Because of you, my Christmas Party was ruined! (as seen last chapter)
M-my apologies, Ojosama!
IF SORRY WAS ENOUGH,
I WOULDN'T HAVE TO HURT YOU!
I've received such a severe scolding from father!
This was my responsibility!
Please punish me hard!!
p085 LIKE THIS, HUH?
GUFUFUFU!
DROP YOUR PANTS!
Aaah, I'm so embarassed, so embarassed.
FETCH!
WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF!
(huff huff)
HOPE YOU LIKE YOUR TREAT!
Aaaaaaah!
Don't come back here,
until you've beaten that cat bearer, Sachiko, black and blue!!!
p086 …E
Excuse me!
[Aokusa Nori]
H-!
There she is!
Ah…
You must be Sachiko.
p087 Good morning, Aokusa-kun's father.
Ahh…
Norio's on his way out. (please come in)
…there's no way I can capture her now.
What's wrong with your uniform?
Ah, I accidentally tore it… (again, as seen in the last chapter)
I don't have any money to buy a new one.
Oh my.
Here,
Have some Nori shreds. (for Nekosama)
Ah, thank you so much.
Ooooh, these patches…!!
Heeeek!
p088 AAAAAAAH!! The smell of your sweat!
YEEEEEEEK!!
This old man loves female school uniforms more than anything!!!
HEEEEEEE-!
Hmph.
What is she doing.
If the cat's there to guard her, shouldn't she be fine against an attacker?
There must be a reason…
why the cat won't come out.
Hmph…
Might this be…
p089 THAT'S IT!
The cat doesn't want to leave its warm nest!!
A dog can run around in the garden...
But a cat can't stand cold!!
WAHAHAHAHA! I've noticed something interesting!
MORE THAN ANYTHING, MORE THAN ANYTHING!
AAAAAA!
(nori box)
Keep your cool, pops. During nori harvesting time (beginning of december till the end of march) he gets excited.
He gets fits of uniform fetish.
Ah… Uh… I see…
p090 Cold!
So damn, freakin' cold!
The stove doesn't work! (weird)
Huh, why?
I feel like I'm gonna freeze to death!
The kerosine smells funny…
…
Is this causing it?
Heeheehee… I took out the kerosine, and replaced it with my pee!! (since he's a dog, pee comes out like it's nothing)
FREEZE TO DEATH!!
Your cat can't keep hiding now!
Sachiko! Do something!
Go get other kerosine!
Ah,
Okay.
Though,
where would I get something like that?
p091 Huh?
[Kerosine]
Maybe here?
Huh? Another arrow?
The roof?
Huh?
Welcome! To the school's most cold place!
(put pants on)
If you want this kerosine, you'll have to undergo the dreadful revenge I'm bearing on myself!!
…Ah!
Inuyama-kun! Inuyama-kun, right!? I wanted to see you again!
I've been looking all over for you!
Huh?
Huh?
I really think we could become best friends!!
Ah, no thats-
Right?
Right?
Go fetch!!
Woof woof!
p092 HERE'S YOUR REWARD! (candy)
…DON'T FUCK WITH ME!!
Do you think I could be swayed with such a flimsy form of affection!? YOU FOOL!
If you take a dog for a fool, your children's children's children's will be cursed!! (lies.)
Luring the cat out of the cat bearer,
It's like taking candy from a baby.
With these tools, I'll make you feel shame into the depths of your soul!!
Heeeeeeek!
Are you ready?
Let's do it…
Aaaah aaah!!
p093 HOW YA LIKE ME NOW!? THIS PITIABLE APPEARANCE!? MOST PITIABLE, IS IT NOT!? YOU DON'T WANT TO LOOK, DO YOU!?
HEEEEEEEEK!!
DO YOU DARE TO LOOK AT THIS!? OH, THE CHAVING!!
STOP IT PLEASE!!
(i'll never be someone's bride now)
Inuyama: And next, I want you to spank me with this whip!!
Sachiko: I can't do something like that!
Inuyama: BITCH! IF YOU DON'T, I'LL TAKE A DUMP IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE!!
Heeeeeek!
Aaaahh… I don't want to do thissss!
Aaaah, more! Harder! Like I'm a dog!!
p094 … What are you doing? It's too cold up here. (i was getting worried)
Aokusa-kun!
Ooh, that's a poor doggie, there there.
What a bad girl, huh.
GO FETCH!
WOOF WOOF!
YOUR TREAT… (candy)
STOP DOING THAT SHIT, ASSHOLE!!
This is not what I wanted. This is…
This is…
Oh well.
Let's go back to class.
…GET THEM!!
WAAAAAH!!
p095 BOW WOW WOW!!
GYAAAAAAH!!
AOKUSA-KUN!!
…Alright, next up is "candle-play."
Let this candle drip on me! I SAID LET IT DRIP!!
…
Come on now!
…all you want is violence…
Why…
I CAN'T BE FRIENDS WITH YOU!!
p096 WAAAAH!
YIKES!
HOTOTOTOTOTOT!!
H… (this is no good) Hot?
Gulp!
Fuuuu…
p097 (squish)
p098 Are you okay, Aokusa-kun?
Owowow…
U… Urgh…
Aaaaaah!! You tease! That inexperienced slap in the face!
T-THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL THIS TIME!! THIS IS IT!!
Eventually, before even making friends at school,
Mistress Sachiko! Please, torment this lowly dog more!! (huff huff)
Eeeeeeh!
Sachiko was able to get a slave.
Karma 6 - ENDhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/21277Translation: Sachiko & Neko-sama 52010-04-03T12:56:20+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp067 O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining-- It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth---
Long lay the world in sin and error pining-- Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth--
And a one,
two
GEGEGEROGEGEGEGERO!!
p068 MOKEHMOKEHMOKEHGEKOGOGOGOOOOO!!
GEMOHKYUUUUUKUKUBURURURURURURU!!
ARE YOU TONEDEAF!?
You suck!
Female Gian!
* character from Doraemon who loves to sing, but can't
Oh nooo…
MEEEEOOOWRGH!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Shut your cat up!!
What'll we do, we don't have any days left to prepare for Ojosama's christmas party!
Why did she have to join the chorus club…
Yeah, really.
Ah, I…
I'll do my best, so please
one more time!
p070 MOHKYUUKEROGEHHYUUUUUU! (cut off:) A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
PIIIIIIGARAGARAGAAAAAABUBUBUBUBUUUUUU!! (cut off:) For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
…SHUT YOUR TRAP!!
YEEEEEEEEK!
Oh my, what a lively bunch you are.
Ah!
Taking a break, are we?
Ojosama!
Ojosama!
Sachiko. Every year, a Christmas Eve get together is organized by an interested person from our school. An honor not befit to just anyone, so
please do not embarras me.
Ah, I,
Okay.
p071 Heehee.
Don't take this lightly, bitch!
Eeeeeep!!
Is there no way to improve her voice…!?
I'm sticking some cooked leeks in her nose!
Wasn't that a way to cure colds!?
MY MOSE!!
I heard a daikon works better!! (like a diastase!)
Oh, nice!
Since we don't have a grater, just gnaw on it.
MY MOUF!!
But now she can't sing!
Aha, we could use this recorder!!
MOOOOO!!
We'll let her blow out of her ass!!
MY AFF MY AFF!!
Wahahahaha! Blow it, bitch!
Wahahaha!!!
(fweeet, fweeet) (wow it really works)
p072 Christmas party?
At Ojosama's?
I bet that'll draw a fancy crowd. Some real big wigs.
Owowowow…
Are you going? With your ass like that?
(are you alright?)
Yes.
I have to.
Why hello, Sachiko. Can I have a word?
You know, it's really a small world.
p073 We actually have an employee currently, who also has one of those floaty dealies over his head.
WHAAAAAT!?
AH, I, ERRR
Do you want to meet him?
He's currently having a study session in my basement, so he can't leave the mansion.
Study session?
What a pity, if you'd come to our Christmas Party, you'd be able to meet him. (hohoho, hohoho)
That's why I joined the chorus club!! (partyyyyy)
Even though I'm a sucky, tone-deaf, female Gian...
I want to make friends!!
But,
maybe they'll just be like that Kuromaru guy.
YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ME, AOKUSA-KUN!!
Ahh…!
(your ass makes sounds when you run)
p074 Stiff atmosphere as usual, huh?
It's making me nervous.
Euhm,
I'm going to the bathroom.
Miss Sachiko, this way.
Ah,
Thanks!
p075 HEEEK!
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THANK YOU FOR COMING!
Get ready for the ultimate Anti-Christmas event!!
Please follow these stairs.
Huuh?
A child, punished by its parents' bad karma… The cat bearing young student, Miss Sachiko Usurai!!
And her opponents, National Basement Pro Wrestlers, the Beefcake Squad.
Heeeeeeeek!
p076 URAAAAAAAHH!!
Aah, I-
I, I'm not supposed to be here…
Hiss
GYAAAAAASHAAA
…heehee.
KYA! MEOW! RROWWR! GUAAH!
p077 As expected, mere humans from fresh and blood can't harm it, but
This is still rather amusing.
Won't you make an appearance at the real Christmas Party, Ojosama?
SILENCE!
SHIGEHARU INUYAMA!
Woof.
Show them the results of your training.
WHAT'S WITH THAT IDIOTIC LOOK!?
Bowowowow!
Inuyama, what are you to me?
I am your loyal pup, Ojosama.
THEN IF YOU'RE A DOG, IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT!?
Aaaaaah, Ojosama, more! More!
p078 Fooooh…
Fooooh…
Ah!!
I do not know what matter of grudge Ojosama has against you,
but my orders are absolute.
COME,
LET'S FIGHT!
p079 Aaaaaah!
Y-You…!
You're like me!
D… Do you want to be my friend…
BOW WOW BOW WOW!!
KYAAAAH!
KYAAH!
AAAAAAH!!
MRRREEEEOOOWWRGH!!
Heeek!
BOW WOW BOW WOW!!
p080 What a good match…
No, in a match between dog and cat, the dog will eventually gain the upper hand.
BOW WOW!
MEOW WEOW!
BOW WOW!
(ding dong) [Back Door]
Who is it?
Ah, I have come from the 3rd district…
AND I'M SANTA CLAUS!!
[Flavored Nori]
p081 (sniff sniff)
EEYAAK!
HEEEK!
OWOWOW!
MEEEOOOWWWW!
BOW WOW!!
…Ojosama. The cat's escaped.
(dammit)
He's headed for the Christmas party in the main hall!
…where'd that pee-bitch go?
We should just start already.
I wonder if she escaped.
MEEEOOOWWRRRGH!!
GYAAAAH!!
