How could this have happened?!
That haunted house was super fun!
I only came because you said you'd found a Bugster!
But there weren't any!
You seem kinda down these days without your Gashats.
So I thought we should... have some fun?
You're the only one who wants that.
I'm just giving Ex-Aid a break since he has the game illness.
So you think you can talk back and get away with it?
Bang!
I'll tell everyone that you're afraid of ghosts!
You little...!
Episode 20: Take Off Into The Headwind!
I can't do this...
TADDLE QUEST!
The Bugster's not coming out no matter what we do.
But why?
Thanks for helping me even when you're so busy.
I'm not doing this for you.
If something were to happen to a patient with the game illness, it'd hurt my reputation. That's all.
So my personality changes when I'm gaming because of the Bugster inside of me?
I'm scared of myself.
It'll be okay. We'll definitely cure you. Don't worry.
An emergency call.
Only five more left.
If I collect all the Bugsters—
—you can complete Kamen Rider Chronicle, huh?
Parad.
You've got guts, coming back here.
It's your fault for touching my M.
Are you sure you want to get on my bad side?
Kamen Rider Chronicle was your wish—
All I promised...
...was that I'd help fulfill your plan.
Right?
But anyway, to think that Brave was able to reach Level 50!
He would be fun to play with.
You're late! You should arrive within five seconds of a call!
Were you the ones that called?
It's the Bugster from Jet Combat.
You've been infected.
I- I- I-Infected?! What?
You're such a scaredy-cat!
You won't get any girls like this.
What?
Operation start.
Begin the operation.
Hold it.
A Level 50 Gashat is too much for you to handle.
Give it to me.
To your existence, unlicensed doctor, I say no thank you.
TADDLE FANTASY!
LET'S GO, ONWARDS NOW! KING OF FANTASY!
Proceeding with Level 50.
Transform.
DUAL CLICK AND LOAD!
CLICK AND OPEN!
DUAL UP!
JOURNEY ON INTO THE RPG!
TADDLE FANTASY!
We will now begin excising the Bugster.
You too, Emu.
Right.
What's the matter, Emu?
You should get a move on and transform too,
Emu.
Parad.
Let me play too.
Why don't we go two-on-two?
I can't.
Emu?
Then hand over your Gashat.
As if we'd give it to you!
Fuel levels are low... a landing is in order.
Are you all right?!
Prevention is the best cure, Parad. I'm excising you too.
Oh?
Keep me entertained, won't you?
PERFECT PUZZLE!
WHAT'S THE NEXT STAGE?
Transform.
DUAL UP!
PERFECT PUZZLE!
ELASTICIZE!
He and Parad are having a pretty good match, aren't they?
I'm only waiting to see how much longer he can last.
True. He got pretty worn out last time after using that Gashat.
REGENERATE!
There we go. I'm getting all fired up!
KNOCK OUT FIGHTER!
Transformation Plus.
DUAL UP!
KNOCK OUT FIGHTER!
Here I come.
Seems like you haven't quite mastered the power of Level 50 yet.
CLICK TO SAVE!
Let's play again sometime.
I told you so.
That Gashat is too much for you to handle.
Why didn't you transform back there?
I was scared.
What if I transformed and the Bugster took over my body again?
Anyway, let's interview the patient.
Don't you want to make him smile again?
A girl in my class that I like asked me out to the amusement park. Just the two of us.
The two of you? Congrats! Go get 'er!
But I'm scared of thrill rides, and of getting dumped after showing just how uncool I am...
So you went to the park by yourself?
I thought I'd get used to thrill rides before the date, but I couldn't bring myself to ride even one...
You don't have to force yourself to do something you don't like—
They're only thrill rides, you wimp!
Huh? Wait, Asuna—
If you want her to be your girlfriend, man up!
What?
Thrill rides are so much fun!
Which one next? That one looks good! But I also want to go on that one!
What's all this?
Finally awake?
Did you do all this?
That wasn't like you at all!
Don't you always run from the risky stuff, little prince?
Shut up.
Where are we, anyway?
Amusement parks are the best! Right?
Yeah. Daisuke, you should be fine w—
I'm scared of heights!
Huh? Even of this?
Hey, are you all right?
That guy can't even go on a Ferris wheel?
So lame!
I'm finished. She's going to hate me!
I'm going to blow the girl up and become a complete being!
Wait! Emu!
Wait!
The patient's illness broke out?
Come here now!
You're hurt. Shut up and stay put.
I'll put this to good use.
