not touch her. I will not turn her over to the major
           powers.

Potemkin: I know it sounds unreasonable. But simply having her here will
          start a war.

Testament: Hmph... even if an army comes, I will stop them.

Potemkin: With a mountain of corpses and a river of blood... you might be
          able to do it. But is that what you really want?

Testament: Shut up! You hypocrites!

1-5
Testament: Such an exaggerated outfit...

Ky: It's so I always remember the honor of being in the Holy Order.

Testament: That very Order seeks to make off with an innocent girl?

Ky: ...won't you at least let me meet her?

Testament: ... we demons shouldn't pretend to be angels. Fighting is what
           suits us best.

Ky: ... guess we have no choice.

Testament: Yes... that is best. The only one bloodstained should be me.

1-6
Testament: Why do you seek Gears?

Sol: ...move aside.

Testament: We only wish to live in peace! Do you mean that even you follow
           the ego of the filthy humans?

Sol: Gears must be killed. That is all.

Testament: But you... you are a Gear, aren't you?

Sol: That's precisely why.

2-6
Testament: A knight... dear father... if you saw me now, what would you
           say...

Kliff: My son. Why are you worrying?

Testament: Father? Am I... seeing a mirage?

Kliff: What is the matter? I'll crush your worries myself!

2-7
Testament: Father, please tell me. Is what I am doing the right thing?

Kliff: My son, you should already know. A knight is protection. A knight
       is a wall. But a knight is also...

Testament: Father!

Dizzy: Um, Testament-san?

Testament: ...ha!

Dizzy: ...I can't explain well, but I want to leave this forest.

Testament: If you stay here you can have peace, you know?

Dizzy: Um... I don't exactly know how to say it, but... I think just
       having peace isn't enough.

Testament: I see. Then, you must be able to exceed me!

Dizzy: Testament-san!?

Ending 1
Dizzy: It's such a nice forest... nobody comes to find me... but I wonder,
       does the outside world fear us?

Testament: We made them afraid. That is why they do not come anymore.

Dizzy: Some day... maybe they will understand.

Testament: Humans? Can there be a time when they see us as something other
           than weapons?

Dizzy: Everyone dislikes Gears because of their memories of the Holy War...
       Maybe in a thousand years they will forget about Gears... then...
       maybe we would be able to talk to them.

Testament: Haha... That may be. Just being with you gives me hope. (Until
           those thousand years pass, I will protect you. That is my
           atonement.)

Ending 2
Dizzy: Why did you attack me?

Testament: My father told me. A knight is a wall, a knight is protection.
           And also... a knight is support. I was suppose to support
           you, but instead I shut you up in this forest.

Dizzy: When we first met... I needed this forest... I needed a sanctuary.

Testament: I also... needed to protect you.

Dizzy: Now I have the courage to leave because of you.

Testament: Then go. My duty here is finished.

Dizzy: That's not it! It's not about protecting or being protected... can't
       we go together?

Testament: ...!

Dizzy: Testament-san... won't you come with me?

Testament: Two bounties together? We'd stick out.

Dizzy: Then we'll run away together.

Testament: You make things sound so simple...

Dizzy: I trust friends, that's it.

Testament: It will be a tough journey, you know.

Dizzy: It won't be that tough. Because...

Testament: Because of friends, right...


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Prologue
A drink of water to a thirsty man. A small flame to a frozen one. And...
to an unloved one, a little love. Venom's heart was too kind for the
darkness of the Assassin Syndicate. Unable to freeze his heart, not holding
the flame of hate and anger, he only shivered in the dark. A small flame
extended... the sympathy shown to him by his superior Zato. At that moment,
he swore his undying loyalty. When Zato succumbed, Venom set out. All the
while wondering if a flame burned inside him...

1-1
Chipp: You veiled one! I've been looking for you!

Venom: Who are you...

Chipp: Revenge for my master! I will crush your Syndicate!

Venom: It seems you've trained. But simply coming at me is too naive.

Chipp: What?

Venom: Why do you attack without preparation? Can you not wait until the
       perfect opportunity? I must teach you perseverance.

1-2
Venom: Hmm... interesting. I'd like to scout you. Can I test you?

Axl: And what kind of work is this for?

Venom: Do you have to ask?

Axl: Sorry, I don't like things like that... bye!...isn't going to work,
     is it.

Venom: Certainly not. Now draw.

1-3
Ky: Hm? You're the Syndicate's...!

Venom: Ky-dono? I've heard the rumors.

Ky: Politeness can also be rude. Now that I've seen you I cannot ignore you.

Venom: Pardon my words, but do you even have a warrant? Or do the Police
       arrest without warrants these days?

Ky: This isn't official. I'm only a bounty hunter right now.

1-4
Venom: Well now. May-dono, correct?

May: Huh? What what?

Venom: I've heard of the Jellyfish's strength. If you only join with the
       Syndicate, a better future could await us both...

May: Don't put us together with killing and drugs! Now I'm angry!

Venom: ...has skill, but still unripe, I see.

1-5
Venom: Well now, if it isn't Johnny-dono. Please, say your piece...

Johnny: Shut up. It seems you've acted against my crew. Sorry, but right
        now I'm very angry. Now let me engrave terror on that sneering
        face of yours.

