Hajimete No Aku 12

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(Sfx- Baa fwissh)

Eiko: Finishing move!!!

ELECTRIC THUNDER!!

(Sfx- Gagagagagaga taptaptaptaptaptap)

Kyouko: Wh—What the...?!

(Side text- HAJIMETE NO AKU)

(Boxes Right to left: Kyouko, Eiko)

Eiko: Gah!! How did you win again?!

Kyouko: Heheh...You can't defeat me because you lack training oneechan!

Eiko: One more time!

(Handwritten- Hmm...)

(Sfx- Burururu riiiiing)

(Sfx- Gacha gacha click click)

Kyouko: I'll get it.

(Sfx- Buruuuu riiiing)

Kyouko: Hello?

Oh Hi Dad.

(Sfx- gacha click)

002

Kyouko: Okay. I gotcha.

Yeah I know.. OK.

(Side text- One phone call started it all, the beginning of her using Jiro....)

Jiro: What did your father want?

Kyouko: He forgot something at home.

I'll go give it to him.
(Sfx- Hata)

Kyouko: Now that I think of it...

Doesn't this guy have no idea how the outside world works?

Yeah he's a little bit...slow, to say the least.....

But perhaps maybe this once he can prove a bit useful...

And if things go well, perhaps he can pull his own weight around here!

Hey Jiro? Can I talk to you for a second?

Jiro: Hm? What for?

003

(Top Black box- Chapter 12: An Errand boy's debut)

(Text- Breaking in an evil comedy!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU
FUJIKI SHUN

(Black box- The essential working man in an evil comedy!)

004

Pochi: I see, so we need to deliver this to the train station?

Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you Jiro.

(Sfx- Hah hah hah Pant pant pant)

Jiro: Yes sir. And I can't thank you enough for accompanying me on this mission.

Pochi: Hmph, It's not a big deal. I love taking walks after all.

What are we delivering?

Jiro: We have to take this box to father before four 'o clock today.

(Handwritten- Inside are four memory cards)

Jiro: Kyouko made it very clear that this is an 'important mission' and that we must not be late...

005

Pochi: Well well! To think she'd give this to you Jiro! She's started to trust you!

Jiro: Do you think so? It feels more like she's just using me as a gopher....

In any case, I will have her bear witness to my strength!

Watch over me sir!

Pochi: Of course! I like that spirit!

(Sfx- Ggogogogogo rmmmmble)

Eiko: Tehehehe....He hasn't noticed us at all!

Kyouko: Sure HE hasn't oneechan...but these suits are having the opposite effect on other people....

Eiko: But when you're spying, black suits are the rule right?

(Handwritten- Again with the phone pole.....)

Kyouko: Ngh, Why did I let her talk me into this situation....

Eiko: Let's get moving Kyouko-chan!

We've got to observe Jiro in a new alien habitat!

Kyouko: Yes ma'am!

006

Jiro: Hm?

Pochi: What's up Jiro?

Jiro: Sir, what are those strange devices?

(Sfx- Gachari click)

(Sfx- Goto clatter)

Kid: All right! A rare one!

Kid2: Awesome! Let me see next!!

Pochi: Oh those things? I think they're called a clatter box.

Seems like people turn the knob and get cool and random stuff from it.

Jiro: Cool stuff you say?!

Jiro: Could it be that those miraculous devices contain croquette?!
Pochi: There's that possibility.....maybe they even have dog food!

Eiko and Kyouko: OF COURSE THEY DON'T!

007

Kyouko: I had no idea he was this new to....everything!

Or is he just stupid...?

Jiro: Sir, shall we take a closer look?

(Sfx- Waku waku tremble tremble)

Pochi: Why not? I hope that dog food comes out.

(Sfx- Dara dara drip drip)

(On machine: 200 yen)

Jiro: T....

200 YEN?!

WHY'S IT SO EXPENSIVE!!

These civilians must be very cunning...to survive inflation like this...!!

(Sfx- Waoooon Hoooowl)

Eiko: Ah...well money is tight nowadays, so I can't argue with you there....

Jiro: I have no other choice then...!

You there! You children!

Kyouko: He---He wouldn't steal from them would he?!

Eiko: D—Don't do it Jiro! Stealing from children isn't villainous, it's just mean!

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Jiro: I'd really like to try twisting that knob once....so can I borrow some money?

Kids: Ah...sure...

Eiko and Kyouko: In a sense....that's an even worse thing to do!!

Eiko: I never thought I'd see him give in so easily...
Especially since he's usually so prideful....

(Handwritten- Thank you very much)

Man: Thanks again.

Jiro: Sir, what's that?

Pochi: Looks like he's giving that other guy Tissue as a present.

Though judging from that box he has, he's probably got other free stuff.

Jiro: And he's just GIVING it away?!

Then I shall take as many as I please!!

(Handwritten- TRIFORCE!!)

(TN- I...I dunno either.)

Guy: Excuse me sir! But you can only take one!

Kyouko: Tell me, was the evil organization going through a recession?

Eiko: Something like that....

009

Jiro: But civilians are sure a strange bunch. In times like these they can still give out free items...

Pochi: Tell me about it. Things sure have changed since I was a kid.

Well I guess someone oughtta set you down and explain some things. Luckily I'm in the mood to talk!

(Sfx- Kun kun kun snif snif snif)

Jiro: You're a lifesaver sir!

Eiko and Kyouko: But dogs normally don't talk!!

{And so Pochi explained the world to Jiro.}

Pochi: If you press this button the light there will turn red.