BOW WOW WOW!!!
WAAAH!!
p082 MEEEOOOWWRRRGH!!
BOW WOW WOW!!!
Father!
You have ruined the reputation of the Yamamoto household…
The "grand Christmas party, that drew a fancy crowd", was turned into smithereens by a scuffle between 2 animals.
[The showdown with Inuyama would be continued the next time...]
p020 Dear mom and dad. Sorry for not writing in a while.
Nekosama and I have been well.
I've also made a lot of friends at school. Every day is a joy to go.
I am indebted to auntie and uncle, for their everlasting kindness-
SACHIKO! Why haven't you started on the laundry like I asked!?
HEEK!
I'm sorry, auntie!
But it's so late at night; if I start using the mobile laundromat, it might bother the neighbours. I'll get up early, and do it first thing in the morning…
Washin' mushiiiine--?
p021 Wash it with your hands, you stupid cow!
TAKE THIS AND THIS!
Electricity don't come cheap!!
Fuuuuuu…
Hey hey, where'd that cat come from!?
Oooooooh...
Hey you, get a load of this faker!
Oooh it's so fluffy! So deliciously fluffy… (cat fetish)
MEOWRGH!!
Ooooh, that's a niiiice kitty cat...
MEYUUURRGH! (thrust thrust)
You insolent bitch!
I'll do the laundry! I swear!
Booooh… (scrub scrub)
p022 Why is this happening to me…
I just want to die.
Oh, right.
I'd better wash my uniform, too.
[Doesn't have an extra uniform 'cause she's poor]
MEOWRGH!!
Ah!!
p023 Yeeeep!
MEEEOOOW!!
YEEEEEEEEEEK!
What's with the yelling!
T-There was someone in the garden, taking pictures…
What do you expect with this flimsy outfit!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
If you walk around like that, you're just asking men to jump on you! You tramp!
MEOOOW!
Ooooh, kitty cat, kitty cat…
MEEEOOO-
You horrible, terrible child!
HUH?
Pictures?
p024 I'll never become someone's bride now!
Oh don't worry.
These perverts come and go!
H. Sawa from class F ordered some stolen underwear via an internet mail order. But when he got it, he became so excited he couldn't come to school anymore.
And class L's B. Yama took snapshots in the girl's bathroom, but was so embarrassed he tried to kill himself.
Heeeeeek!
… who do you think did it?
Must be the season.
's gotta be some kinda no good nerd, tired of his life.
Risky business.
You there-
Please continue from where I left off.
p025 What do you think, Sachiko?
Ah, I-
MEEEEOOOWWRRRGH!
WAAAAAAH!
Miss Sachiko, we're in the middle of class, so-
MEEOW! MEEOWW! MEOOW!
I-I'm so sorry!
What's with the transfer student?
That girl's trouble. Her and that cat of hers.
Here, Nekosama. Some nori.
Nyaaa.
(crunch crunch)
p026 First there was class E's Z. Sawa, on the Xth of this month…
Then class G's K. Mori, and class P's Q. Yama.
Every victim's been a female student from our school.
(hey Aokusa) (you ditching gym?)
Commong reasoning would lead me to think, that the culprit is someone from our school…
Sachiko, you're next!
Y-
YES!
p027 Uuuuuuh…
Hey.
Miss health committee.
She's in no state to be jumping, with that cat.
Are you okay, Sachiko?
Ah.
I'm fine, really.
The nurse's office is here.
Ah, no.
T-thanks, though!
But I've got a bandaid in my bag, so…
p028 Yeeeeeeek!
(bzzzt)
Heeeeeeeeek!
Whaaaa!
Hekekekeke!
It's you! You're the one who's been doing all these bad things lately! Mister pervert!
Oh no oh no oh no!
Kekeke!
p029 GIVE BACK THOSE PICTURES!!
MRRREEEOOOOW!
…that's!
Sniff.
Here, take it.
How do you know about Nekosama's love for nori!?
Who the heck are you…
Kukuku…
p030 Huh?
Are you okay!?
Aokusa-kun!
Nekosama's…
Meee oooo wwww!
Hmm.
The cat's acting fussy due to the brand.
He's already used to eating original, high class Aokusa nori; which has been made by the same traditional recipe for about 300 years. It's useless to try and win him over with cheap nori like that.
[Illustration of nori being planted, stuck to brushwood]
p031 What happened?
We got him! The underwear thief!
… Teacher!
Uhh…
I guess the jig is up.
This can't be! But you're a female teacher… yet you steal underwear?
Whether I'm a woman or not…
I LOVE GIRLS UNDERWEAR!!
Waaah!
Sheesh, some people's hobbies.
AH!
p032 (gulp)
HEEEEEK!
HE ATE HER!
Ah.
No, it's okay.
p033 (prr)
(prr prrrffft)
(foomp)
--teacher!
Good morning starshine, the earth says hello!
Teacher!
So then, Nekosama…
p034 Absorbs human karma. As you can see, the teacher was freed from her karmic fate. What a blissful expression.
You twinkle above us, we twinkle below.
Good morning starshiiiiine!
And so, that was that.
Good morning, Sachiko!
Ah-
Euhm-
Everyone's view on Sachiko and Nekosama changed (just a little really).
Ooooh, it's so fluffy!
Really, really fluffy!
Kitty cat, kitty cat.
(thrust thrust)
Karma 2 - ENDhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/21089Translation: Sachiko & Neko-sama 12010-03-28T02:45:44+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comSachiko & Nekosama v1 by Nawoki Karasawa translated by barbapapa
Oh crap, it's that dreaded threesome from our class...
Already at their early morning extortions.
Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo!
What'll I do what'll I do?
Someone…
Huh.
p006 A cat?
p007 MEEEEEYOOOOW!!
Yo Yo Yo!
Yo Yo Yo!
MEYOWOWOW!!
MEOW!
Ah…
Please calm down, Nekosama.
MREEEEYOOOWWWRRR!
Sorry, sorry!
What the heck-
Hey you, what's that over your head?
Heek!
p008 You saw?
Is that a cat!? Just as I thought…
GRRRRRR-
Gulp.
GROWWWLLLL!!
Waaaaaaah!
GYAAAAAARRRGH!!
Heeeeeeek!
Sniff sniff.
Sniff.
!
p009 [Flavored Nori] [Bite Marks]
(crunch crunch) (crunch crunch crunch) (swoop)
[Hides in hair when it grows small.]
Purrrrr.
…THE HELL IS THIS THING!?
Ah!
Ah, I, errr…
p010 I HAVE TO GO!
Wait!
You've got some 'splainin to do!
Alright everyone, settle down.
I'm gonna be fine! I'm gonna be fine! I won't screw up at this school!!
Please give a warm welcome to your new classmate,
Miss Sachiko Usurai!
N-N-
Nice to meet you!!
p011 WHAT THE HECK'S THAT!?
Yo!
Yo!
HEEEEK!!
Purrr-
p012 Izza cat!
What's with you
A cat!?
Yo Yo Yo!
Why's it floating?
Aah…
It suddenly appeared one day.
I'll just transfer again!!
Ah! Hey you, wait!
What the devil!?
Hey! Aokusa! Get back here!
Huff! Huff- Huffff...
Wheeze- Wheeze-
Wheeeeze… Wheeeeze… [Zero stamina]
You!
Explain yourself!
p013 This is….. a "Headite."
It might look like an animal, but our ancestors have carried these beings around for generations. They are a representation of one's karma.
It's not just me, they have been floating over human heads forever…
It is said they have influenced the fates of whoever carries them.
Normally, they aren't visible to the human eye, but
…How can you not see something this obvious?
I must have the worst karma ever…
Because of this, it's impossible for me to go to school, or make friends.
p014 My mom and dad always said that Nekosama is a protective deity of our household…
But I don't care!
Though, I wonder why Nekosama seems to be okay with you…
Ah, that's…
Yo!
…Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo!
HEEK!
Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo!
Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo!!
Where are these people from?
Yo!
They're just being bullies.
MEOOOOWWRRGH!!
p015 (spray)
Aaah!! Nekosama! (boing boing boing)
Meeoow- Meeoow-
Cat Protection Spray!!
Yo Yo Yo! (I don't know why, but that cat scares me)
Please just talk Japanese, okay?
p016 What'll I do!? Nekosama's… Nekosama's…
[Hopeless mess without him]
It's alright!!
He'll definitely come back!
(bwooooing)
Yo?
Yo!
p017 MEEEYOOOOWRRRRGH!!
HEEEEEEEK!!
Are you alright?
Ah, yes.
Thank you.
Meow-
But… How did you know Nekosama was going to come back?
Weeeeeeeell-
p018 My school uniform isn't just made from regular cloth,
it's made from baked nori!
What'd you expect from the son of a Nori Store!
So, that's why Nekosama…
(crunch crunch crunch crunch)
Now let's head back! I'm sure everyone's waiting for you.
Okay.
Mom, dad…
Hatchoom!
I'll try to do my best a bit more, together with Nekosama.
Karma 1 - ENDhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20820Translation: Capeta 42010-03-17T18:43:28+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comCAPETA Volume 2 by Masahito Soda translated by barbapapa
p000_2
Shigeo Taira (pops)
- did he used to be a really bad guy? (are those scars on his face from fighting?) - good with his hands - due to his surprising vitality, he'd be reliable on uninhabited islands and such (despite his itchy crotch)
Those tires… When that bended frame starts floating, it's a ticking time-bomb. There's nothing to be done right now.
I'll help you find a cheap second hand frame, next time.
But man, you sure got far for just an amateur.
I'm impressed!
p005 See? This kart won't be able to drive straight, it's dangerous.
Okay? Since you want to drive no matter what, we'll lend you a rental kart.
Just now, you couldn't cut through that left corner, so you went out of course. Right?
This kart's right front wheel is floating.
You understand? That's why you can't drive straight.
p006 You understand you can't drive in that condition, right?
What's he doing.
Bring it back in already.
Capeta! It's fine, come back!
p007 p008 Got it, kid? If you stay here, it's dangerous. So get out, okay?
Got it.
Thank you.
p009 Hey, if you get it… what are you-
I told you, we've got rental karts too.
I get that you don't want to get out of the kart your dad built.
p010 …I
am
driving this.
p011 p012 Cacchan!
Hey, why'd he continue driving!?
Well… He kept refusing to come out…
Trying to drive that kart-
p013 The right front wheel is floating.
…He's right.
So that's what it was.
p014 What can I do-
p015 What can I do to properly drive this!?!
The handle keeps moving.
The tires don't touch the ground only on one side.
Shit--
p016-017 Capeta!
It's fine! Just stop!
It's dangerous--!!
