Billy Bat 131

Ok, there's 6 of 8. I'm kinda pretty sure it's not ending this volume either at this point. But uhh... so there's an old face we haven't seen in a while.

[Billy Bat 131 Translation by Kewl0210]
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Side: Welcome to the place of dreams and adventure, Billy Land Kishuu!! No matter what it is, Billy will... make your wish come true!!
Sign: Kishuu
T/N: Kishuu is an area in Kii Province.
Somebody: It's been 30 years since the grand opening in 1970!!
And look how far this country of dreams that brings joy and emotion to kids and adults alike,
Billy Land Kishuu has come......
A change of management!! To now welcome our new CEO, Mr. Kenneth Bourne.....
we have held a press conference!!

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Bourne: To Chuck Culkin Enterprises, Billy Land Kishuu is our greatest bastion in Asia!!
Now, more than ever, we will be looking to make the most out of every attraction and live up to everyone's expectations.
......On that note, our goal for next year is to increase 180% of last year.
You can expect lots more fun moving forward from Billy Land Kishuu!! On to the next topic of news......
Guys: A new CEO......
President......

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Sign: President's Office
Bourne: Allow me to thank you for your many years of hard work and accomplishments.
Guy: Ah..... A~~~~...
Um~~~ Err......
Sign: Path of Sincerity

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Yamashita: I get what you're saying......
But, er~~~~......
Title: Chapter 131 Destination [6/8]

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Guy: I'm kinda sorry~~~ you guys.
Guys: What're ya talkin' about, President?
Yeah, this is the least we could do after all your years of being CEO.
Yama: I toldja, I ain't President anymore.
Guys: Still, it's awful they could do that to somebody with as many accomplishments as President Yamashita.
Yeah, just dismissing him like that?!!

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Guys: And on top 'a that, they're making him clear out of his company-owned house by the end 'a the day!!
He's a demon, that new CEO!!
Yama: Well, what can ya do?
A company's a living thing. Unless it gets some new blood, it dies.
Guy: That makes it sound like a vampire!!
Who do those jerks think is the whole reason Billy Land Kishuu got this big?!!
Yama: Wha's that?
Sign: Bat Kid's Cave Exploration
Nametag: Yamashita
Yama: Ooh, that takes me back.
'Bat Kid's Cave Exploration'.
That Billy Land Kishuu original attraction that you suggested......

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Yama: We're not gonna trick any kids!!
Sign: New Attraction
Bat Kid's
Cave Exploration
Yama: And we're gonna make it a haunted house that even adults can enjoy!!
Guy: You got to where you are by working up from part-time, what do you know?
We're talkin' about how Billy Land Kishuu is in the red right now.
Don'cha know it'd cost a pretty penny ta fund somethin' like that!!
Yama: I'm sayin' I know what I'm talkin' about because I got here from part time!!
Guys: .....!!
Yama: I know because of the time I spent nearby attractions and seeing customers' reactions!!
Why do you guys think we're in the red righ' now, huh?!

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Yama: Because every onna these attractions is cheap and crappy!!
If you thought things like that could fool kids, you're way wrong!!
In the coming era, even kids will enjoy the real thing!!
Real things that cost money!!
People: KYAAAAAA!!
KYAAAAAAAA!!
SFX: BASA BASA BASA BASA BASA BASA
Guys: Geez, what a line......
People: KYAAAA!!
Guys: Turned out just like 'e said it would.
Pretty impressive fer a guy that rose up from part-time.

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Yama: Okay, everybodyyyy! Please go in in an orderly fashion~~~!!
..........
Guy: President.
Yama: Hm......?
Guy: I put yer insurance cards, pension book, passport,
and all yer other important stuff in this bag.
Yama: Ooh, thanks. You guys're a great help.
You guys've done such great service to me in every little thing.
Guys: Preside~~~~nt!

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Guys: Preside~~~~~nt!!
Yama: Hey now, guys, don' cry.
Guy: Okay, I'm bringing the luggage on head.
Yama: Okay, thanks.
I'm gonna stop over 'ere fer a bit.

