What's Our Reason for Coming Together?

**What's Our Reason for Coming Together?** (集まった意味って、なに？, *Atsumatta imi tte, nani?*) is the seventh episode of *SSSS.DYNAZENON*.

Monster of the week: **Bullbind** (ブルバイン, *Burubain*)

## Synopsis

Dynazenon is defeated by the Kaiju. A mysterious giant that appears. Despite the confusion, Onija and Mujina begin to fight the giant. Gauma has no way to repair the damaged Dynazenon.

## Summary

Picking up from where the previous episode left off, the older Anti and Anosillus the 2nd, now under alias Knight and Nidaime respectively and working as the group called Gridknight Alliance dedicated to protect multiverses from kaiju threats, arrived into Yomogi and co.'s home universe through a distortion beneath a bridge with a boat full of intricate equipment. Nidaime remarks how the kaijus' recurring appearances in that universe weakened the barrier between that universe and Computer World just as they notice Dynazenon being battered by the latest kaiju of Kaiju Eugenicists. At his partner's encouragement, Knight turns into Gridknight and steps into the battle.

Gridknight's arrival shocked both sides of the conflict as he battles Kaiju Eugenicists' latest kaiju, much to Gauma and Onija's fury. Juuga attempts to use Instant Domination to verify their new enemy's nature and if possible, subduing him under his control, but his ability proved useless on Gridknight who soundly overpowers their beast. As a result, Juuga suggests his two compatriots to retreat, though they only listen to him once Shizumu rightfully points out that losing their latest kaiju won't worth it. Begrudgingly, Onija and Mujina has their kaiju generated a gravity blast as sort of flashbang so it could flee from Gridknight's grasp, leading the purple giant to turn on Dynarex out of suspicion due to its current monstrous configuration instead. This horrifies Yomogi who briefly considers Gridknight as an ally as much as angering Gauma that he has Dynarex performing Rex Fang on the purple giant, though the third party disappears as quick as he arrives due to reaching his time limit.

As if Dynarex severely damaged from their latest battle was awful enough for Gauma since that means he let his female benefactor down, Koyomi abruptly deserts his fellow Dynazenon pilots with Dynastriker for some reasons. Putting that all aside, Gauma orders Yomogi and Yume to track down the retreating kaiju. Throughout said search, Gauma realizes the group might not in the best shape mentally just as Yomogi notices Yume still distant. Meanwhile, Knight apologizes to Nidaime for misallocating the energy used in the fight, but Nidaime reassures it not going to be a big deal and suggests to observe the situation instead. Around this time, Chise notices the Gridknight's appearance that has become a hot topic in media which dubbed him as a purple giant.

Meanwhile, Kaiju Eugenicists have secured their latest kaiju near an oil refinery factory by the sea. The group muses that they have one more enemy to tend to, a situation Shizumu finds reasonable to happen since it usually occurs in times of revolution. Juuga teases Mujina over her newfound resolve that had something to do with Dynastriker's pilot only to be responded with a kick on his shin from his annoyed comrade who argued that she blamed herself for her sloppiness at the time.

It's revealed that the reason Koyomi runs off with Dynastriker was because he noticed the unconscious man whose yellow truck being buried inside the rubble being Arata himself. Koyomi realizes how much he envied the man for marrying his (Koyomi's) childhood friend and implied love, Inamoto, and that he finds himself conflicted upon seeing Arata's unconscious form. Leaving him in his fate at first, Koyomi ultimately makes a noble choice by attempting to save Arata and even calls the nearby rescue team for help. Meanwhile, Chise manages to find where Yomogi and Yume set out to through internet posts while on the train and sets out to catch up with them.

Meeting up at the building by the sea after a fruitless search, Yomogi, Yume and Gauma set out to dine at nearby seafood restaurant.

Apologizing to Mujina, Onija asks his female compatriot her newfound reason to fight as in spite of him relieved to see her finding her own resolve, he finds her desire to use kaiju just to destroy one person instead of entire humanity as they proposed to be disturbing. Mujina replies that she doesn't understand what he meant, but nonetheless made it clear that she must follow what her heart says from there on.