What!?
p018 Right now, just a little
it felt right!
p019 Right here!
I can stop it if I hold it at this angle!
The handle doesn't move!
p020 At this angle, the handle becomes steady!
If I fully accelerate now,
I'm sure-
p021 I'll be able to drive at the same speeds!!
p022 Waaaaaaah!
This is hard-!
If the car goes diagonally, I can't step on the accelerator!
p023 p024 I…
I want to drive at those speeds too.
LET'S DRIVE!!
p025 p026-027
p028 He's going a lot faster than before!!
How did he do it!?
That sound…
Full throttle…
Even though he's not driving straight…
No way…!
p029 Straight…
Turning the handle, could I keep going!?
p030 !! Despite that floating front, he's going into the corner at that speed along with everyone else!
Hey you!
p031 Don't cut in yet--!
(squeeze)
p032-033 Watch out--!
p034-035 He did it.
p036 Again, that sound!
But how? He suddenly stepped on it!!
Though earlier, it looked like he was stepping on his accelerator when he turned his handle…
No way, that's just not possible.
He couldn't have been.
He would have gotten blown off to the side in no time!!
p037 Amazing Cacchan! You nailed that corner again!
At that speed even!!
That kart ain't so bad after all!!
Right…
p038 Then, wasn't that frame as distorted as I thought?
Capeta!!
Yeah. But it's fine.
p040 Yeah. But it's fine.
…
That kid…
(girr girr)
p041 Yeah. But it's fine.
…
Capeta… Is it because I am here?
Are you
p041 Being brave again…?
Wow!?
p042 W-
Waaah--!
p043 (clench clench)
I won't lose to you!!!
Hmph!!
p044-045 Amazing--!! He made another turn!!
Hey, mister manager.
I haven't seen that kid before.
Who is he?
I thought I saw a dangerous kart out there, before, but…
Hmmmm.
p046 He sure is a smart kid.
p047 His driving is pretty interesting.
Miss Minamoto.
Oh, how scary-- Even while driving diagonally, he's still going at it full throttle.
Even so, risky or not-
At those speeds, his right front wheel can't put any weight on the ground when he steps on his brake.
p048 Wow--
What a beautiful lady-- Is she a driver too?
p049 M…
Monami? (what!?)
What were you looking at. (old perv)
Is that your friend?
T… That's right.
Oh, he's good isn't he.
Pretty amazing, even.
Huh?
When I was driving at the nationals, and my front just wasn't doing its job, I also used that technique.
p050 Huh?
Technique?
Capeta…?
When penetrating a corner,
he puts his knees around the tank, like you'd do on a bike.
p051 With all your might…
Clenching tiiiiight, like this.
Normal driving. (both legs turned outwards, lower gravity center)
Clenching the tank with both knees, at full strength. (you're pulling the center of gravity up)
In reality this is bad for the foundation of a race kart.
Your knees are located 30cm above the ground.
(squeeze)
If you put unnatural force on that spot, you'll pull the machine's center of gravity up. And it'll start to behave unstable.
p052 On the other hand, it might become unstable, but
If you just do it a little, and properly use your body weight… You'll have a chance of making those corners with a front that has poor grip.
(squeeze) x3
p053 On top of that. This kid is able to drive fast, using all his might to stay on the ground.
Don't be mistaken.
A good for nothing frame, can still make turns if you're smart.
p054-055 Dammit-!
(huff) x
I'm slowly getting better at driving, but
I'm still not able to overtake--
Despite all I've put into it, all my work…
More, more!
Are all my efforts in vain--!?
p056 Amazing…
I didn't know karts could do this…
It's not just making the kart do the driving…
Using your head…
p057 No way,
Could Capeta be…
Doesn't matter who,
I just want to overtake one kart--
To win---!!!
p058 Huh…?
Huuuuh?
p059 He just overtook me, but
This kart…
He's not that fast…
…
If I do my best
p060 I… I wonder if I could pass him?
What's this?
p061 …
I wonder if our boy feels motivated?https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20819Translation: Capeta 32010-03-17T17:41:42+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp144 Hey.
What's up, boss?
He's here again.
Oh yeah, Shige's kid.
What's he find so interesting?
He comes here straight from school, just to stare ahead of him in that thing.
No, I promised.
p145 Say, Capeta
Why don't you stop driving the kart on the road now.
It must be hard because you like it so much, right?
Huuuh? Then, where can I drive this?
Thats…
Thing is, it's not really finished yet...
When it is, dad'll take you to a place where you can drive it all you like.
p146 Okay? Just try to have a bit more patience
It's a promise, Capeta!!
Cacchaaan!
Monami, Nobu.
Nobu looked stuff up about karts on the internet!
Look, Capeta!
AWESOME!!
p147 An engine?
Yeah, an engine!
This is where you put it.
This is probably what pops meant by saying it's not finished yet!!
p148 They drive these at an exclusive karting circuit!! (it's looks just like a real car)
Kids of roughly the same age as us, using those engines!!!
Engines…
Circuit…
p149 W… Wow…
Woooooow!!!
p150 First kart Run Necessities: (prices in yen) - kart, 270.000 yen (new, complete kart) - Helmet & racing suit, 53,000 yen - Gloves & shoes, 10,000 yen - kart stand - Portable gas tank
- repair parts, 10,000 yen (chain) - micals, 5,000 yen 390,000 yen * in case of second hand: 270,000 yen
p151 Thing is, it's not really finished yet…
I give up--
How am I gonna break the news to Capeta...
I have no idea how to get a hold of one, if I told him about the engine, he might get his hopes up for nothing…
p152 Even though I was so set on buying one...
After my countless hours of overtime this month, I didn't even get to use the money I earned…
Welcome home.
p153 You probably wanna eat, right dad?
I'm starved myself.
(whipe whipe)
Capeta, you…
You've probably figured it out, right…
You…
Want to drive the kart,
Right?
The engine…
Ah…
It's what you want, right?
…Euhm. Yeah.
But it's fine.
Huh?
p156 Yeah...
It's not that he doesn't want to drive it,
But, why...
Yeah. But it's fine.
p157 You're really helping me out here, Capeta.
Yeah. But it's fine.
Yeah. But it's fine.
Sorry Capeta! Dad has to work all sunday again. You're gonna be fine, right?
Up until now…
No matter what…
He's never even once lost his patience, has he!?
Yeah. But it's fine.
p159 "You're really helping me out here." "It's cause you're such a good kid."
No matter what, he's always brushed things off.
I've had things pretty easy…
Up until now, always…
I…
Since he was a baby, he's never once given me trouble…
p160 He's never once lost his patience.
The introductory KT-100SC.
Holy…
120.000 yen!!
Shit. We really have no choice but to wait till next month…
Hm?
p161 "Originally Japanese karts ran using FHI's Robin or Tohatsu all purpose engines."
* Fuji Heavy Industries
"Even in modern days, there are karts that use GX-160 class dynamoes found in farm tractors and snow plows…"
A tractor dynamo…
p163 This is it!!!
… a tractor dynamo?
Yep! Please boss, can I have one!?
I'll pay it back to you in segments.
Right!? Do we have a deal!?!
Enough already!!!
p164 Shige, I've overlooked your hammering away at work, but this…
WHAT THE HELL!?
You want a beat up tractor dynamo to use as an engine for a frickin go-kart!?
I have raised this company from a single farm tractor, that I bought from the US military.
(there he goes again) (how many times have I heard this speech)
The tools at work have been sheltered by the gods!
Besides, I don't like giving no kid no fancy new toy to play with…
p165 I DON'T CARE ABOUT NO OTHER KIDS!
BUT IT'S NECESSARY FOR HIM!!
WHAT'S FANCY ABOUT THAT!
p166 Can't be helped then. (christ)
p167 Fine, you can have the one in storage room.
I'm giving it to you!!
Kids of employees
are like grandkids to me, right? Dumbass!!
Boss…!
(now now, don't get all mushy on me)
(slam)
p168 Capeta, I did it!
Uh...
Thank you!
p169 Boss, thank you so much!
Capeta, let's go to the garage and install that engine right now!
Yeah!
(slam)
Thank you… huh?
I said it well, too.
Like grandkids... huh...
(i wonder if i was cool)
Hey, Shige!
You still have work left to do!!!
p170 Capeta!
Did you really get your hands on an engine!?
Wow!
Is this it!?
Hey Capeta, let me do something too.
Pops, I brought lunch!
Onigiris I made with my mom!
No matter who was going to drive it,
The very first team, was that of a parent and close friends.
A machine we built together.
Capeta's first machine,
(what's with that monami)
made its first cry at a tiny garage.
p173 We've made it this far.
Now we can drive it at a karting center.
We'll go tomorrow... that's thursday.
Huh?!
Dad, what about work!?
D… don't worry! If it's just one day, I'll...!
p177 Yo, you came.
Ah, mister manager! Please let allow us to drive our kart today!!
Whoa, from that pile of trash?
Nicely done!
p178 Hm?
Hey, what's this. You've got one rain tire?
Huh? Rain!?
I thought I got lucky to get one with grooves…
...Are you out of your mind?
You can't drive with 1 tire that's different from the rest.
Generally a rain tire's diameter is much smaller.
p179 Can't be helped then. Lend him a tire.
Bring the 83 rear.
Okay, let's prep this thing.
For now, these two will…
Bring them over here. (i'll give you some suits)
p181 When you're entering the course, go like this. Raise one hand, to signal.
Until you're used to things, make sure to keep driving on the right lane.
That way you won't be bothering the other cars.
Alright then, who's first.
p182 Y… You go first, Capeta.
After you!!
p183 An engine!
Alright, go for it Capeta!
I can't believe it.
I'm in a car!
p184 NOT SO HARD, YOU FOOL!
p187 I'm driving! I'm driving!
p188 Capeta's doing it!
W- W-
Whoa!
Woooooooow!
p189 I bet...
I bet he's got a huge smile on his face, under that helmet… (so happy)
p191 Go Capeta!!
Cacchan!
p193 Hey! If you're spinning, raise both hands to signal!
That's it. You can drive now.
GO GO CAPETA!
Cacchaaaan!
Damn. Dammit.
Wow…
p194 Aaaaaah!
Cacchan!
p195 Why's he keep spinning round and round--?
What a dunce!
Hey, you. Was that kart properly alligned?
Huh?
What? Allyned...? (ally what now)
Figures.
Hmph. You're not supposed to go spinning at that speed.
I thought it was strange when I saw him start.
That is, his 4 wheels weren't equally on the ground.
p195 If the front of your kart starts floating, you won't be able to make the next turn.
p197 Waaaaaah!