When that happens, cars will come to a halt it seems.

Jiro: Oh, so they have a sensor in the cars that reacts to red light?

{For a dog, Pochi, knows quite a bit.}
(Handwritten- That's not right!)

Priest: Do you two believe in God?

Pochi: God is in every one of us.

{Jiro listened with child like fascination to Pochi's teachings.}

Pochi: Where ya headed Jiro?

Jiro: No where sir. I just felt that If I'm to successfully modify Kyouko's breasts, I should observe others.

Pochi: Don't do that kid. Looks like she's already had them modified.

(TN- Favorite character list. 1) Yuki and 2) Pochi for that comment.)

(Handwritten- Because I want to become scouted..)

(TN- Not sure of that. It says 'Yotete yo Shachusan)

{Even what is taken for granted every day in the city interested Jiro.}

Jiro: What's that sir?!

Pochi: Oh it's the god that protects the store...he's a strong one he is.

{And then---}

010

Kyouko: It's worse than I thought....

Jiro doesn't know ANYTHING about the outside world...

(Sfx- Ze ha hah hah)

Kyouko: He totally believes everything Pochi tells him.

Eiko: On top of that he's curious about everything he sees....

Well I suppose curiosity runs in a scientist's blood.....

(Sfx- Chira grin)

(Sfx- Yurari skitter)

(Sfx- Zawazawa hustle bustle)

011

Jiro: Now! Dance the dance of death!!

People: Whoaaaa! The crab is break dancing!!

(Sfx- Ooooooo wooooosh)

(TN- It's really hard not to put a Zoolander reference in here.)

Kyouko: He modified the statue in front of the seafood place.

Eiko: And in the process, forgot why he's out here.

(Sfx- Hahahahahah)

Kyouko(?): Well it's almost four now....

I guess we'll have to go tell him...

Hey Jiro....

Eiko: Stop right there Kyouko-chan!

(Sfx- Bosu stifle)

Kyouko: Ngh?!

Eiko: If we go out and warn him now, then there would have been no meaning to sending him out today.

Not to mention, he needs to learn how to take responsibility for his actions.

Kyouko: Whoa. Oneechan's usually pretty flakey....

But even she can set aside her own needs and think about Jiro.

(Sfx- Kitsu gitter)

Eiko: I'm hungry....

012

(Sfx- Bururururu riinnng)

Kyouko: Oh? Dad?

Yeah Jiro's on his way with it...

Though he's running a bit late----

Kyouko: Whaaat?! There's no time, and you need it like yesterday?!

If you don't get it soon, you won't be able to make it to that important appointment?!

Shopkeep: I was wondering just what the heck you were doing at first,

But I've never seen this many customers here at once! You're a lifesaver! Thanks!

Jiro: Hahah! It is no problem! I just happen to be a big fan of modification!

Kyouko: What'll we do Oneechan?!

Eiko: Ugh...Guess there's no helping it!!

Shopkeep: So how can I reward you? Would you like some crab on the house?

Jiro: Whoa! Seriously?!

Pochi: Crab soup's awesome....

013

Eiko: FIRE!!

(Sfx- Pakakoooo swooooosh TWOK)

Jiro: UGH!?

Eiko: A nice pitch!!

Jiro: Wh—what the?!

Who did that?! Show yourself!!

Jiro: Oh that's right!

I'm on a mission!

Not good, time is almost up!

Pochi: Hurry Jiro!

(Sfx- Datsu dash)

Eiko: Problem solved...

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Jiro: We've made it! The train station!

(Sfx- Datsu Dash)

Jiro: It's almost four now!!

Pochi: It'll be fine! We're almost there!

Kyouko: As long as he doesn't stop again...!

Eiko: Well, I'm sure he'll make it somehow!

In any case, Jiro's had some pretty good experiences today!

(Sfx- Dadadaa Tmptmptmp)

(Sfx gatsu tap)

Granny: Ah...

(Sfx- Yoro wobble)

015

{Father is waiting for me...!}

016

Granny: Why thank you young man!

Jiro: Don't mind me! Just hurry and take your things before a car comes!

017

Kyouko: Welcome home Jiro!

So did you get there in time?

Jiro: I'm sorry...I was late.

Father was in tears.

(Handwritten- I-It'll be fine I guess... It was my fault for forgetting it....)

Jiro: Since I failed, I will take my punishiment.

Kyouko: And where'd you get that potato?
Jiro: It came from an elderly woman I helped cross the street...

Kyouko: Hmm?

(Sfx- Biku shiver)

(Sfx- Suu wiff)

018

(Sfx- Hyoi wssh)

Kyouko: Well...

I guess we can skip punishment this once.

Since you did try your best and all, and you even came back with a free potato.

Kyouko: But I won't be so forgiving...

Next time you're late okay?

Kyouko: What?

Jiro: It's actually scarier that Kyouko's NOT angry!

Pochi: Better watch your back Jiro...there might be poison in the food.

Kyouko: Wha?! Do you guys think I'm that evil?!

Eiko: Jiro, you've got a long way to go.

(TN- A Prince of Tennis reference?)

(Sfx- Gyahh gyahh)

{That day, Jiro's beloved Croquette}

{Had the best taste in the world for him.}

(Handwritten- It's scrumptious! Even though I could die from it...it's a taste i'd take to heaven!)

(Handwritten- I'll send you to heaven now jerk.)

(Sidetext- Although the mission was failed; his experience in public was a first class success.)

TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 18.