01x05 - Episode 5

[bunniefuu]

Please wait until the game commences.

Five minutes

until game registration closes.

This time it's a Ferris wheel.

Wonder what kind of game it is, huh?

Tonight, our visas will expire.

We have to play it.

Um, can I bother you for a sec?

Have you Have you

ever heard of the Beach?

What?

- Leave him alone, let's go.

- Wait!

Where the hell is this Beach?

Registration is now closed.

The game will now commence.

We still don't know where the Beach is.

And now, we're back here again.

If we don't join up in a game soon,

our visas will expire.

My visa expires in three days.

Three days to go.

But I'll find that Beach and

I'll put an end to this damn game.

Tomorrow, I'll do a day hunt.

Wanna come with me?

Is that okay?

Can't promise I'll stay out of your way,

but I'll do my best.

All the knowledge

that you've discovered about nature

I need to learn, and learn right away.

Life comes with consequence.

Without thinking about that,

somehow I've lived till now.

Those guys trusted me.

They d*ed believing in me.

I may also die soon, and for what?

For now

I don't want to waste

even a single minute, not a second.

Have a good night.

Without the city lights hiding them

the stars look beautiful.

Damn!

Damn it!

I told you not to stay out there.

It's okay, you can sleep in the tent.

But but, uh

Your worst enemy's lack of sleep.

Being alert and totally rested can make

the difference between life and death.

Clearly, wild boars live here.

This is a mud puddle.

It's where the boars bathe themselves.

I also noticed

that dug up soil

where they forage for leaf buds.

Sharpen their claws on the tree stump.

There are wild boars in Odaiba?

The humans are gone,

so the animals came back to the city.

Rule one of hunting is

to look for footprints.

The boundary lines

of an animal's territory

spreads out in a mesh pattern.

To hunt, all you need to do is

connect those lines.

Then you'll know

the comings and goings of your prey.

In other words, know their playing field,

connect the lines.

You learn quickly.

The video game Battleland follows

the same idea.

Battleland?

Yeah, it's an online game.

Online game?

You can play it online.

Huh.

What do you see?

There are about ten participants

in the game.

Don't know what's going on.

They seem to be forming a team.

What about you?

I see four people. I'll pretend

I'm joining the game and talk to them.

Hey, wait a second.

- What?

- Look at the participants' wrists.

Their wrists?

Any of yours wearing a locker key?

Like the ones you get in a fitness club.

I saw them when we were playing tag.

Here it is.

They must've been on a team.

Wait, I see

I see two wearing them.

Keep your eye on them.

Got it.

The ones who cleared the game came out.

I was right. They have locker keys.

Over here, three people came out.

They split up and walked off.

Two of them had locker keys,

they seem like they're together.

They're headed in the same direction.

I'll follow them.

- It's over!

- Yeah!

- Let's go back.

- Let's get out of here!

Yeah, let's go!

Usagi.

Did you see that too?

It's definitely these guys.

I knew we were gonna win!

Come on, let's go!

They're getting into a car.

They might be collecting

all these old cars

as an organization.

They're rolling!

Mine are too!

The car's headed for Maihama!

Mine too!

Is that it?

BEACH

"Beach."

That's it.

How does it have electricity?

Will we find the answers

to our questions there?

Good morning.

I apologize for this rude introduction.

Our sentries report

that there were people spying on us.

Why are you here?

I was told that

I could find answers here.

What is this game?

And where is everybody?

Where indeed.

We have the answers

that you are looking for.

Welcome

to the oasis known as the Beach.

Here is the first answer.

Allow me to enlighten you.

These cards

These cards are the only way

to end your nightmare.

To clear the game,

you must collect all the cards.

Collect all of the cards?

If we collect all of the cards,

will the world we once knew return?

It's not the world that will return.

Only one person

can return to the normal world.

Huh?

Only one?

It's impossible for one person

to clear all the games

and collect all 52 cards.

They could not do this alone.

That's su1c1de.

That's why we've united as one

in order to allow one person to leave.

That is the Beach's objective.

You have been given good cards,

I've been told.

From now on, let's play together.

United, as one,

and collect the remaining cards together.

If we say no?

You can't say no.

Your visa

expires today.

Seems like you have to join us, yeah?

If we help you,

you're saying we can end the game?