We'd better call him in. (no matter the speed)
Hey now, you can't drive that thing!!
p198 Can't drive.
Hey! Come back here!
Stop driving! Stop!!
The kart we made together…
p199 Everyone's hopes and wishes…
Singlehandedly driving for the hopes of everyone affected…
Kid, that kart aint no good.
I'm sorry, Capeta.
And so… (huff) x5
Huh?
p200 I'll show them the results.
This is where driving a formula 1 car, and a kart don't differ,
in the 100-year history of motor racing.
It is the race driver's destiny.
*** CAPETA Volume 1 END ***
p201 Bonus manga Why "Capeta?" Masahito Soda
I had to start thinking of a name for the main character of my new serialization, around the fall of 2002.
(capeta) x3
When I woke up in the morning, "Capeta" came to my mind.
Somehow I felt like I wanted to use an italian-sounding name. (could this name become popular with the tifosi in the future?) I like to believe I received this name from the gods of manga.
Ah, this is just like how "Yesterday" suddenly came to Paul McCartney. (idiot)
paper: Kappeita
Since Japanese people always have kanji in their names, I wrote it KA PEI TA.
On the other side, Monami came from the word "Mimosa". (what the heck) If you talk about Ferrari (Modena), a "Mimosa flower" comes to mind, right?
Writing down the alphabet letters, I just took the initials form the kanji characters. But K became C, because it was cuter.
This should do fine for the title!
p202 What!? Seriously!?
The week after that, I got a very pleasant surprise!! My editor looked the name "Capeta" up, and it seemed to be Portuguese! Turns out it means "young prankster", "naughty boy", or "devil king", and so on. What a shock!!
What an amazing name! Cacchan!! (I like to call him this, instead of Cacchan) (with Schumacher!!)
If you think about it, you'd need a "devil king" to defeat the "Red Baron." … But then… no one would expect a "young prankster", to do so.
Alright, enough with the naming already! But the contents of the manga itself is super serious! So from here on out, please enjoy Capeta!!!https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20785Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 462010-03-16T20:51:34+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp120 Magul, who was expected to invade Earth today… (it's massacre time!!)
Seems to have strained his back.
…sigh.
…I can't say I'm very surprised anymore. (I wouldn't expect otherwise)
yep yep (nod nod)
…Right.
MASTER JABA, MASTER JABA!
I have recovered from my previous failure, and made a new invention!! (last time's failed death series)
What.
Its name also louds: "LAST TIME'S FAILURE RECOVERY INVENTION" GUN!!
It is the successor to my previously developed concept. The 5 unopenable items that cause the Earthlings to die from stress.
If the humans bask in its rays, they will be struck by a most awkward atmosphere.
--and they will be crushed by this akwardness!! (downfall of humanity) death by stress
YOU'VE DONE IT, DR. KAOBA!!
p122 Let's experiment.
You, please be our guinnea pig.
Me?
A… Am I gonna be fine?
Don't worry. I've set it on "weak." (just a tiny sting)
Okay, here goes. (gulp) (serious pretence)
OH MY GAD, THE AWKWARDNESS!!
WHAAAAAAT-
p123 W… What kind of awkwardness is it?
…w… well.
It's like pigging out on the samplers at a supermarket,
only to be caught by a store clerk.
T…
That's hella awkward.
Try it out on me too!
MY GOD, IT'S AWKWARD!
What is it!?
It's like feigning sickness and skipping school; then during the evening going to the bookstore, and running into your homeroom teacher--! (this manga is the best)
UWAAAAAAH!! THE AWKWARDNESS!!
ME TOO, ME TOO!
p124 I-IT'S LIKE SINGING TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT, THINKING NO ONE'S AROUND. BUT THEN SUDDENLY, THERE'S A PERSON BEHIND YOU!! (we're men, we're manly men--)
(HEEEEEEEEK, AWKWAAAARRRRD, NO RECOVERING FROM THAT) (stop please)
What an amazing invention, Dr. Kaoba.
If this is only the extent of the "weak" setting, I can't imagine how awkward the "strong" setting could be…
This is an amazing gun!
Earth will certainly become ours now!
But… no matter if a monster were to use that gun, he still can't go to Earth with a strained back.
(crack)
Planning to use the gun Dr. Kaoba developed, Gebros put everyone in a most awkward atmosphere.
(but it's fine, right? this gun was originally…)
--End of GOGO! Pudding Empire 2--https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20784Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 452010-03-16T20:51:15+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp115 The entrace to a cave, nearby Pudding Empire.
Right now, there is a suspicious secret meeting being held.
(Second "smells that stink" meeting)
(Lloyd)
--Well then, let's start the "smells that stink" meeting.
(Tom) (Mike) (John)
p116 Today's theme is "It stinks, but I kinda like it." (ain't Rie Shibata)
* glasses-wearing Japanese actress
Alright then, John, if you'd do the honours of starting us off.
Yes.
Smell of old mats at a sports festival.
(clap clap clap clap clap)
Once you get that smell on your hands, you just can't get it off. (it's dangerous if you fall, so tuck away the handles)
Totally! If you've got gymn class during first period, you can still smell it by 4th period!
That's definitely a smell that stinks, but kinda nice.
p117 Okay. Next up is me, Llyod.
The smell of your finger with a band-aid.
(clap) x9
Oh definitely! Definitely!
Yeah 'specially during summertime!! It kinda stinks, but I lick it at least once every five minutes. (it stinks… but I've gotta lick it)
The smell when you've been in the pool is nice too.
Okay, next up: Tom.
Yes.
The smell of asphalt. Tom.
The smell of asphalt.
ASSFAULT!?
Huh, I don't get it.
p118 In the summertime when the asphalt becomes hot, and it just feels like it's about to come down.
It's kind of a dusty smell.
(durrrrrrrr)
But I know it, this smell. I definitely do.
That's our Tom! An old man's wisdom just has a completely different outlook on things.
(clap) x6
(Hahaha! What now "old man," I'm only 16)
And last but not least, Mike. (thump thump thump)
p119 The smell of an ant.
That's no good--
All you can do is pick them up, but there's no depth to their smell or anything.
The second "smells that stink" meeting. Who are these men? What ever happened in the first meeting? What is its purpose?
--Many mysteries remain at this point. But it does not seem to relate to the invasion of Earth, so we can all rest easy.https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20783Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 442010-03-16T20:51:00+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp110 The eternal snow mountain, Zerachi.
At the eve of full moon...
He awakens!!
KIKERON!
A demon that draws its infinite strength from magma. Those that defy him, are doomed.
p111 A pack of dogs, lost on Zerachi mountain.
(squish squish)
The dreaded Kikeron!! Who will happen to become his prey, on this night?
p112 (staaare) (staaare)
GRRRROOOOAAAAAARRRR!
Kikeron, who resides in magma, feels warm.
p113 (weeeeeeeen)
We must take our foremost precautions for Kikeron's attack!!
…Really, that Kikeron… What a handful. (handful)
p114 (ween ween) (roll roll) (nod)
Any sighting yet of Kikeron?
No, nothing.
Maybe something happened?
--No.
(zzzzz)
Kikeron draws his eternal life and infinite strength from the magma--
--If this being chose to exterminate Bavaroa…
I believe our days are over...https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20782Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 432010-03-16T20:49:44+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp105 Videko, this is unforgivable!
A man who is so ignorant of the ways of the world!!
Mom feels the same!
But why? Mister Kante isn't like that. (kante)
I've already told you the reason!!
p106 Well, more or less.
Isn't that Kante guy from the Pudding Empire?
So what if he is!?
Adding to that that he's doing something dangerous as invading Earth… out of the question.
But I'm fine with it, isn't that what counts!?
Videko, that's no way to talk to your father!!
--I rather dislike this Kante person too.
--Mom!!
Because...
He called us up at 12 in the evening--
p107 Calling at a time like that, how inconsiderate…
(Huh? now?)
Not only that, but he kept calling you out from outside!
(Videko, who is it?)
T… That's my bad.
I was supposed to meet with Mister Kante, but I forgot about it so I made him wait.
Whenever I pick up and it's him, he never says a word and just hangs up.
Even though he said nothing, how do you know it was Kante calling?
What's with you two!? Even though you don't know the slightest about Kante!!
He told me to keep things secret, but I'm just gonna say it!!
p108 Dad got into debts due to taken over stocks… but Kante-
(d…dear...) (I…I told you not to say anything to Videko)
But Kante understood, that if he lent me the money, dad would have objected! So we kept it quiet!
That's the kind of person Kante is!
… I know all about it.
Huh?
… I do too.
Why!? Why do you know?
p109 We overheard you.
W… Why you!
You guys were eavesdropping on me!!
I… It's not like that.
I don't believe you anymore, mom and dad!!
I've had it up to here! It ends today, I'm leaving this house and moving in with Kante!
Wait, Videko!
No! Don't follow me!
--and so.
Why did you follow me!?
It can't be helped you idiot, we share the same body!!
We weren't eavesdropping,
we just heard you!
a… errr...https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20781Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 422010-03-16T20:49:24+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp100 Once again, we have developed a secret weapon to eradicate mankind.
The one who developed it, is our own professor of science, the evil DR. KAOBA.
A dreaded man who is also behind the 5 unopenable items, that would cause mankind to go extinct from stress.
This secret weapon he developed? It will most definitely destroy the earthlings.
p101 (vweeeen)
W… What is this pillar like contraption?
DEATH TOWER.
(puddinmond)
Results of my many years of research have made me come to the conclusion that this "Puddinmond" is the hardest raw material on our planet. I have succesfully developed from this, the most endurable substance EVER.
I call it--
PUDDINMOND ENDURANCE SUBSTANCE!!
And I have used it to create this "Death Tower."
Oooh-- Looks amazing.
p102 How do you use it?
You take it to Earth, and put it there like this.
Huh?
It is an extremely hard substance at any rate.
One unattended moment, they bump their pinky toe against this pillar, and--
(thump) GYAAAAAAAAHHHH UGYAAAAAAH
I CAN ALREADY PICTURE IT!! THEIR WHEEPING, AND SCREAMING FACES…
Couldn't you think of a better use?
Like, for armor.
You don't seem to be pleased, Master Jaba.
Do not fret. I have another secret weapon.
p103 DEATH BEAM!
The latest development in electromagnetic wave devices, this Death Beam was developed through the use of "Nitro Plasma."
…How do you use it?
You expose it directly on humans.
--then what happens?
Due to the vibrations of these terrible electromagnetic waves, the skin on their fingers will become like a hangnail!
(the seperation of skin due to the vibrations of electromagnetic waves -hangnail-)
I CAN ALREADY PICTURE IT! UNAWARE OF THEIR HANGNAIL, PUTTING THEIR HANDS IN THEIR POCKETS!! THE EARTHLINGS' WHEEPING, AND SCREAMING FACES!!