What?
There are two games in this Gashat.
The one you used, Taddle Fantasy, and Bang Bang Simulations.
So, like, a simulation game where you control your own fleet to wipe out the opponent's?
Genm gave our Gashats an upgrade.
Which means, I hold half of its ownership.
You think I've forgiven you for what you've done?
You think that if you patched me up, I'd finally acknowledge you?
I haven't forgotten that you let my precious Saki die!
Daisuke!
Those in my way will be blown sky high!
Look out! Look out!
That packed a pipo-punch!
Emu?
STAGE SELECT
Are you sure?
If your illness breaks out again, you may never be able to turn back.
Without the will to fight, you are no longer a threat to me.
I'm retrieving your Gashat.
DANGEROUS ZOMBIE!
Transform.
CLICK AND LOAD!
BUGGLE UP!
DANGEROUS ZOMBIE!
GASHACON SPARROW!
You look so pathetic. I almost feel sorry for you, Ex-Aid.
Taiga?
Big talk from someone without a single Gashat.
Oh, I've got one all right.
Why do you have that Gashat?
Did you take it from Kagami Hiiro?
Well, I guess you could say that.
Why did you let Taiga go?
Success and failure are everything. A single mistake ends our career.
That's how a doctor's job is.
You've never tasted failure, little prince.
If you operate in this state, you might end up like me. Are you fine with that?
I have nothing to lose.
That's why I can say,
I'm the only Kamen Rider we need around here.
Just to be clear, I haven't forgiven or acknowledged him.
I just selected the most practical option so we can promptly excise the Bugster.
That was probably the best choice.
You're learning a thing or two about games, aren'tcha?
Shut up. It was my decision as a doctor.
You think you can handle Level 50?
Not my problem if things turn out like it did five years ago.
I had a taste of the Proto Gashat's side effects back then.
That's why I am the way I am now.
And right now, I can definitely handle it.
BANG BANG SIMULATIONS!
AYE, READY YOUR BATTLESHIP!
Transform.
DUAL CLICK AND LOAD!
CLICK AND OPEN!
DUAL UP!
SCRAMBLE! ON YOUR COMMAND, SIR!
BANG BANG SIMULATIONS! FIRE!
So that's Snipe at Level 50!
Formation!
Mission start.
Ex-Aid. If you're going to wimp out, then leave your Gashat and go.
If your illness breaks out again, you may never be able to turn back.
Treating patients and making them smile again...
That's the Emu I know!
You can save yourself and carry on smiling by yourself.
I don't want that.
Because...
I am a doctor!
MIGHTY BROTHERS XX!
Transform!
DOUBLE CLICK AND LOAD!
CLICK AND OPEN!
LEVEL UP!
MIGHTY! BROTHERS!! X!
CLICK AND CLOSE!
Transformation Pluuuus!
CLICK AND OPEN!
DOUBLE UP!
MIGHTY MIGHTY BROTHERS! DOUBLE X!
So you've managed to conquer your fear.
GASHACON KEY SLASHER!
You're fighting me.
CLICK AND CLOSE!
FINISHER!
CLICK AND OPEN!
BANG BANG CRITICAL FIRE!
GAME CLEAR!
Let's go!
DOUBLE CLICK AND LOAD!
FINISHER!
Thanks!
MIGHTY BROTHERS CRITICAL FINISH!
Mission complete.
You're cured!
I'm glad you're all right now.
Thank you so much!
Um... I'm going to do my best!
I will definitely conquer the thrill rides before I see her!
Isn't that just peachy!
Then let's go on the roller coaster again!
Right now?
It'll be fun!
Ignoring my advice? I see how it is.
I'm...
...going to face matters head on as a doctor, from now on.
For my patients, and for myself.
Do whatever you want.
What are you standing around for? You're coming too, Emu!
We're going on a roller coaster!
- Let's both do our best!
Have you cooled down a bit now?
You should just quietly put your head down and work on Kamen Rider Chronicle.
You don't know anything.
Nothing of what it means to have reaped my own data of death, or to have chosen Dangerous Zombie as my power.
This Gashat is Level 10 and, at the same time, Level X.
Level X?
In other words... the unknown variable.
NEXT EPISODE
Next time, on Kamen Rider Ex-Aid...
His father's revelation—
Do you think you can do it?
Can you stop my son?
Do you think you can save him?
Genm's true strength
I will put an end to you!
is awakening.
I possess the talents of the gods!
Episode 21: Chase Down the Mystery!