The planned city of Zawame.
Dance teams formed of groups of young people called Beat Riders vied for territory.
But now, they're being blamed for monster attacks throughout the city.
Kouta and Kaito escape from Yggdrasill's clutches,
and Gaim uses a new Lock Seed to transform into the Lemon Raiment Arms.
Mitsuzane.
I can't show you any preferential treatment.
You'll have to show you can contribute as an employee of Yggdrasill.
Of course.
What should I do?
Retrieve Kouta Kazuraba's Sengoku Driver by whatever means you deem fit.
This should be a simple enough task for you.
I have to…
Kouta…
Got it, move... wow...
Don't say no, just live more!
It's survival, you gotta move
When life's in a warring state
Who's got the strength to win
Now that all the locks are open?
Don't say no, just live more!
Where will you find...
Don't say no, just live more!
And how will you use...
The forbidden fruit?
The wind of the moment has its own message to share
It's blowin' stronger and stronger till it reaches you
Your dreams and future may seem so far away...
When you've got all you can out of life, that's when you can stop
But don't let life get you down
Keep your head held high
Wherever you may go
Never compromise yourself
Follow the path you believe in, and just live more!
Don't say no, just live more!
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You're a Beat Rider, right? One of the monster kids?
Get out! You'll scare away all our customers.
That's not true! We're not doing anything bad…
I don't care! Get out of here! Out!
But it says "Help Wanted"...
Kouta.
Hey, Micchy.
What's the matter? You look down.
I… just can't get a job.
Mommy, are those men Beat Riders?
Shh! Stay quiet! They're dangerous!
I guess it's too much to ask with that going on.
Man, I'm beat.
Ow…
Kouta, are you still going to fight as an Armored Rider?
Huh?
After all you went through being captured by Yggdrasill.
Are you really–
Actually, that's why.
I learned something from that Ryouma Sengoku guy.
That their top priority is research on Helheim,
and that the safety of the city comes second.
I've gotta find out what they're up to,
and prove to everyone that they're the bad guys.
I see.
So, Micchy.
Is there anything you want to protect?
Protect?
Yeah.
Even if no one else understands…
Something so precious you'd still fight for it.
Being with you and Mai...
Being able to be with you and have fun.
I want that to stay with me forever.
No matter…
what changed about me.
Huh?
What do you mean by that?
No way you'd change that much.
We're always gonna be friends, right?
That's really good to hear.
Pierre Alfonso Oren.
Since you have an outstanding contract with Yggdrasill, we have a job for you.
My, my. Do you always ask favors so indirectly?
You're better off not knowing my identity.
For your own sake.
We'll supply you with upgraded Drivers.
Please use these going forward.
So, our curious little belts were Yggdrasill's toys all along, hmm?
In which case, you must surely know...
Where I can find that beautiful, radiant melon warrior?!
Naturally.
If you perform exceedingly well,
that information will be provided to you.
Oh joie!
That would be most favorable!
So?
What is it you would have me do?
We will retrieve the Sengoku Driver from Kouta Kazuraba's possession.
I'll handle the planning.
Trying to keep your hands clean?
What does Yggdrasill want from the second Kureshima son as an employee?
Force of arms?
Surely not.
What I'm expected to demonstrate is the ability to command and manipulate.
That's what my brother wants.
Sid was right about you.
You're a demon.
Then Ms. Minato, are you my assistant?
Or my watcher?
Both.
Overseer Kureshima says to let you show your talent.
But you work for Ryouma Sengoku.
That's right.
My direct supervisor is Professor Ryouma.
But Overseer Kureshima is still in charge of the project.
That must be somewhat awkward for you.
What does that mean?
Nothing.
Target located.
Good. Take her in.
There it is…
Delicious!
Who's that?
Number Unknown
Hello?
We have Akira Kazuraba.
Wh… who are you?
Is this a joke?
Our demands are your Sengoku Driver.
Give it up quietly and no harm will come to your sister.
You're… Yggdrasill?
Bring your Driver to the roof of the garage in the 3rd block of the Takizawa district.
We'll trade for your sister.
Hey!
Kouta…
Think about this calmly.
Think about your best move.
There he is. Just as planned.
Just stay quiet and watch.
Sis!
Kouta!
Right on time.
Oren…
Have you brought us your belt?
Give me my sister first.
Sis! Are you okay?
Hey, Sis?!
What are you doing?
You tricked me!
It was too easy, kid.
You're far too naive to outsmart us.
You should get that.
Hand over your Sengoku Driver quietly.
Or don't you care about her?
Give it up!
You never had my sister, did you?
The Charmant patisserie, to the southwest.
Take a look.
Sis!
She's enjoying her complimentary afternoon tea!
Just spin the barrel!
It looks delicious…
How do you find our cake?
It looks wonderful!
Thank you.
This Mont Blanc looks great!
No way!
Now you see.
Akira Kazuraba is already in our grip.
You want my belt so bad that you'd stoop this low?
To keep Yggdrasill's plans secret from the public.
If you dare try to reveal them, we cannot let you keep your power.
Well, too bad!