Couldn't you think of a better use for the latest in electromagnetic waves!?
(jezus christ almighty)
Ah! Please wait, Master Jaba!
--Then, then how about this-
Go home, doofus.
p104 DEATH MISSILE!
The latest automatic homing device, with a missile a hundred times more accurate, and equipped with a radar!!
Therefor, it can easily pinpoint and hit any target.
Really?
Yes.
You can even aim for their elbows with this missile!!
A place that'll easily go numb!! Can't you just picture it!? The earthlings' wheeping, screaming faces!
(right here!)
(swipe)
AH!! What're you doing?
P-PLEASE STOP, MASTER JABA!! (die, dumbass)
AH- (gyaaaah)
I-IT'S GONE NUMB--
The dreadful strength of the Pudding Empire's science department. And the dreaded Dr. Kaoba.https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20780Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 412010-03-16T20:49:10+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp095 What I would repeat, to someone who read this manga for the first time…
On a place unknown to mankind, someone is secretely…
AIMING FOR EARTH!!
They are called the "Pudding Empire." Located a distant 3 million lightyears from Earth, they plan to invade it.
--And just like any other day, they are executing a plan to dispatch the next dreadful monster to Earth.
p096 SKARNODON!
The ultimate immortal.
It is your turn!!
COME FORTH, SKARNODON!
p097 Dammit! What do I have to do to here--
I call forth and I call forth, but no one even tries to COME forth!!
I wonder if Skarnodon's hurting somewhere too.
How can he be hurting!? He's frickin' immortal!
Huh?
W… What's wrong, Skarnodon?
Thing is, I just got back from the dentist's.
…The dentist? Aren't you immortal…?
It doesn't really have anything to do with my mortality, though… How should I say--
p098 It's more of a contemporary illness.
Contemporary…
When you have trouble clenching your teeth, (grind grind)
it's called a "temporomandibular joint disorder."
* wikipedia is your friend
Did you know that popular idol Chinatsu Moriyama has it too?
(known for the popular hit single "Adachi ga Oda-san")
(wow what a geek! what's with the vocabulary!!)
It's when an entire row of teeth starts growing crooked, due to your wisdom teeth. Plus, you can't eat hard stuff anymore.
(if due to your wisdom teeth, an entire row of teeth start to go crooked, you won't be able to clench your jaws anymore) (grind grind) (clenching, while moving your teeth will result in your bottom jaw shifting)
And, if you still keep clenching your teeth while moving your jaw, it's your jaw joints that will bear the burden.
Resulting in several impairments.
(hard to open your mouth) (headache) (stiff shoulders) (spinal injury) (sore neck) (decline in eyesight etc.)
This is a "temporomandibular joint disorder."
It was getting really bad when I couldn't even fit two fingers in my mouth.
(but now I can)
p099 Anyway, tere are many ways to treat this, but
(pull teeth) (braces) (walking with your toes turned inward)
the fastest way to do it is walking with your toes turned inward.
(your jaw's bad) (spine gets twisted) (walk with your toes turned inward) (spine becomes straight) (your jaw heals)
Walking with your toes turned inwards cures anything spine-related. Plus it eases the strain on anything attached to your jaw joints.
That's why I've been walking like this lately. (toes inwards!)
To cure my jaw!
Man, I really don't have it going for me.
It's hard to fully recover from this… And I actually have a bunch of other hard-to-cure illnesses.
I may be immortal, but I guess that means I'll suffer from illnesses for all eternity. C'est la vie.
…Go home.
Our scientific capabilities right now are not up to protecting against their invasion-- We can only thank the heavens.
(the end)https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20771Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 402010-03-16T18:21:49+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp090 Jaba's childhood friend, Sushita's Jiro Oyakata.
W-what's wrong, Jiro?
Jaba-- I can't take it anymore--
My store is ruined--
Sushita?
H… How do you mean?
--It started 3 months ago--
p091 Constructions workers started building on the vacant lot across my store.
--When they were done, it became a family sushi restaurant called "Smiley Sushi".
Ah-
It's a chain of stores owned by 3 brothers. Because they have large quantities of sushi toppings in stock, they're very cheap.
(Smiley Sushi's owners, the 3 Devil brothers)
They can go in direct competition with private owners, and don't have any partners.
Ever since that day, all my customers were lured to their place.
And just like that, my store is on the verge of ruin-- Jaba, please lend me your strength--
…So that's how it is.
Hmmm… If you can't beat their prices, there must be another way to best Smiley Sushi.
p092 How about trying out a new menu?
A Sushita original.
A… A new menu?
I know just the thing!
Its name is "Belmus Maki."
It's my own invention, though. You just put some rice on your seaweed, top it with mayonnaise, roll it, and voila!
Plus it doesn't cost much, but tastes great!
--But even if we start thinking up a new menu, I don't know when I'll be able to do it. It takes time for it to build up a reputation.
I guess you have a point...
--If you can't beat them in price, and can't be original--
There's still the power of good service.
!
T-THAT'S IT!
p093 A sushi-go-round!
(special service day, every 15th of the month)
Sushi-go-round?
They have them on earth.
The sushi spins around in circles.
The kids love it. There's a sushi-go-round boom currently on Earth.
It's like a sushi merry-go-round.
--That sure sounds like fun.
If the children want to go, they'll drag their parents along.
And if entire families come over, it'll double your profits. The effectiveness of the sushi-go-round is extaordinary.
Thank you, Jaba! I'll remember this favor for the rest of my life! I'm gonna start constructions right away!
N… No problem.
p094 --And so.
Sushi-go-round Sushita
Huh? What's this? A sushi-go-round? (what, what? What the heck's this now?)
Let's check it out. (here goes nothin')
Hi there! Welcome!
Huh? Not much seems to have changed.
What will it be?
Errr… I'll have squid.
…Where's the sushi-go-round?
Here you go, one squid.
(vweeeeen) (turn turn turn turn) (staaaare)
--And so, one week later, Sushita was crushed.
THAT'S NOT A SUSHI-GO-ROUND! HUUUUUH?https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20770Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 392010-03-16T18:21:27+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp085 Turtle Bath
Well isn't this a rare sight, Master Jaba at a bath-house.
Myes, well, our bath is broken.
(w-what's with the censor)
Alright, it's been a while since I've been in a bath this big, so I should take it easy.
Hm?
Aaaaaah, this bath is just what I needed…
AH!! Salmon Monster!!
Oooooh, feels so guuuuuuud--
p086 Salmon Monster. Previously mistaken for a regular salmon, and got halfway cooked into a meuniere by the Pudding Empire chef. And so, failed to invade Earth.
(half a salmon monster) (salmon meuniere) (the emperor who asked for seconds) (hello) (and the owner of Takemura Clothes, Mister Takamura -2 children-) (welcome) (no relevance)
Foooooo… Master Jabaaaaa--
How ya doin?
…I should be asking how you're doing, having lost your other half.
What you see is what you get! (hahahaaa, not!)
Oh man, I can feel it boiling to my bones.
Time to hop out.
(SPLASH) (Jaba's legs)
p087 THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO FEEL BUT YER BONES!!
(Kaaaakakakakaa, joke's on me!)
Oh! Forgot to wash my bod!!
--BUT. I don't even have a bod!
KAAAAAKAKAKAKAKAA HAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAA
…What happened to your other half? (what a retard)
--Oh, that happened a few days ago.
I was chilling in the park, enjoying the sun. Just perfect weather.
Next thing I knew, I dozed off right there.
p088 But, Bucchi the stray cat came around.
So when I opened my eyes, damn thing had licked me clean!
Huh?
I laughed my ass off when I saw myself! (heeeheeheeeeee-- stop it, my stomach)
But man, how about that Bucchi.
I mean, I'm supposed to be a Monster! A monster, man!
That cat ate a monster!
Now that's SPIRIT!!
Seriously-
Man-
I even gave him some pocket change.
You didn't have to do that.
p089 Alright then, I'm off.
Bye.
(don't swim in the pool man)
...What is that idiot thinking…
Fuuuu-- Fresh and clean.
Huh?
What's going on?
AH-
He even wants my bones, so he came back for more!! KAAAAAKAKAKA joke's on me
Now THAT'S spirit! Eat, Buchi, Eat! Eat it all!!
…Much more, Jaba thought about feeding it its head.https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20769Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 382010-03-16T18:21:06+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp080 Deroi.
A monster who will grab every chance to eat The Emperor, who stands atop the Pudding Empire.
Due to his frequent attempts to gobble the Emperor up, Jaba and cohorts found themselves unable to ignore this matter.
And thus have decided to investigate.
If we can clear up the mystery as to why he'll only eat the Emperor, I expect we'll be able to manufacture a proper substitute.
And then the Emperor won't be eaten by Deroi again.
(serious)
OKAY!
COMMENCE EXPERIMENT!
(Takauji Ashikaga)
* Japanese general/shogun
p081 First, we will show him a doll of the emperor, and a regular doll.
If he goes for the Emperor's doll, we can state he reacts to the Emperor's appearance.
Ah! He's closing in on the dolls!
(staaare)
Oh! He's going for the Emperor's doll!!
(smash) (roll roll)
A-!!
TORN
…I guess it's not his appearance…
…I guess not…
p082 Next up is color.
We've lined up the emperor's armor color, and other colors. Let's see which one he takes an interest in.
(flower) (the earth) (fish) (emperor) (smell evaporator device)
No reaction at all to the sound of footsteps!! Hey! He's asleep!
(emperor) (Jaba) (Cicada) (Gebros) (tapping to a beat)
p083 What could it be about the Emperor that's invoking his reactions?
The analysis results of the investigation are done!
Deroi wants to eat the Emperor because of…
COINCIDENCE
C… Coincidence…
…Coincidence.
I'm off selling bananas again, Oi-chan. (wanderer)
(welcome)
Coincidence. (enter)
(relief) --What? Deroi only ate me because of coincidence…?
Sighed the emperor.
--So it was all just a coincidence, who'd have thunk.
--Alright, experiment closed.
I don't have to be afraid of Deroi anymore, after this.
Sighed the emperor, who became slightly enthusiastic.
p084 Emperor, let's return to your roo--
--Huh? Where's the emperor?
(zzzzz) I guess he got excited when he found it was just a coincidence…
…Is he a child?
(coincidence) Look at that triumphant expression… (zzzz)
(twitch)
AH!
(emperor--) (munch) (bam)
As expected, Deroi eating the Emperor was no coincidence at all. But it remains uncertain why he keeps doing it...https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20768Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 372010-03-16T18:20:48+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp075 The Dandy Baron.
