Hajimete No Aku 68

Ah slice of life chapters. It's TLing stuff like this that makes me happy that I started (and still am learning) Japanese. It helps that 2.0 is just the cutest lil thing too.

HAJIMETE NO AKU.
(Side text- Kyouko, 2.0 and Shizuka in a three way Christmas battle!! You can see it all –and more in Volume 5, which is out in stores now!!)
(Bottom text- This weeks story….grants the dream of a certain robot.)
FUJIKI SHUN.
Chapter 68: Robots and Pools.

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2.0: Ah,
Good morning Mr. Guard! I see you’re hard at work as usual!
Guard: Oh? Bringing something else they forgot? How nice-.
2.0: Oh no, this is my duty after all.
(Side text- 2.0 is hard at work.)
(Sfx- Teku teku *tp tp*)
2.0: Hmm… Jiro-sama and his friends should be somewhere around here at this time of day…
???: YAHOOO!!

003
(Sfx- Doboon *splooosh*)
(Sfx- Doboon *sploosh*)
Yuki: Take care~.
2.0: You’re here now, Kyouko-sama?
Kyouko: Hey 2.0-chan! What’s up?
2.0: You two forgot your lunches.
Kyouko: Aw! Sorry about the trouble. Thanks!
(Sfx- Zabaa *plsssh*)
Jiro: Fwah!
This is refreshing! If only P.E. could be held at the pool more ofen!
(Sfx- Wai wai)
Aki: You’d like it more if you weren’t using that board!
(Sfx- Wahahahahah)
Kimura: Stomach cramp!!

004
2.0: Everyone seems to be having fun.
Kyouko: Yeah, the pool sure brings out the best in everyone.
2.0: Is that so?
Ah…
(Sfx- Wai wai wai)
2.0: A swimming pool…
Kyouko: Hm?
2.0: Oh, it’s nothing…water and I aren’t compatible after all.
(Handwritten- If my engine gets wet, it shuts down.)
2.0: I just wonder how Jiro-sama is doing swimming out there like that is all…
(Sfx- Sabaaan *splaaash*)

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Kyouko: Hey, 2.0 are you saying….?
2.0: Ah! I musnt’ waste any more time here! I’ve got to report to my par time job!
I’ll leave your lunches here!
Kyouko: Hey 2.0-chan!
(Sfx- Ta *tmp*)
2.0: I’ll be off now!
Jiro: What’s the matter Kyouko? Is 2.0 here?
(Sfx- Zabaa *spllsh*)
Kyouko: Nn…
Jiro, are you sure that there’s no way for 2.0-chan to enter the water?
Jiro: It’s not impossible per se, but It would require financial assistance that we can’t afford.
As of right now, we are on quite the stringent budget.
Kyouko: Ah, that’s right…
(Sfx- Wai wai)
Jiro: What’s the matter? Did something happen to 2.0?
Kyouko: No, she’s fine…but I think…

006
(Sfx- Zan)
(Sfx- Ban *boom*)
(Sfx- Dennn)
2.0: Ah…
W—what is this?
Jiro: The pool is open for anyone on Sundays!
Kyouko: It’s times like this that make it awesome to be friends with the student chair president!
2.0: Ah..but you know…
Water is, that is…

007
Jiro: 2.0. Who do you think I am?
You’re in the presence of the genius scientist, Jiro-sama!
And this is the pretext that I use to introduce my newest evil invention, the air compression futon bag!!
Yuki: It looks like it’d be convenient at home too!
Jiro: Yah!!
(Sfx- Zutsuuu *fwipp)
(Sfx- Kapooo *flop*)
(Sfx- Shugooo *shsssssh*)
Jiro: Now you’re fully prepared to submerge yourself into the water!!
{This works because robots have no need to breathe!}
Jiro: All right, let’s go 2.0!!
2.0: eh?
Eh?
Eh?
Kyaaaaah?!
(Sfx- Dopaaan *splooosh*)

008
(Sfx- Gopo gopo gopo *bloop bloop bloop*)
2.0: It’s so pretty…!
This is under the water…?

009
(TN- It is pretty well drawn….)
2.0: Jiro-sama…
Everyone…!

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{Thank you so much…!}
(TN- Dunno why, but I really like that panel. Very nicely proportioned. –I’m talking about the angle you sickos.)
(Sfx- Jiwaa *plop*)
(Sfx- Bachiii *zzzt*)
Jiro: Hm?
(Sfx- Bachi bachichi *zzzt zzzzt*)
Jiro: Do---don’t cry 2.0!! You’ll discharge electricity!!
2.0: Huh?
Ah!!