This is your last chance.
Give up that belt.
Kouta Kazuraba.
If we give in to you, this city is doomed!
You truly are a fool.
Jounouchi. Do it.
Now we're talking.
I really love this Mont Blanc!
LOCK ON
This is so good!
DADADUNDUN DUNDUNDUN DUN DUN DUUUUUN
Huh?!
DUNDADADUNDUN DUNDUN DA DADADADAAAA
What the heck?!
DUUUUNDADADUNDUN DUNDUN DA DADADADAAAA
NIN-NINCOMPOOP!
HOW DARE YOU!
Delicious!
NEVER GIVE UUUUUUUP
Huh?
That boy has a lot to learn.
I was right to replace his Lock Seed.
You...
What's the idea?
When a customer is enjoying the confections we produce for them...
It is imperative nothing spoils their experience.
You would dare betray us?
My mission is purely to retrieve his Sengoku Driver.
As he's graciously decided to bring it to us...
All that remains for us is to take it by force!
Transform!
DURIAN
LOCK ON
DURIAN ARMS
MISTER DANGEROUS
Watch how a professional works!
You dare...!
The rest is up to you, little Aquarian.
Will you hand over your belt, or must I wrench it from your grasp?
Make your choice, darling.
I think I'll pass on both!
Transform!
ORANGE
LOCK ON
ORANGE ARMS
THE PATH OF BLOSSOMS! TO THE STAGE!
You've always needed help to be able to fight me.
And now you think you can beat me alone?!
I can now!
LEMON ENERGY
LOCK ON
MIX
ORANGE ARMS
THE PATH OF BLOSSOMS! TO THE STAGE!
Tiens?
LEMON RAIMENT
What is that, may I ask?
This is my stage now!
Oren! How dare you!
Why must he ruin my plans?
Looks like this isn't going as planned, Mitsuzane.
Oren's not going to win this.
How do you know?
Kouta Kazuraba is using an S Class Lock Seed, which should only work in a Genesis Driver.
Oren may be a combat pro, but he can't compete in terms of power.
You might actually have to lift a finger yourself.
But can you?
Be quiet.
He's on a whole other level...
I have to fight.
I can't let anyone beat me anymore!
Well, how about this?!
DURIAN AU LAIT
LOCK ON
ORANGE SQUASH
LEMON ENERGY
Dis donc!
Incompetent fool.
You truly thought you could keep your hands clean?
It's not that easy to be an adult.
I'm going out there.
You still wanna go?
Actually, we're just getting started.
Transform.
PEACH ENERGY
LOCK ON
SODA
PEACH ENERGY ARMS
After the break, it's Gaim vs Malika!
You have to join the fight.
Shoot your former friend and show where your allegiance lies.
Show your loyalty to Yggdrasill!
She's too strong!
As strong as Sid… maybe stronger…
All this from just one attachment.
Well done, Professor Ryouma.
Well?
Show us already.
Whose side are you on, Kouta Kazuraba's or Yggdrasill's?
I'm...
Wha? Micchy!
Kouta…
She works for Yggdrasill!
She's tough!
GRAPE
LOCK ON
GRAPE ARMS
DRAGON, FIRE! BANG, BANG, BANG!
I…
We're always gonna be friends, right?
What?
Tell Ryouma Sengoku...
that I'll protect Kouta!
Micchy…
Professor?
All right, then…
Thanks, Micchy!
Today was pretty rough.
Yeah.
Sis! Are you okay?
Whoa, Kouta. What are you doing here?
I was just, uh... wondering about dinner tonight.
I bought the ingredients for mapo tofu.
I brought some cake, too. We can have it for dessert.
Come on.
You told Mitsuzane to do that, Ryouma?
I'm sorry, but I need Kouta Kazuraba to keep using that belt for a while.
So I'm afraid I made Mitsuzane humor me.
The Core Slot our friend Kouta has gotten hold of...
Is returning results beyond all my expectations.
If I feed that data back in…
We'd easily get those production Drivers up to your expectations.
Then what are you using Mitsuzane for?
I'd like him to remain with his Beat Riders team.
As our spy.
What?
We need the Beat Riders as our scapegoat, to stop the civilians questioning the Inves attacks.
And the Beat Riders trust your brother quite a lot.
Fine.
I'll lend him to you for now.
My gratitude.
Thank you for playing along with my story.
At which stage did you figure it out?
That I'm watching Kouta Kazuraba.
Ms. Minato knew Oren would lose, but didn't step in herself.
If you really wanted to recover the Driver, she would have supported him.
I think...
You're smarter than your brother.
If you use my talents right, I could be a great asset in your quest to fulfill your ambitions.
This is good.
Now I can…
Stay with them a little longer…
Mai…
Kouta…
As long as I can see their smiles…
There's...
Nothing I can't do.
Next time, on Kamen Rider Gaim:
How about an all-teams dance show?
I'm not dancing with Kaito.
The Lemon Lock Seed?
I'll crush you!
WALNUT!?
I won't let you get to him!
WALNUT!?
Episode 18: Farewell, Beat Riders
This is everybody's stage now!