Monster Hunter Orage Special : 8

And...the omake, for anybody who cares about 'em.

right top corner over sword: Team Mashima's very own hunter, Mikuni Shin presents:
(big text) on the right: A Hunter's Life

vertical lines of text right:
(big text) Mikuni Shin
His work, "Spray King 2nd", was featured in this magazine's October issue and was well received. While he aims for his own debut, these are the daily adventures of Mikuni as he works as an assistant under Mashima Hiro...and serves as the resident Great Sword hunter!!

[now comes all the text in order top to down w/ the characters]:
-List of characters
-As Mashima-niisan...
-Mashima Hiro
-As the man with only two great jokes...
-Mikuni Shin
-As the Kyoshinhei of Kyuushuu... (t/n - kyoshinhei = god warrior. It was the giant robot from nausicaa valley of the wind. erm, can't really explain it unless you've seen it. kyuushuu is japan's main island.)
-Bobby
-As the sexy bodybuilder...
-Uechan
-As the Leopard Print Empress...
-Shou

4 panel strip:
"MONSTER HUNTER TRI"

-Didja hear? They announced MH3 for the Nintendo Wii!!
-Seriously!?
-WII-----!!!
-yeah!

-We still don't know the exact release day, but...
-There'll be new monsters, armor, and weapons!
-Right on!
-WHEEEE!

-And get this--there'll be an ocean stage where you can supposedly dive underwater!!
-WOW!
-Whe-whe-wheee---!?

-I take it you're going to buy a Wii, Mikuni?
-WII----!!
-He's so happy that's all he can say

vert left: As you might expect, this month is also packed full of juicy info! Everyone's entranced with MONSTER HUNTER 3!!

x5
"Wii savings"

-Wii~ x4

-What's with him!?
-Wii x2
-I think he's trying to save up to buy a Wii

-If I just save 70 yen a day, in one year I'll have 25,000 yen!! (t/n - ~$250)
-Piggy banks are amazing!!

-Uh, didn't you just WASTE money buying that stupid thing?
arrow: 5,000 yen (~$50)
-WIIIIIIIIIIIII!

"Fan Letter"

-Mikuni receives a fan letter for his work published last October, "Spray King 2nd"

-Look at this!! A fan letter, addressed to me!
-I'm gonna write back right away!!
-huh?

-You mean you're really going to write back?
-You can't be serious...
-Letter writing is a dying culture in our day and age!! This fan went out of his way! Of course I will!

-While you're at it, how 'bout returning all the items we've given you in MH?
-.........forgive me...

x6
"Trap"

-Today, Team Mashima has a Monster Hunter pizza party
-All right! Time to bag us a Congalala!

-Heh! That stupid ape ate one of my "Tainted meats"!
-Stupid pig! Serves ya right!
-Haha! Grmph slurp

-BLEEEH
-PHOOEY
-WOAH!!!

-Ngh...that's some...strong tabasco...
-Serves YOU right!

"Forbidden Hunters"

-One day
-You punks don't give me the respect I deserve!

-When we all got our copies of MHP2ndG, I thought I told you
-You have to clear everything and reach "Monster Hunter" Rank!!

-BUT---!!
-There's somebody among us
-who not only hasn't finished basic training, but also hasn't finished the village quests!!
-This is UNACCEPTABLE!

-...so, Mikuni. You're not allowed to use great swords from now on
-EEEEH!? Why ONLY me!? (sure, I know I suck, but...)

x7
vertical: What will become of Team Mashima!? Mikuni will start his spartan training to reach "Monster Hunter" rank by next month!!

"Forbidden Hunter (2)"

-Mikuni is currently not permitted to use great swords
-If I'm gonna become a hunter like Shiki then I gotta start by restricting myself...
-Uwaaa....

-GRAAAAAHH!! I GOT KO'd FOR THE 3RD TIME!
-I DON'T GET HOW TO USE A BOW!!
-DAMNIT! I WANNA USE A GREAT SWORD!!

-hey, wait a minute...I'm playing solo, so it's not like anyone can tell what I use...
-Jyara Jyara Jyarara--jya~
small text - Rahjang　ring tone
(t/n - in japan, you can get monster hunter ringtones. rahjang is another monster)

-Mikuni! Don't think I can't tell if you've used a great sword or not!
-Just thought I'd remind you that the weapon counts are all saved on your guild card!
-I-I know...obviously...

"Forbidden Hunter (3)"

-Mikuni is still unable to use a Great Sword
-Mikuni...doesn't look too good
-I didn't know becoming a "Monster Hunter" was this severe

-Even so...I won't give up...
-Because this...is the only path to becoming a true hunter...

-Hearing you say that, I realize
-I was wrong...
-D-does this mean the ban is lifted!?

-From here on, EVERYONE is forbidden to use their primary weapons!
-EEEEEEEEH!?

lower corner:
See you next month!

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