011
Kyouko: That was close…!
Jiro: You have to remain calm 2.0! If you discharge carelessly, it’s trouble for us all!
2.0: I—I’m sorry.
But, underneath the water’s surface is breathtaking!
It moved me to tears!
Jiro: Heh, what am I to do with you?
Aki: Well as long as you’re happy, it’s all fine!
Akagi: A woman’s smile is a man’s medal!
Jiro: All right then, let the good time commence!!
Yuki: 2.0-chan, try to gather as much chorine as you can!
2.0: Okay!
(Sfx- Zatsu *swiff*)
???: Sorry to keep you waiting, Jiro-san!
(Sfx- Baa *fwsssh*)
2.0: This malignant wavelength…!
(Sfx- Binnn *beep*)

012
Shizuka: I had to mak—I mean purchase a swimsuit!
But it looks like I made it just in time!
(Sfx- Baaan *fwsssh*)
Guard: Hey! Who cut a hole in the school flag?!
Shizuka: W—What do you think, Jiro-san?
Do—you like my bikini? Is it bold enough for you?
2.0: So you’re here too….
Shizuka: A talking swim float?

013
2.0: I am NO swim float!!!
(Sfx- Dopaateeen *sploooosh*)
Shizuka: Kyahhh?!
Robot-san?! Why are you in a flotation device?!
2.0: It’s for me to swim in of course!!
You’re here 100 years too early if you hope to defeat me! Now let’s settle this today, once and for…
(Sfx- Batsu *sssh*)
2.0: Ah.
I can’t use my weapons with this thing on.
Shizuka: Wait, are you weak in water…?
(Sfx- Dokii *throb*)
(Sfx- Nimari *sneer*)

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Shizuka: My chance has come!!
(Sfx- Zaba zaba zaba *splish splish splish*)
Shizuka: Jiro-san!
2.0: Don’t get any closer to Jiro-sama!!
(Sfx- Yota yota *wiff wiff*)
(Sfx- Yochi yochi *wobble wobble*)
2.0: M---
My movement is being restricted with this thing on!!
(Sfx- Buru buru buru *wibble wibble wibble*)
Shizuka: Jiro-san, how about we wrap our legs together and stay real close?
(Handwritten- Why?
(Sfx- Pitoo *plsh*)
2.0: Ah…
Ahh…
(Sfx- Buru buru *wibble wibble*)
Yuki: 2.0-chan, you might want to calm down..

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(Sfx- Paka *clack*)
Yuki: Ah.
2.0: You let Jiro-sama go..
(Sfx- Katsu *sheen*)
2.0: THIS INSTANT!
(Sfx- Dotsuuu *SPLOOOSH*)
Shizuka: Hyah!!
(Sfx- Byuugoooo *fwoooosh*)
Shizuka: Huh?
2.0: Are you okay, Jiro-sama?!
Jiro: I’m fine, but calm down 2.0!!
(Sfx- Gotsuuu *fwooooosh*)
2.0: Ah, but wait…
Am I….swimming?

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{It feels so good to swim in the water!}
{And Jiro-sama is with me….}
{It’s like a dream…}
(Sfx- Gotsu *THOK*)
2.0: Gyah!
(Sfx- Bariii *zzzzzzzt*)
Jiro: GOAH!!
(Sfx- Chyudooou *THOOOM*)
2.0: Kyahhh!!
Someone: Maan..
(Sfx- Gogogogogo *rmmmmmble*)

017
2.0: Huh?
Jiro: Are you awake 2.0?
2.0: Where am I?
Kyouko: We’re headed back home. Apparently you blew a fuse 2.0-chan.
2.0: My deepest apologies…I was a big nuisance wasn’t I?
And I was having so much fun with everyone…!
Jiro: Did you enjoy yourself?

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Jiro: Respites are necessary for everyone, even robots.
If there’s something you want to do, don’t hesitate to tell us okay?
2.0: Jiro-sama….
(Sfx- Poroporo *dripdrip*)
(Sfx- Bachiii *zzzzzzzt*)
Jiro: UWAH?!
2.0: I’ll follow you for a lifetime!!
Jiro: LET GO OF ME!! YOU’RE DISCHARGING ELECTRICTY!!
Kyouko: My oh my.
(Sfx- Bachiiiii *ZZZZZZZZZZZT*)
{In any case, at least 2.0-chan got to spend one happy day with everyone.}
Shizuka: Ugh…that’s not fair Robot-san!
I want a piggyback ride…!
Guard: ‘scuse me missy, can I ask you a few questions about this flag?
(Bottom text- Jiro’s suffering continues….)
TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 29.