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Sign: The Grave of Karama Zoufuu.
Yama: Sensei......
Somehow or other, things ended up like this......
Whenever there're hard times, I remember yer voice and give it my all, Zofuu-sensei.
Like when you'd say 'And you call yourself my disciple?!!'............

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Yama: Or 'Don't get all mopey over somethin' like that!!'.
But, I'm sorry.
I'm...... a hopeless good-for-nothin'.
I'm really sorry......

Page 13:
Yama: Wha's this......?!!
This wasn' here when I came by a month ago......
Hey!!
Guy: Ah?
Yama: Did ya see anybody draw a scratchy-lookin' drawing onto this gravestone?!
Guy: Wazzat?
Yama: On the gravestooone...
Guy: Yeah, there was a guy loiterin' around there 'round 10 days ago!!

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Yama: Huh......?
Wh...... What sorta guy was 'e?
Guy: Wazzat?
Yama: I'm askin' ya what sorta guy was......
Huh......?
SFX: BASASAH
Yama: A bat!! In the middle 'a the day, like this............?
W......Wait, bat!!
Waaait!!
Guy: I asked the guy 'Who are ya'.
And he said 'I'm a mangaka'.

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Yama: Wait, ba~~~~t!!
HII
HAA
Nuo?!!
T...... Taxi!!
Buha!!
Guy: Where to?
Yama: I dunno!
Guy: You dunno?
Yama: Just follow that thing!!
Guy: That thing?!

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Guy: Sir, where are we going, really?
Yama: Never mind, just follow it!'
Guy: But sir, if we keep this way......
Yama: BUHAH!!

Page 17:
Yama: Where? Where'd it go?!
Fuwa!!
HII
HAA
Ah!!
SFX: FUH
Yama: It disappeared......

Page 18:
Yama: NW70!!
NW70!!
Miss, could I get on that plane?
Woman: Sir?
Yama: NW70!! Gimme a ticket ta that!!
Woman: Um, sir~~~
I'm afraid Northwest Airlines flight 70 is already booked full.
Yama: Please, can't you do anythi~~~ng?!!
Woman: Huh?
Um, one seat just opened up.....
Yama: Really?!!
Woman: Though only in first class, sir......

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Yama: Anything's fine! C'mon, let me on!!
I'll pay with this!!
Woman: B-Black.....
Yama: I've got my passport, too!!
SFX: GOUN GOUN GOUN GOUN
Yama: Geez, what'm I doin',
gettin' on somethin' like this......
!!

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Yama: Fer real?!!
Where......
Where're ya takin' me?!!
JFK..........?

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Yama: JFK International Airport......
That's the name 'a that president that died in such a sad way......
Now that I think of it, there was a guy named JFK that showed up once 'n a while in Zoufuu-sensei's manga......
Aw man, I'm reaaaally bushed from the jet lag.
Huh?
Aw no, did I lose it?!
Guy: Pardon?
Yama: Ooh, there it is!!
Okay, okay, let's go, sanbiki!!
T/N: "Let's Go Sanbiki" is the name of a comedy trio that started in 1968. So he's using sort-of-English in this scene, followed by the word "sanbiki".

Page 22:
Yama: HAA
HII
HAA
HII
I can' take it anymore......
ZEE
HAA
ZEE
HAA
I can't make it another step.
Would you let up already?!!
I don't wanna die on the roadside in New York......
HII
IHH
Heh?

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SFX: FUH
Yama: It...... It disappeared!!
That room?!!
One, two, three......
The sixth floor!!
Hold on, I'm comin' in, too!!
Hii!
Hii!!
SFX: DAN DAN
Yama: Hold up, moron! I'm comin' right noooow!!
SFX: ZEE ZEE HII HII

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Yama: That window should be on the other end 'a here!!
Who the hell's callin' me?!!
Come on ou......
SFX: GIH
Both: Ah...
Side: This is..... NOT a coincidence!! What does the bat intend by bringing together these two that searched for the "time scroll"?!
Bottom: "Billy Bat" Chapter 131 / End
Running next issue, too!! Look forward to it!!