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Cloning of... Episode 4

Strategy Meeting

After returning to the village with the strongest girl of the Rekka Ryū, the protagonist seems to have finally escaped immediate danger.

But what spreads out before him is a world far removed from the everyday life he once knew.
The lives of the people there, the words they exchange, and the strange unease still lingering inside him.

The more he searches for answers, the deeper the mysteries of this world become.

In Episode 4 of Cloning of..., the sci-fi suspense surrounding cloning expands further, while the relationships surrounding the protagonist slowly begin to take shape.

A view of a mountain village surrounded by rocky cliffs, the opening scene of Cloning of... Episode 4
The protagonist and Aria catch their breath and talk in the mountain region
A full view of a mysterious village with white houses nestled in a rocky valley
The protagonist is surprised to see the newly rebuilt village
Aria explains the reconstruction of the village to the protagonist
The protagonist asks Aria whether she rebuilt the village by herself
A sci-fi manga scene where an AI robot is discussed in front of white houses
The small robot G-K1 works inside the village
G-K1 appears before the protagonist and Aria in a humorous sci-fi scene
G-K1 appears before the protagonist and Aria in a humorous sci-fi scene
G-K1 reports that the meal is ready as the protagonist and Aria talk
The protagonist is surprised that the traditional Rekka Ryū uses robots
G-K1 explains its functions and role to the protagonist
The protagonist is amazed by the highly advanced AI robot
G-K1 says it was pushed hard until the village was restored
Aria gives G-K1 an errand from a distance
G-K1 heads out to buy supplies while the protagonist looks impressed
White houses stand quietly in the mountain region at night
The protagonist lies in bed and thinks about what to do next
The protagonist lies in bed and thinks about what to do next
The protagonist lies awake, thinking about his lost memories and what comes next
The protagonist notices Aria and reacts with surprise
The protagonist notices Aria and reacts with surprise
Aria appears before the protagonist in a dark bedroom
The protagonist calls out to Aria, confused by the unexpected situation
Aria tells the protagonist that she wants him to accept her again
The protagonist quietly thinks about his lost memories in profile
The protagonist tells Aria that he has lost his memories
Aria asks the protagonist to confirm their bond together
The protagonist and Aria face each other at close range in an emotional scene
The protagonist and Aria face each other at close range in an emotional scene
A night scene showing the two from outside the bedroom
A distant view of the village spread across a rocky valley
A distant view of the village spread across a rocky valley
A peaceful morning scene of village houses lit by the rising sun
In the morning, the protagonist sits in the bedroom lost in thought
Aria hands the protagonist a change of clothes during a morning conversation
The protagonist looks at the Rekka Ryū uniform and feels a connection to his past
G-K1 returns from shopping and reports back to Aria
G-K1 returns from shopping and reports back to Aria
The protagonist takes a breath and decides what he must do
The protagonist asks Aria to lend him her help
The protagonist talks about the clone soldiers and the mystery of his lost memories
The protagonist suspects that an organization is behind everything in a tense conversation
Aria accepts the protagonist’s request
The protagonist thanks Aria and looks at her
The protagonist thanks Aria and looks at her
The protagonist thinks about the path he must take
The protagonist tries to uncover information about the clone soldiers and the research facility
The protagonist struggles with the fear that he cannot remember his own past
Aria suggests discussing the plan over breakfast
An overhead view of the village surrounded by rocky mountains
A calm breakfast scene with dishes laid out on the table
The protagonist, Aria, and G-K1 discuss the research facility at the table
Aria shares what she knows about the research facility
Aria explains the research facility she saw and the enemies she encountered
Aria says she has already narrowed down several possible organizations
Aria presents materials on Nexcura Corporation and Umbragen Corporation
Aria presents materials on Nexcura Corporation and Umbragen Corporation
The protagonist and the others consider the corporate motives surrounding Rekka Ryū
The protagonist and the others consider the corporate motives surrounding Rekka Ryū
Aria points out the possibility of a company skilled in cloning technology
Aria explains Nexcura Corporation’s research facility
The protagonist asks Aria about the other company
Aria explains the connection between Umbragen Corporation and a militant group
The protagonist realizes that one company benefited after the village was destroyed
The protagonist thinks deeply as the mystery of the companies and clones grows
After thinking it through, the protagonist makes a proposal to Aria
The protagonist suggests that he and Aria split up to investigate
The protagonist says he wants to investigate Nexcura Corporation’s research facility
Aria accepts the protagonist’s proposal
Aria warns the protagonist not to go too far
The protagonist answers that he only intends to search for clues to his memories
An overhead view of the village surrounded by rocky mountains, closing scene of Episode 4

Author Comment

In Episode 4, I focused not only on intense action, but also on how the protagonist begins to take in the world around him.

Not everything is explained yet, but I hope readers can experience the protagonist’s confusion and unease alongside him as they read.

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