Will this be over?

Can't answer that for certain.

But there are indications

that it's possible.

Everyone in this room,

long before you entered the game,

has been searching this country.

What do you mean this "country"?

Visas have been issued, therefore,

this is a country.

It seems that the people of Tokyo

haven't all disappeared like we have.

We wonder,

have we been transported somehow

to another country?

If we have,

there must be a way to return.

So together, all of us built

this small organization.

Electricity is produced

from a fuel-powered generator.

We use rainwater for our water supply.

We got our firearms

from the living and the dead.

However, only a select few of us

are allowed to use them.

Our aim here is to unite and collect

all the cards together.

And in this

paradise, this Beach,

we only have three rules.

Rule one.

Always wear a swimsuit wherever you go.

Why?

You can't conceal a w*apon in a swimsuit,

so it's safe.

Also, here,

you are free to drown in alcohol,

get high on dr*gs,

and have sex as much as you want.

Enjoy your life while you still can.

All keys and locks

have been destroyed and thrown away.

There are no secrets.

Rule two.

All cards are the Beach's property.

That means that all the cards

you've collected,

we'll hang onto for safekeeping.

Those who have contributed their cards

will be promoted in numerical order.

You see, after our collective effort

sends out the first person,

it won't be long before we can gather

enough duplicate cards

to send out a second person,

then a third, and so on.

The day when the Beach's brothers

and sisters can leave this country

is fast approaching.

And when exactly will that be?

What if

I refuse to join?

Well, there's rule three.

The last one.

Death to all traitors.

People in this room

have sacrificed everything

to ensure a first departure

from the Beach one glorious day.

Soldiers in a great cause!

To those who plot against us

Beach shows no mercy.

Usagi.

I'm sorry

that I got you involved.

Don't apologize.

I wanted to be involved.

I knew what I was doing.

The Seven of Hearts!

The cards are with us!

One of us is closer

to leaving this country.

We thank you.

Rest assured that we will consider

promoting the two of you.

And now!

Enjoy the Beach and whatever you desire.

What the hell?

I feel like

we're being watched.

Newcomers are always

a spectacle to others.

Yeah, let's get it going!

Beach party! Get this blowout started!

Come on!

This is messed up.

Do you believe what we're seeing?

Hey, it's game time!

A new game arena

has been confirmed in Shinagawa!

- The cars are in the second parking lot!

- Adachi and Koto wards,

form two groups! Let's go!

Hatter! Hatter! Hatter!

Hatter! Hatter! Hatter!

Hatter! Hatter! Hatter!

Hatter! Hatter! Hatter!

Comrades!

Tonight brings us a new challenge.

And my soldiers never back down from one.

This challenge is a w*r

against your own fear.

Individually, each of you

has the courage within to play.

To battle and to win.

And when you stand united as one,

nothing can stand in your way.

Together, we will get the cards we need

to return us to our old world.

I know

that you will get there!

Let's do it!

Go to the car that has your number!

Is this what we are now? One of them?

Collecting cards?

We've been divided

into two separate games.

Promise me you'll be careful?

What's wrong?

We were together in the last game.

- Who? Those two?

- Yeah.

Maybe we can use them.

They could fit into the plan.

Team 1 to Team 9,

proceed to the game arena in Shinagawa.

Team 10 to Team 17,

head to the game arena in Koto.

Team 18 to 24, please proceed

Game, "Jungle Beast Hunter".

Work together to defeat the jungle beasts.

Refer to the scoreboard for point value.

Game, "Borrowed Time".

Hang on!

Game, "Human Elevator".

Game, "Bingo Night at the Match Factory".

Use the eight matches provided

to collect the numbers hidden

in the 24 rooms.

To clear the game, make a bingo.

Out of the way! Out of the way!

WILD BOAR

50 POINTS RECEIVED

EAGLE

30 POINTS RECEIVED

Where is it?

CROW

1 POINT RECEIVED

Too easy!

That's it.

Room 4D is 9.

1 PER PERSON

This test will tell us

if you're a good candidate

for a Beach executive post.

So, do your best.

A waterproof cover?

I'm Kuina. Good to meet ya.

Me too.

Ms. Ann!

The water's coming out pretty fast,

it's getting deeper.

Hey, you!

Wow, you played tag. You made it, huh?