Wearing a purple gown, clad with elegant roses. This is what he is called by the people of Pudding Empire.
Due to his gentlemanly outfit, and personality; he is mainly sent on diplomatic assignments.
(pleasure doing business with you) (I look forward to our continuated cooporation)
Having finished a business transaction with an arms dealer, he is about to head back to the empire.
…I've worked up quite an appetite, where could I go to enjoy a fine meal...
…further more...
p076 What matter of eccentric place do I appear to have come to!?
Could I be able to still my hunger in this pitiable environment…
Though it is rather embarassing for myself…
p077 …But it does not appear that there is a restaurant to be found...
There's a place 100m from here.
It's the only one in this shopping district.
Thank you very much, monsieur.
Hah, I bet they only accept cash.
Now that I know where I must head, I simply need to mosy on there.
This must be the pl--
W-what!? I… Is this a restaurant!?
(Granny's shack)
p078 G… Granny's shack…
(would you like seconds, sir?) (quite alright, jeeves)
What is this "Granny's shack"…
Welcome!
Ah… Well, I…
Madam… Errr… Might this be a restaurant?
This be a restauran, 'n you a customa.
We ain't got no menu here tho.
Most folk jes tell us whut dey want, so we makes it.
--Alright, then.
I'll have a beef stroganoff, and a glass of white wine please.
HAHAHA! That ain't no food, shilly.
A… Then…
Then are there any recommendations?
Granny's Super Bowl.
Granny's Super Bowl…
p079 For booze, only thing we got is this 'ere soba liquor called "BRINGITON." But it's a stiffie.
BEEP BEEP BEEP, EMERGENCY ALERT, EMERGENCY ALERT
(umbrellas made with cigarette packs)
(where am I) (One Cup can)
* canned sake brand
…What am I doing here…
(another store's bowl)
DIG IN!
Desiring some beef stroganoff, and a glass of white wine… Before him stood a beef bowl that could satisfy a college rugby player. And a "One Cup" can filled with soba liquor called "BRINGITON", dilluted with hot water.
It goes without saying that he did not get a lot of sleep that night. (narrated by Yamada Keaton)(lies)
* veteran Japanese voice actorhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20767Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 362010-03-16T18:20:30+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp070 (new year)
(huh? isn't this outside?) (who the hell)
An elderly person had to be taken to the hospital, due to a mochi getting stuck in his throat…
No messing around with mochi, alright...
(buffalo monster, KO'd by a bluff)
Master Jaba, I've finished the gift.
--ok.
Where are you taking these cakes?
(it's for my new year's greetings)
To the elder.
The elder Bargen, a master strategist with a formidable deed of arms during his years of active duty.
(active Bargen)
Though retired now, there is nothing unknown about the army corps to this influential man. Be that as it may, he has a very bad relation with his daughter in law.
p071 (HAHAHA) (retired Bargen)
Oh, you shouldn't have, Jaba!
--Anyway, how are things with your daughter in law lately? Getting better?
--Funny you should ask, Jaba.
She's always so obstinant, but this morning it seemed like the winds have started to blow more gently.
You don't say.
(HAHAHA)
This morning we had our New Year's dish, and my bowl was packed with mochi!! (PFFFT)
Hahaha… Hm? What's wrong, Jaba?
…Didn't you see the paper this morning?
There was an article about an elderly person who choked on some mochi. (HAHA… HA- HA…..)
Oh yeah! I saw that. What about it?
p072 W… Well… You said your bowl was packed with mochi this morning, right?
So, what are you trying to say here?
Don't you think your daughter in law read that article, and purposely…
Kayoko read it, and purposely--
(staaaare)
WHAT THE HELL!
Didn't this guy used to be a legendary strategist?
T… That blasted woman. She's even after my life now, too. (damn her to hell)
I thought it was kinda weird.
(daddy can I have a word please)
(shiver) x4
That woman was only being nice when she asked me for the money to go on a family trip to Izu…
* peninsula in the south of the Kanto region
(that woman… that woman called me daddy… she called me daddy… even though she usually calls me old man…)
(too much information)
p073 She's the second person that's after my life, after the inhabitants of the Begugu planet!!
(first, Begugu inhabitants) (second, daughter in law Kayoko)
DAMN HER-- She has used up my last ounce of patience! I will show her the might of a former strategist.
(wander ponder)
THAT'S IT!
(exit) (return) (huff huff huff huff)
W-What were you doing!?
Hehehe… You'll come to realize my powers, Kayoko.
--I went to the toilet just now. Number two.
--Oh, no. I properly flushed it and all!! Or did I--
p074 I pinched out one heck of a stringy turd, and didn't wipe the toilet!!
(kekeke) (I sold my soul to the devil!!)
Afterwards, I just pretended I didn't know, and never looked back.
… Master… Strategist…
(we will attack from two sides, the south and the east)
(Huh? Who just went to the toilet?)
(I wonder who it was) (tap tap)
(It was the old man)
W-WHAT THE-?
M… My grandchild saw it--
(losing it)
(and the year's just begun)
…same daughter in law, same elder…
Jaba has confirmed that having this person come back to the Empire is simply unthinkable!https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20766Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 352010-03-16T18:19:46+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp065 Bavaroa calendar, new year 1997.
The Emperor of Pudding Empire is about to speak some words to herald the new year.
The Emperor's new year's speech,
talks of the necessity to form a unity, in order for the Empire to invade Earth.
(gebros is so cool!!)
[New Year]
Are you ready?
(nod)
Ah! You changed into your jersey!!
Even though it's new, just wear your proper attire please!!
(might be new, still dorky)
p066 I thought new year's would be a good chance to show my newly bought jersey to everyone!!
Jersey hater. --Thought the emperor.
That's more like it.
(jaba the hater) what am I hating on then!?
Always the same old Emperor look-- This was the emperor's first new year's speech.
He is actually very nervous.
Don't worry!! If you do like I told you yesterday, it'll be fine.
Like yesterday--
--yesterday.
The preparations for facing the new year are complete. What a relief.
p067 Master Jaba, it's terrible!! The Emperor's gone missing!
WHAAAAT!?
At this time of the year, what is he thinking!?
(feeling of relief out the door)
WE MUST FIND HIM!!
Mister Steve's Speech Class
(on holiday until january 7th -Steve)
--holiday.
...gulp.
Because I am a poor speaker, I thought I would learn how to speak here for tomorrow's new year speech.
p068 You shouldn't be going to a place like that at this time of the year! (emperor's room)
Not to mention, one who stands at the top of the empire shouldn't be going to a speech class!!
(I don't know about this "mister watson" guy)
(mister steve)
Don't worry.
Talking smoothly is something that comes spontaneous. If you're just true to yourself, and use your own words, it'll be fine.
--True to myself.
Emperor, it's about time.
(thump thump)
p069 G... GO FOR IT.
(go for it)
YEAAAAAAAAAAH-- (bavaroa)
EMPEROR! x10 (huh? what? what?)
New Year's Day.
(greetings from Gebros) (swoosh)
[Deeply Moved]
The Empire's unity was strengthened by the Emperor's speech. The year has only just begun, but the Earth's chances of facing a crisis have risen!https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20765Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 342010-03-16T18:19:31+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp059 It appears something amazing is taking place on Earth again…
The Pudding Empire is once again facing another impact!
EMERGENCY MEETING!!
WHAT COULD THIS AMAZING SOMETHING BE!?
p060 (muscle)
Noike Air Muscles.
These sneakers are the cause.
Right now, these sneakers are sending the Earthlings into a purchasing panic.
Price: 15.000 yen -> 29.800 yen -> 150.000 yen
* By the way, Gebros' shoes cost 230 yen.
Their stocks are being depleted one by one-- Places that still have them are asking a 2 to 10 fold premium, compared to the list price.
It has come to the point that, these sneakers are related to many cases of robberies.
[Muscle Hunt]
...Scary... (YOU'RE THE ONE THAT'S SCARY)
--But, what is different about these sneakers, compared to any other?
p061 You name it. I'm sure the cushion is a selling point, so
I wanted to confirm this. I asked the Emperor if he could help us for today. Emperor, if you'd please. (nervous) (thump thump) (BEGIN)
(squeek squeek squeek) x2
How are they, Emperor?
(AWESOME CUSHION) (no pics plz)
B...But...
p062 What is so good about this cushion?
Hm?
W-WHAT'S THIS!?
This transparent section? (this!!)
AN AIR POCKET!!
(this is it, this is it!! I'm sure of it)
This amazing cushion absorbs the impact when you make an impact on the ground.
An air pocket!?
What is it, Yamada-kun?
THAT'S IT!! THE REASON WHY THIS PRODUCT IS SO POPULAR!!
I'm sure of it!!
W-WHAT!?
p063 For whatever reason, Earthlings have been fascinated by filling things with air since the dawning of time.
It appears they celebrate "Christmas" during this season, on Earth.
(stop)
Christmas?
Yes, they decorate a tree,
exchange gifts, eat cake, and so on.
--Christmas.
[circus]
(sounds like christmas)
p054 What?
You want to hold Christmas!?
(nod)
(zealous)
The Emperor overheard us talking.
...So it seems...
(even though he's the emperor, he still does that...)
I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun, and eat cake, if we hold Christmas! --Thought the emperor.
[walrus] <- how did we get to this from christmas?
I fetched this out of the Earth Christmas archives. Who is this person?
This is the one they call "Santa Claus."
He's pretty much the head honcho during Christmas.
Head honcho!!
p055 What?
You want to be Santa Claus!?
(nod) [Mountain Scarecrow]
He was eavesdropping again.
...Indeed...
[Bandit]
If I become Santa Claus, I'm sure it'll be even more fun! --Thought the emperor.
Well... Those are definitely Santa Clause's features, but it feels off somehow.
--lookin' good. --Thought the emperor.
[Ski Cap] [Red & white jersey] [SANTA]
p056 --So these are Christmas trees.
(Saaasaaa nooo haaa) (saaarasara)
* Tanabata Song
Are you sure these are the trees?
No mistakin'.
(wooow! amazing! what a huge cake!) (merry christmas)
(Huh? Elder?) (No I'm Tom)
I am kind of really nervous. --Thought the emperor.
Emperor, what are you doing here!?
(what, what?) (what's happening?)
Santa Clause is supposed to ride the reindeer, and has to deliver presents to everyone!
(what's going oooon?)
p057 There! Hop on reindeer Deroi, and deliver these presents to the Bavaroa people, please.
(presents)
(slam)
(WAHAHAHAHA) (this cake is great)
... It's cold outside...
Even though I'm the head honcho, do I have to deliver presents in the snow…?
