Why?
Hey.
The dawning sun lights the way as you dash down the road
The vector of your passion piercing right through your chest
No matter what kind of danger may lurk...
Let your dreams dance free, here on this planet of ours
Until it smashes the mirrors reflecting the world's hatred
Press toward your dream, no matter how awkward you might be
Let your entire body feel the struggle of living
Episode 40
Shiro.
You came to save me, didn't you?
Shiro, you said before...
That the Mirror World, the Riders... None of it had anything to do with me.
Yes. That's true.
Yui?
I'm sorry. For saying I didn't think of you as a brother anymore.
You're still you.
But that's why I need you to tell me the truth.
Shiro!
Don't concern yourself with it.
Shiro!
Yui!
Yui.
Are you alright?
Sorry, Kido.
Professor!
Control yourself. Don't take more lives than necessary.
Unfortunately for you, I don't have your Deck.
Mr. Morimoto took ill unexpectedly.
So I'm here in his place.
You sneaky...
What a shock that he would get food poisoning.
Goro's cooking is usually flawless.
Mr. Asakura, let's win that trial of yours.
Let's get that guilty verdict.
Kitaoka...
What is that? Bizarre.
It just showed up in the photos I was taking of Maririn.
What do you think it could be?
Maybe some kind of creepy stuffed doll?
Where is it? How would it have this reflection?
So it's not really there?
Meaning what?
Meaning it's inside the glass?
For the first time, we're on the same page.
Isn't this the same as Kanzaki Shiro?
No way is he the same as some weird creature.
I guess you're right.
Shimada. Can I get a copy of that photo?
Sure.
My friend is a pro at analyzing pictures. I'll ask him about it.
Okay.
It's awful!
Shin is hurt bad!
What?
Toujou.
Your drive to be a hero is admirable.
But Nakamura was an important ally for us.
I didn't see it that way.
And... he was weak.
Toujou.
A hero is someone who suffers.
Until you understand that, you can never be truly heroic.
Shinji.
Yui...
Who did this to you?
It couldn't have been a monster.
Right... Toujou...
Yui, you have to stay away from Toujou. He's...
Eh?
So it was him.
Toujou is...
also a Rider?
He... makes no sense to me.
His own friend, he...
Shinji, lie down.
You need to rest.
But...
He really thinks he's doing what's right.
Not just him.
All of the Riders are like that.
Exactly.
At least you understand that much.
It's no use trying to stop this.
Maybe not.
You... don't have to stay here with me.
Yui, let's go.
Shinji...
Mr. Morimoto!
Right now, Mr. Kitaoka has taken over!
I promised to help him!
I am Asakura's attorney!
But...
Just let me in.
This is far too much.
I swear I will get you out of here.
Kido!
Here, a present.
This is for after someone dies!
That's bad luck, you idiot.
Here, Shinji.
This seems kinda formal.
It's the details for this month's paychecks.
As per the Chief's orders, your pay has been lowered.
Why did you bring that here?!
He's hurt! Put it away!
It was my solemn mission to deliver this on payday.
Mission?
Chief.
What if I just colored it a happier color?
Colored...
Seriously, guys! What's with you?
C'mon. Get out!
Shinji. We'll come back soon.
Don't do any more dangerous things.
Right. Thanks.
Let's go, come on. What are you doing?
I said that's bad luck! Take it with you!
See you, Shinji!
Keep moving.
This is a hospital, y'know.
Those who don't have the courage to sacrifice something shouldn't be Riders.
Shinji?
How are you?
You know...
I think my brother is the same as the Riders.
Just doing what he thinks is right.
And it's probably all for me.
Originally, I wanted all of this to stop for your sake, Shinji, and for Ren and the others.
I was just like you.
And that's still there, but...
Now I want it to end for Shiro's sake, too.
Because he seems so sad.
Yui...
I guess our situations aren't exactly the same.
But that's the decision I came to.
I...
still don't know.
Shinji.
So you plan to deal with me directly?
Kagawa.
I will give you a chance to be a true hero.
A monster is currently tailing your family.
Kanzaki...
Hand over the Alternative Deck. Give up on all of this.
And never get in my way again.
The choice is yours.
To save many, the courage to sacrifice one or two is needed, is it not?
Kanzaki.
You...
Kanzaki.
Your threats won't work.
Because Professor Kagawa is a hero.
A small sacrifice like that...
It shouldn't be a problem for him.
Right, Professor?
Don't make it sound so easy.
You're really not much of a hero.
Maybe you shouldn't exist.
Why don't you settle this the proper way?
Transform!
Give me your answer.
Which do you choose?
If you won't make a choice, then I will.
I had my answer from the very start.
Transform!
Everything began that day I saw your research.
So you will continue to be a nuisance?
Any parting words for your wife and son?
No. Nothing.
You...! Are you serious?
You see?
The professor is truly heroic.
Why did you let another lawyer meet with him?!
I told you not to let anyone near him!
I apologize.
Are you alright, Mr. Morimoto?!
Hold on!
Mr. Morimoto, what happened?!
Asakura knocked him out somehow!
How did you manage that?!
Time to fight.
Transform!
TRICK VENT
ACCEL VENT
BLUST VENT
FINAL VENT
So this is where the party is?
Asakura...
You...
That's right. You were the one.
Oh. Sorry about that.
You just weren't very heroic.
Fighting just for the sake of it.
STRIKE VENT
Do I need another reason?
SWORD VENT
You're a despicable excuse for a Rider.
Yui.
I still don't have much of a reason.
But I can't just sit around and do nothing.
I'm an idiot, aren't I?
Shinji...
Maybe that's all for the best.
What a mess this is.
Is that a Rider?
Well. I suppose it doesn't matter who they are.
FINAL VENT
Been a while since I got to show off my finisher.
Kitaoka.
Yo.
Why are there so many of these things?
Kido.
Kagawa.
Your family...
They're safe.
That doesn't matter! The professor is beyond all that—
I... wanted to protect them.
So I did.
Hey...
Don't stall the fight.
Results are back.
There's no distortion or glare involved.
That thing's real.
Chief... You think...
Yeah.
An unbelievable truth.
That creature really exists.
And it's inside the glass.
Kamen Rider Ryuki!
Having you owe me might not be so bad.
What a troublesome guy.
I'm pretty good, y'know.
Transform!
What d'you think? Am I strong or what?
Those Who Don't Fight Won't Survive!