Yeah, now at the Beach, I'm a mechanic

You can talk when the game's over.

What is this game?

Game entry is now closed.

There are seven participants.

The game is about to commence.

Difficulty, Four of Diamonds.

GAME DIFFICULTY

This is the last Diamond we need.

Game, "Light Bulb".

"Light bulb"?

OPEN AND CLOSE FREELY

Game play challenge.

Which switch turns the light bulb on?

WHICH SWITCH TURNS ON THE LIGHT BULB?

Rule one.

Only one of the switches, A, B, or C,

will turn the light bulb on.

Rule two.

You only have one chance

to leave the door open

while flipping a switch.

When the door is closed,

you may flip any switch

or as many as you like.

Rule three.

If a player is in the room

and the switch is flipped on,

the door to the room will be locked

and cannot be reopened.

Participants have only one chance

to answer as a group.

The game is cleared when you determine

which switch turns the light bulb on.

As the water level rises,

should water touch

the hanging electrical wires,

it is game over.

Electrical wires?

And those would be the electrical wires.

Remember, don't touch.

The water level is rising!

If it gets high enough, we'll all die.

Okay, listen! We just need to know

which switch turns on the light.

I'll go into the room first,

we'll take turns!

If you go in, the door won't close!

Let's see

And you can only try once

with the door open.

But if we close the door,

it doesn't make sense to flip a switch.

We won't know if the light's on!

Yes, but suppose we flip the A switch

with the door open,

but the light bulb doesn't light.

Then we'll only know

that it's not the A switch.

Well, have you got a better idea?

I say that you you flip the A switch

with the door open.

And if the light bulb doesn't go on?

If the light bulb turns on,

then it's switch A. If not, it's B or C.

That way we've got a 50 percent chance!

66 percent.

You sure? It should be 50 percent.

Gotta tell you,

I'm not following any of this.

What will you do, Arisu?

There's no other choice.

All right, with the door open,

I'll flip the switch!

If the light bulb doesn't light,

we'll be left with choosing

between the other two switches.

So it's a sh*t in the dark?

- It's all I've got.

- With seven people's lives.

Sorry, six.

Ann, if you know how to solve this,

then tell us!

I told you, Arisu. We are testing you.

Give me a break!

Don't drag me into some rookie test.

Gonna give up?

Well, I give up. Just tell me the answer!

We'll die! Tell him!

The answer!

Arisu, just do it before it's too late!

I don't know how!

Think it through, Arisu.

- Go on, go on!

- What are you waiting for?

You only have one chance

- to leave the door open while

- What would happen

if you flip the A switch

with the door open,

but the light bulb doesn't light?

If the light bulb turns on,

then it's switch A. If not, it's B or C!

If the door is closed,

you may flip any switch.

Close the door.

Huh?

Close the door! Hurry!

I'd do what he says.

Otherwise, we're dead.

Don't move!

But why not?

What are you doing?

Hurry up!

Open it!

Hurry up!

It didn't light!

Kuina! Go in and touch it!

Huh?

Go touch the bulb! Our time's running out.

Get us out! Get us out!

It's hot!

- The answer is switch A

- Switch A!

Game cleared. Congratulations.

The light bulb is incandescent.

It stayed hot because it was on.

If it was cold, it wasn't on.

I threw the switch to confirm it.

That raised the odds

from 66 percent to 100 percent.

It should've been 50 percent.

I don't care anymore.

Hey, whatcha say? We got to move ♪

What's taking so long ♪

Hey, I'll get my ride

That shiny shoes ♪

The heat's turning on ♪

So amazing ♪

I got a flow of good things ♪

Babe, make a wish ♪

You made it.

Mm-hm.

Ann knew the answer the whole time.

They were testing me.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right?

Is she your girlfriend?

What? No, I'm not.

If you two like each other,

why not hook up?

You guys could die tomorrow.

What's it to you?

You should live while you're alive.

My mother is stuck in a hospital.

She can't even go to the toilet

by herself.

And I wound up here.

That's why I need to survive and go home.

And that's the reason I quit smoking.

Back in the day, I couldn't stop smoking.

But to survive the game,

you need to stay healthy.

I absolutely need to survive

and go back to my other world.

Hey! Stop that crap music.

They're the militant corps at the Beach.