Back to Yomogi, Gauma, and Yume, they have finished their meals just as Chise finds them and proceeds to complains that they left her behind too far. Noticing Koyomi not with them, she proceeds to ask for her cousin's whereabouts. Explaining to Chise that Koyomi fled after the battle ended, Gauma states that he also needs to stay up all night in case of the kaiju returns to wreak havoc and that they must find their missing friend at the same time. Yume offers to stay with him and even tells her parents that she will stay with Mei as a cover-up story, prompting Yomogi to do the same.

Under Shizumu's care, the quadrupedal gravity kaiju grows stronger while recovering from whatever battle damages it had signified by energy surge about it, much to the impressed Juuga's delight.

Outside the restaurant, Gauma explains their circumstances to Chise and his suspicion towards the purple giant when Koyomi shows up to apologize. Simultaneously, Knight and Nidaime appear to introduce themselves to Gauma and co. as well as clarify whether the group are behind the red kaiju-like beast. Against Nidaime's judgement, Knight chides the group for fighting their common adversary poorly, getting on the already irritated Gauma's nerves in doing so. Upon learning that the red kaiju-like beast being in fact a mech called Dynazenon, Nidaime attempts to ease the tension between both groups by offering to restore the damaged Dynadiver. But Gauma refuses her offer just as Knight makes it clear that he doesn't want assistance from injured allies as their condition will effectively make them a burden and hinderance for him, urging Nidaime to Knight that they should make their leave instead of escalating their tension further. The dismayed Yomogi rightfully points out that they and Knight's group should work together for a time being considering Dynazenon's current state of being.

While Nidaime and Knight are discussing about universe with kaijus in it and its counterparts such as the one they currently visit along with the prospect of Gauma and co. might not bad guys all along, Gauma examines the damaged Dynastriker and somberly noted that not only he has no means to restore it, but also the Dynazenon component indeed lacks any form of self-repairing abilities whatsover. Koyomi confesses to Gauma that the reason why he left the group earlier was because he saved the life of someone he admittedly hated and now wonders whether he did the right thing. Pleasantly surprised, Gauma says that someone told him that one must follow their heart just like what Koyomi did. Opening up a bit to his fellow Dynazenon pilot, Gauma reveals that his female benefactor was not just beautiful, but also lived in "a world beyond his reach". Said tidbit improves Koyomi's mood as Chise quietly notes while overhearing their conversation.

At the highways nearby, Yomogi is about to give up his attempt to talk to the unexpectedly distant Yume when the latter eventually reveals how her relationships with Kano truly looked like, seeing no point of bottling her feelings. Revealing the twin ankhs in her possession being her late older sister's keepsake, Yume tells that she and Kano were used to be very close as children despite occasionally fighting over the ankhs until something abruptly set them apart as much as made the latter stopped smiling. Yet, the first video pertaining her and her chorus club Yume reviewed previously showed her smiling, apparently regaining her cheerful self somehow. What made it so tragic was by the time Kano smiled once again in front of Yume's eyes while inviting her to her to her chorus club's fateful regular concert, that turned out to be the last for she ultimately perished in the incident that killed her. Coupled with the pressing matter in the mystery of her death being whether it was accidental or worse, bullying-assisted suicide, it was dawned to Yume that she doesn't know who Kano truly was. To Yume's surprise upon concluding her story, the gravity of her problems left Yomogi utterly devastated and therefore strengthened his resolve to help her.

By the time Chise notices Yomogi and Yume buying ice cream together and strange pebble in her possession sprout three appendages, Mujina and Onija remains in synch with the quadrupedal gravity kaiju as Shizumu look on and Juuga sleeping all night. Shizumu remarks a true kaiju user needs no sleep at all.