Christmas sucks. --Thought the emperor.
(3km/h)
[Santa Clausin']
p058 Belmus' Bum Cooking Corner <First and Final> what, so sudden--!!
Yaay, yaay Clap, clap drummrolls
Fried Chicken Gorgous Soup
Ingredients: - KFC bone & skin - Vegetables: Cabbages, Onions, Peppers, Carrots, Potatoes (It's okay if you don't have any veggies, just leave them out) - Salt, pepper, savory seasoning - Water
Preparation: - Put water and the ingredients in a pot, and wait for it to boil - If you don't have any veggies: add taste with salt, pepper, and savory seasoning
DONE!!
KFC skin and bones are tasty, but if there's meat it's even better!! (captain--)
Belmus came up with this all by himself, the author had nothing to do with it!! (even though I do it every time I buy chicken)https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20763Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 322010-03-16T18:18:50+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp047 Pudding Empire Corps Commander, Belmus.
Despite having the status of a Corps Commander; in order to support Piro Piro Snackbar's Miss Taeko, he lives an every day life devoid of luxury.
The 19-year old appartment where he lives.
Oh man I'm starving--
I shouldn't have eaten that entire onigiri I bought at the convenience store yesterday.
Man I can't wait for the end of the month--
I'd best wait until next month to buy Taeko's ring…
p048 That makes 3 litres of water today.
(but there's always room for more, water is fundamental in order to survive) (what a go-getter)
...no matter how often I look, it stays empty.
If only I could have a taste of my own Belmus maki now...
(nori, mayonnaise) (rice)
(specialty) (a good solution if you don't have any money by the end of the month) (cost of ingredients: 7 yen)
The Belmus Maki. A sushi roll with nothing else on it but mayonnaise. Belmus' own original invention.
(white)
That's right... People used to say, that drifters out on sea ate tooth paste to endure their hunger.
(staaaare)
Bah... What am I thinking. I'm no drifter.
(no way in hell am I doing something like that!!)
p049 M... Maybe I'll just have a nibble.
(lick)
(munch munch munch)
IT'S NO USE!!
NO USE AT ALL--!!
WHAT AM I DOING!?
(sure is useless alright...)
(knock knock)
Mister Belmus, it's your registered mail.
Ah... Coming!
Who's this from...?
Oh.
It's my mom.
Dear Belmus. How are you? I hope you're doing fine. We've been worried since you didn't come over for Obon. I know you're a commander, so you're probably not in any financial trouble, but I've still sent you some money. I hope you don't mind. PS. Please come over for new year, so we can see your face again.
From Mom
p050 (staaaare)
Mom.
AH! 5000 Yen!!
OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY, 5000 YEN!!
Now I can go to Snackbar Piro Piro!!
(Snackbar Piro Piro, set meals start at 5000 yen)
I can go see Taeko!!
UGH!
What am I saying, at a time like this...
I'm about to starve to death.
I AM GOING TO USE THIS 5000 YEN MOM SENT ME TO GET SOME NUTRITION!!
(I'M GONNA EAT KATSU DON! I'M GONNA EAT A LARGE SERVING OF GYUUDON, WITH MISO SAUCE!! I'M GONNA EAT 2 PORTIONS OF ZARUSOBA!!, AND THEN--)
I WILL USE IT TO EAT SOMETHING DELICIOUS!!
p051 I'll make sure to put this to good use, (bel, you want some fishcake?)
MOM! (I'll come home for new year)
(ring, ring)
Huh? Who could it be?
Ah! M-Miss Taeko!
Huh? To the store? Right now?
Sorry, the store was empty when I called. But a large organization just came in, so we're full.
My bad, go home.
Ah... ah... I...
(captain--) (looks like she upgraded)
Set meals start at 5000 yen, sir.https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20762Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 312010-03-16T18:18:23+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp041 The dreadful Pudding Empire.
Knowing their homeplanet of Bavaroa only has a lifespan left of 1 year, they are trying to discover their own way of life through the invasion of Earth.
Brace yourselves, once more!
In order to make Earth ours--
COME FORTH, STEEL DEMON!!
(serious) (bean)
...
(can't say he didn't see it coming)
p042 (footsteps) (man) (jaba) (emperor)
(speech bubbles)
The steel demon is visiting his parents in the countryside, who run a confectionary store. In order to settle the matter of his departure to Earth.
(roll roll)
strong bamboo poles for drying futons--
p043 Hm?
...Mom.
ST-
STEELY!!
Wahahaha!!
So you came back home, huh? (dear, beer!) Dear, you're drinking too much!
This is the happiest day ever!! So it's fine, right!?
p044 ...I botched it.
They were so happy to see me back home… I couldn't tell them about the Earth invasion...
Dad was so opposed to me joining the empire.
(Why'd you wanna join that empire, you're supposed to succeed us) (Dad--)
How should I be going at it...
Oh, you're going out?
Dad's already asleep.
He's not used to drinking that much.
It's just that he's so glad that you're home.
p045 The next day
...Ah… Dad...
Steel--
Dad got up real early to make these hard candies!
Take these with you when you go to Earth!
HUH?
We already know what you wanted to tell us.
Good luck!
F--
FATHER, MOTHER!!
And so...
Steel demon! If you'd please go to Earth now--
... though, weren't you there yesterday?
What were you doing?
WHAAAT!?
Enough!! On to the next monster!
(I'll go, I'll really go!) (take your hard candies, and good luck)
[And so Earth passed by another crisis--]https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20761Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 302010-03-16T18:17:55+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp035 Anything goes consultation room
Because I'm troubled about the invasion of Earth,
I decided to come to the "anything goes consultation room", in the city.
Man what a line.
Sure are a lot of people coming here with their troubles...
Hm?
Due to circumstances, we are closed on 17-19-23.
AH!
(looks like he belongs to the guy next to him)
THE LEGENDARY SWORD, CANNIBALISMER--!!
p036 The Legendary Sword, Cannibalismer...
With a craving for human blood, and a sharpness that can even tear liquids to pieces… A proud sword, that carries its own intentions, and decides its own master.
...why has the legendary sword come to the "anything goes consultation room" in the city...
Hm?
Oh! It's you, from the empire!
--Thanks for the other day.
...what could be troubling the legendary sword...
Oh! That's right.
I grabbed this at the pachinko parlor before. Chocolates! Here, have some! Go ahead!
Please sir, don't hit the machines! i put 10,000 yen in this damn thing!!
Pachinko...
p037 Dammit, what's with this line!
Maybe I should come back later?
Ah, wait please!
Three spoons of sugar for me!
Yes.
(what a sweet tooth)
Truth is, my business is going under.
B... Business!?
The fresh water lobsters used in French cuisine--I've invested in their cultivation. (it's a gourmet boom right now) (what a lively business!!)
But a typhoon swept their breeding grounds off the map!
Everything's gone; I even had to fire my maid, who was taking care of the house.
…Even so, I've overcome this hopeless situation, and started a new business.
But it's just not taking off.
(auditory hallucination)
Hey, I'm pretty famous, right? (huh? huh?)
...Well, you are legendary and all.
p038 If you exploit something like that to start a business, shouldn't it be a guaranteed success?
What the hell am I doing wrong then...
W... What kind of business is it anyway?
A--
A NOODLE BAR?
I don't know why I'm not getting any customers.
T... The Legendary Sword... Started a.... Noodle bar...
(ahahaha, wait for me, mother)
(NO WAY! I can't go there)
p039 (slurrrrrp)
UGH!
DISGUSTING!
It's no good, huh?
Man, everyone keeps saying so.
Though, I don't think it's that bad myself.
This person... Doesn't really think things through, does he... (the lobster bizz would've been better...)
Alright! Truth is, I've worked in a noodle bar before!
I'll try and make some!
--and so.
Wow! This is so much better than mine!! Do you want to become our shop manager?
(alright! it's decided! you're the shop manager, I'm the clerk)
(ah, no, i already have a job at the pudding empire...)
Cannibalismer, who decides its own matser-- This time, it appears to be this guy.
p040 4-panel bonus manga
The Emperor loves sweet potato paste.
(but of course)
(stop)
Ah! Sweet potato paste! --Thought the emperor.
.....
(staaaare)
Give up on the sweet potato paste, or get eaten by Deroi. Thus was the Emperor's dilemma. (DILEMMA MY ASS!)
I want to become manlier! --Thought the emperor.
Alright! Time to for some culture school! (pamflets)
Swimming, tennis, what will it be? --Thought the emperor.
This!
This is it! --Thought the emperor.
(easy does it) plink, plonk, plank
Mistaking the scythe class, for the zither class, the Emperor was on his way to become ever more graceful.https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20760Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 292010-03-16T18:17:29+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp030 Mountain Zerachi, on planet Bavaroa.
On the night of full moon, it awakens.
A demon, that draws its infinite strength from Magma.
Therefor, he has no equal.
Immortal.
His name is "KIKERON." If he wants to attack, he attacks. If he wants to eat, he eats. If he wants to sleep, he sleeps. No one can stop him.
Those that defy him, are doomed.
…Kikeron howls once again.
(howling)
Full moon-- A dreaded night approaches Bavaroa.
p031 Akira, time for bath.
(flap flap)
Coming.
Hm?
(staaaare)
AAH!!!
KIKERON!?
The demon Kikeron... It's like he's entering our house.
Oh my god-- Our house'll be destroyed.
Mommie!
(clunk)
Ah, he came in through the front door...
p032 ...Why has a demon come...
He's not going to eat us, is he?
He's looking in the fridge! (like he owns the place)
GAW GAW GAW!
Eeeek!! Mommie!
What's he saying!?
GAW GAW GAW! (If you take eggs from the pack, make sure to refill them.)
GAW GAW GAW! (If your milk is about to go sour, quickly drink it.)
GAW GAW GAW! (Collect your left over packs of noodle soup, and mustard in one place.)
p033 H...
He's like my mother in law...
A demon has no right to talk to us like that!
YEEEK!! HE'S SPOUTING MAGMA!!
Akira, don't talk back...
Someone once did… they say he wiped out every island in that village. Just follow my lead for now.
(snip snip)
(noodle soup) (mustard)
p034 …Using a pet bottle to sort your leftover soups and sauces, good idea!
Are there eggs in it?
Yes.
What about Kirekon?
I gave him some about-to-expire milk.
…Kirekon's a pretty good guy, huh?
Kirekon, do you want to take a bath together?
(ladeedaadeedaaa)
Are you staying the night?
You have to!
Those that dare defy him, are doomed! The only way to keep your life, is to obey Kikeron!!