If you want to live in peace here,

then do not mess with them.

General Aguni is

an ex-Special Forces officer.

He controls all of the weapons

at the beach.

The person who commands the beach

right now

is the number one Hatter and his lackeys.

As well as the militants led by Aguni.

Right now, law and order at the Beach is

very fragile.

Both of these groups could clash

at any time.

Where's your friend?

Oh, yeah? He's dead?

Too bad.

Yet someone like you still lives.

You know each other?

Hey.

Bring the woman.

You got it.

- Whoa!

- You crazy? Don't get involved.

My boss says to bring you to him.

Get up.

Leave her.

Are you a tough guy?

What should I do with him?

Break both his legs

so he dies in the next game.

Good one. Hey!

Take the woman.

And you, come with me.

Come on, let's go.

Huh?

Aw.

Is there a problem?

Back off, Hatter.

This is none of your business.

But this business is mine.

I am the Beach's leader.

What I say is the law here.

And I'm saying

that you will keep your hands

off the newcomers, Aguni.

Niragi?

The only boss I have is the general.

Then I will ask the general.

Who do you think is your boss, then,

Aguni?

I know it is you.

Shower once in a while.

Executive members!

Meeting in the conference room.

Arisu, you too.

Ann told me you have potential.

Come with us.

I better go.

So?

How was he? Is he good?

He was great.

All right, let's start the meeting.

If you're not an executive member,

leave the room.

Hi.

We took the Two of Spades.

Six of Spades. Four of Diamonds.

And the Two of Clubs.

So far, the existence of any face cards

has not been confirmed.

If there are no face cards,

then only the Ten of Hearts remains.

The Ten of Hearts.

It hasn't appeared in any game yet.

If the Ten of Hearts hasn't appeared yet,

then maybe there's a reason for it.

Perhaps it's not in Tokyo.

No game arena has been found

outside the 23 districts.

That only means

we haven't searched far enough.

We're not changing the plan.

The search for the other game arenas

in Tokyo will continue.

Keep an eye on visa expirations.

Let's wait for the Ten of Hearts

to show up.

My visa needs to be reissued soon.

Respectfully,

there is a way to earn a visa.

Oh?

A Hearts game

is a game that plays

with people's minds and emotions.

We use a decoy we know will die

and fix the game so that you survive.

Arisu cleared the Seven of Hearts game.

I guess that means

If he can do it, then anyone can!

Arisu, you cleared the Seven of Hearts?

Can you give us any advice?

There's no way to predict

when a Hearts game may appear.

Don't forget, we only find out

what the game is

after registration closes.

True, but the theory of probability

should help us determine the arena.

I don't need pretentious theories.

I will participate in the next game.

I don't care if it's a Heart or a Spade.

I can clear them all!

And I'll be there

when the Ten of Hearts appears.

The cards are on the table.

Our day of departure is near!

Executives, you're in charge

while I'm away.

Meeting adjourned!

Mwah.

Arisu, have a drink.

I always like to have a little fun

before a game.

What do you think? That I'd poison you?

Hmm?

Mm.

Is that proof enough?

You really don't trust me, do you?

You're a cautious young man. I like that.

What did you use to do

in the normal world?

- Nothing.

- Mmm. Nerd, yeah?

Me? I used to run

a men's club in Kabukicho.

"Beach" was its name.

Ever hear of it?

It was the place to go!

Beach, Beach, come and bring a friend

It's utopia, Beach! ♪

That radio commercial was playing

all the time.

I was gaming all the time.

Ah.

What I wanted

was to be the best in Kabukicho.

So desperate.

My men and I were always saying,

"We're gonna take over this city!"

As a host, it's all over.

If you're looked down on

by your customers,

then you go back home alone.

"You can never, ever,

stop being proud of yourself."

That's what I always said to my men.

Even so

one of my men lost his pride one night.

He went home

and hanged himself.

They all left me.

I wanted

I wanted to rule the place with them.

Now that I think about it,

his death was a necessary evil.

You see, it made me that much stronger.

Stronger?

At this new Beach,

all the players are devoted to me.

They would die for me!

They have made me their number one.

When I finally escape from this country,

I will be their hero!

The hero, Hatter.

But to have a hero,

you need to have a tragedy.

To the new Beach.