RYOKO 1

You'd think after Koukushi Musou!! Drea.Mer, Kiriwo Terrible, Anagle Mole, Bullet Armors, Six Trigger, etc that I'd learn my lesson and stay the hell away from shogakukan manga for their own good, but here I am again.



It's very reminiscent of something Imaishi and his dudes at Trigger would come up with. A bit of Toriko, a bit of Kill la kill, a bit of Mushibuyo...all in all I was impressed by it enough to translate this first chapter, and I hope my bad touch is weaker-ish now. I also hope it doesn't just end up being a monster of the week manga which it does seem like it could lean that way, but here's hoping I'm wrong and it lasts a decade.

Also I have a plurk now, so feel free to friend me there and stuff.


(Red text- The super star rookie's new serial!!)
(Blue text- Lead color and 38 pages!)
Ryoko: Ah, there it is....
It was in a place like this.

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(Side text- Winner of the grand prize of Sunday's historic SSS competition!!)
MITSUHASHI KAITO
RYOKO

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(Side text- On today's menu is a battle action new serial!!)
(Black text- In a ruined world she eats//her food//today too!!)
Vol. 1: MEETS MEAL

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(Sfx- Kan kan kan clomp clomp clomp)
(Sfx- Pigyaaaaahhhh)
(Sfx- Pigyaaaaahhhh)
(Sfx- Batsuhhh sliiish)

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Ryoko: Got me a potato.
(Sfx- Zunn doosh)
(Sfx- Dathh dshh)

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(Top text- The 21 year old newbie's manga slices open new ground!!)
{Because veggie soup is tonight's meal...}
{I have to...}
(Sfx- Gaahhhnnn)
{Gather the freshest ingredients.}
(Sfx- Zashuuhhh blooorsh)
(Blue bar- The manga continues on page 21!)

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Ryoko: Got a carrot too.
(Sfx- Kachaah clack)
(Sfx- Dosuuunn Thud)
(On side-Read from Page seven to see the lead color page~!)
Ryoko: There we go...
(Sfx- Zuriiih droop)
Ryoko: Yup, this'll do.
(Sfx- Kachiiin clack)
(Sfx- Karann clatter)
Ryoko: Now..

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Ryoko: Now that I have my ingredients...
It's time to make some veggie soup!

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{In order to do something about Japan's food self-sufficiency rate...}
{The government administered secret medicines to food products.}
{However they failed...}
{And the food not only gained self awareness but grew huge in size.}
{Nations and citizens disappeared one after another, and now other than us...}
{I don't think any other cities exist.}
{Those left of us...}
{Learned how to hunt for our rations.}

010
Ryoko: It's ready.
Come on down~
Someone: Okaaay~
(Sfx- Dota dota thump thump)
Dad: Welcome home Ryoko!!
Brother: Hoome~
Ryoko: Today we're having veggie soup.
Dad: Y—Y--You're not hurt right?!?
Ryoko: Nope, I'm fine.
Thanks as always, Dad.

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Dad: Yes, well...I know full well how strong you are, Ryoko...
But I can't help but worry...
Has everyone gathered? Then...
Thank you for the meal.
(Sfx- Aaaan ahhhh)
(Sfx- Umeeee yummmy~)
(Sfx- Boro boro dribble dribble)
Dad: To think that my daughter has to risk her life to put food on the table for us...
I wish mother could see this...
Ryoko: You always exaggerate like that whenever we eat...
(Sfx- Kuzu sniffle)
Ryoko: By the way Dad...
There's something I want to talk to you about.
(Sfx- Kata tp)

012
Ryoko: Tomorrow I was thinking of...
Making Hamburger. (TN- Hamburger is bolded here.)
Dad: Th—then you're saying you'll need.....meat?
(Sfx- Gata clatter)
Ryoko: Yup.
I was thinking that with master,
I'm ready to hunt beef now.
Dad: You can't!
I can't let you go!!

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Dad: You should know just how dangerous it is to challenge beef!!
(Sfx- Gashiih Grab)
Dad: He's nothing like the vegetable monsters!
I understand full well you're seeking revenge for mama...! I'm just as frustrated as you,
Bu—but there's no need for you to push yourself Ryoko!!
Please....I don't want to lose you too!!

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Ryoko: Thank you Dad...
But I...
I want to get revenge for Mom.
I can't forgive the things they've done.
There's no need to worry, master will be there too.
I'll come back alive for sure...