Hehe, look at them kids snoring.https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20759Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 282010-03-16T18:16:50+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp025 Pudding Empire Corps Commander, Belmus.
Whenever battles takes place, this man can be found fighting on the front lines.
But no matter how you look at it, he is just your ordinary, upstanding citizen.
This time, we will be taking a peek at this single man's everyday life.
p026 It takes about an hour to get to his appartment by train, from the Empire. (ouch, ouch) (hey I'm standing here!)
Just like anyone else stuck in rush hour, the commute to the Empire is rather troublesome for him.
This is the appartment where he lives, "Midoriso."
The rent is 4200 Yen. It has a bathroom the size of 6 tatami mats, furnished with a toilet, but no bath.
It's a 3 minute walk from the station. There's a bath house across the street, and it's a fairly nice location.
[Station] [Convenience Store] [Yamamoto's dog can be found howling here a lot] [Bath house] [Midoriso]
[Belmus]
The appartment is 19 years of age.
(This is your daily paper exchange--)
He hears every time someone's walking above him. (stomp stomp stomp) (quiet down!)
He hears every time his nextdoor neighbour sneezes. (HATCHOOM!! dammit...)
p027 There's a hole in the floor due to the pressure from his butt, so he tries not to make any sound.
--sigh.
Even when farting, he tries not to bother anyone.
Due to all this, he listens to the TV using his earphones after 10pm. (silence)
--Sometimes he accidentally yanks out the earphone cord with his elbow, so has to hurry to plug it back in.
(WAHAHAH) (Oh crap!)
Because the appartment where he lives is rather old, the payment method is too.
Nowadays, people usually use an automated bank transfer to pay their rent. But in this case, you have to deliver it directly to the landlord, who keeps track of it in a payment register.
(you're never late with your rent, are ya) (ah, but of course, hahaha)
As a voucher for paying your rent, you receive a voucher stamp.
p028 Like we've touched on before, Belmus has to utilize the bath house across the street because his appartment has no bath.
Since bath houses have been becoming rather expensive recently, he seems to be using coin-operated showers there.
(bag with shampoo and stuff)
But when time runs out on his coin shower, he's caught off guard, and has to stop in the middle of washing his head. This has happened to him at least twice already.
When that happens, he has to run home with a foamed up head, to grab some coins.
Come on now, put your backs in it.
But, wouldn't you expect the captain to have more than enough money. Why would he lead such a cheap life, then?
(alright, time for a break)
He must have some some savings, right?
That's not it.
It's-
A girl, man!!
Huh? A girl?
(take a five)
All of his money's going to miss Taeko, from snackbar "Piro Piro".
p029 Huh? What's this?
(miss taeko)
Where's the 5.000.000 yen bag I wanted!? What am I gonna do with this lousy 300.000 yen one?
Go exchange it!
Otherwise, don't show your face here again!
C'mon now Taeko, I'll definitely get you the 5.000.000 yen bag when I get my bonus!
(slam) Ah...
Tae... ko--
…Captain--
800 yen for a set... yikes.
Pft, guess I'll grab a bento.
(captain--)
As you can see, the private life of the dreaded Pudding Empire's Corps Commandor is no different from that of your average, young man.https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20758Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 272010-03-16T18:16:30+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp020 Emperor, your work for the day.
(stamp) [sweet natto]
That is all for today's work.
(staaare)
The emperor did not have a big workload, aside from stamping some high-priority paperwork.
All of his work was done by noon.
The Emperor was bored.
(alright, take these to sector B) (hey, you done with those yet?)
I also want a proper job.
--Thought the emperor.
p021 I am taking a break. The Emperor
"I am taking a break"... Where did the emperor go?
"A break"... I bet he saw something on TV again...
...Beats me.
[Handmade Hanpen]
* Pounded fishcake
Everyone, meet Em Peror. He'll be working with us starting today.
The emperor has decided to work part-time at a Hanpen factory.
(nice to meetcha, Mister Em) (let's work hard together!)
p022 The welcome the old ladies at the factory gave the emperor filled him with eagerness.
Mister Em, please have everyone teach you the ropes.
Make sure to grind the fish firmly.
Yes, yes! Looking good!
Once they're all ground up, take them to the steamer please.
Line them up so they can be steamed.
Alright! time for a little break.
This is it! This is what I've been looking for! --Thought the emperor.
Great job, Mister Em!
(some barley tea?) (barley tea sure is the best after some hard labor)
That night, the Emperor dozed off with a sense of fulfillment from a hard day's work.
p023 I'm gonna give it my all tomorrow, too! --Thought the emperor.
[The next day]
Oh, Mister Em, working diligently today as well?
Ain't you a go getter.
I-IT'S TERRIBLE!!
Our Hanpen deliveries to the Empire have been suspended!!
What! But, why...
Apparently the Emperor is absent, so he can't approve the deliveries with his stamp.
T-that's...
But hanpen is raw food... If we don't deliver, they'll go bad.
The hanpen we've all worked so hard on...
p024 Ah! Mister Em! Where are you going?
After this, the Emperor could not show himself at the Hanpen factory again.
Thanks to the return of the Emperor, the hanpen could safely be delivered to the Empire again.
I wonder whatever happened to Mister Em...
He was such a hard worker...
Emperor, your signature please. (stamp)
I am after all, everyone's beloved Emperor. Even if it is boring work, I have to persist.
--Thought the emperor, whose face looked a bit sad from the side.https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20757Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 262010-03-16T18:16:11+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp015 Once again, the Pudding Empire is about to face another impact!
[Japan] [Sukiyaki, Harakiri, Mount Fuji, Geisha, Tempura, Sumo]
Thanks to intel from the Pudding Empire's intelligence department, they have learned that there is a dreaded race of humans, rapidly increasing in numbers in a country called "Japan," on Earth. That go by the name of--
KOGAL.
K... Kogal...
p016 I'm not too specific on the details... But from what I can comprehend with the information at hand...
This "Kogal"...
Is probably a codename for Earth's self defense corps.
WHAT!! EARTH'S SELF DEFENSE CORPS!?
Actually, I have succesfully obtained a picture of one of these thought to be "Kogal" creatures.
Show it to us.
THIS IS A MEMBER OF THE KOGALS!?
Isn't this just a girl?
You might think it's a girl, but do not underestimate them. Please, look at the color of their hair.
The color of their hair?
IT'S DYED!?
p017 There used to be a saying on Earth, that went "Black hair is a woman's life."
[Black hair is a woman's life] [Kogals dyed their hair]
Kogals used to have black hair too, but they dared to dye it. So in other words...
In order to succeed in their mission, there is no mistaking that abandoning their life stands for their determination.
The... dreadful "Kogal"...
--But, their skin is so extremely dark.
That is probably because they move about during nighttime. It is thought to be protective camouflage.
What about this waist device?
A tele-communication "pager".
What!? A PAGER!?
p018 If dialed a certain number, they can transmit a password to their companions in order to alert them.
(This is from a friend!!)
* The numbers read: Mi(tsu)= counter for 3, Na(na)= 7, Go= 5, Ro(ku)= 6, Shi= 4. Put those together and you get "Minagoroshi"= Massacre
(dammit, the pager hasn't rung yet) (ah! an incoming transmission!!)
It seems that more recent pagers have a function where you can enter a password, that sets it to vibrate mode. In order not to alert outsiders.
...They really seem to be equipped with the all the latest gadgets...
It seems almost certain that these "Kogals" form Earth's Self Defense Corps...
But, if that is the extent of their troops, I expect they must have an even more formidable leader.
...Yes. These "Kogals" DO have a leader.
Its name...
p019 NAMUYO AMIRO.
* Play on "Namie Amuro". Japanese singer/entertainer/former actress, at the time known as the "teen queen of Japan"
Among Kogals, she is referred to as GOD.
(eediot)
...If it comes to an all-out war with the Kogals, she is the foremost person we must overthrow.
TCH! DAMMIT! (bang)
But. These Kogals still have many obscurities.
--why do they not pull up their socks?
[hella awesum] [omg, awkward turtle] [shah, like, no way] [Our Master resides in the Palace] (don't believe it!!)
What meaning lies beneath their strange language?
--anyway.
These Kogals are blocking our path, do not be mistaken about this.
[And so, the Earth passed by another crisis.]https://mangahelpers.com/t/barbapapa/releases/20756Translation: Go Go! Pudding Empire 252010-03-16T18:15:44+00:00barbapapaadmin@mangahelpers.comp010 At last, a secret weapon that will eradicate mankind has been developed.
The assembled top brass' nerves are running high.
Right now, the entire hair-raising picture will become clear to them.
Haven't any of you ever experienced stress, due to your inability to open various things?
p011 ...various "things"...
I have.
Yes, Himu?
--The other day, I wanted to eat some chocolates, but I couldn't open the wrapping.
I was scratching away at the opening strip with my nails, but it wouldn't come off at all-- (why you, dammit)
Before even opening it, the box was already filled with scratches!
And on top of that; because I was grasping away at it so much, my fingers musta gotten all hot. So when I finally did get it open, the silver paper was sticking all over the chocolates.
It started to feel like the opening strip's letters were making light of me.
p012 I've never been so worked up in my life.
It really got to me.
I know what that's like.
The lids on pudding and stuff don't give an inch either.
I thought I got it off, but turns out it was just the transparent cover.
Yeah!
That shit can't be helped, I just carve it open with a kitchen knife. (isn't this guy supposed to be a monster?)
I hear ya. (I hear ya my ass)
Talking about things that won't budge; try seaweed concentrate, or Enoki mushroom bottles.
(is this fucking thing GLUED on!!?) (if you thought these were just enoki mushrooms, you're in for a world of hurt)
p013 Since I couldn't really get it open, I ended up passing it around at the dinner table.
(err, you try, bro) (Ugh, nope. grandpa?) (thump thump) x2
Some more unopenable things!!
- Potato Chips. Put too much force behind it, and your chips'll fly all over the room - Milk Carton. (here) (strange way to open it) (oh, from the side!!)
It seems like everyone's had stress caused by the the inability to open things.
I can't even count how much stress I've built up due to it.
Wait, y-you don't mean...!!!
HAH! THAT'S RIGHT! BEHOLD, THE SECRET WEAPON!!
p014 Our science department at the Pudding Empire has devoted everything to the development of making these ordinary products, five times more unopenable!!
The stress of not being able to open something, causes stress to the humans; resulting in a heart condition.
If we switch these products with the ones on Earth, our invasion will be a surefire success!!
(kuh- I see, it's unopenable) (ugh- seriously, can't open it) (No, they open all right. Our goal is to cause them stress, not to keep them from eating) (urrrgh, dammit...) (Ah!! I'm already stressing out, this is some crazy force)