Venom: Long-windedness makes one alone... that speaks of overwhelming
       confidence. Now let me test it...

1-6
Millia: So, you've come out.

Venom: Why did you betray him?

Millia: Are you joking? He was only using me as a convenient chess piece.
        I only did the same to him.

Venom: A piece? You did not feel any other sympathy?

Millia: ...so sad. His weak emotions you saw as the highest love...

Venom: Woman. I will not permit further insolence!

1-7
Venom: I have been searching for you.

Eddie: Who are you?

Venom: ...you! An imitation? No... that body is Zato-sama's.

Eddie: That is true. It is a good host for me.

Venom: Do not disgrace him any longer.

Ending 1
Venom: Zato-sama... your meal is ready. A nice wind is blowing today. Later
       let us take a walk.

Zato: ...

Venom: Yes, please take heart. I am always by your side. Some day you will
       return to normal.

Zato: ...

Venom: ...yes, now let us go.

Ending 2
Eddie: Now you've done it. This body is no longer useful.

Venom: ...

Eddie: Used up your strength, I see... then maybe I shall take your body!

Venom: ...got you.

Eddie: You! You were still alive!

Venom: This was the only way to chase you out without harming Zato-sama.
       Now you are mine.

Eddie: ...you've won for now. But how long can you stand it? There is no
       more peace for you. When you give in to doubts and nervousness,
       you will lose yourself.

Venom: Idiot. It is you who depends on me for life. This body could burn
       away...

Eddie: ...stop! Stop it!

Venom: Zato-sama... I am sorry I cannot be by your side, but I must leave
       on a journey for awhile. Take care...


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Prologue
There is one who seeks strength. There is one who is seduced by darkness.
The man sank into darkness, and took lives. The man gave up light, and
made darkness his own. The man drowned in power, and eventually submerged
in darkness. And then... finally the man realized. He wasn't seeking
darkness. Not even power... just a little peace.

1-1
Eddie: What an interesting sample...

Baiken: Who're you calling a sample?

Eddie: Your battle pattern is interesting. Let us see how many seconds
       you can last.

Baiken: Don't underestimate me, monster!

Eddie: That's what I am.

1-2
Potemkin: Wait.

Eddie: What?

Potemkin: You're a forbidden beast, aren't you. I cannot leave you alone.

Eddie: Vitality and crushing strength, I see. Very well... it seems I
       can get good data.

Potemkin: Forgive me... beasts have no crimes, but this is for my country.

1-3
Faust: Two hearts in a hollow body... you've been possessed, I see.

Eddie: That is right! I am ruling over "myself"!

Faust: Even if you are tarnished you are still sick. Let me fix you.

Eddie: What is that body! You... perhaps the same kind of power?

1-4
Ky: Former Assassin Zato-1. You are under arrest.

Eddie: Don't talk about what you can't do.

Ky:What?

Eddie: I am in a good mood. If you leave now, I'll let you go.

Ky: So you've lost your heart... even if this is what becomes of evil, I
    can't leave you like that.

Eddie: What? You won't go away? Then let me begin!

1-5
Venom: I've searched for you, Zato-sama!

Eddie: Who are you?

Venom: ...you. You've taken Zato-sama's body!

Eddie: That's right. I will borrow it... it is a good host.

Venom: Zato-sama. I will save you now!

1-6
Zato: Milliaaaaaa...

Millia: Zato. I will finish you!

Eddie: Oh dear. "I" got a little overexcited...

Millia: So you were devoured by your shadow...

Eddie: Do not worry. He is still alive. He continues screaming inside me...

Millia: ...you!

2-5
Eddie: Ohhh... I've found you.

Dizzy: Who... are you?

Eddie: A pitiful weapon made by humans. A parasite just like you.

Dizzy: I see... but I am not a weapon.

Eddie: Yes... but what is wished for, and what isn't, is complex for
       weapons... just like this.

Dizzy: Stop... don't come closer... these children will...

Eddie: I cannot stop. To think my battle functions would respond to
       a Gear...

Dizzy: Kyah, Necro! Stop it!

2-6
Millia: So I've found you. I'm glad.

Eddie: "Me too", "I" say.

Millia: I see... in exchange for power you gave up your soul. How sad.

Eddie: Kukuku...

Millia: What's so funny!

Eddie: You have someone just like me.

Millia: ...

Eddie: I can see it... your hair is consuming you...

Millia: Even so... I won't lose like you have.

Eddie: There is no win or lose. "I" and I are parts of a whole. You will
       learn that lesson!

Ending 1
Millia: ...kill me.

Eddie: As you wish. What? What are you doing!

Millia: ...?

Zato: Millia... me...

Millia: Zato... is that you?

Zato: For...give...

Eddie: Stop it! You'll die too! Gyaaah!

Zato: (This is... the only... way I can repent.)

Ending 2
Zato: (What are you doing! Don't harm her!)

Eddie: Do not worry. I am only taking her hair. My comrade... what do you
       wish, how do you live? Were you happpy? ...no, there is no happiness
       for us. Not for us, machines even in soul...


4. CREDITS 
Sammy, ArcSystem Works, and Ishiwatari Daisuke for another great game

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