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Ryoko: And when I do...
we'll all eat yummy hamburger together!
Dad: Ryoko....
{The next day.}
(Sfx- Suuhh Sffft)
(Sfx- Shuruaahh ssfft)
(Sfx- Gyuuhh Grip)

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(Sfx- Kakaaan dooom)
Ryoko: Well...
I'm off.
Dad: Give my regards to the master.
{We, and master..}
{Are the only neighbors left...}

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{In this dilapidated Japan.}
(Sfx- Pinpon ding dong)
Ryoko: He's not in?
This is a problem...I'm a little anxious to head out without master along...
Hm?
A poster?
(Poster- Currently on site at the temple!)
{I was in fifth grade when I first met master.}

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{He had saved my father who was on the verge of death, and I who was a child.}
{He's the one who taught me how to hunt.}
(Sfx- Zuhhh sffft)
Master: 'Sup Ryoko! You're running a bit late.
{He's someone who I owe a major debt to.}
(Sfx- Kunkun Sniff sniff)
Master: You sorta smell sweet.
Ryoko: What's it matter...?
Master: Whatever then. Waiting above us is a Japanese black beef A5.

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Master: Listen up Ryoko, don't lose your composure upon suddenly seeing some beef.
Ryoko: Got it.
Master: Up until now I've taught you that “In order to survive you must hunt.” What you learned isn't something you should use out of selfish greed.
Ryoko: Got it.
Master: You hunt to sustain the bare necessities for survival.
Don't forget that....not even a little.
I'm here to give you back up so go all out.
Ryoko: Yes Master!
{I understand...}
{I understand it but...}
{This time is...}

020
(Sfx- Kaan clop)
Black Beef: Oh? Have you lost your minds, humans?

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(Sfx- Bun bun zzzz)
(Sfx- Goooouhh roaaar)
(Sfx- Gooooooo whoooom)
(Sfx- Zuzunnn dssshhh)

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{Let me hunt for...}
{My reasons this time.}

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(Sfx- Gyuunnn whooom)
Master: Well...
I guess I can't blame her for wanting to avenge her parents...
(Sfx- Dohhh thud)
(Sfx- Kankankankankan toktoktoktok)

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Black Beef: Hngh!
(Sfx- Zzunn fwssh)
(Sfx- Baaah fwap)

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(Sfx- Dohh thok)
{The thickness of his muscle stopped my blade...?!}
{I can't pull it out...}
(Sfx- Gugugugugu rnnnnnd)
Black beef: I let you cut my meat....
(Sfx- Meki meki meki grinnnnd)
Black beef: Now let me break your bones!!

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(Sfx- Doohhh Thoooom)
(Sfx- Gashaaan crasssh)
Black Beef: Hmph! Just a little female brat after all!
Now it's just you left, long haired guy....
(Sfx- Guunnn whooom)
Master: Taking a swipe with your injured arm, eh?

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Master: I feel like I'm really being underestimated.
(Sfx- Boooonn thooom)
Black Beef; BNOOOGHHHH
HGGHHHHHH!!!
Master: I can't make a decent meal with my bare hands.
Stand up Ryoko!!!
Get over here and clean up your mess!!!
(Sfx- Pikuhhh poit)

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Ryoko: Uuughhhh
(Sfx- Mukuhh)
Master: You dropped something! Here, take it back!
(Sfx- Gashhihhh)
Black Beef: OOOORRAAAHHHH!!
Master: Finish it.

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Ryoko: Got it.
(Sfx- Kakann clack)
Black Beef: You two ain't goin' back alive!!
(Sfx- Guguggugugu grnnnnd)
Black Beef: Hungh!
(Sfx- Zuooohh thooom)

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Ryoko: Here I come.
(Sfx- Hah hah)
Black Beef: The horns on my body are fakes! I'll kill you with the horns hidden in my hand!!

032
(Sfx- Kan kan kan kan thoktokotko)
(Sfx- Bishiii whffft)
Black Beef: She's fast! But I can make out the sound!!
Here!!
(Sfx- Karhhh shffft)

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(Sfx- Guaaan thooom)
(Sfx- Kakakannn thokkkk)
{Wh---What?!}
Ryoko: ORAAAAAAHHHH!!!!

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(Sfx- Gaannnnn)

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{You were right on the mark....}
{Listening for the correct timing was a good move too...}
{Japanese Black Beef A-5...}
{But...}
{It looks like your eyes weren't able to keep up.}
(Sfx- Shuuuhhhh sshhhhh)
Ryoko: It's finally over...
{The fact that cows fundamentally have bad eyesight is the reason he was defeated, huh?}
Master: Ryoko.

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Master: So how's it feel...
Now that you've managed to claim your revenge?
Ryoko: Mmm....
I'm...
Hungry for some reason.
Let's head back.

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{And so our house had enough meat to last us several years.}
{And my quest for revenge was over.}
{However, even now the dining table continues.}
Ryoko: Awwright...
Today we're gonna have fried bean sprouts!
(Bottom text- Even if the world has ended, the dinner table must be protected! Next issue, “Enoki Mushrooms”.)
TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 48.