Ep. 17: Botan convinces Aya to remain with Weiss instead of searching for his sister alone.
Aired on August 13, 1998

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Botan successfully persuades Aya to stay with Weiss rather than focusing solely on finding his missing sister. Meanwhile, the Citizens for the Future organization, composed of public figures, begins incinerating younger individuals. This group represents a significant threat as they target the youth population through violent means. The narrative highlights the tension between personal family obligations and the immediate dangers posed by these extremist citizens. Aya faces a difficult choice between his personal quest and his duty to Weiss. The situation escalates as the organization's actions become more public and brutal, forcing the characters to confront the severity of the threat they face in their current environment.
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