Zero In 42

Comments: Phew, v7 is now done... Now what part to start on next, v6 or v8?
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151
Fujita: Thanks for coming. Actually, I have something important to tell you...

Fujita: Oh, incidentally, this is Minkei's mascot, "Shomin-kun". Hahaha*
*Note: Shomin-kun = "Average Joe" or "Mr. Commoner"
Fujita Small: I'm sure you know him, but just in case say hello <3
Hana: Y-Yo!
Everyone: Uwaa, we're in for it...
Everyone Small: The commander ain't smiling.
Mikuru BG: It's Shomin-kun.
Mikuru: Got it.

Piece:42 Overload
Everyone: Eh?


152
Everyone: A campaign to increase the mascot's popularity?!
Hana: Why are we doing that?
Hana Small: Again?

Fujita BG: Ufufu
Fujita: I already said we're doing it! Even though this guy is /sooo cute/, he's not popular at all!!

Fujita: We developed the goods, but they're not selling!
Fujita: The only thing going up right now is the money we're spending on him... even though
Fujita: He's /soo cute/!
BG items (right to left, top to bottom)
Mousepad, Strap, Figure
Panic Goods (BG: I will protect you)
Prize, Teacup, Manjuu*, T-Shirt
*Note: Manjuu = steamed bun with filling

Fujita: He should be loved by people, so it's Minkei's fault, right? That's what "they" thought!*
*Note: They = those above her, ie her bosses
Fujita: That's where this campaign comes in! Not only that, we have the honor of being in charge!


153
Fujita: Ahhh, my stomach hurts...
Fujita: Shit, why do we have the honor to clean up their mess! Damn!
Hana: Being middle-management is tough.
Hana: And that's the truth too... boss

Kou: If you don't mind an elementary schooler going around, I'll do it.
Kou: But, what did "they" want us to do?

Fujita: Using Shomin-kun, they want us to persuade
Fujita: a vicious criminal.

Mikuru: Huh?


154
Reporter: Ohh, he stood up!
Reporter: Shomin-kun, stood up!
Reporter Small: He's amazing!!

Reporter: Minkei's huge campaign, "Shomin-kun's pure persuasion" began 8 minutes ago.

Reporter: He's going to continue fighting without using Minkei's weapons.

Reporter: His opponent is Nakagawa Kentaro (43), a single businessman with illegal weapons possession.
Criminal: Stay away! Don't come any closer~~!
Reporter: There are no hostages, so he might be able to talk him down safely!

Shomin: Hey, I'm Shomin-kun. I'm your frie...


155
Shomin: nd.

Reporter: Ahh, shots were fired. He's being shot at!
Kou: C-Commander... this is bad.
Reporter: Shomin-kun is in trouble!
Fujita: Ah, yeah it is. Shomin-kun doesn't use "I (boku)", but "I (jibun)".*
Fujita Small: Don't forget you're in character.
*Note: Hana used "boku" on the last page, which would make Shomin-kun a guy, but Shomin-kun is a character... so that's why Fujita is upset.
Kou: No, no. Shouldn't we be worried about Hana-san.
Kou Small: At least a little?

Fujita: Don't worry. That mascot was made from special grade S bulletproof material.
Chart (top to bottom): Grade S <- Grade AAA <- Grade AA <- Grade A
Next to Mikuru: Grade A
Fujita: Something like the M60 machine gun firing 7.62 mm ammo is nothing.
Fujita Small: Well,


156
Fujita: it shouldn't be.
Above Shomin BG: Incidentally, it weighs 60 kg.

Shomin: Yaha, I'm Shomin-ku... bleh.
Shomin: I'm your... friend <3

Kou: While I was uneasy about the "bleh" that I heard in the headset.
BG: I'm touched.
Kou: You're the type of guy... who properly corrects himself*
*Note: On this page, Hana used "I(jibun)" correctly
Kou: I couldn't help but remember feeling moved by Hana-san.

Kou: But, is this scene something children would enjoy?
Reporter: Oh no! He's shooting at Shomin-kun again!
Criminal: Hyahahahaha, dance~~
*sfx*
Kou: I was just scared for him.


157
Shomin: Fr-ie-nd~
Criminal: Uwaaa

Reporter: Oh, wow! H-he rinally reached Nakagawa Kentaro(43)~~!

Reporter: F-Finally, the day has come when Minkei was able to catch a criminal without using force!

Shomin: Come,

Shomin: Take my hand, Nakagawa Kentaro(43)!


158
Reporter: Ahh~~~ Shomin-kun is down!!
Reporter Small: He was at his limit!
Criminal: Hiih

BG sfx: Kyaa~~
Fujita: Awa?
BG sfx* Gyaaa

Fujita: M-Mikuru, Shikie... take him.
Mikuru/Shikie: R-Roger.

Kou: When Hana-san asked me while lying in his hospital bed,
Main Headline: Blood-spitting Shomin-kun!!
Left of picture: Children everywhere are terrified.
Right part: A surge in complaints?!
Kou: "Did his popularity go up?"...
Kou: I couldn't say anything.

Continued in Volume 8!

Piece 42 End