Nice to meet you.
I'm Tina Herst.
Anna Winehouse.
You used to work with my father a long time ago.
Yes.
It's just as Connor said.
You're completely fused with the Mask.
Why did my father do this?
Please tell me about this Mask and myself.
Your hair is the same color as Julia's.
My mother?
You know how hair color changes as we age?
You'll start resembling her more.
William...
most likely had no other choice.
You are being protected by the Mask.
The Mask is protecting me?
Otherwise, you would be dead.
Dead before you were even born.
What do you mean by that?
Originally,
the Masks were created while researching a certain genetic disease.
It was a project centered around
your grandfather Professor Gary Evans.
Those who shared his ideals gathered to work with him.
Including myself,
there was Fred, Connor, William
and Julia.
Organisms evolve to adapt to their environment.
Humans are no exception.
They have carried this out over quite some time.
Our research...
attempted to actualize this in a short time frame.
Is that even possible?
We thought it was possible at the time.
It was a project with a lot of potential.
However, the research came to a dead end.
We were unable to contain the violent side effects.
Rapid aging.
Yes.
But I...
A large experiment was conducted in an attempt to find a breakthrough.
To put it simply,
we hoped that fusing several Masks that worked at opposite vectors
would cancel the side effects out.
When we started the tests, something unexpected happened.
The Masks' immense energies
didn't cancel each other out, they became uncontrollable.
And then
the accident occurred.
The professor went missing after the accident,
and Julia's body was directly exposed to the energy.
And you as well.
Me? Really?
Julia was pregnant at the time.
Julia was affected much more than Connor,
her death was only a matter of time.
We went our separate ways in the chaos after the accident.
It wasn't until much later that we were able to understand what happened.
So, while I don't know what happened
with Julia and William right after that...
William must have taken a single Mask from the laboratory.
He must have been desperate to save you both.
He knew more than most.
Knew its power.
But when he took the Mask...
Julia was already...
In the midst of his despair,
he noticed that your pulse hadn't stopped.
The Mask has the power to heal as well.
But it would still trigger the side effect.
Despite that, he still...
William clung to its ability
and took the gamble.
However, she's not exhibiting any symptoms.
The aging due to the Mask,
or the symptoms Geffrey Connor showed.
Will she eventually end up like them?
Lennox Gallagher.
What is your impression?
The SSC is authorized to investigate independently.
If they say this is a part of an investigation,
I would need to concede.
In other words, you could say their system is extraterritorial.
The top of that division
clearly refused to share information with us.
Was that not a precaution against a mole?
I hope so.
What else could it be?
You saw the Mask yourself, didn't you?
Yes.
The Mask.
It has an unbelievable power.
Its use could be extremely beneficial...
but what if someone had a monopoly over them?
For example, there are many places around the world
seeking a revolutionary weapon.
There's a lot of money to be earned there.
Are you saying he's involved?
Honestly,
I'm surprised at myself, too.
Maybe I'm only having these thoughts because of how poorly things are going.
Doubt everything.
That's your job.
The Masks.
The SSC has been leading all of the investigations.
Lennox Gallagher.
You should already be exhibiting symptoms if you're affected.
However, she is alive and well.
Why is that?
I can't say for sure.
I can only deduce that it was due to the accident.
The energy she received through the accident
must be negating the Mask's side effects.
Then if this is removed...
I'll die.
Whether you like it or not,
you yourself are the Mask.
A Mask without any side effects?
Yes.
Tina came to meet you to learn about herself.
I believe
I have given most of the answers she needed.
No, that is not what I meant.
You're a researcher just like Connor.
What do you plan to do with Tina?
Yes,
I suppose you would ask me that having met Connor.
I'm here to protect her.
I'll ask you again.
Please tell me your intentions.
Completing the Mask was my dream.
No, not only my own.
The Professor and Julia,
it was all of our wish.
While this situation may be fascinating as a researcher...
this exists in a special form, far from my ideal scenario.
My mother...
What do you think my mother would've done...
if she saw this?
What makes you ask that?
I've only heard stories about my mother through my father.
But it seemed so hard for my father that I couldn't ask.
If my mother was a researcher, too,
then I was wondering what she might have done.
Tina.
I thought I was weird.
But this power to heal...
I don't really understand,
but that means I have potential to do a lot, doesn't it?
Yes.
Does that mean I could learn how to use these powers to heal others
and save their lives?
Julia...
It was Julia's wish to save people.
That was all.
Not any specific person,
she wanted everyone alive to be happy.
That was what she wished for.
Save them.
The research she did for humanity
resulted in a tragedy.
What is science?
Mr. Herst regained consciousness.
Dad's okay?
Thank goodness!
However, we can't exactly go to the police hospital.
Oh, no...
If possible, how about I take him in?
ECOHES.
Do you have a safer place in mind?
Very well.
I'll go get him.
Jasper, go to the hospital with him.
Understood.
You may think otherwise, but there's very little I can do on my own.
William needs to see Tina.
Impressive as always.
I didn't notice you at all.
You're usually not one to reach out.
It seems you're having difficulties.
I'm very much looking forward to the moment
you take control of the SSC.
It will take time.
Although I had predicted it.
I don't believe that's the reason why you called me here.
How is Connor?
The doctors say he has little time left.
His arrest was a miscalculation.
Yes, it was.
He may be in my hands, but there's nothing I can do.
Your plan will be difficult if he dies.
I'd like to avoid that.
I thought we could find a way to resolve the situation
while also accelerating your plan as well.
How?
I have just the idea.
It will do just fine.
Hey, call a doctor!
What?
I'll be right back.
If you...
I'm sure you also believe this situation needs to change.
Let's go.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Hurry, we can't let him die now!
Hey, don't move!
What is this?
Why? Who?
It can't be.
Honestly, so much of this is so unbelievable.
Why do you have my Mask?
Calm down.
This is important to you, isn't it?
That man has some interesting ideas.
Apparently, you have little time left.
We wanted to save your life at any cost.
So, let me return this.
Your Mask as you call it.
What do you say?
Just as I thought.
You had it.
Give it back.
Give it back?
For what?
It can't be!
Give it to me! Give it to me now!
Hurry, give me the Mask!
This is what I've lived for.
You are such a selfish person.
I will complete what you couldn't!
subtitle translation by Zensho Yamamoto