On the next day, the gravity kaiju, now fully recovered and stronger than ever, begins its move under its Kaiju Eugenicists masters. Its movement is noted by both Dynazenon pilots and Gridknight Alliance who set out to the scene. Although their mech is not in the best shape to combat their formidable foe, Gauma and co. knows they must face it regardless and combat it with Dynazenon regardless with the knowledge of them indeed had their hearts not fully united in the previous battle. This in turn, convinces Knight to join the fray as Gridknight as his message to Gauma and co. already reached them. Upon discovering that their common foe had been augmented by its masters, Nidaime utilizes Fixed Beam via. a special baton loaded with energy cartridge to restore Dynazenon back to full shape despite of her and Knight only have one in their disposal at the moment, allowing Gauma and co. to fight at full strength. The battle culminates with both Dynazenon and Gridknight batter the kaiju with their barehands before sending it flying to the sky and finishing it off with their respective finisher (Dynazenon's Big Blade Strike and Gridknight's Big Blade Strike), blowing it into pieces. Despite such loss, Kaiju Eugenicists note that things nonetheless go into their favor with Mujina reassures Onija that they will win next time.

Later on, Gauma and co. thank Gridknight Alliance for their assistance during which latter group introduce themselves properly this time. Gauma attempts to be friendly by patting Nidaime's shoulder out of gratitude in restoring Dynazenon only to be intimidated by Knight who warns him not to touch his acquaintance. After they parted ways, Yomogi and Yume make haste for the school while Koyomi is phoned by Inamoto who grateful for him in saving her husband's life. Though still disheartened by his love now with someone else, Koyomi nonetheless gets over it by joining Chise in enjoying their lollipops together. The episode concludes with Yume stating to Yomogi that they should continue their search for the truth now that they have their next lead; Futaba Senda.

## Gallery

The Second uses Fixer BeamChise's seed begins to sproutYume previously used *Something Beam* in What Is This Thumping Heart?The team meets at the Tokyo-Bay Aqua-LineTokyo Bay Aqua-Line is a 23 km-long expressway. The egg-shaped tower provides ventilation.
## Voice Drama

* **7.7:** Don't Make Me Worry **(心配かけないで, *Shinpai kakenaide*)**
	+ Yume gives Mei a phone call telling her that she told her parents that she was going to stay at Mei's house and asks her to go along with it. Mei gets worried that Yume might be going out with someone.

## Trivia

* The insert song which plays during the second battle scene is "ALL THIS TIME".
	+ Vocals by Hazel Fernandes
	+ Music by Shiru Sagisu
	+ Lyrics by Mike Wyzgowski

The song appears on SSSS.Dynazenon Original Soundtrack.
* The scene where Anosillus the 2nd repairs Dynazenon's left leg is an allusion to Episode 7 of **Gurren Lagann**, in which Akira Amemiya is credited in both episodes.
* The combination finisher of Dynazenon and Gridknight is a parody of the **Twin Bird Strike**, Seolla Schweitzer and Arado Balanga's combination attack in **Super Robot Wars OG: Original Generations**.
	+ Dynazenon's finishing pose is presumably an allusion to Strike Freedom's descend in Episode 42 of **Gundam SEED Destiny**.
* During the flashback where Yume talks about her sister, Deban from **Ultraman Tiga** (ep21) and Ren (with the boy who kicked him) from **Ultraman Nexus** (ep21) make minor cameo appearances.
* This episode largely takes place in Tokyo Bay, centered upon the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line where the three teams converge; Kaiju Eugenecists, Gridman Alliance, and Gauma Crew. It's is a 23 km-long expressway consisting of a bridge portion and an tunnel section. The egg-shaped tower provides ventilation to the tunnel.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.dynazenon.net/story/#/07
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIum9cd4IMw
3. ↑ https://mobile.twitter.com/SSSS\_PROJECT/status/1393397726973288453
4. ↑ *VGMdb*: SSSS.Dynazenon Original Soundtrack
5. ↑ https://mobile.twitter.com/180223/status/1394129302845681669