Arakawa Under the Bridge 7

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Chapter 7. Recruitment under the bridge

The man who rules the territory under the bridge, called "Chief",
who insists that he is a kappa, actually is just crazy.
Captions:
X-ray photograph (forecast)
Akio voice
Rubber
Actual body

Alright.
I won't mind any more.

The greetings are over. I want to lie down and rest
It's not over

You still
don't have a name

Huh?
No...
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Haven't I introduced myself?
My name is Kou! Ichinomiya Kou.
But you can't use this name.

Huh?
I'll name you.

If I don't give you a name
You certainly won't be able to live here.

For example, my name is Nino.

So you're called Nino?
And this man in cosplay costume gave it to you, right?
Yes

What does this name...
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Second grade, class 3. Nino-san
/// Explanation: "ni-no san" is how "class 2-3" is pronounced

Isn't it sad or vexing?
Not at all.

Damn
What should I do? I am proud of my name.

But my savior obeys these rules.
I've decided to live here, so...
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When in Rome,
do as the Romans do!
I got it.

Okay, you can give me a name.
I won't complain about any.

Well said...
Looks like you've resolved on living here.

I see...
Then, I'll call you...
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Name: "Recruit"

Okay, we have decided.
It's a good name.
Please wait a minute!
Looks like you understand my image, but still, wait a bit.

Didn't you say that you wouldn't complain?
Aren't you just teasing me?

Can you at least think of one more name?
A Japanese name, if possible!
It can't be helped...

Just one more...
I don't need some really cool name.

But at least I don't want to be ashamed to introduce myself!
A Japanese name, you say... Then, I'll call you...
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"Agreement achieved"

What do you think?
It doesn't sound nice, right?
Yeah
Japanese names really don't sound good.

Then, "Agreement...
I'm okay with "Recruit"
I've decided.
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You...
Card: "Company Representative Director / Recruit / Stock Company Ichinomiya"

have written a wrong name on my business card!
Is it so?

You should verify it!
I am the head of Ichinomiya Company, Ichinomiya Kou!

No
Your name is Recruit.

I gave it to you.
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