Saike Once Again 44

Here's Saike day two. I forgot to mention him yesterday, but I really thank Torca for being so accomodating with the raws so I could do these early in the morning when I have more free time and a better computer.




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(Top Text- The second chapter of the 6th series of loss!!)
{My name? Kuzushiro Saike. I’m in my third year of middle school.}
{My daily routine includes listening to western music every morning,}
{To shut out the noise of the outside world.}
TAKE 44: False memories.
(Side text- Saike who has lost his memories begins boring days…?)
SAIKE ONCE AGAIN
(Under panel- Thanks for waiting! The newest volume of the manga #5 hits stores on June 17th!)
{We’re on break from tomorrow on…}
{So I just have to make it through today….}
{I’ll kill my sense of self and pass through the day….}
{It shouldn’t be a problem to do this until the day is over.}
FUKUCHI TSUBASA

002
Kids: Hey! Good Morning Kuzushiro!
Ah! It’s Kuzushiro-kun!
Mornin’ Saike-kun!
{Good morning Kuzushiro!}
{Ah! It’s Kuzushiro-kun!}
{Good morning!}
Saike: Whuhut?

003
{Wha…}
{What’s going on here?}
Guy: Lookit this guy, just barely making it into the closing ceremony!
I thought I wouldn’t be able to thank ya!
(Sfx- Gaaah *grab*)
(Sfx- Bikuhhh *poit*)
Saike: Huh?
Th—thank me?
Kid: I almost spoiled some oil in the home economics room and that would have led to a nasty burn, but you stopped me from doing it and saved me big time!
Saike: ….Huh?
Girl: Here’s the novel you lent me. Thanks!
Dude: Ah, thanks for the assist cleaning the ditches, man.
We’re on vacation starting tomorrow right?
Why not come over and hang out once in a while?
Guy: The club’s looking forward to having your assistance again!
{Just what happened?!}

004
Girl: Kuzushiro-kun, you were resting over these last three days because you weren’t feeling good right?
Everyone was so worried about you!
Saike: Everyone was worried about me?
Girl: Of course!
After all, you’re the precious friend who was there to help us in our time of need!
(Handwritten- But it’s great you’re healthy too.)
{Could it be…}
{That what Mikan was saying yesterday was the truth?}
Saike: I’m so glad you’re alive Mikan!!
But wait, how did you manage to get out unhurt?
I mean you were hit by a truck and stuff…
Mikan: Huh?

005
Mikan: What are you going on about Saike?
You’re the one who saved me from that aren’t you?
You really forgot?
Saike: I did?
Mikan: C’mon, you remember! Right after that we dug up our old time capsle at Mogura pond!
Saike: Time Capsule….?
Ah, it’s no good, I don’t remember at all.
(Sfx- Zukiiin *throb*)
Saike: My last memory was of Mikan being hit by a truck…
(Sfx- Zukin zukin *throb throb*)
Saike: From there my memories are completely gone…??
(Sfx- Zukiiin *throb*)
{That has to be it…}
{I don’t have memories of anything that happened over the last month.}

006
{Moreover it looks as if during the period of time I lost my memories, I wasn’t being myself.}
Saike: There’s a weird keychain on my backpack too…
(Sfx- Kirarin *twinkle*)
Dude: Hey Kuzushiro, we’re headed to the gymnasium!
(Handwritten- Hurry up!)
Saike: Ah, yeah!
{After all, you’re the precious friend who was there..}
{To help us in our time of need!}
{The precious friend…}
{Was there to help in a time of need…}

007
{Saike…!!}
(Sfx- Zuikiiin *throoob*)
{Am I forgetting something important….?}

008
{Hizu are you really okay with this?!}
Ana: Saike has forgotten about you and I!!
And just when we became friends too…!!
Hizu: It’s not like you can’t talk to him ever again now that he’s lost his memories, y’know?
If you wanna be his friend start over from scratch….
Just keep oracles a secret!
{If I show up before him again, he might just remember about oracles.}
{And if that happens he’s sure to use his oracle again.}

009
{If I don’t show up in his life again…}
{Then there’s no need for him to recklessly shorten his lifespan.}
Saike: If I win…
Don’t use your ability for evil anymore!
The hero’s on the scene!
If you died, I’d be sad.
Hizu-kun!
(Sfx- Gazagaza *sffht*)
Hizu: Damn.
I forgot I quit smoking too.

010
Hizu: Maaan,
This is a drag…
Johann: Ah, right here is fine.
Driver: Sure thing.

011
(Sfx- Kiiih *scree*)
Driver: And exact change.
Come again.
Will: Ah, Mister?
Thank you!
Handshake?
(Sfx- zuhhh *sffft*)
Driver: Hahahahah…
Quite the courteous little lad aren’t we?
‘Kay, here’s a handshake.
(Sfx- Gyuuhh *grip*)
Will: There’s a customer with a “desire for a long distance fare” standing at the train station.
If you don’t hurry another driver will get them before you do.

012
Driver: Thanks lad…..
I should hurry…
(Sfx- Gyagyagyagyagyagaya *sscreeeeeeeech*)
Johann: That’s not good Will-kun…
You shouldn’t tell such flimsy lies.
Will: Hehehehe Sorry Johann.
Johann: Your “heart breaker” ability is incredibly powerful.
So you can’t go using it randomly.
Will: Okay.

013
Johann: Now…
(Sfx- Shaka shaka)
(Sfx- Shaka shaka shaka)
(Sfx- Niko *grin*)
Johann: Saike!!
Saike: Huh?
Johann: Thank goodness!!
(Sfx- Potaan *drip*)

014
Johann: Thank goodness you’re okay!!
(Sfx- Boro boro *drip drip*)
Johann: Saike!
Saike: Huh?
(Sfx- Gashhiii *griiind*)

015
Johann: I’m so glad…
So very glad!
Saike: U—Um…
I’m sorry but,
Who are you?
Johann: It’s me!
Johann!
You don’t remember?
Saike: Sorry….
It appears I’ve lost my memories of the last month…
Johann: Lost memories?!
I—I see, that’s how it is.
I suppose that’s to be expected after a grand battle like that…
Saike: Battle?

016
Johann: You are an ability user with a special power!
An “oracle that allows you to redo a day.”
The proof of that is your friend Mikan who didn’t die, am I right?

017
Johann: You are our comrade!!
That’s right, you are the comrade to more of us with the same special abilities as you!
So come and fight with us, Saike!!

018
Will: I’m Will!
Long time no see!
(Sfx- Zuhh *Sfft*)
Saike: Ah…
Um…yeah.
I—
It’s been a while.
Will: Everything Johann says is absolutely true.
You are an ability user and also our “comrade”.

019
Saike: that’s right….
I’m sorry I forgot.
I am your comrade.
Johann: Now Saike…
Let’s return home.
(Sfx- Kiii *grinnd*)
Johann: It’s not your fault you forgot.
Just take your time remembering everything.
(Sfx- Baaan *slam*)

020
(Sfx- Buoooooh *vrmmmm*)
(Sfx- Dosaaah *thud*)
Hitomi(?): What’s wrong Ana?
Did you know that person just now?
Ana: Johann…
Saike?
Kuroda: Be wary of Johann.
Ana: Saike…!!
(Side text- Saike has been kidnapped by Johann! Next week the brainwashing deepens…!!)
TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 26.